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2011/12 Board of Directors
DOWNTOWN
TO YOUR LIFE.
Winter 2012
DWP, PO Box 1604, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 738-6807
Dianne Knipp - President
Deb Zwez– Past President
Charlotte Williams– Treasurer
Landa Tomlinson
Mike Doepker
Andy Haag
Judie Presar
Chris Burton
Rod Metz– ex officio
Dan Graf– ex officio
Greg Myers– ex officio
Heather Nolte - ex officio
Jim Neumeier—ex officio
DWP MOVES FORWARD in 2012
The Annual Meeting
of the Downtown
Wapakoneta Partnership was held on
January 10, 2012 at
Cloud Nine Café.
Over 30 members
and friends of DWP
were in attendance.
President Dianne
Knipp was pleased to
Dianne Knipp, DWP president, addressed the group.
go over DWP accomplishments in 2011, which include increasing membership and filling all
of the vacant board of trustee positions. The group also developed
working committees such as the Decorative Arts and the Standards and
Façade Improvement committees.
projection and sound. The upgrade ensures the highest quality of movie picture and sound of any theatre in the area, while still keeping the
retro feel of the historic theatre.
If you have not been to a movie
recently, you will notice the
improvement as soon as the
film begins. It truly is state-ofthe-art, and will bring visitors to
downtown Wapakoneta for
many years to come.
DWP also wanted to recognize
the investment that Tony and
Barbara DeNisco made when
Accepting the Merit Award for Bob Wiesenmayer/
they purchased the 1912
Wapa Theatre is Becky Jordan, theatre manager.
Auglaize National Bank building
at 36 East Auglaize and made it into their permanent residence. MovWhile looking back over the year, DWP felt compelled to recognize the ing from Lafayette, Ohio, they chose to make downtown Wapakoneta
dedication of some local property owners who have enhanced downtheir home, and made beautiful upgrades to the building’s façade and
town Wapakoneta with their capital investments. Greg Myers, DWP ex- interior. They have become great neighbors and are getting involved
officio trustee and director of the Wapakoneta Area Economic Develop- with the DWP.
ment Council, presented three Merit Awards. The first award was given
to G.A. Wintzer and Son for the investment in their new corporate head- Upcoming goals for 2012 include creating a Façade Improvement Fund
quarters in downtown Wapa- to help downtown building owners make improvements to their building
that they might not be able to afford. DWP will also be targeting new
koneta. The new building
businesses to fill downtown
replicates the outward apvacancies that complement
pearance of the historic
corner building, while giving current shops. A downtown
the company a beautiful and Wapakoneta photo display will
also be created for the Armmodern indoor facility from
strong Air & Space Museum.
which to work in.
It will be used to attract museThe second Merit Award was um visitors to the downtown
given to Bob Wiesenmayer/ and hopefully entice them to
Wapa Theatre for the signifi- make a day of their travels to
Accepting the Merit Award for G.A. Wintzer & Son is cant investment in upgrading Wapakoneta.
Greg Myers, DWP member, presents a Merit
Andy Walters, a member of its management team. the Wapa Theatre with digital
Award to Tony and Barbara DeNisco.
DWPs next Fundraising Event - Quarter Auction on March 15th at Wapak Eagles...Over for details.
Thanks go out to the DWP current members listed below for their commitment and
support of the downtown. If you would like to get involved with DWP,
please contact (419) 738-6807 or check out our facebook page.
Alpha Café
Alan Davis Insurance
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
AWA Gold and Coin
Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Inc
Casa Chic
Dad’s Toy Shop
Tony and Barbara DeNisco
Eagles #691
Embellishments
Famous Old Time Music
G. A. Wintzer & Son Co.
Jauert & Burton LLP
Dianne Knipp
Lange Photographics
MB Industries
Marley’s Downtown
Macky’s Health Food
Mike’s Appliance Service
Greg Myers
Peggy Prater
Judie Presar
Riverside Art Center
Dudley and Joyce Schuler
Stolly Insurance Group
Superior Federal Credit Union
TADD Investments
The Book Mark
TSC
WAPA Theatre/RC Wiesenmayer
Wapakoneta Daily News
Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council
Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce
DWP’s Mission: To encourage, enhance, and promote a viable, social and economic downtown district.
Downtown Wapakoneta is Thriving!
Check out some of the New Faces and Places!
WELCOME BACK TO CENTRAL DOWNTOWN!
Moon Florist & New Beginnings
Decorating & Rentals
Recently, Owners Jennifer Hixenbaugh, Deb Kiser, and
Darlene McElroy moved their business back into Downtown Wapakoneta, locating at 13 W. Auglaize Street.
They celebrated a grand re-opening with the Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce on November 4,
2011, and will continue to provide all the services you
have been accustomed to at their new business location.
The group of Moon Florist owners and employees are
thrilled to return to the downtown business community
and renewing those special relationships that come from
the daily interactions of friends and associates. Their
new location offers a centrally located store front on
Auglaize and the street level front door will allow easy
entry for all customers. Moon Florist has plenty of exciting decorating and gift ideas
for you to use in your family
and work celebrations.
For more information call
Jenny, Deb, or Darlene at
(419) 738-8176.
DR. BOB’S COMPUTER REPAIR
SALES AND SERVICE
Chelsie and David Comer, owners of Dr. Bob’s Computer
Repair, Sales and Service recently opened for business at
104 E. Auglaize. The local business started in their home
which it has recently outgrown, now providing a variety
of services for your computer needs.
Dr. Bob’s offers free testing of your laptop, desktop, T.V.s
printers, and scanners. Open M-F 10-5, Sat. 1-5, closed
on Sunday, Dr. Bob’s will help you determine what plan
of action you need to take if you have computer problems. In addition to diagnostic services, accessories
and parts are also available for your laptop or desktop
computer.
Both owners enjoy being part of
the Downtown Wapakoneta community and have made friends
with other business owners in
their neighborhood. They look
forward to meeting you and hope
you will stop in to get acquainted. You can reach Chelsie
or David at 419-738-1328 for more information.
THRIFTY TREASURES: FURNITURE AND MORE
Thrifty Treasures, located at 117
W. Auglaize Street, celebrated
their Grand Opening on November 4, 2011 as the Wapakoneta
Antiques and Specialty Shops
(WASS) Home for the Holidays
celebration kicked off the holiday retail season.
Thrifty Treasures is filled with inexpensive home and
decorator items that will thrill every bargain hunter.
Sisters, Lisa Schott and Donna Parsons, have launched an
endeavor that is truly a labor of love. Their love of finding
bargains and sharing those special treasures with others
is the core of their business. Thrifty Treasures turns gently used items into decorating “must haves” and artfully
shows them off. The shop has every nook and cranny
arranged to inspire your home décor` changes.
Lisa and Donna look forward to being part of the Downtown Wapakoneta Community and are eager for you to
visit them during business hours. You may reach Thrifty
Treasures at (419)738-1074 or check out their Facebook
page for more information.
MACKY’S HEALTH FOOD MARKET -EXPANDS!
Macky’s Health Food Market located at 124 W. Auglaize
has announced the addition of a specialty and gift food
department. Featuring Stonewall Kitchen and Barefoot
Contessa brands, the specialty brand selections include
meat rubs, holiday gift sets and mixes, oils, jams, jellies,
and recipe cards. Included in the new foods department
is Muir Glen Organic tomato products. Known for high
quality, Muir Glen products will provide your pantry with a
variety of sauce, tomatoes, and
soups that will enhance all of
your favorite dishes.
Macky’s continues to provide
a full line of health foods and
supplements, local honey from
Steinke’s Bee World, and items of special interest to the
health conscious. Artful displays of merchandise throughout the store provide a homey and comforting atmosphere
for shopping while tables and chairs throughout the shop
provide a restful place to chat and read about your purchases. Make Macky’s your next stop in downtown
Wapakoneta.
Downtown Happenings
Leap Into Spring Shopping Event
Wapakoneta Antiques & Specialty Shops
March 30-April 1
RiversideArtCenter.org - 3 W. Auglaize
Juried Photography Show March-April
Wapakoneta Theatre Guild
Spring Dinner Theatre at Eagles- “ Suitehearts”
April 13-15; April 20-22; Call 419-738-2248
Wapa Theatre - 15 Willipie St.
Show times every evening at 7pm with
additional shows Fri & Sat 9:30pm and
Sat & Sun matinees 1:30 & 4:00pm.