A Hardin County covid defense team formed in November, according to Hardin County Health Commissioner Cindy Keller.
Representing Ada on the team are:
• David Retterer, Ada mayor
• Dr. Daniel DiBiasio, ONU president; and
• Dr. Michelle Musser, associate professor of pharmacy practice at ONU.
In October Gov. DeWine called on community leaders in each county to form a covid defense team.
Each team is responsible for assessing covid-19 spread in their communities, taking inventory of the assets in the community, and focusing on what steps are necessary to slow the spread of the coronavirus among their citizens.
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.
