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CORRECTION: Tonya spells her last name "Meyer" and we usually do, too!

The Bluffton Senior Citizens Center offers Coach Trips with director Tonya Meyer, who has provided the following descriptions in the July 2022 issue of the Golden Age News:

August 3-6 • Mississippi River Cruise
For those on this trip, watch your mailbox for an information letter with details.

August 30 • Hamilton
We will be eating at Smoky Bones before enjoying the hit Broadway show. The trip is closed but we are taking stand by. 

Lima, OH--Lima Allen County Regional Planning (LACRPC) is a US EPA 1997 Ozone Standard “Orphan” Area. Therefore, LACRPC’s current 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan must have a new conformity determination.

Even though LACRPC’s current 2040 Plan is a conforming plan, with an update cycle every five years, a new conformity determination must occur every four years.

The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties has resources for the LGBTQ+ community and information for those who would like to better understand and use the correct terms to support LBGTQ+ mental health.

In a recent email newsletter

https://mailchi.mp/eff7efa15cdf/lgbtqmentalhealth2022?e=a23966d2e4

ODOT District 1 announced the following highway construction update for the week of June 27, 2022:

  • Interstate 75 northbound near the Bluelick Road interchange will be restricted to the right/driving lane on Tuesday, June 28, to clean up a diesel spill.
  • U.S. 30 rest areas between Interstate 75 and State Route 65 are expected to close on Monday, June 27, for approximately 10 days for concrete pavement repairs.
  • U.S. 30 between State Route 65 and State Route 696 will close the left/passing lane in both directions for pavement repairs.

On Saturday June 18, the Bluffton Cattle 4-H Club held their monthly meeting at the Mennonite Memorial Home and let the residents pet a variety of animals. 

There were lots of cats, some cattle, goats, a chicken, a goat and a dog. Some of the 4-H members also did their demonstrations as well. There were approximately 10 residents who enjoyed petting and seeing the animals that the 4-H-ers have raised.

There were also samples of chevon (goat meat) and dried fruit for the club.

West Ohio Community Action Partnership (WOCAP) needs feedback from the community of Allen County to ensure the services they provide are aligned with what is needed.

Take the 5-minute survey and send it to your friends. You can also access the survey by following this link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKPWKMX

The agency serves Allen, Auglaize and Mercer Counties in Ohio.

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