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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

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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. – To E. Staunton A woman reported that a cated. He initiated a traffic istration. He was advised that reported this address as his uniform. 4. A reusable gro- Rd. for a report of a dis- leather binder containing stop. The driver was cited local scrap yards would be home. The deputy discov- cery bag with an open drink turbance. A woman re- her insurance card, vehicle for driving under suspen- notified. ered that the subject had and a Nikon camera. 5. Pink ported that she wanted to maintenance book and reg- sion and she walked from moved out. An investigation is children’s sunglasses. 6. A leave her mother’s home istration was stolen from the scene. The plates were 11:54 p.m. – To N. County Rd. pending. black Sony case with two to go get her kids, but her her vehicle. She said that confiscated and the vehicle 25A for a report of a distur- cables. 7. A white notebook mother would not allow the cover to her center con- was towed. bance. The parties involved 5:32 p.m. – To the area of with multi-color butterfly her to leave. The wom- sole was damaged. There said that the argument was Peters Rd. and Monroe design on the outside and an’s mother said that her are no suspects. 5:32 a.m. – Traffic stop on only verbal with no threats Concord Rd. for a report of notes concerning Bible daughter had overdosed N. Market at Ferguson Dr. made. a suspicious individual. A studies. The items were on heroin this morning 3:53 p.m. – Traffic stop on The driver said he forgot to neighbor saw two individuals submitted to property. and she was trying to keep Red Cedar Dr. at McKaig. renew his registration and TUESDAY, JUNE 7 walking around an old vacant her from leaving, expect- The vehicle came from forgets every year. He was residence. The deputy saw 3:10 p.m. – To Summit ing that she would go use Ridge Ave. to Red Cedar cited for expired plates. 11:37 p.m. – To N. County Rd. two juvenile females crawl Ave. for a report of crim- heroin again. The mother and passed a road closed 25A for a report of an assault. out from an open window. inal damaging. A woman was advised that the po- sign and active construc- 2:05 p.m. – To W. Main near A male victim was bleeding They had entered through reported finding a small lice could not stop the tion workers and heavy King’s Chapel for a report and complaining of left arm a broken window at the rear piece of metal sticking daughter from leaving, but equipment. He said that he of a shoplifter. A store man- pain. He refused to give any of the property. Attempts to out of a tire on her vehicle. expressed concern to her was taking someone home ager reported that a white information about who as- reach the owner were unsuc- Investigation showed that over her heroin addiction. who lived on Cameo Circle. male entered the store, saulted him or why it started. cessful. An investigation is the vehicle had picked up a A friend arrived to pick up He was advised that there selected 8 packages of un- He said he refused to be a continuing. small piece of debris while the daughter. The mother was an alternate route that derwear and 8 packages driving through a construc- was advised to contact he should have taken. He of t-shirts, concealed them tion zone. There was no ev- Children’s Services to try to was cited for driving on a in his jacket and left the idence to support criminal get custody of the children. closed road. store without paying. She Troy Man Charged activity. said she confronted him 9:07 p.m. – To McKaig Ave. 6:18 p.m. – To the 1200 and told him that she knew 3:43 p.m. – To the 1300 for a report of a theft. A block of S. Ridge Ave. for a what he had done and that With Child Rape block of W. Main St. for a man reported that a lawn report of found property. he needed to pay for the report of a theft. A woman mower was stolen from A man reported that he items. The suspect fled to By Nancy Bowman Police reported they ques- tioned Massie Friday before he reported that some time his property, and he sus- found a bicycle lying in the the area of Kings Royal Dr. A Troy man is being held consented to a search of his res- overnight, someone en- pects former tenants. bushes on his property. It where she lost sight of him. in the Miami County Jail on idence. He subsequently was tered her vehicle and took The tenants were con- was a red men’s mountain A video of the theft was bonds totaling more than $2 arrested on four charges of rape items from the center con- tacted and denied taking bike with “LB” written on provided. million fol- and two charges of gross sexual sole. She was not sure if it the lawn mower. They said the frame near the seat. It lowing his imposition. was locked. There are no that the man has already was not reported as sto- 3:20 p.m. – To Wal-Mart arrest Fri- Massie was arraigned on the suspects. asked them about it several len and was submitted into for a report of a theft. Loss day, June 10, charges in county Municipal times. The officer asked property. Prevention reported that on charges Court where bail of $500,000 4:36 p.m. – An officer saw a for their address, and they they had in custody two of rape and was ordered on each rape gross sexual charge and $25,000 on each vehicle on the closed por- said that they are currently 9:05 p.m. – To S. Mulberry suspects who had made imposition gross sexual imposition charge. tion of McKaig Ave. and homeless. The officer St. for a report of phone a series of thefts from the involving a Police said Massie was con- initiated a traffic stop. The checked and found that the harassment. A man and store. One suspect was juvenile. Massie victed in 1997 on a gross sexual driver did not know why mower had not been sold woman reported that they charged with 18 counts of Eric imposition charge. he was stopped. The offi- to a pawn shop. have been getting phone theft, the other with 11. Massie, 42, Police are investigating cer reminded him that “he calls and text messages is accused of engaging in sexual whether there were any oth- went right past the big sign WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 from the man’s ex-girl- 3:56 p.m. – A Staunton Twp. conduct with a juvenile alleged- er victims of abuse by Massie, that said closed road.” The friend regarding their get- man came to the Police ly since the juvenile was 11. The said Capt. Jeff Kunkleman. Any driver said he thought you 5:04 p.m. – An officer saw ting back together. They Station to turn over a cell boy came forward to police re- other victim is asked to contact could still drive on it since a vehicle turn from Ridge wanted the contact to stop. phone he found in a field cently and reported the abuse the Troy Police Department at the intersection was not Ave. onto a closed portion The officer tried calling the that he farms. A possible occurred over several years. 339-7525. completely barricaded. He of McKaig and initiated a ex but got her voice mail. owner was determined, h PARK continued from Page 1 was cited for driving on a traffic stop. The driver said He left a message. but attempts to reach her closed road and for driv- that she was going to her were not successful. The project a success, among them the city has 28 parks covering ing under suspension. His home on Laurel Tree and 9:51 p.m. – An officer heard phone was submitted into The Troy Foundation and the more than 370 acres. Seven passenger was a licensed did not know an alternate a loud engine noise while property. city council. employees maintain those driver and took control of route. The officer agreed stopped at the light at W. Foundation Executive Di- properties, he said. the vehicle. with her that there is a Main and Experiment Farm 5:58 p.m. – An officer saw rector Melissa Kleptz said it Recreation amenities such didn’t take the foundation as the Treasure Island Park are problem with people driv- Rd. He then saw a Ford a white SUV come to the board long to agree to the important aspects of econom- TUESDAY, JUNE 7 ing on the closed road. She Mustang peeling its tires stop sign on Summit at lighthouse project as it looked ic development, Kappers said. was cited. in the Fazoli’s parking lot. McKaig. There is a road for an appropriate 90th anni- “Any Realtor will tell you the 9:30 a.m. – While moni- The vehicle continued peel- closed sign at that inter- versary gift. Previous gifts have quality of life provided by a toring the construction THURSDAY, JUNE 9 ing its tires for about 10 section and the vehicle included the show trailer seen good park and recreation sys- zone on McKaig Ave., the seconds and the back end waited at the stop sign for at many concerts and other tem enhances” a community, officer saw a red pickup 1:17 a.m. – An officer saw started to fishtail. When it a short time, then turned public programs in town. he said. truck approach the sign at a vehicle southbound on stopped, smoke engulfed east onto McKaig. Another “Not a lot of discussion Kappers also said there is a Ridge Ave. from the south, N. Short St. and turn right the vehicle and the area. vehicle came to the stop took place … It was a great cost to having those amenities, stop, then turn around. He onto Main St. He initiated There were two vehicles sign on Ridge at McKaig idea for our monies to go to maintaining and improving then saw the same vehicle a traffic stop. The driver in the immediate area and and turned onto the closed something the entire commu- them. He used part of his time nity could enjoy,” Kleptz said. at the microphone to urge res- come from Summit Ave. said that he had no license, the Mustang was about 30’ portion of McKaig. Both “This a great addition to our idents to support a proposed and turn west on McKaig. only a temporary permit. from the Fazoli’s building. were cited. The driver of community.” recreation levy the council is There were workers pres- He was cited for driving the He initiated a traffic stop the SUV became upset Alan Kappers, president considering placing on the ent at the time. He initiated wrong way on a one-way and the driver apologized and said that she could of the Troy park board, noted November ballot. a traffic stop and cited the street and for no operator’s for his actions. 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Koester Pavilion is include almost fifty percent should consider placing the ground maintenance and mons spoke to the trustees now privately owned.” He of the incidents; however, information on the township At the June 7, 2016 meet- highways, and the health about the proposed Fire/ went on to explain the dif- we don’t receive any revenue website. ing of the Concord Town- district of $348 thousand. Emergency Medical Ser- ference between an incident from them for the services.” For the road mainte- ship Trustees, the trustees Other income and expenses vices (EMS) contract. The and a run. An incident is a In the road report, Road nance, Rhoades reported held a public hearing on include income from road initial proposal includes a response to a call; however, Superintendent Neil Rhoad- that Forrest Hill would be the proposed 2017 budget. and bridge taxes and expens- substantial increase for EMS if the department dispatches es reported that the depart- closed for two to three days Fiscal Officer Pat Quillen es for road maintenance. services. When asked about a fire unit and two medics ment has hired a second the week of June 12, 2016 to expects approximately $1.4 According to Quillen, “The the increase, Simmons ex- units, it is considered three summer worker, Logan Ma- replace a culvert. Forrest Hill million to be available in proposed budget is based on plained, “We have seen a runs. goto. In addition, he said will be closed from Fenner the General Fund. Expected historical data. It is not too substantial increase in calls The trustees thanked him that he would be attending to Horseshoe. Rhoades will revenues for the year include conservative or too aggres- from the UVMC Campus. for the information. Trustee a seminar on rain barrel notify the 911-call center. property taxes, intergovern- sive.” The trustees will vote We know that they have Bill Whidden said, “We need harvesting systems and the The next meeting of the mental distributions, and on the proposed budget at minimized their transport to meet with the UVMC ad- proper installation and use Concord Township Trust- investment earnings totaling their next regular meeting services. Most of the calls ministration to determine of the systems. He suggest- ees is scheduled for June $193 thousand. Projected on June 21, 2016. seem to be routine runs why the increase. The runs ed that once the informa- 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the expenditures are anticipat- In other business, Troy from Koester Pavilion to the we are paying for from them tion is available, the trustees township building. FDA Targets Internet Sales of Troy Developers Illegal Prescription Medicines Sue Tipp City By Nancy Bowman although it falls within The U.S. Food and Drug of Action (IIWA), a glob- Office of Criminal Investiga- the makers and distributors standards. The replacement Administration, in partner- al cooperative effort, led by tions. “Operation Pangea IX of illegal prescription drug The developers of the would require excavating ship with international reg- INTERPOL, to combat the demonstrates the FDA’s con- products and to remove these Cedar Grove subdivision a section of the road for ulatory and law enforcement unlawful sale and distribu- tinuing commitment to stand products from the supply off Kessler-Cowlesvilleabout $100,000, they claim. agencies, announced that it tion of illegal and potentially united with our international chain. Road filed suit against the And, the developers took action this week against counterfeit medical products partners to protect consum- The FDA’s Office of Crim- city of Tipp City last week state some 45 sections of 4,402 websites that illegally on the internet. ers in the United States and inal Investigations, Office of claiming the city is over- curb in the project have sell potentially dangerous, “Preventing illegal inter- throughout the world from Regulatory Affairs, and Cen- charging for installing elec- been marked as defective unapproved prescription net sales of dangerous un- criminals who put profit ter for Drug Evaluation and tric service, withholding and needing redone, al- drugs to U.S. consumers. This approved drugs is critical above the health and safety of Research participated in the public records and making though the curbs are like effort was part of Operation to protecting consumers’ consumers.” enforcement action, which arbitrary and unreason- others in the city. Pangea IX, the Ninth Annual health,” said George Kara- The goal of Operation able demands in inspecting Among court action re- International Internet Week vetsos, director of the FDA’s Pangea IX was to identify k FDA continued on Page 6 project work. quested by the developers Talismanic Properties are: LLC and Judith Tomb, both - A ruling that a city of Troy, ask a judge to make ordinance requiring pub- Staunton Township Trustees Approve several orders in the com- lic improvements (water, plaint filed June 7 in Miami sewer, electric, etc.) for a County Common Pleas development first phase 2016 Road Maintenance Contracts Court. must be completed within City Manager Tim the resulting dips. According crack and seal for each of the notify the County Engineers 24 months of the final pre- By Bonnie L. McHenry Eggleston said the city is to Trustee Bill Gearhart, “A township roads was award- office that the bridge on Rusk liminary plat approval or evaluating the documents At the June 6, 2016 meet- lot of work needs to be done ed to Ray Hensley, Inc. for a Road has a blowout hole that the approval becomes void “to find out exactly what ing of the Staunton Town- on Polecat from the horse maximum of $43,686. If the needs repaired. Although the does not apply to this proj- the complaint is. The city ship Trustees, the trustees farm to the curve. We will company does not need all of bridge was replaced three ect. will be speaking to legal approved two 2016 road need to contact the County the materials covered in the years ago, a blowout of part - An order for the city to counsel to get direction.” maintenance contracts. The Engineer to post signs that estimate, the township will of the surface is a recurring respond to all requests for The developers make first contract with Cooper the road is closed.” Gearhart not be billed for them. Gear- problem. public records several claims including Construction covers milling will request firm dates from hart will notify the company In other business, Trustee - Orders against the city the city’s original quote and the addition of 2 inches Cooper as to when the work that the township approved Levi Long reported that he making unreasonable, ar- for electric service from of asphalt on Rusk, Sayers will start so the trustees can their contract and will re- received a complaint of nox- bitrary and malicious deci- its municipal electric sys- and Polecat in places that the notify the Fire Department quest an estimated start date ious weeds for a property on sions regarding the devel- tem would be $66,000 but pavement has settled. The and local residents. for the work. opment later was estimated in the contract worth $8,200 will fix The second contract for In addition, Gearhart will k ROAD continued on Page 6 - A finding that the city agreement at $142,721. The breached the development developers said they made contract the payment in two install- - A ruling the city en- ments, but under protest. gaged in unconstitution- Although payments al taking of property by Trib Briefs were made, they claim ser- charging “exorbitant” fees vice to a model home has in voters for the first time during and social services agencies that for electrical materials and By Nancy Bowman not been provided and the the special election. Few problems work with seniors in the commu- labor city won’t allow connection Davidson wins were reported, said Eric Morgan, nity. - A finding the city in- of the home to a new sewer county, district deputy elections director. Suspected elder abuse, neglect terfered in the developer’s line. Voter turnout in Miami Coun- Davidson was sworn in to the and exploitation can be reported business relationships Tomb alleges she has ty for the June 7 special election congressional seat later last week. to Job and Family Services at 937- - Award punitive dam- requested documentation to fill the seat of 8th District seat He will complete the balance of 440-3471. ages from the city of the cost of of Congressman John Boehner Boehner’s term, which expires at Troy man pleads guilty to The lawsuit was assigned providing the electric ser- of West Chester was around 6 year’s end. He also will be running unlawful sexual conduct to Judge Christopher Gee. vice but has not received percent, according to the county for a new two-year term in Novem- A Troy man pleaded guity June Gee was the judge in the information. The suit Board of Elections. ber against Foister. 7 to three felony counts of unlaw- a previous suit by Talis- states the developers be- Republican Warren Davidson of Elder Abuse ful sexual conduct with a minor for manic against the city after lieve the bill includes items Troy won the seat with more than Awareness Day June 15 sexual conduct with a 14-year-old Tipp City Council rejected needed for an electric line 75 percent of the vote. In Miami A proclamation recognizing girl in Troy. the Cedar Grove develop- associated with the Abbott County, he received 85.96 percent Wednesday, June 15, as Elder Shaqwille R. Hickenbottom, 25, ment plan. The developers property and Rosewood of the vote, or 4,456. Democrat Abuse Awareness Day was ap- was accused of the sexual con- claimed in that action that plat that have no benefit to Corey Foister received 12 percent proved June 7 by the Miami Coun- duct between June and August the project complied with the Cedar Grove project. (622 votes) and James Conduit ty commissioners. 2015. He pleaded guilty to three all city requirements and They also claim they Jr., running under the Green Party Elder abuse complaints in the felony counts while two additional there was no legal reason have been required to use received 2.04 percent (106 votes). county are handled through the counts were dismissed by prose- not to approve the plans. more expensive backfill The elections board will meet Job and Family Services Depart- cutors. The lawsuit later was than needed and the city Monday, June 20, to certify the ment. In 2015, the department The plea was made in Miami settled when the council is requiring replacement vote. Election workers used the formed an interdisciplinary team County Common Pleas Court, voted to approve the first of a section of sewer line new electronic poll books to sign of law enforcement, prosecutors where he will be sentenced July 25. phase of the development. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. h CARS continued from Page 1 -vs- MATTHEW K. FOREMAN A/K/A MATTHEW FOREMAN “overall a few hundred dol- house lawn. The sculpture claims and individuals also the county fair housing ser- et al. lars a car” to repair, he said. A was scheduled to leave late were filing claims through vices ($2,000). couple of bills were expected last year but then stayed until their personal insurance com- The county also is being to be higher because of paint this spring. The painting proj- pany. asked to apply for $70,000 LEGAL NOTICE on plastic, glass or rubber ect was delayed on agreement In other business last week from the CDBG critical in- seams that would have to be of the county and contractor, the commissioners held a frastructure program for the Matthew K. Foreman a/k/a Matthew Foreman, whose replaced, he said. Lee Restoration, in part due public hearing on the use Bradford water facilities im- last place of residence is known as 410 Glenwood Johnson was expected to to concerns about paint over- of the county’s $112,000 in provements. Avenue, Piqua, OH 45356, but whose present place of discuss the damage Wednes- spray. Community Development The commission was ex- residence is unknown and Brandy R. Foreman a/k/a day, June 15, with the com- The current project in- Block Grant money for the pected to vote on the applica- Brandy Foreman, whose last place of residence is missioners. volves painting of the second 2016 program year. tions this week. known as 410 Glenwood Avenue, Piqua, OH 45356, The commissioners said and third sections below the Dan Suerdieck of the The commissioners last but whose present place of residence is unknown, will they were told the dry fall top section to the building’s county building department week also: take notice that on November 19, 2015, Wells Fargo paint in use that normally roof. said the county received only - - Approved an agreement dries rapidly was drying slow- Johnson said the con- two applications for the mon- with the city of Troy for pros- Bank, N.A. filed its Complaint in Case No. 15 CV 00511 er due to humidity when the tractor, Lee Restoration, has ey. The following distribution ecutor services for the county in the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County, 201 overspray occurred. done “very good work” for was recommended to the Municipal Court. The cost is W. Main St., Troy, OH 45373, seeking foreclosure and Johnson said the contrac- the county. “We apologize,” commissioners: 40,000 for $124,200 for the year begin- alleging that the Defendants Matthew K. Foreman tor did not know for certain he said of the damage. “They water facilities improvements ning July 1. a/k/a Matthew Foreman and Brandy R. Foreman what caused the overspray. certainly didn’t have any ma- in Bradford and $60,000 for - Acknowledged receipt of a/k/a Brandy Foreman have or claim to have an inter- The dome work started in licious intent.” sidewalk improvements on a $36,000 grant from the Ohio est in the real estate described below: spring 2015 but was delayed The commissioners said Forest Avenue in West Milton. Department of Rehabilitation while the 30-foot Abraham the county maintenance de- The remaining $12,000 would and Correction for use in pro- Permanent Parcel #: N44-061290 Lincoln sculpture was vis- partment was working with be used for general program duction of presentence inves- Property Address: 410 Glenwood Avenue, Piqua, OH iting on the nearby Court- the vendor on insurance administration ($10,000) and tigations. 45356

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Market St. Norwood, OH 45212 937-264-1122 440-8800 Troy, OH (513) 396-8100 PAGE 4 - TROY TRIBUNE - WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 Hess Ready For Blake Ready For Successful Season Year Breakout Sophomore Year By Jim Dabbelt “I got started with them By Jim Dabbelt soccer field and basketball by trying almost every court.” Editor Note: The summer sport possible as a little kid Editors Note: This contin- Blake also plays on the feature series continues this and these were the two that ues a weekly series in the Tri- Dayton Lady Hoopstars and week, as the Troy Tribune stuck with me,” she said. “I bune featuring Troy and Troy has played in the elite and features returning athletes am a competitive person Christian returning athletes. college exposure tourna- from Troy and Troy Chris- and my parents gave me Coming off of a successful ments, and regularly play up tian each week all summer that little push to try them freshman year at Troy Chris- in the 17U division. long in the Tribune. and the support to keep tian, Kenley Blake is an ath- “Playing this high level of Two-sport athlete Bailey playing.” lete that holds a lot of high competition has been great Hess heads into her final The Trojans senior fa- expectations from not only preparation for the upcom- year with the Troy Trojans vors basketball, but contin- her coaches…but herself. ing season,” Blake said. “I with one thing in mind. ues to work on both sports Former varsity basketball have been lucky to also do The athletic senior wants to in the off-season to prepare coach Dick Steineman held soccer training with David see all of her years of hard Bailey Hess ready for a for her final year with Troy. her in high praises, and as Kenley Blake hopes to Wall and basketball training word pay off with not only big senior year. “My favorite sport is her sophomore year begins, break out for the Eagles. with Halee Printz and Rich- a league title on the soc- basketball,” she said, add- the two-sport standout now ard Quisenberry of Relent- cer field this fall, but also As for basketball, the ing her favorite highlight looks to take her game to an- much able to shut her down.” less Basketball.” a basketball season to re- GWOC North is a wide- being her career high last other level. During the off-season, “This summer and during member. open division this year. year against Piqua. “I also Blake played soccer and Blake continues to work to the off-season, I am working The Trojans soccer team Hess will have to rally her liked it when we played at basketball for the Eagles last improve her games. on sharpening my ball skills just missed the GWOC team to prepare for the Hobart Arena to celebrate year, and hopes to run track “I work hard to be the best and becoming more consis- North title last season, fin- toughest challenges from the 100th year of basketball this coming season. While athlete I can be, and I try to tent with my shot in both ishing second overall in the likes of Butler and new- in Troy.” she is quickly becoming a do at least one thing every soccer and basketball,” she 2015. They actually tied comer Tippecanoe. Now that summer is force on the court, she knows day to improve my game” added. “I am naturally ath- Butler, who ended up win- Hess has enjoyed play- here, Hess will be working that hard work is what it will she said. “I have trained with letic, extremely competitive, ning the division, but a tie ing both soccer and bas- to improve on both sports, take for her to become the Zach Vargo year round and and a hard worker, and by against Trotwood earlier in ketball for the Trojans, and as she prepares in two players she wants to become. he helps me with my speed, really fine-tuning my skills the year kept the Trojans has enjoyed playing both of months to lead the Trojans “I started playing soccer agility and strength. It will out of the top spot. them for a long time. on the soccer field. at age three and I loved it,” give me an advantage on the k BLAKE continued on Page 5 “For both sports, I have Blake said. “I also started to played AAU and club teams play basketball when I moved in the spring,” she said. “I to Troy Christian from Mich- also work out at the school igan. My grandpa Skip Lay- in the summer and off-sea- ton loves basketball and my son with coach Gibbons.” cousins all played for Troy Her biggest improve- Christian so they encouraged ments she needs to work me to try it.” on in her mind continue to “I was not sure that I was be her strength, speed and going to like basketball, but skill, and has solid goals as really took to it right away. she looks to lead as a senior. My family is a big influence “I want to have a win- on my love for sports.” Blake ning record and I want to also credited her mom and win the GWOC North in her coaches for instilling her both soccer and basketball,” love. she said. Hess also has set a As a freshman, Blake had goal for herself this coming numerous memories that she season. hopes continues into this sea- “I just want to be some- son. one my team can depend “Going into basketball, my on,” she said. two goals were to play varsity As a junior, Hess was and earn a starting position,” named second team all she said. “I was blessed to ac- GWOC North in soccer, af- complish both. Another big ter being named the Rookie highlight for me happened of the Year and all-confer- during a game against Xenia ence as a sophomore. Christian.” On the basketball court, “I was sent in to face Hess averaged a team high guard their best play, who 7.2 points per game last regularly scored 20 points year, also with a team high per game, and she only need- 2.0 assists per game. She was ed 10 points to break 1,000,” she added. “We were pretty k HESS continued on Page 5 NO STRIP MINE Miami County THE Cubs Edge Ducks

By Jim Dabbelt With one out, Joe Al- a big inning for the Cubs. len singled and Scott Jones Steve Critz was hit by a pitch While the heat was reached on an infield sin- and moved up on a wild PIT scorching on Market Street gle, only to see Kris Brown pitch. Mike Sosebee singled Field, the Miami Coun- strikeout and Rusty Long and Caleb Comer was also ty Cubs took an early lead pop out leaving the game hit by a pitch. The Cubs re- Experiment Farm Road and Farrington Road against the Dayton Ducks, scoreless. ceived a big two-run double WRONG LOCATION scoring four times in the The Ducks came back by Allen knocking in Comer second inning. The Cubs with a threat of their own and Kevin Adamsky, giving • Will inhibit future proper and orderly development of Miami County FOREVER then withstood a comeback against the Cubs starting the Cubs a 4-0 lead. • Detrimental to future Commercial Development to defeat the Ducks 6-5 in pitcher Scott Jones. Mike Back came the Ducks an • Impedes future Industrial Employment Dayton Amateur Baseball Hartman walked, Jeremy inning later, as they cut into • Negative impact on Economic Welfare of the entire community League action in Troy on Mohr then singled and Trev- the lead with three runs of • Changes the general trend and character of future Building and Population Devel- Sunday. or Burbank singled to load their own. With two outs, opment FOREVER The host Cubs team came the bases with two outs. Matt Smith singled, and fol- WRONG USE out in the opening inning Jones then induced Zach lowing a hit from Hartman • Heightens risk to Public Safety with traffi c congestion and and threatened with two Stewart to ground to halt the and walk to Mike Davis, increased potential for Traffi c Accidents runners on, but could not threat. k EDGE continued on Page 5 • Potential interference with Emergency Vehicles to UVMC Hospital muster any runs. The second inning was • Blasting zone will be within 1000 yards of UVMC Hospital • Heavy road damage - High density of Large trucks (100-200 daily estimated by Piqua Materials) • Contract haulers will ignore county restrictions Post 43 With Late ECONOMIC DISASTER • Erodes Home and Farm Values - 50-75% estimated loss by an ex- perienced appraiser • Drastically reduces Agriculture Production • Dry Wells Inning Heroics ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD Troy Post 43 scored four ley walked. Ethan Garland sin- ting and base running hurt us • Drastically reduces Water Table times in the bottom of the sev- gled to center to make it a one- at times in this game.” • Hazard to public health with High Noise levels enth inning to defeat the Mi- run game, then Post 43 scored In game two, it took a late and Air/dust pollution from Blasting Stone ami Valley Prospects 7-6 . two consecutive runs on wild four-run sixth inning to break Troy took a 3-1 lead in pitches giving Troy the win. open a tie game, and give Post If you live within four miles of the aff ected area, the third inning as Brandon Troy also swept a pair of 43 the 5-1 win. THIS WILL AFFECT YOU! Nesbitt singled, advanced to games from the Springfield Ti- Troy nearly pitched a Contact: Zoning Appeals Board: 937-440-8121 second when Cory Cottrell tans 3-2 and 5-1. no-hitter, not allowing a hit was hit by a pitch and Hunter Cohee drove in two runs until the final inning. Cohee ripped an RBI for the in the opening inning of game In the sixth inning, Nesbitt first run. Dylan Hensley also one, and later scored on a singled to open the inning, knocked in a run, and later ground out by Williams. The and after a walk to Keaton THE scored on a single from An- three runs in the first inning Mohler, and Greg Peffley hit a thony Steele. turned out to be enough for slow roller past the mound to The Prospect scored four Troy. load the bases. times in the fourth to take the Dalton Lee earned the Cottrell then lined a two- 5-3 lead, and added another win for Troy, and Ian Yunker run single to center to give run in the sixth, setting up the picked up the save. Troy a 3-1 lead, and Michael big comeback. “We are still a work in Hale knocked in two more PIT Trailing 6-3 going into their progress and we see numerous runs to make it 5-1. final at-bat, Nesbitt singled, things we need to improve on “I think potentially we and Cottrell reached on a walk. if we are to continue to win have the ability to put innings Kieran Williams knocked in a the close games,” Troy coach like that together more often,” NO STRIP MINE run to make it 6-4, and Hens- Frosty Brown said. “Our bun- Brown said. TROY TRIBUNE - PAGE 5 Specializing - Not The Best To Go By Jim Dabbelt to play soccer in the fall, and year around. But don’t give Burnout often happens in comfortable with their prised how quickly they are softball in the spring. Now up on your other sports. Be a child no matter how much game, it becomes stale no going to encourage you to Commentary these athletes have given all a kid and enjoy the chance they love a sport. Playing matter how much “training” do so. If you have dreams I have seen it way too of that us to focus on just to participate in various ac- a sport 365 days a year is a you do. Taking time off in of playing in college, trust many times, and everytime one sport. tivities. recipe for disaster. I have the summer for a nice two- me you will not forget how I do, I get more discouraged. I will say that if an athlete I have even heard of seen kids walk away from a week vacation, or deciding to play your primary sport Why parents….why do is a senior in high school middle school parents forc- sport once they get to high to play a fall sport to take if you are involved in a sec- you encourage your kids and had already decided ing their kids to give up all school because quite frankly, you mind off of your win- ondary sport. to specialize with a certain which sport they will play in sports except for the one the they are tired of playing it all ter or spring sport will help Plus playing in multiple sport at such a young age? college, then by all means if parents think they will shine the time. you come back hungrier and sports helps a child grow I have seen in during my you choose to do so, focus in. Middle school? Come Also overuse injury is more focused. during their development. years of basketball, where on getting your game to the on, that is ludicrous to take something that can also Next, if you are being It allows them to succeed an athlete would play their next level by putting in some that away from your child. happen if you use the same recruited or have even nar- at some of them, and allows high school season, then go extra work. Three of the biggest muscle every day. While it’s rowed your schools down them to fail at others. By straight to AAU all summer, And yes…you can still things that playing multi- good for muscle memory, it for college, ask your coach no means should you force then work with a basketball manage your time to enjoy ple sports can prevent are: can be bad for a childs’ over- about playing other sports your child to play multiple “trainer” in the fall. This is other sports while still train- burnout, overuse injury and all heatlh. while you are still in high sports, but don’t discourage the same athlete who used ing in your primary sport all focus. Finally, if a kid gets too school. You may be sur- it either. h HESS continued from Page 4 named to the second-team tinue her playing career in all-GWOC North team last college yet, as she is con- Troy Farmers Market Opens season, and was a District sidering it. She does plan Nine all-media team for to major in graphic design, Last Saturday was the Division One. and enjoys working with opening day for the Troy Hess isn’t certain wheth- the yearbook staff with the Farmer’s Market, present- er or not she wants to con- Trojans. ed by Troy Main Street. EDGE continued from Page 4 “We have over 30 ven- h dors,” said John Wilson, Mohr singled in Mohr and as Mike Davis Jr. was hit by TMS Executive Director. If you haven’t had your fill Phil Reamy knocked in two a pitch, stole second and “And we expect more will of Strawberries, they were Some of the fresh produce more runs with a double, moved to third on a single A happy customer with available at the Farmers available at the Farmer’s be coming over the next her purchases. making it a 4-3 game. from Dawson. A ground few weeks as crops come Market. Market. Just that quickly, the out by Smith drove in one in.” Wilson said he was products – something for open every Saturday from Cubs answered with a ral- run, and Hartmen knocked The Market featured pleased with the number everyone,” he said. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ly of their own. Two walks in another run with a hit, and a hits batsman loaded and it was a one run game fresh produce, baked of shoppers who came Entertainment was pro- and is located on Cherry the bases with no outs as heading to the Cubs fourth goods, crafts, health foods to the market. “We try vided by Megan Osman. St. between Main St. and Miami County looked for inning. and food trucks. to offer a wide variety of The Farmer’s Market is Franklin St. a big inning. Mike Sosa- The Ducks left two run- by drove in a run with a ners on in the fifth inning, fielders’ choice knocking while the Cubs threatened h RETURNS continued from Page 1 in Brown, and the Cubs in the fifth but could not Beamish said. “It told me a of the teens as their favorite ship Troy delegation includ- Sanders, Marc Scordia, and scored another run later score. lot about this group when part of the day and incorpo- ed: Hannah Severt, Jake An- Derrick Spitler. in the inning when Comer In the top of the sev- charity, facilities for the dis- rated stops at various signif- derson, Jessica Bigley, Will Local officials who par- reached on an error, giving enth, Brown watched as abled, and poverty awareness icant locations throughout Brumfield, Robbie Dicker- ticipated in the activities of the Cubs a 6-3 lead after the Ducks loaded the bases, were some of the first things the city. Their objective was son, Camron Earick, Timo- Teen Leadership Troy in- three innings. but got Smith to strike out, they mentioned.” to follow clues, learn some- thy Hanna Jr., Grant Holland, cluded: Grant Kerber, May- In the top of the fourth, preserving the win for the In addition to brain- thing of the history behind Victoria Holland, Katie Jack- or Beamish, Patrick Titter- the Ducks again answered, Cubs. storming, the teens had a the places they visited, and son, Chloe Johnston, Niki ington, John Frigge, and full day of learning that be- do an activity that provided Krishnan, Karlie Lehman, Martha Baker. According to h BLAKE continued from Page 4 gan at City Hall and ended a clue to their next destina- Holland Lively, Rachel Mar- City Auditor John Frigge, I think that I will be more other avenues as well. She is with a scavenger hunt titled tion. The teams of teenagers tin, Sunao Masunaga, Derrin “These kids are the cream of valuable to my teams, and a a person who always tried The Amazing Race with a in red shirts could be seen McCormick, Rachel Morgan, the crop. When they decide more complete package.” to help the other person break for lunch at K’s histor- canvasing the Troy down- Maria Poggi, Caroline Pratt, to step up and lead in a posi- With all of that hard succeed. ic restaurant in between. The town for two hours. Meredith Pruitt, Lauryn tive direction, it’s going to be work in the off-season, “Troy Christian really race was cited by a majority This year’s Teen Leader- Rutan, Charles Ryan, Matt aw e s om e .” Blake expects it to pay div- encourages all of us to be idends. She knows that this God’s hands and feet, and to h PROJECTS continued from Page 1 could be a breakout season use our time to help others,” for her and the teams. Blake said. “This past year, quick response team of first upon us so aggressively,” he sheriff’s office. The problem, ing in drug court programs. “My goals and expecta- I had the privilege to travel responders who would fol- said. “It was just too much, Lord said, isn’t drug traffick- “There is an interaction tions for basketball this year to Costa Rica with a group low up with heroin addicts too fast. The addiction and ing but drug abuse. between the jail, law enforce- are big,” she said. “We have from school to do teen out- within 72 hours of an over- substance abuse services in For those who step for- ment, court system and treat- a new coach this season at reach and help with elemen- dose to explore interest for most communities were not ward seeking help, law en- ment providers to attempt to Troy Christian and some tary school children. I also treatment. ready for this.” forcement is looking more get people in treatment, We very talented girls. I think spend a lot of time with kids Coalition participants During the past two years at steering them to resources know if we don’t try that, it the next few years at Troy at the Early Childhood Edu- said more work needs to be the agency has invested $1 than punishment. Those who becomes a revolving door Christian will be really ex- cation Center at Troy Chris- done. million for treatment beds continue to victimize, will type of thing,” McDaniel citing! I think we will do tian. I read to the kids, play Expanding treatment op- where available as it works continue to be prosecuted, said. great things together as a with them, plan activities, tions locally is among goals with the addicted, McDaniel he said. Troy Fire Chief Matt Sim- t e am .” and even clean play equip- longer term. said. The focus now includes “In the long term for law mons said his job is to help “I would love to see us ment.” As an example, Justice building levels of care in or- enforcement, we are still not only the public but to win our conference and go “This year I am also plan- said the county jail is the der to meet people where are going to go out and enforce protect his crews who re- far in the tournaments. My ning to help continue the largest drug detox facility in at in their recovery process, the law … but if you have a spond to the overdoses, and personal goals are, first and Night of Nets program that the county. he said. Those levels range person who is going to sur- are impacted by what they foremost, to glorify God in my cousin, Meredith Hadd- The Tri County Board of from medically assisted de- render themselves … there see. He said “compassion” all that I do, to be a posi- ad, brought to Troy Chris- Recovery and Mental Health tox programs to recovery needs to be a safe haven for is vital as the coalition, and tive influence and leader on tian. Night of Nets raises Services is working to build a houses to participation in them,” Lord said. the community, work to help our team, to push my limits money to buy bed nets that one-stop shop for a variety of groups such as AA and NA. McDaniel said the sher- those addicted. and come out of the season are then distributed in Af- services including some beds For law enforcement, the iff’s office has been open to To give to the Hope Over a better player, and also to rica with the goal of ending for people needing treat- heroin epidemic has brought treatment of addicts in jail Heroin event, donations are score at least 10 points and malaria.” ment, said Mark McDaniel, more people committing through counseling as well taken at any Fifth Third Bank get 10 rebounds a game.” Blake’s future plans are the Tri-County board execu- crimes such as retail thefts as medical-assisted treat- location, Simmons said, or Aside from the athletics, to attend college and major tive director. and residential burglaries, ment for those leaving the online at hopeoverheroin. Blake has impacted lives in in interior design and busi- “This issue has come said Maj. Steve Lord of the jail and possibly participat- com.

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En- odist Church will be offer- Casstown Church. “Each with the Eric Jerardi Band. joy toe tappin’ newgrass and ing its annual reading pro- of the past two summers we Fridays on Prouty concerts country as well as high-oc- gram again this Summer have had over 30 students are always at 7:30 pm and tane bluegrass and tradition- for Youth entering Kinder- attend at least one week. It are free and open to the pub- al folk tunes. garten through sixth grade, is a great way to break up lic. Bring a lawn chair or a Hotel California will be thanks to the “Live Free” the week during the sum- blanket! Enjoy dinner on the on Prouty Friday. August grant provided by the Mi- m e r.” square or a refreshing bev- 5. Troy’s all-time favorite Ea- ami Valley District of the Todd Rappold, Super- erage with some ice cream gles tribute band returning United Methodist Church. intendent of Miami East or chocolate from our won- for the fourth time! The summer program, Schools supports the work derful downtown stores and The sponsors for the 2016 which highlights reading the church is doing with this restaurants for a great home- Downtown Troy Summer skill development lead by program. “We encourage town community concert Music Series are Alvetro Or- college students and church all kids to maintain their ac- in lovely, downtown Troy, thodontics, Steve and Marty members, will also include ademic skills over the sum- crafts, games, music and mer. Reading is a key skill Ohio. The Eric Jerardi Band will open June 17. Baker, Emerson Climate, The series begins with Patty Rose Allstate Insur- tips for healthy living. A for students of any age.” Eric Jeradi Band on Friday, Everything Fitz per- rock and your favorites from ance, Troy CARSTAR, Troy tasty, healthy lunch and an The program will be of- June 17. Eric is a true blues forms on Friday, July 8. This Johnny Cash to Led Zeppe- Community Radio, The afternoon snack will also be fered once a week for six rocker who has worked with family band will feature high lin. Troy Foundation, Unity Na- included. weeks on Tuesdays, from some of the industry’s best! energy fiddling and percus- Brass Tracks eight-piece tional Bank. This series is a Plans are in the works to 11:00 am to 3:30 pm begin- This Side Up will be here sive step dancing. band will be on Prouty Fri- collaboration between The have special presentations ning on June 21, 2016 at the on Friday, June 24. This Side Seventh Street will be day, July 22. Enjoy the best Troy Foundation, the City of by Brukner Nature Center Casstown UMC, 102 Center Up is a dance party orient- here Friday, July 15. Every- of Blood Sweat and Tears, Troy, Troy Main Street and and a visit from the Troy Li- Street in Casstown. ed band that plays hits from one’s favorite local band with Chicago, Earth Wind and the Troy-Hayner Cultural brary Bookmobile. For more information or rock, pop, R&B and country. an energetic blend of bluesy- Fire and more featuring Hal Center. “We are excited to be to register call Pastor Mag- able to offer this fun pro- gie Sykes at 937-339-4828 or gram for the area youth visit http://Casstownumc. again this summer and for org to download the regis- them to enjoy our now air tration form from the Chil- What To Do in Troy conditioned building,” said dren’s Ministry page. Bookmobile in the the program by sending istered nurse Marion for All-Breed Dog Shows h ROAD continued from Page 3 Park “Games Around an email to register@ this weekly low impact June 17-19, 7:30 a.m. Piqua-Troy Road. He mowed traffic stops and seven arrests the World” miamicountyparks.com, walk. Relevant topics to 3:30 p.m. the property in question. were made. June 15, going to the program such as heart health, Miami County The trustees also reported The trustees approved 2:00-3:00 p.m. calendar at www.Miam- diet and nutrition, dia- Fairgrounds to Sheriff Deputy Boggs that the rescheduling of the reg- Hobart Urban iCountyParks.com or betes prevention, stress Echo Hills Kennel illegal dumping continues to ularly scheduled July 4, 2016 Nature Preserve calling (937) 335-6273, relief and many others Club (EHKC) will be be a problem in the township. meeting. The meeting date The Miami County Ext. 104. will be discussed during holding its 23rd annual The trustees have cleaned was moved to Tuesday July 5, Park District will host Health Trekkers this twelve walk series. American Kennel Club up several instances of trash 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the town- the Troy-Miami Coun- June 17, Walks are held Remem- (AKC) sanctioned All- dumped on Rusk, most re- ship building. ty Bookmobile “Games 6:00-7:00 p.m. ber to wear weather Breed Dog Shows on Fri- cently between Deweese and In addition, Gearhart Around the World” from Stillwater Prairie appropriate gear and day, Saturday, and Sun- Springtown. They reported announced that the Miami 2 to 3 p.m. on June 15 Reserve walking shoes for com- day, June 17-19, 2016, to Boggs that the dumping County Township Associ- at Hobart Urban Na- The Miami County fort. Registration not from 7:30 AM to 4:00 occurs from Saturday night ation quarterly meeting is ture Preserve, 1400 Ty- Park District will hold required but highly rec- PM at the Miami County to Sunday morning and re- scheduled for Thursday, June rone in Troy. In addition its Health Trekkers pro- ommended. Register for Fairgrounds in Troy, Ohio quested that the Sheriff’s De- 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Lost to story time with the gram on June 17 from the program by going to (650 County Road 25A). partment monitor the area Creek. Trustee Jeff Cron, Bookmobile, enjoy an 6 to 7 p.m. at Stillwater the program calendar In addition to the All- for the perpetuators. Gearhart and Long plan to activity with a park dis- Prairie Reserve, 9750 at MiamiCountyParks. Breed Conformation Boggs also notified the attend. trict naturalist. Check State Route 185 north com, e-mailing regis- Shows, Obedience, and trustees that the Sheriff’s The next regular meeting out books for summer of Covington. Take a ter@miamicountyparks. Rally Trials scheduled Department responded to of the Staunton Township reading with a valid li- hike for heath and join com or calling (937) for Saturday and Sun- 115 calls in Staunton Town- Trustees is scheduled for June brary card. All ages are park district health and 335-6273, Ext. 109. ship during the last month. 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the welcome. Register for wellness specialist, reg- Echo Hills Kennel Club k TROY continued on Page 9 Forty-eight of the calls were township building. h REPORTS continued from Page 2

not believe that she was nile was charged. driver was cited for driving He initiated a traffic stop on bating some issues with ful. The card was submitted getting a ticket. She said under suspension. Ridge at Wayne. The driver a woman and that things into property. that she had only ever had 8:25 p.m. – To Washington said that she thought she became “nasty.” She said one ticket and that police St. for a report of a distur- 3:40 a.m. – To Stonyridge was allowed to drive on the that she asked the woman SUNDAY, JUNE 12 should not be ticketing bance. This was the second Ave. for a report of found closed road because she to stop calling and texting good drivers. A check of her call today to this residence. items. A woman reported was just crossing McKaig. her, but she continues. The 3:16 p.m. – To Walker St. for records showed she was is- A woman was threatening finding two hypodermic She was cited for driving on officer tried to contact the a report of found property. sued a citation on 10/8/14 a man in front of the offi- needles on her front pas- a closed road and issued a woman but reached her A woman reported finding and warnings on 11/19/14, cers and damaged the front senger seat. She does not warning for speed. voice mail. He left a mes- a syringe near the alley be- 12/21/14 and 10/20/15. door. She was arrested for know how they got there. sage instructing her to stop hind her home. She sus- disorderly conduct, crimi- She said that she had re- 6:38 p.m. – An officer saw calling and texting the RP. pects a resident or visitor 6:54 p.m. – A man came to nal damaging and menac- turned home from an es- a vehicle turn right onto to a neighboring home. She the Police Station to turn in ing. The jail would not take tablishment in Dayton and McKaig from southbound 10:33 p.m. – To Staunton asked that those residents a wallet that his son found her. She was ordered into had left her windows open S. Ridge Ave. He initiated a Commons Dr. for a report not be contacted. The sy- at Heywood Elementary court and released. while there. There were no traffic stop, and the driver of a heroin overdose. One ringe was submitted to be School. The owner’s father other signs of parapherna- said he thought people male was charged with destroyed. was contacted and said he 11:34 p.m. – Traffic stop on lia in the vehicle. The nee- were allowed to drive on possession of drug abuse would tell his son to come W. Main at Elm. The driver dles were submitted for that road because he has instruments and drug 4:53 p.m. – A hotel em- pick it up. said that he didn’t know destruction. seen people doing it con- possession. ployee flagged down an his registration had expired stantly. He said that he has officer in the parking lot of 8:10 p.m. – To Larch St. to and he shares it with his 6:08 p.m. – While station- been on that road on a daily 11:21 p.m. – To E. Franklin the Royal Inn. He said he assist Children’s Services mother. He was cited for ary on S. Ridge Ave., an offi- basis. He was cited for driv- St. for a report of a found found two glass crack pipes in returning a female juve- expired plates. cer clocked a vehicle south- ing on a closed road. item. A man found a Visa under a mattress when he nile to her father’s home in bound on Ridge at 39 MPH debit card in the area of was cleaning a room. He Tipp City. Two other juve- SATURDAY, JUNE 11 in a 25 MPH zone. The ve- 8:24 p.m. – To Gearhardt Staunton Rd. and Market said he did not know how niles were with her, and one hicle then turned left onto Ln. for a report of phone St. The officer tried to find long they had been there. was found to be in posses- 2:19 a.m. – Traffic stop on McKaig, which is closed, harassment. A woman re- contact information for the They were submitted to sion of alcohol. That juve- Drury Ln. near Garfield. The then continued on S. Ridge. ported that she was de- owner but was unsuccess- property. h FDA continued from Page 3 ran from May 31 to June 7, investigation into the distri- approved and misbranded ers had purchased certain and computer viruses. The forcement agencies from 115 2016. 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LauriesFlooring.com 105 W. Market St. 440-8800 Troy, OH TROY TRIBUNE - PAGE 7 Library Celebrates 120 Years By Brittany Arlene Jackson June 27: Fire truck vis- it and obstacle course, 10 The Troy-Miami County a.m.-12 p.m. Public Library celebrated July 7: Walk of Art side- its 120-year anniversary walk chalk day, 1:30 p.m. with a birthday party and (weather permitting) summer reading program July 11: Diary of a kick-off celebration on June Wimpy Kid Party, 6:30 p.m. 9. The evening event fea- July 19: Pizza in the Park tured family-friendly music behind the library with Star provided by Troy Commu- Wars characters, 11 a.m.- nity Radio, hot dogs, birth- 12:30 p.m. day cake, the history of the July 21: Kool-Aid Play- library, a bouncy house for dough games, 1:30 p.m. children, face-painting, July 7, 14, 21, 28: Morn- Cardio Drumming by Up- Early Bookmobile ings in Motion at McKaig & lift, free Kona Ice, a Sto- Race Park, 10 a.m. rybook Trail presented by ule so that they can achieve READ!” It began June 6 July 31: Pool Party Sum- Miami County Parks and their goals. “We want chil- and concludes on August mer Reading Challenge an illustrious visit from Cu- dren to get back to school 5, 2016. With a raft of up- Wrap-up at the Troy Aquat- rious George and the Man either doing as well at read- coming summer activities, ic Park, 7:15-8:45 p.m. in the Yellow Hat. ing as they were doing be- the library is making every The Library also offers According to Nancy fore the summer break or effort to engage the com- Monday Fundays for chil- Hargrove, the Library’s even better,” Hargrove said. munity in a season of recre- dren between 9-11 a.m. and Youth Services Manager, “A parent already told us ational learning. Outdoor Movies at sunset the mission is to inspire today that her daughter was Upcoming Library Events: on Prouty Plaza in Down- children to continue read- bumped up a grade after June 20: Sock Hop 1950’s town Troy: ing over the summer. Their summer reading last year.” style dance party, 6 p.m. June 14: Star Wars: The free summer reading pro- This year’s summer read- June 23: Bubble Bonan- Force Awakes gram gives children, teens, ing challenge is themed za, make your own bubble July 12: Polar Express and adults a reading sched- “On Your Mark, Get Set… wand, 1:30 p.m. August 9: Zootopia 1940’s Library at the Hayner. Health Partners Adds Physical Therapy A retired, long time Pi- Originally from Port qua physical therapist has Clinton, Cooley was a pre- joined Health Partners Free med student at the Universi- Clinic, located in Troy, vol- ty of Toledo. When a college unteering his skills to help roommate broke his leg, it patients two days a week. A was Cooley who helped him college roommate’s broken in several ways. He would leg to motivate Chris Cooley take him to physical therapy to a 43-year career in physi- and soon became involved cal therapy. in his recovery exercises. He The 73-year-old Cool- was soon asked to become a ey retired last year after 15 physical therapy aide at the years of being affiliated with clinic. Upper Valley Family Care Embracing the field, in Troy. He also spent 25 Cooley was off to Georgia years providing services at State University in Atlanta the former Piqua Memorial where he earned an Allied Hospital, and later in home Medical degree becom- health care and hospice care. ing a physical therapist. He After taking a year off in worked in Georgia for three retirement, Cooley decid- years, but he wasn’t alone in New Bicycle ed to start giving back and his personal life which led to was soon directed to Health a road map back to Ohio in Partners. 1977. “After a year off, I real- “My wife and I were both ized I missed it (physical from Ohio and we were get- Shop Opens Cooley therapy). I talked with Dr. ting homesick. That’s when (Craig) Critchley and he told each week from 9 a.m. to a patient’s range of motion we found the position at Pi- By Brittany Arlene Jackson the amalgamation of nature and hard work enjoyed by cy- me about the clinic. I just noon. His services include and their balance. Gate qua Memorial because we J & D Bicycle Shop recently cling enthusiasts. With years wanted to volunteer and this an evaluation of the doctor’s training involves the regain- wanted to be closer to where opened across the street from of experience in the rearview is a good place,” Cooley said. diagnosis, creating a plan of ing full walking capabilities we were from.” the Treasure Island access to mirror and new technology Cooley is available on care, determining muscle and Kinesio taping options the Miami River bike path. in the present biking world, Monday and Wednesday strengths and weaknesses, are available. k HEALTH continued on Page 9 After acquiring the building Dennis and Joyce are always in March, Dennis and Joyce finding ways to bring their Ferguson opened in April business up to speed. J & D amid widely varying climate even offers its own coffee they conditions. Despite the chal- titled “biker blend.” Blind Student Pleads Her lenges with the weather early Cycling is not something on, business has continued to the Fergusons do simply for grow as outdoor recreation business; it is also their favor- comes alive with the summer ite outdoor recreational ac- Case to School Board temperatures. tivity. The couple truly com- By Nancy Bowman ee that she would have to In other business Mon- district’s music department Joyce Ferguson worked bines work with play. Dennis turn over the machine. The day, the board met in a on another successful straw- for many years at Weitz Bi- and Joyce have participated A member of the Troy lack of notice left her fam- closed executive session to berry doughnuts sale during cycle Shop in Wapakoneta, and won awards at bicycle High School class of 2016 ily without time to explore discuss the position of as- this year’s Strawberry Festi- Ohio under Eddie Weitz and races all over the Miami Val- made an impassioned plea resources to buy the equip- sistant superintendent. The val. acquired the business in the ley, exhibiting the art of their to the Board of Education ment, which she said could job has been vacant for a few She said 15,000 dozen early 90’s. It was not until trade in the bikes they ride. Monday, June 13, regarding cost up to $12,000. years. doughnuts were sold, the 2004, after Dennis and Joyce The Strawberry Festival ride an unexpected request that “What me and my family Superintendent Eric Her- maximum the organization were married that the shop has been on their list of rides she surrender to the district don’t understand is why and man said interviews are be- can make with available time was renamed J & D Bicycles. regularly throughout the a BrailleNote Apex machine how this situation was han- ing held with three internal and equipment. More than They moved several times, years. In fact, the path along she’d used for years and had dled … Because by taking and three external candi- 700 volunteers helped make most notably because the the Miami River was a draw been told she could keep. my Apex, you have taken my dates. He asked to talk with the sale a success. Auglaize River flooded the for them in opening their Dawn Bilpuch attended life away from me,” she said. the board about how it wants “We are very thankful. It shop. In 2012, the couple be- business here. “We always felt the board meeting with par- Board of Education Pres- to proceed. is a great fund raiser for us,” gan to consider the possibil- like we wanted to be some- ents Kaye Bilpuch and Ja- ident Doug Trostle said Herman said he also has McIntosh said. ity of moving to Troy. When where on a bike path,” Joyce mie Wyan telling the board board members appreciated heard from the Ohio School The district music pro- 500 N. Elm Street became said. “Not only for us but we the loss of the machine, her a letter they received from Facilities Commission about gram also was recognized available this year, the Fer- wanted to make it really easy communication tool, would Bilpuch. the board’s interest in a facil- in a proclamation presented gusons saw an advantageous for visitors in our shop to delay her plans to attend col- The board could not pro- ity assessment as part of the by Mayor Mike Beamish. opportunity to relocate their take a test ride.” lege to become a teacher. The vide an answer at Monday’s process of possibly request- The proclamation followed business and home. According to Dennis, Troy situation has caused a major meeting, but would “do what ing state funding to help the district’s selection as The new shop visually rep- was a city they perceived to be disruption in her and her we can to help you attain with a building project. The one of the Best Communi- resents the ideal of its own- very “bicycle friendly.” When parent’s lives, she said. your goals,” Trostle said. “In- board will be asked to ap- ties for Music Education in ers. Clean, straightforward, they found their new location Bilpuch said two weeks dividually and collectively prove an application, he said. the country by the National and rugged, the wood floors before graduation she was we will have conversations The board heard a report Association of Music Mer- and concrete walls illustrate k SHOP continued on Page 9 told by a school employ- to see if we can help out.” from Kathy McIntosh of the chants.

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40885614 TROY TRIBUNE - PAGE 9 h SHOP continued from Page 7 Richard W. “Ric” on Elm Street, they discov- opening across the street, it ered upcoming renovations was an added bonus for us. Wallace and the new development at We’re looking forward to Treasure Island. “We were our coming years in Troy.” Richard W. “Ric” Wallace , age 63, of Casstown, already really excited to J & D Bicycles list their passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Brookdale in be on this path that has so hours and more informa- Piqua. He was born on August 5, 1952 in Troy to Jose- many options as far as dis- tion about the shop and OBITS phine M. (Brown) Wallace of Troy and the late Charles tance and everything,” Joyce their brand partners online William “Bill” Wallace. His wife, Suzanne K. (Hartzell) said. “With Treasure Island at JandDbicycles.com. Wallace, preceded him in death on December 10, 2003. Lou (Motter) Ric is survived by three children: Thomas Howard (Dawn) Wallace of Casstown, Betsy Suzanne (Mark) h GRANTS continued from Page 8 McQueen Staley of Casstown and Sally Ann (Jake) Oakley of Schools; Liberty Bowman, was chartered on June 30, Morrow; one sister: Krista (Mel) Black of Richmond, Van Cleve Sixth Grade; Al- 1948. It’s longest continu- Lou (Motter) McQueen, age 67, of Troy, Ohio, IN; six grandchildren: Katelynn Wallace, Kendal Staley, ison Osborne, Van Cleve ing project has been Mobile passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at her resi- Thomas Wallace, Caleb Staley, Jake Oakley II and Sixth Grade; Miami Coun- Meals since 1973. The first dence. She was born on January 14, 1949 in Piqua Jadyn Oakley; numerous nieces and nephews; father- ty Park District; Jenna We- Bee For Literacy was held to the late Charles and June (Shoemaker) Motter. in-law: Thomas Hartzell of Troy; sisters-in-law: Kathy ber, Cookson Elementary, in 1993 and has raised over Her husband of 28 years, Phillip Edward McQueen, (Joe) Thorpe of Cincinnati and Julie (Herman) Kaeb- Troy City Schools; First $94,000 to benefit local lit- preceded her in death on February 25, 2013. nick of Louisville, KY; and brother-in-law: Tom Hartzell Presbyterian Church; Jack- eracy projects. For more in- Lou is survived by two sisters: Barb Maul of Cen- of Troy. ie Thase-Burch, Piqua City formation on this and other terville, OH and Sandy (Ed) Adamson of East Liver- Ric was a member of Cove Springs Church, where Schools; Brukner Nature services of the Altrusa In- pool, OH; nieces, Kelly (Brian) Randles, Kim (Jason) he was active in Men’s Quartet and Choir. He was a Center. ternational of Troy, Ohio Click, and Stacy (Jordan) Williams; nephews, Alex The Altrusa Club of Troy visit www.altrusatroy.com. 1970 graduate of Miami East High School. Ric was for- Maul and Jerry (Chelcia) Maul, III; 3 great nieces and mer president of Hartzell Fan, former president of Ohio 3 great nephews. Sheep Improvement Association and former president h HEALTH continued from Page 7 Lou was a 1967 graduate of Piqua Central High of Air Movement and Control Association. He was also School. She was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s former board member of Main Source Bank in Troy, Chris and Karen Cool- developed a Y water therapy Evangelical & Reformed Church, Piqua, Ohio. Lou ey met at the University program for those dealing YMCA of Miami County and a long time 4-H advisor. was operations manager for Piqua Transfer and of Toledo. They have been with Multiple Sclerosis, as Ric was also a former member of National Corriedale married for 53 years and his wife is afflicted. Storage for 30 years. Lou was past president of Association, Ohio Corriedale Association, National have two sons and four Executive Director Justin Upper Valley Transportation Club. She was also a Southdown Association, Ohio Southdown Breeders As- grandchildren. A son, Jason, Coby said Cooley is a great member of Troy Eagles Post 971 and Troy AmVets sociation and an honorary member of Miami East FFA. followed his father into the addition to the clinic in of- Post 88. Services were held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June field becoming a physical fering physical therapy. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on 11, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Pastor therapist assistant and mas- “This is the first time we Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Greg Morrow officiating. Burial followed in Casstown sage therapist in Columbus. have been able to offer phys- Troy with Dr. Keith Gebhart officiating. Friends may Cemetery in Casstown. His brother, Jonathon, is an ical therapy services as it’s call from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the Memorial contributions may be made to Cove 8th grade science teacher in something our patients have funeral home. Spring Church, 5705 Walnut Grove-Clark County Road, Noblesville, Ind. a need for. We are blessed to Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s The Cooleys serve else- have someone with Chris’ Troy, OH 45373 or Dr. Jack Judy Memorial Scholarship Evangelical & Reformed Church, 500 North Down- where in a manner that hits knowledge and experience Fund c/o Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, 280 N. close to home. Mrs. Cooley willing to step up and help ing Street, Piqua, OH 45356. Friends may express High Street, Columbus, OH 43218. Condolences may serves as a pool instructor at our patients. I’m so glad he condolences to the family through www.bairdfuner- be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome. the Piqua YMCA. Chris has is on board.” alhome.com. com. h TROY continued from Page 6 day, June 18-19, Asso- of rain. Information on to Gardening” on June is required. Must be 18 ist Accipiter Amalee to This power point pro- ciated Specialty breed the Eric Jerardi Band can 18 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. or older or accompanied learn about what lives gram will be about the events will be held on be found at www.ericje- at Lost Creek Reserve, by an adult with parental in and around the pond historical importance Friday, June 17. All-Breed rardi.com or on the Eric 2385 East State Route consent to participate. at the Preserve. This and evolution of barns. Conformation Group and Jerardi Band Facebook 41 east of Troy. Come Register for the program guided hike is designed Pam has spent many Best-In-Show judging page. out to the farm and learn by going to the program for children with autism years traveling Ohio and will begin Saturday and Miami County In Bloom about mulching and how calendar at MiamiCoun- and their families, but all surrounding states do- Sunday at approximate- – Garden Tour to plant, harvest and tyParks.com, e-mailing are welcome. Each hike ing barn consultations ly 2:30 PM. An “AKC All- June 18, maintain a garden. Dis- register@miamicoun- will include 1-2 different and helping barn owners Breed Fun Match”, con- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 cover the health benefits typarks.com or calling social skills to practice to understand and save sisting of Conformation p.m. of growing your own food (937) 335-6273, Ext. 104. along with several fun ac- their barns. The Friends and Obedience events, The Master Gard- and see how easy it is to Beginning Archery tivities. Class minimum of Ohio Barns is a state- will begin at 5:30 PM on ners of Miami County have your own garden at (single day class) four families, maximum wide organization that Friday until all judging is in Troy, Ohio are having home. Class fee $5/adult June 18, 10 families. Register for is dedicated to the edu- completed. their bi-annual garden or $10/gamily per class. 9:00 a.m. to Noon the program by going to cation and preservation Obedience and Rally tour, “Miami County in Space is limited. Pre-reg- Garbry Big Woods the program calendar of Ohio’s historic barns. events are now open to Bloom” on Saturday, istration is required. Reserve at MiamiCountyParks. Pam is also the author of mixed breed dogs that June 18 from 10:00 a.m. Register for the program The Miami County com, e-mailing register@ two books, Americaniza- are pre-entered and have to 4 p.m. Six gardens in by going to the program Park District will hold miamicountyparks.com tion of the Family Barn, a valid registration num- Troy, Piqua and Cass- calendar at MiamiCoun- its Beginning Archery or calling (937) 335- and Ohio Barn Inside ber issued by the AKC. In town will be featured. tyParks.com, e-mailing class on June 18. Partic- 6273, Ext. 109. and Out: with the Barn order to obtain a regis- Tickets are $10.00 register@miamicoun- ipants can register for Dog Social “Doggie Consultant, which will tration number from the presale and $15.00 the typarks.com or calling the 9 a.m. to noon ses- Daddy Day” be available for purchase AKC, the mixed breed day of the tour. (937) 335-6273, Ext. 109. sion or the 1 to 4 p.m. June 19, 1:00-3:00 at the program which dog must be spayed or Tickets can be pur- Downtown Troy session. The class will be p.m. is free and open to the neutered. chased at the Miami Farmers Market held at the new outdoor Charleston Falls public. Food and refresh- County Extensions of- June 18, 9:00 a.m. to archery range at Garb- Preserve The program will be ments will be available fice, in the County court- 1:00 p.m. ry Big Woods Reserve, The Miami County held at the Piqua Public at the show grounds. A house, from Coldwater S. Cherry St. 6660 Casstown-Sid- Park District will hold its Library, 116 W. High St., wide-variety of pet-relat- Cafe in Tipp City, Pat- Fresh vegetables, ney Rd. east of Piqua. Dog Social “Doggie Dad- Piqua, OH, Louis Room, ed items will be available terson’s Flowers in West homemade treats, and This class will focus dy Day” on June 19 from Tuesday, June 21, 2016, for purchase from par- Milton, Lisa’s Flowers warm, sunny Satur- on teaching safety and 1 to 3 p.m. at Charles- at 6:30pm. For more in- ticipating vendors at the in Covington, Genell’s day mornings are right technique. Equipment is ton Falls Preserve, 2535 formation visit our web- show site. On-site park- Flowers in Piqua, or any around the corner as we provided. Minimum age Ross Rd. south of Tipp site, Face Book page or ing and Show catalogs Miami Master gardener. draw closer to the start is eight years old. There City. Participants can contact Stephanie Win- are available. The public For more information of the 2016 Downtown is a class minimum of celebrate Father’s Day chester at stefalx@msn. is cordially invited to at- please call 937-440- Troy Farmers Market. five and class maximum with the whole family, in- com or 937-307-7142. tend this annual event. 3945. Troy Main Street, Inc. is of six. Class fee is $10 cluding your pooch. Re- Health Trekkers Downtown Summer Pollinator Workshop pleased to announce the per person. Register for member owners are re- June 24, Concert Series – The June 18, return of its successful the program by going to sponsible for their dogs 6:00-7:00 p.m. Eric Jerardi Band 12:30-4:30 p.m. summer market for a the program calendar - please clean up after Garbry Big Woods June 17, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Brukner Nature Center sixth season and excited at MiamiCountyParks. your pet. Meet at the Reserve Prouty Plaza Pollinators, like bees, to reveal extended mar- com, e-mailing register@ park entrance. Register The Miami County Troy Main Street, Inc. butterflies, birds and ket dates and hours. The miamicountyparks.com for the program by going Park District will hold will kick off the Down- other animals, bring us market will begin on Sat- or calling (937) 335- to the program calendar its Health Trekkers pro- town Troy Summer Con- one in every three bites urday, June 11th and will 6273, Ext. 109. at MiamiCountyParks. gram on June 24 from 6 cert Series with the Eric of food and maintain our run through October 8th, Daddy & Me com, e-mailing register@ to 7 p.m. at Garbry Big Jerardi Band at Prouty environment. The mon- 2016 on Saturday morn- June 18, 10:00 a.m. miamicountyparks.com Woods Reserve, 6660 Plaza in downtown Troy arch butterfly is a well- ings from 9 AM to 1 PM. Charleston Falls or calling (937) 335- Casstown-Sidney Rd. on Friday, June 17th known and much-loved The market features Preserve 6273, Ext. 109. east of Piqua. Take a at 7:30 PM. This show pollinator but it, along fresh local produce, The Miami County Zentangle hike for heath and join marks the first concert in all other pollinators, has bread, artisan chees- Park District will hold June 21, 6:00 p.m. park district health and the Downtown Troy Sum- shown disturbing signs es, maple syrup, hon- its Daddy & Me pro- Troy-Miami County wellness specialist, reg- mer Concert Series that of decline. Pollinators ey, baked goods, local- gram on June 18 at 10 Public Library istered nurse Marion for annually brings thou- positively affect all our ly raised meat, artists’ a.m. at Charleston Falls Join the Troy Library this weekly low impact sands of visitors and lo- lives – join us to learn booths, live music, oth- Preserve, 2535 Ross at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, walk. Relevant topics cals alike to Troy’s histor- more about monarchs, er entertainment, and Rd. south of Tipp City. June 21 and learn how to such as heart health, ic downtown square. pollinators, and how you much more. The location Participants can spend create beautiful images diet and nutrition, diabe- The Eric Jerardi Band can help! on S. Cherry St, just off quality time with Dad as by drawing structured tes prevention, stress re- is presented by Troy Main Presentations will be W. Main Street, is conve- they learn about birds patterns using fine tip lief and many others will Street, with sponsorship offered on the monarch nient for shoppers with while building and paint- pens. It’s easy to learn, be discussed during this from Patty Rose Allstate, life cycle and its great adjacent parking. ing their very own bird- relaxing, and fun. This twelve walk series. Walks Troy CARSTAR, Steve migration, techniques For more information house. Class is fee $5 program is for adults and are held Remember to and Marty Baker, and on rearing monarchs and on the market visit www. per child. Pre-registra- teens, all materials will wear weather appro- Troy Community Radio. other butterflies, citizen TroyMainStreet.org or tion is required. Register be provided. priate gear and walking Troy Main Street will also science opportunities call 937-339-5455. by going to the program The Troy-Miami Coun- shoes for comfort. Reg- be hosting This Side Up for school or home, and Canoe Float calendar at MiamiCoun- ty Public Library is lo- istration not required but on June 17th, Mad River ways you can help polli- June 18, 9:00 a.m. tyParks.com, e-mailing cated at 419 West Main highly recommended. Railroad on July 29th, nators in your own back- Hobart Arena register@miamicoun- Street in Troy, Ohio. For Register for the program and Hotel California on yard or schoolyard. Join Parking Lot typarks.com or calling more information, call by going to the program August 5th. All concerts Brukner Nature Center The Miami County (937) 335-6273, Ext. 109. 937-339-0502 ext. 117. calendar at MiamiCoun- are free and open to the and Ohio Pollinator Habi- Park District will hold a Family Discovery Hike The History of Barns tyParks.com, e-mailing public. tat Initiative for a Pollina- canoe program on June “Pond Life” June 21, 6:30 p.m. register@miamicoun- The Downtown Troy tor Workshop! 18 at 9 a.m. Participants June 18, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Piqua Public Library typarks.com or calling Summer Concert Series Registration deadline: will meet at Hobart Are- Charleston Falls The Miami County (937) 335-6273, Ext. 109. is a collaborative effort Friday, June 10th, 2016 na parking lot (check in Preserve Historical & Genealogi- To promote your between the Troy Foun- Cash or check only at Troy Aquatic Park en- The Miami County cal Society invites you to non-profit club or orga- dation, Troy Main Street, Gardening Series trance( in Troy and be Park District will hold its its June program. nization’s events, email Troy-Hayner Cultural “Intro to Gardening” transported by bus to Family Discovery Hike “The Ohio Barn In- the information at least Center, and the City of June 18, 2:00-3:30 the canoe launch where “Pond Life” on June 18 side and Out, the History two weeks in advance to Troy. Visit www.troy- p.m. they will take a leisure- from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at of Barns with the Barn [email protected]. You mainstreet.org or call Lost Creek Reserve ly float back down river Charleston Falls Pre- Consultant”, will be pre- may also mail the infor- 937-339-5455 the day of The Miami County to Hobart Arena parking serve, 2535 Ross Rd. sented by Pamela Whit- mation to Troy Tribune, the concert for location Park District will its new lot. Registration fee is $5 south of Tipp City. Join ney Gray, President of P.O. Box 281, New Carl- confirmation in the event Gardening Series “Intro per person. Registration park district natural- Friends of Ohio Barns. isle OH 45344. PAGE 8 - TROY TRIBUNE - WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016

PAGE 10 - TROY TRIBUNE - WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 Gardening Columns & Opinion Commentary From MVG Protecting the pan, it leaves no pastry for a top crust of any kind. So Pollinators and At Home of course, Pillsbury says to Controlling the Bugs use half a roll of their sugar Now that summer is byAt Connie Moore Home cookie dough, cut into tiny here some gardeners are By Connie Moore Britain has a Pie Week (1st pieces and dotted on top. I finding holes appearing in Frog Walk-Miamiweek of March), Americans find no problem in eating croaks of frogs. the leaves of their garden have two Pie Days (Dec.1 cookies and pie at the same Besides trillium, springplants beauties and are concerned County & Jan.23) and a whole Pie time, however, some might dotted the forest floor. Greenthat leavesthis damage will end Month (February). My exclaim ‘sugar overload’. Pie Are were beginning to openup on destroying haw- their flowers It’s April. Time for a frog walk.question is why not have it So, I reached out to Pill- or killing their plants. Peo- be the National Food and sbury and asked them how thorn, American elm and horn- If you’re not sure about what that ple want to know how to serve it 24/7. about producing the ex- beam trees. Green, greeneliminate moss these worms, bugs is,Squared here’s a clue. Medway has a cor- Pet of the When people are asked act measured rectangle of grew up between the boardwalkand beetles that appear to be nerPillsbu wherery thesent nightly me andin ofabout hun- their favorite pie, most dough needed for the slab ONE CRUST boardsPASTRY and around trees.harming Even the their plants. Many Week dredsemail ofabout frogs a andslab peepers pie. answer can be Apple. However one pies. Just to be sure they ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ times it is not an easy task to It looked delicious and 1 cup flouroccasional butterfly was to be seen. heard as one sits at the trafficsurvey light found that over 22% understood I was serious, I identify what is causing the By the Humane Society Serving mouthwatering. An Oreo of those polled actually liked mailed it the old-fashioned ½ teaspoon salt The point of a sanctuary is to at Lower Valley Pike and Gerlaugh problem and the reason is Clark County Slab Pie is what they called “other than”.Parks That andwas otherlook underway in programs/an envelope withcial a wildflowers, the great1/3 whitecup lard ORprovide a place for local thatbirds we and cannot find any crit- Road.it. I always thought they than apple, strawberry-rhu- stamp. (Today’s emails so of- events. A calendar will come up. trillium, were1/3 at cup their shortening best. Mom and 1 tablespoonwildlife butterto live in safety.ters. For Some hu- bugs are active Are you looking for the perfect were A frog called walk square is pies. much morebarb, than pumpkin, cherry, ten get lost in transit.) When at night and only for a very 2-3 tablespoons ice cold water Don’t be fooled though. blueberry, lemonFind themeringue Frog Walk,I get clicktheir onanswer, and I’llhad let an affinity for wildflowers mans it can be a place of retreatshort time and so they cannot be garden gal? Meet Rosey the 65 lb sounds carried on nightly air ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you Google square pies or chocolate.register. That tells Take you note you of know. instructions In the meantime, and wrote below her photograph calmness. Sitting on one seen.of the Others nu- are tiny and it Lab mix. She may have a little pit- though. Our neighbor, Miami In bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the lard or short- you’ll get a bunch of jargon there’s a whole lot of pies here are some old-fashioned is hard to see them. for time, parking, appropriate of them,ening/butter. “White trillium Use fork, in abun-two knivesmerous or pastry benches blender toprovided along ty in her, but gal is just too sweet Countyabout numbers Park District and roots holds that its holdan- a treasure of ingre- tips for pies, no matter what There are some cater- shoes and flashlight. To speak with dance, incut all shortening my life, haveinto flour not seenuntil mixturethe boardwalk resembles coarse brings that feeling for words. She would prefer to be nualand dimensions Frog Walk andon Aprilevery -15 atdients Garb- other than the norm. shape they’re in. pillars that may nibble on cornmeal or tiny peas. Add water one spoonful at a time, thing but pie. I mean real There area person, also two call cat- the Admin/OfficePIE TIPS at such profusion.” of calm into focus. It is asome world of ourof plants and only an only dog. ry Big Woods Sanctuary, south of drawing mixture together with fork. When ball forms, pie. The last straw was when egories of 937-335-6273.pies whether *Pastry can be frozen forThat was back in 1999. Seven- meditating and hope andcause sounds cosmetic damage and Planning to attend the Tail-a- Fletcher. At 8:30 pm, registered place dough on wax paper and roll out. Dough can be a website posed the question round or square. If you’re Sweet not and a nightup to person, three months. by all Shapeteen years later the wildflowers are of a real life that is worldswill beyond not weaken or kill them. bration on May 21 at Snyder Park participantsas to whether piwill was join made a parksavory. dis- While sweet pies are pastry in a ball, flatten and wrapped tightly in flattened ball and refrigerated. means visit the sanctuary during still amazing and are the earth’s anything outside the sanctuary’sSome of these caterpillars to help the Humane Society raise trictup of naturalistrational or irrationaland head theinto overwhelming an choice, wrap tightly in plastic wrap. may even develop into but- numbers. Turns out, google the day when you can see and hear reminders of Mom and her love of acres. funds for the spay and neuter evening full of croaks, ribbets,savory pies are wonderful Place in zipper top freezer er calories and larger fruit ingredients and hot oven terflies so we don’t necessar- has an automatic spell check inventions allof athe deep earth flaky has bag.to offer Or, roll in apastry place out, all line living taste. things. When Doug andwill help Miami bake aCounty crispy, flaky has fourteen re- clinic, Rosey can be your date. cheeps, peeps and otherwise frog- ily want to eliminate them. and assumed I meant pi r crust holdingwhere meats, birds veggies, and wildlifepie pans. areWrap abun- entire panI visited in *Generalthe sanctuary rule for cuttingthis past crust. serves listed where oneIn can general find most insects will Rosey has been provided with gysquared sounds. when IAs was sundown looking cheeses,slowly sauces and spices. plastic wrap. Slip pan into pies: 8-inch pie yields 4 to 6 *If you’re unsure of how dant. Staying on the boardwalk is a week, life was in high gear. As that calmness, that hopenot and cause all serious damage to all of her shots, has been spayed seepsfor a square into pie.the woods, flashlightsModern ideas even include zipper top freezer bag. Press wedges. 9-inch pie yields 6 large a circle to roll out, cut our plants if they only make must. Go slow. Breathe in a differ- chickadees, nuthatches, song spar- those frogs and spring peepers and microchipped. Her adop- willSquare pick or up slab tiny pies areeyes not and macaroni a few and cheese stuffed as much air out as possible. wedges. 10-inch pie yields a large piece of wax paper 2 a few holes in the leaves so new. One website proposed pies. How greatent iskind that! of air. ListenThaw topastry a differ- to be rolled.rows, and8 wedges. all sorts Square of pieswoodpeck- yield inchesmaking larger itthan known your piethat it’s time to tion fee is just $70 which includes splashes as amphibious residents there is no need to panic that Martha Stewart invent- But backent to kindthe squareof voice. Frozen Take pieyour shell time, in pans ers can moved more about, servings. overhead The sweet a -pairpan. be (9-inch out and pie, about. cut paper This landand istry at to its kill them. On the her license as you know, all of takeed them note but of theirI doubt human she’s visitors.pie. Pillsbury recommends be baked from frozen state. er and richer the filling the 11 inches round; 10-inch benches are there for a reason. of red tail hawks drifted in circles best. other hand there are some our featured adoptable pets are that For old. details Pioneers and of aregistration hun- their goown refrigerated pie *Pies can be lower cal- smaller the wedges hence pie, cut paper 12 inches insects that can cause a great The first time my mother and I on swirling, warm, soft air cur- ready to go home when you visit todred the years website ago were for known Miami Countycrusts for their slab pies. orie by using bottom crust more servings per pie. round) deal of damage and we can to bake pies in the square as They are visitedround, theyes, sanctuary, but only. Granola,Ohio’s offi-oats, rents.or a From*If allpie directions is browning came too the Place the pie dough on our shelter at 5201 Urbana Road. normally see these bugs if a way to serve large crowds. they have a nifty picture of few tablespoons of finely fast, place a piece of foil the cutout paper. Roll until we know what we are look- Open Monday - Saturday 12 - 5. There are two basic someone rolling the two chopped nuts can be sprin- over it loosely. Or cut center dough reaches all edges of ing for and when to look for Learn more about the 5K Fun points one must remember pie shells stacked on top of kled on the top for a decora- round out of square piece of paper, use paper to transfer them. Run / Walk to be held on May 21 when shaping a square pie. each other. It is supposed to tive look or just arrange top foil to leave middle open to dough into pan. Some insects that can be It will take more crust. It easily roll into a rectangle of pieces of fruit in a pattern. heat. Only edges of pie will ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ for dogs and humans too. The Gardening Commentary a serious threat to our plants will take more filling. Both 15x10x1-inch proportions. Cutting amount of sugar in be covered. Contact Connie at are spider mites, bagworms, grass route also features a one are okay by me. I love pie. *Always preheat oven [email protected] or from MVG Easier said than done. If pie filling, even by a few ta- scales, borers and aphids. If mile option. Visit The Humane Apparently lots of people do. stretched far enough for the blespoons can result in few- for pie baking. Cold pastry Box 61, Medway, OH 45341 you google these pests be- Society Serving Clark Coun- Planting basics lar hole when we are planting*. 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Fentanyl Cases and Deaths Increase in Ohio Prince’s Death from “Self-Administered Fentanyl” Raises Awareness about Painkiller

Ohio Attorney DeWine. “In 2010, we or heroin. Heroin is County Coroner’s Of- (Source: Montgomery tions. It also includes General Mike DeW- had only 34 cases of still the number one fice) County Coroner’s Of- Heroin Unit Outreach ine continues to cau- fentanyl and last year drug that’s brought to Cuyahoga County: fice) Specialists who help tion Ohioans about we had 1,110 cases. the BCI Lab for test- In Cuyahoga Coun- “This opiate epi- communities combat the powerful drug We’re on track this ing in criminal cases, ty in 2016, there demic is the worst I’ve the opiate problem. fentanyl after Prince’s year to surpass 2015 however the number were 19 fentanyl-re- seen in my lifetime,” In addition, much autopsy reveals the numbers.” of heroin cases overall lated deaths in Janu- said DeWine. “We training is provided artist’s cause of death BCI Labs in Ohio are declining, while ary, 24 in February, can’t continue to lose to law enforcement was “self-adminis- (London, Richfield,fentanyl case numbers 34 in March, 26 in three to four people a on different topics like tered fentanyl.” and Bowling Green) continue to rise. April, and 37 in May. day to opiate overdos- how to treat overdose “We’ve seen what’s are seeing mostly syn- Ohio coroners are (Source: Cuyahoga es. Fentanyl is the lat- scenes as crime scenes coming into the Bu- thetic (as opposed to also seeing deadly and County Coroner’s Of- est substance to rise to and how to adminis- reau of Criminal In- prescription) fentanyl, startling results from fice) the top of the alarm- ter the drug naloxone vestigation (BCI) Lab, which first appeared fentanyl’s impact: Montgomery ing drug trend in our in overdose situations. as far as drug submis- in 2013 in Ohio. It’s Franklin County: County: Montgom- state.” BCI agents and fo- sions from law en- 30 to 50 times stron- In Franklin Coun- ery County reported Ohio Attorney Gen- rensic scientists just forcement around the ger than heroin, ac- ty, there were 13 fen- fentanyl was present eral Mike DeWine sponsored a Fentan- state, and statistics cording to the Nation- tanyl-related deaths in 46 accidental over- created a Heroin Unit yl Investigation and show how dramatical- al Institute for Drug in 2014, 48 in 2015, dose deaths in Janu- in 2013, which helps Awareness Training ly fentanyl is on the Abuse. Sometimes it’s and 16 deaths in the ary and February of local law enforcement day for law enforce- rise in Ohio,” said At- cut with other sub- first quarter of 2016. this year. There were agencies with investi- ment with the DEA on torney General Mike stances, like cocaine (Source: Franklin 128 deaths in 2015. gations and prosecu- June 1, 2016.

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My daughter, Dawn Bil- Due to a lack of time- ety. Ability to succeed in my lost. That’s my one way of some major changes this Apex can support UEB and puch is legally blind. She ly being notified we were home life will be hampered learning, communicating year. Every country has it’s it will allow me to learn is a Braille reader who just unable to make sure we by the inability to commu- and reading. It’s also my own standard of Braille, this new Braille code and currently graduated from had resources available to nicate with friends, family way of understanding and this includes English speak- become proficient in read- Troy City School. Due to help fund the purchase of or public transportation developing. Without Braille ing countries such as the ing and writing with UEB. her lack of vision, she had this piece of equipment. A services such as Ride Share there is no more me. It dev- US and the UK. Our stan- Having the Apex will allow to use a BrailleNote Apex BrailleNote Apex can cost or Miami County Transit. I astates me to know that dard was called English me to see and learn how computer device to do all of anywhere from $8,000 to will also be unable to con- now my dreams are gone Braille American Edition this new standard is imple- her school work. She used $12,000 dollars. This price tinue my education should and unreachable. or EBAE. However, start- mented. This will make me this device to communicate range makes the device un- I decide to do so. Braille has been a part of ing in January of this year fall behind because from with her teachers and any affordable for most blind This has caused me and my life since I was 6 months the Braille authority of now on everything from as- research needed to com- people and their families, my family to feel anger, old. A lot of people say that North America or BANA signments to the latest ad- plete her school work. This such as myself and my fam- sadness, helplessness and there lives depend on their implemented a new stan- dition of textbooks will be was her only way of inde- ily. determination. To watch computers and devices. For dard called UEB or Unified translated in UEB. pendently accessing braille, This has had profound my mother who I am very me that phrase takes on a English Braille. This is one What I want is college the Internet and turning in affects throughout parts of close to try to be strong for whole new meaning be- of the major changes that and a teaching degree with her school work. my life. For example, after me has been heart breaking cause if I don’t have a com- has occurred throughout a job. What I do not want is Dawn has always want- high school I had a goal to for me. It has made me feel puter there is no going to a braille’s two hundred year to have to depend on gov- ed to attend college and go to Edision an take Gen- hopeless, anger, frustration, store such as Radio Shack history. Some changes that ernment welfare or to have become an English Teach- eral Education classes, and depression, worried, sad- and get another one. If you were implemented include, to get a low or minimum er. For the past 4 years the then transfer those classes ness and helpless for exam- take away a kids computer the elimination of 9 con- wage job. I want more from administration at Troy to Wright State Universi- ple. I use to be proud to an- they will be mad, but they tractions such as the “ation” life! Please help me have High School have helped ty. Once at Wright State, swer the question “what will can still take notes the old contraction, the elimina- the chance and the abili- and encouraged her to I planned on obtaining a you do after high school?” fashion way. My paper and tion of the “dd” contraction, ty to earn what I want and work hard to achieve her degree for teaching high and I would say, that I’d at- pencil cost thousands of new punctuation being deserve by ruling in my fa- goals in life. So image our school students with mul- tend college. Now I feel like dollars. As you can see it’s added such as a bolded line vor and letting me have my surprise when just weeks tiple disabilities. The reason a failure. While I have lost not as easy for me to live or passage and a change of BrailleNote Apex back! before she graduates Beth I mentioned my plans in sleep thinking about what without my computer, as it the parenthesis symbol. As Thank You, Dawn Bil- Marshal, Director of Pupil passed tense is because I no my options were, I have may be for someone else. a result, one of the things I puch Services at the Board Office longer have an Apex. For also been trying to think I’m not as confident as I use have to do in preparation We can be contacted at decides she wants Dawn’s me that means no college. of a way for us to be able to be. Now I feel like I can- for the future is learn this this email address or our BrailleNote back to give to It means no teaching job or to get an Apex. I also feel not do anything because new standard of Braille. home address: 1800 South another student, when we degree. Without this I can- very stunned and hurt be- my dreams of college and The Hadley State School Forest Hill Rd. Troy, Ohio have been told verbally by not function in a school set- cause this is happening to teaching have been derailed for the Blind offers a free 45373. Kristi Shanesy, Case Man- ting, whether it be Edison me. Braille has been a huge because I do not have a course to familiarize Braille ager at the board office for or Wright State University. part of my life, whether I’m working functional piece of readers with the standard. Sincerely, years that the BrailleNote I will not be able to submit in school or not. Now that I equipment. However, this course is Kaye Bilpuch was Dawn’s. When I spoke assignments or take the don’t have access to it, I feel Braille has undergone only available online. The Jamie Wyan with Beth Marshal about necessary exams and tests this over the telephone, for example. While I may she informed me of 2 or- not be able to read books, ganizations that would buy that doesn’t devastate me a BrailleNote for Dawn. I the most. However, what spoke with one, BSVI who does devastate me is the informed me they only help fact that despite me and my in securing her a job. The families efforts an Apex is other organization SCC, unaffordable. I have always you have to put hours of wanted to teach since sixth volunteer work plus attend grade. The fact that I have 6 meetings a year. How wanted to attend college was I supposed to do this and live on my own and before the fall when Dawn aim for better in my life. was to start college if they This has affected me only have a meeting once mentally because I have Tr y a month and never during been upset and depressed the summertime. because my dreams are un- Dawn was not dealt a obtainable without an Apex. good hand in life. She was I am not a person who likes born totally blind. She has to give up without a fight, worked so hard to be where so this has been hard for Tribune she is today. Dawn is able to me to except. Along with attend college and one day that I have had to give up successfully have a job from my independence, which is the degree she would have also a very uneasy thing for received. Due to her Brail- me to do. I have lost sleep leNote being taken from because I have been trying her, her college education to figure out what my op- has been put on hold and tions are without going to she currently has NO access college. If a student needs to braille. This has crushed equipment I understand The her! that completely. What me Troy Tribune I don’t understand why and my family DO NOT at the last minute Troy City understand is why and how School has decided to do this situation was handled. this knowing due to the We have contacted BSVI is rapidly becoming price of the BrailleNote (Bureau Services for the was not something that Visually Impaired) and could have been replaced were told they were only right away. Beth Marshal able to buy equipment for a has stated that this was person’s job. As I have pre- Troy’s most widely discussed at the last IEP viously stated, if we would meeting, although nowhere have been notified in a in my copy of the meeting timely fashion that this was notes does it state that. going to happen we would We would like an expla- have been able to be or get read newspaper! nation as to why Dawn’s prepared. Because by tak- BrailleNote was taken from ing my Apex You have tak- her. Why Troy City School en my life away from me. would encourage her to Again, I would like to reit- work so hard to achieve her erate how much I REALLY goals only to strip her of want to attend college but We need them at the last minute. cannot at this time without sales people Dawn has expressed to a piece of equipment. I had me how devastating this a BrailleNote MPower that has been for her. She is SCC bought for me when I to help meet the so depressed. She doesn’t was in second grade. How- think she’s ever going to ever, it is now and has been college now. She feels hurt inoperable for years. The and betrayed that Troy City school was very well aware demand for more papers. School’s would encourage of this situation. her to live up to her goal, I like advocating for then strip them from her myself and not having an at the last second. I encour- Apex would hamper my aged Dawn to write a letter ability to do things such as to express how this has af- request services from or- fected her. ganizations, keep in touch We oer: Here are her words: with a counselor or obtain- I have fought and ing technical support for · excellent work environment worked extremely hard when my equipment needs throughout both grade service. It will also ham- school and high school to per my ability to succeed · generous commissions graduate. One of the things in my school, professional that helped me be success- and home life. For example, ful was a BrailleNote Apex, I will not be able to com- which allowed me to com- municate with instructors, plete assignments and turn to obtain work in advance, them in for the teacher to make sure I have work if I’ll To apply, email your resume to grade. When this device be missing class or to con- was purchased for me in tact them if I need help with 2010 my mother and I were an assignment. My ability [email protected] told for 6 years that upon to succeed in my profes- graduation the BrailleNote sional life will be hampered Apex would be given to me because I will not be able to to keep. 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