Roy Koehl Memorial BBQ Details

Tickets for the Roy Koehl Memorial BBQ are on sale through April 20 for a donation of only $12. This memorial event is in honor of Koehl, a longtime resident of Fayetteville who served on the Land Committee of the Fayette County Livestock show and the Fayette County Fair for over 40 years. Tickets can be purchased from members of 4-H and FFA or at Fayette Savings in La Grange, Fayetteville Bank, Orsak’s and at Pam’s Hair Fashions in Round Top.

The meals, catered by Peter’s BBQ, include BBQ brisket, buttered potatoes, pinto beans and fixings. It’s all served up on Thursday, April 28 from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. in the old fire station in the square.

“The more tickets we sell, the more we can we give away,” stated Cheryl Otto, Koehl’s daughter. “The funds we receive go to scholarships for graduating seniors. We also donate buckles and add-ons for kids for the livestock show.”

Contact Cheryl Otto at (979) 966-3677 or Shannon Hemmitt at (979) 639-1776.

Fayetteville Fire Department

Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department Fire and EMS Call Report for March:

March 8: House fire on Rusk St. in Fayetteville.

March 11: Structure fire on Bending Rd. in La Grange, assist La Grange, Ellinger and Muldoon VFD’s.

March 20: Grass and brush fire on FM 1291 N. near Roznov Rd. Requested assistance from Ellinger and Round Top-Warrenton VFD’s.

March 29: First responder call Assist Medic 2 on CH Allen Rd. at oil well site.

“We aren’t having a fundraiser this year,” pointed out Chief Randy Noviskie. “However we are still selling raffle tickets. They’re almost sold out.” Purchase them from any member of the Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department, at Fayetteville Bank or at Orsak’s. All proceeds from raffle sales go toward fire fighting operations. The drawings will be held on May 7 and winners will be contacted and announced in the Fayette County Record.

The chief reminds citizens that Fayette County is still under a burn ban and to please post 911 address signs for Emergency Services to help locate your residence when services are needed.

Classic Car Show

Enter your antique classic car, hot rod or truck in the 2022 Fayetteville Lions Club Classic Car Show on Saturday, April 16 in the town square. You can also simply register when you show up that morning. Proceeds benefit FISD Scholarships. Register online at: www.fayettevilleclas siccarshow.com.

City Council

Plan on attending the Fayetteville City Council meeting at 7 p.m. next Monday, April 18 at the city offices. Please note special hours on Good Friday: Offices for the City of Fayetteville will be closed and Fayetteville Bank will be closing at 12 p.m.

KC BBQ

A reminder that this month’s Fayetteville/Ellinger Knights of Columbus BBQ will take place this Sunday on Easter, April 17. Order early. The KC Order Line is (979) 249-6003. Come get yours at 10:30 a.m. at the barbeque pits behind St. John’s Catholic Church. Cash or checks accepted.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Lillie Mae Brightwell and Reid Kubala-16; Karley Kasmiersky Gaytan, Payton Hemmitt and Pam Reynolds-17; Marshal Noska-20; Heddie Krebs-21.

Happy Anniversary

Happy 50th Anniversary wishes are extended to: Sandra and Ray Stephan-15.

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