A business and a historic building in downtown Fayette have benefited from funds provided by Fayette Main Street, Inc. Checks were presented on Wednesday, December 22, to Chris Ocker with Edward Jones, and to the Fayette Area Heritage Association (FAHA).

The organization presented a reimbursement check in the amount of $1,631.38 to Ocker, which paid for half of a new awning in front of the business on the north side of the downtown square. The funding was made possible by Main Street’s Facade Improvement program. Business and property owners may apply for 50% of a project up to a maximum of $2,000.

Top right: Main Street executive director Mike Dimond, board member Deanna Cooper, president Kyle Elliott, Ocker and Sandy Boulden with Edward Jones, and Main Street board member Michelle Ishmael.

Main Street also presented a check for $2,500 to FAHA to help pay for tuckpointing and chimney repair for the Uriel S. Wright Building. The 1828 two-story brick building serves as the FAHA headquarters and as office for Fayette Main Street.

Bottom right: Main Street executive director Mike Dimond, board member Deanna Cooper, president Kyle Elliott, FAHA president Gary Bagby, FAHA secretery/treasurer Connie Shay, FAHA board members George Rasche and Chuck Thompson, and  Main Street board member Michelle Ishmael.