FROM BLUFFTON ICON - In order to increase bed capacity system-wide, as well as maximize staffing availability in the pandemic response, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will combine in-patient Bluffton Hospital and Blanchard Valley Hospital obstetrics on the main Findlay campus, effective Mnday, Dec. 14.
The Bluffton Hospital second floor, which houses the obstetrics unit, has an eight-bed capacity that is currently under utilized. With beds and staffing at a premium, as the COVID-19 census and acuity increases, BVHS will re-deploy beds and staffing to best meet the needs of the patients and community.
Voting is underway by Ada Area Chamber of Commerce members for board members whose terms will begin on Jan. 1, according to Heather Cox, chamber board president.
Officers on the ballot are:
• Becky Neville, Century 21 Sunway Realty, for office of chamber board president
• Rhett Grant, Ada public library, for office of secretary
Four board member spots:
• Patty King, Quest Federal Credit Union
• Nicole Butcher, Blanchard Place
• Deb Curlis, Beatitudes
• Heather Cox, Liberty National Bank
There is also a write-in option for board members on the ballot.
We're not certain of the variety of lighted tree on this Lincoln Avenue lawn. Let's simply call it one of many Christmas trees in Ada. This photo also reveals a decorated Main Street light pole in front of the post office.
Peggy J. “Peg” Jordan, 84, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at 3:44 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on Nov. 22, 1936, in Hancock County, Ohio to the late Neal C. and Cleola “June” (Lanning) Duffman. On Aug. 21, 1954, Peg married Joe Jordan and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2017.
Peg retired from Upper Scioto Valley Schools, where she worked as a cook. She accepted the Lord as her personal Savior. Peg loved camping, her annual Frankenmuth shopping trips and Casino trips with her family and friends.
There’s a new truck coming to Ada next week. You’ll probably hear it as it comes into town.
Just ask Jay Epley, Ada-Liberty Township fire chief, about it. He says it’s a unique vehicle.
Thanks to the passage of a 1-mill fire levy on the November 2018 local ballot, the local department will be able to retire its 1990 Big Mack Attack pumper.
It’s replacement is a $700,000, 2,500 gallon pumper-tanker, fully computerized. Epley and two other members of the department, Brent Dirmeyer and Andy Badertscher will be on their way to Nebraska on Sunday where the truck is ready for pick up.
