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BVH receives Level III trauma verification

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 18, 2011 - 5:53am

The trauma center at Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH), Findlay, has been verified as a level III trauma center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

This verification program confirms that a trauma center has demonstrated its commitment to providing the highest quality trauma care for all injured patients.

There are four separate categories of verification. Each category has specific criteria that must be met by a facility seeking that level of verification.

Key elements of a Level III trauma center include:

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7 inches of snow in past 7 days

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 18, 2011 - 4:06am

It snowed 7 inches in the past week, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. Here's his report for Jan. 11 to Jan. 17

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Regional news
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A plate with zip

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 18, 2011 - 3:57am

Here's a old-style Ohio plate turned into a vanity plate. Can any viewers remind us the town used "ZP"?

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Regional news
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Bazzy and Swank

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 17, 2011 - 6:04pm

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Shafik Bazzy and Harlan Swank, two former Main Street businessmen, stand on Main Street in 1978 in this photo taken by Paul Diller. They are probably discussing Bluffton's business climate.

Mr. Bazzy owned Bazzy's Shoe Store and Mr. Swank was a partner in Swank's Meat Market.

Viewer comments are welcome. (From the Jim Diller collection)

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Historical Bluffton
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Eric Fulcomer announces run for Bluffton mayor

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 17, 2011 - 5:53pm
Eric Fulcomer

Eric Fulcomer, Bluffton council president, is the first person to announce intentions to run for mayor of Bluffton this year. Fred Rodabaugh, mayor, announced earlier this month that he would not seek re-election.

"Our community is truly a wonderful place to live and work," said Fulcomer as he announced his plans to seek the Republican Party's nomination for mayor.

"I look forward to talking with the citizens of Bluffton in the coming months about our collective dreams for Bluffton's future."

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People
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AARP offers free tax preparation for area senior citizens

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 17, 2011 - 12:41pm

The American Association of Retired People (AARP) will offer free income tax assistance this winter at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, according to Tonya Myer, center director.

The service is offered each Thursday from Feb. 3 to April 7. While the service is free appointments are needed. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. each Thursday.

Meyer said that senior citizens must call 419-358-8971 for an appointment.

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