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Vol. 123 No. 156

TODAY’S NEWS

August 7, 2013

Sidney, Ohio

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Sidney School levy defeated

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Income tax levy goes down by 140 votes

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A disbelieving pall fell over the conference room at the Shelby County Board of Elections Tuesday night as members of the Sidney City School District embraced the reality that the 1 percent traditional income tax levy had been defeated by an unofficial count of 140 votes. “I’d like to thank everybody for their hard work,� said Superintendent John Scheu after the final vote was announced. The levy was defeated by a vote of 1,997 for and 2,137 against. A total of 4,135 of the district’s 13,194 (31.34 percent) voters cast their ballot

in Tuesday’s special election. In the city of Sidney, 1,537 votes cast yes votes, while 1,594 cast no votes. In the county portion of the school district, 460 voters voted yes, while 543 voted no. “We’re going to come back and regroup and see where we go from here,� said Scheu. The reality, said Scheu, is, as of Dec. 31, there will be $4.7 million coming off the books when the 9.9 mill emergency property tax expires. “That will have to be replaced somehow,� said Scheu. “We have cut to the bare bones. We’ll have

to see where we go from here.� Scheu said he was disappointed in the results. “I respect and honor the voting process,� said Scheu. “It’s disheartening to me because of all the cuts our staff has made.� Levy co-chairmen Renee Davis, Dave Rose and Bill Warner issued the following statement after the results were announced: “As disappointed as we are, we have the utmost respect for our voting process, the result of which requires us to be steadfast in our adopted responsi# 29>9 n 966C <//8 bility. “Our school system Sidney Schools Superintendent John Scheu (left) and Treasurer Mike Watkins tally the election results as they

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Ash trees to be removed from Tawawa Park The removal of ash trees from Tawawa Park was discussed Monday during the Sidney Recreation Board’s meeting. The city has applied for a grant with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to assist with the removal of diseased trees, said Jim Heuing, parks department employee. The $50,000 grant will also be used to remove 18 trees from city streets. The grant is a 50/50 grant, meaning the city will provide funds of $25,000. These funds will be paid through “in-kind labor� by city employees. More than 200 trees in the park have been measured for removal, said Heuing. If the trunk is 14 inches or smaller, city employees will remove the trees. Any tree with a trunk of more than 15 inches in diameter will be removed by a contractor. Some of the

trees have 30-inch trunks. In 2012, 20 trees were removed from Bakers range. Another 30 are to be removed this year. The grant money will be used to remove as many trees as possible. It is estimated that 150 trees will be removed. Tawawa Park’s trees include 30 percent ash trees. Once the trees are removed, they will be taken to the recycling center on Brooklin Avenue, said Heuing, where city residents will be able to cut up the trees for free lumber. Jennie Rogers, recreation specialist, told the board a policy is currently being drafted to establish a fundraising policy for events held in city park system. “The people holding the fundraiser has to have city ties,� said Rogers. “We’re going to keep track of where

the money goes, to make sure it’s going to a nonprofit group.� Rogers gave each member of the board four examples of a possible logo for the Parks Department. She asked that each member email her by Monday with the one they like best. The work on the tennis courts at Sidney High School is now complete. The courts are now blue. Funding for the project was provided by the city, the school district and a local tennis foundation. Rogers also reported that the two-weeks of free swimming lessons was a huge success. Every slot was filled, she said. Children from Sidney and some from Anna and Houston participated in the program, which was sponsored by Cargill and Alvetro Orthoontics.

Anna chief placed on paid leave Kathy Leese ANNA — Anna Police Chief Scott Evans has been placed on administrative leave with pay following a special meeting of Anna Village Council Monday night. At issue is a residency requirement which has reportedly not been resolved following two extensions of time for him to move into the village. The latest extension expired July 31. Council immediately went into executive session upon convening Monday and afterwards Councilman Richard Eshleman made a brief statement, telling a packed room that Scott Evans council needed to consult with the village solicitor. The meeting was then adjourned with no action taken. Those present were not allowed to speak, but Eshleman said they might be able to do so at next Tuesday’s regular council meeting. The Sidney Daily News later learned that council did make a decision to place Evans on administrative leave during Monday’s closed door session. Mayor Robert Anderson confirmed that Evans was placed on leave when he reported for work Tuesday morning. “Scott has been put on administrative leave for 10 days to two weeks,� Anderson said. “I signed the paper, he signed the paper.� See LEAVE | 3

Gateway Arts Council’s 2013-14 season to include Rich Little, others International stars Rich Little and the Association and a tribute to June and Johnny Cash will comprise Gateway Arts Council’s 2013-14 Presents Series season. The organization announced the line-up Wednesday. All performances will be at 7 p.m. in the Sidney High School auditorium. Season tickets for all three shows cost $50 and are available at the arts council’s offices, 216 N. Miami Ave., or by phone at 498-2787. Little will open the season Nov. 10 in “Jimmy Stewart and Friends.� The comedian and impressionist will

pay tribute to one of the most beloved screen actors of all time, Jimmy Stewart, in an hilarious and touching one-man show that also includes “guest appearances� by John Wayne, Dean Martin, Johnny Carson. He will perform hundreds of other impressions that earned him the title of “Man of a Thousand Voices.� The show features Little’s impressions of more than 25 celebrity voices including Cary Grant, George Burns, Ronald Reagan, and Katherine Hepburn. Together the voices take audiences into the life of famed actor Jimmy Stewart. Tickets are $23 for the

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The Association will perform in Sidney in the Gateway Arts Council’s Presents Series April 13.

general public, $22 for AAA members. “June’s Got the Cash — A Celebration of Johnny and June Carter Cash� will play on Feb. 9. An all-American Johnny Cash and June Carter Tribute Band

will have audiences believing that Johnny and June are live and on stage. The band will perform “Jackson,� “It Isn’t Me Babe,� “Ring of Fire,� “Walk the Line� and more. Tickets are $19, public; $18 AAA

members. The Association brings its brand of close harmonies to Sidney for a concert on April 13. One of the most popular and successful bands to See ARTS | 3

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