The Blanchard Valley Hospital Laboratory has received College of American Pathologists (CAP) 15189 SM accreditation to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This is the second accreditation the lab has received. Accreditation is valid for three years.
In 2009, the Blanchard Valley Hospital Laboratory was named the third laboratory in the United States to receive the CAP 15189 SM Accreditation. The lab is the second lab in the nation to earn re-accreditation.

Ten Thousand Villages, South Main Street, Bluffton, invites customers to step back in time with the ancient artistry of reverse glass painting. It in details are added first and background colors last.
During September fanfare painted trays, handcrafted in Peru are available for only $99. Original designs are by Apolonio Alejandro, Peruvian artist.

J'aime Stratton of Jazzercise has a September special offer to prospective students. "I'm offering free Monday classes and the first month free to new members," she said.
Persons wanting more information may contact her at: 419-371-8422.
Classes are in English Lutheran Church, Grove St., Bluffton.

Stratton Auto Sales, 220 N. Main St., Bluffton, has a new listing for a 2004 Suzuki XL-7. The vehicle has only 52,000 miles and is listed at only $9,990.
Contact Stratton Auto at 419-358-1900 for more details.

Brauen's Gourds, 7140 Tom Fett Road, south of Bluffton, hold their annual fall open house Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9, according to Don and Jodi Brauen.
Open house hours are:
Saturday, Sept. 8
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 9
1 to 4 p.m.
To learn more about Brauen's Gourds visit their facebook site by clicking here.
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The Internal Revenue Service today reminded truckers and other owners of heavy highway vehicles that in most cases, their next federal highway use tax return is due on Aug. 31, 2012.

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