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Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland spoke to a crowd of residents and state officials from Ohio and Indiana during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29, 2009, marking the completion of the segment of the new U.S. 24 from Defiance to the Indiana State line.

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Sh u ltz H u be r & As s o ciate s : Lo cal Firs t-Clas s Se rvice Shultz Huber and Associates is an accounting firm that specializes in tailored strategies for companies and their owners. They offer first-class service with local offices in Archbold, Bryan, Defiance, Findlay, and Van Wert.

said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the growing clientele in the Bryan area, it made sense to open a fifth office to better serve our clients. Our local business philosophy and care for the community were part of what led us to renovate a great downtown location.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appreciate the 'HILDQFH 2+ personalized offerings of our local office structure combined with the depth of resources and knowledge available throughout our five locations and forty-five employees,â&#x20AC;? said Terry Melton, CPA, MA and Partner in Defiance. SH&A is made up of professionals with a variety of experience and interests. They are specialists who care about their clients, their profession, and their communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Expertise, integrity, solid 1RUWK 0DLQ 6WUHHW reputation and commitment to )LQGOD\ 2+ education are what you can expect from our team,â&#x20AC;? says Tony Gericke, CPA and Partner in Defiance. Formally founded in 1969 and in its 43rd year of business, Shultz Huber and Associates has experienced growth of their offices. The newest location opened J anuary 20 12 in Bryan, Ohio. Tyson Stuckey, CPA, CVA, MAFM, and Partner in Bryan and Defiance

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More exciting news for SH&A in 20 12: this was the first year the Favorite Accounting Firm category was added to the Crescent News Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice Awards for 20 12. Shultz Huber and Associates was named first-place choice for the sixcounty area.

While there have been some exciting changes this year at SH&A, they have not changed many aspects of the firm over its long, reputable history. They maintain their client-centric foundation for service. Be gin n in g w ith a re latio n s h ip w ith 6WU\NHU 6WUHHW $UFKEROG 2+ bu s in e s s e s an d th e ir o w n e rs , th e y lis te n an d le arn th e ir n e e ds . It is simple, yet so powerful. Add in the range and depth of service offerings, and then the goaloriented result of a successful business is achievable. SH &A s e rvice o ffe rin gs in clu de : Accounting and Auditing Financial Statement Preparation Tax Preparation QuickBooks Consulting Business Valuation

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great honor for our firm. Our clients are our number one priority and we are humbled that this award confirms that. Our team gives our clients the superior service they deserve and we would like to thank them as well for their dedication,â&#x20AC;? commented Tim Yoder, CPA, MBA and Partner in Archbold.

Human Resource Consulting Information Technology Payroll Processing â&#x20AC;&#x153;SH&A is here to provide our clients with the expertise and resources to ensure they receive the attention

they deserve and the expert care they desire,â&#x20AC;? says DJ Muse, CPA, DABFA, and Principal in Van Wert. Re latio n s h ip-ce n te re d valu e w ith a co m pre h e n s ive ran ge o f s e rvice s is w h at yo u can e xpe ct an d re ce ive fro m SH &A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our focus is working with businesses and their owners to evaluate complex issues, develop practical solutions and improve financial performance,â&#x20AC;? adds Barb Kohnen, CPA and Partner in Van Wert. Community involvement is another area that has not changed for SH&A. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community matters and we encourage participation; our professionals volunteer in a variety of activities,â&#x20AC;? says J im Burgei, CPA, Defiance Office. The firm is committed to being an integral part of the communities they serve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also accomplish part of that commitment by our work with notfor-profit organizations. We provide payroll processing, financial statement preparation and other services to not-for-profit organizations in the area. Helping these organizations with their accounting work frees them up to carry on their charitable mission,â&#x20AC;? adds Rob Bourn, CPA in Defiance.

Whether it is through traditional accounting and tax services, payroll processing, or specialized consulting such as Human Resources or Business Development, SH&A offers a unique service model that can provide great value to businesses and their owners. Th e firm is co m m itte d to be in g an in te gral part o f th e co m m u n itie s th e y s e rve . â&#x20AC;&#x153;For decades, we are doing what it takes to help our clients thrive in their businesses. This is no easy directive, especially in the current environment. We have the skills to help our clients through the maze and passion for business to make sure they come out better,â&#x20AC;? concludes recently retired partner, J im Schatz of Defiance office. Do you need a business partner who understands your industry? Let us be the firm to help you move forward. Fo r m o re in fo rm atio n vis it o u r w e bs ite at www.sha

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PROFILES AND SUCCESS STORIES

Postema Insurance & Investments President Dennis Postema and Senior Vice President of Postema Marketing Group Paul Mallett continually review ways to better serve the Defiance based companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current and future customers. See page 7.

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The Filling Home of Mercy offers many activities for its residents including swimming. See page 9

Fitzenrider Culligan representative Rhonda VanDyke is always happy to display the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh water offerings. See page 3. Sigg Realtors Donna Baldwin, Patti Sigg, Fred Bokop and Dwight Chatham offer decades of real estate experience to customers of Sigg Realty. See page 6. Ray Clemens and the Arps Hardware staff have much more than mums to sell. See page 9.

Becca Giesige assists resident Harold Sprow at The Laurels of Defiance. See page 10.

Henry County Hospital RN Wendy Pilkington, RN cares for a new arrival at the hospital. See page 2.

Lifeline coordinator Lora Richards is an important part of the ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital team. See page 6.

ReStore, located at 919 Grove Street, provides many community services. To learn more see page 8.

IN THIS ISSUE

Carpet Wholesalers Ltd. Assistant Store Manager Stephanie Jesse and Store Manager Jared Jacques stand beside some of the huge carpet inventory offered by the store. See page 3.

Arps Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 Carpet Wholesalers Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Citizens National Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 The Crescent-News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-B5 Filling Home Of Mercy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9 Fitzenrider Culligan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Henry County Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 The Laurels of Defiance . . . . . . . . . . . . . B10 Postema Insurance & Investments, LLC . . . . B7 ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital . . . B6 ReStore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 Sigg Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6

Citizens National Bank staff members Adam Fritz, Sharon DeLong, Jason LaBounty and Brad Spitnale are eager for the 2013 construction of the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Defiance branch building. See page 8.

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The stories in this section of The Crescent-News contain advertorial content and were approved by the advertisers they represent.

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