By Pamela Kathrens, RN, BSN, Wound and Ostomy Nurse Blanchard Valley Hospital
An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the abdomen for the discharge of body waste. The United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) notes the term “stoma” is used interchangeably, which refers to the actual end of the ureter, small or large bowel that can be seen protruding through the abdominal wall.
UPDATED 2:30 P.M. The initial post was unintentionally abbreviated.
By Cort Reynolds
The visiting Bluffton High School boys basketball team put on a three-point shooting display to build a big early lead and romp past local rival Ada 92-45 in a lopsided Northwest Conference game Friday night, December 16.
The red-hot Pirates fired in nine first half three-pointers as they led by 29 points at halftime and cruised to victory. For the game, Bluffton ended up draining a dozen demoralizing treys to bury the Bulldogs.
Citizens National Bank has named Lauren Beasley as their newest Mortgage Loan Originator in their Bluffton office. In this role she will facilitate mortgage, home equity and other retail loan applications. She is eager to work with local realtors and potential home buyers to walk them through the process of purchasing a home through Citizens National Bank.
The last day of business for Blended Roots, an arts and crafts consignment store at 246 Cherry St., is Saturday, December 24.
Shop manager Katelyn Gainok also told the Icon that she will proceed with plans for the spring arts and crafts show and has contacted the village and Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce about continuing this local tradition.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the residents and businesses selected as best holiday lights and decorations competition winners for the 2022 holiday season.
The new “Chamber Choice” award for residences not entered in the competition resulted in a 3-way tie.
The committee of judges was coordinated by Derek Dukes of Southgate Lanes.
A map of the residential lights entries is available HERE.
