May 20 , 2021 The Beacon • 3
National EMS Week being celebrated
May 16 is the beginning of National EMS Week . President Gerald Ford first authorized EMS Week in 1974 as an opportunity to recognize emergency medical service providers for the work they do in communities . The theme for this year ’ s EMS Week is “ This Is EMS : Caring for Our Communities .”
It is estimated there are more than 1 million EMS providers in the United States caring for their communities today .
Coshocton County EMS began operating on Feb . 16 , 1976 , when the newly formed Emergency Squads in Coshocton and Keene joined with the Warsaw and West Lafayette Emergency Squads . In the beginning the ambulances were staffed with volunteers from the community . Much has changed over the past 45 years . Coshocton County EMS is now staffed by 37 full-time and 16 part-time employees , working from stations in Coshocton , Warsaw and West Lafayette .
“ This past year has been
a difficult year for everyone ,” said Todd Shroyer , EMS director . “ Our nation ’ s healthcare system was put to the test as we battled an enemy we knew little about . There were more questions than answers as we responded to a worldwide pandemic , something that most of us had never experienced .”
The members of Coshocton County EMS , like every other EMS provider , found themselves on the front lines of the fight . Routine procedures like providing oxygen to a patient with COVID became a very dangerous task .
“ We had to learn to work in layers of personal protective equipment , and we depended on that PPE to protect us and our families ,” Shroyer said . “ COVID wasn ’ t the only challenge . We still had people getting injured . We still had patients suffering cardiac events . Illness didn ’ t take a break during COVID , and neither did EMS . We knew that every time we responded to a 911 call , every time we cared for a patient , we risked getting a deadly virus and potentially taking it home to our families . But as our theme for this year says , this is what EMS is all about , ‘ Caring for Our Communities .’ Crews never wavered in their commitment to provide emergency medical care to their community .”
Over the next week , EMS will honor all of its EMTs and paramedics for their service . Several of them will receive special recognition for specific calls where their actions saved the life of someone in cardiac arrest or helped to deliver a baby .
“ We also are giving the Coshocton County Star of Life Award to recognize individuals who went above and beyond to save the life of another ,” Shroyer said .
The first individual to receive the Coshocton County EMS Star or Life Award is Charli Landis . She witnessed a child being struck by a vehicle . She rushed to the child . The child had stopped breathing and had no pulse . Landis provided CPR to the child , and when the first of the CCEMS crew arrived a few minutes later , the child had a pulse .
“ As we recognize our emergency medical technicians during EMS Week and thank them for their efforts , we also want to say thank you to our community ,” Shroyer said . “ So many in our community stepped up to help and support EMS this past year . When we couldn ’ t find toilet tissue for our stations , every county school district donated a case of toilet paper for EMS stations . Several local businesses donated PPE and other supplies . Wiley Organics provided pallets of hand sanitizer . So many people brought food to our stations including Mr . and Mrs . Speaks , who made a home-cooked meal and brought it to our station every week . We are incredibly thankful to our community for your support as we continue ‘ Caring for Our Community .’”
Ollie ’ s now open in Coshocton
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By Josie Sellers
Shoppers filled Ollie ’ s on May 13 to see what bargains they could find at the new store on Second Street in Coshocton .
“ I ’ ve never been to one before , but I ’ ve been told their flooring is cheaper than you can find anywhere else ,” Margaret Hughes said .
Hughes and her husband Ralph had already found some deals before they made it to the flooring section .
“ I got these rubber ( kitchen ) tongs for $ 5 , and he ’ s been looking for a razor and found this one for $ 5 with 10 refills ,” Hughes said . “ You can ’ t find a deal like that anywhere else .”
Kelly and James Crews thought the store was nice .
“ We just came in to look ,” she said . “ They have
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Shoppers filled Ollie ’ s on May 13 to see what bargains they could find at the new store on Second Street in Coshocton .
a lot of cheaper prices .”
Ollie ’ s is located at 795 S . Second St ., next to Rural King in the old Woodbury Outfitters building .
“ We are very excited to be here ,” said Sharma Taylor , district team leader . “ We offer deep discounts and change out items all the time .”
Ollie ’ s has 20 different departments and offers brand-name products at 30-70 % off .
The Pink Ladies ’ Annual Geranium Sale and Bedding Plants , too !
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Friday , May 21 • 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . Coshocton Regional Medical Center
Business Annex- located on 14th Street between Orange St . and Walnut St .
Geraniums : $ 3.50 each or $ 42 per dozen
Bedding Plants : $ 16 per flat
Fill your garden with beautiful blooms from a great selection of plants and 10 ” hanging baskets from The Garden Patch . Choose your geraniums from these vibrant colors :
Red Salmon Pink White Violet
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