🌱 Garnett native James “Jim” Tinsley remembered for a life of service

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• Garnett native James “Jim” Tinsley remembered for a life of service

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• James Tinsley (johnsoncountypost.com) — Garnett readers are remembering James “Jim” Tinsley, who was born, raised, and graduated high school in Garnett before building a wide-ranging career in law enforcement and logistics. The 81-year-old Kansas City resident is fondly recalled for his love of family, cars, and community, with a future celebration of life planned instead of a formal ceremony.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• 80s Music Bingo →
  Coffey County Library - Burlington Branch, 410 W Juniatta St, Burlington
  6:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• Open House - Main Body Works →
  Main Body works, 564 Main St, Osawatomie
  10:00 am

Sunday June 14

• Friends of the OMA BUNCO Tournament →
  Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 S Hickory St, Ottawa
  2:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Golf Lesson →
  Osawatomie Golf Course, 32942 W Lakeside Dr, Osawatomie
  10:00 am
• Social Club →
  Coffey County Library - Burlington Branch, 410 W Juniatta St, Burlington
  5:00 pm

Friday June 19

• Ballet Wichita - Alice in Wonderland →
  Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 S Hickory St, Ottawa
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• Fam reunion
  Marmaton Valley USD 256 Moran, KS 66755
• Scottish festival
  Marmaton Valley USD 256 Moran, KS 66755
• ZOINKS 3: The Ghost Hunt — Sleeper Mortuary →
  Sleeper Mortuary, 110 N Washington Ave, Iola
  6:30 pm

Monday June 22

• Book Club “The Wedding People” by Allison Espach →
  Coffey County Library - Waverly Branch, 608 Pearson Ave, Waverly
  5:00 pm

Tuesday June 23

• Unearth a Story K-8th Grade →
  Coffey County Library - Waverly Branch, 608 Pearson Ave, Waverly
  1:30 pm
• City Band Concert →
  Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 S Hickory St, Ottawa
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Restaurant General Manager in Garnett. Apply here.
• Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Employee -All states except MN or IL in Garnett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Garnett here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ottawa

• Ottawa County opens shelter as small communities remain without power after storms (kwch.com)
• Jeremy Gathright - Head Coach - Men's Indoor Track and Field Coaches (ottawabraves.com)
• City of Entrepreneurs showcases Kansas City art at Union Station (fox4kc.com)

Iola

• Iolans ready to yell 'Roll Tide!' in Omaha (iolaregister.com)
• Iola City Council Approves Chip Seal Oil Bid, Event Requests (adastraradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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