Wapakoneta WI Community Profile

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apakoneta, Ohio is a proud city of 9,500-plus residents that enjoy a peaceful lifestyle in the developing West Central Ohio region. This charming historyinfused town laid its roots in the 1780s with the establishment of a Shawnee settlement along the Auglaize River. The city’s original name, Waughpaughkonnetta, has evolved into the name we know today — Wapakoneta.

In 1969, Wapakoneta earned worldwide recognition after Neil Armstrong, a native son, became the first man to walk on the moon. This strong connection with the space program can be seen at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.

Other prominent residents from the community’s earliest days are memorialized through street names, and the preservation of many of Wapakoneta’s historic structures ensures the past will always be remembered.

While Wapakoneta continues to embrace its historic hometown feel, it is also a progressive city that maintains a keen eye on the future. With excellent business opportunities, attractively priced homes and access to outstanding culture and recreation, Wapakoneta embodies the perfect balance of small-town living with big-city amenities. j

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The Shawnee tribe residing here was ultimately removed from Ohio and sent to Kansas by 1832, opening up the land for settlement. Wapakoneta was officially platted in Allen County in 1833 and was later designated the county seat of the newly formed Auglaize County in early 1848. The town experienced a surge in growth and development with the arrival of the Dayton & Michigan Railroad in 1858. It soon became a leading shipping hub in this region of Ohio. By the late 1800s, Wapakoneta’s population grew immensely and its industrial sector became more and more diversified—leading to the establishment of a thriving downtown district.

Table of Contents 1 Wapakoneta, Then & Now 3 Location & Transportation 4 Residential Living 6 Recreation 8 Attractions & Lodging 10 Arts & Entertainment 11 Shopping & Dining 13 Education 15 Economy 18 Business Services 26 Healthcare 28 Government 29 Business Directory 33 Index of Advertisers

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Location& Transportation W

apakoneta, at the hub of West Central Ohio, is centrally located between Chicago, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. More than 9 million people live within 300 miles of the city. It is within a day’s drive of more than 50 percent of the U.S. and Canadian population and 70 percent of the manufacturing facilities in North America. This easy access to profitable markets allows Wapakoneta’s companies to reduce their cost of doing business.

It provides an ideal location to reach U.S. customers and to export to Canada, Mexico and the rest of the world.

An estimated 5.4 million commercial vehicles travel through Wapakoneta annually on I-75 and nearly a million on U.S. 33.

These statistics indicate the city’s connectivity with commercial freight traffic throughout North America. The city also has a significant rail advantage with its CSX mainline rail service. CSX operates the largest railroad system in the eastern U.S. with a 21,000-mile rail network linking commercial markets in 23 states.

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Two of Ohio’s five international airports are within 90 minutes of Wapakoneta. Dayton International is 60 miles south on I-75 and Port Columbus is 90 miles east on U.S. 33. Both are within 90minute air flights of 55 percent of the U.S. population via more than a dozen air lines. Just minutes from Wapakoneta, Auglaize County’s Neil Armstrong Airport, AXV, is one of Ohio’s best general aviation airports. With all-weather landing facilities and a 5,500-foot runway, it handles a high volume of air freight and corporate/private travelers with an average 40 flights daily.

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Wapakoneta is at the intersection of two major U.S. highways – Interstate 75 and U.S. 33.

More than 20 million people pass through Wapakoneta each year on I-75. At the center of the 12-county west central Ohio region, the city is a natural for retail and service sector success. More than 650,000 people live within the region and I-75 and U.S. 33 puts Wapakoneta at the heart of that market.

Shoppers within the region have quick and convenient access to the city’s stores, restaurants and service providers.

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quality housing option for every stage of your life is available in Wapakoneta. Affordable starter homes, larger homes for a growing family, and smaller retirement options are attainable throughout the city. It’s a perfect place to call home.

Choices include tree-lined historic neighborhoods, attractive apartment complexes, and stylish new subdivisions. Houses of all styles and price ranges can be found and what’s common among them all are friendly neighbors and well-kept homes. People in Wapakoneta are houseproud and their properties and neighborhoods reflect that pride of place.

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Residents of Wapakoneta also enjoy a low cost of living, in comparison with other U.S. communities, as well as an affordably priced housing market. With a median home price of $79,300 and low local property taxes, Wapakoneta provides homeowners with an exceptional selection of houses at attractive prices. Prospective homebuyers truly get more for their money in Wapakoneta. It’s one more reason why Wapakoneta is a great place to live. j

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WAPAKONETA AT A GLANCE Population City of Wapakoneta ...............................................9,531 Auglaize County ..................................................46,938 West Central Ohio.............................................648,615 Housing & Income Total Housing Units...............................................4,057 Total Households ...................................................3,803 Avg. Household Size ................................................2.43 Avg. Family Size.......................................................2.99 Owner Occupied Homes........................................2,644 Renter Occupied ....................................................1,159 Median Home Value ..........................................$79,300 Per Capita Income .............................................$18,826 Median Family Income ......................................$45,456 Climate Avg. Annual Temperature..............................51 degrees Avg. Temperature – Winter ...........................25 degrees Avg. Temperature – Summer .........................73 degrees Annual Precipitation Rainfall ............................................................36 inches Snow ................................................................25 inches Source: Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council

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Recreation L

eisure and recreation are important to the residents of Wapakoneta. The Wapakoneta Family YMCA has been a staple in the area’s recreational landscape since its opening.

Located at 1100 Defiance St., the Y’s facility comes complete with a full-size gymnasium, a six-lane swimming pool, a walking/running track, a 6,400-squarefoot wellness center, the Active Older Adult/Youth Center and much more. The YMCA’s program list is just as extensive as its amenities and includes such offerings as aquatics, various athletics, babysitting and childcare classes, summer camps, a number of different group exercise classes and a full range of family events and activities.

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The City’s Parks and Recreation Department oversees several parks and facilities throughout Wapakoneta, including Belcher Park, Harmon Park, Veteran’s Memorial Park, the Ferald Ritchie Nature Center and the Riverwalk, which traverses the northern bank of the Auglaize River. These sites are packed with amenities, including tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking paths and skateboard ramps. Plus, Harmon Park is home to the summertime hotspot at the newly constructed Wapakoneta Water Park. The park has two pools with water toys, large slides, zero entrance, competition pool, diving boards and plenty of lounge chairs.

Wapakoneta residents also have access to several nearby state parks and major trail systems. Just up the road is Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, which is a great destination for boaters, fishers and swimmers. The park also offers plenty of space for camping, picnicking and bird watching, as it

sits along one of the country’s major migration routes.

Grand Lake is also home to a pair of nesting American Bald Eagles. Outdoor enthusiasts can also take advantage of such activities as these at Indian Lake State Park in Lakeview and Lake Loramie State Park in Minister. Additionally, hikers can access the 47-mile Miami-Erie Trail, part of the statewide Buckeye Trail, at Lake Loramie.

Golfers enjoy hitting the links at Wapakoneta Country Club, a private, nine-hole course that stretches over 3,055 yards of play. The short layout of this course is perfect for both beginners and more skilled players who are looking for a laid-back and fun game of golf. The surrounding area is also filled with other well-maintained golf courses, offering Wapakoneta golfers even more of a choice without having to travel far from home. j

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Attractions &Lodging O

n July 20, 1969, the world paused for a brief, shining moment. Apollo 11 had reached the moon. Wapakoneta’s native son, Neil Armstrong, stepped out of the Eagle and set foot on the soft dust of the lunar surface and said the words we still quote today: “That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.”

As the local astronaut was saying those words, Ohio officials were already planning a museum to honor Armstrong’s achievement, as well as all Ohioans who have attempted to defy gravity. Armstrong’s exploits and other achievements in Ohio’s history of flight can be experienced at the Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum. The museum takes visitors on a journey through aerospace history. Designed to resemble a futuristic moon base, the building’s white dome actually houses the Astro-Theater that presents multi-media presentations of space exploration. The museum is home to the Gemini 8 flown by Armstrong in 1966, a space shuttle landing simulator and a piece of moon rock.

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Step into the past at the Auglaize County Historical Society’s Wapakoneta Local History Museum, housed in the long-standing First Presbyterian Church, or take the Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Wapakoneta, a self-guided journey that showcases more than 30 historic points of interest. Historically significant structures, both commercial and residential, that were built in the 19th and early 20th century still stand today as a testament to the community’s dedication to preserving its past. A brochure highlighting the various historic destinations can be picked up at the Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce’s downtown office at 30 E. Auglaize Street.

The Auglaize County Fairgrounds is busy throughout the year, hosting a number of events. Among the more notable happenings at the fairgrounds is the annual St. Joe Festival in July and, of course, the Auglaize County Fair in August.

This much-anticipated weeklong festival features an always-bustling entertainment tent, a tractor/truck pull, harness racing, a demolition derby, exciting rides and a huge 4-H junior fair program. Further popular events in the community occurring year-round include the Summer Moon Festival, the Halloween Parade and the Holiday Open House—to name a few.

Visitors looking to take in all that the Wapakoneta area has to offer will certainly need to stay more than just one day. Fortunately, the community is teeming with a number of lodging options. The Holiday Inn ExpressWapakoneta is a great choice for families.

The 50-plus-room hotel features an indoor pool and whirlpool, free high-speed Internet access and a complimentary breakfast buffet. Plus, high-quality campgrounds are readily available at such sites as Wapakoneta KOA, Glacier Hill Lakes and the Lakewood Village Resort. j

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estled within historic Downtown Wapakoneta is the Riverside Art Center, a cultural venue that is constantly abuzz with artists and art enthusiasts. The center is composed of a spacious gallery, which plays host to various art exhibitions and special events, as well as ample classroom space for budding artists of all ages. The Riverside Art Center is also a haven for practicing artists who come to work, showcase and sell their artwork.

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The Wapakoneta Theatre Guild invites patrons to enjoy a variety of live theatrical and musical productions throughout the year.

Moviegoers frequent the Wapa Theatre, a well-known local landmark that opened in 1904.

There is no missing the bright marquee in downtown, which is glowing with the theatre’s weekly showings. The Famous Old Time Music Company plays host to various bluegrass concerts, festivals and jam sessions. Even more entertainment can be found at the popular Route 33 Rhythm & Brews roadhouse, a World War II-era roadhouse that stands among the best small entertainment venues in the region. j

Shopping &Dining I

n addition to being a destination of local history and culture, Wapakoneta’s Historic Downtown is a thriving district that is brimming with diverse shops, professional offices and restaurants.

Storefronts are filled with antiques and specialty products while the restaurants in between serve up eclectic menus to hungry shoppers. A variety of other specialty shops offer a wide range of shopping pleasures.

For food and spirits, the downtown offers historic cafés, diners and restaurants to satisfy a wide range of culinary desires. Great food and beverages can also be obtained at a number of Wapakoneta’s service clubs.

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Be sure to make a stop at the bustling Wapakoneta Farmer’s Market just outside downtown in Heritage Park, which offers local produce and goods every Saturday morning from June through October.

Check out a number of antique shops, which have become a favorite among shoppers. Also located downtown, an antique mall showcases more than 25,000 square feet of antique wares. Two-hundred booths and exhibitions make a home in the antique mall, selling unique collectibles, books, antique furniture, vintage clothing, jewelry, glass and much more.

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Outside of the Downtown district, the community offers plenty of neighborhood convenience stores, department stores and strip malls packed with an assortment of retailers and restaurateurs. Plus, Wapakoneta hosts “Restaurant Row” at exit 111 on I-75, which houses a number of well-known national chain restaurants. The dining selection along this busy row, in Downtown and on the outskirts of town is impressive and includes everything from restaurants serving up breakfast favorites, signature sandwiches, soups and pizza to those specializing in flavorful ethnic dishes.

Recently constructed Walmart and Lowes have added additional shopping appeal to the “Row.” j

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apakoneta City Schools is an excellent educational resource afforded to residents.

The district enrolls approximately 3,200 students each year in five facilities: Centennial Elementary, Northridge Elementary, Cridersville Elementary (an Ohio “School of Promise”), Wapakoneta Middle School and Wapakoneta High School. In addition to the district’s traditional K-12 curriculum, it offers advanced placement and gifted courses, vocational education, fine arts programming and special education services. The school district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1.

Wapakoneta’s high school graduate rate is 93.5 percent, and the district’s overall student attendance rate is 96.1 percent. St. Joseph’s Catholic School also has an excellent educational program which includes a preschool and an elementary school for grades K-8.

Education is a priority in Wapakoneta. The investment residents have made in the Wapakoneta City School District is apparent. A $67 million building program started in 2008 included new elementary schools,

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renovations to the middle and high school and a $5 million performing arts center.

Wapakoneta City Schools provides numerous extracurricular activities and a strong athletic program. The girl’s basketball team was the runnerup in the 2009 state tournament and the football team won championship honors in 2006 and 2007. Private contributions funded a new Field Turf all-weather playing surface which was recently installed on the football field.

The district participates in the programs at the Apollo Career Center in Lima. The center provides vocational instruction to juniors and seniors in order to prepare them for entry-level job positions and/or college entry. Additionally, the Apollo Career Center serves adults in the area through career development and enhancement programs, as well as special interest courses that promote lifelong learning.

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High school graduates working toward a college degree don’t have to travel far from home. Located in nearby Celina is Wright State University’s Lake Campus. The institution offers two-dozen associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs, along with master’s degree programs in Business Administration and Education.

The Lake Campus also provides opportunities to obtain various professional certificates and offers community education programs as well.

Exceptional vocational and technical education and professional training programs can be accessed through nearby Lima Technical College and the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima. Further options within a close distance of Wapakoneta include Ohio State University at Lima and Ohio Northern University in Ada, with several others situated within 75 miles of the area. j

Economy Wapakoneta-Auglaize County has been ranked among the top 20 U.S. micropolitans for business expansion projects by magazine (2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008).

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apakoneta is a community ready for successful growth. You'll find all the elements for business success – good sites, great people, easy access to markets, and the ease of doing business you will only find in a business-friendly, proactive, smaller community like Wapakoneta.

We're not the only ones convinced of our business success. Site Selection magazine has ranked Wapakoneta-Auglaize County among the Top 20 Micropolitans in the U.S. for business expansion projects in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Our local economy represents a variety of categories including manufacturing, agriculture, education, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and government. Manufacturing plays a major element in the region’s economy. Auglaize County alone boasts in excess of 6,400 industrial jobs in companies from small machine shops to major international firms.

Moving goods and services in a timely, cost-effective way is crucial to business success. Companies need raw materials and parts readily available. They need fast, low-cost shipping options

for finished goods. At the intersection of I-75 and U.S. 33, Wapakoneta is truly at the heart of America’s Midwestern markets. Companies in Wapakoneta are ideally positioned to reach U.S. customers and export internationally. Our great location helps companies lower costs and increase profits.

The Ohio Job Ready Sites Program, authorized by Ohio voters in 2005, was created to increase Ohio’s inventory of available development sites fully served by utility and transportation infrastructure.

Wapakoneta was selected as one of Ohio’s new Job Ready Sites grant recipients in 2006. The $1.9 million grant completed the 700-acre West Central Ohio Industrial Center at I-75 and U.S. 33. It is currently the largest rail-served, greenfield industrial park in Ohio with sites ranging from four to 470 acres.

Wapakoneta's location puts it at the center of the 12-county, West Central Ohio region with a labor force of nearly 400,000 people. Interstate 75 and U.S. 33 provide an easy commute to work from any area in the region. Our tradition of hard work combined with the excellent educational opportunities in the region ensures a ready and able labor force for area companies. The residents of Wapakoneta and West Central Ohio have a strong work ethic. Our people enjoy what they do and take great pride in their work. j

LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN AUGLAIZE COUNTY

Source: Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council

Location New Bremen St. Marys Minister St. Marys St. Marys St. Marys Minister Wapakoneta Wapakoneta St. Marys Wapakoneta Wapakoneta

# of Employees 2,400 650 550 500 430 430 400 235 217 130 125 110

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Employer Crown Equipment Corporation Joint Township District Memorial Hospital Minister Machine Company Setex, Inc. AAP-St. Marys Corporation Veyance Technologies, Inc. The Dannon Company American Trim, LLC Koneta Rubber Co. St. Marys Foundry General Aluminum Co. Ametek Westchester Plastics

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rea businesses, small and large, have already discovered the pro-business attitude of Wapakoneta, and many more are interested in learning about the advantages to doing business here. The area is replete with a number of highly supportive organizations that are prepared to enhance the economy, and the overall community, as well as to both retain and recruit a diverse array of businesses to Wapakoneta.

These organizations successfully work together in order to strengthen the economic climate of the Wapakoneta area.

Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce The Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with local governing entities and various organizations and

agencies, strives to promote and support the local economy and ultimately enhance the overall quality of life discovered in Wapakoneta. The benefits to Chamber membership are outstanding and invaluable. From networking events, referrals and discounts to consulting services, information and legislative advocacy, among others, becoming a member of the Chamber is a proven way to garner further business exposure in the community and beyond. www.Wapakoneta.com

Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council The Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council (WAEDC) has been an integral resource to area businesses for 20 years. The organization is dedicated to continually improving the economic vitality of Wapakoneta and its closely surrounding area by investing in programs and services that will ultimately result in exceptional employment opportunities and spur business growth and development. www.WhyWapakoneta.com

Auglaize County Economic Development Coalition Serving the needs of new and well-established businesses, the Auglaize County Economic Development Coalition ensures business prosperity and growth. The coalition represents businesses of all sizes and types by providing easy access to excellent sites for relocation and development, tax incentive programs, an educated workforce and more. www.Auglaize.us

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Wright State UniversityLake Campus – Business Enterprise Center WSU’s Lake Campus houses the Business Enterprise Center, a useful tool for both new and existing small businesses in the area. Businesses take advantage of free counseling and management training services. The center also hosts a number of outstanding seminars throughout the year, which cover an assortment of useful topics, including sales and marketing techniques, management, pre-business planning and many others. www.wright.edu/lake/beyond/bec.html j

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Ohio Economic Development Association www.ohioeda.com

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aintaining a healthy lifestyle in Wapakoneta is a significant mission among area medical providers. The community is full of healthcare resources, as numerous family physicians, specialists, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, physical therapists and clinics are established throughout town. A new imaging center and urgent-care center and wellness center have recently opened here. Wapakoneta’s location also places it within 15 miles of three outstanding hospital campuses.

Lima Memorial Hospital is part of Lima Memorial Health System, a network comprised of the 300-bed hospital campus and 25 additional facilities within a 10-county area. Lima Memorial offers a full scope of healthcare services. The hospital’s centers of excellence includes a comprehensive heart program at the Heart and Vascular Institute, an advanced Emergency Center equipped with a Level II Trauma Center, the Family Birth Center and the Center for Orthopaedics and Neurology.

Plus, Lima Memorial recently completed the modern, 24,000-square-foot Timmermeister Family Surgery Center in 2008.

Located in St. Marys is Joint Township District Memorial Hospital (JTDMH), the flagship of the extensive Grand Lake Health System (GLHS). JTDMH has been ranked among the top 1 percent of all hospitals in the nation by Premier/CareScience Health Alliance, and its Home Health and Emergency services have garnered recognition among the best in the country. The 130-bed hospital also excels in such areas as cardiac care, transition care, rehabilitation, surgery and women’s services, to name a few. In addition to JTDMH, the system opened the new 10,000-square-foot Wapakoneta Medical Center in February 2008. The facility offers Wapakoneta Primary

Care services, along with Wapakoneta Urgent Care services.

Wapakoneta is also situated near St. Rita’s Medical Center, the largest hospital in the area.

Distinguishing services at St. Rita’s, located in Lima, include the offerings at the Henry & Beverly Hawk Heart Center, along with emergency and trauma care, cancer care, women’s health, pediatrics, radiology and laboratory, and addiction and behavioral services.

Seniors are offered a number of facilities in the area as well, which specialize in a continuum of care for aging patients. Retirement communities, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers are located in Wapakoneta and nearby. Further senior services and programs can be accessed in Wapakoneta through the Auglaize County Council on Aging, located in St. Marys. j

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Government

CITY RESOURCES

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t is the mission of Wapakoneta city government to provide for and promote the general health, safety and welfare of all residents of the city by: delivering services in a professional, impartial and cost-effective manner; planning for the longrange development and improvement of the city; being responsive to the individual needs of city residents, with an awareness of all the city’s collective needs. – City of Wapakoneta Mission Statement

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The City of Wapakoneta operates under the Council/Mayor form of government, where Wapakoneta residents are provided the power of electing eight members of the City Council, as well as the Mayor, Auditor, Treasurer and Law Director. The Council, composed of the Council President, four ward council members, three at-large council members and the Council Clerk, meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:30 at City Hall.

The City provides a range of quality public services and programs through several departments. Among these divisions are public works, electric utilities, engineering, wastewater management, water treatment, parks and recreation and public safety through the Wapakoneta Police Department and the Wapakoneta Fire & EMS Department. All of these departments are committed to serving the Wapakoneta community in order to ensure a high quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors. j

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Fire & EMS Department (Non-Emergency) (419) 738-2014

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Parks and Recreation Department (419) 738-7158

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Police Department (Non-Emergency) (419) 738-8802

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Wastewater Treatment Plant (419) 738-2418

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Water Treatment Plant (419) 738-7439

Business Directory Apparel & Screen Printing Auglaize Embroidery (419) 738-6979

J M Green & Associates (419) 738-8101

Appliances - Services Mike's Furniture & Appliances (419) 739-7999

Sielschott & Walsh CPAs Inc. (419) 222-2001

Sears Wapakoneta (419) 739-7733

Stroh, Johnson & Co. LLP (419) 738-9661

Art Centers Riverside Art Center (419) 738-2352

Advertising Specialties QCom Corp (419) 222-8190 Schneider Signs (419) 738-6640 Wapakoneta Daily News & Printing (419) 738-2128 Wapakoneta Town Money Saver (419) 979-9770 Agriculture Advanced Agri-Solutions Co-Op (419) 739-4600 Auglaize County Agricultural Society (419) 738-2515 Airports Neil Armstrong Airport (419) 753-2810 Antiques Auglaize Antiques (419) 738-8004

Rick's 501 Motors (419) 738-1501 Banquet Facilities Astro Lanes, Inc. (419) 738-7306 Fraternal Order of Eagles #691 (419) 738-2582 Grand Plaza, The (419) 236-0426

Cable Vision, Internet Service & Telephone Time Warner Cable (800) 934-4181 TSC (419) 739-2200 Camping Glacier Hill Lakes, Inc. (419) 738-3005 Lakewood Village Resort (419) 738-5000

Attorneys James F. Hearn Law Office (419) 738-8171

R J Coffey Cup (419) 738-2191

Jauret & Burton LLP (419) 738-9274

SoSerene (419) 236-4937

Matthew Kentner, Attorney (419) 738-1222

Veterans of Foreign Wars #8445 (419) 738-8445

Poppe Law Office (419) 738-7180

Wapakoneta Moose Lodge #2654 (419) 738-8847

Wiesenmayer Law Offices (419) 738-8165

Beauty Salons Charme Hair Salon (419) 738-2421

Auto Parts, Repairs & Services O'Reilly Auto Parts (419) 738-4676

Diva Depot, The (419) 738-3482

Erb BBQ & Catering (419) 738-4067

Safeway Auto Lube (419) 738-5555

Beer Distributors C&G Distributing Co., Inc. (419) 221-2337

Perfect Party Events & Catering (419) 394-0349

Speckman Automotive, Inc. (419) 738-8134

Buckeye Farm Antiques, Inc. (419) 657-6726

Auto Repairs B&B Auto Repair (419) 738-8090

Apartments Blume Alumni LTD. Partnership (419) 738-4776

Automotive Clubs AAA Ohio Auto Club (419) 586-2460

Normandy Ridge (419) 738-0444

Automotive Sales - New, Used & Services Greve Sales & Service (419) 739-1000

Schlenker Developments, Inc. (419) 738-8111

Niswonger Chevrolet, Inc. (419) 738-2167

Hefner's Service Center, Inc. (419) 229-6756

Bowling Alley/Restaurant Astro Lanes, Inc. (419) 738-7306 Bridal Shops Simply Elegant Formals (419) 738-7722 Broadcasting Lima TV - NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX (419) 228-8835 Maverick Media (419) 331-1600

Wapakoneta KOA (419) 738-6016 Candy & Confectionery Superior Wholesale Distributor (419) 227-2436 Catering American Legion Post #330 (419) 738-9369 Ann Ross Catering, LLC (419) 227-6789 Cloud Nine Cafe (419) 738-6757

R J Coffey Cup (419) 738-2191 Cellular Service/Sales Alltel Wireless (419) 235-0002 RG Sound & Communications (419) 739-7040 SecurCom, Inc. (419) 738-6483 Child Care YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral (419) 225-5465

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Accounting & Tax Services H & R Block Tax Services & JADE Assoc., Inc. (419) 738-4448

Chiropractors Elkins Family Chiropractic, Inc. (419) 739-9000 Kantner & West Chiropractic (419) 738-4373 Tranquility Spinal Care, LLC (419) 738-9888 Churches Meadowbrook Baptist Church (419) 999-1936 St. Paul United Church of Christ (419) 738-2215

R.E. Becker Builders, Inc. (419) 738-7406 Reynolds Electric (419) 228-5448 Schaub Excavating, Inc. (419) 738-8438 Schlenker Developments, Inc. (419) 738-8111 Steinke Concrete Const., Inc. (419) 738-8227

Civil Engineering & Surveying Bockrath & Associates (567) 356-1038

Thermal Maintenance Co., Inc. (419) 738-3571

Cleaning Services ServiceMaster by Case (419) 738-9405

Dentists Auglaize Dental Associates, LLC (419) 738-7373

Communications Commercial Communications, Inc. (419) 738-2311

Endodontic Assoc. of NWO, LLC (419) 738-6944

WCOIL (419) 229-2645 Computers - Services PC Doctor On Call/Intermedia3 (419) 738-7272

Kenneth J. Jackson, DDS (419) 738-2426 Developers Mark Jarvis Management Co. (419) 738-2511

Professional Computer Company (419) 738-6578

Developers/Contractors Building Co., The (419) 738-2510

Steinbrunner, David - Computer Programming (419) 230-1578

Doctors Auglaize Family Practice Center, LLC (419) 738-9601

Concrete Quality Ready Mix, Inc. (419) 394-5411

Lincoln Family Practice (419) 738-5151

Construction Gerstner Contracting (937) 693-3308 Hut Construction, Ltd. (419) 738-6392

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Kenneth Kohlrieser Masonry (419) 657-6074

Mathew M. Jose, MD, Inc. (419) 738-3317 Wapakoneta Primary Care (419) 738-4445

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Peterson Construction Co. (419) 941-2233

Economic Development Wapakoneta Economic Development Council (419) 738-6807

Contractors Bergman Drywall & Painting Co. (937) 693-3209

Education Apollo Career Center (419) 998-2908

Buehler Asphalt Paving, Inc. (419) 394-2181

Wapakoneta City Schools (419) 739-2900

Frost Roofing, Inc. (419) 739-2701

Wright State University - Lake Campus (419) 586-0321

Harrod Nagel Electric (419) 738-3537

Employment Services Custom Staffing - Wapakoneta (419) 738-7255

K.I.S.S. Seamless Siding, Inc. (419) 738-5477

Spherion of Lima (419) 394-6179

Engineering & Environmental Consultants CTL Engineering, Inc. (419) 738-1447 Engineers Bethel Engineering & Equipment, Inc. (419) 568-1100

Minster Bank (419) 738-4806 Superior Federal Credit Union (419) 738-4512 Florists, Greenhouses & Landscaping Haehn Florist & Greenhouses (419) 738-8485

Entertainment Famous Old Time Music Co. (419) 568-1220

Moon Florist & New Beginnings (419) 738-8176

Hey Hey Sound & Light (419) 657-6933

Village Green Garden Center (419) 738-2424

Wapa Theatre (419) 738-3718

Food Services Poeppelman Concessions, Inc. (419) 738-7620

Wapakoneta Theatre Guild (419) 738-2248 Equipment Sales/Rentals Auglaize Equipment Rental, Inc. (419) 394-7883 Event Planning DrexEvents (419) 738-2000 Trip Sports (419) 739-7714 Fabricating Midwest Metal Fabricators (419) 739-7077 Farm Equipment & Parts S.I. Distributing, Inc. (419) 394-2989 Farm Services Advanced Agri-Solutions Co-Op (419) 739-4600 Fencing, Tree Transplanting & Flag Poles Smith's Insta-Shade (419) 738-7154 Financial Institution American Budget Company (419) 738-2193 Cashland (419) 739-7707 Chase Bank - Downtown (419) 739-3600 Chase Bank - Grandview PLaza (419) 739-3670

Framing & Gifts DiVine Custom Framing & Gifts (419) 738-9360 Funeral Homes Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Inc. (419) 738-7676 Schlosser Funeral Home (419) 739-3323 Garbage Collection Waste Management (419) 221-3720 Garden Centers Village Green Garden Center (419) 738-2424 Gas - Convenience Hutchison Shell (419) 738-8776 Travel Centers of America (419) 738-2550 Wapak Marathon (419) 739-7824 Government Auglaize County Commissioners (419) 739-6710 City of Wapakoneta (419) 738-3011 License Bureau (419) 738-6818 W.I.A. One Stop (419) 586-6409

Fifth Third Bank (419) 738-9617

Grocery Community Markets, Inc. (419) 738-8817

First National Bank of New Bremen (419) 738-2194

Kroger (419) 394-8920

Home Savings Bank of Wapakoneta (419) 738-9258

Walmart (419) 738-0474

Health Clubs Athletic Club (419) 738-9555 Health Food Steinke's Bee World (419) 738-7231 Healthcare Auglaize Audiology (419) 739-7575 Auglaize County Health Department (419) 738-3410 Cancer Association of Auglaize County (419) 394-3556 Lima Memorial Outreach Lab Wapakoneta (419) 738-7030 St. Rita's Imaging Center at Wapakoneta (419) 738-1011

Classic Delight, Inc. (419) 394-7955 Everyday Technologies, Inc. (419) 739-6104 General Aluminum (419) 739-9300 Guardian Express, Inc. (419) 738-6143 IDI (419) 738-4060 Midwest Elastomers (419) 738-8844 Midwest Guardian, Inc. (419) 738-8185 Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (937) 596-6737 United Buff & Supply Co., Inc. (419) 738-2417 Wall Bed Systems (419) 738-5207

Internet Communications COM Net, Inc. (419) 739-3100

Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Auglaize Acres (419) 738-3816

First Network Group, Inc. (419) 739-9240

Cridersville Healthcare Center (419) 645-4468

Investment & Financial Planning Chad Metzger, Edward Jones (419) 738-4849

Gardens at Wapakoneta, The (419) 738-0725

Ross McCain, Edward Jones (419) 738-9658 Strasburg Financial Group (419) 738-5400 Kennel & Grooming RB Kennels & Grooming (419) 738-6698 Law Enforcement Auglaize County Sheriff's Office (419) 739-6565 Libraries Auglaize County Public District Library (419) 738-2921 Logistics & Warehouse AIP Logistics, Inc. (419) 738-9211

Hobbies Dad's Toy Shop (419) 738-2007

Industrial - Services GA Wintzer & Son Co. (419) 739-4900

Home Health Comfort Keepers (419) 229-1031

Millers Textile Service (419) 738-3551

Management Consulting Clemans, Nelson & Associates (419) 227-4945

Insurance Alan Davis Insurance Agency, Inc. (419) 738-7447

Meat Markets Kah Meats (419) 738-4217

Beery Insurance Services (419) 228-4000

Walter & Sons, Inc. (419) 738-9669

Block Insurance Agency, Inc. (419) 738-9365

Mental Health Mental Health & Recovery Services (419) 222-5120

Community Health Professionals of Tri-County (419) 738-7430 State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice (800) 417-7535 Home Improvement Closet Systems (419) 738-5212 Oen Kitchen & Bath Showroom (419) 738-8115 Home Maintenance & Repairs Bobby's Handyman Services (419) 738-5390 Earth Safe Ozone (419) 645-9920 Hotel/Motel Holiday Inn Express - Wapakoneta (419) 738-2050 Industrial - Manufacturing American Trim (937) 494-6020 Ametek Westchester Plastics (419) 739-3200 Apex Bag Co. (419) 738-5126

Cornell & Finkelmeier, Inc. (419) 739-4000 Derryberry & Davis Insurance (419) 738-8145 Koenig Insurance Agency, Inc. (419) 738-2108 Sorensen Insurance Agency (419) 738-8623 Stolly Insurance Group (419) 738-3617 Interior Design Embellishments Interiors (419) 738-1212 Jean Thomas Designs, Inc. (419) 738-6889 Unfauxgettable Designs by Kimberly (419) 303-2176

Music Stores Famous Old Time Music Co. (419) 568-1220 Newspaper Lima News (419) 223-1010 Wapakoneta Daily News & Printing (419) 738-2128 Nonprofit/Philanthropy American Red Cross Auglaize County Chapter (419) 738-3213 Mercy Unlimited (419) 738-3161 United Way of Auglaize County (419) 739-7717 Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation (419) 739-9223

Otterbein Cridersville (419) 645-7151 Wapakoneta Manor (419) 738-3711 Office Supplies Four-U-Office Supplies (419) 586-5393 Optometrists Auglaize Family Eye Care (419) 738-2715 Organizations American Legion Post #330 (419) 738-9369 Amvets Post #333 (419) 738-2994 Breakfast Optimist (419) 738-9371 Fraternal Order of Eagles #691 (419) 738-2582 Veterans of Foreign Wars #8445 (419) 738-8445 Wapakoneta K of C #1272 (419) 738-2218 Parks Heritage Trails Park District (419) 202-6053 Pharmacies Schwieterman's Drug Store (419) 738-5959 Walmart (419) 738-0474 Physical Therapy P.T. Works of Wapakoneta, Inc. (419) 738-9675 St. Rita's @ the Wapakoneta YMCA (419) 738-4022 Plumbing, Heating & A/C Bowen Mechanical (419) 739-7586 Cook & Son Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (419) 738-8956 Eisert Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (419) 738-8882 Houston Electric, Plumbing, Heating and AC, Inc. (419) 738-9800

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Health & Beauty Arbonne International (419) 941-1323

Johnston Supply (419) 738-8151

LaGrande Pizza (419) 738-6050

Store-N-Stuff, LLC (419) 738-0167

Perry's Heating & Air Conditioning (419) 991-1010

Lee's Famous Recipe (419) 738-4910

Surveyors Kent Surveying, Inc. (419) 738-5677

Printing Services Bornhorst Printing (419) 738-5901

McDonald's (419) 738-7264

Wapakoneta Daily News & Printing (419) 738-2128 Propane CC Propane Company (419) 738-8265 Moulton Gas Service (419) 738-8016 Pennington Gas Service (419) 738-7440 Publishers VillageProfile.com, inc.

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R J Coffey Cup (419) 738-2191

Tourism Armstrong Air & Space Museum (419) 738-8811

Woody's Diner (419) 738-9111

Auglaize & Mercer Counties CVB (419) 394-1294

Restaurants/Bars Alpha CafĂŠ (419) 738-2013

Auglaize County Historical Society (419) 738-9328

Astro Lanes, Inc. (419) 738-7306

Transportation Buckeye Charter Service (419) 659-2017

Lulu's 113 (419) 738-5813

Binkley Real Estate (419) 738-3232

Retail Bookmark, The (419) 738-4494

Coldwell Banker Plus One Professional (419) 738-2244

Sears Wapakoneta (419) 739-7733

Ron Spencer Real Estate, Inc. (419) 738-9371

Walmart (419) 738-0474

Tadd Investments, LTD (419) 739-7199

Sanitation/Porta-Jons Bobcat Multi-Works (937) 585-9904

Wapakoneta Country Club (419) 657-2020 Wapakoneta Family YMCA (419) 739-9622 Rendering GA Wintzer & Son Co. (419) 739-4900

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Restaurants Blimpies Subs & Salads (419) 739-SUBS Bob Evans (419) 738-7603 Cloud Nine Cafe (419) 738-6757 Comfort Zone Diner (419) 738-1060

RRR Tire Service (419) 738-2600

Travel Centers of America (419) 738-2550

Real Estate Bethel Associates, LLC (419) 738-5556

Recreation Astro Lanes, Inc. (419) 738-7306

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Pizza Hut (419) 738-9218

Tire Sales/Auto Repairs & Services Hegemier Tire Service, Inc. (419) 738-6217

Services American Red Cross - Auglaize County Chapter (419) 738-3213

Travel Agencies AAA Ohio Auto Club (419) 586-2460 Truck Rentals Hegemier Tire Service, Inc. (419) 738-6217 Sears Wapakoneta (419) 739-7733 Steinke Repair LLC (419) 739-9751 Truck Sales - New, Used & Services Kinstle Sterling/Western Star Truck Ctr (419) 738-9684 S & S Volvo and GMC Truck (419) 228-2211

Better Business Bureau (800) 462-0468

Trucking & Storage Stahler Trucking & Leasing, Inc. (419) 738-7785

Small Motor Repairs & Parts Steinke Repair LLC (419) 739-9751

Utilities American Municipal Power (614) 337-6222

Social Service Auglaize County Council on Aging (419) 394-8252

Dominion (419) 226-4866

Auglaize County Job & Family Services (419) 739-6505 Sports Fort Wayne TinCaps (260) 482-6400 Storage Stahler Trucking & Leasing, Inc. (419) 738-7785

Veterinarian Heartland Animal Clinic, LLC (419) 738-7257 Water Conditioner Culligan Water Conditioning (800) 947-4147 Water Source of NW Ohio, Inc. (419) 223-3741

Index of Advertisers

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Alpha CafĂŠ 7 Ametek - Chemical Products Division / Westchester Plastics 24 Ann Ross Catering 10 Apollo Career Center 13 Auglaize County Council on Aging 26 Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home 24 Bethel Engineering & Equipment Inc. 22 The Bridal Emporium 11 City of Wapakoneta 16-17 Community Health Professionals of Tri-County 26 Cornell & Finkelmeier, Inc. 4 Dad's Toy Shop 23 Dominion 23 Embellishments 24 G.A. Wintzer & Son Company 20 Harrod Nagel Electric, Inc. 24 Holiday Inn Express Wapakoneta 9 Houston Electric, Plumbing, Heating & A.C., Inc. 23 Jean Thomas Designs, Inc. 5 Lima Memorial Health System Back Cover Minster Bank 4 P&G Lima 21 Poppe Law Office 20 R.E. Becker Builders, Inc. 5 St. Rita's Medical Center Inside Front Cover Store-N-Stuff Self Storage Facility 23 Stroh, Johnson & Company LLP 23 TSC 19 VillageProfile.com, inc.

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