Strong marketing and negotiating skills that I will put to work for you. Tr y Proudly serving Miami County. Tribune A TRUE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 WWW.TROYTRIB.COM HOLIDAY DEADLINES Since Independence Day falls on a Monday this year, deadlines for our July 6 issue will be noon Friday, July 1. Troy Dedicates Renovated Treasure Island Park By Nancy Bowman Mayor Mike Beamish in- vited local residents Sunday, June 12, to get acquainted with the town’s “new treasure” during the dedication of the lighthouse at Treasure Island Park and the park’s official Teen opening. The lighthouse was a gift to the community in 2014 Leadership from The Troy Foundation as it celebrated its 90th anni- versary and the city its 200th Troy Returns year. It replaced the original By Brittany Arlene Jackson oversees the Youth Counsel, lighthouse that was part of the goal is not only to provide the Treasure Island facility a greater depth of instruction developed by the Hobart fam- Teen Leadership Troy was to potential future leaders ily for use by family and Ho- finally in session last week. but also to receive feedback bart Brothers’ Co. employees. As an extension of the vision from a younger generation. The area was a popular behind the Mayor’s Youth “It’s a great way for the city gathering place following its Counsel, adult graduates of government, the Board of opening in the 1940s with Leadership Troy nominate a Education, and others to get activities such as boat rac- group of high school seniors a youthful perspective of the es, fishing and water skiing. that participate in a week of city,” Ham said. “We enjoy The Hobarts later turned the activities that develop, train, hearing what they like but it property, including the near- and engage Troy teens. They also helps to hear what they by Marina Building, over to are selected based on their think the city needs.” the city. grades, involvement in local Mayor Beamish said that The original lighthouse initiatives and organizations, this year’s rank-ordered was removed a few years ago and aptitude to lead among list of ideas from the youth because of its deteriorated their peers. counsel will be taken into condition. Last week, the young peo- consideration by city offi- Beamish has called for ple gathered at the Munic- cials as decisions are being years for more use of the river ipal Building on Thursday, made for improvements in and the Treasure Island area, June 9 to take on an intense the coming months. Among which was part of the city riv- day of activities and history. the top ideas presented by erfront development. They were even given an op- the teens, miniature golf, The project included the portunity to participate in a more books in the library, Marina Building renovation, brainstorming session with shopping, better local un- Treasure Island development the Mayor about the positive derstanding of government, with an amphitheater, picnic aspects of the community and poverty awareness was shelter and other offerings to and what they would like to discussed. Also included come such as a monarch but- tions project now under way. Among those attending Sun- economic driver for this com- see change or improve. were topics like downtown terfly garden. A new restau- Beamish stood near the day was William Hobart, munity, this county and this As young people who have parking, a monthly block rant, Smith’s Boathouse, will lighthouse and its blinking former Hobart Brothers Co. region,” Beamish said of the grown up in Troy, many of party on the square, food open later this summer in the light at the top while talking president. project. those gathered for the Youth trucks and more recreation Marina Building. briefly about the donation, “Look above at that light He said many partners Counsel have big dreams and for young adults. “They de- The third part of the riv- and the impact the Ho- shining brightly. It is our bea- were to credit for making the a particular view of their city. veloped a solid list of ideas,” erfront project is the Hobart bart family has had on the con of light. It is our future According to Michael Ham, Arena expansion and renova- community over the years. for the young people. It is an k PARK continued on Page 2 a committee member who k RETURNS continued on Page 5 Cars Damaged Heroin Coalition Unveils Projects By Nancy Bowman ing to the project’s unveiling, ing days, said Aaron Sim- two people, ages 27 and 31, mons, a Tipp City pastor A group representing died of what were suspected and coalition member. “We by Dome Paint as heroin overdoes in Piqua want to be a launch pad for Miami County law enforce- ment/legal system; health, - The Troy Fire Depart- the community to face this mental health and substance ment since 2013 has seen epidemic,” he said. Overspray abuse programs; faith-based a 275 percent increase in The Hope Over Heroin organizations; and individ- overdoses (based on the use event’s purpose, he said, “is By Nancy Bowman ations and facilities. He said uals said a community wide of Narcan by medics) to lead addicts and the hurt- he didn’t expect a lot more response is needed to the - In 2010 there were ap- ing to freedom.” Paint overspray from the reports. heroin epidemic locally. proximately 200 Emergency Steps already taken by Miami County Courthouse An adjuster with the Mo- Steve Justice, a lawyer “address this in a holistic Department visits to UVMC the coalition include a two- center dome painting proj- torists Group, working with with a Troy law firm, was way … with dignity and re- for drug/alcohol related page resource brochure, an ect damaged more than 20 the contractor’s insurance among those who unveiled spect for the person and for problems. The number last information sheet outlining parked vehicles the week of company, has made arrange- June 8 a county heroin coa- all involved.” year was 800, Justice said. the system of care for an May 30. ments to look at the affected lition initiative that includes During a press confer- To provide education addict, sheriff’s deputies be- Commissioners said June 7 vehicles later this week for several steps toward educa- ence at the county sheriff’s on the problem and infor- ing trained in administering they had received “a few” re- those who did not make ar- tion and medical response. training center north of mation on what people can Narcan and education for ports of overspray from work rangements through their Justice said the group Troy, Justice and others cited do, a Hope Over Heroin the medical community on being done on the dome. personal insurance, Johnson started meeting in January the following numbers: faith-based festival is being prescribing the withdrawal As of Monday, June 13, 22 said. to talk and address the her- - About 50 people in the planned July 8 and 9 at the drug Suboxone. reports of damage had been The damage would cost oin epidemic, what some are county a month are overdos- county fairgrounds. More Also being explored is a received, said Chris Johnson, calling a “plague.” ing on heroin information on the festival the county’s director of oper- k CARS continued on Page 3 The goal, he said, is to - Within the week lead- will be distributed in com- k PROJECTS continued on Page 5 KICK OFF WITH THESE “FAther’s DAYSpecials” BURRITO EL GRANDE - $8.25 OR CAPAS DE TORTILLAS - $8.50 These specials good on Father’s Day only. 1700 N. County Rd. 25A • Troy Cannot be used with any other offer, coupon or discount. 339-2100 A Family Mexican Restaurant PAGE 2 - TROY TRIBUNE - WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 Miami County Sheriff Troy Police Reports Reports MONDAY, JUNE 6 4:58 p.m. – Traffic stop on 7:55 a.m. – Traffic stop on private property. Sherman Ave. at Elm St. in the 1300 block of MONDAY, JUNE 6 victim and did not wish to 10:00 a.m. – The following The driver said that he just Experiment Farm Rd. The FRIDAY, JUNE 10 pursue criminal charges. The property was turned over got his license back from vehicle was clocked at 60 1:19 p.m. – To S. County Rd. other individual involved left to Police frim information suspension. He was ad- MPH in a 35 MPH zone. The 1:38 a.m. – While following 25A for a report of a theft. A before the deputy arrived. booths at the conclusion vised that he still has two driver said that he was run- a vehicle on N. Dorset Rd., man reported that a trailer of the Strawberry Festival. active suspensions and ning late for work. He was the officer ran the plate was stolen off of the property WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 1. A black cigarette case that his insurance was cited for speed. which showed that the over the weekend. He said with an open pack of cig- cancelled. He was cited for owner was under suspen- that it had been parked there 11:30 a.m. – To Lee Rd. for a arettes and a lighter. 2. 5 driving under suspension. 9:24 a.m. – To S. Counts sion and BMV requested for several years. It does not random address verification. sets of keys 3. A stuffed St. for a report of a theft. that the plates be confis- have a serial number or reg- A convicted sex offender had toy rabbit wearing a police 8:10 p.m.