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Welcome back Sister city officials to again attend Strawberry Festival BY NATALIE KNOTH Staff Writer nknoth@civitasmedia.com

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With promises of delectable food and time-honored festivities, the Strawberry Festival attracts visitors near and far — but perhaps nowhere farther than Takahashi City, Japan. After a fun-filled time at the festival in 2010, Mayor Takanori Kondo wanted to make a return visit to its sister city, said Troy Mayor

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Michael Beamish. “Mayor Kondo enjoyed the festival so much last time that he requested to come again,” Beamish said. “He loves the parade, the bed races and the levee — those are the three things that he thinks are most important for him to see.”

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In this 2010 file photo, Takahashi City, Japan, Mayor Takanori Kondo, accompanied by Troy Mayor Mike Beamish turns his back to a crowd while getting a photo with the Strawberry Queen’s Court during the 2010 Strawberry Festival kick-off in downtown Troy. A delegation from Takahashi City will be • See OFFICIALS on Page 2 returning for this year’s festival.

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Iowa rivers overflowed Tuesday after many communities in the state received up to 8 inches of rain in just three days, but a lull in the wet weather was giving many local officials time to regroup ahead of more rain that could hit and bring major flooding. See Page 10.

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So many books, so little time I can hardly believe it, but we’re almost halfway through 2013. Wasn’t it just Christmas? Didn’t I just write like a gazillion (OK, only two) stories about snow removal in Troy? How was that months ago? Anyway, I’ve been trying to keep up with my New Year’s resolution of reading 52 books in 52 weeks. Five months through and with 19 down, I think I’m a little behind but still pretty much on track. See Page 5.

BY WILL E SANDERS Civitas Media wsanders@civitasmedia.com Authorities from three jurisdictions took part in a high-speed pursuit Tuesday after a motorist refused to pull over after a Troy police officer tried initiating a traffic stop. Stephen Hall, 33, of Piqua, formerly of Sidney, was arrested without incident at the interPHOTOS BY CECILIA FOX section of East Dale and Gloria Bashore, from VFW Post 5436, place a wreath at the Veterans’ Memorial in Riverside Ash Street and Cemetery. Scott Drive after leading members of law enforcement on a chase along Piqua-Troy Road, onto County Road 25-A and then into the city BY CECILIA FOX of Piqua. HALL For the Troy Daily News He was placed tdneditorial@civitasmedia.com behind bars at the Miami County Jail shortly after his arrest. espite the looming Hall was scheduled to be arraigned rain clouds, veterans in Miami County Municipal Court this gathered on the morning on a fourth-degree felony charge of fleeing and driving while Adams Street Bridge to under suspension. Additional charges honor those who have given are pending. their lives in service to this In addition, Hall also had a country. warrant for his arrest out of Shelby County, authorities said. After a gun salute and

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the scattering of rose petals in the river in memory of those lost at sea, veterans were joined by Troy residents, Mayor Michael Beamish and city officials for another ceremony in Riverside Cemetery.

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J.B. Gibson, a Vietnam veteran and captain of the VFW Post No. 5436 Honor Guard, stressed the importance of teaching America’s youth about the men and women in our military who gave their lives to defend freedom. “We all know we’re a segment of the population that’s rapidly dwindling, so it is incumbent upon us to instill in the youngest Americans a reverence for the losses of war,” Gibson said. Local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts helped to decorate the graves of departed soldiers and learned from veterans about the responsibility of citizenship. “Our war dead are not just

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Staff report A West Milton woman faced a judge in common pleas court Tuesday and answered to three sexual felonies with a plea of not guilty. Azai M. Wheeler, 23, entered the not guilty pleas to three counts of unlawful sexual conduct involving a minor, felonies that carry possible prison time and sex offender registration. Wheeler was given a recognizance bond. A Miami County grand jury indicted Wheeler on the charges, which stem David Carr, American Legion Post 43, salutes after placing the

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City Administrative Assistant Sue Knight said Troy officials would like to show the Troy officials will meet with the Takahashi City delegation the Seward Takahashi City delegation at The Caroline Johnson sculptures along with other new Thursday for a welcome luncheon, along with and unique additions downtown. Beyond proa farewell dinner on Saturday at Troy moting business relationships, the purpose of Country Club. Accompanying Mayor Kondo the upcoming trip is to highlight all Troy has on the trip are Jiro Ueda, vice chairman of to offer. city council; Sumiko Egusa of the chamber of “It’s about building friendships and bonds commerce; and Shigehiro Nigo, accounting between the communities — and there is an manager. economic development aspect to that,” The four representatives will participate Knight said. in the kick-off activities Friday night — In addition to the Strawberry Festival, including the bed races — and also will be a prospective plans also include visiting part of the parade Saturday, June 1. Overfield Tavern, trying the acclaimed

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strawberry shortcake at Troy Senior Citizen Center and playing pickleball with Beamish at Duke Park. City of Troy officials coordinate visits with Takahashi City roughly every other year, alternating between cities. “We go to talk with some of our businesses that have parent companies in Japan to show our care and support of our sister city,” Beamish said, adding that the timing is contingent on business matters. As part of being sister cities, Troy and Takahashi City alternate hosting students every year. This August, Troy will welcome a group from Japan.

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from her alleged misconduct involving a juvenile boy in West Milton. According to her indictment, Wheeler allegedly committed the sex crimes

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Chase • CONTINUED FROM 1 Troy officers disengaged from the pursuit but the suspect was later tailed by an undercover sheriff ’s deputy in an unmarked car before Piqua detectives, also in an unmarked car, followed the suspect to his place of arrest in Piqua, according to the Piqua

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Navy veteran Don Rutledge and his wife Jean scatter rose petals from the Adams Street Bridge to honor those who died at sea.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Home prices are surging, job growth is strengthening and stocks are setting record highs. All of which explains why Americans are more hopeful about the economy than at any other point in five years. Investors on Tuesday celebrated the latest buoyant reports on consumer confidence and housing prices, which together suggest that growth could accelerate in the second half of 2013. Greater confidence could spur people to spend more and help offset tax increases and federal spending cuts. And the fastest rise in home prices in seven years might lead more Americans to put houses on the market, easing supply shortages that have kept the housing recovery from taking off. — Staff and wire reports

Veterans • CONTINUED FROM 1 names, they are people,” Gibson said. “Freedom is never free, it has to be earned. A nation that forgets its veterans will itself be forgotten.” Beamish reminded the crowd to reflect on the sacrifices those in the military make to protect the American way of life. He thanked all veterans for their service and commended local veterans’ groups for supporting veterans and their families. “On a personal note, this memorial day has special meaning for me. Just last week we lost another World War II vet, a Navy veteran who had served in Pearl Harbor aboard a troop transport aircraft carrier,” Beamish said. “This person was my hero: it was my dad. With his death we lost many of his personal memories.” He also remembered one of his former students, Army Pfc. Jeffrey Rice, who was killed in Afghanistan last July. April Finch, auxiliary president of the American Legion Post No. 43, read the

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On a personal note, this memorial day has special meaning for me. Just last week we lost another World War II vet, a Navy veteran who had served in Pearl Harbor aboard a troop transport aircraft carrier. This person was my hero: it was my dad. With his death we lost many of his personal memories. — Mayor Mike Beamish

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names of departed veterans. The Troy High School Marching Band provided the music, playing the service hymn of each military branch. Alex Prouty and Anthony Derault, members of the marching band, played “Taps” during the ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the Troy Memorial Honor Guard, American Legion Post No. 88, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5436 and American Legion Post No. 43.

DENVER (AP) — A set of laws to govern how recreational marijuana should be grown, sold and taxed was signed into law Tuesday in Colorado, where Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper called the measures the state’s best attempt to navigate the uncharted territory of legalized recreational pot. The laws cover how the drug should be raised and packaged, with purchasing limits for out-of-state visitors and a new marijuana driving limit as an analogy to blood alcohol levels. Hickenlooper didn’t support marijuana legalization last year, but he praised the regulatory package as a good first crack at safely overseeing the drug. “Recreational marijuana is really a completely new entity,” Hickenlooper said, calling the pot rules “commonsense” oversight, such as required potency labeling and a requirement that marijuana is to be sold in child-proof opaque packing with labels clearly stating the drug may not be safe. Colorado voters approved recreational marijuana as a constitutional amendment last year. The state allows adults over 21 to possess up to an ounce of the drug. Adults can grow up to six plants, or buy pot in retail stores, which are slated to open in January. The governor said Tuesday he believes the federal government will soon respond to the fact that Colorado and Washington state are in violation of federal drug law. But Hickenlooper didn’t have a specific idea of when. “We think that it will be relatively soon. We are optimistic that they are going to be a little more specific in

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on three separate occasions in November involving a minor victim who is older than 13, but less than 16 years of age. A pretrial conference is scheduled for Wheeler on June 3.

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their approach on this issue,” Hickenlooper said. Pressed for details, the governor jokingly referred to unrelated scandals surrounding the U.S. Department of Justice. “They’ve been kind of busy,” Hickenlooper said. Colorado’s new marijuana laws include buying limits for out-of-state visitors. Visitors over 21 would be limited to one-fourth of an ounce in a single retail transaction, though they could legally possess the full ounce. Colorado laws attempt to curb public use of marijuana by banning its sale in places that sell food and drinks that aren’t infused with the drug, an attempt to prevent Amsterdam-style pot cafes. Food laced with the drug also would have to be to-go orders. Colorado’s laws also include a first-in-the-nation requirement that marijuana magazines such as High Times be kept behind the counter in stores that allow people under 21. That provision has prompted promises by attorneys representing at least two publications to challenge the restriction, which would treat pot magazines similar to pornography. Besides the magazine restriction, Colorado’s laws differ in several more ways from proposed marijuana regulations pending in Washington state. Colorado makes no attempt to ban concentrated marijuana, or hashish, unlike Washington. Colorado also has different possession limits on edible marijuana. Colorado also is planning a brief grandfather period during which only current medical marijuana business owners could sell recreational pot. Both states are poised to require all pot-related businesses to have security systems, 24-hour video surveillance and insurance. One of the Colorado laws signed Tuesday gives state pot businesses a chance to claim business deductions on their taxes, something currently prohibited because the industry is illegal under federal law.

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• KIWANIS MEETING: • BREAKFAST SET: The The Kiwanis Club of Troy American Legion Post No. will meet from noon to 1 586, Legion Riders, Tipp C o m m u n i t y City, will offer an all-youp.m. at the Troy Country Club. Barbara Holman, can-eat breakfast from 8-11 Calendar executive director of the a.m. for $6. Items available Miami County Family will be eggs, bacon, CONTACT US Abuse Shelter, will give an sausage, sausage gravy, overview of the shelter hash browns, toast, waffles, and its impact on the compancakes, fruit, French munity. For more informatoast, biscuits, cinnamon Call Melody tion, contact Donn Craig, rolls and juices. Vallieu at vice president, at (937) • WAGON RIDES: 440-5265 to 418-1888. Aullwood will offer draft • FORECLOSURE horse wagon rides from 1list your free PREVENTION: Learn 2:30 p.m. at 1000 Aullwood calendar information that can assist Road, Dayton. Following items.You in saving your home duradmission to the farm, rides ing a program from 4-7 are $1 per person. Each ride can send p.m. at the Troy-Miami lasts about 30 minutes. your news by e-mail to County Public Library. • DISCOVERY WALK: A mvallieu@civitasmedia.com. family discovery walk will Learn about the available financial resources in the begin at 2:30 p.m. at community, housing counAullwood Audubon Center, seling agencies, the dan1000 Aullwood Road, gers of mortgage rescue scams and how Dayton. An Aullwood naturalist teacher will you can qualify for assistance. lead this leisurely walk along Aullwood’s • STROKE SCREENING: A free stroke trails to discover the natural delights of screening will be offered at Upper Valley summer. Cardiology, 3006 N. County Road 25-A, Suite 104, Troy. Screenings will include MONDAY total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), blood sugar, blood pressure, listening to • CRAFTY LISTENERS: The Crafty carotid arteries and Custom Stroke Risk Listeners will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Assessment. Counseling with a stroke Milton-Union Public Library. Participants nurse will be available for those found at listen to an audio book and work on varirisk. No fasting is required for these ous craft projects. screenings. Appointments are required. To • STORY CORNER: Stories will be schedule a time, call CareFinders at 1read to children from 6:30-7 p.m. in the 866-608-FIND (3463). The free screenings children’s area of the Milton-Union Public are sponsored by Upper Valley Medical Library. Center in conjunction with Premier • FINE READING: Children can come Community Health. to the Milton-Union Public Library and

THURSDAY • BOOK DISCUSSION: The MiltonUnion Library book discussion will begin at 3 p.m. and will discuss “Sweet Salt Air,” by Barbara Delinsky. For more information, call (937) 698-5515. • PIZZA DAY: The Tipp City Seniors, 320 S. First St., will have pizza day at noon for a donation. • MEATLOAF DINNER: The Troy American Legion will offer meatloaf, scalloped potatoes and corn or green beans for $8 from 5-7:30 p.m. • DINE TO DONATE: Treat yourself to some ice cream while helping the wildlife ambassadors at Brukner. Coldstone Creamery will donate a percentage of all sales to Brukner Nature Center from 6-9 p.m. Participants also will get a chance to meet one of the center’s wildlife ambassadors up close and personal from 6-8:30 p.m. • SPECIAL MEETING: The Tipp City Exempted Village Board of Education has called a special meeting for 6:30 p.m. at the board of education office, 90 S. Tippecanoe Drive, Tipp City. The purpose of the meeting is to hire the new treasurer, followed by an executive session for evaluation of the superintendent. • PULLED PORK: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 586, Tipp City, will offer pulled pork sandwiches from 67:30 p.m. Euchre starts at 7 p.m. for $5. • DISCOVERY WALK: A morning discovery walk for adults will be from 8-9:30 a.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton. Tom Hissong, education coordinator, will lead walkers as they experience the wonderful seasonal changes taking place. Bring binoculars.

FRIDAY • FRIDAY DINNERS: Dinner will be offered from 5-8 p.m. at the Covington VFW Post 4235, 173 N. High St., Covington. Choices will include a $12 New York strip steak, broasted chicken, fish, shrimp and sandwiches, all made-to-order. • SEAFOOD DINNER: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a three-piece fried fish dinner, 21-piece fried shrimp or a fish/shrimp combo with french fries and coleslaw for $6 from 6-7:30 p.m. Frog legs, when available, will be $10. • SPAGHETTI SUPPER: The American Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City, will offer spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert for $7 from 6-7:30 p.m.

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TUESDAY • LITERACY MEETING: The Troy Literacy Council, an all-volunteer organization, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hayner Cultural Center in Troy. Adults seeking help with basic literacy or wish to learn English as a second language, and those interested in becoming tutors, are asked to contact the message center at (937) 660-3170 for more information. • TINY TOTS: The Tiny Tots program will be from 1-1:30 p.m. at the MiltonUnion Public Library. The interactive program is for children birth to 3 years old and their parents and caregivers.

WEDNESDAY • PERI MEETING: The Miami County Chapter of the Ohio Public Employee Retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 248 Wood St., Piqua. Lunch is $10, payable at the door. Call Beth at 335-2771. Speaker will be state representative Richard Adams. The meeting is open to any current or retired Ohio public employee. • STORY HOUR: The Milton-Union Public Library will have a summer story hour at 10:30 a.m. for children kindergarten through second grade and 1:30 p.m. for children third through sixth grade. Programs include puppet shows, stories and crafts. Contact the library at (937) 698-5515 for weekly themes.

JUNE 6 • CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: A Boonshoft children’s program will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Milton-Union Public Library. Children up to fifth grade and their caretakers will explore the environment of the dinosaur and understand about possible causes for their extinction. Learn about fossils and take home a cast of Ohio’s state fossil. • FRIENDS MEETING: The New Friends of the Milton-Union Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. • DISCOVERY WALK: A morning discovery walk for adults will be from 8-9:30 a.m. at Aullwood Audubon Center, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton. Tom Hissong, education coordinator, will lead walkers as they experience the wonderful seasonal changes taking place. Bring binoculars.

Watershed association disbands after 10 years BY ANDREW WILSON For the Troy Daily News tdneditorial@civitasmedia.com After 10 years of helping to protect and preserve local waterways, Honey Creek Watershed Association (HWCA) members have announced they are ceasing operation. HCWA members stated that due to a lack of grant funding along with the tight economic times, they will no longer be able to continue their organizational activities. “We greatly appreciate the support the community has given us over the past 10 plus years and regret we can no longer proceed with our mission of protecting our local water resources,” HCWA Director Leigh Ann Gerardi McCulla said. “The water quality in our area is very precious and valuable, and we hope that everyone will continue to protect it. Please remember to consider the affect your activity may have on water quality in your decisions as a resident or as a professional.” The organization, which came together in 2002, strived to be proactive in protecting and preserving water resources within the “watershed.” The watershed is “an area of land that drains downhill through a network of ditches, streams, creeks, lakes and wetlands to converge at the lowest point and form larger and larger rivers. Watersheds

include both surface water and groundwater and are also called ‘catch basins’ or ‘drainage basins.’” According to the HCWA website, the Honey Creek watershed consists of 143 square miles and embodies 70 percent of the area known as the Upper Great Miami River. The buried water aquifer within the watershed supplies the Dayton area with more than 36 million gallons of drinking water per day. Furthermore, the watershed contains 290 wetlands with a concentration of high quality wetlands along Honey Creek, between New Carlisle and Tipp City. Among the notable waterways protected by the watershed are the Great Miami River, Honey Creek, East and West Forks Honey Creek, Indian Creek and Pleasant Run. All of the waterways are located near towns such as Vandalia, Huber Heights, Tipp City, New Carlisle and Christiansburg. The HCWA has helped protect the watershed by providing numerous educational programs within the community. Such programs include watershed festivals, stream team trainings, storm water education programs for local cities and stream restoration projects among others. Additionally, the HCWA has served as a

place where communities and stakeholders can come together and address water quality problems in an environment that is free of political boundaries. “The large feature of any watershed group, basically is to provide a neutral platform for political agencies to come together,” Gerardi McCulla said. It was funded by individual, family and municipal memberships, grants and state matching funds. Despite closing their doors this month, the HCWA will maintain its 501 (c) 3 nonprofit status for the next five years in addition to keeping its status as a nonprofit organization if someone wishes to resurrect the organization and continue its mission. “One thing that’s going for this area is that we don’t have a specific large problem to deal with, like Lake St. Mary’s,” Gerardi McCulla said to encourage local community members to continue the organization. “Which is a blessing and a curse a little bit, because if there was one specific problem that the community could identify with, then that will help pull people together and fix the water quality issue. So in that instance, it’s a little bit of a curse. We have spots here and there that have issues, but overall I think the watershed is doing well.”

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JUNE 7-8 SATURDAY • CREATURE FEATURE: Brukner Nature Center will present “Big Brown Bat” from 2-3 p.m. Join staff and volunteers as they discuss the importance of bats to humans and how recent population declines indicate they need us as much as we need them. Free with admission to the center. • STRAWBERRY BREAKFAST: Come to breakfast before the Strawberry Festival parade at First United Church of Christ, corner of South Market and Canal streets, Troy, from 7:30-9 a.m. The breakfast includes french toast, sausage, hash brown casserole, fresh fruit, cereal for children and beverages; coffee, tea, milk and orange juice. Donations will be accepted. Use the Canal Street entrance where the church is handicapped accessible. • FAMILY FUN: Diggin’ Family Fun at the Milton-Union Public Library will be offered from 2-3 p.m. Begin the children’s summer reading program with family fun and adventure. Number bingo game will be held in the multi-purpose room. Refreshments will be provided. • KARAOKE: The American Legion Post No. 586, Tipp City, will host karaoke from 7 p.m. to close.

• GARDEN SHOW: The 15th annual spring Lost Creek Garden & Antique Show is from 6-8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1058 Knoop Road, Troy. The event will include purveyors of flowers, native Ohio plants, vintage garden accessories, art, antiques, artisans, landscapers, great food and more. Non-profits participating again this year will include Hospice of Miami County “For All Season Gift Shop” and West Central Ohio Bee Keepers Association. Admission is $5. For more information, call (937) 335-1904.

JUNE 7 • FRIDAY DINNERS: Dinner will be offered from 5-8 p.m. at the Covington VFW Post 4235, 173 N. High St., Covington. Choices will include a $12 New York strip steak, broasted chicken, fish, shrimp and sandwiches, all made-to-order. • CHICKEN FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post No. 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer a three-piece chicken dinner with french fries and macaroni salad for $7 from 6-8 p.m. Chicken livers also will be available.

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EDITORIAL ROUNDUP The Khaleej Times, Dubai, on the UK’s continent vote: The British Tories are up in arms against David Cameron. One after another conservative leaders are voicing their concern over the ongoing debate and direction of the party, and squarely blame the British prime minister for opening a Pandora’s box with reference to the country’s geopolitical relationship with the European Union. The latest one to air his grievances was conservative cabinet minister Lord Howe. He said that the Tory leadership is running scared of its MPs by offering to renegotiate Britain’s relationship with the continent. The elder politician and backbencher also criticised Cameron for kicking a tin on his way and in initiating this debate and politically losing the ground in terms of steering the party towards a leadership role. He didn’t mince words and warned of grave consequences on leaving the Union. It is now, however, a foregone conclusion that Cameron wants a referendum by the year 2015, if his party wins the next general elections As I The Japan Times, Tokyo, See It on China’s defense policy: ■ The Troy Last month, China released its white paper Daily News on national defense, the eighth since Beijing welcomes began releasing the document in 1998. The columns from white paper is invariably an exercise in frustraour readers. To tion: China’s detractors are always disappointsubmit an “As I ed by the document, unsatisfied with its conSee It” send tents and the many questions it leaves unanyour type-writswered. ten column to: The Chinese government adopts an ■ “As I See It” aggrieved tone in responses to questions that c/o Troy Daily highlight its flaws rather than acknowledging News, 224 S. the distance Beijing has traveled since it began Market St., Troy, OH 45373 the white paper process. Defense white papers are intended to offer ■ You can also e-mail us at insight into a government’s security and editorial@tdnpu defense policies. blishing.com. They provide transparency about planning ■ Please and purposes by facilitating the understanding include your full of the mind-set that guides national defense name and telepolicy and identifying threats and challenges, phone number. and the specific measures taken to address them. In a world characterized by multiple and complicated security threats and challenges — and the “arduous task to safeguard its national unification, territorial integrity and development interests” — that means the modernization of China’s military will continue. To allay concerns about the expansion of those capabilities, the white paper insists that China’s foreign and defense policies are “defensive in nature.” It reiterates the claim that “China will never seek hegemony or behave in a hegemonic manner, nor will it engage in military expansion.” In a departure from previous editions, this year’s white paper provides actual numbers of military personnel, designations of the force organization and structure, and details of China’s missile forces. According to the white paper, there are some 850,000 men and women in the People’s Liberation Army, organized in 18 corps and brigades under seven military area commands. White papers are intended to provide context for defense thinking and spending, and answer the question “how much is enough?” This white paper does the first, but not the second.

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Concert will bring problems To the Editor: I agree 100 percent with Terri Schlosser’s letter to the

editor printed in the May 20 edition of the Troy Daily News. My question to Troy Main Street is who made the decision to sell alcohol and to sell it on school property?

This does not make sense. All I can see for this event being held in Troy is problems for the residents of Troy. — Shirley Soutar Troy

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So many books, so little time this year Troy Troy Daily News I can hardly believe it, but we’re almost halfway through 2013. Wasn’t it just Christmas? Didn’t I just write like a gazillion (OK, only two) stories about snow removal in Troy? How was that months ago? Anyway, I’ve been trying to keep up with my New Year’s resolution of reading 52 books in 52 weeks. Five months through and with 19 down, I think I’m a little behind but still pretty much on track. I totally copied off my friend for this idea, by the way, believing it would be a somewhat ambitious goal, yet also entertaining and educational. Unlike other resolutions, this one is actually pretty fun, and I don’t dread reading at all, even though I’m pretty much forcing myself to do it. The thing is though: reading requires a fairly substantial amount of time — time that could be spent doing perhaps more productive things. Plus, after working at a desk most of the day, often the last thing I want to do is sit still some more and read words on a page — no matter how interesting the

Natalie Knoth Troy Daily News Columnist book is. Still, I’m trying to persevere because my list of “mustreads” is becoming overwhelming. There’s “Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald,” which traces the life of Great Gatsby author F. Scott Fitzgerald’s wife Zelda and their tumultuous marriage. There’s also “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” a philosophical novel of sorts about the forces that shape our lives, as seen through the relationships of two couples. Another I’ve been meaning to read is Amanda Knox’s memoir, “Waiting to Be Heard” about being convicted of murder in her Italian roommate’s death and then having the conviction overturned, after four years in

prison. And finally “The Still Point of the Turning World” piqued my interest when I read the summary: a mother reflects on her young son’s diagnosis with a fatal genetic disorder. Others include “Catch 22” and “Wuthering Heights” (never did read those in high school), along with “The Language of Flowers,” “The Interestings,” “Casual Vacancy,” “Curious?” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” Not to mention I still haven’t tackled the books I borrowed from friends — “Sarah’s Key” and “Cane River.” I also haven’t read the popular book I bought at Barnes & Noble recently, “Into The Wild” nor the two Nicholas Sparks books I’ve been meaning to read, called “The Best of Me” and, of course, “The Notebook,” of which the wildly popular movie is named. Beyond finding the time to read these, I also simply need to seek these books out. As a side note, I’ve never been a Kindle user, nor do I think I could be. There’s something about holding a book in your hands, flipping through the

pages, maybe flipping back a few too, to recall something that happened earlier. I’ve always been a huge fan of libraries (I could spend all day in one) but there’s something about buying the book (for cheap online, usually). Even years after taking English classes, I still find the need to jot in the margins and underline passages. Plus, I like passing them on to a friend, who, come to think of it, probably doesn’t appreciate all those notes. Oops, sorry about that. A sign of a good book, I believe, is being unable to resist marking passages. I found myself doing that all the time when I read “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain and “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me” by Mindy Kaling. So if you’re looking for a new book to read…these have my blessing. On to the next one.

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NAOMI J. KELCH PIQUA — Naomi J. Stephan Kelch, 88, of Piqua, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, after a long and wonderful life shared graciously with her family and many lifelong friends. She was born March 22, 1925, in Piqua, to the late Vernie and Caroline (Boyd) Stephan. She was a graduate of Piqua High School. Naomi married Raymond Charles Kelch on April 4, 1943, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Piqua by the Rev. Simon Long. Together they raised three children. Naomi is survived by a daughter, Klarinda KELCH (Stephen) King of Piqua; a son, Spencer (Corky) Kelch of Indiana; and a daughter-in-law, Linda Kelch of Piqua. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Brooks (Briana) King, Kristin (Eric) Gephart, Cortney (Ben) Reed, Ryan (Amanda) King, Lori (J.J.) Bowman, and Jennifer (Billy) Lemmon; 19 greatgrandchildren, Lauren, Preston, and Lily King; Bryce and Adam Gephart; Drew, Gwen, and Audrey Reed; Faith, Isabelle, and Layla King; Carley, Shelby, Jacob, Jackson and Blake Lemmon; Trent, Rachel and Aiden Bowman. For many years Naomi was the secretary for her husband’s business, Kelch Appliance Service. She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Covington since 1980. She enjoyed collecting buttons and giving “Button Talks” at various events. She was always known as the button lady.

Naomi and Ray made a trip to Alaska by car, camping along the way for their 25th wedding anniversary and created many fond memories. She also worked at the election board, was a member of the Piqua Leisure Club and attended classes at Edison State Community College from 1995-1997. Naomi spent many countless hours compiling genealogy. She also enjoyed going to garage sales with her daughter and sharing her home with her white cat “Mr. Wiskers.” Naomi is also survived by a sister Phyllis Hixson; brother Wendell (Pat) Stephan; sisterin-laws Margie Rupe and Betty (Bill) Riegle, and a brother in law Bob Kelch. Her husband Raymond preceded her in death in 1989 after 43 years of marriage, as well as her son Terry Kelch in 2012. Also preceding her in death were two grandchildren, Chad Kelch in 2002 and Lisa Kelch in 1970. A service to honor her life will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday May 31, 2013, at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Nierman officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 218 S. Wall St., Covington OH 45318. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

FUNERAL DIRECTORY • Sandra Lee “Sandy” Wical HUBER HEIGHTS — Sandra Lee “Sandy” Wical, age 65, of Huber Heights, formerly of Botkins, passed away on May 27, 2013, at Hospice

of Dayton. A service will be conducted on Saturday at Anna United Methodist Church.

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Renowned sports surgeon Lewis Yocum dies at 66 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Renowned orthopedic surgeon Lewis Yocum, who extended the careers of many big leaguers by repairing injuries that once would’ve ended their playing days, has died. He was 66. Yocum had been the team orthopedist of the Los Angeles Angels for 36 years. Team spokesman Tim Mead said Tuesday that Yocum died on Saturday in Manhattan Beach. Yocum had been ill with liver cancer. “I wouldn’t be here without him,” Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann said. “He’s fixed a lot of guys and done a lot for the game of baseball.” Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig called Yocum “a giant in the field of sports medicine.” “All of our clubs relied upon Dr. Yocum’s trusted opinion and judgment,” Selig said in a statement. “Throughout the last 36 years, the lives and careers of countless players benefited from his pioneering expertise, and he made our game on the field better as a result.” Yocum specialized in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knees, according to the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic Web site. The Los Angeles clinic was founded by Frank Jobe, a doctor who pioneered elbow ligament replacement surgery, popularly known as Tommy John surgery, in 1974. Yocum, Jobe and James Andrews became the key surgeons for big leaguers. “They’re just as much a part of the game as the players, keeping us on the field,” Washington manager Davey Johnson said. Nationals pitchers Stephen Strasburg and Zimmermann were among the players operated on by Yocum. “He’s saved a lot of guys’ careers,” Zimmermann said. Zimmermann recalled Yocum’s dry sense of humor when the doctor checked him to see if the pitcher had a ligament that was big enough in his wrist. “Obviously, it wasn’t,” he said. “He told me what to do and his stuck out about a half-inch. I said, ‘Can I just take yours?’ He didn’t smile one bit and said, ‘You

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Lloyd was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter White, Robert White, and J.C. White and three sisters, Beatrice White, Leatrice White, and Irene Perry. Lloyd retired in 1987 as a machinist at Hobart Corporation in Troy. He was a member of St. James Community Church in Troy. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Community Church in Troy with Pastor Vickie Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. June 1 at the church. Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home in Troy is in charge of the services. All food donations may be given to the church on Saturday. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fisher-cheneyfuneralhome.com.

BETTY L. BRUBAKER PIQUA — Betty L. Brubaker, 92, of 519 N. Wayne St., Piqua, died at 6:52 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the Piqua Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 17, 1921, in Dayton, to the late Harley and Ethel (Taylor) Maier. She married Charles E. “Chuck” Brubaker January 2, 1943, to begin a devoted marriage that would span over 65 years; he preceded her in death August 24, 2008. Survivors include two daughters, Cristina Carol “Cris” Brubaker of Piqua, Brenda Su Brubaker (Chris Gramlich) of Whiterock, British Columbia; three sons, Charles Edward “Chip” (Joyce) Brubaker Jr. of Luling, Texas, Bretten Maier “Brett” Brubaker of Harborside, Maine, Blair BRUBAKER Heilman (Vicki) Brubaker of Troy; six grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a beloved daughter, Cheryl An Brubaker, and granddaughter, Shelly Martin. Betty was a 1939 graduate of Piqua Central High School, worked at Lear Avia during World War II, and then became the first female school bus driver for Springcreek Township and the Piqua City School District. She was active with parent-teacher organizations, Girl Scout and Brownie troops as a leader, in addition to being a Cub

Scout leader. She was active with the YWCA of Piqua, having served on its board of directors, the Miami County YMCA, a volunteer for the Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development, and a charter member of the Tecumseh Woods Swim Club. She was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for over 70 years, where she enjoyed being a Sunday school teacher and a member of the church choir. A service to celebrate her life as well as that of her husband, Chuck, will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Kazy Blocher Hinds officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before the service. Private interment will be in Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Arrangements are being handled through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development, 1306 Garbry Road, Piqua, OH 45356, the Piqua Community Foundation, 126 W. High St., P.O. Box 226, Piqua, OH 45356, or one’s favorite charity. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

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In addition to her parents, she is preNEW CARLISLE — Elvira B. ceded in death by her husband, Davenport, 88, of New Carlisle, Ohio, Lawrence Davenport; two daughters, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013. Rose Marie and Betty Ann Davenport; She was born Sept. 3, 1924, in two sons, Robert and Arnold Bacolod City, Philippine Islands, the Davenport; and a grandson, James daughter of the late Jose and Carson. Raymonda (Memoria) Baravio. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. She is survived by her children, June Tuesday, May 28, 2013, in the and Chuck Carson, Daniel and Pam don’t know how many times I’ve heard Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Davenport, George and Kathy that?’” Fraley Funeral Home, New Carlisle, Angels starter C.J. Wilson was among Davenport, Ray, Jane and John Ohio. two daughters-in-law, Linda Davenport; dozens of players tweeting reaction to the Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. and Arlene Davenport; 18 grandchilnews of Yocum’s death. Wednesday in the Sacred Heart “He was the sole reason a lot of pitch- dren; 27 great grandchildren; two Catholic Church, New Carlisle. great great-grandchildren; brother, ers and I had a chance at a career in Burial will be in Fletcher Chapel Anecito Baravio; sisters, Veronica baseball,” tweeted Wilson, who signed a Cemetery. Amago and Caridad Baravio Adorable; $78 million, five-year contract eight years Expressions of sympathy may be sent numerous nieces, nephews, other relaafter having Tommy John surgery in to www.trostelchapman.com tives and friends. 2003. The Angels remembered Yocum as “one of baseball’s finest gentlemen and MARY ELLEN SIMON truly outstanding professionals.” ous quilts for her children (Buffy) Bruening, Jeffrey WILLOWDELL — Mary “His talents extended the careers of (Jennine) Bruening, Jason and making certain that Ellen Simon, of Willowdell, countless professional athletes, and pro( Valerie) Simon, Jeremy every grandchild, great passed away on May 24, vided extended quality of life for so many Simon, Samantha Simon, grandchild and many 2013. She was born on others he advised, treated and operated Oct. 3, 1926, and was the great nieces and nephews Adam Simon, Kevin on during his distinguished career, all had a special quilt. She Rhodus, Brian Rhodus, beloved daughter of including 36 years with the Angels,” the also greatly enjoyed veg- Ethan Rhodus, Nicholas Ernest (Ray) and Stella team said in a statement. Mae (Pittsenbarger) Hahn etable gardening, canning Simon, Tony Simon, and “His contributions and impact in the and the adored big sister and freezing many meals Mitchell Simon, four stepmedical field will long be remembered grandchildren and three for the winter to come. to Robert Hahn. Prior to across the country. He represents the great-grandchildren. She Family favorites were hot her marriage, Mary Ellen standard for others in his profession to is also survived by sisterscocoa, the best appleworked at the Buckeye attain.” in law, Shirley Simon and sauce ever made and her and also at Wright A native of Chicago, Yocum earned his Jeanne Simon, and chocolate dessert, which Patterson Air Force Base. bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois she made for every family numerous nieces and In 1948 Mary Ellen marUniversity in 1969 and a doctorate from nephews. She was pregathering for the past 30 ried Robert Edward the University of Illinois in 1973. ceded in death by her parSimon, who preceded her years. He served his surgery internship and ents, Ernest and Stella She was a lifelong memin death on July 16, 1992. residency in orthopedic surgery at Hahn, her husband of 44 ber of the Osgood As newlyweds they moved Northwestern University. American Legion Auxiliary years, Robert Edward to Willowdell after Bob’s He served his fellowship in sports Simon, and a son in law, where she made countparents died, to raise his medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Jerry Mescher; brothers in less pies for meals and two younger siblings. Mary 1977. law, Dick Simon and John Yocum was just the second doctor to be Ellen always believed that social occasions. She Simon. Although she will family came first and she joined St. Denis Catholic inducted as an honorary member of the Church upon her marriage be sorely missed by her Professional Baseball Trainers Society in worked tirelessly to keep and was a devout member family, her greatest gift family traditions alive for 2008. ever since. Mary Ellen felt was in making each of her the young Simon siblings Yocum is survived by his wife, Beth; after their parents passed. it was her privilege to visit children believe they were son Donald; and daughter Laura. She never quit this calling, friends, former neighbors her favorite. A Mass of Christian gathering as many of her and family members in Burial will be held at 10:30 children and grandchildren hospitals and nursing a.m. Friday at St. Denis together for every holiday homes as she believed and more detailed obituary information pubCatholic Church, everyone deserved comas possible. 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TROY — Lloyd White, 81, of Troy, passed away at 4 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at his residence. He was born March 2, 1932, in Dumas, Ark., to the late Robert and Rosie (Turntine) White. He was married to Lulu Williams, who preceded him in death. Lloyd is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, William and Belinda White of Troy; two daughters and one son-in-law, Edna Pearl Taylor of Little Rock, Ark.; WHITE Laura Ann and Reginald Smith of Jackson, Mich.; three sisters, Edna Washington of Troy; Versie Lee Summerville of Pine Bluff, Ark.; and Ophelia Harrell of Pine Bluff, Ark.; 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a special aunt, Ophelia Trotter of Star City, Ark., and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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You need to discuss these issues with your wife soon Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 34 years. I changed jobs so I could have better hours and pay and more time with my wife and son. Eighteen months ago, I went on disability due to severe arthritis. A few years back, I noticed that my wife was coming up with reasons for us not to have sex. She said my work hours kept her up too late, and then she played Internet games all night. A year ago, her father died, and she claims she has to stay with Mom five nights a week. In the past eight months, we've had sex twice. I never forget an occasion and bought her lovely gifts for Valentine's Day, her birthday and our anniversary. She got me nothing. She could have asked her brother to stay with Mom, but didn't. I spent my birthday alone, without even a phone call. I spent our anniversary watching her play Internet games, and when we finally got into bed, she pushed me away, telling me to leave her alone. We had a big argument, and she said she doesn't love me and only stays because of our 30-year-old son. She also said I need her because of her insurance. Annie, I am afraid I am going to die alone and in pain. I am looking at a bottle of pills, wondering whether I should take them and simply get out of her way. — Rejected Dear Rejected: Please don't. Your wife isn't looking to divorce. The main problem is that she's no longer interested in sex. She believes (and perhaps rightly) that being around you means she will feel pressured to be intimate. So she avoids you by spending time online or with Mom. The two of you have decisions to make. Is she willing to have sex on occasion? Are you willing to live without it? Are there other accommodations you could reach regarding intimacy? Please discuss these issues honestly and openly. If you find it too difficult to start this conversation, talk to your doctor about a referral to a marriage counselor. Dear Annie: My dad is getting remarried on Labor Day weekend. Though I'm happy for him, this will be his third marriage. I went to the last two ceremonies. During his most recent marriage, he put his new family's needs ahead of those of my siblings and me from the "old marriage." I'm expecting the same this time around. Here's the problem: I have been training for months to run a full marathon that happens to be scheduled the same day as the wedding. I didn't know about the wedding until after I'd already signed up for the marathon. Although I'd be finished running by the time the ceremony begins, it's three hours away and a long drive after a physically and emotionally intense event. My dad says it's really important to him that I go, and so do my siblings. But I'm turning 30 soon and am weary of Dad's immaturity. Should I go to both events? Should I put my needs first and not go at all? — LongDistance Runner Dear Running: We think you should make an effort to go, even if it means arriving late. He's still your father, and your presence matters to him. And who knows? Maybe the third time's the charm. Dear Annie: I'm 73 and have been sending emails for quite awhile. I don't remember hearing that all caps means shouting. For many of us, finding the "Caps Lock" button is already an accomplishment. The alternatives you suggested to enlarge the lettering is so beyond our abilities, they could have been in a foreign language. I can't imagine any seniors getting upset about receiving a letter all in caps, even if it were shouting. Many of us are also hard of hearing. — N.D. Rose Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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