Quiros Designs Massive Table for New FISD Boardroom

Dr. Jeff Harvey approached Fayetteville resident Evan Quiros about designing and building a conference table for the new FISD boardroom.The magnificent wooden table, weighing about 500 lbs., is 5’ wide x 10’ long. “It’s constructed of cedar and edged in ebony. The wood grain of the cedar is spectacular. The legs are made of steel tubing. The cedar logs came from Carlos Conseco’s ranch in New Ulm. Actually, several locals contributed to this great project,” commented Quiros.

The table will be moved from his shop to the second floor of the newly refurbished Red Building prior to the unveiling of the building rededication on Sept. 17. A mock table of 2x4’s was built to make a trial run, ensuring the final table could be moved up the stairs.

Downtown Happenings Shops and galleries in the square are featuring all kinds of artwork. “We are so excited to be offering watercolors by artist Kymberli Sentner,” noted The Velvet Hen owner Kristina Niewald. “She just sold her first piece with us. We enjoy offering our shop as a place for local artists to display and sell their artwork.”

The exclusive William Anzalone exhibit packed visitors in at the Red & White Gallery on a rainy Saturday for the opening. Anzalone’s paintings will be on exhibit through Sept. 24. Gallery hours are on Saturdays from 10 a.m. till 4 and you may schedule an appointment by contacting Jerry at (713) 824-9433. http:// www.redandwhitegallery.com Also on Saturday, a full house of admirers came to the opening of ARTS newest exhibit, Patterned Beauty by Jill Maytorena. Maytorena is a California artist with roots in La Grange. Her imaginative use of mixed media, fabric, paint, paper and appliqués are on exhibit through Oct. 8. Visit https://artsforruraltexas. squarespace.com/ shop/fayetteville-current-exhibit/ patterned-beauty for more.

ARTS’ Summer Art Camp was a huge success with more kids than ever attending. Art After School started this week and is growing like crazy. The nonprofit is currently serving nine communities in the area. Jerry Brown and Art Stokes open their show, Divergent II, a part of the Houston International FotoFest event, in Schulenburg on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 4 p.m. to 6. The show will be at the ARTS Gorman Gallery at 1201 S. Kessler. It runs through Oct. 19. An added bonus: Renowned pianist Robert Sanders will be performing at the opening.

Plants N’ Petals in the square is filled with all kinds of patio décor, birthday cards, clothing, jewelry and more. Judy will be happy to help you with the great selection of plants and flowers always on display just outside the shop.

FISD

Check out the game schedule for our amazing Lady Lions volleyball games: https://www. fayettevilleisd.net/326722_2

Fire Dept./EMS Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department Fire and EMS Call

Report for August: Aug. 10: Assist Round Top/ Warrenton, La Grange, Ledbetter and Carmine fire departments with grass fire on Hartfield Rd. at Rohde Rd.

Aug. 13:Assist Medic 2 First responder call on Park Prairie at Lake Fayette. Aug. 16: Trash pile fire on FM 1291 at Klimek Rd. Aug. 18: Brush pile fire on Sykora Rd. at Coufal Rd. Aug. 19: Trash pile fire on Hwy 150 at Sandy Ln. The chief advises that the burn ban is still in effect. It is a Class C Misdemeanor to burn during a burn ban with a fine of up to $500.00.

Food Truck The Central Texas Food Truck will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10-11 a.m. It’s drive-thru distribution and will follow all CDC guidelines.

Celebrations Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Steve Pavlicek-9; Margie Svrcek, Bernice Kolenovsky, Lillie Domel, Aaron Keilers, Linda Berry-10; Joe Babin and Rayna Wied Smith-11; Mary Goerig, Doris Matocha- 12; Lester Keilers-14; Tara Goerig, Fred Bauer, Ty Norsworthy- 15; Kaysie Noska-16.

Happy Anniversary wishes are extended to: Jack and Donna Cashion-15.

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