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Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego CountySILVER STARJULY 2013INSIDE | Baker 2 VegasDSF Scholarship RecipientsIt is not how these officers died thatmade them heroes, it is how they lived

DSAIN PICTURESsan diego fair Deput y SeanMcGillicuddy and Aaron Ritt at the SanDiego County Fair. San Diego CountyDeputy Sheriffs once again patrolled thefairgrounds this year.Line of duty scholarshipsRecipients of the Line of Duty and MemberScholarships were honored at the June 13meeting. For more on all of the scholarshiprecipients, see page 18.Padres law enforcement day At the annual LawEnforcement Day at the Padres on June 21, the sheriff'sdepartment recognized Dep. William Dunford from theEncinitas Station. Standing beside him is Capt. RobertHaley. Dep. Explorer Marcus Ballesteros Perez from theFallbrook Station held the sheriff's flag. Assistant SheriffMark Elvin served as umpire during the throwing of thefirst pitch. Law Enforcement Day recognizes the men andwomen of law enforcement. Hundreds of officers attendthe game at a reduced price ticket to support the team andlocal charities. This year the game against theDodgers was attended by over 3,000 locallaw enforcement officers, including 350from the sheriff'sdepartment.MoreNews onPage 8HOW TO REACH THEBOARD OF DIRECTORSYou may use the numbers belowto speak with a board memberabout an issue you may have.President Matt Clay(949) 246-1385MClay@dsasd.org◄►Vice President Steve Purvis(760) 484-0115SPurvis@dsasd.org◄►Secretary/TreasurerTim Petrachek(760) 315-6465TPetrachek@dsasd.org◄►Director Tammy Bennetts(760) 390-6665TBennetts@dsasd.org◄►Director Dave DiCarlo(619) 929-4906DDicarlo@dsasd.org◄►Director Dustin Lopez(760) 484-1347DLopez@dsasd.org◄►Director Ed Macken(760) 419-4614EMacken@dsasd.org◄►Director Dave Schaller(760) 504-8185DSchaller@dsasd.org◄►Director Hank Turner(619) 322-1132HTurner@dsasd.orgPRESIDENT’S REPORT Matt ClayPolitical action, fundraising, legislativeinvolvement, and attention to our upcomingcontract for 2014 have been atthe top of my priorities sincetaking office at the beginningof the year. It just so happensthat all of these areas aredependent upon each other.We cannot give due diligenceto the betterment of ourcontract without engagingheavily in the politicalprocess. We need to expandour fundraising effortsto increase revenues intoour foundation in order toturn around and provideassistance to our members inneed. This allows us to better maintain adequatefunding levels in the association, so that we mayconsider beefing up political action committeefunding without having to raise your dues.Yes, you read this correctly. Our plan is tostrengthen our PAC levels without evencoming to our members to ask for increasedcontributions. We will, all be told, soon seekyour approval to increase those levels by a reallocationof funds. This will have no negativeeffect on any member benefit fund levels.The foundation has been blessed by the financialgiving of many individual and corporatesponsors so far this year, totaling well over$25,000. This does not include event specificsupport, such as sponsors and funds raisedduring our annual dinner dance. I would liketo see our foundation revenue exponentiallyincreased by the end of the year.Our scholarships, community contributions,and sickness and distress funds come outof the foundation, including our ability toassist members and their families following atragedy—something we have seen far too muchof in recent months. The creation of the CriticalIncident Support Fund within the Foundationwill specifically address such events and theiraftermath, allowing for more immediate use offunds in an emergency.We have the most giving association members Ihave ever seen. Nothing makes me happier thanto see our members getting involved in eventsthat raise funds for such honorable causes likeassisting an injured brother.Last year, we witnessed a small group of DSAmembers come together on a shoe-string budgetto pull off an incredibly successful motorcycleride for Ali Perez and Craig Johnson. The ride,held last October, began onthe coast and concludedat the DSA office in Powaywith a BBQ, DJ, raffle prizes,and great fellowship. Theride, only planned as a onetimeevent, was so successfulthat people wanted tosee it become an annualfundraiser.This year’s motorcycle rideto support our deputies andtheir families, has becomeknown as the, “Save theBacon Ride.” It takes placeon Saturday, Oct. 5, andwill begin at El Cajon Harley, concluding onceagain at the DSA with great food and drinks,entertainment, and a terrific raffle. Go to our siteat savethebaconride.org for continued updates,information, and registration.We are offering a new commemorative badgeto our members. It is part of a national projectto honor the public safety personnel whoperished in the events of 9/11. Law enforcementagencies throughout the country will wear thesebadges for the month of September. All of themunicipal police badges share the same badgeas a background. As for sheriff’s departmentsthroughout the country, they will have ourbadge as the background of their 9/11 badge.We were the first sheriff’s department in thecountry to adopt the commemorative badge,which is now being ordered by counties all overthe country. A special thanks to Sheriff Gore fortaking part in this project with the DSA. It hashad overwhelming response.We also have our Wave waterpark event nextmonth in Vista, which is the best deal out therefor a day at our “private” water park. It is alwaysa fantastic day with our families. See our websiteand this issue of the Silver Star for details.So the department grows, so grows our DSA. Asour numbers begin to increase, the largest lawenforcement association south of Los Angeleswill grow even larger. Our building too willmake accommodation as will the number andmagnitude of our member events. If you havenot been to the store recently, come see our newmerchandise and member services. We haveseveral more events coming this year, so pleasestay tuned, and as always, please feel free tocome get involved. 2 Silver Star July 2013Silver Star July 2013 3

DSA INSURANCE & BENEFITSThese benefits require purchase and/or enrollment. Some may beenrolled at any point, while others are subject to open enrollmentperiods. Please visit the DSA Member’s Only website (dsasd.org) formore information.AUTO, HOME, & RENTERSINSURANCECalifornia Casualty Auto & HomeInez Morales(877) 999-8927imorales@calcas.comwww.calcas.com/imoralesLiberty MutualCynthia Michel760-930-0841, ext. 58245Cynthia.Michel@LibertyMutual.comwww.libertymutual.com/lm/cynthiamichelMetLife1-877-491-5089 (Mention DSA)VISIONUnitedHealthcare VisionCustomer Service: (800) 638-3120Provider Locator: (800) 839-3242www.myuhcvision.comDENTALUnitedHealthcare HMO DentalCustomer Service: (800) 228-3384www.myuhcdental.comUnitedHealthcare PPO DentalDental PPO Customer Service:(877) 816-3596www.myuhcdental.comOTHER BENEFITSChiropractic PlanAdministrative Health Fund(619) 656-7304ad.health@yahoo.comwww.adhealthplan.comFree Estate PlanningKevin Day & Associates740 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, SolanaBeach, CA(858) 755-6672www.day-law.com/MetLaw Legal Planwww.dsasd.org/benefit/legalwww.legalplans.comDONOVAN J. JACOBSAttorney at Law • (Retired SDPD)I REPRESENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CIVIL LITIGATIONPersonal Injury • Discipline AppealsCivil Service & Skelly HearingsIf you have any legal questions,feel free to call:(619) 445-8650(619) 466-2335 (FAX)DonovanJJ@yahoo.comSTATION REPRESENTATIVESThe members listed below havevolunteered to be DSA liaisons.Chula Vista Court - Don WestCID/Fraud - John CannonCID/Sexual Assualt - Luis Chavez,El Cajon Court - Cydney King,Encinitas Station - Dawn PattersonGeorge Bailey - Brian Baker,Daniel Cruz, James Downhour,Shane Bartlett, Tim StineHomicide - Glenn GiannantonioJulian Station - Fred DueyLas Colinas - Scott JohnsonLemon Grove Station -Daniel Gutierrez, Jerry JimenezSan Diego Central Jail - Jim BennettsSan Diego Court - Steve BowenSan Marcos - Scott Carter, Allan Paez,Steve MoraceSantee Station - Rob BuenoSDCJ - Michael Arroyo,Miguel MartinezSouthbay Detentions - John GrinceriTransportation - Jon Currie,Robert PiersonValley Center Station - Ken SimonVista Station - Marco WestonVista Courts - William YvanoBecome a station rep!Contact Adah Mathiasat amathias@dsasd.org formore information. We needat least one rep per team for eachstation or unit.ENJOY THE WATERSLIDES,LAZY RIVER, FUN ACTIVITIES ANDA DELICIOUS BBQ DINNER.ALL DSA MEMBERS ANDTHEIR FAMILIES ARE INVITED.THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT.WAVE WILL BE CLOSED TOTHE GENERAL PUBLIC.Wave Waterpark101 Wave Drive, VistaFriday, August 234:30 - 8:30 p.m.$7 per person8 Ticket LimitTickets on Sale July 10 - August 17SUMMER BBQTICKETS AT THE DSA STORE AND WWW.DSASD.ORG/WAVE4 Silver Star July 2013

MinutesJune 13, 2012 - President Matt Clay called the Meeting of the Board of Directorsto order on June 13, 2013 at 4:07 pm.ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS:Present: Clay, Schaller, Bennetts, DiCarlo, Macken, Petrachek Absent: Turner/work – excused, Lopez/illness – excused, Purvis/vacation - unexcusedUpon motion by Schaller , Second by Bennetts and passed by unanimous vote,the June 13, 2013 meeting of the Board of Directors entered into closed sessionat 4:09 pm for confidential communications to include Fern Steiner, Cindy Olsonand Adah Mathias.1) DISCUSSION:a) Closed session minutes from April 25, 2013, legalMOTION/Petrachek, SECOND/Bennetts to come out of closed session at4:22 pm. Motion unanimously carries.The Executive Meeting of the Board of Directors was recessed at 4:24 pm andPresident Clay called the General Membership Meeting to order at 5:41 pm.MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCEALPINE STATIONCHULA VISTA COURTEL CAJON COURTFINANCIAL CRIMESGEORGE BAILEY DETENTIONHOMICIDELEMON GROVE STATIONSAN DIEGO CENTRAL JAILSANTEE STATIONSOUTH BAY DETENTIONVISTA STATIONRETIREDAFFILIATE6 Silver Star July 2013Randy LevittDon WestCydney KingJohn CannonJD Downhour, Joel FluhartyGlenn GiannantonioDaniel GutierrezJim BennettsRob BuenoJohn GrinceriJohn HintzChris Serritella, John HintzMike NadeauDISCOUNT TICKETS FOR DSA MEMBERSATTRACTION REGULAR PRICE MEMBER PRICEDisneyland Resort $87 $85(Child) $81 $791-Day Park Hopper $125 $116(Child) $119 $1102-Day Park Hopper $200 $181(Child) $188 $171*Please visit the DSA website or call the DSA Store for complete price listand availability. Visit www.Disneyland.com for blackout dates.LegoLand $98 $603 Park Hopper $112 $69(Child) $102 $69SeaWorld $78 $59(Child) $70 $59SeaWorld Fun Card $78 $67Universal StudiosVARIES(Visit the member’s only section online for tickets)Zoo or Wild Animal Park $42 $36.50(Child) $32 $28MOVIE TICKETS MEMBER PRICEEdwards, Regal $ 6.50Reading $ 6.75AMC, UltraStar $ 6Krikorian $ 7.50These tickets are available in the DSA store, by calling the DSA Store or sending an e-mailto kdocken@dsasd.org. A $5 fee is added to all mail orders. A service fee is added to allnon-member purchases. DSA not responsible for tickets lost in mail. Tickets cannot bepurchased for these prices at the admissions gate at any of the parks. Tickets are Non-Refundable. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Please call aheadto see if tickets are available. DSA Store (858) 486-7153.2) APPEARANCES:a) Assistant Sheriff Mark Elvin briefed the membership on sheriffdepartment news and answered questions from the audience.3) PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEESa) Director Bennetts recognized Alanna Serritella, Courtney Lovelace,Samantha Elvin and Jennifer Giddings as recipients of scholarshipsat board meeting. Mark Kelley and John Hintz received the memberscholarships.4) LEGAL REPORT: Steinera) Review of court cases5) CONSENT CALENDAR:a) Minutes from May 23, 2013b) Affiliatei) Harold Carterc) Retirementi) James Madsen, Jr – 6 years membership - $1,200MOTION/Petrachek SECOND/DiCarlo to approve the consent calendar.Motion unanimously carries.6) PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Claya) Meetings updatei) Undersheriff, Steiner and Pinckard to discuss issues affectingthe membershipb) Board Retreat to plan rest of year regarding PAC issues andnegotiations will be held on September 19 th – 21 st .i) Discussion regarding SB 313 and SB 485. Board direction to sendletter of support for SB 313 and SB 485.c) Discussion regarding the 2015 DSA Album. Board direction tosign contract with Acclaim Press for 2015 album and appoint GregReynolds as project manager and Hank Turner as board liaison.d) Board is researching possibly upgrading portions of the buildingto make better use of the square footage available in the building.e) Discussion regarding hiring a professional fundraiser to help raisemoney for the DSA and foundation. Board direction to have AnnBosanac submit a proposal for 2013 fundraising.7) SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT: Petracheka) Mid-year budget review was discussed. Discussion regarding bylawchange to restructure the allocation of dues money.b) Discussion regarding securing a credit card for the President whichwill earn points on purchases. Points can be used for gift cards, airtravel or other DSA needs.MOTION/Petrachek, SECOND/Schaller to approve opening a credit cardthrough SDCCU in the name of Matthew Clay with Cindy Olson being anadditional signer with a credit limit of $40,000. Motion unanimously carries.8) COMMITTEE REPORTS:a) PORAC – Petracheki) Review of PORAC chapter meeting.b) POLITICAL ACTION: Petrachek/SchallerEndorsement interviews will be starting in late August.c) NEGOTIATIONS: Turneri) Discussion regarding Retiree Medical Trust (RMT) with thecounty. The county has submitted a proposal to the DSA forthe RMTd) MEMBER EVENTS: Purvis/Turneri) Wave Water Park event will be on August 23 rd .ii) Lonny Brewer Memorial Golf Tournament will be on Sept. 23 rd .iii) 9/11 badges are available until July 12 th .iv) Day at the Races will be on Sunday, August 11 th . Cost will be $25per person including lunch and entry to the racetrack.e) DONATIONS: Purvisi) San Diego POA Golf Tournament - $250 for tee sponsorshipMOTION/Schaller SECOND/Petrachek to approve $250 for tee sponsorship.Motion unanimously carries.Schaller left the meeting at 6:53 pm.f) MEET & DISCUSS/CONFER: DiCarloi) Review of proposed changes to P&P.g) PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL:i) San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation raised$66,000 for the memorial; cost of the event was $42,000.h) LEGAL DEFENSE: Bennettsi) Anyone who is interested in being an employee rep pleasecontact Tammy Bennetts.9) NEW BUSINESSa) Store is now selling guns and accessories along with handling guntransfers. Discussion regarding security of building due to selling theguns and the possibility of upgrading the security system.10) GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATIONa) Station rep raffle prize was won by Jim Bennetts.AJOURNED 7:20 pmJune 27, 2013 - President Matt Clay called the Meeting of the Board ofDirectors to order on June 27, 2013 at 12:22 pm.ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS:Present: Clay, Purvis, Lopez, DiCarlo, Petrachek, Turner, Bennetts, Schaller arrivedat 12:51 pm.Absent: Macken/department business - excusedUpon motion by Purvis, Second by Turner and passed by unanimous vote, theJune 27, 2013 meeting of the Board of Directors entered into closed session at1:13 pm for confidential communications to include Fern Steiner, Cindy Olsonand Adah Mathias.1) DISCUSSION:a) Closed session minutes from June 13, 2013, legalMOTION/Petrachek, SECOND/Turner to come out of closed session at 1:53pm. Motion unanimously carries2) CONSENT CALENDAR:a) Minutes from June 13, 2013b) Ratification of Director polli) To approve $300 to SDPOA for their officer who lost his leg in theAlpine motorcycle crash from undesignated funds.(1) AYES – Turner, Schaller, Purvis, Bennetts, DiCarlo, Macken,Lopez(2) NO RESPONSE - Petrachekc) Retirementi) Orvil Berrios – 29 years membership - $7,200ii) Ellen Vest – 28 years membership - $6,900MOTION/Turner SECOND/Bennetts to approve the consent calendar. Turner,Lopez and Schaller abstained. Motion carries.3) PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Claya) Big 11, SCALE, and Alliance meetings were held in Los Angeles.Discussion held on labor contracts and legislation.b) “Save the Bacon” Motorcycle Ride meeting will be on July 18 th at theDSA office. The ride will be on Saturday, October 5 th . Anyone wishingto volunteer the day of the ride should contact James Bovet.c) Director retreat on September 19 th , 20 th and 21 st at Lowes Coronado.Board direction to authorize the president to sign the contract withLowes Coronado for the Board retreat.d) Remodel committee will be meeting with space designer to discussoptions for the building.e) Discussion regarding Retiree Medical Trust progress.f) DSA vs. County of San Diego updatei) Court date on July 12 th for case management conference.4) COMMITTEE REPORTS:a) BUDGET AND FINANCE: Petracheki) Review of midyear budgetMOTION/Petrachek, SECOND/Turner to adopt the midyear budgetadjustments as presented. Motion unanimously carries.b) PORAC -Petracheki) San Diego/Imperial County PORAC Chapter will be hosting a DAforum at the San Diego POA office on July 12 th at 6:00 pm.c) POLITICAL ACTION: Petrachek/Schalleri) Discussion regarding doing a bylaw change for dues allocationto allow more money to be put into PAC fund.d) NEGOTIATIONS: Turneri) Discussion regarding rumors about negotiations and what thecounty has offered. Turner reminded the board the DSA is notin talks with the county and has not submitted/received anyproposals.e) MEMBER EVENTS: Purvis/Turneri) First Responder Day at the Races will be on Sunday. August 11 th .f) DONATIONS: Purvisi) Shop with a Cop softball tournament request for sponsorship.Moved to July 25 th foundation meeting.g) BYLAWS/STANDING RULES: Purvisi) Changes to Article V Finance, Section 6 credit cards. Boarddirection to make following changes to the standing rule – Acredit card will be retained by the President and Office Managerfor Association business.h) MEET & DISCUSS/CONFER: DiCarloi) Issues addressed at Meet and Discuss(1) P&P 6.116i) INSURANCE: DiCarloi) Discussion regarding insurance vendors attending briefing.j) PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL:i) California – Bennetts(1) Bennetts would like to rent car for July CPOMF meeting.MOTION/Bennetts, SECOND/Purvis to approve up to $150 for a rentalcar for the July CPOMF meeting. Motion unanimously carries.ii) National – Clay(1) Discussion regarding possible options for fundraising andhiring a professional to assist with the effort. Board directionto move forward with research for possible fundraiser forfoundation.k) LEGAL DEFENSE: Bennettsi) July meeting has been cancelled due to the July 4 th holiday.l) RETIREMENT: Lopezi) SB 13 – clean up language for PREPA. Unanimously passed and isnow in the Appropriations Committee for approval.5) UNFINISHED BUSINESSa) Discussion regarding challenge coin options. Board direction to contactEd LaValle to create the challenge coins.6) NEW BUSINESSa) Discussion regarding a display at Ridgehaven and a request for the DSAto assist with the costs. Bennetts is waiting for more information on this.ADJOURNED 3:56 pmMike PratkoCell: (619) 726-3000Certified Arborist #WE-7165A(Reserve Deputy)PerpetualTree Care, Inc.(619) 596-0990Cont. Lic. #428898Fax: (619) 334-4360Certified Tree Worker #1520Silver Star July 2013 7

news DSA | DEPARTMENT | COUNTY | INDUSTRYDSA STORE NOW HASFEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEThe DSA Store now has its Federal Firearms License. All firearmstransactions require a state DROS fee of $25. When receiving your FFL forinternet purchases, there will be a fee of $25 for the first gun and $10 for eachadditional gun. There will be no additional fees for your private party transfers.The store has a current stock of Stripped AR lower receivers, Ruger LCP’s,Ruger LC9’s, Mossberg 500 shotguns, S&W M&P 22 pistols, and S&W M&P15/22 rifles. There is also a large supply of AR magazines and a full range ofammo in stock,All firearms transactions must be handled by Store Manager Ken Docken.Please call prior to arrival to confirm he is available that day. For anyfirearms related questions or to check availability call (858) 486-7153or email kdocken@dsasd.org.PRIZES PRIZES PRIZESSILENT AUCTIONDate:September 7‐8, 2013Team cost: $350/teamIncludes team insurance, umpires, and game balls.Game minimum depends on number of teamsregistered. There is a $2.50 entrance charge to enterSPORTSPLEX USA for everyone 16 years and older. Inreturn, you receive a token worth $2.50 towards apurchase of any beverage at our Sports pub.WHAT IS SHOP WITH A COP ALL ABOUT?Each year, “Shop with a Cop” provides a joyfulholiday for over 300 underserved children with amorning of shopping at Target with their lawenforcement partner. Each child is provided witha $100 Target gift card to spend on themselvesand their family.SHOP WITH A COPSOFTBALL TOURNAMENTHELP Law EnforcementSUPPORTUnderserved ChildrenLocation:Sportsplex USA Santee9951 Riverwalk DriveSantee, CA 92071-3 Turf Fields-Sports Pub-Batting Cageshttp://www.shopwithacopsandiego.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sdshopwithacopFollow the DSA onlinewww.facebook.com/DSASanDiegohttp://www.facebook.com/DSASDPresidentwww.facebook.com/DSAStorewww.twitter.com/DSAStorewww.twitter.com/DSASanDiegoMen’s Tournament andCo‐ed TournamentSIGN UP NOW!Contact:Deputy Probation OfficerMichael Keeley858-694-4382michael.keeley@sdcounty.ca.govDonations can be sent to SupervisingProbation Officer Yoakum‐Latimer at:San Diego Probation,2901 Meadowlark Drive, San Diego CA 92123We are supported by a 501(c)3 non‐profit association.THE 2013 EVENT IS SPONSORED BYTHE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGOPROBATION DEPARTMENT,SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICTATTORNEY’S OFFICE-BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS,SPORTSPLEXUSA.COM,AND AL’S SPORT SHOPWelcome new DSA membersThe DSA welcomed the following new membersin the last month. Remember to get involvedwith the DSA by attending the monthly membermeeting on the second Thursday of each month.ActiveLeonardo GarciaMichael JarvisStephen KaminskiPatrick Smith Jr.Steven GillJoshua YuhasRetiredJohn RobertsReservedPaul HegenerMichael MerrikenBret WillatAffiliateHarold CarterAlfred LopezLonny Brewer Memorial Golf TournamentThe 26th Annual Lonny Brewer Memorial Golf Tournament will takeplace at Stoneridge Country Club on Monday, Sept. 23. The $100 perperson fee includes cart rental, green fee, and dinner at the awardbanquet immediately following the tournament. All members of yourfoursome must be currently working for or retired fromlaw enforcement.Proceeds from this popular tournament benefit theDSF scholarship fund, which awards a scholarshipin the name of each fallen deputy from the SanDiego County Sheriff’s Department. This eventsells out each year, so get your team together now!Reservation forms are available at the DSA office andonline at www.dsasd.org/golf.WAVE WATERPARKBBQ TICKETS ONSALE JULY 10DIVORCEBANKRUPTCYRONALD A. HAUSERAttorney at Law(619) 206-3811(619) 741-3961National City ♦ San Diego ♦ La MesaDRO/QDRO $500DISCOUNT TO LAW ENFORCEMENTOffice & Store ClosuresJuly 4, September 2The DSA office and store areclosed on most holidays, but theafter hours answering servicewill direct your call if you havean emergency. Please planaccordingly, especially whenpurchasing discount tickets foruse over holiday weekends.First Responder Dayat the RacesAugust 11Join the DSA and the San DiegoPOA for a family friendly eventat the Del Mar Racetrack onAugust 11. Your $25 ticketincludes admission to the track,access to a VIP area with a privatebetting window and bar, a buffetlunch and non-alcoholic drinks.Tickets available now at the DSAand select sheriff ’s stations.Wave WaterPark PicnicAugust 23The DSA will once again takeover the Wave Waterpark inVista, closing it to just DSAmembers, for a great dinner andgathering. Admission is just $7per person and includes accessto the park and dinner. Thepark will be closed to the publicfor DSA members to enjoythe waterslides and lazy river.Tickets on sale July 10.Retiree LuncheonSeptember 8Save the date for the fall retireeluncheon at the El Cajon Elk’sLodge. More information willbe mailed to retired memberhomes and available onlinewhen it is available.Lonny Brewer MemorialGolf TournamentSeptember 23Get a foursome together forsome fun on the links to raisemoney for the DSF Line of Dutyscholarship fund. Just $100 perperson includes green fees, cartrental, and dinner. Visit www.dsasd.org/golf for a registrationform.DSA (858) 486-9009DSA DATES8 Silver Star July 2013Silver Star July 2013 9

news DSA | DEPARTMENT | COUNTY | INDUSTRYSUMMER E V E N TSay good bye to summer with a fun-filled evening at the waterpark.Join the DSA for a private member event at the Wave Waterparkin Vista on Friday, August 23, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring thewhole family to enjoy the waterslides and a BBQ dinner. The parkwill be completely closed to the public with all attractions openfor DSA Members. Just $7per person. All membersand their immediate familyare invited with a limit ofeight tickets. Tickets go onsale July 10 at the DSA storeand online.Specializing in:DiamondsGemstonesManufacturingCustom DesignGold & PlatinumAppraisals by GIA graduates10 Silver Star July 2013(Not pictured: Ed ZwibelSDPD #5475-Eastern Division)Diamonds Ltd.FINE JEWELERS and a name you can trustGold, Jewelry, & Estate BuyersCash paid on the spotAny quantity, any condition, in strict confidence(Bonus paid for larger diamonds)Don’t forget to ask foryour DSA discount!ADVERTISEReach over 3,500 retired,active and affiliate members of theDSA and San Diego CountySheriff’s Department.DSA Members & their families receive adiscount on all display advertising.Call Kristie Macris at(858) 486-9009 x 109or e-mail kmacris@dsasd.orgIN THE SILVER STARHave a Safeand EnjoyableSummer!!!The Zwibel family has providedover 30 years of exceptionalservice in San DiegoWith three generations in bothJewelry and Law EnforcementWe are located in the Vons Shopping Center at the intersection of Fletcher Parkway and NavajoWork Done on Premises!RepairsRedesignRestorationStone SettingLaser Repair/WeldInside Ring Engraving2812 Fletcher Parkway • El Cajon, CA 92020 • (619) 698-3583 • www.diamondsltd.comAMERICA’S FIRST RESPONDERS UNITEDAmerican 9/11 First COMMEMORATIVE Responders United BADGEFOUNDATION RECEIVESGENEROUS DONATIONFROM MARC BRUTTENORDERS MUST BE IN BEFORE JULY 10 AT 5 P.M.These badges are approved for wear during the month of September. Your badge will beIn June, the San Diego CountyWe Look custom The Same to your Because rank. Retired We Do members The Same will also feature “HONORABLY RETIRED” banner.We Save You Lives may purchase one badge for each rank up to your current Deputy rank. Sheriff’s Badges Foundation are available for receivedThere’s Sworn, never Reserve, been a project and Honorably like this Retired - where members public of the San a $5,000 Diego donation Sheriff’s Department. from Marc Bruttensafety agencies across America take a month of Brutten Global, which is a highlevelp.m. investment firm with offices inout Payroll of every Deduction year to make Orders a unified due June statement. 12 before 5Absent Cash, the Check agency or specific Credit name Card and Orders appropriate due July 10 San before Diego. 5 p.m. Brutten Global operates,seal, these optional duty badges are identical. That’s through its various internationalbecause$100ourformission,Active andregardlessRetired DSAof theMembersagency, is| $105thefor Agency business Shop interests, and Non-DSA a broad Members spectrumsame. 8% Just Sales Tax like will our be added fallen to brethren each order who made the of industries and services.ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, we are thefirst responders All and orders we save must lives. be picked up at the DSA Office. No badgesThewillfoundationbe shipped.is the charitablearm of the DSA, which providesThe Worst Thing We Could Ever do is to ForgetThe centerpiece, surrounding the official seal, is the Pentagon. Framing it are relief and support to deputies andthe words “Never Forget” and America’s First Responders United.” To each the communities they serve. EachYou may purchase one badge for each rank up to your current rank.side are the twin towers. Behind them, our national bird, the majestic bald year the foundation awards nineLE eagle. On one building DETENTIONS is “343” and “71” on the other. COURTS The numbers RESERVES represent scholarships RETIRED in the name of the fallen☐ Deputy the more than 400 EMS ☐ Deputy personnel who died as ☐ first Deputy responders. ☐ Above Deputy the San Diego ☐ Deputy deputies. The foundation☐ Sergeant eagle are seven stars, ☐ one Sergeant for each agency that lost a member that ☐ day. Sergeant also supports ☐ Sergeant widows and children☐ Lieutenant ☐ Lieutenant ☐ Lieutenant of law enforcement ☐ Lieutenant personnel whoOrder Your Commemorative Badge now to wear this September☐ Captain ☐ Captain ☐ Captain die in the ☐ line Captain of duty and providesThe badges cost just $100 for DSA members, and are available for active,☐ Commandersickness ☐ and Commander distress assistance toretired, reserve members. A department I.D. verifying rank is required.☐ Asst. Cash, Sheriff check or credit card orders due July 10 before 5 p.m. Order forms aredeputies ☐ and Asst. their Sheriff families who are inavailable on the DSA website at www.dsasd.org/badge, at your station, and need of help, have medical needs thatat the DSA.are not completely covered by health$108 for DSA Members/$113.40 for non-DSA insurance Members or including have 8% other sales emergencies.taxMy CHECK is enclosed for_______________________CHARGE my American Express, Visa, or MasterCard (circle one)Make checks payable to: DSASell Your Dress JacketsCard Number:___________________________________________ Expiration Date: _______________The DSA will purchase your gently worn dressjacket for $50. Women’s jackets needed! Thejacket must be in very good condition with norips, holes, stains, or missing buttons. You donot need to dry clean the jacket, as the DSAwill take care of that before offering them forsale in the DSA Store. To take advantage ofthis offer, bring your jacket to the DSA OfficeMon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Billing Zip: ________________________ Signature: _________________________________________I authorize the use of PAYROLL DEDUCTION in (2) two installments. (Active DSA Members Only)Signature: _______________________________________________Mail Orders with a copy of your ID to: Deputy Sheriffs’ Association,13881 Danielson Street, Poway, CA 92064-6891Fax: (858) 486-8318 Mailstop: N-241 or drop off your order form and show your ID in person at the DSA office in Poway.Name: ______________________________________________________________________________Phone: __________________________________ Cell Phone:___________________________________E-mail Address: _______________________________________________________________________$50 FOR YOUR VERY GOOD CONDITION DRESS JACKETORDERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A COPY OF YOUR IDSilver Star July 2013 11

Join the Deputy Sheriffs’ Associationand the SDPOA for a family friendly day at the races!www.dsasd.orgSunday, August 1111 a.m. – 6 p.m.Del Mar Race Track2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.$25 includes Admission to the Track, Exclusive VIP Area, Private Betting Window & Bar,Buffet Lunch, and Non-Alcoholic Drinks. Buffet served 1–3 p.m.Open to all first responders, their families, and their friends.TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW:DSA Store - 13881 Danielson St., Poway | SDPOA - 8388 Vickers St., San DiegoDeputy Dawn Anderson-Armstrong (760) 801-3081 San Diego CourtsDeputy Tim Petrachek (760) 315-6465 Encinitas StationFIRST RESPONDER DAY AT THE RACESThe BADGEby Russ MooreAs the resident “old guy” of Downtown Courts, I am often called uponto hold court with the new deputies, who want to hear war stories oftimes gone past and of the “good old days.” One thing having 33 yearson the department (that’s 23 years retirement-wise post-divorce) ishaving a plethora of “stories” to fit any request. Be it stories of OldCentral Jail, Old Descanso, patrol before MDCs and laptops, or 1992Rodney King Riots, I’ve got more stories then Steven King.I was recently talking about my academy days in 1980. Of course, noneof the deputies I was addressing were even born yet, but they pretendedthey were interested. I told them of the days when your badge numberdefined you as a deputy. You placed your badge number on all reports,citations, and correspondence. A low badge number meant you hadseniority and were someone to be respected. If a citizen wanted tocomplain about you, they demanded your badge number (standardveteran deputy response, “Nosal 295”).I explained this all changed mid-academy when we were all issuedArjis Numbers. None of the Training Officers could explain what thesenew numbers were or how they would be used. We asked what numbershould we place on our reports and were told “both.” So for many yearsI wrote both my badge and arjis numbers on all reports. It was notuntil 1982 we were told to use only Arjis numbers on all departmentalreports. The use of badge numbers for any purpose quickly faded.One of the deputies who was still awake asked me what my badgenumber was? I had to think for a minute, but remembered “886.”One of the other deputies woke up and she announced, “That’s mynumber,” and showed me the badge pinned to her uniform. There wasmy old badge, the badge I’d worn through thick and thin, with a newowner.I thought back to 1980 and all the hard work I put in to chase the carrotof that badge. I still remember the pride on my parents’ faces when Iwalked up and shook Sheriff Duffy’s hand after he pinned 886 on mychest. My being a deputy sheriff was a tremendous source of pride formy father right up until the day he died.Badge 886 was with me when my K9 partner Belker and I chased all thebad guys from Lemon Grove to Encinitas to Alpine. Belker was the bestpartner a guy could ask for—wouldn’t touch my food, never asked todrive or talk on the radio,and never expected me tochase the young crooks.When I joined the fastpaced world of AreaDetectives, 886 was clippedto my belt to prove tocitizens and crooks that thegood looking, tie wearingspecimen towering overthem was in fact a deputysheriff. Many times I wasconfused for the Hulk orSonny Crockett (youngsters...a badgeor the job doesnot define whoyou are...Google it).It was an exciting dayin June 1999 when Ireceived The Call fromSheriff Kolender telling me I waspromoted to Sergeant (seems he wasnot in on the joke?). At the promotionceremony, I was relieved of 886 and givenmy new shiny sergeant badge. I’ve never bothered to learn its number,as it doesn’t matter to anyone anymore.As the sun sets on what’s been a fabulous time on the San Diego SheriffDepartment, I can reflect that a badge or the job does not define whoyou are. Don’t do this job for ego—do it to support your family. Justlike the Graysons, McClintocks, or Reynolds before me, I know when Ileave this job, there will be someone to take my place, and I will be justa name in a select few memories.I look at my eager young deputies and know the department is in goodhands. I also know 886 is still out waiting for another round of fun. Buying? Selling? 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San Diego County Deputy Sheriff’s Foundation presents the 26th AnnualLonny Brewer MemorialGolf TournamentBenefitting the Foundation’s Scholarship FundMonday September 23, 201311:30 a.m. Check-in 1 p.m. Shotgun Start 4 Person ScrambleStoneRidge Country Club17166 StoneRidge Country Club LanePoway, CA 92064Putting, Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive Contests$100 per player – includes green fees, cart and dinnerAwards to top 3 TeamsFor More Information Contact Steve Purvis (760) 484-0115Entry Forms available at www.dsasd.org/golf and at the DSA office in PowayDeadline for Entry: September 9All players must currently be working for or have retired from law enforcementto win. Play will be limited to first 144 paid golfers. Get your entries in early, aswe always sell out before the deadline.BAKER2VEGASSheriff’s team moves up in ranks at the Challenge Cup Relayby Denese DealYou may have already heard, but your one and onlySan Diego Sheriff B2V Team participated in the 28thannual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay Race backin April and has lots to be proud about.The team completed the 120-mile relay race through the hot, windy,barren desert of Baker, CA, into the very quiet, lonely town ofShoshone, CA, into lovely Pahrump, NV, and finally into the oasisthat is Las Vegas in a total of 16:32:31. That is 37 minutes faster thanlast year. The team broke into double digits finishing in 69th placeoverall out of 279 teams. Every team is comprised of Law EnforcementPersonnel from all over the world.We finished 13th in the Invitational Category, which includes teamscomprised of both sworn and non-sworn personnel. This year’s runnersconsisted of a wide-cross section of our department, including threenon-sworn personnel, eight Deputy Sheriff Detentions/Court Services,and nine Deputy Sheriff Law Enforcement, ranking from deputies tosergeants.The department was well represented in our alternates and supportstaff, having ranks ranging from deputy to assistant sheriff, along withretired personnel, reserve lieutenants, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends,friends and RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service; a groupof fine men and women who volunteer their time to make sure there iscommunication on the race course). All working throughout the dayand night making sure the race ran smoothly and without flaw.Fred Hunting ran the fastest at 6:56 minute per mile for his 5.8 milestage with a difficulty of 15 (1 being the toughest and 20 being theeasiest). One of our three females, Kim Odell, ran 7:38 minute per milefor her 6.1 mile stage with a difficulty of 9. Other runners in the 7:20– 7:38 minute mile club were: Samuel Murray, Doug Majorsky, DanDeese, and John Kelleher.We were blessed with a handful of retirees this year. Jim Skill returnedas our sworn volunteer again and spent his eight hour work day hangingout in the heat at Stage 6. Dan Settle was stuck in the follow van withJim Cady for five or so hours. Norma Nares returned to the race anddidn’t miss a beat as a shuttle driver. Kathie Mosher conned CarolynJones to come out and she learned quickly about shuttling runners.Dann Nielsen returned and drove a mean follow vehicle.Assistant Sheriff Mark Elvin joined us again for his second year in arow. This year Hank Turner “tricked” Assistant Sheriff Mark Elvin intoactually working the race. Both men were in charge of shuttling tworunners to their stages, catching them and returning them to Vegas.This was Hank’s first year and he has not stopped talking about the funhe had watching members of this great department work together toachieve a goal and our new team number of 69!Once again, we were short on alternates (without injuries). KarlosPadilla came back from Afghanistan just weeks before the race andsent me an e-mail requesting to be on the team. There were no runningspots available at that time. Due to a family emergency, Stage 3 wasMiguel Hernandez runs 6.1 miles during Stage 5, all of it with a smile.The old farts at Shosone: Jeff Miller, Scott O’Connell, and Jim Skill.14 Silver Star July 2013 Silver Star July 2013 15

(above) Gearing up for anight leg. (left) The firstfollow-up vehicle driversare Doug Sanders andJoel Wiggins.Relaxing at the finish line: Kathy Cruz, Denese Deal, Mark Elvin,Esther Quinones, and Sam Murray.Dan Lopez thinks, “Why did I give up my day run for a freezing cold nightrun.”unoccupied just three days before the race. I called Karlos and told himhe was running. At the beginning of January, we had approximately13 alternates. By race day, we were down to two. Alternates have a veryimportant spot in the race.The San Diego Sheriff’s Department B2V Team is quickly becomingthe most feared team throughout the world. This competitive team hasjumped from 210th place to 69th place in just two short years. That isa competitive increase of 141 places and over 3 hours faster on the runtime.Preparations are already in effect for next year’s race. Start training andasking for time off for March 22 and March 23, 2014. Contact DeneseDeal or Sgt. Kathy Cruz if you are interested.Thanks to all of the runners and supporters of San Diego Sheriff’sBaker to Vegas Team #69: Sean Byrne (Stage 1, 5.4 miles), RobertMartinez (Stage 2, 4.0 miles), Karlos Padilla (Stage 3, 4.2 miles),Jesus Yniguez (Stage 4, 5.1 miles), Miguel Hernandez (Stage 5, 6.1miles), Kim Odell (Stage 6, 6.1 miles), Evan Paulson (Stage 7, 6.2miles), Samuel Murray (Stage 8, 6.6 miles), Doug Majorsky (Stage 9,7.5 miles), Fred Hunting (Stage 10, 5.8 miles), Jorge Maleno-Huerta(Stage 11, 5.3 miles), Marilyn Mendez (Stage 12, 4.7 miles), Dan Lopez(Stage 13, 6.9 miles), Kenny Lawrence (Stage 14, 10.7 miles), LukeVories (Stage 15, 5.5 miles), Richard Fischer (Stage 16, 6.7 miles),Travis Johnson (Stage 17, 7.3 miles), Jennifer Colyn (Stage 18, 5.7miles), Dan Deese (Stage 19, 5.6 miles), John Kelleher (Stage 20, 4.6miles), Jim Cady, Eric Hanigan, Jorge Dueno, Dan Settle, Kathy Cruz,Jeff Miller, Jim Skill, Scott O’Connell, Cindy Davis, Dann Nielsen,Norma Nares, Kerry Deese, Marlene Kelleher, Joel Wigand, DouglasSanders, Pat Morrissey, Karen Stubkjaer, Lisa Hardin, Ed Short,Esther Quinonez, Paul Lewis, Jeff Maclymann, Hank Turner, MarkElvin, Dave Onate, Dawn Washburn, Carolyn Jones, Kathie Mosher,Cristina, Tanya Johnson, Andrea Serros, Bob Ehrhorn and RACES.Also thanks to the great donations by the DSA, Instant Replay, and allwho donated through the garage sale and t-shirt purchases. John Kelleher a blur coming into the finish line in Las Vegas. (middle) Youcan’t tell from this picture but Evan Paulson is actually running, we swear.(above) The newest Sheriff’s Department 69th place team.16 Silver Star July 2013Silver Star July 2013 17

18 Silver Star July 2013seancutrellBecca BerlinskyYour Real Estate Specialist!Selling San Diego Countyfor over a Decade.Experienced!Professional!Dedicated!briannabrewersamanthaelvinBRIANNA BREWERMy name is Brianna Brewer and I am a graduating senior from RamonaHigh School. I would like to thank everyone for this scholarship,which I am extremely proud to receive. A little over a year ago, I beganvolunteering at Sharp Grossmont Hospital as a Candy Striper. I workedthere as a patient floor aide, assisting nurses by doing small errands andtaking care of patients in anyway possible. This last summer was a huge2013 DSF LINE OF DUTYSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTSBroker Associate • Realtor ® • Cell: (760) 525-5625bberlinsky@coldwellbanker.com Lic # 01416788 Owned And Operated By NRT Incorporated.motivator toward my career, as I was selected to intern at Scripps MercyHospital. During a five-week period, I shadowed in every departmentof the hospital and learned what it takes to work there. This experienceconfirmed my career decision to become a nurse. I will be studying fora Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing at Gonzaga University inSpokane, WA, this coming fall. I would just like to offer one final thankyou to my parents who have instilled in me an amazing work ethic andinspired a great amount of motivation within me to succeed. Withoutthem I would not have been able to make it as far as I have.SEAN CUTRELLMy name is Sean Cutrell and I am a graduating senior at Valley CenterHigh School. During the last few years I have been involved in severalcommunity service organizations, which have allowed me to make adifference in my hometown as well as my school. I also played both varsityfootball and volleyball for my high school. Although I have been involvedin sports my whole life, over the last few years I have sustained someserious injuries that required physical therapy. Although these injurieswere painful, they introduced me to some men and women to whom Iwill always be grateful. The help and encouragement I received from thephysical therapists who worked to heal me, inspired me to help others inthe same way. My aptitude for physical sciences and my longing to helppeople are what guided me to decide to become a physical therapist. Thechance to work with people and make positive changes in someone’s life iswhat motivates and drives me toward my future goals. I will be attendingAzusa Pacific University this fall, majoring in Applied Health, with anemphasis on physical therapy, and ultimately plan to earn a doctoraldegree in this field. I am extremely grateful to the DSA for choosing meas the recipient of the Kenneth Collier Memorial Scholarship. Along withmy thanks, my prayers also go out to the family of Deputy Collier. I amexcited for what the future years of schooling have in store for me. I knowthat with hard work, I will have the means to support myself and myfamily wherever life takes me.SAMANTHA ELVINMy name is Samantha Elvin and I attended Vista High School. Throughoutmy high school career, I have remained active and involved in schoolactivities such as Character Leaders (2 years), my high school soccer team(4 years), Soccer Club (Treasurer), and the Calculus Club. In addition tomy strong involvement in my school, I have always felt involvement inmy community is just as important. I have spent the last six summersvolunteering at Sierra Vista High School (a special education high school),two seasons of volunteering as a youth soccer coach, and volunteering asINSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS WELCOMELAW ENFORCEMENT DISCOUNTNEW OWNER: MARGARET MIDDLETONDaughter of Lt. Flo HelmsCLOSEDSUN & MONa teacher’s assistant at Empresa Elementary School. I was a high schoolstudent who remained involved in school activities (both sports andclubs), as well as helping the community and I plan on continuing thatsimilar type of involvement in college. I appreciate the potential that notonly my family sees in me but community members as well.I will attend Arizona State University in the fall where I will studySpeech Pathology with a minor in Education. I was extremely fortunateto receive the Lonny Gene Brewer scholarship from the DSA and I amhonored. My dad has shared stories of Deputy Brewer’s heroism and itis a privilege to have received this scholarship. It will help provide mean opportunity to further my education and career goals. I would like tothank the DSA Directors, the DSA members, and specifically DirectorBennetts who took time from her evening to attend the Vista HighSchool scholarship awards ceremony and personally present me with thescholarship certificate.HALEY FORDHaley Ford is a recent honor graduate from Steele Canyon High Schoolin beautiful Rancho San Diego. Haley is a very outgoing and ambitiousyoung woman who enjoys staying busy and taking the opportunity topartake in many activities. Throughout her four years at Steele Canyon,she was a very active participant in athletics and clubs, while taking timeto volunteer in her community. Along with participating in these manyactivities, Haley held many prestigious leadership roles as well. Haleyvalues giving back to her community so much that she was even awardedthe 2013 Presidential Volunteer Service award for her dedication andtwo letters of recognition from our local state and senate representatives.Alongside being a part of so many extra-curricular activities, Haley wasable to maintain at least a 4.0 average all four years of her high schoolcareer. She highly values her academics and believes it is so importantto stay educated in order to achieve the career and future she wishesto lead. Haley will be attending the University of Arizona in the fall,perusing a major in biology, working towards a career in forensic scienceor the medical field. With Haley’s career, she wants to be able to makea difference in people’s lives, whether it be through bringing justice orcuring sickness. Haley would like to thank her mother and father fortheir endless love and support, because without them she would not beas successful as she is today. Most importantly, Haley would also like tothank the San Diego County Deputy Sheriff’s Foundation for awardingher this scholarship and making an influential impact on her life.JENNIFER GIDDINGSJennifer Giddings, an ambitious senior at Mission Hills High School, hasdedicated her high school career to academics as well as the community.SEE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN SEEWITH CUSTOM LASIKBECAUSEOTHERS RELYON YOUR VISION!at a moment’s notice or waking up to see your kids in the middle of thenight. LASIK and PRK not only resolve these concerns but also make yourcomplicated duties easierjennifergiddingsalannaserritellahaleyfordcourtneylovelaceClearview Eye & Laser Medical Centerfor those who serve and their families.We invite you to call and schedule yourno charge consultation.Call us at 858.452.3937www.clearvieweyes.comWe appreciate and value your service toour country and our community!*This offer is valued at $1500.00 off of usual and customary fee for Custom LASIK or PRK. 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michelletyndallnicholasstevensJennifer has taken many advanced placement and honors classesthroughout high school and has achieved an overall 4.21 GPA. She hasalso been a part of the Associated Student Body program for four years asfreshmen and sophomore class president, commissioner of marquee andweb, and ASB executive president. Aside from academics and ASB, Jennifertakes pride in her community service and memberships, as she activelyvolunteers with AYSO soccer and is a part of the California ScholarshipFederation, National Honors Society, Link Crew, and numerous clubs oncampus. As of her senior year, Jennifer is treasurer of Rachel’s Challengeclub and Free the Children club. Jennifer has received the PresidentialCommunity Service Award, the Spirit of Leadership Award, the Laurels forLeaders Award, and the California State Senate Outstanding LeadershipAward. Jennifer plans on attending the University in California, San Diegoin the fall.COURTNEY LOVELACEI just finished my high school career at Elsinore High School as aValedictorian for the class of 2013. I will attend York College in Nebraskato pursue a degree in psychology while playing softball. After receivingmy degree, I plan on working with Child Protective Services. I would liketo mentor and provide guidance to the kids and let them know their darkpast does not have to affect how great their future can be; I want them toknow their lives are still important. My mother has been involved withlaw enforcement for sixteen years, basically my entire life. She taught mehow to work hard and accomplish my goals. I could not have achievedso much without her by my side. Thank you mom, the Deputy Sheriff’sFoundation, and the brave and honorable Will Ward for giving his life inthe line of duty. I will put it to great use and will always be thankful forthose who helped me get this far. I know my future is bright and cannotwait to begin a new chapter of my life.Alanna SerritellaMy name is Alanna Serritella and I am the fortunate recipient of theDeputy Andrew Kriss Scholarship Award for 2013. I was born and raisedin San Diego County. I attended La Costa Meadows Elementary Schoolin Carlsbad and San Elijo Middle School in San Marcos. For high school,I took advantage of the opportunity to attend High Tech High NorthCounty in San Marcos. This charter school focuses on the philosophyof project based learning, integrated into core curriculum. Not only didmy experiences at High Tech High help me grow and mature, they alsotaught me the skills of teamwork, critical thinking, professionalism,and public speaking, along with many other valuable traits.My father, Christopher Serritella, is a recently retired sheriff’ssergeant. His career inspired me to choose a path that would allowme to benefit the community, as his did. Growing up, I was alwaystaught the importance of giving back to the community and becominga productive member of society. Instilled with these values, I decidedthat nursing would be the career best for me. As a nurse I will havethe opportunity to make a difference by helping others, undertakeindividual challenges, all while working in a team environment.In the fall I will be attending California State UniversityLong Beach where I have been accepted as a pre-nursing/healthsciences major. While my immediate goal is to earn my Bachelorof Science in Nursing, my long term goals include continuing myeducation to become a nurse practitioner or physicians assistant.Monetary value aside, receiving this scholarship is an honor becauseof the significance of the organization behind it and all that it represents.I am truly thankful to be receiving this award.NICHOLAS STEVENSI am graduating from Vista Murrieta High School, in Murrieta.Throughout my high school years, I participated in football, basketball,baseball, student leadership, AVID, and an academic organization calledRenaissance. I have done most of my volunteer work for an organizationthat works with athletes with special needs, called Sports for ExceptionalAthletes. I also spend a lot of time volunteering as a youth football coach,mainly at the Kindergarten level. I am graduating from Vista Murrietawith a 4.4 overall GPA. I have taken 10 AP and Dual Enrollment classes.I will be attending Colorado State University next year, studyingEngineering with a minor in Business. At Colorado State I will be playingfootball as well. I hope to earn my Bachelor’s Degree after two and a halfyears, and then earn my Master’s Degree by the time I finish my footballcareer at CSU. After leaving Murrieta, I hope to be remembered as aperson who gave back to his community and inspired the local youth. Iwant to break the stereotype that has been set on athletes; that they donot achieve high in the classroom. My favorite high school moment wasleading my football team to a CIF Championship my junior year as thestarting quarterback. My dad is my inspiration, because he is unselfishand is always doing things for others, putting their needs before his own.When I grow up I hope to be a man like him, doing things for others,never needing anything in return. My family means the world to me andthey have shaped my life and helped me become the person I am today. Itreasure those around me and try my best to have a positive influence onothers. Thank you!Michelle TyndallMy name is Michelle Tyndall and I was born and raised in Julian,California, a small country town. Ever since I was young, I have lovedsports and participated in every one offered to me. Whether it wasbasketball, soccer, track, volleyball, 5K’s, or powderpuff, I would be therealongside my peers playing. I ended up loving the game of basketballand from the time I was in first grade all the way to my senior year inhigh school, I played competitively. When I wasn’t playing sports, I wasreading, anything and everything, ranging from Harper Lee’s To Kill AMockingbird to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. In a way, I became anautodidactic learning from the literature’s themes about politics, satire,and even the importance of speaking up. These novels helped me decidethat I wanted to keep learning more, so when I entered high school, Ienrolled in classes that consisted of honors, accelerated, and AP courses.This past semester I had four AP classes, one advanced class, and obtaineda 4.67 GPA making my overall GPA a 4.18; thus making me third in myclass. Like so many of my peers, I applied to several colleges this pastNovember, and was accepted into my top choice. I would like to say thankyou, for I am able to attend college because of the help the DSA has doneby graciously choosing me for this scholarship.2013 MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTSWhile the nine Line of Duty scholarships awarded to dependents of DSAmembers receive a lot of attention during fundraising events throughout theyear, the Deputy Sheriff’s Foundation (DSF) also awards two scholarshipsto active DSA members. Any active member attending an accrediteduniversity may apply for the scholarship. The DSF is the charitable arm ofthe DSA. Beyond awarding scholarships, the foundation also contributesto community programs in the areas we live and protect.JOHN HINTZMy name is John Hintz, and I have beenwith the Sheriff’s Department for just over18 years, after working for about 2 yearswith Tribal Police; prior to that I served inthe Marine Corps for just over 6 years. Myfirst duty station was the old Central Jail.From the jails I went to work San Marcospatrol and later to Vista patrol. After patrol,I became a member to the stations newG.E.T. (Gang Enforcement Team), where Ispent about 18 months, and finally I landedin my current position in the DetectiveBureau at the Vista Station.In about 2002, I joined on our department’sJohn HintzPeer Support Team as a collateral duty andin time and through experiences I was askedto work on Peer Support’s Critical Incident Response Team and OfficerInvolved Shooting team. While performing thesecollateral duties, I began to feel a strong pull to thefield of Psychology and Crisis Counseling.My passion became helping our law enforcementfamily in their time of need, and so, I decided toreturn to school and pursue my Bachelors of Sciencein Psychology and Crisis Counseling, ensuring thatI am able to better help our uniformed brothers andsisters in crisis or after traumatic events. I expect myB.S. to be complete by the spring of next year (2014),where I will move directly into a M.A. in Human Artsand Leadership, a non-clinical counseling degree.I am also currently teaching Suicide Preventionfor Law Enforcement through a POST and STCcertified private contract company. I have also hadthe opportunity to co-instruct with the CounselingTeam International at their OIS-CISD training at theUCLA conference center in Lake Arrowhead CA.SHERIFF’S MUSEUMVOLUNTEERContact Rick Simica (619) 823-3677 or rjsimica@cox.netVISITNoon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through SundayDONATEBecome a Museum Star2384 San Diego Ave in Old Town | www.sheriffsmuseum.orgMark KelleyFirst, I’d like to thank the association for selecting me to receive one ofthe education scholarships for 2013. I feel honored by this selection andview it both as a privilege and a responsibility. It is privilege because Ihave more than a few partners who are also pursuing their education atgreat personal cost. It is a responsibility, because I know it is not givenfor my benefit alone. I recognize this support is given to me in trust; thatit will benefit my partners, the larger department, and the residents ofSan Diego County.I am currently assigned to the Lemon Grove patrol station where I have thebest partners and supervisors. There is good work to be done in our patrolarea and plenty of it. As it true anywhere, the partners you have and thecommitment to good work you share with them makes all the difference.Anyone looking to work hard and make a difference should put theirtransfer in for the Lemon Grove Station! I am additionally blessed witha beautiful wife and four wonderful daughters who maintain a positiveattitude about my patrol schedule and the extra time required by myclasses. I am fortunate indeed!Because I don’t know what is in store for the future, I hold my career withan open hand. Be it staying where I am as a patrol deputy, or moving tosome other role, my desire is to do the best job possible and progress onlyas far as my ability and integrity allow. Hopefully this scholarship, andthe education it helps fund, will make me a more effective member ofthis department. It is just one example of the many ways the associationsupports me, and all of us, as deputy sheriffs. Mark Kelley and his familyEAST COUNTYTRANSMISSIONSpecialists in Transmission Overhaul & RepairsForeign & American Work GuaranteedMICHAEL NOWLIN10227 Prospect Ave. Ste. BSantee, CA 92071PH: (619) 448-1511FAX: (619) 448-603420 Silver Star July 2013Silver Star July 2013 21

NARCOTIC TASK FORCEGOLF TOURNAMENTWHEN: Friday, October 11, 2013WHERE:COST:Carlton Oaks Golf Course149200 Inwood Dr.Santee, CA 92071(619) 448-4242$75.00 per golfer(Includes: Continental breakfast, green fees, cart, range balls, goodie bag,$15 in food/drink tickets, and NTF 40 th Anniversary Dinner ticket)CONTESTS: Closest To The Pin, Longest Drive (men & women)DEADLINE: COB Friday, September 27, 2013REGISTRATION: 7:00 AM - Check inSHOTGUN START: 8:00 AM - (4 Golfer Scramble Format)PLAY WILL BE LIMITED TO 144 GOLFERS…ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME - FIRST SERVE BASISACCEPTING ALUMNI AND PRESENT NTF MEMBERS NOW – JULY 1, 2013…ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTING STARTING JULY 2, 2013…GOLFERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO THE GOLF CART ASSIGNED TO THEM!!!For additional information, please contact Mark Carlson at (619) 719-8082…(DETACH AT LINE)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NTF 2013 GOLF TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM1. ___________________________________________________________(____)_____-_______ CK # _____Name Address (Area Code) Telephone No.2. ___________________________________________________________(____)_____-_______ CK # _____Name Address (Area Code) Telephone No.3. ___________________________________________________________(____)_____-_______ CK # _____Name Address (Area Code) Telephone No.Chaplain’s Cornerby Chaplain Herb Smith“In repentance and rest you shall be saved, in quietness and trust is yourstrength… Therefore the Lord longs to be gracious to you, and waits onhigh to have compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice; how blessed areall those who wait for Him… And the work of righteousness will be peace,and its service quietness and confidence forever” (Isaiah 30:15, 18; 32:17).Forever is a long time… in fact, the idea circumvents time and space itself.Everything within our relative dimension bespeaks a beginning and anend; a continuum that has cause and effect, the process and alchemy ofcompound and chemical, energy and mass, heat and cold, light and dark,of life and of death. It is what we can know and perceive by sense andintellect, and wonder beyond our ability to comprehend. Terrestrial andcelestial laws of physics govern the bounds of limitation and potential,and what we discover only serves to show us there is exponentially somuch more than we scarcely realize. The origin of our existence is amystery we can only generally postulate, and our control over the leastof it all is quantumly fractional and insignificantly momentary. So it isno surprise that whatever we endeavor to contain the most cultivatesthe greatest potential for chaos, confusion and corruption. How in theworld do we survive?Fundamentally, we are at the mercy of the powers that be. “O God, ThySea Is So Great and My Boat Is So Small” goes the French Fisherman’sPrayer, displayed on many a sea captain’s desk. There is a God, and we’renot Him. There was an uncaused cause mathematically proven by therelatively short amount of time since the scientifically accepted theoryof the Big Bang occurred, given the spectacular order, mass and life thatexists on this globe alone. Whether such exists on any other planet isimmaterial given the astonishing verity that it is here before us, andevidenced by us, in all of its undeniable brilliance. And it is brilliantindeed, as well as striking that of all the instinctively guided creaturesthat roam this world, humans are the only ones with a differentiatingself-awareness capable of, well, God-like functions. Such is our greatestasset as humans, as well as our most devastating liability.We can build a skyscraper, and then decide that we should intentionallyjump off the top of it, or worse, push off someone else. There can beat work within us the darkness of the blackest hole or the brightnessof the whitest star, but at heart our self-interest more often has us inthe gravitational pull of the former. Life is either reacting to the forcesupon us and getting funneled toward what we were trying to avoid, orresponding with faith in the hope of knowing love.columns

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CONTESTWINNING PHOTO: Lt. Rob Mitchell,Sgt. Kevin Kamoss (not pictured), Cpl.Lucy Masterson, and Sgt. Arthur Ortiz(winner of contest) recently attended anAmerican Jail Association conferencein Louisville, KY. They were able to tourportions of the area while attending theconference. One of the historical placesthey attended was the Louisville SluggerMuseum and Factory, which has anamazing history. From the replica BabeRuth bat that stands 120-foot tall at theentrance of the museum, to the factorythat has been making Louisville Sluggerbats for major-league baseball playerssince 1884, to the one-mile LouisvilleSlugger Walk of Fame down historicMain Street, it was an extraordinary lookat a piece of baseball history.Where have you taken your Silver Star? Whosebeen reading it and where? Send in your photosof the Silver Star around the world or in thehands of someone famous (or infamous). Thewinning photo receives a $15 gift certificate tothe DSA Store. Non-winning photos are printedas space allows. Send your photos to kmacris@dsasd.org with contest in the subject line.FIND THE DIFFERENCES: HOW MANY CAN YOU FIND?San Diego County Fair (Hint: There are 12 differences)Congratulations!Congratulations to Guadalupe and RobertCatano on the birth of their son Robert Michaelborn June 17, 2013, at 3:17 p.m. The newbornweighed 8 lbs, 11 ozs and measured 21 inches.Robert was welcomed home by his sister Alexis.Guadalupe works at the Lemon Grove Station.Congratulations to Marcello and Nicole Orsini on the birth of theirdaughter Elia Maria born June 17, 2013, at 8:38 a.m. The newborn weighed6 lbs, 13 ozs and measured 19 1/2 inches. Elia joins her brother Max, 3.Marcello works at the Encinitas Station.Congratulations to Aaron and Kristen Montanon the birth of their daughter Hailey Madilynborn May 1, 2013, at 10:08 p.m. The newbornweighed 6 lbs, 12 ozs and measured 18 1/2inches. Aaron works at the Encinitas Station.Congratulations to Oscar Sanchez and Maria Tinoco on the birth oftheir son Michael Amado born June 7, 2013, at 4:09 p.m. The newbornweighed 6 lbs, 6 ozs and measured 19 1/4 inches. Oscar works at the SanDiego Central Jail.Congratulations to Kyle and Linna Archibald on the birth of their twindaughters Kylie Elizabeth and Allyson Valeen born June 10, 2013, at12:49 and 12:50 p.m. Both newborns weighed 5 lbs, 9 ozs. Kylee measured19 1/2 inches, while Allyson measured 19 inches. Kyle works at the SanMarcos Station.Congratulations to Anthony and Heather O’Boyleon the birth of their son Oisin Christopher bornMay 31, 2013, at 9:01 a.m. The newborn weighed 7lbs, 2 ozs and measured 20 1/2 inches. Osin joinshis sisters Saoirse and Aoise and his brother Ciaranat home.Anthony works at the Encinitas Station.SERVICESAffordable, Quality,Wedding Video.Professionally edited with titles,chapters, and special effects.Call now to book your weddingday at (951) 259-2003 or e-mailmksvideo1@aol.com.Short Sale or Foreclosure?Latest News: A) Short Sellingyour home is Better thanForeclosing. Banks paydelinquent borrowers up to$30,000 to sell their home.B) Mortgage Debt Relief Act Extended 1 More Year. Thismay be a good option for you.Call/Email for FREE No-Obligation Consultation:LydiaSeeley@Century21Award.com, 619.922.4609,Ca DRE #01861649HOLMERUD STUDIOSDigital Video EditingNow with High-Definition movie film capture andBlu-ray Disc production. Yourold movies and videos should beconverted to digital video. Using thelatest technology, standard definitionDVD-Video or high-definition Blu-rayDisc can be produced for you. Yourfamily’s precious memories makewonderful and thoughtful gifts for anyoccasion. Call Jon Holmerud (619)370-8569 or holmerud@cox.net.Congratulations to Julio and Ruth Garcia on the birth of their daughterIsabel born April 10, 2013, at 2:41 a.m. The newborn weighed 6 lbs, 12ozs and measured 18 1/2 inches. Julio works at the Southbay DetentionFacility.Congratulations to Sam Knight, Jr., and Debbie Marie on the birthof their daughter Sophia Raquel born April 16, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. Thenewborn weighed 7 lbs, 1 ozs and measured 20 inches. Sam works atGeorge Bailey Detention Facility.For birth announcements, please contact Daphne Williams at dwilliams@dsasd.org or (858) 486-9009 x 100. For wedding, birthday, anniversary,graduation, retirement, and other announcements, please e-mail kmacris@dsasd.org for publication in the announcements section. You may also sendphotos to accompany any announcement.DJ ServicesWeddings, Formal Events, andParties. Dance Music & LightShow for all occasions at a70’s Price. Call DJ “Franco”at(619) 829-1319 or e-mail atdeejayfdr@gmail.com.To place a classified ad for a service or business, please contactKristie Macris at (858) 486-9009 or kmacris@dsasd.org.32 Silver Star July 2013Silver Star July 2013 33

10-7 EOSThis month’s EOS was submitted by Deputy Michael Moeller. If you have lighthearted humor or interesting photos to share, please e-mail all submissions tokmacris@dsasd.org or mail artwork to the DSA office, ATTN: Kristie Macris.34 Silver Star July 2013

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