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Week of Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | www.TroyTrib.com Candidates Protest Petition Haddads Invalidations Recommit to By Nancy Bowman how it handles candidate “fatal” error. diff erent depending on information and petitions Information requested the environment in which Marriage - Miami County election to preserve its credibility. on other portions of peti- the signature was writ- offi cials said Friday, Aug. “Something is horribly tions requires substantial ten. She also argued that 21, they have and will wrong here … You are compliance, which allows the same person’s signa- continue to follow the law losing the confi dence of the board to use its judg- ture that was rejected on After 60 years as they handle candidate your voting public here ment. her petition was accepted By Brittany Arlene they began to consider nomination petitions and if something doesn’t The board voted to on another candidate’s Jackson dates for a wedding in the subsequent protests by change,” said Michael approve the protest of petition. fall. In the midst of plan- those challenging board Van Haaren, whose pro- two other candidates “I am very happy the After 60 years of ning, Ozzie received draft votes to invalidate peti- test of his Bethel school who fi led challenges and appeal process went in marriage, local couple papers to enlist for the tions. board petition’s invalida- whose petition errors my favor. However, I feel Arthur (“Ozzie”) and Vietnam War. They had “The law is the law and tion was denied. required substantial com- there are a lot of issues Gail Haddad shared in a to arrange for their wed- we will abide by the law,” Van Haaren, currently pliance. that need to be looked at recommitment ceremony ding to take place during Board Chairman Kelly a school board member, They were Deborah in the process,” Watson at the Miami County Fair the two week reprieve in Gillis said. “We don’t like said he might initiate Watson, Bethel Town- said after the board vote. on August 19. Heartland the middle of his 16 weeks it, the way it turned out, court action to get his ship’s fi scal offi cer who “I think they make it very Nursing of Piqua was a of basic training. because a lot of people got name on the fall ballot. wants to seek re-election diffi cult and very stress- co-sponsor of the event. “I was in Missouri for left off that wanted to run. Protests by fellow and Harold Brumfi eld ful.” Gail Haddad was just basic and took a bus to St. But, the law is the law. We Bethel board member and who want to be run for Brumfi eld’s protest released from their care a Louis where I was going have to follow the law.” intended candidate Scott the Miami East schools involved invalidation of couple weeks ago. to catch a fl ight to Cleve- The board met for a Lawson and intended board of education. his petition for having the couple of hours primarily Tipp City school board Watson outlined for statement of candidacy to hear appeals by candi- candidates Patty Lynch the board her questioning dated after signatures dates who fi led protests of were denied. Neither of elections staff on its were collected. Brumfi eld the board decision earlier attended the meeting. process of reviewing and said he fi lled out the cir- this month to invalidate Those three candidates approving or rejecting culator statement except their petitions, thus dis- saw their petitions invali- signatures of those who for the date because he qualifying them for the dated for not completing a signed petitions. The peti- was uncertain what date November ballot. required petition circula- tions were invalidated for was needed. He further The board Aug. 7 tor statement. not having enough valid said he tried to get an an- invalidated 30 of around Robert Huff man Jr., signatures. She was one swer to the question from 90 nominating petitions elections board member, signature short. the elections offi ce staff , fi led by candidates for explained before the Watson told the board but was told they could township trustee or fi scal board voted on the pro- the staff invalidated the not tell him because they offi cer, board of education tests that some petition signatures of some people were not able to give legal and village/city councils information sections who signed her petitions advice. or commissioners. require strict compliance because it felt the peti- The board voted to During the protest with the law, meaning tion signature and that approved Brumfi eld’s hearings, the board heard there is no discretion on the voter registration petitions on the basis he repeated requests for allowed by the board. The card did not match. She substantially complied an explanation why one failure to complete the cir- argued successfully that, with the statement of can- third of petitions fi led culator statement is one among other possibili- didacy requirement. were invalidated and calls of those requirements, ties, letters in a signature for the board to review sometimes described as a could look somewhat Continued on Page 3

Gail Haddad was land for the wedding,” Fariello Passes Hobart wearing white and was Ozzi said. “The problem escorted down the aisle was, this was winter; Mike Fariello, the said Joe Dominiak, Ex- in a wheelchair by Mayor Cleveland was socked in.” well-known Gener- ecutive Vice President Beamish. The ceremony Late that Saturday night, al Manager of Troy’s of Skyline Chili. “His Renovations took place in front of a the airport fi nally cleared Skyline Chili, passed smile, ability to con- small congregation of and Ozzie was able to get away last Wednesday at nect with everyone and friends in the main enter- a fl ight to Cleveland. his home in St. Marys. unbridled passion for Approved tainment tent by the Fair When he arrived on He was 65 and suff ered Skyline Chili cannot be Board offi ces. Her hus- Sunday, the couple still from pancreatic cancer. duplicated. Mike was By Nancy Bowman project. band waited with tears in had not gotten their Fariello began his unique!” Among the changes his eyes on the platform marriage license and the career with Skyline in The restaurant Plans for the reno- most visible to the public next to the pastor. It was a court offices were closed. 1999 in Fairborn and conducted a fundraiser vation and expansion will be better handi- simple, 20 minute service Gail’s family had a friend was promoted to Gener- for Fariello the week of of Hobart Arena were capped accessibility. and no immediate family who was an attorney. This al Manager of the Troy August 3-9, and over reviewed Monday, Aug. People with accessibil- was present. However, attorney had connections restaurant in August, 24, before receiving the ity needs will be able to to the couple and the com- to people who were 2004. unanimous support of enter the building and munity, the meaning of willing to open the offi ce “He impacted so Troy City Council meet- the corridor from the the ceremony ran deep. just to get their marriage many of us,” said ing as a committee of the Adams Street entrance. “Marriage is a gift,” the license so the wedding Skyline manager Mark whole. Today, the handicapped offi ciating pastor said. “In could take place that day. Wilver. “Because of Council at an up- access is around to the a day when commitment The couple was married knowing him, I’m a bet- coming meeting will be side of the building. is not valued as it should on December 4, 1955. ter man of God, a better asked to approve the With the project there be, an example like that The offi ciating pastor manager and a better advertising for bids on will be fi ve diff erent of Ozzi and Gail’s is a read from 1 Corinthians father. the project at a cost not concession stands and treasure to those of us 13 in the Bible about the Wilver said that to exceed $7,350,000. additional restrooms, who have the opportunity nature of love. Gail and many of the high school $25,000 was raised to The recreation board Ken Siler, city recreation to witness it.” Ozzie repeated vows mir- students who worked help pay his mounting voted earlier this month director, said. The couple met on a roring those the couple at Skyline during the medical bills. “The to recommend the proj- People will not have to blind date during their made in 1955: “Gail, do summer would come outpouring of love for ect. walk as far to get to con- sophomore year in col- you take Ozzie to be your back during their Mike from the commu- The project design cessions or restrooms. lege. Gail was studying husband to continue to college breaks just so nity was awesome,” said calls for adding more People now have to walk nursing and Ozzie was live together in holy mar- they could work with Wilver. than 26,000 square feet “signifi cant” distances to studying engineering. riage. Will you continue Fariello. “They loved A Facebook page set of space to the 51,000 get to a concession area, Gail’s classmate asked her to love him, comfort him, working for him,” said up for “Mike Week” had square foot building Siler said. The conces- three times to go out with honor and keep him in Wilber. hundreds of encour- including an addition sion areas also will have Ozzie. Despite her sickness and in health, “Mike singlehandedly aging messages from to the north and a new queuing areas for those protests, Gail’s classmate forsaking all others and embraced every person friends and customers. south entrance closest to waiting in line, instead would not relent until she remain faithful to him as who entered his Sky- Funeral arrange- the bulk of the facility’s of in the corridor as peo- went. Following that long as you both shall line Chili Restaurant ments are being han- parking. ple try to pass. night, the couple dated live?” and fostered long term MSA Architects of for four years. 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With purchase of $4 or more. With purchase of $7 or more, excludes Cannot be used with any other offer, KIDS EAT FREE Dine-in Only. 10 & under. With purchase of alcohol. Cannot be used with any other coupon, discount or holidays. adult entree. Not valid with any other coupon, offer, coupon, discount or Holidays. Expires 09/30/2015 EVERY MONDAY! discount, or holiday. Expires 09/30/2015 Troy Tribune | Page 2 PUBLIC RECORD Week of Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Troy Area Sheriff Reports Briefs ByTrib TribNancy Bowman 17 meeting to issue bond anticipation notes for the $1.5 million purchase of the Prison term for assault charge Huelskamp Farm adjacent to Paul Duke Monday, August 17 that an inner pane of his business’ A Covington man who pleaded no Park on Troy-Sidney Road. front window was damaged. The contest in July to felony aggravated The 117-acre farm’s purchase was 9:24 p.m. – To E. Peterson Rd. for a deputy reported that he believed the assault involving the sexual touching of OK’d earlier this month by council. The report of a suspicious vehicle. The damage was caused by stress, not by a teenage girl was sentenced Monday, land off North Troy-Sidney Road is vehicle was located, and the driver was vandalism. charged with possession of marijuana Aug. 24, to 16 months in prison. owned by Paul and Jill Huelskamp. It and drug paraphernalia. 11:41 p.m. – Traffi c stop in the 2100 Michael R. Anthony, 34, was accused will be used for expanding Duke Park. block of N. County Rd. 25A. The of sexually touching the girl Nov. 29 in The city expects more than $1.1 mil- Tuesday, August 18 plates were registered to a Ford, but Covington and originally charged with lion of the cost will be covered by grants 12:19 a.m. – Traffi c stop on I-75 at the they were on a Toyota. The driver felony gross sexual imposition. That now in the works, Patrick Titterington, 75 mile marker. The driver was cited said that they just got the vehicle a charge was dismissed and a new charge city service and safety director said. for driving under suspension and no few weeks ago and the plates had not of aggravated assault fi led. He previ- In onther business, council approved license plate light. The passenger was been changed over yet. The registered ously pleaded no contest and was found an agreement between the city and the cited for open container. Both indi- owner was called, and she said the guilty by Judge Christopher Gee in Dayton-Montgomery County Port Au- viduals and the vehicle were left at the vehicle was sold to someone in Dayton, Miami County Common Pleas Court. thority for the authority to issue revenue scene until a valid driver could pick and she had no idea why they would The tearful victim said she has bonds for fi nancing the StoryPoint se- them up. be on a Toyota. The driver said he did had trouble sleeping and other concerns nior living project off Towne Park Drive. not know the registered owner, and since the incident. The city has no fi nancial responsi- 10:06 a.m. – Traffi c stop on Wayne St. that someone gave him the plates to bility and no oversight over the project at Dorset Rd. The driver was found to Anthony said he was “really embar- use. The driver was cited for having an but IRS rules require the city approve be driving under suspension and was rassed my drinking led to anything that inoperative headlight and for fi ctitious an agreement related to the issuance of so cited. His passenger was a licensed might happen like that.” He said he was registration. The vehicle was towed. bonds, driver, and she took possession of the “very sorry” and wanted to apologize. The port authority will issue the vehicle. Thursday, August 20 Gee said he didn’t care if Anthony was drink or sober and didn’t think he bonds to pay for the StoryPoint housing 10:19 a.m. – A woman called to report 7:40 p.m. – To Honeysuckle Dr. for a showed remorse. “What you said today senior housing program. It will own the that her boyfriend’s wallet was missing report of a theft. A woman reported was you regretted the accusations. I fi nd facility and lease it to the StoryPoint op- after he stayed at Upper Valley Medical that medications and a credit card that very telling,” the judge said, adding erators. Lease payments would pay off Center. He was involved in a motor- were taken from her home. She said later, “You have visited on her a trauma the bond. The project will cost around cycle accident and was Carefl ighted that the card was used at various she will be trying to get over for a long $35 million. Council earlier was told the to the hospital. Security footage was stores in Troy and Dayton. The case is time.” project would feature senior living op- reviewed, but no theft of a wallet was pending. Gee said Anthony had a long record tions from independent to memory care. observed. Friday, August 21 of misdemeanor convictions, many involving violence primarily against Troy man in prison for theft 11:20 a.m. – To S. County Rd. 25A for 9:12 p.m. – Traffi c stop on Washington a report of a theft. A woman reported women. Those factors, the judge said, A Troy man convicted of theft Rd. near Rt. 41. The driver said her “should cause you to be concerned about by deception involving unemploy- that $42 in cash was missing from her license was suspended. She was cited offi ce. The case is pending further who you are and what you are.” ment benefi ts was sentenced Mon- for that and for an equipment viola- day, Aug. 24, to a year in prison. investigation. tion. Elections board hires clerk Scott C. Gibson, 47, was accused of 1:33 p.m. – To the Miami County Saturday, August 22 The Miami County Board of Elections using deception to obtain unemploy- Safety Building for a report of a theft. hired Janelle Flaharty of Troy as a new ment benefi ts from the Miami Coun- A man reported the theft of his cell 12:43 p.m. – Traffi c stop on 25A near clerk for the Board of Elections staff ty Job and Family Services Department phone from the third fl oor of the Mu- UVMC. The driver was cited for driv- during its Aug. 21 meeting. between Jan. 28 and Aug. 9, 2014. nicipal Court building. He said that ing under suspension. A valid driver Flaharty said she has been a poll Prosecutors said Gibson was accused there may be surveillance footage of was called to the scene to drive the of stealing $8,257 in benefi ts. He plead- the theft. The matter is pending fur- vehicle. workers for the offi ce and has a back- ed no contest and was found guilty in ther investigation. ground that includes IT experience. Sunday, August 23 Flaharty was hired to take the posi- July in county Common Pleas Court. 2:23 p.m. – A woman came to the tion vacated with the hiring this sum- Gibson told Judge Christopher Gee 2:02 a.m. – Traffi c stop on 25A near Sheriff ’s building at the fairgrounds mer of long time offi ce employee Bev he made “a very bad mistake” and Swailes Rd. The driver was charged and turned in a $100 bill that she found Kendall as the elections director. The hoped to be sentenced to probation so with OVI and speed. on the ground at the horse stables. It hiring is eff ective Sept. 8. he could repay the money. Gee said was entered into the property room. 5:37 p.m. – To Upper Valley Medical Gibson knowingly fi led weekly claims of unemployment while he was work- 8:44 p.m. – To the Miami County Center for a report of an assault. A Council approves notes, agreement ing. He sent him to prison and ordered Fairgrounds. A wanted suspect was patient was asked to change from Troy City Council voted at its Aug. him to pay restitution and court costs. seen at the fair. Deputies located the street clothes to a hospital gown, but subject sitting on a bench. As deputies said “I’m going to hurt somebody approached, he stood up and started so I can go to jail.” The patient then to walk away. Deputies caught up began fi ghting staff by hitting, kicking, with him and he became defensive and spitting, biting and making threats Area Road Closures started arguing. He asked if he was of bodily harm. Four staff members being detained and started cursing. He were assaulted. She was charged with • US 36 between Casstown Fletch- offi cial detour is: Westbound- SR 201 to was forcibly handcuff ed and seated in four counts of assault and one count of er and Troy Road, Various lane closures SR 55 to SR 202 to SR 41. Eastbound- SR the golf cart. He was advised to stop menacing. July 27th – October 15th between the 202 to SR 55 to SR 201 to SR 41 cursing, and he responded that he Monday, August 24 hours of 7:30 am and 5 pm. One lane will • CR 25A(Piqua) between Looney was over 18 and could say anything he remain open in each direction through Road and Indian Ridge Drive, 24 HOUR wanted. He smelled of alcohol and gave 1:25 a.m. – To Upper Valley Medical the use of fl aggers. ROAD CLOSURE June 8th through Oc- several diff erent names and dates of Center for a report of a disturbance. A • SR 589 between SR 55 and US 36, tober 15th. The offi cial detour is: Looney birth. He kept trying to stand up in the patient was yelling at hospital staff and Various lane closures July 27th – Octo- Road to US 36 to Troy/Sidney Road to golf cart and continued cursing. He ripped a bandage off of his arm. A se- ber 15th between the hours of 7:30 am CR 25A was transported to the Miami County curity offi cer tried to calm him down, and 5 pm. One lane will remain open • CR 33(Eldean) between CR Jail for the outstanding warrant. but instead he became more agitated. in each direction through the use of 25A(Troy) and Piqua Troy Road, 24 The patient charged the offi cer and he fl aggers. HOUR ROAD CLOSURE June 8th Wednesday, August 19 was tased. Another security offi cer • Eldean Road between CR through November 4th. The offi cial 2:45 a.m. – To Piqua-Troy Rd. for a tried to calm him down, but the patient 25A(Troy) and Lytle Road, 24 HOUR detour is:CR 25A to West Peterson Road report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle struck that offi cer in the chest. He also ROAD CLOSURE June 8th through to Piqua Troy Road was located in Troy, but the suspect threatened to kill the security offi cers November 2nd. The offi cial detour will • I-75 south Ramp to CR 25A near has not been located. and anyone else who tried to restrain be posted. Troy, 24 HOUR RAMP CLOSURE May him. He was charged with two counts • SR 41 between SR 201 and Huf- 6th through September 4th. The offi cial 7:54 p.m. – To S. Market St. for a of assault and one count of menacing ford Road, 24 HOUR ROAD CLOSURE detour is: I-75 south to SR 41 to I-75 report of vandalism. A man reported and taken to the Miami County Jail. June 8th through September 5th. The north to CR 25A . Area Property Transfers

Property Address Date Buyer Seller Price 927 N MARKET ST 8/7 JRS INVESTMENTS LLC STUDABAKER JEFFREY R $0.00 1263 SKYLARK DR 8/7 KENNEDY DALE A & FLORENCE SPICER EVELYN L $82,500.00 532 PENNSYLVANIA AVE 8/7 CHAVIS DONALD ALFRED & CASEY L CAUGHELL WILLIAMS MATTHEW J $96,000.00 734 OLD NEWTON PK 8/7 NUTT MELANIE E & JAMES CS DAVIS ROBERT A & SARAH J SCHMITMEYER $174,400.00 OLD NEWTON PK 8/7 NUTT MELANIE E & JAMES CS DAVIS ROBERT A & SARAH J SCHMITMEYER $174,400.00 150 JEAN CR 8/7 COOPER ROBERT MICHAEL ANDERSON WAYNE K & GISELA C $153,750.00 165 FINSBURY 8/10 GILHOOL JUDITH M KISTER ROGER W & CRYSTAL K $132,000.00 714 SCOTT ST 8/10 BILLHEIMER JOSHUA E STREIN LLC $94,500.00 2858 CARRIAGE WEST CT 8/10 SCHOKMAN JOHN STEFANO & JENNY C SUN CHARVILLE RICHARD K & CYNTHIA M $277,000.00 31 TAMPLIN DR 8/10 31 TAMPLIN DRIVE LAND TRUST PENNYCUFF JENNIFER L $55,071.00 1326 YORKTOWN DR 8/11 FOSTER CAROL R ROOP DANIELLE E $85,000.00 518 MIAMI ST 8/11 SHIREY JOHNTHAN W FAY RYAN & KYRA $95,000.00 2322 LARKSPUR DR 8/11 JACKSON LAURIE DENLINGER & SONS BUILDERS INC $457,200.00 1217 RED MAPLE DR 8/11 STONEBRIDGE MEADOWL LLC DENLINGER & SONS BUILDERS INC $56,000.00 420 N WESTON RD 8/11 LIGHTNER GARY L & @(3) LIGHTNER GARY L & @(4) $0.00 814 S CRAWFORD ST 8/11 SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT PNC BANK NA $0.00 345 W ROSS ST 8/11 DUGAN MICHAEL J & LAUREN M FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION $0.00 1005 STONYRIDGE AVE 8/12 SCALICE JOLYNN M STRAWSER JOLYNN M & ANTHONY G SCALICE $0.00 416 GARFIELD AVE 8/12 BABYLON JENNIFER H MARTIN BARBARA A $116,500.00 1609 GRAY HAWK CT 8/12 NVR INC STONEBRIDGE MEADOWS LLC $32,500.00 2241 E MURPHY LN 8/12 HALL RUSSELL & RENE HORTON CHAD $251,000.00 2630 ASHGROVE CT 8/12 THOMPSON DONNA L GATES GARY $213,450.00 1330 KENTON WY 8/12 FARR DONNA J LUCAS STEPHEN G (TOD) & @(2) $182,000.00 1044 S NUTMEG SQ 8/13 CHAVIS PAMELA J CHAVIS DARYL L & PAMELA J $0.00 1250 GETTYSBURG DR 8/14 WAITES JAMIE L & KATHY WAITES JOHN L & JESSE L & JAMIE L $0.00 1122 N MARKET ST 8/14 SANDERS LUCY GRIMES (TR) SANDERS LUCY KYLE GRIMES $0.00 128 S ELM ST 8/14 JACOMET JASON B JACOMET JASON B & JUNE G NICHOLAS $28,200.00 128 S ELM ST 8/14 JACOMET JASON & AMY JACOMET JASON B $0.00 .·V Looking for Insurance? 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Patients will also prised of entirely locally growers an opportu- 1,100 patients in Troy, be able to submit survey grown/produced items nity to see what can be now have more options replies, garner informa- prepared by fi ve Miami done with local food and to streamline their tion on current health Program County chefs will be the putting farmers in direct patient’s healthcare topics, and receive a The Miami County our business communi- centerpiece of a Locavore contract with chefs who management through personalized health ed- Foundation is pleased to ty.” The Foundation’s Dinner in the making will be exposed to anoth- their partnership ucation program. Mass announce a new business Executive Director Cheryl for Sept. 17 at Staley Mill er source of foods. with CareMessage, a text communication will partnership program. Stiefel-Francis stated, “I Farm in Bethel Town- Many of the farmers non-profi t patient en- alert all patients to any The Foundation was am overwhelmed by the ship. involved in the dinner gagement platform. special program or off er- established in 1985 by generosity of our new The Miami County also participate in area The San Francis- ings at the clinic. Richard Hunt, whose business partners and Food Council is coordi- farmers markets, but the co-based organization Patients facing chron- vision was to serve the am hopeful that many nating the farm- to- table event will give the public has built a data-driven ic health conditions citizens of Miami County additional local business- dinner bringing together more exposure to what solution for healthcare will be able to submit by providing fi nancial es will choose to partner area producers and area is available locally, Char organizations to stream- medical information support for community with the Foundation so chefs. said. The farmers will line care management between regular offi ce based programs, the arts, that we can help more The council is made be on hand at the serv- and has developed visits, Coby said. This community develop- people.” Foundation up of area food produc- ing stations answering interactive text mes- includes text reminders ment, scholarships and business partners have ers from cattle raisers questions along with the sage-based mobile pro- regarding a patient’s human services. The pledged to make annual to produce growers to chefs. grams to improve health self-monitoring and purpose of the newly fi nancial contributions bakers along with a few The evening will outcomes. an easy-to-understand formed business part- to the Foundation over business people, said begin at 5:30 p.m. with Health Partners Ex- explanation of medical nership program is to an extended period of Debbie Char of the Bulk tours and whiskey ecutive Director Justin terminology. grow the Foundation time. The Foundation is Barn and Deli in down- tasting at Staley Mill’s Coby said, “The Clinic Coby said the new fi nancially and through pleased to acknowledge town Troy. Indian Creek Distillery. has greatly benefi ted system will also public awareness. The the following business The dinner will Food serving will be from the technological streamline the clinic’s Foundation Board of partners: Bruns General feature meals by the from 6-8 p.m. abilities that CareMes- recordkeeping eff orts Directors currently man- Contracting, Edward chefs who have pre- Tickets for the Loca- sage off ers at a very behind-the-scenes. With ages more than 13 million Jones, Scott Oda Finan- pared menus for small vore Dinner are $40 in- reasonable price. This CareMessage, staff mem- dollars and annually cial Advisor, Ever-Green plates each will serve to dividual or $75 a couple. partnership will allow bers can access data re- distributes approximately Turf & Landscape, Excel- event attendees. Food Cash and checks will Health Partners to build cords quickly and more $400,000.00 in grants to lence in Dentistry, Fifth items needed to bring be accepted for ticket stronger and more per- easily to help patients. more than 200 organiza- Third Bank, Hemm’s the plates alive will be purchases. sonal relationships with CareMessage can be tions, and schools in and Glass Shops, Koverman purchased from local Char is taking reser- our patients in the hope found at www.caremes- around Miami County. Staley Dickerson Insur- growers and producers. vations for the dinner of combating adherence sage.org. For additional Foundation Board ance, KSM Metal Fabri- The food will be at the Bulk Barn at 4 barriers.” information, contact President Andy Pratt cation, Lopez, Severt & prepared by chefs Todd W. Main St., Troy, or by Coby explained they Hannah Rapp (415-370- said, “The new business Pratt Co., L.P.A., Merrill Uhlir of Basil’s, Jonas calling 332-8001. Infor- can send automated 0336; hrapp@caremes- partnership program will Lynch-Mark Henestofel Coomer of LaPiazza, mation also is available pre-appointment infor- sage.org) allow the Foundation to , Minster Bank, Muzzy Damion Bumgarner of from Brian Raison at mation that includes provide more support to Broadcasting, One Call The Caroline, Art Chin OSU Extension, 440- important community Now, PSC Crane & Rig- of Greenfi re Bistro and 3948. There is a Miami based programs designed ging, RW Earhart Co., Nick Hoover of The County Locavore Dinner to help Miami County Scott Family McDonalds Coldwater Café. page on Facebook. citizens. I couldn’t be (Scott M&A), The Orr Felt Each chef will take a “This is just a win-win Candidates more grateful for the Company, Troy Ford and protein provided by a for everybody. We are tremendous support that Unity National Bank local producer and pre- trying to give everybody we have received from pare an entrée and side a little information about Protest dish, Char said. Hoover what’s going on,” Char and Coldwater Café will said. “I did not realize Continued from Page 1 in Darke County 114 were handle desserts. how much is actually received and nine invali- “You are going to have produced in this county, During the discussion dated. little meals and then what a variety of things and complaints about Beth Van Haaren, a Nick is doing individu- are produced in this elections staff not an- Bethel Township and al Dutch apple pies for county.” swering candidate ques- wife of Michael Van tions, Chris Englert, an Haaren, said it is diffi cult assistant county prosecu- to fi nd election related in- tor advising the elections formation. She urged the Hayner Seeks board, said, “The Secre- board to look at posting tary of State has made it an example of a candidate clear the board cannot form online so people can “CHALK ON give out advice,” he said see how one would be Huff man said the completed. Secretary of State, which At the end of the meet- oversees elections in ing, Gillis thanked staff THE WALK” Ohio, has a staff of law- for its work. I appreciate yers because the election all of your work on this … process is not simple. Things have been kind of Brumfi eld was among tough around here … with Participants those questioning why all of the protest stuff we the invalidation rate in Artists and student p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Tues- have had,” he said. “Keep the county was so high. artists are invited to day – Thursday 9:00 up the good work.” He said he checked with participate in a chalk art a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday Board member Jose neighboring counties and competition in down- & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – Lopez did not attend the found Shelby County had town Troy on Friday, 5:00 p.m., and Sunday meeting. received 87 petitions and August 28th on the 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The invalidated seven while Northeast quadrant of Hayner Center is closed the Downtown Troy on holidays. 1st row Barb Lurie, Wayde Davis, Kathy Sherman. Square. The event is be- The Troy-Hayner Cul- VICKY L. WARNER 2nd row Ben Redick, Lisa Feeser. 3rd row Andy ing held in conjunction tural Center is proudly Pratt, Tim Wirth, Derrick Petry with Troy Main Street’s supported by the citizens “Streets Alive” event. of the Troy City School Property Artists may begin work- District through a local 81 Robin Hood Lane & Casualty ing at 3:00 P.M. with tax levy and generous Suite B judging for cash prizes gifts to the Friends of Agent and other awards begin- Hayner. For more infor- 937-440-0400 (office) ning at 8:00 P.M. The mation, please visit our 937-440-0494 (fax) Hayner Center will pro- website at www.troy- [email protected] vide art chalk for artists hayne r.org or call (937) www.vicky.metlife.com Insurance for your who have pre-registered 339-0457. Auto, Home, Life® for the event by Tuesday, August 25th. “Chalk on the Walk” entries must THE TROY TRIBUNE be pre-planned around Published & Distributed each Wednesday by: the theme: There’s No Place Like Home. 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(Bryson) rie) Kendall; numerous 68, of Troy passed away Charleston, West Virgin- Kendall, 85, of Troy, OH step-grandchildren and at 8:00 P.M. on Wednes- ia; and one brother, Dale passed away on Sunday, step-great grandchildren. day, August 19, 2015 at Franklin Levering, Jr. of August 16, 2015 at the In addition to her parents Growth Upper Valley Medical Russett, West Virginia. Piqua Manor. She was and her husband, Marge Center in Troy, Ohio. She was a 1965 graduate born on February 20, was preceded in death Shopping, visiting, She was born August of Calhoun County High 1930 in Philadelphia, PA by one daughter: Donna touring and staying in 8, 1947 in Russett, West School and was the 1965 to the late Cornelius and White; brothers: Thomas Miami County commu- Virginia to the late Dale Wood Festival Queen Anna Marie (Desmond) Bryson, Francis Bryson nities may seem like a Franklin Sr. and Maxine in Grantsville, West Bryson. Marge was mar- and Charles Bryson; and natural part of day-to-day Virginia. She graduated ried to Don L. Kendall for sisters: Mary Bryson and life; however, there is from Charleston Beauty 31 years and he preceded Anna Marie Bryson. much behind-the-scenes Academy in Charleston, her in death on July 16, Marge retired from the work involved in keeping West Virginia. Jeanie 2015. Ohio Lottery after more people coming to enjoy was employed by Man- Marge is survived by than 20 years of service. all that Troy and the ufactured Assemblies her children and their The family will receive surrounding area have Corporation in Vandalia spouses: Maureen and friends from 11:00-11:30 to off er. That work is the for 25 years. She attend- Nick Keyes, Jim and AM on Thursday, August full-time responsibility of ed Mid-County Church Fran Sheehan and Patti 20, 2015 at Calvary Cem- Diane Thompson (pic- of Christ in Troy. Jeanie and Greg Rulon; son-in- etery Chapel in Dayton. tured), executive director loved the Cincinnati Reds law: Jack White; sister: Services will be held at of the Miami County Vis- and spending time with Patricia McGee; grand- 11:30 AM on Thursday itors & Convention Bu- her three doves, Smarty, children: Matthew(Cheri) at the Chapel. Interment reau, and her team. Troy Missy, and Whitey. The Simmons, Brian (Mary- will follow at the grave- Rotarians learned how funeral was held at 11:00 ann) White, Kevin (Abby) side. much work is involved Moran Levering. Jeanie a.m. Saturday, August White and Meghan In lieu of fl owers, con- when Thompson spoke at is survived by one son, 22, 2015 at Fisher-Cheney White: great grandchil- tributions may be made the club’s August 18, 2015 John F. Kimble of Troy; Funeral Home in Troy. dren: Maddox Simmons, to the Multiple Sclerosis meeting. two sisters and broth- Online condolences may Theo Simmons, Madee Society, 4440 Lake Forest The executive director ers-in-law, Monnica be left for the family at White and Bree White; Drive, Suite 120, Cincin- since the bureau’s incep- and Harvey Snodgrass www.fi sher-cheneyfu- stepsons and their nati, OH 45242. Condo- tion in 1991, she shared of Indian Land, South neralhome.com. spouses: Chris (Tammy) lences may be expressed details of the organiza- Carolina; Chris Levering Kendall, Mark (Miriam) to the family at www. tion’s vision and strate- Kendall and Matt (Car- bairdfuneralhome.com. gic planning process. It Martha Belle Horner includes nine goals and Martha Belle Horner, dren and great-grandchil- Geraldine “Gerry” Richardson 20 strategic objectives their Web site at www. age 83 of Troy passed dren Mandy Freshour designed to achieve each away at 5:18 P.M. on (Nic), Belle Freshour, homegrowngreat.com. Geraldine “Gerry” in death by son-in-law goal as they work to fulfi ll Sunday, August 23, 2015 Ethan Freshour, Sara Troy Rotary Club Richardson, age 83 of Kenneth Neth, sisters promise of the Miami at Hospice Inpatient Unit Hoke (Rory) Brody Hoke, members are always Troy passed away at 8:50 Georgia Dutton, Lorraine County brand, slogan at Upper Valley Medical Cooper Hoke, Christina looking for new topics to P.M. on Saturday, August Jones and brothers Wil- and logo of Home.Grown. Center, Troy. She was Wellman (Jason), Alex share at weekly meetings. 22, 2015 at her residence. liam Boyd and Earl Lee Great. As the county born May 29, 1932 in Wheeler, Brandon Well- If you are interested in She was born on October Boyd. continues to prosper and St.Paris, Ohio to the late man, Cheyanne Wellman, presenting your business 14, 1931 in Whitehouse, She was a graduate grow in the tourism busi- Edgar Sr. and Naoma Kelly Worth (Kevin), or organization, please Kentucky to the late Jona- of Meade High School ness, the bureau has be- (Crawford) Williams. She Ethan Worth, Ryan visit the Troy Rotary than and Hettie (Fannin) in Meade, Kentucky and gun to give back through married Roy J. Horner Worth, Lauren Worth, Web site at www.troyo- Boyd. attended Berea College more countywide pro- on June 9, 1951 and he Brandy Dills (Dustin), hiorotary.org and submit in Berea, Kentucky. motions. This includes a preceded her in death on Austin, Brandon, Tif- your information in the Geraldine retired from recent video commercial August 5, 2005. fany Lowe, Garrett, “Contact Us” section. Troy High School after 15 produced, in part, using Christopher, Sunie Davis Troy Rotary is a mem- years of service, and was an aerial drone. More vid- (Tim), Mindy Walker ber-involved, goal-orient- very active in Bowling eos are planned to help (Chad). Martha was also ed service club focused and worked at Sherwood promote the strengths preceded in death by a on socio/economic issues Bowl (Restaurant/ Bar) of local Miami County brother Carl Williams, that have an impact both for 5 years and was a jurisdictions. To learn sister Rosalie Davis and locally and internation- member of Troy Eagles more about all the Miami great-grandson Trevian ally. You can follow their #971. County Visitors & Con- Kendall. activities on Facebook at Funeral service will vention Bureau does, visit She was a 1951 graduate Troy Rotary Club. be held at 10 A.M. on of Christiansburg-Jack- Thursday, August 27, son High School and a She married Richard 2015 at the Fisher-Cheney member of First Baptist L. Richardson on Febru- Funeral Home, Troy with Church of Troy. ary 15, 1951 in Paintsville, Chaplain Candy Null Gibson Receives Funeral service will Kentucky and he sur- offi ciating. Interment will be held at 1:30 P.M. on vives. follow at Riverside Ceme- Saturday, August 29, Also surviving sons tery, Troy. Visitation will She is survived by 2015 at the Fisher-Cheney Lions Scholaship and daughters-in-law be held on Wednesday three daughters and sons- Funeral Home, Troy with Terry and Phyllis Rich- from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Valerie Gibson of essays on the importance in-law Nellie & Walter Pastor Dale Christian ardson of Pineville , the funeral home with an Troy High School, was of community service. Buhr of Port Charlotte, offi ciating. Interment to LA., Robert and Jennifer Eagles Auxiliary service chosen as the recipient The Troy Lions Club is FL., Debra Williams of follow at Upper Honey- Richardson of Tipp City, at 7:00 P.M. of the Troy Lions Club a non-profi t charitable Knoxville,TN., Violet creek Cemetery, Chris- daughter Nancy Neth If desired, contribu- Scholarship. Gibson will organization, which & Patrick Richmond of tiansburg. Visitation will of Troy, grandchildren tions may be made to be majoring in Criminal has served the Miami Troy, son and daugh- be held on Saturday one Patrick, Jill, Stephanie Heartland Hospice, 580 Justice at Wright State County area since 1942. ter-in-law Michael S. & hour prior to the service (Bill), Linda (Donnie) , Lincoln Park Blvd., Suite University this fall. She Their primary mission is Barbara Horner of Leb- (12:30-1:30) P.M. at the Jason (Tricia) and Nicole, 320, Kettering, Ohio recently attended a Troy vision health. For more anon,MO., two brothers funeral home. great-grandchildren Ky- 45429. Lions Club family picnic information call 335-7345 and sister-in-law Edgar Online condolences lie, Cole, Cierra , Brianna, Online condolences where she received her or visit their web site at Jr.& Zelma Williams of may be left for the family Austin , Dayvd , Sydney, may be left for the family $500.00 scholarship. The www.e-clubhouse.org/ N.C., Tom Williams of at www.fi sher-cheneyfu- Kane , Todd and Matt and at www.fi sher-cheneyfu- check presentation was sites/Troy_OH . CA., three sisters and neralhome.com several nieces, nephews neralhome.com. Arrange- performed by Troy Lions Pictured is scholarship brothers-in-law Alice & Arrangements have and cousins and a special ments have been en- Club scholarship commit- winner Valerie Gibson J.C. Dyer of Casstown, been entrusted to Fish- nephew Jonathan Lee trusted to Fisher-Cheney tee chair Joe Jackson. The and Lion Joe Jackson Estella Kessler of Troy, er-Cheney Funeral Home, Boyd. Funeral Home, Troy. scholarship was award- at the Troy Lions Club Patricia & Chester Conley Troy. She was also preceded ed based on application picnic. of St. Paris, grandchil- Fariello Passes Edison’s Enrollment lationships. His guests Continued from Page 1 were proud to join him Continues to Rise dled by the Thomas E. for a meal, bring friends Edison Community percent in College Credit Bayliff Funeral Home in and co-workers for a College will be welcom- Plus (CC+), Ohio’s dual Spencerville. A public meal and have their ing more students back enrollment program for celebration of his life family members work to fall classes than it has students in grades seven will be held at a later at Skyline. in a number of years. Fall through twelve. date. Memorials may His smile, ability to enrollment is up in both “Edison has enjoyed be made to Grand Lake connect with everyone credit hours and head- success in dual enroll- Hospice, 1122 E. Spring and unbridled passion count compared to the ment for years, typically St., St. Marys OH 45885. for Skyline Chili cannot same time last year, with placing in the top three be duplicated. Mike the fi rst set of fall classes community colleges in Statement from Sky- was unique! beginning on August 24. the state for percentage line Chili On behalf of Skyline, “The closer we get to of enrollment attributed It is with great sad- I want to thank every- the start of the semester, to the program,” added ness, love, respect and one in the Troy commu- the more confi dence we Burnam. “Because of admiration that the nity for your outpour- can have in the num- that, we were ready to Skyline Family of em- ing of love and support. bers,” said Scott Burnam, respond to the increased ployees and guests say Mike battled cancer like Vice President of Student demand that CC+ gener- goodbye to Mike Fari- he lived every moment Aff airs. “Right now, we ated in ways that other ello better known as of his life; an infectious are up almost six percent colleges were not pre- “Mr. Skyline of Troy”. passion to love life and in credit hours, which pared to do.” Mike always embodied always defeat anything drives our funding, over “We are excited to Skyline’s Core Values in the way of happiness. same day last year, driv- work so closely with of Fun, Simple, Whole- Mike’s impact on all en by an overall increase more than thirty high some and Nurturing. of us will live on for in headcount of eleven school partners to ensure These values were a generations as we share percent.” the accessibility of the natural as breathing for the fond memories of Compared to the same program to students and Mike. our times with Mike. day last year, new stu- families. The number Mike not only repre- Mike is now replacing dent enrollment at Edi- of high school students sented Skyline in Troy, St. Peter as the greater son, the most imminent who are demonstrating he represented the com- at the Pearly Gates! indicator of longer-term college readiness is a real munity of Troy within enrollment growth, is up testament to the quality Skyline. Mike single- Joe Dominiak more than fi fty percent. of the high schools we handedly embraced Executive Vice-Presi- It stems from new stu- have in our service area.” every person who en- dent / Friend of Mike dent enrollment increas- “As of today, we have tered his Skyline Chili Skyline Chili Inc. es of eight percent in more than a thousand Restaurant and fostered undergraduate students students participating in long term personal re- and a staggering fi fty-two Continued on Page 6 Week of Wednesday, August 26, 2015 SPORTS Troy Tribune | Page 5 Trojans Open Troy, Troy Eagles Ready Season Tomorrow Christian To Succeed By Jim Dabbelt being counted on by Burgbacher. After six years at the “Drake is a very good helm of Fort Loramie, athlete, and both kids Sports Notes With Small Matt Burgbacher makes have experience,” the his debut tomorrow Troy coach said. “Austin Troy Tennis- Troy 12 kills and two digs, night as the new head is our leader back there defeated West Carrollton while Camryn Moeller Numbers 5-0. Hannah Essick won added 13 kills and nine football coach at Troy and he gets us into our By Jim Dabbelt ond-team All-Ohio Chase fi rst singles 6-0, 6-0, digs, Dana Wynkoop High School, as the coverages.” Hayden, who led the area while Maggie Hennessy dished out 30 assists and Trojans open the 2015 Two other key seniors With only 30 players in interceptions with (6-2, 6-0) and Ashley 11 digs. In their second season at Wayne High will return for the Tro- on the 2015 edition of the seven. Bruns (6-0, 6-0) also won game against Tecumseh, School, 7 p.m. against jans, as Bailey Williams Troy Christian football “He has been one of a singles match. At fi rst the Trojans defeated the Chaminade-Julienne. is back at a cornerback team, staying healthy is our main wide receivers doubles, Zoey Scancarel- Arrows 25-20, 25-19. Mo- a key factor for success the last two years,” Nolan lo and Sierra Verstraten eller led with eight kills, as the new season kicks said. “He also brings lead- cruised to an easy 6-2, Miranda Silicott added off Friday night. As the ership, and in the fi rst 6-0 win. At second dou- eight digs and Wynkoop Eagles battle Lima Perry couple of scrimmages, he bles, Meredith Pruitt and dished out 13 assists. at home, Troy Christian has scored touchdowns.” Katie Sherrick also won Troy traveled to Tipp coach Steve Nolan has Levi Sims, Nate Doman 6-0, 6-0. last night, then hosts been impressed with and Jordan Strine also are The Trojans came Fairmont tomorrow. the improvement of this seniors and ready to be a back with a 5-0 loss to Troy Girls Soccer- The squad, now just prays for factor in the success of the Springboro. Essick lost Trojans lost 1-0 to Tippe- no injuries. Eagles. to Anke Patel 6-1, 6-0, canoe on Saturday, and “We stayed healthy Key juniors for Troy Hennessy fell to Ally will return to action to- this summer, so I guess Christian includes Jacob Garofoli 6-0, 6-0, and night against Fairmont. that is a good thing for Brown and Peyton Bruns lost to Christina Troy Christian Vol- us,” Nolan said. “We have Spurlock at the corner- Fote 6-1, 6-1 in the singles leyball- Troy Christian The Trojans, who spot, while senior Elijah improved in a couple of back spots, along with matches. opened their volleyball fi nished 1-9 last season, Pearson returns as a key areas, and had to replace linebackers JC Calvert In doubles, Scancar- season on Saturday, and returns some solid expe- running back. a couple of seniors. We and Caleb Salazar, along ello and Verstraten lost fell short to New Bremen rience, and after a slow “Bailey has played on are making progress.” with David Blake, Seth to Maddy Talbot and in straight sets 25-7, 25-8, start in the summer, Friday nights, and that is “In the couple of scrim- Douglas, Hayden Hart- Jessa Grossman 6-1, 6-1, 25-13. Troy Christian Burgbacher is excited to invaluable,” Burgbach- mages we had, the kids man, Peyton Forrer, while at second doubles, hosts Franklin tomor- see what this group of er said. “As for Elijah, really worked hard,” he Matt Boone, and a key Pruitt and Sherrick lost row night. players is capable of. with the off ense we are added, stating the Eagles sophomore in linebacker to Amanda Shamp and Troy Christian Girls “It was tough when I putting in, obviously the didn’t have any 7-on-7 Loudin Saulbeamer. Morgan Hillis 6-2, 6-0. Soccer- It was a success- got the j ob in March and running back position is scrimmages. He just used “We have an expe- Troy Golf- Troy ful opener for the Troy was teaching somewhere high profi le. He has done the allotted ten days to rienced group ready to defeated Greenville last Christian girls’ soccer else,” Burgbacher said. a nice job during two-a- work on things. play,” Nolan said. “We week in boys’ golf 169- team, as they defeated “I would get here at 4:00 days learning the of- “We have been togeth- don’t have a lot of depth, 182. Troy Moore led the National Trail 4-0. Gab- and didn’t get to see fense. It is very import- er as a group for three and when you play teams way with a 41, Holden by Flannery scored fi rst the kids in school. I did ant to be a tough runner years since we got football with two times as many Schribner added 42, Nate at the 15:00 mark of the come to things like track and run hard, and he back at Troy Christian,” guys that you have, you Uhlenbrock carded a 43, fi rst half for the Eagles, meets to build relation- also has great vision and Nolan said. “We had have to stay healthy. We as did Keaton Pfi efer. who also had goals in the ships. Once school end- can see the hole where a good freshman class can stay with them if we Also last week, the Tro- fi rst half from Olivia Gla- ed, we had our coaches they are going to open who are now juniors and are healthy.” jans defeated Northmont ser and Abby Baker. In in the weight room get- up, and explode through they make up the bulk of “Like every team, our 153-167, as Moore shot a the second half, Alyssa ting to know the kids.” the hole.” our team.” He stated the goal is to win more games 34 and Schrieber 37. Donald scored to wrap Eagles have six seniors, than you lose,” he added. Moore’s average of up the scoring. 13 juniors and around 10 “We want to improve in 37.5 currently ranks him “We moved and creat- freshmen who are mak- areas to help us in the seventh in the GWOC ed a lot of good chances ing progress. playoff s. Since we don’t scoring lead. for ourselves,” said Troy “We have 30 kids on have a conference, our The girls’ team also Christian coach Brian the team now, and that main goal is to get into the was victorious over Peters. Freshman keeper number has gone up a bit playoff s.” Greenville in easy Cara Salazar recorded every year.” Nolan stated how fashion 175-210. LeeAnn her fi rst shutout. Five seniors make up diffi cult it is to get enough Black led with a 39 for Troy boys’ soccer the leadership on the bodies to compete, and the Trojans. opened their season last Eagles, led by the re- said that some of the Troy Volleyball- In night at Fairmont, and turning Ohio Division teams in their division what is expected to be a returns home tomorrow VII co-Player of the Year have 50-plus kids. very talented group, the night for a 7:15 contest in running back Luke It all starts Friday Troy Trojans opened with Tecumseh at the Dillahunt. night, as Lima Perry their season on Saturday stadium. “You have to stop Luke comes to town with 18 with a pair of sweeps, Troy Christian boys’ to stop us,” Nolan said. starters back. defeating Bellbrook and soccer hosts Newton “We needed to improve “We played them last Tecumseh. tomorrow night at 7 p.m., on other aspects of our year in a shootout, and They defeated Bell- immediately following game, like our passing they are in the same divi- brook 25-16, 20-25, 25-22, the girls’ game against game, so we are not so sion as us, but all of their led by Katie Demeo with Lehman. Over the summer, Other key seniors will one dimensional. Our of- boys play football,” the Burgbacher watched be Christopher Linville, fensive line is made up of Eagles coach said. “We as the kids progressed Dallas Shamblin, Jared all starters who are back, are better than we were, in the weight room and Bair and Ryan Daum, and they must provide and just need to keep once July hit, he used his while key juniors will protection.” improving.” coaching days to get the be quarterback Hayden Niles With Also back is sec- kids prepared for the Kotwica, tight end Will start of the season. Brumfi eld, running back “We utilized our Mark Scordia and soph- workouts, and once we omore Zach Boyer. Hole In One got to camp days, the “We did get to watch Sports Schedule fi rst couple days was some fi lm from last year rough,” he said. “We and focused on the areas were breaking the things where they struggled Wednesday, August 26 they have done in the and also where they did 4:30 p.m. – Troy HS Girls Tennis vs. Bellbrook past, and we utilized well,” Burgbacher said. 7:00 p.m. – Troy HS Girls Soccer vs. Fairmont all 10 of our days to get “Our goal is to go 1-0 on the same page. Last each week, and stay Thursday, August 27 week, we took a sharp focused on the task at 4:30 p.m. – Troy HS Girls Tennis vs. Xenia right turn and every- hand,” he added. “We 5:00 p.m. – Troy Christian Girls Soccer vs. Lehman thing started to click.” need to focus on com- Catholic 6:15 p.m. – Troy Christian Girls Volleyball vs. Franklin 7:00 p.m. – Troy HS Boys Football vs. Chaminade Julienne at Wayne HS 7:00 p.m. – Troy Christian Boys Soccer vs. Newton

Friday, August 28 7:30 p.m. – Troy Christian Boys Football vs. Perry 9:00 p.m. – Troy HS Cross Country at Moeller Prime- time Invite @ Kings Island

Saturday, August 29 8:30 a.m. – Troy HS Girls Tennis at Schroeder Invite 1:00 p.m. – Troy HS Girls Volleyball at Miami East 1:00 p.m. – Troy Christian Girls Soccer vs. St. Ursula 7:00 p.m. – Troy HS Boys Soccer vs. Tecumseh

Monday, August 31 4:00 p.m. – Troy HS Boys Golf vs CJ/Northmont @ Miami Valley Golf Course Burgbacher added the peting with everyone on mental aspect was the our schedule and give Tuesday, September 1 biggest thing. an eff ort every week. We Troy resident Tony 12th hole. 4:00 p.m. – Troy HS Boys Golf vs. Piqua at Miami “We had to get them to can build on the future Niles picked up his Niles, who is retired Shores believe in themselves,” of the program, but they fi rst career hole-in-one from the Ohio Depart- 4:00 p.m. – Troy HS Girls Tennis at Trotwood he said. “They have to want to win right now. recently at Miami Shores ment of Transportation 4:00 p.m. – Troy Christian Golf vs. Carroll @ Kitty- believe they can do it.” They have the chance to Golf Course in Troy, as and current works for hawk Golf Course Several seniors are turn this around back to he dropped in a 165-yard the Troy City Schools, 5:00 p.m. – Troy Christian Cross Country at Lost being counted on for a where it belongs.” drive on the par-three used a nine-wood and Creek Reserve Invitational turnaround was shocked when it 5:00 p.m. – Troy Christian Girls Soccer at Botkins this season, and went in. 6:30 p.m. – Troy HS Boys Cross Country vs. Lost many have the “When I hit it, I Creek @ Lost Creek Reserve experience to be knew it would be on the 6:45 p.m. – Troy Girls Volleyball at Riverside a key factor. 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Troy Tribune | Page 6 AREA NEWS Week of Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Concord Trustees County Approves Edison Recognizes Revisit Water Issues By Bonnie L. McHenry whose property the creek More Money for Employee runs through, not the At the August 28, 2015 township. meeting of the Concord In addition, Don Pence Plan Reviews Excellence Township Trustees, Tom reported that he has not By Nancy Bowman is up around $84,000 Edison Community continued growth were Mercer, Trustee, reported heard back from Chris for the year and around College recognized two eligible to be nominated that the County Com- Englert, Assistant Pros- Business is brisk at the $300,000 for all counties outstanding employees for the award. Those missioners completed a ecutor concerning the Miami County Building combined. at its annual convocation eligible for the award are walk-through of Clayton motor vehicle operator Department resulting in The number of actual ceremony on August 17 in nominated by their peers Ditches #210 and #587 amendment to the Per- a request to the county permits is down overall, the Robinson Theater at and then selected by the in Lakeshore-Beech- sonnel Policies and Pro- commissioners for more but project size is increas- the Piqua Campus. The AQIP 4 Valuing People wood-Lakewood area to cedures Manual. He will money to pay architects ing the revenues, he said. awards speak to College’s committee. examine how the drain- follow up with Englert. hired to help with project “The size of the projects is commitment to quality Calvert, a former age in the area might be In new business, the plan reviews. driving things,” England and sustaining positive Naval Aviator and Air improved. The residents trustees passed a res- The commissioners said. employee engagement. Force Lieutenant Colo- fi led a petition to the olution approving the recently heard from Craig The department is “The employee of the nel who holds a Master commissioners to address inter-fund advance of Thompson, development averaging 25 inspections semester award is meant of Education degree in the issue although tradi- $30,000 from the Gen- department director, that daily in Miami County, to create a culture that Mathematics, goes above tionally since the water eral Fund to the Road through the end of July where two inspectors recognizes employees and and beyond to ensure buildup is on private and Bridge Fund. When the department had used work and another is being celebrates accomplish- students are receiving the property it is the property the real estate taxes are most of the money bud- trained. ments based upon Key best education possible. owner’s responsibility. received, the general geted for the year for the In other business last Result one of Edison’s Her willingness to help The meeting was well fund will be repaid. The plan reviews. week the commissioners: 5-year strategic master students has led her to attended by area citizens. township received the The commissioners Approved a memo- plan which focuses on develop curriculum for A public hearing will be real estate taxes during Aug. 18 approved the fi rst randum of agreement sustaining positive em- college algebra and statis- held in October. There the last two weeks. The of two architect contract between Miami County ployee engagement,” said tics. Additionally, she has will be two hearings general fund will be re- modifi cations. They voted Juvenile Court and the Kara Myers, Coordinator developed her own online before the commissioners paid promptly. to increase to $85,000 Lincoln Community of Employee Engagement statistics course that make a fi nal decision. In addition, the trust- from $34,000 the contract Center in Troy for weekly and Talent Acquisition. allows for more fl exibility Some residents were ees discussed the Sep- with Bruns Consulting Saturday programming “These employees in student course off er- surprised that anyone tember 10, 2015 meeting LLC. services. The services ings. Always presenting was having fl ooding of the Miami County A modifi cation of the will include tutoring, her best with a smile on issues. Dan Baker of the Township Association. contract with Candy monitoring and conduct- her face, Calvert’s com- County Engineers offi ce Concord Township will Goodall of Troy also ing activities to assist mitment to student suc- took questions from the host. Pence will contact will be requested soon, youth referred by the cess is a true testament to citizens, many of which Jerry Hirt, President, for Thompson said. court with academic and the quality of education he could not answer at suggestions on topics of The building depart- personal growth. The found at Edison. that time. According to discussion. Two topics ment has reported good agreement was eff ective Rich, who holds a Mercer, part of the peti- that were proposed were activity all year in Mi- Aug. 3 and will continue Bachelor of Science tion process encompasses best practices and local ami County as well as in through July 31. The cost degree in Education, was everyone in the water- media coverage. Shelby, Darke and Mercer per session will be $1,500. nominated based upon shed. Notifi cations were During the public counties, which contract Authorized the county her demonstrated ability sent to everyone who was comments, Phyllis Moore with Miami County for transit department to buy to ensure offi ce proce- identifi ed as living in the of 1750 Greenbrier asked permits, project plan two light transit vehicles dures are as eff ective and fl ood plain rather than whether the township review and building from Whitworth Bus effi cient as possible while the entire watershed. The had solicited bids to take inspection services. Sales in Miamisburg for maintaining a positive de- biggest question remains down the four dead trees “It is because of the $59,314 each. meanor. Rich places em- whether the cost of fi xing in the township. She work load,” Thompson The commissioners Rhonda Rich phasis on forming lasting the drainage issue is thought the cost was said of the need for more also heard from Chris make a diff erence to relationships with those worth the benefi ts de- excessive compared to dollars for the architects Johnson, county opera- Edison and member of around her including rived. There were more the price she paid for the who assist the staff in re- tions and facilities direc- the campus community, co-workers, students, and questions than answers. removal of six trees from viewing plans. Of partic- tor, about a maintenance go above and beyond ex- high school administra- In addition, Baker her property. Pence said, ular impact has been the project replacing 62 can pectations, excel as team tors. During transitional has recommended that “For a job this small the number of large commer- lights on the porticos of players, and strive to a tile on Windmere be township is not required cial projects submitted, the Safety Building with demonstrate the College’s replaced. The current by law to advertise for he said. LED fi xtures. The change core values.” tile will handle a 10-year bids. The township’s Rob England, county will eliminated more Terry Calvert, Assis- storm; however, Baker most pressing concerns chief building offi cial, up- than 51,000 KWh a year tant Professor of Mathe- recommends that it be re- are that the contractor dated the commissioners and the new fi xtures will matics and Rhonda Rich, placed with larger 25-year carries workers compen- on the department num- require less maintenance, Coordinator of the Darke storm tile. sation and insurance.” bers so far for the year. he said. County Campus were During the Road Rhoades explained that In Miami County, The update cost named employee of the Superintendent’s Report, they did get two quotes revenue for residential $3,800. semester at the annual Neil Rhoades told the from tree services the and commercial activity ceremony. Awards were trustees that his summer township has used in the Kara Myers and Pres- employees have com- past. One quote was $300 ident Doreen Larson. pleted their work for the cheaper than the other Both recipients received summer and returned to was. He also told Moore a personal plaque and school. In addition, he that one of the trees was Second Year will have their names reported that the Health almost eight feet in diam- engraved on a perma- Terry Calvert Department sent a noti- eter, which substantially nent plaque displayed on fi cation to a Maple Street increased the expense. for Second campus. periods, she has proven homeowner that they Pence said, “If someone All Edison employ- to be invaluable by taking have seven days to clean is interested in providing ees who demonstrate on leadership roles. Rich up their property. the township quotes for a commitment to the exemplifi es a steadfast In old business, Mercer services we would be glad Story Secrets performance excellence commitment to Edison reported that he had in- to take them.” goals, core values, and and its constituents. vestigat ed who is respon- The next meeting of Second Story Secrets, a Tickets are $25 per sible for clearing obstruc- the Concord Township walking tour that reveals person if purchased in tions in the Shenandoah Trustees is scheduled for “what’s upstairs in down- advance or $45 for two Creek. He found that 10:00 a.m. on September town Troy,” is back for its until September 14, 2015. second year. The event Tickets will be $30 at the Marriage the responsibility is that 1, 2015 in the Concord of the property owners Township Building. will be held on Saturday, door (Mayfl ower Arts Cen- September 19, 4-8 p.m., be- ter). Tickets go on sale Aug. ginning at the Mayfl ower 10, and can be purchased Recommitment Arts Center, Troy. online at www.second- The tour includes a rare storysecrets.com, or by Contniued from Page 1 marriage.” chance to step inside10-12 visiting Partners in Hope, Edison’s Enrollment “When you say “in The couple has three second fl oors, otherwise the Mayfl ower Arts Center, sons and two daughters- closed to the public, of the Troy Area Chamber of sickness and in health” on your wedding day as a in-law: Kenneth and wife Continues to Rise buildings around the Troy Commerce, Applied Chiro- Meg, Raymond and wife square. Tour guides are practic, and Olive Oasis. young person, you never imagine a day like today,” Anne, and their youngest Continued from Page 4 a signifi cant cost barrier on hand at each location “We have a limited son, David. Their chil- for many students and Ozzi said. CC+ with Edison. Last to give history and infor- number of tickets, and this dren live in Illinois, Penn- families. Students also “It’s a deeper kind of year at this time, we had mation about the building. event almost sold out last sylvania, and California have a choice in where love we have now.” Gail fi ve-hundred and seventy Wine and hors d’oeuvres year, so if you are interest- respectively. Their four they pursue their enroll- said. “We were young and four students participat- will be served at the May- ed, we recommend getting grandchildren, David, ments in the program, not as sensitive to one an- ing.” fl ower, and door prizes are your tickets early this Kelsey, Kathy, and Kevin and can no longer be lim- other as we have become. The growth isn’t lim- all part of the fun. year,” Harris stated. live in Illinois, Missouri, ited to just one college or Only time can prove us ited to just the College’s “This year we have an and New York. university when looking faithful and selfl ess in campus in Piqua. The extra secret,” said event co- TCW and the Second to enroll. Darke County Campus ordinator, Martha Harris. Story Secrets committee Burnam cautions that (DCC)in Greenville also “We have a secret location encourage all Trojans to these numbers are not plays an integral role in that will be revealed only enjoy their downtown on yet fi nal but he remains the College’s enrollment on the night of the tour. September 19th by taking optimistic. gains. Compared to this It’s exciting, and you won’t in Troy Main Street’s Taste “We still have another same time last year, par- want to miss it.” of Troy event that after- signifi cant entry point for ticipation in CC+ at the The tour features some noon and coming to the fall semester in mid-Oc- DCC is up ninety percent of the favorites from last tour in the evening. Cap tober, for which we are in headcount participa- year’s event, such as the it off with dinner at one of still adding courses to tion and fi fty-fi ve percent Masonic Temple, the old our fi ne downtown restau- accommodate increased in credit hours regis- Shaughnessey building, rants! All proceeds benefi t demand for undergrad- tered. At Greenville High and new uses for the Dye Troy Community Works, uate enrollments. That’s School alone, participa- building (Caroline restau- a non-profi t organization a wonderful problem to tion grew from just for- rant) and upstairs of La that strives to enhance the have in late August, and ty-nine students last fall Piazza. New locations in- long term well-being and our team at both cam- to one-hundred thirty-six clude the Coleman-Saidle- livability of the City of Troy puses looks forward to students this year. man building (a.k.a. Lipp by a collaborative approach maintaining momentum The legislation that building), the Elks build- to sustainable community moving forward.” governs CC+ is clearly ing, the Hatfi eld House and development. Thank you “None of this work realizing three of its core of course, the secret loca- to MainSource Bank and happens magically. A intentions. Growth in the tion. There are expected Unity National Bank for large number of dedicat- program is driven by the to be 10-12 locations total. being sponsors for this ed people at both cam- state’s requirements that In addition, restaurants year’s tour. puses across numerous all public high schools around the square will be For more information, functional areas have and colleges participate, off ering discounts just by or to become and event worked exceedingly hard and that students and showing your ticket on sponsor, call Martha Har- to attract and enroll these families in public high September 19th only. This ris at 937.440.0062, visit students. And once these schools who participate is a walking tour and it is www.secondstorysecrets. students are enrolled, we with public colleges advised that no children com, or fi nd us on facebook remain equally focused won’t be charged for tui- under the age of 18 attend by searching Second Story on helping them suc- tion or books, removing this event. Secrets. ceed.” Week of Wednesday, August 26, 2015 COLUMNS/OPINION Troy Tribune | Page 7

Tip Of The At Home By Connie Moore scents of corn ripening in the cently, on a couple of late eve- Week fields and roadside lilies, the ning drives we spotted a total King of Country kingbird and others of his kind of fourteen rabbits of varying By Sgt. Jj Mauro gather on high telephone lines, sizes. On the same drives we Roads cell towers and barn roofs, counted eighteen deer. Tipp City Police Retired Along a quiet country road waiting patiently for their in- While the rabbits were spot- with sunlight-dappled shade, stinct to signal a departing ted along lawn edges close to When To Draw a black-jacketed bird sits re- date. wooded areas and shaded side Your Gun gally on his fence. This is his If nothing of dire consequenc- yards, the deer were all knee- home, for summer at least. es befalls them, they will be deep in soybean fields. Their With Ohio now being a con- Now though, he is contemplat- back to the exact same spot tannish, brown coats stood cealed carry state, many peo- ing a move to southern regions. next year, swooping through out like a beacon in the green ple are going armed in their As he ponders the move, a they have only to hear one of the air, singing a sweet, roman- ocean. Only twice did we get every day ventures out in the movement in the air a distance his sweet, phoebe-like spring tic spring song and buzzing like fooled. You see, there are cer- world. People are forever ask- from him catches his eye. He songs to realize he is multi-tal- an electric fence in summer’s tain large weeds that pop up ing me about when they can is off in a flash, swooping in ented. His ability to swing heat, in their lives as king of the in amongst the soybeans, that draw their weapon. Can the to snap up some of a swarm of through the air is most amaz- country roads. when turned brown, appear weapon be drawn as a deter- gnats hovering over the ripen- ing, too. On a larger note, in the same in the late sunlight to be deer. rent? Can a weapon be used to ing soybean field. It is this flight agility coupled soybean fields that the king- Coupled with our aging eyes detain a person until the police As he swings back through with a fierce, aggressive behav- bird patrols for supper, white- and bifocals, we thought we can arrive? When can a “Citi- the air to his perch, his mate ior that enables the kingbird to tail deer graze on green vege- could count in another four zen’s Arrest” be made? joins him and also his children defend his territory and nest tation. Our evening drives this deer but with a turn-around Understand that I am not a of this year. They will stay to- during his summers here. He is summer have been all about and a second look-see, we real- lawyer, judge or jury. What I gether as a family until rela- able to keep much larger birds spotting the once dwindling ized the weeds had bested our tell you is my opinion based tives join them for a large flock such as crows and ravens from Eastern cottontail rabbit, but enthusiasm. on my past experience and sojourn to their southern, win- devastating his nest which he we also thrill to see deer out for To be fooled by a weed is na- readings of the law as well as tering grounds in South Amer- and his mate build out in the their late evening meal. ture’s joke. But to be soothed case law. Where I would have ica. open. Kingbirds can also rec- Our rabbit search began a by the sight of creatures large not made an arrest of a per- This Eastern Kingbird is ognize and eliminate cowbird’s few years back when we no- and small, four-footed or son involving the displaying of dressed out in his black tuxe- eggs which are placed in their ticed that the furry little cud- winged and soaring above us, is a weapon, other officers very do, white vest and red crown nest by hopeful female cow- dly creatures were becoming a blessing of great magnitude. well may make an arrest. The patch. He is truly a king among birds who have no interest in a rare sight in our area. Due reverse is also true. And my flycatchers. His call however raising their own offspring. to over-population of coyotes, We appreciate hearing from experience is based on Ohio has been compared to an elec- Kingbirds do not tolerate any- rabbits took a hit number-wise. readers. Comments? Send to Laws which of course we have tric fence buzzing in the hot one slack in parental duties. After coyote hunts brought Connie at mooredcr@Juno. 50 other states with their own summer air. If humans would As August dwindles down the predator into check, rab- com or Box 61, Medway, OH laws. discount his musical abilities, to a few hours of late summer bits began a comeback. Re- 45341 To begin with let’s explain that a weapon is a “Dead- ly Weapon.” The mere act of drawing the gun can be con- strued as a “use of force” or even “Felonious Assault” as Gardening Commentary well as “Aggravated Menacing.” There has been numerous cas- With Meadowview Growers 2 basic forms of organic mat- es right here in Miami County ter(OM)- brown and green. of people being arrested and (1) Brown types of OM are the tried for felonious assault for Composting fall leaves, strips of newspa- pointing a gun at another per- makes “Cents” per, egg shells, straw, twigs son. All the law requires is for a Because most of us that enjoy and small branches. (2) Green person to cause another to be- gardening like to see our plants OM would be grass clippings, lieve they are about to be shot. thriving with as little effort kitchen scraps like peelings Point a gun at a police offi- as possible, one way we can and fruit rinds, weeds before cer and expect to be shot in re- have this happen is by provid- they set seed. Avoid using any sponse. I can think of three in- ing the best soil conditions for bones, meat waste, cooking oils cidents off the top of my head our plants. By regularly add- as they will create unwanted where a gun was in a subjects ing compost to our garden soils odors and attract rodents and hand and I was waiting for the and to the backfill when plant- other pesky animals. Use a lay- gun to turn in my direction at ing trees and shrubs, the im- ering system starting with a which time I would have fired. provement to the growing en- few inches of chopped brush A judge I knew for decades was vironment is very rewarding. on the ground, then an 8” lay- angry with me after one inci- You can either purchase com- er of brown and green OM with the OM is converted into com- yard waste instead of sending dent because he said I was tak- post (organic matter) from your the third layer consisting of post for your garden. Be sure it to the landfills in addition to ing too much of a chance with local independent garden cen- about an inch of garden soil to to keep the compost pile moist making the soil conditions for my own life to not have shot ter or create it from items right provide the microbes that will but not soggy. Try to turn the your plants much improved. the person. around your home. All of the go to work and convert the pile pile once a month and put the One way to make a quick, in- As for using the gun as a de- trimmings from your plants, to compost. Be sure moisture edges of the pile to the center. expensive “compost bin” is by terrent, that again goes against grass clippings, newspaper and is added as you go. Sprinkle a See, you can even burn a few standing some used pallets on all good reasoning. Suppose kitchen waste can be used to small handful of urea fertiliz- calories when you compost, end and wiring them together you pull a gun on someone you produce this “black gold”. Just er to feed the microbes. Repeat another benefit. If you Google at the corners. This lets in a lot see walking away with your follow a few basic guidelines this layering technique making ‘composting at home’ you will of air and keeps the compost lawn mower. Unless the mow- noted here and you will be on the pile 3’ X 3’ and 3’ high. Heat find many more sources of in- contained and the area neat. er cost is over $1,000, it is a your way to FREE compost will begin to develop in a week formation with much more de- 31 years of local growing misdemeanor. And not a crime made in your own back yard. It or so when you build your com- tail. I hope this limited amount Meadow View Growers of violence. takes 4 to 6 months to make a post pile in this manner. This of info is enough to get you in- www.meadowview.com So you confront the thief “batch”, two batches a year is a self-generated heat is a result terested in making your own and he turns and runs toward reasonable expectation. of the microbes in action and compost which will benefit our you. Are you going to shoot a Here are the basics: There are will determine how rapidly environment by recycling your non-violent misdemeanant? If you don’t shoot, will you get into a wrestling match with a gun occupying one hand? 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Main St. In The Trojan Village Shopping Center circumstances were deemed appropriate. 937-264-1122 937 335-1147 · MERLENORMAN.COM Troy Tribune | Page 8 COLUMNS/OPINION Week of Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Financial Focus Letter To the Editor Provided by Matt Buehrer, Thrivent Financial To the Editor, ties and Kaitlyn Wessler, of the Brethren, Living Garden Manor Manager, Word Fellowship and Four Tips to Help Summers in Troy, for the use of the Com- First Baptist Church of Ohio seem to pulsate munity Room, to Mark Troy. For special activ- with activity, and that is Scott for the transporta- ities and programs, we Maximize Social Security also true for Troy Lunch tion of meals, to Arnold give our thanks to Lisa Club’s summer program Collett for monitoring, to Goodall at the Ohio State feeding the children of Sam Nation, Linda West Extension Offi ce, Linda Incorporating Social Security into a retire- Troy. There are 5 sites and Sally and Maizie Raterman of the Miami in Troy where lunches, Sando for giving their County Soil and Water ment strategy is a smart move prepared at the Troy time to assist in many Conservation Offi ce, High School kitchen, are ways. We so appreciate Karen Purke from the The money taken out of your paycheck every month may be unwelcome now, but served to children ages the following supervi- Hayner Cultural Cen- it can give you monthly income later in life. 1-18 or 21 if on an IEP. sors: JoAnn Anderson ter, Janice Brenneman However, some question if Social Security will last long enough for those in the This program requires and Kathy Wehrman at and Dave Michael for work force now to be able to receive these benefi ts. According to Social Security many helping hands. It the First Presbyterian music enrichment, trustees, enough reserves exist for the system to pay 100 percent of promised benefi ts is with great pleasure Church, Cyndy Shreffl er Brukner Nature Center, until 2033, without further reform. Full benefi ts are available at age 65 for those born that, on behalf of Troy at Garden Manor Apart- Jane Hum from Y-Knot before 1938, gradually increasing to age 67 for those born in 1960 or later. There is Lunch Club, I extend our ments, Shane Carter Stables, Lowe’s Hard- more to Social Security than just applying for retirement benefi ts when you are eligi- thanks and appreciation and Nicole Burton at ware for building kits, to the following organi- the Lincoln Community Rick Teepen and his ble at age 62 or over. By waiting, you can maximize your benefi ts, which will increase zations and individuals. Center, Sara Wickliff e snakes from the Cre- every year you choose to wait to fi le for Social Security retirement benefi ts. For fi nancial assistance at Richards Chapel, and ation Museum, and Rum Thrivent Financial suggests you consider these four tips before applying for Social many thanks to the Janet Larck, Annette River Blend Band. This Security. Altrusa Club, the First Stine, and Susan Thokey program’s 17 years of 1. Don’t assume it won’t be there. Social Security is projected to last at least Lutheran Church, the at The Rec. Many thanks success have depended until 2033, so the fi rst mistake is writing it off as a resource that won’t be available. First United Method- to the volunteers from on Troy’s community Planning early for the role Social Security will play in your retirement will prevent ist Church, the Miami the following church- partnership and volun- you from being caught off guard and missing out on increased benefi ts once you are County Foundation, the es for helping to pack teer spirit. Thank you, ready to start collecting. Summer Food Service food at the high school Troy! 2. Know your situation. Retirement income planning is critical. Social Secu- Program of the U.S.D.A. and serve at Garden rity has many nuances, so a personalized approach is necessary to get a better grasp and O.D.E. , the T. Manor – Troy Church Ruth Scott H.O.U. Board of Garden of the Nazarene, Trin- Program Director, Troy of your retirement future. By using your current information from the Social Secu- Manor Apartments and ity Episcopal Church, Lunch Club, Inc. rity Administration, fi nancial representatives may be able to create scenarios to give the Troy Foundation. First United Church Garden Manor Site Su- you an idea of how the age you begin receiving distributions can aff ect the monthly Thank you so much to of Christ, First United pervisor amounts you will receive. For example, if you’re divorced or widowed, a fi nancial Sharon Babcock and Methodist Church, St. (937) 335-7169 representative will be able to calculate the diff erent ways you can claim benefi ts and Jane Baughman for man- Pat’s Catholic Church, troylunchclub@yahoo. how they can aff ect your retirement strategy. agement of the kitchen Tabernacle of the Lord com 3. Wait to draw. Now that you are planning for it, you can fi gure out when the and preparation of the Jesus Christ, First Lu- right time for you to start receiving benefi ts. For many people, this will most often be food, to Wallick Proper- theran Church, Church after the age that you are eligible to start collecting full benefi ts. For every year that The Troy Tribune all capitals. Letters to We reserve the right you delay, Social Security benefi ts will increase by a set percentage, eventually put- welcomes your letters the editor generally are to edit any letter as we ting your monthly benefi t above 100 percent. Delaying can also multiply the benefi ts to our editor. We do not printed exactly as they deem necessary or to after it is adjusted for cost-of-living and can potentially reduce the number of years have any set limits on are received. refuse to publish any benefi ts are subject to income taxes. Factors to consider as to when to fi le for your So- length. Each letter is If you would rather letter. The staff and cial Security benefi ts include: health status, life expectancy, need for income, future judged on its own mer- mail your letter, our ad- management of the Troy employment, and survivor needs. A fi nancial representative can help you build all of its. We do not publish dress is Troy Tribune, P. Tribune retain the right this information into an overall retirement strategy. letters trashing any in- O. Box 281, New Carlisle to decide what is pub- 4. Get your fi nancial house in order. If you delay your Social Security dividuals or businesses. OH 45344. lished and when. benefi ts, you will need to have another way to pay for your needs while you are not This is not the proper av- All letters to the editor Letters to the editor working. If you planned early enough, you will likely have adjusted your fi nances so enue for disagreements. must include the writer’s express the opinions of You may e-mail your full name, address and the writer and do not that you are prepared. Again, talking to a representative can help you plan the best letter to editor@troytrib. phone number. We will necessarily express the option for the interim time before Social Security paychecks. com. A Word document only print your name opinions of the staff or Social Security can be confusing, but talking to a representative can help you clarify is preferred. Please do and city. We never pub- management of the Troy the role it can play in your retirement strategy. Once you have a strategy in place, you not type your letter in lish anonymous letters. Tribune. will better be able to enjoy your retirement years, without worrying about the next paycheck. This article was prepared by Thrivent Financial for use by Tipp City representa- tive Matt Buehrer. He has an offi ce at 29 W Main Street in Tipp City and can also be reached at 667-8270. Riverside to Host About Thrivent Financial Thrivent Financial is a fi nancial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously. As a membership organization, it off ers its Session on Guardianship, nearly 2.4 million member-owners a broad range of products, services and guid- ance from fi nancial representatives nationwide. For more than a century it has helped members make wise money choices that refl ect their values while provid- ing them opportunities to demonstrate their generosity where they live, work and Trusts, ABLE Act worship. For more information, visit Thrivent.com/why. You can also fi nd us on Riverside Develop- held Thursday, August if needed. 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Fall Storytime at the Library session; the ten week fall session will August 31, 9:00 a.m. begin the week of September 14, 2015. What To Do in Troy Troy-Miami County Public Library For more information, call the Troy Join the Troy-Miami County Library for Library at 937-339-0502 ext. 121, or visit “Leaf through our books” and other fun www.tmcpl.org. Preschool in the Park “Nature Ex- published book, “Self-Empowerment: things at the library. Registration will periments” The Only Way to Heal.” begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 31, YW Wild Walking Women August 29, 11 a.m. – 12 Noon Zimmerman is a local published author 2015; you can drop in at the Troy library, September 1, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Lost Creek Reserve and founder of White Dove Circle of or call 937-339-0502 ext. 121 to register. Piqua YWCA The Miami County Park District will Light and Love, a non-denominational Baby laptimes off er stories, songs, and Get motivated to walk and get healthier hold its Preschool in the Park “Nature spiritual church. Learn how the mind, playtime to children from birth to two with the YW Wild Walking Women Experiments” program on August 29 body, and spirit work together to create years old and a caregiver. You can choose beginning Tuesday, September 1. The from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lost Creek well-being or disease, how to listen to 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. on Wednesdays; this ladies will meet to walk on Tuesdays and Reserve 2385 E. St. Rt. 41 east of Troy. your body, what integrated healing is program runs for thirty minutes. Thursdays for a 4 week period from 9-10 Join a park district naturalist as she and how it works. Learn what true heal- Toddler storytime for children, age 2-3 a.m. Participants will meet at French leads the group in song, story, play and ing is and how to heal from the inside years old, off ers stories, songs, and an Park and Joan Beck and Nancy Hirby, a toddler sized hike. There is a $3 feeee out. Healing should be for everyone, not activity. For the toddler storytimes, facilitators, will guide the group each for each class. Class size limited to 12, just for those who can aff ord it. you can choose Mondays at 6:30 p.m., week. class minimum is four. Pre-registration The library is located at 419 West Main or Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m., or “We promise a fun time, an opportu- required. Register for the program by Street, Troy, Ohio. For more information, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; this program nity to meet new friends and a time to going to the program calendar at Miam- please contact the library at 937-339-0502 runs for thirty minutes. develop your health and well-being,” iCountyParks.com, e-mailing register@ ext. 124 or visit Zimmerman’s website at Preschool age children, age 4-5 years old, said Beck and Hirby. “Motivation and miamicountyparks.com or calling (937) www.patriciazimmerman.com will enjoy stories, songs, and an activity. laughter will keep you going as you get 335-6273, Ext. 104. The preschool storytimes are off ered healthier together,” they added. Tai-Chi for Health Class on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.; this For more information on class fees or Downtown Farmer’s Market August 31, 11 a.m. to Noon program runs for 45 minutes. to register, stop at the YWCA Piqua at August 29, 9:00 a.m. to noon Fred Verceles will be teaching the newest “Family Fun Nights”, “Family Movie 418 N. Wayne Street or call 773-6626. Downtown Troy form of Tai Chi in a four week session Nights” and “Saturday Library Adven- Pre-registration is requested. YWCA Vendors set up on South Cherry street beginning Monday, August 31, from 11 tures” will also be off ered during the fall membership is not required. with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, a.m. – 12 p.m. at the YWCA. baked goods, eggs, organic milk, maple “ Verceles has been teaching Tai Chi for syrup, fl owers, crafts, prepared food and 15 years and is excited to off er this new Buying? Selling? entertainment. Free parking is off of class which focuses on chronic health Franklin St. contact Troy Main Street at conditions including heart disease, We get it done! 339-5455 for more information. The mar- arthritis, diabetes, etc.,” said Beth ket is made possible through the support Royer, YWCA Program Director. “The of Alvetro Orthodontics, Unity National movements will be gentle, smooth and Bank and a grant from the General Fund continuous as participants concentrate of the Troy Foundation. on improving balance, relaxation and breathing,” she continued. “Tai Chi Local Author Visit at Library enhances one’s overall health and quality August 29, 1:00 p.m. of life,” said Verceles. Troy-Miami County Public Library For more information on membership The Troy-Miami County Public Library requirements or to register, stop at the Richard Pierce is hosting a local author visit and book YWCA Piqua at 418 N. Wayne Street or signing with Patricia Zimmerman at 1 call 773-6626. The YWCA is handicap Garden Gate Realty, Inc. p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015; join us accessible. as Zimmerman discusses her newly 937-524-6077 Week of Wednesday, August 26, 2015 AREA NEWS Troy Tribune | Page 9 Hosbrook Graduates County Holds UVMC to Open from Wilmington Electronics Comprehensive College Whitney N. Hosbrook Columbus and Dayton. has earned a Bachelor The Blue Ash branch Recycling Wound Center of Science degree in serves a large number of Sport Management from non-traditional students Upper Valley Medical percent mean score for Wilmington College. and some students Center (UVMC) will open patient satisfaction. Wilmington College, complete course stud- Drop-Off a new comprehensive “We follow treatment a career-oriented liberal ies through the WC The Miami County Sol- televisions. CRT televi- center for specialized protocols specifi cally arts institution affi liat- collaboration program id Waste District will hold sions that are 36” or less treatment of wounds Aug. established for each type ed with the Society of with Cincinnati State an electronics recycling will be charged $5. CRT 17. of wound. We utilize Friends (Quakers), is Technical & Community drop-off for residents televisions that are more The Wound Care the latest approaches to located in southwestern College. on Saturday, August 29, than 36” will be charged Center and Hyperbar- wound healing and re- Ohio, approximately one from 8 am to noon. The $10. Only cash will be ic Services at UVMC main current in new sci- hour from Cincinnati, drop-off will be held at the accepted. Flat screen tele- will provide specialized entifi c advances in wound Miami County Sanitary visions will be disposed treatment for chronic care,” said Gena Cornett, Engineering Building at of at no cost, along with or non-healing sores or BSN,MBA, Program 2200 N. County Road 25A computers, CPUs, moni- wounds that have not sig- Director of the new cen- in Troy. tors, DVD players, VCRs, nifi cantly improved from ter. “Our state-of-the-art Lehmkuhl Instead of landfi lling cell phones, laptops and conventional treatments. treatment practices and your electronics, this miscellaneous computer Chronic wounds aff ect protocols are designed program provides an op- equipment. more than 6.7 million pa- to reintroduce the body’s portunity to recycle while Not able to make it to tients in the U.S., and the innate ability to heal.” Selected as supporting the mission the August 29th event? incidence is rising fueled “The center uses an of Goodwill/Easter Seals Call your local Goodwill by an aging population interdisciplinary model Miami Valley, the county’s store - (937) 339-2211 - and and increasing rates of of care” said Kay Rickey, Outstanding partner for this event. ask about recycling your diseases and conditions RN,MS,CNS,CWOCN, GESMV employs people electronics through the such as diabetes, obesi- wound care Clinical Co- with disabilities, and is ReConnect program. ty and the late eff ects of ordinator. “This includes able to responsibly recycle For questions about radiation therapy. infectious-disease man- Teacher all brands of computers, this event or other recy- Often associated with agement, physical thera- cell phones, and relat- cling and proper disposal inadequate circulation, py, occupational therapy, Jacqueline Lehmkuhl, being honored not only ed equipment through methods please go to poorly functioning laboratory evaluation, a Troy High School for her dedication in the ReConnect, a recycling Sanitary Engineering at veins, and immobility, nutritional management, teacher, has been select- classroom but also for partnership with Dell Inc. www.miamicountyohio. non-healing wounds lead pain management, dia- ed as an Outstanding her contribution to the This is a free drop-off gov or call the offi ce Mon- to lower quality of life betic education, radiology Mathematics Teacher profession at large. event, with the exception day through Friday from 8 and ultimately can lead to testing, and debridement by the Ohio Council of Lehmkuhl will be of a charge for the disposal a.m. to 5 p.m. at 440-3488. amputations. When such to address total patient Teachers of Mathemat- honored at a reception of cathode ray tube (CRT) wounds persist, a special- health.” ics. Jacqueline Lehm- to be held Thursday, ized approach is required The Wound Care Cen- kuhl was a previous October 15, 2015, in for eff ective healing. The ter® is made up of a team District Awardee who Sharonville (just north new Center will off er of professionals including was eligible to apply of Cincinnati) at the Ohio Randy Houser leading-edge treatments physicians with advanced for this STATE level Council of Teachers of including hyperbaric training in wound man- award for Secondary Mathematics annual oxygen therapy, nega- agement and hyperbaric teachers. Lehmkuhl is conference. tive pressure therapies, oxygen therapy; nurs- Sets His Sights bioengineered tissues and ing staff trained in the on Troy biosynthetics. care of chronic wounds; With his inimitably to play some new music. Hobart “rich, purling baritone” Craig and Frankie are (The Washington Post) both great performers, Randy Houser has and we’re ready to get earned a reputation as out there and show Renovations “one of Nashville’s best people what we’re all voices around” (Amer- about!” ican Songwriter), but Houser has received Approved those who have expe- rave reviews while rienced his show for on the Kick The Dust ed to take up to a year. themselves know that Up Tour with Bryan, Continued from Page 1 Although the plans Houser’s true strength playing to arenas and The facility’s re- are to keep the arena is in his live perfor- stadiums across the Wound Care Hyperbaric Chamber strooms now are limited operating during the mance. The chart-top- country. During his UVMC will off er these technicians who perform capacity. The additional construction, there will specialized services non-invasive studies and restrooms will bring the be around eight weeks through a partnership various therapies; and restrooms and fi xtures when activity will need with Healogics, the experienced staff to assist up to code requirements, to be limited. world’s largest wound with appointments, med- Siler said. Currently, if Councilman Brock care management compa- ical records, and health more than 2,000 event Heath thanked the arena ny with nearly 800 hos- insurance processing. attendees are expected, staff for its eff orts with pital partners delivering The services are the venue has to bring in the aging facility and excellent evidence-based designed to complement portable toilets and put equipment. He said care to patients with your physician’s care. them in the maintenance he’s excited to see what chronic wounds. Healog- Patients are frequently shop to accommodate can be done with the ics has been the leader in referred by their prima- the crowd. proposed additions and wound care for over 20 ry care physician, and The multi purpose updates. years, off ering the most the program operates by room will accommodate The arena expansion/ advanced modalities such appointment. Based on more than 200 people renovations are part as adjunctive hyperbaric an extensive evaluation, depending on how the of the city riverfront oxygen therapy. a customized treatment room is set up. This development project. ping singer/songwriter performance at Nash- “Of special importance plan is developed to room will be available It also includes a reno- and his band have ville’s Nissan Stadium, to our hospital, Healog- optimize the therapies for rent and serve as vated Marina Building logged thousands of the Boston Globe touted ics Centers traditionally best suited to address the another possible revenue at Treasure Island and miles on the road, and Continued on Page 14 achieve excellent clinical patient’s needs. Care is source, Siler said. a Treasure Island Park this fall they will set out outcomes,” said Dan usually administered on The project is expect- with amphitheater and for Houser’s We Went Bailey, DPM, UVMC Vice an outpatient basis. other features. Tour, playing arenas FREE President and Chief Med- The Wound Care across the country ac- ical Offi cer. 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The fi ve stadium at the Miami and help with burials. feet before the pilot injured were sent back to County Fairground on Stapleton encouraged and co-pilot were able the United States and the Wednesday August the crowd to visit the to wiggle the controls remaining team was bro- Bethel Student 19, 2015 to honor the Veterans Museum at enough to loosen the fl ak ken up and reassigned to veterans from Miami the Masonic Temple in and straighten the plane other crews. County who have served downtown Troy and to and level off . The crew McHenry spent the our county though the share the services they returned to base without rest of the war in the Wins Cow military. provide with every vet- completing the mis- United States. He said, The ceremony began eran they know. sion because they had “After I recuperated, I at 6:00 p.m. with the Once Stapleton com- dropped out of formation was scheduled to be sent Costume Contest raising of the Ameri- pleted his presentation, and would have been a to the Pacifi c Theater. If can Flag by VFW Post Beasley returned to the straggler for the entire the United States hadn’t By Brittany Arlene judged. 5436, AMV Post 88 and stand and thanked the operation. This would dropped the two atomic Jackson The winner of the com- AML Post 43. Once the Troy High School Band have left them vulnera- bombs, the Pacifi c would petition was a 1-year-old, fl ag was unfurled, the and the Color Guard ble to enemy fi re. have been my next A unique competition 1,344 pound cow named crowd sang the National for their performances. McHenry said, “The assignment.” He spent has begun to take off at Tug and his owner, Bren- Anthem with hands over He also thanked Unity easiest mission we fl ew the remainder of the the Miami County Fair. na Newton, a student at heart and recited the National Bank and Jim was on D-Day. We car- war pickling aircraft on This year, young owners Bethel High School. Their Pledge of Allegiance. Taylor’s Troy Ford for ried a load of fragmenta- the Arizona desert. He and their cows dressed theme, “Just Clowning Ted Miller, who their sponsorship of the tion bombs to La-Harve, was discharged from the up for a cow and owner Around,” was a color- organized the event and program. France. Our job was to service on September 23, themed costume compe- ful nod to classic circus serves on the Swine Beagle next intro- destroy the gun nests 1945 at 7:10 p.m. tition. What started as a comedians, complete with Committee for the duced the keynote in which the enemy hid McHenry recalls, “Oc- crazy idea became a fun, polka dots, hats, crazy Miami County Fair, speaker, Garl McHen- with machine guns to casionally, you would creative youth activity glasses, and multi-colored welcomed the crowd ry. McHenry grew up prevent the invading see a bomber peal out, two years ago when the hair. and introduced Sena- in Markle Indiana and forces from capturing headed for a crash land- fi rst competition took “It was pretty awesome tor Bill Beagle. Beagle shortly after his 18th the guns. We bombed ing. Sometimes it would place. It has continued to win,” Newton said. “I represents Ohio’s fi fth birthday enlisted into at 8,000 feet and didn’t be on fi re. You saw men to moo-ve along as youth didn’t win last year. But district, which includes what was then known as have to worry about jumping out of pieces of challenge their friends it’s just a lot of fun.” The Miami, Preble and parts the US Army Air Corps. frostbite or breathing aircraft and disabled air- to enter with their cows. costume show was the of Darke and Montgom- Trained as a radio oper- oxygen. The anti-air- craft. Most were wear- This year, the colorful last in a long line-up of ery Counties, and is a ator and aerial gunner, craft guns were trained ing parachutes, but some contest was judged by contests for Newton and resident of Tipp City. he was assigned to a on the incoming troops. were not. These men members of the Troy Tug the cow, who was in Beagle served as Master 10-man crew on a B-24 We made the run over chose sure death rather Community Radio staff , the Junior Fair Show, the than ride the aircraft Scott Hornberger, Clint Open Show, and the Ju- down to a fi ery crash. Myers, and Lori Burch- nior Fair Born and Raised Sometimes the men and/ Younce. The personality Show. He won third in or the parachutes would in the arena extended to class in the Open Show be on fi re. If the men the stands as the audience and Grand Champion land safely, the German called to the entrants, in the Born and Raised fi ghters would kill them took pictures, and Show. “I’ve been so with knives, guns and cheered for their favor- proud of Brenna,” New- pitchforks. Others were ites. Cowboys, witches, ton’s mother said. “She’s captured and paraded pink zebras, clowns, and worked really hard. This through the cities in dis- princesses were in the was a great end to a busy grace. Some were lucky parade of costumes to be week.” enough to escape capture and walked to safety with the help of the French underground. All of this embeds in your mind and you carry it the rest of your life.” The fair crowd gave McHenry a standing ovation. Beagle said, “People in my profession aren’t rendered speech- less easily, but hearing Mr. McHenry’s story does that to me.” He then introduced Regina Norjones, whose son served in Afghanistan. Norjones said, “You can’t follow that.” She went on to say, “My son Logan is in Army Intelligence. When you A Salute to our Armed Forces have a son or daugh- of Ceremonies for the Bomber. the English Channel; we ter that is serving, you event. McHenry shared his could see smoke and fi re understand. You aren’t Beagle introduced the story. After several coming from the guns politely listening to Mr. fi rst speaker, Jeff Staple- months of training and on ships in the channel; McHenry’s story. You ton, Executive Director a transatlantic voyage, we could see the landing are listening in awe. We of the Veteran’s Service the crew arrived at the crafts loaded with men need to teach kids today Offi ce for Miami Coun- Tibenham Air Force and equipment heading these stories and show ty. Stapleton served in Base in England on May for the beach. But, we them what real heroes the USMC and spent 25 5, 1944. Thus would dropped our bombs and look like.” Turning to years in government ser- begin their bombing got out of there.” McHenry she added, vice. He said, “My offi ce missions over Germany On the crew’s last “I’m so thankful for Hog Drive serves as an advocate for that would for- all veterans. The county ever change their funds our offi ce with a .5 lives. According to Results mill levy. We are gov- McHenry, the crew erned by a commission bombed railroad By Brittany Arlene judging began. “I like that meets twice a month yards, bridges, Jackson how we are able to breed to determine the best airfi elds, submarine hogs to help us raise our means to help veterans. pens, transformer The Miami County children,” Smith said. “To We work for every one stations, oil refi n- Fair Grand Champion- compete at this level takes of you including veter- eries and manufac- ship Youth Hog Drive a lot of commitment and ans, their spouses and turing plants. He was won by Tyler Clark self-sacrifi ce.” He went their dependents. We said, “Our biggest this year. His hog was on to praise the dedica- provide emergency worry during the raised by Clark Show tion and manners of the fi nancial assistance with 31 missions we Stock. The Reserve children showing their rent payments, prescrip- fl ew was fl ak from second place was won by hogs. “Any time you come tions, utilities, food, the anti-aircraft Brieanna Finfrock; third to Ohio, especially Miami eyeglasses, and medical guns when fl ying was won by Travis Durst; County, they’re just so expenses. Every veteran over the Europe- fourth was won by Abi- well-behaved and they do is eligible to receive $700 an continent.” He gail Leiss; and fi fth was a great job,” Smith said. three times a year to help explained, “Flak is won by Danielle Daniel- “They are very pleasant with medical expenses a small piece of jag- son. The drive was full of to be around.” that are not covered by ged steel from ex- squealing, running hogs Judges for the hog other insurances.” ploding projectiles and their young owners, drive look for specifi c He also reported that fi red from anti-air- nicely dressed, guided characteristics in the the agency has recently craft guns. During them around the arena swine. Among the more upgraded their com- one mission, a piece for judging. important traits, Smith puter system that has of fl ak ruptured A nationally-re- was looking for struc- enabled them to fi ll a hydraulic line. nowned guest judge was tural correctness, sound claims directly to the When we got back to the mission that they would you and your service.” present for this year’s feet and legs, all four VA. In addition, we will base, we didn’t have any fl y together, they were She turned again to the Grand Championship feet out on the corners, soon be able to provide brakes to stop us. We supposed to bomb a crowd and said, “Please Hog Drive. Rex Smith well-balanced, and well- veterans a military ID tied parachutes to the chemical plant in Lugue- give these people, the of Indianapolis, Indiana toned, solid musculature. card, so that veterans gun mounts and after shaven, Germany; how- real heroes the respect is the president of the According to Smith, the no longer need to carry the pilot fl ew onto the ever, two of the plane’s they deserve.” Indiana Purebred Swine Grand Champion was an their DD214 papers. In landing strip and cut the four engines failed and The ceremony ended Breeders. A 1981 gradu- obvious winner this year. addition, he said that engines, we opened the had to be shut down. with a “Salute to the ate in Animal Science at “The Grand Cham- the Veterans’ Services parachutes to stop the The plane rapidly lost Armed Forces presented Purdue University, Smith pion was just a hog that Offi ce works with the aircraft.” altitude at a rate of 300 by Miami County Horse- has judged at county, had the most unique and VA Medical Center in He said, “On one feet per minute. They men and the Troy High state, and national shows extraordinary amount Dayton. He said, “It is mission we had 17 holes dropped their bombs School Band. The Honor throughout the United of muscle coming right the best in the country.” in the aircraft, some two in the English Channel Guard gave the veterans States. He has judged at out of his shoulder blade, He also explained that to three inches in diam- and headed back to base. a 21-gun salute followed the Miami County Fair down his back, really treatment at the VA is eter. One of our crew Even after dropping the by Taps. There were two previous times and well-balanced, super not income-based. The members was hit in the bombs, the plane contin- very few dry eyes in the said that he enjoys judg- sound, and very com- offi ce works with Job temple and lost a lot of ued to lose altitude. The crowd. ing here. fortable out there,” Smith and Family Services to blood, but fortunately he pilot asked seven of the Smith joked with said. help veterans fi nd em- didn’t die.” On another ten-man crew to bail out. his audience before the Week of Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Troy Tribune | Page 13 Congratulations to all TROJAN FLORIST TROJAN FLORIST.COM 339-2206 Fair Participants! 7 EAST WATER ST. PO BOX 656 TROY, OH 45373

Michael Bair took Senior Champion Jersey, Dairy Showman of Showmen, Grand Champion Female Jersey and others

Amy Hahn won Jr. Champion, Reserve Champion Holstein & others

Sydney Preston took First Place in Rabbit Show- manship

Lane Stewart took First Place for English Show- manship age 14-18 and Second Place for English Jena Stewart took First Place for Western Show- Showmanship age 16-18 manship age 16-18 55” and Champion Western Show- manship age 16-18

Emma Sutherly won First in her class

Marisa Savini took Second in her class

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