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Sidney Daily News, June 2013 COMMUNITY GUIDE COMMUNITY Editorial Table of Contents

GUIDE The Shelby County Community Guide is a publication of the Sidney Daily News.

FRANK BEESON Group Publisher JEFFREY J. BILLIEL Publisher/Executive Editor BOBBI STAUFFER Assistant Business Manager BECKY SMITH Advertising Manager MANDY KAISER Inside Classified Advertising Manager MELANIE SPEICHER News Editor www.sidneydailynews. com (937) 498-8088 (800) 688-4820 email: SDNnews@civitasmedi a.com

Agricultural agencies ..63 Agriculture, overview....63 All-American City .........15 Anna ............................40 Arts, overview ..............73 Auto racing...................76 Botkins .........................41 Bowling alleys ..............78 Business organizations ............52 Calendar of events.......79 Civic organizations.......57 Clinton Township..........26 Community Guide, overview......................3 Country Concert ..........75 Cynthian Township.......26 Dining out.....................70 Dinsmore Township......28 Dr. Paul C. Lauterbur....18 Economy, overview ......38 Education .....................65 Finance ........................89 Fitness centers ............88 Fort Loramie ................42 Franklin Township ........28 Funeral homes.............91 Golf courses.................77 Graceland Cemetery....23 Green Township ...........29 Health care facilities.....95 Health care services ....94 Housing........................37 Jackson Center ............43

Jackson Township ........30 Judicial .........................49 Kettlersville...................44 Lake Loramie State Park ..........................85 Lockington....................45 Lodging ......................100 Loramie Township ........30 McLean Township ........31 Movie theaters .............78 Orange Township .........31 Perry Township.............32 Pets ..............................96 Port Jefferson...............46 Regional attractions .....83 Religion ......................101 Roller skating rinks ......78 Russia ..........................47 Salem Township...........32 Senior Center of Sidney/Shelby County ......................55 Shelby County Fair ......74 Shelby County Historical Society......................97 Shelby County history....4 Shelby County Libraries....................99 Shelby County namesake ...................4 Shelby County officials ..7 Shelby County Park District.......................86 Shelby County population .................36

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Shelby County township map ...........25 Shelby County, overview6 Sidney government ......13 Sidney historic structures..................16 Sidney Municipal Pool..21 Sidney officials .............14 Sidney Parks and Playgrounds..............20 Sidney Parks and Recreation Department...............19 Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce ................51 Sidney-Shelby County YMCA ...........87 Sidney, namesake........12 Sidney, overview ..........15 Sidney, overview ..........12 Social service agencies ...................59 Social service assistance.................62 State elected officials...48 Top 15 employers.........38 Transportation ..............24 Turtle Creek Township .34 Van Buren Township ....34 Washington Township ..35 Wilson Memorial Hospital.....................92 Youth organizations .....56

On the cover The cover photo of the 2013 Community Guide shows Boy Scouts carrying a variety of flags that have served the nation throughout its history. The youths were marching in the 2012 Memorial Day parade in Sidney. They were in a procession walking from the courtsquare to Graceland Cemetery.

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THOUSANDS OF people attended the 2012 Country Concert in the Hills in Newport.

COMMUNITY GUIDE Advertiser Index A & B Machine ...........................17 Agrana Fruit................................49 Allison's Custom Jewelry .....................Back Cover Al's Pizza....................................50 Apple Farm Service ..........Inside Front Cover Area Energy & Electric...............25 Auto Lube...................................35 Backs R US................................51 Baumbauer Fertilizer..................25 Bicycle Museum .........................29 Church Directory ........................53 Comfort Keepers ........................33 Dorothy Love Retirement Community..............................71

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Fair Haven ....................................5 Fairington Cardiovascular & Wellness Center ................Inside Front Cover Flints...........................................36 Francis Furniture ........................27 Furniture Express.......................59 Hampton Inn...............................23 Plastipak Packaging ...................15 PrimeCare Physicians................13 Romer's Catering & Entertainment Facility........Inside Back Cover Senior Center .............................36 Shelby County Libraries .............54

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Sidney Body Carstar...........Inside Front Cover Sidney Chiropractic ....................19 Sidney Electric ...........................35 Sidney Inn & Conference Center ............Inside Back Cover Sidney Shelby Co. YMCA...........21 The Pavillion Inside Back Cover.......................

The Spot.......................................9 Upper Valley Career Center .......51 Village of Botkins .......................46 Village of Jackson Center ..........50 Warehouse Carpets ...................55 Wilson Memorial Hospital ........104 Wright State Lake Campus ........52

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ANNA MAYOR Robert Anderson hands out copies of a resolution naming the Anna Community Park entrance road "Anna Ladies League Lane" in recognition for the group spearheading the construction of Anna Community Park in August 2012. Taking copies from the mayor are founding members of the Anna Ladies

League (l-r) Sara Bertsch, of Anna, Esther Keifer, of Sidney, and Mary Carey, of Fort Loramie. Leaning against the sign post is Wes Keifer, of Sidney, who was clerk treasurer of Anna when the park was first being worked on.

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Air of optimism felt in Shelby County

BY JEFF BILLIEL Executive Editor/Publisher Sidney Daily News The jobless rate in Shelby County has declined, the real estate market is on the rebound and optimism is in the air. Shelby County, Ohio, is the place to be in 2013!

The updated Shelby County Community Guide & Visitors Reference provides readers Billiel with a comprehensive view of the city of Sidney and Shelby County villages and townships. It is presented as a public service to current residents, prospective residents and visitors to the area. It is a vital source of local information that may be referred to many times throughout the year, and thus should be retained in every household.

In addition to being a handy source of city and county contact information, the guide also takes a look at local history, offering some perspective on how the community evolved since being carved from the wilderness of the Northwest Frontier.

Residents of Sidney and Shelby County already know a truth that newcomers quickly learn: that this is a great place in which to live, work and raise a family. Simply stated, Sidney and Shelby County comprise a caring community.

When it comes to quality of life, there are few places that can beat Shelby County. A wholesome, progressive community, the area boasts a diverse mix of business, industry and agriculture that helps assure a stable employment base.

As with the rest of the nation, the local economy had been put to the

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THE SIDNEY Courtsquare was bustling with people attending the first day of the Farmers Market in 2012. test in the past several years, Wilson Memorial Hospital provides struggling with job losses and health care to the community. A reduced tax revenue. But the com- safety net of social services — munity is now on the rebound. including a free health clinic — Add to a strong economic base helps families and individuals in the level of caring that exists with- times of need. in the community and you have the Geographically, Shelby County essence of what makes Shelby is a mix of fertile fields and lush County great. There is generally woodlands, parted by the Great strong support for schools, the arts, Miami River as it wends its way recreation and youth programs, south. The county’s lakes, ponds municipal services and health care. and streams provide much recreLocal residents get involved and ation, as do state, county and don’t hesitate to question programs municipal parks that abound. In and policies, but this involvement fact, Sidney boasts one of the is what keeps the community vital most outstanding park systems of and progressive. any community its size in the Shelby Countians also care state. deeply about their families, their Everywhere a traveler may go in neighbors and this place they call Shelby County — to Sidney, its home. Serious crime is minimal county seat, or to its many villages and great emphasis is placed by and townships – there is great evilocal law enforcement on keeping it dence of pride and caring. It is this that way. Fire departments, rescue quality above all that attracts new squads and a county Emergency residents, fosters growth and Management Agency stand at the progress and contributes to the ready in case of need, and a grow- high quality of life enjoyed by local ing and technologically advanced residents.

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Native Americans first residents of Shelby County John Hardin one of original settlers The area now known as Shelby County was first known to have been occupied by the Ojibwaspeaking Ottawa of the Anishinaabeg, who moved to the northwest. They were displaced by the Algonquian-speaking Shawnee American Indians, along with Iroquois, Seneca and Mingo.

Colonial encroachment then began to displace the native population. Among the pioneers was John Hardin, who in 1792 was killed by the Shawnee. The town named for him, Hardin, became the first county seat.

Ironically, another of the earliest settlers of the county, whose name has been immortalized by a lake, creek, village and township in the county — Peter Loramie — was a Canadian Frenchman who set up a trading station among the Indians and was known to be a bitter enemy to the Americans.

His store was burned, along with the Indian settlement surrounding it. In 1794, a fort was erected on the spot and was named Fort Loramie.

The James Thatcher family was reportedly the first to settle in the Shelby County area. Fewer than 50 families resided here before the War of 1812, because of frequent disputes over land claims and the presence of Indians. Following the war, for the most part, settlers lived fairly peacefully with the thousands of American Indians who lived nearby.

Originally part of Miami County, Shelby County came into

Revolutionary War hero is namesake for Shelby County Isaac Shelby, an of you be your own A m e r i c a n officer and do the best Revolutionary War you can, taking every officer and also the care of yourselves and first and fifth goveravailing yourselves of nor of the state of every advantage that Kentucky, was the hischance may throw toric figure for whom your way.”

Shelby County was While governor, he named. personally led the Aside from being Kentucky militia in known as an officer of the Battle of the the American Thames and was Revolution, Shelby is awarded the probably most wellCongressional Gold Isaac Shelby known for being Medal.

Kentucky’s first govShelby County was ernor when the state was admit- named after this governor and ted to the union in 1792. He also officer, whose voice could be was a soldier in Lord Dunmore’s heard above the gunfire shoutWar and the War of 1812. ing, “Shoot like hell and fight like During the Revolutionary War, devils.”

Shelby was known for his leaderMany of the first settlers who ship skills. He once proposed to made their homes in Shelby his men that anyone who wanted County had migrated from to leave should take three paces Kentucky and where adamant to the rear. Not a single soldier in having the new county accepted the invitation. named after their governor.

He allowed his soldiers to be However, it is unlikely that their own leaders, telling them Shelby ever set foot within the before going into battle, “Let each county. being in 1819. At that time, it also contained the Minster and New Bremen areas, but these became part of Auglaize County when that county was created from Shelby and Auglaize.

In its early days, the county was agricultural and self-sufficient, with family farmers producing enough to meet their own needs, and even the townspeople See HISTORY/Page 5

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HISTORY

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keeping chickens and raising their own vegetables in home gardens.

Grain mills and elevators were naturally among the earliest Shelby County industries. Mills and elevators could be found throughout the county, including Anna, Botkins, Hardin, Maplewood, Pemberton and Russia, all of which had railroad access. A mill in Port Jefferson lacked railroad access, but it was served by the canal. Over time, the railroad would render the canal obsolete, leaving Port Jefferson to languish while other villages flourished. Sidney was a hub, with canal and railroad access.

Though the canal took 45 years to build in its entirety, it operated

for just 88 years, from 1825 until it was abandoned after the great flood of 1913 destroyed several portions of the canal. The canal had been falling into irrelevance by that time anyway, having been largely displaced by the railroads the railroads that were built through Sidney by the mid-1800s.

After the Civil War in the 1860s, Sidney, served well by a north-south and east-west rail line, joined in the resurgence of the nation as new industries sprang up along the railway and the old manufacturers flourished.

Sidney’s industrial history ranges from grain and flour mills, to distilleries and breweries, to candymaking, to the manufacture of automobiles, brooms and road scrapers.

Locally produced school desks spread the name of Sidney across the country, but the manufacture of cookware made the city quite literally a household name.

Local industry served the area well, as Sidney was praised on a nation scale for its recovery from the Great Depression. With the onset of World War II, the area saw employment grow even more as local companies worked to keep up with defense contract demands, with such need for laborers that many were working two jobs. This demand led to some of the earliest programs in the state aimed at hiring and training women for jobs in manufacturing. Even girls in high school were sent to work in the factories, alternating with school work.

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County has rich history documented by historians Julie Ehemann elected commissioners’ chairwoman Shelby County has a rich growth history that has been welldocumented by local historians.

Shelby County, along with Miami County, was also part of Montgomery County until 1807.

Shelby County was formed in 1819 by act of the state legislature. It included the areas that today make up Auglaize and Allen Counties as well.

Allen County detached in 1831 and Auglaize in 1848. Miami County, including The county seat was established at Hardin, with the first board of commissioners consisting of Robert McClure, William Berry and John Wilson, with David Henry as clerk and James Lenox as treasurer.

At that time provisions also were made to establish positions of auditor, sheriff, recorder, prosecuting attorney, judge (common pleas) and surveyor.

Since that time, the elected positions of municipal judge, probate judge, coroner and engineer have been added.

A permanent location was then sought for the county seat, and the commissioners settled on Sidney, a site located five miles east of Hardin, where the county seat was moved a year later.

In 1820, the commissioners began planning for a courthouse and jail. County commission was convened in the new courthouse first in 1822, and that building served until a plan for a new courthouse was begun in 1831.

That building remained in service for 50 years until construction began on the new courthouse, which still serves today, in 1881

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THE FORMER CHILDREN’S HOME IN SIDNEY with the laying of the cornerstone which is how the township governon the Fourth of July. ments are still structured today.

The first elected officers of the Julie Ehemann was named the county were justices of the peace, chairwoman of the Shelby County known as “squires,” who were Board of Commissioners for 2013. selected among the most intelli- She serves with fellow commisgent citizens to settle neighbor- sioners Robert Guillozet and Tony hood disputes outside of court.

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Four of the townships — In addition to the elected offiClinton, Turtle Creek, Cynthian cials, Shelby County has several and Loramie — retained their other departments to serve its names and areas from the time residents and operate the necesShelby County was still part of sary functions of governments, Miami County. All four were reor- including the Fair Haven Home, ganized in 1825. Green Township animal shelter, victims’ services, was established in 1820. Within a veterans’ administration, board of few years, Washington and Orange education, board of elections, Townships were established. department of human services, Salem Township was split from board of developmental disabiliPerry in 1826. Dinsmore came ties, emergency management and about in 1832, with Jackson in homeland security, Ohio State 1833, McLean and Van Buren in University Extension office, 4-H, 1834 and Franklin in 1835. the park district, department of Each township was to be estab- soil and water, regional planning lished with three trustees (with commission, health department one to serve as chair) and a clerk, and recycling.

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Shelby County officials Coroner

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AUDITOR DENNIS YORK 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7296 Fax: (937) 498-2255 Email: dyork@shelbycountyauditors.com

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Shelby County officials Recorder

Siegel

JODI SIEGEL Shelby County Annex, Second Floor 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7270 or (937) 4987271 Fax: (937) 498-7272 Email: jlsiegel@shelbycountyrecorders.com

Board of Elections DIRECTOR DAWN BILLING 230 E. Court St. Billing Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7207 Fax: (937) 498-7326 Email: shelby@sos.state.oh.us

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DIRECTOR AND 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATOR LAURA NORRIS AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATOR DEBORAH REINHART BROWN 810 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7239 Fax: (937) 498-7241 Email: Laura Norris: @osu.edu Deborah Reinhart Brown: brown.1522@osu.edu

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SHELBY COUNTY Commissioner Julie Ehemann speaks on the steps of the courthouse during the 2012 Memorial Day service.

COMMUNITY GUIDE City of Sidney

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Tradition of family-oriented community lives on in Sidney Starting from a 70-acre tract of land along the Great Miami River donated by Charles Starrett in 1820 as the Shelby County seat, nearly 200 years later the city of Sidney continues its tradition as a progressive, family-oriented community.

Sidney today has a budget with current expenditures of $42.5 million for 2013 and a population of 21, 229, according to the 2010 census. Its historic downtown, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, includes a historic courthouse and courtsquare that is a setting for year-round activities, celebrations and events.

Other downtown buildings of note include the Peoples Savings & Loan Building, designed by classic architect Louis Sullivan and the Civil War era Monumental Building, which is now restored as Sidney Municipal Court and Shelby County’s Veterans Service Center. The historic three-story structure was erected as a monument to the Shelby County soldiers who died in the Civil War. There are more than 96 miles of streets in Sidney’s approximate 12 square mile land area and city services are provided by 220 city employees, including 36 sworn police officers and 35 firefighters.

Sidney was named an AllAmerican City in 1964 and has been a Tree City USA community for the past 24 years.

Sidney residents appreciate their excellent schools — including two parochial schools and a Christian academy — and a parks and recreation system that’s the envy of most cities in the Miami Valley.

Since the mid-1950s, a park or recreation area has been located within a half-mile of every local residence and plans are underway

Charles Sidney Starrett names city after his namesake The city of being mortally Sidney was wounded at the named by its Battle Zutphen founder, Charles (Zutfen). Carried Sidney Starrett, from the battleto honor his field, he reportednamesake, 16th ly gave his water century English to another injured poet Sir Philip soldier.

Sidney.

Memoirs of the Educated at Miami Valley, pubOxford, Sir Philip lished in 1919, had been prorecords Starrett claimed “the platted the village father of English that became literary criticism.”

Sidney in 1820 He was also a and as a town in statesman and 1824, replacing Sir Philip Sidney soldier. His literHardin as the seat ary works include of Shelby County.

Arcadia and Apologie for Sidney became a city in 1879.

Poetrie, along with sonnets The best known biography of Astropebel and Stella.

Sir Philip Sidney is A Memoir of Born at Kent in 1554, Sir Sir Philip Sidney by H.R. Fox Philip died at the age of 32 after Bourne (1862). to link all city parks to a system of bikeway/walkways following the path of the former Miami & Erie Feeder Canal which ran through the heart of Sidney in the mid 1800s. The Feeder Canal carried water to Lockington and four locks of the main canal.

There are now 20 neighborhood parks, baseball, softball and soccer complexes, a large municipal swimming pool and Tawawa Park, a 226-acre Public nature and picnic area. A new facility, Brookside Park, is being developed in what was Camp Brookside, a former Girl Scout camp.

Sidney is also blessed with

excellent transportation facilities with its four interchanges on Interstate 75, Conrail (east-west) and CSX (north-south) railroads, its own municipal airport with lighted runway and close proximity to Dayton International Airport.

Sidney is also a city of churches with Catholic, two Hispanic ministries and all Protestant denominations represented.

The community offers a variety of employment opportunities, housing stock and a high quality of life for residents. There are six colleges within a 50-mile radius of the community.

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City manager oversess management department Council, mayor make legislative decisions for Sidney’s residents

Under Sidney’s managmonth and a work session er/council form of charter is held the first Monday of government, the appointed each month. Meetings are city manager heads all held at 6:30 p.m. in municipal government Sidney’s municipal buildoperations, overseeing all ing at 201 W. Poplar St. municipal employees Michael Barhorst, a except the law director and councilman at large, is clerk. mayor of Sidney and Current City Manager, Mardie Milligan, 1st Ward City Manager Clerk Joyce Mark S. Cundiff directs a Mayor Michael commissioner, is vice Mark S. Cundiff Barhorst Goubeaux management department mayor. Other members of composed of executive seccouncil are Katie retary and council clerk Joyce McMillan, 2nd Ward; Tom are elected at large by all city votGoubeaux, assistant city manag- ers and the other members elected Miller, 3rd Ward; Steven T. er/public works director Gary by voters of the city’s four wards Wagner, 4th ward; and Rufus Clough, finance director Ginger or neighborhoods.

“Rick” Sims and Janet Born are Adams, community services direcCouncil members serve four- elected at large. tor Barbara Dulworth and human year terms in office, staggered so Other senior staff members are: resources director Vickie Allen. an experienced council is always Jeffrey Amick, law director; Kevin Legislative decisions are made serving.

Gessler, police chief; Bradley by the mayor and six other memCouncil meetings are held the Jones, fire chief; and Duane Gaier, bers of city council, three of whom second and fourth Mondays each parks and recreation director.

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Rick Sims Council member At Large

Steven Wagner Council member 4th Ward

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Katie McMillen Council member 2nd Ward

Thomas Miller Council member 3th Ward

Martha Milligan Vice Mayor 1st Ward

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Janet Born Council member At Large

Sidney’s phone numbers The following are telephone numbers for the city of Sidney’s various departments and services: CITY MANAGER: (937) 498-8110 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: (937) 498-8112 Ginger Adams Finance director

LAW DIRECTOR: (937) 492-4191

Gary Clough Assistant city manager and public works director

FINANCE OFFICER: (937) 498-8146 FIRE CHIEF: (937) 498-8187 PARKS DEPARTMENT: (937) 498-8155 PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR (INCLUDES PERMITS): (937) 498-8131 PERSONNEL: (937) 498-8144 POLICE CHIEF: (937) 498-2351 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: (937) 498-8142

Bradley Jones Fire chief

TAX OFFICE PAYMENTS INQUIRIES: (937) 4988111 SHELBY TRANSIT: (937) 492-6117

Barbara Dulworth Community Service

UTILITIES/BILLING INQUIRIES: (937) 498-8114 Visit the city of Sidney’s Web site at www.sidneyoh.com

William Balling Police chief

Jeffrey Amick Law director Duane Gaier Parks Superintendent

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Sidney’s budget tops $42.5 million for 2013 With more than 21,000 residents, the city of Sidney has total current expenditures through Dec. 31, 2013, of $42.5 million. Incorporated areas of the city cover a total of about 12 square miles.

The city’s utility department serves approximately 10,000 billing accounts with over 123 miles of water main, another 126 miles of sanitary sewer and over 76,5 miles of storm sewers. It supplies about 3.5 million gallons of drinking water per day and treats approximately 4.5 million gallons of wastewater each day.

Sidney has more than 129 miles of streets, 25 miles of alleys, 49 signalized street intersections and 1,600 fire hydrants.

The police department numbers 36 sworn officers and 13 support personnel, including 10 communications technicians.

Residents are being served from the $7.6 million state-of-the-art police facility at Court Street and West Avenue behind the municipal building.

The fire and emergency services division has 36 full-time career personnel, a fleet of three engines serving from two fire stations, an aerial ladder platform truck, three advanced life support medical units and one basic life support ambulance.

Sidney is served by Conrail (east and west) and CSX (north and south) railroads, has its own municipal airport with a lighted runway and Dayton

International Airport is 35 miles south of the city.

Sidney is also well-served by its four accesses to Interstate 75 as well as routes Ohio 47 and 29.

Shelby County’s estimated labor force is 24,100 with more than 22,500 employed in March.

Unemployment, once consistently about 4 percent, reached 14 percent in 2010’s distressed economy. The rate was 6.4 percent for March The Job Center at Shelby County Job and Family Services in Sidney weekly lists jobs that are available in the county.

Sidney’s annual average temperature is 49.1 degrees with a maximum average temperature of 88 degrees and a minimum average of minus 5 degrees.

Average normal rainfall is 38.4 inches and snowfall 27 inches.

City proud of its All-American City award Sidney is still proud of being named an AllAmerican City in 1964.

The award, the nation’s original and most prestigious recognition given a community, recognizes cities whose citizens, government, businesses and voluntary organizations work together to solve major community problems.

The official awards ceremony took place April 9, that year. The National Municipal League and Look Magazine made the presentation to then Sidney Mayor Charles Williams during ceremonies in the Sidney High School auditorium.

Initial steps to apply See AWARD/Page 17

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Many historic structures found in downtown Sidney Many historic buildings may be found in Sidney; several of them around the courtsquare downtown.

The Monumental Building Monumental Building The Monumental Building is Ohio’s first Civil War memorial building. Currently the home of the Sidney Municipal Court, the Monumental Building was constructed in 1876.

Architect H.H. Lane of Cleveland recommended a classic Victorian Gothic style. The heavy, grim features of the building serve as a constant reminder of the awful nature and price of war.

The first floor now features the chiseled marble tablets flanked by ornately carved, richly polished walnut support pieces. The tablets bear the names of 320 local men who died in the Civil War.

Spot Restaurant Spot Restaurant Joe Cook, the proprietor of the Spot Restaurant in 1941, set out to modernize the appearance of the legendary Sidney eatery. He chose the streamlined Art Modern style. It remains as distinctive today as it was more than 60 years ago.

Great Stone Castle

Bonnyconnellan Bonnyconnellan Built in 1880 the Bonnyconnellan is located on South Walnut Avenue.

The castle was home to the John Loughlin family.

Peoples Bank

Shelby County Courthouse Courthouse The cornerstone for the current Shelby County Courthouse was laid on July 4, 1881. The current Courthouse is actually the third to serve Shelby County and is considered to be one of the finest in the nation.

Peoples Bank Famed architect Louis Sullivan completed his “jewel bank” design of Peoples Federal in 1917. A blue Syrian arch above the front door dominates the buildings design. It is regarded as Sullivan’s best bank design.

Great Stone Castle Located on North Ohio Avenue, the Great Stone Castle is now home to Sidney’s only bed and breakfast.

The castle was built for W.H.C. Goode in the late 1800s. The castle as it stands now is a two-story structure. The original home was hit twice by fire, first in 1899 and again in 1941.

Big Four Bridge

Big Four Railroad Bridge Located south of town the Big Four Railroad Bridge was constructed to help solve the problem of trains crossing the deep Miami River Valley. In October 1922 the two-year, $5 million relocation project was begun. The bridge has also become known as “the gateway to the Miami Valley.”

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A PARADE was held in 1964 after Sidney was named an All-America City.

AWARD for the award were taken by the S i d n e y Chamber of Commerce and a committee was formed to plan and p r e p a r e Sidneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry.

On Oct. 22, 1963, the chamber was advised Sidney had been named one of 22 finalists.

The committee also made a 10-minute presentation to members of the All-America City jury in Detroit, Mich. The presentation consisted of both oral and pictorial reviews of the accomplishments of local citizens.

Personnel from Look Magazine, a sponsor of

From Page 15 the program, visited Sidney 2 1/2 days t h a t December to check on the projects presented to the award jury.

The visiting team said it was espec i a l l y impressed with the Sidney Common Market, a service designed to help businesses find local companies to perform work for them.

Sidney ultimately was chosen one of 11 U.S. cities receiving the award that year.

Sidney has also been a Tree City USA Award winner each of the past 24 years.

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Legacy of Nobel Peace Prize winner lives on The technology created by a Sidney native continues to aid the medical community in diagnosing diseases.

Dr. Paul Lauterbur won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 2003, sharing the prize with Sir Peter Mansfield for their pioneering work with magnetic resonance imaging, more commonly known as MRI. He started researching nuclear magnetic resonance — NMR — and discovered that by varying the strength of the magnetic field and analyzing the frequencies of the resulting radio signals, he could use NMR to create a two- or three-dimensional picture.

This led to the medical application of MRI, which is an imaging tool routinely used in hospitals throughout the world to display images of soft tissue, such as internal organs. With the help of MRI, doctors often are able to make diagnoses without invasive procedures.

A 1947 graduate of Sidney High School, Lauterbur credited his family, a certain high school teacher and his rural upbringing for playing an integral part in his scientific development.

His grandfather was flying model airplanes around the time the Wright brothers were working to make their

larger version a working reality. His father, an engineer, wanted his son to be the same, not believing that a scientist could ever make any money.

They, along with his mother, Gertrude, sister, Margaret, and brother, Joe, all had to endure his ever-more-frequent scientific experiments as his passion grew.

Much of the credit for instilling Lauterbur with his love of science belongs to Harold McDermott, Lauterbur’s high school chemistry teacher.

Lauterbur said McDermott allowed his students to forego the lectures in exchange for hands-on lab work, if they so chose, an insightful risk on some kids that paid off with a love of science and, eventually, in one of those kids going on to find a medical breakthrough with the potential to save countless lives.

Lauterbur died March 27, 2007, at his home in Urbana, Ill. City officials agreed to note the accomplishments of Lauterbur by erecting signs at the town’s main entry points.

In December 2007, the signs were installed at various roadway locations and the Sidney Municipal Airport.

Also in 2007, he was honored posthumously when he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron.

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PAUL C. LAUTERBUR (left) receives the Nobel Prize in medicine from King Carl Gustaf of Sweden during a ceremony at the Concert Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, Dec. 10, 2003. Lauterbur, of the University of Illinois, shared the prize with Britain’s Sir Peter Mansfield.

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Park system continues to grow throughout Sidney Viewed as a major asset to the community, the city of Sidney has more than 700 acres of land it owns and manages, including 442 acres of developed park land. The city has a master plan of former canal towpath trails that will soon link all city parks with the neighborhoods they serve.

Duane Gaier is the Parks and Recreation Department director.

Brookside Park, a former 23-acre Girl Scout Camp is the city’s newest park. It will be maintained as a rustic series of trails and recreational facilities. The Parks and Recreation department has received a Nature Trails grant and a fiveyear $100,000 commitment from Cargill Inc. to develop and maintain the area.

The former Julia Lamb football field on North Street and Robert New Park off Sidney-Freyburg Road continue to be developed by the city. New Park is named for longtime parks director Bob New and is being developed in phases.

Park department employees are also responsible for the maintenance of Graceland Cemetery, as well as the mowing and litter removal at more than 200 acres around the community and preparation of baseball and soccer fields for league play.

They also maintain grassy areas along Ohio 47 within the corporate limits as well as the municipal airport and green areas by the Great Miami River as it flows through Sidney.

The Monarch Center on West Avenue, home of the Sidney-Shelby County Senior Citizens Center, is also maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department.

The summer food program funded by the Ohio Department of Education is also administered by the recreation department. It provides free lunches at Sherman, Humphrey, Brown, Green Tree and Berger parks and the Alpha Community Center for children up to age 18.

A number of park and playground programs are being resumed last summer after budgetary concerns eliminated traditional seven weeks of programming a few years ago.

Summer programs slated for this year include Stories in the Park, which is offered by the Children’s Department of the Amos Memorial Library. The program begins June 5 at Green Tree Park and will continue at 11 a.m. each Wednesday at a different park through July 24. The rest of the schedule will be: June 12, Riverbend Park; June 19, Berger

Park; June 26, Harmon Park; July 10, Sherman Park; July 17, Deam Park; and July 24, Chief O’Leary Park.

Other programs will be: • Tennis instruction will be offered June 3-6 at Lehman Catholic courts, with Amy West and Kristy Sherman serving as instructors. It is open to students in grades 6-9 and participants must pre-register by May 31.

• Hiking will be offered from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Monday and Wednesday from June 24 through July 17. Open to children grades 3-8, meet at the Geib Pavilion at Tawawa Park and hike the trails at the park.

• Biking instructors will be provided by the Parks and Recreation Department staff from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday from June 25 through July 18 for children in grades 3-8.

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18 parks located throughout Sidney Among the improvements to the city of Sidney parks system this year will be at Brown Park, located in the alley at the rear of 601 S. Ohio Ave., which will be getting a new play structure in August at a cost of $35,000.

The newest of Sidney’s 18 community parks and recreation areas is Brookside Park on Knoop-Johnston Road, a former Girl Scout Camp, being developed as a natural area with a $100,000 five-year grant from Cargill Inc. and its employees. The park was dedicated in 2011. Trails have been established a a lookout constructed.

Robert New Park is being developed on Sidney-Freyburg Road. It is named for Sidney’s retired parks director Bob New. JULIA LAMB PARK — Site of former Julia Lamb Field and football stadium on North Street. It continues to be under development by Sidney Recreation Department after land was deeded to city by Sidney Board of Education for youth activities. Early development is completed.

PLUM CREEK PARK — Land off Sidney-Freyburg Road deeded to the city by developers of Plum Creek Subdivision. Will eventually consist of 11-plus acres of playfields and another 11.34 acres of undeveloped green space to be accessed by walkway.

BERGER PARK — Alley off South Miami Avenue.

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KYNTREL KESSLER, of Sidney, son of Crystal Shoe and Eric Kessler, sold 650 tickets to win a bike at the IUTIS ice cream social at Harmon Park in August 2012.

Ball field, basketball ground, water and restcourt, water, playground rooms. and shelter.

GREEN TREE PARK — BROWN PARK — Alley 800 block of Sixth rear of 601 S. Ohio Ave. Avenue. Ball field, water, Basketball court, water, shelter, basketball court playground and shelter. and playground.

CENTRAL PARK — 102 HARMON PARK — 925 N. Miami Ave. (rear of for- Wapakoneta Ave. (across mer Central Elementary from Shelby County School building). AAA). Lighted ball field, Playground and shelter. basketball court, water, CHIEF O’LEARY PARK shelter, restrooms and — 370 Windsor Park playground.

Drive (extension of West HUMPHREY PARK — Parkwood Street). Buckeye Avenue. Ball Playground, basketball field, lighted basketball court, shelter, ball field court, playground, sheland water. ter, water and seasonal CUSTENBORDER PARK port-a-john.

— 449 Riverside Drive.

JOHNSTON PARK — Seven lighted ball fields, End of Johnston Drive. playground, shelters, MCMILLEN PARK — water and restrooms.

Highland Drive. Ball DEAM PARK — 2230 N. field, basketball court, Main Ave. (near YMCA). playground, shelter and Ball field, soccer field, water. lighted basketball court, ORBISON PARK – 880 picnic shelter, play- E. Court St. (near water

plant). Ball field, basketball court, playground, shelter and water.

PLUM RIDGE PARK – 673 E. Hoewisher Road.

Basketball court, multipurpose field, playground, shelter and water.

RIVERBEND PARK — 1400 Constitution Ave. Ball field, basketball court, playground, shelter and water.

ROADSIDE PARK — County Road 25A at Miami River. Playground, shelter and a fishing pond during regular hours.

Need valid fishing license.

SHERMAN PARK — Colonial Drive. Ball field, basketball court, playground, shelter and water.

TAWAWA PARK — 12 Tawawa Drive. 226 acres, established as a city park in 1955. Adjacent to Sidney municipal swimming pool, Flanagan Sports Complex and the Landrum soccer fields.

Baumgardner Basin, another recreation facility is also part of the Tawawa Park complex.

FLANAGAN SPORTS COMPLEX — 600 Riverside Drive. Four lighted fields, concession stand and restroom facilities.

DETENTION BASIN — West side of North Main Avenue across from entrance to Deam Park.

Flag football and soccer.

VETERANS MEMORIAL WALKWAY — Stolle bridge, at the old water plant site on Canal Street, leads to this pedestrian walkway.

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Swimming lessons return to Sidney Municipal Pool Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Lisa Alvetro and the Cargill Inc., swimming lessons will return this summer to the Sidney Municipal Pool, according to Duane Gaier, Sidney parks director “We’re happy to have the lessons again this year,” said Gaier, who said the lessons had to be dropped in 2010 because of a budget crunch. The dates for the lessons have

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Cemetery at the Canal Feeder Trail.

• Arts and crafts will be offered from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday from June 21 to July 12. It is for children kindergarten through 3. The program begins June 21 at Brown Park, followed by June 28 at Green Tree Park, July5 at Sherman Park and July 12 at Berger Park.

• Fishing derby is set for July 8 at Tawawa Park in Tawawa Lake.

Preregistration deadline is July 3 for students in grades kindergarten through 8. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. and the derby ends at 10 a.m. Must preregister by July 3.

• Basketball clinic will be held June 19-21 at Humphrey Park with Kim Replogle as instructor for students in kindergarten through 8. Preregistration

not been set, but are expected to be in late June, according to Gaier.

A major effort is underway this year to boost pool attendance in order to increase pool revenues. The city had a booth at the recent Sidney-Shelby County Health Awareness Fair to help promote the pool.

Sidney’s municipal swimming pool, located in Tawawa Park opens June 1 this year and will

close Aug.18.

Its hours are 1 to 7 p.m. everyday and 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday throughout the season.

The pool complex, which includes intermediate and baby pools, is located at 12 Tawawa Drive in Tawawa Park.

The intermediate and baby pools were recaulked and freshly painted this spring. New drains were installed in all pools in 2009 to com-

ply with federal law.

Special events are scheduled periodically at the pool this summer and the facility may be rented for parties and special events by contacting the city’s recreation department at 498-8155.

The pool complex is staffed by manager Charlie Gase and his assistant, Maria Hughes.

A staff of 14 full-time life-

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From Page 19 deadline is June 7.

• Pool games event set for July 19 at the Sidney Municipal Pool with a July 16 preregistration deadline. Must preregister

by July 16.

• Checking out the Creek will be presented by Lynda Adams of the Soil and Water Conservation District on July 9 at Tawawa Park for students in grades kindergarten through 8. Preregistration deadline is July 5.

Instruction will be provided by the Gateway Arts Council. Limited to 40 participants. Preregistration deadline is June 3.

• Movie day is scheduled for June 28 at the Senior Center, 308 S. West Ave., for grades kindergarten through 8.

All park activities are free to Sidney residents and their guests.

Each day at the Y families are coming together to get healthy. Parents are enjoying working out on state of the art fitness equipment and participating in group wellness classes. Children are enjoying physical activities and developing social skills in a safe, nurturing environment.

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TYLER MURPHY, of Sidney, stands under a fountain of water at the Sidney pool during the summer of 2012.

Tyler is the son of Theresa Staconis and Peter Staconis.

POOL guards, fully trained and certified in lifesaving and rescue skills, is responsible for safety issues, water quality and pool area appearance.

The pool is Olympic size and can host competitive events. It is 50 meters long and 13 feet at its deep end.

From Page 21 Sidney City Council voted earlier this year to keep the pool prices the same this year as in 2012.

The season ticket prices are: students, $46; adults, $66; family of four, $110 (and $11.50 for each additional member); and $45 for senior citizens over 63. An early-bird special

was in effect through May 31, offering $5 off the price of season passes.

Replacement tickets cost $5.50.

Daily admission prices are: pre-school, $2; students (elementary to high school), $3.25; adults out of school, $3.75; and senior adults,

$2.75. The pool may be rented at a charge of $225 per hour for up to two hours by contacting the city recreation department at 498-8155.

Pool admission tickets may be purchased at the utilities office in the municipal building, 201 W. Poplar St.

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County’s pioneers find final resting place at Graceland Cemetery Graceland Cemetery along the southern approach to Sidney is the final resting place of many Sidney and Shelby County pioneers and notables. It is located at 1001 S. Main Ave, near the landmark Gateway Big Four Bridge. It is the first city-owned site to greet travelers approaching the community from the south on County Road 25A. The major change at the cemetery this year will be the construction of a parking lot to accommodate 12 vehicles for people using the Canal Feeder Trail. Sidney Parks and Recreation Director Duane Gaier said the parking lot will

be completed in July at a cost of $18,000 The cemetery, since 2008, has includes was a walkway-bikeway along the old Miami and Erie Feeder Canal bed.

The cemetery covers 112 well-manicured acres and has had more than 15,125 interments since 1867 - about 100 per year on average.

Among Graceland’s 16 sections is the Pioneer area where the deteriorated early headstones have been preserved for posterity in walls of concrete.

Graves from the old Presbyterian Cemetery on North Street were relocated to Graceland along with their original

markers, when the nowdemolished building, originally Sidney High School, was built. The building was later Bridgeview School, and now has become Julia Lamb Park. There have been no other burials in that section of the cemetery.

Graceland’s other notable landmarks include a holding crypt, no longer used, that dates to 1883 and a 1998 mausoleum with 64 crypts and 48 cremation niches.

Gaier oversees ceme-

tery operations and cemetery foreman Luke Voisard and his staff of two seasonal employees maintain the cemetery. In addition to opening and closing graves for burials, the staff mows and cleans the grounds, also caring for the cemetery’s 200 or more trees.

Former superintendent Jim Vondenhuevel and Sidney’s Tree Board have marked each tree according to its variety on a Trail of Trees guide map for cemetery visitors to follow.

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Interstate 75, airport, railroad provide access to Sidney from all directions With four Interstate 75 accesses, a municipal airport and the presence of both east-west and northsouth working railroad industrial sidings, Sidney boasts many transportation opportunities and amenities.

Shelby Public Transit is a demand-responsive, curb-to-curb public transit system in Sidney and Shelby County. Fees in the city are $2.50 per one-way trip for the general public and $1 for the disabled and senior citizens. Rates for rides in Shelby County are $5 for the general public and $2.50 for elderly and the disabled. There is no charge for children under age 2.

Shelby Public Transit has 14 vehicles, 13 with wheelchair lifts.

Taxi and limousine services are also available, and Dayton International Airport is only 35 minutes from downtown Sidney.

Sidney’s own municipal airport on Sidney Plattsville Road has daily takeoffs and landings, half of such operations made by corporate aircraft.

In addition to Sidney’s I-75 multi-accesses, U.S. Route 36 runs east and west nine miles south of Sidney and U.S. 30, one of the nation’s major truck routes, runs east and west 40 miles to the north.

Interstate 75 is the nation’s busiest commercial route.

Regionally, more than 50 truck-

ing companies are within easy reach of Sidney’s businesses and industries. The CSX Railroad runs north and south through Sidney and Conrail has an east-west route through Sidney. The Indiana and Ohio Railroad runs across the eastern edge of Shelby County.

SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSIT 415 S. Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-6117 — to schedule a ride.

(937) 498-8178 — to cancel a ride.

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday: city — 7:45 to 4:30 p.m.; county — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

KELLY’S TAXI AND DELIVERY 311 Wilson Ave. Phone: (937) 498-7433 ROE LIMO SERVICE Phone: (937) 538-1643 TIMBERIDGE LIMOUSINE SERVICE Phone: (937) 638-4132 AIRPORTS SIDNEY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 14833 Sidney-Plattsville Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-9794 Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; additional times available by appointment.

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DAYTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT City of Dayton Department of Aviation, 3600 Terminal Drive, Suite 300.

Vandalia, OH 45377 Phone: (937) 454-8200 • Services: seven air carriers • AirTran Airways: (800) 9652107 or www.airtran.com • American/American Eagle: (800) 433-7300 or www.aa.com • Delta Air Lines: (800) 2211212 or www.delta.com • Frontier Airlines: (800) 4321359 or www.frontierairlines.com • Southwest Airlines: (800) IFLY-SWA or www.southwest.com • United/United Express: (800) 864-8331 or www.united.com • US Airways/US Airways Express: (800) 428-4322 or www.usairways.com Taxi service available by calling (937) 890-3217; rental car companies and charter vans also available.

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Clinton Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 21,221, including 20,337 residents of Sidney 2008: 20,238 2000: 1,223 1990: 1,495 1980: 1,679 1970: 1,558 1960: 983 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 9.6 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: Central, includes Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Sidney.

FIRE PROTECTION: Sidney Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Sidney Rescue Squad.

ZONING: Township.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Numerous locations and recreational sites.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 427 Fourth Ave., Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 492-5151. Fax: (937) 492-9191.

TRUSTEES: Frank Mariano, Jim Gaier and Thomas Kinninger.

FISCAL OFFICER: Peg Edwards.

ZONING OFFICER: Michael Goubeaux.

MEETING SCHEDULE: First and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

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Cynthian Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 1,991 2008: 2,111 2000: 1,972 1990: 1,762 1980: 1,808 1970: 1,431 1960: 1,280 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 31.3 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: West of Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Newport and Oran.

FIRE PROTECTION: Fort Loramie Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Fort Loramie Rescue Squad.

ZONING: Township.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Country Concert in the Hills each July.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 6408 Dawson Road, Newport, OH 45768, (419) 582-4133 TRUSTEES: Joe Benanzer, Robert Siegel and Urban Holthaus Jr. FISCAL CLERK: Jennifer L. Frilling.

ZONING OFFICER: Frank Langenkamp MEETING SCHEDULE: first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in Newport.

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STIRRING A vat of spaghetti sauce at the Newport Sportsmen Club are (l-r) Aaron Monnin, of Russia, his dad, Denny Monnin, of Russia, and his son, Brayden Monnin, of Russia. The sauce was used during the 21st Annual Hospice Benefit Spaghetti Dinner at the Newport Sportsmen Club in February. All proceeds went to Hospice. Brayden is the son of Janel Monnin.

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Dinsmore Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 3,477, including 2,114 residents of Botkins 2008: 3,357 2000: 1,371 1990: 1,132 1980: 1,071 1970: 1,087 1960: 1,017 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 36 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: North central.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: villages of Botkins and Rhine.

FIRE PROTECTION: Botkins Volunteer Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Anna Rescue Squad.

ZONING: Township.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 205 W. South St., Botkins OH 45306, (937) 693-3738.

TRUSTEES: Richard Meyer, Michael Stewart and Ted Zimpfer.

FISCAL CLERK: Ronnie Platfoot.

ZONING OFFICER: William Elsass.

MEETING SCHEDULE: Last Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. January-March and October-December; at 8 p.m. April-September.

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BOTKINS SCHOOL Superintendent Connie Schneider, of Botkins, makes opening remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Botkins kindergarten through 12th grade school in 2013.

Franklin Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 3,371, including 1,391 residents of Anna 2008: 2,842 2000: 1,773 1990: 1,602 1980: 1,423 1970: 920 1960: 727 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 27 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: Central, north of Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Anna and Swanders.

FIRE PROTECTION: Anna Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Anna Rescue Squad.

ZONING: Township.

CEMETERIES: Pearl Cemetery, 11095 County Road 25A N., Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 497-7899.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Honda of America Engine Plant.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 11095 County Road 25A North, Sidney, OH 45365; phone: (937) 497-7899.

TRUSTEES: Mike Christman, Alex Berner and Roger Schulze.

FISCAL CLERK: Deb Bodenmiller ZONING OFFICER: Jason Schaffner

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JAKE BOYER (left) of Anna, eats at the Anna volunteer firefighterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with his wife, Nina Boyer, at the Anna Fire Department in April 2013. The hat Boyer wore while eating is accurate; he was the Anna fire chief in the 1950s.

MEETING SCHEDULE: First Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., November-March, and 7:30 p.m., April-November.

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MEETING SCHEDULE: Second Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 919 2008: 927 2000: 927 1990: 973 1980: 975 1970: 831 1960: 821 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 25.2 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: Southeastern corner of Shelby County, southeast of Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Plattsville, Tawawa, Depew and Ballou.

FIRE PROTECTION: Fletcher Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Fletcher Rescue Squad and PerryPort-Salem Rescue Squad.

ZONING: Township.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 3297 Leatherwood Creek Road, Sidney, OH 45365 (Plattsville), (937) 492-4572.

TRUSTEES: Keith Gump, Randy Bensman and Jeffrey Brautigam.

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Jackson Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 2,443, including 1,462 residents of Jackson Center 2008: 2,346 2000: 977 1990: 995 1980: 915 1970: 913 1960: 952 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 36.2 square miles LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: Northeast corner.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Jackson Center and Montra.

FIRE PROTECTION : Jackson Center Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Jackson Center Rescue Squad.

ZONING: Township.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Jackson Center Museum.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 17555 State Route 65 North, Jackson Center, OH 45334, (937) 596-5115.

TRUSTEES: John Mann, Jeremy Reese and Nathan Lotz FISCAL CLERK: Diane Frank.

ZONING OFFICER: Ray Davis.

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A SIGN asking for help is displayed on the Elder movie theatre in Jackson Center in February. The theatre needs to be upgraded but lacks the money.

MEETING SCHEDULE: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. in the township building.

Loramie Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 2,551, including 640 residents of Russia 2008: 2,570 2000: 1,419 1990: 1,183 1980: 1,167 1970: 1,010 1960: 1,000 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 22.7 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: Southwest corner, west of Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Houston, Russia, Mount Jefferson and Dawson.

FIRE PROTECTION: Houston and Russia fire departments.

RESCUE SERVICE: Houston and Versailles rescue squads.

ZONING: Township.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 3505 Russia-Versailles Road, Russia, OH 45363, (937) 492-6640.

TRUSTEES: Dale Goubeaux, Chad DeLaet, John Bensman.

FISCAL OFFICER: Bonnie Paulus, phone number 937-295-9805.

ZONING OFFICER: Larry Phlipot.

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RUSSIA LIBRARY Supervisor Sheila Barhorst (left) of Russia, with the help of interpreter Alexander Etlin, of Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan, leads Kyrgyzstani delegates Irina Pak, of Bishkek City, Cholpon Bakirova, of Bishkek City, Aynura Zakirova, of Suzak Village, Madina Sydykova, of Bishkek City and Aygerim Kurmanaliyeva, of Bishkek City, on a tour of the Russia Library recently.

MEETING SCHEDULE: Second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm at Russia Fire Department.

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McLean Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 3,245, including 1,478 residents of Fort Loramie 2008: 3,082 2000: 1,738 1990: 1,650 1980: 1,676 1970: 1,531 1960: 1,207 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 31.8 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: Northwest of Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Fort Loramie FIRE PROTECTION: Fort Loramie Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Fort Loramie Rescue Squad.

ZONING: Township.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Lake Loramie State Park and Fort Loramie Historical Museum.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 14 Elm St., Fort Loramie, OH 45845, (937) 295-3115.

TRUSTEES: William Rethman, William Meyer and Greg Ruhenkamp.

FISCAL OFFICER: Lori Bornhorst.

ZONING OFFICER: Jack Roetgerman.

MEETING SCHEDULE: Last Thursday of the month at

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ROLLAND “SONNY” Clark, of Greenville, pulls his 57 Lyman 15-foot runabout into Lake Loramie during the Lake Loramie Heritage Museums' third annual boat, tackle show in 2012.

7:30 p.m. During daylight-saving time meetings are at 8:30 p.m.

Orange Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 1,245 2008: 1,419 2000: 1,419 1990: 1,183 1980: 1,167 1970: 1,010 1960: 1,000 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 22.7 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: Southeast of Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Kirkwood.

FIRE PROTECTION: Sidney and Fletcher, and Lockington Volunteer fire departments.

RESCUE SERVICE: Sidney and Houston rescue squads.

ZONING: Township.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Sidney Municipal Airport.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 12777 Kirkwood Road, Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 498-4375.

TRUSTEES: Dennis Martin, Bart Rogers and Kevin Martin.

FISCAL CLERK: Eric Voress.

ZONING OFFICER: Dan Doll.

MEETING SCHEDULE: second Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m.

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SIDNEY AIRPORT Manager Mike Chappie, of Troy, talks about a plane in a hangar at the airport in September 2012.

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Perry Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 1,088 2008: 1,128 2000: 1,128 1990: 1,227 1980: 1,293 1970: 1,136 1960: 1,042 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 28.1 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: East Shelby County, east of Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Pasco and Pemberton.

FIRE PROTECTION: Port Jefferson and Quincy Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Port-Perry Salem Rescue Squad.

ZONING: Township.

CEMETERY: Cedar Point Cemetery, 17510 State Route 706, Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 492-4960.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Scenic views of Great Miami River.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 5840 STATE ROUTE 29 EAST, SIDNEY, OH 45365 (937) 492-4960.

TRUSTEES: HARRY GROVES JR., MATTHEW BARHORST AND JOHN GRIEWE. FISCAL CLERK: SHERRI HUELSKAMP.

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ALEX BURDISS, of Pasco, stands in front of the shelter house he built at the Fairlawn School athletic complex as part of his Eagle Scout project. Alex is the son of Marc and Kristie Burdiss.

ZONING OFFICER: Larry Alexander.

SUPERINTENDENT OF CEDAR POINT CEMETERY: Eric Pearson MEETING SCHEDULE: Fourth Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

Salem Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 2,224, including 371 residents of Port Jefferson 2008: 2,231 2000: 1,910 1990: 1,699 1980: 1,406 1970: 1,118 1960: 947 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 26.5 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: Northeast of Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Port Jefferson and Maplewood.

FIRE PROTECTION: Port Jefferson Fire Department and Maplewood Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Perry-Port Salem Rescue.

ZONING: Township.

CEMETERIES: Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson, (937) 492-2572.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Hussey’s, The Canal, 47 Bar & Grill, McCray’s Metal Polishing, Trupointe and Nell’s Antiques.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 17500 State Route 47 East, Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 498-4337.

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DARLA MARX (left) and her friend, Elaine Manor, both of Sidney, pick up trash at the Ohio 47 Roadside Park just east of Port Jefferson in August 2012.

TRUSTEES: Daniel Knoop, Richard Herrick and Jeffrey Clark.

FISCAL CLERK: Denise K. Palmer.

ZONING OFFICER: James Hall.

MEETING SCHEDULE: First Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at township house.

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Turtle Creek Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 1,561 2008: 1,632 2000: 1,583 1990: 1,301 1980: 1,319 1970: 1,251 1960: 1,021 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 30.1 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: Central, west of Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Hardin and St. Patrick.

FIRE PROTECTION: Fort Loramie Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Fort Loramie Rescue Squad.

ZONING: Township.

CEMETERIES: Turtle Creek Township, 8347 State Route 705, (937) 492-9154.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 8477 Hardin-Wapakoneta Road, Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 492-9154.

TRUSTEES: Ed Seger Jr., Michael Eilerman and Doug Ike. FISCAL CLERK: Karen Pleiman.

ZONING OFFICER: Jack Schmiesing.

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BROOKSIDE CEMETERY, just south of Hardin, has undergone an extensive facelift after being damaged during he storms.

MEETING SCHEDULE: Second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Van Buren Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 2,077, including 179 residents of Kettlersville 2008: 1,599 2000: 1,424 1990: 1,622 1980: 1,510 1970: 1,230 1960: 1,311 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 36 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: Northwest corner.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Kettlersville, McCartyville and Rumley.

FIRE PROTECTION: Kettlersville-Van Buren Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Anna, New Bremen and Minster Rescue Squads ZONING: Township.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Trupointe.

TOWNSHIP BUILDING: North Street, Kettlersville, OH 45336.

TRUSTEES: David Berning, Alan Luthman and Luke Barhorst.

FISCAL OFFICER: Joan Buehler.

ZONING OFFICER: Mark Buehler.

MEETING SCHEDULE: Last Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the township building.

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JOINING FORCES at the Kettlersville Fire Department recently were (l-r) Van Buren Township Fire Chief Chuck Axe, of Kettlersville; Deputy Fire Chief Mike Homan, of Botkins; fire Captain Ryan Axe, of McCartyville; Anna paramedic Karen Weinstock and Chief of Anna Rescue Dustin Murphy, both of Anna.

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Washington Township

POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 2,010, including 141 residents of Lockington 2008: 2,083 2000: 1,875 1990: 1,641 1980: 1,440 1970: 899 1960: 783 TOWNSHIP SIZE: 24.9 square miles.

LOCATION WITHIN COUNTY: South-central Shelby County, southwest of Sidney.

COMMUNITIES WITHIN TOWNSHIP: Lockington and New Bern.

FIRE PROTECTION: Lockington Volunteer Fire Department.

RESCUE SERVICE: Sidney and Houston rescue squads.

ZONING: Township.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Lockington Dam. TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 2562 Hardin-Wapakoneta Road, Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 497-8166 or (937) 773-8123.

TRUSTEES: Randy Schwable, Douglas K. Stangel and William Huffman.

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AJ LUFT (right) describes to his son Paul Luft, 15, and his daughter Erin Luft, 11, all of Versailles, how the old locks in Lockington used to function.

FISCAL CLERK: Glenda J. Stangel.

ZONING OFFICER: Gary Vondenhuevel.

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Statistics from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau reveal the city of Sidney and Shelby County have grown in population in the 10 years since the 2000 report.

The 2010 U.S. Census results state Shelby County’s official population at 49,423, which is up approximately 3.2 percent from the 2000 official census count of 47,910.

While this shows growth in the county, it also reflects the smallest growth rate for the county since 1930.

From the 1990 to the 2000 census, the population in the county grew 6.7 percent from 44,915. From 1980 to 1990, growth was at 4.2 percent. These rates of growth were well down from earlier double-digit surges in population, which saw the county grow by 17.9 percent from 1950 to 1960, by 12.4 percent from 1960 to 1970, and 14.1 percent from 1970 to 1980.

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Population stats Census Pop. %+/- Census Pop. %+/1920 25,923 5.1 — 1820 2,106 1930 24,924 -3.9 74.3 1830 3,671 1940 26,071 4.6 1840 12,154 231.1 1950 28,488 9.3 14.8 1850 13,958 1960 33,586 17.9 1860 17,493 25.3 1970 37,748 12.4 18.6 1870 20,748 1980 43,089 14.1 16.3 1880 24,137 1990 44,915 4.2 2.4 1890 24,707 2000 47,910 6.7 -0.3 1900 24,625 2010 49,423 3.2 0.2 1910 24,663 5 1 2 In the 2000 census, of the population. there were 17,636 houseThe 2010 census saw holds recorded in the coun- the number of households ty. The racial makeup of in the county grow to the county was 96.04 per- 18,467. The racial makeup cent white, 1.49 percent of the county shifted Black or African slightly, with 94.7 percent American, 0.17 percent of the population reported American Indian, 0.97 per- as white, 1.9 percent Black cent Asian, 0.05 percent or African American, 0.2 Pacific Islander, 0.24 per- percent American Indian, cent from other races and 0.9 percent Asian, 0.1 per1.05 percent from two or cent Pacific Islander, 0.1 more races. Those classify- percent of some other race ing themselves as and 1.7 percent of two or Hispanic or Latino of any more races. race made up 0.80 percent Nearly half of the coun-

ty’s population resides within the city of Sidney, which reported a population of 21,229 in the 2010 census, up from 20,211 in the 2000 census.

In 2000, Sidney had 7,981 households that were 92.61 percent white, 3.06 Black or African American, 0.24 percent American Indian, 1.87 percent Asian, 0.10 percent Pacific Islander, 0.40 percent from other races and 1.73 percent from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30 percent of the population.

In 2010, there were 8,344 households in Sidney. Of those, 90.3 percent were white, 3.7 percent Black or African American, 0.2 percent Pacific Islander, 0.8 percent some other race and 3.3 percent of two or more races. Those classifying themselves as Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 2.2 percent of the city’s population.

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Molly Keiser and her dad, Mike Keiser, watch as a new house is placed across the street from their’s in Sidney Thursday morning. The house was built by Upper Valley Career Center students. Molly is the daughter of Kerry Keiser.

County housing units top 20,100 City of Sidney has nearly 10,000 places to call home According to the latest census figures, the city of Sidney currently has approximately 9,265 housing units — 8,344 of them occupied — a gain of 708 units since the 2000 census.

Countywide, the 2010 census shows 20,173 housing units — 18,467 of which are occupied, and of those, 13,357 are owner-occupied.

The population was reported at 49,423 for the county, with 35,747 residing in their own homes.

There are 5,110 renter-occupied

homes in the county, with 13,087 people living in those rentals.

As of the 2010 census, the most current numbers available, 1,706 units are vacant: 483 for rent, 302 for sale and 226 for seasonal/recreational/occasional use.

According to RentalHousehunter.com, the average rental prices for Sidney in 2013 are $484 for a studio apartment, $504 for a one-bedroom, $562.33 for a two-bedroom and $624 for a three-bedroom home.

Housing assistance is available through Shelby Metropolitan Housing Authority. SMHA has public housing options for qualified families, singles and seniors in communities throughout the county.

There also is a housing choice voucher program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. SMHA may be reached Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m at (937) 498-9898.

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County’s unemployment drops Businesses looking for qualified workers Unemployment numbers have been steadily dropping in Shelby County to the point that concern has shifted from having enough jobs for the workers to having enough qualified workers for the jobs.

“Certainly we’re pleased to see our unemployment rate in Shelby County stabilized and significantly improved from that of the first quarter 2012,” said Jeff Raible, president of the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. “To some degree however I remain a bit perplexed in that our county unemployment rate isn’t lower. Based on feedback we receive regularly at the Chamber, many of our member companies across all business segments are looking to hire. The challenge seems to be getting the qualified candidates for employment matched up with our local companies interested in adding staff.”

Shelby County’s unemployment numbers continued on a fairly steady decline throughout 2012, with only a couple of small hiccups, starting with an 8.8 percent jobless rate in the county in January and wrapping up the year at a muchimproved 5.9 percent rate. By the end of March 2013, the county’s unemployment rate was estimated at 6.6 percent, which can be accounted for by the loss of seasonal employment.

The county’s numbers did even better than the state overall, which also enjoyed falling jobless numbers through the year. Ohio’s January unemployment rate was 7.7 percent in January, which was better than the county rate. By the end of the year, the state’s unemployment rate had fallen to 6.6 percent, but the county had surpassed that , coming in at 5.9 percent. The statewide unemployment rate for March was 7.3 percent.

Top 15 employers The following are the top 15 employers in the county by head count, based on the most recent numbers voluntarily provided to the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, from among their membership (including public sector): 1. HONDA OF AMERICA MFG., INC. 12500 Meranda Road Anna, OH 45302 498-4545 Product: Auto engines & engine components Employees: 2,213 full time, 2 part time

5. NK PARTS INDUSTRIES 777 S. Kuther Road Sidney, OH 45365 498-4651 Product: Auto parts Employees: 571 full time, 3 part time

2. EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES 1675 W. Campbell Road P.O. Box 669 Sidney, OH 45365-0669 498-3011 Product: Compressors and condensing units Employees: 1,575 full time, 20 part time

7. CARGILL 2400 Industrial Drive Sidney, OH 45365 498-4555 Product: Soybean refining, meal and oil Employees: 426

3. PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INC. 18015 State Route 65 Jackson Center, OH 45334 596-6142 Product: Manufacture plastic containers Employees: 850 4. WILSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 915 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 498-2311 Service: Regional Health Employees: 734 full time, 108 part time CEO: Thomas Boecker

6. SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (COUNTY EMPLOYEES) 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 498-7226 Service: County government Employees: 445 full time, 186 part time

8. SIDNEY CITY SCHOOLS 750 S. Fourth Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 497-2200 Employees: 401 full time, 4 part time 9. FRESHWAY FOODS 601 N. Stolle Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 498-4664 Product: Food processing Employees: 357 full time, 3 part time 10. AMERICAN TRIM LLC 1501 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 494-6020 Product: Auto and appliance stamping Employees: 335 See EMPLOYERS/Page 39

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REGISTERED CARDIOVASCULAR technologist Brian Scheid, of Cridersville, gives a talk in August 2012 about the new state of the art cardiovascular cath lab that Wilson Memorial Hospital has installed. Groups toured the new lab during an open house. Wilson Memorial Hospital is the fourth biggest employer in Shelby County.

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11. AIRSTREAM 419 W. Pike St. Jackson Center, OH 45334 Products: Recreational vehicles, motor homes Employees: 296 full time, 13 part time 12. WALMART 2400 Michigan St.

Sidney, OH 45365 498-2371 Service: General retail discount store, auto service center, optical center Employees: 283 13. MAMA ROSA FOODS 1910 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365

From Page 38 498-4511 Product: Frozen foods Employees: 265 full time, 3 part time 14. ROSS CASTING & INNOVATION LLC 402 S. Kuther Road Sidney, OH 45365 497-4500 Product: Impeller pro-

duction Employees: 249 15. FERGUSON CONSTRUCTION 400 Canal St. Sidney, OH 45365 498-2381 Service: General contractor Employees: 235

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Anna celebrate girls basketball team’s state championship ANNA — The village of Anna has a lot to celebrate this year with the Anna High School girls basketball team bringing home a state championship.

Commercial Plaza has been constructed and Bob Schulze Insurance is located there. The plaza is located on Shue Drive. The Village Beauty and Spa Salon is located at the corner of South Pike and Peridot Drive.

Pike Street has been repaved, along with new lighting, trees and benches, from the railroad tracks east to Pike Street.

Among activities in the village is the Anna Homecoming which is planned for June 14-15.

Donations have paid for

the new stage near the tennis courts on the park’s east side. Musical, drama and song presentations are held on the new village park stage.

A new children’s section has been developed in the park to include a playhouse and rock garden.

Student-decorated pavers are in the Children’s Garden that continues to grow. The Community Park also features new exercise equipment, park benches and a bike rack. A purple martin bird house has been installed and the park restrooms have been renovated. There have been flood lights installed at the park to add to security for the park.

There are upgrades tak-

ing place for the village’s sewer plant. The Anna Police Department has been renovated. The school system has been rated at or near the top of most categories in state proficiency testing. Several years ago the district consolidated all their outlying schools into a state-of-the-art elementary school on the north edge of town.

The football field is located near the high school and is a highlight of the efforts of local athletic boosters. A new sports complex behind the elementary school serves all

ages and sports in the community.

Honda of America is located on Meranda Road, south of town, and employs 2,400 people. The population figures grew from 1,319 to 1,567 this year.

The new industrial park near Interstate 75 is home to Wells Brothers Inc.; ARMS Inc., a repair and maintenance service; and many other businesses.

Restaurants such as Subway, Wendy’s and Taco Bell are set on the village’s east side along with gas stations and convenience stores.

Anna at a glance MAYOR: Robert Anderson, (937) 394-7664 VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Nancy Benroth, (937) 394-3751 VILLAGE OFFICE: 209 W. Main St., Anna, OH 45302; (937) 3943751 VILLAGE COUNCIL: Gary Strasser, Jenni Shoffner, Kurt Ehemann, Kathie Eshleman, Anderson Richard Eshleman and Richard Steinke POLICE CHIEF: Scott Evans (937) 394-8381 FIRE CHIEF: Tim Bender, (937) 394-2116 ANNA LOCAL SCHOOL: 1 McRill Way, Anna, OH 45302; (937) 394-2011 SUPERINTENDENT: Andy Bixler (937) 394-2011 BOARD OF EDUCATION: Dale Bensman, Rodney Naseman, Andy Counts, Terri Berning and Sonia Buehler.

LIBRARY: 304 N. Second St., Anna, OH 45302; (937) 394-2761

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ANNA VILLAGE Council member Gary Strasser adjusts a scarecrow made by the Anna Civic Association on display in Anna Park in October 2012. The scarecrow was part of a scarecrow contest.

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Botkins eyes year of growth: School construction underway BOTKINS — The Village of Botkins (population 1,155) is a friendly town with an eye toward growth in the future.

Construction on the new Botkins Local School will begin this spring west of Interstate 75. The school will be a beacon to all those passing by that Botkins takes pride in its youth.

A short walk from the school site is the Botkins Community Park, which provides baseball, softball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, walking and running activities throughout its multiacre complex. Two years ago

construction began on a track/soccer complex.

Phase one of construction has finished with the completion of a stone track and a regulation soccer field. The track will be paved this summer. The Botkins Athletic Boosters is building the track from money collected in fundraisers, donations and the Louise Sheets Fund.

This summer the Botkins Beautification Club, in conjunction with Village Council, will begin construction on the Veterans Park at the site of the old Kinniger’s Carryout. The green-

space located at the corner of South Street and Main Street will consist of a bricked paver walkway, decorative plantings, and a permanent memorial to Botkins’ past and present servicemen and women.

Donations are being accepted by the BBC; contact Angie Woodruff for more information.

The Botkins Memorial Pool will be open soon.

Information about hours and cost can be found at its website at http://www.botkinspool.c om/.

The Botkins Industrial Park has 50 acres of utility-ready land with easy access to two Interstate 75 exist, County Road See BOTKINS/Page 44

Botkins at a glance MAYOR: Steve Woodruff, (937) 693-7622 VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Jesse Kent VILLAGE OFFICE: 210 S. Mill St., Botkins, OH 45306.; phone (937) 693-4368 VILLAGE COUNCIL: Nick Greve, Doug Greve, Craig Brown, Steve Heuker and Josh Meyer. One position is vacant at this time.

Woodruff POLICE CHIEF: Tom Glass, (937) 538-6340 FIRE CHIEF: Patrick Fullenkamp, (937) 693-3314 SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT: Connie Schneider, (937) 693-4241 SCHOOL TREASURER: Joanna “Jody” Jones BOARD OF EDUCATION: President Jack Koenig, Vice President Anita Uetrecht, Janet Bergman, Mark Goubeaux and Angie Woodruff BOTKINS SCHOOL: 208 N. Sycamore Ave., P.O. Box 550, Botkins, OH 45306; (937) 693-4241 LIBRARY: 109 E. Lynn St., Botkins, OH 45306; (937) 693-6671

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KASEY KOENIG, of Botkins, paints a ceramic bowl during Evening with the Arts at Botkins Local School.

Kasey is the daughter of Sybil and Derek Koenig.

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Fort Loramie sees expansion of businesses in Industrial Park FORT LORAMIE — The village of Fort Loramie’s new $1.7 million water treatment plant went on line in August 2011, along with two new wells in the wellfield and the community continues to experience healthy industrial growth.

The village has extended Industrial Drive in the industrial park 400 feet to open a new section of 320 acres for a new building lot for Industrial Machine Services. Several of the businesses in the Industrial Park expanded in 2012.

Fort Loramie is known

for its excellent school system and has more than 800 students enrolled in its high school. junior high and elementary buildings.

Population of the village is currently more than the 1,478 listed in 2010 census figures with 582 homes.

A community park provides three tennis courts, two basketball courts, three baseball diamonds, a volleyball court, two shelter houses and a children’s playground and Football Boosters are spearheading a campaign to make more than $40,000 in improvements to the football/track athletic complex.

Community leaders continue to keep the local chamber of commerce active and a day care center and branch of Shelby County Public Libraries also continue to serve area residents.

The Fort Loramie Historical Association has a new history book for the village’s 175th historical milestone. The village celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1987.

Local zoning and planning boards are in place and Shelby County zoning officials also work with res-

idents to provide businesses and residential needs.

The annual Country Concert in the Hills at nearby Newport annually draws 60,000 to 70,000 to campgrounds south of the village where top country western performers appear.

Outdoor enthusiasts from all over the area rely on Fort Loramie businesses for everything from fishing licenses to food, fuel and camping supplies for fishing and camping at neaby Lake Loramie State Park.

Fort Loramie at a glance MAYOR: Phil Eilerman, (937) 295-3023.

VILLAGE OFFICE: 14 Elm St., Fort Loramie, OH 45845; (937) 295-3088 VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Tony Schmitmeyer: 295-3088 VILLAGE COUNCIL: Rick Meyer, Don Gusching, Steve Barhorst, Tim Boerger, Adam Schmiesing and Matt Hoying Eilerman CLERK-TREASURER: Deborah S. Kremer, (937) 295-3088 POLICE CHIEF: Steven Schaffner, (937) 295-4042 FIRE CHIEF: Brad Schulze, (937) 498-1111 LOCAL SCHOOL: 600 E. Park St., Fort Loramie, OH 45845; (937) 295-3342 SUPERINTENDENT: Dan Holland, (937) 295-3931 Board of Education: James P. Maurer, Tony Meyer, Roger Bender, Joe Turner and Craig Rosengarten TREASURER: Julie Simon, (937) 295 3342 LIBRARY: 300 E. Park St., Fort Loramie, OH 45845; (937) 295-3155 MUSEUM: 37 N. Main St., Fort Loramie, OH 45845; (937) 295-3855

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DANIELLE WENDELN, of Fort Loramie, takes part in the bike rodeo at Fort Loramie Elementary School recently.

Holding a drawing of a car to avoid is Fort Loramie rescue worker Cheryl Arkenberg, of Fort Loramie. The bike rodeo taught kids about bike safety. Danielle is the daughter of Scott and Sandy Wendeln.

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Jackson Center School receives ‘excellent,’ ‘effective’ rating

JACKSON CENTER — The village is located at the intersection of Ohio 274 and 65 in the northeast part of Shelby County, within seven miles of Interstate 75, located 10 miles from Indian Lake, and eight miles from U.S. 33, 15 miles from Wapakoneta and 15 miles from Sidney.

With 1,462 residents, according to the 2010 census figures, the village continues to offer lower utility rates than the surrounding communities. In addition, Jackson Center provides an ISO fire rating of 4, which provides lower insurance premiums. Utilities and services available in the village include water, sewer, electric, leaf pickup, limb pickup, curbside recycling, sidewalks, and street lights.

At Jackson Center School District, the curriculum and activities programs for students are designed to meet the present and future needs of students and prepare them for a constantly changing society. This past year, the district received an “excellent” rating for grades 7-12 and an “effective” rating for grades K-6 on the Ohio Department of Education’s Report Card.

The village is proud to offer an eight-acre municipal park to its residents that is located on the east side of town at the corner of Ohio 274 (Pike Street) and Parkview Drive. The

recently upgraded park features a municipal pool with a spray park, covered shelter houses, restrooms, picnic areas, four lighted tennis courts, three basketball courts, and playground equipment.

The village has three subdivisions with lots available for new home construction. Five-year, 100 percent tax abatement is available on both new homes and remodeling of existing homes.

Jackson Center School offers preschool, half-day prekindergarten; all-day, everyday kindergarten; along with advanced classes in the elementary, middle and high school.

Jackson Center’s large employers include Airstream, Rising Sun Express, EMI Corp., Lacal Equipment and Plastipak Packaging.

Jackson Center also possesses several professional services and retail businesses including a movie theater, medical offices (chiropractic, dental, eye care, and general practice physicians), banking, law office, hardware store, beauty salons, library, auto repair, gas station, meat processing, insurance offices, eateries, seven churches and a funeral home.

The weekend-long community fair known as Community Days will be held May 31 to June 2.

The event enables local organizations to raise funds and also brings the community closer together.

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BOB MORRIS, of Jersey, gets his Airstream travel trailer set up in a long line of other travel trailers at the Airstream Homecoming in Jackson Center in May 2012.

Jackson Center at a glance MAYOR: Scott Klopfenstein, (937) 596-6314 VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Bruce Metz, (937) 596-6314 VILLAGE FISCAL OFFICER: Beverly A. Wren, (937) 596-6314 VILLAGE COUNCIL: Dr. Ken Gloyeske, Larry Wahrer, Karen Woodruff, Leisha Elchert, Jim Frye and Jesse Fark VILLAGE OFFICE: 122 E. Pike Klopfenstein St., P.O. Box 819, Jackson Center, OH 45334 (937) 596-6314 POLICE CHIEF: Joe Cotterman (937) 596-6140 FIRE CHIEF: Jerry J. Davis, (937) 498-1111 SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT: Bill Reichert, (937) 596-6053 SCHOOL TREASURER: Tony Meyer, (937) 5966053 SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Jeff Reese (937) 596-6149 SCHOOL ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL: Ginger Hiker (937) 596-6053 BOARD OF EDUCATION: President Brad Wren, Vice President Kristine Mullenhour, Matt Kohler, Dana Ware and Kristen Davis JACKSON CENTER LOCAL SCHOOL: 204 S. Linden St., P.O. Box 849, Jackson Center, OH 45334 LIBRARY: 205 S. Linden St., Jackson Center, OH 45334 (937) 596-5300

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Kettlersville home to 5 businesses KETTLERSVILLE — Kettlersville is located approximately five miles west of Interstate 75 on Ohio 274.

Businesses located within the village include Trupointe, EZ Hutch, Steinke Metal Fabricating and the U.S. post office.

Also located in the village is the Immanuel United Church of Christ and the Van Buren Township building. The township building also houses the Kettlersville/Van Buren Township Fire Department.

Firefighters hold their annual fundraiser, the Fireman’s Picnic, on the township building grounds the third Saturday in July.

The village is part of the Anna School District.

Improvements in the village in the past year include the completion of the sanitary sewer system and the repaving of Ohio 274, Kettlersville Road and McCartyville Road.

Population of the village is approximately 200.

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SIDNEY FIREFIGHTER Steve Omeara goes over how to open up a crashed school bus during a training exercise at the Kettlersville fire department recently. Firefighters and rescue workers from Anna, Jackson Center and Botkins attended the training.

Kettlersville at a glance MAYOR: Eric Kaminsky VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: John Shumate VILLAGE COUNCIL MEMBERS: Vickey Greer, Ida Kaminsky, Bart Shuster, Brian Shuster, Elaine Staton FISCAL OFFICER: Linda Miller ZONING OFFICER: Randy Wentz COUNCIL MEETINGS : First Tuesday of the month in the Village Kaminsky Council chambers at 7:30 p.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS: Located on Ohio 274.

BOTKINS 25A and CSX railroad (no siding). Interested parties should contact the village office for additional questions.

The village’s annual Botkins Carousel allows local organizations to raise funds in a carnival atmosphere. This year’s Carousel begins on June 7.

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Family Botkins Branch Library offers current book titles, DVDs and reading programs for all ages. Call or stop by to find out about children’s story time.

The village’s largest employers include Agrana Fruit US, Botkins Local School, Brown Industrial, Trupointe and Boomerang Rubber.

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Lockington Dam, canal locks play role in county’s history LOCKINGTON — The village of Lockington is the site of Lockington Dam and five preserved Miami & Erie Canal locks.

Lockington Dam, just outside the village, is one of five Miami Conservancy District flood control dams constructed after the disastrous flood of 1913.

History buffs and tour groups still visit the Lockington Summit canal locks. A lockkeeper’s house and dry-dock basin once used for canal boat repair are also intact.

The canal system, before being replaced by railroads, connected Cincinnati and the Ohio River with Toledo and Lake Erie.

The Lockington Summit was the highest point of the route.

Originally named Lockport, the village was once a busy stopover for canal traffic with

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BRODIE NISHWITZ, of Houston, took part in the Lockington Canal Festival parade in 2012. Brodie is the son of Cindy and Mark Nishwitz. early hostels and taverns. The growth boom died with the canal.

Lockington at a glance MAYOR: Jerry Keener, (937) 778-0701 VILLAGE OFFICE: Lockington Town Hall, 647 Cross Trail COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nancy Ritter, Ed Johnson, Billy Goodman, Paula Johnson, Ella Keener, Peggy Argabright FIRE CHIEF: Jon P. Adams MAINTENANCE: James Bryant POLICE CHIEF: Mike Meyers VILLAGE SOLICITOR: Jeff Beigel

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Jerry Keener is mayor of the village, which has a population of 141, according to the 2010 census figures.

The fire department holds tenderloin, chicken, and pork chop dinners throughout the year, along with several other fundraising events, which include an Off-Road Challenge held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, occurring in June each year.

Lockington Citizen League Inc. was created in February 2011 by village resident Tracy M. Johnson. The LCL spon-

sored the first Lockington Canal Festival in August 2011.

The mission of LCL is to revitalize the community while preserving the history of Lockington and the Miami-Erie Canal.

LCL has participated in cleanup projects in the village and is working closely with other organizations to preserve structures that have held significant economic and historical value to the village. The third annual Lockington Canal Festival will be held in late summer.

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371 people call Port Jefferson home PORT JEFFERSON — The village of Port Jefferson is about five miles northeast of Sidney along Ohio 47. The 2010 census estimates the village’s population at 371 people.The village lies within the Sidney City Schools District and wastewater from the village is pumped to Sidney’s Wastewater Treatment plant.

Hussey’s Restaurant, built in 1933, has long been frequented by patrons from within and outside the county due to its history as a fine place to eat. The restaurant is located along the Great Miami River and patrons have the opportunity to enjoy the scenery as they dine.

The village is also home to the 47 Bar and Grill, a local tavern, which serves meals daily.

The Port Jefferson General Store sells pizza and sandwiches.

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RALPH KEMP, of Sidney, waves to people while taking part in the Port Jefferson Labor Day block party parade in September 2012. Kemp was the parade’s grand marshall. He became Port Jefferson's first assistant fire chief when the station was formed in 1953.

Local residents are The Port Jefferson ed on High Street. employed throughout the United Methodist Church The village is served by county with close proxim- is linked with Sidney a volunteer fire departity to Honda of America First UMC. The local ment and the Perry-Portand Sidney and Jackson Church of Christ is locat- Salem Rescue Squad.

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Residents proud of school district, local park RUSSIA — The village of Russia is located 16 miles west of Sidney accessed by Miller and Russia-Versailles roads.

It is one of the state’s few incorporated towns not located on a state highway.

Its population has increased to 640 in the past year.

The village is proud of its excellent school district and school grounds are used to provide summer baseball and softball activities for area youth.

A new baseball diamond is available in Russia Park for summer little leagues and drinking water is installed for the facility.

Extensive school renovations and additions have been completed after a $6.9 million partnership with Ohio School Facilities Commission and a $1.9 million local bond issue approved by voters. Three additiional rooms were added — two first-grade classrooms and one computer lab — and floors, ceilings and technology for K-6 classrooms have been renovated. The entire K-12 building has received new heating and air conditioning.

Schools have also

undergone administrative changes. Former Principal Stephen Rose is now the school district’s superintendent, replacing Michael Moore, and Nick Wilker is high school principal.

The local park offers four tennis courts, basketball courts and other playground activities.

Russia also recently modernized both its water system and street lighting.

The Russia Community Center, the hub of village activities, is housed in a structure constructed in 1958 by St. Remy Catholic Church parishioners. St. Remy is the village’s only church.

The Russia Civic Association provides many community activities, including an annual Homecoming celebration.

The local branch of Shelby County Public Libraries includes a wide range of material and reading programs.

Clopay Building Products and Francis Manufacturing Co. are the village’s major employers.

Industrial growth has been spurred by the construction of a new 55-acre industrial park for future development.

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ROBERT MONTGOMERY and his mom, Keah Mullins, both of Russia, walk across a bridge at the Russia Local School playground in 2012. A big smile spread over Robert's face whenever the bridge bounced.

Robert is the son of Jacob Montgomery.

Russia at a glance MAYOR: Terry Daugherty, (937) 526-4436 VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Rick Simon VILLAGE OFFICE: 232 W. Main St. Russia, OH 45363; (937) 5264436 VILLAGE COUNCIL: Larry Platfoot, Cindy Goubeaux, Kevin Dapore, Ron Simon, Greg Daugherty Borchers and Kevin Borchers FISCAL OFFICER: Mary Jo Voisard POLICE CHIEF: Currently vacant, (937) 526-4436 FIRE CHIEF: Mark Shappie, (937) 498-1111 LOCAL SCHOOL: 100 School St., Russia, OH 45363; (937) 295-3454 SUPERINTENDENT: Stephen Rose (937) 526-3156 BOARD OF EDUCATION: Angela Heaton, Deidre Kerns , Douglas Hoying, Keith Daniel and Joshua Francis; Treasurer Jean Borchers LIBRARY: 200 Raider St., Russia, OH 45363; (937) 526-4300

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Elected officials serve county residents Federal and state officials serving Shelby County:

Phone: (614) 466-3555 Website: www.governor.ohio.gov

U.S. SENATORS SHERROD BROWN (D) 713 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-2315 Website: brown.senate.gov ROB PORTMAN (R) 338 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3353 Website: portman.senate.gov

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN P. ADAMS (R) District 85 77 S. High St. 14th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6111 Phone: (614) 466-1507 Fax: (614) 719-3978 Email: rep85@ohiohouse.gov Website: www.house.state.oh.us/ JIM BUCHY (R) District 84 77 S. High St. 14th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6111 Phone: (614) 466-6344 Fax: (614) 719-3977 Email: rep84@ohiohouse.gov Webstire: www.house.state.oh.us/

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JIM JORDAN (R) District 4 1524 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 or 3121 W. Elm Plaza Lima, OH 45805 Phone: (419) 999-6455 Fax: (419) 999-4238 Website: jordan.house.gov/ GOVERNOR JOHN KASICH (R) Riffe Center, 30th Floor 77 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43215-6117

STATE SENATOR KEITH FABER (R) 12th District Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, First Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-7584 District office: (419) 586-7799 Email: SD12@senate.state.oh.us Website:

w w w. o h i o s e n a t e. g o v / k e i t h faber.html SECRETARY OF STATE JON HUSTED 180 E. Broad St., 16th Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (877) 767-6446 Fax: (614) 466-3899 Website: www.sos.state.oh.us STATE AUDITOR DAVE YOST 88 E. Broad St, 10th Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (800) 443-9275 Fax: (614) 728-7199 Website: www.auditor.state.oh.us STATE TREASURER JOSH MANDEL 30 E. Broad St., Ninth Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (800) 228-1102 Website: www.tos.ohio.gov STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE 30 E. Broad St., 14th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3428 Phone: (800) 282-0515 Website: www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov

Sidney Daily News, June 2013 Page 49 COMMUNITY GUIDE Judicial Stevenson, Zimmerman, Goettemoeller preside on Shelby County court benches

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as may be provided by law to review the judgments and final orders issued by common pleas courts, municipal courts and county courts in the district. The district consists of the following counties: Allen, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Logan, Marion, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Seneca, Shelby, Union, Van Wert and Wyandot.

The Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus is the court of last resort in Ohio. Most of its cases are appeals from the 12 district courts of appeals in the state. The court also has appellate jurisdiction in cases involving questions arising under the state or federal Constitution.

Cases can move to the federal level, first to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and finally on to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Also available at the federal level is the United States Bankruptcy Court, located in Dayton for cases from this area.

Judge and court personnel include the following:

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SIDNEY MUNICIPAL COURT 110 W. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-0011 Judge: Duane Goettemoeller

SHELBY COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT Courthouse, 3rd Floor Box 947 Sidney, OH 45365 General and Domestic Relations Phone: (937) 498-7230 Judge: James F. Stevenson Magistrate: Gary J. Carter Clerk of Courts: Michele K. Mumford Juvenile and Probate Division Phone (Probate): (937) See JUDGES/Page 50

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Shelby County is served by Shelby County Common Pleas Court and Sidney Municipal Court.

Judge James F. Stevenson sits on the bench of the Shelby County Common Pleas Court. Judge William Zimmerman Sr. presides over the juvenile/probate division of the Shelby County Common Pleas Court. The magistrate for Common Pleas Court is Gary J. Carter. Judge Duane Goettemoeller presides over Sidney Municipal Court.

Citizens of this area have a wide array of judicial services available, all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, if appropriate.

Cases often start in Sidney Municipal Court, which has countywide jurisdiction for misdemeanors and lesser monetary suits. The court handles adult misdemeanor traffic and criminal matters for all of Shelby County, civil matters up to $15,000 and small claims complaints up to $3,000. Mediation services are available as a free service.

Shelby County Common Pleas Court is the court of original jurisdiction for felony cases, many civil lawsuits and domestic relations. A part of this court is the probate and juvenile division.

Next step is the 3rd District Court of Appeals, seated in Lima. The court has appellate juridiction

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JUDGES 498-7263 Phone (Juvenile): (937) 498-7255 Judge: William Zimmerman Sr. 3RD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS 204 N. Main St. Lima, OH 45801 Phone: (419) 223-1861 Email: ContactUs@third.courts.state.oh .us Judges: Stephen R. Shaw Richard M. Rogers John R. Willamowski Vernon L. Preston OHIO SUPREME COURT 65 S. Front St. Columbus, OH 43215-3431 Phone: (614) 387-9000 or (800) 826-9010 Website:

From Page 49 www.supremecourt.ohio.gov Chief justice: Maureen O’Connor Justices: Paul E. Pfeifer Terrence O’Donnell Judith Ann Lanzinger Sharon L. Kennedy Judith L. French William M. O’Neill U.S. DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO 200 W. Second St., Dayton, OH 45402 Phone: (937) 512-1400 www.ohsd.uscourts.gov UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO 120 W. Third St. Dayton, OH 45402 Phone: (937) 225-2516

www.ohsb.uscourts.gov U. S. COURT OF APPEALS, 6TH CIRCUIT Potter Stewart U.S. Courthouse 100 E. 5th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-3988 Phone: (513) 564-7000 www.ca6.uscourts.gov U.S. SUPREME COURT Washington, D.C. www.supremecourtus.gov Chief Justice: John G. Roberts Jr. Associate Justices: Antonin Scalia Anthony M. Kennedy Clarence Thomas Ruth Bader Ginsburg Stephen G. Breyer Samuel A. Alito Jr. Sonia M. Sotomayor Elena Kagan

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There’s no place like home

BY JEFF RAIBLE President, Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce With the origin of our organization traceable back to the late 1800s, it has been a privilege of the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber to serve the interests of our members and the local business community for more than 122 years. The mission of our Chamber is Raible simple, to enhance the business climate in Shelby County conducive to stability and growth. Through the initiatives and programming of the Chamber, the Sidney Visitors Bureau, and the Downtown Sidney Business Association we endeavor to do just that each and every day.

Shelby County is a special place. It’s a community of hard working, decent, and charitable people. The businesses here are some of the most-well respected and successful in the world. Is this by accident you ask? No way.

The key to many area successes can be attributed to those who

came before and those here now who put their head down, their shoulder to the grindstone, and committed their pursuit to nothing ever less than the best. The history of our great community speaks for itself and is well documented with countless success stories over time.

In 2013 the Chamber remains dedicated to serving the primary interests of its membership in helping them increase the visibility of their organization, save money on their everyday operating costs, and assisting them and their team with making better business decisions.

Consistent with this goal the Chamber will among other things this year host its fifth Business Expo in August giving its members an exclusive opportunity to showcase their particular brand of products and services in a carefully orchestrated trade show format.

The Sidney Visitors Bureau, an operating department of the Chamber, is poised this year to develop, promote, and serve Sidney and the allied business community here who benefit from travel and tourism activity. Our hotels, entertainment venues, restaurants and retail establish-

ments, along with a variety of major attractions such as Country Concert, Mayfest Soccer, the American Youth Basketball TOUR, Applefest, and the Rebel Run Rod and Customs car show are but a few of those we will assist with furthering their economic impact in our community this year.

Lastly, but certainly not least, the Downtown Sidney Business Association, another operating department of the Chamber, is kicking off this spring its most dynamic program year ever. The Great Sidney Farmers Market, Kids Around the Square festival, the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure, a Chocolate Walk, Kids Fall Festival, Winter Wonderland Parade, and many other special occasions “on the square” are each attributable to the work of the DBA. Downtown beautification initiatives and cooperative promotion and advertising strategies are significant components of our overall efforts as well.

It’s true, there is no place like home.

For us, Shelby County is a special place and home to a community of individuals and organizations we’re very proud to serve.

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Support for business, industry comes from many sources

SIDNEY-SHELBY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 101 S. Ohio Ave., Floor 2 Sidney, OH 45365 Jeff Raible, President (937) 492-9122 E m a i l : jraible@SidneyShelbyCha mber.com W e b s i t e : www.SidneyShelbyChamb er.com The purpose of the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the business climate in Shelby County conducive to stability and growth in an effort to serve, support and promote the Chamber and its members. The Chamber provides for its members programs to enhance the visibility of their business, programs to save money on their operating costs, and programs to help they and their employees make better business decisions.

COMMITTEES OF THE CHAMBER: BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: Committee members work on projects

to link the business and education communities.

Subcommittees work in the areas of student and teacher recognition, parenting skills, and shared career experiences.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: This group is composed of the officers of the SidneyShelby County Chamber of Commerce who meet quarterly to discuss current issues and set direction for the organization.

Human Resources Council: The council is composed of Chamber member employees who have responsibility for managing their company’s human resources function.

They meet monthly to address common topics of mutual interest. A yearly survey of wages and benefits in Shelby County is conducted and published for participating members.

LEADERSHIP SHELBY COUNTY: The program was created to increase the quality and quantity of men and women capable of accepting leadership roles in various community organizations. Participants are exposed to a variety of social and economic issues facing our area. This awareness helps develop informed, civic-oriented leaders who are interested in helping direct the future of Shelby County.

Shelby County Lean Enterprise Council: The vision of the Lean Enterprise Council is to make the businesses of Shelby County more competitive by collaborating to teach and apply Lean Enterprise process-

es and methodologies.

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: The committee serves as a research and advisory committee for the Chamber Board of Directors. The charge of this committee is to thoroughly research issues that come before it and to ultimately recommend support, opposition or neutrality on issues that affect Chamber member businesses in Shelby County.

The Board of Directors retains full authority on which issues it chooses to take a position and how each position is specifically

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IN WOMEN NETWORKING: WIN provides a forum for the exchange of ideas among women in business, a network of support, and programs of interest, which promote success to its membership.

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Sidney and Shelby County boast of a number of agencies and organizations whose mission is to promote the growth of business and industry.

From the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce to the West Ohio Development Council to groups in individual communities, these entities and their officials help the local economy to grow.

These agencies and organizations are:

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Here you will find many choices for a good place to worship. Be a part of a local church and find out how great it can be!

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Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 6788 St. Rt. 66, Newport Phone: 937-295-2891 Reverend Steven Shoup Worship Times Sat. 6:30 p.m. • Sun. 9:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church 33 Elm Street, Ft. Loramie Phone: 937-295-2891 “A Family Friendly Church Teaching God’s Truth” Visit us and listen to podcasts on the web at Service Times: www.sidneyag.org

9:30am - Sunday School 10:30am - Morning Service 7:00pm - Wednesday Family Night

1028 Park St., Sidney 498-1328 Senior Pastor: Harry Peterson

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Worship Times Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

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BUSINESS Safety Council: The council hosts speakers on safety-related topics.

The council is co-sponsored by the Ohio Division of Safety & Hygiene, which recognizes members for safety records and improvements at an annual banquet.

SIDNEY VISITORS BUREAU 101 S. Ohio Ave., Floor 2 Sidney, OH 45365 Jeff Raible, Executive Director (937) 492-9122 Email: jraible@SidneyShelbyChamber.co m W e b s i t e : www.VisitSidneyShelby.com The goal of the Sidney Visitors Bureau is to advance, encourage and promote visitation and tourism activities within the city of Sidney.

DOWNTOWN SIDNEY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 101 S. Ohio Ave., Floor 2 Sidney, OH 45365 Maureen Smelewski, Director (937) 492-9122 Website: www.DowntownSidney.com The Downtown Sidney Business Association strives to develop Sidney’s downtown area as an essential center of opportunity for retail, commercial, residential, cultural and religious activities.

WEST OHIO DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 101 S. Ohio Ave., Floor 2 Sidney, OH 45365

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From Page 52 Mike Dodds, Executive Director (937) 498-9554 Email: MDodds@WestOhioDevelopment. com The West Ohio Development Council is a not-for-profit organization composed of business and community leaders dedicated to maintaining the economic growth and stability of west-central Ohio. The WODC works closely with local government officials and businesses to make known financial and employment incentives available under Ohio law.

BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SHELBY COUNTY Renee Huecker, treasurer/secretary 8315 State Route 119 Anna, OH 45302 Phone: (937) 606-0246 Email: rhuecker@woh.rr.com&#8236; FORT LORAMIE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 368, Fort Loramie, OH 45845 Contact: Renee Rosengarten (937) 295-3813 Website: www.fortloramiechamber.com President — Mike Eilerman Vice President — Diane Magoteaux Shelly Holthaus — secretary Kevin Meiring — treasurer The Fort Loramie Area Chamber

of Commerce promotes local businesses within the Chamber.

GREATER JACKSON CENTER AREA GROWTH ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 690 Jackson Center, OH 45334 Contact: Ryan Woolley, president, (937) 596-6712 Email: jcgrowthassoc@yahoo.com The Greater Jackson Center Area Growth Association is organized to promote growth and development of the commercial, industrial, civic, rural, residential, and general interest of the Jackson Center area. The association invites any person, industry, business or organization who resides in or has a business in the Jackson Center area to be a member of this organization.

MIDWESTERN OHIO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 1087 N. Market St. Troy, OH 45373 (937) 335-8501 Fax: (937) 335-8201 Email: moar@moarrealtors.com The Midwestern Ohio Association of Realtors (MOAR) is a trade association representing more than 600 Realtors and affiliate members in Auglaize, Champaign, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby counties. MOAR members subscribe to the Realtors Code of Ethics and have access to numerous services, tools and support to enhance their professionalism and skills to better serve their clients, customers and communities.

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Magic number is 50 for county’s residents What is the magic number for people in and around Sidney and Shelby County?

That magic number is 50. That is how old you need to be to join the Senior Center of Sidney/Shelby County.

Ask any of our more than 1,000 members and they will tell you that we have programs, events, and activities for all residents from 50 to 100 years young.

We have a huge new exercise room and a certified personal trainer on site two days a week. She can help you set up an exercise program that will start you down the path to a healthy lifestyle. We also have a

walking track.

If cards are your choice, we offer bridge, euchre, pinochle, and Texas hold ‘em.

We offer classes in quilting, knitting and crocheting.

Aqua Aerobics is held three times per year. We also have chair exercises, Move-n-Groove, Tai yoga, and chair volleyball.

Bingo is held on Mondays, and we have two pool tables which are in use on a daily basis.

Shuffleboard is available twice a week.

Four times a year, the Senior Center hosts a dance which is open to the public and draws people from many surrounding areas.

Our largest fundraiser which is our annual card party, which takes place in April.

Senior Day in May is a fun time for all seniors in the area. On May 14, Lu Ann Presser was named the Outstanding Shelby County Senior Citizen during the annual Senior Day activities.July brings Senior Day at the fair, when we prepare and serve meals to the first

500 seniors who stop by our tent.

These are just a sampling of what we offer to our members for only $22 per year.

Stop in for a tour or call 937-5266 for more information.

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PLAYING CARDS at the Senior Center’s Spring Card Party April 21 are (clockwise) Joann Barhorst, of Fort Loramie, Joan Vondenhuevel, of Minster, Phyllis Hehr, of New Bremen, and Marcia Schulze, of Fort Loramie.

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Lots to do for county’s youth From clubs to organized sports and educational gatherings, Shelby County youths have a wide variety of options when it comes to things to do.

The 4-H clubs in the area offer youths a chance to experience projects ranging from livestock to home economics to the arts. The Shelby County Fair serves as the venue for 4-Hers to demonstrate their projects and the skills they’ve developed.

Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs each child ages 5 to 16 with an adult mentor who serves as a positive role model. The agency also organizes several fundraising and group outings throughout the year.

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are dedicated to providing today’s youths with the skills and confidence they will need to succeed as they mature.

Volunteers donate their time to lead the troops of boys and girls as they develop leadership skills, social conscience and a feeling of self-worth.

Groups take frequent trips and outings, as well as attend summer camps.

Head Start is a comprehensive program serving families with children from birth to five years old including home-based and center-based services.

Families are eligible for Head Start when the family income falls within the guidelines established by the federal government.

There are many athletic opportunities for youths in the area, including a diverse group of activities

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JOE SHUGA, (left) and Konnor Burmeister, both of Botkins, attempt to lift a makeshift stretcher holding Nathan Topp, of Sidney, during a Boy Scout Klondike Derby at Flanagan Sport Complex in February. Trying to get a fire started in back are Frank Hoelscher, (left) of Sidney, and Matthew Prout, of Botkins. Joe is the son of Elaine and Dan Shuga. Konnor is the son of Chris and Joni Burmeister. Nathan is the son of Christina Topp. Frank is the son of Karen and Derwin Sandford.

Matthew is the son of Marie Huffman and Thomas Prout. organized through the YMCA. Shelby County Youth Soccer organizes a number of teams who play in Tawawa Park. They also host the MayFest soccer tournament each year, which invites teams from the area and other states to compete. Some Shelby County villages also offer soccer programs for their youths.

IUTIS, Sidney Electric Girls Softball and Sidney Amateur Baseball organize games for area youths.

Sidney Little League Football introduces youths to the game at a young age.

In addition, area

schools and churches offer a variety of activities for their students and members. Also, the park districts organize events throughout the year for the public to attend.

4-H, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OFFICE For ages 5 (and in kindergarten) through 19.

Contact: Laura Norris, (937) 498-7239 shelby.osu.edu BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SHELBY AND DARKE COUNTIES 121 E. North St. P.O. Box 885 Sidney, OH 45365

Contact: Lisa Brown (937) 492-7611 www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA-SHELBY COUNTY Contact: Kate Feltman, (419) 706-4428 www.mvcbsa.com GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN OHIO Contact: Appleseed Ridge Regional Office (800) 96-APPLE For ages 5 through 18. www.girlscoutsofwester nohio.org KIDS LEARNING PLACE (937) 492-8787 Sidney North: 1502 N. See YOUTH/Page 58

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Get involved in Shelby County through veterans, civic groups The Sidney and Shelby County areas have several opportunities for those looking to get involved in the community or give back.

Veterans can find assistance and camaraderie at local posts of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, AMVETS and more. Freemasons are active in four lodges around town. Residents can also get involved in clubs that promote literacy, community service and public speaking.

Several of the local civic organizations also has auxiliaries for women and children of related members.

For our veterans

AMERICAN LEGION The American Legion is the largest veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; organization in Ohio with more than 140,000 members and 605 posts.

Worldwide, the Legion numbers nearly 3 million men and women in some 15,000 posts.

Local posts: Sidney Post 217, 1265 Fourth Ave., 492-6140; Heiland Post 446, located between Anna and Botkins; Fort Loramie Post 355, 31 N. Main St., 295-2851; Jackson Center Post 493, 627 E. College St., 5966386; Minster Post 387, South Cleveland Street, (419) 628-4387; New Bremen Post 241, along Ohio 66 on the north side of the village, (419) 629-

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SIDNEY CITY Schools Superintendent John Scheu (left) is greeted by Sidney Rotary Club President Deborah Barga, of North Star, at the Moose Club in Sidney April 22 where Scheu was guest speaker at a Rotary Club dinner.

2357; New Knoxville Post 444, 204 N. Mill St., (419) 753-2714.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS Local posts are active in Sidney, Versailles and Minster. All follow the VFW tradition of helping both members and their communities and providing a place for veterans to enjoy the company of other veterans.

Local posts: Sidney, 2841 Wapakoneta Ave., 492-3878; Versailles, 106 S. Center St., 526-5959; Minster, 46 S. Cleveland St.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DAV provides free assistance to help veterans obtain benefits and services earned through their military service. It is funded through its membership dues and public contributions. Bill Knasel is the commander of DAV chapter 48.

Contact: 492-9587 CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF RUSSIA Rich Sherman commands Post No. 661 at 2444 Kelch Road in Shelby County. The primary objec-

tive of Catholic War Veterans is to make the nation aware of the struggle and needs of many veterans and their widows.

Contact: (937) 526-3073

SIDNEY AMVETS Located on Fourth Avenue with Jim Kreitner as commander, Post No. 1986 endeavors to provide fellow veterans the support they deserve. The effort takes many forms, from the professional advice offerec by service officers on earned veterans benefits, to legislative efforts in Washington, D.C., to the See INVOLVED/Page 58

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INVOLVED work done by their hospital volunteers.

Contact: 497-1986.

FREEMASONS Freemansonry is the oldest, largest and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the world. Freemasonry unites men of good character who, though of different religious, ethnic or social backgrounds, share a belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of mankind.

TEMPERANCE 73 LODGE, 303 E. Poplar St., Sidney Meetings: First Thursday of each month Contact: Robert Allen, rallen4@woh.rr.com www.temperancelodge7 3.com STOKES 305 LODGE 123 W. Main St., Port Jefferson Meetings: First and third Wednesday of each month Contact: 394-2162 bailes@woh.rr.com www.stokes305.com JACKSON CENTER 458 LODGE 402 N. Main St., Jackson Center

Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month Contact: Walter Hull, retired33@usa.com VERSAILLES 290 LODGE 17 N. Center St., Versailles Meetings: First and third Thursday of the month Contact: James Kelch, (937) 467-1585 t e a c h h i s t o ryjrk@hotmail.com

OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS ALTRUSA CLUB The Sidney Altrusa Club networks to provide community service with a focus on the promotion of literacy and goodwill.

Meetings: First Wednesday of each month (except July) at 5:30 p.m.

Contact: Bev Mintchell, 498-9431 KIWANIS CLUB OF SIDNEY A global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Meetings: Every Wednesday at noon at the Sidney Moose Lodge Contact: Bob Anthony,

From Page 57 bobollie@woh.rr.com SHELBY COUNTY LIONS CLUB Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world. Our 1.35 million members — who perform community service in 207 countries and geographic areas — are different in many ways, but share a core belief: community is what we make it.

Meetings: Second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Anna Public Library Contact: Bill Hampton, (419) 371-0054, billham69@gmail.com MOOSE LODGE The Moose Lodge in Sidney is at 1200 N. Broadway Ave. Contact: 492-5900 ROTARY CLUB Rotary International is the the world’s first service club organization with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Members are volunteers who work locally, regionally and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace and eradicate polio under the motto “Service Above

YOUTH Main St. Sidney South: 702 S. Main Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Pre-school are from ages 3 to 5. Daycare ages are from 6 weeks to 5 years old. www.councilonruralser

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Meetings: Sidney: Every Monday at noon; Versailles: Every Wednesday at noon; New Bremen/New Knoxville: Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; Contact: Sidney: Deb Barga, 492-3167; Versailles: 526-4611; New Bremen/New Knoxville: (419) 629-3450; TOASTMASTERS Toastmasters clubs help people improve their communication and leadership skills and find the courage to change. Meetings are in the form of learn-by-doing workshops in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere.

Meetings: First Thursday of each month at noon at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA Contact: Ed Trudeau, 498-3433 or edward.trudeau@emerson. com

LOCKINGTON CITIZEN LEAGUE An organization convened to revitalize the community while preserving the history of the village and the Miami and Erie Canal.

Contact: Tracy Johnson, (937) 773-8128

From Page 56 vices.org IUTIS CLUB INC. Contact: Bob Hull, (937) 492-2620 2329 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 iutis.com SHELBY COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER

Contact: Missy Dean, (937) 497-9177 P.O. Box 4391 Sidney, OH 45365 scyssoccer.vicid.net SIDNEY LITTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALL Contact: Tim Clayton, (937) 498-1737

For fifth- and sixthgraders of any Sidney or Shelby County schools.

SIDNEY-SHELBY COUNTY YMCA 300 E. Park St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-9134 www.sidney-ymca.org

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Agencies help improve local families’ lives 227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4981 Tina Hooks, contact person Job Center 227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4981 Helen Scott, administrator TRI-COUNTY BOARD OF RECOVERY & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 1100 Wayne St., Suite 4000 Troy, OH 45373 (937) 335-7727 (937) 335-8816 FAX Crisis hotline: (800) 351-7374 www.mdsadamhs.mh.s tate.oh.us The Tri-County Board of Recovery & Mental Health Services is responsible for planning, funding, monitoring and evaluating publicly funded mental health and alcohol/drug treatment and prevention services provided through a network of local provider agencies.

The volunteer Board is dedicated to assuring the highest possible quality of care for the lowest possible price for our communities most vulnerable citizens.

Fees for the services provided through the TriCounty Board provider network are based on a person’s ability to pay. No one is ever denied services

because of the inability to pay. This is made possible by federal and state tax dollars and by supporting the local mental health and recovery tax levy.

Board of Recovery & Mental Health Services.

SAFEHAVEN INC. (Miami/Shelby County site) 633 N. Wayne St. Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 615-0126 or 322 Fair St. Greenville, OH 45331 (937) 548-7233 www.safehaveninc.com Douglas Metcalfe, director SafeHaven is a nonprofit agency that serves people with a wide range of disorders (schizophrenia, affective disorders, i.e., phobias, obsessivecompulsive, panic attacks, etc. personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, etc). SafeHaven offers mental health consumers a consumer-operated center where they may participate in educational, social, and vocational supSee AGENCIES/Page 60

SHELBY COUNTY RECOVERY INC. 202 N. Walnut Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 497-7355 Angela Allison, director A nonprofit contract agency of the Tri-County Board of Recovery & Mental Health Services.

SHELBY COUNTY COUNSELING CENTER INC. 1101 N. Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-8080 Lyn McArdle, director Mental and alcohol/drug abuse counseling and crisis services available to individuals, couples, families and groups.

A nonprofit contract agency of the Tri-County 40045430

There are a variety of nonprofit agencies in Shelby County that promote and implement public human service policies and practices to help improve the health and well-being of families, children and adults.

DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES Children and Adult Protective Services 227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4981 Dave Jenkins, administrator Foster Care and Adoptive Services 227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4981 Dave Jenkins, administrator Child Care Referral Service 227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4981 Helen Scott, administrator Employment Services 227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4981 Helen Scott, administrator Child Support Division 227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4981 Shannon Smith, contact person Food Stamp, Medicaide and Cash Assistance

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AGENCIES ports in a safe environment toward mental health recovery. Best Practices such as WRAP, BRIDGES, and Peer Support are highly effective. SafeHaven is a nonprofit contract agency of the Tri-County Board of Recovery & Mental Health Services.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 1201 Fairington Drive Sidney, OH 45365 Katherine Sell, executive director (937) 498-4593 (800) 521-6419 Fax: (937) 493-0269 e-mail: ksell@cssmvsidney.org Web Site: www.cssmv.org Provides outpatient mental health and alcohol/drug addiction counseling for individuals of all ages and creeds. CSS is accredited through the Ohio Department of Mental Health. CSS is the PASSPORT administrative agency for Shelby County and administers the following programs for seniors with long-term care needs: PASSPORT and Assisted Living Waiver Programs with the Ohio Department of Aging; Com-Care Programs in partnership with PSA-2; and the Shelby Senior Program, a United Way program.

NEW CHOICES P.O. Box 4182 Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-7261 (24hour crisis hotline) Kathy Lindsey, executive director A confidential United

Way agency and shelter providing discreet housing for victims of domestic violence.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN FIRST COUNCIL OF SHELBY COUNTY 227 S. Ohio Ave. Mail to 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4981 Jodie Brewer, contact person Open to any Shelby County resident or agency needing wrap-around service information.

SPECIALIZED ALTERNATIVES FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH (SAFY) 1065 Fairington Drive Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 497-7239 (866) 497-7239 Fax: (937) 497-7238 Cheryl Hall, treatment director SAFY provides homes for children in treatment foster care and also arranges adoptions.

SHELBY COUNTY GATEWAY YOUTH PROGRAM 702 S. Main Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-8225 Gail Dafler, lead youth advocate Gateway Youth Programs offer youth between the ages of 7-17 in the tri-county area of Darke, Miami and Shelby counties with specialized programming for youth who are in conflict with their family, involved with juvenile court, in need of support, or in need of help to succeed in school.

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From Page 59 Gateway Youth Programs’ goal is to help youth gain the skills necessary to deal with life’s many challenges, to empower the youth to make a difference in their own life and the lives of others, and to create unique opportunities for the youth to succeed. The goals are accomplished through various program activities.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS P.O. Box 885 121 E. North St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-7611 www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org Jennifer Bruns, executive director A nonprofit United Way mentoring organization offering guidance and support to children from single parent homes or that may be at risk.

Council on Rural Services WOMEN’S CENTER OF SIDNEY 2579 Michigan St. (behind Culver’s) Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4425 Joanie Prueter, manager The center offers free confidential pregnancy tests and ultrasounds.

Also offered is an Earn While You Learn classes for young mothers.

RIGHT TO LIFE OF SHELBY COUNTY 102 Poplar St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-1812 Anne and Kevin Schmiesing, directors A nonprofit, nonsectar-

ian service organization devoted to the belief that all human life is sacred.

The agency offers humane alternatives to women with unplanned pregnancies, low-cost baby supplies and clothing, and information on life issues.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE GREATER MIAMI VALLEY (800) 230-Plan (7526) www.plannedparenth ood.org

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE NORTHERN MIAMI VALLEY Shelby County Service Center 207 W. Water St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6151 (24hour paging system) www.redcross.org/oh/t roy R. Scott Miller, executive director.

A charitable, humanitarian organization led by volunteers to provide relief to victims of disaster and help prevent, prepare for, plan and respond to emergencies.

SHELBY COUNTY UNITED WAY P.O. Box 751 232 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-2101 Fax: (937) 492-1552 www.shelbycounitedw ay.org Scott S. Barr, executive director sbarr@shelbycountyu nitedway.org It is the mission of the See AGENCIES/Page 61

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Shelby County United Way to identify, evaluate, and make possible the human services in Shelby County. They provide funding for 21 member social service agencies as well as special project grants to nonagency nonprofit organizations.

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES 1245 Wapakoneta Ave., Suite A P.O. Box 4545 Sidney, Ohio 453654545 (937) 492-1953 Fax: 492-4440 rphillips@graceworks. org Renee Phillips, Sidney office counselor Provides budget and credit counseling, debt management programs, and financial education classes for individuals and families. Consumer Credit Counseling is accredited by the Council on Accreditation and a HUD approved housing counseling agency.

For scheduling call (800) 377-2432.

LEGAL AID (866) 837-8847 www.lawolaw.org Based in Springfield, Ohio, this company provides free high quality legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individuals.

SHELBY METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (SMHA) 706 N. Wagner Ave.

Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-9898 Fax: (937) 498-4946 Judith Wells, executive director The SMHA provides affordable housing/rental assistance for low-income eligible families.

OUTLOOK OF AMERICA 887 Park St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4443 Tiana Tingley, clinical supervisor An intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded (ICFMR.) SIDNEY-SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 202 W. Poplar St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7249 Fax: (937) 498-7013 Steve Tostrick, health commissioner ssch@odh.ohio.gov www.shelbycountyhea lthdept.org It is the mission of the General Health District to protect and improve the health of the community and prevent or control disease by providing surveillance, education and service programs. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

ALPHA CENTER P.O. Box 300 330 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-9758 Jan Geuy, executive director The Alpha

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From Page 60 Community Center provides a variety of services to people in the community, including breakfast each weekday morning at 6:30 a.m.; a soup kitchen at 11:50 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; a meal on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.; and after-school activities for children. The center provides an emergency pantry with food, baby items, school supplies, seasonal items like gloves, hats and blankets. The center also has a summer program for kids with a free lunch provided. In addition, the center receives money from the United Way and the Emergency Food and Shelter Board designated specifically for assisting clients with the payment of rent/mortgage and utilities.

AGAPE DISTRIBUTION/COM BINED COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY P.O. Box 808 209 S. Brooklyn Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-4368 Fax: (937) 497-0329 Dr. John Geissler Cindy Lou Lambert Jeff McAtee Pantry hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 9 to 11:45 a.m.

TRI-COUNTY CAC (COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER OF SHELBY COUNTY) 1431 N. Main Ave. Sidney, OH 45365

Phone: (937) 492-8118 Phone: (937) 492-2226 Fax: (937) 492-6695 The CAC offers the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HIWAP), the Ohio Benefit Bank (free help with taxes), Med Rx, food stamps, child care, Care Source, voter registration, FAFSA forms, Ohio Best RX and Medicare.

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

THE SALVATION ARMY 419 N. Buckeye Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-8412 Majs. Donald and Sharon Payne The Salvation Army is able to assist those in need with rent, utilities, emergency lodging and food.

FISH (FRIENDS IN SERVICE TO HUMANITY) 1128 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-1760 Becky Gillman, chairman Fish is comprised of a group of volunteers dedicated to serving the residents of Shelby County with the necessities of life by means of private donations and its thrift store sales. Hours are 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday Friday, 10 a.m. - noon Saturday.

ST. JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LUTHERAN THRIFT SHOP 319 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365

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Where to go for assistance The following is a list of places where residents can go for assistance RENT ASSISTANCE Below is a list of resources to help families with little or no income and provide them with housing with low or no cost.

Salvation Army, 419 Buckeye Ave., Sidney, (937) 492-8412 Metropolitan Housing Authority, 706 N. Wagner Ave., Sidney, (937) 4989898 Department of Job and Family Services, 227 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, (937) 498-4981 Mystic Apartments, 1515 E. Court St., Sidney, (937) 492-6977 UTILITY ASSISTANCE Below is a list of agencies that provide financial assistance to needy households for utility bills.

Salvation Army, 419 Buckeye Ave., Sidney, (937) 492-8412 St. John’s Lutheran Thrift Shop, 319 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, (937) 4922175 Tri-County C.A.C, 230 E. Court St., Sidney, (937) 492-8118 Department of Job and Family Services, 227 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, (937) 498-4981 FOOD ASSISTANCE Below is a list of all the agencies in the surrounding area that help needy families by providing food and goods.

FISH, 227 E. Court St.,

Sidney, (937) 492-1760, prescription drugs, food and clothing.

Salvation Army (Emergency Pantry), 419 Buckeye Ave., Sidney, (937) 492-8412 Agape, 209 S. Brooklyn Ave., Sidney, (937) 4984368 FISH, 227 E. Court St., Sidney, (937) 492-1760 Alpha Center (Serves breakfast and lunch), 330 E. Court St., Sidney, (937) 498-9758 Fish Food Pond, 202 E. Pike St., Jackson Center, (937) 596-6919 Veteran’s Services (Veterans only), 133 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, (937) 498-7282 BABY ITEMS Below is a list of centers that help expecting mothers purchase necessary items to properly care for an infant. Items range from small items like bottles and medical equipment to large items like baby furniture.

Alpha Center, 330 E. Court St., Sidney, (937) 498-9758 St. John’s Lutheran Thrift Shop, 319 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, (937) 4922175 Right to Life, 116 N. Ohio Ave., Sidney, (937) 498-1812 FISH,1128 W. Michigan St,. Sidney, (937) 492-1760 Women’s Center, 12579 W. Michigan St., Sidney, (937) 498-4425 Embracing Grace, 209 S. Brooklyn Ave., Sidney (upstairs), (937) 498-0020 W.I.C. Woman, Infants & Children, 202 W. Poplar

St., Sidney, (937) 4987249 Gasoline assistance This organization assists low-income families, and those with high out of pocket medical bills, in purchasing fuel.

St. John’s Lutheran Thrift Shop, 319 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, (937) 4922175 MEDICATION ASSISTANCE These organizations allow for qualifying lowincome families or singles to receive their medication at a lower cost or free.

Salvation Army, 419 Buckeye Avenue., Sidney, (937) 492-8412 St. John’s Lutheran Thrift Shop, 319 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, (937) 4922175 Compassionate Care, P.O. Box 4835, Sidney, (937) 492-9400. Hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FISH, 1128 W, Michigan St., Sidney, (937) 492-1760 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS Below is a list of organizations that provide temporary housing for men, women, and children.

Samaritan Works Inc.’s Amelia House, 232 E. E. Poplar St., Sidney, (937) 498-9758 (Contact is Jan Geuy) Samaritan Works Inc.’s Serenity House, 221 E. North St., Sidney (937) 492-1936

(Contact is the Rev. Mike Martin)

CREDIT COUNSELING This organization counsels people who are in debt or have poor credit. They offer ways to make your credit score better, and ways to manage your money.

Consumer Credit Counseling, 113 N. Ohio Ave., Sidney (937) 4921953

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(937) 492-2175 Barbara Covault and Lynn Pitchford, directors The Thrift Shop, a volunteer organization, offers at a low cost, items such as clothing, dishes, pots, pans and miscellaneous pieces.

Donations accepted It is open Monday Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES & EASTER SEALS Retail store 417 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-7537 Sidney retail store (937) 461-4800 main offices-Dayton www.goodwilldayton.o rg Goodwill/Easter Seals helps people with disabilities achieve a better quality of life.

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Farmers see increase in price of acreage rental Spring is here once again and the sound of tractors in fields can be heard throughout Shelby County.

After a year of drought, a too-wet spring and a too-hot summer in 2012, local farmers are ready to get back into the fields and plant this year’s crops.

Agriculture production in 2012 in Shelby County saw cash rents for farmland “going through the roof,” according to United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Latham Farley.

The average rent per acre per year in 2012 was

$162, up 18.2 percent over 2011’s average of $137, and a whopping 33 percent increase over 2010.

“The low end for the rents is $125 per acre,” Farley said. “We’ve been hearing the high end is up to $425 per acre.”

Rents are based on how good the soil is, how rocky it is, how well it drains, how large the farm is, how close it is to a home farm and how easy it is to get in and out of. Current figures rank Shelby County fifth-highest among Ohio’s 88 counties after Darke, Mercer, Van Wert and Miami counties.

The amount of farm-

land here is about 217,969 acres, 88.46 percent of the total acreage of the county. The number comes from a survey conducted in 2007 by USDA National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS), the latest information available. The NASS will conduct another survey this year. There are more than 2,000 farmers working 1,050 farms and 60 of those farms are operated by women. The average size of a farm owned by a woman is 133 acres. The average size of all Shelby County farms is 208 acres.

Among minority farmers in 2007, there were

two Hispanic farm owners and two AfricanAmerican farm owners in Shelby County.

More recent figures available for crop yields rank Shelby County 11th in the state in 2012 winter wheat production, with 13,200 acres planted, 12,700 acres harvested of an average of 74 bushels per acre and a total production of 940,000 bushels. Figures were not available for corn or soybeans.

End-of-year records also were not available for livestock at press time; however, NASS

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Agencies assist local farmers Shelby County Farmers have a variety of organizations which would welcome their participation and membership. Information on them is available at the Ohio State University Extension Office. Some of the groups farmers may want to check out include the following: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 Phone (202)720-2791 THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OFFICE 810 Fair Road, Sidney, OH 45365-2949

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Phone (937) 498-7239 Fax (937) 498-7241 Shelby County Agriculture and Natural Resourses educator, Dr. Deborah Reinhart Brown and Laura Norris, 4-H youth development educator.

Web site: www.shelby.osu.edu SHELBY COUNTY FARM BUREAU 105 E. Bremen St. P.O. Box 310 New Knoxville, OH 45871 Phone: (877) 775-7642 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Director Jill Smith Email: shelby@ofbf.org

SHELBY COUNTY CATTLEMAN’S ASSOCIATION President Andy Bornhorst Phone (937) 538-7178 SHELBY COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS Phone (937) 726-2445

OHIO FARMERS UNION 1011 N. Defiance St., Ottawa, OH 45875 Phone:(419) 523-5300 Email: r-crossgrove@ohfarmsunion.org www.ohfarmersunion.org

OHIO CATTLEMAN’S ASSOCIATION 10600 U.S. Highway 42, See ASSISTANCE/Page 64

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SDN File Photo/Luke Gronneberg

A FARMER works on baling hay in his fields located outside Hardin on Ohio 47 in June 2012.

FARMERS information lists the following statistics for the beginning of 2012: 6,700 milk cows in Shelby County, 27,500 cattle and 1,400 sheep.

There were no figures available for goats, horses, hogs, or poultry.

“Every year is different,” said Roger Lentz, who retired as the county executive director in October 2012, “and (2012) was very different.” The weather surprised everyone.

“March was so warm and dry,

From Page 63 some farmers began to plant,” Lentz said. “We went to the field two or three weeks early. The crops got a good start and then it got hot and then it got dry.” Farmers were worried about their yields but August rains saved most crops, even though the “saving” was not consistent throughout the county.

“Most farmers were pleasantly surprised with yields this year,” Lentz said. Newer varieties of seeds can withstand weather

changes.

“The livestock producers didn’t fare as well as the grain producers,” he added. Beef sold well, especially because producers in the southwest U.S. had to liquidate herds because of the severe drought there.

“But for (local) hog and dairy producers, it was more of a struggle because of the high cost of feed,” Lentz said.

ASSISTANCE Marysville, OH 43040 phone (614) 873-6736 • fax (614) 873-6835 beef@ohiobeef.org OHIO CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION 1100 East Center Street Marion, OH 43302

Phone: (740) 383-2676 Dwayne Siekman, Executive Director d s i e k man@ohiocorn.org Tadd Nicholson, Director of Government Affairs t n i c h o l son@ohiocorn.org

From Page 63 OHIO PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL 5930 Sharon Woods Blvd, Suite 101, Columbus, Ohio 43229 Phone: (614) 882-5887 Fax: (614) 882-6077 Web site: www.ohiopork.org E m a i l :

disler@ohiopork.org

OHIO SOYBEAN COUNCIL 918 Proprietors Road., Suite A, Worthington, OH 43085 Phone: (614) 476-3100 Fax: (614) 476-9576 Toll Free: 888-SOYOHIO

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Nearly 10,000 students attend school in Shelby County

Shelby County is home to eight public school districts, two parochial schools and a private Christian school. These schools educated 9,531 students during the 201213 school year.

The school district with the most students by far was Sidney City Schools with 3,584 students.

Sidney was followed by Anna with 1,272; HardinHouston, 909; Fort Loramie, 839; Fairlawn, 645; Botkins, 600; Jackson Center, 589; Russia, 480; Holy Angels School, 232; Lehman Catholic High School, 206; and Christian Academy, 175.

The county’s schools all performed well on the Ohio Department of Education’s Annual Report Card following the results being released in late 2012.

Fairlawn received an “Excellent ” rating on this year’s report card. Also performing well were Anna, Botkins, Fort Loramie and Russia who were all ranked as “Excellent.”

Houston, Jackson Center, and Sidney scored an “Effective” rating.

Students within Shelby County also have the opportunity to attend the Upper Valley Joint Vocational School in Piqua for specialized curriculum.

The graduation results for Shelby County’s public schools for the same time period are as fol-

lows: Sidney City, 88.3 percent; Christian Academy, 100 percent, Anna, 96.2 percent; Botkins, 100 percent; Fairlawn, 97.7 percent; Fort Loramie, 98.6 percent; Hardin-Houston, 94.7 percent; Jackson Center, 100 percent; Lehman, 100 percent and Russia, 100 percent.

ANNA www.anna.k12.oh.us Superintendent: Andrew Bixler 1 McRill Way Anna, OH 45302 Phone: (937) 3942011 F a x : (937) 3947658 Board Bixler members: President Sonia Buehler, Vice-president Dale Bensman, Rodney Naseman, Andrew Counts and Kurt Ehemann.

Board meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in high school room No. 209.

Athletic Affiliation: Shelby County League; Midwest Athletic Conference (football only) School nickname: Rockets ANNA HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades: 6-12

High School Principal: Rick Russel Middle School Principal: Cynthia Endsley 204 N. Second St. Anna, OH 45302 Phone: (937) 394-2011 ANNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grades: K-5 Elementary Principal: John Holtzapple 607 N. Pike St. P.O. Box 169 Anna, OH 45302 Phone: (937) 394-2011

BOTKINS www.botkins.k12.oh.us Superintendent: Connie Schneider (937) 693-4241 Board members: President J a c k Koenig, V i c e President A n i t a U e t r e ch t , Treasurer Jodi Jones, J a n e t Schneider Bergman, Mark Goubeaux and Angie Woodruff.

Board meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the high school Media Center.

Athletic Affiliation: Shelby County Athletic League School nickname: Trojans Botkins Local School Grades: K-12

High School : Jeff McPheron Elementary School Principal: Gina Rogers 208 N. Sycamore St. P.O. Box 550 Botkins, OH 45306 Phone: (937) 693-4241 Fax: (937) 693-2557

FAIRLAWN www.fairlawn.k12.oh.u s

Superintendent: Steven Mascho 18800 Johnston Road S i d n e y, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 4921974 F a x : (937) 4928613 Board members: President Mascho R o b e r t Gold, Vice President Andy Brautigam, Rita Gilfillen, Tony Bensman and Matt Coldwell.

Board meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in room 123 of the high school.

Athletic Affiliation: Shelby County League School nickname: Jets K-12 Principal: Jo DeMotte Assistant K-12 Principal: Eric Barr 18800 Johnston Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-1654 Fax: (937) 492-5225 See SCHOOLS/Page 66

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SCHOOLS HARDIN- JACKSON FORT LORAMIE HOUSTON CENTER www.loramie.k12.oh.u s Superintendent: Dan Holland 5 7 5 Greenback Road P.O. Box 26 F o r t Loramie, OH 45845 Phone: (937) 295Holland 3931 Fax: (937) 295-2758 Board members: President Tony Meyer, Vice President Craig Rosengarten, Jim Maurer, Diane Plie and Jeff Larger. Board meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in high school Chorus Room.

Athletic Affiliation: Shelby County League (all sports but football) and NWCC (football only).

School nickname: Redskins FORT LORAMIE JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL Grades: 7-12 Principal: Justin Firks 600 E. Park St. P.O. Box 290 Fort Loramie, OH 45845 Phone: (937) 295-3342 FORT LORAMIE ELEMENTARY Grades: K-6 Principal: Scott Rodeheffer 35 Elm St., P.O. Box 34 Fort Loramie, OH 45845 Phone: (937) 295-2931

www.houston.k12.oh.u s Superintendent: Larry Claypool 5300 Houston Road Houston, OH 45333 Phone: (937) 2953010 F a x : (937) 2953737 Board members: President Bill Clark, V i c e Claypool President J o e l Knouff, Jon Bowling, Tom Elliott and Jason Foster.Board meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

Athletic Affiliation: Shelby County Athletic League School nickname: Wildcats HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL Grades: K-12 High School Principal: Ryan Maier HARDIN-HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary School Principal: Sara Rosenberry 5300 Houston Road Houston, OH 45333 Phone: (937) 295-3010 Fax: (937) 295-3737

w w w. j a c k s o n - c e n ter.k12.oh.us Superintendent: Bill Reichert 204 S. Linden St., Box 849.

Jackson C e n t e r, OH 45334 H i g h S c h o o l p h o n e : (937) 596Reichert 6149 Elementary phone: (937) 596-6053 Fax: (937) 596-6490 Board members: President Brad Wren, Vice President Kristine Mullenhour and Dana Ware, Matt Kohler, and Kristen Davis.Board meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the school.

Athletic Affiliation: Shelby County Athletic League School nickname: Tigers JACKSON CENTER HIGH SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grades: K-12 Middle and High School Principal: Jeff Reese Elementary School Principal: Ginger Heuker

RUSSIA www.russia.k12.oh.us Superintendent: Steven Rose 100 School St.

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Russia, OH 45363 Phone: (937) 526-3156 F a x : (937) 5260045 Board members: President K e i t h Daniel, V i c e President Joshua Rose Francis and Doug Hoying, Angela Heaton, and Deidre Kearns. Board meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the high school conference room.

Athletic Affiliation: Shelby County League, Ohio High School Athletic Association.

School nickname: Raiders RUSSIA LOCAL SCHOOLS Principal: Nick Wilker 100 School St. Russia, OH 45363 Phone: (937)526-3156 Fax: (937) 526-0045

SIDNEY CITY SCHOOLS

www.sidney.k12.oh.us Superintendent: John Scheu 750 S. Fourth Avenue Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-2200 Fax: (937) 497-2211 Board members: President Melanie Cook, Vice President Darrell Spangler, Bill Ankney, Kelly Rees and Steve Smith.

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SCHOOLS Board meets for work sessions on the first Monday of the month and business meetings are held on the t h i r d Monday of the month at the Board of Scheu Education Office unless otherwise noted. Please check the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for meeting times.

Athletic Affiliation: Greater Western Ohio Conference Mascot: Yellow Jackets SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL Grades: 9-12 Principal: Jon Geuy 1215 Campbell Road Sidney, OH 45365 Sidney High School Office: (937) 497- 2238 Attendance Office: (937) 497- 2245 Guidance Office: (937) 494-2080 Athletic Office: (937) 497-2243 SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades: 6-8 Principal: Diane Voress 980 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-2225 Fax: (937) 497-2204 NORTHWOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Grades: K-5 Principal: Eric Finke 1152 St. Marys Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-2231 Fax: (937) 497-2232 EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grades: K-5

Principal: Michael Epperly 901 Campbell Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-2261 Fax: (937) 497-2262 LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grades: K-5 Principal: Fran Dembski 1250 Park St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-2264 Fax: (937) 497-2263 WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grades: K-5 Principal: Keith Helmlinger 425 Belmont St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-2275 Fax: (937) 497-2276

SIDNEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY www.christian-academy.pvt.k12.oh.us Superintendent: Mary Smith Board members: R o g e r Grinstead, T o d d M i l l e r, Edwinna Thomas, T o n y Yo u n g, Smith C a t h y Clayton, Kim Curliss, and David Schwieterman.

Board meets the third Monday of the month, at 6 p.m., at the school.

Grades: K-12 High School Principal:

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From Page 66 Brad Horton Elementary Principal: Rusty Kirkpatrick 2151 Russell Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-7556 Fax: (937) 492-5399 School nickname: Eagles

HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL www.holyangelscatholi c.com Superintendent: James Rigg Grades: K-8 Principal: Beth Spicer 120 E Water St. S i d n e y, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 4929293 H o l y A n g e l s P a r i s h S c h o o l Spicer Committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory.

School nickname: Wings Athletic Affiliation: Ohio High School Athletic Association

LEHMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL www.lehmancatholic.c

om President: D. Michael Barhorst 2400 St. Marys Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: Sidney- (937) 498-1161, Piqua- (937) 773-8747 Fax: (937) 492-9877 Grades: 9-12 Principal: Denise Stauffer Assistant Principal: Jake Johnson Board of Limited Jurisdiction meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the high school.

Board members: Mark Vondenhuevel, chair; Jeffrey Earhart, vicechair; Dan Sehlhorst, secretary; T.J. Baker, Jeffrey Earhart, Sister Mary Alice Haithcoat S.C., Joseph A. Lachey, , RSM, Reverend Daniel Schmitmeyer, Mark Vondenhuevel, Kenith Britt, Robert Deam, Rick Husa, Anthony Walter, John Williams; Michael Barhorst, ex officio; and Denise Stauffer, ex officio; and Kathy McGreevy, Board Treasurer, Athletic Affiliation: North West Central Conference School nickname: Cavaliers

UPPER VALLEY CAREER CENTER www.uppervalleycc.org

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SCHOOLS VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Superintendent: Dr. Nancy Luce High School Director: Michael E. Shellabarger Adult Division Director: to be announced Direct of Business Operations: Pat Gibson 8 8 1 1 Career Drive Piqua, OH 453569294 Phone: (937) 7781980 F a x : (937) 778Luce 0103 Board: President Margaret Zimpher, Piqua City Schools; Vice-President Ty Lotz, Shelby County Education Service Center; Legislative Liaison, Nicholas Weldy, Covington Exempted Village; Andy Hite, Piqua City Schools; Doug Trostle, Troy Board of Education; Dr. Robert Allen, Miami County ESC; Maria Brewer, Bradford Board of Education; Stephen Lucas, Troy Board of Education; Scott Peters, Covington Board of Education; Randy Sailor, Shelby County ESC; Bill Ankney, Sidney Board of Education; Darrell Spangler, Sidney Board of Education; Dr. Nancy Luce, superintendent, Upper Valley Joint Vocational School (UVJVS); Paul Carpenter, treasurer, Upper Valley Career Center.

Board meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Adams Board

Room. (excluding holidays) ADULT DIVISION Applied Technology Center Phone: (937) 778-8419 or (800) 589-6963 Fax: (937) 778-9237 ADULT BASIC AND LITERACY EDUCATION Phone: (937) 440-1692 or (877) 440-1692 Garbry Conference and Learning Center Phone: (937) 778-1078 FAX: (937) 778-1958 SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Phone: (937) 778-2274 SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING 1100 Wayne St. Troy, OH 45373 Phone and Fax: (937) 440-0550

SHELBY COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER (ESC) www.scesc.k12.oh.us Crisis intervention for youth and their families.

Superintendent: Heather Neer Governing board members: Ty L o t z , President, Randall Sailor, Vice President, E r i c D i t m e r, D o u g Evans, and L a r r y Neer L u d l o w.

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From Page 67 Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.

129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-1354 Fax: (937) 498-4850 ESC COOPERATING LEARNING CENTER Grades: 6 - 12 Will be with Sidney City Schools for next year 315 W. Russell Road Phone: (937) 419 - 0643 Fax: (937) 497-9534 School nickname: Screaming Turtles

SHELBY HILLS PRESCHOOL www.shelbydd.org Superintendent: Laura Zureich 1200 S. Children’s H o m e Road S i d n e y, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 4978155 Early Zureich Childhood 2010-11 Director: Toni Custer Phone: (937) 498-4565 Fax: (937) 498-0085 Also offered by Shelby County Board of MRDD: SERVICE AND SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION Director: Jennie Lukey Phone: (937) 498-4229 EARLY INTERVENTION Wee School: Infant and Toddler Center of Shelby Hills and Wilma Valentine Creative Learning Center Director: Nancy Stiefel

Intake Coordinator for the Early Intervention: Tania Homan Phone: (937) 498-0101 ADULT SERVICES Director: Rick Husa S & H Products 435 Stolle Drive Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-3596

PRESCHOOLS/ CHILD CARE CARE-A-LOT LEARNING CENTER 108 E. South St. Botkins, OH 45306 Phone: (937) 693-3367

KID’S LEARNING PLACE -NORTH TOWN- HEAD START www.councilonruralser vices.org 1502 N. Main Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-8787 KLP-south 702 S.Main Ave. same phone and website address KIDDIELAND PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE LEARNING CENTER 1899 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-8454 NEW GENERATION LEARNING PLACE

by Rogy’s www.rogys.com 2280 Industrial Drive Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-1030

SHELBY HILLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 1200 Childrens Home Road See SCHOOLS/Page 69

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County residents find higher education close to home

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY 795 Livermore St. Yellow Springs, OH 45387-1697 (937) 769-1000 w w w. a n t i o c h - c o l lege.edu

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY 110 McFall Center Bowling Green, OH 43403 (419) 372-2531 www.bgsu.edu CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY P.O. Box 1004 Wilberforce, OH 45384 (937) 376-6011 www.centralstate.edu EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1973 Edison Drive Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 778-8600 www.edisonohio.edu

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 3325 Stop Eight Road Dayton, OH 45414 (800) 568-3241 or (937) 264-7700 w w w . i t t tech.edu/campus/school.cf m?lloc_num=13 MIAMI UNIVERSITY 501 E. High St. Oxford, OH 45056 (513) 529-1809 www.miamioh.edu THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Enarson Hall 154 W. 12th Ave. Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 292-OHIO (6446) www.osu.edu THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AT LIMA 4240 Campus Drive Lima, OH 45804 (419) 995-8600

htpp//lima-osu.ed RHODES STATE COLLEGE 4240 Campus Drive Lima, OH 45804 (419) 995-8320 www.rhodesstate.edu SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 444 W. Third St. Dayton, OH 454021460 (800) 315-3000 www.sinclair.edu UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON 300 College Park Dayton, OH 45469 (937) 229-1000 www.udayton.edu UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY 1000 N. Main St. Findlay, OH 45840 (800) 472-9502 www.findlay.edu UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO 1441 N. Cable Road Lima, OH 45805 (419) 998-3120 www.unoh.edu URBANA UNIVERSITY 579 College Way Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 484-1356 www.urbana.edu/

SDN File Photo/Luke Gronneberg

MARINE PVT. Trent Cooper (left), of Houston, talks with Austin Webb, 17, of Covington, at the Career Expo at Edison Community College in March 2013.

Webb is the son of Stewart and Monica Webb.

WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY P.O. Box 720 Springfield, OH 45501

(800) 677- 7558 www.wittenberg.edu WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway Dayton, OH 45435 (937) 775-3333 www.wright.edu WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY LAKE CAMPUS 7600 State Route 703 Celina, OH 45822 (800) 237-1477 www.wright.edu/lake/i ndex.html

SCHOOLS From Page 68 Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-4565 SIDNEY COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL 2220 N. Main Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-9744 TENDER HEARTS CHILD CARE CENTER 1611 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-9994 YMCA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER www.sidney-ymca.org 300 E. Parkwood Blvd.

Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-2273

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Ring the dinner bell!

Shelby County offers a varied selection of restaurants, from fast food and sports bars to pizza places and family restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Among the new eateries to the Sidney area are Frisch’s Big Boy and Fricker’s

SIDNEY FAST FOOD

Arby’s Restaurant 1550 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-8167

Burger King 2115 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-9776

BK Root Beer (seasonal) 301 Riverside Drive Phone: (937) 492-7886

Chilly Jilly’s (seasonal) 401 S. Ohio Ave. (937) 492-8698

Chubby’s Burritos and Legs 1500 N. Main Ave. Phone: (937) 492-1505

Clancy’s 1250 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 492-8820

Culver’s 2575 Michigan St. (937) 493-0015

KFC 55 S. Vandemark Road Phone: (937) 492-0081

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken 1230 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 498-1544

McDonald’s Restaurant 2215 Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-4900 Sidney Dairy Queen

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FRISCH’S BIG Boy opened a new restauant in Sidney on March 3.

FAMILY RESTAURANTS

Phone: (937) 492-0888

Sonic Drive-In

Alcove Restaurant

1975 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 710-4956

134 N. Main St. Phone: (937) 492-3737 (Breakfast and lunch only)

1306 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 492-1616

2194 Fair Road Phone: (937) 492-5305

Subway 1520 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-1200 1240 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 492-0459 2400 W. Michigan St. (Walmart) Phone: (937) 658-6552

Super Subby’s 2370 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 498-4028

Taco Bell 1752 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-9371

Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers 1324 Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-5696

Applebee’s 221 N. Vandemark Road Phone: (937) 498-1833

Bob Evans Restaurant 1870 Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-3995

The Bridge 127 W. Poplar St. (937) 492-2542

Cazadores 2200 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-9883

China Garden Buffet 1760 Michigan St.

Dona Cata Frisch’s Big Boy 2120 W Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-0321

Lee’s Chinese Cuisine 113 S. Ohio Ave. Phone: (937) 492-9282

Perkins Restaurant 1955 Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-3131

Spot Restaurant 201 S. Ohio Ave. Phone: (937) 492-9181

Smok’n Jo’s BBQ 1951 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 710-4076

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DINNER Tim Horton’s and Cold Stone Creamery 1310 Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-8336

Waffle House 317 Folkerth Ave. Phone: (937) 498-9119 SPORTS BARS

Buffalo Wild Wings 2020 Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-2282

Dawg Pound Lounge 553 Vandemark Road Phone: (937) 492-3299

Fricker’s 2599 W. Michigan St. Phone: 937-493-9464

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Rainbow Grill

(937) 492-7454

126 N. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-8859

Little Caesar’s Pizza 1122 Michigan St. (937) 492-2880

River’s Edge 1455 Riverside Drive Phone: (937) 497-9463

Marco’s Pizza 1276 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 498-0333

Wingers Restaurant

Papa John’s Pizza

2881 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 497-8333

728 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 497-7272

Pizza Hut

PIZZA

Al’s Pizza 1315 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 498-2151

Cassano’s Pizza & Subs 1294 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 492-3115

Farmstand Pizza 10678 Cisco Road

75 S. Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-1102

Pizza Hut Delivery 445 W. Russell Road Phone: (937) 498-1043

ANNA Charlie Brown’s Restaurant 14499 State Route 119 Anna, OH 45302 Phone: (937) 394-7378

Subway 606 E. Main St. Phone: (937) 394-7522

Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers 104 Commerce Drive Phone: (937) 394-7761

McCarty’s Drive Thru (Pizza) 13300 Bornhorst Road Phone: (937) 394-7241

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So do we.

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At Dorothy Love Retirement Community we value you and the things you value...

3003 West Cisco Road, Sidney, OH 45365 www.dorothylove.com

At Dorothy Love you’ll have the security and comfort of a spacious house or apartment. Plus you’ll experience the peace of mind, knowing that should you need them, Assisted Living and Health Care are available.

We invite you to visit us and discover why Dorothy Love is called the “Heart of Retirement Living”.

Call Lu Ann Presser at 937.497.6542 40045251

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From Page 71 (419) 628-2717

Taco Bell

Delissimo

607 E. Main St. Phone: (937) 394-2316

54 S. Main St. (419) 628-9030

Triple K Enterprises

Dutch Mill Cafe 153 W. Fourth St. (419) 628-2401

206 S. Pike St. Phone: (937) 394-7141

Marco’s Pizza 326 N. Main St. Phone: (419) 628-1000

BOTKINS

McDonald’s

Cowboys Bar and Grill 314 W. State St. Phone: (937) 693-6005

Finish Line Bar & Grille 505 W. State St. Phone: (937) 693-3064

The Inn Between 16488 N. County Road 25A Phone: (937) 693-8043

Meyer’s Tavern (Pizza) 303 N. Main St. Phone: (937) 693-8271

Subway 500 E. State St. Phone: (937) 693-3060

Trojans Den 318 S. Mill St. Phone: (937) 693-3008

FORT LORAMIE Al’s Place 91 S. Main St. Phone: (937) 295-3300

Bruckens Neighborhood Pub 10 Elm St. Phone: (937) 440-2222

Dairy King 33 N. Main St., P.O. Box 346 (937) 295-2673

Flavor on Elm 15 Elm St. Phone: (937) 295-2550

Main Street Pizza & More 17 N. Main St.

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(937) 295-2277

Subway 200 S. Main St. Phone: (937) 420-3537

Vogelsang’s Cafe 10 S. Main St. Phone: (937) 295-3221

JACKSON CENTER

400 N. Main St. (419) 628-4500

Subway 257 E. Fourth St. (419) 628-3537

Tasty Treat 294 S. Main St. Phone: (419) 628-2997

Willy’s Tavern & Drive Thru 32 N. Main St. (419) 628-3539

Wooden Shoe Inn Brew’s Perfectville Pizza 213 W. Pike St. (937) 596-0008

The Heidout 432 W. Pike St. Phone: (937) 596-6311

6 N. Main St. (419) 628-2349

NEWPORT Keyhole Pizza 6621 State Route 66 Phone: (937) 295-2826

Pub on the Corner 101 N. Main St. Phone: (937) 596-6005

Subway 101 E. Pike St. (937) 421-4200

MINSTER Arrowhead Golf Club 2211 Dirksen Road (419) 628-3111

Bud’s Pizza 6 S. Main St. Phone: (419) 628-3518

Cottage Cafe 278 S. Main St. Phone: (419) 510-2328

Community Lanes 356 E. Third St.

PORT JEFFERSON Hussey’s Restaurant 8760 Broad St. Phone: (937) 492-8952

47 Bar and Grill 210 W. Main St. Phone: (937) 493-0648

PJ General Store and Carry Out (Pizza) 105 W. Main St. Phone: (937) 492-4203

Grill 115 North St. (937) 526-4800

Russia Inn 101 E. Main St. Phone: (937) 526-4785

VERSAILLES Alice’s Dairy Bar (seasonal) 892 E. Main St. (937) 526-9950

Michael Anthony’s The Inn at Versailles 21 W. Main St. Versailles, OH Phone: (937) 526-3020

Mama Deluca’s Pizza 1375 E. Main St. (937) 526-4700

McBo’s Lanes 498 W. Main St. (937)526-4938

Scooterz Bar & Grill 39 E. Main St. (937)526-4471

Sideliners Sports Bar & Grill 17 E. Main St. Phone: (937) 526-9055

BMI Speedway/Noble Romans 791 E. Main St. (937) 526-9547

Subway 1375 E. Main St. Phone: (937) 526-5597

Sweet Shop & Bakery 40 E. Main St. (937) 526-3722

RUSSIA

The Gathering Place

Cruizer’s Bar and

263 Marker Road Phone: 937) 526-3665

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The arts are alive in Shelby County via theater, music

For their size, Shelby County and its near-by neighbors in Auglaize County offer an unusually large number of arts opportunities for participants and onlookers, alike.

Fine art and cultural exhibits and performances of theater, dance and music abound. Presented by professionals or highly skilled amateurs in a variety of venues, the activities give area residents options for entertainment, enrichment and self-expression. In addition, classes and workshops are offered in any number of arts, crafts, and performance disciplines. They are coordinated by agencies, schools, churches, businesses, festivals and local governments throughout the area.

The following list comprises organizations that offer schedules of specific events during the year.

GATEWAY ARTS COUNCIL Exhibits, professional performances, classes, events Ellen Keyes, executive director, (937) 498-2787 Performances for adults and their families at Sidney High School • Rich Little in “Jimmy Stewart and Friends,” Nov. 13, 2013 • “June’s Got the Cash, a Tribute to June Carter Cash and Johnny

Cash,” Feb. 19, 2014 • The Association, April 13, 2014 Performances for children and their families at the Cameo Theatre • Selections to be announced Exhibits in the gallery at 216 N. Miami Ave. • To be announced

Society Traveling Exhibition, January 2014 • Additional schedule to be announced

SIDNEY DANCE COMPANY Performances by student dancers and community performers Sharon Eikenberry, director (937) 492-3767 • Schedule to be announced

SIDNEY CIVIC BAND Professional ensemble offering free concerts on the courtsquare and elsewhere Phil Chilcote, director (937) 492-3005 • Guest performance by the Kettering Civic Band, June 7, 2013 • Music about Animals, June 14, 2013 • GOBA Concert, pops and patriotic music, June 21, 2013 • Music from the Movies with Military Themes, June 28, 2013 • Wiggles and Giggles, especially for Kids Around the Square, June 29, 2013 • Annual Patriotic Concert, July 5, 2013 • Guest performance by the Swing Era Band, July 12, 2013 • Pops Concert, July 19, 2013 • Applefest Opening/Sept.

11 Memorial Concert, Sept.

7, 2013 • Christmas Concert, Dec. 8, 2013

AMOS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY Suzanne Cline, director (937) 492-8354 A library gallery featuring monthly exhibits of work by area fine and student artists • Ohio Watercolor

SWING ERA BAND Professional ensemble performing music from the 1930s to the 1970s Mary Knapke, contact (937) 497-1747 • Courtsquare in downtown Sidney, July 12, 2013 • Across from the

SOCK AND BUSKIN COMMUNITY THEATRE Amateur performances by local actors, singers and dancers in the Historic Sidney Theatre Christie Thomas, business manager (937) 498-8188 • “Footloose,” Aug. 2-4, 2013 • “Alice in Wonderland,” Sept. 6-7, 2013 • Spring and summer 2014 schedule to be announced.

Versailles Inn in Versailles, July 26, 2013 • Minster Gazebo, Aug. 4, 2013 • Other dates to be announced.

HISTORIC SIDNEY THEATRE Established in 1921, The Historic Sidney Theatre is a concert and performance venue for the Shelby County region.

Sarah Barr, project coordinator (937) 498-1921 • Nelly’s Echo, June 8, 2013 • Feature film, “Jimmy,” June 21, 2013 • Scarlatta, July 27, 2013 • Other dates to be announced

DOROTHY LOVE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Series of free concerts featuring professional pops and folk performers Lu Ann Presser, marketing director (937) 497-6542 Variety Series - all start at 7:00pm in the Amos Community Center • Octoberfest, Oct. 19, 2013 • Swing Era band, Nov. 16, 2013 • Christmas Show, Dec. 14, 2013 • Rag Time Riverboat Rats, Jan. 11, 2014 • Johnny, Feb. 15, 2014 • Mardi Gras celebration, March 8, 2014

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Steel Magnolia headlines Shelby County Fair Fairgoers will have a variety of entertainment options from which to chose at the Shelby County Fair this year.

The fair will be held July 21-27.

Steel Magnolia will perform July 25 at 8 p.m. in the Free Entertainment Tent. Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Linsey, the duo known as Steel Magnolia, were winners on CMT’s “Can You Duet?”

They went on to win more fans when their take of “Keep On Lovin’ You” broke through as the highestcharting debut single by a co-ed duo in Billboard history and climbed all the way to No. 5 on the Billboard Country Charts and landed in the motion picture, “Valentine’s Day.” They have toured with Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton, and appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “Lopez Tonight.”

T. Graham Brown & Moore & Moore will perform July 24 at 8 p.m. in the Free Entertainment Tent.

Brown has penned several hit country songs and has garnered 12 top10 hits, a CMA Award and a long list of national radio and television jingles including. He has earned recognition in the Commercial Hall of fame in Chicago as the face and voice of Taco Bell’s “Run For The Border” campaign for four continuous years. Joining him will be twin sisters Debbie and Carrie Moore, a country duo.

The Voices of Ohio will perform July 27 at 8 p.m. in the Free Entertainment Tent. The choir performs a wide variety of contemporary and traditional music, including music that celebrates the American heritage and spirit, with a variety of pop, rock, country, show tunes, songs of faith and

patriotic music.

The Flashback Band will perform July 22 at 8 p.m. in the Free Entertainment Tent. The five-part ensemble features the musical styles of the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and current day.

Mr. Speed, a KISS tribute band, will perform July 26 at 8 p.m. in the Free Entertainment Tent.

Among nonmusical entertainment at this year’s fair will be the Fearless Flores Family. The daredevil thrill show will be presented July 21, 23 and 24 at 6 and 8 p.m.; July 25 at 3, 6 and 8 p.m.; and July 26 and 27 at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. next to the Gazebo.

Johnny Preers & Muttville Comic, a trained-dogs act, will perform every day at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. next to the milkhouse.

The daily admission price to the fair will remain $9 this year. Season passes are $25. Discounted prices will be offered every day except July 27, the final day of the fair. July 21 and 24 will be Industrial Day, when wrist bands may be purchased from local industries for $7 for admission

and to ride amusement rides all day.

On July 22, the admission price will be $5 before 3 p.m. Carload Night will be July 23 from 4 to 9 p.m., when $30 will admit a carload of people to the fair and amusement rides. July 25 is Kids Day. All youths age 16 and younger will be admitted free until noon. Also, special ride bands may be purchased for $7 that day. July 26 is Best One Tire/Sidney Tire Day when $7 wrist bands may be purchased at either of the tire businesses.

Of course, all the senior fair and junior fair contests in livestock, crops, food and other areas that have been the foundation of the fair since its beginnings in in the 1800s will be a part of this year’s fair, too.

The 2013 board officers are Tim Everett, president; Mitch Brautigam, vice president; Barb Heilers, treasurer; and Jerry Schaffner, secretary.

For more information on the fair, visit the fair’s official website, www.shelbycountyfair.com.

The telephone number for the fair secretary’s office is 492-7385.

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Paisley, Bentley, Aldean ready to rock the hills at Country Concert 2013 NEWPORT — The lineup for Country Concert 2013 July 11 to13 at Hickory Hills Lakes campgrounds has been anno0unced.

This year’s concert will be a three-day event on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Campers may stay until 2 p.m. Sunday.

The event, now in its 33rd year, annually draws 60,000 to 70,000 country music fans to a weekend of tents and campsites in the remote and picturesque area of Shelby County between Newport and Fort Loramie on Ohio 66.

Headliners for 2013 include Brad Paisley, the Dierks Bentley, and Jason Aldean. Other 2013 performers will be Jake Owen, Little Big Town, Chris Young, Lee Brice, Kelly Pickler, and Colt Ford.

Also scheduled to perform are Little Big Town, Blackhawk, Dustin Lynch and Jana Kramer.

The lineup is subject to change.

Paisley

Bentley

Aldean

Owen

Blackhawk

Little Big Town

Tickets are available by calling (937) 295-3000 or going online at www.countryconcert.com.

Concert goers have the option of purchasing tickets for specific days or going for the full threeday experience.

Fans from all over Ohio and the Midwest often sign up for the next year’s concert before the current campgrounds

event ends.

Other intertainm e n t options include bull riding and a rock climbing wall as well Lynch as concession and souvenir tents.

For more information

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fans can visit the concert’s official Web site.

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Gentlemen (and ladies), start your engines!

Auto racing enthusiasts in Shelby County and the surrounding area have plenty of ways to enjoy their favorite sport.

They can sit in front of the television and watch stock cars or open wheels, or go to one of several tracks in close proximity to their hometown.

Eldora Speedway is just across the county line in the Darke County Community of Rossburg. It is a half-mile oval that is known nationwide, and is owned by NASCAR Nextel Cup star Tony Stewart.

Stewart likes to get back to Eldora and race himself whenever the opportunity presents itself. He also likes to bring some of his NASCAR racing buddies to Eldora for a big one-night event called the “Prelude to the Dream.” It’s become an annual findraising event, and stars that have raced at the track in the past several years include Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman, Kevin Harvick, Jamie McMurray, J.J. Yeley, Kyle Petty, Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin, Stewart, and others. This year, however, there will be no Prelude. In its place, however, will be the first appearance of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, scheduled for July 24.

Stewart has made some big changes to the speedway since taking ownership, the most notable being the Eldora Suites, a building erected at turns three and four.

Those suites are available for rent for all Eldora events, the prices listed on the Eldora Web site. In addition, the area in front of the main grandstands has been turned from grass to concrete.

Ticket prices vary depending on the event at Eldora. For events like

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THIS IS action from last season at Limaland Motorsports Park in LIma, one of several racing venues within easy driving distance of Shelby County. the Late Model Dream, the Kings Royal, Mopar Thunder and the World 100 late model race, adult ticket prices can be over $40.

Seating capacity is 16,225, with plenty of hillside seating.

• Another popular area track is Shady Bowl Speedway, a threetenths mile asphalt oval in DeGraff that plays host to modifieds, ministocks, stocks, compacts, and dwarf cars on a regular basis. The season will run through early October.

Normal ticket prices are $15 for adult grandstand, $14 for seniors, and kids 6-13 $4. But again, prices cay vary.

• The third area track is the Waynesfield Motorsports Park, located in Waynesfield in Auglaize County.

It’s a quarter-mile dirt track that also has a one-fifth mile co-gart track next to it. The quarter-mile track features E-mods, stocks, minisprints, non-winged sprints and trucks. The season starts in late April and runs into August. The gocart season starts in May and runs into September.

The track has also undergone a bit of a facelift in the past couple

years, with a new set of grandstands being added. It brings the seating capacity at the track to 3,500.

General admission tickets are $12, ages 6-to-12 are $5 and 5-andunder are free.

Area race tracks ELDORA SPEEDWAY 13929 State Route 118 New Weston, 43318 Phone: (937) 338-3815 Web: www.eldoraspeedway.com SHADY BOWL SPEEDWAY 9872 Flowing Well Road DeGraff, 43318 Phone: 585-9456 FAX: (937) 846-0629 Website: www.shadybowl.com

WAYNESFIELD MOTORSPORTS PARK P.O. Box 194 Waynesfield, Oh., 45896 Phone: (419) 568-3201 FAX: (419) 568-2893 Website: www.waynesfieldmotorsportspar k.com

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Area golfers ready to hit the golf courses Golf enthusiasts, and there are many these days, have two courses to choose from locally, although one is a private course.

The public course is Shelby Oaks Golf Club, a 27-hole layout on SidneyFreyburg Road. The club is complete with a still new and spacious banquet club on the property.

The club pro is Rob Fridley.

Prices are as follows: Weekend: $15 for 9 holes, $25 for 18 holes; After 3, $14 and $20 Weekday: $14 for 9 holes, $23 for 18 holes Senior: $12 for 9 holes, $18 for 18 holes Cart (per person): $8 for 9 holes, $14 for 18 holes The other local course is the nine-hole Moose Country Club, located on North Broadway Avenue.

Outside of Sidney, there are plenty more golf courses in places like Minster, St. Paris, Piqua, Troy, Tipp City, Versailles, and elsewhere.

Most of the courses have their own Web sites, but you can also find out about any of them by logging on to www.ohiogolfguide.com.

If tennis is your game, there are a number of tennis courts located throughout the county, including at Sidney and Lehman high schools, and

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GOLFERS DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T let a little rain stop them at the Moose Golf Course in April. at community parks in Russia, Fort Loramie, Botkins, Anna and Jackson Center.

Golf Courses SHELBY OAKS GOLF CLUB 9900 Sidney Freyburg Road Sidney, OH 45365 27 holes Phone: (937) 492-2883 Website: www.shelbyoaks.com MOOSE COUNTRY CLUB 1200 N. Broadway Ave. Sidney, OH, 45365 9 holes Phone: (937) 492-7222 ARROWHEAD PARKS GOLF CLUB 2211 Dirksen Road Minster, OH, 45865 18 holes Phone: (419) 628-3111

STILLWATER VALLEY GOLF CLUB 9235 Seibt Road Versailles, OH, 45380 18 holes Phone: (937) 526-3041 Website: www.stillwatervalleyg olfclub.com ECHO HILLS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 2100 Echo Lake Drive Piqua, OH, 45356 Phone: (937) 778-2086 Website: www.piquaohio.org MIAMI SHORES GOLF CLUB 402 E. Staunton Road Troy, OH, 45373 18 holes Phone: (937) 335-4457 Website: www.troyohio.gov/mia misho CHEROKEE HILLS GOLF CLUB 4622 County Road 49N

Bellefontaine, OH, 43111 18 holes Phone: (937) 5993221 Website: www.cherokeehillsgol fclub.com HIDDEN LAKE GOLF COURSE 5370 E. State Route 571 Tipp City, OH, 45371 Phone: (937) 667-8880 HOMESTEAD GOLF COURSE 5327 Worley Road Tipp City, OH, 45371 18 holes Phone: (937) 698-4876 CLIFFSIDE GOLF COURSE 6510 S. State Route 202 Tipp City, OH, 45371 18 holes Phone: (937) 6676686

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All skate: Rolling Hills finds new home in Sidney After several years without one, Shelby County is now home to a skating rink: Rolling Hills opened in April 2013 and offers public skates, tiny rollers events for preschoolers, and rentals for private parties.

There are also a variety of other entertainment venues which appeal to all age ranges in the county from movie theaters offering indoor yearround movie viewing to one of the few remaining outdoor, drive-in movie theaters in the country.

A local bowling alley welcomes leagues as well as those interested in open bowling.

With 12 lanes, automatic scoring, instant bumpers, a snack bar and lounge, the bowling alley is designed for mid-week or weekend fun. They are also planning an expansion, which would lead to twice as many lanes, a cosmic light and sound show, game room and other improved features.

Shelby County entertainment facilities include: MOVIE THEATERS

Auto-Vue Drive-In Theatre 1409 Fourth Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-5909

M.E. Theatres Elder Theatre 106 W. Pike St. Jackson Center, OH 45334 (937) 596-6424 www.metheatres.com REGIONAL

Cinemark Miami Valley Cinema 6 1020 Garbry Road Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 778-1438 www.cinemark.com

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MARIANA STEELE, of Sidney, skates during opening day at Rolling Hills a roller skating rink located at 105 E. Russell Road in April. Mariana is the daughter of Victor and Natasha Auglar.

Lock One Theater 8 W. Monroe St. New Bremen, OH 45869 Show times: (419) 629-4100 Box office: (419) 629-4105 www.lockonetheater.com ROLLER SKATING RINKS

Rolling Hills 105 E. Russell Road Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-7587 Hours of operation: Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for tiny rollers; 1:30 to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight for public skate. Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. Admission fees vary.

Private parties available; call to schedule.

BOWLING ALLEYS

Bel-Mar Lanes 101 W. Russell Road

Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-9711 www.belmarlanes.com Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday, noon to 5:30 p.m. and 8:45 to 11 p.m.

Friday, noon to 12 midnight.

Saturday, noon to 6 p.m and 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. Bowling parties are available; call to schedule.

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Community Lanes Inc. 356 E. Third Street Minster, OH 45865 (419) 628-2717 www.communitylanesminster.co m

McBoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lanes and Strikers Pizza and Mini Golf 498 W Main St. Versailles, OH 45380 (937) 526-4938 http://www.mcboslanes.com

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2013-14 calendar of events THE GREAT SIDNEY FARMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MARKET Local farmers and arts vendors gather on the Courtsquare to sell their produce and crafts.

Dates: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, May 25-Oct. 12 Location: On the Courtsquare in downtown Sidney Contact: (937) 492-9122, info3@sidneyshelbychamber.com Website: www.downtownsidney.com JACKSON CENTER COMMUNITY DAYS This festival runs from Thursday to Sunday and is filled with events such as the queen contest, live entertainment, concessions, games, rides, craft show, car show, raffles and a parade.

Dates: May 30-June 2 Location: Jackson Center Contact: Jackson Center Village Office (937) 596-6314 Website: www.jacksoncenter.com BOTKINS CAROUSEL Botkins Carousel features live entertainment, a queen contest, kids and annual parades, chicken dinners, rides and concessions.

Dates: June 7-9 Location: Downtown Botkins Website: www.botkinscarousel.com

ners, a cruise-in, parade, rides, beanbag tournament, prize drawings, concessions, a queen contest, fireworks and bingo and coed volleyball contest.

Dates: June 14-15 Location: Anna Contact: Village office, (937) 3943751 Website: www.villageofannaoh.com

specifically for children. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon and features various activities for children.

Dates: June 29 Location: On the Courtsquare in downtown Sidney Contact: (937) 492-9122, info3@sidneyshelbychamber.com Website: www.downtownsidney.com

HOLY ANGELS PARISH PICNIC Hosted by Holy Angels Catholic Church, this annual event is a Sidney tradition. Vendors serve chicken dinners, pizza, brats, burgers, sugar waffles and other carnival food. A raffle will be held with more than $16,000 in cash and prizes. The event starts at 2 p.m. and runs through midnight. There also will be alcohol for those 21 and older with ID, rides, kids tent, bingo and blackjack, a 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. At the fairgrounds.

Registration forms are available at www.holyangelssidney.com.

Date: June 15 Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds Contact: Holy Angels, 498-2307

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Sidneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 Independence Day fireworks had not been confirmed at press time because sources of two-thirds of the required funding had not yet been identified. If funding is found, the fireworks will take place at 10 p.m.

Date: July 4 Location: Sidney High School

LAKE LORAMIE FAMILY FUN FLING This event is for campers at Lake Loramie State Park only. It includes sports, mini golf, board game contests, sack races and a family tug-of-war.

Date: June 7-9 Location: Lake Loramie State Park Campground, 4401 Fort Loramie Swanders Road, Minster Contact: (937) 295-2011 Website: www.ohiostateparks.org

AMERICAN YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The American Youth Basketball Tournament is a summer, gradebased, youth basketball event. The tournament hosts 5-on-5 basketball throughout the Midwest and East Coast.

Dates: June 21-23 Locations: Sidney High and Middle schools, Christian Academy, Lehman Catholic High School, Fairlawn High School and Botkins Middle and High schools.

Contact: Director Jim Clay, (419) 597-1716 Website: www.aybtour.com Email: coachclay@hotmail.com

ANNA HOMECOMING This event features chicken din-

KIDS AROUND THE SQUARE This free festival is designed

FORT LORAMIE LIBERTY DAYS This annual two-day event features the Miss Independence and Little Miss pageants, fireworks, live musical entertainment, 5K race and fun run, concessions and bingo. There are also many other activities for children throughout both days.

Dates: July 4-6 Location: Fort Loramie Youth Park Website: www.fortloramie.com

FOURTH OF JULY FEST An all-American celebration with music, games, plenty of food and a pie-baking contest.

Fireworks will be July 6 at 10 p.m.

Date: July 5-6 Location: New Knoxville Community Park Contact: Village of New Knoxville office (419) 753-2160

COUNTRY CONCERT This annual event attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country to see and hear some of the See EVENTS/Page 80

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top country music stars. The threeday weekend (Thursday through Saturday) features almost constant musical performances and also camping and a karaoke competition. The 2013 lineup includes Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler and many more.

Dates: July 11-13 Location: Hickory Hills Campground, between Fort Loramie and Newport Website: www.countryconcert.com

HOUSTON COMMUNITY CLASSIC FESTIVAL Entertainment, children’s activities, food, beer, gambling tent, corn hole tournament, 5K run, cow pie bingo attract hundreds to the fire department parking lot for two days of family fun.

Dates: July Location: Fire department parking lot on Russia-Houston Road Website: www.houstoncommunityclassic. weebly.com

KETTLERSVILLE/VAN BUREN FIRE DEPARTMENT FESTIVAL This annual event celebrates more than three decades of fundraising for the Kettlersville/Van Buren Fire Department. The event offers a variety of concessions, including chicken dinners, hamburgers, hot dogs and french fries. There are free pony rides and kids games all day long. A raffle offers a chance at 100 various prizes.

Date: July 20 Location: Firehouse in Kettlersville

BOAT PARADE Boaters decorate their pontoon boats and parade them on Lake Loramie. The 2013 theme is “A Day at the White House.” Cash prizes go to winners of first, second, third and fourth places. The parade will be followed by the Lake Loramie

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MISS INDEPENDENCE 2011 Julia Holthaus (left) puts a sash on Danielle Wehrman, both of Fort Loramie, as Wehrman is crowned Miss Independence 2012 at Fort Loramie Liberty Days in July 2012. Holthaus is the daughter of Ted and Beth Holthaus. Wehrman is the daughter of Dan and Ellen Wehrman.

Improvement Association membership picnic at 2 p.m.

Date: July 21 at 1 p.m.

Location: Lake Loramie Contact: Lake Loramie Improvement Association Email: LakeLoramieIA@hotmail.com Website: www.meccainc.org/LLIA/special events.php SHELBY COUNTY FAIR This weeklong event showcases the work of local 4-H members and open class participants in areas ranging from livestock to cooking to woodworking. In addition, a number of bands perform throughout the week at the free entertainment tent and there is a demolition

derby at the grandstand. Special value days offer unlimited rides for one price. Games and concessions line the midway, and many local businesses display their products at indoor booths.

Dates: July 21-27 Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds Website: www.shelbycountyfair.com Email: contact@shelbycountyfair.com

LAKE LORAMIE CHRISTMAS IN JULY This event is for campers at Lake Loramie State Park only. It includes a campsite decorating contest, tree lighting, caroling, nature

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programs, holiday movies and children’s activities.

Date: July 26-28 Location: Lake Loramie State Park Campground, 4401 Fort Loramie Swanders Road, Minster Contact: (937) 295-2011 Website: www.ohiostateparks.org NEW BREMEN FIREMEN’S PICNIC An annual fundraiser for local firefighters for more than 80 years.

Activities include 5K run, games for all ages, firefighter competition, chicken barbecu, music, dancing and food.

Date: July 27 Location: Jaycee Park, New Bremen Contact: Southwestern Auglaize Chamber of Commerce, (419) 6290313 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE SHELBY COUNTY This event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Team members take turns walking laps for 18 hours. Cancer survivor laps are featured. Teams sell items and celebrate each other during the event.

Date: Aug. 2 at 6 p.m.

Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds Website: www.relayforlife.org/ShelbyCou nty BREMENFEST Three days of food, free entertainment, rides, tournaments and contests along the banks of the historic Miami and Erie Canal. Live bands perform every evening.

Guests may stroll down the streets and see the renovated buildings that date back to the 1800s while visiting the festival.

Dates: Aug. 9-11 Location: Downtown New Bremen Contact: Southwestern Auglaize Chamber of Commerce,

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SHANNA BARHORST, of Anna, rides the ferris wheel with her daughter Marlie, at the Anna Homecoming festival in June 2012.

(419) 629-0313 Website: www.bremenfest.com FAMILY FUN DAY Free admission to the swimming pool and family-friendly activities in the park.

Date: Aug. 10 Location: Jackson Center pool and park Contact: Jackson Center Village Office (937) 596-6314 Website: www.jacksoncenter.com LOCKINGTON CANAL FESTIVAL To celebrate the village’s historic canal locks on the Miami and Erie Canal, the festival features food, beer, live entertainment, children’s games and a parade.

Dates: Aug. 24 Location: Lockington Park Contact: Tracy Johnson (937) 773-8128, lockingtoncitizenleague@live.com CATFISH DERBY Lake Loramie State Park and the Ohio Division of Wildlife host a

Catfish Derby. An enclosed channel will be stocked with 750 catfish.

Open to the public ages 17 and under. Parents are invited to help their youngsters fish. Poles and a limited supply of bait will be available.

Date: Aug. 31, 9 a.m. to noon at beach parking lot off State Route 362 Location: Lake Loramie Contact: Lake Loramie State Park, 295-2011

ST. REMY RUSSIA HOMECOMING FESTIVAL This festival goes on all day Saturday and Sunday with chicken dinners and beer, as well as many other attractions. Outdoor Mass at the Grotto will kick off everything Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Food vendors will be open after Mass and on Sunday from noon to 11:30 p.m.

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EVENTS SHELBY COUNTY APPLEFEST Applefest is a community celebration of American life including musical performances, woodcarvers show, quilt show, craft show, farmer’s market, parade, queen contest, car show, laser light show, Grown in Shelby County contest and more.

Dates: Sept. 6-8 Location: Downtown Sidney Contact: (937) 492-9122, info3@sidneyshelbychamber.com Website: www.shelbyapplefest.com LAKE LORAMIE STATE PARK FALL FESTIVAL Co-sponsored by the Lake Loramie Improvement Association, the festival features an antique power show, kids games with the park’s naturalist, art and craft exhibitor, food and a farmer’s market.

Dates: Sept. 13-15 Location: Lake Loramie State Park Contact: Lake Loramie State Park Office, 295-2011 GERMAN HERITAGE DAYS Sponsored by the Fort Loramie Area Chamber of Commerce, this event includes a keg roll, germanstyle food and live music.

Date: Sept. 20-21 Location: Canal Park, Fort Loramie Website: www.fortloramie.com NEW BREMEN PUMPKINFEST Sponsored by the New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Growers, this event includes pumpkin weighoff, pumpkin olympics, pumpkin bakeoff, music, and pumpkin pancakes, bratworst and beer.

Date: Sept. 27-28 Location: Crown Pavilion, New Bremen Contact: Southwestern Auglaize Chamber of Commerce, (419) 6290313

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From Page 81 Website: www.growgiants.com MINSTER OKTOBERFEST Guests can experience true German heritage at the Minster Oktoberfest situated in the German village of Minster. This festival is a three-day celebration that brings thousands to the village where there’s plenty of samplings of German food, an arts and crafts show, polka music, games and the giant Oktoberfest Parade on Sunday.

Dates: Oct. 4-6 Location: Downtown Minster Contact:Southwestern Auglaize Chamber of Commerce, (419) 6290313 Website: www.minsteroktoberfest.com KIDS FALL FESTIVAL Just in time for Halloween, this festival features a costume contest for kids, trick-or-treating at downtown merchants and free activities at Amos Memorial Public Library Date: Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: On the Courtsquare in downtown Sidney Contact: (937) 492-9122, info3@sidneyshelbychamber.com Website: www.downtownsidney.com GERMAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS Two dozen local businesses particpate to encourage early Christmas shopping. The event includes special offers and German treats.

Date: Nov. 8-10 Location: Minster, New Bremen and New Knoxville Contact: Southwestern Auglaize Chamber of Commerce, (419) 6290313 WINTER WONDERLAND PARADE AND LIGHTING CEREMONY This downtown Sidney event features a parade with a large number of parade entries and welcomes Santa to Sidney each year.

A lighting ceremony is featured from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The parade begins at 7:30 p.m.

Date: Nov. 22 Location: On the Courtsquare in downtown Sidney Contact: (937) 492-9122, info3@sidneyshelbychamber.com Website: www.downtownsidney.com CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE This event offers Christmas caroling, a community Christmas tree and refreshments. Santa Claus will be available for pictures.

Downtown merchants offer special promotions for the holiday season.

Dates: Dec. 1 Location: Jackson Center Contact: Village office, 596-6314

CHRISTMAS OF YESTERYEAR Activities are offered around downtown Sidney along with crafts and displays at the Shelby County Historical Society and the Amos Memorial Public Library.

The event begins with breakfast with Santa at the Spot Restaurant.

Date: Dec. 7 Location: On the Courtsquare in downtown Sidney Contact: (937) 492-9122, info3@sidneyshelbychamber.com Website: www.downtownsidney.com

MAYFEST SOCCER TOURNAMENT Hosted by the Shelby County Youth Soccer Association, this event routinely attracts teams from all over Ohio, as well as Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Annually, more than 174 teams with 2,400 young soccer players compete in this weekend event.

Dates: To be determined May 2014 Website: www.mayfestsoccer.com

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From A (athletes) to Z (zoos), Ohio’s got it all STATE PARKS GRAND LAKE ST. MARYS 834 Edgewater Drive St. Marys, OH 45885 Park Office: (419) 394-3611 Camp Office: (419) 394-2774 www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks HUESTON WOODS State Park 6301 Park Office Road College Corner, OH 45003 Park Office: (513) 523-6347 Golf Course: (513) 523-8081 Campground (seasonal): (513) 523-1060 Lodge Front Desk: (513) 664-3500 www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks INDIAN LAKE STATE PARK 12774 State Route 235 N Lakeview, OH 43331 Park Office: (937) 843-2717 Campground: (937) 843-3553 www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks JOHN BRYAN STATE PARK 3790 State Route 370 Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 767-1274 www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks KISER LAKE STATE PARK 4889 N. State Route 235 Conover, OH 45317 Park Office: (937) 362-3822 www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks

AMUSEMENT PARKS CEDAR POINT One Cedar Point Drive Sandusky, OH 44870-5259

(419) 627-2350 www.cedarpoint.com GEAUGA LAKE’S WILDWATER KINGDOM 1100 Squires Road Aurora, OH 44202 (330) 562-8303 www.wildwaterfun.com KINGS ISLAND 6300 Kings Island Drive P.O. Box 901 Mason, OH 45040 (513) 754-5700 www.visitkingsisland.com CASTAWAY BAY, CEDAR POINT’S INDOOR WATERPARK RESORT 2001 Cleveland Road Sandusky, OH 44870 Reservations: (419) 627-2106 Information: (419) 627-2500 www.castawaybay.com FORT RAPIDS INDOOR WATER PARK 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive Columbus, OH 43232 (877) 33-SPLASH (337-7527) www.fortrapids.com GREAT WOLF LODGE 4600 Milan Road (Ohio 250) Sandusky, OH 44870 (800) 641-WOLF www.greatwolflodge.com

Reservations: (877) KALAHARI (525-2427) www.kalahariresort.com

OUTDOOR DRAMAS

“TECUMSEH!” Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre 5968 Marietta Road P.O. Box 73 Chillicothe, OH 45601-0073 (866) 775-0700 www.tecumsehdrama.com “TRUMPET IN THE LAND” AND “THE WHITE SAVAGE” Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre P.O. Box 450 New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Box Office: (330) 339-1132 www.trumpetintheland.com

ZOOS CINCINNATI ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 3400 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45220-1399 (800) 94-HIPPO (944-4776) www.cincinnatizoo.org

GREAT WOLF LODGE 6100 Kings Island Drive Mason, OH 45040 (800) 913-WOLF (9653) www.greatwolflodge.com

COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM P.O. Box 400 9990 Riverside Drive Powell, OH 43065 (800) MONKEYS www.columbuszoo.org

KALAHARI RESORT 7000 Kalahari Drive Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 433-7200

THE TOLEDO ZOO P.O. Box 140130 2700 Broadway St. See REGION/Page 84

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From Page 83 DAYTON GEMS HOCKEY Hara Arena 1001 Shiloh Springs Road Dayton, OH 45415 (937) 275-7777 www.daytongems.net

Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 385-5721 www.toledozoo.org CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO 3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109 (216) 661-6500 www.clemetzoo.com

DAYTON DRAGONS BASEBALL Fifth Third Field 220 N. Patterson Blvd.

Dayton, OH 45402 Box Office: (937) 228-BATS (2282287) www.daytondragons.com

FORT WAYNE CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ZOO 3411 Sherman Blvd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 Phone: (260) 427-6800 www.kidszoo.org AP Photo/The Toledo Zoo

INDIANAPOLIS ZOO 1200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) 630-2001 www.indyzoo.com THE WILDS 14000 International Road Cumberland, OH 43732 (740) 638-5030 www.thewilds.org

PRO SPORTS CINCINNATI BENGALS FOOTBALL One Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, OH 45202 Main Office: (513) 621-3550 Ticket Office (Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.): (866) 621-TDTD (6218383) www.bengals.com CINCINNATI REDS BASEBALL 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 (877) 647-REDS www.cincinnati.reds.mlb.com CLEVELAND BROWNS FOOTBALL Cleveland Browns Stadium 100 Alfred Lener Way Cleveland, OH 44114 Ticket Office (Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.): (440) 824-3434

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by The Toledo Zoo, baby polar bears Suka and Sakari splash in the water The male and female cubs were born in November 2012. www.clevelandbrowns.com CLEVELAND INDIANS BASEBALL Progressive Field 2401 Ontario St. Cleveland, OH 44115-4003 Tickets: (216) 420-HITS (4204487) www.indians.com CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BASKETBALL One Center Court Cleveland, OH 44115-4001 Cavaliers Ticket Plan Information: (800) 820-CAVS (8202287) www.nba.com/cavaliers COLUMBUS CLIPPERS BASEBALL 1155 W. Mound St. Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 462-2757 www.clippersbaseball.com COLUMBUS CREW SOCCER One Black and Gold Blvd.

Columbus, OH 43211 (614) 447-CREW (447-2739) www.thecrew.com

ARENAS DAYTON CONVENTION CENTER 22 E. Fifth St. Dayton, OH 45402 Main Office (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): (800) 822-3498 Event Hotline: (937) 333-4707 www.daytonconventioncenter.com ERVIN J. NUTTER CENTER 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Suite No. 430 Dayton, OH 45435 (937) 775-3498 www.nuttercenter.com HARA ARENA 1001 Shiloh Springs Road Dayton, OH 45415 (937) 278-4776 www.haracomplex.com HOBART ARENA 255 Adams St. Troy, OH 45373 (937) 339-2911 www.hobartarena.com UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ARENA University of Dayton P.O. Box 8806 Dayton, OH 45401-8806 Ticket Office (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.): (937) 229-4433 www.udarena.org/

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Outdoor activities offered at Lake Loramie State Park FORT LORAMIE — Lake Loramie State Park on Ohio 362 off Ohio 66, offers 407 acres of land and 1,655 acres of water for outdoor activities, including boating, camping, hiking, swimming, as well as fishing for all popular game fish along its shoreline. A valid Ohio fishing license is required.

Hunting, in season, is permitted in designated areas. The only requirement is a valid Ohio hunting license. The park office telephone number is (937) 295-2011.

There are more than eight miles of trail throughout the park for hikers and a portion of the trail system follows the former Miami and Erie Canal from the park to Delphos. The route is also part of the Buckeye Trail.

On the water, unlimited horsepower boat motors are permitted, but water skiing and tubing are prohibited. The entire lake is classified “no wake” with the exception of the designated open zone in the west end.

The lake features a 600-foot sandy beach with picnic areas, a playground and shelter house.

Picnic areas provide grills, restrooms and drinking water. There are three shelter houses that may be rented as well as the large pavilion on the water at Earl’s Island.

Bike and canoe rentals are available and there are volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoe pits, putt-putt golf and a game room.

The former park office across from the swimming beach is now an Arts Center displaying and selling local artisans’ work.

The campground offers 160 campsites with electrical hookups and also showers, flush toilets and dump stations. Several sites are waterfront.

Camping costs are $26 per night for sites with electric hookups, $28

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A KAYAKER looks up as an antique tractor is driven across a bridge above him at the Fall Harvest Festival in September 2012. for premium sites, and $21 for nonelectric campsites.

Four Rent-a-Camp family-style tent sites rent for $36 plus tax a night. They include two futons, overhead lighting, a refrigerator, microwave, 65-quart cooler, propane camp stoves, fire ring and picnic tables under a small shelter.

Three cedar cabins located in the former Group Camp Area One rent for $90 plus tax a day or $540 per week plus tax. Each unit measures 17 by 20 feet with a covered porch, kitchenette, shower, toilet, air conditioning and heat, bedroom with four bunks, and a living area with futon sofa and dining table.

They sleep six. Other equipment includes a gas grill, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, porch table, two chairs and a fire ring. Linens and table settings are

not available. The cabins are handicap-accessible except for the bunk room and loft.

Docks and tie-ups are available to rent.

Four flush restrooms at various picnic areas have replaced former 50-year-old pit latrines. The new showerhouse in the campground includes two handicap-accessible family units.

The reservation number is (886) 644-6727, the same number used to reserve a campsite. Patrons may also visit www.ohiostateparks.org for reservations. The campground makes wi-fi available.

Throughout the year, the park and its Lake Loramie Improvement Association host a variety of special events, which are listed in a calendar of events in this 2013 Community Guide.

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Park district is popular with nature enthusiasts

LOCKINGTON — A board of local residents oversees the Shelby County Park District’s more than 200 acres of land for nature enthusiasts to enjoy. The district was created in 1978. The district owns Bornhorst Woods and the Renner Nature Reserve and Sanctuary, two properties equal to about 90 acres combined. The district also leases, manages and maintains Hardin Park, Lockington Reserve and the MiamiErie Canal Trail.

Current park district directors, Dr. Cara Kellersmith, Barb Heilers and Mitzi Clark, are contining to manage park operations with the assistance of Friends of Shelby County Parks members and other volunteers. The district operates on income from farmland that is rented and private donations from estates. Park Board meetings are held the fourth Tuesday each month at 6:30 p.m. at 9871 Fessler-Buxton Road.

Bornhorst Woods can be found on Staley Road 1.5 miles north of Ohio 119 on the west side of the road. This 10-acre park, donated by Ralph and Madeline Bornhorst in 1995, has several features including a loop trail with two sets of self-guided trail signs. There is an observation blind for watching wildlife and benches along the trail to sit and rest awhile.

Renner Nature Reserve and Sanctuary is located on the southwest corner of Patterson-Halpin Road and Cisco Road, which is 1.75 miles north of Ohio 47 on Patterson-Halpin.

Bud and Dorothy Renner donated this 80-acre property upon Bud’s death in January 2002. The park district officially acquired the property in June 2003. This park is currently not developed and therefore not accessible to the public. When sufficient funding is obtained to develop the park, it will contain a parking lot, trails and other related items.

Shelby County Park District locations 1. Lockington Reserve 2. Hardin Park 3. Bornhorst Woods 4. Miami Eric Canal Trail 5. Renner Nature Reserve and Sanctuary (not pictured, not open to the public)

Lockington Reserve is located on the north side of Kaser Road 1/10 mile west of Miami-Conservancy Road (take Fair Road west out of Sidney). This 200-acre facility, which is leased from the MiamiConservancy District, has many park amenities including several miles of trail, picnic sites, shelter house, restrooms, volleyball court, wildlife observation blinds and observation deck. Ample opportunities exist for fishing, birding, hiking, primitive camping at four different sites, photography, passive sports and solitude.

Miami-Erie Canal Trail is a fivemile turf trail stretching from Pampel Road east of Houston all the way to Ohio 66 in Newport. This property is leased from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The trail is suitable for walking/hiking and aggressive mountain biking. No motorized vehicles are allowed. This trail is also designated

Buckeye Trail (statewide loop trail) and the North Country Trail (federal multi-state trail). Development continues on this facility.

Hardin Park is located on the corner of Hardin-Wapakoneta Road and Ohio 47. This one-acre park is managed and maintained by the Shelby County Commissioners. As the former county seat, this site has become an ideal lunch picnic site, as it is close to many factories in Sidney. It contains historic markers, picnic tables and benches.

The park district’s purpose is to provide unique natural land areas as they become available, develop natural parks that will fill the void between state and municipal/village parks and preserve the natural environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Park District maintains an office near the Lockington Reserve at 9871 Fessler-Buxton Road.

COMMUNITY GUIDE Fitness

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Sidney-Shelby County YMCA always here for the community When dealing with life’s daily demands, people need a place to go where they can feel supported and receive help achieving personal wellness goals. A place where adults can find life balance; children can reach their full potential; seniors can be active and find camaraderie; and families can connect and strengthen relationships.

By becoming involved with the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA, individuals have the opportunity to improve their health and well-being and connect with the community, all while participating in their favorite program or activity.

The YMCA, located at 300 E. Parkwood St., Sidney, emphasizes its core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility for the purpose of helping improve the quality of life for each of its members. Part of its mission is to provide a welcoming environment as well as superior member service for all, regardless of age, race, income or ability, with the hope that each member finds a “second family”. Amenities include a 5,000-square foot Wellness Center with recently added state of the art Nautilus machines, treadmills, NXT spinner bikes and Pre Cor adaptive Motion Trainer machines. Also updated is a full-selection of free weights, making the center ideally suited to meet the needs of all who exercise, from the “ready to be fit” individuals to the most experienced. All wellness staff is specially trained and ready to assist members with creating personalized workout sessions, keeping in mind the member’s desired outcomes. The Y has certified personal trainers on staff as well as a registered dietician. All new members receive four free hours

of personal training.

The YMCA offers group wellness classes to suit differing fitness levels and interests including the popular Zumba, Kickboxing, Pilates, Yoga, Spinning, and a variety of cardio and step aerobics classes. TRX Suspension Training classes offer members a fast, effective totalbody workout with endless exercise options for all fitness levels, using the participants own body weight and gravity as resistance.

Complimentary Child Watch services are available to members as they work out, swim, take a class or just relax. Additionally, the YMCA offers an indoor, heated pool, adult locker rooms with sauna and seam rooms, two tennis courts, three racquetball courts, an indoor walking/running track, indoor soccer arena and Shelby County’s only indoor climbing wall.

Programs include youth and adult sports leagues for basketball, volleyball, soccer, and football, as well as sports conditioning classes. The Y is home to nationally recognized, award-winning gymnastics, acrobatics, cheer and dance programs. The Y will offer more than 30 specialty camps this summer including tumbling, cheer, volleyball and a sports variety camp.

The website, www.sidneyymca.org, offers online registration and an up-to-date listing of programs, schedules, and events.

The 27th annual Splash water safety and education week will be held June 3-6. Splash is a complimentary program offered to resi-

dents of Shelby County to promote water safety skills for the children of our community.

The YMCA is pleased to announce it will host the 29th annual Golf for Kids tournament on June 18. Held at Shelby Oaks Golf Course, the event is a 27hole, two-person team outing.

Players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate and companies interested in sponsoring this event should contact the YMCA at (937) 492-9134.

Proceeds benefit programs for children and youth.

The ninth annual YMCA 5K walk/run and one mile kids fun walk/run will take place Sept. 7 in conjunction with Shelby County Applefest. The Spot will once again be the primary sponsor for this event which begins and ends at the Courthouse in downtown Sidney, providing the perfect backdrop for refreshments, awards, music and a variety of Applefest activities await at the finish line.

In October the YMCA will host the sixth annual Triangle of Honor awards, recognizing individuals with a record of innovative, inspirational, highly successful leadership in support of the YMCA. The concept of the award originated from the design created by the YMCA-USA, and emphasizes the triangle as a symbol of the founding principles of developing a strong spirit, mind and body for all. Nominations forms are available on the YMCA’s website. Deadline for nominees is July 31.

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Where to go to work out Four local centers help you keep fit CURVES FOR WOMEN 545 N. Vandemark Road Sidney, Oh 45365 (937) 497-0055 www.curvesinternatio nal.com Service : Curves suggests women exercise for 30 minutes three times a week by rotating stations at the facility.

Workouts focus on muscle toning and aerobic exercises to lose pounds, inches and body fat.

Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6:14 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Closed from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. Re-open from 3:15 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Closed from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. Reopen from 3:15 to 6 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Closed Sundays and Major holidays ANYTIME FITNESS 2016 Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 937-710-4326 www.anytimefitness.c om Hours of operation: 24-hour access and security; convenient parking Services: Personal training, Cardio TVs, HDTVs, private restrooms and showers, cardio equipment, elliptical cross-trainers, exercise cycles, strength equipment, Zumba class.

At Anytime Fitness, members can exercise anytime using a personal security-access key 24 hours a day, seven days

a week and 365 days a year.

Monday - Friday a.m. to 6 p.m.

SIDNEY-SHELBY COUNTY YMCA 300 E. Parkwood St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-9134 www.sidney-ymca.org Hours of operation: Spring/Fall/Winter: Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday (families) 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday (adults only) 5 to 9 p.m.

Summer: Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday (adults) 5 to 9 p.m.

Childcare hours:

POWER STATION 1090 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 497-9417 Services: This facility offers a designated play area for children, tanning beds, free weights, nautilus, kickboxing, yoga, personal training, Zumba classes and Silver Sneaker classes.

The Power Station is 100 percent co-ed, but offers separate locker rooms and showers.

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. to noon

YMCA The Y Child Development Center Summer Day Camp operates from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday of each week.

Camp begins May 28 and runs through Au. 16. A satellite camp will also be offered in Botkins for the convenience of participants and will run June 3-Aug. 2. Both camps will offer recreational swimming, sports, art, character development opportunities and field trips.

The Child Development Center also continues to offer expanded operating hours to better serve members’ needs. Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, programs are available for children six-weeks through 12

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The YMCA’s facility hours of operation in spring, winter and fall are Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for all members and from 5 to 9 p.m. for adult members only. In the summertime the Y is open 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays for adult members only.

As a leading nonprofit emphasizing youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y depends on financial gifts to accomplish its critical

work. The YMCA’s annual Community Partners Campaign allows the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA to offer membership and program services to those with an inability to pay.

More than 2,000 Shelby County residents receive membership and program assistance on a yearly basis, including teen leadership programs, swimming lessons, childcare as well as membership opportunities.

For additional information please call the Y at (937) 4929134, visit the website at www.sidney-ymca.org or stop in anytime during normal operating hours.

COMMUNITY GUIDE Finance

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Financial institutions serve the needs of county residents Shelby Couny’s many financial institutions provide a wide variety of modern financial services for their customers.

Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association has been serving Sidney’s banking needs for 121 years. Incorporated in 1886, architect Louis Sullivan completed his ‘jewel bank’ design of the Peoples Federal building in 1917. The building, located on the southwest corner of the courtsquare, now stands as a national historic landmark.

Ten financial institutions, including Peoples Federal, currently serve the area. While a number of these institutions are headquartered in Sidney, many have multiple branches located throughout the county.

U.S. Bank National Association, for example, has an office in every town.

Each bank in Shelby County is open six days a week, offer a variety of convenient locations and have extended drive-through hours.

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CHASE Main Office 134 E. Poplar St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-8200 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; drive-through open 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Contact: Karen Luthman North Sidney Office 1019 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-8231 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m.. to 2 p.m.; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Karen Luthman West Sidney Office 2030 Michigan St.

FIFTH THIRD BANK Downtown Banking Center 101 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-1105 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2:00; drive-through open at 9:00 a.m.

Contact: Mike Phillips West Banking Center 2300 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-2237 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 to 2 p.m.; drive-through open at 9:00 a.m.

Contact: Nick Neikamp FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN NEW BREMEN 347 W. Russell Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-1292 Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Mona Fridley (loan officer)

MUTUAL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Downtown Office 121 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-1195 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Randy Hoehne Kroger West Office 2140 Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-0244 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact: Diana Paulus.

PEOPLE’S FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Main Office 101 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-6129 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-thru open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to noon. contact: Doug Stewart Wal-Mart Branch Phone: (937) 492-2344 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Contact: Steve Goins

MINSTER BANK 117 W. Russell Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-9752 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Rhonda Keister

PNC 2221 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-4761 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Thomas Paul

Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-8229 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; drive-through opens at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Shirley Goldschmidt

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FINANCE U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Downtown Sidney Office 115 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-1131 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Northtown Office 1222 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7160 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Alan Riethman.

Vandemark Branch 111 N. Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7150 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Kim Doak

ANNA PEOPLE’S FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 403 S. Pike St. Anna, OH 45302 Phone: (937) 394-2265 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: David Voisard U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 312 W. Main St. Anna, OH 45302 Phone: (937) 394-4411 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open

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Contact: David Richard

BOTKINS

JACKSON CENTER

FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN NEW BREMEN 204 W. State St. Botkins, OH 45306 Phone: (937) 693-1537 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Bev Killian

PEOPLE’S FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 115 E. Pike St. Jackson Center, OH 45334 Phone: (937) 596-5500 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Todd Lotz

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 108 S. Mill St. Botkins, OH 45306 Phone: (937) 693-2021 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Leslie Hirschfeld

THE PEOPLES SAVINGS AND LOAN COMPANY 707 E. Pike St. Jackson Center, OH 45334 Phone: (937) 596-5880 Hours: Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; drive-through open lobby hours Contact: Kristi Bayhan

FORT LORAMIE OSGOOD STATE BANK 500 E. Park St. Fort Loramie, OH 45845 Phone: (937) 295-2900 Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; drive-through open lobby hours Contact: Diana Hartke U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 26 S. Main St. Fort Loramie, OH 45845 Phone: (937) 295-2911 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Diane Magoteaux

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 201 E. Pike St. Jackson Center, OH 45334 Phone: (937) 596-6139 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Kendra Shoffstall

RUSSIA U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 207 W. Main St. Russia, OH 45363 Phone: (937) 526-3214 Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drive-through open at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Kevin Kissinger

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Serving families at a time of need Shelby County residents are served by six funeral homes providing services that include atneed funerals, pre-need planning, cremation options and grief counseling to those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Three of the funeral homes are located in Sidney: Salm-McGill & Tangeman Funeral Home, Adams Funeral Home and Cromes Funeral Home & Crematory.

Located in Fort Loramie, Gehret Funeral Home has been extending its services since 1999.

Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home is located in Jackson Center.

Hogenkamp Funeral Home is located in Russia.

When in a time of need, the residents of Shelby County have a choice of funeral homes that offer a variety of traditional and nontraditional services to care for loved ones or to plan for the future.

ADAMS FUNERAL HOME 1401 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-4700 CROMES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY 302 S. Main Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-5101 GEHRET FUNERAL HOME 64 Elm St. Fort Loramie, OH 45845 (937) 295-5272

EICHHOLTZ BORING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME 214 W. Pike St. Jackson Center, OH 45334 (937) 596-6164 SMITH-EICHHOLTZ FUNERAL HOME 115 N. Main St. Lakeview, OH 43331 (937) 843-4221 SALM-MCGILL & TANGEMAN FUNERAL HOME 502 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-5130 HOGENKAMP FUNERAL HOMES 61 S. Hanover St. Minster, OH 45865 (419) 628-2341 555 S. Liberty St. Russia, OH 45363 (937) 526-4200 St. Henry: (419) 6784567 Coldwater: (419) 6783231

Area funeral homes that serve Shelby County GILBERG-HARTWIG FUNERAL HOME 225 W. Monroe St. New Bremen, OH 45869 (419) 629-2147 VORNHOLT-MILLER FUNERAL HOME 200 W. Spring St. New Knoxville, OH 45871 (419) 753-2224 BAYLIFF & ELEY FUNERAL HOME 1102 Lincoln Ave.

Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 738-7676 Long & Folk Chapel 13 S. Blackhoof St. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 738-8188 SCHLOSSER FUNERAL HOME 615 N. Dixie Highway Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 739-3323 BAYLIFF & SON FUNERAL HOME 311 W. Main St. Cridersville, OH 45806 (419) 645-4501 MILLER FUNERAL HOME 1605 Celina Road St. Marys, OH 45885 (419) 394-4632 ARMENTROUT FUNERAL HOME 200 E. Wapakoneta St. Waynesfield, OH 45896 (419) 568-1600 REXER-RIGGENMADDEN FUNERAL HOME 210 W. Hayes St. DeGraff, OH 43318 (937) 585-5723 EICHHOLTZ FUNERAL HOME 321 N. Main St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311 (937) 592-6781 BAILEY ZECHAR FUNERAL HOME 653 Hickey Ave. Versailles, OH 45380 (937) 526-4440

ZECHAR BAILEY FUNERAL HOME 1499 N. Broadway St. Greenville, OH 45331 (937) 548-4141 ATKINS & SHIVELY FUNERAL HOME 216 S. Springfield St. St. Paris, OH 43072 (937) 663-4193 BRIDGES-STOCKERFRALEY FUNERAL HOME 160 N. High St. Covington, OH 45318 (937) 473-3331 FISHER-CHENEY FUNERAL HOME 1124 W. Main St. Troy, OH 45373 (937) 335-6161 JAMIESON & YANNUCCI FUNERAL HOME 333 W. High St. Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 773-3161 MELCHER-SOWERS FUNERAL HOME 646 W. High St. Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 773-1647 SUBER-SHIVELY FUNERAL HOME 201 W. Main St. Fletcher, OH 45326 (937) 368-2212 MILLER-LONG & FOLK FUNERAL HOME 314 W. High St. St Marys, Ohio 45885 (419) 394-2301 STOCKER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME 131 W. Oakwood St. Bradford, Ohio 45308 (937) 448-2111

COMMUNITY GUIDE Health Care

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Wilson Memorial Hospital

Wilson Memorial Hospital … keeping your health care close to home The center of health care in the county is Wilson Memorial Hospital, a non-profit, independent, community hospital founded in 1930. Located in Sidney, Wilson Memorial serves a geographic area encompassing towns in primarily Shelby County, but also communities in Miami, Auglaize, Logan, and Darke counties. Offering a wide array of inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services, Wilson Memorial is licensed for 90 beds and is fully-accredited by The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP). The hospital offers a quality medical staff of more than 200 physicians. At Wilson Memorial Hospital, our mission revolves around our patients,” said Tom Boecker, president and CEO. “We are focused on providing quality healthcare services readily accessible to the communities we serve.”

One of the outstanding things people are quick to observe about Shelby County is the quality of healthcare services offered by Wilson Memorial. From the 20,000 square foot Copeland-Emerson Family Birth Center to the nationally recognized Home Health and Hospice Care program, Wilson Memorial offers accessible healthcare for Shelby County and adjoining communities. Wilson

Memorial has worked diligently to add state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosis and treatment, and provide services that cover the full gamut of health and wellness needs.

The hospital provides advanced treatment options utilizing the latest in technology for patients to receive quality care, close to home. Recent advancements include: state-of-theart cardiovascular catheterization lab, digital mammography, advanced surgery center, urgent care clinic, electronic medical records (EMR), and sports medicine services.

For those patients requiring surgery, Wilson Memorial offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient options. Types of surgeries performed include gynecologic, orthopedic, ear, nose and throat (ENT), urological, gastroenterological (GI) and general surgery. The hospital’s surgical suites offer both patients and physicians integrated, advanced technology comparable to top hospitals throughout the country.

Wilson Memorial’s private rooms for both medical and surgical patients provide a comfortable setting for patients and families. The rooms are spacious and quiet, and designed to accommodate large medical equipment so patients can

remain in their room during their hospital stay. The central nursing station is designed to give doctors and nurses more privacy for their communication and offers the latest in technology to monitor patient care.

Unique to a hospital of Wilson Memorial’s size, The Francis Women’s Center offers a private and relaxed environment in which women can receive top level women’s health services including: digital mammography, bone density testing, ultrasound, and stereotactic breast biopsies. The Copeland-Emerson Family Birth Center is another upscale facility not often found in a community hospital setting. The center features 10 birthing suites, four recovery rooms and three observation rooms, all equipped to make families feel very much at home during their stay.

The Wilson Sleep Center is another innovative area where the hospital is using the latest technology to determine sleep disorders and help patients receive proper treatment.

The center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

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dedicated to helping patients and families manage diabetes through education and support group activities. Wilson Memorial is the only community hospital in the west central Ohio area that is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for outstanding diabetes education and service.

The hospital reaches out to the entire region through Wilson Care, LCC, a network of primary care and specialty physicians. With 32 practitioners located throughout the county, patients do not have to travel far from home to receive quality care. In addition, Wilson Memorial also partners with a number of specialists throughout the region bringing advanced healthcare services to the area including orthopedics, ENT, women’s health, pain management, endocrinology, cardiology, and urology.

Wilson Memorial’s Home Health and Hospice program is designed to help disabled and chronically ill patients who need special care once they return home from the hospital.

Periodic training classes are held for those facing terminal illness and their caretakers, including Hospice volunteers.

Occupational Health Services (OHS) works closely with over 400

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Top Official Thomas J. Boecker – President & CEO

Key Hospital Phone Numbers: General Information .............. (937) 498-2311 or (800) 589-9641 Behavioral Health..................................................(937) 498-5382 Cardiovascular Cath Lab ......................................(937) 494-5200 Diabetes Wellness Center......................................(937) 498-5558 Family Birth Center ..............................................(937) 497-2229 Foundation .............................................................(937) 498-5540 Francis Women’s Center........................................(937) 498-5533 Home Health & Hospice........................................(937) 498-9335 Laboratory Services ...............................................(937) 494-5236 Occupational Health..............................................(937) 492-7296 Physician Referral .................................................(937) 498-5513 Radiology/Imaging .................................................(937) 498-5336 Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy .......... (937) 498-5332 Respiratory Therapy............................................. (937) 498-5305 Sports Medicine .....................................................(937) 498-5548 Surgical Services....................................................(937) 498-5426 Urgent Care ...........................................................(937) 492-7296 Wilson Care, LLC ..................................................(937) 498-5513 Wilson Sleep Center ..............................................(937) 498-5447 In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

Websites: ................................................................www.wilsonhospital.com .................................................www.facebook.com/wilsonhospital businesses throughout the area to provide customized healthcare solutions for companies. Services include Wilson Onsite Wellness (W.O.W.) programs, hearing testing, injury treatment, drug and alcohol testing, and pre-employment medical exams. The OHS team also works with companies to improve profitability by increasing employee productivity, preventing and treating workplace injuries and illnesses, and reducing absenteeism.

Wilson Memorial Sports Medicine (WMSM) is the official sports medicine provider for area high school athletic programs. Dr. Matthew Heckler, orthopedic surgeon and fellowship trained sports medicine specialist, provides medical direction for the program with certified athletic trainers working with area high school programs to provide on-site sports medicine services for student athletes.

Wilson Urgent Care treats minor health complaints for patients older

than 6 months of age. Conveniently located at the hospital, Wilson Urgent Care provides walk-in care when your family physician is unavailable, after hours or on the weekends.

The community has always supported its hospital. People throughout Shelby County and surrounding communities volunteer their time, talents and resources to ensure the hospital’s success. Leaders serve on the Board of Trustees, the Foundation Board, the Auxiliary Board and the Hospice Advisory Board. Nearly 300 women, men and teens contribute their time to the hospital through the Wilson Auxiliary, along with Hospice, Chaplaincy and Volunteen programs.

Wilson appreciates and depends upon the goodwill of the community for continuing its mission of providing community leadership by assuring access to the highest quality, comprehensive healthcare.

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Health care services available If you have a health care issue, chances are good it can be treated by a health care professional right here in Shelby County.

Among the facilities available are an allergy clinic, a pain clinic, several podiatric specialists, chiropractors, dentists, cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists, heart specialists, kidney specialists, internists and more.

Sidney boasts its own full-service hometown hospital with an emergency care center, and beyond Shelby Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s borders but within driving distance, hospitals are located in Coldwater, St. Marys, Bellefontaine, Troy and of course, Dayton.

SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Advance Paincare 331 Sixth Ave., Sidney (937) 497-9200 Advanced Foot and Ankle Care 1000 W. Michigan St., Sidney (937) 492-1211 Allergy and Asthma Centre of Dayton 634 Vandemark Road, Sidney (937) 492-4600 Anna Family Practice 104 Diamond Drive, Anna (937) 394-2900 Community Blood Center 101 S. Liberty Way, Fort Loramie (937) 295-3100 Compassionate Care of Shelby County 124 N. Ohio Ave. (937) 492-9400 Dermatology Allergy General Physicians of Ohio 1000 W. Michigan St., Sidney (937) 492-5110 Foot and Ankle Centers of Ohio 2097 W. Russell Road, Sidney

(937) 492-9094 Fort Loramie Chiropractic 27 N. Main St., Fort Loramie.

(937) 295-2212 Fort Loramie Dental Clinic 20 S. Main St., Fort Loramie (937) 295-3400 Gusching Orthdontics 145 N. Sunset, Piqua (937) 773-0792 Heart Institute of Northwest Ohio 915 W. Michigan St., Suite 203, Sidney (937) 492-3351 Hometown Urgent Care 1540 W. Michigan St., Sidney (937) 492-1961 Huffner Chiropractic 307 S. Main St., Jackson Center (937) 596-6000.

Jackson Center Dental Associates 707 E. Pike St., Jackson Center (937) 596-5600 Jackson Center Family Clinic 602 Pike St., Jackson Center (937) 596-6123 Joint Township District Memorial Hospital 200 St. Clair, St. Marys.

Call a Nurse Program (889) 910-3335 (419) 394-3335; (877) 564-6897 Mary Rutan Hospital 205 Palmer Ave., Bellefontaine.

(937) 592-4015 Mercer County Community Hospital 800 W. Main St., Coldwater (419) 678-2341 Mitchell Chiropractic Office 402 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney (937) 492-2040.

Monnin Chiropractic Clinic 430 S. 4th Ave., Sidney (937) 498-4052 New Bremen Eye Care 431 S. Washington St., New Bremen (419) 629-3241 Valley Eye Institute 1118 Fairington Drive, Sidney

(937) 492-7533 Ohio Vision 915 W. Michigan St., Sidney (937) 492-8040 Orthopedic Associates 1529 Fair Road, Sidney (937) 497-9810 Associated Foot and Ankle Specialist 1564 Garbry Road, Piqua (937) 773-2853 Primary Eye Care Associates 20 1/2 S. Main Street, Fort Loramie (937) 295-3307 Primecare Physicians of West Central Ohio 1205 Fairington Drive, Sidney (937) 492-8431 Rank Chiropractic Center 1754 W. Michigan St., Sidney (937) 498-7515 Fresenis Medical Care 1015 Fair Road, Sidney (937) 498-0040 Shelby Chiropractic Health Center Inc. 679 Vandemark Road, Sidney (937) 497-8779 Shelby Family Dental Care 425 W. Russell Road, Sidney (937) 492-2848 Shelby County Surgical Associates 915 W. Michigan St., Sidney (937) 492-2094 Sidney Chiropractic Center 1640 Gleason St., Sidney.

(937) 492-4681 Sidney Dental Associates 1465 Vandemark Road, Sidney (937) 492-4598 Upper Miami Valley Medical Center 3130 N. Dixie Highway, Troy (937) 440-4000 or (800) 8388800 Valley Eye Institute 1118 Fairington Drive, Sidney (937) 492-3755 Witwer Chiropractic 1130 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney (937) 498-0076

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Nursing homes serve local residents’ needs Shelby County senior citizens have a choice of four nursing homes/retirement communities.

These facilities offer a variety of services including physical, occupational and speech therapies, therapeutic diets, beauty-barber services and adult day care.

The newest assisted living facility, LanePark of Sidney, is scheduled to open in the fall.

All Shelby County nursing home and retirement facilities are Medicare/Medicaid approved. They are constantly growing and changing to fit the needs of the aging population of Shelby County.

Also listed below are facilities near Shelby County that are used by Shelby County residents.

DOROTHY LOVE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 3003 W. Cisco Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-6542 Email: lpresser@dorothylove.oprs.org Capacity: 270 units on campus including 56 houses, 70 apartments, 47 assisted living units and 96 skilled nursing units FAIR HAVEN NURSING CENTER 2901 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-6900 Capacity: Nursing Center - 134 beds, 12 private rooms for therapy; Adult Day Services - 43 clients a day, United Way, Passport and Area Agency approved; Home Delivered Meals - 175 meals a day, Passport and Area Agency approved THE PAVILION REHAB & SKILLED CARE 705 Fulton St. Sidney, OH 45365

SDN File Photo/Patricia Ann Speelman

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES for the new LanePark of Sidney were held in March. Pictured are (l-r) Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Raible), Shelby County Commissioners Tony Bornhorst and Julie Ehemann, Sidney Vice Mayor Mardie Milligan, Sidney Planning Director Barbara Dulworth and Shelby County Commissioner Bob Guillozet.

Phone: (937) 492-9591 Contact: Fax: (937) 498-0529 rdhoman@heritagemanornursing Website: www.pavilion-sidney.com center.com Capacity: 50 beds Website: www.heritagemanornursingcente SIDNEY CARE CENTER r.com 510 Buckeye Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 ELMWOOD ASSISTED LIVING Phone: (937) 492-3171 OF NEW BREMEN Capacity: 51 beds 711 S. Walnut St. New Bremen, OH 45869 LANEPARK OF SIDNEY Phone: (419) 977-2711 1150 W. Russell Road Website: Sidney, OH 45365 www.elmwoodcommunities.com Phone: (937) 498-1818 Capacity: 61 suites, 95 beds Capacity: 64 units - 50 assisted living apartments and 14 special VERSAILLES HEALTH CARE care units for residents with CENTER Alzheimer’s and other dementia.

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center HERITAGE MANOR NURSING 200 Marker Road CENTER Versailles, OH 45380 24 N. Hamilton St. Phone: (937) 526-5570 Minster, OH 45865 Website: Phone: (419) 628-2396 www.versailleshealthcare.com Capacity: 109 beds Capacity: 112 beds

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Various types of pet care available in Shelby County The Shelby County Animal Shelter and a new organization, the Shelby County Animal Rescue Foundation (SCARF), serve residents and pets of the county.

The animal shelter answers calls for stray dogs, complaints of dogs running at large, as well as animal kills by dogs and coyotes in a timely manner. The office also picks up stray dogs and answers humane complaint and reports of loose dogs, always remembering to enforce the Ohio Revised Code concerning dogs.

The local animal shelter is open to people looking for a pet, people looking for a missing pet and to people who just want to look at the animals.

During office hours, owners of lost dogs can come to the shelter to claim their pets or report the animal as missing.The office accepts dogs and cats from owners as well as strays. A fee may be involved. Call the office during hours of operation to make sure.

The office also offers dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for adoption.

SCARF raises funds to support the Shelby County Animal Shelter in safe adoptions, education and community outreach concerning abused and neglected animals, medical procedures, eliminating euthanasia of adoptable animals, and maintaining best practices.

For more information:

SHELBY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER Shelby County Dog Warden Deputy Cami Frey, Shelby County Animal Shelter, 1100 Clem Road, P.O. Box 923, Sidney, OH 45356.

Phone: 498-7201; fax: 498-4591; email: shelbycountyanimalshelter@yahoo.com; and website www.atourshelter.com Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1

p.m.; closed Sunday.

SHELBY COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION (SCARF) P.O. Box 671, Sidney, OH 45365 Email: helpshelbycountyanimals@gmail.com Website: www.helpshelbycountyanimals.co m VETERINARIANS Tri-County Veterinary Service 301 N. Kuther Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 492-6536.

16200 County Road 25A Anna, OH 45302 Phone: 693-2131.

Woodland View Equine Services Maplewood, OH 45340 Phone: 492-2451.

Community Veterinary Clinic 1200 W. Russell Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 492-6106.

Flinn Veterinary Clinic 2240 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 492-3422 Minster Veterinary Service 29 S. Main St. Minster, OH 45865 Phone: (419) 628-3532.

Bruns Animal Clinic 428 Greenlawn Ave. Versailles, OH 45380 Phone: 526-4900.

Boarding services BOARDING SERVICES Countryside Boarding Kennel 17400 Fort Loramie-Swanders Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 492-7199.

Paws & Claws 16900 Fort Loramie-

Swanders Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 492-3530.

Sidney Pet Sitting Phone: 492-1513 and 622-1627.

Your Pet’s Country Inn 18587 Reineke-Schipper Road Botkins, OH 45306 Phone: 693-3244.

Hours: By appointment MondaySaturday.

GROOMERS Best Friends Pet Grooming 10955 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 492-3605.

Dogs Tail Pet Grooming 305 W. Main St. Anna, OH 45302 Phone: 394-7555.

Happy Tails Pet Grooming 2236 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 497-0020.

K-9 Klippers 7721 Wright-Puthoff Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 498-4970.

Linda’s Pet Parlor 10811 Tawawa-Maplewood Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 497-1554.

Wags Pet Grooming 212 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 498-9247.

4 Paws Grooming Salon 109 E. North St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 497-7297.

Fetch and Catch Pet Grooming 5885 State Route 29 Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: 497-1118.

Sudsy Dog Grooming and Boarding 7192 Fort Recovery Road Fort Loramie, OH 45845 Phone: (419) 582-2104.

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JOSIE PHLIPOT, of Anna, looks at a snowman decoration on display at the Ross Historical Center Christmas of Yesteryear in December 2012. Josie is the daughter of Mitch Phlipot and Jena Freistuhler.

Historical society brings county history to life The Shelby County Historical Society continues to be dedicated to educating Shelby County residents about their local history.

The Ross Historical Center, located just a block north of Sidney’s historic courtsquare district at the corner of Main Avenue and North Street, is home to the heart and soul of Shelby County history. The 1902 Greek revival structure is the headquarters for the 1,000-member Shelby County Historical Society.

Hundreds of amateur historians and genealogists join scores of school-age children each year in touring the home and using the research facilities of the center. An

intranet server houses and sorts hundreds of local articles and photos depicting Shelby County history. The library is also available for use by researchers who prefer using hardbound sources.

Displays reflecting local history are periodically changed, allowing the frequent visitor to continually learn something new about the area.

Society volunteers host history programs each year in the Ross Center and elsewhere in Sidney.

Society volunteers help design and market a wide variety of merchandise reflecting local history, including plaques, coverlets and dishes. Local authors Bert Dickas,

Linda DeVelvis, Dave Ross, Rich Wallace, Terry Lee and the late Jim Sayre have books on local history for sale at the Ross Center, with all proceeds benefiting the society.

The historical society has received numerous statewide awards for its youth history activities in the schools. The “Just for Kids” program features teachers’ guides on local history, interactive CD-ROMs, and traveling museum suitcases of artifacts used in the classrooms every year. Several major events highlight the society’s calendar. The annual Applefest, scheduled in September each year, is a commuSee HISTORICAL/Page 98

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HISTORICAL nity celebration of its heritage.

Society volunteers fill key leadership roles in planning and overseeing this history-based weekend for the entire county.

The annual Christmas of Yesteryear, held the first Saturday in December, draws more than 900 children and adults to the Ross Historical Center. Gingerbread houses are constructed by the excited fingers of little children while the sound of Christmas music fills the house. The Ross Center is adorned with antique trains and Christmas trees decorated by Shelby County school children. Santa Claus is on hand to greet youngsters and pose for photographs.

This year, the historical society is planning several special displays.

Through mid-October, the Ross Historical Center is hosting an exhibit celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Visitors are given the opportunity to learn about how Shelby County was affected by the Civil War. An exhibit on Shelby County tennis will be held at the Ross Center during the month of June.

Come learn what contributions the soldiers from Shelby County made during the Civil War. You will have the chance to meet Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Bill Sell, at the Masonic Temple on June 13 at 7 p.m.

On June 20, the popular Cemetery Tour will return for the 13th year. This community favorite is back with a twist. Participants will tour sections of Graceland where our honored veterans of the Civil War lie buried. Don’t be surprised if a few come to greet you in person.

You might know about the battle at Gettysburg, but do you know how men from Shelby County changed the outcome of the battle of Vicksburg? Come join us at the Monumental Building on July 18 for “A Retrospective on July 1863: The Month that Turned the Tide in U.S. History.”

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CURATOR EMERITUS for the Smithsonian Museum Herman Viola (right) of Falls Church, Va., talks to Tilda Phlipot, of Sidney, about a famous collection of native American lithographic prints on display at the Shelby County Historical Society in September 2012. Viola has extensive knowledge of the prints.

Vallandingham and the Anti-War Movement during the Civil War” on Aug. 8 at the Ross Historical Center.

Did you know that the epicenter of the anti-war sentiment was located in Dayton by late 1864 and the ripple effect even threatened to engulf Sidney?

The sixth annual Ghost Tours of Downtown Sidney will be held on the evenings of Oct. 16 and 17. All tours last year sold out in advance.

Expect new surprises and new stories this year. You won’t want to miss this spooky tour.

MARK YOU CALENDAR: the Shelby County Historical Society has partnered with the Ohio Humanities Council and the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street to bring “Journey Stories” to the Ross Center in February 2014.

“Journey Stories” will be held in conjunction with one of the society’s most popular exhibits, “Coming to America.” Visitors will be able to explore the hardships of those who immigrated to Shelby County. The exhibit will give the schools another

chance to let their students explore how immigrants came to the United States and the specifics of becoming a U.S. citizen. “Coming to America” is one of several school programs the historical society presents, including Civil War Educational Day and Pioneer Day. Becoming a member and receiving the award-winning monthly newsletter is easy and affordable.

Those individuals and businesses interested in supporting the ongoing activities of the society may become Ross Legacy Partners. A list of membership rates is available at the Ross Center.

The Ross Historical Center is free and open to the public. The hours are Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The facility may be rented for meetings and parties.

Contact the staff or volunteers by calling 498-1653 or visiting the website at www.shelbycountyhistory.org.

The Shelby County Historical Society can also be found on Facebook.

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Six libaries fulfill the reading needs of county residents

Shelby County Libraries is a system of six locations throughout the county. While materials and services are shared by the entire system of libraries located in Anna, Botkins, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russia and Sidney, each community library strives to meet the needs of its particular visitors.

Since its beginnings in Sidney in 1869, the library moved from a small room attached to a building where the post office stands today, to the Monumental Building, to the current location on North Street.

Over the years, the villages also recognized the need for library services. Working with the library in Sidney, each community location was built out of the generosity and hard work of the members of the individual communities. It was agreed upon that as long as the library building was provided by the village, the Sidney location would support the library by funding the staff, materials and services provided by each.

Today, the system provides county residents with the convenience of being able to reserve library materials to be picked up at any of the six locations. Each individual location provides a wide variety of adult, children and teen programs ranging from infant, toddler and preschool programs to tween and teen drop-in programs, to adult craft programs. Each year, all locations provide adult winter reading programs and children’s summer reading programs.

The libraries have also evolved to provide numerous technologybased programs and services. All six locations provide free computer internet access, Early Literacy Stations for ages 2 to 8, as well as free, wireless access. The library website, www.shelbyco.lib.oh.us, offers a wide range of databases

free to library card-holders including auto repair, consumer reports, Mango languages and several genealogy-related databases. The website provides access to e-book information, including downloadable music, audio and text selections. These items work with numerous e-reader devices including, but not limited to, Sony, Ipod/I-pad, Nook, and Kindle machines.

In the past year some enhancements have been made to offerings via the libraries’ website. There are now free E-magazines that can be downloaded with just a library card. More than 50 popular titles are featured, including Consumer Reports, Car & Driver, Family Circle, Prevention, Redbook, Handyman and more! The site also offers Optimal Resume, an online resume builder.

The Amos Library has scheduled the following programs for the near future: Summer reading programs for all ages begin June 1. Family Fun Day will be June 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature free hot dogs, a Jumpy and games for everyone! The library will have a booth at the fair all week July 2127, where residents can find out what the library has to offer and get a free book tote and book!

A holiday open house will be Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be live reindeer on the lawn, Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookies to decorate and hot chocolate for all ages!

Jan. 6 through Feb. 28, 2014, will be the winter reading program, designed for adults to encourage them to take the time to read.

Prizes will be given when 10 books are read. In February 2014, there will be a four-week knitting class.

For current scheduled programming, visit the website at

www.shelbyco.lib.oh.us.

The Sidney location provides an art gallery which has rotating exhibits showcasing the work of many local artists, as well as student artists from area schools.

The art gallery is also host to the Ohio Watercolor annual juried art show. The library is honored to display for the Shelby County community.

The latest addition to the Shelby County Libraries system is the Early Literacy Center, located at the Amos Memorial Public Library in Sidney. The center offers parents of children birth to 5 the opportunity to participate in age-appropriate, early literacy activities. A special feature at the center is a computer Skyping station for parents and/or grandparents to “virtually” visit through video with the special little ones in their lives. The center was made possible with a grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded by the State Library of Ohio.

Recognizing the library’s vision of honoring each person’s quest for knowledge, information and enjoyment, Shelby County Libraries provides outreach services in the form of materials deliveries to those who are temporarily or permanently unable to leave their homes, deliveries to nursing homes, and day care visits. The library also offers large print materials, Zoom Text software and Merlin text magnifier for low vision residents.

Just as the Shelby County community has changed and evolved over the years, the public libraries serving our county have grown to meet the needs of the varied groups of library users. Shelby County Libraries is an invaluable resource available free of charge to all area residents.

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Where to stay in Shelby County Shelby County offers a variety of places to spend a night or a week, to host a party or event, to rest your head or cater to your every whim.

The motels and hotels in Sidney range from the Great Stone Castle bed and breakfast with six uniquely decorated rooms, as well as a lakeside lodge; to the Hampton Inn, featuring Jacuzzi suites, an indoor pool, fitness center and business center; to the Comfort Inn, with a seasonal pool and spa and a fitness center.

Other options in Sidney include the Sidney Inn (soon to become the Days), Country Hearth and Sidney Motel. Shelby County also offers Dairy King Motel in Fort Loramie and the Budget Host Inn in Botkins. A new Holiday Inn Express is planned for Sidney soon.

The Inn at Versailles is located just to the west, in Darke County, and offers 20 different and luxurious rooms.

BED AND BREAKFASTS GREAT STONE CASTLE 429 N. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-4728 Fax: (937) 498-9762 Email: info@greatstonecastle.com Website: www.greatstonecastle.com Rooms: Four accommodations at the castle, plus lodge.

Feature: Spa offering skin and body treatments. Breakfast is included in the price.

Canal Lake Lodge: Can sleep 220 people; includes one bedroom with a private bath INN AT VERSAILLES 21 W. Main St. Versailles, OH Phone: (937) 526-3020

Website: www.innatversailles.com Rooms: 20 accommodations available, rooms and suites Features: Some rooms offer small kitchen, Jacuzzis, complimentary continental breakfast, wireless Internet, cable TV with DVD players. On-site restaurant offers corporate meetings, dinner meetings or private group parties.

HOTELS/ MOTELS SIDNEY COMFORT INN 1959 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-3001 Rooms: 71 Features: All guest rooms include microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and cable television with free HBO and ESPN. Larger business-class rooms and rooms with whirlpool bathtubs are also featured. Hotel has one meeting room, wireless high-speed Internet, free newspaper, guest laundry, fitness room, outdoor pool, outdoor spa and expanded complimentary continental breakfast.

COUNTRY HEARTH INN & SUITES 2009 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-9164 Rooms: 54 Features: Free continental breakfast, wireless Internet, HBO and free local calls. Some rooms have micro-refrigerators.

HAMPTON INN SIDNEY 1600 Hampton Court Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-8888 Rooms: 94 Features: Jacuzzi suites available and all rooms have refrigerator/microwave units, indoor heat-

ed pool and fitness center, business center, two conference rooms, complimentary wireless highspeed Internet, free HBO and movies available and pay-per-view channels, complimentary breakfast bar and same day valet laundry and guest laundry on weekdays.

THE SIDNEY INN (SOON TO BE DAYS INN) 400 Folkerth Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-1131 Rooms: 129 Features: Located near the intersection of Interstate 75 and Ohio 47, the Sidney Inn features a complimentary breakfast bar for in-house guests, casual dining in a full service restaurant and bar, state-of-the-art business center, exercise room and seasonal pool and patio.

SIDNEY MOTEL 818 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-4800 Rooms: 9 Features: Weekly rental

Budget Host Inn 505 E. State St. Botkins, OH 45306 Phone: (937) 693-6911 Rooms: 50 Features: At-door parking. Cable TV with movie channel, complimentary hot breakfast, bar/restaurant, outdoor/seasonal pool and coin laundry.

DAIRY KING & MOTEL 33 N. Main St. Fort Loramie, OH 45845 Phone (937) 295-2673 Rooms: 10 Features: Microwave and refrigerator in each room, free Wi-Fi, monthly, weekly, daily rates available, hall rental available for meeting rooms.

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The freedom of religion While the earliest expressions of religion in the county were in the form of Bible studies in private homes, today’s religious expression is found in home Bible studies, Sunday morning church services and via the electronic media.

Many of the early churches were Methodist Episcopal, generally starting as house churches until churches could be built. The earliest religious groups in the county were Protestant. The first minister in Shelby County was the Rev. Daniel Story The oldest recorded Methodist society was organized at the Hardin residence of Cephas Carey. A Rev. Goddard led the 18-member congregation that met in members’ houses.

In 1832, the group built a small brick church for $600. It was the first church built in Shelby County.

Today, the county has a wide variety of religious groups. About 90 organizations today consider themselves as Christian groups.

While all the religious groups in the county are Christian, there are Jewish, Hindu and Islamic religious groups in nearby counties.

In addition to county churches, there are other religious organizations that call Shelby County home.

Sidney’s Agape Warehouse is a nondenominational ministry that provides a food bank for the area’s needy. It also is a clearinghouse for a variety of items that area ministries may use. Agape also reaches out into nations around the world.

The Alpha Community Center is a city mission outreach to area residents. It provides food, Bible studies and help for those who have needs.

The Shelby County Ministerial Association is an organization of church leaders who meet monthly.

They coordinate Christian events that transcend denominational barriers, discuss what is happening in the county, take stands on certain issues and coordinate social ministry.

The group also coordinates the chaplaincy outreach at the local hospital and schedule of writers for the “Your Pastor Speaks” articles in the

Sidney Daily News.

The Council of Religious Education is an interdenominational group that provides a mobile Christian classroom near Sidney’s schools. It provides religious education for students whose parents desire it. Students attend a weekly class that covers Bible studies and Christian lifestyle issues.

The county also provides schools for families wanting a distinctively Christian education for their children.

Two Catholic schools are available: Holy Angels, a grade school, and Lehman Catholic High School.

Sidney Christian Academy Schools provides Protestant-focused education for grades kindergarten through high school.

Besides these schools, there are also Christian schools available in the nearby communities of New Bremen, Wapakoneta, Bellefontaine and Piqua.

There are also several Christian radio stations serving the county.

Locally, K-LOVE, 96.7 and 107.1 FM, is a contemporary Christian music station that appeals to young people.

WEEC, 100.7 FM, offers a blending of traditional music and Bible teaching programs.

Radio Maria is a tool of evangelization that serves the Catholic Church in the United States. Locally, Radio Maria may be heard at 88.7 FM WHJM, Anna.

Local and national ministries are also featured on several television channels for county residents.

CHRISTIAN APOSTOLIC Sidney Apostolic Temple 210 S. Pomeroy Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-7456 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Assembly of God 1028 Park St., Sidney Phone: (937) 498-1328 www.sidneyag.org BAPTIST Calvary Chapel Baptist Church 71 N. Hamilton St., Minster Phone: (419) 628-3717

Fax: (419) 628-3457 Calvary United Baptist Church 9480 N. County Road 25A Phone: (937) 492-5662 Emmanuel Baptist Church 920 Sixth Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-0077 Christian Faith Baptist Church 608 S. Miami Ave., Sidney Faith Baptist Church 2555 Millcreek Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-3842 Victory Baptist Church 160 South St., Piqua Phone: (937) 773-6469 First Baptist Church 309 E. North St., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-4909 First Baptist Church 53 S. Norwich Road, Troy Phone: (937) 339-3602 First United Baptist Church Corner Miami Conservancy and Fair roads, Sidney Good Shepherd’s Baptist Church 1069 Fairington Drive, Sidney Phone: (937) 498-4409 Grace Baptist Church 137 W. Edgewood St., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-9061 www.gracebaptistsidney.com Indian Lake Baptist Church 225 West Lake Ave., Lakeview www.indianlakebaptistchurch.we bs.com Email: lbc@embarqmail.com Mount Vernon Baptist Church 606 Park St., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-5009 New Life Church PJBC 329 W. Main St., Port Jefferson Phone: (937) 497-0348 Old Fashion Baptist Church 824 Second Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 489-3901 www.oldfashionbaptist.com Pemberton Baptist Church Palestine Street, Pemberton Phone: (937) 523-5489 Sidney Baptist Church 1322 E. Court St., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-7722 Springcreek Baptist Church 15333 Miami-Shelby Road, Piqua Phone: (937) 773-4215 See RELIGION/Page 102

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RELIGION BRETHREN Trinity Church of The Brethren 2220 N. Main Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-9937 CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church 320 E. Russell Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-5025 Oran Christian Church 6424 Dawson Road Phone: (937) 489-3670 CHURCH OF GOD First Church Of God 1510 Campbell Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-0094 Freedom Life Church 9101 N. County Road 25A, Piqua Phone: (937) 773-8710 www.freedomlifepiqua.com Northtowne Church Of God 2008 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 498-1476 Railroad Street Church Of God 602 Railroad St., Sidney Phone: (937) 497-9760 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints 475 W. Loy Road, Piqua Phone: (937) 773-8904 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Houston Congregational Christian Church 4883 Russia-Houston Road, Houston Phone: (937) 295-3591 EPISCOPAL St. Mark’s Episcopal 231 N. Miami Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-8584 FULL GOSPEL LightHouse Ministries of Sidney 514 Michigan St., Sidney Phone: (937) 419-2180 Full Gospel Community Church 950 S. Children’s Home Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-9438 INDEPENDENT Blessed Hope Assembly 317 Linden St., Sidney Phone: (937) 564-3106 and (937) 622-5376 Buckeye Gospel Barn 322 E. Main St., Quincy Phone: (937) 585-6090 Central Bible Ministries 113 Kossuth St., Sidney

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From Page 101 centralbibleministries.org Phone: (937) 498-1958 Christ The King Church 17570 State Route 274, Jackson Center Phone: (937) 596-6100 Transformed Life Church 421 Wood St., Piqua Phone: (937) 773-4004 Faith Alliance Church 6670 Knoxville Ave., New Bremen Phone: (419) 629-3688 Glory Bound Pentecostal Church of God 1106 N. Main Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 498-2272 Lockington New Beginnings Church 10288 Museum Trail Piqua (Lockington) North Broadway Church of Christ 2655 N. Broadway Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-1500 Northland Church Corner of County Road 25A and Sharp Road, south of Anna Only Believe Ministries Christian Center 13815 Botkins Road, Botkins Phone: (937) 693-3554 Piqua Christian Church 3969 W. State Route 185, Piqua Phone: (937) 773-8143 Port Jefferson Church of Christ 217 Wall St., Port Jefferson Salvation Army Church 419 N. Buckeye Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-8412 Springcreek Christian Church Miami-Shelby Road at Wiles Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 498-4209 Word of Life Ministries, International 451 Second Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 710-4777 LUTHERAN Emmanuel Lutheran Church 17714 Montra Road, Montra Phone: (937) 596-6462 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 607 S. Main St., Jackson Center Phone: (937) 596-6516 Montra Lutheran Parish 17716 High St., Rural Route 1, Anna Phone: (937) 596-6509 Redeemer Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 300 W. Mason Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-2461

St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church 18280 Pasco-Montra Road, P.O. Box 547, Jackson Center Phone: (937) 693-3119 St. Jacob Lutheran 101 W. Main St., Anna Phone: (937) 394-4421 St. John’s Lutheran Church 120 W. Water St., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-8047 St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 E. State St., Box 508, Botkins Phone: (937) 693-3261 Trinity Lutheran Church (Southern Ohio Synod) 204 E. Wood St., Versailles Phone: (937) 526-3091 METHODIST Anna United Methodist 201 W. North St., Anna Phone: (937) 394-4221 Website: www.annaumc.org Botkins United Methodist 111 E. State St., Botkins Phone: (937) 693-2120 Bradford United Methodist Church 112 E. Church St., Bradford Phone: (937) 448-6116 DeGraff United Methodist Church 1839 County Road 24 South, DeGraff Phone: (937) 585-5511 www.degraffumc.org The Family of Grace United Methodist Church 9411 N. County Road 25A, Piqua Phone: (937) 772-8232 www.thefamilyofgrace.com Fletcher United Methodist Church 205 S. Walnut St., Fletcher Phone: (937) 368-2470 www.fletcherchurch.org Hardin United Methodist Church 6073 Hardin-Wapakoneta Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-4595 Jackson Center United Methodist Church 202 Pike St., Jackson Center Phone: (937) 596-6919 Lockington United Methodist Church Corner Miami Conservancy and Fair roads 2190 Miami Conservancy Road Phone: (937) 497-0777

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RELIGION Maplewood United Methodist Church 21544 Maplewood Road, Maplewood Phone: (937) 596-8155 New Hope United Methodist Church Corner of Mason Road and Patterson-Halpin Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 493-0065 www.sidneynewhope.org New Knoxville United Methodist Church 109 S. Main St., New Knoxville Phone: (419) 753-2427 Pasco United Methodist Church 17483 State Route 706, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-4986 Pemberton United Methodist Church 6541 Main St., Pemberton Phone: (937) 497-1007 Email: dburley@pembertonumc.org www.pembertonumc.org Quincy United Methodist Church 111 South St., Quincy Phone: (937) 585-5114 Russell Road Church 340 W. Russell Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-6412 Email: rrcc@bright.net Sidney First United Methodist Church 230 E. Poplar St., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-9136 www.sidneyfirst.com Versailles United Methodist Church 122 W. Wood St., Versailles Phone: (937) 526-3855 J.O.Y. Church at the Alpha Center, 330 E. Court St. Phone: (937) 492-9136 MISSIONARY World Missions for Christ Church 231 Doering St., Sidney Phone: (937) 498-1166 MOUNT ZION HOLY UNION CHURCH OF GOD Mount Zion Church of God House of Prayer 324 Grove St., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-3511 NAZARENE Sidney First Church of the Nazarene 1899 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-4492

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From Page 102 PENTECOSTAL Full Gospel Lighthouse Church 825 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney House of Prayer 600 Wilson Ave. (off Park Street), Sidney Phone: (937) 492-7443 Mount Zion Church of God 324 Grove St., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-3511 Pathway Open Bible Church Sidney Inn, 400 Folkerth Ave. Sidney Phone: (937) 239-2489 Sidney Church of God 321 N. Wagner Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-0185 Solid Rock Pentecostal Church of God 2745 State Route 29 North, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-0770 www.solidrck.com PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 202 N. Miami Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-4597 www.sidneyfirstpres.org QUAKER Religious Society of Friends Amos Chapel at Dorothy Love Retirement Community 2nd and 4th Sundays 3003 Cisco Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 497-7326 ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Holy Redeemer 120 Eastmoor Drive, New Bremen Phone: (419) 629-2543 Egypt St. Joseph Church Ohio 364 and Minster-Egypt Road Phone: (419) 628-2614 Holy Angels Catholic Church South Main Avenue and Water Street, Sidney Phone: (937) 498-2307 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 9333 State Route 119 West, McCartyville Phone: (937) 394-3823 or (419) 628-2502 St. Augustine Parish 48 N. Hanover St., Minister Phone: (419) 628-2614 St. Lawrence Church, Rhine, and Immaculate Conception Church 116 N. Main St., Botkins Phone: (937) 693-2561 St. Remy Church 108 E. Main St., Russia Phone: (937) 526-3437

St. Michael Church 33 Elm St., Fort Loramie Phone: (937) 295-2891 St. Peter and Paul Church 6788 State Route 66, Newport Phone: (937) 295-3001 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST First United Church of Christ West Bremen and St. Marys streets New Knoxille Phone: (419) 753-2446 Greenview United Church of Christ 3041 Leatherwood Creek Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-9579 Email: greenviewucc@hughes.net Immanuel United Church of Christ 888 State Route 274, Kettlersville Phone: (937) 693-2853 Email: immanuelucc@centurylink.net St. Paul United Church of Christ 119 N. Franklin St., New Bremen Phone: (419) 629-2502 St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 707 N. Ohio Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-8540 St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 303 Franklin St., New Bremen Phone: (419) 629-2175 WESLEYAN The Sidney Wesleyan Fellowship Church 621 Second Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-0475 www/forministry.com/USOHWES LCSWCSW OTHER FAITHS HINDU Hindu Temple of Dayton 2615 Lillian Lane, Beavercreek Phone: (937) 429-4455 ISLAM Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam Mosque 637 Randolph St., Dayton Phone: (937) 268-0279 JEWISH Temple Anshe Emeth 320 Caldwell St., Piqua Mailing Address: 3808 Beanblossom Road, Greenville, OH 45331 For Schedule, contact: (937) 547-0092 Email: elitchfield@woh.rr.com

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