A TRTRUEUE CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY NNEWSPAPEREWSPAPER Week of Wednesday, June 10, 2015 | www.TroyTrib.com Strawberries Rule! Waymire Fired By Nancy Bowman The organizers had result. spoke with reported brisk said that if it was a nice Tens of thousands sales. Many had sold Tina Waymire, a weekend, they should of visitors descended out of their products by Miami County Sheriff ’s have a good crowd at on Troy to take in the Sunday afternoon. Offi ce employee for nearly the Strawberry Festival. entertainment, sample 30 years, was fi red June It was. And they did. the wares and just have a More on pages 3 and 12 4 by Sheriff Charles Cox, Crowded streets and good time. a decision one of her happy vendors were the All of the vendors we lawyers claimed was in retaliation for legal action she has fi led. The sheriff said Way- Williamson and Miller mire’s behavior “rep- resents serious miscon- duct and cannot and will Named Little Miss & not be tolerated.” The deputy was placed on paid administrative leave May 1 as part of Mr. Strawberry what the sheriff would only say at the time was By Brittany Arlene Riechert, chairperson “an investigation.” Jackson of the event, the panel of In his termination judges was introduced. letter, Cox listed what The Little Miss and The panel was com- he defi ned as four pre- Mr. Strawberry Compe- prised of John Schweser, vious alleged violations tition is celebrating over a manager at Meijer for which discipline had 30 years at the Straw- in Englewood, Linda not yet been issued along berry Festival with Dunfee, the Strawberry with fi ve current alleged Marsh Supermarket in Queen’s Court Advisor, violations. The sheriff Troy as their annual and Becky Pappas from claimed it was “clear” Cox listed alleged vio- sponsors. The event was Troy City Schools. Next orders; providing false that Waymire knew her lations including: refus- well-attended this year year’s General Chair- testimony, statements behavior was prohibited ing to comply with direct with twenty-two par- man for the Strawberry by department policy. Continued on Page 2 ticipants, six boys and Festival, Nathan Wal- hints on his decision yet. sixteen girls, and their ters, previewed the As the competition families. All children remaining events of the commenced, children registered for the com- festival and thanked were guided on stage by Former Troy Man petition were under the all of this year’s many members of the Queen’s age of six and showcased sponsors including UTC Court and talked about talent, ability to con- Aerospace Systems, a broad range of topics verse, and some of the DP&L, Dannon, Meijer, from siblings to dino- “Person of Interest” in cutest clothes designed and many others. He saurs as Riechert asked to fi t this year’s theme, alluded to an upcoming them questions based Bowling for Berries. decision concerning on information parents Homicide Investigation Beginning with a next year’s theme but provided. The children welcome from the Sally would not give away any were judged on per- By Nancy Bowman with William York Sr.’s $50,000 bond on a sonality, verbal ability, missing truck early June complicity to receiving stage presence, and The granddaughter of 3 in Butler Township, stolen property charge clothing. Children wore a Tipp City man whose Montgomery County. involving those alleged everything from tradi- remains were found off enses. Earnshaw-York tional bowling clothes June 3 in a Kentucky has not been charged in with special strawberry creek and her boyfriend the thefts. accents to red-and-white have been identifi ed as She is jailed on a sock-hop attire with persons of interest in his warrant issued follow- studded strawberry death, according to court ing her failure to show shoes. Sally Riechert has documents. up for arraignment in been the emcee for Little May on a county Grand Miss and Mr. Strawber- Jury indictment alleging ry since 1992. Riechert heroin possession. She is deeply connected in pleaded not guilty to the the community as an heroin charge Monday intervention specialist and remains held on a at Concord Elementary School; one can tell by Hope Earnshaw-York Prosecutors had not Continued on Page 3 fi led charges in the death and continued to review evidence, Miami County Richard Terrel Prosecutor Tony Ken- The body of William dell said late Monday, Collier-Redic Wins York Sr., 88, was found June 8. The results of an during the investigation autopsy performed in into his disappearance in Boone County, Ky., and Home Grown Talent late May. probable cause of death His granddaughter, may not be available for Hope Earnshaw-York, several weeks. William York, Sr. By Brittany Arlene Troy stadium where they 24, of Tipp City, and Court documents Jackson received feedback from boyfriend Richard Ter- accuse Earnshaw-York $10,000 bond. the judges. According to rel, 35, formerly of Troy, and Terrel of using Tipp City police This year’s Home the judges, the musicians have been identifi ed as William York Sr.’s credit reports show Earn- Grown Talent Show was really took their feedback persons of interest in the cards and checks with- shaw-York’s heroin pos- a remarkable, two-hour to heart. Tammy Welker death. They had been out his permission session charge followed display of vocal and Walkup from the band living with William between May 18 and 26. instrumental giftedness. Red Hot Rhythm Review York Sr. and were found Terrel is jailed on Continued on Page 7 It was arguably the most was hoping to see im- professionally orches- provement in vocal and trated talent show at the physical expression. She Strawberry Festival since later said she was not Lucas Resigns from School Board the talent show was con- disappointed. “They had By Nancy Bowman Lucas said he has appoint a new member ceived. With well-man- a lot better stage presence been working in Colum- prior to the July 13 board aged sound, a capable and appearance,” Walk- Stephen Lucas, a 15- bus for the past year and meeting. The person emcee (Eric Roetter), up said. “Defi nitely a lot Even though the diff er- year member of the Troy is relocating to that city. appointed would com- and smooth transitions of talent this year. There ence between many of the City Schools Board of “It has been a plea- plete Lucas’ term, which between acts, the musi- was never any other opin- artists’ fi nal scores was Education, has resigned sure to work with the expires Dec. 31. cal performances were a ion on that score but I no more than a couple due to professional obli- board. The thing I really The board seat will classy demonstration in was so happy to see them points, judges felt con- gations. enjoy about our board is be on the ballot in the Prouty Plaza that warmly step up their game in the fi dent that the top three Lucas, a Troy High we all bring a diff erent November election. welcomed incoming fes- area of showmanship.” acts were deserving of the School graduate, an- perspective … Those Anyone interested in tival-goers on Saturday For the fi rst time, the titles and prizes they re- nounced his resignation perspectives make such being considered for ap- morning. Home Grown Talent ceived. “There could have at the Monday, June 8, a good board,” Lucas pointment to the board The process of select- Show presented two been a lot of top threes. It board meeting. said. seat is asked to contact ing the artists began with songs from each artist. was a close competition “It has been a plea- He has been on the the board of education a preliminary round at Joe Laber and Ali Rit- today,” Laber said. The sure serving with Ste- board since 2001, serv- offi ce at 332-6700. They the Food Truck Rally a tenhouse from Hits 105.5 judges’ panel was com- phen,” board President ing as president and vice should submit a letter couple weeks ago. Due said that they believed prised of four members, Doug Trostle said. “We president over the years. of interest and a short to inclement weather, using two songs per artist which also included Jen- appreciate your time The board will have narrative as to why they the registered musicians this year, instead of just and wish you only the 30 days to fi ll the va- performed under the one, was a “big help.” Continued on Page 3best.” cancy and plans to Continued on Page 4 Troy Tribune | Page 2 PUBLIC RECORD Week of Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Troy Area Sheriff Reports Monday, June 1 er’s Ridge near Pleasant Hill. He also Briefs claimed land around Troy but failed 7:21 a.m. – To S. State Rt. 202 for a report TribTrib to reveal it. He also stated that he was By Nancy Bowman substance. Kemper also challenged those of a theft. A man reported that someone pink-slipped by offi cers in German had broken into a garage and stole sever- claims. Township, Clark County, for false accu- Sidewalk substance ordinance ques- al items. The case is under investigation. sations of threats toward police offi cers. tioned Court signs approved 8:33 a.m. – To Windmere Dr. for a He said that he stayed at a Chillicothe Troy City Council voted 7-1 to prohibit A Conover business will make new report of a disturbance. A man reported hospital and the Dayton VA center for that he was unable to transfer the title to mental problems and that he does not “placing on a sidewalk any substance directional signs for various depart- a motorcycle that he just traded for.