🌱 Step inside an Amish family’s daily life in Flat Rock

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In today's newsletter:

• Step inside an Amish family’s daily life in Flat Rock

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
• Friday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• The Amish Cook: Memories of family routines and last-minute quesadillas (sidneydailynews.com) — An Amish family living near the one-room schoolhouse in Flat Rock shares a warm look at their children’s daily routines, faith-centered parenting, and simple household rhythms. Writer Gloria Yoder also includes a quick, kid-friendly quesadilla recipe that neighbors could easily try at home.
   

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📸 Around Flat Rock

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Summer Reading Program - Story Hour June 3rd
  Olney Public Library , 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, 62450, United States
  2:00 pm
• RGC League Night — RICHLAND GOLF CLUB →
  Richland Country Club, 5499 IL-130, Olney
  5:15 pm

Thursday June 4

• MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER NEWTON,IL USA!!! →
  MVP Happy Holler, 10524 E 1400th Ave, Newton
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• 50th Anniversary Celebration Event →
  Robinson Public Library, 606 N Jefferson St, Robinson
  9:00 am
• Blake Fehrenbacher Memorial Scramble — RICHLAND... →
  Richland Country Club, 5499 IL-130, Olney
  12:00 pm
• Damon Mitchell Live @ Robinson Public Library's... →
  Robinson Public Library, 606 N Jefferson St, Robinson
  2:00 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Summer Reading Program - Story Hour June 10th
  Olney Public Library , 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, 62450, United States
  2:00 pm

Thursday June 11

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

Saturday June 13

• MUSIC AT THE PARK | Bob Seger →
  Merchants Park, 334 N Market St, Mt Carmel
  9:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• County Board Meeting →
  Jasper County Office Building, 204 W Washington St, Newton
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 25

• Mixed Stag Scramble — RICHLAND GOLF CLUB →
  Richland Country Club, 5499 IL-130, Olney
  5:30 pm

Saturday July 4

• 4th of July with Muddy Creek & Co. →
  Robinson City Park, 1000 S Robb St, Robinson
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Robinson. Apply here.
• Crawford Memorial Hospital posted a job opening for Prior Authorization Rep- Consulting in Robinson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flat Rock here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Robinson

• Carol Sue Schafer, 85 (effinghamradio.com)

Olney

• RCHS Falls to Red Bud in Nashville Softball Sectional Finals (hometownregister.com)

Casey

• Lady Spartans head to state finals (morningsentinel.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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