Star and Shield 3-08 - Safety Employees Benefit Association
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Star and Shield 3-08 - Safety Employees Benefit Association
Celebrating 61 Years of Service S &S TAR May, 2009 HIELD The Official Publication of the Safety Employees’ Benefit Association Peace Officer’s Memorial Month See page 16 R eserve Deputy Billy R . Heckle Deputy Willi am Ja c k so n L i t z Deputy Clif ford S anchez Lieutenant Alfred E . S tewart Deput y Keit h Farley S h e r i ff ’ s D e p u t y R o n I ve s Sherif f ’s Deputy G r e g G a r ie p y Sherif f ’s Deputy Daniel Lobo Sherif f ’s Deputy Frank Pribble Deputy William F. Smi thson Dist rict Attorney Investigator Mi chael O. Lewis Sherif f ’s Deput y Donal d DeMeulle Sheri ff ’s Deputy R uss ell R oberts How the state lottery is helping the memorial See page 10 SAFETY EMPLOYEES’ BENEFIT ASSOCIATION 735 E. Carnegie Dr., Suite 125 San Bernardino, CA 92408 (909) 885-6074 • (800) 655-7322 FAX (909) 383-6600 • www.seba.biz Office open Mon.-Fri., 7:30am - 5:30pm EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Abernathie, Jr., President (909) 885-6074; E-mail: wabernathie@seba.biz Ken Lutz, Vice-President (760) 947-1500; E-mail: klutzcop@aol.com Kristen Riegel, Secretary (909) 386-8401 Colin McKenzie, Treasurer (909) 578-4423 STAFF Michael Eagleson, Chief of Labor Relations E-mail: meagleson@seba.biz Nancy Tate, Senior Field Representative E-mail: ntate@seba.biz Mary Blanco, Senior Field Representative E-mail: mblanco@seba.biz Ellen Monsalve, Executive Assistant E-mail: emonsalve@seba.biz Mary Hahn, Membership Secretary II E-mail: mhahn@seba.biz Ruth Perez, Administrative Secretary II E-mail: rperez@seba.biz Esther Aguilar, Membership Secretary I E-mail: eaguilar@seba.biz Michael Tulisiak, Events/Fundraising Director E-mail: miket@seba.biz STATION DIRECTORS Sergeant at Arms...Vacant Adelanto...Jason Grantham Adelanto Detention Center...Richard Hagen Apple Valley...Marie Spain Aviation...Mike Ells Barstow...Damon Ward Big Bear...Joe Cottrell CDC...Phyllis Hudgins Central Station...Dean Swan Chino Hills...Dan Babel Colorado River...Darryl Weart Coroner...Andy Avery Ct Svcs Desert...Glen Bonde Ct Svcs East...Jeri Caperton Ct Svcs West...Amy Kennedy D.A. Desert...Andrew Scott Taylor D.A. Valley...Paul Amicone Fontana...Charles Nichols GHRC...Dan McCarty Hesperia...Ray Santa Cruz Highland...Laren Leichliter Morongo...Jeff Joling Narcotics...Henry Valencia Probation Corrections...William Forrester Probation Corrections WVJH...Ernestine McKinney Probation Corrections HDJDAC...Lisa Prieto Probation Supervisor...Stuart Osborne Rancho Cucamonga...Jesse Venegas Retired...Ken Gopperton Specialized Fire Services...Peter Saavedra Specialized Detectives...Roxanne East Logan Specialized Enforcement...Wendell Anderson Transportation..Marvin Morton Twin Peaks...Tracy Klinkhart Victor Valley...Kevin Jaquez Victorville...Robert Johnson Welfare Fraud...Kendall Taylor WVDC...Wade Jackson Yucaipa...Corey Emon 2 SEBA STAR &SHIELD INSIDE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ..................................................................3 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS ..........................................5 CHIEF OF LABOR RELATIONS CORNER.............................................5 LABOR RELATIONS ..........................................................................6-8 LOTTERY TEAMS UP WITH PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL ...............10 SEBA ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ..................................10 SEBA BOARD MINUTES ....................................................................12 MEMORIALS.....................................................................................16 MILITARY MATTERS .........................................................................20 LETTERS FROM THE TROOPS ..........................................................21 RETIREMENTS..................................................................................22 CLASSIFIEDS....................................................................................22 TICKET PRICES ................................................................................22 THE POCKET SAVER ........................................................................24 AN OBITUARY PRINTED IN THE LONDON TIMES ...............................25 MEDICAL EMERGENCY LEAVE DONATION REQUESTS ......................25 KNOW YOUR LEGISLATORS .............................................................26 ASSOCIATION FINANCIALS ...............................................................26 CALENDAR MAY Wednesday SEBA Board Meeting 6 Thursday, Friday 7&8 • California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony Sunday-Saturday National Police Week 2009 10-16 Sunday Mother’s Day 10 Saturday Armed Forces Day 16 Thursday 21 • Inland Chapter PORAC Mtg. 6 p.m., Castaways, San Bernardino • Footprinters Meeting, Noon, Shandin Hills Restaurant Monday Memorial Day SEBA Office Closed 25 JUNE Wednesday SEBA Board Meeting 3 Thursday 18 • Inland Chapter PORAC Mtg. 6 p.m., Castaways, San Bernardino • Footprinters Meeting, Noon, Shandin Hills Restaurant Sunday Father’s Day First Day of Summer 21 SEBA Mission Statement SEBA is dedicated to protect and promote the well-being and image of its members in the areas of: Collective bargaining; Protection of member rights; Political action to promote the goals of the Association; Services of benefit to the member; and Community involvement. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE By William Abernathie Formal Negotiations Begin with the County uring the April SEBA Board meeting, a negotiation team was formed to deal with the continuing County budget crisis. The members selected were individuals who served on the most recent contract negotiations conducted. These members include Andy Avery, representing Coroner and Welfare Fraud members, Laren Leichliter for the Safety Unit, Bob Hards for Safety Management, Stu Osborn for Probation Supervisors, Bill Forrester for Probation Corrections and Paul Amicone, representing the District Attorney Investigators. Our Chief of Labor, Mike Eagleson and I will also be involved in the negotiations. The law firm of Silver, Hadden, Silver, Wexler and Levine will be available during the negotiation process. The County contacted SEBA and the other recognized bargaining groups in the County in mid February about the possibility of re-opening negotiations for the purpose of discussing possible options to reduce employee payroll costs. This was predicated on the loss of sales tax and property tax revenues due to the economic crisis in California and the rest of the United States. Mike Eagleson and I met with Bob Windle from the County Human Resource Department several times to discuss various “HYPOTHETICAL” options to assist the County with cost savings. As I wrote about last month, the options are very limited, consisting of contract extensions, deferment of pay raises, uniform allowances and or vacation cash out options. There are two other options, furloughs and layoffs. Language does exist in our current MOU for layoffs, however all language pertaining to furloughs has been negotiated out of those same MOU’s. To SEBA, that means the County cannot D impose furloughs on any of our units without SEBA agreeing to it and that means the members agreeing to it. Whatever happens, it will be a unit by unit, membership vote to decide on what is or is not acceptable to the members. The County has provided figures to show how much loss of revenue they are dealing with. SEBA and the San Bernardino Public Employees Association (SBPEA) have countered with hiring Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC to conduct an independent evaluation to verify the financial status of the County. It’s not a trust issue, its just good business to verify the numbers before we agree to help in any way! I have met with or spoken to Supervisor Ovitt, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and Supervisors Mitzelfelt, Derry and Gonzales to discuss my concerns for the membership. They were very receptive to those concerns and reassured me they too were concerned for County employees. Supervisor Ovitt agreed to release a recorded presentation to all County employees, explaining the financial condition of the County in plain English so all could understand the severity of the problem. By now everyone should have had an opportunity to view the presentation. Supervisor Ovitt also agreed to schedule a meeting with all department heads and union leaders, along with our auditing firm to listen to a presentation from Assistant County Administrator Dean Arabatzis. After the presentation, we would be able to ask questions so we can understand exactly how Mr. Arabatzis determined the financial status of the County. In the mean time, formal negotiations commenced on April 10th. I am not going to go into specific details about what was discussed other than to tell you layoffs and furloughs were not discussed. There is good reason for this practice. It has been my experience in the past, when members hear the negotiations team is talking about a particular benefit or option to a contract, that benefit or option becomes what they should be voting on. An example would be the last Safety & Safety Management contracts which were recently ratified. Information was leaked which suggested we were to receive a Please see President, p. 4 SEBA STAR &SHIELD 3 President Continued from p. 3 12% pay raise during the term of the contract. When the ballots were mailed to the members, there were many who felt they had been shortchanged ½%. It is important to remember during the negotiation process, many offers are submitted back and forth until an agreement is reached by both sides. When that agreement is reached, those are the terms which are sent out to the membership to vote on. Please remember the negotiation team is working very hard on trying to obtain the best agreement possible for all SEBA members before a ballot is sent to you. Presidential S t i p en d Several months ago, a board member brought forth a proposal to the Board of Directors to pay the SEBA President on-call pay for the extra hours worked during the course of representing the membership. I excused myself from the meeting to allow open discussion on the issue. The issue was tabled, with the board members asking for additional information on the topic. Our Chief of Labor conducted research about the issue and found it was a very common practice for large Associations to give their President a stipend of some type for reimbursement of extra hours worked. The issue was brought back to the board of Directors, and again I excused myself from the meeting. A J Webb WEBB & ASSOCIATES Realtor®/Loan Officer 2363 California Ave., Ste 204 Corona, Ca. 92881 (866) 766-2177-Direct (951) 237-2902-Cell (951) 346-5519 ajwebb@webbandassoc.net BUY • SELL • REFINANCE DRE # 01450612 4 SEBA STAR &SHIELD The item was tabled a second time so the Board members could obtain additional input from the membership. During the next Board meeting, when this issue was brought up under “Old Business”, I asked the maker and second of the motion to withdraw the item. I explained, even though good cause had been shown for the stipend, the economic times of the day made it very inappropriate for the motion to go forward. The motion was withdrawn, with no action being taken. I felt it was important for the membership to understand the progression of this issue. There are some wild rumors out there that needed to be put to rest. Hopefully this will accomplish that task. And as always, last but not least, “Stay safe out there.” SEBA CHIEF OF LABOR RELATIONS CORNER West Valley Staffing Grievance Moves To Arbitration Again By Michael Eagleson ince October of 2007 SEBA has been processing a grievance over the staffing levels in Units 7, 8, 13 and 14 at West Valley Detention Center. The facts behind the grievance are that prior to October 2007, the Department had a long standing practice of assigning two deputies to each dormitory unit. This was unilaterally reduced with staffing levels comprised of one deputy and a rover Deputy to be shared among two units. SEBA believes this is a change of working conditions without any prior notification to SEBA or the opportunity to meet and confer as to the impact of the change. The County denied the grievance. On June 2, 2008 SEBA and the County went to arbitration on this matter. An arbitration settlement was reached where the County agreed to staff two regularly assigned deputies to Units 7 & 8 and Units 13 & 14, until a meet and confer was conducted with SEBA with regard to the impact of the safety of the involved deputies. On July 24, 2008 SEBA met and conferred with the Department over the issue. SEBA maintained that it had been a long standing practice to have two deputies assigned to each unit. On September 16, 2008 the County notified SEBA that it would not staff two deputies for each of the units, rather they would provide a rover Deputy assigned between Units 7 & 8 and another rover Deputy assigned between Units13 & 14. With that in mind, SEBA attorney Richard Levine declared an impasse on the issue and requested the matter go through the impasse procedures of mediation, and if necessary arbitration, pursuant to the Employee Relations Ordinance. On February 26, 2009 this matter went to mediation without an agreement being reached. Currently, the County and SEBA are in the process of selecting an arbitrator to hear the dispute. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. SEBA S FIELD REPRESENTATIVE A S SI GNM EN T S Your Association has instituted a procedure of dividing up representation based upon your duty station. Should the need arise for representation, or if you have any questions regarding your MOU or any other issues, please call the Association office at (909) 885-6074 or (800) 655-7322 and ask for your Field Representative listed below. Please note: If you have a legal emergency after hours or on weekends, call the Association office and you will be connected with our answering service. They will contact the on-call Field Representative immediately. MIKE EAGLESON Apple Valley Fire Big Bear Fire Supervisors MARY BLANCO Adelanto Detention Center Adelanto Apple Valley Barstow Chino Hills Communications – Desert Coroner Court Services – Victorville Court Services – Rancho District Attorney Hesperia PCO – HJDAC PCO – West Valley Rancho Cucamonga Victor Valley Victorville NANCY TATE Academy Aviation Big Bear Central Station CDC Colorado River/Needles Communications – Valley Court Services – Central Court Services – Redlands Fontana GHRC Highland IRNET Morongo Narcotics PCO – Central Specialized Detectives Specialized Enforcement Specialized Fire Services Transportation Twin Peaks Welfare Fraud WVDC Yucaipa SEBA STAR &SHIELD 5 LABOR RELATIONS VA Medical Benefits By Nancy Tate EBA was recently contacted by a retired member who was also in the military. He wanted us to inform our members about VA medical benefits that may also be available to you. Here are some of the benefits VA provides that you need to know about: S Health Care Eligibility for 5 years — you can enroll for health care at any VA Medical Center or clinic for 5 years following your military separation date. When you enroll, you may start receiving your health care at the VA right away, or not - the choice is yours! Once you enroll, the VA will be available to help serve your health care needs for years to come - but you must enroll within 5 years from separation! Dental Benefits — VA provides dental examinations and benefits to veterans with service related dental conditions. You may be eligible for one-time dental care but you must apply for a dental exam within the first 180 days of your separation date. OEF/OIF Programs — every VA Medical Center has a team ready to welcome Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) / Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) service members and helps coordinate their care. Federal Recovery Coordination Program — assists severely wounded, ill or injured recovering service members, veterans, and their families in accessing the care, services, and benefits provided through the various programs in the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, other federal agencies, states, as well as the private sector. Primary Health Care for Veterans —The Veterans Healthcare Administration provides general and specialized health care services to meet the 6 SEBA STAR &SHIELD unique needs of veterans returning from combat deployments. When you establish care at your local VA medical center or clinic you will be teamed up with a primary care provider. Your primary care provider is part of a team that can assist you in meeting your post-combat health care needs including specialized services for: • acute illness and chronic disease management • preventive medicine and health maintenance • women’s health concerns • traumatic injury including brain & spinal cord injuries • post-combat mood changes, anxiety concerns, sleep problems and stress related difficulties (including post traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD) • acute and chronic pain management • visual and hearing impairment • alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse Services may include: specialty medical or surgical care, rehabilitative services including vocational rehabilitation, prosthetics, social work and family services, benefits counseling, community resource information and referral assistance. You may be eligible for VA benefits if you are: • A veteran • A veteran’s dependent • A surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased veteran • An active duty military service member • A member of the Reserve or National Guard There are several other factors that determine whether a person is eligible or not for these benefits. Here is a website that can give you all the information you need about VA medical benefits. You can apply for medical benefits through this site. They also have an enrollment calculator where you can insert all your specific information to determine if you are eligible for these benefits. Go online to www.myhealth.va.gov. SEBA LABOR RELATIONS Members, Probation Corrections Officer Bill Forester and Deputy Sheriff Robert Johnston Make a Difference By Mary Blanco ill Forester, a Probation Corrections Officer (PCO) at Central Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center, and other PCOs and Probation Correction Supervisors (PCSs) called to inform me of a PCO who had been seriously injured by a ward housed at the Gateway Program. Two (2) wards were fighting. The PCO sprayed the wards twice in an attempt to get them to stop. Despite being sprayed, one (1) of the wards involved in the fight then turned to the PCO and physically assaulted him. The PCO suffered ruptured blood vessels in his eyes, a black eye, eyes swollen shut called a “boxer’s bruise” by the doctor and head trauma. The ward even tried to throw a computer at the PCO! His partners had been unable to help the PCO because they had been cross contaminated with the OC spray. The reason his peers called was because they were concerned for the PCO’s well-being, but they also wanted the ward responsible for the attack to be charged with assaulting a peace officer. They believed it would be sending the wrong message to the wards and minors if no charges were filed. They felt that this ward, and other wards and minors would continue assaulting PCOs knowing there were no B 8 SEBA STAR &SHIELD consequences for their actions. More assaults would occur and more staff would be injured! I called the Probation Department who was unable to give me specific details due to confidentiality issues. I informed them I was not interested in the ward’s name, just what actions would be taken. They stated they would pursue the actions that were in their jurisdiction such as a Violation of Court Order (VCO). The San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD) would determine whether to pursue the filing of the charge of assaulting a peace officer as an adult since the ward was eighteen (18) years old. I called the SBPD regarding this issue and was told they were submitting it to the District Attorney’s Office as a battery on a peace officer. On April 2, 2009, the PCO that was assaulted called to let me know he had received a call from the Assistant District Attorney handling the case. He was told the ward would be getting three (3) years in prison and one (1) strike. SEBA does not know what is happening out in the facilities or stations unless you call to notify us. Because of the calls, SEBA looked into the situation and was able to make the necessary inquiries. SEBA informed the Probation Department and SBPD that this issue was important to our members. This issue was resolved to the satisfaction of the Please see Difference, p. 9 FEATURES Difference Continued from p. 8 PCO who was assaulted, and to other PCOs who have to supervise and interact with the wards and minors daily. Hopefully, a ward or minor will think twice if he knows there will be consequences if he assaults a peace officer. Another dedicated representative, Robert Johnston, a Deputy Sheriff for Victorville City Station, brought to SEBA’s attention that he and his peers were not receiving their overtime pay timely when they worked Special Events/Public Gathering Events such as the Victorville Mall during the holidays or working at Board Meetings for the City Council etc. He claimed that every time he worked these types of events he and his peers would not receive their overtime pay for at least two pay periods. He believed the Sheriff’s Department was waiting to be reimbursed by the City before paying them. If this was the case, this is a violation of the MOU and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Another deputy overheard our discussion about the late overtime and stated this happened at all contract cities. The procedure for accounting for time worked at a Special Event/Public Gathering Event was to submit it on a separate form. Deputy Johnston believed the reason they were not receiving their overtime timely was because it was being treated differently than regular overtime which is entered into the computer. Deputy Johnston believed the problem could be resolved if they were allowed to enter all overtime into the computer within the same period the overtime was worked. SEBA met with Undersheriff Richard Beemer to try and resolve the grievance. He was unaware the problem even existed. He told us he believed the deputies should be paid timely and directed his staff to work out a protocol to resolve this issue. A little over two (2) weeks later a letter was sent to all Station/Division Commanders informing them of the “New EMACS Coding Requirements for Public Gathering Events” dated February 3, 2009. The protocol was then implemented. Because Deputy Johnston brought this issue to SEBA’s attention, SEBA filed a grievance on behalf of Deputy Johnston and similarly situated represented peace officers. Deputy Johnston also proposed what he believed would be a solution to the problem which was later implemented in the protocol. Undersheriff Beemer stated that grievances such as this are good for everyone concerned because it brought the issue to his attention which allowed him to quickly resolve the problem. In the situations mentioned in this article it took members notifying SEBA of problems which we then pursued to try to resolve them. In Deputy Johnston’s case he had the courage to file a grievance. No grievance could be filed in the assault of the peace officer because this is not a provision in the MOU. However, the Probation Department and the SBPD were cooperative in informing SEBA of the steps taken. They also took the necessary actions for their jurisdictions. The Sheriff’s Department was also cooperative. Undersheriff Beemer resolved the issue affecting deputies county wide. As noted, notification of a problem is necessary in the resolution of grievances or issues. Cooperation from the various departments we interact with in the resolution of issues is also important. Last but not least, time or patience is also needed. Please do not hesitate to contact SEBA if you believe there is a problem in your workplace. We will do our best to resolve it, if possible. As mentioned in other articles, not all problems/issues can be grieved. However, even though some issues cannot be grieved, they may still be resolved by bringing it to the appropriate department’s attention. SEBA SEBA STAR &SHIELD 9 FEATURES Lottery Teams Up with Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation on Scratchers Ticket he California Lottery and the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation have joined forces to create a new Scratchers ticket. The ticket, named “In the Line of Duty,” pays tribute to peace officers and assists the families of their fallen colleagues. Part of the proceeds from the Scratchers ticket, up to $300,000, will go to support the foundation. That payment is a licensing fee that will not interfere with the amount of money that the Lottery pays out to education. “This partnership is a win-win situation for both our organizations,” said Don Novey, Executive Director of the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation. “We are honored to team up with the California Lottery for two great causes. We hope the ‘In the Line of Duty’ Scratchers ticket reminds Californians of the commitment peace officers make day in and day out.” The ticket will cost $2 and began to appear at more than 20,000 retail locations statewide on April 1st. More than 95 cents of every Lottery dollar is returned to the community in the form of contributions to education, prizes and retail commissions. The California Lottery contributes at least 34 cents of every dollar that players spend on Lottery products to public education and returns more than 50 percent of sales to players in the form of prizes. Since its inception in 1985, the Lottery has contributed nearly $21 billion to California schools out of total sales of more than $56 billion. Retailers benefit too, earning $3.6 billion in compensation since 1985. The California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation is a non-profit charitable foundation whose mission is to recognize and honor California’s peace officers who gave their lives serving the citizens of this great state, and provide support to the family members left behind. SEBA T 10SSEBA TAR &SHIELD SEBA Announces 2009 Scholarship Winners ach year, SEBA awards a pair of scholarships to deserving students seeking a boost for their higher education goals. This year’s recipients are Jordan Rio, winner of the $5,000 Richard Scovel Scholarship, and Anthony Espinoza, $5,000.00 Scholarship winner winner of the Jordan Rio $2,500 SEBA Scholarship. There were no applicants for the $500 Reserve Deputy Scholarship. E Jordan Rio, son of Det. Brandon Rio of Hesperia Station, is graduating from Colony High School in Ontario, where he is valedictorian of his senior $2,500.00 class and is desigScholarship winner nated Advanced Anthony Espinoza placement Scholar Please see Scholarships, p. 11 FEATURES Scholarships Continued from p. 10 with Honor. He is also captain of his high school Academic Decathlon Team and has served the United States as an American ambassador to the United Kingdom. He has participated in many community activities: the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, The Sea Cadet Corps, a military organization designed to promote patriotism and maritime values in teenagers. He has risen to the highest rank attainable, Chief Petty Officer. Jordan has dreamed of becoming a surgeon. He desires to be a guardian of life, as he says, “My fa- ther’s responsibility as a peace officer is to protect and serve, a responsibility that I intend to continue into the medical field. I aspire to be like my father by protecting and serving precious human life.” Jordan’ goal is to attend Stanford or Harvard and obtain a residence in pediatric neurosurgery to preserve the lives of children. Anthony Espinoza, son of Sgt.Carlos Espinoza of Grand Terrace Station, will graduate from Redlands East Valley High School this year with a 3.63 GPA. He works as a salesman at Fitness 19 Gym, where he assists members during their workouts. He has par- ticipated in various community service organizations such as the Sons of Italy, the Unforgettable Foundation, and the Links for the Pinks Golf Tournament he plans to participate in. He also enjoys making special cards to put a smile on the faces of sick children at Loma Linda Hospital. He sees his career steering toward a career as a fireman. Firemen he says are not only dedicated to serving their community, but they take their knowledge everywhere they go, and if anyone needs help, they are there for them. A degree in business will assist him in pursuing his career as a fireman and to excel in any career to the best of his abilities. SEBA SEBA STAR &SHIELD11 SEBA BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by President Abernathie at 1202 hours Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence SECRETARY OF THE BOARD – K. RIEGEL Recognize Alternates – Recognized Kari Klaus as alternate for Victorville. Approve Minutes – March 4, 2009 – Motion by Jeri Caperton, second by William Forester, to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting as submitted. Motion carries. Motion 200904M-01. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – W. ABERNATHIE Revised Contract Negotiations – Motion by Robert Hards, second by Roxanne Logan, to appoint the following Negotiations Team Members to create a team to meet with the County to discuss possible cost savings ideas: Andy Avery, Lauren Leichliter, Robert Hards, Stu Osborne, William Forester, Paul Amicone, and Phyllis Hudgins. Motion carries. This team will meet right after today’s Board Meeting. Motion 200904M-18. County Budget – County budget is still in trouble for next fiscal year. Only 36 General Employees have taken the County up on early retirement. Franchise Tax Board Audit – Audit took place for the 2005-2006 Political Action Committee books. A discrepancy was discovered during the audit. The discrepancy was determined to be minor and the corrective action was to send staff to training. No further action needed to be taken. State Budget – State budget appears to be $8 million short. Sales tax will be increasing statewide today by 1% in hopes of making up for the short fall. SEBA Scholarships – Packets will be made available to all Scholarship Committee Members after today’s Board Meeting. Scholarship Committee will meet on April 7th to decide who will receive the awards. TREASURER’S REPORT – W. ABERNATHIE Fund Balance Report Total Fund Balance $4,250,454.38 Budget Report Current Budget Target 70.83% Current Revenue Percent 69.40% Current Expense Percent 65.90% Motion by Robert Hards, second by Darryl Weart, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-02. Please see Minutes, p. 13 LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL: 10% OFF MONTHLY RENT SPECIALIZE IN RV & BOAT STORAGE COVERED AND OPEN PARKING FREE ICE, WASTE, AIR, WATER & WASH STATION 24-HR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE • WI-FI FRIENDLY 24-HR CODED ENTRY ACCESS (909) 864-2560 • WWW.STORAGEOUTLET.NET • HIGHLAND 12SSEBA TAR &SHIELD Minutes Continued from p. 12 CORRESPONDENCE Thank you card – Retired member Hiram Evans Thank you letter – Patriot High School Thank you letter – Jurupa Unified School District MEMBERSHIP REPORT – W. ABERNATHIE Membership Status: Safety – 1527; Safety Management – 204; Exempt – 17; Specialized – 443; Specialized Supervisory – 103; Specialized Fire Services – 56; Associate - General – 48; Associate – Firefighter – 60; Reserve – 14; Retired: 717. Total: 3189. P.O.R.A.C. REPORT – W. ABERNATHIE Verbal – PORAC Training will be provided in La Quinta on April 21-22. Training topics include POBAR, legislative updates, and Free Speech issues. Legal Defense Fund will be looking at current economic issues and reviewing the increasing trend of LDF usage statewide. PEACE OFFICER’S RELIEF FUND REPORT – K. LUTZ Meeting After Board Meeting – Remind your members to make sure beneficiary statements are updated. LABOR REPORT – M. EAGLESON Written Report 12hr Shift for Patrol Sergeants – Meeting will take place on April 7th with the Department to discuss the issue. WVDC Staffing Grievance – Attorney is picking an arbitrator. The positions are still being utilized, but the issue is does management have the right to terminate these positions? OLD BUSINESS President Stipend – At the request of the President, original motion withdrawn by maker Robert Johnston (via telephone), second by Hank Valencia, regarding giving the President a stipend. Forensic Audit – Attorney’s Union may be joining in with SBPEA and SEBA in contracting a consultant to perform the forensic audit of the County’s finances. If the other union decides to join in the audit, this will be a cost savings for both SEBA and SBPEA. The County has provided requested information in a timely fashion so far. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items will be approved at one time unless removed for discussion by a member of the Board. All removed items will be taken up under Deferred Items. Donation Request – Morongo Station – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request in the amount of $250 to the Boys and Girls Club of the High Desert from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used to sponsor annual fundraiser “Night at the Races”. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-03. Donation Request – Hesperia Station – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request in the amount of $250 to the Hesperia Police Activities League from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used for equipment, clothing, food and water. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-04. Donation Request – Rancho Cucamonga Station – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request in the amount of $250 to the Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana YMCA from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used to support programs and scholarships that teach leadership skills, instill core values, and build an ethic of service. Motion carries. Motion 200904M-05. Donation Request – Transportation – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request in the amount of $250 to the Cajon High School Athletics Department from the Charity Fund. Funds will be used for athletic gear. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-06. Donation Request – Retired – Motion by Ken Gopperton, second by Roxanne Logan, to approve a donation request in the amount of $250 to the Mesa Grande Academy in Calimesa from the Charity Fund. Motion moved to Deferred Items for further discussion. Donation Request – Victorville Court Services – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request in the amount of $250 to the High Desert Explorer Academy from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used for uniforms, supplies, and graduation. Motion carries. Motion 200904M-08. Donation Request – Central Detention Center – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request in the amount of $250 to the Colton TeeBall League 2009 from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used for uniforms, trophies, and registration Please see Minutes, p. 14 SEBA STAR &SHIELD13 Minutes Continued from p. 13 fees. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-09. Donation Request – President – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request in the amount of $250 to the Yucaipa High School Symphonic Band from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used for transportation and entry fees for band competitions. Motion 200904M-10. Donation Request – President – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Hank Valencia, to approve a donation request in the amount of $7,500 to the Debbie Chisholm Memorial Fund from the Charity Fund. Motion moved to Deferred Items for further discussion. Donation Request – President – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request in the amount of $500 to the International Footprint Association Chapter 67 from the Charity Fund. Donation will serve as a Gold Sponsor to the annual Blue Ribbon Breakfast on May 12. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M12. Donation Request – President – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request in the amount of $500 to the Twin Peaks Station Golf Tournament from the Charity Fund. Donation will serve as a Gold Sponsor, including one foursome and a tee-sign. Proceeds will benefit the Citizens on Patrol, Reserves, Explorer Scouts, and Search and Rescue. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-13. Donation Request – Adelanto Station – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request in the amount of $250 to the Victorville American Little League from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used for jackets, banner, lighting, batting cages, and team party. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M14. Donation Request – Desert Communication Center – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request of four (4) Disneyland Adult Hopper tickets, two tickets per Dispatch Center in the amount of $280.00 from the General Fund. Motion moved to Deferred Items for further discussion. The following donation requests were denied by the Executive Board of Directors: Probation Supervisors – East Valley 2nd Chance, Inc. NEW BUSINESS Donation Request – Memorial Fund for Oakland Police Officers killed in the line of duty – Motion by Jesse Venegas, second by Hank Valencia, to approve a donation request of $1,000 for Sgt. Mark Dunakin, Sgt. Ervin Romans, and Please see Minutes, p. 15 14SSEBA TAR &SHIELD Minutes Continued from p. 14 Sgt. Daniel Saki, for a total of $3,000 to the Oakland POA Memorial Fund for officers murdered on March 21, 2009 from the General Fund. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-16. Ratify action taken by Executive Board – Oakland POA – Motion by Robert Hards, second by William Forester, to ratify an action taken by the Executive Board of Directors to donate $1,000 to the Oakland POA to offset memorial costs for four officers killed in the line of duty from the General Fund. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-17. Motion by Dean Swan, second by Roxanne Logan, to bring a new item onto the agenda. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-19. Motion by Darryl Weart, second by Hank Valencia, to approve a Contribution in the amount of $200, $100 in each officer’s name, to the American Heart Association in honor of two officers with the Lake Havasu Police Department who suffered heart attacks within the last month from the General Fund. Motion carries. No votes by Robert Hards and Stu Osborne. Motion 2009-04M-20. DEFERRED ITEMS Donation Request – Retired – Motion by Ken Gopperton, second by Roxanne Logan, to approve a donation request in the amount of $250 to the Mesa Grande Academy in Calimesa from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used to sponsor the high school baseball program and a banner. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-07. Donation Request – President – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Hank Valencia, to approve a donation request in the amount of $7,500 to the Debbie Chisholm Memorial Fund from the Charity Fund. Donation will be used to grant wishes to terminally ill children in the Inland Empire. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04M-11. Donation Request – Desert Communication Center – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Andy Avery, to approve a donation request of four (4) Disneyland Adult Hopper tickets, two tickets per Dispatch Center in the amount of $280.00 from the General Fund. Donation will be a gift for Dispatcher’s Week celebrations. Motion carries. No votes by Dean Swan and Darryl Weart. Motion 2009-04M-15. ADJOURN TO MEETING OF THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE RECONVENE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Board Meeting – WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2009, NOON. ADJOURN MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING OF THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT – W. ABERNATHIE Approve Minutes – March 4, 2009 – Motion by William Forester, second by Robert Hards, to approve the minutes of the Board of Directors Political Ac- tion Committee Meeting of March 4, 2009 as submitted. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04P-01. New Business HR45 – Firearms Licensing & Record of Sales Act – This act will allow the government to enter homes to verify how weapons are being stored. The bill will be monitored. Old Business SB345 – Death Benefit for Surviving Spouse – Support obtained from Sheriff, District Attorney and Retirement Board. Social Security Fairness Act – See enclosed information sheet about this act. This will also be monitored. COMMITTEES – W. ABERNATHIE Local Political Action Committee Endorsement / Contribution Request – Victor Stull for Superior Court Judge Seat #1 – Motion by Dean Swan, second by Paul Amicone, to approve an endorsement and contribution request of $500 for Victor Stull for Superior Court Judge Seat #1 from the Local PAC. Motion carries. Motion 2009-04P-02. Contribution Request – 1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt – Motion by Ken Lutz, second by Kevin Jaquez, to approve a contribution request of $4,000 to 1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt from the Local PAC. Contribution will serve as a table of four to a gourmet dinner April 29th. Motion carries. No vote by Joe Cottrell. Motion 2009-04P-03. ADJOURN MEETING OF THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE SEBA SEBA STAR &SHIELD15 MEMORIALS CALIFORNIA PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL In Memory Deputy Greg Hernandez Tulare County Sheriff’s Department EOW: February 6, 2009 Sergeant Mark Dunakin Oakland Police Department EOW: 3/21/2009 Police Officer John Hege Oakland Police Department EOW: 3/21/2009 Sergeant Erv Romans Oakland Police Department EOW: 3/21/2009 Sergeant Dan Sakai Oakland Police Department EOW: 3/21/2009 Honoring Our Fallen Officers www.camemorial.org camemorial@prodigy.net 16SSEBA TAR &SHIELD Deputy William F. Smithson William Frances Smithson was born and raised in San Bernardino, the son of one of the City’s pioneer couples, Mr. and Mrs. John Smithson. He married at the age of 20 to Margaret Laurent, and the couple had a seven-year-old daughter. The family resided in Daggett where Smithson was the town’s constable and Deputy Sheriff. In October of 1907, a man named Ed Silver was employed at the American Borax Company plant in Daggett. On the afternoon of the 19th, Silver got into an argument with the plant supervisor. On October 20, 1907, Ed Silver shot Deputy Smithson, with no provocation, five times in the chest, stomach and shoulder. The two traded shots and Silver was shot once in the leg, and then fled into the desert. Two possee’s hiked up the Cajon Pass and apprehended him. Deputy Smithson was pronounced dead on the morning of October 20, 1907. After his hearing, Ed Silver was delivered to the San Quentin prison where he was ordered to be hanged by the neck until dead. After several appeals, which were denied by the State Supreme Court, Governor J. N. Gillett commuted Silver’s death sentence to life in prison. Edward Silver died in San Quentin prison on May 6, 1912 of acute peritonitis. He was 38 years old. Deputy William Frances Smithson was buried at the Pioneer Cemetery in San Bernardino. His gravestone is visible today next to those of his parents. Reserve Deputy Billy R. Heckle On February 15, 1960, at a little past midnight, Reserve Deputy Billy Heckle was riding patrol along with Deputy Richard Ohlson when they joined a Highway Patrol Officer in the pursuit of a stolen 1952 Mercury through the streets of Bloomington. The stolen car eventually crashed into a street sign at the intersection of Randall Ave. and Larch Ave. The driver of the car fled into the orange groves while Heckle and Ohlson chased after him. Ohlson briefly spotted the suspect as he again disappeared into the trees. Seconds later, two shots rang out and Billy fell to the ground. Billy Heckle was fatally wounded by a single gunshot wound to the forehead. About an hour later, two Rialto officers arrested Lawrence Wiley, a 19 year old Marine walking along Riverside Ave. about a mile from the scene. Wiley later told detectives he had fired toward the deputy’s flashlight. Billy Heckle was 45 years old at the time of his death. He was the commander of the Fontana Reserve Unit which he had helped start nine years earlier. pened upon a wrecked California Deputy Pribble in the back, morHighway Patrol vehicle. He was tally wounding him. His partner retold the CHP Officer had been slain turned fire into the camper hitting and the suspect was possibly at a the suspect. Both Deputy Pribble nearby service station. The suspect and the suspect died at the hospital was spotted by Lieutenant Stewart from their respective gunshot and ordered to stop. He immediwounds. Even during the last moSheriff’s Deputy Frank Pribble. ately turned and opened fire on ments of his life, Deputy Pribble exLieutenant Stewart striking him at hibited selfless regard for life when least three times. he toldPribble a woman joined who was the tryingSan to Bern Deputy Frank A passerby, who had a concealed assist him to “get out of the way; I Deputy William Jackson Litz Department in March 1965 and was assigned to On May 23, handgun permit, witnessed the don’t want you people to get hurt.” very well respectedDeputy and Pribble well known throughout th 1959, at about shootout between the suspect and had served with particularly in Fontana where heCounty worked 5:30 in the Lieutenant Stewart. The passerby the San Bernardino Sher-for ten y July 6,iff’s 1975, Deputy Pribble morning, Bill was able to return fire andOn wound Department for ten years. was on p was finishing the suspect. He was then taken into approached a pick-up truck with a camper on the up a graveyard custody and sentenced to 30 years District Attorney Investigator shooting. The suspect opened fire with a rifle hitt shift out of the in prison. Michael O. Lewis mortally wounding him. His partner returned fire West End subAl Stewart was 39 years old at Deputy suspect. Both Deputy Pribble and the suspect di station pa- Lieutenant Alfred E. the time of his death. Al was a ded- Michael O. Stewart respective Even during the las trolling the then-unincorporated icated deputy who achieved thegunshot Lewiswounds. joined Pribble exhibited selfless regard for life when he area of “Cucamonga”. On HeMarch was driv-9, 1973, rank of Lieutenant Lieutenant and served the the Sanway to Stewart was on his Barstow when ing his unit southbound on Hellof San Bernardino County Bernardino assist Highway him to “get outvehicle. of the way; I don’t he happened upon acitizens wrecked California Patrol He was told want the you man Avenue across Eighth Street. for eight years. Sheriff’s DeDeputy Pribble at had servedservice with the San B CHP Officer had been slain and the suspect was possibly a nearby As he started to cross the railroad partment in Department ten years. He was survived station. The suspectSheriff’s was spotted by Lieutenantfor Stewart and ordered to stop. He by h tracks his vehicle was struck by a 1970. On JanDeputy Frank Pribble immediately turned opened fire on Lieutenant Stewart striking him at least Santa Fe Freight train that was trav- andDeputy uary 17, 1977, times. eling about 55three miles per hour. In Frank Pribble Deputy Lewis joined the San A passerby, who had concealed handgun permit, witnessed the Attorthose days there were no crossing joined theaSan Bernardino County District shootout between suspect and Lieutenant Stewart. passerby was able guards, but only signs which read the Bernardino ney’s The Office, Bureau of Investigation to return fireBill and theShersuspect. He was then taken into custody and “High Speed Trains.” Both andwound County as a DA Investigator. On March sentenced to 30 years prison. a reserve deputy Leland Graves iff’sin Depart30, 1985, D.A. Investigator Michael were thrown from theAl patrol car. was ment Marchold at the time of hisO. Lewis was throughhis Stewart 39 in years death. Hedriving left behind Bill was pronounced deceased at the 1965 and was Flagstaff, Arizona, returning wife and three children. Al was a dedicated deputy who achieved the rank from of hospital. TheLieutenant reserve deputy recovassigned to the of San Bernardino conducting follow-up homicide and served the citizens County afor eight years. ered from his Please injuries. Bill Fontana Station. HeAl, waswho verygave well the investigation in Indianapolis, Inditakewas a moment to remember ultimate sacrifice for the buried on Maylaw 27, enforcement 1959, at Crest- profession. respected and well known through- ana. While driving in a heavy rainlawn Memorial Park in Riverside. out the Department and the county, storm, Investigator Lewis lost control of his car and the vehicle particularly in Fontana where he GP/re/dp overturned. Investigator Lewis died worked for ten years. Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart On March of injuries sustained in the collision. On July 6, 1975, Deputy Pribble 9, 1973, LieuInvestigator Lewis is listed on the was on patrol in Fontana when he tenant Stewart National Law Enforcement Officer’s approached a pick-up truck with a Memorial in Washington, DC, the was on his way camper on the rear looking for a California Peace Officer’s Memorial to Barstow suspect in a shooting. The suspect in Sacramento, California and the when he hapopened fire with a rifle hitting SEBA STAR &SHIELD17 San Bernardino County Peace Officer’s Memorial. copter but was filling the role of the though Deputy Farley was wearing flight officer. his seatbelt, he struck his head on The patrol ship was flying along the windshield and received a conthe shore of Silverwood Lake when cussion. He was treated and reDeputy Clifford Sanchez On April 6, it struck a set of wires. The towers leased from a local area hospital. 1985, at about were obscured by trees and the wires Deputy Farley was able to return 0215 hours running across the valley were diffi- to full duty three days later. On Deputy Clifford cult to see. November 4, 1986, while arresting Sanchez was The wreckage sank in about 10 a juvenile, Deputy Farley was Sheriff’s Deputy Ru off-duty patronfeet of water. Despite having a brokicked in the head. As a result of izing a business ken neck, the pilot, Steve Nix, tried the collision and the injury from in the City of to pull Don out of the wreckage. the juvenile, Deputy FarleyDeputy began Russ San Steve repeatedly dove down to the experiencing severe headaches while conducting a f Bernardino. While sitting in his ve- wreckage until, overcome with pain which caused him to seek addiNeedles. He had de hicle prior to leaving, two suspects and exhaustion, he was pulled out tional medical care. In January Saturday, Septembe one armed with a handgun, apof the water by boaters that came to 1987, medical tests revealed cereaccident proached him and demandedDeputy his help. bral spinal fluid was collectinginvestigatio and Sheriff’s Donald DeMeulle. money and wallet. Clifford gave Don was under water about 10 building pressure on brain. night, a theKeith’s previous the suspects his money and wallet minutes before the boaters and Keith underwent darkness. surgery to relieve our helicopter pilots, the day ofable histodeath, wa that contained his badge. Don Whenwas one State of Park Rangers at the lake were but the on pressure. He was return he Reports from the fired helicopter but was filling role of flight officer. the suspects saw piloting his badge they able to bring him up. Morethe heroic to the full duty on March 10, 1987. with its warning several rounds striking Deputy resuscitation were made In early April 1987, Keith again The patrolefforts shipatwas flying along thebyshore of Silverwood Lake whenligh it s directions. He was Sanchez killing him in cold blood. the citizens, Rangers, and the medbegan experiencing headaches of wires. The towers were obscured by trees and the wires running across the when a worse. motorist ent Through investigation it appears which became increasingly and were difficultical to crew see.of our rescue helicopter, Deputy Sanchez complied with the but Don was declared dead when he He was immediately hospitalized for lost c overcorrected, The wreckage sank in about 10 feet of water. Despite havinghospia broken suspects and was killed for no other reached the hospital. further testing. While in the Emergency p pilot, ofSteve Nix, tried to pull Donhad outserved of the wreckage. Steve repeatedly reason than his choice profession. Deputy DeMeulle tal, Keith suffered a massive cerebral dove futile. He died upon thearrested, wreckage with pain and exhaustion, wasaway pulled Both suspects were con- until, withovercome the San Bernardino County hemorrhage andhe passed on out of t A was former victed and sentenced to death. that came Sheriff’stoDepartment April 12, 1987. Keith Farley 32 mili by boaters help. for just over Department in 1989 Clifford Sanchez was 31 yearswas old under two years. years old andthe a ten year veteran Don water about 10 minutes before boaters andof State P contracting for law e at the time of hisRangers death. Clifford the Department at the time of his at the lake were able to bring him up. More heroic efforts at resuscita was a dedicated deputy that served death. Deputy Keith Farley Sheriff's made by the citizens, Rangers, and the medical crew of our rescueDepartmen helicopter nearly six years with our department On October He is survive was declared when he reached the hospital. and was well respected among the dead 29, 1986, Keith Sheriff’s Deputy Russell Roberts Deputy DeMeulle had served with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's law enforcement community. Farley was on Deputy Rusduty over drivingtwo a years. He was survived sell Roberts by was his wife and two youn Department for just marked patrol killed on SepSheriff’s Deputy Donald DeMeulle Don was unit. He was tember 16, one of our hel1995, while driving on icopter pilots, conducting a State Route 62 but on January follow-up inapproaching 31, 1986, he vestigation of a the intersection was not pilottraffic accident of Sage Avenue in the town of ing the heliYucca Valley. A citizen then turned on River Road in Needles. He had in front of Deputy Farley’s unit caus- decided for safety reasons to return during daylight hours on Saturday, ing a horrific traffic collision. Al18SSEBA TAR &SHIELD September 16, 1995, to measure The 60 year-old driver of the vehiOn February 29, 2008, a stretch skid marks and complete other acci- cle who struck his motorcycle also of Highway 247 was dedicated as dent investigation tasks. The accidied from injuries sustained in the the Greg A. Gariepy Memorial dent had occurred on a dangerous accident. Highway. curve the previous night, and he Deputy Ives had served with the didn’t want to be hidden from moSan Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Lobo torists by the darkness. Department for 8 years. Ron will Deputy Lobo, Reports from the Needles station forever be remembered for his com- along with a secindicated that Roberts parked his mitment to our country and his ond motor vehicle with its warning lights flash- dedication to our county. In August deputy and a ing on a knoll where it could be of 2002, Ron, Deputy Steve Allen deputy in a squad seen from both directions. He was and three others made a cross-councar were heading Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Ives about 100 yards from the car on the try bicycle tour riding 4,000 miles east on Arrow opposite side of the road when a from Long Beach to Ground Zero in Highway at 3:25 On September 1, 2004, Deputy Ron Ives was passing through the motorist entering the curve began New York City. His motivation was p.m on October intersection of Baseline Road and Archibald Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga to skid. The driver apparently over- to benefit the surviving loved ones 11, 2005, with lights and sirens on when the driver of an SUV ran the red light and struck his police motorcycle at corrected, lost control and hit Russ. of those killed by terrorist attacks. in response to a crash at Etiwanda approximately 50 miles per hour. Emergency personnel responded Ron also coordinated the annual bi- Avenue. A man pulled out of a Deputy Ives was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical immediately, but their efforts cycle rodeo which still continues driveway to head west onCenter Arrow. where he succumbed to his injuries approximately one hour later. The 60 yearproved futile. He died upon arrival today and has been dedicated to his The first motor was able to pass, the old driver of the vehicle who struck his motorcycle also died from injuries at Desert Communities Hospital. memory and is known as “The Ron patrol officer swerved out of the sustained A former military policeman,in the accident. Ives Bicycle Rodeo”. way, but Lobo could not avoid the County Sheriff's Roberts joined the NeedlesDeputy Police Ives had served with the San Bernardino vehicle and was thrown from his Department in 1989 and became afor 8Sheriff’s motorcycle after striking the rear of to Department years.Deputy Ron will for his commitment Gregforever Gariepy be remembered deputy six monthsour latercountry when theand hisOn June 22, to our county. In the car. Paramedics minutes dedication August of 2002, arrived Ron, Deputy city began contracting for Allen law en-and three 2005, Deputy after bicycle the accident began4,000 CPR. miles Steve others made a cross-country tourand riding forcement servicesfrom with the San Greg Gariepy Lobo was flown to Arrowhead Re-benefit Long Beach to Ground Zero in New York City. His motivation was to Bernardino Countythe Sheriff’s De- loved wasones killed of in an gional Medical Center in Colton, surviving those killed by terrorist attacks. Ron also partment. automobile acciwhere he passed away at coordinated the annual bicycle rodeo which still continues today and4:12 hasp.m. been dent on Old Deputy first joined the dedicated to his memory and is known as “The Ron Ives Lobo Bicycle Rodeo”. Woman Springs Sheriff’s Department in 1994 and Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Ives On SeptemRoad while responding to assist an- was assigned to the Rancho Cucaber 1, 2004, other deputy at approximately 0500 monga Station in 1998. He is reDeputy Ron Ives hours. Greg lost control of his vehi- membered by fellow deputies as a was passing cle and went off the roadway and happy guy, always smiling; a man through the inoverturned. He was ejected from with a positive outlook on life, love tersection of the vehicle. The deputy he was reof family, and devotion to his work. Baseline Road sponding to assist arrived at the About 2,000 people paid their and Archibald Avenue in Rancho scene and immediately began CPR respects to Lobo at his funeral servCucamonga when the driver of an as rescue crews responded. Deputy ices on October 17, 2005. During On June 22, 2005, Deputy Greg Gariepy wasservice killedatin an automobile SUV ran the red light and struck the Hillside Community Gariepy was transported to Hiaccident on Old Woman Springs Road while to assist another deputy his police motorcycle at approxiChurch in Rancho Cucamonga, Desert Medical Center where he responding approximatelysuccumbed 0500 hours. lost control of his middle vehicle and went mately 50 miles perathour. Lobo’s daughter Kadie,off 10,the to hisGreg injuries. Deputy Ives wasroadway transported to overturned. readvehicle. a letter she wrote for herhe father. Deputy Gariepy a US Maand He waswas ejected from the The deputy was Arrowhead Regional Medical Cen“I will miss you. I can’tCPR wait for rine Corps veteran andscene had served responding to assist arrived at the and immediately began as the rescue ter where he succumbed his inday that I’m up in heaven with you with the SanGariepy Bernardino County crewstoresponded. Deputy was transported to Hi-Desert Medical Center SEBA juries approximately one hour later. and God.” she said. Sheriff’s Department for 3 years. where he succumbed to his injuries. SEBA S 19the STAR &with Deputy Gariepy was a US Marine Corps veteran and had served HIELD MILITARY MATTERS Members on Military Leave David Moyer Deputy Sheriff Charles Miller Deputy Sheriff Omar Palacios-Real Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Pedroza Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Valmonte Probation Corrections Officer Joshua Parrott Deputy Sheriff Donald Mills Deputy Sheriff James Landry Deputy Sheriff Marissa Cui Custody Specialist Robert E. Brown Deputy Sheriff Lindsey Scott Probation Corrections Officer Lisa Prieto Probation Corrections Officer Family Pride Join SEBA’s “Family Pride” Honoring the military members of our extended SEBA family SPC. Anthony Alonzo U.S. Army, First Cavalry, stationed in Iraq, son of Deputy Daniel Alonzo, West Valley Detention Center. MASN Troy Atkinson U.S. Navy at Autec-Andros Island, Bahamas. Son of Sgt. Don Atkinson, Rancho Station Lt. Col. Robert T. Ault Army/Aviation - Baghdad Son of Robert E. Ault, Retired, Sheriff’s Dept. Ensign David Badman U.S. Navy, U.S. Essex, Sasebo, Japan Son-in-law of Sgt. Scott Schultz and Gee Schultz, San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office. Lance Corporal Justin Barrie US Marine Corps Son of Paul Barrie, Deputy Court Services Airman Trevor Beck US Air Force Son of Greg Beck, HSS Program Integrity, Welfare Fraud Spc. James Barnett US Army, 3rd Infantry Division Son of Helen Winters, Deputy Sheriff, Retired Pfc. Jasmine Beckum Military Intelligence U.S. Army - Ft. Huachuca, Arizona Daughter of Deputy Zach Beckum Public Affairs Division Nicole Beckum PFC US Army 1st Cavalry Camp Warhorse Iraq Daughter of Deputy Zach Beckum, Public Affairs Division Richard E. Blanchard Airman 1st Class USAF, Anderson AFB, Guam Son-in-Law of Deputy John Smith, Twin Peaks Station 20SSEBA TAR &SHIELD Lt. Daniel J. Breeden U.S. Navy “Bagdad” Son of Lester Breeden, Retired Sheriff’s Dept. Spc. Nicholas “Nicko” Buscemi 25th Infantry, Stricker Brigade, Iraq. Son of Deputy Anthony Buscemi Victorville Station Sgt. Ryan Cardwell U.S. Army Exp. Ord. Disp. Iraq Son of Kim Cardwell MK1-lst Class Petty Officer Eugene R. Cavenaugh Coast Guard, San Diego Fleet Training Group, San Diego. Son of Sgt. Patrick Cavenaugh, Detectives Steven Cook Cragg PFC, U.S. Marine Corps Son of Karen Cragg, Sr. Inv. D.A. Office Staff Sgt. Anthony Crismon USMC 2/1, 13th MEU. Son-inlaw of Sgt. Craig Edmunds, C/S Victorville Brian Ellis Sr. Airman, U.S.A.F. Son of Hank Valencia, Detective MAXN Rudy Faile Jr. E3 Harbor Patrol Unit U.S. Navy at NSA Bahrain Son of Deputy Rudy Faile GHRC Brenda Gaul, Dental Technician 2nd Class U.S. Navy. Daughter of Shelby Gaul, Detective Michelle Gaul, Builder 3rd Class U.S. Navy Seebees. Daughter of Shelby Gaul, Detective Airman 1st Class (A1C) Alexander M. Holm U. S. A.F. Son of Deputy Peter Holm, Barstow Station Master Chief Petty Officer Stephen Hughes US Navy Son of Jay Hughes, retired Deputy Sheriff USAF Airman 1st Class TACP Michael A. Ilizaliturri Son of Sgt. Chris “Izzy” Ilizaliturri Chino Hills Station Richard R. Jones III 1st Lt. U.S. Air Force, fighter pilot Son of retired Sheriff’s Sergeant Richard R. Jones. Tyler Kurth Capt. U.S. Army Son of Delvin Wiedeman, Retired Sheriff’s Dept. Staff Sergeant Stephen Lacombe U.s. Army Iraq Son of Deputy Sheriff Julie Park Victorville Court Services Master Sergeant Damon D. Mann, USAF Son of David Mann, Probation Officer. U.S. Army Warrant Officer I Austin Martinez Son-in-law of Randy Gerwig, Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff’s Aviation Cpl Azarial Rainey US Marine Corps (In Iraq) Son of Vicki Rainey-Aubry Probation Officer Airman USAF Devin Rude Hill AFB, Utah Son of Detective Michael Rude, SBSD Staff Sergeant Robert Simendich U.S. AF Elmondorf, AL Son of retired Lt. Robert Simendich, CDC. PFC Jay Spear U.S. Army 101st Airborne, Baghdad Son of Sergeant Steve Spear Court Services Joshua Tree Staff Sergeant Mike Spear U.S. Army, 25th Infantry Division Son of Sergeant Steve Spear Court Services Joshua Tree AAE2 Chris Thomas U.S. Navy, USS Kitty Hawk Son of Mike Martinez, Probation Officer, West Valley Juvenile Hall SPC James L. Turton U.S. Army In Uzbekistan. Sonin-Law of Jim Dawson, Needles Station. Mark W. McDonald U.S. Army. Son of John McDonald, Welfare Fraud Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Wickum Son of Tom Wickum, Assistant Sheriff, Retired Sgt. Christopher B. Meals 58th Stryker Brigade, Iraq. Son of Retired Sheriff’s Dept. Lt. William (Bill) Meals Captain Jacques Wilson USAF Brother of Chantae Williams, Coroner's Office 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Newman U.S. Marine Corps Son of Lt. Douglas D. Newman SBSD Retired Lance Corporal Joseph A. Wood, US Marine Corps Grandson of John J. Quinn, Coroner/retired. Eric E. Overturf PO2, US Navy Seebees in Iraq Nephew of retired Sgt. Gary Hobbs. o you have family members or loved ones serving in the War on Terrorism? If so, and you would like to recognize them in the Star and Shield, please fill out the questionnaire below and return it to SEBA. We will recognize your family member in the “Family Pride” section of the Star and Shield. D Service Person’s Name Service Person’s Rank Branch of Service Your Name Your Department Your relationship to the Service Person Your daytime phone number (this will be kept confidential) Fax to SEBA at (909) 383-6600, or email this information to mhahn@seba.biz. Free Dues While You Are Deployed! If you have orders for deployment in the fight against terrorism, please contact the Association office. With a copy of your orders, you may be eligible to have your basic Association dues waived during the time you are away. Just our way of saying “thank you” for taking the next step in defending our national freedoms. Care packages for members serving in the military Do you want to get involved in sending care packages to SEBA members who are currently serving our country in the military? Well, YOU CAN! Every other month, SEBA will be sending care packages directly to our members who are deployed either overseas or in the United States. You can get involved by bringing to SEBA or giving to your Station Director any of the following items: 1. Personal care/sundries 2. AT&T calling cards (MCI doesn’t work in some places) 3. Gift cards for WalMart, Sam’s Club or Costco 4. Disposable cameras 5. A letter from you! GOD BLESS AMERICA! Letters From The Troops Thank you and please thank the office staff for the care package. My soldiers and I really appreciate and need the items you sent. Enclosed is a picture of me completing a mission. I will make sure to pay you guys a visit upon my return. Have a Bless Day. Deputy Donald Mills, 1SG 419th CSSB, Camp Taji, Iraq I just wanted to write you and tell you thank you for the care package that you sent. My platoon and I really appreciate it. I put the box in the common area with a sign over it to take what you need. The items were gone within an hour. They really appreciated all the items. Thank everyone for me. Deputy Charles Miller, LT. COB Speicher MARK AVERBECK ✩ is running for SHERIFF/CORONER in San Bernardino County on June 8, 2010 • 17 1⁄2 years of Patrol Experience • Honored by MADD for apprehending Drunk Drivers • Captured two escapees, John Ruiz and Joseph Pulliam Candidate Mark Averbeck has built his career by the relentless prosecution of criminals and keeping his personal/professional life unsullied. The Committee to Elect Sheriff/Coroner Mark Averbeck is looking for volunteers. Please contact Mark Averbeck at (909) 478-4001. Thank you for your support. Vote on June 8, 2010. This will be an election to remember! SEBA STAR &SHIELD21 TICKET PRICES • All Sales Final • Prices subject to change without notice • SEBA members only Aquarium of the Pacific Adult.......................................................$15.95 Child (3-11) ..........................................$9.95 Scandia Amusement Park Unlimited Passport ..............................$12.50 (Includes all rides, raceway, Screamer, and golf). Disneyland or California Adventure 1 Day, 1 Park Adult.......................................................$60.00 Child (3-9) .............................................$52.00 Sea World (2nd day free) Adult.......................................................$52.00 Child (3-9) .............................................$46.50 Disneyland 2Fer 1 Day, 2 Parks on separate days Adult.......................................................$60.00 Child (3-9) .............................................$52.00 Six Flags Magic Mountain Adult.......................................................$26.00 Child (under 48” tall) ...........................$15.00 Disneyland Park Hopper 1 Day, 2 Parks Adult.......................................................$70.00 Child (3-9) .............................................$61.00 Knott’s Berry Farm Adult.......................................................$28.00 Child (3-11) ..........................................$20.00 Legoland Second day free. 2-Day Pass Adult/Child.............................................$45.00 Hopper ...................................................$54.00 Legoland/Sea Life 2-Day Hopper Adult/Child.............................................$54.00 Raging Waters Adult.......................................................$24.00 Child.......................................................$20 San Diego Wild Animal Park Adult ......................................................$30.00 Child (3-11)............................................$22.50 Includes Journey Into Africa Tour and Conservation Carousel. San Diego Zoo Deluxe Adult ..........................................$30.00 Deluxe Child (3-11)..............................$22.50 (Includes bus tour, Express Bus, and Skyfari ride) Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Adult.......................................................$18.50 Child (under 48” tall) ...........................$13.00 Universal Studios 1 Day Adult/Child.............................................$54.00 Annual Pass...........................................$67.00 Pocket Saver Hi Desert $20, $8.50 to benefit the SEBA Widows and Orphans Fund. Movie Theaters AMC Theatre General ..................................................$6.00 Premier ..................................................$7.50 (Valid for opening engagements.) Edwards, Regal, United Artist General. .................................................$6.00 Premier ..................................................$7.00 (Valid for opening engagements.) Krikorian Theatres General. .................................................$6.50 Classifieds HAVASU VACATION RENTAL retired San Diego PD. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 king, 2 queen beds. For photos, email kaycaddy@hotmail.com. $100/night +$100 non-refundable cleaning deposit. (928) 680-7289 home, (928) 208-2483 cell. To place a classified ad, call (951) 686-7575. Retirements Sergeant Gail Marianes Transportation 26 years Deputy Sheriff Jeralee Jette G.H.R.C 31 years Deputy Sheriff Michael G. Martin Court Services Victorville 10 years Come Home To Serenity! Spacious 1 and 2 Bedroom Dual Master Suites Check out our floorplans at www.MontereyPines.net or www.forrent.com/montereypines 22SSEBA TAR &SHIELD NEW BENEFIT FOR SEBA MEMBERS The Pocket Saver for the High Desert This coupon book is exclusively for the High Desert, and costs $20, $8.50 of which goes to SEBAʼs Widow & Orphan Fund. The Pocket Saver has more than $10,000 worth of coupons. Now available at the SEBA Office. Call (909) 885-6074 or 1-800-655-7322. Change of Address If you have moved, we want to know about it. Please fill out this form and fax it or mail it to the SEBA office. Name: County ID#: New Address: City, State and Zip: Phone: ( Cell Phone: ( ) ) Signature: Fax to (909) 383-6600 or mail to SEBA, 735 E. Carnegie Dr., Suite 125, San Bernardino, CA 92408 24SSEBA TAR &SHIELD FEATURES An Obituary Printed in the London Times Interesting and sadly rather true oday we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: - Knowing when to come in out of the rain; - Why the early bird gets the worm; - Life isn’t always fair; - and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set T in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their vic- tims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I’m A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing. SEBA MEDICAL EMERGENCY LEAVE DONATION REQUESTS JAMES, GWENDOLYN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MORIARTY, JULIE ACR LARSON, DEBRA CHILD SUPPORT SENN, TONYA DA TORRES, LUCINA PUB HEALTH County employees wishing to donate vacation, holiday or compensatory time-off hours may do so in 8-hour increments. Please see your department payroll clerk for filling out a Medical Emergency Leave Donation Form. SEBA STAR &SHIELD25 ASSOCIATION FINANCIALS TREASURY (7/1/2008 - 3/18/2009) OPERATING BUDGET 26SSEBA TAR &SHIELD (7/1/2008 - 3/18/2009) KNOW YOUR LEGISLATORS KNOW YOUR LEGISLATORS Porac LDF I.A. Rules: Always consult with an association representative/lawyer before responding to any report, letter, memo and/or questions concerning an investigation which could possibly lead to punitive action. If ordered to do so ask to have it recorded and read the following: NON-WAIVER STATEMENT: “I have been refused the right to have a representative of my choice. I understand that I am being ordered to make a report or answer questions and that if I do not comply with the order, I may be disciplined for insubordination. Therefore, I have no alternative but to abide by the order. However, by so doing, I do not waive my Constitutional rights to remain silent under the 5th and 14th Amendments to the United States Constitution, under the protections afforded me under case law.” SEBA STAR &SHIELD27 Safety Employees’ Benefit Association 735 E. Carnegie Dr., Suite 125 San Bernardino, CA 92408 BILL GALLAGHER RETIRED DEPUTY SHERIFF PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 529 SAN BERNARDINO, CA Special Law Enforcement Pricing FLEET MANAGER OVER 300 SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AVAILABLE! 10 Freeway @ Citrus Ave., in Fontana 4cops@sunriseford.com 1-866-906-4898