Area News

The Fayette County Genealogical and Historical Society (FCGHS) has received word there is still a little time to get family stories into the Fayette County History & Families book due out this year.
The normal publication time frame is two years from onset to “off the press,” but the publisher, Acclaim Press, has said its goal is to have the book ready by the end of the year.
That means the FCGHS needs to have all histories and pictures very soon.
Also, book orders at the pre-publication price have to be in before the book goes to press.

By Charlene M. Jett
Thank you, FAYCO,  for coming to our meeting. We did miss our Long Term Care, Sweetbriar and Vandalia Rehab friends. We had perfect spring weather for an outing, hope to see you all next week. We were also missing Miles Filer and his sister.

The Fayette County Hospital Auxiliary met April 6 in the hospital conference room. Present were 18 members and a new member, Joyce Maurer.
Dean Black, auxiliary president opened the meeting in leading the pledge of allegiance and the auxiliary pledge.
Minutes of the April meeting and the treasurer’s report were read and approved.
Ricky Gottman was present to give the hospital report, and Susie Crawford of human resources also spoke briefly to the auxiliary.

Card Shower
The family of Mary Harpster is requesting a card shower for her 83rd birthday on May 16. Her address is:
Mary Harpster, c/o Lutheran Care Center, 702 W. Cumberland Road, Altamont, Ill. 62411.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Sunday morning attendance was 208.
Scott Gercken served as the organist.
Logan Lotz served as acolyte.
Jay Rothe and Curtis Jenne were attending elders.
Remember in Your Prayers
• Those with health concerns:
-Channing Dial
-Kristie Kolb
-Lois Meyer