Wednesday Miami County Fair More results and photos from the 2013 Miami County Fair PAGE 6-7
It’s Where You Live! www.troydailynews.com August 14, 2013
Volume 105, No. 191
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Schedule pick up set at M.E. CASSTOWN — Thursday and Friday will be schedule pick up days for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Miami East High School office. Aug. 19 will be orientation for freshman and new students starting at 6:15 p.m. at the high school. Aug. 20 is the first day of school for students.
Concert organizers address residents Event slated for Labor Day Weekend in Troy By Melanie Yingst Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com
TROY —Troy Main Street and City of Troy staff answered a variety of concerns from residents of the downtown and outer perimeter area who will be affected of the Gentlemen of the Road concert tour stop in Troy during a 90-minute meeting at Troy High School Tuesday. In February, Grammy Award-winning band Mumford & Sons selected Troy as a stop on their Gentlemen of the Road Stopovers tour Aug. 30 and 31. More than 25,000 tickets for the event sold out in four hours. More than 50 residents who reside inside the downtown area or on the perimeter wrote down their questions and concerns on index cards, which were screened by Troy Main Street Executive Director Karin Manovich, Mayor Michael Beamish, City Safety and Service Director Patrick Titterington. Will Harrelson, the volunteer coordinator for the GOTR tour and a local attorney, served as moderator. Before the meeting began, Manovich
requested all questions be submitted to TMS interns and staff by index card only. Manovich also warned that outbursts would not be tolerated and any resident who did not cooperate would be asked to leave the meeting. Also, shoe noted not all questions would be answered, although specific concerns for a particular resident or area would be answered at a later time, she said. Titterington, Manovich and Harrelson relayed information concerning parking, wristband access, clean up, costs and emergency service questions for residents. Titterington said the four tours in 2012 in other cities were left in “good, if not better” condition after their concert tour stops. “We’ll be watching that, we’ll be taking pictures, we’ll be documenting things,” he said. “That’s been a theme that has been following (these music festivals), we expect the same thing this time.” Titterington noted the state projected economic impact nearly $13 million through businesses such as hotels, restaurants and other businesses. Titterington noted that Troy City School
rented the Troy Memorial Stadium to the Jam Production company for the concert. Troy City Schools’ Superintendent Eric Herman, who was present, said the contract, including additions and stadium rental price, had not been finalized as of Tuesday. After the meeting, Herman said the contract with Jam Productions was still being reviewed to include insurance and other legalities before he would be able to sign it. Herman said the production company has signed the contract, which he now has and is still reviewing. Herman said once he signs and accepts the production company’s payment for the stadium as the venue of the concert, the contract and rental price would be a matter of public record. Many residents asked questions about downtown parking, police and fire mobility and other accessibility issues to their homes and places of work in the perimeter. Titterington said police overtime would be paid by the production company, as well as extra security provided by the WrightPatterson Air Force Base and other safety officials. Titterington also said police would patrol the entire city as is routine, while
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Troy BOE looks toward coming year
Firefighters’ benefits divide Arizona city
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — In the days after a wildfire killed 19 members of an elite firefighting team, the Arizona city where they were based banded together in a series of moving public memorials and tributes, overwhelmingly united in its support of the men and their families. That unity quickly has faded since residents learned Prescott is not paying full-time benefits to all of the families of the firefighters who died on June 30. Now, leaders of a city nicknamed “Everybody’s Hometown” are receiving both vicious emails and ones commending them for not letting emotion get in the way. See Page 8
INSIDE TODAY Calendar . ....................... 3 Entertainment................10 Deaths............................. 5 Jack E. Cartwright Willard E. Iddings Kenneth A. Kirsch Opinion............................4 Sports............................ 15
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Kassidy Thompson, of Troy, shows several animals at the fair including the 2013 Grand Champion market steer at the Miami County Fair.
A family tradition By Melanie Yingst Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com
TROY — Showing cattle is a family tradition for the Thompson family and Kassidy Thompson, 13, of Troy, clinched the Miami County Fair’s 2013 Grand Champion Market Steer Monday. Thompson, a member of the Union Twp. Meat Producers is part of the fourth generation of showmen from the Thompson family to exhibit beef projects at the county fair. It was the first time for the teen to win Grand Champion Market Steer. She won Reserve Champion Market Steer at the 2012 Miami County Fair. “It was exciting,” Thompson said Tuesday of her market steer
“Socks,” which was bred by Shane Show Cattle. “I think a lot of had to do with that I didn’t know it was going to happen and then the judge shook my hand and I was just shocked.” Thompson has worked with the market steer project since last October. Thompson also shows market lambs and hogs at the fair, but admitted she enjoys showing steers the most because of the time and work it takes to show the animal. “He’s like a puppy dog and follows me around,” Thompson said. “I like practicing with the show stick so he behaves for me in the show ring.” “You work with them a lot, so it’s like your best friend,” she
said. “I get really attached to the steers more than any other animal because I spend the most time with them.” Thompson also shows animals with her sister Kaitlyn, 17, and do chores around the family farm together. Sister Kaitlyn was named “Showman of Showmen” in the beef barn at this year’s fair. Thompson said she enjoys exhibiting livestock with her family and friends. She also said she enjoys all the help from her “extended family” who show up in the barn to help prepare the animals for shows. Kaitlyn said she enjoys preparing the market steers, “making them fluffy” before
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Daytime burglaries occurring Staff Reports The Miami County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several residential daytime burglaries that have occurred over the past several weeks in Union, Newton and Bethel townships. Forced entry to the rear door of the residence is being made and TVs, electronics and jewelry are being targeted, according to Miami County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Dave Duchak. Duchak said deputies are increasing patrols in the targeted areas and detectives are following up on all leads. The sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s assistance to report any unknown vehicles in neighbor’s driveways or in the general neighborhood by calling the Miami County 9-1-1 Center. Additionally, several thefts from autos are occurring overnight in the Staunton Township area, he said. The sheriff’s office offers the following crime prevention tips: • Keep all access doors locked along with vehicle doors • Keep an extra car in the driveway instead of garage to make it appear someone is home • Leave a radio on and make the house appear occupied • If anyone knocks at your door and then has an unreason-
able explanation for being there, i.e. “Do you know where so and so lives,” “Can I use your phone,” “I ran out of gas,” etc. Obtain a license plate number and description of vehicle and call 9-1-1 immediately. Many daytime burglars will ring or knock first prior to breaking in to make sure no one is home. If someone answers the door they will be nervous and have an unusual reason for being there. The same goes with calls or hang-up calls. Burglars do not want you to be home when they break-in and will try to make sure no one is home. • Learn what cars belong at your neighbors and call 911 if any vehicle not seen before is noticed in the driveway. Rural burglars will target those residences that have few neighbors so please look out for any unusual vehicles and call 9-1-1 immediately. • Keep all valuables inside your residence, do not leave them in the car. At night, park car in garage if possible or close to residence in a lighted area. • At nighttime utilize exterior lighting around your house to deter crime. If you get up in the middle of the night, take a moment to look out your window to observe any persons or vehicles that may be prowling. • Call 9-1-1, if you see something, say something.
TROY — Numerous changes and challenges await for all Ohio public schools when the doors open for class next week, including the new teacher evaluations and revamped curriculum. Troy City Schools’ director of curriculum and instruction Michael Moore outlined the plan for teacher evaluations and the changes to K-12’s curriculum on Monday at the regular meeting of the school board. Stephen Lucas and Joyce Reives were not present at the meeting. Moore said the entire district staff will meet at the Concord Room during the Friday, Aug. 30 “Waiver Day” to go over teacher evaluation process as a whole. Moore said having the entire staff meet allowed administrators to convey one “consistent message” for the district and answer questions and concerns in one location. Teacher development and student data, along with the teacher evaluation system support will be paid for using the federal education grant “Race to the Top,” Moore said. “A big year is coming up,” Moore said. New Troy City Schools’ treasurer Jeff Price presented the board a look at a financial summary for its 2013-2014 appropriations which will be presented in September. Price said the summary will “simplify the whole board report” and allow quick analysis for the board members. Price also said financial discrepancies will be more apparent in the financial summary in the future as well. The Troy City Schools’ held its mandatory federal funds public meeting during its regular meeting. Troy City Schools’ Superintendent Eric Herman said the new law mandates advertising for the public hearing to address questions or
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