Volunteers fried up 300 pounds of fish and 600 pounds of French fries, serving it all with gallons of tartar sauce to satisfy hundreds of hungry supporters. Attendees had the option to dine in, take their meals to go, or have bulk orders delivered to local businesses.
The decision came down today during the Ohio Power Siting Board meeting, where they voted in favor of denying a certificate of environmental capability for Lightsourcebp's Birch Solar Project. Residents in Allen and Auglaize County over the past two years have voiced their concern over the project, and a Shawnee Township trustee says that the people's voice was heard by the board.
Those attending experienced eating a meal as the blind do. As dinner was served the blindfolds went on. At first, you could see some struggling to get their bread buttered or trying to pour the salad dressing onto the salad. But as the meal progressed it appeared to get easier for some. Members of the Low Vision Coalition gave helpful tips like using your knife to find your food and using a dinner roll to make a dam to get food on your fork.
Since its inception in 2015, the coalition has been working with the Sight Center of Northwestern Ohio connecting individuals who are visually impaired with services in the region. The group also hosts events including employment fairs, blind bowling, nature hikes, and even trips to sites like "Cosi". To assist in providing these events, they are holding their first ever "Dinner in the Dark".
September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness month, and a local community center is trying to raise just that for the Lima area.
Westgate Lanes and Low Vision Coalition Allen County have teamed up to host a blind bowling event for those who are blind or visually impaired.
