In 1994 Dennis and Jan Hill and their three children moved to La Grange. He had accepted a job coaching at La Grange ISD and she was hired there as a teacher.

If you’ve never grown a garden before and want to get started, plant some potatoes. They are one of the easiest crops to grow. Plus, they taste so good. Anyone who says gardening isn’t worth the time and effort has never tasted a home-grown potato, I promise.

Organizers of the 13th annual Best Little Cowboy Gathering in Texas have announced that due to the influx of the COV- ID-19 in Texas and the U.S., they have decided to postpone the annual festival until March 2022.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Jan. 17-23: Medical - 1 Accident -1 Gas Leaks/Odors - 2 Structure Fires - 3 Grass Fires - 3 Electrical Fire - 1 Fire Alarm - 1.

The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a Chicken Noodle Soup Lunch and Bake Sale for Sunday, Jan. 31. Serving gets underway at 10:30 a.m. There will be a new drive thru route under the pavilion; follow the signs. Roll down your car windows and enjoy the music of Zach Novak. Soup will cost $8 per quart or $30 per gallon. Please bring your own containers. Homemade chicken salad sandwiches and desserts will also be available for sale.

From the editor: This edition of The Fayetteville News marks Alice Schmitt’s final report. She has informed the Record that she would like to retire to simplify her life –and we can’t blame her.

The Fayette Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director, local nonprofit industry activist, Susannah Mikulin. Bringing her passion for enhancing community-driven social services and supporting the nonprofits who implement them, Mikulin’s new role as Executive Director will utilize her expertise and knowledge in nonprofit management to support the philanthropic goals of individuals and institutions areawide.

FLHS spring raffle tickets are now available. Tickets are $20 each. The drawing will be held the week of March 8-12, during National Lutheran Schools Week. There is a limited amount of tickets available. Contact any FLHS delegate, student or staff for tickets. You can also call (979)-242-2889 for tickets.

On Saturday, Jan. 30, Thomas Burritt will perform works for solo marimba at Festival Hill. The program will begin at 3 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. with no intermission. Adult tickets are $25; student tickets are $10. All tickets must be purchased in advance online. Due to COVIDrelated restrictions, a limited number of tickets is available. Visit festivalhill.org for more information or to purchase your tickets.