Shared Lutheran Ministry Reopens
The Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County (SLM) churches are reopening. Rutersville and Fayetteville are conducting regular worship as of June 7, following some social distancing guidelines. St. John Lutheran in Warrenton will resume regular worship services on Sunday, June 28, at 8:30 a.m., with graduate recognition. St. John Lutheran in Ellinger has not scheduled a reopening yet.
Worship services will still be aired at noon on KTIM-89.1 and recorded for viewing on Facebook. You can watch the services by visiting www.sharedlutheranministry.org.
Hermann Sons Life
The Ellinger Hermann Sons Life will not have its June meeting due to COVID-19.
Chamber of Commerce
The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce has scheduled several events. Bingo has been planned for July 18, Aug. 8, Aug. 29 and Sept. 19.
The next regular monthly meeting will be on July 14, and the St. Mary’s Fall Festival is scheduled for Aug. 23. You may keep up with scheduled events by visiting the website, ellingertexas.com.
Sewer and Water
The Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply Corporation met on Monday, June 8, at the Ellinger Fire Station. Greg Hunger, president, called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. All directors but one were in attendance. The board reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous virtual meeting, as well as approving to pay bills and accept the financial report.
Bradley Loehr sent a report which outlined several options for improvements at the WWTP. Additionally, he will submit a change order to USDA so that drilling for the new water well can begin.
Next, Scott Manuel presented the manager’s report. He noted that the WWTP is running with only one aerator; one has been sent in for repairs. The board reviewed and discussed options for replacement of said aerator. The board decided that at this time it would once again repair the aerator, since there are no funds to replace the aerator. Repairs will cost about $11,000; two new aerators would cost in the neighborhood of $75,000. Manuel also noted that de-ragging was done again on pump no. 1. Customers are urged to not flush paper towels, wipes, etc.; this causes problems with the waste water equipment, and is costing the corporation money. He also reported that the Omni-site alarm system is currently not reporting the booster pump run times accurately and investigations to possible causes are underway.
Next, the board took action on the tariff; grease trap fees/ inspections were added. The Board also took action on a standard service agreement.
Carissa Karisch, bookkeeper, reported on the TRWA conference she recently attended via virtual meetings.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 13, at the Ellinger Fire Station.
Happy Father’s Day
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. I hope all fathers enjoy their special day.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Ridge Wessels - June 21; Riley Longobardi - 24; Carissa Karisch - 25; Tatum Smidovec and David Michalsky - 27; and Diana Young – 29.
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