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DPS Award Recognizes Rutledge, HukillBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDAfter a concerned citizen contactedthe Patrol with a report ofsuspicious behavior at a residence inLockwood, MO, Troop D dispatchedtwo troopers to investigate. On November7, 2011, Trooper Kelsey J. Rutledgeand Trooper Darwin R. Hukillfollowed up on the tip by initiating a“knock and talk”. At the Lockwoodresidence, they located two individuals.Upon running a computer check,it was discovered that both individualshad warrants issued for their arrest.A check of the vehicle parked atthe residence revealed it had beenreported stolen in Pittsburg, KS. Thetroopers continued their investigation,which led to the execution of a searchwarrant at the residence. The searchrevealed numerous stolen items and amethamphetamine laboratory. A secondresidence was linked to the investigation,and additional stolen propertywas located there. The recoveredproperty was from numerous residentialand commercial thefts, and has anestimated value of $100,000.A follow-up investigation by TroopersRutledge and Hukill, the RuralCrimes Investigative Unit, and arealaw enforcement agencies resulted inthe clearing of over 20 theft cases inseven counties in Southwest Missouriand one county in Southeast Kansas.To honor Troopers Rutledge andHukill for their investigative abilities,keen sense of observation, and interviewingskills, DPS Director JerryLee presented them with the DPS Employeeof the Month Award for March2012. During a ceremony on March26, 2012, at General Headquarters, DirectorLee and Colonel Ron Reploglecongratulated both troopers and expressedtheir appreciation for the workthey do. Lt. Daniel S. Bracker, TroopD, spoke on behalf of Troop D.“Kelsey’s and Darwin’s perseveranceis a reflection of their characterand indicative of being a member ofthe Patrol,” said Lt. Bracker. “Theyworked together to make this arrestCol. Ron Replogle, Tpr. Darwin Hukill, Tpr. Kelsey Rutledge, and DPS Director Jerry Lee areshown after the March 2012 DPS Employee of the Month presentation.and their investigative skills led to severalother arrests. As a troop and anorganization, we are proud of these in-dividuals and the work they’ve done.”Congratulations Trooper Rutledgeand Trooper Hukill!Birth AnnouncementsEmrie JayneSgt. Jason S. & Mrs. Jodie R. BrumbleTroop GMaddoxTpr. Jonathan T. & Mrs. Hayley L.WilsonTroop EKaylee AnnTpr. Paul C. & Mrs. Shelia R. LongTroop CAmelia EstherCpl. Tyler R. & Mrs. Meghan A.JenkinsTroop CJacie MaleahCpl. John W. & Mrs. Jennifer M. DickTroop AKylie AddisonTpr. Kyle A. & Angela D. GreenTroop FLiam MichaelTpr. Daniel A. & Mrs. Shayla SpringTroop BSydney RoseMr. Tory B. & Prob. Comm. Oper.Megan B. DavilaTroop AMaria ElizabethMr. Kevin L. and Comm. Oper. ICassidy M. SindenTroop IWalker JohnTpr. Thomas O. & Mrs. Crystal B.MitchellTroop FLeah NicoleTpr. Brett D. & Mrs. Michele N.TappendorfTroop BMay-June 2012/Patrol News 7

Ceremony Marks End, BeginningBy Sgt. Michael W. Watson, Troop DOn January 29, 2012, a wreckingball struck the side of St. John’sHospital in Joplin, MO. This symbolicact marked the beginning of tearingdown the structure destroyed by apowerful tornado in May 2011. Hospitaladministrators and employeesjoined emergency services personneland the community at a special ceremonymarking not only the end of St.John’s, but also a beginning— the newMercy Hospital is being built nearby. Aground-breaking ceremony for MercyHospital occurred that same day. Constructionon the new hospital will becompleted in 2015.Emergency services personnel wait for the demolition ceremony to begin.Members of Troop D played an important roleduring the ceremony. Here, a cross from St.John’s Emergency Department waiting roomsits in Sgt. Michael Watson’s pickup. (left)Sgt.Michael Watson led the procession from theold hospital to the construction site of the newhospital.This artist’s depictionshows what Joplin’snew hospital, locatedat Interstate 44 andMain Street in Joplin,will look like.8 Patrol News/May-June 2012

DPS Honors Sgt. TrammellBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDPolygraphist (pə lig’ rə-fĭst) — One who administers a polygraph. SergeantJason B. Trammell, Q/DDCC, (sär ‘ jənt jā’ sŭn trăm’ əl) — An exceptionalpolygraphist.Being a polygraphist is more thanhooking up a few wires and understandinggraphs. It’s an art form. Understandinghow stress affects people,sharp interviewing skills, patience,and keen observation can solve a casebefore the polygraph test even begins.This is precisely what Sgt. Trammelldoes.On February 17, 2012, LamarPolice Department officers began investigatingthe death of a four-montholdbaby. The child died while in thecare of a 27-year-old babysitter. OnFebruary 20, Sgt. Trammell assistedthe Lamar Police Department officers.As with every polygraph, Sgt. Trammellconducted a thorough pretestinterview of the babysitter. During thispretest, the suspect confessed to shakingthe baby and causing the injuriesleading to his death. Thus, the actualpolygraph and posttest (interpretingthe graphs) was unnecessary.On February 22, 2012, WebsterCounty Sheriff’s deputies were investigatingthe disappearance of a 28-yearoldSpringfield man. Sgt. Trammellassisted with the execution of a searchwarrant in Rogersville, MO. Duringthe interview of an occupant at the residence,the man confessed to having apart in the murder of the missing man.The subject took officers to a locationwhere they recovered the victim’sbody, and a second location wherethey recovered the murder weapon.In both these cases, Sgt. Trammellsecured a confession through skillfulinterviewing techniques. Becausethe evidence was circumstantial, theconfessions were critical to resolvingthe case. To recognize Sgt. Trammell’sinterrogation ability, Department ofPublic Safety Director Jerry Lee presentedhim with the DPS Employee ofthe Month award for April 2012.“I’m sure that to him, it’s justanother day at the office,” said MajorLuke Vislay, Q/CIB. “But, it’s greatthat Jason’s being recognized.”“Jason epitomizes the characteristicsof our DDCC officers,” saidCaptain Kyle D. Marquart, Q/DDCC.“He does a great job every day. Congratulations,Jason, and thank you forthe work you do.”Sgt. Trammell thanked those whoattended the ceremony saying he wassurprised and honored. “Any one ofthe guys I work with could be standinghere,” he said. He also thankedhis wife, Aimee, and admitted, “Sometimes,the calls come in and it’s notconvenient.”Col. Ron Replogle, Q/Staff, Mrs. Aimee Trammell, Sgt. Jason Trammell, and DPSDirector Jerry Lee are pictured.Save The Date!!2nd Annual 5 Mile Run For RemembranceHonoring Trooper Frederick F. “Fred” Guthrie Jr.November 10, 2012Questions or want to volunteer? Please contact:Ms. Beth Knightbcknight@sbcglobal.net or call (314) 486-1182May-June 2012/Patrol News 9

CITS II JeanneV. LiversSpotlightscience degree in secondary mathematicseducation, a bachelor’s of sciencedegree in computer science, anda master’s of arts degree in teachingmathematics, all from Southeast MissouriState University. She moved toJefferson City in 1993.Telecom. JeanA. Burnswho have blessed us with seven terrificgrandkids. I am dedicated to my job, andI take great pride in it. My life is God,family, and the scrapbook smile. I scrapbookabout everything our families do. Isay make every day one to remember.”Tpr. Ronald L.KelleyAppointed: September 12, 2004.First Assignment: CIT III, InformationSystems Division, General Headquarters.Promotions: CITS I—December 14,2008; CITS II—March 11, 2012.Current Assignment: CITS II, OperationsSection (Training), Informationand CommunicationsTechnology Division.Family: Jeanne and her husband, Daniel,have a daughter named Danielle.Danielle is a music therapist inthe St. Louis area.Interests: Jeanne is an active memberof St. Peter Catholic Church, whereshe sings in the choir, serves ascantor, and leads retreats. She enjoysmusic, reading, public speaking,theater, and travel.Prior to coming to the Patrol,Jeanne served as computer informationtechnologist with the Missouri House ofRepresentatives, as a state mathematicscurriculum consultant with the MissouriDepartment of Elementary andSecondary Education, a scientific analyst/programmerat Southeast MissouriState University, and as an assistantinstructor in the Computer Science Departmentat the same university. Also,she has taught junior high mathematicsin Cape Girardeau and Jackson, MO.Jeanne is a native of Cape Girardeau.She earned a bachelor’s of10 Patrol News/May-June 2012Appointed: September 1, 1999.First/Current Assignment: Telecommunicator,Troop E Headquarters.Family: Jean is married to Tom Burns.Interests: Jean enjoys traveling withher husband and spending timewith her grandchildren.“I grew up knowing the Patrol asa part of the family,” said Jean. “Myfather, Grady Bassham, retired as theTroop E assistant chief radio operatorafter 35 years of service. My brother,Randy Bassham, retired as a Troop Eradio technician after 27 years of service.As a child, I can remember goingto work with my dad on the night shiftand listening to him as he talked to allthe troopers and used an old, manualtypewriter.”“I am married to a wonderful man,Tom Burns, who is also dedicated tolaw enforcement. He works weekendsas a deputy for the Butler County Sheriff’sDepartment and is a vice presidentat First Community Bank in PoplarBluff. Between us we have three sonsand three wonderful daughters-in-lawAppointed: January 1, 2011.First Assignment: Water Patrol Division,General Headquarters.Current Assignment: Troop D, Zone15, Stone & Taney Counties.Family: Tpr. Kelley and his wife, Amy,have been married 16 years. Theyhave three children: Zac, Travis, andMadelynn.Interests: Tpr. Kelley is an avid outdoorsman,and his hobbies includehunting, fishing, boating, camping,and enjoying time with his family. Heis very active with local children’scharities through the annual “Copsfor Kids Bass Tournament” event.This event is held on Table RockLake in May, and has raised morethan $40,000 over the past sevenyears.“I am a native of Cuba, MO, andgraduated from Cuba High School in1990,” said Tpr. Kelley. “I attended theUniversity of Missouri-Columbia. I latertransferred to Missouri Southern StateCollege, and graduated in 1994 with abachelor’s of science degree in criminalContinued on the next page.

— KelleyContinued from page 10.justice administration and an associate’sof science degree in law enforcement.“I began my career as a MissouriState Water Patrol officer on October 1,1995, on Lake of the Ozarks. I patrolledthe mid-lake area (Morgan and CamdenCounties) from 1996 to 2001. I transferredto Table Rock Lake and patrolledthe Aunt’s Creek area from 2001 until2011. While in District 3, I served as theboating education officer as well as aboating accident reconstructionist.”Clerk Typist IIISheri L.DavidsonAppointed: September 16, 2008.First Assignment: Clerk Typist II,Troop D.Promotions: Clerk Typist III— September12, 2010.Current Assignment: Clerk Typist III,Troop D.Family: Sheri has three grown sons:Matt, Drew, and Sam.Interests: In her free time, she enjoysgenealogy and history from anyperiod and any location. She especiallylikes local history. “If in agroup I am always the last to leavea museum.” Sheri also makes timefor her favorite fitness activities—Zumba and lap swimming.In her present assignment, Sheriprocesses expense reports, includinguniform allowance claims, and shemaintains motor equipment records forTroop D.40 years ago ...May 1972 — An elderly lady walked into the driver’s examination stationin Springfield with her operator’s license in hand. She told the clerk shewould like to take the test. The clerk, seeing the license, asked, “Areyou expired?” The elderly lady replied, “No, I’m not, but my license is.”35 years ago ...June 1977 — Tpr. E.D. Springs, Troop C, initiated a traffic stop forexcessive speed. The Arkansas license plate was “POLOCK”. The driversaid they were special issue plates. His name was Kleczkowski.30 years ago ...May 1982 — The front cover showed members of the Patrol handlingan anti-Ku-Klux-Klan demonstration in Hannibal. The demonstrationtook place during a Klan rally. There were no injuries incurred whileorder was being restored. The demonstration lasted approximately 15minutes.25 years ago ...June 1987 — On the back cover, a photo showed participants in thatyear’s Law Enforcement Torch Run standing in front of the HearnesMultipurpose Building in Columbia. There were 100 runners from 34state and local police agencies running from Columbia to the stepsof Missouri’s Capitol. The fundraiser brought in $31,000 for SpecialOlympics.15 years ago ...May 1997 — Patrol members attended clandestine laboratory training.The Patrol/Boy Scouts Crime Prevention Program was a success. The26th Annual Missouri State Highway Patrol Employees & Retirees GolfTournament announcement graced the back cover.5 years ago ...May/June 2007 — Colonel James F. Keathley presented an HonoraryTrooper Award to Mr. Mitchell Hults for his part in locating Ben Ownby,who had been kidnapped after getting off the school bus. Hults, whowas on the same school bus, was able to describe a truck he’d seen inthe area that day. Law enforcement located the truck and that led toOwnby’s rescue.Traffic FatalitiesYear ToDateJuly 25,2012Same PeriodLast YearYear To DateNumber OfIncreaseOrDecrease2010TrafficFatalities2011TrafficFatalities379 317 +62 821 784May-June 2012/Patrol News 11

New Operators Complete TrainingBy Chief Operator Roger D. Martin, Q/ICTDOn February 24, 2012, eightprobationary communications operatorscompleted a four-week academy.Hosted by the Information and CommunicationsTechnology Division’sOperations Section, the training tookplace at the Patrol’s Law EnforcementAcademy. During the course, theprobationary operators completedthe public safety communicationstelecommunicator course, the MissouriUniform Law Enforcement fullcertification course, and the CulturalICTD SectionDirectors RogerStrope and J. CoreyChaney present theHarry W. DuncanDirector’s Award toProb. Comm. Oper.Kerri L. Baker,Troop FCongratulations to the following probationarycommunications operators for completingthis training:Kerri L. Baker.........................Troop FApril A. LaChance.................. Troop CPatricia J. Limbaugh...............Troop EMindi M. McCoy.....................Troop FBrian P. Pollitt..........................Troop FElizabeth A. Sanders...............Troop AAlicia L. Smith........................ Troop CAwareness course. Theyalso completed numerouspractical exercisesin call processing, radiotechnique, and Patrol radiodispatch procedures,as well as administrativemessage writing, criticalincident reporting, andother standard communicationsprocedures.Guest instructors fromtroop communicationcenters across the state providedexpert instruction in standards andinsight into troop procedures and dayto-dayoperations.Congratulations to Prob. Comm.Oper. Kerri L. Baker, Troop F, whoaccepted the 2012 Harry W. DuncanDirector’s Award, for earning the highestoverall grade point average. Prob.Comm. Oper. Baker excelled in bothher academic and practical skills performance.A Closer Examination From The Benchtop ...UndertheThe Patrol’s Crime Laboratoryhas developed a way to make the taskof evidence submission more streamlined:the ability for you to fill outLaboratory Analysis Requests (LAR)online before submitting the evidenceto the lab. This Web-based evidencesubmission service (Web LAR) offersconvenience, and will expedite theevidence submission process. Thissystem allows submitting agencies theability to enter the case information (atScopeExplore The World Of The Web LARany time of the day) into the Web LARprior to arriving at the lab. The laboratoryevidence technicians can then accessyour case information when youbring the evidence to the lab, resultingin significant savings of time for you atthe lab evidence intake window.Before using this new system, anylaw enforcement agency with Internetaccess must first register to submitevidence through the Web LAR. It isthe submitting agency’s prerogativeto decide who should have the accessto enter cases into the system. Toregister, sign up through the MissouriState Highway Patrol’s Web site (www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov). Click on the“Law Enforcement Portal” at the top ofthe screen. A small “Quick Links” boxwill appear on the top right portion ofthe screen. Select LAR, New User Registration,and complete the requiredinformation before selecting Register.You will need your agency’s ORI numberfor this process.Once your application is approved,you will receive a confirmation andpassword for the system. At that time,you can begin submitting evidenceinformation electronically! For moreinformation about the world of WebLAR, review Under the Scope, Volume12, Issue 1.12 Patrol News/May-June 2012

PromotionsStuart D. BlackSergeantTroop HAmy E. ReynoldsSergeantTroop CTimothy J. HourihanSergeantQ/GDTerry M. JamesCorporalQ/GDWilliam L. LaughlinCorporalQ/GDRichard D. PipkinCorporalQ/GDDustin B. ReedCorporalTroop CRobert L. SchrageAsst. Chief Oper.Troop CWilliam J. BresterAsst. Chief TechnicianQ/ICTDTimothy D. DawsonComm. Oper. IITroop BTracy A. HuxComm. Oper. IITroop HSandra A. BockCrim. Hist. Tech. IIQ/CJISDAlma J. BreenDE IITroop FBranden S. CokerCIT IIQ/ICTDAllen W. CookCVE Inspector IITroop CMay-June 2012/Patrol News 13

PromotionsKevin L. CreedCIT IIIQ/ICTDTeresa L. DarrahHousekeeper IITroop AChristopher M. DurhamCIT IIIQ/ICTDJamie L. EichholzClerk Typist IIITroop CLyndsey M. FountainClerk Typist IIITroop CSarah M. LadymanMVI IITroop CJeanne V. LiversCITS IIQ/ICTDLorenzo MarquezCVE Inspector IITroop CJeffrey M. PhillipsDE IITroop CNicole A. StratmanDE IITroop IBy PIEDSummit Addresses Distracted Driving DangersThe Missouri State Highway Patrol and theMissouri Department of Transportation hosteda Distracted Driving Summit on February 16-17, 2012, at the Capital Plaza Hotel, in JeffersonCity. Eighty-one people attended. The summithighlighted issues related to distracted driving.As part of the summit, attendees divided intotwo groups (education and enforcement).The education group developed a Power-Point presentation about the effects of distracteddriving. This presentation is being providedto all attendees. It is hoped the PowerPoint willaid them in educating Missouri citizens aboutdistracted driving.The enforcement group attended training on the following:• Techniques for enforcing distracted driving laws;• Developing local ordinances for distracted driving;• New handheld cell phone ban law for commercial vehiclesand buses;• How to obtain Highway Safety grants for enforcementoperations;• How existing state laws apply to distracted driving; and• The new Missouri crash report, including the properrecording of distracted/inattentive driving contributingcircumstances.14 Patrol News/May-June 2012

By Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDThe results are in! The 2011 MissouriState Highway Patrol PublicOpinion Survey gathered citizens’opinions about the agency and itsemployees, and their concerns aboutcrime, being involved in traffic crashes,and public safety issues. A total of481 individuals responded to the survey.A brief overview is below.The majority of respondents (92percent) indicated the Patrol was doingeither an excellent or good job.Respondents said 94.9 percent felt theappearance, attitude, and demeanorof Patrol employees was excellent orgood. In addition, respondents highlyrated their competence.Those answering the survey listedenforcing criminal laws (90.2 percent)as the most important Patrol duty. Detectingand deterring the flow of illegaldrugs ranked second (81.1 percent),and traffic crash investigation camein third (77.4 percent). The surveyasked respondents to rank a series oftraffic laws aimed at reducing trafficcrash deaths and injuries. Those whoanswered this question indicated enforcementof intoxicated driving lawswas most important (90.1 percent).[The majority of respondents approvedof law enforcement using sobrietycheckpoints (90.2 percent).] This wasfollowed by enforcing inattentive drivinglaws (85.0 percent) and enforcingaggressive driving laws (84.7 percent).According to the survey, those areasneeding improvement included enforcementof inattentive driving laws,hazardous driving violation laws, andaggressive driving laws. Respondentsindicated not enough effort was givento these areas (51.7 percent, 32 percent,and 30.2 percent, respectively).Respondents were slightly concernedabout being victimized bycrime while traveling on Missouriroadways (40.2 percent). Forty percentwere slightly concerned about crimein their residence or neighborhood.The greatest concern to respondentswas related to being involved in a trafficcrash (40.3 percent).Respondents ranked 10 social issuesfacing America by their perceivedorder of importance. The survey indicated57.1 percent perceived crime tobe the most important issue facing thecountry. Problems relating to the economywere second with 41.5 percent.The third most important social issuewas public education (34.1 percent).When asked if they believed boatingwhile intoxicated efforts deteralcohol-related boating accidents, 38.0percent believed efforts to be effective.However, 46.9 percent of the respondentsdid not feel knowledgeableenough to provide an opinion. Whenasked if they feel safe when engagedin activities on Missouri streams andrivers, 44.1 percent said they do. But,49.5 percent said they do not engagein such activities.Research and Development Divisionand the Information and CommunicationsTechnology Divisionpersonnel sent surveys to 3,000 Missouriansage 18 and older. The surveyrespondents were individuals randomlyselected from a database developedand maintained by USA Data. A total of481 individuals responded to the 2011Missouri State Highway Patrol PublicOpinion Survey. For the completereport, visit the Patrol web site. Thereport is within the Statistical AnalysisCenter under publications.Troop A Honors Top 10Troop A recognized the following officers at its April sergeants’ meeting. These officerswere the top 10 in DWI enforcement in the Troop A area in 2011. Except where noted,the officers are assigned to Troop A. Captain Robert L. Powell is pictured with (l to r)Tpr. Joshua C. Utz (37), Tpr. Aaron S. Craig (49), Tpr. Alexander R. Vivas (68), Tpr.Chadwick S. Kutzner (68), Tpr. Brody R. Sanson (37), Tpr. Matthew J. Yoder (59), Tpr.Rickey I. McQuerrey (38), Tpr. David J. Kline (51), Tpr. Kyle W. Murphy (40), Q/GD,and Tpr. Karime T. McWilliams (43). Great work!May-June 2012/Patrol News 15

Annual Awards Banquet Honors 32 EmployeesBy Public Info. Specialist III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDMembers of the Patrol, The MASTERS, and their guests gathered aApril 14, 2012, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia to honorthe heroes of 2011. The 330 people filled the room. Troop H’s Chief OperatorRoger M. Heard led Troop E’s Color Guard down the center aisle, sothey could present and later retire the colors. Trooper Kevin R. Waters,Troop D, sang the National Anthem in deep resonant tone.Col. Ronald K. Replogle, superintendent of the Patrol, shared the heartbreakingstory of Trooper Frederick F. “Fred” Guthrie Jr., who died in theline of duty on August 1, 2011. He also showed a video taken at the Tomb ofthe Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C., in May 2011. A detail includingcommand staff of the Patrol took part in a ceremony to lay a special wreathat the tomb.The evening was a time to remember ... to celebrate ... and to honor 32Patrol employees. The audience showed their deep respect to the Guthriefamily, by giving them a standing ovation as they accepted a MemorialAward recognizing Tpr. Guthrie’s ultimate sacrifice. Another poignant timefor those present was the awarding of the Purple Heart to Sergeant TimothyD. Peters, Troop I. The audience gave a standing ovation of support tohim and his family.Following is a list of the 2011 award recipients. For a detailed explanationof the award recipient’s actions, please visit the Patrol’s website www.mshp.dps.mo.gov and select News Releases. The news release was postedon April 16, 2012.Col. Ron Replogle speaks at the awards banquet.Capt. Ron Walker (left, rear), Q/FOB, holding the plaque for Cpl. Eddie J. Walker, and Col. Ron Replogle (right),holding the plaque for Sgt. Jeffrey B. Johnson, flank officers who accepted Lifesaving Awards for their actions at St.John’s Regional Medical Center after the tornado in May 2011. Pictured (l to r) are: Tpr. Walter L. Burr III, Lt.David S. Sater holding Cpl. Jason R. Cornett’s plaque, Tpr. Clinton S. Mason, Tpr. Arthur G. Torbeck, Cpl. Robert B.Byrnes Jr., and Cpl. Brandon D. Helms.Troop H Chief Oper.Guard (Cpl. Jason NBenjamin C. Jones, aforward at the end of16 Patrol News/May-June 2012

2011 Award RecipientsThe MASTERS Public Service AwardLieutenant Steve P. Davis, Troop IMemorial AwardTrooper Frederick F. “Fred” Guthrie Jr., Troop APatrol Chaplain Pastor William F. Koch, TroopH, provided the invocation and benediction.Lifesaving AwardsClerk Typist II Lacey D. Loring, Troop GTrooper Adam K. Buff, Troop DTrooper Walter L. Burr, Troop DTrooper Clinton S. Mason, Troop DTrooper Arthur G. Torbeck, Troop DCorporal Robert B. Byrnes, Troop DCorporal Jason R. Cornett, Troop DCorporal Brandon D. Helms, Troop DCorporal Eddie J. Walker, Troop DSergeant Jeffrey B. Johnson, Troop DTrooper Michael W. Coleman, Troop BTrooper James P. Johnson, Troop BTrooper Joseph D. Flynn, Troop CTrooper Aaron K. Griffin, Troop HTrooper Christopher D. Hamlett, Troop ETrooper Johnathan R. Roberts, Troop GLieutenant Wayne E. Talburt, Troop GTrooper Ivy A. Warren, Troop DTrooper Leslie A. Wilson, Troop DCorporal Robert E. Hoehn, Troop CCorporal Kyle D. Wilmont, Troop IMeritorious AwardsTrooper Douglas E. Fessenden, Troop ACorporal Ryan S. Smith, Troop ASergeant Mark D. DeGraffenreid, Troop ACorporal Donald M. Hedrick, Troop ILieutenant Wayne E. Talburt, Troop GCivilian Of The YearCommercial Vehicle Officer Supervisor I Steve D. Wilmesherr, Troop CBenjamin Oliver Booth Officer Of The YearCaptain Duane L. Robinson, Troop HValor AwardTrooper James C. Cooksey, Troop ECorporal Reid T. Fessler, Troop BRoger Heard and the Troop E Color. Crites, Sgt. Charles R. Colbert Jr., Cpl.nd Sgt. Douglas M. McDaniel) comethe evening to retire the colors.Purple HeartSergeant Timothy D. Peters, Troop IMay-June 2012/Patrol News 17

June35 yearsSgt. David M. Markham, TroopE30 yearsAsst. Dir. Rhonda L. Czarnecki,Q/DED20 yearsCDL Exam. Diane L. Stark,Troop I15 yearsCrim. Hist. Tech. II Linda S.Linnenbrink, Q/CJISDTrainer/Auditor I Wendell L.Mitchell, Q/CJISDClerk Typist III Tena M. Von-Thun, Troop B10 yearsCpl. Michael E. Broniec,Troop CClerk Typist III Peggy L.Brookshire, Troop ICrim. Hist. Tech. I Brenda M.Eickhorst, Q/CJISDClerk Typist III Jennifer L.Hulse, Troop ATrainer/Auditor I Linda S.Lueckenhoff, Q/CJISDMVI III Terry G. Mebruer,Troop FCrim. Intel. Analyst II Ruth E.Swisher, Q/DDCC5 yearsMVI II Ryan J. Ice, Troop FClerk Typist III Michelle M.Kempker, Troop FClerk Typist III Mildred K.Schulte, Troop FJuly30 yearsAdmin. Ofc. Support Asst.Nancy E. Lock, Troop HAnniversariesChief Operator Dennis M.McCarthy, Troop ACIT II Jerry L. Robinett,Q/ICTD25 yearsSgt. Blaine L. Adams, Troop ELt. Albert O. Brown, Troop DSgt. Larry R. Clark, Troop ETpr. Scott M. Cummings, Troop FSgt. Robert M. Hayes, Q/GDSgt. Bruce W. Houston, Q/DDCCSgt. Bruce M. Johnson, Q/ADCapt. Ronald S. Johnson, Troop CCpl. Barry G. Matthews, Troop ELt. Norman A. Murphy, Troop CSgt. Timothy D. Peters, Troop ISgt. Robert E. Proctor, Troop DCpl. Daniel L. Ripperger, Q/GDCapt. Duane L. Robinson, Troop HSgt. Thomas M. Scott, Q/GSDLt. Elvin A. Seals, Troop CSgt. Jeffrey L. Smith, Q/GDCapt. Juan O. Villanueva, Troop DLt. Roger D. Whittler, Q/HRD15 yearsSgt. James A. Bennett, Q/GDTpr. Maurice E. Benzie, Q/GDCpl. Michael S. Bracker, Q/DDCCCpl. Charles N. Bradley, Troop ASgt. Ryan A. Burckhardt, Troop CTpr. Walter L. Burr III, Troop DCpl. James D. Cox, Troop CAccount Clerk III Ester L.Driskell, Troop ACpl. Clinton M. Duppong, Troop BCpl. Reid T. Fessler, Troop BTpr. Mark L. Freeman, Troop GCpl. Jason A. Green, Troop ASgt. Bryan C. Gruben, Q/FOBTpr. Aaron M. Harrison, Troop ECpl. Danielle E. Heil, Q/DDCCCpl. Jon D. Hulse, Q/GDTpr. Chad M. Hunter, Q/GDTpr. Amanda J. Kahler, Troop DStenographer III Vickie L.Kanatzar, Troop HTpr. Clinton S. Mason, Troop DSgt. Jeffrey G. Noack, Q/ADCpl. William E. Oliver, Q/GDSgt. Jason M. Pace, Troop DCpl. Joseph A. Pithan Jr.,Troop HSgt. Martin T. Polodna, Troop DCpl. Neil R. Poynter, Troop ISgt. Scott R. Richardson,Q/FOBSgt. Corey B. Root, Troop HSgt. Christopher F. Scott,Q/DDCCCpl. Nathan J. Shinkle, Troop BCpl. Thomas B. Ziegler,Troop H10 yearsLab. Evid. Tech. II Margaret M.Allen, Q/CLDDE III Michelle D. Applegate,Troop EMVI Sprv. Stephen M. Conant,Troop HFiscal & Budgetary Analyst IICheryl A. Crocfer, Q/ICTDComm. Oper. II Jessica R.Dillon, Troop ADE III Raelene Estes, Troop ADE III Gaye L. Hargis, Troop AProb. Comm. Oper. Misty R.Jeffries, Troop ACrim. Intel. Analyst II Nancy A.Scheulen, Q/DDCCCITS I Matthew L. Soldan,Q/ICTDDE Sprv. Laura L. Van Tress,Troop BDE III Jennifer C. Ward,Troop E5 yearsBldg. & Grnds. Maint. II MarkD. Morff, Q/MEDClerk Typist III Bonnie L.Rogers, Troop E18 Patrol News/May-June 2012

The MASTERS CornerBy Mrs. Elaine Libla, The MASTERSOn Saturday, April 14, 2012, TheMASTERS held its annual meeting atthe Holiday Inn Executive Center inColumbia, MO. Directors elected toserve as officers for 2012-2013 include:Mr. Douglas Mitchell, president; Mrs.Lynn Wallis, vice president; retiredCaptain Jack Merritt, treasurer; andMr. Ed Braschler, secretary. It wasannounced that retired Major LarryWhite, of St. Louis, had been electedto the board representing Troop C. Hejoins Troop C existing director Mr. BillRonecker.Later in the evening, The MAS-TERS members, along with Patrolmembers and guests, enjoyed thebanquet and Patrol awards ceremony.President Douglas Mitchell presentedThe MASTERS Public Service Awardto Lieutenant Steve P. Davis, Troop I,for his outstanding dedication to communityservice.This year, The MASTERS’ boardwas very excited to have 11 newlifetime memberships to recognize.Awards were presented to:• Mrs. Joyce Davenport, Butler(Her daughter and son-in-law,Lt. Steve P. Davis, Troop I, was honored to acceptThe MASTERS Public Service Award. Heand his wife, Monica, are pictured after thebanquet.Kristie and Lt. Dale O.Jinkens, Troop A, acceptedthe award on herbehalf.)• Mr. & Mrs. Dan Drury,Cape Girardeau• Ret. Major & Mrs.Hugh McKay, JeffersonCity• Ret. Sgt. & Mrs. JohnRhodus, St. CharlesNew lifetime members recognized,but unable to attend thebanquet included:• Mr. Charles L. “Chuck” Drury, St.Louis• Mr. & Mrs. Douglas R. Fabick,Fenton• Mr. & Mrs. John A. Fabick IV,Fenton• Mr. & Mrs. Danny Foster, PoplarBluff• Mr. Jay Luhr, Ste. Genevieve• Mrs. Dave Sinclair, St. Louis• Mr. & Mrs. Dave Spence, St. LouisThe MASTERS’ board of directorsextends a special thank you to thoseparticipating in the 2012 MissouriState Employees Charitable Campaignby contributing through payroll deduction.Contributions committed throughthe campaign this year are in excessof $12,000. This is a 50% increase overthe 2011 donations. Thank you!By Troop FCongratulations to Trooper Donald L. Doza, Troop F! Artist Don Lomaxchose Tpr. Doza as the subject of an illustration for Police and Security News.Entitled “Above and Beyond”, the illustrations tell of heroic acts by law enforcementprofessionals. Selections are based on nominations. The illustration is incomic strip-like format. The depiction is then published in Police and SecurityNews and the original published artwork sent to the individual being honored.The January/February 2012 issue of Police and Security News honoredTpr. Doza for his heroic response at a traffic crash in 2010 on Interstate 70 inCooper County. Tpr. Doza rescued the driver of a van as it caught fire and propanetanks on the trailer it was pulling exploded.Tpr. Donald Doza holds the Above & Beyond illustrationshowing his heroism during a traffic crash.May-June 2012/Patrol News 19

Telecom.Sandra K. Gray20 Patrol News/May-June 2012RetirementsOn February 1, 2012, TelecommunicatorSandra K. “Sandy” Gray retiredfrom the Missouri State Highway Patrol,after more than 16 years of service.Sandy is a native of Sparks, KS, andis a graduate of Highland High School.Sandy began her career with the Patrolon December 1, 1995, as a telecommunicatorassigned to Troop H. Sandywould spend her entire career withTroop H.Sandy has two children, Heath andTara. Heath is the owner of a Highland,KS, trucking company, and Tara is anattorney practicing law from her St.Joseph office. Sandy is also the proudgrandmother of two grandchildren,Kelby and Morgan. Kelby is a sophomoreat Missouri University of Scienceand Technology, at Rolla. Morgan willgraduate this spring from high schooland has already become a certifiedemergency medical technician.Sandy said that her employmentwith the Patrol was not a job, but a career.She had worked with the publicmost of her life, so the position of telecommunicatorwas a perfect fit for her.Sandy says her largest challenge workingthe desk was satisfying demandingcallers; the best reward was helpingpeople in emergency situations.Sandy said her immediate plansfor retirement were to do nothing. Thatlasted three days, until her daughterTara called and wanted Sandy to workpart-time at her law office as a secretary.She still finds time to enjoy herfamily, read, and travel.All of the Troop H employees wishSandy the very best in her retirement.Good luck, Sandy!CITS II Linda K.AmosOn March 1, 2012, ComputerInformation Technology Specialist IILinda K. Amos retired from the MissouriState Highway Patrol with 31years and two months of dedicatedservice. Linda began her career in theInformation Systems Division (ISD) asa programmer on October 1, 1980. Shehas supported the coding of many Patrolcomputer systems including costaccounting, finance, property control(evidence inventory), system documentation,radio log, traffic accidents,and function points.When Linda was first hired, computercode was written out by hand onpaper before being sent to keypunchoperators and transferred to cards.Programmers then fed those cardsinto the Patrol’s mainframe. Yes, therewas only one big computer then andit had to be water-cooled. Linda tellsus that the programmers worked atopen desks in the bullpen and theyhad to share both terminals and telephones.For the last 12 years, Lindahas worked on analysis, design, implementation,and support of the state’scriminal history system.Linda earned an associate’s of artsdegree from Lincoln University. Beforestarting at the Patrol, she worked forseven years at the Community Bankof Russellville. She and her husband,Duane, own a cattle farm in the Russellvillearea. They have two daughters,Adell and Katie, and two granddaughters.Katie lives in Oakland, CA. Adelland her husband, Brian Killingsworth,live in Eugene, OR, with three-year-oldElla. Her granddaughter Jordan Larsonis in her third year at the University ofChicago.Linda and Duane will celebrate 40years of marriage on June 17, 2012.They have lived in the Russellville areafor 36 years, but maintain residencein the country surrounding JeffersonCity. Linda is a member of St. Michael’sCatholic Church in Russellville. Sheenjoys Missouri Tigers basketball andantiques. She hopes to expand herbusiness buying and selling antiquesover the next few years. She also enjoystraveling, and plans to travel a lot moreto Oregon and California now that sheis retired. But, luckily, we won’t have tolose her expertise. Linda returned as apart-time employee in the Informationand Communications Technology Division(ICTD) on March 21, 2012. Herdesk is almost in the same spot now aswhen she started more than 31 yearsago.Best wishes for continued healthand happiness from your Patrol familyupon your retirement.June 12June 13June 14June 14June• Tpr. W.R.Brandt died in1970.• Tpr. D.H.Marriott diedin 1981.• Sgt. B.O.Booth died in1933.• Flag Day.

Congratulations On Your Retirement!Glenda L. HagerClerk Typist IIITroop CRetired January 1, 2012.17 years and three months of dedicatedservice.Michael L. PorterSergeantTroop CRetired January 1, 2012.26 years of dedicated service.John D. HudsonCommercial VehicleOfficer IITroop GRetired February 1, 2012.31 years, eight months ofdedicated service.Jennifer L.MoellerFood Service Helper IIQ/TNDRetired March 1, 2012.Five years of dedicated service.John L. BishopTrooperTroop DRetired March 1, 2012.25 years and seven months of dedicatedservice.Patricia J.HerigonCook IIIQ/TNDRetired April 1, 2012.Eight years of dedicated service.Kenneth B. BarentCommercial VehicleOfficer IITroop DRetired May 1, 2012.Nine years of dedicated service.July 4July 13July• IndependenceDay.• Tpr. J.N.Greim died in1945.22 Patrol News/May-June 2012

Jimmie R. WinderRetiree SpotlightAppointed: June 15, 1969.Assignments: Commercial VehicleInspector, Troop C, Post C4, St.Peters, MO; Motor Vehicle Inspector,Troop E, Poplar Bluff.Retired: June 1, 2000 — Chief MotorVehicle Inspector, Troop E.Family: Jim is married to Jeanette(Wilkerson). They have two sons:David is the sports information directorat Murray State Universityin KY. Mark is a corporal assignedto Troop E, Zone 5, Jackson. Jimand Jeanette are also proud oftheir four grandchildren: Megan,Matthew, Jacqueline, and Blaise.Jim was born in Bay, AR. He graduatedfrom Poplar Bluff High School in1958. He then served four years withthe United States Marine Corps and23 1/2 years in the Missouri Army NationalGuard. He retired from the NationalGuard in 1999, as a 1st sergeant.Life hasn’t slowed down muchfor Jim. Since retirement, he has keptbusy as a member of the Marine CorpsLeague and in his woodworking shop.He says he and his buddies staybusy as a military honors team formilitary funerals. “We are former Marines;all of us were active duty at onetime. It’s a national organization, andwe are the Southeast Missouri detachment.”Within the league are a militaryhonors team, color guard, and silentdrill team (for parades). “I’m the commanderof the military honors team.(l to r)1st year: Cpl. Leonard Spicer and Cpl. Jim Winderstand near toys gathered for the detachment’s first Toys ForTots campaign in 2001.The detachment honors team is certifiedthrough the National Guard. Thefuneral director calls when militaryhonors are needed,” said Jim. “The ruleis the branch of service must providetwo uniform people to fold and presentthe flag. The honors team provides thefiring and “Taps”. If, for some reason,the branch of service cannot send twopeople, then the honors team will conductthe service.”“I enjoy doing it, and the camaraderie.”The group meets in The Barracks,a meeting place they painted to resembledress blues. Jim says there areseven or eight detachments like theirsin Missouri.Their detachment is named aftera Marine killed in World War II: Cpl.Mason O. Yarborough Detachment1081. The group heard about him whenYarborough’s remains were repatriatedfrom Makin Island in 1999. Yarboroughwas with Carson’s Raiders. After he and18 others were killed on Makin Island,the commander paid the island nativesto bury the mento keep the bodiesfrom the Japanese.The remains ofthose men werelocated in1999.Eighteen of themwere taken to theCpl. Jim Winder and Cpl. Chestythe bulldog are all decked out forthe Marine Corps Ball in 2008.national cemetery in Arlington, VA.But the Yarborough family wanted Masonbrought to Sikeston, MO.“At that time, the reserve unitfrom St. Louis performed militaryhonors for his burial,” explained Jim.“After hearing the story, we asked hissisters and brother in Sikeston if theyminded if we named our detachmentafter him.”Jim said the detachment alsokeeps busy with Toys For Tots everyNovember and December. “There’s noMarine Corps Reserves close enough,so our detachment does it. We’recertified to be a local community organization.In 2011, we collected enoughtoys to give to 714 families (over 1,700children).”The group also works at a foodstand at Bingo World two nights aweek. When he’s not busy with thehonors team or working the foodstand, Jim’s in his woodworking shop.He’s made bat racks for the littleleague field, and 12 cubicles for theirbatting helmets. He says it keepsthings straightened up a bit, and theyaren’t stumbling over them.Thank you, Jim, for your continuedservice to your community!The Cpl. Mason O. Yarborough Detachment 1081’s military honorsteam is certified by the Missouri National Guard. They providedmilitary honors for 101 funerals in 2011.May-June 2012/Patrol News 23

‘Looking Beyond The Stop’The following officers are to be commended for looking beyond the initial stop. Each of these officers made at least one arrestduring the period of March 1, 2012 to April 25, 2012. (Editor’s note: This column excludes DWI arrests, warrant arrests,and “plain sight” situations. Keep in mind that there must be information in the “miscellaneous” section of the radio report tobe considered for this column.)Troop ACpl. C.M. Clair, 1 arrestTpr. A.S. Craig, 1 arrestSgt. B.L. Daniel, 1 arrestTpr. L.R. Dancy, 5 arrestsTpr. J.E. Givens Sr., 1 arrestTpr. M.J. Hanrahan, 1 arrestTpr. G.J. Jenner, 6 arrestsTpr. D.L. Johnson, 1 arrestTpr. D.A. Jones, 3 arrestsCpl. E.J. Keim, 1 arrestTpr. D.C. Kissinger, 1 arrestTpr. C.S. Kutzner, 2 arrestsTpr. B.R. Lange, 7 arrestsTpr. D.D. Mathes, 5 arrestsSgt. R.B. McGinnis, 6 arrestsTpr. J.P. Millsap, 2 arrestsSgt. T.T. Pitts, 1 arrestCpl. G.D. Primm, 3 arrestsTpr. B.R. Sanson, 3 arrestsTpr. K.A. Schmutzler, 5 arrestsTpr. C.J. Sullivan, 8 arrestsCpl. C.A. Taibi, 1 arrestCpl. C.E. Utterback, 2 arrestsTpr. A.R. Vivas, 2 arrestsTpr. N.D. Wallace, 8 arrestsTpr. R.J. Wilhoit, 1 arrestTpr. R.A. Wood, 2 arrestsTpr. M.J. Yoder, 1 arrestTroop BTpr. J.D. Davidson, 2 arrestsCpl. C.M. Duppong, 1 arrestTpr. K.E. Easley, 1 arrestTpr. L.C. Ewigman, 2 arrestsTpr. G.R. Fenton, 1 arrestTpr. P.B. Grubaugh, 2 arrestsTpr. K.M. Hoover, 1 arrestTpr. J.P. Johnson, 1 arrestTpr. T. Mobley, 1 arrestTpr. T.B. Ritter, 1 arrestSgt. R.L. Seiner, 1 arrestSgt. T.D. Shoop, 2 arrestsTpr. B.D. Tappendorf, 1 arrestTpr. B.E. Thoman, 2 arrestsTpr. D.J. Walker, 1 arrestTroop CCpl. L.G. Amighetti Jr., 1 arrestTpr. N.D. Bengston, 2 arrestsTpr. K.L. Brown, 1 arrestCpl. S.V. Buchheit, 1 arrestSgt. J.R. Campbell, 4 arrestsCpl. T.S. Croft, 3 arrestsTpr. Q.L. Dinovi, 1 arrestTpr. C.D. Gullett, 2 arrestsTpr. A.S. Huskey, 3 arrestsTpr. N.V. Jannin, 1 arrestCpl. L.J. Keathley, 1 arrestTpr. A.D. Lindgren, 1 arrestTpr. D.A. Mason, 1 arrestTpr. J.R. McCurdy, 2 arrestsCpl. W.B. Sevier, 1 arrestTpr. J.R. Summers, 1 arrestTpr. A.L. Woods, 2 arrestsTroop DTpr. E.B. Adams, 1 arrestTpr. T.A. Barrett, 2 arrestsTpr. Z.K. Bryan, 1 arrestTpr. J.W. Choate, 1 arrestTpr. J. Drum, 1 arrestCpl. G.H. Hendrix, 1 arrestTpr. J.M. Linegar, 1 arrestTpr. D.W. Scotten, 1 arrestTpr. T.J. Stevens, 1 arrestTpr. E.L. Tyrrell, 2 arrestsTroop ETpr. C.B. Christian, 2 arrestsTpr. J.C. Cooksey Jr., 5 arrestsTpr. M.B. Foster, 1 arrestTpr. C.M. Heath Jr., 1 arrestTpr. J.J. West, 3 arrestsTroop FSgt. W.V. Ahrens, 2 arrestsTpr. C.C. Frame, 1 arrestTpr. C.G. Holzschuh, 1 arrestTpr. D.P. Jacobson, 1 arrestTpr. G.T. Johnson, 4 arrestsTpr. S.B. Johnson, 5 arrestsCpl. M.E. Morice, 6 arrestsTpr. D.A. Paulsen, 1 arrestTpr. D.R. Powell, 3 arrestsTpr. M.L. Rice, 1 arrestCpl. T.D. Stegeman, 2 arrestsTpr. D.K. Sullivan, 4 arrestsCpl. R.S. Thompson, 2 arrestsSgt. T.R. Tinnin, 1 arrestCpl. T.R. Walley, 2 arrestsCpl. G.D. Ward, 2 arrestsTpr. C.A. Winter, 2 arrestsTroop GTpr. M.C. Downey, 1 arrestCpl. L.S. Elliott, 1 arrestTpr. B.D. Foster, 1 arrestCpl. S.N. Foster, 1 arrestTpr. J.V. Garrison, 1 arrestTpr. A.D. Johnson, 2 arrestsTpr. D.J. Johnson, 1 arrestTpr. B.D. Odle, 6 arrestsTpr. M.A. Philpott, 1 arrestCpl. T.A. Richardson, 2 arrestsTpr. P.V.J. Volkmer, 3 arrestsTpr. P.R. Wells, 1 arrestTpr. T.E. Young, 1 arrestTroop HTpr. J.C. Acree, 1 arrestSgt. L.M. Allen, 1 arrestTpr. S.J. Cool, 1 arrestCpl. H.B. Cowan, 2 arrestsTpr. J.M. Cross, 2 arrestsTpr. R.P. Dudeck, 1 arrestTpr. S.S. Gates, 1 arrestTpr. T.B. Heintz, 3 arrestsTpr. B.R. Hilliard, 6 arrestsCpl. J.S. Johnson, 1 arrestCpl. P.M. Kimball, 1 arrestTpr. D.A. Landi, 2 arrestsTpr. J.E. Peabody, 1 arrestTpr. M.L. Starmer, 5 arrestsTroop ITpr. D. Blankenship, 1 arrestTpr. C.R. Capps, 1 arrestSgt. G.A. DuBois, 1 arrestTpr. M.A. Goodson, 1 arrestTpr. J.T. Peart, 2 arrestsTpr. T.D. Stewart, 1 arrestTpr. B.A. Vogt, 1 arrestGamingTpr. C.D. Hamlett, 3 arrestsMay-June 2012/Patrol News 25

Charles W.MalaneyDeathsCarnie F. StoneThe Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Stone family.(Reprinted with permission from Houser-MillardFuneral Directors.)Eugene H.“Gene” VogelCharles W. Malaney, 68, of Springfield,MO, died on Monday, January30, 2012, at home. He was retired fromthe Missouri State Highway Patrol as afield engineer with 33 years of service.Survivors include his wife, Sabra;two daughters, Dawna Barnhart andCarmen Wieher; five grandchildren,Adam, Paige, Camille, Jacob, andJosie; and his sister, Margo Bender.A celebration of his life took placeon February 2, 2012, at Walnut LawnFuneral Home.The Patrol family extends its sincerestsympathy to the Malaney family.(Reprinted with permission from the family andWalnut Lawn Funeral Home.)MSHP“If you have integrity,nothing else matters.If you don’t haveintegrity, nothingelse matters.”—Alan K. SimpsonCarnie Frank Stone, 85, of JeffersonCity, died on Sunday, March 4,2012, at Oak Tree Villas, in JeffersonCity. He was born November 5, 1926,in Willow Springs, MO. Carnie wasunited in marriage to Louella Huddleston,who survives at their home.Carnie served in the United StatesNavy during World War II. In 1949,Carnie joined the Missouri State HighwayPatrol as a trooper. He served inTroop D after recruit training, andwas the first trooper to live in Mt. Vernonand Marshfield, MO. In 1954, hetransferred to General Headquartersand was assigned to the Finance andSupply Division. In 1974, he becamedirector of that division. Carnie waspromoted to major five years later andwould serve as chief of staff servicesand commander of the AdministrativeServices Bureau. He retired at therank of major after 37 years of dedicatedservice in 1986.He was a 50-year member of theMasons and enjoyed going to auctionsand estate sales.Other survivors include one son,Ed Stone, of Miami, OK; one granddaughter,Jadi Stone, of Miami, OK;and five great-grandchildren. He waspreceded in death by one brother,Johnny Stone.Private family graveside servicestook place on March 7, 2012, in Springfield,MO.Eugene H. “Gene” Vogel, 75, ofGladstone, MO, died on March 5,2012. A mass for Gene took place onMarch 12, 2012, at St. Andrew’s CatholicChurch, in Gladstone.Gene was born October 10, 1936,in Slater, MO, the son of the late AntonVogel and Cecilia Eichholz. Hegraduated from Slater High School in1956, and then joined the U.S. MarineCorps. Gene followed true to the saying:“Once a marine always a marine.”In 1960, he joined the Missouri StateHighway Patrol as a driver examiner.He retired as a driver examiner supervisor1998.On July 6, 1963, Gene marriedFern Bacon in Marshall, MO. Theymade their home in Gladstone for thepast 48 years.Gene was preceded in death by hisparents and two brothers, Edward andClarence Vogel. Survivors include hiswife, Fern, their cat, Kitty, and manyfriends and family.The family suggests memorials besent to NorthCare Hospice, 2700 ClayEdwards Drive, North Kansas City,26 Patrol News/May-June 2012

DeathsMO 64116, or Gladstone Animal Shelter,3960 NE 76th Street, Gladstone,MO 64119.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Vogel family.(Reprinted with permission from D.W. Newcomer’sSons White Chapel Funeral Home andCemetery.)Herbert J.HoffmannHerbert Junior “Herb” Hoffmann,75, died on March 5, 2012, at his homein Rolla, MO. Herb was born January30, 1937, in Dixon, MO, to Herbert andGolda Hoffmann.He served in the United StatesAir Force from 1955-1959. Herb was aformer Springfield, MO, police officer.He retired as a sergeant from the MissouriState Highway Patrol, servingfrom 1962-1992.He was preceded in death by hisparents and his sister, Ruth Hauck.He is survived by his wife, Wilda,of Rolla; three sisters, Lola Brown,of Springfield, Inez Hauck, of Dixon,and Shirley Murphy, of Searcy, AR; ason, Charles Hoffmann (and his wife,Jan), of Republic, MO; two daughters,Shelia Mathis, of Maggie Valley, NC,and Melissa Hoffmann, of Rolla; fourgrandchildren, Tara Thompson, JustinHoffmann, Chase Hoffmann, and CarlyHoffmann, along with many nieces,nephews, extended family, and friends.Herb attended the Rolla Churchof Christ where he was a member forover 40 years. Herb was well loved andwill be missed by all.A memorial service for Herb tookplace on Saturday, March 10, 2012, atthe Rolla Church of Christ in Rolla,MO. James & Gahr Mortuary of Rollahandled the arrangements. Memorialsare suggested to the Hospice Foundation,575A Blues Lake Parkway, Rolla,MO 65401.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Hoffmannfamily.(Reprinted with permission from James & GahrMortuary of Rolla)James D.GregoryMr. James D. Gregory, 77, of WillowSprings, MO, entered into eternalrest on Wednesday, April 18. He wasborn on November 12, 1934, to Geraldand Edna (Trowbridge) Gregoryin Trask, MO. On June 19, 1955, hemarried Carolyn Jean Cox in WillowSprings. To this union, four childrenwere born: Donald, Gerald, Bradford,and Brian. From this came 13 grandchildrenand eight great-grandchildren.James retired from the MissouriState Highway Patrol as a commercialvehicle enforcement supervisor after31 years of service.James was a member of the FirstChurch of God, where he and hisfamily were known for their love ofsinging. Over the years, James servedas a board member, music and songdirector, Sunday school teacher, andsecretary.James loved taking his family oncamping trips all throughout the stateof Missouri. He was also known for hislove and talent as a woodworker.He was preceded in death byhis parents, one infant sister, and twobrothers, Herbert and Marvin.James is survived by his lovingwife of 56 years, Carolyn Gregory,of Willow Springs; four sons, DonaldGregory (and his wife, Beverly), ofWest Plains, Gerald Gregory (and hiswife, Brenda), of Willow Springs, BradfordGregory (and his wife, Becky),of Hannibal, MO, and Brian Gregory(and his wife, Darla), of Rogersville,MO. Also surviving him are his 13grandchildren: Jason Gregory (and hiswife, Sherrie), Matt Gregory (and hiswife, Laura), Brandi Montgomery (andher husband, Greg), all of West Plains,Justin “Skeeter” Gregory (and hiswife, Jeanette), of Kodiak, AK, “J.V.”Gregory, of West Plains; Corrie Gregory,of Hannibal, Allyssa Winans (andher husband, Cole), of Broomfield,CO; Cody Gregory, of Columbia, MO,Taylor Gregory, of Rogersville, MO,Kylee Gregory, of Modesto, CA, ChrisGregory, of Bolivar, MO, and ColeGregory and Lucas Gregory, both ofRogersville; his eight great-grandchildren:Emily, Noah, Gavin, Landon, Tyler,Christian, Ryan, and Ellie. Furthersurviving are his two sisters: Juanitaand Geraldine; his five brothers: Jack,Larry, Kenny, Ivan, and Mike; and numerousnieces and nephews.Friends and family attended afuneral service on Sunday, April 22,2012, at the First Church of God, inWest Plains. Willow Funeral Homehandled the arrangements.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Gregoryfamily.(Reprinted with permission from the Willow FuneralHome.)May-June 2012/Patrol News 27

Howard JohnLewis HoffmanHoward John Lewis Hoffman, 83,of Columbia, formerly of Jefferson City,died on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012,at The Neighborhoods by Tiger Place.Howard was born on July 29, 1928, inWellington, MO, the son of Oscar andEdna Hoffman.Howard married Elmira Kronshageon October 10, 1946. They lived on afarm in Bates City, MO, until movingto Columbia, when he began his careerwith the Missouri State Highway Patrol.Howard was appointed to the MissouriState Highway Patrol on September 18,1955. He worked in Columbia, Jeffer-Deathsson City, and Springfield during his career.He also attended special trainingat the FBI National Academy.Howard was promoted through theranks of the Patrol, eventually returningto Jefferson City, where he waspromoted to colonel and named superintendentin 1982. Howard was knownand respected nationally and internationallyfor his efforts to promote safetyand security for the people he served.He was instrumental in establishingdrug and alcohol education programsand strived to advance technology tobetter the Patrol for the future. Howardretired from the Missouri State HighwayPatrol in 1988.During his retirement, he enjoyedspending time with his family andfriends at his cabin at the Lake of theOzarks. He enjoyed fishing, gardening,and early morning coffee with friends.Later in his retirement, he volunteeredat Capital Region Medical Center. Howardand Elmira moved to The Terracein December 2010, where they mademany new friends and, “Did I mentionthe food?”Howard was preceded in death byhis wife, Elmira, on October 19, 2011,after 65 years of marriage. Howard andElmira were blessed with and are survivedby three children: Jim Hoffman(and his wife, Sharon), of Columbia,Janelle Patterson (and her husband,Lowell), of Columbia, and John Hoffman(and his wife, Christina), of Austin,Texas; and three beloved grandchildren,Sarah Hoffman, of Columbia, andEllen Hoffman and Thomas Hoffman,of Austin, Texas. In addition, Howard issurvived by two sisters: Loydine Kranz,of Kansas City, and Carol Braksick, ofPortage, MI; and many nieces, nephews,family, and friends.He is joining his wife, Elmira; hisparents; and sister, Marilyn Haase, inHeaven. Funeral services were heldat St. Paul Church in Napoleon, onWednesday, April 11. The family suggestsmemorial contributions be sent toSt. Paul Church, 205 Hill St., Napoleon,MO 64074; or to the charity of one’schoice, in care of Kolkmeyer FuneralHome, P.O. Box 315, Wellington, MO64097.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Hoffmanfamily.(Reprinted with permission from the family viaKolkmeyer Funeral Home.)Student Safety: A Top PriorityBy MVI Analyst Brenda J. Davis, Q/MVIEach year, the Missouri StateHighway Patrol’s Motor VehicleInspection Division inspects everyschool bus in the state. Between February2 and April 30, 2012, a total of11,934 school buses were inspected.Missouri’s 2012 statewide approvalrating was 88.3%, compared to 87.7%in 2011. A total of 256 Missouri schooldistricts will be awarded the distinctionof Total Fleet Excellence for approvalratings of 90% or higher with nobuses placed out-of-service.28 Patrol News/May-June 2012The 2012 statewide results are asfollows:• 10,538 buses received approvalupon initial inspection. Duringthe annual school bus program,buses found to be free of defectiveitems are rated as “approved”.• 1,157 buses were deemed defectiveupon initial inspection.Buses with one or more minordefective items, yet deemed safefor the transport of students, arerated as “defective”.• 239 buses were placed out-ofserviceupon initial inspection.Buses with one or more majordefective items are deemed tobe unsafe for the transport ofstudents and are rated as “outof-service”by inspection personnel.The working relationship amongthe Motor Vehicle Inspection Division,Missouri’s school districts, andcontracting companies is key to thesuccess of this program. The increasein this year’s approval rating is aclear indicator that Missouri’s pupiltransportation professionals continueto strive to make student safety a toppriority. The annual school bus inspectionprogram ensures that Missouri’sschool buses are among the safest inthe nation.

Remembering Colonel Howard J.L. Hoffman“When he visited the troops, hewas the only colonel I remember whowould walk around the office buildingand greet each employee at their workstation. He was a good man and will bemissed.” — Retired Clerk IV Genie M.Allen.“Colonel Hoffman was a good man.He was named colonel at a time whenthe Patrol was experiencing tumultuoustimes, and he was a calming influencefor the officers. I always thought hewas very down-to-earth and could makepeople feel at ease.” — Retired SergeantEarl J. Heckel“On June 7, 1983, I was summonedto Colonel Hoffman’s office for a meeting.He asked if I wanted to transferfrom Columbia to General Headquartersas the equal employment opportunity/affirmativeaction/recruitingofficer. I promptly replied, ‘No.’ I likedworking the road. His reply was, ‘Well,you are coming. It is up to you if youcome kicking and screaming, or comepeacefully, but you are coming.’I will always be appreciative ofhim, because he saw ability in me thatI had not recognized. I believe that theaccomplishments of my career weredue to this transfer. Over the years welaughed about that day many times. Hewas a gentle and quiet spoken man witha big heart for people and the Patrol. Iwill ever be grateful to him.” — RetiredDPS Director Charles R. Jackson“Colonel Hoffman stands out fromall the others who made it to that position,as being a caring, understandingman, who stood for what was right.Even though he may have been limitedas far as what he could do againstwrong, I’ll be forever grateful to himfor his stand for the right. There is nodoubt in my mind that he was the bestcolonel I was ever privileged to serveunder.” — Retired Sergeant A.J. Stricker“I just want to say how much Irespected the man ... and his family.When he was captain of Troop D,Springfield, I was promoted to the rankof corporal. He, his wife, and his son,John, attended my graduation fromNorthwestern University’s Traffic Institutein June 1977, in Evanston, IL. CaptainHoffman was sent to represent Col.Al Lubker at the ceremony. The KingTut exhibit from Egypt was in Chicagoat the time, and we all attended theexhibit. They were very friendly andpersonable folks.Over the years during his career,I was fortunate to have interacted withhim during different assignments. Italways was a positive experience. Hemost definitely was an asset to ourorganization. We who knew him willmost certainly miss him. Thank you,Colonel Hoffman, for your professional,unselfish, and friendly demeanor, andfor leaving us with a legacy everyoneshould be proud of. You did make adifference, and we thank you, sir.” —Retired Lieutenant Colonel James R.Brooks“When Colonel Hoffman was troopcommander at Troop D, the followingoccurred: Then-Captain Hoffman calledme into his office. He said, ‘TrooperTandy, I appreciate you giving me, yourfellow troopers, and the local news mediathe baseball scores and standings ofthe Saint Louis Cardinals and the KansasCity Royals every morning on yourtwo-way radio. You probably did notascertain that I come 10-41 very earlyand go 10-42 late. Do you think youcould cease your giving all the sportsscores on the Patrol radio? Also, I haveheard you give everyone the weatherforecast, too. Do I make myself clear?’I politely replied, ‘Perfectly clear, captain.’”— Retired Corporal W.R. Tandy“One day a few weeks after his retirement,I ran into Colonel Hoffman onthe parking lot at GHQ. During thecourse of our conversation, he askedif I knew of any problems or concernsthat may have come up since his departure.I made him aware of a couple ofthings that were causing a little grief insome quarters. He looked up thoughtfullyand then said in his unique draw,‘Well ... I just don’t think I’ll worryabout it.’ Anyone who was aroundthe colonel for any length of time willappreciate that response. He will bemissed.” — Retired Lt. Roy Herren“Howard Hoffman served with meand as my lieutenant when I was thetroop commander at Troop F. He againserved with me when we were both majorsat General Headquarters. (I retiredbefore he was appointed superintendent.)Howard was extremely capablein every position he ever held. He wasa perfect gentleman and always theultimate example of what the MissouriHighway Patrol represents.” — RetiredMajor F.A. “Bud” Jones“Howard was so loved at CapitalRegion Medical Center. He always wasso kind and caring to our patients, families,staff, and to me. Howard would inspireothers to keep on fighting. Aboutfive years ago, we had a communityeducation program on strokes. For thefirst time, Howard spoke publicly abouthis own stroke. He made such an impact.He would visit our stroke patientsin the Rehabilitation Department.The staff was always thrilled whenhe came in, because they knew hecould make a difference in the patients’lives. On the wall in our RehabilitationDepartment, you will find a pictureframe filled with wonderful pictures ofHoward volunteering on the unit. Wehave a teen program during the summer.Howard also had a way with communicatingto our teens. They wouldconfide in him and they would listen tohis advice.It was a sad day for many of uswhen Howard and the love of his life,Elmira, moved to Columbia. We knew itwas in their best interest, but selfishly,we wanted Howard here. Whenever wesaw him on the TV commercial taking abig bite out of the sandwich, we wouldall smile and know he was now makinga difference in Columbia.” — With thefondest of memories, Senior & VolunteerServices Manager Valerie Weber, CapitalRegion Medical CenterMay-June 2012/Patrol News 29

The Mourner’s Bill Of RightsBy Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.Thought you should reach out toothers as you do the work of mourner,you should not feel obligated to acceptthe unhelpful responses you mayreceive from some people. You are theone who is grieving, and as such, youhave certain “rights” no one should tryto take away from you. The followinglist is intended both to empower you toheal and to decide how others can andcannot help. This is not to discourageyou from reaching out to others forhelp, but rather to assist you in distinguishinguseful responses from hurtfulones.1. You have the right to experienceyour own unique grief. Noone else will grieve in exactly thesame way you do. So, when youturn to others for help, don’t allowthem to tell you what you shouldor should not be feeling.2. You have the right to talk aboutyour grief. Talking about yourgrief will help you heal. Seek outothers who will allow you to talk asmuch as you want, as often as youwant, about your grief. If at timesyou don’t feel like talking, you alsohave the right to be silent.3. You have the right to feel amultitude of emotions. Confusion,disorientation, fear, guilt, andrelief are just a few of the emotionsyou might feel as part of your griefjourney. Others may try to tell youthat feeling angry, for example, iswrong. Don’t take these judgmentalresponses to heart. Instead, findlisteners who will accept your feelingswithout condition.Sympathy4. You have the right to be tolerantof your physical and emotionallimits. Your feelings of lossand sadness will probably leaveyou feeling fatigued. Respect whatyour body and mind are tellingyou. Get daily rest. Eat balancedmeals. Don’t allow others to pushyou into doing things you don’t feelready to do.5. You have the right to experience“griefbursts”. Sometimes,out of nowhere, a powerful surgeof grief may overcome you. Thiscan be frightening, but is normaland natural. Find someone whounderstands and will let you talk itout.6. You have the right to make useof ritual. The funeral ritual doesmore than acknowledge the deathof someone loved. It helps provideyou with the support of caring people.More importantly, the funeralOur deepest sympathy goes to the following personnel who have lost a member of their family:Com. Oper. III Pennie S. Weisacosky(I) - motherSgt. Jason C. Weisacosky (Q/DDCC)- mother-in-lawRet. Tpr. Edward E. Dingman - stepmotherRet. Chief Telecom. Eng. Carl B.Collet - mother-in-lawDE III Katie A. Ishmael (H) - grandmotherRet. CVO II Steven A. Bryant - fatherTpr. Ralicia A. Feuerborn (I) - motherDE III Myra J. Ripple (D) - sisterRet. Clerk Typist III Marcia A. Meadows- nieceRet. Chief CVO David M. Barnhart -mother-in-lawRet. Lt. Greg A. Hug - mother-in-law,father-in-lawCrim. Intel. Analyst II Erin C. Hug(MIAC) - grandmother, grandfatherSgt. Gilbert L. Rodenberg (Q/GD) -motherSgt. Norman E. Rodenberg (A) -mother30 Patrol News/May-June 2012CVI I Andrew L. Rodenberg (A) -grandmotherDE III Donna S. Henman (H) - fatherBldg. & Grnds. Maint. II Ryan M.Henman (H) - father-in-lawRet. Lt. Don E. Richardson - brotherCVO II Kyndal L. Gordon (B) -mother-in-lawRet. Sgt. Lawrence D. Long - brotherin-lawPublic Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb(Q/PIED) - uncleDE II Tyler W. Mathis (I) - grandfather-in-lawTpr. Cory W. Bradshaw (A) - grandmotherTpr. Michael D. Adams (D) - fatherSgt. Roger L. Renken (Q/DDCC) -motherLt. Ricky D. Herndon (Q/PSD) - auntAsst. Chief Oper. Lindsay M. Williams(F) - grandmotherRet. Lt. Wallace D. Stephens - motherSgt. Craig R. Kicker (F) - fatherLt. Bruce D. Fiske (I) - motherComm. Oper. II Jessica R. Dillon (A)- grandmotherDE II Christina M. Royster (A) -motherDE III Nancy M. Brown (B) - motherCrim. Intel. Analyst II Tracy L.Lehman (Q/DDCC) - motherin-lawCVO II Bradford R. Gregory (B) -fatherCDL Examiner Gerald L. Gregory(G) - fatherCVO II Jason L. Gregory (G) -grandfatherComm. Oper. II Lalah M. Gregory(G) - uncleDE Sprv. Katie L. Hoover (D) -motherCpl. Brian L. Thompson (G) - sisterSgt. Jerry L. Arnold (F) - fatherMVI III Regina C. Brown (C) -motherTpr. Daniel D. Wohler (A) - grandfatherCapt. Juan O. Villanueva (D) -mother-in-law

-– RightsContinued from page 30.is a way for you to mourn. If otherstell you the funeral or otherhealing rituals such as these aresilly or unnecessary, don’t listen.7. You have the right to embraceyour spirituality. If faith is a partof your life, express it in waysthat seem appropriate to you. Allowyourself to be around peoplewho understand and support yourreligious beliefs. If you feel angryat God, find someone to talk withwho won’t be critical of your feelingsof hurt and abandonment.8. You have the right to searchfor meaning. You may find yourselfasking, “Why did he or shedie? Why this way? Why now?”Some of your questions may haveanswers, but some may not. And,watch out for the clichéd responsessome people may give you.Comments like, “It was God’swill” or “Think of what you haveto be thankful for” are not helpfuland you do not have to acceptthem.9. You have the right to treasureyour memories. Memories areone of the best legacies that existafter the death of someone loved.You will always remember. Insteadof ignoring your memories,find others with whom you canshare them.10. You have the right to movetoward your grief and heal.Reconciling your grief will nothappen quickly. Remember, griefis a process, not an event. Bepatient and tolerant with yourselfand avoid people who are impatientand intolerant with you.Neither you nor those aroundyou must forget that the death ofsomeone you loved changes yourlife forever.Copyright 2011, Center For Loss & Life Transition,www.centerforloss.com. Reprinted withpermission.Thank YouI would like to extend our thanksto all who made expressions of sympathyupon the loss of our dear mother,Christina Wilson. It especially meanta lot to me for Lt. Brian Anderson tostop by the visitation. It’s good to knowthe Patrol still caresRetired Sgt. Joe Wilson• • •I want to thank everyone for allthe prayers, calls, visits, cards, ande-mails during my illness. Althoughthis has been a very difficult time forme, my wife, and family, the supportof good friends helped tremendously.I personally experienced the powerof prayer. I’m very fortunate to havehad so many praying for me. AlthoughI still have a ways to go in the totalhealing process, the prognosis for thefuture looks very positive.God bless you all,Retired Capt. Vincent J. Ellis• • •We would like to thank everyonein our Patrol family for their kindwords, thoughts, prayers, cards, food,donations to memorials, and attendanceat my father’s celebration of life.We also want to thank the ones who relayedRyan back to Troop H so quicklyfrom Jefferson City. Knowing that otherscare makes difficult times like thisa little easier.Thanks again,Bldg. & Grnds. Maint. II Ryan M.& DE III Donna S. Henman,Troop H, & the David Ruff family• • •My family and I would like tothank my Patrol family for all theirthoughtful cards and prayers duringthe passing of my grandmother. Yourcondolences meant a lot to us. Thankyou,DE III Katie A. IshmaelTroop H• • •I would like to take this opportunityto thank everyone in the Patrol familywho sent cards and prayers afterthe death of my brother, Joe Phillip, inJanuary. Your messages of faith weregreatly appreciated by myself and myfamily during that difficult time.DE Sprv. Margaret M. WillmTroop C• • •On behalf of the GHQ Torch RunCommittee, I would like to thankeveryone for supporting the SpecialOlympics biscuits & gravy fundraiser.We had a total profit of $631. I wouldlike to thank the committee for theirhard work. Also, thanks to Betty andthe Academy personnel who helpedorder supplies, prepared the food, andmade sure we had everything necessaryto serve the food.Thanks,Lt. John J. Hotz, Q/PIED• • •My family and I would like toexpress our sincere appreciation toeveryone for their thoughts, prayers,cards, flowers, memorial donations,and outpouring of support shown followingthe death of my mother, BonnieDingman. My family continues to beimpressed by the kindness shown bythe Patrol family. Your thoughtfulnesswill always be remembered.May God bless each of you.Comm. Oper. III Pennie S.Weisacosky, Troop IMay-June 2012/Patrol News 31

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROLGeneral HeadquartersP.O. Box 5681510 E. Elm St.Jefferson City, MO 65102-0568Address Service RequestedPrstd. Std.U.S.PostagePAIDJefferson City, MOPermit No. 440Recruiting: 1-800-796-7000E-mail: mshppied@mshp.dps.mo.govHome Page: http://www.mshp.dps.mo.govTroop B Hosts Successful Alliance ProgramBy Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt, Troop BOn Saturday, March17, 2012, and Saturday,March 24, 2012, TroopB conducted its 2nd StudentAlliance Program.Twenty-six Troop B areahigh school students, representing14 high schools,completed the programheld at the Troop B Headquarters.During the twodayprogram, studentslearned about the manyduties performed by aMissouri state trooper,and participated in handsonexperiences, such asshooting a Glock pistol,stop and approach, crimescene investigations, andobserving a polygraph demonstration.The program, which targeted highschool juniors and seniors, provided anopportunity for interested individualsto learn more about law enforcementand the Missouri State Highway Patrol.Troop B presented each participantwith a certificate of completion and aMissouri State Highway Patrol shirt.Students attending Troop B’s Student Alliance Program included: Jessica Berry, of Bevier;Tagan Brookhart, of Atlanta; Brandon Clema, of Macon; Battulya (Tully) OtgontsetsegCook, of Higbee; Charla Golden, of Edina; Matthew Jacobs, of Sturgeon; Jacob Klingsmith,of Macon; Cody Lolli, of Macon; Alexandria Martin, of Bevier; Kaleb Mosley, ofMacon; Coty Meredith, of Kirksville; John Newland, of Kirksville; Jonathan Novinger, ofNovinger; Paxton Pittman, of Bevier; Bradley Trey Ream, of Unionville; Blake Rose, ofMacon; Devon Schubert, of Macon; Amanda Shoemaker, of Macon; Chade Shorten, ofAtlanta; Christopher Smith, of Novinger; Zachary Stephens, of Kirksville; Clay Talton, ofKirksville; Kale Thieme, of Meadville; Kyle Triplett, of Kirksville; Abigail Watts, of Macon;and Tiffany Anne McCarty Womack, of Edina.