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To Your Health A Full Range of Medical Care.......................... 8 Around the Neighborhood Housing Selections Around Van Wert............ 10

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Campus Notes A Tour of Van Wert Regional Schools.............. 6

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Biz Briefs The Economic Scene......................................... 5

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By the Numbers Van Wert Data................................................ 4

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Come Out & Play Celebrate, Shop, Explore................................ 12 Get Connected Important Phone Numbers............................ 14

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On With the Show Arts Venues Around Van Wert....................... 14

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Membership Directory Alphabetical Listing....................................... 16 Categorical Listing......................................... 21

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Brumback Library is one of the most photographed historic structures in northwest Ohio. Located in downtown Van Wert, the library’s expansive lawn enhances the structure’s castle-like appearance. John Sanford Brumback, a Van Wert banker, conceived and financed the Gothic and Romanesque structure. The interior features mosaic tile floors, marble and plaster walls, and a 30-foot decorative ceiling in the reading room. In use for over 100 years, the library is the first in the United States to serve an entire county. The Brumback Library remains a well-utilized and much-loved Van Wert County resource.

The Victorian-era Clark Mansion is the focal point of the Van Wert County Historical Society’s Museum Park. “The public will see artifacts from Native American days to the present,” says Jeanne Zeigler, Historical Society spokesperson. The museum grounds also feature a carefully restored and maintained 1860s two-story log home, an 1875 courthouse gazebo, a 1906 one-room schoolhouse, a Pennsylvania Railroad caboose, and a barn filled with antique farm machinery. The museum is open on Sundays between March and December in Van Wert.

Starr Commonwealth/Montcalm School for Girls offers strength-based solutions for families with struggling teens at its boarding school in Van Wert. “We seek to identify the inner strengths of each child,” says Starr Commonwealth Communications Director Dana Jacob. “Then we help the child build on their strengths.” Montcalm and its sister schools are a service of Starr Commonwealth, a nonprofit helping more than 4,000 children, families, and professionals through facilities in Ohio and Michigan.

The Marsh Foundation is a residential care facility for children that opened its doors in rural Van Wert in 1922. Executive Secretary and Treasurer Jeff Grothouse says the foundation’s aim is to provide a safe, secure environment for children in need. “We want children to receive the necessary training, instruction, and education for successful reunification with their family,” Grothouse notes. Van Wert entrepreneur George H. Marsh provided the original vision and funding.

The Children’s Garden in Van Wert’s Smiley Park is a highly sought-out site. “We educate children about horticulture, arts, and the environment,” says Louise Hartwig, master gardener. Children may visit several themed gardens within the 1-acre site. These include the KAM Manufacturing Butterfly House, Van Wert County Hospital’s Healthy Me Garden, and The Enabling Garden for the handicapped. Among the many other gardens are Sun Dial, Petals and Feathers, and 100 Aker Woods. The garden is open during park hours, free of charge.

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By theVanNumbers Wert Data

Population City of Van Wert....................................................................... 10,269 Van Wert County...................................................................... 29,303 County Population by Age and Percent Under 6 years..................................................................2,307 (7.8%) 6 to 17 years..................................................................5,416 (18.3%) 18 to 24 years..................................................................2,483 (8.4%) 25 to 44 years................................................................8,079 (27.2%) 45 to 64 years................................................................6,795 (22.9%) 65 years or more............................................................4,579 (15.4%) Climate (Annual Averages) Sunny days.................................................................................... 180 Measurable precipitation days........................................................ 112 Rain...............................................................37" (U.S. average: 37") Snow.......................................................30" (U.S. city average: 25") July high average...........................................................................86°F January low average......................................................................18°F Comfort index...............................................................46 out of 100* * Based on humidity during hot months. Higher numbers are more comfortable. U.S. average comfort index is 44.

Driving Distance To Major Cities (Miles) Dayton, Ohio................................................................................... 97 Toledo, Ohio.................................................................................. 103 Columbus, Ohio............................................................................ 126 Indianapolis, Ind............................................................................ 143 Cincinnati, Ohio............................................................................ 150 Detroit, Mich.................................................................................. 163 Cleveland, Ohio............................................................................. 196 Chicago, Ill.................................................................................... 201 Lexington, Ky................................................................................. 231 Louisville, Ky.................................................................................. 248 Pittsburgh, Pa................................................................................. 288

Charleston, W.Va............................................................................ 291 Milwaukee, Wis............................................................................. 292 St. Louis, Mo.................................................................................. 386 Nashville, Tenn.............................................................................. 420 Tax Rates City of Van Wert Sales................................................................................................ 7% Municipal income...................................................................... 1.72% 2008 City of Van Wert Real Estate Tax Rates A full 65 percent of assessed value is never taxed. The remainder is taxed as follows: Farm/residential..........................................................43% per $1,000 Commercial.................................................................64% per $1,000

Tax reductions are available for: • Job creation • Commercial and residential construction or renovation Major Employers Braun Industries Central Mutual Insurance Inc. Cooper Farms Inc. Eaton Corp. Federal-Mogul Corp. Greif Inc. KAM Manufacturing Inc. Kennedy Manufacturing Co Inc. Van Wert City Board of Education Van Wert County Hospital Association Van Wert Manor Vancrest

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biz BRIEFS The Economic Scene Chamber Report The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce has been aggressively promoting the interests of the business community since 1922. “We strive to partner with businesses to build success through providing a variety of opportunities for our investors,” said Kate Gribble, Chamber President/CEO. The Chamber fosters a strong business climate by offering a range of benefits to area businesses including networking and publicity outlets, legislative advocacy, significant member discounts and leadership/professional development programs. This premiere economic development organization continually works with businesses to provide additional tools which encourage growth and success throughout the business sector. Additionally, the Chamber serves as the “front door” of the community as they answer questions about the Van Wert area and assist new residents, tourists and businesses. The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 1199 Professional Drive and can be found online at www.vanwertchamber.com .

Economic Development: Services Sector Shines

The director of the Van Wert County Economic Development Group says many niches exist for new businesses in the region, and that help is available for new entrepreneurs. “There is a need for business people who will provide services such as distribution, advertising, logistics, warehousing, data collection, and other services to existing industries in the county,” says Economic Development Director Nancy Bowen. “There is a lot of opportunity in the services sector.” Local economic development agencies have training options for entrepreneurs in

areas such as business planning, cash flow, marketing, financing, and networking. “Approximately 40 professionals shared their expertise with people interested in opening their own business at a recent entrepreneur fair,” Bowen says. The group also has revolving loan programs for micro businesses and larger businesses. To learn more, call 419-238-2999 or visit www.vanwertcounty-edg.com.

Ninety percent of Van Wert County is used for farming. Soybeans are the major crop.

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Innovation Center Allows Affordable Expansion

The owner of a company providing care for home-bound individuals says the Van Wert Innovation Center made it more affordable to extend services from headquarters in Lima, Ohio, to Van Wert and three other northwest Ohio counties. “We really needed a satellite office to service the region,” says Wally Kincaid, owner of Comfort Keepers. “The center helped me get into the area more economically.” In addition to Comfort Keepers, other businesses located in the center include Flip Tuck Gymnastics Studio and Ultra Computer and Networking Solutions. The Innovation Center partners with Wright State University Business Enterprise Center, Rhodes State College, and Vantage Career Center to provide business startup and management training. The center has 34,000 square feet of warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing space and 7,200 square feet of office space. For information, visit www.vanwertcountyedg.com/resources/vw-innovation-center/ or contact Dee Whitcraft at 419-238-6903 or vwinnovationcenter@gmail.com.

Downtown Drive: Main Street Van Wert Revs Up Community

Main Street Van Wert helps entrepreneurs find more in common than an address. A bustling coffee shop, ice cream parlor, furniture stores, and insurance and brokerage offices are just a few of the businesses benefiting from the cooperative spirit. The notfor-profit downtown economic development venture has helped 12 businesses open in the district since 2005. Even a wind farm startup is planning to have downtown offices. The group also promotes architectural restoration. Mike Butler, a second-generation baker, discovered eye-catching antique glass above his front door when he remodeled his late 1800s building. Downtown is also home to historic Balyeats Coffee Shop, a nationally known provider of home-cooked meals since the 1920s. Main Street provides matching grants to help businesses buy signs, bring buildings up to code, and purchase equipment. The group’s plans for 2009 include installing antique-style street lamps and sidewalks, as well as markers denoting the town as a crossroad on the Abraham Lincoln Highway. Main Street Van Wert draws 20,000 visitors each June to the “Artrageous On Main” fine arts and crafts fair in downtown Fountain Park.

Agriculture in the Lead

Van Wert is one of the top agricultureproducing counties in Ohio. “The county is routinely in or near the top 10 for agriculture production in the state,” says Ohio State University Van Wert County Extension Educator Andy Kleinschmidt. “Ninety percent of Van Wert County is used for farming. Soybeans are the major crop. We have very flat land with few forested areas.” Farm Focus, an independent agriculture research project based in the county, exports knowledge. “When asked to place an economic value on the information learned at Farm Focus field days, farmers placed the value at $8,000,” Kleinschmidt notes. Approximately 250 farmers made that estimate after attending a one-day Farm Focus event in 2007. www.vanwertchamber.com 5

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campus Notes A Tour of Van Wert Regional Schools

Van Wert City Schools 205 W. Crawford St., Van Wert 419-238-0648 :: http://vanwertcougars.net/

• Grades K–12 on five campuses; staff in five off-site preschool classrooms • All day, five-day kindergarten • First grade reading enhancements • Middle School named a State of Ohio “School to Watch” for goal-setting programs in 2008 • “Making Middle Grades & High Schools Work” goal-setting program pioneer • Technology and pre-engineering track in grades 8–12

• Eighteen varsity athletic programs; 50 extracurricular clubs districtwide • Home of Niswonger Performing Arts Center for student and professional productions • New middle/high school building opened in 2006 • Sports facilities include all-weather track; 1,500-seat soccer complex under construction Lincolnview Local Schools 15945 Middle Point Road, Van Wert 419-968-2226 :: www.lincolnview.k12.oh.us

• Grades K–12 on one campus • Ohio Department of Education has rated Lincolnview either “Excellent” or “Effective” for the past eight years and has ranked the district successful in 28 of 30 areas, including student achievement testing, student attendance rate, and graduation rate • Ohio School Facilities Commission assisted in opening new junior high/ senior high building and making renovations to elementary building in 2008

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• District offers 45 different extracurricular sports, clubs, and activities

• High School programs include advanced college-placement courses, dual-enrollment courses (high school students receive college credit), accelerated reader program • Elementary programs include Title I Reading, Reading Recovery, Accelerated Reader Program

Crestview Schools 531 E. Tully St., Convoy 419-749-9100 :: crestviewknights.com

• Grades K–12 • Ohio Department of Education “Excellent District” for 2007–2008 • Class of 2008 average ACT score: 23.2 (state average is 21.7) • English and social studies classes for advance-placement college credit • Students may take classes at local colleges while still in high school; Wright State University offers classes at Crestview for college credit • Agriculture, mass media, and Web page design classes • Offers six varsity boys’ and six varsity girls’ sports

Thomas Edison Tradition of Excellence

• District holds 91 Northwest Athletic Conference championships and has made 32 state tournament appearances • Adding new offices, classrooms, and central air to campus built in 1992; planned completion is 2011 Vantage Career Center 818 N. Franklin St., Van Wert 419-238-5411 :: www.vantagecareercenter.com

• Offers 17 different career technical programs/six college tech prep programs • Nationally recognized curriculum taught by industry experts using advanced technology and equipment; “hands-on” learning; instructors teach technical and academic skills for high-demand careers • National Exemplary Award-winning welding program • Students from 13 local schools • Students can participate in home high school extracurricular activities while learning at Vantage • Some adult education classes delivered in partnership with Northwest State Community College and Wright State University Lake Campus • Business and industry certifications, credentials, licenses, and college credits available • Adult Workforce Education/ABLE and GED • High school students exceed U.S. Department of Education high performance targets in academic achievement, technical skill attainment, and positive post-program placement; adult education programs exceed state and federal high performance targets • Forty percent of Vantage graduates attend college • Students connect with and enrich their community through career-focused service projects

Day Care Centers/Preschools

Calvary Preschool 10686 Van Wert Decatur Road, Van Wert 567-259-3103

First United Methodist Preschool 113 W. Central Avenue, Van Wert 419-238-0631

Thomas Edison Preschool 813 N. Franklin Street, Van Wert 419-238-1514

Vantage Preschool 818 N. Franklin St., Van Wert 800-686-3944 :: www.vantagecareercenter.com

Wee Care Day Care Center 10485 Van Wert Decatur Road, Van Wert 419-238-9918

The Thomas Edison Center has a workforce of approximately 90 dedicated individuals skilled in: • Material Handling • Sorting and reorientation of parts • Lawn Care / Landscaping • Janitorial The facility consists of: • 15,000 sq. ft. production space • Loading docks • Trucking • Drill presses • Woodworking

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TO your HeAlTH A Full Range of Medical Care

Van Wert County Hospital 419-238-2390 :: www.vanwerthospital.org

Van Wert County Hospital is a full-service community hospital with a broad range of medical, surgical, and outpatient services. This quality facility has been ranked nationally for patient satisfaction in such areas as emergency room services and inpatient and outpatient treatment and has earned Gold Seal accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Van Wert County Hospital celebrated 100 years of caring for the community in 2005. Available services include: • • • • • • • •

Cardiology and cardiac rehab Coronary intensive care unit 24-hour laboratory services Maternity and newborn care Oncology clinic Orthopedic and physical rehab Pulmonology Radiology, including CT scans; cardiac scoring; chest, abdomen, and pelvic scans; and mobile MRI

• PACS digital archive system, an electronic storage system that makes medical images instantly available via computer to authorized medical personnel • Sleep lab • Surgical services, including general, cataract, vascular, and total joint Among several scheduled improvement projects, the hospital is in the midst of a $6 million capital campaign to expand and improve its ER and emergency services. Plans are in place to build a 12,000square-foot emergency facility that can accommodate a projected 20,000 patient visits per year. Van Wert Hospital: “Committed to Today, Focused on Tomorrow.” Community Health Professionals 419-238-9223 :: comhealthpro.org

Community Health Professionals Inc., a comprehensive home health and hospice organization, operates 10 locations serving all of northwest/west central Ohio. Community Health Professionals offers a complete range of home health care, including skilled nursing, personal care and assistance, and in-home and inpatient hospice care.

Suite 200 707 Fox Road Van Wert, OH 45891 www.okuleydentistry.com

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• Visiting Nurses: Skilled nursing care; infusion (IV) therapy; wound care; physical, occupational, and speech therapy; oxygen; durable medical equipment (DME); telehealth monitoring; and more • In-Home Hospice: Helps individuals who are in the final phases of terminal illness live as alert and pain-free as possible so their last days may be spent with dignity among family and friends • Inpatient Hospice: Facilities in Van Wert and Defiance provide acute symptom management and respite care when a life-limiting illness is no longer manageable at home or when family caregivers are not available • Private Duty Services: Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, laundry, errands, meals, groceries, and companionship in the home • Adult Day Care Centers: Located in Van Wert, Celina, and Archbold, centers offer stimulating activities and nursing supervision in a home-like atmosphere to the aging and disabled

John K. Eversman D.D.S. General Dentistry For The Family & Orthodontics • Relaxing Gas Available

• Extractions

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• Implants

• Cosmetic Dentistry

• TMD & TMJ Work

• Dentures & Related Services

• Bleaching

• Oral Cancer Screening

• Braces

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Retail Locations in Defiance and Van Wert Monday–Friday 9am–5pm Saturday 9am–1pm Home Medical Equipment and Supplies

800-587-7670 www.prmedicalconnection.com

Senior Services For more senior care services, please see “Home Health” on page 22 of the membership directory.

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NeIGHBOrHOOD Lee Kinstle GM SaLeS & Service

650 W. Ervin Rd. • Van Wert, OH 45891

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Housing Selections Around Van Wert Van Wert County has abundant attractive, available real estate, ranging from country homes on several acres of farm land to modern executive homes on spacious city lots. Sample prices range from $84,000 for a rural 1.75-story, three-bedroom home on five acres with a large barn near Middle Point to $380,000 for a newer two-story executive brick home with four bedrooms and 2.5 baths on a spacious lot in the City of Van Wert. An average price for a 3-acre undeveloped home site near a golf course just outside Van Wert is $30,000. The area also has restored late 19th-century homes, fixer uppers, and a sizeable number of rental homes and apartments.

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Peony Festival & Artrageous on Main It’s two festivals in one — and one wonderful experience. For more than 100 years, this annual summer festival has celebrated Van Wert’s economic ties to the fragrant perennial. Events include the Peony Parade, Peony Craft Show, a garden and landscaping tour, a flower show, the Festival Queen Pageant, juried fine arts demonstrations and sales, a juried youth art show and sale, hands-on children’s art activities, and jazz and blues performances. Close to 20,000 people attend this favorite festival, held the first weekend in June.

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Celebrate, Shop, Explore Favorite Festivals Van Wert and its neighbors are home to fun family festivals yearround. Below are a few community favorites. For a full calendar of Van Wert events, visit http://visitvanwert.org/fest.html.

PARK NAME Dickinson Park Edgewood Park Fireman’s Park Fountain Park Garden of the Senses Garfield Park Hiestand Woods Jubilee Park Memorial Park Middle Point Ball Park Reservoir Recreation Area Rotary Park Stadium Park Smiley Park Water Tower Park

ADDRESS Airport Ave., Van Wert State Route 49, Convoy State Route 118, Ohio City Main & Jefferson Sts., Van Wert Main St., Van Wert S. Clay St., Delphos Hospital Drive, Van Wert Walnut St., Gleason & Brooks Aves., Van Wert Main & Lynn Sts., Van Wert Adams St., Middle Point S. Washington St., Van Wert S. Washington St., Van Wert 1000 Park Ave., Delphos Leeson & Woodland Aves., Van Wert Downtown Ohio City

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Ball Fields Band Shell Basketball Courts Batting Cages Boating Community Building Concession Stand Fishing Fountain Gardens Gazebo Grills Horseshoe Courts Nature Area Pavilions Picnic Tables Playground Restrooms Shuffleboard Courts Sledding Soccer Fields Swimming Pool Tennis Courts Trails Volleyball Courts

Public Parks of Van Wert County

Holiday At Home This annual Fourth of July celebration features a parade, the Firemen’s Chicken BBQ, the Historical Society Craft Fair, a car show, kid’s activities, and more. Of course, no Independence Day celebration would be complete without fireworks; everyone gathers in Smiley Park in the evening as the skies light up in a fantastic show, courtesy of the Van Wert County Foundation.

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Rib Cook-Off Bring your appetite and stock up on napkins for the annual Rib Cook-Off. While this is one of the community’s newest events — it celebrates only its third year in 2009 — it already attracts thousands. The full day of activities includes award-winning rib vendors, live entertainment, a mega yard sale, children’s activities, and more. What could be a better celebration of Americana than this? Join the fun the second Saturday in August. Olde Fashioned Christmas Celebration Celebrate the holidays in Van Wert! On the first weekend in December, enjoy a parade, community worship service, home decorating contest, and a downtown window contest. Every weekend in December brings free carriage rides, Santa visits, and the drive-through Holiday Light Spectacular at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. In even-numbered years, celebrations are enhanced with a Victorian Christmas Feast at the Van Wert Historical Museum and a presentation of Handel’s Messiah by the First United Methodist Church.

Lincoln Ridge 419-749-4224 :: www.lincolncandleco.com

Shopping Sampler

Touches of Time

Collins Fine Foods

419-232-4000 :: www.touchesoftime.com

419-238-0079 :: www.vanwert.com/collins

Design consultation. Upholstery, antiques, glassware, furniture, textiles. Goose Creek Candles.

Cheese and meat baskets (13 varieties), fancy fruit baskets (four varieties), fresh deli sandwiches, fine wines and beers. Caters fresh pork roast dinners.

Wiseman Designs & Window Specialties

Located in nearby Convoy, Ohio, Lincoln Ridge is the home of Lincoln Candle Company. Here, a retail store offers the company’s unique, highly fragrant soy candles. Each fall, Lincoln Ridge hosts the Mum & Pumpkin Festival each weekend in October, during which visitors can enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin patch rides, delicious food, a bonfire, and pick-your-own pumpkins, as well as choosing from thousands of fall mums, wreaths, and decorations.

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DeShia: The Country Shoppe 419-238-2271 :: www.deshia.com

Full-service design studio. Custom drapes, shades, wall coverings.

Country, primitive, and traditional home décor, including Vera Bradley accessories, Yankee Candles, Willow Tree Angels, Lipsense Cosmetics, furniture, quilts, baskets, and rugs. Gourmet foods; lunch served Thursday and Friday.

Southside Shopping More locally owned shopping venues can be found in Van Wert’s southside shopping district. Selections include books, art, cards and gifts, jewelry, and formal clothing.

Fettig’s Flowers & Gifts 419-238-1416 :: www.fettigsflowers.com

Specialty fabrics and quilting supplies; select craft items. Laurie’s NatureScapes 419-238-1595 :: www.lauriesnaturescapes.com

Towne Center On Van Wert’s north side, Towne Center is the place to go for national chain retailers, services, and dining, including WalMart Supercenter, Maurice’s, Sears Optical, Centennial Wireless, Sonic, Subway, Gamestop, RadioShack, and more.

Seasonal indoor/outdoor home décor, includes lamps, furniture, pictures, root candles, silk foliage, indoor/outdoor topiaries. www.vanwertchamber.com 13

get Connected Important Phone Numbers

Government City of Van Wert

City Council............................ 419-238-1237 Fire Department...................... 419-238-4918 Mayor’s Office.......................... 419-238-0308 Police Department................... 419-238-2462 Rec. & Parks Department........ 419-238-9121 Recycling/Solid Waste............. 419-238-7767 Safety Services......................... 419-238-1237 Street Department................... 419-238-1237 Van Wert County

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Airport, Van Wert County....... 419-232-4500 Convention & Visitors Bureau... 877-989-2282 County Commissioners........... 419-238-6159 Health Department.................. 419-238-0808 Recorder.................................. 419-238-2558 Sheriff..................................... 419-238-3866 Treasurer................................. 419-238-5177

Arts Venues Around Van Wert

Utilities

Fountain Park, Van Wert Sponsored by the Van Wert County Foundation 419-238-1743 :: www.visitvanwert.org

Electricity

American Electric Power......... 800-277-2177 Paulding-Putnam Elec. Coop..... 800-686-2357 Telephone

Communications Options, Inc.... 866-898-3555 Embarq................................... 800-407-5411 Water

City of Van Wert Water Office.... 419-238-6042 Business Services Van Wert Chamber of Commerce....... 419-238-4390 Van Wert County Eco. Devel..... 419-238-2999 Churches* Calvary Evangelical Church.... 419-238-9426 Emmanuel Lutheran (LCMS)... 419-238-4992 Liberty Baptist......................... 419-238-2273 Westside Baptist Church......... 419-238-3125 Community Organizations* American Cancer Society........ 888-227-6446 Community Health Prof.......... 419-238-9223 Optimist Club......................... 419-238-5086 Rotary Club............................. 419-238-4192 Salvation Army........................ 419-238-9100 United Way............................. 419-238-6689 Van Wert Civic Theatre........... 419-238-4239 Van Wert County Foundation.... 419-238-1743 Wetzel MC Club, Inc.............. 419-587-3826 YMCA..................................... 419-238-0443 YWCA..................................... 419-238-6639 *Members of the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce

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Live Performance Fountain Park Summer Music Series

• Friday night entertainment under the stars. • 2009 guests will include Hotel California (Eagles tribute band), Kentucky Headhunters, Nearly Neil & The Solitary Band (Neil Diamond tribute), Hotlanta Dixieland Band. • Annual guests included Lima Symphony Pops Orchestra (every Friday before July 4th), Van Wert Community Band (several appearances each summer). • Season opens on first Friday in June kicking off the Peony and Artrageous on Main Festivals. Booths and activities surround the park during the concert. Locally prepared food concessions available. • Season ends in second week of August. • Lawn chairs and/or blankets recommended. • Free admission.

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Off Stage Productions Dinner Theatre Van Wert Armory 214 S. Washington St., Van Wert Administration 211 S. Walnut St., Van Wert 419-605-6708 :: www.offstagetheatre.com

• Currently offering one dinner theatre production each fall and spring, featuring Grants Catering. • Party entertainment available, including a one-hour Christmas show for area businesses at their location. • All-volunteer organization; new volunteers are always welcomed. Full training is offered. • Ohio Community Theatre Association member. Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race Street, P.O. Box 823, Van Wert 419-238-9689 :: www.vwct.org

• Celebrating 50 years of community theatre. • Youth-produced summer performances and summer workshops for youth. • Award recipient at adult and youth regional theatre festivals. • Completely volunteer organization; enthusiastically welcomes new volunteers. • Member Ohio Community Theatre Association. Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio Van Wert High School Campus 10700 State Route 118 South, Van Wert 419-238-NPAC (6722) :: www.npacvw.org

• Live professional entertainment in a 1,200-seat theater. • State-of-the-art audio, visual, and acoustics in a beautiful venue. • Nationally known performances have included the Vienna Boys Choir, Moscow Ballet, Pink Floyd Experience, and the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus. • Also hosts children’s shows, local and school productions, national and regional dance competitions, meet the artist programs, corporate events, and receptions. • The 2009/10 season includes Air Force Band of Flight, Dionne Warwick, The Spirit of Christmas, Annie, River City Brass Band, Mad Science Presents CSI: Live!, Porgy & Bess, Le Grande Cirque and the New York Theatre Ballet to name a just a few.

Visual Arts Wassenberg Art Center 643 S. Washington St., Van Wert 419-238-6837 :: 888-238-3837 :: www.vanwert.com/wassenberg

• “June Art” is one of northwest Ohio’s premier visual art events. Inaugurated in 1956, the month-long juried exhibit has a national following. • “October Photography” is a juried exhibit inaugurated in 1977. • “Members Show & Sale” is held in late fall • Presents approximately eight new/travelling exhibits annually • Camera Club • Workshops and classes for all ages • Guided group tours • Public service speakers • Free admission

Bed & Breakfast 704 S. Washington St. Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Experience the grandeur of days gone by! Inn Keepers Sherry & Tom Hughes

Call to Reserve Our Meeting Space: Weddings • Rehearsal Dinners Luncheons • Anniversaries Baby Showers • Office Parties All Other Special Occasions

Phone: 419-238-9888 www.hughesinn.com

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Adecco

Joe Turner, Branch Manager 2100 Harding Hwy, Suite G Lima OH 45804 419-222-3077....... Fax: 419-222-4395 joseph.tuner@addecona.com www.USAdecco.com Employment Agencies

Advanced Biological Marketing Dan Custis, Owner PO Box 222 375 Bonnewitz Ave. Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-2461....... Fax: 419-232-4664 dan@abm1st.com www.abm1st.com Marketing Research & Marketing Companies Agriculture See ad page 10

Ag Credit

Brian Ricker, Branch Manager 1195 Professional Drive Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6838....... Fax: 419-238-1788 bricker@agcredit.net www.agcredit.net Financing/Loans

Alexander & Bebout, Inc.

Tom Alexander 10098 Lincoln Hwy Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9567....... Fax: 419-238-0075 tom@alexanderbebout.com www.alexanderbebout.com Construction Companies Homebuilders, General Contractors See ad page 18

Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory

Tim Jurczyk 722 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1112....... Fax: 419-238-1113 agfhc@embarqmail.com agfhc@embarqmail.com Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks

AMA Material Supply, Inc.

Rudy Adams 185 Burt St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2217....... Fax: 419-238-2475 Trucking

American Cancer Society

Adam Blevins 740 Commerce Drive Suite B Perrysburg OH 43557 888-227-6446....... Fax: 419-225-8862 adam.blevins@cancer.org www.cancer.org Non-Profit Organization

Anderson Architects

Drew Anderson 116 N. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3005....... Fax: 419-238-7864 architects@bright.net www.andersonarchitectsinc.com Architects & Architectural Illustrators / Planners

Arend, Laukhuf & Stoller, Inc.

Gloria Waterman, CPA 685 Fox Rd. Suite 101 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0658....... Fax: 419-238-0523 gwaterman@als-cpa.com www.als-cpa.com Accountants-Certified-Public

Associated Charities, Inc.

Keith Harman 121 E. Main St. Room 101, Courthouse Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9592....... Fax: 419-238-2819 vwvets@vanwertcounty.org Non-Profit Organization

Ayers Mechanical Group, LLC

Stan Ayers 222 N. Market Street Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5480....... Fax: 419-238-5442 sayers@ayers-sterrett.com Heating & Air Conditioning Plumbing See ad page 18

Baker Built Products, Inc.

Barbara Baker 11877 Walnut Grove Church Rd. Ohio City OH 45874 419-965-2646 info@bakerbuilt.com www.bakerbuilt.com Welding Engravers Embroidery

Balyeat’s Coffee Shop Dale Davies 133 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1580 Restaurants

Be Scene Advertising & Video Productions & Website Design Stuart Jewett, Owner 830 State St Van Wert OH 45891 419-203-4344 Stuart@BeSceneAdvertising.com besceneadvertising.com Advertising Specialists Videography/Video Production Web Site/ Graphic Design

Bebout & Houg Roofing & Siding Thomas Bebout 116 N. Walnut St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4100....... Fax: 419-238-2856 beboutandhoug@embarqmail.com Contractors See ad page 14

Bee Gee Realty & Auction Co

Bob Gamble 122 N. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5555....... Fax: 419-238-4912 b_gamble@beegeerealty.com www.beegeerealty.com Real Estate

Better Business Bureau

Neil Winget 219 N. McDonel, PO Box 269 Lima OH 45802 800-462-0468....... Fax: 419-229-2029 neil@bbbwco.org Non-Profit Organization

Betty’s Massage Therapy

Betty J Miller 7079 U.S. Rt. 127 N Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5248....... Fax: 419-238-9226 Massage Therapist

Bob Evans Farms

Janee Estill, General Manager 761 W. Ervin Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-7191....... Fax: 419-238-7209 Restaurants

Brand it! Design

Pete Hayes, Production Specialist 4510 State Route 117 Rockford OH 45882 419-363-2817....... Fax: 419-363-2888 pete@branditonline.com www.branditdesignonline.com Advertising Specialists Marketing Research & Marketing Companies Web Site/ Graphic Design

Braun Industries, Inc.

Kim Elick, General Manager 1170 Production Ave. Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-7020....... Fax: 419-232-7070 kime@braunambulances.com www.braunambulances.com Ambulance Mfg./Reconditioning

Brickner Funeral Home

Charles Brickner, Co-Owner 419 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2381....... Fax: 419-238-2382 bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net www.bricknerfuneralhome.com Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks See ad page 11

Bright.Net-NorthWest Net, Inc.

Beth Pohlman PO Box 159 - 365 N. Water Street 365 N. Water Street Ft Jennings OH 45844 419-286-3345....... Fax: 419-286-5345 nwnet@bright.net www.nwbright.net Internet Provider See ad page 14

Brookside Convenience Store

Roger Welch 1301 West Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2345....... Fax: 419-238-9835 Gas/Convenience

The Brumback Library

John J Carr, Director 215 W. Main Street Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2168....... Fax: 419-238-3180 brumback@brumbacklib.com www.brumbacklib.com Government Library

Butler’s Bakery

Mike Butler 117 West Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1286....... Fax: 419-238-1286 bbi@embarqmail.com Bakeries C

Calvary Evangelical Church

Chad Chute, Lead Pastor 10686 Van Wert-Decatur Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9426....... Fax: 419-238-3540 church@cecvw.org www.cecvw.org Churches

Carter Lumber

Don Malone, Manager 883 N. Washington Street Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2422....... Fax: 419-238-4249 mgr225@carterlumber.com www.carterlumber.com Lumber Building Materials Plumbing

Central Insurance Companies

F.W. Purmort 800 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1010....... Fax: 419-238-7626 www.central-insurance.com Insurance See ad page 12

Century 21 Sharron Realty Associates Inc

Sharron Henkaline, Broker 1043 S. Shannon Street Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4505....... Fax: 419-238-5757 terue@aol.com www.c21sharron.com Real Estate

Century Trading Company

Marcia Germann 1224 West Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5232....... Fax: 419-238-4612 marcia@nwbright.net Hardware

Citizen’s National Bank

Pat Ryan, Vice-President PO Box 260 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1080....... Fax: 419-238-1013 patrick@cnbohio.com www.CNBOHIO.com Banks & Banking Associations See ad page 17

City of Van Wert

Louie Ehmer, Mayor 515 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0308....... Fax: 419-238-9261 lehmer@vanwert.org www.vanwert.org Government

Collins Fine Foods

Country Tee Driving Range

Distinct Creations

Comfort Keepers

Cowan & Son Funeral Home

Dominion East Ohio

Jim Collins 223 N. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0079....... Fax: 419-238-0079 www.vanwert.com/collins/ Gourmet Food & Wine Walter Kincaid 1726 Allentown Rd. Lima OH 45805 419-229-1031....... Fax: 419-229-1032 lima@comfortkeepers.com www.comfortkeepers.com Home Health Emergency Monitoring See ad page 8

Communications Options, Inc.

Denise Perry, Sales 206 E. Market Street Lima OH 45801 866-898-3555....... Fax: 877-465-8427 perrydenise@mchsi.com www.coi.net Telephone Communication - Equipment Internet Provider Utilities

Community Health Family Caring Clinic

Nancy Sink, Executive Director 140 Fox Rd, Suite 304 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6747....... Fax: 419-238-3721 nsinker@yahoo.com Health Care Family Practice

Community Health Professionals

Brent Tow 1159 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9223....... Fax: 419-238-9391 brent_tow@comhealthpro.org www.comhealthpro.org Home Health/Hospice Adult Day Care See ad page 9

Community Improvement Corp. Jon Rhoades, President 515 E. Main Street Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2999 nancyjon@bright.net Government

Computer & Networking Technologies

Kirk Berryman 1189 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9728....... Fax: 419-238-9729 kirk@cntcomputers.com www.cntcomputers.com Computer/Networking Services Computer - Computer Products Web Site/ Graphic Design

Robert DuVall 5445 St. Rt. 49 Convoy OH 45832 419-749-2865....... Fax: 419-749-4114 robert_duvall@hotmail.com Golf Driving Range Philip Cowan 616 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6385 cowanfh@yahoo.com Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks

Crestview Local Schools

Mike Estes, Superintendent 531 E. Tully St. Convoy OH 45832 419-749-9100....... Fax: 419-749-4235 Estes.Mike@crestviewknights.com www.crestviewknights.com Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 6

Crisis Care Line

Kathy Boaz, Executive Director PO Box 266 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4357....... Fax: 419-232-4357 k_boaz@embarqmail.com Non-Profit Organization

Culligan

Brian O’Rourke 215 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3550....... Fax: 419-238-6178 brian@culliganftwayne.com www.culliganiswater.com Water Treatment

Custom Audio Concepts

Lynn Whitaker 1198 Westwood Dr., Suite B Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4345....... Fax: 419-238-4570 cacno1@hotmail.com Stereo Equipment & Installation Cellular Phones & Service Televisions, Radio & Stereos

Custom Four, Ltd.

Sandy Hoehn, Owner 21109 Sterling Rd. Delphos OH 45833 419-968-2760....... Fax: 419-968-2760 skhoehn@yahoo.com Cleaners

CVS Pharmacy

Anna Pummell, Store Manager 703 W. Ervin Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2817....... Fax: 419-238-6524 www.cvs.com Drug Store / Pharmacy D

Laura Fox, Owner 1198 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-3301 Beauty Salon/Barber Beauty Salons

Peggy Ehora 150 S. Jackson St. Lima OH 45801 800-877-4715....... Fax: 419-224-0973 Peggy_A._Ehora@dom.com www.dom.com Utilities See ad page 15

Dowler Heating and Air Conditiong, LLC

Bruce Dowler, Owner-Manager 6402 St Rt 49 Convoy OH 45832 419-771-8038 dowlerhvac@yahoo.com Heating & Air Conditioning

Dr. Carl R. Jeffery, DDS & Dr. Jessica Jeffery Mohr, DDS

Jessica A Jeffery Mohr, DDS 685 Fox Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5810....... Fax: 419-238-9802 mohrsmiles@yahoo.com Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care E

Eaton Corporation

Carey Welker, Campus Operations Manager 1225 W. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1190....... Fax: 419-238-6833 CareyLWelker@eaton.com www.eaton.com Manufacturing

Edward Jones Investments

Ryan Lindemann 707 Fox Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5581....... Fax: 419-238-4729 www.edwardjones.com Investments

Eisenhauer Manufacturing Co.

Leigh Eisenhauer 409 Center St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0081....... Fax: 419-238-3294 Manufacturing

El Monte Plastics

Jim Hammond 103 South Shane St. Ohio City OH 45874 419-965-2103....... Fax: 419-965-2244 jim@elmonteplastics.com Manufacturing

Convention & Visitors Bureau

Delphos Herald, The

Elmco Engineering Ohio, Inc.

Convoy Care Center

Derry Drugs

Elmco Heating and Plumbing

Larry Lee, Executive Director 136 East Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-............... Fax: 419-238-6911 llee@visitvanwert.org www.visitvanwert.org Tourism Jessie England, Administrator PO Box 430 127 Mentzer Drive Convoy OH 45832 419-749-2194....... Fax: 419-749-2424 jengland@vancrest.com Nursing Homes See ad page 11

Cook, John C. DDS

John C Cook 723 W. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4400....... Fax: 419-238-6205 johncookdds@embarqmail.com Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care

Cooper Farms Cooked Meats

Kacy Morgan 6793 US RT 127 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4056....... Fax: 419-238-1587 kacym@cooperfarms.com www.cooperfarms.com Manufacturing

Vicki Gossman 405 N. Main St. Delphos OH 45833 419-695-0015....... Fax: 419-692-7116 vgossman@delphosherald.com www.delphosherald.com Newspapers Paul Svabik 1191 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1318....... Fax: 419-238-4183 derrydrugs@embarqmail.com www.derrydrugs.com Drug Store / Pharmacy

DeShia

Karen Miller 11830 US 127 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2271 deshia@bright.net www.deshia.com Home Décor Gifts

Dilly Door Company

Lisa Coburn 1034 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9795....... Fax: 419-238-9893 Contractors

John Metzger PO Box 705 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1100....... Fax: 419-238-1114 jmetzger@elmco-press.com www.elmco-press.com Machine Shops Jeff Olinghouse, President 224 Bonnewitz Ave. Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-2080....... Fax: 419-232-2083 jolinghouse@elmcomech.com www.elmcomech.com Heating & Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Geo Thermal

Embarq Yellow Pages published by Dex

Tyler Jansen, Sales Manager 1935 Elida Road Lima OH 45805 419-222-5173....... Fax: 419-222-5149 tyler.jansen@dexknows.com www.dexknows.com Telephone Directory Web Site/ Graphic Design

The information in this membership directory has been provided and reviewed for accuracy by the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce. CommunityLink and Craig Williams Creative Inc. assume no responsibility for omissions or errors of any kind.

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membership directory Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Rev Lance O’Donnell 705 S. Washington Street Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4992....... Fax: 419-238-4992 www.lutheransonline.com/evw Churches

Essential Solutions

Eric Burk 111 N Washington St Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-3282....... Fax: 419-238-3289 eburk@essential-solutions.net www.essential-solutions.net Computer/Networking Services Computer - Computer Products Computer Services

Eversman, John K. DDS

John K Eversman 120 W. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1774....... Fax: 419-238-2110 Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care See ad page 9

Fine Lines Tree & Lawn

Steve Laipply, Vice President P O Box 309 Convoy OH 45832 419-605-5972....... Fax: 260-410-3724 laipply@hotmail.com www.finelinestreeandlawn.com Tree Service, Spraying & Horticulture Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping

F & S Floor Covering

Denise Blackburn 200 E. Central Ave. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3899....... Fax: 419-238-3970 fsfloor@bright.net www.flooringplus.com Floor Covering Flooring See ad page 7

Farm Focus

Gary Prill 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1214....... Fax: 419-238-3276 prill.1@osu.edu http://farmfocus.osu.edu/ Non-Profit Organization

Federal Mogul Corporation

Terry Offerle 150 Fisher Ave. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1053....... Fax: 419-238-5065 terry.offerle@federalmogul.com www.federalmogul.com Manufacturing

Fettig’s Flowers

Dan German 130 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1416 fettigsflowers@bright.net www.fettigsflowers.com Florists Gifts

Paul J Osterfeld, President 117 S. Washington Street Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1707....... Fax: 419-238-6114 francisfurniture@roadrunner.com www.francisfurniture.net Furniture

First Bank of Berne

Rob Gamble, Branch Manager 102 Christopher Crossing Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-2222....... Fax: 419-232-2200 robg@bankofberne.com www.firstbankofberne.com Banks & Banking Associations

First Federal Savings & Loan

Michael T Cross 679 Fox Rd. PO Box 311 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1463....... Fax: 419-238-6485 mike@1stfedvw.com www.1stfedvw.com Banks & Banking Associations

first financial bank

Francis Furniture of Van Wert, Inc.

Denise Frey 102 East Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-623-1214....... Fax: 419-238-6332 denise.mccoy@bankatfirst.com www.bankatfirst.com Banks & Banking Associations

Flat Lands Supply, Inc.

Gina Dairy LLC

Gina Fokker 14349 Richey Road Ohio City OH 45874 419-965-2021....... Fax: 419-965-9922 ginadairy@metalink.net Agriculture

Glen Schroeder Drafting

Glen Schroeder, Owner 316 W Ervin Rd Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5577 gjsschroederdrafting@embarqmail.com Drafting

Goodwill Easter Seals

Fred Lageman, Business Development Manager 1220 S Shannon St 1220 S Shannon St Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-7910 Retail Sales

Jerry Koenig 1220 E. Jackson St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1233....... Fax: 419-238-1317 flatlandssupply@embarqmail.com www.flatlandssupply.com Electrical Equipment & Supplies Plumbing Supplies

Greif

Fort Wayne Tin Caps Baseball

Larry Greve 756 W. Ervin Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3944....... Fax: 419-238-4895 larry.greve@grevechrysler.com www.grevechrysler.com Automotive Sales & Service

Brent Harring 1301 Ewing Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 260-482-6400....... Fax: 260-471-4678 harring@tincaps.com www.tincaps.com Sports & Recreation

Fortman’s Crescent Laundry Jack Fortman 232 N. Market St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3520 fortmanslinen@embarqmail.com Dry Cleaners

Foster Family Chiropractic

Shad A Foster 10963 Van Wert-Decatur Road Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6686....... Fax: 419-238-6201 fosterohio@embarqmail.com www.fosterfamilychiropractic.com Chiropractors

when always & forever mean everything...

Doug Benner 975 Glenn St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0565....... Fax: 419-238-2563 Doug.Benner@Greif.com Manufacturing

Greve Chrysler

Hearth and Home

Lisa Stemen, Administrator 1118 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-2450....... Fax: 419-232-2030 lls@adcarehealth.com www.adcarehealth.com Assisted Living

Hegemier Tire Service

Craig Hegemier 120 S. Walnut St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2140....... Fax: 419-238-5652 cahegemier@hegemiertire.com Automobile Repairs and Service

Heritage Farm Equipment Store, Inc.

Hubbard Company, The

Melissa Pohlman 1234 W. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-7278....... Fax: 419-238-7276 heritagefarm@embarqmail.com Farm Implements

Jamie Grunden, Sales Representative PO Box 100; 612 Clinton St. Defiance OH 43512 419-784-4455....... Fax: 419-782-1662 jamie@hubbardcompany.com www.hubbardcompany.com Printers

Hickory Sticks Golf Club

Hughes Inn Bed & Breakfast

Chuck Sperry, Manager 12083 US Rt 127 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0441....... Fax: 419-238-2644 hickorysticksgc@embarqmail.com Golf Course Entertainment Restaurants

Hoffman Plumbing & Heating

Frank Hoffman 922 East Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5628....... Fax: 419-238-5628 Plumbing See ad page 18

Holiday Inn Express

N. B Patel 860 N Washington St. Valam Drive Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2600....... Fax: 419-238-3600 www.hiexpress.com/vanwertoh Hotels/Motels See ad page 6

Home Health Care Solutions Suzy Stripe 114 W. Main Street Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3133 homehealth@vancrest.com www.solutions-healthcare.org Home Health See ad page 18

Hong Kong Buffet

Tony Chen, Manager 349 Towne Center Blvd Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5888....... Fax: 419-238-7888 chx839@yahoo.com Restaurants See ad page 11

Horizon Wind Energy

Erin Bowser, Project Director 145 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0359 erin.bowser@horizonwind.com www.horizonwind.com Alternative Energy

House of Style

Susan Fisher 300 S. Walnut St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5900 houseofstyle@wcoil.com Beauty Salon/Barber Beauty Salons

Tom Hughes 704 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9888....... Fax: 419-238-9888 hughesinn@embarqmail.com www.hughesinn.com Bed & Breakfast Hotels/Motels See ad page 15

K & L Ready Mix

Jeff Miller 900 John Brown Rd Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4140...... Fax: 419-238-4169 klreadymixvw@bright.net www.kandlreadymix.com Cement, Sand, Gravel & Stone

KAM Manufacturing

Ollie Adams PO Box 407 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6037....... Fax: 419-238-3489 Ollie@kammfg.com Manufacturing

Keister Law Office

Stephen Keister 1175 Westwood Dr. Ste. 200 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2488....... Fax: 419-238-1138 keistlaw@embarqmail.com Attorneys

Impressions Hair & Nail Salon Tammy Reynolds 211 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1482 Beauty Salon/Barber Beauty Salons

Keller’s Auto Glass

Judy Greenup 1203 Crestwood Dr. Lima OH 45805 419-227-3300....... Fax: 419-227-3400 jgreenup.kag@wcoil.com Glass-Automotive

Ink Again

Dennis Cummings, Co-Owner 115 N Washington St Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-4465 InkAgain@embarqmail.com www.inkagain.biz Computer Services

Kennedy & Burchfield Co, LPA Charles Kennedy 101 E Main St Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0180 cfkiiico@bright.net Attorneys

J. C. Colville Crop Insurance

Jim Colville 524 N. First. St. Harrison MI 48625 877-427-6762....... Fax: 989-539-4805 cropman48625@gmail.com www.cropman.com Insurance Agriculture

JobWorks, Inc

Deb Pearson 114 E Main St Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4910....... Fax: 419-238-6060 dpearson@jobworksinc.org www.jobworksinc.org Employment/Training Non-Profit Organization

Junior Achievement of Van Wert County

Diane Ryan, Area Coordinator 1420 Krendl Drive Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5500....... Fax: 419-238-5500 diane.ryan@ja.org www.jani.org Non-Profit Organization

Kennedy Kuhn, Division of Kenn-Feld Group, LLC

Tom Burenga 10305 Liberty Union Rd Van Wert OH 45891-9178 419-238-1299....... Fax: 419-238-1841 http://jddealer.deere.com/ kennfeldgroup/ Farm Implements

Kennedy Manufacturing

Jim Kennedy, Human Resources Manager 1260 Industrial Dr Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2442....... Fax: 419-238-5644 jkennedy@kennedymfg.com www.kennedymfg.com Manufacturing

Kilpatrick-Miller Group Consultants

Rick A Miller, President 1519 N. Main St. Suite 10 Lima OH 45801 419-228-3648....... Fax: 419-228-3244 kilpatrickmiller@embarqmail.com Insurance

Your Home Phone, Cell Phone and Internet Provider!

Weddings Portraits Seniors 303 Towne Center Blvd. Van Wert, OH 45891

(419) 232-3737

Jeff Connor Home Office (419) 495-2805 Studio (419) 749-1400 Cell (419) 771-9102 prizmphotography@yahoo.com

www.prizmphotography.com

OSU Extension Economic Development (419) 238-2999 www.vanwertcounty-edg.com Main Street Van Wert - (419) 238-6911 Van Wert Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (419) 238-9378 www.visitvanwert.org

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membership directory Klima’s Carpet Cleaning Bob Klima, Owner/Operator PO Box 39 Ottoville OH 45876 888-872-1445 Carpet Cleaning L

Laing, Kevin M. DDS

Kevin M Laing 101 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9980....... Fax: 419-238-4898 klaing7240@aol.com Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care

Laudick’s Jewelry

Steve Laudick 1244 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2266....... Fax: 419-238-7831 steve@laudicks.com Jewelers

Laurie’s Naturescapes

Laurie Long 12368 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1595....... Fax: 419-238-1579 www.lauriesnaturescapes.com Nursery/Landscaping

Lee Kinstle GM

Eric McCracken 650 W. Ervin Road Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5902....... Fax: 419-232-6667 emccracken@leekinstle.com www.leekinstle.com Automotive Sales & Service See ad page 10

Lee’s Ace Hardware

Brian Mercer 647 W. Ervin St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1546....... Fax: 419-238-0826 leesace3800@yahoo.com Hardware

Leland Smith Insurance Services

Randy Myers, President 1175 Westwood Dr., Suite 200 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-7880....... Fax: 419-238-7890 rmyers@lelandsmith.com www.lelandsmith.com Insurance

Liberty Baptist Church Jim C Burns 501 E Third St Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2273 jimmycburns@aol.com www.lbcvw.org Churches Radio Stations

License Bureau

McDonald’s of Van Wert

Manpower-Celina

Merkle Heavy Moving, Inc

Paul Hamrick P O Box 292 Van Wert OH 45891 260-312-4444 mercy_missions@hotmail.com www.mannaoutreachministries.com Non-Profit Organization

Dottie Baldauf 1198 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9399....... Fax: 419-238-9451 dmb20447@bright.net License & Registrations

Grace Goings, Branch Manager 1921 Havemann Rd Celina OH 45822 419-586-9888....... Fax: 419-586-9880 grace.goings@na.manpower.com www.us.manpower.com Employment Service

Life Star Rescue, Inc.

Manpower-Decatur

Brian Murphy 1171 Production Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1459...... Fax: 419-238-1479 bmurphy@lifestarrescue.com www.lifestarrescue.com Ambulance Mfg./Reconditioning

Lima News, The

Bill Clinger, Marketing Director 3515 Elida Rd. Lima OH 45807 419-223-1010....... Fax: 419-221-2884 bclinger@limanews.com www.limanews.com Newspapers Internet Newspaper

Lincolnview Schools

Doug Fries, Superintendent, 15945 Middle Point Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-968-2226....... Fax: 419-968-2227 dfries@lincolnview.k12.oh.us www.lincolnview.k12.oh.us Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 6

Lininger Brothers, Inc.

Gary Lininger 202 N. Tyler St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4945....... Fax: 419-238-7111 Automobile Repairs and Service

Lloyd’s Auto Service Center

Chris Berry, Office Manager 707 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3583...... Fax: 419-238-6579 lloydsauto@wcoil.com Automobile Repairs and Service

Ley Equipment

Watson Ley 121 S. Walnut St.; PO Box 191 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6742....... Fax: 419-238-4438 leyequipmentco@earthlink.net Manufacturing

Manna Outreach Ministries

Main Street Van Wert, Inc.

Seth Baker, Manager 136 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6911....... Fax: 419-238-6911 vwdowntown@embarqmail.com Non-Profit Organization

Nicole Ball, Branch Manager 817 South 13th Street Decatur IN 46733 260-728-4401....... Fax: 260-728-4402 www.manpower.com Employment Agencies

Mark’s Heating & Air Conditioning

Steve Adams 116 N. 1st St. Decatur IN 46733 260-724-2615....... Fax: 260-724-2437 marksheating@earthlink.net www.marksheating.com Air Conditioning Heating & Air Conditioning

Marsh Foundation, The

Jeff Grothouse, Administrator P O Box 150 1229 Lincoln Hwy Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1695....... Fax: 419-238-3986 jgrothouse@marshfoundation.org www.marshfoundation.org Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 6

Jerry Lewis, Owner 7 Airport Dr, P O Box 29 Bluffton OH 45817 419-234-0902....... Fax: 419-225-9638 mclewis@wcoil.com www.mcohio.com Restaurants Jody Merkle, Secretary/Treasurer 13341 Van Wert Willshire Rd Ohio City OH 45874 419-495-2212....... Fax: 419-495-2212 merklehm@hotmail.com www.merkleheavymoving.com Moving & Storage

Merkle Insurance

Kevin Merkle 105 Fisher Ave. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1976....... Fax: 419-238-6622 kmerkle@embarqmail.com merkle.webagent4u.com/ Insurance

Oce’ Document Printing Systems

Matthew Konow, Branch Manager 6915 Innovation Blvd. Ft. Wayne IN 46818 800-686-6482...... Fax: 260-436-1244 matthew.konow@oce.com www.oceusa.com Office Machines

Okuley, Roger DDS

Steve Zuber 1196 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3405....... Fax: 419-238-3612 mwrehab@plexis.net Physical Therapy

Miller Optometrists, Inc.

Olympic Lanes

Dennis Miller 321 W. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5503....... Fax: 419-238-9412 eyedoc@bright.net Optical, Optometrists, Opticians & Optical Labs

Motor Inn Auto Truck Stop

Marsh Supermarkets, Inc.

Mary Kay

Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy

Shirley Straley Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1749 shirleystraley@yahoo.com www.marykay.com/shirleystraley Skin Care Makeup Artistry

Don Ballinger, President/CEO 3259 State Route 219 Coldwater OH 45828 419-678-8412....... Fax: 419-678-2700 donb@nuwavetechinc.com www.nuwavetechinc.com Telephone Communication - Equipment Technology Security - Products, Systems, Burglar Alarms & Companies

Roger Okuley 707 Fox Rd; Suite 200 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4385....... Fax: 419-238-9228 rjjokuley@gmail.com www.okuleydentistry.com Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care See ad page 8

Midwest Rehabilitation, Inc.

Rex Bragg, President 10391 US Rt. 127 Mendon OH 45862 419-363-3376....... Fax: 419-363-2106 motorinn@watchtv.net www.motorinntruckstop.com Restaurants

Mike Tipps 1107 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0924....... Fax: 419-238-6605 www.marsh.net Grocery Stores

NuWave Technology, Inc

N Rob Welch 1112 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3620....... Fax: 419-238-3536 nwohiobb@hotmail.com Screen Printing Trophies & Plaques Sporting Goods

Maurices

Emily Hardesty, Manager 325 Town Center Blvd. Suite 170 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6443 memmers01@hotmail.com www.maurices.com Clothing/Retail

Doug Droll 430 West Ervin Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-2695....... Fax: 419-238-6197 gobowl@bright.net Bowling Centers

One Stop Employment and Training Network

Tim McCourtie, Director 114 E. Main Street Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4931....... Fax: 419-238-6060 tim.mccourtie@mercercountyohio.org www.area8workforce.com Employee Benefits & Consultants Employment/Training

Optimist Club

Ray Able, Treasurer 1008 Woodland Drive Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5086....... Fax: 419-238-7315 wrable@roadrunner.com Service Club

Osborn’s Floor n’ More Jan Osborn, Co-Owner 710 Cable St Van Wert OH 45891 419-605-7428 jm_osborn@yahoo.com www.osbornsfloors.com Flooring Basement Treatments

Overholt Electric, Inc.

Roger Overholt, Secretary/Treasurer 18154 Knittle Rd. Middle Point OH 45863 419-968-2015....... Fax: 419-968-2697 Electricians P

P & L Fertilizer Co.

Robert D Long, Vice President 18963 Lincoln Hwy. Middle Point OH 45863 419-968-2230....... Fax: 419-968-2425 plfertilizer@bright.net www.plfertilizer.com Agriculture

P & R Medical Connection

Ginger Rahrig, Manager 1113 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9828....... Fax: 419-587-3229 grahrig@prmedicalconnection.com Home Health Medical Supplies & Equipment See ad page 9

Paulding Chamber of Commerce Clip Clippinger, President PO Box 237 Paulding OH 45879 419-399-5215....... Fax: 419-399-2097 pcoc@paulding-net.com www.pauldingchamber.com Chambers of Commerce

People Link Staffing Solutions

Sommer Myers 118 N Walnut St Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-4211...... Fax: 419-232-4307 smyers@peoplelinkstaffing.com www.peoplelinkstaffing.com Employment Agencies

Perry Corporation

Rachel Hern, Sales Manager 545 W. Market, PO Box 809 Lima OH 45802 419-228-1360....... Fax: 419-224-8128 rhern@perrycorporation.com www.perrycorporation.com Office Machines

Pick ‘N’ Save

Kyle McCluer, Store Director 719 Fox Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5304....... Fax: 419-238-5414 Kyle.Mccluer@nashfinch.com Grocery Stores

PLA-MOR LANES

Rick Hartings, President 225 E. Hardin Street Coldwater OH 45828 419-678-3113....... Fax: 419-678-0020 rick@plamorlanes.net www.plamorlanes.net Bowling Centers Restaurants

“come in and compare with the people who care”

PB purmort brothers insurance agency

The Salvation Army 1180 South Washington St. Van Wert, Ohio 45891-0791

101 west crawford Street PO Box 350 • Van Wert, OH 45891

Office: (419) 238-9100 Fax: (419) 238-9100

ph: (419) 238-6214 • Fax: (419) 238-3311

Majors arthur and judy Barter Corps Officers

Representing Central Since 1876

www.purmortbros.com

Heating & Cooling

Accept Visa & MasterCard

Complete Plumbing Service

Hoffman Plumbing & Heating, ltd 922 East Main Street Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Frank W. Hoffman Owner

18 Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce

OH Lic. #33347

Phone/Fax (419) 238-5628

membership directory Premier Financial Planning, LTD Daniel Bulau 211 South Walnut Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3879....... Fax: 419-238-6750 djbulau@premierfinancialplanning.net www.premierfinancialplanning.net Financial Planning

Purmort Brothers Insurance

Tim Purmort 101 W. Crawford St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6214....... Fax: 419-238-3311 tim@purmortbros.com http://purmortbros.com Insurance See ad page 18

Runser & Putman, LLC

Allan Runser, Attorney 111 E. Main St. Ste. 105 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2200....... Fax: 419-238-1694 runser@runserandputnam.com www.runserandputman.com Attorneys See ad page 4

Rural Energy Products

Marilyn Brandt 9296 Van Wert-Willshire Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4580....... Fax: 419-232-4200 staywarm@earthlink.net Furnaces - Heating See ad page 4

Quail Run Apartments

Kathy Crone 641 N. Franklin St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6558....... Fax: 419-238-6290 quail.run@mvg.com www.algi.com Apartments

Quick Change Oil & Lube

Steve White, Owner 1111 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6116....... Fax: 419-238-6116 qckchng@wcoil.com Automobile Repairs and Service R

Rager Home Improvement, Inc.

John A Rager 11553 Ireland Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1564....... Fax: 419-238-0076 jarager@bright.net www.vanwert.com/rager Contractors Windows Roofing

Ray Industrial Products, Inc.

Dorman Ray 206 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6950....... Fax: 419-238-6822 rayindustrial@bright.net www.RayIndustrial.com Industrial Distribution

RCS Construction

Kindra Butler PO Box 317 Celina OH 45822 419-586-9367....... Fax: 419-586-4008 kbutler@rcsshowroom.com www.rcsshowroom.com Construction Companies Homebuilders, General Contractors

Reed Chiropractic of Van Wert

Steven Reed, Doctor 707 Fox Road Suite #100 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2601....... Fax: 419-238-2601 reedchiropractic@mac.com www.reedspinalcare.com Chiropractors

Rhoades, David

David Rhoades 11651 Glenmore Rd. Ohio City OH 45874 419-965-2018 Individuals

Rhoades Insurance Agency

Jim Rhoades 100 W. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2341....... Fax: 419-238-9544 jim@rhoadesinsurance.com www.rhoadesinsurance.com Insurance

Rhodes State College

Debra McCurdy, President 4240 Campus Dr. Lima OH 45804 419-995-8200....... Fax: 419-221-0450 mccurdyd@rhoadesstate.edu www.rhodesstate.edu/ Schools, Colleges & Education

Robinson Investments, Ltd.

Jerry Robinson, President PO Box 508 Bellefontaine OH 43311 937-593-1849....... Fax: 937-593-6582 tedtwo@charter.net Warehousing

The Salvation Army

Arthur Barter, Major PO Box 791 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9100 arthur_barter@use.salvationarmy.org Non-Profit Organization Churches See ad page 18

Save-A-Lot Food Stores

Chuck Spridgeon, Store Manager 1022 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0944....... Fax: 419-238-0955 vanwert@savergroup.com Grocery Stores

Sealscott, J. Richard, CPA

Rick Sealscott 1175 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5221....... Fax: 419-238-7890 rick@sealscottcpa.com Accountants-Certified-Public

Secret Garden Floral and Gifts Jason Dettrow, Co-Owner P O Box 642 109 W. Tully St. Convoy OH 45832 419-749-4181 jasondettrow@yahoo.com Florists Gifts

Shultz, Richard

Richard Shultz 2 Warren Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5594 dick.shultz@steyerhubercpa.com Individuals

Shutterbugg

Denise Davis, Manager 103 W. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2844 shutterbugg@embarqmail.com Photography/Film Developing

Sonic Drive-In

Jeff Jordan, Owner 109 Towne Center Blvd Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3098 jjordan157@gmail.com Restaurants

Sonit Systems, LLC

Douglas Nofziger, Account Executive 130 Westfield Dr 595 Fox Rd Archbold OH 43502 419-232-2151....... Fax: 419-446-6303 douglasn@sonit.com www.sonit.com Technology

Spoor Contracting Bill Spoor 10812 Lincoln Hwy. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0287 Concrete

Staffmark

Cara Rice 641 W. Ervin Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2040....... Fax: 419-238-2099 cara.rice@staffmark.com www.staffmark.com Employment Agencies

Stahl Stoller Meyer Insurance Center

Mike Meyer 111 N Washington St Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-4776....... Fax: 419-238-3289 mmeyer@ssm-insurance.com www.ssm-insurance.com Insurance See ad page 11

Starr Commonwealth

Swan Memorials

Connie Swander, Owner-Manager 625 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9067....... Fax: 419-238-9060 swanmemorials@earthlink.net Monuments See ad page 2 T

Kelley Jones, Director 15145 Lincoln Hwy. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4051....... Fax: 419-238-5571 jonesk@starr.org www.starr.org Schools, Colleges & Education

T.J. Rupert Painting

State of the Heart Hospice

Taylor Chiropractic

Jamey French, Marketing Director 1350 N Broadway 230 W Main St Coldwater OH -14240:00:01 800-417-7535....... Fax: 419-678-2809 jfrench@stateoftheheartcare.org www.stateoftheheart.org Hospice Grief Counseling

Statewide Ford Lincoln Mercury Andrew Czajkowski 1108 W. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0125....... Fax: 419-238-3485 andy@statewideford.com www.statewideford.com Automotive Sales & Service

Steve Bailey State Farm Insurance

Steve Bailey 109 West Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9441....... Fax: 419-238-0627 steve.bailey.byyu@statefarm.com www.statefarm.com Insurance See ad page 2

Steyer, Huber & Associates

D.J. Muse 595 Fox Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2000....... Fax: 419-238-2976 d.j.muse@steyerhubercpa.com www.steyerhubercpa.com Accountants-Certified-Public Human Resource Consulting Services

Stitches Are Us

Deb Walters, Owner 10248 St Rt 118 Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-2980 stitchesareus2006@yahoo.com Embroidery Screen Printing Gifts

Stoller Farms

Gary Stoller 12015 State Route 118 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0921....... Fax: 419-238-4534 tstoller@bright.net Agriculture

Straightline Body & Paint

Tom Andersen 8619 John Brown Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5869....... Fax: 419-238-5874 straightline02@embarqmail.com straightline@embarqmail.com Auto Body Repair

Straley Realty & Auctioneers Inc.

William C Straley 419 W. Ervin Road Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9733....... Fax: 419-238-5891 wStraley@straleyrealty.com www.straleyrealty.com Real Estate

Superior Collision

Keith Wiseman 1135 Westwood Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0766....... Fax: 419-238-4704 superiorcollision@wcoil.com www.supcolvw.com Auto Body Repair

Thomas J Rupert, Owner 724 William St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5970....... Fax: 419-238-3170 thomas27@embarqmail.com Painting Contractors Darrin Taylor, Owner 1185 Westwood Dr Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-4470....... Fax: 419-238-0710 taylorchiro1@yahoo.com www.darrintaylordc.com Chiropractors Massage Therapist Nutrition Services

Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Sales, Inc.

Gary Taylor 231 S. Walnut St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6440....... Fax: 419-238-9715 Automotive Sales & Service

Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Floor Covering

Dan Taylor 223 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3322....... Fax: 419-238-9949 taylorsfloor@embarqmail.com Floor Covering Flooring

Tecumseh Packaging Solutions, Inc.

Jim Robideau, Plant Manager 1275 Industrial Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1122....... Fax: 419-238-1322 jarobideau@tecumsehpkgsolutions.com Manufacturing

Thatcher-Kulwicki Insurance LLC

Brett Thatcher 135 E. Central Ave. P O Box 32 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0063....... Fax: 419-238-9908 brett.thatcher@t-kinsurance.com www.T-Kinsurance.com Insurance

Thomas Edison Center

Brad Etter, Adult Services Director 813 N. Franklin St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1514 bettervwmrdd@bright.net Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 7

Thompson, BarB

BarB Thompson 131 E. Sycamore St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4343 treehouseb@embarqmail.com Individuals

Three Rivers Credit Union

Skip Farmer, Branch Sales Manager 1166 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891 800-825-3641....... Fax: 419-238-3155 sfarmer@trfcu.org www.3riversfcu.org Credit Unions Banks & Banking Associations

Time Warner Cable

Pat McCauley, Government Affairs Manager 205 Crystal Avenue Findlay OH 45840 419-429-7460....... Fax: 419-429-7402 patrick.mccauley@twcable.com www.twcmidohio.com Cable Television Television - Cable

Times Bulletin

Robb Krecklow, Publisher 700 Fox Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2285....... Fax: 419-238-0447 rkrecklow@timesbulletin.com www.timesbulletin.com Newspapers Internet Newspaper

Tractor Supply Company

Rebecca Cope 1122 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-232-4862....... Fax: 419-232-4929 www.mytscstore.com Farm Store

Tri County Alcohol Drug Addiction & MH

Keith Turvey 1054 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5464....... Fax: 419-238-3307 adamh@bright.net Non-Profit Organization U

United Way of Van Wert County Deb Russell, Executive Director 1151 Westwood Dr Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6689....... Fax: 419-238-3668 unitedway109@embarqmail.com www.vanwert.com/unitedway/ Non-Profit Organization

Universal Lettering

Brad Keenan, Sales Manager 321 West Ervin Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9320....... Fax: 419-238-1786 bkeenan25@yahoo.com www.universallettering.com Embroidery Manufacturing

US Bank

Van Wert County Economic Development

Nancy Bowen, CEcD 515 East Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2999....... Fax: 419-238-1397 nbowen@cfaes.osu.edu www.vanwertcounty-edg.com Government See ad page 17

Van Wert County Extension Office

Andy Kleinschmidt 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1214....... Fax: 419-238-3276 aklein@postoffice.ag.ohio-state.edu www.vanwert.osu.edu OSU Extension

Van Wert County Farm Bureau

Jennifer Smith, Organization Director 1800 N Perry St, Suite 109 Ottawa OH 45875 419-523-5874....... Fax: 419-523-3219 jksmith@ofbf.org www.ofbf.org Agriculture

Van Wert County Foundation

Larry L Wendel, Executive Director 138 East Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1743....... Fax: 419-238-3374 vwcf@bright.net www.vanwert.com/foundation Non-Profit Organization See ad page 6

Jim Dingle 818 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6522....... Fax: 419-238-9633 james.dingle@usbank.com www.usbank.com Banks & Banking Associations

Van Wert County Hospital

Van Wert Family Dentistry, Jerry Burgei, DDS

Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce

Kate Gribble, President/CEO 1199 Professional Dr Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4390....... Fax: 419-238-4589 kgribble@vanwertchamber.com www.vanwertchamber.com Chambers of Commerce

Van Wert Auto Supply

Rick Say 118 N. Jefferson St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2045....... Fax: 419-238-2343 Automobile Parts - Mfg Rep

Van Wert Bedrooms

Randy Thompson 706 W. Ervin Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3399....... Fax: 419-232-6599 randy@vanwertbedrooms.com www.vanwertbedrooms.com Furniture

Van Wert Cinemas

Jim Boyd 10709 Lincoln Hwy. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2400....... Fax: 419-238-2100 vanwertcinemas@embarqmail.com www.vanwertcinemas.com Movie Theaters

Van Wert City Schools

Ken Amstutz 205 W. Crawford Street Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0648....... Fax: 419-238-0526 k_amstutz@vwcs.net www.vanwertcougars.com Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 6

Jerry Burgei 1196 Professional Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1219....... Fax: 419-238-2781 Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care

Van Wert Family Physicians

Robert Adams 1178 Professional Drive Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6251....... Fax: 419-238-1652 jap6251@embarqmail.com Physician & Surgeons

Van Wert Federal Savings Bank Gary Clay, President/CEO 976 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9662....... Fax: 419-238-5872 gclay@vanwertfederal.com vanwertfederal.com Banks & Banking Associations

Van Wert Glass Co.

Rob Garver, Owner 116 Sibley St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1139....... Fax: 419-238-0582 egarver@bright.net Glass See ad page 15

Van Wert Independent

Dave Mosier PO Box 487 9070 Mendon Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2092....... Fax: 419-238-2578 editor@vwindependent.com www.vwindependent.com Internet Newspaper Media Production

Van Wert Manor

Jacque Welch 160 Fox Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6655....... Fax: 419-238-6696 jacque.welch@vanwertmanor.com www.vanwertmanor.com Nursing Homes

Van Wert Civic Theatre

Randy Wieging 118 S. Race St.; PO Box 823 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4701 www.vwct.org Civic Theatre

Van Wert County Agricultural Society

Mark J Minick 1250 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2390....... Fax: 419-232-2035 www.vanwerthospital.org Hospitals See ad page 20

Van Wert Party Mart

Paul Oechsle 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9270....... Fax: 419-238-6408 vwfair@bright.net www.vanwertcountyfair.com Fairgrounds

Janel Kruse, General Manager P.O. Box 346 Ottawa OH 45875 800-753-2976 Gas/Convenience

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membership directory

Westwood Behavioral Health Center Offering Courage, Strength & Hope for Today! CARF Accredited 2008-2011 in our Four Core Programs

1158 Westwood Dr. • Van Wert, OH 45891

Tel: 419-238-3434 • Fax: 419-238-1955 www.westwoodbehavioralhealth.com

Van Wert Peony Festival Committee

Bob Exline 1131 Rosalie Drive Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6223 www.vanwert.com/peony Non-Profit Organization

Van Wert Propane

Travis Knittle, Vice President 10763 US Rt. 127 S. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2681....... Fax: 419-238-7743 vwpropane@bright.net Propane-Retail

Van Wert Rotary Club

Business Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 7:30–5 Friday 8–12:30 Monday Evening & Saturday by Appointment Only (closed for lunch 12–1)

1183 Westwood Dr. • Van Wert, OH 45891 (419) 238-9244 • (866) 419-9244 vwvision@embarqmail.com • www.vwvision.com

Phil Farris, 2008 Rotary President 16937 Defiance Trail Road Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9828 Service Club

Van Wert Service Club John Basinger, Treasurer PO Box 161 Van Wert OH 45891 419-749-9100 Service Club

Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District

Julie Buggle, Office Manager 1185 Professional Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9591....... Fax: 419-238-5323 julie.buggle@oh.nacdnet.net www.vanwertswcd.org Non-Profit Organization

Van Wert Solid Waste Management District

George Brake 1135 N. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-7767....... Fax: 419-238-7244 recyclevw@bright.net www.recyclevw.org Recycling

Van Wert Street Artists

Deb Adams, Co-Owner 827 S Shannon St Van Wert OH 45891 419-203-1021 theartists@vwstreetartists.com www.vwstreetartists.com Artist Metal Products

Van Wert Vision Ltd.

Mark Bidlack 1183 Westwood Drive Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9244....... Fax: 419-238-4695 vwvision@embarqmail.com www.vwvision.com Optical, Optometrists, Opticians & Optical Labs See ad page 20

Vancrest Health Care Center

Mick Murphy, Administrator 10357 Van Wert-Decatur Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-4646....... Fax: 419-238-5727 mmurphy@vancrest.com www.vancrest.com Nursing Homes

Vantage Career Center

Staci Kaufman, Superintendent 818 N. Franklin St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5411....... Fax: 419-238-4058 kaufman.s@vantagecareercenter.com www.vantagecareercenter.com Schools, Colleges & Education See ad page 7

Jeff Welker 301 Towne Center Blvd Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-5662....... Fax: 419-238-1163 www.walmart.com Department Stores See ad page 11

Wallace Plumbing and Underground, LLC

Todd Wallace, Owner 12242 Dustman Rd Van Wert OH 45891 419-203-6539 wallaceplumbing79@yahoo.com Plumbing Utility Excavation

Wassenberg Art Center

Michele Hiegel 643 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6837...... Fax: 419-238-6828 wassenberg@embarqmail.com www.vanwert.com/wassenberg/ Art Galleries / Graphic Arts See ad page 13

WATCH TV

Eileen Shellenbarger 3225 W. Elm St. Lima OH 45805 419-999-2824 eileen@@watchtv.net www.watchtv.net Satellite Systems

WDOH Radio

Thomas Stricker, Director 1158 Westwood Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3434....... Fax: 419-238-1356 www.westwoodbehavioralhealth.com Social Services See ad page 20

Wetzel Motorcycle Club, Inc. Tony Leiter, Treasurer PO Box 891 Van Wert OH 45891 419-587-3826 tl80@wetzelmc.com www.wetzelmc.com Non-Profit Organization

Wild Willy’s

Rodney Smith, Co-Owner 209 S Washington St Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9000 wildwillys@embarqmail.com Restaurants

Wilkinson Printing

Dan Brant 139 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3615....... Fax: 419-238-3615 wilprint@watchtv.net CALL: Free Business Cards Code: VWCP Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics Screen Printing Banners

Williams, Dennis

Dennis Williams 1019 George St Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3900 dkwilliams35@yahoo.com Security - Products, Systems, Burglar Alarms & Companies

Web Works Services, LLC Parkway Independent

Willow Bend Country Club

Sheila Baltzell 132 Sandy Beach Way, PO Box 323 Celina OH 45822-0323 419-733-3326 editor@parkwayindependent.com www.parkwayindependent.com Web Site/ Graphic Design

Wee Care Learning Center Faith Fabian 10485 Van Wert-Decatur Rd. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9918 weecaredaycare@bright.net Child Care

Wells Fargo

Gary Reichert, Community Bank President 115 Hospital Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-2399....... Fax: 419-238-2052 gary.reichert@wellsfargo.com www.wellsfargo.com Banks & Banking Associations Investments Financial Planning See ad page 21

WERT/WKSD Radio

Chris Roberts 9070 Mendon Rd; PO Box 487 Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1220....... Fax: 419-238-2578 wert@bright.net www.vwindependent.com Radio Stations

West Central Ohio Regional Healthcare Alliance

Brad Guest, Mayor P O Box 310 Convoy OH 45832 419-749-2266 bguest59@verizon.net Government

Village of Ohio City

Westside Baptist Church

Dale Boroff, Mayor 103 S. Main St., PO Box 246 Ohio City OH 45874 419-965-2653....... Fax: 419-965-2872 ocmayor@onlyinternet.net www.villageofohiocity.com Government

Westwood Behavioral Health Center

Deb Klaus, Business Manager 111 E. Second St. Delphos OH 45833 419-692-3963....... Fax: 419-692-5896 debklaus@maverick-media.ws Radio Stations

Robin Johnson, Executive Director 2615 Fort Amanda Road Lima OH 45804 419-226-9085 rgjohnson@health-partners.org www.wcorha.org Health Care See ad page 9

Village of Convoy

20 Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce

Wal Mart

Tom Peltier, Pastor 603 Airport Avenue Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3125 tompeltier@bright.net http://web.me.com/westsidebaptist Churches

Todd Daniels 579 Hospital Dr. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0111....... Fax: 419-238-2250 tdaniels@willow-bend.com www.willow-bend.com Country Club Golf Course Caterers

Wiseman Design & Window Specialties

Penny Wiseman 745 S. Washington St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-3989 wd_ws@embarqmail.com www.wd-ws.com Interior Design Custom Window Treatment

Wortman Brothers, LLC

Josh Castle 214 N. Market St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-9618....... Fax: 419-238-9626 wortmanbros@embarqmail.com Construction Companies Homebuilders, General Contractors

Wright State UniversityLake Campus

Jim Sayer 7600 Lake Campus Dr Celina OH 45822 419-586-0300....... Fax: 419-586-0358 james.sayer@wright.edu www.wright.edu/lake Schools, Colleges & Education Y

Yellow Book USA

Jay Sliker 3640-A New Vision Drive Ft. Wayne IN 46845 260-338-1044....... Fax: 260-338-0293 jay.sliker@yellowbook.com www.yellowbook.com Telephone Directory

YMCA

Hugh Kocab, Director 241 W. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-0443....... Fax: 419-238-0221 hughymca@embarqmail.com Fitness & Sports

Young, Taylor & Yarger

Eva J Yarger 120 W. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-1166....... Fax: 419-238-4049 ytandy@wcoil.com Attorneys

YWCA

Jennifer Jackson 408 E. Main St. Van Wert OH 45891 419-238-6639....... Fax: 419-232-6361 Fitness & Sports Housing See ad page 12

membership directory

categorical listing Accountants-Certified-Public

Arend, Laukhuf & Stoller, Inc. 419-238-0658

Attorneys

Keister Law Office 419-238-2488

Beauty Salon/Barber

Distinct Creations

Kennedy & Burchfield Co, LPA

House of Style

Steyer, Huber & Associates

Runser & Putman, LLC

Impressions Hair & Nail Salon

419-238-2000

Adult Day Care

Community Health Professionals 419-238-9223 See ad page 9

419-238-0180

419-238-2200 See ad page 4

Young, Taylor & Yarger 419-238-1166

Straightline Body & Paint

Advertising Specialists

Be Scene Advertising & Video Productions & Website Design

419-238-5869

Superior Collision 419-238-0766

419-203-4344

Brand it! Design 419-363-2817

Automobile Parts - Mfg Rep

Van Wert Auto Supply 419-238-2045

Agriculture

Advanced Biological Marketing

Automobile Repairs and Service

419-232-2461 See ad page 10

Hegemier Tire Service

Gina Dairy LLC

Lininger Brothers, Inc.

J. C. Colville Crop Insurance

Lloyd’s Auto Service Center

419-965-2021 877-427-6762

P & L Fertilizer Co. 419-968-2230

Stoller Farms 419-238-0921

Van Wert County Farm Bureau 419-523-5874

Air Conditioning

Elmco Heating and Plumbing 419-232-2080

Mark’s Heating & Air Conditioning 260-724-2615

419-238-2140 419-238-4945

419-238-3583

Quick Change Oil & Lube 419-238-6116

Automotive Sales & Service

Greve Chrysler 419-238-3944

Lee Kinstle GM 419-238-5902 See ad page 10

Statewide Ford Lincoln Mercury Taylor’s Auto Sales, Inc. 419-238-6440

419-238-0359

Ambulance Mfg./Reconditioning

Braun Industries, Inc. 419-232-7020

Life Star Rescue, Inc. 419-238-1459

Bakeries 419-238-1286

Banks & Banking Associations

Citizen’s National Bank 419-238-1080 See ad page 17

First Bank of Berne 419-232-2222

Apartments

Quail Run Apartments 419-238-6558

First Federal Savings & Loan 419-238-1463

first financial bank 419-623-1214

Architects & Architectural Illustrators / Planners

Anderson Architects 419-238-3005

Wassenberg Art Center 419-238-6837 See ad page 13

Three Rivers Credit Union 800-825-3641

419-203-1021

Assisted Living

Hearth and Home 419-232-2450

Glen Schroeder Drafting 419-238-5577

Van Wert Civic Theatre 419-238-4701

419-238-9888 See ad page 15

Bowling Centers

Olympic Lanes

Cleaners

Custom Four, Ltd. 419-968-2760

Cable Television

Time Warner Cable 419-429-7460

Carpet Cleaning

Klima’s Carpet Cleaning 888-872-1445

Caterers

Willow Bend Country Club 419-238-0111

Cellular Phones & Service

Custom Audio Concepts 419-238-4345

Cement, Sand, Gravel & Stone

K & L Ready Mix Chambers of Commerce

Paulding Chamber of Commerce 419-399-5215

Dilly Door Company

Derry Drugs

419-238-2817 419-238-1318

419-238-9795

419-238-9728

Essential Solutions

Fortman’s Crescent Laundry Country Club 419-238-0111

419-232-3282

Ink Again

419-232-4465 Computer/Networking Services

Credit Unions

419-238-3989

419-238-0287

Construction CompaniesHomebuilders, General Contractors

Alexander & Bebout, Inc. 419-238-9567 See ad page 18

RCS Construction 419-586-9367

Embroidery

Baker Built Products, Inc. 419-965-2646

Dentists / Dental Labs/ Dental Care

Cook, John C. DDS 419-238-4400

Eversman, John K. DDS

Concrete

419-968-2015

Wiseman Design & Window Specialties

Essential Solutions

Spoor Contracting

Electricians

Overholt Electric, Inc.

Dr. Carl R. Jeffery, DDS & Dr. Jessica Jeffery Mohr, DDS

419-232-3282

419-238-1233

800-825-3641

Computer & Networking Technologies 419-238-9728

Electrical Equipment & Supplies

Three Rivers Credit Union Custom Window Treatment

Essential Solutions

419-238-3520

Flat Lands Supply, Inc.

419-232-3282

Computer Services

Dry Cleaners

419-238-1564

Willow Bend Country Club Computer & Networking Technologies

419-238-2422

CVS Pharmacy

419-238-6443

PLA-MOR LANES

Carter Lumber

Drug Store / Pharmacy

419-238-4100 See ad page 14

Maurices

Computer - Computer Products

Building Materials

Bebout & Houg Roofing & Siding

Rager Home Improvement, Inc. Clothing/Retail

419-232-2695 419-678-3113

Contractors

419-238-5810

419-238-1774 See ad page 9

Laing, Kevin M. DDS 419-238-9980

Okuley, Roger DDS 419-238-4385 See ad page 8

Van Wert Family Dentistry, Jerry Burgei, DDS 419-238-1219

Department Stores

Wal Mart

419-238-5662 See ad page 11

Stitches Are Us 419-232-2980

Universal Lettering 419-238-9320

Emergency Monitoring

Comfort Keepers 419-229-1031 See ad page 8

Employee Benefits & Consultants

One Stop Employment and Training Network 419-238-4931

Employment Agencies

Adecco

419-222-3077

Manpower-Decatur 260-728-4401

Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce 419-238-4390

Child Care

Wee Care Learning Center 419-238-9918

Chiropractors 419-238-6686

Reed Chiropractic of Van Wert 419-238-2601

US Bank

Taylor Chiropractic

Van Wert Federal Savings Bank

419-232-4470

419-238-9662

Churches

Wells Fargo

419-238-2399 See ad page 21

Artist

Van Wert Street Artists

Drafting

419-238-9618

Foster Family Chiropractic

419-238-6522

Art Galleries / Graphic Arts

Bed & Breakfast

419-238-4140

Butler’s Bakery

Wortman Brothers, LLC

Civic Theatre

419-238-1482

419-238-0125

Alternative Energy

Horizon Wind Energy

419-238-5900

Hughes Inn Bed & Breakfast

Auto Body Repair

419-238-3125

419-232-3301

Sealscott, J. Richard, CPA 419-238-5221

Westside Baptist Church

Banners

Wilkinson Printing 419-238-3615

Basement Treatments

Osborn’s Floor n’ More 419-605-7428

Calvary Evangelical Church 419-238-9426

Emmanuel Lutheran Church 419-238-4992

Liberty Baptist Church 419-238-2273

The Salvation Army 419-238-9100 See ad page 18

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membership directory People Link Staffing Solutions

Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks

419-232-4211

Village of Ohio City 419-965-2653

Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory

Staffmark

419-238-2040

419-238-1112

Employment Service

Manpower-Celina 419-586-9888

Brickner Funeral Home 419-238-2381 See ad page 11

Cowan & Son Funeral Home

Employment/Training

JobWorks, Inc 419-238-4910

One Stop Employment and Training Network 419-238-4931

Engravers

Baker Built Products, Inc. 419-965-2646

Entertainment

419-238-6385

Rural Energy Products 419-238-4580 See ad page 4

419-238-9270

Family Practice

Community Health Family Caring Clinic

419-238-1707

Van Wert Bedrooms 419-238-3399

Gas/Convenience

Brookside Convenience Store 419-238-2345

Van Wert Party Mart 800-753-2976

Geo Thermal

Elmco Heating and Plumbing 419-232-2080

Gifts

Heritage Farm Equipment Store, Inc. 419-238-7278

DeShia

419-238-1299

Fettig’s Flowers Secret Garden Floral and Gifts 419-749-4181

Stitches Are Us Farm Store

419-232-2980

Tractor Supply Company

Glass

419-232-4862

Van Wert Glass Co. Financial Planning

419-238-1139 See ad page 15

Premier Financial Planning, LTD 419-238-3879

Glass-Automotive

Wells Fargo

419-238-2399 See ad page 21 Financing/Loans

Ag Credit

Keller’s Auto Glass 419-227-3300

Golf Course

Hickory Sticks Golf Club 419-238-0441

419-238-6838

Willow Bend Country Club Fitness & Sports

YMCA

419-238-6639 See ad page 12

419-238-5304

419-749-2865

Save-A-Lot Food Stores

F & S Floor Covering 419-238-3899 See ad page 7

Osborn’s Floor n’ More 419-605-7428

Taylor’s Floor Covering 419-238-3322

Florists

Fettig’s Flowers 419-238-1416

Secret Garden Floral and Gifts 419-749-4181

Collins Fine Foods 419-238-0079

Government

The Brumback Library 419-238-2168

City of Van Wert

Human Resource Consulting Services

Steyer, Huber & Associates

Century Trading Company 419-238-5232

Lee’s Ace Hardware 419-238-1546

Individuals

Rhoades, David Shultz, Richard

419-238-2999

Van Wert County Economic Development 419-238-2999 See ad page 17

Village of Convoy 419-749-2266

22 Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce

419-238-2266

Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping

Fine Lines Tree & Lawn 419-605-5972

Library

The Brumback Library 419-238-2168

License Bureau 419-238-9399

419-238-4343

Industrial Distribution

Health Care

Lumber 419-238-2422

Ray Industrial Products, Inc.

Community Health Family Caring Clinic

Insurance

Central Insurance Companies

419-238-6747

419-238-1010 See ad page 12

West Central Ohio Regional Healthcare Alliance

J. C. Colville Crop Insurance

419-226-9085 See ad page 9

Heating & Air Conditioning 419-238-5480 See ad page 18

419-771-8038

Elmco Heating and Plumbing 419-232-2080

Mark’s Heating & Air Conditioning 260-724-2615

Home Décor

DeShia

419-238-2271 Home Health

Comfort Keepers 419-229-1031 See ad page 8

Leland Smith Insurance Services 419-238-7880

Merkle Insurance 419-238-1976

Purmort Brothers Insurance 419-238-6214 See ad page 18

Rhoades Insurance Agency

419-238-9828 See ad page 9

419-238-9223 See ad page 9

Hospice

419-238-1100

Elmco Engineering Ohio, Inc.

Hospitals

Van Wert County Hospital 419-238-2390 See ad page 20

Hotels/Motels

Holiday Inn Express 419-238-2600 See ad page 6

Hughes Inn Bed & Breakfast 419-238-9888 See ad page 15

Movie Theaters

Van Wert Cinemas Moving & Storage

Merkle Heavy Moving, Inc Newspapers

Delphos Herald, The 419-695-0015

Lima News, The 419-223-1010

Times Bulletin 419-238-2285

419-238-1100

Non-Profit Organization Makeup Artistry

Mary Kay

419-238-1749

American Cancer Society 888-227-6446

Associated Charities, Inc. 419-238-9592

Manufacturing

Cooper Farms Cooked Meats 419-238-4056

Eaton Corporation 419-238-1190

Eisenhauer Manufacturing Co. 419-238-0081

El Monte Plastics 419-965-2103

Better Business Bureau 800-462-0468

Crisis Care Line 419-238-4357

Farm Focus

419-238-1214

JobWorks, Inc 419-238-4910

419-232-4776 See ad page 11

Greif

Main Street Van Wert, Inc.

Steve Bailey - State Farm Insurance

KAM Manufacturing

Manna Outreach Ministries

Kennedy Manufacturing

The Salvation Army

Ley Equipment

Tri County Alcohol Drug Addiction & MH

Stahl Stoller Meyer Insurance Center

419-238-1053 419-238-0565

419-238-9441 See ad page 2

419-238-6037

Thatcher-Kulwicki Insurance LLC

419-238-2442

Interior Design

Wiseman Design & Window Specialties Internet Newspaper

Lima News, The 419-223-1010

419-238-6742

Tecumseh Packaging Solutions, Inc. 419-238-1122

Universal Lettering 419-238-9320

Marketing Research & Marketing Companies

Advanced Biological Marketing

419-238-2285

419-232-2461 See ad page 10

Van Wert Independent

Brand it! Design

Times Bulletin

419-238-2092

419-363-2817

State of the Heart Hospice 800-417-7535

419-238-9067 See ad page 2

Junior Achievement of Van Wert County

419-238-3989

Community Health Professionals

Monuments

Swan Memorials

Federal Mogul Corporation

419-238-2341

419-238-0063

P & R Medical Connection

Elmco Engineering Ohio, Inc.

419-228-3648

Home Health Care Solutions 419-238-3133 See ad page 18

Machine Shops

877-427-6762

Kilpatrick-Miller Group Consultants

419-203-1021

419-495-2212

Carter Lumber

419-238-6950

Metal Products

Van Wert Street Artists

419-238-2400

License & Registrations

Thompson, BarB

419-238-5500 419-238-6911 260-312-4444

419-238-9100 See ad page 18

419-238-5464

United Way of Van Wert County 419-238-6689

Van Wert County Foundation 419-238-1743 See ad page 6

Van Wert Peony Festival Committee 419-238-6223

Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District 419-238-9591

Wetzel Motorcycle Club, Inc. 419-587-3826

Internet Provider

Bright.Net-NorthWest Net, Inc.

Massage Therapist

Betty’s Massage Therapy

419-286-3345 See ad page 14

419-238-5248

Communications Options, Inc.

419-232-4470

Taylor Chiropractic

866-898-3555

419-238-0308

Community Improvement Corp.

Jewelers

Laudick’s Jewelry

419-238-2000

419-238-5594

Hardware

Gourmet Food & Wine Flooring

419-238-6639 See ad page 12

419-965-2018

Home Health/Hospice

Country Tee Driving Range

YWCA

Pick ‘N’ Save

419-238-0111

Golf Driving Range

419-238-0443

Marsh Supermarkets, Inc.

Dowler Heating and Air Conditiong, LLC

419-238-2271 419-238-1416

Kennedy Kuhn, Division of Kenn-Feld Group, LLC

Grocery Stores

Ayers Mechanical Group, LLC

419-238-6747

Farm Implements

800-417-7535

419-238-0944

Francis Furniture of Van Wert, Inc.

419-238-0441

Van Wert County Agricultural Society

State of the Heart Hospice

Furniture

Hickory Sticks Golf Club Fairgrounds

Grief Counseling

419-238-0924

Furnaces - Heating

Housing

YWCA

Investments

Van Wert Independent 419-238-2092

419-238-5581

Wells Fargo

419-238-2399 See ad page 21

Laurie’s Naturescapes 419-238-1595

Nursing Homes Media Production

Edward Jones Investments

Nursery/Landscaping

Convoy Care Center 419-749-2194 See ad page 11

Van Wert Manor Medical Supplies & Equipment

P & R Medical Connection 419-238-9828 See ad page 9

419-238-6655

Vancrest Health Care Center 419-238-4646

membershIp dIreCtory NUTRITION SERVICES

Taylor Chiropractic 419-232-4470

OFFICE MACHINES

Oce’ Document Printing Systems 800-686-6482

Perry Corporation

REAL ESTATE

Bee Gee Realty & Auction Co 419-238-5555

Century 21 Sharron Realty Associates Inc 419-238-4505

Straley Realty & Auctioneers Inc. 419-238-9733

419-228-1360

RECYCLING OPTICAL, OPTOMETRISTS, OPTICIANS & OPTICAL LABS

Miller Optometrists, Inc.

419-238-9244 See ad page 20

OSU EXTENSION

Van Wert County Extension Office 419-238-1214

419-238-7767

T.J. Rupert Painting 419-238-5970

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM DEVELOPING

Shutterbugg 419-238-2844

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Midwest Rehabilitation, Inc. 419-238-3405

RESTAURANTS

Balyeat’s Coffee Shop 419-238-1580

Bob Evans Farms 419-238-7191 419-238-0441

419-238-5888 See ad page 11

McDonald’s of Van Wert 419-234-0902

Motor Inn Auto Truck Stop 419-363-3376

Van Wert Family Physicians 419-238-6251

419-238-5480 See ad page 18

Carter Lumber 419-238-2422

Hoffman Plumbing & Heating 419-238-5628 See ad page 18

Wallace Plumbing and Underground, LLC 419-203-6539

PLUMBING SUPPLIES

Flat Lands Supply, Inc. 419-238-1233

PRINTERS

Hubbard Company, The 419-784-4455

Wilkinson Printing 419-238-3615

PROPANE-RETAIL

Van Wert Propane 419-238-2681

Goodwill Easter Seals

Liberty Baptist Church 419-238-2273

WDOH Radio

419-238-3900

Communications Options, Inc. 866-898-3555

SERVICE CLUB

Dominion East Ohio 800-877-4715 See ad page 15

419-238-5086

Van Wert Rotary Club 419-238-9828

Van Wert Service Club 419-749-9100

SKIN CARE

UTILITY EXCAVATION

Wallace Plumbing and Underground, LLC 419-203-6539

VIDEOGRAPHY/VIDEO PRODUCTION

Be Scene Advertising & Video Productions & Website Design

Mary Kay

419-238-1749

419-203-4344

SOCIAL SERVICES

Westwood Behavioral Health Center 419-238-3434 See ad page 20

WAREHOUSING

Robinson Investments, Ltd.

Van Wert Area

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1199 professional drive

Van Wert, oh 45891 phone 419-238-4390 fax 419-238-4589

www.vanwertchamber.com

937-593-1849

WATER TREATMENT SPORTING GOODS

Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy

Culligan

419-238-3550

419-238-3620

ROOFING

260-482-6400

419-238-1564

SATELLITE SYSTEMS

WATCH TV

419-999-2824 SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & EDUCATION

Crestview Local Schools 419-749-9100 See ad page 6

Lincolnview Schools 419-968-2226 See ad page 6

Marsh Foundation, The 419-238-1695 See ad page 6

Rhodes State College Starr Commonwealth

Be Scene Advertising & Video Productions & Website Design 419-203-4344

Brand it! Design STEREO EQUIPMENT & INSTALLATION

419-363-2817

Custom Audio Concepts

Computer & Networking Technologies

419-238-4345

Rager Home Improvement, Inc.

419-238-9728

TECHNOLOGY

NuWave Technology, Inc 419-678-8412

Sonit Systems, LLC 419-232-2151

TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Communications Options, Inc. 866-898-3555

NuWave Technology, Inc 419-678-8412

Embarq Yellow Pages published by Dex 419-222-5173

Web Works Services, LLC Parkway Independent 419-733-3326

WELDING

Baker Built Products, Inc. 419-965-2646

WINDOWS

Rager Home Improvement, Inc. 419-238-1564

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

Embarq Yellow Pages published by Dex

Together WE Build

SUCCESS!

419-222-5173

Yellow Book USA 260-338-1044

419-238-4051

Thomas Edison Center 419-238-1514 See ad page 7

Van Wert City Schools 419-238-0648 See ad page 6

Vantage Career Center RADIO STATIONS

UTILITIES

Williams, Dennis

Fort Wayne Tin Caps Baseball

419-995-8200 PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS, TYPESETTERS & GRAPHICS

419-238-2217

419-678-8412

SPORTS & RECREATION

RETAIL SALES

PLUMBING

AMA Material Supply, Inc.

WEB SITE/ GRAPHIC DESIGN

Wild Willy’s

419-238-7910

Ayers Mechanical Group, LLC

NuWave Technology, Inc

419-678-3113 419-238-3098

419-238-3620

TRUCKING SECURITY - PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS, BURGLAR ALARMS & COMPANIES

PLA-MOR LANES Sonic Drive-In

TROPHIES & PLAQUES

Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy

419-238-3615

Hickory Sticks Golf Club

419-238-9000 PHYSICIAN & SURGEONS

Wilkinson Printing

Optimist Club

Hong Kong Buffet PAINTING CONTRACTORS

419-232-2980

Van Wert Solid Waste Management District

419-238-5503

Van Wert Vision Ltd.

Stitches Are Us

TELEVISION - CABLE

Time Warner Cable 419-429-7460

TELEVISIONS, RADIO & STEREOS

Custom Audio Concepts 419-238-4345

419-238-5411 See ad page 7

Wright State UniversityLake Campus 419-586-0300

TOURISM

Convention & Visitors Bureau 419-238-

419-692-3963

WERT/WKSD Radio 419-238-1220

SCREEN PRINTING

Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy 419-238-3620

TREE SERVICE, SPRAYING & HORTICULTURE

Fine Lines Tree & Lawn 419-605-5972

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