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🌱 Former Jerseyville math teacher remembered for music, faith and education

Jerseyville, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Jerseyville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Former Jerseyville math teacher remembered for music, faith and education

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Earl Highsmith (riverbender.com subscription) — Jerseyville residents who attended District 100 schools may remember Earl Highsmith, a former math teacher who later settled in Missouri and remained active in churches and fraternal groups across the region. His family invites friends to visitation Thursday and funeral services Friday in Alton, with memorials supporting an education scholarship in his and his wife’s name.
   

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    Thursday July 16
  • Volleyball Open Gym
    Jersey CUSD 100 801 North State St., Jerseyville IL 62052
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you are looking for a deal on a SAMSUNG Ultra-slim 3.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • St. Ambrose STEAM lab project earns Girl Scout Gold Award (thetelegraph.com)
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Ok Jerseyville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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