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“Our assignment was we need to check our smoke detector, so we can see if it works in case we have a fire, and you always need a door,” said Alanna Watkins, one of the program participants. “You don't want to live in a basement or attic if you don't have a door. And you have to have a plan, so when you have a sleepover with your friends, you have to tell them where to meet up if you have a fire.”

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The Lima Noon Optimist Safety City, a fixture in the community for almost 50 years, has seen a surge in student participation this year. Officer Eric Mericle of the Lima Police Department said their field trip program has been attracting students from surrounding counties, hitting a milestone of 1,400 student visitors since March.

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The Lima Noon Optimist Club will celebrate the 75th annual Home Show this year, marking a major milestone for the long-standing event. The Home Show, which started as a fundraiser in 1950, will take place at the Allen County Fairgrounds, with all four buildings filled with fun for the entire family.