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    • Cover Story: Special Olympians are athletes of all ages
    • School reunion adds to memories
    • Election workers receive pay increase
    • Proposed FY 2024 Budget includes mill levy rollback
    • Summer heat can affect mental health
    • Community survey gives high marks in satisfaction
    • Seeking nominations for Peg Deaton Award
    • Nutrition programs announce suggested donation increase
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    • Aging Lunch-n-Learn Series
    • New small dog area opens at Stoll Park
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    • 50 Plus offers virtual programs during summer
    • Live Well Age Well event set Sept. 7
    • Summer color enhances landscapes
    • Health assessment gets underway
    • Arthritis causes disability of Americans of all ages
    • Summer includes trips & walks
    • Back-to-school fun set Aug. 9 for all ages
    • County joins heat mapping campaign
    • TIP’s outdoor season ends Aug. 5
    • Movies in the Park at TIP
    • Air show to feature Blue Angels
    • Facilitators needed for English program
    • Lunch, bingo set Aug. 24
    • County lakes lure anglers
    • Appraiser’s staff plans summer property visits
    • New facility collects household waste
    • Project begins at Heritage Park Lake
    • Blueberries offer many benefits
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July-August 2023

The Best Times Digital Edition
Three Special Olympians standing in front of an outdoor track

You can now navigate through the articles in our digital version of The Best Times. View the links below to get started reading the July-August 2023 edition.

You can also download a PDF of the print edition or view it below on this page.

In this issue:

  • Cover Story: Special Olympians are athletes of all ages
  • School reunion adds to memories
  • Election workers receive pay increase
  • Proposed FY 2024 Budget includes mill levy rollback
  • Summer heat can affect mental health
  • Community survey gives high marks in satisfaction
  • Seeking nominations for Peg Deaton Award
  • Nutrition programs announce suggested donation increase
  • AHS is available for presentations
  • Aging Lunch-n-Learn Series
  • New small dog area opens at Stoll Park
  • Upcoming COA meeting
  • 50 Plus offers virtual programs during summer
  • Live Well Age Well event set Sept. 7
  • Summer color enhances landscapes
  • Health assessment gets underway
  • Arthritis causes disability of Americans of all ages
  • Summer includes trips & walks
  • Back-to-school fun set Aug. 9 for all ages
  • County joins heat mapping campaign
  • TIP’s outdoor season ends Aug. 5
  • Movies in the Park at TIP
  • Air show to feature Blue Angels
  • Facilitators needed for English program
  • Lunch, bingo set Aug. 24
  • County lakes lure anglers
  • Appraiser’s staff plans summer property visits
  • New facility collects household waste
  • Project begins at Heritage Park Lake
  • Blueberries offer many benefits

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