Society

St. Mark’s to host blood drive on Jan. 5

St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange will host a blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 5.Appointments can be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Donors are asked to eat a full meal before giving blood. In addition, donors are asked to please remember to bring along their photo ID.

Retired Teachers to meet Jan. 9

The Fayette County Retired Teachers’Association will meet on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church, located at 1215 Von Minden in La Grange. The speaker will be Fred Weisser and the program will be on “Pre-Need/Funeral Planning.”
Beck, Besetzny to wed

Beck, Besetzny to wed

Beck, Besetzny to wed

Ron and Kristi Beck of Flatonia are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Riley Paige Beck, to Blaine Henry Besetzny, son of Ralph and Bonnie Besetzny of St. John.
A high-tech laborator y refrigerator was purchased by St. Mark’s Medical Center with funds provided by Second Chance Emporium. Shown with the new piece of equipment are (front row, from left) Julia Thomas, SCE assistant store director; Gayle Schielack, SCE store director; Stacey Weyenberg, MLT, St. Mark’s; Valerie Otto, MT, St. Mark’s; (back row) Stacy Cada, SCE assistant store director; Amanda Fuchs, MT, director, St. Mark’s Laboratory Services; and Linda Morrison, SCE board secretary.

A high-tech laborator y refrigerator was purchased by St. Mark’s Medical Center with funds provided by Second Chance Emporium. Shown with the new piece of equipment are (front row, from left) Julia Thomas, SCE assistant store director; Gayle Schielack, SCE store director; Stacey Weyenberg, MLT, St. Mark’s; Valerie Otto, MT, St. Mark’s; (back row) Stacy Cada, SCE assistant store director; Amanda Fuchs, MT, director, St. Mark’s Laboratory Services; and Linda Morrison, SCE board secretary.

2nd Chance donates for refrigerator

Second Chance Emporium has awarded St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange $8,370 to purchase a new high-technology laboratory refrigerator.
New defibrillator /monitors purchased by St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange with funds from Second Chance Emporium (SCE) are shown with (front row, from left) Alyssa Smidovec, RN, St. Mark’s; Ashley Havel, St. Mark’s imaging director; (back row) Stacy Cada, SCE assistant store director; Julia Thomas, SCE assistant store director; Gayle Schielack, SCE store director; Laurie Quitta, RN, St. Mark’s MedSurg director; Linda Morrison, SCE board secretary; and Melissa Taylor, LVN, St. Mark’s.

New defibrillator /monitors purchased by St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange with funds from Second Chance Emporium (SCE) are shown with (front row, from left) Alyssa Smidovec, RN, St. Mark’s; Ashley Havel, St. Mark’s imaging director; (back row) Stacy Cada, SCE assistant store director; Julia Thomas, SCE assistant store director; Gayle Schielack, SCE store director; Laurie Quitta, RN, St. Mark’s MedSurg director; Linda Morrison, SCE board secretary; and Melissa Taylor, LVN, St. Mark’s.

2nd Chance donates for defibrillators

Second Chance Emporium awarded St. Mark’s Medical Center $19,687 for purchase of two defibrillator/monitors. The defibrillator/monitors are part of the equipment on crash carts at St. Mark’s that are used for patient management during cardiac or respiratory resuscitation.

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Weimar Lions Club Chili & Stew Supper The Weimar Lions Club will serve a chili and stew supper on Thursday, Jan. 19 at Weimar Veterans Hall starting at 5 p.m. Hall dining will include open table seating with chili and stew, brown beans, rice, crackers, desserts, tea and coffee.
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Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission Notable Facts & Firsts in Fayette County By Carolyn Heinsohn Most of the residents of Fayette County consider themselves fortunate to be living in a place noted not only for its beauty, but also for its heritage and history.
Literary Club collects for Deputy Santa Once again, members of the Schulenburg Literary Club hope to make Christmas a little merrier for some area children. Their collection of toys for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department’s Deputy Santa program is displayed by members (from left) Betty Herzik, Diana Mikesky and Janice Simons.

Literary Club collects for Deputy Santa Once again, members of the Schulenburg Literary Club hope to make Christmas a little merrier for some area children. Their collection of toys for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department’s Deputy Santa program is displayed by members (from left) Betty Herzik, Diana Mikesky and Janice Simons.

Literary Club collects for Deputy Santa

Boys & Girls Club decorates holiday cards for nursing homes

Boys & Girls Club decorates holiday cards for nursing homes

Boys & Girls Club decorates holiday cards for nursing homes

Members and staff of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley Schulenburg location made 131 Christmas and holiday cards for the residents and staff at Paradigm at the Oak, formerly known as Colonial Nursing Center. Cards, stickers and supplies were provided by Elaine Hernandez and Liberty Killion.
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SEASON'S GREETINGS

See the Sticker's Christmas Edition (Section 2) for lighting contest winners, letters to Santa, lots of photos from local holiday events, season’s greetings ads, and much more. This is the final issue for 2022 as the Sticker office will be closed from Dec. 23-28.