Sidney Daily News, May 2012 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 YAGLE Inside Classified Advertising Manager ROSEMARY SAUNDERS Graphics Manager BETTY BROWNLEE Circulation Manager I-75 Group Business Manager MELANIE SPEICHER News Editor www.sidneydailynews. com (937) 498-8088 (800) 688-4820 email: sdn@sdnccg.com
Agricultural agencies ....................72 Agriculture, overview ....72 Anna .............................43 Arts, overview ...............82 Auto racing ...................86 Botkins..........................44 Bowling alleys...............88 Business organizations .............59 Calendar of events .......89 Civic organizations .......64 Clinton Township...........27 Community Guide, overvieew ....................3 Country Concert ...........85 Cynthian Township........27 Dining out .....................80 Dinsmore Township ......28 Dr. Paul Lauterbur.........18 Economy, overview.......40 Education......................74 Finance.........................99 Fitness centers .............98 Fort Loramie .................45 Franklin Township .........28 Funeral homes............101 Golf courses .................87 Graceland Cemetery ....23 Green Township............29 Health care facilities ...104 Health care services...105 Housing ........................38 Jackson Center.............46 Jackson Township.........30
Judicial..........................54 Kettlersville ...................47 Lake Loramie State Park .................95 Lockington ....................48 Lodging.......................108 Loramie Township.........30 McLean Township .........31 Movie theaters ..............88 Orange Township..........32 Perry Township .............32 Pets.............................104 Port Jefferson ...............50 Regional attractions......93 Religion.......................109 Roller skating rinks .......88 Russia...........................51 Salem Township............34 Senior Center of SidneyShelby County ...........62 Shelby County Fair .......84 Shelby County Historical Society.....106 Shelby County history ....4 Shelby County Libraries ..................107 Shelby County namesake....................4 Shelby County officials ...7 Shelby County Park District...............96 Shelby County population..................37 Shelby County township map ............26
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Shelby County, overview ......................6 Sidney All-America City ............................15 Sidney government.......15 Sidney historic buildings ....................14 Sidney namesake .........13 Sidney officials..............16 Sidney Parks and Playgrounds..................21 Sidney Parks and Recreation .................20 Sidney swimming pool............................22 Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.................58 Sidney-Shelby County YMCA............97 Sidney, overview...........19 Sidney, overview...........12 Social service agencies ....................67 Social service assistance .................71 State elected officials ...53 Top 15 employers .........42 Transportation...............24 Turtle Creek Township ..34 Van Buren Township .....36 Washington Township ...36 Wilson Memorial Hospital ...................102 Youth organizations ......63
On the cover … This photo shows the location of what is now Sidney Municipal Court, housed in the Monumental Building in downtown Sidney. The former opera house, located on the third floor, has since been converted to a courtroom and restored, as shown on the cover of this year’s Community Guide. The project was largely the inspiration of former Judge Don Luce and is arguably one of the most beautiful interiors in Shelby County. The Monumental Building was built as a memorial to Civil War soldiers with money raised in a lottery. The opera house provided entertainment to the community in the1800s and early 1900s.
COMMUNITY GUIDE Advertiser Index 4 Paws Grooming Salon.............71 A&B Mortgage Solutions, LLC ........................43 Agrana Fruit US, Inc ................38 Al’s Pizza ....................................69 Allison’s Custom Jewelry Inc. ......................Inside Back Cover Apple Farm Services Inc....Inside front cover Area Energy & Electric Inc. ......91 Area Wireless .............................40 Arrowhead Golf Club ................54 Auto Lube ...................................55 Backs R Us .................................97 Bambauer Fertilizer ..................83 Barker Insurance Agency Inc...............................59 Cazadores ...................................39 Church Directory .......................33 Clancys Inc .................................81 Comfort Keepers ........................65 Cornerstone Assembly ...............33 Crown Equipment Corp.............29 Dawg Pound ...............................51 Dorothy Love Retirement Community .............................19 Edison State Community College....................................41
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Emerson-Wagner Realty Co. Inc......................................17 Fair Haven .................................12 Fairington Cardiovascular .................Inside front cover Ferguson Construction ..............64 First Church of the Nazarene .................................33 Flint’s TV & Appliances.............15 Frames and Such .......................66 Francis Furniture of Sidney......35 Fultz Warehouse Carpet & Flooring ..................45 Furniture Express .....................91 Gateway Arts Council................37 Hampton Inn, Sidney ................85 Lehman High School ............56-57 New Knoxville Supply ...............89 Ohio Vision, LLC........................21 Pavilion, The...............................89 Plastipak Packaging ..................75 PrimeCare Physicians of West Central Ohio Inc............23 Rogy’s Learning Place ...............25 Romer’s Catering and Entertainment Facilities ........13 Ron & Nita’s................Back Cover Runyon Insurance Agency.........31
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Schwieterman Pharmacy ..........83 Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County ............55 Shelby County Libraries ...........67 Shelby County Health Department.............................37 Sidney Body Shop .............Inside Front Cover Sidney Chiropractic Center.......73 Sidney Electric ...........................47 Sidney Inn ..................................13 Sidney-Shelby County Family YMCA .........................................27 Sidney Body CarStar .........Inside front cover Sidney Inn ..................................13 Sidney-Shelby County YMCA .........................79 St. Michael’s Church..................33 St. Peter & Paul’s Church .........33 Spot Restaurant, The.................59 Upper Valley Career Center......15 US Bank .....................................61 Village of Botkins.......................54 Village of Jackson Center..........77 Wayne Trail Technologies..........49 Wilson Memorial Hospital.......112 Wright State University, Celina Branch .........................73
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SIDNEY MIDDLE School is one of six schools in the Sidney City School District. In addition to the middle school, Sidney is home to Sidney High School and Emerson, Longfellow, Northwood and Whittier Elementary Schools.
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Community Guide reflects this place called ‘home’ BY JEFF BILLIEL Executive Editor/Publisher jbilliel@sdnccg.com Welcome to Sidney and Shelby County, Ohio — a community on the rebound from effects of the recent deep recession. The 2012 Shelby County Community Guide & Visitors Reference is presented by the Sidney Daily News as a Billiel 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 and event 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. Shelby County has always been a progressive community. It is richly blessed with natural resources, complemented by the imagination and industriousness of its citizens. Natural resources abound in the area, with a rich soil that supports diverse agriculture — the No. 1 industry in the county. The Great Miami River wends its way through the area, providing both municipal water and recreational opportunities. Lake Loramie and other bodies of water are home to abundant wildlife populations and are popular fishing and boating spots. Mineral deposits support several sand, gravel and rock operations. The ingenuity of the first settlers in Shelby County persists
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A SEA of people sit in front of the main stage at the 2011 Country Concert held in Newport in July 2011. Thousands of people flock to the county yearly for the country music festival. today, resulting in a healthy diversity of business and industry. Over the years products, or at least parts, made in Sidney and other Shelby County towns have found their way into most American households, as well as into businesses, hospitals and schools. Their manufacture has also produced a substantial job market, which is currently recovering from effects of the economic downturn. Above all, however, it is a strong sense of community and concern
for quality of life that causes Shelby to stand out among the state’s 88 counties. Shelby County has consistently had enlightened leaders who have enjoyed the support of their constituents. Together they have worked to achieve a community rich in values. The 2012 Community Guide helps establish Shelby County’s place in the state and nation and will hopefully be a useful resource for local residents and visitors throughout the coming year.
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County’s first residents were American Indians 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 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
Revolutionary War officer is county’s namesake Shelby County was of you be your own offinamed for Isaac cer and do the best you Shelby, an American can, taking every care Revolutionary War of yourselves and officer and also the availing yourselves of first and fifth goverevery advantage that nor of the state of chance may throw Kentucky. your way.” Aside from being While governor, he known as an officer of personally led the the American Kentucky militia in Revolution, Shelby is the Battle of the probably most wellThames and was known for being awarded the Kentucky’s first govCongressional Gold ernor when the state Medal. Isaac Shelby was admitted to the Shelby County was union in 1792. He also was a sol- named after this governor and dier in Lord Dunmore’s War and officer, whose voice could be heard the War of 1812. above the gunfire shouting, During the Revolutionary War, “Shoot like hell and fight like devShelby was known for his leader- ils.” ship skills. He once proposed to Many of the first settlers who his men that anyone who wanted made their homes in Shelby to leave should take three paces County had migrated from to the rear. Not a single soldier Kentucky and where adamant in accepted the invitation. having the new county named He allowed his soldiers to be after their governor. However, it their own leaders, telling them is unlikely that Shelby ever set before going into battle, “Let each foot within the county. was agricultural and self-sufficient, with family farmers producing enough to meet their own needs, and even the townspeople 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 See HISTORY/Page 5
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THIS IS a photograph of the east side of the square in downtown Sidney. The photograph was printed in the 1910 Shelby County Fair book.
HISTORY 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
From Page 4 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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Commissioners provide leadership for county Jack Toomey was named the chairman of Shelby County Commissioners for 2011. He serves with fellow commissioners Larry Kleinhans and Julie Ehemann. In addition to the elected officials, Shelby County has several other departments to serve its residents and operate the necessary functions of governments, including the Fair Haven Home, animal shelter, victims’ services, fire services, veterans’ administration, board of education, board of elections, department of human services, board of MRDD (mental retardation and developmental disabilities), emergency management and homeland security, Ohio State University Extension office, 4-H, the park district, department of soil and water, regional planning commission, health department and recycling. Shelby County has a rich growth history that has been well-documented 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.
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THIS PHOTOGRAPH of the north side of the square in downtown Sidney was published in the 1910 Shelby County Fair book. 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 with the laying of the cornerstone on the Fourth of July. The first elected officers of the county were justices of the peace,
known as “squires,” who were selected among the most intelligent citizens to settle neighborhood disputes outside of court. Four of the townships – Clinton, Turtle Creek, Cynthian and Loramie — retained their names and areas from the time Shelby County was still part of Miami County. All four were reorganized in 1825. Green Township was established in 1820. Within a few years, Washington and Orange Townships were established. Salem Township was split from Perry in 1826. Dinsmore came about in 1832, with Jackson in 1833, McLean and Van Buren in 1834 and Franklin in 1835. Each township was to be established with three trustees (with one to serve as chair) and a clerk/treasurer, which is how the township governments are still structured today.
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Shelby County officials CORONER
Haussman Toomey
Kleinhans
Ehemann
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COMMISSIONERS JACK TOOMEY (CHAIR), LARRY KLEINHANS AND JULIE EHEMANN 129 E. Court St., Suite 100 Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7226 Fax: (937) 498-1293 Email: Commissioners@co.shelby.oh.us
ENGINEER
Geuy
PROSECUTOR
AUDITOR
York
Bauer
RECORDER
CLERK OF COURTS Mumford
RALPH BAUER 126 N. Main Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-2101 Fax: (937) 492-2532 Email: rbauer@shelbycountyprosecutor.com OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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MICHELE MUMFORD Shelby County Courthouse P.O. Box 809 Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: Title Department: (937) 498-7277 Legal Department: (937) 498-7221
ROBERT GEUY 500 Gearhart Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7244 Fax: (937) 492-8411 E-mail: rbg@sceoshe.com OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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DENNIS YORK 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7202 Fax: (937) 498-2255 Email: dyork@shelbycountyauditors.com
DR. FRED HAUSSMAN 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 538-1982 Email: coroner@mail.co.shelby.oh.us
Siegel
JODI SIEGEL Shelby County Annex, Second Floor 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7270 or (937) 498-7271 Fax: (937) 498-7272 Email: jlsiegel@shelbycountyrecorders.com OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Shelby County officials TREASURER
Phone: (937) 498-7207 Fax: (937) 498-7326 Email: shelby@sos.state.oh.us
LINDA MEININGER Shelby County Annex, Third Floor 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7281 Meininger Fax: (937) 498-7292 Email: lmeininger@shelbycountytreasurer.com
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FAIR HAVEN SHELBY COUNTY HOME
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SHERIFF
Lenhart
Miller
JOHN LENHART 555 Gearhart Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-1111 Fax: (937) 498-7845 Email: Info@ShelbyCountySheriff.com
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
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ANIMAL SHELTER DOG WARDEN CAMI FREY 1100 Clem Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7201 Fax: (937) 498-4591 Email: scanimalshelter@bright.net Frey OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
BOARD OF ELECTIONS Billing
DIRECTOR DAWN BILLING Shelby County Annex, First Floor 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANITA S. MILLER 2901 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-6900 Fax: (937) 492-8826 Email: amiller@FairHavenServices.com
Neer
SUPERINTENDENT HEATHER NEER Shelby County Annex, Fourth Floor 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-1354 Fax: (937) 498-4850 Email: heather_neer@scesc.k12.oh.us OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Shelby County officials HOMELAND
Burdiss
SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SOIL AND WATER Bruns
DIRECTOR MARC BURDISS 800 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-5635 Email: shcoema@woh.rr.com
ADMINISTRATOR JASON BRUNS 822 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-6520 ext. 114 Fax: (937) 492-7604 Email: Jason-bruns@oh.nacdnet.org
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Heilers
BARB HEILERS, CHAIRMAN DAVID FLEMING AND MITZI CLARK 9871 Fessler-Buxton Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-0987
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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FARM SERVICE AGENCY Lentz
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROGER LENTZ 820 Fair Road Sidney OH Phone: (937) 492-6520 Email: Roger.Lentz@oh.usda.gov
Sell
TIM SELL 108 E. Poplar St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-1714 Fax: (937) 492-6957 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Shelby County officials OSU
Norris
Brown
EXTENSION OFFICE COUNTY EXTENSION DIRECTOR AND 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATOR LAURA M. NORRIS AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURSES EDUCATOR DEBORAH REINHART BROWN 810 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7239 Fax: (937) 498-7241 Email: Laura M. Norris: norris.198@osu.edu Deborah Reinhart Brown: brown.1522@osu.edu
SIDNEY-SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Tostrick
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REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Reisinger
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VICTIMS’ SERVICES PROGRAM Kemp
DIRECTOR TIFFANY KEMP Courthouse, First Floor P.O. Box 476, Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7400 Fax: (937) 498-7442
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HEALTH COMMISSIONER STEVE TOSTRICK 202 W. Poplar St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7249 Email: sschd@odh.ohio.gov
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIANNA REISINGER 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7273 Fax: (937) 498-1293 Email: staff@shelbycountyrpc.com OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES Bey
DIRECTOR TOM BEY 227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-4981 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Shelby County officials SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (SCDD) SUPERINTENDENT LAURA ZUREICH 1200 S. Children’s Home Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-8155 Fax: (937) 498-4567 Zureich
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VETERANS SERVICES COMMISSION DIRECTOR ED BALL 133 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7282 Email: edball@bizwoh.rr.com Ball OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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SHELBY COUNTY Commissioner Larry Kleinhans speaks at a memorial service for Sidney native Master Sgt. Jeffrey James Rieck, who was killed in Afghanistan in April. Rieck, 46, a 1984 graduate of Sidney High School and 25-year veteran of the Army, was killed along with two other Ohio National Guard soldiers, by a suicide bomber on April 4.
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Sidney evolves from 70-acre parcel of land into city of 21,229 residents Growth conscious Sidney, Ohio, a family-oriented community of 21,229 residents, has evolved from a 70-acre parcel of land along the west side of the Great Miami River that was donated as the site of a new Shelby County seat by Charles Starrett in 1820. Sidney today has an annual budget of $35.3 million and its historic downtown, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, includes a downtown historic courthouse and courtsquare that is a setting for year-round activities, celebrations and events. The downtown also includes the Peoples Savings & Loan Building, designed by classic architect Louis
Sullivan and the civil war era Monumental Building, now restored as Sidney Municipal Court and Shelby County’s Veterans Service Center. The historic threestory 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 10,704 square mile land area and city services are provided by 220 city employees, including 40 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 14 years. Sidney residents probably best
appreciate their excellent schools — including two parochial schools and a Christian academy — and a parks and recreation playfield system that’s the envy of most other cities in the Miami Valley. Since the mid-50s, a park or recreation area has been located within a half-mile of every local residence and plans are underway 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 big ditch carried water to Lockington and four locks of the main canal. See SIDNEY/Page 13
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There are now 20 neighborhood parks, baseball, softball and soccer complexes, a large municipal swimming pool and Tawawa Park, a 180-acre Public nature and picnic area. A new facility, Brookside Park, is being developed in what was formerly Camp Brookside, a former Girl Scout camp. Sidney is also blessed with excellent transportation facilities with its four accesses to Interstate 75, Conrail (east and west) and CSX (north and 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 an unsurpassed quality of life for residents. Six colleges exist within a 50-mile radius of the community.
Sidney’s founder honors his namesake, a poet When Sidney became Battle Zutphen a town in 1820, it was (Zutfen). Carred from so-named by founder, the battlefield, he Charles Sidney Starrett reportedly gave his to honor his namesake, water to another injured 16th Century Engliush soldier. poet Sir Philip Sidney. Memoirs of the Educated at Oxford, Miami Valley, published Sir Philip had been proin 1919, records claimed “the father of Starrett platted the vilEnglish literary criti- Sir Philip Sidney lage that became Sidney cism.” He was also a in 1820 and as a town in statesman and soldier. His liter- 1824, replacing Hardin as the ary works include Arcadia and seat of Shelby County. Sidney Apologie for Poetrie, along with became a city in 1879. sonnets Astropebel and Stella. The best known biography of Born at Kent in 1554, Sir Sir Philip Sidney is “A Memoir Philip died at the age of 32 after of Sir Philip Sidney” by H.R. being mortally wounded at the Fox Bourne (1862).
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Sidney is home to many historic structures The city of Sidney has many historical buildings within its city limits.
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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New city manager provides leadership for city of Sidney Sidney follows the manstaggered so an experienced ager/council form of charter council is always serving. government in which the Council meetings are appointed city manager held the second and fourth heads all municipal governMondays each month and a ment operations, overseeing work session is held the first all municipal employees Monday of each month. except the law director and Meetings are held at 6:30 clerk. p.m. in Sidney’s municipal Present manager, Mark S. building at 201 W. Poplar St. City Manager Clerk Joyce Cundiff directs a manage- Mayor Michael Mark S. Cundiff Michael Barhorst, a counGoubeaux Barhorst ment department composed cilman at large, is mayor of of executive secretary and Sidney and Mardie council clerk Joyce Goubeaux, assistant city manager Milligan, 1st Ward commissioner, is vice mayor. Other Tom Judy, finance director Ginger Adams, community members of council are Katie McMillan, 2nd Ward; services director Barbara Dulworth and human Tom Miller, 3rd Ward; Steven T. Wagner, 4th Ward; and resources director Vickie Allen. Rufus “Rick” Sims, elected at large. Council is curtly in Legislative decisions are made by the mayor and six the process of appoointing a third at-large counciliator. other members of city council, three of them elected at Other Senior staff members are: Jeffrey Amick, law large by all city voters and the other members elected director; Chris Clark, public works director; Kevin by voters of the city’s four wards or neighborhoods. Gessler, police chief; Bradley Jones, fire chief; and Council members serve four-year terms in office, Duane Gaier, parks and recreation director.
Sidney named All-America City in 1964 An All-American City in 1964, Sidney is still proud of the achievement. The award, the nation’s original and most prestigious recognition given a community, recognizes cities whose citi-
zens, 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 See HONORS/Page 17
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Katie McMillen Council member 2nd Ward
Thomas Miller Council member 3th Ward
Martha Milligan Vice Mayor 1st Ward
Ginger Adams Finance director
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 Fire Chief Bradley Jones
LAW DIRECTOR: (937) 492-4191 FINANCE OFFICER: (937) 498-8146
Chris Clark Public works director
Jeffrey Amick Law director
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 Kevin Gessler Police chief
POLICE CHIEF: (937) 498-2351 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: (937) 498-8142 TAX OFFICE PAYMENTS INQUIRIES: (937) 4988111
Duane Gaier Parks Superintendent
Barbara Dulworth Community Service
SHELBY TRANSIT: (937) 492-6117 UTILITIES/BILLING INQUIRIES: (937) 498-8114 Visit the city of Sidney’s Web site at www.sidneyoh.com Tom Judy Assistant city manager
Editor’s note: The At Large council seat, which was held by Jeff Hewitt, was to be filled May 14 and was not available at press time.
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HONORS School auditorium. Initial steps to apply for the award were taken by the chamber of commerce and a committee was formed to plan and prepare Sidney’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. which consisted of both
From Page 15 oral and pictorial presentations of the accomplishments of local citizens. Personnel from Look Magazine, a sponsor of the program, visited Sidney 2 1/2 days that December to check on the projects presented to the award jury. The visiting team said it was especially impressed with the Sidney Common Market, a service designed to help businesses find local companies to perform work for them.
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Legacy of Noble 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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Sidney’s budget totals $35.3 million for 2012 The city of Sidney is a progressive community of 21,229 with a budget for current expenses through Dec. 31, 2012, totaling $35.3 million. Incorporated areas of the city cover a total of about 11 square miles. Sidney’s annual average temperature is 51.5 degrees with a maximum average temperature of 88 degrees and a minimum average of minus 5 degrees. Average normal rainfall is 36.5 inches and snowfall 27 inches. The city’s estimated labor force is 30,400 with more than 29,000
employed last year. Unemployment once consistently about 4 percent reached 14 percent in 2010’s distressed economy.. The Job Center at Shelby County Job and Family Services in Sidney weekly lists jobs that are available in the county. Unskilled wages range from $7 to $9 an hour; $8 to $10.25 semiskilled; and $9.75 to $15.25 for skilled labor. Wages vary throughout businesses and industries in the county. The city’s utility department serves more than 10,000 billing
accounts with more than 114 miles of water main, another 114 miles of sanitary sewer and more than 70 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 96 miles of streets, 25 miles of alleys, over 50 signalized street intersections and more than 1,150 fire hydrants. The police department numbers 41 sworn officers and 17 support personnel, including 12 communiSee SIDNEY/Page 20
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Sidney continues to improve park system The city of Sidney has more than 700 acres of land it owns and manages, including 442 acres od developed parkland including a master plan of former canal towpatch trails that will soon link all city parks with the neighborhoods they serve. Brookside Park, a former 23-acre Girl Scout Camp is the city’s newest park. It will br maintained as a rustic series of trails and recreational faciities. The Parks and Recteation department has received a Nature Trails grant and a five-year $100,000 commitment fromCargill Inc.to develop and maintain the area. The new park comes as the former Julia Lamb football field on North Street and Robert New Park off SidneyFreyburg Road continue to be developed by the city. New Park is named for longtime parks director Bob New and is
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AMOS MEMORIAL Library employee Elaine Watkins, of Sidney, reads “Little Rooster's Diamond Button” to a group of kids at Green Tree Park in June 2011 as part of the library's Stories in the Park program. bering developed in than 200 acres around phases. the community and Park department preparation of baseball employees are also and soccer fields for responsible for the main- league play. tenanc e of Graceland They also maintain Cemetery, mowing and grassy areas along Ohio litter removal at more 47 (Michigan Street)
SIDNEY cations technicians, and has two K9 units. 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
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, Greentree and Burger parks and the Alpha Community center for children up to age 18. A number of park and playground programs are being resumed this summer after budgetary concerns eliminated traditional seven weeks of programming last year. All park activities are free to Sidney residents and their guests.
From Page 19 division has 37 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.
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18 parks located throughout Sidney School). Playground and shelter. CHIEF O’LEARY PARK — 370 Windsor Park Drive (extension of West Parkwood Street). Playground, basketball court, shelter, ball field and water. CUSTENBORDER PARK — 449 Riverside Drive. Seven lighted ball fields, playground, shelters, water and restrooms. DEAM PARK — 2230 N. Main Ave. (near YMCA). Ball field, soccer field, lighted basketball court, picnic shelter, playground, water and restrooms. GREEN TREE PARK — 800 block of Sixth Avenue. Ball field, water, shelter, basketball court and playground. HARMON PARK — 925 Wapakoneta Ave. (across from Shelby County AAA). Lighted ball field, basketball court, water, shelter, restrooms and playground. HUMPHREY PARK — Buckeye Avenue. Ball field, lighted basketball court, playground, shelter, water and seasonal porta-john. JOHNSTON PARK — End of Johnston Drive. MCMILLEN PARK — Highland Drive. Ball field, basketball court, playground, shelter and water. ORBISON PARK — 880 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. 120 acres, established as a city park in 1955. Adjacent to Sidney municipal swimming pool, Flanagan Sports Complex and the
Landrum soccer fields. Baungardner Basin, another recreation facility is also part of the Tawawa Park complex. FLANNAGAN 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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The latest of Sidney’s 18 community parks and recreation areas is Brookside Park on KnoopJohnston Road, a former Giorl Scout Camp, being developed as a natural area with a $100,000 five yeargrant from Cargill Inc. and its employees. Trails have been established a a lookout constructed. Its development is being contin ued. 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. 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. Ball field, basketball court, water, playground and shelter. BROWN PARK — Alley rear of 601 S. Ohio Ave. Basketball court, water, playground and shelter. CENTRAL PARK — 102 N. Miami Ave. (rear of Central Elementary
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City prepares for opening of swimming pool Sidneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s municipal swimming pool in Tawawa Park opens June 2 this year and will close Aug.19. Its hours are 1 to 7 p.m. everyday and 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday throughout the season. Free swim lessons are offered at intervals throughout the summer at 9 a.m. The pool complex, which includes intermediate and baby pools, is located at 12 Tawawa Drive in Tawawa Park. The intermediate and baby pools were recalked and freshly painted this spring. New drains were installed in all pools in 2009 to comply 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 cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreation department at 498-8155. The pool complex is staffed by manager Tony Wagner and his assistant, Charlie Gase. A staff of 14 full-time lifeguards, 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. Season ticket pool prices have been increased slightly for 2012. They are: Students, $46; adults, $66; family of four, $110 (and $11.50 for each additional member); and $45 for senior citizens over 63. Replacement tickets cost $5.50 Daily admission prices are: Preschool, $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
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Graceland final resting place for city, county pioneers 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, by the landmark Gateway Big Four Bridge. it is the first cityowned site to greet travelers approaching the community from the south on County Road 25A.. The cemetery covers 112 well-manicured acres and has had more than 16,000 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 nowgone 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. The cemetery, since 2008, includes was a walkwaybikeway along the old Miami & Erie Feeder Canal bed. Sidney Parks director Duane Gaier oversees cemetery operations and 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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Transportation vital for growth of Sidney With four Interstate 75 accesses, a municipal airport and the presence of both east-west and northsouth working railroads industrial sidings,Sidney boasts many transportation opportunities amd ameniities. Shelby Public Transit provides transportation for anyone in Shelby County to the city of Sidney as well as to medical facilities throughout the state of Ohio. Trips are provided to Troy, Lima, Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus on a regular basis. Out of town service is available from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A new $1.3 million facility completed in 2009 provides offices, storage for vehicles and an updated communiucation system for Shelby Pubic Transit. Fees are $2.50 per one way trip for the general public and $1.00 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. 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 trucking 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 PUBLIC TRANSIT 415 S. Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-6117. Fax: (937) 498-8150 Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, one route from 5:30 to 9:30 a.m.; three routes from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and all other routes from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. KELLY’S TAXI AND DELIVERY 311 Wilson Ave. Phone: (937) 74324 hours a day ROE LIMO SERVICE Phone: (937) 538-1643 SIDNEY 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. Services: Runway 10-28 is lighted with pilot controlled lighting and Precision Approach Path Indicator lights, jet fuel and 100 LL gasoline competitively priced, available hanger space, minor Editorial
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Townships
Clinton Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 21,221 including 20,337 residents of Sidney 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: City of Sidney Fire Department. RESCUE SERVICE: City of Sidney Rescue Squad. ZONING: Township. POINTS OF INTEREST: Numerous historical locations and recreational sites. TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 427 Fourth Ave., Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 492-5151. TRUSTEES: Frank Mariano, Robert Guillozet and Thomas Kinninger. FISCAL CLERK: Peg Edwards. ZONING OFFICER: Michael Goubeaux. MEETING SCHEDULE: First and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
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JACE LOVETT, (left) of Sidney, watches a young puppy narrowly escape being run over in downtown Sidney by a truck operated by (l-r) Elijah Barger, Sherry Douglas, Brian Douglas Jr. and Whitley Lovett, all of Sidney, in September 2011.
Cynthian Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 1,991 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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THERESA BOERGER gives her daughter Claire Boerger, both of Fort Loramie, a fork full of spaghetti at the annual Wilson Hospice spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Newport Sportsmans Club in February.
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Dinsmore Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 3,477, including 2,114 residents of Botkins 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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LOOKING AT a fresh batch of chicks in April at Provico Farm and Show Supply (l-r) Hudson Meyer, Memphis Meyer, Kaitlyn Meyer, all of Botkins, and Stella Braun, of Fryberg. The chicks were all ordered in advance and were picked up by local people who raise chickens.
Franklin Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 3,371, including 1,391 residents of Anna 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: Don Rump. MEETING SCHEDULE: First Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.from November-March and 7:30 p.m. from AprilNovember
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FRANKILIN TOWNSHIP Trustee Mike Christman, of Anna, sends an office chair flying into a dump truck during Clean Up Day at the Franklin Township Building south of Anna in April.
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POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 919 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. WITHIN TOWNSHIP: COMMUNITIES Plattsville, Tawawa, Depew and Ballou. FIRE PROTECTION: Fletcher Fire Department. RESCUE SERVICE: Fletcher Rescue Squad. SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg ZONING: Township. THE GREEN View United Church of Christ is located in Plattsville. TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 3297 Leatherwood Creek Road, Sidney, OH 45365 (Plattsville), FISCAL CLERK: Debra Middleton. (937) 492-4572. ZONING OFFICER: Richard Gump. Trustees: Keith Gump, Randy Bensman and Jeffrey MEETING SCHEDULE: Second Monday of the month at 7 Brautigam. p.m.
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Jackson Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 2.443 including 1,462 residents of Jackson Center 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 Jackson Center Fire PROTECTION : 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) 596-5488. TRUSTEES: John Mann, Larry Sprague and Nathan Lotz FISCAL CLERK: Diane Frank. ZONING OFFICER: Ray Davis. Meeting schedule: Third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the township building.
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TATUM REICHERT cheers along with the other Jackson Center cheerleaders during the Wildcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tournament basketball game against Botkins at Piqua High School in March.
Loramie Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 2,551, including 640 residents of Russia 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: John Bensman, Dale Goubeaux and Chad Delaet. SDN File Photo/Luke Gronneberg FISCAL CLERK: Bonnie Paulus. ZONING OFFICER: Larry Phlipot. Shawn Daugherty (left), and Elijah Puthoff, both of MEETING SCHEDULE: First Wednesday of the month Russia, performed in a Russia High School band perat 7:30 p.m. formance in April.
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McLean Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 3,245, including 1,478 residents of Fort Loramie 2000: 1,738 1990: 1,650 1980: 1,676 1970: 1,531 1960: 1,207 T OWNSHIP SIZE: 31.8 square miles. WITHIN LOCATION 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. T OWNSHIP BUILDING: 14 Elm St., Fort Loramie, OH 45845, (937) 2953115. William TRUSTEES: Rethman, William Meyer and Greg Ruhenkamp. Marlene CLERK: Hoying. ZONING OFFICER: Jack Roetgerman. MEETING SCHEDULE: Last Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. During Daylight Savings Time meetings are at 8:30 p.m.
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Orange Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 1,245 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 fire departments. RESCUE SERVICE: Sidney and Fletcher 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.
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SIDNEY AIRPORT manager Mike Chappie, of Troy, talks about a plane in a hangar at his airport in September 2011. MEETING SCHEDULE: Second Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m.
Perry Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 1,088 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. ZONING OFFICER: Larry Alexander.
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TAKING PART in a FFA presentation at Fairlawn High School in October 2011 are (l-r) Wesley Bolton, Anthony Cardo, both of Sidney, and leading them in the exercise is state FFA vice president Brent Stammen, of Columbus. SUPERINTENDENT OF CEDAR POINT CEMETERY: Eric Pearson MEETING SCHEDULE: Fourth Monday of the month at 8 p.m.
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Salem Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 2,224, including 371 residents of Port Jefferson 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: Husseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant. TOWNSHIP BUILDING: 206 Wall St., Port Jefferson, OH 45360, (937) 498-4337 TRUSTEES: Jeff Clark, Daniel Knoop and Richard Herrick SDN File Photo/Luke Gronneberg FISCAL CLERK: Denise K. Palmer. ZONING OFFICER: James Hall. A TRIO of white ducks stand in a row on a layer of thin MEETING SCHEDULE: First Tuesday of each month at ice next to open water near Hussey's Restaurant as 7 p.m. at Township House. fog rolls in January.
Turtle Creek Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 1,561 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) 492-1738. TRUSTEES: Ed Seger Jr., Michael Eilerman and Doug Ike. FISCAL CLERK: Karen Pleiman. SDN File Photo/Luke Gronneberg ZONING OFFICER: Jack Schmiesing. MEETING SCHEDULE: Second Monday of each month at MELISSA BOWERS, of Sidney, stands in her Hardin 7:30 p.m. Elementary School classroom holding a newspaper clipping showing herself, her mom and her grandmother, all of whom have taught in the same room.
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Van Buren Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 2,077, which includes 179 residents of Kettlersville 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 and New Bremen Rescue Squads ZONING: Township. POINTS OF INTEREST: K-Ville Inn. TOWNSHIP BUILDING: North Street, Kettlersville, OH 45336, (937) 693-3219. TRUSTEES: David Berning, Alan Luthman and Luke Barhorst. FISCAL CLERK: Joan Buehler. ZONING OFFICER: Mark Buehler. MEETING SCHEDULE: Last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m at Township Building.
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NICK SCHMITMEYER, known as Pickles, gets his traditional kiss from the newly crowned St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day queens Lynn Fogt (left) and Lauren, Fogt, all of McCartyville in March.
Washington Township POPULATION HISTORY: 2010: 2,010, including 141 residents of Lockington 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 Fire Department. RESCUE SERVICE: Sidney and Houston rescue squads. ZONING: Township. SDN File Photo/Luke Gronneberg POINTS OF INTEREST: Lockington Dam. T OWNSHIP BUILDING: 2562 Hardin-Wapakoneta JESSICA AUBE, of Lockington, jams candy into her Road, Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 497-8166 or 937-773- pocket as she watches a parade at the first Canal Fest held in Lockington Sunday. The parade is in honor of 8123 TRUSTEES: Randy Schwable, Douglas K. Stangel and the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 in 2011. William Huffman. MEETING SCHEDULE: Fourth Thurday of each month FISCAL CLERK: Glenda J. Stangel. at 7 p.m. ZONING OFFICER: Gary Vondenhuevel.
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The city of Sidney, Shelby County and seven of nine of its villages have grown in population numbers in the 10 years since 2000, statistics from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau show. The 2010 U.S. Census results report Shelby County’s official population at 49,423, which is up about 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
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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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Home sweet home There are 20,173 housing units in county According to the latest census figures, the city of Sidney currently has approximately 9,265 housing units â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 8,344 of them occupied â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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 renteroccupied 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
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County’s employment picture looking brighter Employment seems to be on the way back following the economic downturn of the past few years that saw many longtime workers suddenly out of a job and struggling to survive. “Jobs are increasing, and unemployment is decreasing,” Mike Dodds, executive director of the West Ohio Developent Corporation, said. He said companies are hiring again, which is always a good sign. “Each one is not a large number,” he said. “But several companies are
hiring small numbers.” Dodds said the WODC meets often with local companies to discuss their hiring need and training needs. “The picture still looks promising,” he said. These days, the problem is actually shifting from a lack of jobs to a lack of skilled workers to fill those jobs. “Our concern as well as industry’s concern is finding capable workers to fill those positions,” Dodds said.
“There’s a need for good quality labor, and we’re still falling short on that.” Though the period of heavy unemployment saw some workers seeking training in new fields in order to find work, the pool of skilled workers is still coming up short. “There’s a number of jobs between a high school diploma and a college degree, and they’re going unfilled because companied can’t find the people to fill those positions.” See JOBS/Page 42
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The top 15 employers The following are the top 15 employers in the county by head count, based on the most recent numbers available to the SidneyShelby County Chamber of Commerce, from among their membership (including public sector): 1. HONDA OF AMERICA MFG., INC. 12500 Meranda Road Anna, OH 45302 Phone: (937) 498-4545 Product: Auto engines & engine components Employees: 2,215 Plant Mgr: Dan Smith 2. EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES 1675 W. Campbell Road P.O. Box 669 Sidney, OH 45365-0669 Phone: (937) 498-3011 Product: Compressors and condensing units Employees: 1,595 3.PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INC. 18015 State Route 65 Jackson Center, OH 45334 Phone: (937) 596-6142 Product: Manufacture plastic containers Employees: 850 4.WILSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 915 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-2311 Service: Regional Health
Employees: 842 CEO: Thomas Boecker 5. SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (COUNTY EMPLOYEES) 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-7226 Service: County government Employees: 631 6. NK PARTS INDUSTRIES 777 S. Kuther Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-4651 Product: Auto parts Employees: 473 7. SIDNEY CITY SCHOOLS 750 S. Fourth Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-2200 Employees: 397 8. CARGILL 2400 Industrial Drive Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-4555 Product: Soybean refining, meal and oil Employees: 381 9. FRESHWAY FOODS 601 N. Stolle Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-4664 Product: Food processing Employees: 360 10. AMERICAN TRIM LLC 1501 W. Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365
JOBS Workforce development is now the priority, Dodds said. And much of that is really just the basics. “Showing up for work every day and being able to pass a drug test,”
Phone: (937) 494-6020 Product: Auto and appliance stamping Employees: 335 11. ROSS CASTING & INNOVATION LLC 402 S. Kuther Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-4500 Product: Impeller production Employees: 306 12. AIRSTREAM 419 W. Pike St. Jackson Center, OH 45334 Phone: (937) 596-6111 Products: Recreational vehicles, motor homes Employees: 289 13. WALMART 2400 Michigan St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-2371 Service: General retail discount store, auto service center, optical center Employees: 283 14. MAMA ROSA FOODS 1910 Fair Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-4511 Product: Frozen foods Employees: 268 15. FERGUSON CONSTRUCTION 400 Canal St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-2381 Service: General contractor Employees: 235
From Page 40 Dodds said. “Even those basic requirements are not being met. But when you add skill training and the ability to do some problem solving, that adds another dimension to the qualifications needed
for these manufacturing jobs.” Dodds said there are jobs vacant at the moment in local companies because those companies cannot find the qualified people to fill them.
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Two new businesses open in Anna ANNA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The village of Anna has already seen the addition of two new businesses in 2012 and looks forward to continued growth. The village has welcomed Bob Schulze Insurance at the new strip mall and Village Salon and Spa will be opening sometime in May. It was recently built at the south entrance to the village on County Road 25A. In addition to the annual Anna Homecoming scheduled in June, village residents will be able to attend special activities at the Community Park throughout the summer, with a variety of events planned. Village residents continue to support Anna Local Schools sporting
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events and students present a musical during the school year. Anna Middle and Elementary Schools also provide learning experiences for students. Honda of America is located on Meranda Road in Anna and continues to provide employment for many area residents and continues to provide charitable donations to the village that allows for continued improvements in the village. According to Nancy Benroth, village administrator, Anna's population has remained the same. Visitors to Anna can visit local restaurants including Charlie Brown's, Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Subways or can pick up groceries at Anna Market. There are also gas stations and convenience stores.
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Botkins voters approve construction of new school BOTKINS — The Village of Botkins (pop. 1155) is a friendly town with an eye towards growth in the future. Construction on the new Botkins Local School will begin just west of Interstate 75 during the Spring of 2013. 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 multi-acre 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 Botkins Athletic Boosters is building the track from money collected in fundraisers, donation and the Louise Sheets Fund. This summer the Botkins Beautification Club, in conjunction with the Village Council, will begin construction on the Veteran’s Park at the site of the old Kinniger’s Carryout. The greenspace 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
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CONNIE SCHNEIDER, of Botkins was the winner of the Botkins Atheltic Boosters Ball Drop in February. No balls fell into the bucket, but Schneider’s was the closest to the center of the target making her the winner.
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 www.botkinspool.com. The Botkins Industrial Park has 50 acres of utility-ready land with easy access to two Interstate 75 exist, County Road 25 A 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 8. The Phillip Sheets 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.
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, Ashlee Zimpfer, Steve Heuker and Angie Meyer Woodruff POLICE CHIEF: Tom Glass, (937) 538-6340 FIRE CHIEF: Patrick Fullenkamp, (937) 6933314 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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Fort Loramie experiences healthy industrial growth the size of its building. Sawmill and Drake drives are being reconditioned and Granview, Oakwood, Miami, Wabash streets and Enterprise Drive are being repaved 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 1,340 listed in 2000 census figures although residential con-
FORT LORAMIE AT A GLANCE MAYOR: Phil Eilerman, (937) 295-3023. VILLAGE OFFICE: 14 Elm St., Fort Loramie, OH 45845; (937) 295-3088 ADMINISTRATOR : VILLAGE Tony Schmitmeyer: 295-3088 VILLAGE COUNCIL: Ricky Barhorst, John Francis, Rick Meyer, Don Gusching, Steve Eilerman Barhorst, Tim Boerger. 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
struction has slowed. 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 is working on a new history book for the village’s next historical milestone. The village celebrated its Sesquicentennial in 1987. Local zoning and planning boards are in place and Shelby County zoning officials also work See LORAMIE/Page 52
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Jackson Center home to five major employers 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 US 33, 15 miles from Wapakoneta and 15 miles from Sidney. With 1,462 residents according to the 2010 cen-
sus 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 “Effective” rating on the Ohio Department of Education’s Report Card. The village is proud to offer an eight acre municipal park to its residents which 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 years 100 percent tax abateSee JACKSON/Page 52
JACKSON CENTER AT A GLANCE:
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BECKY REESE plays with Kaydence Hensley, both of Jackson Center, at the Jackson Center Swimming Pool during opening day in June 2011. Kaydence is the daughter of Brian and Talya Hensley.
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., PO 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 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 has new mayor KETTLERSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A new sanitary sewer system is finally becoming a reality in the village of Kettlersville, where local residents are beginning the process of signing up for the new service. The new sewer system is expected to be completed by the end of the summer. Eric Kaminsky currently serves Kettlersville as mayor. He was named after former Mayor Ben Bowsher did not seek another term. There are 179 residents currently residing in the village. The K-Ville Inn is a popular restaurant with local residents and Immanuel United Church of Christ, located on Ohio 274 is the only church in the village.
A post office, grain elevator and farm supply store are located in Kettlersville and other businesses in the village include Trupointe, EZ Hutch and K-Ville Inn. Elsass Fabricating also has a building in the village. The Kettlersville-Van Buren Township Fire Department and the Van Buren Township Trustees are also an important part of the community. A Fireman's Picnic and festival is held the third Saturday of July in the village. Kettlersville is located near Anna, Botkins and New Bremen and makes it easy to travel to local manufacturers including Honda of America and Crown Controls Corp.
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MAYOR: Eric Kaminsky VILLAGE OFFICE: Ohio 274 in the village VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENT: John Shumate VILLAGE COUNCIL: Bart Shuster, Brian Shuster, Elaine Staton, Keith Phillips FISCAL OFFICER: Linda Miller ZONING OFFICER: Randy Wentz FIRE CHIEF: Chuck Axe, (937) Kaminsky 498-1111 MEETINGS: The first Tuesday of each month in the Village Council Chambers at 8 p.m.
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History buffs visit Lockington Dam, canal locks LOCKINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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 lockkeeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 early hostels and taverns. The growth boom died with the canal. Jerry Keener is mayor of the small, quiet village of 141 according to the 2010 census figures. The fire department holds tenderloin, chicken, and pork chop dinners through out the year. Along with several other fund raising events which include an Off Road Challenge held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, occurring in
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LOCK 1 in Lockington is part of the Miami-Erie Canal locks system, which is a major tourist attraction for Washington Township and the village of Lockington. June each year. Lockington Citizen League, Inc. was created in February of 2011 by village resident Tracy M. Johnson. The LCL sponsored the very first Lockington Canal Festival in August of 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 clean up projects in the village and is working closely with other organizations to preserve structures that have held significant economic and historical value to the vil-
lage. On Aug. 25, the second Annual Lockington Canal Festival will be
held and the Lockington Locks Spooktacular will be held in early October.
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, 498-1111 MAINTENANCE: Ed Johnson POLICE CHIEF: Matthew Stobbe VILLAGE SOLICITOR: Jeff Beigel
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Hussey’s and 47 Bar and Grill 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 watewater 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. Local residents are employed throughout the county with close proximity to Honda of America and Sidney and Jackson Center businesses. The Port Jefferson United Methodist Church is linked with Sidney First UMC. The local Church of Christ is located on High Street.
The village is served by a volunteer fire department and the PerryPort-Salem Rescue Squad. The fire
department is planning a community festival this year to be held on Sept. 1.
PORT JEFFERSON AT A GLANCE MAYOR: Dave Clem VILLAGE OFFICE: 100 Spring St. Port Jefferson, OH 45360; (937) 492-9652 VILLAGE C O U N C I L : Clem President John Burris, Steve Butterfield, Loretta Cook, Judy Burris, Heather Clark and Patti Fogt. CLERK/TREASURER: Judy Fair FIRE CHIEF: Tom Fitchpatrick
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DAVID LOUGHLIN, of Savanah, Ga., adds some art to the town of Port Jefferson in the form of an M.C. Escher inspired mural on the side of a shed behind his sister’s antique store The Odd Duck at 438 W. Main St.
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Russia school renovations, addition completed, superintendent welcomed RUSSIA — The village of Russia iis 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 ren-
ovations 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 disSee RUSSIA/Page 52
RUSSIA AT A GLANCE MAYOR: Terry Daugherty, (937) 526-4436 VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Busse VILLAGE OFFICE: 232 W. Main St. Russia, OH 45363; (937) 5264436 VILLAGE COUNCIL: Larry Platfoot, Paul Magoto, Joyce Daniels, Kevin Dapore, Kevin Daugherty Borchers and Ron Simon. FISCAL OFFICER: Carmen Siefring POLICE CHIEF: Mike Busse, (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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LORAMIE From Page 45 with residents 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.
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A LEGION of preschoolers take off at the sound of a horn during the Fort Loramie Community Fire Company's egg hunt at Youth Park in Fort Loramie in April.
JACKSON ment available on both new homes and remodeling of existing homes. Jackson Center School offers preschool, all day, every day 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
RUSSIA trict’s superintendent, replacing Michael Moore and Nick Wilker is completing his first year as 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
From Page 46 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 just to
From Page 51 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 M a n u f a c t u r i n g Company are the village’s major employers. Industrial growth has been spurred by the construction of a new 55acre industrial park for future development.
name a few. The weekend long community fair known as Community Days will be held May 31 to June 3. The event enables local organizations to raise funds and also brings the community closer together.
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Elected officials serve county residents Federal and state officials serving Shelby County: 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 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 Phone: (614) 466-3555 Website: www.governor.ohio.gov STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN P. ADAMS (R) District 78 77 S. High St. 14th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6111 Phone: (614) 466-1507 Fax: (614) 719-3978 Email: district78@ohr.state.oh.us Website: www.house.state.oh.us/ 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 (R) 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 (R) 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 (R) 30 E. Broad St., Ninth Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (800) 228-1102 Website: www.tos.ohio.gov STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE (R) 30 E. Broad St., 14th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3428 Phone: (800) 282-0515 Website: www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov
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Three judges preside over county’s court system 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. Cater. 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
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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: 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 See JUDGES/Page 55
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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 Chief Judge: Charles M. Caldwell
JUVENILE AND PROBATE DIVISION Phone (Probate): (937) 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.court s.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 432153431
Phone: (614) 387-9000 or (800) 826-9010 W e b s i t e : www.supremecourt.ohio.g ov Chief justice: Maureen O’Connor Justices: Paul E. Pfeifer Evelyn Lundberg Stratton Terrence O’Donnell Judith Ann Lanzinger Robert R. Cupp Yvette McGee Brown U.S. DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO 200 W. Second St.,
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Chamber of Commerce has many success stories The year 2011 was again a good one for the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber. Consistent with our mission, the Chamber logged numerous success stories this past year to further the business interests of our membership. Adding value to a Chamber membership has always been our first priority. In 2011 it was our continuing pursuit to produce a substantial return on our members investment in us,” said President Jeff Raible. “We understand very well that when times get tough businesses must critically evaluate every related expense. During these times business owners must be certain that the money they spend is done so to sustain and further the success of their business. We endeavored in 2011 to produce this return on investment assuring our members that membership in the Chamber continued to increase the visibility of their business, helped save money on their operating costs, and assisted them with making better business decisions.” To enhance the visibility of our member organizations, the Chamber continued its Member Spotlight program where individual Chamber members were featured in a 30-second radio spot every Tuesday and Thursday on Hits 105.5. Also continued in 2011 was a visibility enhancement benefit established in partnership with the Sidney Daily News where all new Chamber members receive a complimentary 2 column by 6-inch ad in the newspaper. These programs complimented our already successful visibility enhancement program lineup that includes the Discover Shelby County Ohio community image book, Chamber web site, gift certificate program and Chamber Mail advertising program. Another highlight of the 2011
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PRESIDENT OF the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Jeff Raible talks at the business expo in August 2011 about the things the chamber has to offer. business year included the successful staging of the Fourth Chamber Business Expo. This year’s tradeshow featured 92 member exhibitors and was attended by more than 500 people. The gift certificate program enjoyed a great deal of success in calendar year 2011. The Chamber sold more than $123,000 in certificates redeemable exclusively at more than 100 participating member businesses. This program keeps Shelby County dollars in Shelby County and more specifically with our member businesses. To save money, members enrolled in the Chamber workers compensation group and retrospective rating programs saved more than $402,000 on their workers comp premiums last year. In addition member-participants in our Shelby County Safety
Council received workers comp premium rebates totaling $24,600. Late in 2011 the Chamber Board approved an electric service discount program for the benefit of small- to medium-sized organizations. Chamber members with a monthly demand of less than 100kW will qualify for this discount offered in partnership with DPL Energy. To help members make better, more informed business decisions, the Chamber hosted 13 seminars and workshops on topics important to businesses operating in today’s competitive climate. In addition we sponsored eight Business After Hours networking events. Participants in the Human Resources Council, Safety Council, Lean Enterprise Council, and Women In Networking groups met See CHAMBER/Page 61
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Organizations, agencies support business, industry 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 SidneyShelby 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: SIDNEY-SHELBY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 101 S. Ohio Ave., Floor 2 Sidney, OH 45365 Jeff Raible, President (937) 492-9122 Email: jraible@SidneyShelby Chamber.com Website: www.SidneyShelbyCh
amber.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 corporation and its members. The Chamber offers it 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.
teacher recognition, parenting skills, and shared career experiences. E X E C U T I V E 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. H UMAN R ESOURCES 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. L EADERSHIP S HELBY C OUNTY: The program was created to increase See BUSINESS/Page 60
Committees of the Chamber: BUSINESS EDUCATION P A R T N E R S H I P : Committee members work on projects to link the business and education communities. Subcommittees work in the areas of student and
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BUSINESS the quality and quantity of men and women capable of accepting leadership roles in varied 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 E NTERPRISE C OUNCIL : 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 processes and methodologies. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS C OMMITTEE : 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 acted upon. While the committee is charged with promoting a positive, proactive business environment, the Chamber is a nonpartisan organization and shall neither endorse candidates for
public office nor political parties. Women In 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. 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@SidneyShelby Chamber.com Website: www.VisitSidneyShel by.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.DowntownSidne
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From Page 59 y.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 Mike Dodds, Executive Director (937) 498-9554 Email: MDodds@WestOhioDe velopment.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 P.O. Box 534 Sidney, OH 45365 Betty Jones, Executive Secretary (937) 497-9131 Fax: (937) 492-4611 Email: bajones@woh.rr.com FORT LORAMIE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 368, Fort
Loramie, OH 45845 Contact: Renee Rosengarten (937) 2953813 Website: www.fortloramiechamb er.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) 638-2907 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 See BUSINESS/Page 61
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monthly to share best practices and hear from expert presenters on a variety of topics. The Chamber Foundation again had a significant impact on the Shelby County education system this past year funding 21 grants totaling more than $17,400. These grants were issued to support education-based initiatives throughout the county. Participating schools and member organizations tell us that without Chamber Foundation grants; many of their supplemental instructional programs would not be possible. The Sidney-Shelby County Chamber today has a total membership of 515 organizations doing business in Shelby County and employing more than 20,000 individuals. Fifty new members were added in calendar year 2011. Despite the recessionary economic climate, membership retention remained strong in 2011 with 89 percent or our memberships renewing last year compared to a national average renewal rate of 88 percent for Chambers our size. The Dayton Business Journal ranked the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce sixth largest among all Chambers in the Dayton region.
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Experience life at Senior Center Two ladies were taking a walk on a warm summer’s day. They were both in their mideighties. One of the ladies, who is a member of the Senior Center, said to the other, “You know, you should think about joining the center as they have a yearround walking track, so you can walk any day. And it is only $20 a year to join.” Her friend looked at her and said, “I’m not joining that place. It’s for old people!” That is a true story. Now I must say that I was not overly excited the day I received my invitation to join AARP; not because it isn’t a great association. I just didn’t like the thought of turning 50. Then I qualified for the Golden Buckeye Card at age 60. Now this year I will be on Medicare. So should I be thankful that I made it to Medicare; or should I be unhappy that the years have passed me by? I am thankful, very thankful. I do admit that for a period of time I really didn’t want to let go of my youth, but then I had the opportunity and the privilege to work at the Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County. It was here that I learned life is not over when we get to 50, or 60, or whatever age we get to. For me, coming here was the start of a second life, a life of joining with wonderful people who have had so many great
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PARTICIPATING IN an exercise class at the Senior Center are (l-r) Lola Heintz, Carol Lochtefeld, Sharon Hilgefort and Betty Anderson, all of Sidney. The Senior Center offers many activities year round. experiences in their lives. The Senior Center is a gathering place to connect, to belong, to link with others. Rarely do members come here and spend a whole day. Some come to participate in yoga classes, some for Tai Chi classes, some for move-ngroove (a form of Zumba) or aqua aerobics, or chair exercise classes or to use our exercise room. Others come for the Wii, chair volleyball, art classes, crocheting classes, quilting, shuffleboard, billiards (we have recently refurbished one table and purchased a brand new table through generous donations of two of our members), numerous card games or
to use our computers. We have definitely seen some growth in the last year. Our total attendance for 2011 climbed over the 30,000 mark for the first time. We had 289 new members join in that same year. And 2012 looks even better. Our first quarter attendance jumped to over 10,000 and we have already signed 103 new members. We still want to get better. We are planning this year to add additional equipment to our exercise room. Our longer range plans include extending our hours to accommodate those 50 and better who are still working. We also have been looking at
someday adding pickle ball courts. Pickle ball is played on a badmintonsized court with wooden paddles and a whiffle ball. It is not as rigorous as tennis, but is a great exercise. Our membership is up to almost 1,200, but we have room for more. If we have caught your interest, call us at 4925266, or just stop in and we will give you a tour. As Adlai Stevenson once said, “It’s not the years in your life, but the life in your years that counts.” The Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County’s article was submitted by Dave McKay, the center’s executive director.
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Many activities for youth in county 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 organized through the
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TEEGAN SHOE, of Piqua, carries a cupcake he got at the IUTIS ice cream social held at Harmon Field in August 2011. Teegan is the son of Danyel Fahnestock and Jeremy Shoe. YMCA. a variety of activities for Shelby County Youth their students and memSoccer organizes a number bers. Also, the park disof teams who play in tricts organize events Tawawa Park. They also throughout the year for host the MayFest soccer the public to attend. tournament each year, 4-H, OHIO STATE which invites teams from UNIVERSITY the area and other states EXTENSION OFFICE to compete. Some Shelby For ages 5 (and in County villages also offer kindergarten) through 19. soccer programs for their Contact: Laura Norris, youths. (937) 498-7239 IUTIS, Sidney Electric shelby.osu.edu Girls Softball and Sidney BIG BROTHERS BIG Amateur Baseball organSISTERS OF SHELBY ize games for area youths. AND DARKE Sidney Little League COUNTIES Football introduces youths 121 E. North St. to the game at a young P.O. Box 885 age. Sidney, OH 45365 In addition, area Contact: Lisa Brown schools and churches offer (937) 492-7611
www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA-SHELBY COUNTY Contact: Ernie Shaw, (937) 492-8179 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. 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 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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Get involved in your community 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., 596-6386; Minster Post 387, South Cleveland Street, (419) 628-4387; New Bremen Post 241, along Ohio 66 on the north side of the village, (419) 629-2357; 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 See INVOLVED/Page 66
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CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF RUSSIA Rich Sherman commands Post No. 661 at 2444 Kelch Road in Shelby County. The primary objective of Catholic War Veterans is to make the nation aware of the struggle and needs of many veterans and their widows. Contact: (937) 5163073 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 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
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TEMPERANCE 73 LODGE, 303 E. Poplar St., Sidney Meetings: First Thursday of each month Contact: William A s s e n h e i m e r , wdawka@bright.net www.temperancelodge 73.com STOKES 305 LODGE 123 W. Main St., Port Jefferson Meetings: First and third Wednesday of each month Contact: kanderson57@centurylink.net 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, t e a c h h i s t o ryjrk@hotmail.com
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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, bobollie@woh.rr.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 erad-
icate polio under the motto “Service Above Self.” Meetings: Every Monday at noon Contact: Scott Barhorst, 492-0823 TOASTMASTERS Toastmasters clubs help people improve their communication and leadership skills and find the courage to change. Meetings are in the form of learn-bydoing workshops in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere. Meetings: First Thursday of each month at noon at the SidneyShelby County YMCA Contact: Ed Trudeau, 498-3433 or edward.trudeau@emerso n.com Lockington Citizen League A new 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
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Local agencies help improve familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 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. 500 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-8080 Ken Ward, 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 See AGENCIES/Page 68
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AGENCIES 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 supports 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 Open to any Shelby County resident or agency needing wrap-around service information. SPECIALIZED ALTERNATIVES FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH (SAFY) 211 N. Main Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 497-7239
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From Page 67 (866) 497-7239 Fax: (937) 497-7238 Kelly Davis, 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. 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 Lisa Brown, 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 HANDSON WEST CENTRAL OHIO 129 E Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 rforsythe@councilonrur alservices.org (937) 497-0643 Fax: (937) 497-0761 http:www.handsonwest centralohio.org Rhonda Forsythe HandsonWest Central Ohio Coordinator WOMEN’S CENTER OF SIDNEY 2579 Michigan St. (behind Culver’s) Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-4425 Joanie Prueter, director 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 Corner of Poplar and Ohio Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 498-1812 Anne and Kevin Schmiesing, directors A nonprofit, nonsectarian 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. See AGENCIES/Page 69
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AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE NORTHERN MIAMI VALLEY Shelby County Service Center 227 W. Water St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-6151 (24hour paging system) www.northernmiamiv alley.redcross.org/ 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 751 121 E. North St. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-2101 Fax: (937) 492-1552 www.shelbycounitedw ay.org Bob Parker, executive director b p a r k er@shelbycountyunited way.org It is the mission of the 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 113 N. Ohio Ave., Suite 201 P.O. Box 4545 Sidney, Ohio 453654545 (937) 492-1953 Fax: 492-4440 Ruth Menz, Sidney office counselor rmenz@lssma.org 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. 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 Harmon, executive director The Alpha Community Center provides a variety of services to people in the community, including breakSee AGENCIES/Page 70
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AGENCIES fast 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
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AMANDA PARTINGTON (left), of Sidney, and Audrey Vaughan, of Dayton, display New Choices auction items in April. The auction was held in May. 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. Herb and Angie Carter The Salvation Army is able to assist those in need with rent, utilities, emergency lodging and food.
FISH (FRIENDS IN SERVICE TO HUMANITY) 227 E. Court 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 (937) 492-2175 Lynn Kearns, director
The Thrift Shop, a volunteer organization, offers at a low cost, items such as clothing, dishes, pots, pans and miscellaneous pieces. 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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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 Alpha Center, 330 E. Court St., Sidney, (937) 498-9758 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 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 Alpha Center, 330 E. Court St., Sidney, (937) 498-9758 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 FISH (Water only), 227 E. Court St., Sidney, (937) 492-1760 Food assistance Below is a list of all the agencies in the surrounding area that help needy families by providing food and goods. Salvation Army (Emergency Pantry), 419 Buckeye Ave., Sidney, (937) 492-8412 Agape, 209 S. Brooklyn Ave., Sidney, (937) 498-4368 FISH, 227 E. Court St., Sidney, (937) 4921760 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, 227 E. Court St,.
Sidney, (937) 492-1760 Women’s Center, 113 N. Ohio Ave., Sidney, (937) 498-4425 Embracing Grace, 209 S. Brooklyn Ave., Sidney (upstairs), (937) 4980020 W.I.C. Woman, Infants & Children, 202 W. Poplar St., Sidney, (937) 498-7249 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 Health Assistance Program, 202 W. Poplar
St., Sidney, (937) 498-7249 Compassionate Care, P.O. Box 4835, Sidney, (937) 492-9400 FISH, 227 E. Court St., Sidney, (937) 4921760 Transitional housing programs Below is a list of organizations that provide temporary housing for men, women, and children. Samaritan Works Inc.’s Amelia house, 221 E. North St., Sidney, (937) 498-9758 (Contact is Jan Harmon) Samaritan Works Inc.’s Serenity House, 232 E. Poplar St., Sidney (937) 492-1953 (Contact is 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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Farmers have roller coaster year The year 2011 was another roller coaster year for Shelby County farmers. It was almost a repeat of weather conditions experienced in 2010. “A wetter than normal spring was not conducive to the early planting of corn and soybeans,” said Roger Lentz, executive director of the Shelby County Farm Service Agency. “Much of this acreage was planted in May and early June rather than the optimum months of April and early May.” After dealing with the spring snows and rains, farmers experienced hot weather and not much precipitation during the growing season. “A hot-dry period was then encountered during the July-August grain fill stage,” said Lentz. “The
fall harvest season commenced later than normal with extended periods of rain. Meteorologists indicate 2011 was the second wettest on record.” And while the weather wasn’t the best during the year, the average yield for the crops at harvest time was average. “The yield of soft red winter wheat ranged from 60 to 80 bushels per acre,” said Lentz. “Oats is a minimal crop with usually less than 1,000 acres planted in the county and a major portion of this acreage is used for forage purposes. hay and forage tonnage was about average for the season. Soybean yield ranged from 45 to 60 bushels per acre, while corn averaged in the 140 to 160 bushel range.” According to the Ohio
Department of Agriculture, during 2010, Shelby County harvested 62,400 acres of corn. The county was ranked 27th in the state with a production of 10,058,000 bushels of corn. The yield was 161.2 bushels per acre. There were 88,400 acres of soybeans harvested with a yield of 51.1 bushels per acre. Total production of 4,515,000 ranked the county 21st in the state. Farmers harvested 16,400 acres of wheat with a yield of 54.3 bushels per acre. The total production of 891,000 bushes ranked the county 18th in the state. There were 3,350 acres of alfalfa hay harvested in 2010. The total production was 14,100 tons, which was ranked 30th in the state.
Milk and swine receipts, he said, were much improved from the previous year while cattle prices were rated as very good. Feed costs however were also significantly higher for the livestock sector. The Ohio Department of Agriculture reports there are 26,500 cattle and calves in the county. This ranks the county ninth in the state of Ohio. There are 6,700 milk cows, which ranks 10th in the state. There are 82,000 hogs and pigs in the county, which ranks fifth in the state. There are 1,500 sheep in the county, for a 25th ranking in the state. There are 1,050 farms in the county. The average farm size is 207 acres. Total land in the farms is 217,000 acres.
Local, state agencies assist county 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 P.O. Box 1998 510 South Logan, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 Phone: (877) 775-7642 Fax: (419) 739-7012 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Director Jill Smith
Email: jsmith@ofbf.org SHELBY COUNTY CATTLEMAN’S ASSOCIATION President Rob Quinter Phone (937) 596-6798 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
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FARMERS OHIO CATTLEMAN’S ASSOCIATION 10600 U.S. Highway Marysville, OH 43040 Phone (614) 873-6736 Fax (614) 873-6835 Email: beef@ohiobeef.org OHIO CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION 1100 East Center Street Marion, OH 43302
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11 public, private schools educate county’s youth Shelby County is home to eight public school districts, two parochial schools and a private Christian school. These schools educated 9,445 students during the 201112 school year. The school district with the most students by far was Sidney City Schools with 3,544 students. Sidney was followed by Anna with 1,273; Hardin-Houston, 940; Fort Loramie, 808; Fairlawn, 630; Botkins, 591; Jackson Center, 578; Russia, 478; Holy Angels School, 227; Lehman Catholic High School, 206; and Christian Academy, 170. The county’s schools all performed well on the Ohio Department of Education’s Annual Report Card following the results being released in late 2011. Fairlawn received an “Excellent with Distinction” rating on this year’s report card. It’s the highest ranking a district can receive. Also performing well were Anna, Botkins, Fort Loramie and Russia who were all ranked as “Excellent,” Houston and Jackson Center scored an “Effective” rating and Sidney was ranked as “ C o n t i n u o u s Improvement.” Students within Shelby County also have the opportunity to attend the Upper Valley Career
Center in Piqua for specialized curriculum. The state’s average graduation rate for the 2009-10 school year (the most recent available) was 83 percent according to the Ohio Department of Education’s most recent statistics. The graduation results for Shelby County’s public schools for the same time period are as follows: Sidney City, 95.7percent; Christian Academy, 100 percent, Anna, 100 percent; Botkins, 100 percent; Fairlawn, 97.7 percent; Fort Loramie, 98.6 percent; Hardin-Houston, 92.9 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) 394Bixler 7658 Board members: President Sonia Buehler, Vice-president Dale Bensman, Rodney Naseman, Andrew Counts and Terri Berning.
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: Matt Meyer 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 Schneider A n i t a Uetrecht, Treasurer Jodi Jones, Janet 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 and Elementary School Principal: Jeff McPheron 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: S t e v e n Mascho 18800 Johnston Road S i d n e y, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 4921974 F a x : Mascho (937) 4928613 Board members: President Tony Bensman, Vice President Andy Brautigam, Rita Gilfillen, Robert Gold and Cindy Driskell. See SCHOOLS/Page 75
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SCHOOLS 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
Fairlawn Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 18800 Johnston Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-5930
Fairlawn Elementary School Grades: K-5 P.O. Box 24A 18800 Johnston Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-1654 Fax: (937) 492-5225
FORT LORAMIE www.loramie.k12.oh.us 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 James Maurer, Vice President Tony Meyer, Craig Rosengarten, Diane Plieman and Jeff Larger. Board meets the third Monday of the month at 7
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p.m. in high school Chorus Room. Athletic Affiliation: Shelby County League (all sports but football) and Metro Buckeye Conference (football only). School nickname: Redskins
and Joel Knouff. 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
Fort Loramie Junior High/High School
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Grades: 7-12 Principal: David Warvel 600 E. Park St. P.O. Box 290 Fort Loramie, OH 45845 Phone: (937) 295-3342
Fort Loramie Elementary
Grades: 7-12 High School Principal: Ryan Maier Elementary School Principal: Sara Rosenberry 5300 Houston Road Houston, OH 45333 Phone: (937) 295-3010 Fax: (937) 295-3737
JACKSON CENTER 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 Center, 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 See SCHOOLS/Page 76
Grades: K-6 Principal: Scott Rodeheffer 35 Elm St., P.O. Box 34 Fort Loramie, OH 45845 Phone: (937) 295-2931
HARDINHOUSTON 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 T o m Elliott, Claypool V i c e President Bill Clark, Jon Bowling, Jason Foster
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SCHOOLS Fax: (937) 596-6490 Board members: President Kristine Mullenhour, Vice President Kristen Davis, Matt Kohler, Brad Wren and Dana Ware. 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 1 0 0 School St. Russia, OH 45363 Phone: (937) 5263156 F a x : (937) 526Rose 9519 Board members: President Doug Hoying, Vice President Keith Daniel, Joshua Francis, Angela Heaton and Deidre Kearns. Board meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the high school library/ media center. Athletic Affiliation: Shelby County League, Ohio High School Athletic
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SIDNEY CITY SCHOOLS www.sidney.k12.oh.us Superintendent: John Scheu 750 S. Fourth Avenue Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 4972200 F a x : (937) 497Scheu 2211 Board members: President Melanie Cook, Vice President Darrell Spangler, Bill Ankney, Kelly Rees and Steve Smith. Board meets for work sessions on the first Monday of the month and business meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at the Board of 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
Phone: (937) 497-2275 Fax: (937) 497-2276
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Longfellow Elementary School
www.christian-academy.pvt.k12.oh.us Superintendent: Mary Smith Board members: R o g e r Grinstead, J o h n Laws, Todd M i l l e r, J o h n M o e l l e r, M a r y Smith S m i t h , Edwinna Thomas, Richard Wallace, Tony Young and Kim Curtis. Board meets the third Monday of the month, at 4:45 p.m., at the school. Grades: K-12 High School Principal: Gary Yates Elementary Principal: Michael Clayton 2151 Russell Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-7556 Fax: (937) 492-5399 School nickname: Eagles
Grades: K-5 Principal: Fran Dembski 1250 Park St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-2264 Fax: (937) 497-2263
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Sidney Middle School Grades: 6-8 Principal: Jon Geuy until July 5 980 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: To be announced 901 Campbell Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 497-2261 Fax: (937) 497-2262
Whittier Elementary School Grades: K-5 Principal: Keith Helmlinger 425 Belmont St. Sidney, OH 45365
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SCHOOLS Principal: Mary Martin 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 Committee meets the Martin f i r s t 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. S i d n e y, OH 45365 Phone: Sidney(937) 4981 1 6 1 , P i q u a (937) 7738747 Barhorst F a x : (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
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high school. Board members: Mark Vondenhuevel, chair; Jeffrey Earhart, vicechair; Helen Wichie, secretary; T.J. Baker, Jeffrey Earhart, Reverend Martin Fox, Frank Gilardi Jr., Sister Mary Alice Haithcoat S.C., Michael L. Kruse, Joseph A. Lachey, Sister Nancy Merkle, RSM, Reverend Daniel Schmitmeyer, Mark Vondenhuevel, Helen Wichie; Michael Barhorst, ex officio; and Denise Stauffer, ex officio; and Kathy McGreevy, Board Treasurer, Athletic Affiliation: Independent School nickname: Cavaliers
Andy Hite, Piqua City Schools; Legislative Liaison, Randall S a i l o r, S h e l b y County ESC; Dr. R o b e r t A l l e n , M i a m i County E S C ; Luce M a r i a Brewer, Bradford Schools; Darrell Spangler, Sidney City Schools, and Doug Trostle, Troy City Schools; Steve Smith, Sidney City Schools; Robert Luby, Piqua City Schools; Joyce Reives,
Troy City Schools; and Lee Harmon, Covington; Dr. Nancy Luce, superintendent, Upper Valley Career Center; Amy Twarek, treasurer, Upper Valley Career Center. Board meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 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
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UPPER VALLEY CAREER CENTER www.uppervalleycc.or g
Vocational high school Superintendent: Dr. Nancy Luce Executive Director: Jason Haak Adult Division Director: Michael E. Shellabarger Direct of Business Operations: Pat Gibson 8811 Career Drive Piqua, OH 453569294 Phone: (937) 778-1980 Fax: (937) 778-0103 Board: President Ty Lotz, Shelby County Educational Service Center; Vice President
Village of Jackson Center 122 E. Pike Street PO Box 819 (937) 596-6314 Visit us online at: www.jacksoncenter.com
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Adult Basic and Literacy Education
ESC Cooperating Learning Center
Phone: (937) 440-1692 or (877) 440-1692
Grades: 6 - 12 Principal: Jerry Lenhart (elementary, middle and high schools) 315 W. Russell Road Phone: (937) 419 - 0643 Fax: (937) 497-9534 School nickname: Screaming Turtles
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: Randall Sailor, President, Ty Lotz, Vice President, Roger Lentz, Madeline Maurer and Michael Schafer. Board meetings Neer are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. 129 E. Court St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-1354 Fax: (937) 498-4850
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SHELBY HILLS PRESCHOOL www.shelbymrdd.org Superintendent: Laura Zureich 1200 S. Children’s Home Road Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 4978155 Early Childhood Director: Toni Custer Phone: (937) 4984565 Fax: (937) 498Zureich 0085 Also offered by Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities:
Service and Support Administration Director: Jennie Lukey Phone: (937) 498-4229
Early Intervention Wee School: Infant and Toddler Center of Shelby Hills Early Childhood 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 — HEAD START www.corsp.org 1502 N. Main Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-8787 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 1849 Progress Way Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-1030 SHELBY HILLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 1200 Childrens Home Road 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.y-kids.org 300 E. Parkwood Blvd. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 498-2273
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Higher education is close to home for county residents
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.edison.cc.oh.us 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.muohio.edu OHIO INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND TECHNOLOGY 2029 Edgefield Road
Dayton, OH 45439 (888) 876-9000 www.oipt.com 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 w w w. l i m a . o h i o state.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 (800) 484-1400 www.urbana.edu 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/in dex.html
RHODES STATE COLLEGE 4240 Campus Drive Lima, OH 45804 (419) 995-8320 www.rhodesstate.edu SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 444 W. Third St. Dayton, OH 45402-1460 (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
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What’s for supper today? Shelby County offers a varied selection of restaurants, from fast food to sports bars to pizza places to family restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 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 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 2194 Fair Road Phone: (937) 492-5305 Sonic Drive-In 1975 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 710-4956 Subway 1520 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 492-1200 1240 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 492-0459 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 FAMILY RESTAURANTS Alcove Restaurant 134 N. Main St. Phone: (937) 492-3737 (Breakfast and lunch only) 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. Phone: (937) 492-0888 Dona Cata 1306 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 492-1616 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 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 Rainbow Grill 126 N. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-8859 River’s Edge 1455 Riverside Drive Phone: (937) 497-9463 Wingers Restaurant 2881 W. Michigan St. Phone: (937) 497-8333 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 (937) 492-7454 Little Caesar’s Pizza 1122 Michigan St. (937) 492-2880 Marco’s Pizza 1276 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 498-0333 Papa John’s Pizza 728 Wapakoneta Ave. Phone: (937) 497-7272 Pizza Hut 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 Taco Bell 607 E. Main St. Phone: (937) 394-2316 Triple K Enterprises 206 S. Pike St. Phone: (937) 394-7141 BOTKINS Brew’s Perfectville Pizza 318 S. Mill St. 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 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 See DINING/Page 81
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From Page 80 RUSSIA Cruizer’s Bar and Grill 115 North St. (937) 526-4800 Russia Inn 101 E. Main St. Phone: (937) 526-4785
Main Street Pizza & More 17 N. Main St. (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 Brew’s Perfectville Pizza 213 W. Pike St. (937) 596-0008 Café Verandah 205 W. Pike St. Phone: (937) 596-6161 The Heidout 432 W. Pike St. Phone: (937) 596-6311 Pit Stop Pizza and Drive Thru 430 W. Pike St. Phone: (937) 596-6433 Pub on the Corner 101 N. Main St. Phone: (937) 596-6005 Subway 101 E. Pike St. (937) 421-4200 KETTLERSVILLE K-Village Inn 8794 State Route 274 (937) 693-6432 MINSTER Arrowhead Golf Club 2211 Dirksen Road (419) 628-3111 Bud’s Pizza 6 S. Main St. Phone: (419) 628-3518 Community Lanes 356 E. Third St. (419) 628-2717 Delissimo 54 S. Main St. (419) 628-9030 Dutch Mill Cafe 153 W. Fourth St. (419) 628-2401 McDonald’s 400 N. Main St.
(419) 628-4500 Padrone’s Pizza 271 N. Main St. (419) 628-1810 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 6 N. Main St. (419) 628-2349 NEWPORT Scudzy’s Newport Tavern 6626 State Route 66 Phone: (937) 295-3262 Keyhole Pizza 6621 State Route 66 Phone: (937) 295-2826 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
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 Speedway Pizza 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 Tiger’s Den 263 Marker Road Phone: (937) 526-4848
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The arts play large role in Shelby County’s culture 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. Raise the Roof for the Arts manages the Historic Sidney Theatre just off the courtsquare. Rehearsal and performance space is available there for rent and the nonprofit has presented a film series to audiences. 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,
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CHATTING AT the Gateway Arts Council's Spring Fling kickoff in April 2011 are (l-r) David Hovey, of Columbus, and Mike and Jane Major, both of Urbana. Both Hovey and Mike Major had art work displayed in the show. (937) 498-2787 Performances for adults and their families at Sidney High School • “Fiddler on the Roof” performed by a national touring company, Nov. 4, 2012 • Ted Vigil in a tribute to John Denver, Feb. 10, 2013 • “Simply Sinatra,” April 14, 2013 Performances for children and their families at the Cameo Theatre
• Selections to be announced Exhibits in the gallery at 216 N. Miami Ave. • Steven Walker, JuneJuly, 2012 • Western Ohio Watercolor Society, August 2012 • Open photography exhibit, September 2012 • Carousel horses, October 2012 • Alfred Tibor, the sculpture of a Holocaust survivor, November-
December 2012 • Juried high school exhibit, January 2013 • County art teachers, February 2013 • Wearable art, MarchApril 2013 • Spring Fling, May 2013 SOCK AND BUSKIN COMMUNITY THEATRE Amateur performances by local actors, singers See ARTS/Page 83
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and dancers in the Historic Sidney Theatre Christie Thomas, business manager (937) 498-8188 • “Dear Edwina,” June 15-16, 2012 • “Schoolhouse Rock Live!,” Aug. 3-5, 2012 • Rocky Horror, Oct. 26-27, 2012 • “James and the Giant Peach,” Nov. 16-17, 2012 • “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 7-9, 2012 • Spring and summer 2013 schedule to be announced. SIDNEY DANCE COMPANY Performances by student dancers and community performers Sharon Eikenberry, director (937) 492-3767 • “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Dec. 1416, 2012 • Mid-winter ballet, date to be announced AMOS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY Suzanne Cline, director (937) 492-8354 A library gallery featuring monthly exhibits of work by area fine and student artists
SIDNEY CIVIC BAND Professional ensemble offering free concerts on the courtsquare and elsewhere Phil Chilcote, director (937) 492-3005 • An Old Fashioned Band Concert, June 15, 2012 • Pops Concert—The 1950s/1960s, June 22, 2012 • Music from Films, June 29, 2012 • Patriotic salute to Veterans Concert, July 6, 2012 • Three Tenors and a Diva, July 20, 2012 • Sept. 11 Tribute, Sept. 8, 2012 • Christmas Concert, Dec. 9, 2012 SWING ERA BAND Professional ensemble performing music from the 1930s to the 1970s Mary Knapke, contact (937) 497-1747 • Minster Gazebo, July 8, 2012 • Courtsquare in downtown Sidney, July 13, 2012 • Versailles Gazebo, July 27, 2012 • Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Nov. 10, 2012 • Other dates to be announced.
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GATEWAY CHORAL SOCIETY Amateur and professional singers performing secular and religious music in concert Phil Chilcote, director (937) 492-3005 • Schedule 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 • Saurkrout Band, Oct. 20, 2012 • Swing Era Band, Nov. 10, 2012 • Holiday music, Dec. 8, 2012 • Johnny, Feb. 16, 2013 • Other dates to be announced THE NOOK Commercial gallery offering classes and exhibits at 107 E. Court St. Sarah C. Barr, owner (937) 726-6125 • First Friday community art night, monthly CRESCENT PLAYERS Amateur theater company performing in New Bremen Christine Ring, president (419) 302-4740 • Schedule to be announced
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Tigers to ‘roar’ at Shelby County Fair Fairgoers will see higher admission prices this year at the Shelby County Fair, but free entertainment will include several musical acts and trained white tigers. The fair will be held July 22-28. The Shelby County Agricultural Society (Fair Board) decided to raise admissions prices in order to maintain the quality of free entertainment and to deal with ongoing budget issues. The gate admission price was raised from $8 to $9, which will include all mechanical rides; season passes, from $20 to $25 for fair week; industrial days, from $6 to $7; and carload night, from $25 to $30. Board members decided that all grandstand shows will have a $2 gate charge. “When you take into consideration the size of our fair and the quality of rides, it takes more money,” said Fair Board Secretary Jerry Schaffner, commenting on the price increases. “We really have quality rides.” Another change fairgoers will see is the time when rides will open. Rides will open at 1 p.m. each day, except July 23, when the opening time will be 4 p.m. The special days that have been a part of the fair for years will continue. Industrial days will be July 22 and 25. Carload night will be July 24. Best One Tire and Sidney Tire will sponsor a wristband day July 27, with admission costing $7. Several attractions have been scheduled for the free entertainment tent. Doublecut, a young country and classic rock band from Zanesville, will appear July 25 at 7 p.m. David Crone, comedian, ventriloquist and magician, will bring his lineup of characters to the fair’s
Vicenta Pages’ White Tigers stage July 28 for an 8 p.m. performance. Doublecut plays a variety of music from country to AC/DC and members write some of their own songs. The group has competed in the Colgate Country Showdown and the Guernsey County Battle of the Bands. It has played at concerts, fairs and festivals, and parties as well as many other events. Band personnel consists of Daniel Spiker, lead vocals; Landon Tom, guitar and vocals; Kevin Beach, bass; Logan Addis, lead guitar; and Dakota Tom, drums. David Crone and his I’m No Dummy Productions characters will perform. A former Fortune 500 executive, Crone combines comedy, ventriloquism and magic in his acts. He has performed on stages from Washington, D.C., to Las
Vegas for large corporations providing family-friendly humor and customized presentations. Country music artist Jason Michael Carroll is scheduled to appear July 26 at 8 p.m. Singersongwriter Carroll is a native of North Carolina who recorded on the Arista Nashville label until 2010. Love & Theft, an American Country music duo, will perform July 27 at the fair. The group consists of Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson, who both sing lead vocals and play guitar. The band’s debut album, “World Wide Open,” was released in 2009. The group became a duo in 2011 when founding member Brian Bandas left the band. The group currently records with RCA Nashville. The fair has also booked Vicenta Pages’ White Tigers at a day and time still to be announced. The Sidney Daily News will sponsor the appearance. Vicinta Pages of Pages Circus will perform with her six white Bengal tigers. The show is represented by Makay Entertainment Co. 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 2012 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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Shelton, Church, Zac Brown Band to perform at 2012 Country Concert NEWPORT — The lineup for Country Concert 2012 July 5 to 7 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 29th 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 2012 include Eric Church, the Zac Brown Band, and Blake Sheldon. Other 2012 performers will be Jake Owen, Justin Moore, Easton Corbin, Hunter Hayes, Sara Evans, Craig Campbell, Ashton Shepard, and Florida Georgia Line The lineup is subject to change. 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
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Waiting for the green flag to drop 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 onenight 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’s event will be the sixth annual, and it is set for June 9. 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
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FANS PACK the grandstands at Eldora Speedway, located a short distance from Sidney in the Darke County community of Rossburg. The track, owned by two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart, hosts several major events, including the annual Feed the Children Prelude to the Dream, which brings NASCAR drivers to the track every year for a benefit race. This year, the Prelude will be held on June 6, and new to the event this year will be Danica Patrick. 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 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 three-tenths mile asphalt oval in DeGraff that plays host to modifieds, mini-stocks, 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 relatively new, the Waynesfield Motorsports Park, located in Waynesfield in Auglaize County. It’s under new management this year. It’s a quarter-mile dirt track that also has a onefifth mile co-gart track next to it. The quartermile track features Emods, stocks, mini-sprints, non-winged sprints and trucks. The season starts in late April and runs into August. The go-cart season starts in May and runs into September. The track has also undergone a bit of a facelift since last year, 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 ate $5 and 5-and-under 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.waynesfieldmotor sportspark.com
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Fore! Area golfers ready to tee it up 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 There are now two public courses in Sidney since the Moose Lodge announced that it was going public with the Moose Golf Course for the first time in 50 years. Annual events at the Moose include a junior golf program on Mondays in June and July, weekly golf leagues, the Shelby County Open final round, and numerous golf scrambles during the season. The course also offers a "9 and dine" special. For just $20, you can play nine holes of golf, including cart rental and a lunch coupon. The offer is valid daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including weekends. A full year golf membership plus social quarter memberships are also available to new mem-
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 Photo provided
THE MOOSE Golf Course, located at 1200 N. Broadway Ave., is now a public golf course. bers for $495 per person. 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 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
CHEROKEE HILLS GOLF CLUB 4622 County Road 49N Bellefontaine, OH, 43111 18 holes Phone: (937) 599-3221 Website: www.cherokeehillsgolf club.com
MOOSE GOLF COURSE 1200 N. Broadway Ave. Sidney, OH, 45365 9 holes Phone: (937) 492-7222
HIDDEN LAKE GOLF COURSE 5370 E. State Route 571 Tipp City, OH, 45371 Phone: (937) 667-8880
ARROWHEAD PARKS GOLF CLUB 2211 Dirksen Road Minster, OH, 45865 18 holes Phone: (419) 628-3111
HOMESTEAD GOLF COURSE 5327 Worley Road Tipp City, OH, 45371 18 holes Phone: (937) 698-4876
STILLWATER VALLEY GOLF CLUB 9235 Seibt Road Versailles, OH, 45380 18 holes Phone: (937) 526-3041 Website:
CLIFFSIDE GOLF COURSE 6510 S. State Route 202 Tipp City, OH, 45371 18 holes Phone: (937) 667-6686
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Drive-in movie theater part of Sidney’s history Shelby County is lucky to be home to one of the few drive-in theaters left in the country. The AutoVue Drive-In Theatre, located on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Russell Road in Sidney, has served the community since its completion sometimes in the early 1950s. Synonymous with quiet summer nights for families and couples who are looking for something to do, it is not uncommon to see the drive-in filled with cars that are loaded up with kids dressed in their pajamas sprawled across the backseat. There are also a variety of other entertainment venues which appeal to all age ranges in the county from movie theaters offering indoor year-round movie viewing to a roller skating rink that offers a different type of exercise and is a great location to throw a child a birthday party. 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.
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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CHARLES HOUSER, of Indian Lake, bowls at Bel Mar Lanes in February during a Sidney hospice fundraiser. 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 LOCK ONE THEATER 8 W. Monroe St. New Bremen, OH 45869 Show times: (419) 629-4100 Box office: (419) 629-4105 www.lockonetheater.com MAYFLOWER CINEMA 916 N. Market St. Troy, OH 45373 (937) 339-3456 www.teichertheaters.com
BOWLING ALLEYS BEL-MAR LANES 101 W. Russell Road
COMMUNITY LANES INC. 356 E. Third Street Minster, OH 45865 (419) 628-2717 www.communitylanesminster.co m MCBO’S LANES AND STRIKERS PIZZA AND MINI GOLF 498 W Main St. Versailles, OH 45380 (937) 526-4938 http://www.mcboslanes.com
ROLLER SKATING RINKS REGIONAL THIRTY SIX SKATE CLUB 4845 W. US Route 36 Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 773-2841 Hours of operation: Thursday, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 to midnight Matinee: Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. (Parents skate free during Matinees.)
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2012-13 calendar of events THE GREAT SIDNEY FARMER’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 26-Oct. 13 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 31-June 3 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 8-10 Location: Downtown Botkins Website: www.botkinscarousel.com
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-ofwar. Date: June 8-10, 2012 Location: Lake Loramie State Park Campground, 4401 Fort Loramie Swanders Road, Minster Contact: (937) 295-2011 Website: www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/ lakeloramie AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE OF SOUTHWEST AUGLAIZE 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: June 15 at 6 p.m. Location: Skip Baughman Stadium, St. Marys Website: www.relayforlife.org/SWAuglaize 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 16 Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds Contact: Holy Angels, 498-2307 ANNA HOMECOMING This event features chicken dinners, a cruise-in, parade, rides, beanbag tournament, prize drawings, concessions, a queen contest, fireworks and bingo and coed volleyball contest. Dates: June 22-23 Location: Anna Contact: Village office, (937) 3943751 Website: www.villageofannaoh.com 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. See EVENTS/Page 90
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EVENTS Dates: June 22-24 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 KIDS AROUND THE SQUARE This free festival is designed specifically for children. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon and features various activities for children. Dates: June 23 Location: On the Courtsquare in downtown Sidney Contact: (937) 492-9122, info3@sidneyshelbychamber.com Website: www.downtownsidney.com FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Sidney’s 2012 Independence Day fireworks will light up the sky beginning at 10 p.m. July 4. The most popular place to watch them is the area around Sidney High School. The fireworks are provided this year by an anonymous donor. Date: July 4 Location: Sidney High School FOURTH OF JULY FEST An all-American celebration with music, games, plenty of food and a pie-baking contest. Fireworks will be June 30 at 10 p.m. Date: June 29-30 Location: New Knoxville Community Park Contact: Village of New Knoxville office (419) 753-2160 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.
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Contact: Lake Loramie Improvement Association Email: LakeLoramieIA@hotmail.com Website: www.meccainc.org/LLIA/speciale vents.php
COUNTRY CONCERT This annual event attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country to see and hear some of the top country music stars. The four-day weekend (Thursday through Saturday) features almost constant musical performances and also camping and a karaoke competition. The 2012 lineup includes Luke Bryan, Justin Moore, Sara Evans, Jake Owen, Blake Shelton, Easton Corbin and many more. Dates: July 5-7 Location: Hickory Hills Campground, between Fort Loramie and Newport Website: www.countryconcert.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 programs, holiday movies and children’s activities. Date: July 20-22, 2012 Location: Lake Loramie State Park Campground, 4401 Fort Loramie Swanders Road, Minster Contact: (937) 295-2011 Website: www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/ lakeloramie
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 13-14 Location: Fire department parking lot on Russia-Houston Road Website: www.houstoncommunityclassic.w eebly.com BOAT PARADE Boaters decorate their pontoon boats and parade them on Lake Loramie. The 2012 theme is “A Day at the Zoo.” Cash prizes go to winners of first, second, third and fourth places. The parade will be followed by the Lake Loramie Improvement Association membership picnic at 2 p.m. Date: July 15 at noon Location: Lake Loramie
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 21 Location: Firehouse in Kettlersville 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 See EVENTS/Page 91
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their products at indoor booths. Dates: July 22-28 Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds Website: www.shelbycountyfair.com Email: contact@shelbycountyfair.com
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. 17-19 Location: Downtown New Bremen Contact: Southwestern Auglaize Chamber of Commerce, (419) 6290313 Website: www.bremenfest.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. 25, 2012 Location: Lockington Park
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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 28 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. 3 at 6 p.m. Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds Website: www.relayforlife.org/ShelbyCounty
FAMILY FUN DAY Free admission to the swimming pool and family-friendly activities in the park. Date: Aug. 11 Location: Jackson Center pool and park Contact: Jackson Center Village Office (937) 596-6314 Website: www.jacksoncenter.com
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EVENTS tion 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. 7-9 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. 14-16 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. 21-23 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. 28-29 Location: Crown Pavilion, New Bremen Contact: Southwestern Auglaize Chamber of Commerce, (419) 6290313 Website: www.growgiants.com MINSTER OKTOBERFEST Guests can experience true German heritage at the Minster
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From Page 91 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. 5-7 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. 20, 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. 9-11 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. 16 Location: On the Courtsquare in
downtown Sidney Contact: (937) 492-9122, info3@sidneyshelbychamber.com Website: www.downtownsidney.com 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. 1 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. 2 Location: Jackson Center Contact: Village office, (937) 5966314 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 2013 Website: www.mayfestsoccer.com To place an event in the 2013 Community Guide listing, submit the item to Patricia Ann Speelman at pspeelman@sdnccg.com or call (937) 498-5965 by March 1.
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Lots of entertainment available in Ohio 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) 6643500 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 GREAT WOLF LODGE 6100 Kings Island Drive Mason, OH 45040 (800) 913-WOLF (9653) www.greatwolflodge.com KALAHARI RESORT 7000 Kalahari Drive Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 433-7200 Reservations: (877) KALAHARI (525-2427)
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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 COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM P.O. Box 400 9990 Riverside Drive Powell, OH 43065 (800) MONKEYS www.columbuszoo.org THE TOLEDO ZOO P.O. Box 140130 2700 Broadway St. Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 385-5721 www.toledozoo.org See REGION/Page 94
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CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO 3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109 (216) 661-6500 www.clemetzoo.com
DAYTON GEMS HOCKEY Hara Arena 1001 Shiloh Springs Road Dayton, OH 45415 (937) 275-7777 www.daytongems.net
FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO 3411 Sherman Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 Phone: (260) 427-6800 www.kidszoo.org
DAYTON DRAGONS BASEBALL Fifth Third Field 220 N. Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45402 Box Office: (937) 228-BATS (2282287) www.daytondragons.com
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 (621-8383) 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 www.clevelandbrowns.com CLEVELAND INDIANS BASEBALL Progressive Field
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CINCINNATI REDS’ Zack Cozart (2) congratulates teammate Joey Votto (19) at home plate after they scored on a Jay Bruce double hit off Houston Astros starting pitcher Lucas Harrell during the third inning of a baseball game on April 28 in Cincinnati. 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
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.co m 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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Lake Loramie State Park offers may outdoor activities FORT LORAMIE — Lake Loramie State Park on Ohio 362 off Ohio 66, offers 426 acres of land and 1,655 acres of water for u outdoor activities, including boating, camping, hiking, swimming, as well as fishing for all popular game fish along its shoreline. Hunting, in season, is permitted in designated areas. The only requirement is a valid Ohio hunting or fishing license. Its office telephone number is (937) 295-20211. 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. Rental fees are uncganged from 2011. Camping costs are $24 per night forsites with electric hookups, $26
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GREETING EACH other at the 2011 Lake Loramie Fall Harvest Festival are (l-r) Stan Wenbker, of Minster, Jim Meyer, of Fort Loramie and Will Prenger, of Minster. Prenger is the owner of the 1930 AA Ford school bus on display behind them. for premium waterfront sites, and not available. $20 for non-electric campsites. The cabins are handicap accessiFour Rent-a Camp family style ble expect for the bunk room and tent sites rent for $36 plus tax a loft. Docks rent for $255 a season night. They include two futons, (April 1 to Oct. 31) and state tieups overhead lighting, a refrigerator, are $85 a season. microwave, 65-quart cooler, Four new flush restrooms at varpropane camp stoves, fire ring and ious picnic areas have replaced forpicnic tables under a small shelter. mer 50-year-old pit latrines. The Three new cedar cabins located new showerhouse in the campin the former Group Camp Area ground includes two handicapOne rent for $90 plus tax a day or accessible family units. $540 per week plus tax. Each unit The reservation number is (886) measures 17 by 20 feet with a cov- 644-6727, the same number used to ered porch, kitchenette, shower, toi- reserve a campsite. Patrons may let, air conditioning and heat, bed- also visit www.ohiostateparks.org room with four bunks and a living for reservations. The campgrounds area with futron sofa and dining now makes wi-fi available. table. Throughout the year, the park They sleep six. Other equipment and its Lake Loramie Improvement includes a gas grill, refrigerator, Association host a variety of special microwave oven, coffee maker, events which are listed in a calenporch table, two chairs and a fire dar of events in this 2012 ring. Linens and table settings are Community Guide.
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Nature enthusiasts find a lot to do at the park district 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 Miami-Erie Canal Trail. Current park district directors, David Fleming, Barb Heilers and Mitzi Clark, are contining to manage park operations with the assistance of Friends of Shelby County Parks members and other volunteers. Current economic conditions have eliminated previous funding from Shelby County commissioners, but the district continues to operate with 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. Lockington Reserve is located on the north side of Kaser Road 1/10 mile west of MiamiConservancy 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.
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ANNA HENRY (center) watches as Becky Heilers, both of Houston, paints the face of Shelby Robinette, of Sidney, at Barbecue in the Park held next to the Lockington Dam in September 2011. Miami-Erie Canal Trail maintained by the Shelby is a five-mile turf trail County Commissioners. stretching from Pampel As the former county seat, Road east of Houston all this site has become an the way to Ohio 66 in ideal lunch picnic site, as Newport. This property is it is close to many factoleased from the Ohio ries in Sidney. It contains Department of Natural historic markers, picnic Resources. The trail is tables and benches. suitable for walkThe park district’s puring/hiking and aggressive pose4 is to provide unique mountain biking. No natural land areas as they motorized vehicles are become available, develop allowed. This trail is also natural parks that will fill designated Buckeye Trail the void between state (statewide loop trail) and and municipal/village the North Country Trail parks and preserve the (federal multi-state trail). natural environment for Development continues on the benefit of present and this facility. future generations. Hardin Park is located The Park District on the corner of Hardin- maintains an office near Wapakoneta Road and the Lockington Reserve at Ohio 47. This one-acre 9871 Fessler-Buxton park is managed and Road.
COMMUNITY GUIDE Fitness
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YMCA is a fun, friendly place The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA’s vision is to provide a YMCA that is safe, fun, friendly, with a family-oriented environment for all to enjoy and belong — the first place you think of going for physical and recreational activity where Christian values are prioritized and taught, children are nurtured through character development, teens are empowered, families grow stronger and older adults are engaged. The YMCA, 300 E. Parkwood St., emphasizes its mission and core values for the purposes of helping to improve the quality of life of each of its members. The primary goal is to provide a welcoming environment and superior member service for all, regardless of age, race, income and ability. The hope is that each member will find a “second family” at the YMCA where personal wellness needs can be met and goals brought to fulfillment. As a nonprofit organization, the Y is committed to supporting the children and families of our community by providing value-based programs and services that enable positive change and help transform lives. All the programs incorporate the YMCA Character Development program, which stresses the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. As one of the leading nonprofits for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y depends on
financial gifts to do its vital work. Through the YMCA’s Community Partners Campaign, the YMCA strives to turn no one away who lives or works in Shelby County due to their inability to pay. Approximately 2,000 individuals each year receive financial assistance for memberships and program participation. Assistance helps provide opportunities including teen leadership programs, swimming lessons, child care and many other services and programs including membership opportunities. The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA has a 5,000-square-foot Wellness Center with recently-added cardio fitness equipment, including PreCor Adaptive Motion Trainer machines, NXT spinner bikes, and a variety of new, free-weight equipment. The full range of equipment available is ideally suited to meet the needs of all who participate, beginning with the “ready to be fit” individuals to the most experienced. YMCA fitness staff is specially trained and ready to create personalized workout sessions designed to meet each member’s desired outcomes. The Y has certified personal trainers on staff, as well as a registered dietician. The YMCA also offers group exercise classes for everyone, including the very popular Zumba, kickboxing, Pilates, Yoga, Spinning 101, CardioSculpt and Basic
Step, as well as several TRX Suspension Training classes, offering members a fast, effective, total-body workout. TRX is a unique training tool that provides endless exercise options for all fitness levels using your 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. Each new member receives four free hours of personal training. In addition, the YMCA offers an indoor, heated pool, adult locker rooms with sauna and steam rooms, two tennis courts, three racquetball courts, an indoor walking/running track, indoor soccer arena and Shelby County’s only indoor climbing wall. The website, www.sidney-ymca.org, offers online registration and the most up-to-date listing of YMCA programs, schedules and events. Programs for the entire family include youth and
adult sports leagues for basketball, soccer, volleyball and football and sports conditioning classes. The YMCA is also the home of national, awardwinning gymnastics, acrobatics, cheer and dance programs. Programs are offered for children as young as 6 months. The YMCA will offer more than 30 specialty camps this summer including tumbling, volleyball and art. The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA hosts activities year-round that reinforce its mission to put Christian principles into practice to benefit all Shelby County residents through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The 26th anniversary of Splash Water Safety Week will be June 4-7. Splash is a complimentary program offered to promote water safety skills and awareness for the children in our community. The YMCA also See YMCA/Page 98
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Where to work out CURVES FOR WOMEN 545 N. Vandemark Road Sidney, Oh 45365 (937) 497-0055 www.curvesinternation al.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.co m 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. 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 - Friday 5 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday (families) 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday (adults only) 5 - 9 p.m. Summer: Monday - Friday 5 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday (adults) 5 - 9 p.m. Childcare hours: Monday - Friday 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. POWER STATION 1090 Wapakoneta Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 497-9417 Services: This facility offers a designated play area for children, tanning
YMCA announces the 28th annual Golf for Kids tournament. This event will be at Shelby Oaks Golf Course June 19. Golf for Kids is a 27-hole, twoperson-team event. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate and any companies interested in sponsoring this event should contact the YMCA. The eighth annual YMCA 5K walk/run in conjunction with Shelby County Applefest and sponsored by The Spot Restaurant will be Sept. 8. The race route takes runners through downtown Sidney. Awards, refreshments, music and Applefest are all waiting at the finish line. In October, the YMCA will host the fifth annual Triangle of Honor Awards, which recognize individu-
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. - 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Noon HOME FITNESS FOR HER www.homefitnessforhe r.com (937) 658-2YOU (2968) Services: Provides inhome personal training for women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday at your convenience, by appointment.
From Page 97 als 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 national YMCA, which emphasizes the triangle as a symbol representing the founding principles of developing a strong spirit, mind and body for all. Nomination forms are available on the YMCA’s website. Deadline for nominees is July 31. The Y Child Development Center Summer Day Camp operates from 5 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday of each week. Camp begins June 29 and ends Aug. 17. Recreational swimming, sports, art, character development and field trips are all a part of this year’s fun.
The YMCA Child Development Center has expanded its operating hours to better serve members’ needs. Now open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, programs are available for children 6 weeks old through 12 years, year round. Expanded hours of operation in spring, winter and fall are Monday to Friday from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday for adults from 5 to 9 p.m. In the summer, the Y is open Monday to Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday for adults from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call the Y at (937) 492-9134.
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 120 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 drivethrough hours.
SIDNEY 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.; drivethrough 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.; drivethrough open at 8:30 a.m. Contact: Karen Luthman West Sidney Office 2030 Michigan St. 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.; drivethrough opens at 8:30 a.m. Contact: Shirley Goldschmidt 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; drivethrough 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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; drivethrough open at 8:30 a.m. Contact: Mona Fridley (loan officer) 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, drivethrough open at 8:30 a.m. Contact: Rhonda Keister 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; drivethrough 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 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.; drivethrough open at 8:30 a.m. Contact: Thomas Paul 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; driveSee FINANCE/Page 100
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FINANCE 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 at 8:30 a.m. Contact: David Richard
BOTKINS FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN NEW BREMEN 204 W. State St. Botkins, OH 45306
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From Page 99 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 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
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
JACKSON CENTER 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 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 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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Funeral home directors serve families at their 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. Sanford Funeral Home is located in Jackson Center. Hogenkamp Funeral Home is now located in Russia also. 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 SANFORD FUNERAL HOME 214 W. Pike St. Jackson Center, OH 45334 (937) 596-6164 SANFORD 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 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 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)
678-3231
(937) 592-6781
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
BAILEY ZECHAR FUNERAL HOME 653 Hickey Ave. Versailles, OH 45380 (937) 526-4440
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
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
MILLER FUNERAL HOME 1605 Celina Road St. Marys, OH 45885 (419) 394-4632
FISHER-CHENEY FUNERAL HOME 1124 W. Main St. Troy, OH 45373 (937) 335-6161
ARMENTROUT FUNERAL HOME 200 E. Wapakoneta St. Waynesfield, OH 45896 (419) 568-1600
JAMIESON & YANNUCCI Funeral Home 333 W. High St. Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 773-3161
REXER-RIGGENMADDEN FUNERAL HOME 210 W. Hayes St. DeGraff, OH 43318 (937) 585-5723
MELCHER-SOWERS Funeral Home 646 W. High St. Piqua, OH 45356 (937) 773-1647
EICHHOLTZ FUNERAL HOME 321 N. Main St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311
SUBER-SHIVELY FUNERAL HOME 201 W. Main St. Fletcher, OH 45326 (937) 368-2212
COMMUNITY GUIDE Health Care
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Wilson Memorial Hospital offers accessible health care services for the community “At Wilson Memorial Hospital, our mission revolves around our patients,” says 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. As the county’s only acute care facility, Wilson Memorial offers quality inpatient and outpatient services including 24-hour emergency care. A fullservice, not-for-profit community hospital, Wilson Memorial is accredited by the Healthcare Facility Accreditation Program (HFAP) for meeting high patient safety and quality standards. 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
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DR. FRED Haussman, emergency medicine, works closely with local EMS providers throughout Shelby County. needs. The hospital provides advanced treatment options utilizing the latest in technology for patients to receive quality care, close to home. Recent advancements include: digital mammography, state-of-the-art 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), urologic, gastroen-
terologic/GI and general surgery. The hospital’s surgical suites offer both patients and physicians integrated, advanced technology comparable to top hospitals throughout the country. After an assessment of need for our community, Wilson Memorial is enhancing their cardiac services and is set to open a low risk, diagnostic cardiac catheterization lab in June 2012. Wilson Memorial’s private rooms for both medical and surgical patients provide a comfortable setting for patients and families. The rooms are spa-
cious 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 See WILSON/Page 103
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WILSON 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. The Diabetes Wellness Center is 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, Inc., a network of primary care and specialty physicians. With 25 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 health-
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TOP OFFICIAL: Thomas J. Boecker – president and chief executive officer
KEY HOSPITAL PHONE NUMBERS: General Information ............. (937) 498-2311 or .....................................................(800) 589-9641 Behavioral Health ......................(937) 498-5382 Cardiac Services .........................(937) 498-5526 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) 498-5334 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 Inc. .........................(937) 498-5513 Wilson Sleep Center ..................(937) 498-5447 In the event of an emergency, call 911. Websites .....................................www.wilsonhospital.com ......................www.facebook.com/wilsonhospital care 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 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 preemployment 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 recently opened on the hospital campus providing treatment to patients that need prompt attention, but are not life-threatening if not treated immediately when your family physician is unavailable or after hours. 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.
Sidney Daily News, May 2012 Page 104 COMMUNITY GUIDE Health Care Residents’ needs served by nursing homes 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. 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. 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 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
THE PAVILION REHAB & SKILLED CARE 705 Fulton St. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-9591 Fax: (937) 498-0529 Website: www.pavilionsidney.com Capacity: 50 beds SIDNEY CARE CENTER 510 Buckeye Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-3171 Capacity: 51 beds HERITAGE MANOR NURSING CENTER 24 N. Hamilton St. Minster, OH 45865 Phone: (419) 628-2396 Capacity: 109 beds Contact: rdhoman@heritageman ornursingcenter.com Website:
www.heritagemanornur singcenter.com ELMWOOD ASSISTED LIVING OF NEW BREMEN 711 S. Walnut St. New Bremen, OH 45869 Phone: (419) 977-2711 Website: www.elmwoodcommuni ties.com Capacity: 61 suites, 95 beds VERSAILLES HEALTH CARE CENTER Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 200 Marker Road Versailles, OH 45380 Phone: (937) 526-5570 Website: www.versailleshealthca re.com Capacity: 112 beds
Various types of pet care available in county The Shelby County Animal Shelter and Humane Society are two local agencies designed to serve the 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. They 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. The county’s humane society also answers calls for service and officials are more than willing to assist local residents. They answer humane complaints, foster animal care out of volunteer homes and offer dogs and cats for adoption. Additionally, the county’s animal shelter and
humane society is regularly involved with events at local school districts and organizations such free shot clinics. The county’s humane society is a donation/fund raiser based organization. For more information: SHELBY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER Shelby County Dog Warden Deputy Cami Frey, 1100 Clem Road, P.O. Box 923, Sidney, OH 45356; Phone: 498-7201; Fax: 498-4591; Email: shelbycountyanimalshelter@yahoo.com; Website: www.atourshelter.com; Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed Sunday.
SHELBY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Director Mike Lescowitch, 614 N. Miami Ave., Sidney, OH; Phone: 497-PETS (7387); Website adoptshelbycountypets.com VETERINARIANS Tri-County Veterinary Service 301 N. Kuther Road, Sidney, OH 45365; Phone: 492-6536; 16200 County Road 25A; Anna, OH 45302; Phone: 937-693-2131. Community Veterinary Clinic 1200 W. Russell Road, Sidney, OH 45365; Phone: 492-6106. See PETS/Page 111
COMMUNITY GUIDE Health Care
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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 6th Ave., Sidney (937) 497-9200 Advanced Foot and Ankle Care 1000 W. Michigan St., Sidney (937) 492-1211 Allergy and Asthma Centre of Dayton 430 4th Ave., 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 Cosmetic Laser Images 2190 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney (937) 498-0001 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 Grand Lake Podiatry 6 Eagle Drive, Minster (419) 628-7874 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 Ohio Eye Laser Center 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 Piqua Foot Specialists 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 Renal Care Group of Sidney 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 Tri-County Crisis Hotline (800)-772-5538 Urology Associates of Ohio 915 W. Michigan St., Sidney (937) 492-2400 Valley Eye Institute 1118 Fairington Drive, Sidney (937) 492-3755 Witwer Chiropractic 420 W. Russell Road, Sidney (937) 498-0076
COMMUNITY GUIDE Historical
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Historical society educates residents about local history The Shelby County Historical Society is 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 hard-bound sources. Displays reflecting local history are periodically changed, allowing the frequent visitor to continually learn something new about the area. Society volunteers host a number of 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 such as plaques, coverlets and dishes. Local authors 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 in September is a community 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, on the first Saturday in December, draws more than 700 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. In 2012, the event will be Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The historical society has planned exhibits and special events that will offer something of interest to everyone. All exhibits have free admission and many of the special events are also free. On June 21, the popular cemetery tour will return for the 12th year. It will take place in Graceland Cemetery in Sidney. Native Americans will be the subject of an exhibit from Sept. 6 through mid-October. The society will host a Native American gathering at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Sept. 6-9. It is free and open to the public. On Sept. 6, Dr. Herman Viola, a scholar of Native American history, will give a talk open to the public at Lehman Catholic High School at 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted.
The fifth annual Ghost Tours of Downtown Sidney will be Oct. 17 and 18. All tours last year sold out in advance. Expect new surprises and new stories this year. The Christmas of Yesteryear exhibit will fill the Ross Historical Center from late October through mid-December. Tickets for the Home for the Holidays Christmas dinner, Nov. 15, will go on sale in October. Coming to America will open in February 2013. This annual exhibit helps visitors to understand the hardships of those who immigrated to Shelby County. Students explore how immigrants came to the United States and how a foreigner becomes 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. In March, the center’s exhibit will be Shelby County during the 1913 Flood. 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 historical society can also be found on Facebook.
COMMUNITY GUIDE Library
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Read a good book lately? 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 technology-based 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 genealogyrelated 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, I-pod/I-pad, Nook and Kindle machines. 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.
PETS Small Animal Hospital, Richard N. Flinn, DVM 2240 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney, OH 45365; Phone: 492-3422 Minster Veterinary Service, Paul Hunter DVM 29 S. Main St., Minster, OH 45865; Phone: (419) 628-3532. Bruns Animal Clinic 428 Greenlawn Ave., Versailles, OH 45380; Phone: 526-4900. GROOMERS Best Friends Pet
From Page 104 Grooming 10955 Fair Road, Sidney, OH 45365; Phone: 492-3605. 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 Wags Pet Grooming 212 E. Court St., Sidney, OH 45365; Phone: 4989247.
Four Paws Grooming Salon 109 E. North St., Sidney, OH 45365; Phone: 4977297. Fetch and Catch Pet Grooming Phone: 497-1118. Dogs Tail Pet Grooming LLC 305 W. Main St., Anna, OH 45302; Phone: 3947555. Sudsy Dog Grooming and Boarding 7192 Fort Recovery Road, Fort Loramie, OH
45845; Phone: 419-5822104. BOARDING SERVICES Countryside Boarding Kennel 17400 Fort LoramieSwanders Road, Sidney, OH 45365; Phone: 4927199. Your Pet’s Country Inn 18587 Reineke Schipper Road, Botkins, OH 45306; Phone: 6933244.; Hours: By appointment Monday Saturday.
COMMUNITY GUIDE Lodging
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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 Quality Inn, the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only full-service hotel, with suites, an exercise room and business center; to the Comfort Inn, with a seasonal pool and spa and a fitness center. The Hampton Inn, with Jacuzzi suites and an indoor heated pool, recently completed an expansion which added 26 rooms and one additional conference room. Other options in Sidney include the Days Inn Motel, Country Hearth and Sidney Motel. Shelby County also offers Dairy King Motel in Fort Loramie and the Budget Host Inn in Botkins. 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 E-mail: info@greatstonecastle.com Website: www.greatstonecastle.com Rooms: 3 rooms with private baths Feature: Spa offering skin and body treatments. Breakfast is included in the price. Canal Lake Lodge: Can sleep 2-20 people; includes one room with a private bath INN AT VERSAILLES 21 W. Main St. Versailles, OH Phone: (937) 526-3020
Web site: www.innatversailles.com Rooms: 20 suites Features: Some rooms offer small kitchen, 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: Located near the intersection of Interstate 75 and Ohio 47, exit 92, some rooms offer whirlpools. All rooms offer refrigerators and microwaves. Hotel has one meeting room, wireless internet capabilities, guest laundry, fitness room, outdoor pool, outdoor spa and expanded complimentary continental breakfast. DAYS INN MOTEL 420 Folkerth Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-1104 Rooms: 119 Features: Complimentary continental breakfast, wireless internet capabilities, playground for children on premises,outdoor pool, Jacuzzi suites available and cable television with HBO. 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 microrefrigerators. HAMPTON INN SIDNEY 1600 Hampton Court Sidney, OH 45365
Phone: (937) 498-8888 Rooms: 94 Features: Two Jacuzzi suites and all rooms have refrigerator/microwave units, indoor heated pool and fitness center, business center, two conference rooms, complimentary wireless high-speed interent, 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 400 Folkerth Ave. Sidney, OH 45365 Phone: (937) 492-1131 Rooms: 129 Features: Located near the intersection of Interstate 75 and Ohio 47, the Quality 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.
COMMUNITY GUIDE Religion
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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 18member 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 sta-
tion 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 Abundant Life Apostolic Church 607 Sycamore Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-2484 Sidney Apostolic Temple 210 S. Pomeroy Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-7625 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
Favorite Hill Baptist Church 1602 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.indianlakebaptistc hurch.webs.com Email: lbc@embarqmail.com Jackson Center Baptist, S.B.C. 109 E. College St., Jackson Center Phone: (937) 596-5858 Mount Vernon Baptist Church 606 Park St., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-5009 New Life Church PJBC 329 W. Main St., Port Jefferson Old Fashion Baptist Church 824 Second Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 489-3901 www.oldfashionbaptist.c om Pemberton Baptist Church Palestine Street, Pemberton
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RELIGION Phone: (937) 523-5489 Rumley Baptist Church H a r d i n - Wa p a k o n e t a Road (off Ohio 29), Anna Sidney Baptist Church 1322 E. Court St., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-7722 Springcreek Baptist Church 15333 Miami-Shelby Road, Piqua Phone: (937) 773-4215 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.co m 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) 492-5025 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 Sidney Inn, Room 104 Phone: (937) 564-3106 and (937) 622-0972 Buckeye Gospel Barn 8291 State Route 235, Quincy Phone: (937) 585-6090 Central Bible Ministries 113 Kossuth St., Sidney centralbibleministries.org Phone: (937) 498-1958 Christ The King Church 17570 State Route 274, Jackson Center Phone: (937) 492-8251 Church of Jesus 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) Manna Church Sidney Inn Phone: (937) 498-1790 North Broadway Church of Christ 2655 N. Broadway
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From Page 109 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 Phone: (937) 339-5007 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 W e b s i t e : www.annaumc.org Botkins United Methodist 111 E. State St., Botkins 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.co m Fletcher United Methodist Church 205 S. Walnut St., Fletcher Phone: (937) 368-2470 www.fletcherchurch.org Hardin United Methodist Church 6073 HardinWapakoneta Road, Sidney
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RELIGION 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 Maplewood United Methodist Church 21310 Peach St., 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 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 Webster/Versailles United Methodist Church Webster — 8847 Seibert
Road, Bradford 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) 497-3511 NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene 1899 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney Phone: (937) 492-4492 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 326 N. West 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
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From Page 110 QUAKER Religious Society of Friends Amos Chapel at Dorothy Love R e t i r e m e n t Community 3003 Cisco Road, Sidney Phone: (937) 492-4336 or 492-7326 ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Holy Redeemer 120 Eastmoor Drive, New Bremen Phone: (419) 629-2543 Egypt St. Joseph Church Ohio 364 and MinsterEgypt Road 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@centuryli nk.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 Church 621 Second Ave., Sidney www/forministry.com/US OHWESLCSWCSW 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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Sidney Daily News, May 2012
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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