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🌱 When and where you can honor these neighbors in coming days

Also, don't miss Protective Order vs. Temporary Restraining Order... on the Zwolle Patch calendar

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Hello Zwolle! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where you can honor these neighbors in coming days
  • See which Zwolle FFA students brought home champion buckles this week
  • Zwolle family and friends remember the life of Philip "Hemmie" Parrie Jr.

Also on today's calendar: Protective Order vs. Temporary Restraining Order Law Talks and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Notice of Death – September 29, 2026 (sabineparishjournal.com) — Local families are preparing to honor several community members, including services for Joseph "Lovie" Sepulvado at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle on Friday, October 2. Additional visitations and funerals are scheduled in nearby funeral homes and churches, giving friends and neighbors details on how to pay their respects over the coming days.
   

• Zwolle FFA students earn top honors at livestock show (sabineparishjournal.com) — Zwolle FFA students just brought home multiple championships, buckles, and top finishes from their latest livestock show, highlighting strong local talent in the show ring. Kaydence, Jensen, Nick, and Layla all earned high placements and several grand or overall champion titles, and their chapter is celebrating the hard work behind these wins.
   

• Remembering Philip Parrie, Jr. (sabineparishjournal.com) — Zwolle is mourning longtime resident Philip "Hemmie" Parrie Jr., who was born, lived, and passed away in town after nearly 70 years in the logging industry. Survived by his children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his funeral and burial were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church and cemetery, with family and logging coworkers honoring his life of hard work and community ties.
   

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  • Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Service Specialist in Zwolle. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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