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Blanchard Valley Hospital is the 2010 recipient of the HealthGrades JointReplacement Excellence AwardTM for the 2nd year in a row.

Blanchard Valley Hospital's orthopedic program has received thehighest five-star ratings from HealthGrades for joint replacement,total knee replacement, and total hip replacement in 2010.

Our orthopedic specialists are helping people regain mobility withaward-winning care. We offer the latest procedures for your joints,so you can get back to doing the things you love.

For an information packet about our award-winning orthopedicprogram, call 419.423.5551.

(l. tor.) Jennifer Campos RN, Lisa Butler RN,

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Findlay, Ohio has been ranked eleventhbest micropolitan community in the U.S. fornew and expanding facilities for 2009 bySite Selection magazine, the official publi-

cation of the Industrial Asset ManagementCouncil. The magazine ranked 674 of thenations micropolitan areas, cities of 10,000to 50,000 people which cover at least onecounty. The Greater Findlay region has beenplaced in Site Selections Top 20 for 11 con-secutive years, every year since ranking sys-tem was created, and has moved up from its12th place ranking last year.

In addition, the State of Ohio claimedthe 2009 Governors Cup with 381 projects,after claiming the 2008 Cup with 503 proj-ects. This is Ohios fourth consecutive Gov-

ernors Cup and its fifth in seven years.Findlay-Hancock County is proud to

again be ranked as one of the top micropo-litan communities in the United States, andto contribute to Ohios success in winningthe 2009 Governors Cup Award, said RayDe Winkle, GreaterFindlayInc. Presidentand CEO. We are grateful for the efforts ofour communitys business and public sectorleaders as well as our economic developmentpartners that strive to make Greater Findlay

a great place to live, work and play.GreaterFindlayInc. compiled and sub-

mitted several projects that met Site Selec-tions qualifying criteria. Among those that

qualified were the retention of 1,000 jobs atCooper Tire & Rubber, a Whirlpool plantconsolidation and Dow Chemicals deci-sion to expand its product line to include themanufacture of films for use in the solar en-ergy field, an $8 million project. Addition-ally, TH Plastics expanded to a new locationin Findlay, and Home Depot approved plansto build a new 657,600 sq. ft. warehouse anddistribution center that will create 300 jobs,and is valued at $23.5 million.

GreaterFindlayInc. has worked hard tostreamline its efforts and enhance its focus

on economic development throughout theregion, said John Haywood, GFI Chairmanof the Board. GreaterFindlayInc. is gratefulfor the work of the business partners, facili-ties managers, board members and regionalworkforce that promote the Greater Findlaycommunity. We wouldnt be where we arewithout them.

For more information, please contactGreaterFindlayInc. at 419-422-3313 or visitwww.greaterfindlayinc.com.

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AccommodAtionsHancock County a geographical loca-

tion that is ideal for family life and busi-ness!

For visitors and residents alike, theconvenience of Interstate 75 along with asystem of State Routes and U.S. Route 224makes travel to Toledo, Dayton, Columbus,

Cincinnati or Detroit quick and easy toaccomplish.

Travelers and visitors to the Findlayarea are served by the Findlay Airport aswell as Tiffin Aire in Tiffin, Ohio. A $1.92million grant was recently approved bythe Federal Aviation Administration for

Htaxiway improvements at the FindlayAirport. The grant monies will resurfacethe existing taxiway as well as extend theairports east-west taxiway.

Additional features of Hancock Countystransportation system include: dozens oftrucking firms that provide inter and intro-

state cargo delivery service; three of thenations overnight package delivery servicesmaintain operations in Hancock County;freight rail service is available throughNorfolk & Southern and CSX; deep-watershipping is available for international busi-nesses via ports at nearby Lake Erie.

mAin street sceneThe growth and revitalization within

the Main Street area of Findlay makes itone of Americas best small towns and anindustrial growth area. Thriving with busi-ness and activities, Main Street is dividedinto three separate yet entwined districts,

designated by a distinct banner: The River

District is the entertainment section ofthe downtown, while The Gaslight Districtincludes areas where businesses and shopsare primarily located. The Civic Districtencompasses government offices and other

agencies related to public service.

Specialty shopping and multicultural res-taurants, as well as community outdoorevents are part of the Main Street Scene.Graceful, renovated buildings are alsolocated within the historic downtown area,

including The Rawson Building, known as

the most wired historic building in north-west Ohio. The Rawson Building providesspace for high-tech and retail businesses aswell as eight loft-style apartments.

reAl estAteHancock County offers a wonderful

variety of quality construction in the newhome, commercial and industrial areas. Ifa more rural or historical setting is appeal-ing, look no further than the village areassurrounding Findlay, or tour South Main

Street, with its expansive array of historicalresidences.Real estate growth continues through-

out Hancock County with work beginningon Deer Landing and Van Buren Trace. Onthe east side of Findlay, planning has startedon the Sturbridge Colony. Additionalhomes with a variety of floor plans and

price ranges can be found at The Palms,Deer Run Estates, The Woods at Hillcrest,Hillcrest Estates, Lakeview Park Estates,Red Hawk Run, Forest Lake, StoneBridgeEstate, Country Side, Krystal Ridge, WinterWoods, Hunters Creek, Hunters Ridge,

Southridge Estate, Apple Tree Grove,The Point at Brookstone, The Woods atBurberry, Liberty Dold Farms, Eagle Estatesand other developments. If condominiumor apartment living is a preference, manyoptions are available through-out HancockCounty, including New York-style loftapartments located in downtown Findlay.


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GreaterFindlayInc. (GFI) is a blendof the best resources of the Findlay Hancock County Chamber ofCommerce, Findlay Hancock CountyCommunity Development Foundation(CF), and the Hancock County

Convention and Visitors Bureau orga-nizations. Striving to deliver more forits nearly 1,000 members through astrong economical focus, GFI is deter-mined to position our communityamong the best Micropolitan commu-nities in the United States.

AgricultureAgriculture is one of the leading

growth industries in Hancock County.There are approximately 1,150 farmsthroughout the county and more than

300,000 acres being farmed with themajority of farms producing corn, soy-beans and wheat. The past year sawfewer soybeans planted but the yield

per acre increased. The quality for thesoybean yield was rated good, withan average of 43 bushels per acre. Cornquality was also rated good with a

corn harvest of 12,027,600 bushels.Soft, red winter wheat yielded a totalharvest of 2,765,248 bushels.

Traditional agriculture is not the onlygrowth area in Greater Findlay. In 2007two new ethanol plants will be con-structed in Leipsic and Lima, OH with

additional facilities under considerationfor Fostoria and Carey. A source ofalternative fuel that primarily utilizescorn, the ethanol plants receive govern-ment incentives to aid in construction.

Non-traditional farms are also partof Hancock County. For 22 years,Kaleidoscope Farms has grown qualityChristmas trees: White Pine, CanaanFir, Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir as wellas Serbian Spruce, Douglas Fir, Fraser

Fir and Black Hills Spruce. Horse drawnwagon rides to and from the treefields are available weekends during theNovember/December holiday seasonand the Kaleidoscope Christmas acces-sory gift shop offers fresh greenery,garland, grave swags, hot cider andpeanuts.

Located just outside Findlay is Alpaca Jacks Suri Farm. The business wasstarted in 1992 with the purchase ofone Huacaya and six Suri alpacas. Theoriginal herd of seven grew throughlarge participation in Peruvian importa-tions, including the Canadian/Peruvianimport. Committed to raising the finestquality animals, Alpaca Jacks is hometo one of Americas largest selectionsof top quality Peruvian Accoyo and col-ored suri bloodlines.

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Hancock CountyEstablished: Act - April 1, 18202004 Population: 73,602Land Area: 531.4 square milesCounty Seat: Findlay CityNamed for: John Hancock, signer of theDeclaration of Independence

Above information provided by: Office ofStrategic Research/Ohio Department ofDevelopment

GreaterFindlay is composed of numerousvillages and townships. Unique and individualas their names, these areas are the coreof GreaterFindlayInc.: Arcadia, Arlington,Benton Ridge, Findlay, Jenera, McComb,Mount Blanchard, Mount Cory, North

Findlay, Rawson, Van Buren and Vanlue.

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A community vision was realized in 2006 with theopening of the Hancock County Welcome Center.As part of the Hancock County Convention andVisitors Bureau, the facility includes CVB offices, asmall conference room in addition to the WelcomeCenter. Within the Welcome Center area are variousbrochure displays including hotels, bed & breakfasts,

restaurants, shopping, attractions, maps, and otherinformational pieces to enhance and accommodate avisitors stay in Hancock County. The goal of the CVBand Welcome Center has been to establish better vis-ibility and a stronger presence for visitors as well asresidents of our community. With over 300 hospitalitybusinesses in Hancock County, the Welcome Centerprovides an invaluable service: bringing the GreaterFindlay area to one location. Above: With the recent9,000 square foot addition to the Virginia B. GardnerFine Arts Pavilion on The University of Findlay campus,the Mazza Museum has added space for a childrens

art studio, childrens art exhibit wall, art resourcelibrary and appreciation center. The Museum housesoriginal artwork by renowned illustrators of childrensbooks and is the worlds largest gallery specializingin such art. The collection contains more than 1,000pieces, including Marcia Browns illustrations from`Cinderella` and several drawings by Randolph J.Caldecott, for whom the Caldecott Medal is named.Our Spirit ShowsVisitors as well as business travelerscontinue to be a great resource for the communitywhether they are golfing on one of the eight public golfcourses, visiting one of our numerous attractions orspecialty shops, or choosing from a variety of lodgingor satisfying dining experiences. With over 300,000plus visitors each year, Hancock County continues tobe an ideal place to live, work, play and visit.

For more information on meeting planning, bureauservices, calendar of events as well as a full list ofaccommodations, dining and shopping experiences:visit www.visitfindlay.com.


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HeAltH cAreDuring its Grand Opening celeb-rations

in February 2007, Blanchard Valley Hospital(BVH) drew more than 9,000 area resi-dents who came to see a true healing

environment. The Thomas B. & KathleenM. Donnell Patient Pavilion is a six-storystructure that includes intensive and coro-nary care units, oncology, medical/surgi-

cal floors, pediatrics, rehabilitation, andobstetrics. Lead donors Tom and KateDonnell motivated the Hancock Countycommunity to contribute more than $13

million towards the $95 million project.Designed with patient comfort and staffefficiency in mind, the new patient pavilionfeatures natural wood and stone finishes,abundant natural light, family gatheringareas, and patient rooms with dedicatedspace for caregivers and visitors.

The obstetrics floor looks more like afine hotel than a hospital maternity ward.All rooms are intended for labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum (LDRP) which means,essentially, that the patient remains in herroom throughout her stay. Babies roomin with mom, even though they may notbe able to enjoy the Internet and e-mailaccess, movies, and educational videosavailable through televisions in each room.

With the move to the new Pavilion, thehospital has also added a Level 2 SpecialCare Nursery which allows BVH to treat

more premature infants close to home.The nursery features private areas for eachbaby, with rocking chairs for parents. Thewell baby nursery boasts a starry nightsky that twinkles, much to visitors (andinfants) delight.

A major construction project on the2007 horizon for the Blanchard ValleyHealth System (BVHS) is the addition ofa second congregate living apartmentbuilding at Birchaven Heights. Located inthe EasternWoods Development on theeast side of Findlay, Birchaven features

spacious apartments, use of an indoor pooland gym, chef-prepared meals and plannedsocial activities.In addition to the state-of-the-art care provided by the BlanchardValley Health System, the Greater Findlayarea provides a wealth of additional medi-cal services and is home to orthodontists,oral surgeons, dentists, optometrists, podi-atrists, chiropractors and osteopaths.

The Findlay Surgery Center is a separateenterprise from BVHS and allows physi-cians and medical professionals to practicemedicine in a high-quality and comfortable

environment. Licensed by the state of Ohioand accredited by the Joint Commission onaccreditation of Healthcare organization(JCAHO).

Physicians and medical professionals haveaccess to fully-equipped operating roomswith the most up-to-date technology. Thecenter specializes in ear, nose and throat,endoscopy, gastroenterology, general sur-gery, gynecological surgery, laser eye sur-gery, plastic surgery, podiatry, ophthalmol-ogy, orthopedic surgery and urology.

For those seeking a premier retirement

community, Birchaven Retirement Villageis located in BVHS EasternWoods complexon Findlays east side. All services neces-sary to provide exceptional long-term careare located under one roof. The recentlycompleted club house and rehabilitationcenter were designed to compliment andenhance the existing services.

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educAtionWith over 6,496 students, the Findlay

City School system provides nine elemen-tary buildings, three middle schools and acomprehensive high school. In addition,Millstream Career and Technology Centervocation school helps serve the needs ofFindlay High School students as well as stu-

dents from 13 surrounding school districts.As is evident in awards and recognitions, theFindlay/ Hancock School district continuesto recognize that education is the corner-stone of the future: Geoff Hill, fifth gradestudent at Lincoln Elementary, earning theright to compete in the National GeographicOhio Geography Bee; Golden Apple honorsfor Findlay City School teachers; the FindlayHigh School We The People team earninga state championship title; Coty Hendricks,Findlay High School, earning a perfect scoreon the Level 3 National German Exam - the

only student in the state of Ohio to achievethis score; exemplary sport seasons for FHSLady Trojans (21-5) and Boys Basketballteam (21-4).

There are several private schools thatare an alternative to public schools. In 2004,Faith Academy of Findlay relocated to theGreater Findlay area. Established in 1971,Faith Academy is an interdenominational preK-8th Grade Christian School. For over 100years, St. Wendelins Catholic School hasprovided quality education to an enrollment

of approximately 405 in elementary gradesand 218 in grades 9-12. Education for stu-dents with specific special needs is offeredby Blanchard Valley School.

In 2006, the St. Michaels School movedinto a new facility now known as theSt. Michael the Archangel School and

Formation Center. Located on the eastside of Findlay, it contains the originalprimary school plus an additional 70,000square feet of new construction; a totalsize of 110,000 square feet. The schoolprovides education for preschool studentsthrough eighth grade.

The Ohio Department of Education hasprovided each school district in the statewith a Report Card rating their perfor-mances for the 2005-2006 school yearin relation to 25 performance indicators.Three school systems in Hancock County,

the Arcadia Local Schools, the Liberty-Benton Local Schools, and the Van BurenLocal Schools, achieved EXCELLENT rat-ings. Only 31% of the school districts in thestate achieved this highest ranking for the2005-2006 Report Card.

Opportunities exist throughout eachschool system that promotes athletics,theatre, music, interest in the arts aswell as academically-based activities. TheGreater Findlay educational system is trulya community partnership that fosters an

environment of on-going learning that pre-pares each student for a happy and excitingfuture.

In the Fall of 2005, Owens CommunityCollege marked a milestone in the insti-tutions academic history by opening anew $17.7 million Findlay-area campus.

Owens education center provides anarray of academic resources, highlightedby 38 advanced technology classrooms,27 technical and computer laboratories,and student services areas. Included in thenew student services areas are a BursarsOffice, Records Office, Financial Aid Officeand Enrollment Services Office, as wellas a grant-funded Child Care Center. InMarch 2007, Owens continued to investin the future of higher education withinthe Northwest Ohio region by formerlydedicating a new $4.2 million Community

Education and Wellness Center.Owens Findlay-area campus is home to

more than 100 degree and certificate pro-gram areas. Among the academic programofferings available to students are arts andsciences, business and information technol-ogy, health sciences, technology, publicsafety and emergency preparedness andskilled trades.

Findlay College was founded in 1882 bythe citizens of the city of Findlay and theChurches of God General Conference.

The institution changed its name to TheUniversity of Findlay in 1989 to reflectthe dynamic growth in enrollment andthe diversity of academic offerings avail-able, including the addition of graduateprograms.

The University of Findlay has become

the largest private university in NorthwestOhio, with a total enrollment of more than4,700. Over 465 international studentsfrom 30 countries are enrolled at The U ofF. With a progressive look to the future,academic programs continue to be expand-ed. In 2006, a doctor of pharmacy degreewas approved for pre-candidacy status bythe Accreditation Council for PharmacyEducation, the first step in a three-stepprocess. The University acquired the for-mer Findlay campus of Owens CommunityCollege and renovated the 62,000 square

foot main facility to accommodate theCollege of Education, the School ofPharmacy and the biology program. Inaddition, The University of Findlay hasbeen named a Best Midwestern Collegefor 2007 by the Princeton Review. UF wasalso named a College of Distinction byStudent Horizons Inc. in 2005 and 2006,and was recognized as one of AmericasBest Private Colleges for 2005 and 2006by Institutional Research and EvaluationInc.


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