New Business ‘Cardinals’ Ground’ in Town; Emerson Parry Wins at County Fair

Fayetteville residents will soon reap the benefits of a business venture being established from the ground up. Rice and Paula Lummis were married last November in their beautiful family home on Rusk St. After three years in Houston the couple relocated to the property full-time in February and have established a “market garden,” a food plot the size of a tennis court. They plan to grow food for sale to the local community.

“We’ve always been drawn to this area and are enjoying getting to know people in town. We’re also very excited to be new business members of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce,” stated Paula. “Rice and I have been growing food for ourselves for several years now and in 2024 we will be ready to open our doors to offer fruits and vegetables and other services to the community and visitors.”

Their venture, “Cardinals’ Ground,” will provide fresh produce right here in town for a monthly subscription starting next March. “Once every two weeks, we will greet customers while they pick up their fresh, seasonal selections and learn how to grow their own food at home. We really love the idea of building community around healthy food choices,” stated Rice. Rice works in business operations and risk management for a start-up energy tech company. Learn more and get your name on their waitlist: www.cardinalsground.com or follow them on Instagram.

Fire Department

Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department Fire and EMS call report for August: Aug. 6-Check fire on FM 955 at Jurecka Rd.

Aug. 9, Assist Medic 2, First responder call at State Hwy. 159 at CH Allen Rd.

Aug. 12, Assist Medic 3, one vehicle accident on Wunderlich Rd. near FM 954.

Aug. 22, Assist Medic 3, one vehicle accident on FM 1291 at Haw Creek Rd.

Aug. 29, Grass fire on Leslie Rd. at Burnside Rd.

Aug. 31, Grass fire on N. Rusk St. before Fayetteville ISD.

The chief reminds the citizens of Fayette County that the county remains under a burn ban. The fine for a burn ban violation can cost up to $500.

Clay Invitational

The second Fayetteville Clay Invitational featuring artists from San Antonio, San Marcos, Wimberley and Fayetteville opened last Saturday at the Red & White Gallery. A large selection of pieces, from figurative to functional, by artists JoLea Arcidiacono, Danville Chadbourne, Mary Fischer, Bridget Hauser, Gaye Lynn Hodgson, Michael Hodgson, Cecy Holcomb, Pat Johnson, Lebeth Lammers, Billy Ray Mangham, Jamie Wade, and Jess Wade are on display and available through Oct. 21.

Check out the websites www.redandwhitegalleryonline. com and www.fayettevilleclayinvitational. com.

Harvest Moon celebration The Wine Bar at the Grand Fayette is celebrating the subtleties of the season and the rising of the Harvest Moon with a very special dinner Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. The long table supper on Fayette Street will feature a beautifully crafted multi-course feast with thoughtful wine pairings. Enjoy a welcome cocktail hour in the historic Grand Fayette Hotel & Courtyard with wine specialist Jason Seals while Mike Stroup and Annie Rost provide their magic. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Fayette Community Foundation Scholarship Fund. For the full menu and more, go to the Facebook page for The Wine Bar at the Grand Fayette.

Fayetteville Museum

If you would like to visit the Fayetteville Museum, call Bob McGowen at (832) 9046290 or Debbie Pflughaupt at (979) 249-6249.

Lions’ Club

Author Elaine Thomas shared her vast knowledge of the lives of veterans at a recent Lions’ Club meeting.

Award Winner

A huge shout out to eightyear old Emerson Parry who earned top honors for his sweet honey at the Fayette County Fair. Parry now has five beehives despite the harsh Texas heat and drought. He is the son of Robert and Elizabeth Parry.

Celebrations

Happy birthday wishes to: Gary Grayson-Sept. 22; Ronnie Polasek-25; Kacy Kovar Dusek, Jerri Stanley, John Stanley Jr. -26; Diane Supak- 27.

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