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Judy Hook – doTERRA

My name is Judy Hook.

I am a wellness advocate with doTERRA.

I educate on health and wellness and help people find natural solutions. I teach classes or do 1:1 personal consultations.

doTERRA came into my life when I needed help. Creating more of a natural lifestyle was important to me.

Having been diagnosed with Celiac disease many years ago along with autoimmune issues pushed me into a complete change in how I lived. My diet, daily habits, my environment etc.

I found that my body needed natural healthy choices. Celiac is a forever in my life but I have learned how to manage it.

Helping others find safe, natural solutions has become my passion. DoTERRA is NOT just an essential oil company. doTERRA is different…..

What are you in search of?

Stronger immune support? Better sleep habits? Digestive health? Stress? Toxin FREE environment? Less aches and pains? Emotional support?

There are solutions for everyone and my purpose is to help you find what you are searching for.

Education is important to me and I do that by teaching classes, personal consultations, sharing in group settings etc.

We are all in search of something and I’m here to support you and help you in your journey to natural wellness.

419-769-1628

mydoterra.com/judyhook

Facebook: healthylifestyleswithjudy

Dooley Funeral Home

In 1857, Schilb & Sons Furniture & Undertaking was established in

Antwerp by Andrew Schilb. Upon Andrew’s passing, his wife, Margaret

attended Boston’s Egyptian School of Embalming and became the first

female licensed embalmer. Margaret was not the only one to make history

in her family. Olive Schilb graduated from then the Cincinnati College

of Embalming.

The family profession was passed through the generations from J. Ray and

Robert to Andrew J. III and Tom from 1945 to 1961. During this time,

they also operated funeral homes in Woodburn, Indiana and Paulding &

Hicksville, Ohio. Tom’s son, Walter, worked with his father until taking

the reigns himself in 1968.

Walter was the last Schilb to own the funeral home transferring it to

William & Sandra Pauley in 1978. The Pauley’s served the community until

1993, when Shawn & Michelle Dooley moved to Antwerp from Philadelphia.

In late 2007, our new facility was started in Payne, Ohio. An open house

was held April 6, 2008 to celebrate our new facility.

Shawn & Michelle are proud of the funeral home’s unique heritage and are

honored to serve the families that trust them with such sensitive

details at the most difficult time in their lives.

In 2020, Matthew Dooley will join us full time as a fifth generation

funeral director in the Dooley family after he completes his education

at Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.

We are not only proud of our heritage but proud to offer contemporary

services including, pre-planning, personalized burial and cremation

ceremonies, celebrant ceremonies, memorial videos and Life Stories.

Please feel free to call us at 419-258-5684 or 419-263-0000 to discuss

how we can serve you and your family when you need us most.

Shawn, Michelle & Matthew Dooley

The MAC Gym

The MAC Gymnasium has grown into the premier sporting business in Antwerp, OH.  Teams, individuals and athletic enthusiasts travel to Antwerp weekly to participate in organized leagues, practices or general events, all hosted at the gymnasium.  Currently leagues are offered for basketball, volleyball, pickleball and indoor soccer.  Numerous other team practices and individual workouts take place weekly as well.  

The facility was originally built in 1972, hosting the Antwerp Local School.  The school left the site in December 2004.  Purchased for an assisted living complex in 2005, the “New Gym”, as called by the Antwerp community, was a mere by-product of the sale and sat idle until fall 2011.   Since then literally hundreds of students and adults have been served by the facility.  The gym is also the host site for the new gymnastics business Northwest Ohio Cheer and Tumble.  Please feel free to check out the website www.macgymohio.com for more details or to reach out with questions.  

Pit Stop Marathon Gas

The Antwerp Pit Stop is located at 304 West River Street Antwerp, Ohio. The Antwerp Pit Stop has been owned and operated by Tony and Christy DeLong since 2005. The Antwerp Pit Stop proudly serves the people of Antwerp, surrounding cities and travelers with gasoline, snacks, drinks and more. The Antwerp Pit Stop has a wide variety of wine and ice-cold beer in our Beer Cave. We also take carry-out orders for pizza, grinders and breadsticks. When customers come to The Antwerp Pit Stop, they can expect fast and friendly service. We recognize the busy lives of our customers and enjoy being able to be a part of their day, whether that be providing them with their morning coffee or giving them their daily newspaper. Come take a pitstop and check us out! Hours: Monday thru Friday 5am-11PM, Sat-Sun 6am-11pm

Genesis House

Nestled in a small, charming town called Antwerp sits Genesis House Coffee Shop, where people come to rest and reconnect.

The coffee shop is located on the main level, with three rooms for visitors to find a cozy spot to visit with a friend, read a book, or get work done. You’ll find a full latte and coffee drink menu, sandwiches and a small assortment of gift items.

There are two units for rent upstairs. You can find pictures and availability on airbnb or by contacting us at the shop.

Antwerp is located in between Fort Wayne, Indiana and Defiance, Ohio, nearly 25 miles from each destination. Visitors have the friendly small-town atmosphere with quick access to stores and entertainment the larger cities nearby provide.

Genesis House

204 N Main Street

Antwerp, OH. 45813

419-258-1100

thegenesishouse.com

genesishouse204@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook

Hours

M-F 7-4

Sat 8-3

Sunday Closed

The Root Beer Stand

The Root Beer Stand in Antwerp, Ohio offers a nostalgic, family friendly atmosphere. The Root Beer Stand offers a wide variety of items to choose from on their full menu, options including… Dogs, Burgers, Wraps, Chicken, Specialty Sandwiches, many Fry and Side options along with Homemade Root Beer Floats, Ice Cream Sundaes, Cones, Flurries, Milkshakes and Malts. Many people enjoy the nostalgia of the pull up Drive-In and our friendly Car Hop Service. We also offer a small, shaded park space with picnic tables if you prefer to eat outside rather than in your car. Our specialties are our Coney Dogs, Chili Cheese Fries & Root Beer Floats. Our Root Beer is made fresh in house and it’s delicious! The Root Beer Stand is open seasonally. Drive-In and see us for a Coney Dog and frosty cold mug of Homemade Root Beer! Don’t forget to visit us on Facebook.

Paragon Tempered Glass

Spotlight on Paragon Tempered Glass Specialists 

Paragon Tempered Glass is a specialty custom glass fabricator. Based in Antwerp, OH the business began in 1977 in Paulding, OH in a horse barn by brothers George and Don Rhonehouse. Their father, George Sr, had worked with the famous Harold McMaster, the inventor of tempered glass. Fortune 500 magazine called Mr. McMaster “The Glass Genius”. Mr. McMaster was from the Henry County area and graduated from Defiance College and The Ohio State University. Tempered glass is widely used around the world and almost everyone has benefitted and observed the world through this amazing invention.  

Within the first year of business, the Rhonehouse brothers were given the opportunity to build a tempering furnace for a customer. In 1978, due to lack of space for this furnace, the site was moved to Antwerp and the original building still exists in the northeast corner of the complex. In 1980, the business was purchased by Glasstech, Inc. out of Perrysburg. During the next decade the company experienced steady growth, turning out quality products and gaining the respect throughout the industry. This growth was spurred by the surging recreational vehicle industry in Elkhart Indiana where 80% of the RV’s in the US are manufactured.  By 1987 the company boasted almost $13 million in sales and employed 200. The plant grew in stages during this time but by the end of the 1980’s the competition for this glass tempering became intense. It was at this time that Glasstech decided to focus on building tempering furnaces. In 1990, the company changed its name to Spec Temp- specializing in fine tempered glass.  Spec Temp focused on cutting edge equipment and became ISO: 9002 certified in 1995. Since then the company has gone through several plant renovations and multiple owners until it merged with Tem-Pace, located in Niles, MI., in 2012 and became known as Paragon Tempered Glass. 

Paragon produces both flat and bent tempered glass as well as insulated glass, to meet the demands for strength, thermal and aesthetic quality glass products. You can find tempered glass in architectural doors and windows, vending machines and laboratory equipment, solar panels, refrigeration, food service equipment, home appliances, shower enclosures and aquariums. You can find it in aircrafts, boats, construction, ATV, military and agricultural equipment as well as cars, truck caps, heavy duty trucks and limousines. All glass is made and sold in the U.S.  

“What separates us from our competition is our customer service and timeliness.” stated Dan Wright, President of Paragon Tempered Glass. Paragon prides themselves in providing quality glass products and on-time performance. They have scored a 98% in customer surveys and boast of nearly 40 years’ experience in glass fabrication and each product is reinforced by their product warranty. Quality is measured on 3 levels including: customer satisfaction, on-time delivery and defect rate which is monitored by the in-house quality lab.  

Paragon has a second plant in Niles, Michigan employing 87. It is smaller than the Antwerp facility which employs 104 people. Paragon runs three shifts and they are always looking for quality, creative and independent thinking workers that desire to work close to home. Paragon offers health insurance, profit sharing and cross training. The administration is committed to investing in this plant ($3 million in capital investments over the last 3 years) and look forward to being part of the community for a long, long time. A commitment to this plant is a commitment to the Antwerp community.  

We, the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce, look forward to working with Paragon Tempered Glass for many years to come.