October 29, 2010

The Herald Business Honor Roll – 1

2010 BUSINESS HONOR ROLL

Our Local Businesses Making
The Tri-County Area A Better Place to Live
154 YEARS 109 YEARS 92 YEARS
Delphos
public library
Organized Library Service
Since 1901
309 W. Second Street, Delphos 419-695-4015
Open: Mon., Tues, Thurs. 9-8; Wed. 12-8;
Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-12:00

106 YEARS The Fort Jennings

WINTER STORAGE AVAILABLE State Bank
Cars and Boats beginning Oct. 28
R.V. & Campers beginning Nov. 3 “the bank of choice”
www.fjsb.com
Call (419) 238-9270
for more info Ft. Jennings Ottoville Columbus Grove Leipsic Ottawa
1918 1994 1996 2001 2005

148 YEARS 88 YEARS
1904-2009
Insuring Neighbors
bors Since
“Neigh 1863 ”

The OTTOville Bank CO.

Main Office: 161 W. Third St. • PO Box 459, Ottoville, OH 45876
Our Local Agents: William Massa, agent 419-692-0951 Phone: 419-453-3313 FAX: 419-453-3003 ALLEN COUNTY’S ONLY
Lucy Pohlman, agent 419-339-9196 Jim Rhoades, agent 419-238-2341
Lending Office: 940 E. Fifth St. • Delphos, OH 45833 Dual Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Dealer
112 E. Third St., Delphos, OH www.ottovillebank.com
Service • Parts • Body Shop Hours: Sales Hours:

141 YEARS 105 YEARS
Monday 7:30 a.m.-8:00 P.m. Mon. 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.;
Tuesday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.;
Saturday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

2002, 2005, 2007, 2008

Proudly Serving the Tri-County Area Since 1869

RAABE
FORD - LINCOLN - MERCURY
Come in a Customer, Leave a Friend
11260 Elida Road - just east of Delphos
www.raabeford.com
Ph. 419-692-0055 Toll Free 800-589-7876

News Advertising
Balyeat’s
419-695-0015 Ext. 134
Fax 419-692-7704
nspencer@delphosherald.com
419-695-0015 Ext. 138
Fax 419-692-7116
dhemple@delphosherald.com
Coffee Shop

Herald
133 E. Main St.,
The Van Wert, Ohio
Delphos 419-238-1580
405 North Main Street, Delphos, Ohio 1250 South Washington Street
Van Wert, Ohio 45891-2599
visit our website at: www.delphosherald.com
(419) 238-2390 Website: www.vanwerthospital.org

124 YEARS 102 YEARS 81 YEARS

check out
www.DominionGasChoice.com
Same Family – Same Location
for 3 generations
Phone
419-695-0015 ext. 138
to be a part of next year’s Fort Jennings Telephone
BUSINESS HONOR 65 W. 3rd St., Box 146 419-286-2181
2103 N. MAIN ST.

ROLL
Dave, Mike, Randy, Tammy, Craig & Gary Regular Business Hours
DELPHOS, OHIO Monday thru Friday
Serving You For All Your Communication Needs
Sales - Rental - Service - Installation • Residential or Commercial Ph. 419-695-2000 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. until Noon
CATV & Digital CATV - Bright Long Distance - DSL High Speed Internet www.hgviolet.com APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE.

We salute the individuals and businesses who have been here to serve this area.
Because of your loyalty, dedication and desire to succeed, the Tri-County area is
a wonderful place to work and live.
We encourage our readers to patronize these establishments and thank them.
2 – The Herald Business Honor Roll October 29, 2010

2010 BUSINESS HONOR ROLL

76 YEARS 58 YEARS 45 YEARS

TRI-COUNTY
DO-IT CENTER
833 N. Main St., Delphos
Ph. 419-692-6936 Fax 419-695-8816
Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30
Sat. 8:00-3; Sun. 12-3

Alexander &
PITSENBARGER 54 YEARS Bebout, Inc.
SUPPLY Engineering • Design • Construction

10098 Lincoln Highway

234 N. Canal St., Delphos Chris,Tony, Van Wert, Ohio 419-238-9567
419-692-1010 Joe & Matt www.AlexanderBebout.com

75 YEARS
Francis FURNITURE
OF VAN WERT INC.
Furniture
Bedding Value & Service Since 1955
Accessories www.francisfurnitue.net Digital
Printer
419.238.1707 “US 127” Downtown Van Wert
877.238.1707 117 S. Washington St.

RELIABLE
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
710 ELIDA AVENUE DELPHOS, OH 45833

70 YEARS CARL CORE, JR.

info@aeroprinting.com
Phone 419-695-2931
Fax 419-695-9930
www.aeroprinting.com
PLUMBING & HEATING
205 W. 2nd St., Delphos
419-695-2921
www.reliablepandh.com
24 Hour Emergency Service
OH LIC 24196

48 YEARS 41 YEARS

The
rustic cafe
Tom Ahl
107 E. SECOND ST., DELPHOS

419-692-7976 GROTHOUSE
Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
64 YEARS Family of Dealerships
901 S. Main Street, Delphos, OH 45833
Ph. 419-695-3081 Fax 419-692-6400
grotph@wcoil.com HVAC/Refrig/Hydronics Lic #25576
Plumbing Lic#14379
State Route 81 (Allentown Rd.) West • Lima

These
DELPHA businesses thank
you for your
CHEVROLET BUICK PONTIAC
NEW & USED •SALES & SERVICE

support and
• LEASING • PARTS • BODY SHOP • 24 HOUR TOWING

1725 E. 5th, Delphos, Ohio

welcome your
DELPHOS CALL

419-692-3015
TOLL FREE:1-888-692-3015 future
patronage to help
www.delphachevy.com

62 YEARS keep the

Tri-County area
Lehmann’s FURNITURE personal and
130 N. Main, Delphos
(Across from the Post Office)
Phone: 419-692-0861
prosperous.
All Major Credit Cards Accepted Mon - Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 12-4
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2010 BUSINESS HONOR ROLL

40 YEARS 29 YEARS 26 YEARS
Cliff’s Miller Family
Homes, Inc.
Small Engine 3868 Elida Rd.
AUTHORIZED Lima, Ohio
SALES & SERVICE 419-331-0606
110 S. Main St.
Delphos, OH 45833 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5
Closed Sundays
Phone/Fax 419-692-7916
Fred & Lisa Cross
Anytime by Appointment
Fred & Lisa Cross www.millerfamilyhomes.net

39 YEARS




Residential / Commercial
KITCHENS - BATHS - APPLIANCES 3626 Allentown Rd., Lima, Ohio 45807
CARPET - VINYL - CERAMIC - FLOOR TILE - ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS
Ph. (419) 331-4372 Fax (419) 331-8243
We Do Kitchens & Baths! www.tdinteriorsinc.com
Stop by and see our new showroom!
419-238-5650
10098 LINCOLN HWY., VAN WERT, OHIO 45891

Delphos Auto


Specialized

36 YEARS Supply Co.

Alternatives for
Families and Youth
202 W. Third St.
Ph. 419-692-7085
Hours: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 7:30-5:30
“Fostering an environment that positively impacts
that lives of youth and their families, whether they are with us
Wed. 7:30-7:30, Sat. 7:30-2:00 for an hour or a lifetime.
All the right parts in 419-695-8010 1-800-532-7239
all the right places.™

23 YEARS
From left, Tom Bebout, Trevor Bebout, Gary Houg
Your Local Home Improvement Specialist
Serving the area for 35 years

Bebout and Houg

Roofing and Siding, Inc.
“If you’re not getting our price,
you may be paying too much!”
419-238-4100
116 N. WALNUT, Van Wert
Tom Bebout - Gary Houg - Trevor Bebout
Combs & Company
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We are independent agents proudly Serving the area from our new location...
representing Auto-Owners Insurance.
East of Delphos on 309 behind Rent-All Mart VAN WERT
• Accounting Service • Corporate Taxes
FAMILY DENTISTRY
Dickman
• Agricultural Specialists • Individual Taxes
Since 1982
Jerry Burgei, DDS
3610 Elida Road, Lima, Ohio
Insurance Agency Phone: 419-879-4012 1196 Professional Drive
10790 Elida Rd., Delphos, OH 419-238-1219
419-692-2236 or 419-692-6916

27 YEARS 22 YEARS

HONDA Mar.-Aug.
Tue.-Fri.
HOURS:
9-6
Sept.-Feb.
Tues.-Fri. 9-5
MOTORCYCLES
Wed. 9-8
ATV’s and Scooters Sat. 9-3 Sat. 9-1
Mary Kay Schwinnen, Andy North, Patti Stechschulte
LEHMAN TRIKE CONVERSIONS Closed Sunday & Mondays

HONDA OF VAN WERT ANDY NORTH

Sales: Harvey 10852 U.S. 127 S. 1122 Elida Ave.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Parts: Clark Van Wert, OH 45891 (East Towne Plaza)
Service: Gary Ph. 419-238-1776 DELPHOS, OHIO 45833
Office: Marilyn FAX: 419-238-6151 1201 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, LIMA, OHIO 45805 Bus. (419) 695-0660
1-800-335-7799
419-227-2000 FAX: 419-227-3500 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC
mandwconst.com EMAIL: m1201w@mandwconst.com

30 YEARS
We salute the individuals and businesses who
FLOWER FORT have been here to serve this area. Because of
280 N. Water St.
Ft. Jennings, OH 45844 Ph. (419) 286-2844 your loyalty, dedication and desire to succeed,
• Tuxedo
Rental
Hours:
Mon., Tues., the Tri-County area is a wonderful place to work
and live. We encourage our readers to
Wed., Fri.
Starting at $54.95 9:00-5:00
Thurs. & Sat.

patronize these establishments and thank them.

• Flowers For 9-noon
All Occasions Evenings and Saturday
• Wedding afternoon by
appointment
Invitations
Jeff Will, Owner Serving You For Over 30 Years!
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2010 BUSINESS HONOR ROLL

20 YEARS 17 YEARS 15 YEARS



365 N. Water Street, Ft. Jennings 45844
Visiting Nurses 602 E. Fifth Street
Hospice 419-695-1999 800-899-3447 or 419-286-3345
“Your local internet service provider”
Private Duty www.ComHealthPro.org
From left, Laurie Warnecke, teacher; Laurie Brenneman, teacher; Sarah Prine, assistant.

11 YEARS
Not in picture, Brenda Hoersten, director/teacher.

KREATIVE LEARNING
Quality Education
With The Creative Touch Metzger Financial Services
Jeff Thiery
340 W. Fifth Street (419)222-6003 Lynn R. Metzger Matthew L. Metzger
Delphos, Ohio 45833 Mon-Fri. 7:00-6:00 * SAT. 8:00-1:00 Martin R. Hopkins
Financial Strategies
419-695-5934 Clock Tower Plaza
927 N. Cable Rd.
Areas only
environmentally Personal • Business
Lima, Ohio 45805 safe dry cleaning
1337 North Cable Road • Lima, Ohio 45805
419-225-6067 • Fax: 419-225-6105

19 YEARS
www.metzgerfinancialservices.com

16 YEARS
1 YEAR

Tabby & Barb Meg & Jessica

VAN WERT
Party Supplies – Balloons
Decorations Cheryl, Paige & Lexi

Check out our new location at

237 W. Second St., Delphos
FOOD STORE 419-695-4455 662 ELIDA AVENUE, DELPHOS
1022 South Shannon St., Van Wert, OH
419-238-0944 www.CelebrationsOhio.com 419-692-0007
Kim Strickler & Tammy Corzine East of St. John’s
Next to Discount Drugs
Full Payroll Service:

“Oh,
• Direct Depositing •Check Printing
• Tax Depositing • Quarterly Payroll Reports
• Year End Reconciliation • W2’s & 1099’s
PAYROLL
SERVICES, INC.
207 N. Main St. • Delphos

No!”
419-227-9040 419-695-9040
www.payrollservicesincorporated.com

My family
didn’t subscribe to
Kathy Stemen, owner of Fiber Concepts with Mark
Riemesch of Krendl Machine Co.
Fiber Concepts Intl.
Selling worldwide - The Delphos Herald!
Fiber Blowing Equipment
featuring Krendl Insulating Machines
Denny & Kathy Stemen
How will they see my
Phone & Fax 419-741-7202
fiberconcepts@woh.rr.com picture?
www.fiberconceptsintl.com

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