🌱 Why is Clewiston City Fire asking for such a big budget increase?
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In today's newsletter:
- Why is Clewiston City Fire asking for such a big budget increase?
- How will Clewiston’s government complex change with this new mental health project?
- Which local health provider just hit 50 years serving Clewiston residents?
Also on today's calendar: BUILD A UKULELE WORKSHOP and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hendry Commission reviews budget for county fire districts (lakeonews.com) — Hendry County commissioners in Clewiston reviewed next year’s fire district budgets, including a major jump for Clewiston City Fire from about $587,000 to $856,531 to replace decades‑old gear, ladders, and hoses. Montura, Pioneer, Felda, and LaBelle fire districts also reported higher costs, largely from rising repairs, maintenance, and fuel expenses. 
• Commissioners approve contractor for mental health addition to Hendry County Government Complex (lakeonews.com) — Hendry County commissioners have approved starting contract negotiations for architectural and engineering work on a new Mental Health Addition at the Hendry County Government Complex in Clewiston. Several firms applied, but Alan Anderson Architect, P.A. was chosen to move forward, marking a key step toward expanded local mental health services and related building improvements at the Clewiston complex.
• Florida Community Health Centers honored (lakeonews.com) — During a Clewiston meeting, Hendry County commissioners honored Florida Community Health Centers for 50 years of service to local residents. Board Chair Ramon Iglesias read a proclamation and presented a certificate, highlighting the organization’s long‑term role in providing health care access to Clewiston and surrounding communities.
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Dig Into Archaeology w/ FPAN →
Clewiston Public Library, 120 W Osceola Ave, Clewiston
10:00 am
Wednesday June 17
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Standing Biweekly DLT Action Meeting
Hendry LaBelle Boardroom
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Bi-Weekly Meeting with DAOF/Data Walks & Review →
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LaBelle - School Board Meeting
Hendry LaBelle Boardroom
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BUILD A UKULELE WORKSHOP →
Clewiston Public Library, 120 W Osceola Ave, Clewiston
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Family Storytime w/ Palm Beach Opera →
Clewiston Public Library, 120 W Osceola Ave, Clewiston
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Blacksmithing Demonstration →
Clewiston Public Library, 120 W Osceola Ave, Clewiston
10:00 am
Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Website Committee Meeting
District 8 Area 15 Triangle Club, 1369 Old Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
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Current Practice Committee Meeting
District 8 Area 15 Triangle Club, 1369 Old Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
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Archives Committee Meeting
District 8 Area 15 Triangle Club, 1369 Old Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
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District 8 GSR/DCM Sharing Session
District 8 Area 15 FL
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District 8 Business Meeting
District 8 Area 15 Triangle Club, 1369 Old Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
4:35 pm
Sunday June 14
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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