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PeakFitness......................................2B..............4B
MarshFoundation.............................2B..............2B
OttovilleBank....................................2B..............2B
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SnappysOutdoorEquipment...........4B..............8B
Cotterman&Co.................................5B..............5B
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KitchensInc......................................6B..............6B
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ResersFoods...................................7B..............4B
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Get your Blue Jays or Wildcats
VISA Rewards card - only at Superior!
Phone (419) 692-2676
1303 E. 5th Street Delphos
Superior urges our employees to make a difference not only
while at work, but also in their personal lives. Our employees are
the same people that you see at the football game on Friday nights,
or in the seat next to you at church every Sunday. In 2012, Superior and
its employees donated time and treasure to the following organizations:
Allen County Jr. Fair Delphos Music in the Park Series
St. Rita's Medical Center Foundation Canal Days
Community Unity Delphos St. John High School
Delphos Chamber of Commerce Delphos Toast to the City
Delphos Jefferson High School Putnam County Jr. Fair
Delphos Relay for Life Delphos Rotary Club
Delphos Senior Citizens Center United Way Delphos Campaign
And many more!
SuperiorFCU.com
Superior Federal Credit Union is a non-
profit financial cooperative owned by its
members. Membership eligibility is open to
anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends
school in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Mercer,
Putnam, and Van Wert counties. Unlike prof-
it-driven banks and finance companies, a
credit unions excess earnings are returned
to members in the form of friendly service,
low interest rates on loans, high yield savings
and investment accounts, and low or no fee
convenience services.
Superior had another successful campaign
in 2012. Total membership grew by more than
3,000 members to now serve over 49,000
members in West Central Ohio. Superior
opened for business at its tenth location, in
St. Marys, and opened an independent insur-
ance agency, Superior Insurance Services,
to provide affordable home and auto insur-
ance to the area. Superior also remains one
of the strongest financial institutions in the
U.S. The credit union grew 14% last year to
$425 million in assets. Meanwhile, the credit
unions profitability remains in the top 2%
of credit unions nationally with net income
reaching a record $8 million in 2012. One
important measure of financial strength is
capital. Superior maintains over $63 million
in capital twice the reserve required by the
NCUA, our Federal regulator.
With interest rates remaining at or near
historic-low levels, credit union staff was
busy helping members finance their cars,
homes, or small businesses. This past year,
the credit union made over 7,000 loans for
$250 million to members. Whether it was a
member loan request for a $500.00 note loan
or a $2 million small business loan, the credit
union staff was ready to help members and
provide them a financing solution to meet
their needs. In addition to meeting new bor-
rowing needs, the credit union helped many
members refinance their existing debt and
lower their annual interest costs. These inter-
est savings will be available for members to
save for a childs college education, build a
nest egg for retirement, or spend in the local
community.
In April, Superior members will gain
access to new innovative, state-of-the-art
technology solutions from their credit union.
New electronic services for online banking &
BillPay and mobile banking from Intuit, the
makers of TurboTax and QuickBooks, will be
available free-of-charge for all for Superior
members. The new technology will provide
members with personalized access to the best
electronic services solutions available in the
local market.
Whether it is the local hospital founda-
tions, summer festivals, financial education
days, or county fairs, SFCU believes strongly
in making a difference in the communities
we serve. Last year, Superior supported more
than 300 local causes, donating over $170,000
back to the community. A number of Superior
employees also donate a significant amount
of their time to serve on community boards
dedicated to making our community a better
place to live.
So the next time you are in the market for
a checking account, loan, mortgage, or invest-
ment product, try a financial institution that is
making a difference in financial services and
the community. Try Superior Federal Credit
Union!
Superior Federal
Credit Union
North Dixie Truck
and Trailer
SFCU believes
strongly in making
a difference in the
communities we serve.
North Dixie Truck and
Trailer Inc., is a Sub-Chapter
S - Corporation incorporated
under the laws of the State of
Ohio on March 6, 1996. Calvin
E. Roeder purchased 8.4 acres
adjacent to his existing truck-
ing company in order to build
a 14,000-square-foot building
that houses a state-of-the-art
welding and fabrication center.
It was his desire to build a
facility that could repair and/
or rebuild the numerous tank
trailers in his trucking company
fleet. Additionally, other bulk
liquid chemical transporters
similar to the Roeder Cartage
Co., Inc., were contacted and
the services of North Dixie
Truck and Trailer Inc., were
marketed to outside customers
as well.
On July 1, 2006, North Dixie
Truck and Trailer Inc., was
purchased by Calvins daugh-
ters Tammy Orndorff, Tina
Anderson and Teresa Shulaw.
Tina is the president; Tammy,
vice president; and Teresa is
secretary treasurer of the com-
pany and all are responsible for,
direct and oversee all aspects of
the company operations. Each
provides the company with a
well-developed management
background.
The business expanded in
October 2011 by adding a fully-
stocked parts department with
thousands of inventory items
for semi-trucks, van trailers and
tanker trailers. Additionally, we
have access to tires for those on
the National Account Program.
Our parts department and staff
is very knowledgeable and can
locate most parts requested.
Expansion happened again
in August 2011 when we added
on to our maintenance facil-
ity. We added another 24,000
square feet, giving us a total
of 16 maintenance bays, two
Hunter Alignment racks, a
wheel balancing machine and
three 24-hour emergency road
service trucks.
Today, our maintenance staff
provides a full service repair
facility providing quality repair
service and a broad range of
welding services for anyone
in northwest and West Central
Ohio and we offer custom sheet
metal fabrication utilizing mate-
rials made of light-gauge alu-
minum through heavy-gauge
stainless steel plate. For many
successful transportation com-
panies, Dixie Truck is their pre-
ferred provider for tank-trailer
service and repair. That is why
North Dixie remains committed
to proving products and ser-
vices that continually surpass
customer expectations.
We employ one of the most
highly qualified service and
repair staffs in the industry
in order to provide virtually
any service, repair, or testing
required for tank and van trail-
ers. This company is certified
by the National Board of Boiler
and Pressure Vessel and may
perform welding repair opera-
tions on pressure vessels accord-
ing to the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers codes.
The National Board of Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
certify North Dixie Truck and
Trailer Inc., are authorized and
use to R symbol in accor-
dance with the provision of the
national board.
North Dixie Truck and
Trailer is a member of the
Lima/Allen County Chamber
of Commerce, National Tank
Truck Carriers Assoc., and the
Ohio Trucking Assoc. They are
also certified as a National
Womens Business Enterprise
(WBE) and a Woman Owned
Small Business (OSB).
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The Marsh Foundation
Ottoville
Bank Company
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www.ottovillebank.com
MAIN OFFICE
161 W. Third St.
Ottoville, Ohio 45876
419-453-3313
LENDING CENTER
940 E. Fifth St.
Delphos, OH 45833
419-695-3313
Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you.
The Ottoville Bank Co.
AG LOANS IRA ACCOUNTS
SAVINGS/CHECKING
Locally owned and operated
For the past 109 years
weve made a difference
For all your financial needs
The Marsh Foundation, located at 1229 Lincoln
Highway in Van Wert, is a not-for-profit childrens
service agency that provides behavioral treatment
in a variety of settings: group homes, family foster
care, independent living, an intensive treatment pro-
gram, a non-campus school; and a variety of clinical
services.
We are proud to offer quality services to youth
and families who need them. We are proud to work
with families from around the state of Ohio. Our
staff is dedicated and goes above and beyond to
ensure the well-being and success of the youth in
our programs.
Marsh is led by Executive Director of Child and
Family Services Kim Mullins; Marsh Foundation
School Principal Roger Salisbury; Executive
Secretary/Treasurer Jeff Grothouse; and Board of
Trustees members Gerald Thatcher, Gary Corcoran
and Robert Gamble.
The Marsh Foundation was established in 1922
by George and Hilinda Marsh and their daughter,
Katie.
Most of their substantial estate was left to help
needy children and families. George Marshs will
detailed the formation and operation of the founda-
tion. Originally, the campus was used as an orphan-
age and since evolved to meet the changing needs of
children and families.
Learn more at marshfoundation.org.
You can make a difference in the lives of children!
Foster Parents Needed!
Couples and single parents are eligible
Complete, extensive training prior to child placement
Licensing through the Ohio Dept. of Human Services
Supportive, 24-hour on-call consultation provided
Substantial reimbursement for those who qualify
419.238.1695 Ext. 360 or
www.marshfoundation.org
The Ottoville Bank
Company offers customers
a variety of banking servic-
es. In addition to checking
and savings accounts, the
Ottoville Bank Company
offers loans for home, auto,
commercial, farm and per-
sonal uses. Credit cards, deb-
it cards, wire transfers, IRAs
and more are also offered,
as is Internet banking and
bill pay.
The Ottoville Bank
Company is also indepen-
dent of similar large and
impersonal institutions. The
locally-owned-and-operat-
ed bank has served its cus-
tomers for more than 100
years. The Ottoville Bank
Company was incorporated
in October 1903, with J.C.
Wannemacher as its first
president. Its first day of
business was Feb. 2, 1904.
The bank was original-
ly located at the corner of
Third and Canal streets in
Ottoville.
The present location at
161 W. Third St. became
the banks home when a bid
was accepted in July 1939 to
construct a new facility for
$8,250.
The structure was remod-
eled in 1975 and included the
addition of a drive-up win-
dow. The building doubled
in size in 1986 and an ATM
machine was installed.
Its hours of operation are
8:30 a.m. To 3 p.m. Monday-
Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. Friday; and 8:30 a.m. to
noon on Saturday.
In November 2009, the
bank opened a lending cen-
ter at 940 E. Fifth St. in
Delphos. Its hours of opera-
tion are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
The Ottoville
Bank Company
takes great
pride in
serving the
growing
financial
needs of bank
customers.
You can make a difference in the lives of chil-
dren! Foster Parents Needed! Couples and single
parents are eligible.
Complete, extensive train-
ing prior to child placement;
Licensing through the Ohio
Dept. of Human Services;
Supportive, 24-hour on-call con-
sultation provided;
Substantial reimbursement
for those who qualify.
Call 419.238.1695, ext. 360
or visit orwww.marshfoundation.org
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During 2012, Delphos-based K&M Tire continued
its pattern of growth and expansion which included its
entrance into the state of Texas.
The wholesale tire distributor purchased two ware-
houses located in Houston and Dallas, TX, from Reliable
Tire Co. and began operating in the state during the fourth
quarter. Last year, K&M Tire also opened a warehouse
near Kansas City, began construction on a warehouse in
western Minnesota near Fargo, North Dakota, and com-
pleted another addition to the Delphos warehouse adding
approximately 40,000 square feet. The additional space in
Delphos houses their expanding inventory of agricultural
tire offerings, while freeing up space for additional pas-
senger and light truck tires.
With the opening of the Minnesota warehouse this
month, K&M Tire now operates 15 distribution facilities
in 10 states serving customers in over 20 states.
Looking forward to 2013, K&M Tire plans to keep
growing and expanding. The company will be opening a
new warehouse in Oklahoma City and is searching for a
larger warehouse in Dallas, Texas. They will also continue
to look for growth opportunities throughout the Midwest
and South Central regions.
Along with expanding their territory and number of
warehouse, the number of employees also continues
to grow. Company-wide, the employee head count has
grown to over 350 employees. Locally, over 115 people
work at the company headquarters on Spencerville Road.
This includes warehouse workers, route drivers, inside
sales staff, accounts receivable, accounts payable, human
resources, IT, inventory, logistics, marketing, and manage-
ment.
Recently, the company added Kumho tires to its large
product offering. Currently, K&M Tire distributes over 20
brands of passenger and light truck tires, seven brands of
commercial truck tires, and eight brands of farm and util-
ity tires.
Founded in 1970 as a two-bay gas station in 1970, K&M
Tire moved to Delphos in the late 1970s. The company
opened its first warehouse in Toledo in 1990. Currently,
the wholesaler has distribution warehouses in Delphos,
Toledo, Detroit, Mich., Grand Rapids, Mich., Madison,
Wisc., Chicago, Ill., Des Moines, Iow, Minneapolis, Minn.,
Bismarck, N.D., Omaha, Neb., Wichita, Kan., Kansas City,
Kan., Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas, and Barnesville,
Minn. K&M Tire plans to continue to grow to meet the
demands of the future.
K&M Tire
K&M Tires reach extends to Texas
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customer the most
important person in
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Volunteer Services
Counseling Services
Spiritual Care Services
Bereavement Services
Request Your County Agency by Name
If you are in need of in-home care, remember, its your right to
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HomeCare & Hospice by name when being discharged from the
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Established Since 1966 Providing hometown services
in the privacy of your own home
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Home Monitoring System
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Physician Services
Personal Care Aides
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Volunteer Services
Counseling Services
Spiritual Care Services
Bereavement Services
Request Your County Agency by Name
If you are in need of in-home care, remember, its your right to
choose the agency of your choice! Ask specifcally for Putnam County
HomeCare & Hospice by name when being discharged from the
hospital/nursing home, or request our agency to your physician.
Established Since 1966 Providing hometown services
in the privacy of your own home
139 Court St., Ottawa 419-523-4449 www.pchh.net
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was recently named to the 2012 Top 500
HomeCare Elite list. This selection process
is a compilation of top-performing agencies
in the United States. The HomeCare Elite
identifies the top 25 percent of agencies
and further highlights the top 100 and top
500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked
by an analysis of publicly available per-
formance measures in quality outcomes,
process measure implementation, patient
experience (Home Health CAHPS), quality
improvement and financial performance.
The agencies that appear on the list dem-
onstrate their commitment to providing
quality patient-centered care, while striv-
ing to serve as leaders in the home care
industry. To view the HomeCare Elite rank-
ings, please visit www.ocshomecare.com/
Resources/HomeCare-Elite.aspx.
Putnam County HomeCare & Hospice
is a county-governmental agency and is a
part of the Putnam County General Health
District. The Agency is governed by the
Putnam County Board of Health. They
are a Medicare/Medicaid certified agency,
and are accredited by Community Health
Accreditation Program (CHAP). Putnam
County HomeCare & Hospice does not
receive money from the county, they do not
receive levy money, and they are totally
self-supporting. The Agency does receive
allocations from The United Way of Putnam
County, which they are very appreciative
of. They are the only home care and hospice
agency located in Putnam County.
Since 1966, Putnam County HomeCare
has delivered quality health care and other
services to the countys recovering, dis-
abled and chronically ill. Home care ser-
vices include Skilled Nursing, Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech
Therapy, Personal Care Aide and HomeMed
Monitoring Systems. These disciplines
can be initiated when the physician orders
skilled, intermittent services for the patient.
The Agency works closely with the physi-
cians, hospitals and nursing homes to devel-
op a care plan that meets each individuals
personalized needs. These services will
assist the patients in achieving and main-
taining their optimal level of independence.
It gives families the opportunity to keep
their loved one in the comfort of the home
setting for as long as possible.
Putnam County Hospice provides a spe-
cial kind of care and support for individuals
in the last phases of a life-limiting illness.
Emotional, physical, spiritual and social
support is provided to patients and their
families throughout the process of both
illness and bereavement. Family members
are encouraged to be actively involved in
their loved ones care. A team of physicians,
nurses, social workers, clergy, aides and
volunteers follow an individualized care
plan designed to meet the specific needs
of the patient. The Hospice program was
established in 1996.
Putnam County Hospice also offers a
Community Based Palliative Care Program,
available to all residents of Putnam County.
Dr. Mary Ann Myers, MD is the Medical
Director for Putnam County Hospice. She
is willing to answer any questions that you
have regarding palliative care. Dr. Myers,
along with a team of nurses, social workers
and volunteers monitor and provide comfort
care, while patients are receiving active
treatments for their disease, or experiencing
other debilitating illnesses.
If you or a loved one are in need of home
care or hospice services, remember that you
have a choice of which agency will pro-
vide the care. It is a personal decision that
only you can make, and it is guaranteed by
Federal and State Laws. If you are not given
a choice, ask for it. Please request Putnam
County HomeCare & Hospice to your fam-
ily physician, specialist, social worker, or
nursing home staff. Were available all the
seasons of your life. Support your local Top
500 HomeCare Elite Agency!
If you would like more information
about the programs offered by Putnam
County HomeCare & Hospice, please call
(419) 523-4449 or visit the website at www.
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Putnam County
HomeCare & Hospice
Home Health
Skilled Nursing
IV Therapy
Wound Therapy
Home Health Aides
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Home Monitoring System
Hospice
Skilled Nursing Care
Physician Services
Personal Care Aides
& Homemakers
Volunteer Services
Counseling Services
Spiritual Care Services
Bereavement Services
Request Your County Agency by Name
If you are in need of in-home care, remember, its your right to
choose the agency of your choice! Ask specifcally for Putnam County
HomeCare & Hospice by name when being discharged from the
hospital/nursing home, or request our agency to your physician.
Established Since 1966 Providing hometown services
in the privacy of your own home
139 Court St., Ottawa 419-523-4449 www.pchh.net
You Have a Choice
Caring for you all the
seasons of your life.
AvAilAble 24 Hours A DAy
7 DAys A Week
County based = quick response time
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emotional,
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for our patients and
their families!
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The Business Journal of
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for the 13-county region.
Every month, the Business Journal provides authoritative and in-depth
news coverage on the sectors that comprise the regions vibrant business
scene.
A wide range of topics are discussed,
ranging from technology to commercial
real estate and corporate finance to hos-
pitality.
Readers can also find exclusive news,
analysis, features on hot new trends,
how-to advice and profiles of the
players and decision-makers that make
things happen. Every story is written
with its readership in mind.
To learn more about the Business
Journal advertising program, con-
tact Don Hemple, publisher, at
419-695-0015,
ext. 138 or
e-mail
dhemple@delphosherald.com.
Snappys Outdoor Equipment Sales and
Service, LLC at 2120 N. Dixie Highway
in Lima is a new and innovative lawn and
home business.
It opened in early December 2013 with
four employees who have been in the
industry for a combined 47-plus years of
experience. Its parent company is North
Dixie Tuck and Trailer and they have plans
to expand the Snappys facility and hope to
grow to be a leader in the area.
Employees include Parts Manager/Sales
Mike Foust; Officer Manager/Sales Judy
Holloingsworth; and the Service Team of
Chick Alspaugh and Trevor Stalnaker.
Snappys offers sales of Ferris,
Husqvarna, Dixon lawn mower, Echo
power hand tools and sell snow removal
and salt equipment. They also service most
brands of outdoor power equipment.
Snappys is proud of the quality of pro-
fessional and homeowner equipment they
bring to the community. Customer service
is No. 1 with us and we strive to be the best
in the area.
Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on
Saturday.
Snappys Outdoor
Equipment
Peak Community Wellness at 333 North
St. in Delphos offers members the oppor-
tunity to achieve their goals be it weight
loss, weight gain, toning up or preparing for
competition.
We are proud to help our members make
their goals and help all groups ages 10-80.
When owner Jeff Schweiterman and his
crew took over the fitness center, they con-
verted the facility to 24/7, added Thin &
Healthy Total Solution and recently expand-
ed to include a personal training department.
Not to leave anyone out, active seniors meet
with the Silver Sneakers group to keep sharp
both physically and mentally.
Services include a wellness center, weight
loss, personal training and nutrition supple-
ments.
Peak has 13 employees, including
Office Manager Kelly Stevenson, Member
Specialist and Marketing Manager Dianna
Doyle and Personal Training Manager
Michael Trentman.
Hours with personnel on hand are 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Members can access
the facility anytime with a key card.
Proud to help our
members achieve
their goals!
Resers prides itself of
making fun times easier
with the perfect foods!
In 1950, Mildred and
Earl Reser decided to try
their hand at making potato
salad in quantity. The family
bought potatoes 50 pounds
at a time and did all the work
by hand in the kitchen of
their farmhouse in Cornelius,
Ore. Today, Resers Find
Foods Inc., is recognized as
one of the nations premier
manufacturers of high-quali-
ty refrigerated food brands to
both restaurants and super-
markets.
Resers remains a family-
owned and operated com-
pany that is dedicated to cre-
ating delicious, wholesome
meals that nourish family
ties and sustain family tradi-
tions.
Resers makes hundreds
of products including fresh
deli salads (potato, macaroni
and cole slaw), side dishes
(mashed potatoes, macaroni
and cheese), Mexican food
(salsas, tortillas), dips (dip
chips, spinach artichoke
Parmesan) and baked din-
ners (three-cheese rigatoni
Bolognese).
Of Resers nearly 5,000
employees, 110 are at the
Delphos plant at 1600
Gressel Drive. The company
has 18 other locations in the
U.S. and Mexico. Resers
purchased the Delphos plant
in November 2011.
Resers prides itself on
making fun times easy with
wholesome, convenient, fla-
vorful foods perfect for pic-
nics, BBQs, tailgaters or any
event that brings together
friends and family.
Peak Community Wellness offers a wide selection of equipment.
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You might be surprised to discover the virtually unlimited design
possibilities of a Butler building system. As your local Butler Builder,
we can build a fexible and attractive Butler building that incorporates
wood, brick, stone, or glass. You can also choose from a wide variety
of metal roof and wall systemsall in a building that meets both your
needs and your budget.
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2012 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler Manufacturing is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.
You might be surprised to discover the virtually unlimited design
possibilities of a Butler building system. As your local Butler Builder,
we can build a fexible and attractive Butler building that incorporates
wood, brick, stone, or glass. You can also choose from a wide variety
of metal roof and wall systemsall in a building that meets both your
needs and your budget.
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Contact us at 419-238-9567
or visit us on the web
www.AlexanderBebout.com
2012 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler Manufacturing is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.
You might be surprised to discover the virtually unlimited design
possibilities of a Butler
building system. As your local Butler Builder

,
we can build a fexible and attractive Butler building that incorporates
wood, brick, stone, or glass. You can also choose from a wide variety
of metal roof and wall systemsall in a building that meets both your
needs and your budget.
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Contact us at 419-238-9567
or visit us on the web
www.AlexanderBebout.com
2012 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler Manufacturing is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.
You might be surprised to discover the virtually unlimited design
possibilities of a Butler building system. As your local Butler Builder,
we can build a fexible and attractive Butler building that incorporates
wood, brick, stone, or glass. You can also choose from a wide variety
of metal roof and wall systemsall in a building that meets both your
needs and your budget.
M
ore design
f lexibility for
your building.
Contact us at 419-238-9567
or visit us on the web
www.AlexanderBebout.com
2012 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler Manufacturing is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.
You might be surprised to discover the virtually unlimited design
possibilities of a Butler building system. As your local Butler Builder,
we can build a fexible and attractive Butler building that incorporates
wood, brick, stone, or glass. You can also choose from a wide variety
of metal roof and wall systemsall in a building that meets both your
needs and your budget.
M
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f lex
ib
ility for
you
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Contact us at 419-238-9567
or visit us on the web
www.AlexanderBebout.com
More design flexibility for your building.
Alexander & Bebout, Inc.
Engineering Design Construction
10098 Lincoln Highway
Van Wert, Ohio
419-238-9567
www.AlexanderBebout.com
Touchstone CPM celebrates 10 year anniversary
Lima, OH Touchstone CPM,
Inc., one of the regions leading
construction management firms,
is celebrating its 10th year of suc-
cessfully meeting and exceeding
its customers expectations. The
company officially became incor-
porated on February 13, 2003, as a
subsidiary of Tuttle Services, Inc.
This year marks the companys
10th Anniversary.
Tuttle Services CEO, Clyde
R. Rauch, established Touchstone
CPM in 2003 as a professional
company specializing in construc-
tion management services, cater-
ing to the education and health
care markets. The new company
was created as a subsidiary of the
parent company, Tuttle Services,
Inc. and a sister company to Tut-
tle Construction, Inc. Since then,
Touchstone CPM has also provided
construction
management
services for
other markets
including mu-
nicipal, com-
mercial and
manufacturing
clientele in the
public and pri-
vate sectors.
Since its
inception, the company has man-
aged nearly $1.3 billion worth of
construction projects in the State
of Ohio. The company also has an
office in Phoenix, Arizona concen-
trating on the K-12 market. The
companys largest client to date
has been the Ohio School Facilities
Commission (OSFC), now named
the Ohio Facilities Construction
Commission (OFCC), in partner-
ship with 29
area school
districts.
Two of the
companys
newest proj-
ects are with
Bath Local
Schools (Al-
len County)
and Napoleon
City School
District (Henry County) in north-
west Ohio.
About Touchstone CPM
Touchstone CPM is a profes-
sional Construction Planning and
Management firm based in Lima,
Ohio. The company manages vari-
ous disciplines of construction
management through an exclusive
contractual relationship with the
owner. Touchstone provides proj-
ect management, cost management
and project/contract administra-
tion for each phase of a construc-
tion program: pre-design, design,
bid and award, construction and
post construction. The firm offers
a wide variety of construction ser-
vices to meet virtually every client
need. Whether planning to con-
struct a new building, an addition
or renovating an existing facility,
Touchstone has the project team
to exceed its clients expectations.
www.touchstonecpm.com
Tuttle Construction
celebrates 85 years
Lima, OH Tuttle Con-
struction was founded
by Herbert U. Tuttle
in 1928. Since then,
Tuttle has become
an ISO Certified and
an award winning
leader in the commer-
cial, institutional, health
care and industrial markets.
Today, Tuttle Construction em-
ploys over 100 dedicated build-
ing professionals, operating out
of its LEED Gold certified office
facility in Lima, Ohio.
The company was founded
on family values and strong,
honest work ethic. Even today,
the Tuttle team is known for be-
ing innovative in its approach to
building and ethical in its busi-
ness dealings. Over 75 percent
of its business comes from re-
peat clients, a figure that
is outstanding in the
industry.
Tuttle offers a full
range of construction
services that are tai-
lored to accommodate
our clients throughout
the planning, design and
construction process. Every
project is custom designed to
meet the unique needs and wants
of the customer in order to cre-
ate a high level of value, and
to allow for efficient, effective,
functional performance. Involv-
ing Tuttle at the earliest stage of
a project significantly enhances
this value.
Tuttle Construction, Inc. is
a subsidiary of Tuttle Servic-
es, Inc. is a sister company to
Touchstone CPM, Inc.
March 2013 The Herald Progress Edition 5B
Putnam County
HomeCare & Hospice
Minster, Dayton & Columbus
(800) 713- 3190
www.CottermanRoofng.com
otterman &
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INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL ROOFING
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TRUST EXPERIENCE TRUST COTTERMAN
Cotterman &
Company
In the year 2013
Cotterman & Company will
celebrate its 35th anniver-
sary of roofing excellence.
Cotterman & Company
has been a pioneer in the
commercial roofing industry
since 1978. Family-owned
and operated for two genera-
tions, the company installed
and warranted more than
30,000,000 square feet of
roofing.
In the early years, the
company had employed just
a hand full of employees
and serviced the Shelby/
Auglaize County region.
Currently, they have over
75 employees servicing
the entire state of Ohio as
well as eastern Indiana. The
majority of their projects are
located between Findlay,
Dayton, and Columbus cor-
ridor.
The second generation
Andy and Mike Cotterman
acquired full owner-
ship in 2009 from Max R.
Cotterman, their father and
founder. The company has
continued substantial growth
since the transaction. We
continue to operate under the
core principles Max prac-
ticed. I believe this directly
impacts our quality level of
installations, which has lead
to our success in the roofing
industry. In addition to that,
the hard work and dedication
of the individual team mem-
bers culminates, creating a
winning recipe, says Mike
Cotterman.
In 2012 Cotterman &
Company received the most
prestigious recognition
in the commercial roofing
industry. Carlisle Syntec,
the leading manufacturer of
single-ply roofing materi-
als, elected Cotterman to the
Perfection Council. Only the
top 15 contractors in North
America, determined by
historical installation qual-
ity metrics, were given this
recognition. Cotterman also
reached the 750 Perfect 10
Hall of Fame Status with
Carlisle. Out of 2,700 autho-
rized applicators, only 43
have reached this achieve-
ment.
Duro-Last Roofing recog-
nized Cottermans achieve-
ments with the JRB Award,
which is based on volume
and quality of installa-
tions. They also announced
Cotterman installed the most
Duro-Last Roofing material
in the state of Ohio again in
2012.
Looking forward into
this year, we believe the
trend of renovating and ret-
rofitting existing buildings
will continue to grow and
the new construction proj-
ects will remain relatively
moderate similar to 2012.
This enables us to offer cost
effective energy savings
roofing solutions for busi-
nesses looking to remain in
their current facilities, says
Andy Cotterman
Cotterman & Company is
eager to earn the opportunity
on your next roofing project
and add you to the list of
satisfied customers.
Since our inception in 1978,
Cotterman and Company, Inc.
has become an award winning
leader in the Industrial and
Commercial roofing industry
specializing in New
Construction, Reroofs,
Roof Repairs and Roof
Maintenance Programs.
719 Fox Rd., Van Wert
OPEN 6am TO
MIDNIGHT
7 DAYS A WEEK
Visit us on the web ... www.picknsavefoods.com
(419) 238-5304
Home of Van Werts
BEST FRIED CHICKEN
Pick N Save at 719 Fox Rd. has been part
of the Van Wert Landscape since March 11,
1990. Though owned and operated by Nash
Finch, Inc.. the store was previously owned
and operated by Roundys Inc. Pick N Save
is a full service grocery store with produce,
deli, bakery and meat departments. They
also offer a very large assortment of grocery
and dairy/frozen items, as well as one of the
areas largest beer and wine departments, Ohio
Lottery and Western Union services.
Pick N Save is also very involved with
the Van Wert County Jr. Fair and the 4-H live-
stock sale, local Boy and Girl Scouts, and area
food banks and many charities, the D.A.R.E.
program and the local school systems. They
offer fast, friendly service, a clean store, the
absolute best employees and value for your
money.
We have been in this town for 23 years and
have plans to be here for many many more.
We are absolutely aware that the consumer
can shop anywhere that they choose. At Pick
N Save we take this very seriously. We sin-
cerely appreciate each and every person that
walks through our doors. I would like to per-
sonally extend an invitation to come visit our
store and see what we have to offer. Lets not
forget about the Best Fried Chicken in Town.
Pickn Save Foods
Fast, friendly
service,
large assortment
of grocery items
and best value
for your money.
6B The Herald Progress Edition March 2013
The Van Wert County Foundation granted
$6,500.00 the Van Wert Agricultural Society to be
used for the construction of a new Rabbit Barn
located at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds.
This grant is made possible by the James A. and
Minnie C. Kesler Fund. Pictured are Founda-
tion Executive Secretary, Larry L. Wendel and
members of the Bunny Hopper 4-H Club.
The Van Wert County Foundation made a
grant of $5,000.00 to the Van Wert County Air-
port Authority to help support the 2013 Hot
Air Festival. This grant is being made from the
Oscar and Norma C. Feigert Memorial Fund.
Pictured is Foundation Executive Secretary,
Larry L. Wendel and Hot Air Festival Event
Organizer, Jerry Mazur.
The Van Wert County
Foundation awarded
a grant of $1,000.00 to
the Van Wert County
Agricultural Society
for entertainment
and events at the an-
nual Van Wert Coun-
ty Fair. The grant
was made from the
Charles E. Eggerss
Fund. It will be used
to provide free enter-
tainment and events at the 2013 Van Wert County Fair. Pictured
are Foundation Executive Secretary Larry L. Wendel and Fair
Board Director Ann Marshall.
Van Wert
County
Foundation
Alexandar
& Bebout
The Van Wert County
Foundation has provid-
ed financial assistance to
Delphos, as well as Van
Wert and Paulding counties
since 1925. That summer,
the buildings at the Marsh
Foundation were soon to be
dedicated. The endowment
caused considerable con-
versation when Mr. Marshs
will was probated. Several
other prominent Van Wert
citizens had died, leaving
estates but no relatives in the
area. As a result, their assets
were distributed to relatives
scattered across the country.
In the summer of 1925,
a conversation took place
between local bankers
Frank Leslie and LaDoyt
Brumback and attorney
Kerns Wright that led to
the foundations formation.
The concept was to provide
means for establishing a liv-
ing bequest or trust so the
income could be used for
constructive programs that
would benefit the commu-
nity forever.
Although the foundation
was established in 1925,
the first bequest was not
received until 1934 and
the first distribution wasnt
granted until 1938. Since
then, many bequests have
been received and the assets
have grown until the princi-
pal assets of the foundation
at the end of 2007 exceeded
$42 million. These funds
came from over 125 donors
and are held and managed
in perpetuity. Each trust is
left to the foundation and
is established as a separate
memorial fund with a name
requested by the donor. The
principal is kept in tact and
only income is used for
grants.
Through 2007, the foun-
dation made grants to vari-
ous organizations totaling
$22,560,801.44. A signifi-
cant part of the grants are
for college scholarships.
In the year 2007 $416,425
in scholarship grants were
made to 280 students.
The foundation is classi-
fied by the IRS as a 501 c
(3) public charity that allows
donors to receive the maxi-
mum income tax credits
allowed by law.
A major initiative was
undertaken by the founda-
tion in 2005. Trustees pro-
vided the legal resources
to establish the governing
entity to manage the new
performing arts facility.
A tax-exempt supporting
organization named the
Van Wert Area Performing
Arts Foundation was cre-
ated and a board of direc-
tors was appointed with
Paul Hoverman as execu-
tive director. The foundation
provided the resources and
guidance for the endeavor
and committed in excess of
$3M for construction and
initial operating costs. The
facility opened in early
2007.
The foundation is admin-
istered by 15 trustees who
serve without compensa-
tion. Since 1925, 53 men
and women have served as
trustees, who are selected
from those with legal, finan-
cial, industrial, business and
agricultural backgrounds.
Anyone interested in
establishing a donor fund
with the foundation should
contact Executive Secretary
Larry Wendel at 419-238-
1743 or by e-mail at vwcf@
bright.net.
2012 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler Manufacturing

is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.

You might be surprised to discover the virtually unlimited design
possibilities of a Butler

building system. As your local Butler Builder

,
we can build a fexible and attractive Butler building that incorporates
wood, brick, stone, or glass. You can also choose from a wide variety
of metal roof and wall systemsall in a building that meets both your
needs and your budget.
More design
f lexibility for
your building.
Contact us at 419-238-9567
or visit us on the web
www.AlexanderBebout.com
2012 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler Manufacturing

is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.

You might be surprised to discover the virtually unlimited design
possibilities of a Butler

building system. As your local Butler Builder

,
we can build a fexible and attractive Butler building that incorporates
wood, brick, stone, or glass. You can also choose from a wide variety
of metal roof and wall systemsall in a building that meets both your
needs and your budget.
More design
f lexibility for
your building.
Contact us at 419-238-9567
or visit us on the web
www.AlexanderBebout.com
2012 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler Manufacturing

is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.

You might be surprised to discover the virtually unlimited design
possibilities of a Butler

building system. As your local Butler Builder

,
we can build a fexible and attractive Butler building that incorporates
wood, brick, stone, or glass. You can also choose from a wide variety
of metal roof and wall systemsall in a building that meets both your
needs and your budget.
More design
f lexibility for
your building.
Contact us at 419-238-9567
or visit us on the web
www.AlexanderBebout.com
More design flexibility
for your building.
2012 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler Manufacturing

is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.

You might be surprised to discover the virtually unlimited design
possibilities of a Butler

building system. As your local Butler Builder

,
we can build a fexible and attractive Butler building that incorporates
wood, brick, stone, or glass. You can also choose from a wide variety
of metal roof and wall systemsall in a building that meets both your
needs and your budget.
More design
f lexibility for
your building.
Contact us at 419-238-9567
or visit us on the web
www.AlexanderBebout.com
Alexander & Bebout, Inc.
Engineering Design Construction
10098 Lincoln Highway
Van Wert, Ohio
419-238-9567
www.AlexanderBebout.com
2012 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler Manufacturing

is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.

You might be surprised to discover the virtually unlimited design
possibilities of a Butler

building system. As your local Butler Builder

,
we can build a fexible and attractive Butler building that incorporates
wood, brick, stone, or glass. You can also choose from a wide variety
of metal roof and wall systemsall in a building that meets both your
needs and your budget.
More design
f lexibility for
your building.
Contact us at 419-238-9567
or visit us on the web
www.AlexanderBebout.com
419-238-5650
10098 Lincoln Hwy.
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
www.AlexanderBebout.com/Kitchens
Your dream,
our goal.
Kitchens & Baths
is what we do!
Kitchens Baths Appliances
Alexander & Bebout, Inc., established in 1965 by Tom
Alexander and Gene Bebout, is celebrating their 48th year
in business. In 1970 they signed on as a Butler Builder and
built their first Butler building at on 10098 West Lincoln
Highway, home of their present offices and warehouses.
Bebout retired in 1989 leaving the business operations
to Alexander and his wife Sylvia, who has managed the
office since the corporation was formed. January 1
st
of
2013 Alexander stepped down as President of the com-
pany and appointed his granddaughter, Sara Zura, to fill
the position of President. Alexander will remain with the
company as Chairman of the Board. Zura, a licensed pro-
fessional engineer, has been with the company six years.
The general contractor currently employs 60+ people.
From site selection to preliminary drawings to final
design and construction, they can handle every phase of
your next building project. This can take weeks off your
project schedule. Alexander & Bebout has continued to
offer innovative design and can handle a full range of
construction capabilities. They continue to stay at the fore-
front of design and construction technology. Along with
Butler Mfg., they can provide innovative building solu-
tions to meet their clients needs. They build commercial,
industrial, and institutional buildings and pride themselves
on their excellent reputation.
Quality employees and happy customers make their
business unique. Their reputation is a result of these two
factors. When you have competent, professional people
working with the best building systems, the second fac-
tor naturally follows - Happy Customers! Over the last
48 years, Alexander & Bebout has satisfied the building
needs of their clients repeatedly. They are extremely proud
of this accomplishment.
The construction industry is moving toward a green
future. More recycled products along with reduced waste
and enhanced energy modeling BIM technology is really
allowing designers and owner defined building models
not only for construction but also for system control and
maintenance.
Alexander & Bebout also tries to support the com-
munity in as many ways as possible. Whether it be hiring
local subcontractors, donating time and or monies to local
charities, or supporting local schools and agencies.
Anyone interested in discussing building projects
should contact their offices at 419-238-9567. You can
check out their website at www.alexanderbebout.com or
email them at info@alexanderbebout.com.
48 years of satisfying
building needs of their clients!
Kitchens Inc., in business since 1972, spe-
cializes in designing and remodeling kitch-
ens and bathrooms. Charlie Wilkin, General
Manager, and Lori Dasher, Designer, have a
combined experience of 67+ years. Whether
you want to just update your countertops,
completely remodel your kitchen or redo
your bathroom, they will work with you
from the beginning stages, thru the design
and decision process, to the finished product.
Their experience enables them to work with
you to determine exactly what you want
and the best way to achieve the end result
you desire. Computer generated drawings,
which allow you to see your thoughts and
ideas come to life, make the decision making
process completely painless. Free estimates
allow you to know up front exactly how
much your project will cost. Kitchens, Inc.
offers three cabinet lines, Pennville, Kemper
& Bridgewood, each having three to five dif-
ferent price lines. They also handle laminate,
solid surface & granite countertops along
with American Standard and Delta products
to satisfy your fixture and faucet needs. The
90+ years combined experience of the three
installers employed by Kitchens, Inc., guar-
antees an expert installation and your com-
plete satisfaction with each and every project.
Their installers can handle any plumbing,
electrical or carpentry skills required to com-
plete your project.
Kitchens, Inc. is also a Brand Source
Dealer carrying a complete line of General
Electric and Hotpoint applianceswash-
ers & dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dish-
washers, microwaves (both countertop and
built-in models), ranges, cooktops, and wall
ovens. The Brand Source affiliation allows
Kitchens, Inc. to be extremely price competi-
tive. They can deliver your appliance at your
convenience and dispose of your old one.
Visit their showroom at 10098 Lincoln
Hwy. Van Wert, OH and talk to Lori or
Charlie. They will help you get the kitchen
Kitchens Inc.
Kitchens Inc. will
help you get the
kitchen or bathroom
of your dreams!
March 2013 The Herald Progress Edition 7B
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Private Cloud
Network Management
Managed Print
Managed IT
Staff Augmentation
Documents. Networks. Systems. Services.
DIGITAL C.O.P.S.
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Alarm Systems
Access Control
Video Verifcation
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The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of
Northwest Ohio was honored with the Crystal Im-
age Award presented by the Van Wert Area Chamber
of Commerce at their annual banquet on January 26,
2012. The award is presented to a current Chamber
member business that has demonstrated leadership
within the Van Wert community by its many faceted
contributions which include business responsibility,
productivity strength, employee empowerment, and
service to the community.
What began as a dream in 2001 became a reality
in 2007 when the Niswonger Performing Arts Center
of Northwest Ohio opened its doors for the first pub-
lic concert. The mission set forth by the governing
board, the Van Wert Area Performing Arts Founda-
tion, was, in short, to inspire, educate and entertain
residents of Van Wert County and the surrounding
region as well as stimulate economic growth.
As the NPAC enters its fifth year, the Center has
had a direct impact in all areas of the stated mission.
It has offered a variety of programming encompass-
ing all genres of music, shows and speakers. The
NPAC has grown from 11 professional shows in
2007 to 27 with the completion of the 2011-2012
season. At the end of 2007, 71% of the ticket buying
patrons resided in Van Wert County. That percent-
age is now 34% of 3100 plus buyers in 2011. The
mailing list now exceeds 8500 which includes over
30 states and Canada. Patrons have come to Van
Wert County spending dollars for food, lodging and
fuel, all while enjoying the variety of programs at
Niswonger Performing Arts Wins Crystal Image Award
UTELCO Credit Union and
Superior Federal Credit Union,
both of Lima, have announced
plans to combine their operations.
Under the arrangement, UTELCO
Credit Union will integrate its
$4.5 million in assets and 1,600
members with Superior, which has
$360 million in assets and 46,000
members. The combined orga-
nization will operate as Superior
Federal Credit Union.
The operations are expected
to combine in the second quarter
of 2012.
The deal will provide members
of UTELCO Credit Union access
to Superiors nine area branch
locations and its wider array of
fnancial products and services.
There are a lot of products,
services, and technologies that
we would like to offer our mem-
bers that Superior already has
in place, said Cynthia First,
CEO of UTELCO Credit Union.
Meanwhile, our members will
gain the immediate advantage of
an expanded ATM network and
convenient branch locations. This
is defnitely the right move for
our membership.
Once the deal is completed,
members of UTELCO will have
access to those additional prod-
ucts and services at Superior, such
as full-service mortgage products,
fnancial investment services, and
small business services.
Phil Buell, President and Chief
Executive Offcer of Superior,
believes the arrangement will
beneft the members of both insti-
tutions. In credit unions, consoli-
dation is done for the sole purpose
of benefting members. This is
a decision to combine assets and
provide additional services to the
membership.
Buell added, We believe this
merger will enhance the member
value proposition for UTELCO
Credit Union members.
Before the merger could take
place, the Boards of both credit
unions had to approve the proposal.
The merger is still subject to regu-
latory approval by the National
Credit Union Administration
(NCUA) and Ohio Division of
Financial Institutions (ODFI).
For additional information,
please contact Kurt Neeper at
(419) 879-3502
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