Pandemic hits Sidney’s bicentennial celebration Courtesy photo The size of the Sidney Bicentennial Beer Subcommittee more than tripled in size for the first tasting of Sidney 1820 Export on Feb. 12. Joining Sidney Bicentennial Beer Subcommittee Chair Tony Bornhorst (second from right) were Bicentennial Committee Co-Chair Mike Barhorst (standing), Sidney Parks and Recreation Director Duane Gaier, Moeller Brew Barn Brewmaster Nick Moeller, Fort Loamie Mayor Randy Ahlers, Shelby County Land Bank Director Doug Ahlers, Clinton Township Trustee Jim Gaier, retired Fort Loramie Councilmember Tim Boerger, Chris Boerger, Jolene Ahlers, Nancy Steinke, Shelby County Commissioner Julie Ehemann, Kurt Ehemann, Bicentennial Co-Chair and Shelby County Commissioner Bob Guillozet, Bonita Guillozet, and Sidney City Clerk Kari Egbert. The beer, a pilsner, was created especially for Sidney’s Bicentennial.