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🌱 Patch AM: Monroe remembers the life and service of Karen Leigh Casper

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Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Monroe! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Monroe remembers the life and service of Karen Leigh Casper

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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Obituary and funeral home: Karen Leigh Casper, 64, of Monroe (monroelocal.org) β€” Monroe native Karen Leigh Casper, a Walton County and UGA graduate who built a long career in wireless communications, has passed away at 64. Family and friends can honor her at a graveside service Friday, September 18, at Campton Church Cemetery in Walton County, with memorial donations suggested to St. Jude's or Project Chimps.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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