2020-08-18 News ArticleLake Okeechobee News - merger of Okeechobee
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
American Legion hosts luncheon
OKEECHOBEE — Last week, Okeechobee American Legion Post #64 had
the pleasure of serving a fish fry lunch to some of those who serve the com-
rmnfty, as a thank -you to the Okeechobee City Police and Fire departments
for always being there. A shout -out goes to Legionnaires, Sons of the Amer-
Ican Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary for supplying, cooking and delivering
the lunch. A special thank -you goes to Pam Wilkerson for helping orches-
trate the event.
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
Superheroes work at CES
OKEECHOBEE — Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, no, na, nil ... Clark
arlddddd ... Er...rinnl Ok ... seriously, Susanna Clark and Erin Carroll make up
Central Elementary's ESE Inclusion Teachersl They really are superheroes,
and they are a ton of fun. They are so excited to be working with the students
this yoarl Its going to be a great onel
Glades County Democrat, and The Sun
Aw peer support and tutoring
OKEECHOBEE — Our Village from 2 to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.
Okeechobee is offering free Peer Support to 5 p.m. Saturday tutoring ends Sept 26.
and 711toring on Tuesdays and Thursdays For information, call 863.484-8930.
HENDRY COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
I lendry County School Distma today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to am-
dcnrs under the [National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs] for the 2020-2021 school
year. All students will be served [lunch/breakfast) at no charge at the following sites:
Edward A Upthegrow Elementary School LaBelle Elementary School
Country Oaks Elementary School LaBelle High School
LaBelle Middle School Clewiston Middle School
Central Elementary School EastsiddNesrside Elementary School
Clewiston High School Montum Early Lcaming Center
For additional information please contact: Hendry County School District, Attention: Sm Juanita PereN !
Food Service Director, Food Service Department, 111 Curry St, LaBelle, FL 33935, (863)6744113,
pore s@hendry-schools.ntt. .
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights
regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating
in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on raze, color, national
origin, sez, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity
conducted or funded by USDA.
perso wah disabilities who require alternative means ofcommunitntion for program information (e.g.
Braille,large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, e¢), should contact the Agency (State or local)
where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf hard ofhearing or have speech disabilities may
contract USDA through the Federal May Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information
may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Com-
plaint Form, (AD -3027) found online at hap//v ..wcr.usda.goo/comphint_fding_cwt.html, and at
any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information
requested in he form. To request a copy of the complaint form, all (866) 632-9992. Submit your com-
pleted form or letter to USDA by:
mail: U.S. DepartmentufAgriculture,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax: (202)690-7442; or
email: program.inmke@usda.gov.
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Lake Okeechobee Ne"Okeechobee
receives award
OKEECHOBEE — The City of Okeechobee was honored to be the recipient
of the 2020 "Most Improved" and "Bast Overall" Public (tisk Management
Safety Performance Awards.
Aw peer support and tutoring
OKEECHOBEE — Our Village from 2 to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.
Okeechobee is offering free Peer Support to 5 p.m. Saturday tutoring ends Sept 26.
and 711toring on Tuesdays and Thursdays For information, call 863.484-8930.
HENDRY COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
I lendry County School Distma today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to am-
dcnrs under the [National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs] for the 2020-2021 school
year. All students will be served [lunch/breakfast) at no charge at the following sites:
Edward A Upthegrow Elementary School LaBelle Elementary School
Country Oaks Elementary School LaBelle High School
LaBelle Middle School Clewiston Middle School
Central Elementary School EastsiddNesrside Elementary School
Clewiston High School Montum Early Lcaming Center
For additional information please contact: Hendry County School District, Attention: Sm Juanita PereN !
Food Service Director, Food Service Department, 111 Curry St, LaBelle, FL 33935, (863)6744113,
pore s@hendry-schools.ntt. .
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights
regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating
in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on raze, color, national
origin, sez, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity
conducted or funded by USDA.
perso wah disabilities who require alternative means ofcommunitntion for program information (e.g.
Braille,large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, e¢), should contact the Agency (State or local)
where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf hard ofhearing or have speech disabilities may
contract USDA through the Federal May Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information
may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Com-
plaint Form, (AD -3027) found online at hap//v ..wcr.usda.goo/comphint_fding_cwt.html, and at
any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information
requested in he form. To request a copy of the complaint form, all (866) 632-9992. Submit your com-
pleted form or letter to USDA by:
mail: U.S. DepartmentufAgriculture,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax: (202)690-7442; or
email: program.inmke@usda.gov.
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