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AF Marathon Medical City Council Approves Consultant Speaks on Injury-Free Running Treasure Island Lease By Brittany Arlene Jackson By Nancy Bowman

An agreement between the city of Troy and the Com- munity Improvement Cor- poration (CIC) for the Trea- sure Island Marina Building restaurant/retail operation was called a “positive step” for the facility’s future. The board of the CIC, a non- profit economic development corporation, approved the draft lease document March 25. Dr. Mark Cucuzella Speaks at Up & Running Questions raised at a meet- ing earlier this month on the Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, the Chief Medical Consultant for the three-party agreement (CIC, Air Force Marathon, gave a talk at Up and Running on the city, sublease holder) were Square in downtown Troy on Thursday, March 24. As a pro- answered, said Mark Douglas, fessor of Family Medicine at West Virginia University and CIC treasurer. “All areas that Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, Cucuzzel- needed addressed have been,” la is an advocate for injury-free running and teaches about he said. project. at least at this point, appear to velopment riverfront initia- form, frequency, and the physical benefits of the popular lei- Among the questions were Without this lease of $1 meet the vision we see,” Tit- tives to accelerate our efforts sure sport. protection against liability a year by the CIC, the city terington said. to turn the investments coun- With spring training season already upon us, runners from and whether the city could act would be required to follow The riverfront development cil has made into commercial all over Miami County came out to ask questions and learn as the lease agent for the CIC the process of seeking sealed project includes the Marina and recreational enterpris- ways to improve their speed and endurance. With 5ks, 10ks, for day-to-day management bids for the lease. Building, the Treasure Island es much quicker than had we and marathons on the scheduled horizon for many in atten- of the lease. The city should know more Park and Hobart Arena reno- pursued our typical, bureau- dance, visitors at the shop were enthusiastic for the informa- The three-party agreement by the end of this week or vations. cratic, state-controlled ap- tion and came with an with questions about everything from (CIC, city, sublease holder) next about prospective Mari- “I know I speak for the May- proach,” he said. heart rate to joint pain. According to Dr. Cucuzzella, “Run- would allow for more flexi- na Building tenants, Patrick or in saying that the CIC ac- The lease would be for five ning is a seemingly simple activity. It was when we were bility in the process of finding Titterington, city service and tion … is a very positive step years with two potential five- kids…but for adults it is a complex mix of physiology, anat- and overseeing a long-term safety director, said. that shouldn’t be underesti- year renewals with each year. omy, biomechanics, nutrition, strength and coordination of tenant for the building re- “We are reviewing a couple mated,” Titterington said. The lease agreement was ap- movement that we must make simple again.” He discussed cently renovated as part of the of prospective tenants who “It will allow the city, the proved March 21 by the city aspects of natural running form, endurance, footwear, fun, city riverfront development appear very interested and, CIC and our economic de- council. stability and mobility, injuries, and schedules. He even dis- cussed a recent trend gaining momentum in the natural run- ning community: going barefoot. In the year 2000, after 20 years of competitive running, Cu- cuzzella had to undergo a serious surgery to correct osteo- Council Approves Park District Hires arthritis in his large toe joints. He was advised to find a dif- ferent cardiovascular exercise. This compelled him to study Rezoning of Duke Nurse to Focus on and apply new techniques that kept his heart rate low and the impact on his feet minimal. He discovered the work of Nich- Park and Hobart Health olas Romanov, a former Soviet Union sports scientist who de- veloped the Pose Method. The method had three rules: no Institute Property cushioned shoes, no pushing off from the toes and no landing By Nancy Bowman on the heel. Through a disciplined period of carefully moni- tored interval training and application of Romanov’s princi- Troy City Council approved north of the existing Hobart ples, Cucuzzella’s running time went from a 9 minute mile to the rezonings of three proper- Institute building. a nearly 6 minute mile. Six months after his surgery, he won ties including the Huelskamp The third rezoning request 3rd place in the 2000 Marine Corps Marathon with a finishing Farm property annexed last included 4.594 acres and 0.283 time of 2:28. He claims to have not missed a day of running year for a Paul G. Duke Park acres north of Treasure Island since his surgery because of illness or injury. “Running is expansion March 21. Park off North Elm Street. The more effortless and fun now than it ever used to be,” Cucuz- The council approved the proposed city zoning is B-1 zella said. A couple weeks before his 45th birthday, Cucuz- city zoning of R-4 single-fam- local retail, which includes zella won the Air Force Marathon in Dayton with a finishing ily residential for the more parks among possible uses. time of 2:38. He is now on a mission to share the principles of than 117 acres north of the ex- That zoning is the same as the his success with other runners. isting Duke Park. Treasure Island Park to the Marion Swanson and the park’s executive director Scott Myers discuss According to Cucuzzella, “The key to injury-free running The land was purchased last south. the expanding health and wellness partnerships and programming is balance, elasticity, stability in midstance and cadence.” year by the city and later an- In other business, the coun- By Nancy Bowman Having the right form and footwear (or lack of footwear) are nexed. The R-4 zoning district cil approved the proposed Marion Swanson’s interest the part-time position: essential components to achieving one’s running goals this allows for parks and is the agreement with the Commu- in education and health made • Develop additional health season. For more on Dr. Cucuzzella’s three-module Efficient zoning of the existing portion nity Improvement Corpora- her a natural for the Miami and wellness related pro- Running Project for all runners, go to www.efficientrunning. of Duke Park. tion for handling the lease for County Park District’s new grams and enhance existing net. The council also approved the Treasure Island Marina health and wellness special- programs with related top- the rezoning of property that Building restaurant operation. ist role. ics. “Over the last few years, will be used for parking with The CIC accepted the agree- Center and Dayton Children’s in the community. “As people A registered nurse, Swan- we have opened natural play a planned expansion of the ment later in the week. Hospital in order to raise become more aware of the son will be responsible for ex- areas for children and intro- Hobart Institute of Welding The recommendations of the awareness of the connection link between health and na- panding health and wellness duced programs such as Ram- Technology in the Westbrook Tax Incentive Review Coun- between health and nature. ture we anticipate our partici- partnerships and program- ble Quest and the Trail Run area. cil to continue enterprise zone Marion will work closely with pation in these types of events ming. Challenge to specifically ad- The property now zoned agreements with several com- these partners to cultivate a to increase,” Smith said. That is among goals outlined dress health and wellness, but single-family residential and panies for construction proj- stronger connection with the Health and wellness just in the Park District’s strategic feel there is a need to expand light industrial will be re- ects that created new jobs health community,” Smith naturally has been part of a plan, according to Amanda offerings,” Smith said. zoned to all light industri- were accepted by council. The said. park district’s mission, but Smith, the district’s market- • Grow existing partner- al. The property is located off companies in the program in- • Attend local health fairs - added emphasis on those ing administrator. ships. “We currently part- Trade Square East, south of clude: American Honda Mo- in 2015 the park district at- functions brought to the fore- She provided the following ner with Miami County Public Hook Elementary School and tor Co., Arc Abrasives, Clopay tended 11 health fairs with- front the need for more ex- outline of responsibilities for Health, Upper Valley Medical k continued on Page 3 k continued on Page 3 HAPPY AFamilyMexican KIDS EAT ON Restaurant Spring EASTER 1700 N. County Rd. 25A • Troy SUNDAY 339-2100 FOR ONLY KIDS EAT FREE EVERY MONDAY A Family Mexican Restaurant $ Dine-in Only. 10 & under. With purchase of adult entree. 2.25 Not valid with any other coupon, discount, or holiday. PAGE 2 - TROY TRIBUNE - WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 Miami County Sheriff Troy Police Reports

Reports MONDAY, MARCH 21 5:36 p.m. Traffic stop on for Telecommunications SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Merry Robin Dr. for no front Harassment. 8:05 a.m. An officer saw 8:49 a.m. To Shamrock TUESDAY, MARCH 22 license plate. The driver said a vehicle parked on Hilltop 8:54 p.m. Officers were Lane. A man reported that he did not have a driver’s li- 4:19 p.m. Traffic stop on I-75 at the 73 mile marker for failing Circle that had been previ- approached by a man who he allowed a female acquain- cense. A check of the re- to display a front license plate. While speaking with the driver, ously stickered for expired reported that his i-Phone tance borrow his vehicle. She cords showed that he was the deputy could smell an odor of raw marijuana coming from plates. It appeared that the was stolen from a business never returned it and won’t suspended. He was cited for the vehicle. He was advised of that and said that he had mari- vehicle had not been moved in on S. Dorset Rd. He has no answer her phone. The vehi- driving under suspension and juana in his jacket pocket and paraphernalia in the console. A quite some time. He marked suspects. cle has been entered into the walked away from the scene. search of the vehicle yielded marijuana from his jacket pocket the tires and stickered it to be system. 9:18 p.m. Traffic stop on and a pipe, some rolling papers and a marijuana grinder from moved within 72 hours. 5:48 p.m. To Robin Hood Adams St. near Staunton Rd. 1:13 p.m. To N. Dorset Rd. the console. The evidence was seized and booked into the prop- Lane. A man reported that 8:17 a.m. An officer saw a The vehicle was clocked at 41 A man reported that solicitor erty room. Due to his cooperative nature, the driver was cited some time over the past two vehicle parked on Gettysburg MPH in a 25 MPH zone. The was working without a permit for drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia and weeks, the plate on his mo- Dr. near Lee Rd. It had a flat juvenile driver said he didn’t and may be trying to scam only given a warning for the front license plate. torcycle has come up missing. front driver’s side tire. The of- realize he was going that fast. people. The suspect was lo- He is not sure if it was lost or ficer spoke to the owner and He was cited for speed. cated, cited and advised that stolen. It was entered into the WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 informed her that it had to be future violations may result in system. 1:50 p.m. To Experiment Farm Rd. for a report of trespass- moved within 72 hours. She FRIDAY, MARCH 25 his arrest. ing. A woman reported that someone knocked over a fence said she was giving it to some- 6:55 p.m. To Michael Ct. for 10:21 a.m. A Towne Park Dr. 3:56 p.m. While patrolling post blocking an old path to the back of her property. The sub- one and it was being towed a report of a vehicle into an resident came to the Police on Crescent Dr. near McKaig ject then drove down the path to the back of the property for soon. apartment. A man reported Station to report a theft from Ave., the officer saw a vehicle “off-roading.” She suspects a neighbor but has no proof. that he allowed his 11-year-old 9:50 a.m. An officer ob- his bank account. He said that travelling west on McKaig Ave. daughter to control the ped- 6:50 p.m. Traffic stop on Archer Dr. for a stop light violation. served an SUV eastbound on his bank had blocked the at- with a male sitting outside of als of his vehicle in the parking The driver was cited for possession of marijuana. The passen- Staunton Rd. at 51 MPH in a tempt on his accounts and re- the passenger window. The lot. She hit the gas and the ve- ger had an outstanding probation violation from Montgomery 35 MPH zone. He activated his quested a report. officer initiated a traffic stop. hicle crashed into the front of County and was transported to Kroger’s on Northwoods Blvd. overhead lights but the SUV The passenger apologized for the building. He was cited for 1:08 p.m. To Westridge Dr. where his custody was transferred to Montgomery County. did not stop. He sounded his his behavior and said that he Willful and Wanton disregard for a report of a found item. siren to get the driver’s atten- had been drinking. The driver for safety on private property. A woman reported that a bi- tion but the SUV slowly accel- stated that she had been try- SATURDAY, MARCH 26 cycle had been abandoned erated. He continued to use 7:24 p.m. Traffic stop on ing to get the passenger back 9:12 a.m. To Deweese Rd. for a report of an unruly juvenile. A at her residence. It was a his siren and air horn to alert S. Ridge Ave. near Westgate in the vehicle. The officer saw man reported that his 14-year-old son was refusing to listen to yellow Palomar GT with the the driver. Near the intersec- Rd. The vehicle was clocked an open bottle of wine in the directions, calling his mother names and slamming doors. He front brakes disconnected, tion of Sayers Rd. the SUV at 45 MPH in a 25 MPH zone. back seat. Consent to search asked that the boy be charged with being unruly. The boy said the back tire flat and off the suddenly stopped and quickly The driver was advised of his the vehicle was given and the that he knew what he was doing was wrong, but nothing will rim and one of the hand grips pulled over. The driver said speed and he replied, “Yeah, I bottle was empty and ap- change the way things are between him and his parents. He was missing. It was not reported that the vehicle was a loaner probably was.” He said he was peared to be old. The passen- charged with being unruly. as stolen. The bike was sub- from a repair facility and that running late to pick up his son. ger was cited for riding out- mitted into property. 7:53 p.m. To S. County Rd. 25A for a report of unruly juveniles. she was just playing around He was cited for speed. side the vehicle. A large group of juveniles were reported trespassing through with it and wasn’t paying at- 5:09 p.m. To Drury Ln. for 6:19 p.m. While on patrol on yards and taking items. The juveniles were located. After tention. The officer asked if a report of criminal damag- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 S. Dorset Rd. near Arthur Rd., speaking with all parties involved, 5 juveniles were warned for she had the radio turned up ing. A man reported that on 1:12 a.m. To Imperial Ct. the officer performed a ran- trespassing. and she said that she did. She Wednesday, someone en- for a report of a disturbance. dom license plate verification was very apologetic. She was tered his vehicle while it was Both parties were separated on a Dodge Durango in front B.L.E.S.S LLC is a provider of Adult Day Support, cited for speed. parked on W. Market St. while and the male half was ar- of him and found that the reg- Homemaker Personal Care, HPC Transportation, he was at work. He also re- 10:41 a.m. A school bus rested on an active warrant. istration expired on March 18. Non-Medical Transportation, and Supported Living. ported that the front passen- driver came to the police sta- He initiated a traffic stop in We are looking for staff for the following counties We ger side door was dented. He tion to report a school bus red the lot of Motel 6. The driver are looking to hire qualified personnel to work direct- THURSDAY, MARCH 24 requested a report for insur- light violation that occurred was cited for no operator’s li- ly with individuals in their homes. 10:45 a.m. Traffic stop on ance purposes. on March 18 at about 7:41 a.m. cense and given a warning for Stonyridge Ave. near Imperial The suspect was identified 7:51 p.m. While on patrol expired registration. She was Job Description: (Please note all services are based Ct. for no front license plate. and admitted to the violation. in the 900 block of E. Canal advised not to drive any more on the individual specific plan) Approaching the vehicle, the He said he was in a hurry and St., the officer saw a woman and to have a valid driver pick Work in a residential setting assisting individuals officer noticed strong odor did not see the lights. He was on her porch. He recognized her up. served in becoming self-sufficient, self-advocating, of burnt marijuana coming cited. the woman as having an out- self-driven individuals. from the vehicle. The driver 6:44 p.m. An officer saw a standing warrant. He con- Daily responsibilities may include: 1:37 p.m. Traffic stop on said he had no marijuana and man on the I-75 northbound firmed the warrant and placed Assisting individuals to achieve and exceed their Kings Chapel Dr. between that the vehicle belonged to off ramp at W. Market St. with her under arrest. The woman personal goals based on their individual specific plan Waterford Dr. and Inverness his brother in Toledo. The ve- a sign panhandling. He ad- stated that she might get Provide structure and create positive peer to peer Dr. The vehicle was clocked hicle was searched and offi- vised the man that panhan- sick because she used her- relationships at 47 MPH in a 25 MPH zone. cers found a wood marijuana dling is illegal in Troy. The man oin about 2 hours earlier. She Assist individuals with personal hygiene if needed The driver said she was late pipe that was packed with said he was not aware. He was was transported to the Miami Complete detailed accurate documentation as as- getting her daughter home for freshly burnt marijuana. The found to have an outstand- County Jail. signed an online class that began at driver was cited for posses- ing warrant. The warrant was Community support 1:30. She was cited for speed. sion of drug paraphernalia. 8:11 p.m. Traffic stop on N. confirmed and he was trans- Help maintain & promote a safe and clean environ- The pipe was submitted to be Adams St. The vehicle was ported to the Incarceration 4:40 p.m. To Terrace Pl. for ment for the individuals destroyed. clocked at 46 MPH in a 25 Facility. a report of a disturbance. Two We are looking for males and females to full time/part MPH zone. The officer ini- women were charged with 11:44 a.m. To Troy High 8:50 p.m. To S. Mulberry St. time positions asap. No experience required, however tiated a traffic stop and the assault. School for a report of an ac- for a report of a theft in prog- experience is a plus driver said she did not know cident. A driver had struck ress. A suspect was located 8:32 p.m. Traffic stop on she was going that fast. She the metal gate between the and charged with theft, vehi- Requirements: W. Main St. at Penn Rd. for was cited for speed. High School and the Board of cle trespassing and posses- expired plates. An open con- Education offices. The gate 9:18 p.m. An officer was sion of marijuana. Must be reliable tainer of beer was seen in was not damaged, but the ve- following a vehicle and ran 18 years or older plain view. As the driver exited 10:07 p.m. Traffic stop on hicle suffered heavy cosmetic the plate and learned that High school diploma or equivalent the vehicle, the officer saw a Staunton Rd. near St. Rt. 202. damage to the front driver’s the registered owner had an Valid Driver’s License & Proof of Auto Insurance baggie containing marijuana The vehicle was clocked at 50 side. outstanding warrant. The Clean driving record, no more than 4 points & Clean between the front seat and MPH in a 35 MPH zone. The vehicle pulled into the Shell Background. A drivers abstract, and BCI check will be the floorboard. A search of the 3:51 p.m. The U.S. State driver could not give a good station on W. Main St. and he conducted. vehicle yielded other baggies Department reported that an reason for not wearing his approached the vehicle. The Must be able to provide past work references of marijuana and other drug embassy in Oman received seat belt. He was cited for a passenger was the registered Must be able to lift up to 50lbs paraphernalia. The driver threats from an e-mail ad- seat belt violation and issued owner. The warrant was con- Must be able to work every other weekend was charged with posses- dress that was traced to resi- a warning for speed. firmed and the passenger was Must be able to work 2cd or 3rd third shifts. sion of marijuana, open con- dents on Golden Eagle Dr. The taken into custody and trans- 11:52 p.m. To Todd Lane for Trainings: tainer and possession of drug residents knew nothing of the ported to the Miami County a report of an underage drink- B.L.E.S.S LLC. provides the following onsite training: paraphernalia. e-mail. CPR/First AID Jail. ing party. After a brief inves- 4:35 p.m. Traffic stop on tigation, one was arrested for CPI 9:59 p.m. Traffic stop on N. TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Race St. at S. Walnut St. for underage consumption and Medication Administration Market near Staunton Rd. for 10:39 a.m. An officer saw a loud exhaust. The driver drug paraphernalia; another Video Training a vehicle that had committed a vehicle on Saratoga Dr. that said that he had no driver’s was charged with underage Documentation two marked lanes violations. appeared to be inoperable. license. There were four chil- consumption and a third was The driver said that she had It was missing the front driv- dren and a baby in the back charged with possession of Resumes can be emailed to [email protected] been at the grocery and had er’s side quarter panel, the seat. Three of the children had marijuana. and walk-ins are welcomed between 10am - 2pm at not been drinking. The officer hood did not appear to close no restraints. The driver was 114 S. Mulberry St. Troy. Office number 937-552-7970. learned that the driver was properly and the driver’s side advised that they had to be in under suspension. She said SUNDAY, MARCH 27 headlight assembly was dam- safety seats, and he said that that she already had a court 3:37 a.m. To Waffle House aged. The tires were marked he knew they did, but that he date and had paid to have for a report of a disturbance. and stickered notifying the had just picked them up. The her license reinstated. She Five people were arguing over owner to repair it or move it driver was found to be under was informed that records the condition of a person who within 72 hours. suspension. He was cited for showed otherwise. She was was passed out in a vehicle in child restraint and driving un- 3:21 p.m. To Williams St. cited for failure to reinstate the parking lot. The squad re- der suspension. for a report of a found item. A and warned for driving left of sponded to check on the in- man reported finding a garage 4:47 p.m. Traffic stop at center. She was advised that dividual in the vehicle. No ar- door opener at the corner of Walgreen’s parking lot for run- she could not drive from the rests were made. Mulberry St. and Franklin St. ning a red light. The driver was scene. 12:04 p.m. To Glendale Dr. He said it had been there all cited. 11:27 p.m. Traffic stop on S. for a report of criminal dam- day. The officer checked and 5:53 p.m. To Fernwood Dorset Rd. for a vehicle that aging. A man reported that found no reports of thefts Dr. for a report of phone only had one working head- someone threw a brick at his from vehicles in the area. harassment. A male sub- light. The driver said that his son’s windshield. The officer The opener was placed into ject was issued a summons vehicle was in the shop and saw that the windshield was property. he was driving his dad’s old cracked and the brick was ly- vehicle. He further explained ing beside the vehicle. There Staunton Country Store that it is rarely driven. The of- are no suspects. 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He added there and Hardin-Houston High School Choir and is the music minis- this time in participating in a cated between Troy and Piqua that they did, the acreage that would be other opportunities ter for Pathway Open Bible Church. The program will consist of solar program offered through fit initial parameters. they would like to use, unless for the county down the road. music of Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Chopin, Scriabin, Debussey and a state association. Among those parame- you tell me otherwise, I have Johnson said the coun- Joplin. The commission last sum- ters were amount of kilowatt no interest,” Commissioner ty would be locked into the During intermission, a short slide show picturing countries rep- mer heard about the solar hours used per year and avail- John “Bud” O’Brien. He said agreement for 25 years, and resented by the composers will be presented. The program is program being developed by ability of acreage for the so- the benefits do not outweigh there was no detail on who free. the County Commissioners lar units. Bradish explained the loss of acreage the county would be responsible for dis- Association of Ohio (CCAO). the units would be placed on would have to give up for the mantling solar panels and Applications approved The proposal was based on a property near the buildings, project. other equipment down the preliminary review of coun- not on the buildings them- “The savings is nothing,” road. Troy’s Planning Commission approved replacement of a roof in ty power bills and discussed selves. O’Brien said. He said he is in- Commissioner Richard Cul- the downtown historic district during its March 23 meeting. with the commission by Bill The commission said March terested in finding ways to tice said the county could The request by Kimberly Yardlay owner of 24 N. Market St., Bradish of Palmer Energy. 23 during a discussion with make the county “greener,” need the land proposed for sought to replace an asphalt shingle roof. The commission was A preliminary review of Chris Johnson, county direc- but the CCAO proposal was other purposes in the next de- told the roof is leaking in different locations. county power bills and any tor of operations and facilities, not a good option at this point. cade or so. The commission also approved a sign request for the building county owned property that they weren’t interested in the “At this time… the return at 120 W. Main St. for the Gudorf Law Group. might benefit from a program program does not justify giving up A request for 111 N. Mulberry St. to remove sections of con- crete and replace with green space, remove and replace con- crete steps and place a retaining wall was tabled for more infor- mation on the retaining wall. The retaining wall was added to the application after it was filed and reviewed by city staff. Ohioans Report More Tax Scams Piqua man sentenced for 7th DUI A Piqua man convicted of his seventh drunk driving charge was sentenced Tuesday, March 22 to prison time and a license as Filing Deadline Nears suspension. Charles Rose, 37, pleaded guilty Feb. 2 in Miami County Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned that his offi ce is receiving more reports of IRS imposter scams as the April Common Pleas Court to one felony count of DUI from a Sept. 26 18 tax fi ling deadline approaches. incident in Piqua. Judge Christopher Gee said Rose’s DUIs started in 1999 and Since March 1, the Ohio At- Although most consum- sending a wire transfer. These tions. Check with your phone continued into last fall. Rose asked the judge for “as much leni- torney General’s Office has ers who contact the Ohio At- are preferred payment meth- carrier and third-party ser- ency as you can” so he could seek treatment. logged nearly 1,000 reports of torney General’s Office about ods for scam artists. The real vices to determine whether The defense and prosecution made a joint recommendation of the scam, compared to about tax-related phone scams hav- IRS won’t demand that you call-blocking services could community control with a stay in the local jail. 500 reports in February. en’t lost any money, national- pay over the phone using one help you stop unwanted calls. Gee sentenced Rose to three years of community control and The scam generally begins ly the U.S. Treasury Inspector of these specific methods. IRS or U.S. Treasury im- 60 days in prison. “You have been in jail and it didn’t work,” he with a call claiming the recip- General for Tax Administra- Don’t respond to illegal rob- personation scams can be said. ient is in trouble with the IRS tion reports that since Octo- ocalls in any way. Don’t inter- reported to the U.S. Trea- Rose’s license was suspended for three years and he will be re- and must call a certain phone ber 2013 more than 5,500 vic- act with the caller, and don’t sury Inspector General for quired to have special license plates and an ignition interlock de- number for more informa- tims collectively have paid call a number left on your Tax Administration at www. vice in his car once the suspension ends. tion. Eventually, the person about $29 million as a result of phone or in a message. Re- treasury.gov/tigta or 800- is asked to provide money or the scam. sponding to a scam call can 366-4484. Consumers also Petitions target rezoning personal information, sup- To avoid IRS phone scams: result in even more calls be- can contact the Ohio Attor- posedly to resolve the prob- Don’t trust threatening call- cause it lets con artists know ney General’s Office at www. Petitions haven filed seeking a referendum on the Miami lem or avoid jail time. ers. If you receive an unex- that your phone number be- OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or County commissioners’ vote to rezone 50 acres off Monroe- “Scam artists do this every pected phone call from some- longs to a real person. 800-282-0515 for help detect- Concord Road in Concord Township from agricultural to residen- single day, and we’re seeing one who threatens to arrest Don’t always trust caller ing a scam. tial use. even more of it right now,” At- you for not paying taxes, be ID. Scammers may “spoof” a Video of Attorney Gener- The commissioners March 24 sent the petitions to the county torney General DeWine said. very skeptical, especially if phone number, making the al DeWine discussing phone Board of Elections for certification of signatures. If the peti- “They’ll call you, tell you how you never received any writ- number on your caller ID ap- scams is available online or by tions meet requirements, a referendum would appear on the much you owe, and tell you to ten notice. pear to be from the IRS, even emailing kate.hanson@ohio- November ballot in unincorporated Concord Township for what wire money or go buy a pre- Avoid making payments when it’s not. They may make attorneygeneral.gov today. property owner Mark Geisinger said would be the 17th time. paid card and give them the over the phone. Don’t trust it look like the call is originat- Audio of a reported “IRS” The Trafalgar rezoning has been approved repeatedly by the numbers. They rely on people someone who demands that ing from Washington D.C. to scam call is available on the commission since 1995 and challenged by successful referen- being so afraid that they agree you pay immediately over the appear more legitimate. Ohio Attorney General’s web- dums. The most recent vote was in November. to do this right away.” phone using a prepaid card or Check into call-blocking op- site. In other business, the commissioners signed a cash lease agreement with Sam Durst of Gearhardt Road, Sidney, for the Children’s Home Farm in Elizabeth Township. The total rent is $17,458. The agreement runs March 22 through Jan. 31. Election board OKs ballots Miami County Board of Elections voted Monday, March 28, Council Approves Rezoning of to accept 362 of nearly 500 provisional ballots cast during the March 15 primary election. Of the 113 ballots rejected most were because the person cast- Duke Park and Hobart Institute ing the provisional ballot on Election Day was not a registered voter or had moved/had been inactive and their registration can- celed before the election, the board was told. Property Board member Jose Lopez asked election administrators to provide poll workers more training on dealing with voters who continued from Page 1 h show up at the wrong precinct to vote. A dozen people voted pro- Building Products, ConAgra Foods Pack- part of the future property tax payments to city fence regulations to clarify that visional although those votes cannot be counted. Lopez said he aged Foods, F&P America Mfg. Inc. and on developed properties to pay off the fences are accessory structures under the wanted to be sure that people were fully aware they could go to Ishmael Precision Tool Corp. bond. The TIF includes payments to the city zoning code. the proper location to vote. Council also approved the continuation city schools with remaining income go- Council members Tom Kendall and Board Chairman Kelly Gillis noted that sometimes people won’t of the Troy Towne Park Tax Increment Fi- ing to bond payments and other expens- Bobby Phillips were absent from the go to another location and insist on voting provisional. nancing (TIF) program. es. meeting. The elections board will meet Wednesday, March 30, to certify The district is comprised of an area A new project under way in the TIF is At the end of the meeting, council met the results of the March 15 election. The provisional ballots ap- north of West Main Street between Ex- construction of the Story Point Senior in a closed executive session to discuss proved will be added to the Election Day totals. periment Farm Road and Interstate 75. Living facility scheduled for completion collective bargaining with employees. No Lopez and Gillis also commended staff at Monday’s meeting on The TIF program provides financing in the fall. action was taken following that session. the how the elected was conducted. for public improvements by setting aside Council also approved an amendment “I thought the staff did a very nice job,” Lopez said. “I am very, very pleased,” Gillis added. Park District Hires Nurse to Focus on Health h continued from Page 1 pertise, said Scott Myers, park She was familiar with the can be so important,” she said. miamicountyparks.com or district executive director. park district through volun- For more information on call 937-335-6273. “We felt we needed someone teering and her children’s in- the park district, visit www. with a little more medical/ volvement in programs. 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A total of 15 girls from Miami Coun- High School Auditorium. chran, a senior at Troy High School; nior at Miami East; Rachel Martin, a nior at Troy; Tabitha Sexton, a senior ty schools will compete for the title Competing in the competition are Blake Garrett, a sophomore at Mi- junior at Troy; Katie Mullins, a soph- at Tipp City; Sierra Simon, a junior at of 2016 Strawberry Festival Queen. Maria Blocher, a junior at Miami ami East; Jasmeen Gill, a senior at omore at Tipp City; Victoria Noon, a Troy; and Cynthia Stanley, a junior at The competition will be held on Fri- East; Gabrielle Centiliver, a senior Troy High School; Kailyn Hatfield, a sophomore at Troy; Kaitlyn Parker, Troy. day, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Troy at Troy High School; Shannon Co- senior at Troy; Lauren Koontz, a se- a senior at Bethel; Maria Poggi, a ju-

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Local Tennis Teams Ready For Season Kaitlyn Hatfield Kaitlyn Parker Katie Milling By Jim Dabbelt

Tecumseh- Coming off of a we can compete this year, and who moves up from second varsity level.” ams and Anton Brehmer. young team, but expect to CBC title, coach Sean Bragg we would like to repeat in the doubles to second singles, Playing first doubles will be “This is their first time to- compete for the GWOC North is returning five members of CBC.” while Sam Mulkey is starting seniors Allen Eben and Will gether,” Bragg said. “Anton is title. the championship team, and Mitchell Foland will be at the his fourth year of tennis with Sims, who both played first from Sweeden and is a natural “They are really working hopes to make a repeat land- number one singles spot, as the Arrows, but the senior en- doubles also last year. They athlete. Tyler played second hard and we have a feeling of ing at the top of the league the sophomore is moving up ters his first year on varsity. were all-conference last year doubles last year and they will togetherness which is a pos- standings. from third singles. “Michael has really im- and is looking to improve on work well together.” itive sign,” said Troy coach “We lost our top two play- “He has a lot of years of ex- proved, and hits the ball their #4 seeding at the dis- Tecumseh opens the season Mark Goldner. “It will pay off ers, so it is a bit of a struggle perience and skill,” Bragg hard,” Bragg said. “Sam is re- tricts. Monday at Greeneview. in the tight matches.” to refill the roster,” Bragg said. said. ally involved in the sport and At second doubles will be Troy Trojans- The Trojans At first singles will be Shane “The kids are confident that Michael Green is a junior hopes to break through on the two more seniors; Tyler Ad- come into the season as a k continued on Page 5 Troy Sweeps Two From Oakwood On Opening Day

By Jim Dabbelt

Jordan Peck opened the sea- ly four-run deficit to tie the used a pair of singles from Oakwood came back in the double. In the fifth, they put man standing on second, he son making a statement on game late, and scored three Alex Riedel and Austin Bar- third and threatened when another runner into scoring took off for third trying to Saturday, as the Troy Trojans times to escape with an 11-8 ney to threaten in the second they put two runners on, but position and Kotwica reached make something happen, and hosted Oakwood in a double- victory over Oakwood. inning. An ensuing walk to Peck didn’t break, forcing on an infield single and stole he was thrown out by Kotwi- header on Opening Day at the Peck was on top of his game Troy Moore loaded the bases Alex Neff to ground out to end second. He was left stranded ca, ending the game and giv- Market Street Field. from the start for the Trojans with one out when Tyler Lam- the inning, and leaving the as the next two batters were ing the season opening win to The senior was sharp on the in the opener, retiring the first bert grounded out to second tying run at second base. retired. the Trojans. mound, and used a single run three batters to face him to base, allowing Riedel to score Troy left two runners on base As the teams headed to the Troy (2-0) now returns to in the second inning to make shake any thoughts of open- to give the Trojans a 1-0 lead. in the third, as Brandon Em- seventh, the Lumberjacks action on Saturday at Shawnee it stand up for an impressive ing day nerves. In the second, After another walk to Drake ery and Riedel both walked, would get the first batter on after returning from a tourna- 1-0 victory over the Lumber- he allowed an infield single to McDonagh to reload the bases, but a strikeout against Barney when Gorman reached on a ment in Georgia this week. jacks in the first game of two Brock Gorman, but he quick- Hayden Kotwica could not get kept the margin at 1-0. single, but Peck would re- for the Trojans. ly recovered to send down the them in as he ended the in- Moore began the fourth with spond with a big strikeout of In the second game, the Tro- next three batters. ning with the Trojans led by a solid hit, but he was thrown Conrad and Lucas Lehman jans fought back from an ear- For the Trojans offense, they that single run, out trying to stretch it into a flew out to center. With Gor-

Area Players In All-Star Hoops Event

By Jim Dabbelt

Last week was the annu- assemble to display their skills Steineman. Peters will be ly Bush (Middletown Madi- Among the players in the On the South squad will al District Nine senior all-star in front of college coaches, joined on the North team by son), Alyssa Clements and Tia second game will be local tal- include Macie Huelskamp games, which included boys and basketball fans from all Mandi Bates (Bradford), Allie Karras (Miami Valley), Rachel ent Allison Mader, a sopho- (Anna), Mya Jackson (Wilm- and girls basketball players across the area. Downing (Tri Village), Mor- Murray (Waynesville), Grace more from Tippecanoe, along ington), Danika Mann (Tri from all around the northern Among the players partic- gan Haney and Haley Howard Thein and Whitney Will (Fort with freshman Presley Grif- Village), Kami McEldowney region of the Miami Valley. ipating in the event include (Miami East), Stevie Johnting Recovery) and Danielle Win- fitts. (Versailles), Lexi Moore (Bea- Tomorrow night for the first those from Tecumseh, Tippe- (Arcanum), Tatum McBride ner (Versailles). Those two will be team- vercreek), Amanda Schroeder time ever, there will be two canoe and Troy Christian. (Newton), Mikalia McIntosh Game two on the evening ing up on the North team, (Carroll), Celena Taborn (Sid- girls Miami Valley Underclass In the 6:00 game, the top (West Liberty Salem), Court- which begins at 7:30 will for along with Bryanna Brans- ney), Taj Thompson (Trotwood All-Star games set for Urba- players from Division 3-4 will ney Prenger (Minster) and the most part pit the all-stars ford (Stebbins), Nikki Current Madison), Annie Weckesser na High School, with the first meet in the opener. Among Sammi Whiteman (Coving- from Division 1-2, against (Benjamin Logan), Elly Schip- (CJ) and Emma Wright (Ox- game set for 6 p.m. This will those who are playing in the ton). each other. A few exceptions fer and Mikala Dodane (Me- ford Talawanda). be a girls-only event the first event will be Troy Christian The Division 3-4 South team were made due to logistic rea- chanicsburg), Jamari McDa- Admission is $5 for the eve- year. junior Hailey Peters, who av- will also have plenty of sol- sons that will have a couple vid and Mikala Morris (Kenton ning. Many of the top freshman, eraged over 10 points and id talent, including Summer of players from the smaller Ridge), Hunter Rogan (Urba- sophomore and juniors from nearly 10 rebounds per game Blevins (Marion Pleasant), Ise schools having to play in this na) and Lilyana Yoder (West around the Dayton area will for the Eagles and coach Dick Bolender (Cedarville), Kel- game. Liberty Salem).

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Admission April 8, 7:30 p.m. historic downtown Troy, Ohio is pleased to host Women’s Untold Community College and the ployees and community lead- for adults is only $7; Children Troy Hayner Cultural Center Stories: An Evening of Art, Dance, Music & Theatre Friday, April center as a benefit for the ers will take the stage and de- under 14 is $4. Everyone needs something 1 at 7pm. Sponsored by Edison Community College and the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami liver monologues in answer The public is invited. to do on a Friday night. Why Mayflower Arts Center as a benefit for the Family Abuse Shelter County, the program will fea- to poet Muriel Rukeyser’s Proceeds benefit Post43 not go to the movies? Friday of Miami County, the program will feature 17 women from the ture 17 women from the col- question “What would hap- Baseball. Night Movies at the Hayner college and the community displaying their talents as they salute lege and the community dis- pen if one woman told the Troy Night Market Center feature classic mov- girls and women. playing their talents as they truth about her life?” Dr. Vivian April 5, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ies with an introduction to The evening will begin at 5pm with an art reception, featuring salute girls and women. Blevins and students in her Troy Recreation Center the film, café style seating, work from Appalachian artist, Barbara Church and local art- During the reception, which Women in Theatre class at The market is a col- and popcorn and soft drinks. ists Linda Hamilton and Nancy Shuler. Musicians Nancy Shuler, is from 5 until 7 p.m., musi- Edison State, Mindy Bach, laboration of local farm- All films begin at 7:30 p.m. Kathryn Ellicott, Mindy Bach, and Shannon Cothran will enter- cians Nancy Shuler, Kathryn Savannah Harvey, and Rachel ers market vendors and are free and open to the tain guests with selections on guitar and vocals. Ellicott, Mindy Bach, and Darrow wrote the mono- who grow and produce ‘Local public. Women’s Untold Stories will commence at 7pm when 13 area Shannon Cothran will en- logues. Stories in the mono- Foods” and food related This week’s movie is The college students, employees and community leaders take tertain guests with classic logues feature diverse themes items. The market is being Whales of August, featuring the stage and deliver monologues in answer to poet Muriel and contemporary musical from sex trafficking to emo- presented with the support of Bette Davis and Lillian Gish. Rukeyser’s question “What would happen if one woman told the selections. tional and physical poverty to producers who are volunteer The film series is intended truth about her life?” Produced and directed by Vivian Belvins in The gallery at the center will communication lapses. committee members of The for mature viewers and may collaboration with her Women in Theatre class at Edison State feature the work of Troy art- The final act of the evening Miami County Food Council not be appropriate for children Community College, the performance stars Marva Archibald, ist Nancy Shuler and Piqua will feature Dayton musician under the guidance of The under 13. Mindy Bach, Pat Ashburn, Noralee Brower, Rachel Darrow, artist Linda Hamilton. Both Brenda Cobbs-Allen in a mini OSU Miami County Extension Brukner Woodcarving & Art Judy Hartman, Savannah Harvey, Kimberly Kiehl, Doreen women are painters and enjoy concert presenting songs Office. Show Larsen, Brenda Morand, and Marcia Youtz, and features diverse the reputation of producing from the repertoires of Tina The Troy Night Market ven- April 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. themes ranging from sex trafficking to emotional and physi- works that speak to the hearts Turner and Aretha Franklin. dors embrace the slogan April 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. cal poverty to communication lapses. Music and dance inter- and minds of those who view Audience members who de- “In Support of Local Food” Miami County Fairgrounds ludes by Savannah Harvey and Rachel Darrow will envelope the them. Hamilton will display sire to do so can dialogue with and will be offering a variety Ohio’s top carvers and art- production. a painting of her daughter, the cast at the conclusion of of locally based food prod- ists invite you to enjoy and The final performance of the evening will be a mini jazz and Erika Hamilton Loubek, at age the evening and share their ucts for sale. Products in- or purchase their works, in- blues concert featuring Dayton musician, Brenda Cobbs Allen. three, and her latest work, a own stories. clude homemade jams, jel- cluding Fine Art, Collectibles, Admission is $10 and those who would like to make additional painting of her mother-in-law, The basic price of admission lies, fruit butters, baked Chip Carvings, Decoys, contributions to the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County are Mary F. Hamilton, age 91. is $10, and those who would goods, gourmet roasted cof- Caricatures, minatures, encouraged to do so at the venue. Tickets may be purchased on- Shuler’s work depicts a teen- like to make additional contri- fee, herbal seasoning, mixes, Wildlife and much more. line at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2506559 or ager on the levy at Troy and butions to the Family Abuse tea blends, candy, honey, sor- Vendors offering a wide vari- at the door. 50% of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Family a self-portrait done in a stu- Shelter of Miami County are ghum, maple syrup, popping ety of tools and supplies. Free Abuse Shelter of Miami County, Ohio. dio at Wright State University. encouraged to do so. Tickets corn, and many other items. demonstrations. Performance and venue information is available by calling 937- Shuler says that she employs may be purchased at the door Seasonal fresh pro- Admission is $4. 552-5848. Make it a complete evening by enjoying an early din- “a direct approach using oils or online at www.mayflower- duce, herbs, flowers and To promote your nonprofit ner at any of Troy’s local restaurants, many of which are within and modulating colors based artscenter.com. garden plants will also club or organization’s events, walking distance to The Mayflower Arts Center. For a list of local, on observation, perspective, For further information, be offered in season. e-mail the information at least tasty establishments, visit http://www.MayflowerArtsCenter. light, and color relationships.” contact Dr. Vivian Blevins at The market will also offer two weeks in advance to edi- com/performances.html. The art of Shuler and [email protected] or a limited number of hand- [email protected]. Or you can For more information on the Mayflower Arts Center, visit www. Hamilton along with others (937) 778-3815. made kitchen/household re- mail the information to Troy MayflowerArtsCenter.com or LIKE “Mayflower Arts Center” on depicting girls and women Troy Post 43 Spaghetti lated items such as soaps, Tribune, P.O. Box 281, New Facebook and @MayflowerArts on Twitter. will be in the gallery at the Dinner cutting boards, wooden tu- Carlisle OH 45344. There is no Mayflower Arts Center April 2, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. reen ware, ceramic ware, charge for this service. throughout the month of April. 622 S. Market St. rolling pins and other At 7 p.m., the show will be- Troy Post 43 Baseball will hand-crafted items. Troy Sweeps Opening Home Meet Reservations Still

By Jim Dabbelt Available for Mrs. It was the kind of beginning Jones with a time of 4:25.13m Kameron Black was fifth in and freshman Ciena Miller Hayner’s Birthday Tea the Troy track squads were while in the 400 dash, the the discus for the Trojans, and was third. Reservations are still available for this year’s Mrs. Hayner’s hoping for. Trojans took two of the top Troy’s Travis Hall was first In the 800 run, Gigan- Birthday Tea at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. There are two The Troy Up and Running four spots. Hayata Nagata was overall in the shotput at 46- det battled Melissa Barrett of dates for the Tea: Thursday, April 14 and Thursday, April 21. Tea Invitati onal took place on second overall with a time of feet, 2-inches.Finally in the Northmont down to the wire, begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. on both days. The Hayner Center is Saturday at Memorial Stadi- 54.38, while the Trojans’ Kobe pole vault, Joe Dippold was and captured the event with a located at 301 West Main Street in Troy, Ohio. um, and it was a big success Feltner was fourth with a time third for the Trojans at 13-feet, 2:24.83, less than two seconds Each year we acknowledge Mrs. Hayner for the gift of her home for both the boys and girls of 54.89. 6-inches. ahead of Barrett. Tyre fin- to the community with a tea during her birthday month. The squads. Keenan Kinnel was sec- For the girls, the Trojans ished fourth for Troy, and My- 2016 Tea guest speaker is professional organizer, Olive Wagar. In the boys’ race, the Tro- ond overall in the 300 hur- were just as successful. In the ers fifth. Olive will demonstrate creative ways to rescue your treasures jans cruised to an easy victo- dles with a finish of 45.68, 100 hurdles, Caitlyn Cusick Courts (third) and Barr from boxes and closets so they can be displayed and enjoyed. ry over second-place North- while Jones came back in the was fourth at 18.70, while in (fourth) both finished well in Starry Dreams Catering is providing the refreshments for this mont, as the Trojans scored next event, the 800 run, and the 100 dash, Celina Courts the 200 dash, and in the 3200, year’s tea. Reservations are required and can be made in person 126.5 points, and the TBolts took home the victory with a was third with a 13.80. In the Troy dominated as Emma at the Hayner Center or online at www.troyhayner.org. The cost had 89.5.On the girls’ side, 2:03.04. 300 hurdles, Cusick was sec- Shigley was the event with a for the event is $15.00 for those who live outside the Troy City Troy had an easier time of it, In the 200 dash, Demar- ond with a 51.21. 12:08.92, and teammate Ha- Schools district and $12.00 for residents of Troy City Schools scoring 157 team points and cus Moody of Troy was fourth In one of the most dominant ley Huelsman was second at district or Friends of Hayner members. winning by a 51 point margin. overall with a time of 24.01. performances of the day, Troy 13:19.50. Please call Leona at (937) 339-0457 or see www.troyhayner. In the 110 hurdles for the In the mens’ field events, sophomore Morgan Gigandet For the girls field events, org for further information. boys, Frankie Hoening took Kinnel won the high jump won the 1600 run with a time Troy’s Kelsey Walters threw The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is proudly supported by the fourth place for Troy, as he with a height of 5-foot, of 5:10.46, over 35 seconds 36-feet in the shot put, good citizens of the Troy City School District through a local tax levy finished in 20.00. The Tro- 10-inches, with Troy’s Josh ahead of her closest compe- enough for first place, with and generous gifts to the Friends of Hayner. jans also shined in the 100 Browder was third (5-foot, tition, who happened to be teammate Alaura Holycross Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is located at 301 West Main meter dash, as Josh Browder 8-inches) and Nick Mittlestadt her teammate Olivia Tyre in placing second with a 34-foot, Street, Troy, OH 45373. Hours of operation are Monday 7:00 captured the title with a time was fourth (5-feet, 6-inches). 5:46.58. Megan Myers from 11.5-inches. In the pole vault, p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., of 11.68. Teammate Jayden The long jump saw Hayden Troy was also fourth in that Christine Moser from Troy Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 Culp-Bishiop was fourth at Jackson capture second for the event. took first with 10-feet. p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Hayner Center is closed on holidays. For 11.92. Trojans (19-feet, 3-inches) and Troy also took two of the top more information, please visit www.troyhayner.org or call (937) The 1600 meter run was teammate Hayata Nagata was four spots in the 400 dash, as 339-0457. dominated by Troy’s Stephen fifth (18-feet, 5-inches). Ashley Barr took first (1:01.64)

Local Tennis Teams Ready For Season h continued from Page 4 Essick, a sophomore who first doubles last season. Tippecanoe Red Devils- Kaci competitors. I will use their lard, who will play first sin- Evan Hill. qualified for the districts last Playing first doubles will be Finfrock knows that the Red athleticism as much as I can gles this year. At second sin- At the doubles spots, Fin- year at second singles. sophomore Andrew Mago- Devils may not have a lot of and compete our way through gles will be Eric Staley, who frock said it will be a combi- At second and third singles, teaux and junior Nick Pruis, varsity experience back this the schedule.” played doubles last season, but nation of good athletes look- it is a close matchup heading who played second doubles year, but will have a lot veter- “It’s not necessarily about according to Finfrock, has put ing to get some experience as into the season between se- last season. Handling that ans returning to the team this wins and losses this year, but a lot of time into his game in the season progresses. Those nior Matt Schmitt and soph- spot this year will be senior year. we want to see the progression the offseason. competing for doubles spots omore Elijah Sadler. Schmitt Carter Hench and junior Jack “We have a lot of different from the kids.” Competing for the third sin- are all seniors: Sam and Casey played third singles the last Johnston. They opened the sporting backgrounds,” she Up from third singles last gles spot will be senior Mi- Kronour, Zach Wildermuth two years, while Sadler played season last night at Fairmont. said. “They are driven and are year will be senior Phillip Bul- chael Gross and sophomore and Dylan Shomper. Amish Country Bob Cole Rentals FURNITURE & QUILT COMPANY Commercial • Industrial • Residential “My Grandma Downtown Troy can save you 15 S. 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Add salt to flour and stir to trade of construction/paint/ce- • 1 ¾ cups (15-16-17 oz. can) whole ker- • 2 eggs, beaten blend. Cut in half the shortening until nel corn, drained mixture resembles coarse meal; then ment work. She had a garden • 2 pkg. dry granular yeast remaining shortening until particles “Spoon flour into measuring cup and • ¼ cup lukewarm water are the size of small peas. in the backyard of their rented level off. Pour into mixing bowl. Add sugar, salt and baking soda to flour. Stir “Pour milk over sugar and salt in a Add water, a little at a time, mixing half of the double on West Main well to blend. bowl. Stir to dissolve. Add 1 cup flour lightly with fork. Shape dough into firm and beat until smooth. Stir in shorten- ball with hands. Divide dough in half. Street in Medway. She also had In another bowl, combine buttermilk, ing; then beaten eggs. Beat mixture Roll out half of pastry on light- eggs, oil and beat well. Add liquid ingre- with rotary beater. Cool to lukewarm, the know-how to put tasty, nu- dients to blended dry ingredients. Beat ly floured cloth-covered board. Place then add yeast dissolved in the water. loosely in 9-inch pie pan. Cut 1 inch tritious meals on the table three until smooth. Stir in drained corn. Beat again. by the Humane Society Serving Grease griddle lightly for first pan- larger than pan. Fill unbaked pastry times a day. cakes. Pour batter by ¼ cupfuls onto Add remaining flour and mix to a soft with pie filling. Clark County hot griddle (375 degrees). Bake until dough. Turn out on lightly floured board She was thrifty to a fault. Her puffy and bubbly. Turn and bake other and all to rest, covered for five minutes. Roll out remaining pastry for top crust, cutting slits for steam to escape. If you didn’t get the big choc- thoughts often went back to the side. Serve hot with maple syrup and Knead vigorously for 5-10 minutes or cooked pork links or sausage patties. until dough becomes smooth and sat- Place top pastry over filling. Fold edge olate bunny in your Easter bas- Depression years when she and Yield sixteen 5-inch pancakes.” iny. Place in a lightly greased bowl and of top pastry under edge of bottom cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise pastry. Flute edges. Bake according to ket, you can still find love at The her brother grew up very fa- in a warm place until double in bulk, 1- directions given with pie filling.” Humane Society Serving Clark miliar with a lack of a variety of 1 ½ hours. Divide dough into 6 portions. Roll County. Bear is about 4 years old foods and other necessities. She er by J. M. Smucker Company each portion into strips 16 inches long. Roll strips in mixture of 2 table- and he is a lovable Labrador mix. wasted nothing. So, when she of jam and jelly fame. Original- spoons sugar and one teaspoon cinna- Old Fashioned Drop He is a big old honey bunny who had to purchase a sack of flour, ly it was a brand name under mon. Braid 3 strips together for each loaf, fastening ends well. Place in well- Doughnuts does well with other dogs. she looked for the best buy. Was the Moose Jaw Milling Compa- greased 9x5 inch bread pans. Allow to rise in a warm place, covered, until Weighing in at 65 pounds, this it on sale? Did she have a cents ny in 1900. The Moose Jaw mill • ½ cup warm water loaves are light and doubled in bulk (3/4 • 2 pkgs. Dry active yeast -1 hour). guy is the one to jog with or just off coupon? Was there a bonus in closed in 1966 but the brand was • ½ cup sugar Bake in a moderately hot oven (375 enjoy around the house. He has the package? continued in a facility built back degrees) for about 20 minutes.” • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon nutmeg his vaccinations and has been In those years of the 50s, Rob- in 1928 in Saskatoon, Canada. Note: By the time I was baking this bread in the mid-1960s, we simply • 1/3 cup shortening neutered. Come and meet him at in Hood Flour also knew the im- Smucker purchased three mills called it cinnamon bread. We usually • 2 eggs used about double the sugar/cinnamon • ¾ cup lukewarm milk 5901 Urbana Road between Noon portance of being thrifty for the and the Robin Hood brand in mix and as I recall it took a bit longer and 5 Monday - Saturday. His consumer. They gave a printed 2004. Now owned by yet anoth- than 20 minutes to bake. Mom’s recipe • 4 cups sifted Robin Hood All-purpose is dark, somewhat greasy and taped to- flour adoption fee is $120. “Money Back Plus 10%” guar- er milling entity, the flour still gether in two places. It was used a lot! • 1 cup raisins Don’t forget to visit our Face- antee in every sack. They print- comes to our markets through “Soak yeast in warm water 5 minutes; combine sugar, salt, nutmeg, short- book page and register for the 5K ed recipes on that thin strip of Smucker. ening, eggs, milk, yeast mixture and 2 cups of flour. Beat 2 minutes with elec- Fun Run / Walk at Snyder Park paper folded and tucked in the Mom’s recipe box shows how bring back sweet memories of tric mixer (medium speed) or by hand on May 21st. The proceeds ben- top of the sack. And, they issued partial she was to Robin Hood. home, a baking aroma through- until smooth. Add remaining flour. Beat 2 minutes more. Scrape batter down efit the Spay and Neuter Clin- four value stamps with each sack Every category seems to have out the house and those little from beaters with spatula. Add raisins. ic. The Tail a bration begins at 11 that were good for merchandise the recipes, cut along the dotted treasures tucked inside a sack of Let stand 45 minutes. Drop spoonfuls of batter into deep am that morning and runs until at a reduced price from their lines, most with notes or grease flour. hot fat (385 degrees) and turn as soon as they rise to the surface. Turn again 3. Games and crafts for the kids, Homemakers Club Catalog. smudges. A few of her favorites Contact Connie at [email protected] when one side is brown. vendors and Food Trucks along Robin Hood flour is market- are below written in the origi- or Box 61 Medway Ohio 45341. Drain on absorbent paper. Glaze while warm with mixture of 4 cups sifted with demonstrations and raffles. ed today to the retail consum- nal text from Robin Hood. They powdered sugar, ½ cup milk and 1 tea- spoon vanilla. Yield 3-4 dozen dough- Learn more about Rescues Got nuts.” Talent Contest too. Gardening Commentary from MVG Spring Is Here slow and don’t overdo it. It’s and squeezing it into a ball, time to apply dormant oil spray is one of the best. For that late summer/early fall time to plant those colorful, if the ball doesn’t crumble spray, before the plants begin about $10 you can spray the is the best time to establish It looks like spring weath- cheerful pansies to welcome when applying slight pres- to grow. Follow the instruc- average yard for possibly 2 a lawn but some patching er is finally here and we can spring and get some col- sure with your finger it is too tions on the label. This spray or more years. Avoid spray- can be done in early spring get busy in the yard. My first or in the garden. Plant ear- wet to work. There will be is not toxic to bees or ani- ing Blue Spruce as this spray if completed before the end day outside was this past ly blooming perennials like an “opening” in the weath- mals and acts as a sufficant may cause the blue to be di- of April. Weeds will take weekend, cleaning up from English Daisy’s, Prim Rose, er and we want to be ready for harmful insect eggs. Dor- minished. Follow label in- over the spring seeded ar- the winter, putting down Bleeding Hearts and Helle- when this time comes. It was mant Oil is also an excellent structions for other import- eas if there is poor soil con- weed control in the flower bores now for years of beau- almost here last week when I control for scales and spider ant details. If new growth tact with the seed or if seed- beds and starting to mulch. ty. saw some farmers, who were mites that are both prevalent starts before you can apply ing is too late in the spring. I can remember one year we Soil Preparation- One of in the fields, preparing the in our yards and can cause the “dormant” spray follow The 2 most important fer- had the yard clean-up fin- the things most of us want to soil for planting and then the irreparable damage to our the “growing season or sum- tilizer applications annually ished and mulch in place be- do, as soon as we can, is ro- rain came. There will be an- plants. I battle Oystershell mer” reduced rates for mix- are sometime in March/April fore the end of the March to-tilling the flower beds and other chance to get the till- Scale on my Mugho Pine and ing. and then in September/Oc- and this might be another vegetable garden area so we ing done very soon, be ready. Euonymus and anyone with tober periods. year like that. So if you just will be ready to plant when Insect Control- One of Alberta Spruce will have Lawns- If you have some Enjoy the warmer weather and let’s thinking about getting out the time is right. But re- the most environmental- problems with spider mites, bare spots in your lawn and get the yard in shape in the next in the yard it is time to get member, do not “work” the ly friendly ways to control eventually. An application you plan to do some re- week or so. You can send any ques- into high gear. The exercise is soil when it is too wet. 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Our most crucial and immediate need is in the By Judy Deeter, Troy Historical Society Sherwood neighborhood and in the downtown area. Editor’s Note: This article You must be at least 11 years old and willing to deliver papers originally ran in the Tribune on every Wednesday, no matter what the weather. Adults are also April 9, 2014. We are repeating invited to apply. Carriers are paid on a per-paper basis and are it by request. paid weekly. In the spring of 1980, work- It’s an excellent way to meet people, get exercise and earn men prepared to paint the ex- some spending money. terior of a Hobart Corporation To apply, e-mail [email protected] with your name, age (if a building, removing layers of juvenile), address, phone number and e-mail address. old paint from the building’s walls. When paint was taken off one wall, a bit of Troy his- tory appeared. Underneath the paint was the name of the Lincoln Statue to building’s original owner the in the United States in the ear- about 800 leather dashboards ny at the time of the sale in 1921 “McKinnon Dash Compa- Leave Troy ly to mid-1890s. A good indus- for horse-drawn vehicles. was Augustus Stouder. He had ny.” In the late 1890s and ear- After an extended stay of nearly 11 months, downtown trial base was needed to keep The Troy & Piqua branch of been a director for the Troy ly 1900s, the McKinnon Dash Troy and the Miami County Courthouse will say fare- Troy and its residents pros- the Cincinnati Hamilton & Land Improvement Company Company was one of Troy’s well to the monumental-sized Seward Johnson sculp- perous. The Troy City Coun- Dayton Railroad ran near the when McKinnon Dash Com- most important companies, ture Return Visit. The Seward Johnson crew will arrive cil granted money to a vari- plant, which was ideal for both pany had come to Troy. It is in- but by the 1920s, it was gone. in Troy on Monday, April 4th to begin the de-installation ety of businesses so they could the receipt of materials to the teresting to note that the Ho- The product it produced had process that is expected to be completed on Tuesday, buy land and build factories. factory and the shipment of bart Manufacturing Company become obsolete. April 5th. The 25-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Abraham Several directors of the Troy completed dashboard orders. had been started (as the Ho- The company did not start Lincoln and a modern-day man had never been exhib- Land Improvement Compa- In his book TROY THE NINE- bart Electric Manufacturing in Troy. It began in 1878 at St. ited outside of the artist’s retrospective exhibit in New ny are remembered as leaders TEENTH CENTURY, author/ Company) by C.C. Hobart. Ho- Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada as Jersey until it visited downtown Troy, Ohio. Our beau- of Troy, particularly Thomas B. historian Thomas B. Wheeler bart had moved his company a partnership between Lach- tiful city was the first in the world to receive the larger Kyle, George S. Long, Augus- says that Troy’s population of to Troy from Middletown, Ohio lan Ebenezer McKinnon and than life statue for public viewing! tus G. Stouder, and Thomas B. Troy grew in the 1890s because through the efforts of the Troy H.H. Mitchell. There they op- Prior to the sculptures’ departure from Troy, it will Wheeler. the Troy Land Improvement Land Improvement Company. erated a business named McK- receive thorough cleaning, compliments of Brian In March 1895, the Troy Land Company brought the McKin- Over the next few decades, innon and Mitchell Hardware, Brothers Painting, at 8:00 in the morning on March and Improvement Compa- non Dash Company and oth- the Hobart Manufacturing which manufactured hard- 28th. ny bought the 110 acre McKaig er businesses to town. People Company (later named Hobart ware for use with horses or The previous sculpture exhibits in 2003, 2005, and farm for $22,000. On the McK- moved to Troy because there Corporation) used the McK- horse-drawn vehicles, includ- 2013 drew thousands of visitors to Troy and had a sig- aig land, they built what was in were jobs in the new and ex- innon Dash Company build- ing patented buggy and car- nificant impact on the local economy. The 2015 display effect a business park—one of panded factories. ing to house its motor plant, riage dashboards and fenders. did deviate from past exhibits in that it offered one sig- America’s first. The Troy Land In March 1913, a great flood for its subsidiary the Troy Met- Their partnership ended a de- nificant sculpture, rather than multiple smaller sculp- and Improvement Company struck Troy and the Miami Val- al Products Company, as its cade later in 1888, and McKin- tures. The installation did not disappoint as Abraham made offers to several compa- ley. The McKinnon Dash Com- commercial dishwasher plant, non renamed the business the Lincoln and the modern man drew in large crowds from nies to build factories on the pany sustained a significant the factory for its 3 and 5 quart McKinnon and Dash Hardware all over Ohio and beyond to marvel at, take group pic- McKaig farm. The McKinnon amount of damage. Water was KitchenAid mixers, its Sheet Company. tures, and of course, Lincoln selfies. Dash and Hardware factory estimated to be 12 feet deep Metal Department, and com- After the partnership dis- This exhibit was on loan from the Sculpture in Columbus was one of those inside the building. Work- mercial dishwasher assem- solved, McKinnon expanded Foundation, Inc. and has been made possible by a businesses. The company ac- ers could only enter the plant bly. For many years, the build- the company into the United grant from the General Fund of the Troy Foundation. cepted the offer and moved through the roof. There was ing was known as “Plant Two.” States. A subsidiary opened in Presented by Troy Main Street in partnership with the their factory to Troy along with damage both to factory equip- Hobart eventually demolished Buffalo, New York in 1892 and City of Troy and the Miami County Commissioners, its manager Leidy H. McCon- ment and finished dashboards. the building. The property is a factory at Columbus, Ohio in Sculptures on the Square is a biannual public art exhibit nell. The company lost thousands of still part of the Hobart campus. 1894. (At some point, factories in historic downtown Troy. For further information, call The Troy Land and Improve- dollars. (Hobart is now owned by Illi- were also opened in Jackson, 937-339-5455 or visit www.sewardjohnson.com. ment Committee hired Trupp In the early 1900s, the au- nois Tool Works and part of the Michigan and Syracuse, New & Company of Tippecanoe City tomobile began to replace the ITW Food Equipment Group.) York.) (Tipp City) to build a factory for horse and buggy and business The McKinnon Dash Com- At that time in Troy, a group McKinnon Dash near the cor- slowed. The McKinnon Dash pany, once the largest produc- of businessmen were work- ner of Pennsylvania and Ol- Company did build some dash- er of dashboards in the world, ing with the City Council to ive Streets. Some sources say boards for automobiles, but ceased to exist because it did Business Directory bring new industries (and jobs) that the building ran along Ol- the Troy factory never gained a not find a way to change its Attorneys Flooring to town. The business group ive Street to near Ridge Ave- market share to be prosperous. product from the age of the was named the Troy Improve- nue. It was completed in the The factory closed sometime horse and buggy to the modern Randal ment Committee. The group spring of 1896. A story in an around World War I. (Note: The automobile. It lost business and FREE was eventually succeeded by April 1898 special supplement McKinnon Dash Company did then went out of business. a similar organization named A. Harvey to the Miami Union newspa- continue to exist in other parts For more information about CARPET the Troy Land & Improvement Attorney At Law per described the factory as of the United States by manu- the McKinnon Dash Compa- Committee. The newer com- 9 W. Water St. INSTALLATION being “of brick and form(ing) facturing other products.) ny, visit the Troy-Miami Coun- mittee, which was incorporat- three sides of a hollow square.” In 1921, the Hobart Manufac- ty Public Library Local History 335-3666 on ed on December 8, 1894, was Having trouble with a In the beginning, the build- turing Company, which oper- Library at 100 West Main Street more aggressive in its work Shaw & Mohawk ing contained about 48,000 ated next door to the McKin- in Troy or contact The Troy bankruptcy? than the Troy Improvement Carpet feet of floor space. Later, an- non Dash Company, bought the Historical Society at (937) 339- [email protected] Committee. other 20,000 feet was added to McKinnon Dash building. 5900 or by email at tths@fron- Serving Troy since 1986 W/ PURCHASE OF CARPET & PAD It should be noted that there the structure. 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Dig Me Out Jenny d. A Hard Day’s Night b. Jenny Take a Ride 12.) In 2013, TV Guide ranked this 1960s 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 c. Jenny, Jenny animated TV show the second “Greatest TV Cartoon of All Time”. d. Jennifer Juniper a. Mighty Mouse 55 56 57 5.) The highest grossing film of the 1960s, b. The Flintstones what movie stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer? c. Mister Magoo 58 59 60 a. West Side Story d. The Jetsons b. My Fair Lady 13.) The first worldwide dance craze, what c. Mary Poppins 1960s dance was inspired by rock and 32. “__, Baker, 60. Jewish term 26. “The King” roll music and specifically Chubby ACROSS d. The Sound of Music Checker? 1. Jazz dance Charlie” 27. Demise DOWN 6.) Who played the role of the 2,000-year- a. Mashed Potato 4. US women’s gym- 33. ___ of State 30. Small bite 1. London news old genie named Jeannie in the popular b. The Monster Mash nast and gold 34. Genius media 31. Winter Palace 1960s sitcom “I Dream of Jeannie”? c. 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Camp Administrator Downtown Fashion Show a Success Speaks to Lions By Seth Gecko The Troy Lions Club members received an Nearly 100 area residents update on Camp Echoing Hills at their re- came to Troy Main Street’s cent meeting. The program was provided Downtown Fashion Show last by Camp Administrator Lauren Unger and Friday. The fashion show was Program Director Emily Smith. They ex- designed to showcase spring plained how the camp is designed for chil- fashions from several mer- dren with physical and intellectual disabili- chants in town. It was also a ties. The purpose of the camp is to promote fundraiser for Troy Main Street. a strong sense of community and to build relationships with its campers. In addition, the children’s parents and caregivers can receive a respite from their responsibili- ties while the children attend the week long camp. The camp is located in Warsaw, Ohio. It is equipped with resident’s cabins, a din- ing hall, gymnasium, auditorium, fish- ing pond, swimming pool, splash pad, na- ture trails, go-cart track, and an outdoor Amphitheatre. The Lions Clubs of Ohio have supported this camp since its inception. Unger noted that the Troy Lions Club has sponsored several children to attend Covington, Pleasant Hill, Piqua, Tipp City, the camp over the past 10 years. She also and surrounding areas of Miami County thanked the club for its financial support, since 1942. Their primary mission is vision and spoke at length on the many volunteer health. The Troy Lions Club also provides opportunities available to assist the camp scholarships and supports many commu- and children. nity programs. For more information see The Troy Lions Club is a non-profit com- the Lions website: www.e-clubhouse.org/ munity service organization serving Troy, sites/Troy_OH or call (937) 335-7345.

Logan’s Roadhouse Grants TC Students Drum Set and Trip to Nashville Troy Christian jazz band students have been playing annual GM Conference tak- Roadhouse is treating stu- excited to find out we were tionwide through their grant students will be traveling to to an updated beat on a shiny ing place at Gaylord Opryland dents to a private concert at one of the bands selected for process for school music de- Tennessee Monday, March 28, new drum set. Resort. The students have the Grand Ole Opry, a tour this grant,” said Troy Christian partments. Music is a vital part thanks to Logan’s Roadhouse, In addition to the grant, created a new song--a Logan’s of the Country Music Hall Band Director Christina of our high school curriculum, who is treating the students Logan’s executives surprised “thank you” song for all of of Fame, an evening at the Roberts. “And then to have this and Logan’s is pouring into the to a three-day Nashville the school by inviting the band the company’s generosity. Wildhorse Saloon, dinner at amazing trip to Nashville...our lives of future musicians.” experience. students and three chap- Students will perform the song Logan’s Roadhouse, and a tour students are being given an According to a Logan’s email, “Logan’s Roadhouse is erones to take a bus trip to in front of hundreds of Logan’s of Nashville with a private tour opportunity of a lifetime. Who the TC students were selected thrilled to help the program at Nashville to play the new drum employees on Tues., March 29. guide. knew when we created our from 850 entries across 23 Troy Christian Schools,” said set at the Logan’s Roadhouse During the trip, Logan’s “We were shocked and very video that it would turn into all states. “Winning a national Logan’s Roadhouse CEO Sam this?” grant like this is a real accom- Borgese. “We want to make a Roberts coordinated a time plishment for us,” said Shelly difference for young musicians when students could have Calvert, communications di- and encourage their creativ- a recording session while in rector and grant writer for ity. We are proud to be part- Nashville at the Country Music TC. “It’s the first time in our ners with this vibrant music Hall of Fame’s recording stu- school’s history that our music program and help so many de- dio. They will play, sing and re- department has been awarded serving students.” cord a CD in a professional stu- a national grant.” The Troy Christian band was dio, where celebrity icons like To view the adorable winning one of about 25 grant winners we’ll take it Elvis Presley have recorded. video written and produced by nationwide as part of Logan’s “We are grateful to Logan’s the TC band department, go Roadhouse school music grant RELAXRELAXRELAX,,, from here! for rewarding our students and to https://www.youtube.com/ program. The humorous and band director for their creativ- watch?v=w_VYnlXkvLE . creative video submitted for ity, initiative and talent,” stated For more information about the grant documented strug- NOW TWO LOCATIONS Troy Christian Superintendent, Troy Christian Schools, go to gles students were having with Dr. Gary Wilber. “We also ex- www.troychristianschools. an old drum set. Their grant re- www.sidneybodycarstar.com www.troycarstar.com tend our appreciation for the com. quest for $1,200 was received ® 175 S. Stolle Ave., Sidney 15 North Kings Chapel Dr. creativity Logan’s is displaying in February, and as a result, (937) 492-4783 (937) 339-3391 in helping young musicians na-