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Index Artistic Memorials……...............................................page 5 Banner Factory Direct, LLC……..................................page 5 Chippewa Golf Course…..........................................page 3 Compass Care Management LLC…..........................page 7 Dunn Chevy Buick…................................................page 12 Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce…...page 2 First Federal Bank……..............................................page 10 Furniture Palace….......................................................page 6 GenoaBank…..............................................................page 8 Gladieux Do-It-Best Home Center…….....................page 9 Gross Electric…..........................................................page 6 Catherine L. Knoop, Esq. LLC…................................page 3

Lake Erie Tree Service…............................................page 7 Oregon Economic Development Foundation…...page 2 Packcliffe Dementia Community at Northwood…page 6 Pet Finatics….............................................................page 11 R.J. Lloyd & Co. Ltd/ Piccadilly East…….................page 8 Portage Valley Hearing…..........................................page 7 The Press Newspapers…........................................page 10 Roots Poultry…...........................................................page 5 Salon 151….................................................................page 8 Schneider Sons’ Electric Corp…..............................page 3 Shawn Thompson D.D.S……....................................page 4

Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce 4350 Navarre Ave. Suite C, Oregon, OH 43616 419-693-5580 • www.embchamber.org • director@embchamber.org Yvonne Thoma-Patton, Executive Director

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The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life, general welfare and prosperity of the Eastern Maumee Bay Community.

The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce service region includes the communities of East Toledo, Jerusalem Township, Walbridge, the city of Northwood and the city of Oregon.

The Oregon Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1960 shortly after the city of Oregon was founded. The Oregon Chamber, along with area Chambers and Business Associations, formed the Maumee Bay Business Awards in 1993. The awards highlighted and showcased businesses in the area that excelled in safety, growth and increased revenue, and promoted best practices in business. The local business awards are now referred to as the Prism Awards.

The Oregon Chamber of Commerce changed its name and charter in 1997 to Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce to reflect a mission to

serve and be more inclusive of whole area east of the Maumee River.

Today, the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce provides a range of services to businesses and non-profit organizations within the community, including health insurance group rates, workers’ compensation training and group ratings, credit card processing service discounts and other group programs and discount services.

In addition, the organization also provides classes, workshops, open houses, networking events and training for chamber members. It also provides ribbon-cutting services for new businesses and grand re-opening for businesses that have relocated or refreshed their current business.

The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber promotes its members by organizing special events throughout the year, and hosts a community and business fair, and promotes local commerce on Small Business Saturday.

Annually the chamber publishes a member directory in partnership with Press Newspapers.

Oregon Economic Development Foundation 4350 Navarre Ave., Suite C, Oregon, OH 43616 419-693-9999 • www.oregonohio.com Oregon Economic Development Foundation is a public/private partnership between the business community and the City of Oregon, currently powered by more than 95 investors.

It was founded in 1993 by a group of Oregon business owners and city officials with a vision to facilitate growth and change.

The foundation works with a host of statewide, regional and local officials and partners to position the Northwest Ohio region and more specifically, Oregon, as the place to do business.

Oregon remains focused on target sectors that include manufacturing, logistics, distribution, healthcare and

energy.

Oregon Economic Development Foundation provides dynamic leadership and facilitates economic development and orderly growth, by retaining and attracting business to the Oregon area, in cooperation with the private and public sectors.

Jen Compton, director of business development at Sun Federal Credit Union, notes that partnering with the OEDF offers a great way to build relationships with current business partners/members, as well as network with the Oregon community.

“Sun Federal’s roots are in Oregon and we are passionate about the continued growth and development of the city,” she said.

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Schneider Sons’ Electric Corp.

1556 Oak Street, Toledo OH 43605 419-691-8284 • ssonselectric.com An East Side company, Schneider Sons’ Electric Corp. is celebrating its 75th year in business.

The company’s story began in the 1940s when Al Schneider, Sr. needed to find a new way to support his wife, Teenie, and their growing family, since the factory where he worked was relocating to Texas.

He wanted to stay in Toledo, close to family and away from the Texas heat.

Al founded a company dedicated to providing professional electrical contracting for both residential and commercial customers.

After he retired in 1983, his sons Al, Jim, and John took over the business, which continues to grow in its East Toledo location.

From wiring to troubleshooting, no project is too large or too small for

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Schneider Sons’ skilled technicians. In 2002, the company became a Generac generator dealer, helping customers ensure the power can always be on during blackouts or other outages. As house wiring specialists, they’re the perfect team to have on a new or old construction project.

The company also offers parking lot lighting and repairs.

Schneider Sons’ dedicated staff, both in the office and in the field, have established a long-standing reputation for unparalleled workmanship and dependability, all at rates that are surprisingly affordable.

Schneider Sons’ Electric Corp. makes its customer a priority, and is proud to have served generations of Toledo-area families.

Catherine L. Knoop, Esq. LLC 860 Ansonia, Suite 5, Oregon, OH 43616 419-698-0278 • catherineknoopesq@yahoo.com The law office of Catherine L. Knoop, Esq. LLC is celebrating 10 years of dedication to providing clients with professional and compassionate service.

Knoop opened the general law practice after earning her Juris Doctorate from The University of Toledo College of Law, with the aim of serving the Oregon-area community.

The practice focuses on all areas of Family Law (divorce, dissolution, custody, child support,

and juvenile court proceedings); Criminal Law, (including traffic and OVI/DUI intoxication offenses); Real Estate; Probate and Estate Planning, (including wills, healthcare documents, and powers of attorney); and Civil Litigation.

Each case at the Law Office of Catherine L. Knoop is a priority, and phone calls are returned promptly.

The office is conveniently located just off of Wheeling Street and Navarre Avenue.

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Chippewa Golf Course 23550 W. State Route 579, Curtice, OH 43412 419-836-8111 • www.chippewa579.com For more than nine decades, Chippewa Golf Course has invited golfers of all skill levels in Northwest Ohio to come and “play a round.”

When the course opened in 1926, it was called Chippewa Country Club, a name inspired by Victoria Cadaract, a full-blooded Chippewa Native American who had once lived in a log cabin on the property.

Like its name, Chippewa Golf Course has experienced a few changes over the years. Today the 18-hole course, originally designed by Toledoan Harold Weber, a four-time Ohio amateur champion, includes five sets of tees, tree-lined fairways, and strategically placed sand bunkers.

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of the holes are Ayers and Crane Creek, which give golfers the chance to see blue heron, turtles, eagles, and occasionally, white-tailed deer. Chippewa also has a grass driving range, short-game practice area, and a practice putting green.

The club pro shop stocks a wide selection of golf balls, caps, gloves, and tees, and also re-grips clubs and provides other club repair services.

Golfers are encouraged to contact Chippewa to learn more about their leagues and custom golf event packages for outings.

The Chippewa Room, the club’s private banquet hall, is available for booking baby showers, class reunions, retirement parties, birthday parties, and business meetings.

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Shawn Thompson D.D.S. 401 W. College Ave., Pemberville, OH 43450 419-287-3205 • www.drshawn.com

Having grown up in a small town, Dr. Shawn Thompson enjoys the feeling of being at home when he works, so when a Pemberville dentist wanted to relocate 14 years ago, Dr. Thompson gladly bought the practice.

Dr. Thompson and his staff offer comprehensive and personalized care with the aim of ensuring that each visit is a positive experience for patients of all ages.

Providing patients with the highest level of care and comfort is their ultimate goal, whether it’s time for a routine cleaning or you are in need of advanced services.

The practice provides all areas of service including pediatric dentistry, general dentistry including preventative and restorative care, treatment for sensitive teeth, TMJ and sleep apnea; cosmetic dentistry including teeth whitening, dentures and more.

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Dr. Thompson invests in cutting-edge technology and equipment, while staying current on industry knowledge through continuing education courses. The Pemberville practice offers the new drill-free Solea dental laser, which makes visits less stressful and painful.

“This is an exciting time in the dentistry field. New technologies and procedures are helping patients get the smiles they want in gentle, painless ways,” Dr. Thompson said.

New patients of all ages are always accepted, as are most insurance plans. Most major credit cards are accepted and affordable payment plans and third-party financing options are available through CareCredit.

“For me, seeing a patient smile again is the best reward I could receive,” Dr. Thompson said.

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Artistic Memorials 12551 Jefferson, Perrysburg, OH 43551 5552 Woodville Rd., Northwood, OH 43619 866-TOMBSTONE • artisticmemorials.net Jeff Pettit, a Certified Memorialist (one of about 110 in the United States and Canada) and graduate of the Monument Builders of North America Design Course, has been in the monument business for 33 years.

He has spent the past 15 years building and growing his Perrysburgbased monument company, Artistic Memorials – the only full service monument company in Wood County.

Jeff claims to have “stone dust in his blood” and enjoys the challenge of bringing granite to life.

He expanded his business in 2013, opening a branch location in Northwood to serve Genoa, Oak Harbor, Lake Township and surrounding rural communities. He is a lifelong Lake Township resident, graduating from Lake/Penta schools. He has been active in the community for many years with Boy Scouts, coaching t-ball, softball and soccer. He is also active in the Perrysburg Kiwanis, as well as a mobile

meals volunteer for the Perrysburg Senior Center. Other memberships include the Perrysburg & Maumee Chamber of Commerce.

Artistic Memorials offers a wide selection of cemetery monuments, along with stone signs for businesses and sub-divisions, address blocks, and boulders engraved with customer’s name or address. Cemetery lettering is also available.

A cornerstone of the business is personalized service. Artistic Memorials is one of the few monument companies in the area that still does engraving inhouse.

“My greatest satisfaction is helping someone design their memorial to honor their loved ones,” Jeff said. “With so many things in today’s society being ‘throw away,’ the product I deliver, to honor that person, will be there hundreds of years later for our ancestors to enjoy.

“You can’t say that about too many products in today’s world.”

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Banner Factory Direct, LLC 2544 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH 43615 419-214-4034 • www.bannerfactorydirect.com

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Banner Factory Direct, LLC is a company with deep roots in the Toledo community.

After Banner Mattress and Furniture went out of business in 2014, a team of long-time employees decided to buy the factory and start their own business.

Banner Factory Direct is proud to carry on the 85-year tradition of crafting Toledo-made mattresses and keeping Toledoans employed.

The factory is able to custom fabricate mattresses to meet customers’ special needs, including mattresses for special-sized and

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Root’s Poultry 3721 W. State St., Fremont, OH 419-332-0041 • www.rootspoultry.com For nearly 90 years, Root’s Poultry has been synonymous with good taste.

Root’s is a third-generation family business owned by Mark Damschroder, who is assisted by many family members and longtime employees.

Northwest Ohioans associate Root’s shredded chicken and noodle soup with family and friends and special celebrations like graduations and weddings.

For those who have moved away, visits home nearly always include stocking up on Root’s favorites.

Today, the Root’s product line has expanded and includes shredded beef, barbequed chicken and

beef and much more.

Daily, the Root’s retail and production center at 3721 W. State St. in Fremont is teeming with shoppers looking for the best fresh chicken for their oven or grill.

Because variety is the spice of life, shoppers will also find salmon and Lake Erie perch in the Root’s freezer.

The Root’s store is also a favorite stop for passing truckers or nearby work crews who appreciate the taste and value offered by the full menu of soup and sandwiches.

Look for Root’s products in the finest food stores throughout the area.

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antique beds, RVs, campers and boats. Banner Factory Direct also offers unique, two-sided, pillow-top mattresses, which can be flipped over and slept upon on both sides.

In 2014, Banner Factory Direct celebrated the opening of its 18,000-square-foot retail location on North Reynolds Road in Toledo.

The full-line bedding showroom includes more than 40 mattress models on display, along with a selection of box springs and adjustable beds.

Banner Factory Direct LLC is Toledo owned, Toledo made, Toledo proud!

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Gross Electric 2807 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH 43615 419-537-1818 Since George J. (Joe) Gross founded the business in 1910, the focus of Gross Electric has been customer service.

“What makes us special is our people,” says company president Laurie Gross. “Our people focus on solving problems for our customers with the best products for any application.

This knowledge and experience is what separates us from our competitors and the big box stores.”

For three generations, the Gross family has been a part of the Toledo community. “We live and work here, just like our customers, and we are committed to helping

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our city thrive,” Laurie said.

As the oldest independent, locally owned electrical distributor in the area, Gross Electric provides quality lighting and electrical supplies to the homes and businesses in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The company carries a wide variety of products, from copper wire to lighting control systems; from switches to electronically controlled window shades; from furniture to LED light bulbs, and of course, beautiful decorative lighting.

The company currently has three locations – the main office in Toledo, and branches in Northwood and Ann Arbor, MI.

Parkcliffe Dementia Community at Northwood

3055 East Plaza Boulevard, Northwood, OH 43619 419-467-9153 • parkcliffe.com • chris@parkcliffe.com

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Locally-owned Parkcliffe has been providing Alzheimer’s and dementia care since 1988. In 2007, it added the Parkcliffe at Northwood neighborhood, extending its family atmosphere of dementia experts to the East Bay community.

Chris Mills, Program Director, credits Parkcliffe at Northwood’s caregivers for successfully easing challenges at all stages of disease, including end of life.

“We have an incredibly seasoned staff.

Over half have worked at Parkcliffe for a decade or more,” says Mills. Thorough dementia-specific training is ongoing to assure caregivers are kept up-to-date on advances in techniques.

Says Mills, “Seasoned staff provide guidance to newer members, ensuring fluid professionalism and compassionate care.

They’re a devoted, joyful group who not

only provide top-notch care to residents, but also comfort and knowledgeable advice to families. We’re humbled and proud when often told we become like a second family.”

Parkcliffe is a socialized care community, meaning that it relies on social techniques before resorting to medications to help residents live happy, meaningful and dignified lives. For example, “If an individual becomes anxious over the thought of not having the proper ingredients for dinner, then a trained staff member may offer a ride to the store so that person may shop and pick-up items they need,” explains Activities Director, Natalie Tousley.

The best way to learn more about Parkcliffe’s dementia-specific practices is to visit its homes. It also frequently sponsors support groups and education events in the local community.

Furniture Palace 2255 Navarre Ave., Oregon • 419-214-0226 4419 Woodville Rd., Northwood • 419-214-0977 www.furniturepalacetoledo.com Furniture Palace has been locally owned and operated for 11 years.

Owner Adam Taouil took the business over from his father, Mike, a few years after their original location on Central Avenue in Toledo opened.

Taouil has since expanded the business, opening locations in Oregon and Northwood. Having grown up and residing in Oregon, Taouil noted that his community was lacking what he could provide – a locally owned furniture store offering a great selection and great deals.

“I wanted to be able to be a part of the community and give back to it,” Taouil said of the decision to expand.

Furniture Palace offers a variety of furniture, ranging in style from contemporary to classic for bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, home offices and kids’ rooms.

Shoppers will also find entertainment centers and a wide variety of mattresses and accent pieces.

Furniture Palace carries a number of name brands, including Ashley, Millennium, Benchcraft, Sierra Sleep, Coaster Furniture, Pulaski Furniture, Serta, and Michael Amini.

Store staff members are dedicated to working with customers and their budgets. “No Credit Needed” financing and online lay-a-way are available.

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Portage Valley Hearing 133 E. Front St., Pemberville, OH 43450 419-287-2201 • portagevalleyhearing.com Audiologist Dr. Rebecca Krukemyer founded Portage Valley Hearing in 2000 in downtown Pemberville. Since then, she and her staff have remained committed to helping patients enjoy better hearing and a better quality of life.

Portage Valley Hearing offers a small-town atmosphere without sacrificing technology.

They provide the latest in cutting-edge hearing instrument technology and also provide instruction on how to use it. Dr. Krukemyer stresses the importance of the follow-up care that is necessary for optimal results including routine cleanings and maintenance, as well as prescription readjustments if hearing changes.

Her expertise ensures that hearing instruments are fine-tuned for maximum benefit and comfort.

Dr. Krukemyer’s philosophy is that a comprehensive audiological evaluation is the first step in finding appropriate solutions to hearing problems. In addition to the latest in

digital (programmable) hearing aid technology, Portage Valley Hearing offers a variety of devices and equipment (alarms, smoke detectors, TV ears, etc.) to enhance comfort, convenience and safety for people experiencing hearing loss.

Dr. Krukemyer, an audiologist for 25 years, has earned a reputation of being knowledgeable, and professional, yet warm and caring. Word-of-mouth referrals from current patients and area physicians continue to be their largest source of new patients.

Whether patients choose budget-friendly or top-of-the line products, Portage Valley Hearing offers fair, honest and competitive pricing every day. A variety of payment options are available.

While most of their patients are from Wood, Sandusky, and Ottawa counties, the staff at Portage Valley Hearing have been surprised that many patients come from several other area counties and even Southeast Michigan.

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Lake Erie Tree Service 7333 Jerusalem Rd., Corner of SR 2 and N. Curtice Rd. 419-707-2481 • lakeerietree.com Lake Erie Tree Service started with owners Jim Lowe and Dave Studer. The pair cut firewood out of their grandma’s woods when they were younger. With hard work and long days, they have grown the company into what it is today.

The company’s “lime green” trucks are standouts around town, in their service area from Sandusky to Fostoria to Toledo, and anywhere in between.

“We take pride in our work and our employees. Every day, no matter the job, our employees know that they represent Lake Erie Tree. Whether they are in the trucks driving, or working on the job, they all take pride in what we stand for – to do the highest quality of work in the safest and most efficient time allowed,” Lowe said.

Lake Erie Tree now employs several workers and runs multiple crews to get

the jobs done. “We have a fleet of vehicles that can handle any task thrown our way, and do the best to get all of our customers helped as soon as possible. The weather plays a big part in our services. If we get a storm that comes through or have heavy winds, it may push back our schedule.

It is always helpful when the customer understands that,” Studer said.

Lake Erie Tree Service’s range of services includes tree removal and trimming, stump removal, mulch, firewood, land clearing, and crane service.

Lake Erie Tree has outgrown its current location and will be moving to a new location at 7333 Jerusalem Road (corner of SR 2 and North Curtice Rd.).

They can be reached at any time on the 24-hour emergency number at 419-707-2481.

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Compass Care Man Manageme agement nt LLC 860 Ansonia St. #6, Oregon, OH 43616 419-469-8909 • melinda@healthcare-advocates.org Ten years ago, Melinda Shinaver’s parents became Medicare eligible and found themselves overwhelmed by the insurance decisions that needed to be made, and had nowhere to turn for direction.

This is what inspired her to reevaluate her agency, Compass Care Management, and begin specializing in Medicare insurance products.

Offering no-obligation consultations, she provides assistance to those who are Medicare eligible by navigating the Medicare insurance enrollment process.

Shinaver also has 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, holding licenses in Ohio, Michigan, and Florida (pending).

As an independent agent, Shinaver has the flexibility to analyze the majority of carriers in the market and determine which product, among Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, best meets each of her clients’ needs.

Melinda Shinaver helps clients thoroughly understand their options in order to make the best choice for their individual situation.

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R.J. Lloyd & Company Ltd. Piccadilly East, 2750 Pickle Rd., Oregon, OH 43616 419-693-9391 • wwwrjlloyd.com Robert J. Lloyd began as a custom home builder. When he saw a growing need for rental housing in the Toledo area, he built small sixand eight-unit buildings to test the rental market.

Met with success, he got in on the “ground floor” of a trend that was soon followed by others – building large rental communities in and around Toledo.

Forty-four years ago, after building and helping to manage more than 2,000 units, Lloyd began his own company, which still owns and manages almost 1,000 units in Oregon and Toledo.

R. J. Lloyd & Co.’s apartment communities include Alexor at Secor and Alexis; Tamarack Creek at

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Secor and Sylvania; Jackman Grove at Jackman and Eleanor; Piccadilly West on Alexis Road at Bennett, and the company’s largest community, Piccadilly East on Pickle Road in Oregon.

The company has also added on-site storage units at Piccadilly East and two rental homes in Oregon.

The employees of the R. J. Lloyd & Co. understand that service is the key, and they continuously strive to offer the best possible service to residents. The company is pet-friendly, and offers 24-hour emergency service.

“Personal referrals are one of our best sources for residents, so please remember us when looking for an apartment.”

GenoaBank Genoa, OH 43430 Branches in Oregon, Elmore, Millbury and other communities 800-592-2828 • www.genoabank.com Founded in September 1902, GenoaBank is celebrating its 115th year in business, and is looking forward to serving the community into its second century.

The locally owned independent community bank serves businesses and private customers in Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Wood counties.

Over the years, GenoaBank has expanded, and now has branches in Oregon, Elmore, Millbury, Maumee, Perrysburg/Rossford, Port Clinton/ Catawba and Sylvania.

GenoaBank believes in supporting the people, places, and events that make the community unique, as well as being a good corporate citizen. Many of its managers, officers, and board members are involved in local philanthropic and civic organizations.

GenoaBank offers various checking and savings accounts, CDs, ATM/debit/ credit cards, safety deposit boxes and

online and mobile banking, in addition to other products and services to help customers simplify their lives and finances.

In-house auto, mortgage, equity, personal, and commercial financing are available as well.

In addition, GenoaBank offers comprehensive banking services and solutions to help businesses thrive and achieve their goals.

Committed to personalized service and community involvement, GenoaBank works to show customers they do not have to look outside of Northwest Ohio to have their financial needs met.

GenoaBank’s mission is to create an environment in which: • Customers perceive the bank as a partner in achieving their financial goals; • Employees may achieve personal and professional success; and • Shareholders achieve the rewards of ownership.

Salon 151 2175 Woodville Rd., Oregon, OH 43616 419-690-8005 Are you looking for a new salon, hairstyle, or to just feel pampered?

Salon 151 would be a great choice to leave you feeling beautiful and renewed.

Tami Kwilinski and the staff at Salon 151 are committed to helping clients of all ages look and feel their best all year round.

Tami is a trained Paul Mitchell educator and American Board Certified Hair Colorist. Her team of professionals attend ongoing training to provide the latest in fashion haircuts, styles, color,

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perms and other services for women, men, and children. We are a fast-growing salon in your area that strives to make everyone feel good, while looking their very best.

The salon also offers an extensive line of Paul Mitchell products and treatments, including products to control frizz, add volume and shine, or add texture and hold.

Unsure of what you are looking for? Call Salon 151 today to set up your personalized consultation by one of our experts.

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Gladieux Do-It-Best Home Center 5120 Navarre Ave., Oregon, OH 43616 419-693-0601 • gladieuxhomecenter.com

lit ityy In 1938, cousins Herb and Leo Gladieux started a business, providing coal to the Oregon and Toledo communities for heating.

Since then, their company has adapted and expanded, moving several times. Though they no longer sell coal, they continue to offer products and supplies area families need with the same standards established by the cousins.

Gladieux Home Center, owned by Herb Gladieux’s son, Ronald, and Brandon Ziegelhofer, continues its commitment to the community, providing dependable customer service, quality products, and expert advice.

The 22,000-square-foot home center located in Oregon strives to be more than a hardware store or lumberyard. Gladieux aims to be the answer to customers’ every home improvement need.

Gladieux is the place to go for building supplies,

hardware, outdoor power equipment (including Stihl handheld equipment), Exmark and Husqvarna mowers, parts and service. The center also offers landscape supplies, including topsoil, mulch, sand, and stone; premium pet food and pet supplies; screen and window repairs; equipment rental service and much more.

Delivery is available.

Gladieux offers a full interior design experience with professional consultations and a wide array of products to help make your house a home, including flooring, cabinets, countertops, blinds, custom draperies, upholstery, paint and paint supplies and more.

For 79 years, Gladieux has not only prided itself on its identity as a local company, but also for its “oldfashioned” customer service, making sure staff is welltrained, knowledgeable and able to assist customers with a wide range of projects.

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First Federal Bank Offices - Oregon: 419-690-8326 • Genoa: 419-855-8326 Dave Hymore: dhymore@first-fed.com or Brad Sander: bsander@first-fed.com First Federal Bank provides financial services that span well beyond the traditional deposit account and lending you would expect from a bank. With our Wealth Management Division and our affiliate First Insurance Group, we offer a full line of solutions that will accomplish all of your personal, business, insurance and investment needs.* We are proud to offer Mobile Banking with Mobile Deposit for both personal and business accounts along with Mobile Wallet solutions like Samsung Pay, Android PayTM and Apple Pay®.

Each of our branches strengthens its respective community by supporting local initiatives, events and projects

through the investment of people and resources. We give each branch the flexibility to make decisions, employees to care for you and the communities they call home.

We deliver superior customer service. We live and work in the communities we serve. Our lenders are also empowered to make local one-onone decisions cutting down on wait time so we can get you answers--fast.

First Federal Bank has been honoring our commitments and acting with honesty, responsibility and integrity in all we do since the 1920s. We truly work to make our communities better… together.

*Non-Bank Products are: Not FDIC Insured. Not a Deposit. May Lose Value. Not Guaranteed by the Bank.

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The Press Newspapers 1550 Woodville, Millbury, OH 43447 419-836-2221 • www.presspublications.com

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In 1972, five grocery stores located in Genoa, Woodville, Millbury, Walbridge and Elmore, approached Harold K. Douthit of Photojournal Inc., (now Douthit Communications, Inc.), a printing and newspaper company located in Sandusky, about publishing a weekly newspaper to reach their customers.

Douthit pioneered web-offset printing, a more cost-effective, flexible, higher-quality printing process than cold type. In 1957, he opened the first web-offset printing plant west of the Eastern seaboard.

With the backing of these five stores, Douthit launched The Suburban Press on April 4, 1972. The circulation was 12,000. In the next few years, circulation was expanded to meet the needs of Woodville Mall clients Lasalle’s and Sears.

The Press’ footprint was expanded to mirror the primary marketing area of the mall. Circulation was increased to 26,000.

In 1983, The Press expanded its coverage of Oregon and Northwood, and in 1984 purchased The Metro Update, thereby adding East Toledo.

Since then, The Press has offered clients two editions – Metro and Suburban. The two papers cover 19 communities in four counties – Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood.

The Press also publishes Vitality, a health magazine; the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber Directory; the Maumee Bay Visitors’ Guide; the Sandusky County Visitors Guide; the annual program guide for the Biggest Week in American Birding; Clip-It, a coupon book; three school newspapers and magazines for special events. The paper also reaches out to readers via a website and Facebook page.

The paper is owned by DCI, which also owns eight other newspapers in the Cleveland area and Ad Writer, a computer software program for the real estate industry.

That’s our history...here’s our story.

Our 16-member staff led by General Manager Mary Perkins, has an average of more than 20 years of experience with The Press. (Mary joined the staff last

year after our longtime GM John Szozda retired after 33 years.)

The Classified Department is our “front line’– there to answer your calls, greet you when you come in the door and get you to the right place.

They are happy to assist you in composing a heartfelt Transition ad to announce and commemorate a special occasion or event, such as a birthday, graduation, wedding or a new addition to the family.

They’ll also lend their expertise in crafting a classified ad to help you get the results you’re looking for, whether you’re renting an apartment or selling a car, boat, etc. They’re responsible for real estate advertising, church listings and “Experts” and can design an ad to publicize a benefit or event.

Our experienced Display Ad sales team’s mission is to help area businesses get the word out to customers about the great products and services they have to offer.

Because our team members live, work, worship and shop in our community, they are invested in helping every business – from Mom and Pop shops to multimillion dollar corporations, succeed.

Whether it’s a longtime client or a new business, they offer dedicated service and attention to detail in custom-designing single ads or ongoing ad campaigns.

The Press’s news staff has won 70 first-place journalism awards in local, state and national contests, most of these for investigative, government, or indepth reporting, column writing and photography.

Each week, our circulation manager and his team of 75 carriers deliver The Press to 30,000-plus homes and to newsstands throughout the region. The goal – which has been the same since our first paper rolled off the presses – is to bring the news to you with quality, reliable service. Feedback and special delivery requests are welcome.

Last but not least, The Press office cat, Peaches, is beloved by staff members and customers alike.

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Pet Finatics 3150 Navarre Ave., Oregon, OH 43616 419-724-2277

Pet Finatics, a business idea sparked by owners David Grosjean II and Tracy Kamelesky’s love and passion for animals, opened its doors in July 2009.

For seven years, the family-owned store has been dedicated to helping area residents provide the best supplies and care for their pets.

Pet Finatics offers a range of supplies for fish, reptiles, and small animals, in addition to various product lines of premium dog and cat food.

The shop also sells freshwater fish, reptiles, birds, and small animals such as hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils.

Grosjean, an Oregon native, was “in training” for his career most of his life. An animal lover from a young age, he said he kept 72 different

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species of animals by the time he was in the third grade. As a kid, he worked at the old Northwood Aquarium for an hour shift twice a week, cleaning the fronts of aquariums. It was there he found himself advising patrons, enjoying the ability to help people and their pets.

Pet Finatics continues this dedication to customer service and support, and Grosjean and Kamelesky encourage customers to reach out to them with questions.

The owners also strive to provide the lowest prices, with a promise to match lower competing prices. In addition, if there is something the shop does not carry, they will order it for their customers and do their best to get the item in stock.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Dunn Chevy Buick 3000 Dustin Rd., Oregon, OH 43616 877-864-8344• www.dunnchevy.com

Pictured Left to Right: Jay Dunn, Andrea Dunn-Musselman, Jim Dunn, Tom Dunn, Curt Dunn, and Greg Dunn

ition Purchasing a vehicle is more than just buying a product. At Dunn Chevy Buick in Oregon, it’s building a relationship.

“Be honest and as good as your word. When you make a promise, keep it.” – that was the philosophy Charles F. Dunn adopted when he opened his first dealership in Curtice in 1909.

The company was first called Dunn Motor Sales and the first vehicles sold were Buicks.

His philosophy still guides the staff today. There are many reasons to shop at Dunn Chevy Buick, but here are the top five: 1. Experience – The dealership has been family-owned for 109 years. Four generations have dedicated their efforts to providing a positive atmosphere where customers can purchase their vehicles. At Dunn Chevy Buick, it’s not just business – it is family.

2. Selection – Customers will find a wide selection of vehicles, cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks. It will be hard to walk away without finding just the right vehicle.

3. Trucks – When it comes to trucks, no dealer in Northwest Ohio has a larger inventory than Dunn Chevy Buick. With more than 325 used trucks to choose from, you’re sure to find one

that’s just what you’re looking for.

4: Staff – One of the most important parts of the buying process is the people you deal with. Whether you did extensive research, or are just beginning the process, Dunn Chevy Buick’s staff is there every step of the way, from choosing the right vehicle, to obtaining proper financing, and caring for your vehicle in the months and years ahead.

5: Service – Signing on the dotted line is just the beginning of your relationship at Dunn Chevy Buick. The dealership’s stateof-the-art service department and body shop staffed with experienced technicians are ready to provide service when you need it. They also offer free shuttle service and car washes, rental cars on site and convenient appointments.

Customers will find no high-pressure sales tactics, no gimmicks; just honesty, sincerity and a great vehicle at a fair price, with professionals willing to help before and after the sale.

Dunn Chevy Buick’s success has been built on repeat business, from customers who have been shopping at Dunn’s for generations.

“It’s not a great deal unless it’s a Dunn deal.”