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Volume 7 • Issue 2 July-August-September 2012 Recognizing Community excellence!

Neighbors Improving Neighborhoods Volunteers lend a helping hand to the community At a glance ...

VA for Vets ighlighting excel- Online employment H lence in community ser- service program Page 7 vice, the first and most visible has to be the many Smoke-free volunteers throughout our Toolkits available community who selflessly at Health Dept. give of themselves day in Page 9 and day out to make the quality of life better for Pride everyone else. Ford/UAW Local 1219 Retirees participate in Lima Homeowners Examples of this type Neighbors Improving Neighborhoods by donating recognized their time and skills to build handicapped ramps. Page 12 of dedication abound, beginning with the neigh- Get outside borhood associations “Community service means different Many activities that have been in exis- things to different people, but the bot- underway at Parks tence for twenty plus tom line is our community is a great Page 13 years right here in our place to live, work, play and raise a Around cit y. Lima-Allen County Neighborhoods in family, in large part due to the Town Partnership (LACNIP) A three-month dedication and volunteerism of a large calendar of was formed to help segment of our population.” local meetings Continued on page 2 Pages 14-16 Neighbors — from page 1

increase the impact by bringing all the groups monthly meetings, sales of BEANIE Ware together to coordinate larger events and products, host a Food Pantry through the West improvement projects. Ohio Food Bank, as well as on-going activities In 2011 alone, there were over 1,900 persons for neighborhood residents to keep a check on involved in these programs, with 37,454 volun- their health, time to get to know each other, and teer hours donated. The value of many more community building activities. volunteer hours in our community was calcu- In order to assist neighborhood associations lated using the National average of $20.85 per with a variety of service hour, so last year alone, that amounts to a value projects, LACNIP coor- of $781,916 returned at no cost!! These numbers dinates a tool lending are from only one organization, and there are program, allowing many more doing good work every day. members to use a myriad of items like Programs implemented lawn mowers, weed trim- by these Good Neighbors include: mers, rakes, shovels, brooms, snow blowers and Ottawa River Clean-up, City-Wide Pride shovels, ladders, painting supplies and small Clean-ups, Community Gardens, Graffiti hand tools in their efforts to improve neighbor- Abatement, Fire hydrant painting, handicapped hoods. ramps in partnership with the Ford/UAW The City of Lima Parks Department sees Local 1219 Retirees, Adopt-a-Park, minor home an average of 300 – 400 volunteers every sum- repairs, litter pick-up and mer that come out to much more. help with a variety of Partners in these If you are one of those people projects that include efforts include other orga- who have helped, no matter if landscaping, pruning, nizations such as the Allen your effort was large or small, litter pick-up, paint- ing, park clean-up County Juvenile Court one time or ongoing, you are Outreach Program. and maintaining the Through the efforts of appreciated and recognized for city entryway signs. Matt Romick, the youth your contribution and your Volunteers come involved have provided excellence in community service! from local churches services to the commu- like Forest Park nity when others couldn’t. United Methodist, They have shoveled snow, neighborhood associations, local businesses chipped ice, tilled, weeded and kept the com- like Perry Corporation and Procter & munity gardens in good working order, helped Gamble, youth groups, and service organiza- with painting fire hydrants, picking up litter, tions to share their talents improving the com- and much more. munity, all at no cost to the city!! “Neighbors that Care”, a group effort Country Club Hills/Twin Lakes as part of the Heart of Lima Neighborhood Neighborhood Association owns and main- Association, has not only formed a block watch tains the park in their area so residents can for the Downtown area, they have taken over have a nice place to picnic, a playground for maintenance of the downtown flower planters the children, basketball and other activities planted by the Gardener’s of Lima, weeding close to home. Members have been very active and watering so that all residents can enjoy the in working with both the city and county on beaut y. street, curb and sidewalk development, to Midway East Neighborhood Association ensure the safety of those walking the neigh- owns their own building where they conduct borhood.

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 2 Paying It Forward! We have six guys from the Lima YMCA Annex that noticed there was a need for work to be done in the Town Square. We came up with a plan to help water and weed the plants on a weekly basis. Then we really wanted to help the City of Lima with maintenance; so now we help clean the Square. The guys from the Lima YMCA Annex enjoy what we do. It gives a great feel- ing that we are giving back to not only to a city but to the people that come to the Square and people that come out of town. Our main goal is to have the Square looking really nice so everyone can enjoy it and see all the hard work that the men from the Lima YMCA Annex have done. We are growing almost every week we hope the people like what they see and hope we can do more for the City of Lima. “Neighbors That Care” volunteers: Michael Birchfield, Head of the group; Mike Smith, Marty Drexler, Mark Fountain, Rodney Wolfe and Charles Wolfe

LEFT: Youth volunteers helping out at the Ottawa River Clean-Up.

BELOW: Members of the Heart of Lima Neighborhood Association vol- unteer their efforts with maintaining the downtown flower planters and have also formed a block watch for the Dowtown area.

ABOVE: Community Garden at Freedom Elementary School

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 3 Come celebrate with us! Join us at the Annual Star Spangled Spectacular! Food Booths and Concessions open from 2 pm until 10 pm Free Shuttle services: Handicapped Parking: 2 pm to 11:30 pm St. Rita’s Parking: 2 pm to 11:30 pm Kids Rides: 4 pm to 9 pm

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 8:30 am Abilities League Baseball Game (Diamond 2) 9 am Freedom 5K Run/Walk Sponsored by Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio Graphic courtesy of The Lima News 9 am Activities and Games Sponsored by: Sign Pro & Tuttle Construction 5:30 pm Lima Locos v. Southern Ohio Copperheads and Touchstone CPM GAME 2 (Simmons Field) 9 am Sand Volleyball Tournament 6:30 pm Mike Hemmelgarn (Sand Volleyball Courts) 7 pm Main Stage Entertainment 11 am Family Kickball Tournament (Diamonds 6 & 7) Sponsored by Husky Energy 3 pm Lima Locos v. Southern Ohio Copperheads 7 pm The Lima Symphony Orchestra GAME 1 (Simmons Field) 8 pm The British Invasion – A tribute to 60’s British Rock 3 pm WOBL All-Star Baseball Game (Diamond 2) 9 pm The Lima Symphony Orchestra 4 pm Pavilion Stage Entertainment 10 pm Fireworks Sponsored by Sidney Electric Grand Finale Sponsored by: PotashCorp 4 pm The British Invasion – A tribute to 60’s British Rock Sponsored by: Tom Ahl, Citizens National Bank, and Allied 4 pm Sherman Tank Display Environmental Services Sponsored by: Tom Ahl and Joint Systems Fireworks accompaniment will be broadcast live on 93.1 Management Center (General Dynamics) FM The Fan, 104.9 FM The Eagle, Lite Rock 107.1 FM, WCIT 940 AM and online at www.LimaOhio.com 5 pm Mike Hemmelgarn 5:30 pm The British Invasion – A tribute to 60’s British Rock Presented By:

Additional sponsors: Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio • Sidney Electric Husky Energy • PotashCorp • Allied Environmental Services Citizens National Bank • Tom Ahl • Kewpee • Procter & Gamble Fraternal Order of Eagles #370 • Buckeye Charter Allen County Convention and Visitors Bureau Allied Waste • WCOIL • Huffman Kelley Brock Gottschalk, LLC Joint Systems Management Center (General Dynamics) SignPro • Tuttle Construction • Touchstone CPM www.lima4th.com AAA Ohio Auto Club • PepsiCo Dominion East Ohio • Union Bank

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 4 Maintaining a secure business Workplace security and personal safety tips Crime Prevention Presentations The Crime Prevention Unit offers presen- The Lima Police Department Crime tations that cover many aspects of crime and Prevention Unit is staffed by three Community crime prevention. Presentations can be given Service Aides and is funded by a grant through to any size group which meets within the City. Community Development. The primary respon- These groups can include, but are not limited sibilities of this unit are to provide low cost to: neighborhood associations, church groups, crime prevention education to the Lima com- youth organizations and senior citizen’s groups. munity. These can include home security sur- Examples of these presentations are: veys, commercial security surveys and crime • Block watch and safety patrol prevention presentations. In addition, the Crime • Personal safety Prevention Unit also handles graffiti abatement. • Senior safety • Seasonal/Holiday Safety Home Security Survey • Gang awareness A home security survey • Parking lot safety involves assessing the • Identity theft and fraud prevention landscaping, locks, light- • Workplace violence prevention ing and general secu- • Gun safety rity of the home and • Child safety making recommenda- Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention tions on how to decrease Bicycle safety the likelihood of being the victim of a burglary. Stranger danger Graffiti Abatement Commercial Security When graffiti is located or reported, it is Survey photographed and a police report is filed. A A commercial security letter is then mailed to the owner informing survey is an assessment of a them of their options according to City of Lima place of business. Areas such Ordinance. as physical environment, To learn more about the Crime Prevention points of entry, cash control, Unit, go to www.limapolice.com or call robbery procedure, and key 419-221-5184, 419-221-5138 or 419-221-5110. control are evaluated.

Coffee with a Cop!

A new way to get to know your local officers from the Lima Police Department and the Allen County Sheriff’s Department. Join us for a free cup of coffee and casual conversation with officers. Get answers to questions you’ve always been curious about. Friday, September 7 • 9:00 to 11:00 am Eastgate McDonald’s • 1920 Harding Highway

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 5 Downtown’s “More Than You Know” Photo Shoot Nights planned prior to contest’s entry deadline

Downtown Lima is excited to announce the 2nd annual Downtown Lima “More Than You Know” Photography Competition! Photo Shoot Nights are planned throughout the summer. On Thursday, July 12th, start- ing at 6:00 p.m., Jaclyn Sollars from Avalon Photography will facilitate a photo shoot night for the public. Anyone interested in learning more about photography or just taking some great shots of downtown Lima can meet in the Lima Town Square in front of the Veterans Memorial Civic Center. On Tuesday, August 14th, starting at 6:00 p.m., Michael Ayers from The Ayers Incorporated will lead a photo safari, starting at the Lima YMCA. Photo Shoot Nights are free and open to the public. All skills levels are invited – attendees are asked to bring a camera and be ready for inspiration. Beginning August 1st, photo entries may be submitted to the competition. Both amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit photographs taken within down- town Lima during 2012. A grand prize of $200 will be awarded to the Best of Show winner. Additional winners in each people, places and things category, and each age division, will be awarded at $50 each. Selected photographs will be on display at various locations in downtown Lima throughout October. Winners will be announced at the exhib- Entries from the first Downtown Lima’s “More Than it’s opening night and awards ceremony on You Know” Photography Competition. Thursday, September 27th at 5:30 pm in the Wingate Hotel lobby. Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to view the photographs at various locations in downtown Lima. Beverages and appetizers will be served. For more information, please visit Downtown Lima’s web site at www.visitdowntownlima.com.

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 6 New program launched for Veterans Online employment service tailored to meet needs

What is VA for Vets? VA for Vets is a comprehensive career development pro- gram that helps Veterans launch or advance their civilian careers at VA. From dynamic job searches and military skills translation to pro- Veterans. VA for Vets wants Veterans to love fessional development and deployment lifecycle working at VA and to build meaningful careers support – there is something for every Veteran at VA. To achieve this goal, VA for Vets aims to: at VA for Vets. • Recruit Veterans outside of VA to come The Veteran Employment Services Office work at VA (VESO), a new organization within the • Retain the 100,000+ Veterans currently Department of Veterans Affairs, was established employed at VA specifically to oversee VA for Vets. This office is • Reintegrate VA’s Military Service Member the first of its kind dedicated entirely to ensur- employees seamlessly after deployments ing the career success of our Veterans. • Recognize and honor Military Service They served for us. Now VA for Vets is serv- • Educate VA’s supervisors, hiring man- ing those who have served our country. agers and human resources professionals and Program Features coworkers about Veteranspecific issues and sup- VA for Vets offers online support services port resources tailored to the needs of each Veteran: Connecting Veterans to Career Success Career Center: Translate military skills to VA for Vets provides targeted support ser- civilian work, create easy to read resumes, apply vices: to open VA positions, and save all results into • U.S. Veterans can search and apply for VA one profile job opportunities Coaches: Contact coaches for help with • VA Military Services Members can access deployment and reintegration issues or ques- deployment lifecycle support via coaches and tions related to careers at VA communities of practice, and collaborate virtu- Deployment Lifecycle Resources: Access vital ally to stay connected information to prepare for and support deploy- • VA Veteran Employees can connect with ment and reintegration Veterans, share testimonials, advance their Professional Development: Take Web based career at VA and instructor led training to sharpen skills or • VA Supervisors can find tools to assist learn more about deployment and reintegration Military Service Members topics • VA Human Resources Professionals can Webinars and Videos: Learn about the take advantage of centralized support resources strengths and skills Veterans bring to the work- • VA Hiring Managers can learn the benefits force and how to best support Military Service of, and resources available for, hiring Veterans Members • VA Employees can see how to help sup- Virtual Collaboration Tool: Interact with a port Veterans and Military Service Members coach, supervisor or HR professional in a per- sonalized virtual workspace To learn more about the Program Mission and Goals VA for Vets program, go to www.va.gov Our mission is simple: to create a world class organization of Veterans serving

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 7 Project Democracy Community service in action at Lima City Schools

When a community asks for ideas and input on great events in community service, one immediately turns to the focus of all of our valued com- munity health partners. We will always remain grateful for their invaluable contributions to our families. Today, however, my thoughts turn to the community service given by industry, engi- neers, artists, and visionaries. This community service project was all in response to a Lima Senior High student’s desire to never allow anyone to forget a fight for democracy and the preciousness Virgil Mann keeps a watchful eye on a huge sculpture that was moved of that gift in our community from the former Lima Senior High School to the new Lima Senior today. High location. The statue, which is the visible symbol for Project It was a moving moment for Democracy. This past May, Virgil Mann, rekindled the spirit of Virgil Mann as he watched the Project Democracy with a re-dedication at Lima Senior. huge sculpture from the former Lima Senior High being skillfully lifted to the new Lima Senior High location. This statue, This past May was a true reunion of community which is the visible symbol for the project, com- service providers, as many of the engineers and memorates a mission of cour- community partners returned to celebrate the age by people seeking freedom re-dedication of Project Democracy at its new and democracy. This past May, home at Lima Senior. Virgil Mann, rekindled the Now, as in the past years, curriculum initia- spirit of Project Democracy with tives are alive and a week is being proposed as a re-dedication at Lima Senior. “Project Democracy Week” to keep the concept Once again a former student’s of the fight for democracy alive for this commu- inspiration from seeing other’s nity and generations to come. living in intellectually oppres- We thank all of our community partners who sive conditions became alive have walked with us in the past and continue to and real to current students, as support us today…as we move forward to keep they gleaned the importance of history alive in this community and the Lima the events of Tiananmen Square. City Schools. Thank you to all of the artists, engi- It seemed as if it was just a short time ago neers, historians, visionaries, technicians, sup- that artist David Lepo worked with Earl Curtis, porters and to our own Virgil Mann…for keep- Virgil Mann, Mike Huffman, David McNeal, ing the spirit of Project Democracy rekindled!! and the Lima Senior High welding class to by Karel Oxley prepare for the Project Democracy ceremonies. retired Lima City Schools Superintendent

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 8 Smoke-Free Housing Project Toolkits available through the Allen County Health Department

The Creating Healthy Communities proj- ect of the Allen County Health Department has a new project initiative for smoke-free housing. The Allen County Smoke-Free Housing Project is geared towards tenants and landlords who want to make their housing units smoke free, whether it’s a single dwelling, duplex, six-build- ing condominium complex, or multiple apart- ment complex. Not only is drifting secondhand smoke a nuisance, but it poses a serious health risk to non-smokers. Secondhand smoke is the smoke from the end of a burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe. It has been classified as a “toxic air con- taminant” and identified as a major cause of cancer. The U.S. Surgeon General has said SM KE-FREE there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke and has said, “Eliminating smoking in L I V I N G indoor spaces is the only way to fully protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke exposure.” long after smoking has stopped. Thirdhand While many people have heard that second- smoke builds up over time and resists normal hand smoke is harmful, few people know just household cleaning. It can’t be eliminated by how harmful it is. Did you know? airing out rooms, opening windows or using • Secondhand smoke is the third leading fans or air conditioners, or confining smoking preventable cause of death in the U.S. to only certain indoor areas. Once on surfaces, • Children who are around secondhand tobacco residue can easily be reintroduced into smoke are more likely to develop breathing the air, resulting in particles that over time could problems or even sudden infant death syn- contribute to cancer and breathing problems. drome (SIDS). Smoke-free policies in apartments and • Adults who are around secondhand condominiums are legal and are the future of smoke get immediate harm to the heart and multi-unit housing. The Allen County Health blood vessels. Department has toolkits available to assist ten- • Secondhand smoke can cause heart dis- ants or landlords if they want to adopt a smoke- ease and lung cancer in adults. free housing policy or just take steps toward a • Once secondhand smoke gets in an apart- smoke-free environment. ment, it can stay in the air for hours. The toolkits will be available soon on the Health professionals are also now talk- Health Department’s website at ing about the dangers of thirdhand smoke. www.allencountyhealthdepartment.org Thirdhand smoke is the tobacco smoke con- tamination, or smoke residue, that remains after For more information, contact Shelly Miller a cigarette, cigar or other tobacco product has at the health department at been extinguished. The toxins linger in carpets, 419-228-4457, ext. 151 or email sofas, clothes, hair, skin and on other surfaces [email protected]

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 9 Applications accepted for academy LACNIP, City join forces for C.A.R.E. Academy 2012

CARE ACADEMY INFORMATION The City of Lima and Lima-Allen County Purpose: Neighborhoods in Partnership (LACNIP) are To provide neighborhood leaders with a working accepting applications for the third Annual CARE knowledge of community assets and resources to edu- (Community Assets and Resources Education) cate, assist and involve others in the Lima community. Academy. Classes for this Objectives: ten-week Academy will be • To offer a comprehensive guide to City and com- held on Tuesday evenings munity resources and programs • To offer participants the information needed to from 5:30 -8:30 p.m., begin- become effective neighborhood advocates and commu- ning September 4 and ending nity leaders able to engage others November 13. All classes are scheduled to held at • To provide assistance to those in need and pro- Husky Lima Refinery, 1150 S. Metcalf St. mote civic engagement in the community decision Participants who earn the necessary points making process to graduate, will be certified as “Neighborhood • To identify and engage other non-traditional lead- Resource Specialists” and able to assist other ers in the community community members with knowledge about com- • To find and utilize city and community resources • To encourage partnerships between government, munity resources and the ability to engage in social service providers and the community community decision-making processes. The CARE Academy is limited to 20 partici- Questions about the program pants each year. The deadline for applications is can be directed to: August 6. Connie Dershem at 419-221-5177, or For more information, or to obtain an applica- [email protected] tion, call Neighborhood Support at 419-221-5177.

HIGHLIGHTS: Everyone is invited Police Demonstrations to join us for an Mounted Possee exciting block Self-Defense Demos party in Youth & Adult activities Town Square Live Music to highlight Free Food Police • Community Animated Charactrers partnerships!!

Help us give crime and drugs a going away party! Town Square Tuesday, August 7, 2012 • 6 pm to 9 pm

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 10 Get the dirt on Code Enforcement regulations Dear Dr. Dirt: I have put a lot of time and would want to bring it up to code and maintain money into maintaining my home. It looks it along with your house. beautiful. The garage is a different story. I haven’t done anything with it and it doesn’t Dear Dr. Dirt: My neighbor has had their look the best. Is there a city code about garages? water shut off and they are using my water hose – Thanks! connected to the rear of my house for water. Yes, there is a code that addresses garages. It Does the City of Lima require water to be on? is 1808.16 Accessory — Sincerely, Mrs. Flow Structures, which Dear Mrs. Flow: The City of Lima code states: All accessory 1820.12 states: Every sink, lavatory, bathtub structures, includ- or shower, drinking fountain, toilet or other ing detached garages, plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to fences and walls, shall either a public water system or to an approved be maintained struc- private water system. All kitchen sinks, lava- turally sound and in tories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers good repair. So, if this shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold is a garage that you running water. (Ord. 37-94. Passed 4-11-94.) want to keep then you So, yes they do need the water on.

Square Fair 2012 August 3rd and 4th

ROOFTOP FIREWORKS – SAT. AUG. 4TH – 11:30 P.M. FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FAMILY ART PARK A TASTE OF LIMA FESTIVAL FOODS www.squarefairlima.com

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 11 Proud homeowners recognized Lima Pride Home announces 3rd Quarter 2012 winners

our Lima property owners were rec- ognizedF for maintaining their properties as models of exemplary maintenance. The Third Quarter 2012 Lima Pride Home Awards were pre- sented by Lima Property Maintenance Code Inspec- tors to recognize the positive impact of well-maintained properties within the com- munity. Selected properties must meet Lima prop- Southeast: erty maintenance standards, and the owner Henry and Vanessa Carter • 1346 Essex Drive may have no current property maintenance citations on any properties they own within the City. The selected property must exem- plify pride in ownership and provide a model of good maintenance for the neighborhood. Selection is the prerogative of the Property Maintenance Inspectors for that neighborhood sector and one winner is selected per quarter.

North: Athea Eileen Nees • 545 West Grand Avenue

Downtown: Alter Ego Enterprises, LLC • 226 North Main Street

Lima Pride Home Award winners can be seen on GTV-2 and www.cityhall.lima.oh.us Southwest: Alberta Irons • 230 West 9th Street

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 12 Fun in the Sun! Plenty of activites underway at City Parks

he Lima City Parks and Recreation sum- merT season is in full swing. The Parks are full of great summer activities from our youth softball and baseball programs to our adult programs. The boy’s baseball and the girl’s softball programs include nearly 500 participants from grades 3 through 6. Our adult softball programs which include the men’s league, an over 50 league and a Players in the Youth Baseball League congratu- co-ed league are also very busy with close to 1000 late each other following a game. participants. The 2012 Star Spangled Spectacular certainly The Tennis Program is certainly a big hit with is expected to live up to its 19-year tradition. the youth in the Lima community. This year we With over 50,000 visitors expected to gather at are happy to work with over 100 young men and Faurot Park on the 4th of July the celebration women in the program. Our thanks to the Lima will again be Spectacular. This event continues Area Tennis Association for all of their help with to bring people back to Lima every summer to the program. enjoy time with family, friends and the best fire- The 2012 Playground Program is again “top works show in the area. notch.” There are just over 175 participants Lincoln Park is again home for the Dances in involved in the eight-week program. Playground the Park series. Couples are gathering on Friday facility sites included Robb Park, Dr. Martin evenings through the end of August. The Park is Luther King Jr. Park, Faurot Park and Lincoln also the home of the #779 locomotive, the last steam Park. For the most part Mother Nature has engine built here in Lima. Tours of the exhibit con- cooperated this summer, which has enabled the tinue throughout the summer months. Please call the staff and the kids the opportunity to maximize office at 419-221-5195. the experience of this great program. The 2012 edition of Square Fair and The Rally Schoonover Pool is also a very busy place this in the Square on Friday nights continue to be summer. With a total attendance expected to big hits in the Town Square. Again, people are exceed last summer, our pool staff has stepped coming together to enjoy the sights, sounds and up to meet the daily challenge of keeping our talents of those in and around the Lima area. guests safe in the water. It was quite obvious All of our City Park Shelter Houses continue that the pool is the place to be as the summer to be scheduled for family reunions, company continues to heat up. picnics, neighborhood events, and the like. If The Concert in the Park series is expected to you or your group would like to schedule an draw nearly 1800 friends to Faurot Park to lis- event please contact our office at 419-221-5195. ten to the different sounds of the season. As the event unfolds it will again become a destination for music lovers both young and old. For additional information on activities, schedules and fees, contact the Parks division at 419-221-5195 or click here to visit the Parks’ website

Schoonover Pool can also be rented for family or corporate functions by calling 419-221-5195.

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 13

July’s Upcoming Events 2 Lima City Council Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square 7 pm CDBG Public Hearing #3 3 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse 301 N. Main St. 9 am 3 Hope NA Unity School Cafeteria No Meeting 3 Boulevard NA Lima West Middle School No Meeting 4 Star Spangled Spectacular Faurot Park ...... 9 am to 11 pm 5 Southside NA Cheryl Allen Center, 1802 S. Central Ave. 5 pm 5 Riverside North NA Red Cross No Meeting 6 Midway East Craft/Bake Sale, 727 E. Kibby St. 10 am to 3 pm 9 County Club Hills NA 840 Yorkshire Dr. 7 pm 10 Eastside NA Forest Park United Methodist Church 315 S. Collins Ave 7 pm 10 Hover Park NA Central Services 900 S. Collett St 6:30 pm 11 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse 301 N. Main St. 9 am 11 Board of Adjustment Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 3:30 pm 11 Planning Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 4 pm 12 Kibby Corners NA Lima Towers, 790 S. Main St. 6 pm 12 Sharon Park NA Westside United Methodist Church 608 Gloria 6:30 pm 13 Lt’s meeting LPD Classroom, 119 E. Market St. 10 am 15 Westgate NA Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home 920 N. Cable Rd. 6:30 pm 16 Northwest Perry NA Perry Township Building 2408 E. Breese Rd. 5:30 pm 16 Lima City Council Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square 7 pm CDBG Public Hearing #4 (If needed) 17 Northside NA St. Gerard Parish Hall 1311 N. Main St. 7 pm 18 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse 301 N. Main St. 9 am 19 Dr. MLK Jr. NA Health Partners, 441 E. 8th St. 5 pm 19 Midway East NA 727 E. Kibby St. 7 pm 24 Lakewood West NA St. Charles School 2175 W. Elm St. 6:30 pm 25 Heart of Lima NA Meeting Place on Market 220 W. Market 12 pm 25 Board of Adjustment Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 3:30 pm 25 Planning Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 4 pm 26 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse 301 N. Main St. 9 am 26 LACNIP Board Cambridge Center 418 N. Central 6 pm 27 Boulevard NA Community Garage Sale 9 am to 2 pm 28 Boulevard NA Community Garage Sale 9 am to 2 pm 28 Lakewood West NA Community Garage Sale 9 am to 3 pm

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 14 August’s Upcoming Events 1 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse 301 N. Main St 9 am 2 Southside NA Cheryl Allen Center 1802 S. Central 5 pm 2 Riverside North NA Red Cross No meeting 4 Midway East Craft/Bake Sale 727 E. Kibby St. 10 am to 3 pm 6 Lima City Council Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square 7 pm 7 National Night Out Town Square ...... 6 -9 pm 7 Hope NA Unity School Cafeteria No Meeting 7 Boulevard NA Lima West Middle School No meeting 8 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse 301 N. Main St . 9 am 8 Board of Adjustment Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 3:30 pm 8 Planning Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 4 pm 9 Kibby Corners NA Lima Towers 790 S. Main St. 6 pm 9 Sharon Park NA Westside United Methodist Church 608 Gloria Ave 6:30 pm 14 Eastside NA Forest Park United Methodist Church 315 S. Collins Ave 7 pm 14 Hover Park NA Central Services 900 S. Collett St. 6:30 pm 15 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse 301 N. Main St. 9 am 15 Chief’s meeting w/NA’s LPD Classroom 119 E. Market St. 10 am 16 Dr. MLK Jr NA Health Partners 441 E. 8th St. 5 pm 16 Midway East NA 727 E. Kibby St. 7 pm 19 Westgate NA Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home 920 N. Cable Rd 6:30 pm 20 Northwest Perry NA Perry Township Building 2408 E. Breese Rd. 5:30 pm 20 Lima City Council Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square 7 pm 21 Northside NA St. Gerard Parish Hall 1311 N. Main St. 7 pm 22 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse 301 N. Main St. 9 am 22 Heart of Lima NA Meeting Place on Market 220 W. Market 12 pm 22 Board of Adjustment Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 3:30 pm 22 Planning Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 4 pm 23 LACNIP Board Cambridge Center 418 N. Central Ave. 6 pm 28 Lakewood West NA St. Charles School 2175 W. Elm St. 6:30p 29 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse 301 N. Main St. 9 am

July-August-September 2012 Our Community • 15 September’s Upcoming Events 1 Midway East NA Craft/Bake Sale 727 E. Kibby St. 10 am to 3 pm 3 City Offices Closed Labor Day 4 CARE Academy Husky Lima Energy, 1150 S. Metcalf St. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm 4 Hope NA Unity School, 925 E. Third St. 6:30 pm 4 Boulevard NA Lima North Middle School 503 N. Cable Rd 7:30 pm 6 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St 9 am 6 Southside NA Cheryl Allen Center 1802 S. Central 5 pm 6 Riverside North NA Red Cross Building, 610 S. Collett St. 7 pm 8 Leadership Development Cambridge Center 418 N. Central Ave. 9 am to Noon 10 Country Club Hills NA 840 Yorkshire Dr. 7 pm 10 Lima City Council Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square 7 pm 11 CARE Academy Husky Lima Energy, 1150 S. Metcalf St 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm 11 Eastside NA Forest Park United Methodist Church 315 S. Collins Ave. 7 pm 11 Hover Park NA Central Services 900 S. Collett St. 6:30pm 12 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St 9 am 12 Board of Adjustment Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 3:30pm 12 Planning Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 4 pm 13 Kibby Corners NA Lima Towers 790 S. Main St. 6 pm 13 Sharon Park NA Westside United Methodist Church 604 Gloria Dr. 6:30pm 14 Lt’s meeting w/NA’s LPD Classroom, 119 E. Market St 10 am 16 Westgate NA Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home 920 N. Cable Rd. 6:30pm 17 Northwest Perry NA Perry Township Building 2408 E. Breese Rd. 5:30pm 18 CARE Academy Husky Lima Energy, 1150 S. Metcalf St. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm 18 Northside NA St. Gerard Parish Hall 1311 N. Main St. 7 pm 19 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St. 9 am 20 Dr. MLK Jr NA Health Partners 441 E. 8th St.. 5 pm 20 Midway East NA 727 E. Kibby St. 7 pm 24 Lima City Council Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square 7 pm 25 CARE Academy Husky Lima Energy, 1150 S. Metcalf St. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm 25 Lakewood West NA St. Charles School 2175 W. Elm St. 6:30pm 26 County Commissioners Allen County Courthouse 301 N. Main St. 9 am 26 Heart of Lima N Meeting Place on Market 220 W. Market 12 pm 26 Board of Adjustment Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 3:30pm 26 Planning Lima Municipal Center 50 Town Square (As needed call 419-221-5146) 4 pm 27 LACNIP Board Cambridge Center 418 N. Central Ave. 6 pm

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