Priest’s SUV Hit by Train

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellinger cohosted a “Cool Kingdom Party” VBS July 18-22. Sixty-five youth, from the age of three through those just completing 4th grade, spent a royal week learning about Mary and how she leads everyone closer to her Son, the King of Kings. In addition, the campers were asked to join in a mission of collecting spare change for the rebuilding of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Hostyn. A total of $817.30 was collected. Campers, volunteers, and parents joined in concluding the majestic week by praying the rosary. Photo courtesy of Joe Dybala Tins of Poppies, Bluebonnets and Sunflowers from the Fayetteville Farmhouse.

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On Tuesday, July 26 around 2 p.m., Father Steve Sauser, the priest for St. John and St. Mary’s, was heading to Fayetteville from St. Mary’s in Ellinger. As he drove over the hill at the intersection of N. Rusk and the railroad tracks, his SUV was hit by an oncoming train. “I was on the tracks and glanced both ways to see if there were any trains coming. I never heard a whistle until I was in the middle of the tracks. When I heard it, I immediately drove over the rest of the tracks but the train hit the back seat on the drivers side and the very back of my SUV,” explained Father Sauser. “The next thing I remember, I got out of the car and caught my breath. The train stopped down the tracks where someone from the sheriff’s department came and spoke to the conductor. The SUV is totaled. I’m just bruised pretty badly. Everyone that lived around there was very helpful. The community was incrediblysupportive.”On a separate note, Father Sauser would like to remind everyone that a portion of the proceeds from their upcoming feast and bazaar are being donated to Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

A “Cool Kingdom Party” was hosted by St. John and St. Mary’s at Vacation Bible School July 18-22. Sixty-five children, from the age of three through those just completing fourth grade, spent a week learning about the Virgin Mary. In addition, they were asked to join in a mission to collect spare change to go toward rebuilding Queen of the Holy Rosary Church. The children raised a total of $817.30. Campers, volunteers, and parents joined in concluding the majesticweek by praying the rosary.

Law Enforcement UpdateFire Chief Randy Noviske, Sergeant Ron Naumann, Constable Roger Wunderlich and two other deputies spoke in anopen Q&A session at the last City Council meeting. The discussion included:

• The number of trucks passing through town (1200 per week)

• Speeding on city streets

• The effectiveness of electronic speed warning devices

• Stop signs Also discussed were methods used by the sheriff’s department for tracking criminals from other states using camera- equipped traffic signs that are currently in use in Fayette County. DPS is still pulling over trucks on Hwy 159 for inspections.

Mayor Mike Stroup and Annie Rost play at Joe’s every Friday night beginning at 8 p.m.

Painting ClassA new painting class (florals on tin) will be held by The Fayetteville Farmhouse at the Vintage Rose Market on Monday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. Reserve yourspace today by contacting The Fayetteville Farmhouse at (512) 988-1307, go onlinehttps:// www.eventbrite.com/e/floralson- tin-tickets-389648468057?af f=ebdssbdestsearchor go to The Vintage Rose Market. Follow them on Facebook athttps:// www.facebook.com/palettesandpairingstexas.

BirthdaysHappy birthday wishes are extended to Pauline Ott, Brenda Belota and Emily Polasek-5; Sandra Stepan-6; Sally Kulhanek- 7; Gladys Schmitt, Betty Kovar, Eleanora Coufal-8; Andrew Keilers and Cindy Bertsch Garwood-9; Jason Hahn and Joan Malota-10; Donna Hillmer, Calvin Hlinsky, Ronald Polasek and Delbert Kulhanek-11AnniversariesHappy Anniversary wishes are extended to: Kenny andChristine Wied-7.

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