The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 12, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 August 1985 — Page 8

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - AUGUST 22, 1985

Oregon-Davis Free And Reduced Lunch Policy Oregon-Davis Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility: Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free And Reduced Price Meals For Free Meals Must Be At Or Below Figures Listed Family (Household) Size Yearly Monthly Weekly 1 $ 6,825 $ 569 5132 2 9,165 764 177 3 11,505 959 222 4 13.845 1,154 267 5 16,185 1,349 312 6 18,525 1,544 357 7 20,865 1,739 402 8 23,205 1,934 447 For each additional member add: 23.40 195 145 For Reduced Price Meals Must Be At Or Between Figures Listed Family (Household)

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Size Yearly Monthly Weekly 1 $ 9,713 $ 810 $lB7 2 13,043 1,087 251 13 16.373 1,365 315 4 19,703 1,642 379 5 23.033 1.920 443 6 26,363 2,197 507 7 29.693 2.475 572 8 33,023 2,752 636 For each additional member add: 3,330 278 65 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians to apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal’s office in each school. Households should answer all questions on the form. An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by the school: (1) The total household income and the amount and source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.), or the household’s food stamp case number if the household is on food stamps; (2) Names of all household members; (3) Social security numbers of all household members 21 years of age or older, or the word “none” for

any adult household member who does not have a social security number; and (4) The Signature of an adult household member. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data. Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year. If children are approved for free or reduced price meal benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over SSO per month (S6OO per year) and decreases in household size. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. If a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an increase n household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time. In certain cases foster children are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household’s income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced price meals for them, the household should contact the school for more information. Under the provisions of the policy. Dirk E. Baer, Principal, will review applications and determine

eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has the right to a fair hearing. This can be done by calling or writing Marilynn Quick, Elementary Principal, Rt. 2, Box 51, Hamlet, IN 46532 , 867-2711. Each school and the central office have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. In the operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex. or handicap. If any member of a household believes they have been discriminated against, they should write immediately to the secretary of agriculture, Washington. D.C., 20250. WALKERTON TOWN COURT NEWS Edmund G. Bunde, 52976 Emmons Road, South Bend, speeding, fined $15.00, plus court costs. Timothy Coldiron, Rural Route 1, Box 194-87, North Judson, speeding. fined $16.00. plus court costs. Autumn Oliver, 1319 Ohio St., Walkerton, no registration plate, fined SIO.OO. plus court costs. James D. Kristinat, 4011 Whitcomb St., Gary, speeding, fined $20.00, plus court costs. Christopher J. Hardman, Rural Route 4. Box 211-A, Walkerton, speeding, fined $14.00, plus court costs. Kevin L. Hawk, Rural Route 1, Box 53, Walkerton, speeding, fined $17.00, plus failure to appear, $20.00, plus court costs. Kent A. Koch, 102 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, no brake lights.

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fined SI.OO, plus court costs. Allen S. Cohen, 1319 Coventry Lane, North Brook, Illinois, speeding, fined $15.00, plus court costs. Brian H. Seiner, C & M Trailer Lot 17, Edwardsburg, Michigan, no registration, fined SIO.OO, plus court costs. Richard J. Pearce, 7422 Appleton, Drive, Indianapolis, speeding, fined $13.00, plus court costs, plus failure to appear charge, $20.00. John P. Kehoe, 1319 Ohio St., Walkerton, no operator’s license when required, fined SIO.OO, plus costs. James Lewis, 8127 4th Place E., Highland, no brake lights, fined SIO.OO, plus court costs. Jerry Dollihan, 102 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, criminal mischief, fined $25.00, plus court costs, plus ordered to pay damages of $59.97 to Wagoner Transportation. Ceclia K. Pfisher, 2305 Poplar Road, Terre Haute, speeding, fined $15.00, plus court costs. Ricky L. Gillham, Rural Route 3, Box 830, Walkerton, speeding, fined $20.00, plus court costs. Michael C. Rollins, 618 Tecumseh, LaPorte, speeding, fined $20.00, plus court costs. Anne M. Steider, 708 Brandonbury Dr., Valparaiso, speeding, fined $20.00. plus court costs. John K. Collings, 601 Maple Ave., North Liberty, speeding, fined SIB.OO, plus court costs. CHANGING ADDRESS? If you are moving or your mailing address has been changed, please notify our subscription department as soon as possible. Thank you. The Independent-News Keep Red Cross ready