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It’s Where You Live! www.troydailynews.com August 10, 2013
Volume 105, No. 188
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Opening ceremonies kick off fair week Will E Sanders
Yemen: Seven Saudis among militants killed by drones SANAA, Yemen (AP) — At least seven suspected militants from Saudi Arabia were among the alleged al-Qaida members killed in Yemen in a recent wave of U.S. drone strikes, senior Yemeni officials said Friday, suggesting that Saudis are increasingly crossing the border to carry funds or seek terrorist training. See Page 11
Obama objects to ‘backward’ Russian views WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Friday he was reassessing the relationship with Russia because of a growing number of issues on which the two countries differ, and he lamented what he called his mixed success in trying to convince Russian leader Vladimir Putin to abandon a Cold War mentality. See Page 10
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TROY —The 2013 Miami County Fair is officially underway as fair officials and county dignitaries held the opening ceremonies at the fairgrounds on Friday. Miami County Commissioner John “Bud” O’Brien welcomed those in attendance to the fair, and complimented those who tirelessly worked to make this year’s fair possible. “Everything looks great out here,” he said. “Everyone in this crowd knows how much work it takes to put on a county fair. Miami County is is an example of how much work goes into it. Our fairgrounds are very well-maintained and our buildings look fantastic.”
Staff photo| MIKE ULLERY
Miami County commisioner John “Bud” O’Brian speaks during opening ceremonies for the 2013 Miami County Fair, in the entertainment tent on Friday.
He added: “We look forward to a great week.” Piqua Mayor Lucy Fess delivered the invocation and welcomed the more than 60 fairgoers who attended the opening ceremonies of the fair
to kick-off what is sure to be a memorable fair week for Miami County. Fess prayed for fair staff, volunteers, participants and families “as they come to this
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No ‘horsing’ around ‘Super Stars’ competition held at fair Melanie Yingst
Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com
MIAMI COUNTY — Before they don their saddles and suit up for this week’s horse shows, Miami County 4-H equestrians dug in their spurs and had some barn yard fun Friday morning. The horse arena held its annual “Super Stars” horseless competition against all the 4-H horse clubs at the Miami County Fair Friday. The “horseless” games included an obstacle course aptly called “The Pony Express.” Teams raced for the best time to deliver the mail, using stilts, crossing a ‘bridge’ and running through poles before the getting the flag up on the mailbox. “It’s really funny because when you mess up, you just get back up and do it again,” said Sydney Preston, 10, of Christiansburg. “It’s
• See STARS on page 2
Staff Photo | ANTHONY WEBER
Members of the Lucky Horseshoes 4-H Club including Zane Drake runs through an obstacle course during Super Stars Friday at the Horse Arena.
It’s a sweet, sweet job Kyleen Greene judges the cupcakes, adult division, including the any other cupcakes-properly named category Friday at the Miami County Fair. Staff Photo | ANTHONY WEBER
Judges delight in choosing top desserts Melanie Yingst
Staff Writer myingst@civitamedia.com
MIAMI COUNTY — It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it. The Miami County Fair’s Art Hall was quiet as judges had the tough task to find the best cookies, cakes and confection-
ery concoctions Friday morning. Kyleen Greene, of Troy, took notes as she judged dozens of cakes and cupcakes entered at the Miami County Fair. Greene knows a good cake when she tastes one. She captured Best in Show with her frosted cake at last year’s cake. “I’ve already tasted a lot of cakes this morning — there’s always room for dessert,” said Greene as slices of multiple cupcakes were laid before her. Greene also bakes all the
• See JUDGE on page 2
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Ludlow Falls man sentenced to 25 years Produced child porn involving children he babysat DAYTON – Kevin Dwayne Todd, 42, of Ludlow Falls, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 300 months in prison for producing sexually explicit videos of pre-pubescent children he babysat and offering online to trade the videos. Carter M. Stewart, United States attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, Kevin R. Cornelius, special agent in charge, FBI, William Hayes, acting special agent in charge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland S ecurity Investigations (HSI) in Ohio and Michigan, Franklin County Sheriff Zach Scott, Miami County Sheriff Charles A. Cox, and Darke County Sheriff Toby L. Spencer announced the sentence handed down Thursday by U.S. District Judge Timothy S. Black. “Sexual exploitation of children by someone who has the responsibility of caring for them is a devastating crime,” Stewart said. “As a sex offender, he must now register with law enforcement anywhere he lives, works or goes to school once he gets out of prison.” According to court documents, an undercover investigator with the Franklin County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force responded to an ad Todd posted on the Internet in November 2012 seeking people looking for “taboo.” Through a series of emails, Todd asked the undercover investigator to meet and trade videos and pictures of child pornography. They arranged a meeting and officers arrested Todd on Nov. 24, 2012, when he showed up for the meeting. Investigators found DVDs and other storage media containing pornographic videos and photos in Todd’s car. Forensic examination found that Todd had produced the videos of the females between August 2010 and November 2012 in the bathroom of his residence. Todd has been held without bond since his arrest. He pleaded guilty on March 7 to one count of sexual exploitation of children. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Led by the U.S. Attorneys Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov/. Stewart commended the cooperative investigation by the agencies involved, as well as Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheila Lafferty, who is representing the United States in this case. Todd will be under court supervision for the rest of his life.
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