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The difficult deci- sion was met with resigna- Miami County Sheriff tion that “What will be, will Charles Cox Jr. will be re- be.” As a result, both mother membered for “instilling and son survived but have honesty and integrity in endured numerous compli- all of us,” his Chief Deputy cations. Kristiferlee Owens Dave Duchak said follow- Kathy was in a coma for ing the sheriff’s death Nov. three months following the Kris began painting sev- tures are remarkable. The months with the advocacy 10. birth of her son. Although eral years ago and attempted community at Riverside has of his case manager Rebec- Cox, sheriff for nearly 28 he was alive and healthy, as to use his hands. Although been proud to claim him as ca Holly through Riverside years, died at age 71 earlier a young child Kris “could he has some control, he dis- one of their own as he grows Developmental Disabilities. that day at Ohio’s Hospice not do anything but lay on covered that he was more in his skill and indepen- Kris said, “They’re on stuff.” of Dayton after battling Cox the floor,” he said. Physicians successful when he used his dence. He is currently awaiting a heath issues the past couple head. The axiom is appro- Although Kris has new device that will help party of the elected official discovered early in his devel- of years. priate both figuratively and dreams of owning his own him to better communicate. appoints someone to fill the opment that he had cerebral Services will be held Nov. literally for Kris. According farm someday, he current- He is also in the process vacancy. Cox was a Repub- palsy. They did not think he 22 at the Ginghamsburg to Melissa Nichols of River- ly lives on a farm in Miami of working to get his own lican. The commission was would live past the age of 7. United Methodist Church. side, “His mental capacity County with caregivers, Tess apartment. He begins a job expected to make an ap- Having just celebrated his Cox announced last year is as sharp as anyone else’s.” and Shane Higgins. Kathy at Edison soon through Ca- pointment this week. 26th birthday on November he would retire at the end of Kris began using a head- and Jason, Kris’ mother and pabilities Community Club The sheriff was brought 16, Kris is living proof of his his term on Dec. 31, 2016. band with a paintbrush at- stepfather have worked to where he is looking forward past the courthouse in the indefatigable determina- Duchak was elected as the tached to communicate the find him the best care. For- to studying art among other back of a hearse on the way tion in the face of daunting county’s new sheriff two desired images on canvas. merly residents of Mont- disciplines in which he has from Dayton to the Jami- odds. He is now a part of days before the death. His first work was the head gomery County, they had interest. son and Yannucci Funeral the community at Riverside Duchak said Cox taught of a bull. Over the time and attempted to advocate for a Although he has over- Home later in the morning Developmental Disabilities his employees to, “Always development of his craft, he better wheelchair and other come significant challeng- Nov. 10. and accomplishes tasks one do right. Follow the law and has painted everything from devices that could make him es to perform even daily Word of the drive by could not have imagined af- do what people expect you barns to horses. more independent. Upon tasks, let alone create col- spread quickly and people ter his diagnosis. He moves to do. We have.” Nichols said that Kris their move to Miami County orful works of art, Kris sees gathered along the streets and functions, splits wood The Ohio Revised Code does commissioned paint- several years ago, however, his future as vivid and full by the Courthouse and and rakes leaves, in addi- permits the county com- ings and artwork for his breakthrough occurred. of opportunities. When Safety Building. tion to painting. Despite the mission to appoint a person friends. He has been paid According to Kris, what asked how he continues to The crowd grew quiet many challenges, he contin- to the elected office in an ues to aspire to a life that is to and is always looking for they were told in Mont- live, paint, and pursue his acting role until the coun- not only normal but extraor- new opportunities to use his gomery County was go- dreams, Kris said, “By the ty central committee of the k SHERIFF continued on Page 3 dinary. gift. The likenesses he cap- ing to take 5 years took 3 grace of God.” Troy Library Dedicates Baker Pleads Guilty to Rape Veterans Memorial By Nancy Bowman A Piqua man faces up to By Nancy Bowman Veterans Museum located a Boezi, a library board mem- community effort,” Mill- life in prison for the rape of a couple of blocks away along ber who sang the Nation- er said. “Not only are we five-year-old boy. A memorial designed to Main Street. al Anthem; Abby Smith, honoring those who have William T. Baker, 44, for- honor veterans of yesterday, Fogle helped designed a Troy High School se- served but we want those merly of Troy, will be sen- today and tomorrow was the memorial after being nior who played Taps; and who are currently serving— tenced Dec. 27 after pleading dedicated Nov. 14 outside approached this summer by Glenn Devers of Piqua, who and those who will protect guilty Nov. 10 to two felony the Troy Miami County Miller. gave the invocation. Devers our freedoms in the fu- counts of rape of a child in Public Library. Troy Mayor Mike Beam- founded the local Mission: ture—to receive the recog- Miami County Common The memorial featur- ish said the project was Veterans to D.C. organi- nition they deserve.” Pleas Court. ing landscaping, flagpole, “a demonstration of what zation that honored more Flags were donated in Baker was accused in Sep- granite bench, logos repre- community spirit is all than 350 area veterans with memory of Bobby Houser. tember of raping the child Baker while he lived in Troy last senting each branch of the about” and a “lasting trib- a trip to their memorials in Those recognized as me- Baker waived a grand ju- military set in concrete was ute” to all veterans. Washington. morial supporters were: summer. Troy police said Baker at first told them the ry’s consideration of allega- a true community effort, Tristan Weis, a veteran “We remember … the The Troy Foundation; Jeff tions against him and made said Rachelle Miller, library and president of the veter- men and the women of our Schlarman; Shook Con- initial contact with the child was “accidental” but that later the guilty pleas before Judge director. ans’ museum board, said country who in the day of struction; Ernst Concrete; Christopher Gee. “It is a beautiful memo- the library was a perfect decision ventured much for Hageman Trucking; Martin incidents were not. Baker initially was charged Gee explained to Baker rial to veterans in this area location for the memorial. the liberties we now enjoy,” Marietta Materials; Gre- he could be sentenced to 10 ... We want this memorial “This is somewhere where Devers said. entech Lawn & Irrigation; with 10 felony counts of rape. As part of a plea deal out- years to life on each of the to be an inspiration to all people already come for ed- Individuals, organiza- Howard Cheney; Rich Eg- lined Nov. 10 in court, Baker charges. If the sentences are veterans. We want them ucation and learning. Hav- tions and businesses com- bert, Mitch Fogle; Lora agreed to plead guilty and run consecutively, Baker to come here and reflect ing a memorial here rein- bined efforts to make the Larck; Stephen Larck; Patty prosecutors agreed not to could receive 20 years to life on their experiences in the forces that,” he said. library’s veterans memorial Rose; Miami Valley Veter- seek additional charges from in prison. Gee said the sen- military,” said Mitch Fogle, Also participating in the a reality. ans Museum; and Snyder the incidents that led to Bak- director of the Miami Valley dedication were Rachael “It was truly a grassroots, Brick and Block. er’s arrest. k PLEADS continued on Page 2 PAGE 2 - TROY TRIBUNE - WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 Miami County Sheriff Troy Police Reports Reports Monday 11/7 sex offense. A woman 8:21 p.m.

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