Alexander & Bebout receives honor
    Alexander & Bebout Inc., a design/build contractor located in Van Wert, has reached the $15 Million Dollar Sales Level with the Buildings Division of Butler Manufacturing Company,

Tom Alexander (center), receives an award from Butler Manufacturing Company for reaching the $15 million dollar sales level with that company. Also shown are Terry Blank, Butler Midwest Region general manager, and Dennis Hainley, Butler Midwest Region sales manager. (photo submitted)

the world leader in the development and manufacture of metal building systems.
This award was presented to Tom Alexander, president of Alexander & Bebout, by Terry Blank, Midwest Region general manager, and Dennis Hainley, Midwest Region sales manager, at Butler's 2008 national sales meeting.

    Completed projects in the area using Butler building components include: Elks Lodge 1197, Kim Hohman's DanceWorks, Braun Industries, KAM Manufacturing, Van Wert Cinemas, Ace Hardware, & Advanced Biological Marketing, all in Van Wert and Praise Point Church in Wilshire.

    Alexander & Bebout was established in 1965 and has been marketing and building Butler buildings since 1970.

    With more than 1,400 Butler Builders worldwide, Butler Manufacturing Company is a leader in systems construction.  Systems construction solutions are applied to the majority of al non-residential, low-rise buildings under 150,000 square feet in size.  Advantages of systems construction over traditional construction methods include: faster construction time, lower costs, reduced maintenance costs and ease of expansion.  Systems construction also produces an energy efficient building that can provide greater return on one’s investment.
4/21

Beckman new agent for Straley Realty
    William C. Straley, broker for Straley Realty & Auctioneers Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of Bryce Beckman as an associate of the firm.

Beckman

    Beckman, a native of Van Wert, is a Van Wert High School graduate and attended Ohio State University campuses in Columbus and Lima.  He then worked at two local financial institutions for over 32 years as a loan officer in both residential and commercial real estate.

Beckman received his real estate education at Hondros College in Columbus and he has passed all testing requirements and was awarded his real estate license for Ohio.

    Beckman has been involved in a wide range of community activities including past secretary-treasurer of the Van Wert Kiwanis Club, has served as a former Van Wert County Hospital board member and Chamber of Commerce, as well as other various involvements. 

    He now serves as president of Associated Charities and is a member of First United Methodist Church.  He resides in Van Wert with his wife, Jackie, and two sons, Adam and Scott.
4/21

Foster Chiropractic gets new staffer
    Dr. Adam Osenga will be joining Foster Family Chiropractic in Van Wert. Dr. Osenga is

Dr. Osenga

the son of Scot and Marcia Osenga of Van Wert. He graduated from Crestview High School

and received his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Ohio State University. He attended Palmer College, where he was a member of the Chiropractic Honor Society, and was named to the dean’s list. He received his Doctorate of Chiropractic magna cum laude in February 2008. 
    During his studies, Dr. Osenga specialized in rehabilitation, radiology, and sports injuries. His experience also covers neck and back pain, headaches, joint pain, extremity pain, and wellness care. Dr. Osenga is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Ohio State Chiropractic Association.
    “I am looking forward to helping patients with their chiropractic needs,” said Dr. Osenga. “I’m excited to be a part of the Van Wert community again.” Dr. Osenga is welcoming new patients at Foster Family Chiropractic, 10963 Van Wert-Decatur Road. Call 419.238.6686 for an appointment.
3/28

Rager promoted at Citizens National
Citizens National Bank has named Andrew Rager as mortgage loan originator for its Bluffton location.  Rager will be responsible for originating home mortgage loans, home equity lines

of credit, and other consumer loans. “We’re pleased we could promote Andrew to a lending position and feel his previous experience in the Elida office will be beneficial in regards to having a solid knowledge base of all the products CNB has to offer,” said Greg Adams, senior vice president of retail lending. After graduating from Bluffton University with a bachelor’s degree in organizational management, Rager most recently gained banking experience in the Elida office of Citizens National Bank. A native of Van Wert, Rager and his wife, Heather, currently reside in Delphos. They are members of First Baptist Church of Van Wert, where they serve as youth ministry leaders. With offices in Bluffton, Celina, Elida, Findlay, Lima, Springfield and Van Wert, Citizens National Bank has assets totaling more than $437 million and has been serving the communities of West Central Ohio since 1920.
3/26

Welch named VW Manor administrator
HCF Management Inc. is pleased to announce that Jacque Welch was recently named new Administrator at Van Wert Manor. Mrs. Welch has been with HCF Management Inc, since April of 1999.  She was recently the Marketing Support Specialist for HCF Management, Inc. and previously the Director of Customer Relations at Van Wert Manor until becoming a

Jacque Welch

 Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in 2005.  She holds a bachelor's degree in communications with focus in public relations and marketing. She is an alumnus of The University of Saint Francis and Van Wert High School.  Mrs. Welch has been active in the Van Wert community and believes in giving back.  Some community associates she has previously assisted in include: Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber’s Leadership Committee, a member of Optimist Club, TWIG III, Untied Way Board of Directors, the 2002 Day of Caring Chairman and 2004 President of the United Way Board.  She volunteers her time with Northwest Ohio Basketball Club and as a 4-H advisor.  Jacque is married to Rob Welch and has two daughters, Katelyn and Kyra, and a son, Kaiven.  Her family is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Van Wert.  Van Wert Manor has been serving the community for over 38 years with excellent and innovative rehabilitative and skilled nursing services.  
2/14

Doidge, Witten chosen for 'New You'

The Body Building's second "New You Project" once again offers the chance for two people, one man and one woman, to stop making excuses and to start changing their lives. After more than 25 people entered the contest and told their stories of struggle and hardship with their weight and fitness, The Body Building announces the winners, who will receive a free three months of focused and driven lifestyle change and fitness. Two weeks ago, the winners met at the fitness club with Neil and Ginny Schaadt, the club owners, and began their orientation for what's in store.  Austin Doidge wrote in about his 60-pound weight gain since his freshman year of high school. “After getting my drivers license and a job, it became easier and quicker to grab food at the fast food drive-thru, without realizing how fast those calories add up. Now I need to do some serious work to get myself back in control.” For Jen Witten, the chance for hands-on education concerning health, nutrition and exercise was just what she was needing.  Making a lifestyle for herself would in turn change the lifestyle of her entire family. "I have been searching for a way to lose weight and keep it off.  I have tried various diets, diet pills and workouts.  Unfortunately, not one of them has been successful.”  Her husband added that “I am part of the problem.  My eating habits are not very good, which in turn makes her fix meals to accommodate me.  I am hoping to be part of the solution.” Readers of their blogs will be able to follow along with their journey, as they are given all the tools for success by the staff of The Body Building and three months to attempt to reach their set goals. Both Jen and Austin will be blogging twice every week on here and sharing their joys, successes, failures, hardships, frustrations and their goals. It should be a very motivational, inspirational and realistic journey to changing their lives. The blog will soon offer more information on both Jen and Austin, including more of their stories of how they got to where they are and what they hope to achieve. Readers will also be updated on their stats, weigh-ins, fitness plans and goals and other information. The Body Building will also provide photos throughout their journey so those interested can witness firsthand their changes. Also, the blog can serve as a tool for others to change their own lives and finally say "enough is enough, it is time to make a change for myself, my family and my life." There is no time to waste! The blog also offers the opportunity for readers to write positive and encouraging comments to Jen and Austin as they post their blogs on the site. Follow along in the media and by linking to this blog via The Body Building website: www.tbbonline.com.
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