Auglaize County Council on Aging

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

Did you hear the news?!

Enrollment for the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program opens April 22 at noon! 🍓🥕🍅

If you're 60 or older and meet income guidelines, you can receive $50 to spend on fresh, locally grown fruits, veggies, herbs, and even unprocessed honey. It’s a great way to eat well and support our local farmers!

Learn more: https://aging.ohio.gov/sfmnp26newsrelease

04/13/2026

This week, the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office joins agencies across the country to recognize the "thin gold line"—our Public Safety Telecommunicators.

They are the calm voice in the dark, the first point of contact during your worst moments, and the lifeline for our deputies in the field. While they are often out of sight, they are never out of the fight.

History of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week was founded to honor the Telecommunication Personnel dedicating their lives to Public Safety. It was a local initiative that was initially set up in 1981 by Patricia Anderson of Contra Costa County California, which later went on to become a Nationwide, week-long event.

There’s quite an interesting backstory that marked the establishment of the week. It goes something like this: Sheriff Rainey of Contra Costa County wanted to treat all his administrative staff (then called secretaries) to lunch one afternoon, to show appreciation for their work, but did not realize that the administration’s lines should never go unanswered during business hours.

At that time, it was a practice to forward all administration lines to dispatch after business hours, but that day Sheriff Rainy bought them lunch. The whole Administration Department pushed their calls to dispatch at 11 am and recklessly left the building.
The dispatchers were shocked to receive a higher-than-usual volume of calls. The supervisor called the admin department to find out what the problem was, only to have the calls routed back to him because all of them had gone out for a feast! Angered, the supervisor sent a dispatcher to the admin department to see what was going on.

The Dispatcher came back to tell the supervisor that the entire building was vacant. Although the staff came back at 1 pm and disconnected the auto-forward feature, a long-time dispatcher, Patricia Anderson walked over to the administration side to give Sheriff Rainey an earful of what the dispatchers had gone through for two hours straight.

An hour later, on the same day, a sheepish Sheriff Rainey walked into the dispatch department with a giant cake decorated with the words “Happy Dispatcher Week,” launching an initiative that has now culminated into National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”
~ John F. Kennedy

To our Auglaize County dispatchers: Thank you for your composure, your skill, and for being the heartbeat of our emergency response.

Please join us in the comments below to thank a dispatcher!

History provided by APCO International

04/03/2026

📣 Good Friday Free Food Box Distribution is TODAY!

Not sure what to make for your Easter weekend get together? We’ve got you covered.

Join us today from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (or until all 100 food boxes are distributed) in the Food Pantry parking lot for our Good Friday Free Food Box Distribution.

Each car will receive one food box filled with ingredients for 4 different meals.

No ID or proof of residence is required — all are welcome.

As we reflect on the meaning of Good Friday and Christ’s love for us, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community and share God’s blessings with our neighbors.

We will shut down promptly at 11:00 AM, so please arrive early while supplies last.

We look forward to seeing you today! 🙏

03/19/2026

We are praying for the Family of Beverly Dicke who passed away. Beverly served as Fiscal/Hr Officer for many years at the ACCA. We are grateful for all her years of dedication for everyone.

View Beverly S. Dicke's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/13/2026

Some info to pass along : Windstorm Damage? Here’s What To Do Next

If your home or property took a hit during the current windstorm, here are a few important steps to protect yourself and help the claims process go smoothly:

✅ Document the damage – Take clear photos and videos of anything that was damaged (roof, siding, fences, trees, etc.). This helps create a record for your insurance claim.

✅ Prevent further damage – If it’s safe to do so, cover broken windows, place tarps on damaged roofs, or move belongings away from exposed areas. Reach out to a local roofer to see if the damage is repairable.

✅ Make a list – Write down everything that was damaged or lost so nothing gets overlooked during the claim process.

✅ Keep receipts – If you have to pay for temporary repairs or emergency services, save those receipts.

✅ Contact your insurance agent – Your agent can walk you through the claim process and help make sure you know what’s next. Get an estimate of the damage and prevent further damage before you file a claim!!

There are lots of restoration companies working around the clock right now to make sure big issues get handled. If you need some names you can message me.

Windstorms can be stressful, but taking these steps quickly can make a big difference in how smoothly everything gets resolved.

02/25/2026

A Big Thank you to Mike & Beverly Wilker for the Meat donation for Senior meals !