🌱 Measles exposure warning issued for Sturgis urgent care visitors

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In today's newsletter:

• Measles exposure warning issued for Sturgis urgent care visitors
• Sturgis relay team earns state berth on its final attempt
• Remembering Efrain Montoya Garcia, Sturgis restaurant owner, at 56

Also on today's calendar: FSN - Karaoke and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A few afternoon showers, with a high of 57 and low of 41 degrees.
• Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 44, low: 30.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Measles Exposure Warnings Issued for Three Rivers Health and Sturgis Urgent Care (wowo.com) — Anyone at WellNow Urgent Care in Sturgis on November 2, from 1:15 to 5 p.m., should contact health officials about possible measles exposure. Call 269-273-2161, extension 241. Two St. Joseph County cases prompted warnings for WellNow and Three Rivers Health's emergency waiting area; anyone developing symptoms should stay home and call ahead before seeking care.
   

2. Halling, 200 freestyle relay team qualifies for state finals (lansingstatejournal.com) — Sturgis swimmers secured a state finals berth in the 200 freestyle relay on their last attempt of the season at the conference meet in Otsego. Katelyn Halling, Sydney Herblet, Lilly Whitehead and Ainsley Gump finished in 1:46.60. Halling also qualified individually in the 50 freestyle, helping highlight the Trojans' third-place team finish.
   

3. Efrain Montoya Garcia, 56 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com) — Efrain Montoya Garcia, who owned and operated El Sembrador Restaurant in Sturgis with his late wife, Maritza, died November 9 at age 56. A Sturgis-area resident for more than 30 years, he will be remembered at Holy Angels Catholic Church on November 16, with visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Mass immediately afterward.
   

4. Anna Maxwell, 93 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com) — Anna Monica Maxwell, a Sturgis resident who moved from the Chicago area to be near her son and family, died November 7 at 93. Born in Ireland, she immigrated in 1949 and raised five children. Visitation is November 11 at Ray Funeral Services in Three Rivers, followed by a funeral Mass November 12 in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
   

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📸 Around Sturgis

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sturgis

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday November 12

• Comedian Mike Paramore →
  Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, 201 N. Nottawa Street, Sturgis
  7:30 am

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Other local events

Friday November 13

• MS Fall Musical
  Novi Middle School Sturgis, MI 49091
  7:00 pm
• FSN - Karaoke →
  Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, 201 N. Nottawa Street, Sturgis
  7:00 pm

Monday November 16

• MS Boys 7th Green Basketball game
  Novi Middle School Sturgis, MI 49091
  4:00 pm
• MS Boys 8th Green Basketball game
  Novi Middle School Sturgis, MI 49091
  5:00 pm

Wednesday November 18

• MS Boys 7th White Basketball game
  Novi Middle School Sturgis, MI 49091
  4:00 pm
• MS Boys 8th White Basketball game
  Novi Middle School Sturgis, MI 49091
  5:00 pm
• MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA -TAKEOVER-STURGIS,MI! →
  Root 12 Bar & Grill, 29284 U.S. 12, Sturgis
  8:00 pm

Thursday November 19

• COA Book Club →
  306 N Franks Ave, Sturgis
  3:00 pm

Friday November 20

• American Red Cross Blood Drive →
  Sturgis MI

Monday November 23

• City Commission Meeting →
  City Hall, 130 N. Nottawa, Sturgis
  6:00 pm
• Page Turners Book Club →
  255 North St, Sturgis
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Happy Monday!
  Mild, above-normal temps continue through Wednesday, with highs in the 50s to low 60s. Rain chances increase Wednesday evening through Friday, with… (Nextdoor )
• Knowing what to do if you develop measles symptoms can help protect you and those around you.
  If you develop symptoms: -Contact your healthcare provider right away. -Call ahead before visiting a healthcare facility. -Stay home and isolate to… (Nextdoor )

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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