🌱 Flat Rock family joins Willow Hill in remembering Carolyn Marie Rich

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In today's newsletter:

• Flat Rock family joins Willow Hill in remembering Carolyn Marie Rich
• Flat Rock Amish writer shares heartfelt tribute and beloved apple bar recipe

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy, colder; a p.m. flurry, with a high of 33 and low of 28 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 37, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Cloudy, a bit of snow; frigid, with a high of 19 and low of -3 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carolyn Marie Rich (wtyefm.com) — Flat Rock residents are among the family mourning 81-year-old Carolyn Marie Rich of Willow Hill, whose daughter Cheryl Christine lives in Flat Rock. Carolyn is remembered for her caregiving work, devotion to church and family, love of gardening, and peaceful porch time, with cremation rites accorded and a Celebration of Life planned later.
   

• Amish Cook: Remembering Grandma Mast (morrowcountysentinel.com) — An Amish mother and writer from rural Flat Rock reflects tenderly on the recent passing of her grandmother, sharing how faith and family songs helped them through grief. She describes memories that shape how she now loves her own children and relatives, then offers a favorite family recipe for Danish Apple Bars that local readers can try at home.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting
  Crawford Memorial Hospital , Crawford Mem Hospital , 1000 N Allen St , Robinson
  11:30 am

Sunday December 14

• A Madrigal Feast: Queen’s Quest for a King
  Fife Opera House , 123 S Main St , Palestine
  5:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Christmas at the Library - Photos, Treats and Crafts Dec. 15th 4-6pm
  Olney Public Library , 400 W Main St. , Olney
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• City Council Meeting
  Newton City Hall , 108 N Van Buren St , Newton
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• 3D Printing Exploration
  Olney Public Library , 400 W Main St , Olney
  4:00 pm
• 3D Print Lab
  Olney Public Library , 400 W Main St. , Olney
  4:00 pm
• County Board Meeting
  Jasper County Office Building , 204 W Washington St , Newton
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for High School Math Teacher (9-12) in Lawrenceville. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Vivian Draper (wtyefm.com)

Newton

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-- The Patch AM Team

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