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Happy retirement, Ms. Padgett
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Please join us in congratulating one very special lady who is retiring this December! Vianka Padgett devoted 31 years to her many students, coworkers and friends at Central Elementary School! We count ourselves blessed to know this amazing, sweet, kind, gentle lady who makes us all feel so special. Her beautiful family joined with us in wishing her a happy retirement. We love you Mrs. Padgett! We will miss you, but are so happy for this journey you will be starting!
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OKEECHOBEE — Please join Central Elementary School in congratulating one very special lady who is retiring this December! Vianka Padgett devoted 31 years to her many students, coworkers and friends at Central Elementary School!
