Schilling Bit by a Copperhead

It’s snake season, so heads up about what could potentially happen to anyone fussing around those garden beds. “I just want to warn everyone so this doesn’t happen to anyone else,” stated Jeanne Schilling. “My husband Rick was simply reaching out to clear out some garden beds about 15 ft. from our front door and he felt a sharp bite. He lifted up his finger and a small snake was attached to the end of it.

“He shook it off, came in the house and announced he was bit by a copperhead. That snake had to be killed so I immediately called my son. He got here and they went out and killed it. Then we headed for the emergency room in Columbus and were directed to ICU at HCAHouston ER 24/7 in Spring,” explained Jeanne.

“You have to take a photo of the snake. They won’t just administer antivemon (if applicable to your case) if you go in there and announce you were bit by a copperhead. Rick was given antivenom, which requires a stay in the ICU. He was there for two days. The venom is very dangerous and the bite is extremely painful. A series of skin grafts will need to be administered and there’s a slight chance the finger may need to be amputated.”

Snakes sense body warmth and think it’s their next potential meal. Before you start working in the garden this time of year, consider shaking things up with a big stick before digging in. For further information, go to https:// www.forestwildlife.org/whatto- do-if-you-get-bit-by-a-copperhead/. A Poison Help line to call is (800) 222-1222.

Painted Church Tour 

A Painted Church Tour departing St. John’s in Fayetteville on Saturday at 8 a.m. will feature local painted churches such as Sts. Cyril & Methodius in Dubina, St. John the Baptist in Ammansville, St. Mary in High Hill and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Praha. Carpooling options are available and enjoy lunch at Oakridge Smokehouse. The tour is $25 to be paid upon arrival. Register online now: https://stjohnandstmary.flocknote. com/signup/199197 Around Town

Chiropractor and antique collector Billy Winkles and his wife Margaret recently hung up their shingle to Back at the Ranch in the square, a space formerly held by the Dybala Frame shop.

City of Fayetteville 

Did you know there is a form on the website for the City of Fayetteville to request city services or report an issue? Go to www.fayetteville.texas.gov on the home page and click on Citizen Request Center.

Time Capsule 

Contributions for the time capsule to be placed in the Fayette County Community Center & Performance Theater are still being collected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Roberts & Associates in the square.

Anyone living or working in Fayetteville may contribute. Everyone is encouraged to write letters to their grandchildren. For questions, email Vicki at vroberts@txins1.com. Music Night

Join musicians Mason Dykowski, Alvin Minarcik, Franklin Hruska, and Josh Gertson (aka the Airplane Band) for some country, rock, blues, Czech, German, and Cajun tunes this Friday night from 8-11 p.m. at Joe’s.

St. Paul Lutheran Church St. Paul Lutheran holds services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Services are recorded every week, rotating among four Shared Lutheran Ministry churches and posted on the Facebook page for the Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County. Services are also featured on KTIM 89.1 Sundays at noon.

St. John the Baptist Catholic St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville holds Mass Saturdays at 6 p.m., and Sunday’s at 10 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger holds Mass on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sunday’s at 8 a.m.

Fayetteville Brethren 

Worship services at Fayetteville Brethren are held on the second, third and fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. An adult Bible Study is held before the worship service from 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Celebrations 

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Lyle Muesse-April 1; Skylar Kasmiersky, David Holub and David Novosad-3.

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