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OCTOBER 2013
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Annual Pendleton Round-Up Demonstrates the Positive Influence
of Oregon State Police Presence
Senior Trooper Dan Chichester cautiously approaches a vehicle, as he is trained to do, while on patrol during Round-Up.
The stop proved to be routine, and the driver was sent on his way with a warning about speeding.
According to Detective Jeremy Gunter,
in a normal year), OSP Mobile Response Team
was just one.
this year’s annual Pendleton Round-Up in
(MRT) members were brought in to patrol the
September was quiet and peaceful by the old
crowds on bikes, and groups of four or five
history. It began in 1910 as “a frontier exhibi-
Round-Up standards.
OSP detectives were asked to conduct foot
tion of picturesque pastimes, Indian and mili-
“There was hardly any excitement,” he
patrol to avert a dangerous situation. Since
tary spectacles, cowboy racing and bronco
says. “From a police standpoint, it was a little
then, the Pendleton Chief of Police asks the
busting for the championship of the North-
boring, but that actually means that it’s a saf-
OSP to return each year in these capacities in
west” according to the visitor’s site. From the
er, more enjoyable event for visitors. “
order to help with enforcement of laws and
start, the celebration drew large crowds and
Detective Gunter joined other OSP detec-
The Round-Up has a long and boisterous
crowd control, and also to be a deterrent to
continued to do so, growing to its current
tives in patrolling downtown Pendleton on
crime and fighting among the revelers.
phenomenal proportions.
foot during the five-day rodeo and entertain-
ment event. He explained that four years ago
drug-related warrants during the event, but
part of the Round-Up tradition. In fact, dur-
the Round-Up celebrated its 100th anniver-
they are available to help with any calls that
ing Prohibition, though Pendleton main-
sary. In anticipation of the likelihood of city
occur. In past years, there were as many as 10
tained dry status longer than other places,
police being overwhelmed by the influx of
fight calls each on both Friday and Saturday
the city fathers decided to suspend the laws
visitors (over 50,000 people attend the event
nights. This year, according to Gunter, there
The detectives put special emphasis on
Good-natured carousing has always been
See ROUND-UP, Page 2
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President’s Post
senior Trooper Darrin Phillips
All,
change any of the calculations when you
I am sad to announce that our super of-
fice manager Erin Reyes-Smith has taken
changes to retiree COLAs.
another job. She has moved to DHS as an
investigator. We will miss her, and she has
who want to know the OSPOA’s position on
committed to me that she is there for us if
PERS changes for retirees. I have told them,
we need her. I wish her the best in her fu-
and I will again voice it in this article, that I
ture endeavors.
don’t think it is fair to anyone who is accept-
I have been contacted by many retirees
As most of you have heard, we have just
ing a retirement from the State of Oregon
entered a “special session” of the legislature.
to change the rules after one is retired. I
I have received many calls from current and
also feel that it is hitting below the belt to
retired members. The Governor has not
change the rules for current employees as
hidden the fact that he is trying to broker
well, but the individuals who have already
a deal with the legislature to implement
retired left employment with a figure in
further cuts to PERS in exchange for more
mind and the state needs to honor that
try to put it out via email. If you are not
school funding among other things.
agreement.
registered at ospoa.com, please log in and
As you can imagine, our lobbyist has
As we have seen in other PERS reform,
register as a member so you can receive my
been busy with this one. I can assure you
the legislators of the State of Oregon do not
correspondence. It is a great idea to get
that he is in the mix and is feeding us infor-
seem to care about honoring their prede-
ahead of the curve now because all future
mation as fast as he can. As I have explained
cessors’ promise, and I anticipate that they
voting will occur online through our web-
to many of you, much of the information is
will continue to try to change the rules. Ev-
site.
confidential in nature and can’t always be
eryone can rest assured that this organiza-
shared. I will tell you that we feel confident
tion will be in the middle of the fight, and
and be safe.
that any changes to PERS will not change
win or lose, we will do everything we can to
the game for current members. We have
ensure that your retirement remains intact.
seen no legislative language that would
Sherman County District
Attorney Concludes
Review of 8/29/2013
OSP-Involved Shooting
Investigation
retire. What we have seen are proposed
Wade M. McLeod, Sherman County Dis-
trict Attorney, announced that he has concluded his review of the investigation into
the August 29, 2013, fatal Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper-involved shooting along
Interstate 84 near Biggs Junction that resulted in the death of John Van Allen II, age 34.
According to District Attorney McLeod, the
involved-OSP trooper's actions were justified
in using deadly physical force in this incident.
Until next time, take care of each other
Darrin
As information becomes available, I will
snacks at food carts, and enjoy live music
ROUND-UP, continued from Page 1
and entertainment from several differ-
that prohibited alcohol during the week of
ent stages. There is still lots of carousing
Round-Up. This is one reason the event de-
into the wee hours of the night, but visi-
veloped a reputation as a true “Wild West”
tors seem to be keeping it peaceful, yet
festival.
lively. However, in recent years, the positive
OSP troopers can be seen walking
presence of the OSP at this annual celebra-
through the crowds wearing tactical vests,
tion of all things Western has helped turn
jeans, and long-sleeve shirts made espe-
an occasionally brawling, rowdy week in
cially for the event that say “Police” in bold
the small town into a safer week of world-
lettering. According to Detective Gunter,
class rodeo, family fun, and bustling activi-
they tend to blend in. In fact, it’s not un-
ty in the downtown for all to enjoy. Visitors
known for an unobservant celebrant to of-
still pack the bars and dance halls, but the
fer the patrolling officers drugs. Primarily,
festivities remain a little more sedate than
though, the troopers act as a visual deter-
in years past.
rent to fights and other dangerous behav-
ior.
The main street in downtown Pendle-
ton is blocked off from vehicles, and pa-
trons stroll through vendor booths, have
Great rodeo is the real attraction, of
See ROUND-UP, Page 3
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A View of Pendleton During the 2013 Round-Up
ROUND-UP, continued from Page 2
Above: The historic butcher shop beneath the sidewalks of downtown
Pendleton--part of the spectacular historic tour beneath the city.
Above: An example of the beautiful glass bricks which provided natural light
to businesses and living spaces below the city when they were actively in use.
Below: Round-Up entrant in calf roping, Ryan Fornstrom of Idaho, enjoys a meal
at the popular Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Friday evening.
The Pendleton Round-Up trademark slogan: Let ‘Er Buck!
Above: Visitors to the city stroll the tree-lined downtown.
See ROUND-UP, Page 6
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A Message from the Vice President
Senior Trooper Mark Banks
The membership has ratified both the
were addressed separately, they were incor-
our bargaining is no longer working at DAS.
main table contract and the articles con-
porated into the current members’ contract.
She was the second DAS representative as-
cerning the incorporation of the sergeants
So, we still have just one collective bargain-
signed to the Oregon State Police during
into our contract. I am getting a lot of
ing agreement for all OSPOA members.
this bargaining session. This could delay
questions about the implementation of the
Another common question I have been
approval of the black line version of the
changes in our contract and about how the
receiving is, “When will the new changes
contract if there are discrepancies in the ac-
sergeants fit into things now.
take effect?” The membership (through
tual language bargained. Daryl is not able
I have many questions from troopers
majority voting) has accepted the offer pre-
to offer a realistic timeline regarding when
and sergeants about whether or not the
sented; however, the new changes don’t
both sides could have an approved black
sergeants will have their own contract.
just begin because we have agreed to ac-
line version, but he didn’t expect to be done
The Department of State Police and DAS
cept the offer. DAS, the department, and
within the month.
allowed us to create a separate sergeants’
our attorney need to combine the main
bargaining team to bargain their issues
table language with the new sergeants’
ratification of this contract by vote and final
separately from the main table. Darrin and
language, and create a black line version
signing by OSPOA and the department?
I felt this was in the best interest of current
that outlines all the changes in the con-
We have a status quo clause in our contract
members and the entering sergeants. We
tract. That document will then need to be
because we are strike-prohibited, so we will
wanted the right to take sergeants’ issues to
reviewed by them for accuracy. I know both
continue to operate under the conditions of
arbitration separately from the main table
the department and OSPOA would like to
the previous contract. The changes in this
contract in the event we were not able to
see this happen as soon as possible. How-
contract will not be implemented until it is
settle on a package that would be accept-
ever, our attorney, Daryl Garretson, advised
signed. The sergeants didn’t have any pre
able to the sergeants. Although their issues
me that the DAS representative assigned to
What happens during the lull between
See VP POST, Page 6
Current and Fallen Oregon State Police Recognized at Graduation
Ceremony for 23 Recruit Troopers
Twenty-three Oregon State Police (OSP) recruit troopers marked
* Recruit Trooper Jonathan Boggs - La Grande Area Command
the completion of nearly 26 weeks of training on Saturday, October 12,
* Recruit Trooper Andrea Borraggine - Central Point Area Command
2013, at noon, during post-academy graduation before family, friends,
* Recruit Trooper Elias Breen - Salem Area Command
and OSP employees at the Oregon Public Safety Academy located at
* Recruit Trooper Zachary Downing - Baker City Work Site (lateral)
4190 Aumsville Highway near Salem.
* Recruit Trooper Eli Friesen - Salem Area Command
* Recruit Trooper Kurtis Hansen - Hermiston Work Site
OSP Deputy Superintendent Maureen Bedell recognized the ac-
complishments of the graduating recruits who completed the intense
* Recruit Trooper Michael Kendoll - Portland Area Command
training program preparing them for the challenges they will face
* Recruit Trooper Bryan Kolacz - Springfield Area Command
working for OSP and the public safety community. Five of the 23 gradu-
* Recruit Trooper Wesley Linhart - Pendleton Area Command
ating recruit troopers are lateral entry hires who previously worked for
* Recruit Trooper Mac Marshall - Portland Area Command
other law enforcement agencies before joining OSP.
* Recruit Trooper Ryan Martin - Springfield Area Command (lateral)
Deputy Superintendent Bedell was joined at the ceremony by fam-
* Recruit Trooper Matthew Moran - The Dalles Area Command
ily members of former Superintendent Holly V. Holcomb, who died No-
* Recruit Trooper Matthew Newby - The Dalles Area Command
vember 25, 1975, when he was shot by an assailant in front of the OSP
* Recruit Trooper Michael Nork - Klamath Falls Area Command (lateral)
General Headquarters in Salem. As a class project, a plaque in memory
* Recruit Trooper Jason Schaffner - The Dalles Area Command
of Superintendent Holcomb was refurbished for future display at the
* Recruit Trooper Matthew Schmidt - Portland Area Command
Fallen Trooper Memorial (www.ospmemorial.org).
* Recruit Trooper Timothy Schuette - Baker City Work Site
* Recruit Trooper Scott Severson - Newport Area Command
The 23 graduating OSP recruit troopers will report to their sched-
uled assignments at the following OSP offices:
* Recruit Trooper Cory Sweet - Grants Pass Work Site (lateral)
* Recruit Trooper Peter Anderson - Klamath Falls Area Command
* Recruit Trooper Brian Wickert - Ontario Area Command (lateral)
* Recruit Trooper Richard Anderson - Portland Area Command
* Recruit Trooper Thomas Andreazzi - Lakeview Work Site
OSPOA offers a warm welcome to these successful recruits!
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OSP Sergeant, Two Troopers Receive Holly V. Holcomb Award
for Actions During February Active Shooter Incident
Three Oregon State Police (OSP) of-
ficers were presented with the department's Holly V. Holcomb Award in recognition of their professional response
earlier this year during a deadly confrontation at an active shooter incident
at a Silverton-area RV park. The award
is named after former Superintendent
Holly V. Holcomb, who died November
25, 1975, when he was shot and killed by
an assailant in front of the OSP General
Headquarters in Salem.
On October 12, 2013, OSP Deputy
Superintendent Maureen Bedell presented the award to Sergeant Timothy
Plummer, Trooper Perry N. Rhoades, and
Trooper James Andrews during a ceremony for graduating OSP recruit troopers in Salem.
The Holly V. Holcomb Award is presented
to sworn employees who react to a situation
Left to right: Sergeant Plummer, Trooper Rhoades, and Trooper Andrews
Division), who at the time of the incident was
is now assigned at the Albany Area Command
assigned at the Salem Area Command Office,
office.
in a heroic and professional manner to reduce
the risk or loss of life or injury to citizens or
another officer.
On February 25, 2013, several OSP troop-
ers responded to assist Marion County Sheriff's Office and Silverton Police Department
regarding a report of an armed suspect at
the Silver Spur RV Park. The 78-year-old male
suspect, positioned on an elevated vantage
point in the park, was shooting at officers,
preventing them from approaching. After arriving, Sergeant Plummer distract-
ed the suspect by acting as a decoy, taking
targeted fire in the process. His actions allowed Trooper Rhoades and Trooper Andrews
to get into position where they were able to
fire at the suspect, wounding him. The officers
moved in and, after safely restraining the suspect, they immediately rendered first aid before the suspect was flown by air ambulance
to a Portland-area hospital where he died
from his injuries.
Sergeant Plummer (Patrol Services Division) and Trooper Rhoades (Patrol Services
Division) are assigned at the Salem Area Command office. Trooper Andrews (Fish & Wildlife
Senior Trooper Dan Chichester “working laser,” in search of speeding drivers.
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“The population doubles during Round-
man was taken to the Umatilla County jail for
Up, but it’s mostly just downtown that is af-
a breath sample.
course, and rodeo lovers have always been
fected by it,” he notes.
drawn to the stands of the Pendleton Round-
Slightly amusing alcohol-related situ-
much more business during Round-Up. Doz-
Up Stadium. The Round-Up attracts world-
ations can occur.
A woman approached
ens more people end up in intake and shifts
class rodeo contestants from throughout
Trooper Chichester’s patrol car during this
are generally 12 hours long. There are double
the United States and many other countries,
year’s Round-Up to ask for help. It turned out
the number of arrests coming in, so it’s a de-
as well as rodeo fans from throughout the
that the window screen of her RV had been
manding time of year.
world. This five-day rodeo is one of the last
slit and someone had stolen the bottle of gin
Another result is that the matrix sys-
opportunities to generate points to go to
from her kitchenette table. Several revelers
tem must be used on a daily basis during
national finals, so it generates stadium-filling
called out to ask for a ride as his patrol car
Round-Up. With the influx of prisoners, some
crowds and features talent-filled events ev-
moved slowly through the crowded streets.
currently-held prisoners must be released to
eryday of the festivities.
Chichester demonstrated good humor about
avoid overpopulation. The majority of the
these encounters.
calls during this time are for warrants, parole
and the city of Pendleton very well is Senior
Of course, the higher numbers of intoxi-
and probation violators, disorderly conduct
Trooper Dan Chichester, who has lived and
cated drivers during this time is not amusing
situations, and, of course, alcohol-related
worked in Pendleton for 15 years. at all, and troopers in the area work hard to
problems.
get DUII drivers off the road.
One trooper who knows the Round-Up
“The city allows visitors to camp on city
At the jail, sheriffs explained that there is
After settling the DUII suspect at the jail,
lands during Round-Up: in open fields, on
While the editor of the Trooper News was
Chichester pointed out one of the reasons
school grounds, in public parks,” he explains.
on a ride along, Trooper Chichester pulled
that the OSP presence has had a calming
RVs, trucks, and pitched tends can be seen in
over many vehicles for a variety of issues:
effect on the Round-Up. “The OSP can talk
normally unexpected places like these dur-
no light on the license plate, speeding, fol-
people into handcuffs,” he joked, but add-
ing this special time.
lowing too close, pulling out illegally. He
ed on a serious note that communication
Chichester works his usual patrol during
pointed out that many of these stops are fo-
and connection with the public is really the
the Round-Up, though his shifts are longer
cused on the goal of potentially identifying
strong suit of those in the Oregon State Po-
due to DUII overtime funding. Periodically,
intoxicated drivers. Within a short time, he’d
lice. Troopers are skilled at keeping people
he drives through the crowded city streets to
stopped a speeding truck that was driving er-
calm and cooperative.
provide an extra set of eyes for what’s occur-
ratically. Once pulled over, the middle-aged
ring.
man showed signs of intoxication: odor of
over the country to enjoy what Pendleton
“We are really here to keep things safe.
alcohol and slurred speech. During the field
has to offer during this special time.
The reality is that there are going to be peo-
sobriety test, two Umatilla sheriffs arrived to
ple in town drinking alcohol. We just try to
potentially assist, but the driver was calm and
keep them on the sidewalks.”
cooperative even after he failed the test. The
VP POST, continued from Page 4
contract if it is not signed before December? If
gaining a new group into a contract, there is
we are not able to get a signed contract before
no way to anticipate all of circumstances in
vious contract language, but prior to entering
then, we will be eligible for back pay from the
which new language might be applied in the
into bargaining with the sergeants, we signed
date the contract was signed to the date when
real world. Also, there is no way to anticipate
a status quo agreement with the Department
the COLA was scheduled to be implemented
every need that would require language to be
as to the working conditions and terms for the
in this contract.
added to a contract, so if you see things that
sergeants. Now, during the bargaining pro-
I expect a lot of questions from the ser-
you think need to be worded differently, or
cess, the department and OSPOA agreed to
geants when the contract is implemented. I
think of language that could be added, please
implement some things earlier, such as itiner-
will be the contact person for any sergeant
call me. I am keeping a file of bargaining is-
ary scheduling, telephone call back, and the
with a question about the contract and how
sues to raise in the next bargaining cycle.
elimination of the 11 free FSLA hours. Those
it will be applied. I also know issues will come
changes will continue to be in effect.
up this year from some of the new language
bargained. When bargaining, especially bar-
Will we miss out on the 2% COLA in this
These skills are helping visitors from all
Mark Banks
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Letter to the Editor: Response to “Opportunity
at your Doorstep? Pay Yourself First!”
In the July 2013 edition of OSPOA Trooper
or the International Stock Option). Each of
the front end. The benefit to the Roth is that
News, Trooper Michael Berland wrote an arti-
those mutual funds and CITs invests in specif-
you don’t have to pay tax on your earnings.
cle titled “Opportunity at your Doorstep? Pay
ic stocks and bonds based upon its objective.
Which option is better entirely depends on
Yourself First!” In this article, Trooper Berland
For example, the International Stock Option
whether you’re in a higher tax bracket now or
makes some great points about the impor-
just mentioned invests in six mutual funds, all
during retirement. These rules apply to any
tance of saving for retirement. I commend
of which invest in international stocks.
retirement account, whether through OSGP
him for taking the time to write and remind
everyone about it.
However, as a recently elected member of
Statement: You will not get any benefits of
or another entity. Also, the levels of taxation
the funds you are investing in, including divi-
upon any withdrawals are entirely dictated
dends, stock splits, or earnings.
by state and federal tax law; they are inde-
the OSGP Advisory Board, I was concerned
Response: Mutual funds and CITs get their
to see that there were a few points made
earnings in one of three ways: A) Distribution
about the Oregon Savings Growth Plan that
of dividends/interest; B) Distribution of prof-
There are a couple of other features of
appeared rather negative and didn’t fit with
its from sale activity within the fund; and C)
OSGP that have not been brought up that I
my understanding of the plan. Because of
capital gains when the owner finally sells the
feel should be mentioned. The first is the low
this, I researched the issue with my contacts
fund (only if the sale price is higher than the
minimum investment requirement. Current-
at OSGP to ensure that I had a complete
purchase price for a given share). Because
ly, you can invest as little as $25/month. On
and proper understanding of how the plan
your OSGP money is invested in mutual
the other hand, if you were to invest through
worked. I found that several of the OSGP-
funds and CITs, you do indeed benefit from
a private investment house, you would most
related statements provided in Trooper Ber-
dividends, stock splits, and earnings. These
likely see minimums of $1,000-$3,000 per
land’s article are inaccurate and feel that it is
earnings are automatically reinvested into
fund. Some are even upwards of $10,000.
important to write this follow-up article to
the mutual funds and CITs, and benefit OSGP
Second, OSGP has very reasonable adminis-
set the record straight. Let me be clear--my
participants through higher portfolio values
trative costs. Administrative costs come out
intent is not to disparage Trooper Berland or
and unit prices.
of any investment account, regardless of how
pendent of your investment plan’s sponsor or
record keeper.
his article in any way, but to merely ensure
Statement: The true measure of an invest-
well it performs. Currently, OSGP charges
that anyone involved in or considering OSGP
ment plan is compounding interest. Invest-
approximately 0.43% (depending on funds
gets the most accurate information possible
ment accounts with mutual funds will mul-
involved). According to fools.com, expense
so that they can make their own decisions
tiply over time and will have very profitable
ratios can range from about 0.25% (index
about the best way to pursue their retirement
results.
funds) up to 1.5%+ (actively managed funds).
planning. For brevity, I shall paraphrase each
comment and provide a response:
Response: Any investment plan can be ei-
There are many aspects to these costs that
ther profitable or not--it all depends on the
I’m not covering here, but I am using these
Statement: OSGP is not an investment
market and that particular plan’s holdings.
numbers as an illustration.
plan. The explanation is in the name--Savings
Mutual funds don’t have compounding inter-
Lastly, the OSGP provides education spe-
Growth. It is a savings account that fluctuates
est, per se, but if the earnings are reinvested,
cialists who are willing to speak with you on
with the market.
there can be a sense of compounding in ef-
the phone or in person to help you under-
Response: The name was chosen with the
fect. However, that profitability is not guar-
stand the benefits of the plan, and the invest-
intent to help people get the idea of saving
anteed, no matter where the investment sits
ment options available to you. Unlike many
for the future and was thought to be a more
(OSGP or a private firm).
financial advisors, these education specialists
comfortable word than “investing”--it has
Statement: You will be taxed heavily on
nothing to do with savings accounts. Savings
your withdrawals due to the fact that your
accounts are accounts with a bank where the
money is contributed pre-tax.
are not paid a commission for recommending investments into certain fund options.
I hope that this article helps clear up a few
bank pays you interest for using your money.
Response: Taxes upon withdrawal of your
points about OSGP. If at any time you are
The only thing about a savings account that
OSGP funds will occur if you have invested in
unsure of how it works, I would highly rec-
fluctuates with the market is the interest rate.
the pre-tax contribution. The benefit is that
ommend calling them for clarification. And
OSGP, on the other hand, is an investment
your taxable income is reduced in those years
whatever plan you decide is best for you, be
account. The money you put into it is used
in which you contribute. If you have con-
sure to save early and save often.
to purchase investment portfolios, made up
tributed to the Roth option, however, then
of one or more mutual funds and collective
distributions are generally tax free because
investment trusts (“CITs”) (e.g. LifePath 2035
you already paid tax on your contribution at
Brady Boothe, Forensic Scientist
OSP Springfield Lab
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Trooper Events and Announcements
Kitsy Griffith
April 21, 1958 – September 3, 2013
Bill O’Neill Seriously Injured
in Horse Fall
Don Roberts Update
Kitsy Ranee Griffith was born in North
Bill was riding early in September when
Bend, Oregon. Shortly after high school, she
his horse stumbled, threw Bill off, and then
is still struggling with the side effects of
Don is recuperating at home but he
went to work for the State of Oregon as a sec-
landed on him, injuring his spleen and kid-
the chemotherapy and radiation. He has
retary. She quickly became an executive sec-
ney and leaving him with serious bruising.
made some improvements but still has a
long way to go.
retary and, later, an administrative assistant.
His breathing tube was removed on Sep-
She worked at the Board on Police Standards
tember 4, but doctors say it will be a long
and Training, Department of Justice, Attorney
recovery due to the damage and his age.
the warmth and concern that so many
General's Office, Department of Administra-
During surgery in September, a stent was
of OSP have shown through your cards
tive Services, and the Governor's Office for
placed in his bladder and then his kidney, as
and emails. Family members expressed
the Chief of Staff. Kitsy finally retired after 35
neither organ was working properly.
thanks also for those of you who have
years of service with the State of Oregon. She
been praying, and said, “God is listening.”
was respected for her vast knowledge of state
in Salem Hospital, he improved and became
government and for always going above and
very talkative and alert. He is still recover-
beyond in her duties.
ing.
Kitsy is survived by her two sons, Ethan
Cards may be sent to: Bill & Donna
and Darik Griffith of Salem, who are both Mar-
O’Neill, 4658 13th Ave NE, Keizer OR 97303.
After he was moved to the trauma unit
ion County Deputies, and many other dear
family members.
His family has been very touched by
Find the recent issue
of the OSP Mile Marker
at http://home.earthlink.
net/~ospretiree/id7.html.
3rd Annual Fallen Trooper Memorial Auction, November 2
The OSP Fallen Trooper Memorial Committee would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual Fallen Trooper Memorial Auction. Last year’s
event was a huge success and was a lot of fun. We are certain that this year’s event will be even more so! In addition to having a great
time, you will have the opportunity to bid on fantastic items such as resort packages (Casa Corona - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, WorldMark
by Wyndham, Salishan Resort), casino packages, golf packages, sports memorabilia (a signed Clyde Drexler Trailblazer Jersey, OSU and U
of O swag), a Big Al’s Party Package, brewery baskets, and much, much more.
When:
November 2, 2013; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Portland Yacht Club (1241 NE Marine Drive, Portland)
Cost:
$20 per ticket (or $200 for a VIP table for eight people, which includes a round of drinks from the bar and your own
personal wait-staff )
Includes:
A ticket entitles you to the buffet, no-host bar, and loads of fun
Why:
All proceeds from the evening go directly toward the completion of the memorial and future projects designed to ensure a living legacy for the OSP troopers who have fallen in the line of duty--now and forever.
For those who are interested in lodging accommodations, there is a block of rooms at the nearby Suites (king or double queen for
$89 a night). To make a reservation, please call (503) 283-3030.
If you would like to purchase a ticket or would like more information, please email ospfallenmemorial@gmail.com.
We look forward to spending a fantastic evening with everyone!
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Trooper Events and Announcements
Promotions
Sergeant Michael Turner, Patrol, Bend,
to Lieutenant, Patrol, Pendleton
Joseph Wade, ISS3, to ISS5, Computer
Services, Salem
Candice Clark, Office Specialist 2, to
Administrative Specialist 1, OSFM
The OSPOA and the Trooper News
would like to wish Erin Reyes-Smith a
fond farewell as she moves on to new adventures. She has been a great friend to
the Trooper News and the OSPOA, and
she will be missed!
Departures
Clifford Porupsky, Recruit Trooper,
Training
Richard Narvaez, Senior Trooper, Tribal
Gaming
New Hires
Jeri Ramsey, Telecommunicator 2, SCC
Jennifer Brookhouse, Telecommunicator
2, NCC
Additional OSP 75th Anniversary Yearbooks
Are Still Available
There are still some of the “OSP 75th Anniversary Yearbooks”
available for sale. They are $50 each.
If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact Danny
Bisgaard at d.bisgaard@comcast.net or (503)588-8162.
Reassignments
Trooper Michael Berland, Patrol,
Springfield, to Detective, Criminal,
Springfield
The OSPOA office has great-looking hoodies
for $22 and classic OSP t-shirts for $12. Contact the OSPOA office or check the website to
purchase one or both!
Upcoming Events
November 2, 2013 3rd Annual Fallen Trooper Memorial Auction, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Portland Yacht Club, 1241 NE Marine Drive, Portland
For more information, please email ospfallenmemorial@gmail.com. Further details are also available on p. 8.
November 3, 2013 Retirement Celebration for Criminalist Jeff Dovci, 5:00 p.m.
Four Daughters Pub in Medford
Contact Lori Whitley at the Central Point Forensics Lab (541) 732-4076, or lwhitle@osp.state.or.us.
December 10, 2013 Florence Area HR-218 Qualifications , 1 p.m.
Siuslaw Rod & Gun Club
Contact Fred Ross at yofredor@msn.com.
August 1, 2014 Dedication of the Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial
Watch for more information as we get closer to the dedication.
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A note from the Editor
The Trooper News Wants
to Publish Your Articles, Letters,
and Photos
Dawn Plechl
For this issue of the TN, I had the privilege to ride
along with Senior Trooper Dan Chichester, who transi-
This newspaper is your means of communicating with other OSPOA members
statewide. Articles, letters, and photographs that are appropriate are accepted
from members and nonmembers alike. It
is desired that articles be limited to approximately 500 words except by agreement with
the editor. You can also contact the editor
about developing an idea you might have
that you would prefer assistance in writing. An honorarium is offered upon publication.
tioned from the canine team back to traditional patrol.
This was my first experience with the Round-Up, and from
the many stories shared with me by others, I imagined a
great deal of good-natured chaos. However, it was simply
a bustling celebration of rodeo and end-of-summer fun.
Many thanks to Senior Trooper Chichester for his patience
and helpfulness, as well as to Detective Jeremy Gunter for
sharing his experiences for the article.
On another note, on behalf of the Trooper News, I woul
dlike to apologize to Trooper Daniel Wells out of Roseburg
for not including his name in last month’s piece about the
Editor, Trooper News
troopernews@ospoa.com
(503) 881-0283
Oregon State Fair. He is pictured but unnamed. Thank you
for your understanding, Trooper Wells!
Submit articles to:
As always, please contact me if you have any ideas or
suggestions for the Trooper News.
Advertise in the Trooper News
If your business is interested in advertising in the Trooper News, please contact OSPOA offices at (503) 393-6535 or troopernews@ospoa.
com. Print versions of the TN are mailed to all OSP troopers and to many retired troopers and their families. An online version of the newsletter appears each month on the OSPOA website at http://www.ospoa.com/publications and is also emailed to all OSPOA members.
Contact OSPOA and Trooper News
President
Darrin Phillips
phillips@ospoa.com
Mark Banks
banks@ospoa.com
Treasurer
Devon Sommer
sommer@ospoa.com
Secretary
Jim Ragon
ragon@ospoa.com
Region 1 Rep
Tom Hatch
hatch@ospoa.com
Region 2 Rep
Ray Stallsworth
stallsworth@ospoa.com
Region 3 Rep
Robert Gorman
gorman@ospoa.com
Region 4 Rep
Tim Thomas
thomas@ospoa.com
Region 5 Rep
Stephanie Gourley
gourley@ospoa.com
Design & Layout, Trooper News
Dawn Plechl
troopernews@ospoa.com
Editor, Trooper News
Dawn Plechl
troopernews@ospoa.com
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