December 1989 - San Francisco Police Officers Association

December, 1989 Notebook Page 3N^tOUNDfTHIII^ARTMNgood news for all city employeesay be if Bill Keamy's idea is implement-Med by the Mayor. Seems that sometime inJanuary the new pre-tax exemption programwill go into effect. That is the programby which pay checks will be taxed onthe amount remaining after retirement,medical, and other misc. deductions arededucted out. Bill's idea is simple; since theprogram eligibility actually started in 1989why can't all the 1989 W-2's that areprepared in January 1990 be computedwith the pre-tax formula thus savingemployees thousands upon thousands oftax dollars. Would be a great late Christmaspresent but well worth the wait.A lot of stress was experienced by manyemployees after the quake and the departmentresponded by putting out literatureand a list of referrals to hopefuly preventmembers from developing long term effectsthat would affect work performance. Theidea of prevention was good and thematerials provided were relevant. Sadly,many members of the department did notutilize the services, though needed. Why?A lack of confidence that a visit seekinghelp would remain confidential and a fearthat a stigma would be attached to the remainderof their career.DI wonder if the American Civil LibertiesUnion is going to jump on this one. Ed Collinsfrom Co. H was a bit angry with theway the Chronicle covered the accidentand subsequent passing of Officer JohnBlessing. Well Ed, wrote a letter and handcarried it to the newspaper. The letter wasread and the Editor and Reporter wereshocked by the language used by Ed. Soshocked were they that they delivered theletter to the Chief of Police who immediatelyhad Management Control commence aninvestigation to see whether or not Edshould be brought up on charges anddisciplined. Well, whether Ed's letter wasin good taste or not, the Chronicle had theoption of printing or not printing it and theoption of responding or not responding toit; but to file a complaint with the Chief isclearly an attempt to stifle the free speechof an individual merely because he is aPolice Officer. ..How about it, John Crew?AL GRAFBAIL BONDSTHE BONDSMAN WITH A HEART"CALLAL0RLEN 621-GRAFMILLIEDUCKSON859 BRYANT ST.SAN FRANCISCO 94103Birth....To Chris and Susan Olocco of Co. B.a boy Charles John, 8 lbs. 9 ozs. 2014 incheson November 3, 1989. Charlie is the3rd child for the Oloccos who already havedaughters Christy, 7 years, and Can, 5years. Lil Charlie is named after Susan'sdad, Charlie Anderson, who for years wasa legend in the Mission District. Mom, Dad,Sisters, and Lii Charlie all doing fine andlooking forward to a very Merry Christmas.Being the spouse of a Police Officer isalleged to not be easy. But is being thespouse of an artist any easier? CaptainMike Hebel is married to International ArtistJoan Brown who is currently beingfeatured at San Francisco's Museum ofModem Art. The show is titled: "Bay AreaFigurative Art, 1950 - 1965". It runsthrough February 1990 before travelling toPhiladelphia and Washington D.C. Mike,being the good spouse, is required to travelwith Joan to' these other cities and to suchexotic places as Tibet, India, Singapore,when JOan is seeking inspiration for newwork. Well, what do you think? Does Mikehave it tough or not. You decide and if youenjoy art drop by the exhibit for opportunityto meet the various artists..4One thing I hope comes from all theseinvestigations over the issue of crowd controlis a requirement that a representativefrom the Mayor' Office be at the scene ofevery demonstration. A representative thathas the power and authority of the Mayordelegated to him/her to make decisions andaccept responsibility for them. Chiefs,Deputy Chiefs and Commanders do nogood because they are merely departmentheads that are expendable. The old greenbook (Police Administration) said somewhere that a community receives the typeof policing it demands for itself. In crowdcontrol situations the community mustdecide on how the crowd is to be controlledand what civil disobedience will betolerated. In our city the Mayor is theelected representative of the people and itis he who must decide the crowd controlpolicies.The basketball season for the departmentis in full swing. So if you get a chancedrop by the Mission Rec Center on Tues.or Weds. mornings and cheer on thevarious teams. Contact Bob Puts, NorthernStation for a complete schedule ofall games.1*John Blessing, Bob Almstead, BobMucci, and Bert Oberg Jr. all passedaway this month. Four different individualswho died under vastly differentcircumstances yet all tiedtogether by the San Francisco PoliceDepartment, especially its memberswho were their other family. We willmiss them greatly ... (taps).TO ALL OURFRIENDS ANDCLIENTS -HAVE AHAPPY HOLIDAYSEASON!Neighborhood]On Proposition Results Kby Paul ChignellVice-PresidentBelow are the neighborhood results ofthe Police Officers' Association's defeat ofProposition K which give a clear picture ofwhich areas of the City supported the POAand which areas voted with the Sheriff andthe Deputy Sheriffs' Association. It is interestingto note that the conservativeareas of the City supported thepolice andthe most liberal areas did not. However,many liberal areas split on the issue suchas Bernal Heights, Inner Sunset, VisitacionValley and Potrero Hill. This ensured aPOA victory.It would be a mistake to say, however,that this will be the trend in the future. Allof our recent elections on benefit issuesshowed the reverse trend, that the liberalareas voted for police benefits such aschanges in the salary formula, night differential,time and one half for overtime,etc., and the conservative areas votedagainst police benefits.How can we be sure that the oldtrend will continue?We know that because Proposition E onthe November 1989 ballot giving a modestincrease to police and fire retirees won withthe liberal areas supporting the police andthe conservative areas voting against thepolice.This is a lesson to be learned when wego on the ballot for economic benefits inJune of 1990.TOTAL VOTE56.9% NO 43.1% YESABSENTEES63.6% NO 36.4% YESWEST OF TWIN PEAKS68.4% NO 31.6% YESLAKE MERCED673% NO 32.7 YESSUNSET65.0% NO 35.0% YESPACIFIC HTS./MARINA63.6% NO 36.4% YESEXCELSIOR/OUTER MISSION59.5 NO 40.5% YESNOB HILL/RUSSIAN HILL58.7% NO 41.3 YESServing the transportation needsof San Francisco police officersfor over 10 yearsMendocinoVolkswagenwa vv)vJEFF ALLEGRO, PRESIDENT2400 North State StreetUkiah • California • 954821-800-527-9781RICHMOND DISTRICT58.3% NO 41.7% YESDOWNTOWN54.4% NO 45.4% YESNOE VALLEY/DIAMOND HTS.54.5 NO 45.5 YESINNER SUNSET53.8% NO 46.2% YESCHINATOWN/NORTH BEACH50.9% NO 49.1% YESINNER RICHMOND50.8% NO 49.2% YESVISITACION VALLEY49.4% NO 50.6% YESPOTRERO HILL49.1% NO 50.9% YESBERNAL HEIGHTS46.9% NO 53.1% YESMISSION45.9 NO 54.1% YESINGLESIDE451% NO 54.9% YESUPPER MARKET/EUREKAVALLEY44.6% NO 55.4% YESBAYVIEW/HUNTERS PT43.1% NO 56.9% YESHAIGHT ASHBURY42.2% NO 57.8% YESFILLMORE40.5% NO 59.5% YESFinally, ACompleted MOU!by Al TrigueiroDue to a recalcitrant City Attorney's office,completion of the MOU was delayedapproximately two months. However, it isfinally complete and the membership willbe voting in January for or against ratificationof the entire MOU.After months of very hard work and longagonizing bargaining sessions, the MOUCommittee can present the membershipwith a good, first-in-fourteen-years contractthat includes with its passage an excellentgrievance arbitration procedure and an immediatereturn of our previous uniformpolicy. Can you believe it?It is the recommendation of the MOUCommittee, who I would like to personallythank for their dedication and diligenceduring the past seven months, that themembership vote to ratify the document.DONNA FAIZONReal Estate BrokerPHONE (415) 647.89451i1u-z girTSILKSCREEN PRINTINGT- SHIRTSWHOLESALE & RETAILJOSE VILCHEZ 2565 - 3RD ST.SUITE NO. 304SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107DEBBIE FALZON-ASHBURNLicensed Realtor AssociateDALY CITY: 991-40911 915 Diablo Avenue Novato, California 94947 (415) 897-3000REDWOOD CITY: 386-2353

Page 4RETIRED.MEMBERSCOLUMNby Gino Marionetti & Mike Sugrue'Holiday Greetings's coordinators of the Retirement Plan-Seminars, Mike Sugrue and IAningwishto express our sincere good wishesto all active and retired members for a mostjoyous Christmas and A Happy New Year.May the holiday season continue to blessyour homes with love, happiness and goodhealth and may the love you have in yourhearts grow stronger with each passingday.May your dreams and plans come trueand may there. also be a few pleasant surprisesalong the way.To those who have attended our Retire-D & D Grocery II.904 Eddy StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109474-6818Go Getters Pizza.FREE 69 Gough StreetDELIVERY! 621-1401By the slice or by the roundWe are the best in town!Tedrick .&Bennett1310 Greenwich StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109771-3404Parkside Grooming& SuppliesAi APPTS. 665-29248:30 TO 5:00ce TUE. - SAT.ALL BREED GROOMINGOWNERMALINDA 2239 TAR.AJ/AL STREETSAN FRANCISCO, CAbetween 321VD & 33RD AVESTELEVISIONSTEREOMICROWAVE OVENS- SPECIAL -Discount Prices25 PLUS YEARS: SALES & SERVICIMike Salerno, Owner731-27922401 Irving St.ment Planning Seminars; Mike and I hopethat we have at least achieved one of ourgoals in assisting you in making the transitionof going from an active life to oneof retirement, and that the transition willbe a little smoother for you.Our last thought is that you learn to liveeach day to its fullest, as no one promisedus tomorrow.To our departed members, friends andlove ones: May the good Lord open thegates ever so wide, and may you be enjoyingthe promise of God, of life everlasting,free of pain and suffering and knowing thatsome day we will all be united.Bush's TributeTo OfficersSlain on DutyPresident Bush broke ground recently fora memorial to slain police officers, and hesaid their killers should pay "the ultimateprice" for committing "the ultimate crime."Bush drew loud applause from a largecrowd that included hundreds of police officersand widows and relatives of some ofthe 30,000 officers whose names will eventuallybe carved on granite walls at thememorial site.Bush prodded Congress to act quicklyon the $1.2 billion anti-crime package heunveiled last May, including stiffer penaltiesfor gun-related crimes, limits onsemiautomatic weapons and no pleabargaining with those who used guns inviolent crimes."It is time to act, because these improvementsare a vital part of our nationaldrug strategy," said Bush, adding, "Beforeany more names are added to that wall, theprotection you deserve should be added tothe books.""For cop killers, for those who committhe ultimate crime, I feel strongly that theyshould pay the ultimate price," said thepresident.The Senate is expected to vote later thisyear on Bush's crime package. The Houseis awaiting Senate action before it takes upthe measure.Reprinted from Associated PressMarta & JoseCastellucci4.P ANflUA'CINOW LOCATED AT:1016 Taraval StreetSan Francisco, CA 94116(415) 665-7892/IL POLLAIORESTAURANT& TAKE OUTCHARBROILEDCHICKEN AND MEATS362-7727555 Columbus AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94133NotebookPOLICEPOST#456NEWSby Greg Corrales"In war we remember the Alamo, the Maineand Pearl Harbor; in peace we forget them.Will we ever learn? It's curious that just asour security policies are beginning to bearreal fruit in Moscow, we commence whittlingaway at them with a vengeance."Adm. William J. Crowe,Former Chairman,Joint Chiefs of StaffNovember's Post meeting was called toorder by Commander Castro at 2015hours. Jack Payne reported that Post 456is, once again, sponsoring two candidatesin the Legion Oratorical Competition. GregCorrales mentioned that it is time to startthinking about candidates for Boys State.Candidates must presently be high schooljuniors. More information will be providedin future columns. The Mrriott Hotel will,soon be dedicating a plaque commemoratingthat the hotel is on the site ofthe old induction center, 49 Fourth Street.The hotel has invited participation byLegionaires and more specifics will be providedas they become available. Membersthat are not on payroll deduction arereminded to pay their dues if they have notyet done so. Larry Kelly, former USN, wasunanimously welcomed into Post 456. ThePost made donations to the YountvilleRest Home and to the Legion's earthquakerelief fund. At Mark Hurley's suggestion thePost skipped the annual turkey raffle and,instead, donated the certificates to earthquakevictims. The meeting adjourned at2119 hours with a moment of silence inmemory of Henry Klein, Amadeo Novembri,John J. Coffey, and John Blessing.At the conclusion of the meeting allmembers retired to Zuka's Restaurantwhere Frank and Evie Mah produced adelicious turkey dinner. The Mahs arelongtime Post supporters and when you getthe opportunity it would be very nice if anymembers just stopped by Zuka's to say"Thanks" to Frank and Evie. Speaking ofgood chow, the Post sergeant-at-arms,Jack O'Shea, has recently purchasedO'Shea's Bounty at Pier 96 (Cargo & Jennings).Stop by and have lunch (I recommendthe Bounty Special), renew old acquaintancesand meet some interestingnew people!For those of you that receive "AmericanLegion Magazine" I urge you to read CommanderMiles Epling's Message. We bothspent Christmas of 1968 in Vietnam'sbush, 10,000 miles from home. I was oneof the fortunate Marines. I returned homein February 1969 relatively whole. CommanderEpling was on patrol on March 15,1969 when a mine exploded, killing two ofhis brother Marines, and wounding himand two other Marines. He tells of wakingup in a sedated haze and seeing a flatblanket where his leg should have been. Heeventually lost his other leg also. At thetime he wondered what kind of future therewas for a 19-year old disabled veteran. Inhis wildest dreams he would never havethought that 20 years later he would leadthe world's largest organization of wartimeveterans. Commander Epling emphasizeswhat we should all remember. It's not whatwe lose or have taken away from us - it'show we use what we have left that is*L*L'1 JL'ILI %7 important.Legislation introduced to both houses ofSALOONAUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE(415) 928-7730THAISTICK698 POST ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109December, 1989Congress would finance the college educationof 25,000 young Americans annually.Upon graduation, the students would berequired to serve four years with state orlocal police forces. Rep. Robert K. Domanof California, a sponsor of the bill, said thenation's police forces are having trouble attractingqualified recruits. Senator ArlenSpecter, a co-sponsor of the bill, points outthat in 1948 there were 3.22 police officerspatrolling the streets for every violent crimereported. By 1987, there was only onepolice officer available for every five violentcrimes.While serving with First ForceReconaissance Company in 1968 I met avery popular second lieutenant by thename of Slater. Lt. Slater was killed in actionon a reconaissance patrol and as ameasure of the love and respect we had forhim, a short time after his death a sign waserected outside a tent which was in ourarea in An Hoa. This tent was theequivalent of a stateside enlisted man'sclub. When the men could get their rationof two warm beers they usually gatheredin this tent to drink them and "shoot thebreeze." The sign that was erected proclaimedthat the tent "Slater's Inn." Manynoncombatants might mock that tribute toLt. Slater, but more than twenty yearslater, tears are flowing down my cheeks asI write about "Slater's Inn." I often despairedthat the honor accorded Lt. Slater by thatextraordinary group of Recon Marines wasnow long forgotten.I have recently learned that at least 126times during the Vietnam War, the comradesof fallen U.S. fighting men kept theirbuddies' memories alive by christening acamp, airfield, building or other facility intheir honor. It is very likely that thesehonors (and the deeds that spawned them)might have slipped into oblivion were it notfor retired Army Master Sergeant RayBows, a Vietnam veteran and former columnistfor "Stars and Stripes." Master Sgt.Bows wrote a recently published 712 pagebook titled, "Vietnam Military Lore1959-1973 ... Another Way ToRemember." In describing the book Bowsstated, "This is not the story of politicians,generals, and major campaigns. It's Vietnamthe way. it was - as told through theactions and sacrifices of those who didn'treturn."For a time, signs and plaques and archwayscommemorated the Vietnamesesites of fallen Americans, but as communistforces gained control of the countryin the 1970s, the signs came tumblingdown, and it's doubtful that any still exist.Again and again, the men whose namessurvived them in a foreign land were those,like Lt. Slater, who died so that othersmight live. They are true Americar heroes.I have never watched a movie about Vietnam,nor have I read a book about Vietnamsince my return. I will read this book!The next meeting of Post 456 will be onTuesday, December 12 at 2000 hours. Themeeting will be held at the POA Building,510 Seventh Street. Mouth wateringdelicacies produced in Mama Corrales'gourmet kitchen will be provided at theconclusion of business. Try to attend themeeting. We need your input andparticipation.As I close this month's column I wouldlike to wish each of you the very best ofholidays. As you enjoy the holidays withyour loved ones, take the time to reflect onthe blessings that have been bestowedupon you. I would also ask you to thinkabout one of the stories that appears inMaster Sergeant Bows' book.Although it no longer exists, at one timethere was a Camp Frenzell-Jones at LongBinh. It was named after PFC HerbFrenzell, 22, and Spec. 4 Billy. Jones, 24,who became friends amid Vietnam's tortuousheat, muck, and battle. One day inearly 1967, Frenzell was cut down by theViet Cong after deliberately drawing fireupon himself and away from othermembers of his patrol. Aware of thesacrifice Frenzell had just made, Jones carriedhis dead friend, with the enemy in hotpursuit, for two hours through swamp andjungle. Eventually, though, Jones also washit. As he lay dying, a member of his squadbent over him. "I tried," said Jones. "I didall I could. I can't do any more."Not only are Jones' words a fittingepitaph for all who have died in our wars,I believe that it is the way each of us shouldconduct our lives. Let's give it all we can!

December, 1989To The POADear Sir/Ms.I am sending. you this article that Ithought you might be able to run in yournewspaper. As the wife of a retired SanFrancisco Police Officer (Calvin Frost) andthe mother of a San Francisco Police Officer(Larry Frost) and also the sister of aRetired Police Officer (the Late WilliamCahill, California State Harbor Police) Ithought this columnist's comments reallyhit the heart. Thank you in advance andGod Bless and protect each and everyoneof you.Most Sincerely,Mrs. Gerry FrostA Policeman IsA CompositeOf All Mankindby Paul HarveyColumnistDon't credit me with this mongrelprose; it has many parents - at least535,000 of them: Policemen.A policeman is a composite of what allmen are, a mingling of saint and sinner,dust and deity.Culled statistics wave the fan over thestinkers, underscore instances of dishonestyand brutality because they are "news."What that really means is that they are exceptional,unusual, not commonplace.Buried under the froth is the fact: Lessthan half of 1 percent of policemen misfitthat uniform.That's a better average than you'd findamong clergymen.What is a policeman made of? He, of allmen, is at once the most needed and themost unwanted.He's a strangely nameless creature whois "Sir" to his face and "fuzz" behind hisback.He must be such a diplomat that he cansettle differences between individuals sothat each will think he won.But...If the policeman is neat, he's conceited;if he's careless, he's a bum.If he's pleasant, he's a flirt; if he's not,he's a grouch.He must make in an instant decisionswhich would require months for a lawyer.But...If he hurries, he's careless; if he'sdeliberate, he's lazy.He must be first to an accident and infalliblewith a diagnosis.He must be able to start breathing, stopbleeding, tie splints and, above all, be surethe victim goes home without a limp.Or expect to be sued.The police officer must know every gun,draw on the run and hit where it doesn'thurt.He must be able to whip two men twicehis size and half his age without damaginghis uniform and without being "brutal."If you hit him, he's a coward; if he hitsyou, he's a bully.A policeman must know everything -and not tell.He must know where all the sinis - andnot partake.The policeman must, from a singlehuman hair, be able to describe the crime,the weapon and the criminal - and tell youwhere the criminal is hiding.But...If he catches the criminal, he's lucky; ifhe doesn't, he's a dunce.If he gets promoted, he has political pull;if he doesnt, he's a dullard.The policeman must chase bum leads toa dead end, stakeout 10 nights to tag onewitness who saw it happen - but refusesto remember.He runs files and writes reports until hiseyes ache to build a case against somefelon who'll get dealt-out by a shamelessshamus or an "honorable" who isn't.The policeman must be a minister, asocial worker, a diplomat, a tough guy anda gentleman.And of course he'll have to be a genius.For he'll have to feed a family on apoliceman's salary.Reprinted fromThe Duncan (Okla.) BannerTuesday, October 10, 1989An InjudiciousSystemEditor's Note: The following letter illustratesvividly the problems we have inpolicing this city. However, it also presentsgood evidence that the job we do is appreciatedby some people (probably morethan we realize). The name of the defen-dant has been deleted since he was, unfortunately,found not guilty.Officer Gerald D'Arcy850 Bryant St.Narcotics BureauSan Francisco, CADear Officer D'Arcy,I was the foreperson on the (namedeleted) jury. I am writing to tell you howvery disappointed I was in the hung jury.It was absolutely incredible to me that aunanimous verdict of guilty was notreached in the case. I thought both you andOfficer Hanley were credible witnesses.The idea that any reasonable person couldbelieve in the coincidence that a person youwere following for suspicious behaviorcould be the same person who just happenedto find a rock of cocaine on theground (to say nothing of the unlikelihoodthat a) it would be there at all, b) he wouldnotice an object of that size, and c) youwould bother to substitute a larger rock forthe one dropped) is to my mind absurd.It was clear to me that two persons onthe jury had made up their minds how theywere going to vote, and no difference in theevidence presented would have changedtheir minds. One had such a negative viewof law enforcement officers that she musthave had some unpleasant experience(s)with the law. I intend to discuss the casewith the D.A. and give him informationregarding jury deliberation which I hope willbe of help to him. in jury selection andevidence presentation in future cases of thiskind. I did do my best as jury forepersonto get a unanimous verdict, and I think 3of the 5 persons voting not guilty couldhave been persuaded to vote guilty, hadnot the two mentioned above been sovocal and close minded. I am very upsetby the outcome and believe that justice hasnot been served.I also want to tell you that the testimonyof you and Officer Hanley reminded methat there are people such as yourselveswho perform an unpleasant, dangerousand frequently unrewarding job for thecitizens of San Francisco. It must be extremelyfrustrating for you to have caseslike this in which your testimony is doubtedand your efforts seemingly unappreciated.I hope they are infrequent. Afterthe trial was over I gave three of my fellowjurors who had voted innocent a ridedowntown. Please know that there aresome of us out here who recognize andvery much appreciate your efforts andshare in your disappointment that the verdictof the jury was not a unanimousGuilty.Best wishesMelissa H. 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He wasdedicated and surely will be missed. I'vespoken with John's wife, Denise, andassured her of our support if needed.I was disappointed that past chief andcurrent Police Commissioner Al Nelderresigned. I always felt CommissionerNelder was fair and impartial and helpedbalance the Commission. His knowledgeand expertise. of the department will bemissed by the Commission and thisP.O.A. Good luck to you, CommissionerNelder.As you all know, Prop K was defeatedat the ballot box. I hope all of youremember from last month's column thepeople who helped us in our victory. Nowit's time to spend our time and energyupgrading our poor standings in the stateas far as pay and benefits. There will bemore info coming regarding a proposedJune charter amendment which will allowus to upgrade deserved benefits and theTier II system.Our plan as far as the M.O.U. goes isto send it to you for ratification with theannual station elections. I hope themembership does ratify the M.O.U.because it's certainly a step in the rightdirection and something that has been along time coming.If anyone out there has any old or extrasoft hats, I have a request from a retiredmember who needs 1 lieutenant's soft hatand 3 other soft hats. It would be appreciatedif anyone who has any of these,and is willing to part with them, would getthem to me at the P.O.A.Thanks.Hold The LineRELIABLEAUTO BODY RECONSTRUCTION1560 Pacific Ave, San Francisco CA 94109673-9232 Juan Ibarra-Rivera 673-9422unOpen LetterTo Santaby Sgt. George Toy, Co. GI believe I have been a good cop thisyear, but the "administrators" of SFPDhave been naughty!Therefore many of us are wishing fornew "administrators.Santa, let me give you an example ofwhat I am talking about. I was involved ina major off-duty accident, and as a resultI was injured very severely. Therefore, I hadto request a sick leave.Well, Santa, I took the sick leave formto my doctor, and Box #14 "Date LeaveTo End," was marked "Unknown." Ithought that would be fine because theform is only good for three months.Santa, let me tell you it is not O.K.! CaptainWinters and Deputy Chief Reed haverefused to accept my leave request,because of this error, and I have been informedmy pay checks will stop!Santa, I can only guess where these "administrators"had their fingers shoved, sothat they were unable to dial the phone,and ask my doctor for an ending date.Some officers have suggested it was shovedin the same place their heads have beenfor years.Well, Santa, my commanding officer,Captain Kotta, did not want to see mewithout a Christmas pay check, and allowedme to put in for vacation. I think youshould reward Captain Kotta because heshowed those other Scrooges! Now mychildren will have a Christmas turkey onthe table.Santa, let me point out that I have savedthis sick time over a period of 19 years,and now that I need it, the request has beendisapproved.It is easy to see who the ChristmasScrooges are this year! Let's hope the "administrators"change soon.TH Ed9VERNMON - FRI 10 AM-2 AMSATURDAY Noon-2 AMSUNDAY 4 PM-2 AMPLEASE JOIN US FOROUR CHRISTMAS PARTYFRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th,- 5:30 P.M.-?PLENTY OF FOOD.DRAWINGS, ETC.RESTAURANTLUNCH 10 AM - 3 PMSATURDAY NIGHTSFree Italian Spaghetti DinnerWith Salad & Garlic Bread6 PM - MIDNIGHTDARTS * POOL TABLEPrivate Room Available ForMeetings, Dining, or PrivateParties (no charge)TEL: 863-578715 BOARDMAN PLACESAN FRANCISCO(Between 6th & 7th Off BryantOpposite Hall of Justice)

Page 6A Job Well Done?by Steve Batma, #6041SOBTFThe tireless Mayor Agnos has beenworking quietly to achieve peace betweenthe warring Hunters Point and Sunnydalegangs, and has succeeded to the pointwhere he hosted a dinner last Tues. nightfor the six leaders of each gang. Place: theposh Camelian Room atop Bank ofAmerica. Dress: black tie! The 12 youngmen, in their late teens and early 20s,dutifully rented tuxes and drove to theirrendezvous in rented cars. From all appearances,Agnos' unusual ploy workedout beautifully.Reprinted from Herb Caen's ColumnSan Francisco ChronicleNovember 27, 1989An anniversary; an engagement; a birthday;a promotion; a graduation; a retirement;all of the above are special occasionswhich warrant a celebration, a "reward", ifyou will, for doing a job well, or for followingthrough with a commitment. And whatbetter way to celebrate that special occasionthan to go out to a nice restaurant fordinner.Shooting at and killing innocentbystanders; using and teaching 12-year-oldchildren to sell crack cocaine; selling crackcocaine to 12-year-old children; throwingbottles and bricks at the police; shootingat the police; procuring young girls to performsexualacts for crack cocaine.All of the above are obviously not specialoccasions which warrant a celebration ora "reward" for a job well done, but they arethe trademarks of the crack gangs whichI have witnessed over the last four yearswhile combatting same in our city's housingprojects.Have you ever been to the CarnelianRoom? I haven't!I wonder what kind of wine our mayorfelt was appropriate for toasting the samegangs which cause death and crime on ourstreets.BING ANDNORMAPOA To AppealPeckham Order* Mr. Hi-ne's,COCKTAIL LOUNGEALL YOUR PLUMBING AND HEATING NEEDSCOPPER PIPING • WATER HEATERSC. DANDRIDGEPLUMBING & HARDWARELICENSE NO. 383735Federal Judge Robert Peckham issuedan order on November 15 vacating hisorder of August 10 that the ConsentDecree requires the City to continue making15 promotions annually to the rank ofAssistant Inspector and 25 promotions annuallyto the rank of Sergeant.Judge Peckham's order of August 10was based on the plain meaning of thelanguage used in the Consent Decree. Hisnew order of November 15 concludes thatthe plain meaning of the Consent Decreeshould be disregarded because -the resultwould be a disproportionate number ofpromotions to the ranks of Assistant Inspectorand Sergeant in comparison to thenumber of promotions to the ranks ofLieutenant and Captain. To avoid suchdisproportionality, Judge Peckham heldthat the provisions of the Consent Decreefor annual promotions to the ranks ofAssistant Inspector and Sergeant do notcontinue in effect while the Consent Decreeis being extended because the City has notadministered all of the examinations thatare required under the Decree for theseranks.The POA Federal Litigation Committeeand Board of Directors voted on November21, 1989 to file an appeal of this new orderand also to file a motion for an order requiringthe City to increase the number ofpersonnel in the Q-2 Police Officer rank inorder to reinstate the proportionality betweenranks that Judge Peckham has notfound to be an inherent provision of theConsent Decree. The Federal LitigationCommittee and Board of Directors alsodirected the POA's attorneys to seek a terminationof the Consent Decree in theevent Judge Peckham retreats from thisnew interpretation of the Decree andrefuses to order the City to increase the hiringrate of new personnel, since the POAwould then not be receiving any of thebenefits that were the reason for its acceptanceof the Decree.201 Columbus AvenueSan Francisco, Calif.362-1545Phone (415) 582 Valencia Street626-2655 or San Francisco, CA 94110586-4510 MIC and VISA WelcomeThe Fairmont Hotelssalute theSan Francisco Police Officersfor their dedication andservice to the community.A member of The'J.adintHote1softhéWOr1d®Chicago Dallas New Orleans San Francisco San JoseSAN FRANCISCOPOLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATIONMONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTOCTOBER 1989Income:Dues - Active $75,038.60Dues - Retired 71.25Notebook 3,511.00Misc Income 255.00$78,875.85DISBURSEMENTS:701 Accounting 355.00709 Board of Directors 170.40723 Dues Collection 295.80725 Equipment Purchase 3,487.31728 Equipment Rental 199.15730 Expense Acct. (Pres.) 400.00744 Insurance & Bonding 2,080,40753 Janitorial 365.00761 Equipment Maintenance 814.68771 Mailing 62.29772 Public Relations 384.76772A Public Relations Spec. [128.33]773 Rent 1,722.00776 Salaries - Office 6,165.64777 Salaries - Executive 6,048.84782A Admin. Exp. Supp. 148.18785 Fed. Payroll Tax 3,966.28787 State Payroll Tax 1,198.31Less Withholding [3,393.98]792 Utilities 1,109.89794 Building Maintenance 236.00796 Retirement President 2,485.40830 Health Svc/Retirement 2,429.87830A Health Svc Expenses 681.95835 Insurance 675.40845 Legislative 53.10850 Labor Relations 19.95855 Political Contributions 2,000.00855A Prop. K 11,661.65860 Screening 1,063.14861 Bley Retainer 5,600.00863 Publication 3,930.36870 COPS 1,000.00872 Life Insurance (Member) 2,037.40875 Davis, Reno & Courtney 15,111.00880 Stress 464.37895 Sports 3,248.45897 Will Program - - [110.00]$78,039.66Cash received $836.19over disbursementsBeginning Cash BalanceGeneral Account 5,251.40Merrill Lynch 50,017.40Check Adjustment 100.38(rec. Oct)Bank Adjustment 98.26(rec. Oct)$55,467.61Ending Cash balanceGeneral Account 31,312.50Bank Adjustment [26.10]Merrill Lynch 25,017.40$56,303.80Wrong!Wrong!Wrong!Some people just lack the tenacity to besuccessful in their chosen careers. Thisseemed to be the case with a would-bebank robber who walked into a Baltimoresavings institution, produced a demandnote for all the teller's 50s and lOOs, thenstood nervously tapping his foot whileemployees tried to read his shaky handwriting.Finally,the tension of waiting wasjust too much for him and he slunk out theback door. The manager told police thesuspect must have been extremely overwrought,because he forgot and left hiswallet on the counter. Detectives graciouslyreturned Randolph Culver's I.D., then signedhim into new lodgings at the CrossbarHotel.P. Penguin Inc.BESTWISHES!• pam davisNotebook December, 19892325 3rd at., #208san francisco, Ca. 94107- 415 621.1259The Supplemental Financial Statement further explainsthe breakdown of accounts.October 1989 Financial Statement(Supplemental)Disbursements/Expenses:701 Accounting $355.00Accounting firm of Alan Lindquist & Co. Costsare due to: the filings of political contributionrequirements.709 Board of Directors 170.40Knights Catering - Sept. Bd. Meeting723 Dues Collection: 295.80City and County collection costs725 Equipment Purchase: 3,487.81Strand Service Appliance 918.031 Stove/1 RefrigeratorFirst Interstate Bank 32.05Tape RecorderGestetner Corp 2,537.23Copy Machine728 Equipment Rental 199.15AT&T 170.93Custom Coffee Plan 28.22744 Insurance & Bonding: 2,080.40Fireman's Ins. Exchange 2,040.00Muzio Rovero Ins. Svc. 40.40753 Janitorial 365.00Clear Intention Window Svc 90.00David Martin Johnson 275.00761 Equipment Maintenance 814.68Atlas Heating & Vent. Co 96.23Wang Labs. - 291.00Pitney Bowes 182.12Guaranty Office Equip. 71.73Pitney Bowes Credit Corp. 173.60772 Public Relations 384.76NCAPOA 225.00Castro Flower Shop 159.7672A Public Relations (Special) [128.33]COSTCO (Xmas Gifts) 371.67Reimbursement Comm Svc [500.00]782A Administrative Exp. Supp 148.18Custom Coffee Plan 50.40S.F. Newspaper Agency 17.40S.F. Newspaper Agency 19.20Book Publish Co. 27.69League of Calif. Cities 25.00First Interstate Bank 33.49Journal Entry [25,00]792 Utilities 1,109.89Pacific Bell - 529.61Golden Gate Disposal 143.12S.F. Water Dept 13.93AT&T 189.01PG&E 226.18PageNet 8.04794 Building Maintenance 236.00Monarch Electric Co -830A Health Service Expenses: 681.95COSTCO (Xmas Gifts) 371.67Matthew Bender Co. 100.28(Book Publishing Co.)CA. Workers Comp Reporter 210.00845 Legislative 53.10First Interstate Bank850 Labor Relations 19.95Labor Relations Information System855 Political Contributions 2,000.00Postmaster -(John Burton Slate Card to defeat Prop K)855A Proposition K 11,661.65Candidates Outdoor Graphics 1,551.50Voter Contact of CA (labels) 2,885.00Postmaster 5,341.08(Special Notebook Mailing)Voter Contact of CA 338.57- (Mailing Labels)Bay Area Reporter 1,000.00(Aiiti-K Advertisement)Bay limes 900.00(Anti-K Advertisement)Refund No on K Argument [354.50]Registrar of Voters860 Screening 1,063.14Bley & Bley 1,048.14Clerk Municipal Court 15.00880 Stress 464.37Peanuts Answering Svc 65.00Pacific Bell 399.37895 Sports 3,248:45Beth Pedrdalasol 137.58Ray Martini 250.00S.F. 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December, 1989It's InYourCourtby Bill Fazio,Assistant DistrictAttorneyhis month, allow me to share with youT an article about a former San Franciscopolice officer turned defense counsel.My sometimes adversary and alwaysfriend, Jim Collins, truly a professional,always a gentleman. May you all have ajoyous and healthy holiday season.Concensus Pick: Collins on DefenseBy Michael ChecchioRecorder Staff WriterCriminal lawyer James P. Collins oftengets cases where the characters go bynames like Tree Frog, or Grease or ScarySherry.But when millionaire developer DonaldWerby, a hotel owner and retired lumberman,was charged last month with 21counts of having sex with minors, he hiredex-cop Collins to defend him.Bay Area courtroom observers say Werbycouldn't have made a better choice.Some say Collins, a low-key, unpretentiouspractitioner, is the best criminal trial lawyerworking in the San Francisco SuperiorCourt system.Three years ago, the San Francisco Examinerasked the city's assistant district attorneyswho they would hire to defendthem if they had to stand trial. Theiranswer was Collins, a 45-year-old formerplainclothesman with the San FranciscoPolice Department who earned his lawdegree attending night classes at LincolnUniversity Law School in San Francisco.Collins, with his easy, natural charm andmatter-of-fact courtroom style, has tremendousjury appeal, said Assistant District AttorneyWilliam Fazio, a frequent Hall ofJustice adversary. Jurors, fellow lawyersand judges alike find him highly credible,he said.Superior Court Judge Robert Dosseecalled Collins, a solo practitioner, "one ofthe best trial lawyers I've worked with.""Because of his demeanor and his openness,people have a tendency to like him,"Dossee said. "Without sacrificing anythingfor his client, it is apparent he has a goodrapport with his adversaries. He's not thekind of person who would sandbagsomebody."Werby, owner of the Four Seasons CliftHotel, hired Collins on the advice of hiscivil lawyers after he was charged withpicking up teen-age prostitutes on PolkStreet and paying for sexual favors withdrugs and money."Jim has an excellent reputation," saidChristopher Werby, Donald Werby's sonand associate general consel for theWerby-owned Grosvenor Properties. "He'sknown for being able to work extremelywell with the DA's office: For a case whereyou have an innocent client, he's ideal."When the nephew of Frank Falz'one, SanFrancisco's star homicide inspector, wasarrested for a drug murder in Main Countylast year, Falzon recommended Collinsas a defense attorney.Falzon calls Collins "a defense attorneywho plays the game fairly," and the twomen are personal friends. Carl Klotz,another San Francisco homicide inspector,termed Collins a "brilliant courtroomlawyer.""I've gone up against him on a couple ofhomicides," Klotz siad, "where I thought Ihad a dead-bang case and hedemonstrated otherwise."A HYUNO1IMERCHANT MARINE (AMERICA), INC.- B.S. CHAOWNER'S REPRESENTATIVEONE POST STREET, SUITE 625- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104TLX: 261015 (RCA)TEL: (415) 956-3233FAX: (415) 362-5453Notebook Page 9PACIFIC REALTY EXCHANGE, INC.Gregory J. RoccaCollins is quick to exploit weakness ina / prosecution witness and his crossexaminationscan be deadly. But he prefersto win a witness over to his point of viewrather than attack him, said Fazio, himselfconsidered one-of the best prosecutors inthe Bay Area."He can take a police officer apart on thestand in such a manner that the copwouldn't mind having a cup of coffee withhim later. Whereas with another attorney,the cop might want to draw down on him."The hallmark of a Jim Collins defense,say those lawyers who have watched himclosely, is his ability to get a jury to at leastpartly sympathize with his client, no matterthe crime involved. He is quick to portrayhis clients as victims rather thanperpetrators. And a portion of Collins' ownnatural likability often seems to pass off ontohis clients, Fazfo said.In Collins' most famous trial - the 1983kidnapping and sexual molesting of 2-yearoldTara Burke - Collins showed throughpsychiatric testimony that his client,18-year-old Alex Cabarga, was the victimof his older codefendant, Luis "Tree Frog"Johnson.Cabarga, at Johnson's behest, abductedthe toddler from her mother's car at a shoppingmall in Concord, and for 10 monthsthe two sexually molested her while holdingher captive in a filthy van, according to trialtestimony. Collins presented evidence thatCabarga's parents had turned the boy overto Johnson when he was only seven yearsold; for 10 years, Johnson beat and sexuallymolested the boy.At trial, Collins argued with only limitedsuccess that the vicious treatment leftCabarga a psychological slave to Johnson.The jury deadlockd on Cabarga's insanityplea on 58 counts stemming from theabduction and molestation and convictedhim on 38 others. But last April, Cabarga'ssentence was reduced from 208 to 25years, leaving him eligible for parole in fiveyears. The California court of appeal ruledthe original sentence was unconstitutionalbecause it failed to take into accountCabarga's unique background as a victim.Johnson's lawyer, Deputy San FranciscoPublic Defender Robert Berman, who triedthe case often at cross-purposes with Collins,said he can't imagine anyone doing abetter job for Cabarga."He was tremendously well-prepared,"Berman said. "Few attorneys in their lifetimehave occasion to deal with so muchpsychiatric evidence as Jim did in just thatone case."Collins now is in trial in Marin CountySuperior Court, defending Falzon'snephew, Brian Peter Fowlie, 22, on acharge of murdering Jim Groulx, amathamphetamine dealer.His client looks like a Boy Scout andseems to be the only one in the casewithout a nickname. The cast includes atattoo artist called Grease, a prostitutenamed Fever and a gaunt substance abuserknown as Scary Sherry.Collins' opening took only 15 minutes;Mann County Deputy DA Kathryn Mitchellspoke for 31/2 hours. She stood behind alèctum, often reading from notes. For hispart, the rangy defense lawyer strode purposefullyin front of the jurors and spokein a relaxed, self-assured voice. He madea point of establishing eye contact witheach juror. In turn, their eyes fixed on his -face.The prosecutor claimed Groulx wasmurdered in a bungled drug ripoff in awarehouse in Novato, but Collins insistedthe killing was self-defense. Speakingquickly, and punctuating with occasionalhand gestures for emphasis, Collinsdescribed how Groulx advanced on Fowliewith a pipegun loaded with buckshotbefore Fowlie shot him with his own .357Magnum. Groulx was stoned on "two timesthe toxic level" of methamphetamine. Collinssaid, that would normally kill anonuser. Furthermore, he stressed, Groulx What Next?was mad as hell because Fowlie's pit bulldog had just killed Groulx's pet cat.The rub will be explaining why his client A rose by anyother name:had the .357 Magnum and why it was Off-beat religious cults are nothingnecessary to shoot Groulx twice. Assistant unusual in California, and nowadaysDA Mitchell made a point of calling the Se- they've got to be pretty weird to even getcond shot a "coup denoticedgrace."in the media.NotingBut whentheWilburlast shot tunneled squarely between the vic- Tracy and his wife Mary Ellen came uptim's eyes, she pointed out that the flash with the idea for their Church of The Mostfrom the barrel left a powder burn known High Goddess, they had a winner with thein forensics as tattooing - the mark of a potential to eclipse the earning power ofclose-range execution.Jim and Tammy Bakker."I promise by the end of this case, allThe Tracys say they are simply practicyourquestions will be answered," Collins ing one of the world's oldest religions,concluded.dating back to 3200 B.C. A Superior Court- He has been there before.jury,however, found they were practicingIn one celebrated 1987 case - a dou- the world's oldest profession. It seems it'sble shooting at San Francisco's Produce Mary Ellen's "religious duty" to have sexMarket - Collins got his client, David Mer- with hundreds of men.cado, cleared on a first degre murderKnown as Priestess Sabrina Aset to hercharge in what had appeared to be an worshippers, she and as many as ten otheropen-and-shut case of premeditation.part-time "apprentice priestesses" cleans-Mercado, a manager of the -market's ed the souls of approximately 2,000 maledock loaders, had just fired two brothers, followers last year. According to theVictor and Henry Cardoza. He followed Tracys, each man had to go throughthem out to the loading dock and shot - several "legitimate rituals" before the grandthem with a handgun before a crowd of finale - sex with the priestess. In furtherhorrified shoppers, according to trial support of her "legitimacy," Mary Ellentestimony. Emptying his gun, Mercado pointed out to the jury that she had beenwent to his car, picked up a fresh revolver formally ordained. The jury wasn't impressandcontinued to chase the brothers. One, ed when they found it was Wilbur who "or-Victor, fell to the ground and Mercado lean dained" her, claiming to have been ordainedover and fired a fatal shot to the back ed himself by an unidentified priestessof his head. Mercado then ran down the about a year before.other brother and fired a final, seemingly After 3 days of deliberation, the juryfatal shot into his back. He then walked found the Tracy's "religion" to fall under theover to a nearby tavern, set the gun on the statute for prostitution, citing a decisivebar and ordered a drink,point in the fact that male "worshippers,"The jury convicted Mercado only of after "worshipping," would leave avoluntary manslaughter in Victor Car- "sacrifice" in the form of cash. Mary Ellendoza's death, and acquitted him of all agreed that "gave the police some prochargesin the wounding of the other blems."brother, Henry.Assistant DA Eugene Sweeters, who -prosecuted the case, recalled that Collinswon because of his exhaustive pretrial in- SOFT TO IJCHvestigation of the violent history of the CardozaHe convinced the jury, VIDEOSweeters said, that his client had an honest -belief 'that Cardozas were going to get agun and kill him because he fired them. "Heshowed they had prior acts of violence and (415) 468-0310were threatening people at the producemarket," Sweeters said. 2857 San Bruno Ave.In another case, Collins secured proba- San Francisco, CA 94134Eon for a man who gunned down a defendantwhile, inside a Hall of Justicecourtroom.He argued that the man, JackSpiegleman, had suffered enough becausethe defendant\murdered his daughter andcritically wounded her friend while the twowere strolling in Golden Gate Park.Spiegleman pulled a gun at Morgan's arraignmentand shot him three times in thehead. The revolver, however, was loadedwith Glaser safety slugs specifically designedfor torso hits and too soft to penetrateHenry G. 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December, 1989 Notebook Page 11Caption. -Caption... Who's Got A Caption.?OK! All you wits and half-wits out there, we're looking for a caption forthis dramatic action photo from out of SFPD's past. Next month wellreprint the photo with the winning caption and credit the brilliant respondentresponsible. Waddaya mean you want a prize, too?And The Winner Is...4&ODZILAA MODERN SUSHI BAR1800 Divisadero StreetSan Francisco, CA 94115(415)931-1773SFPD brass display the Tactical Captain to the Police Commissionafter the latest demo.Editor's Note: Winner of last month's 'Who's Got A Caption? contest was an anonymouscontributor assigned to what used to be the Tac Squad. We can see why this memberwished to remain an unsung hero.Thanks to all who sent in captions. Sorry we don't have room to print all the entries.However, these two are too good to pass up!"POA executive board finally arranges a meeting with Mayor Agnos."from Dave Herman, Co. E"Beats Me! I sure can't answer that."from Jeanne McVeigh, HQ"The Taste of Elegance"EUROPEANHOLIDAY DESSERTSMailable Sweet Gifts3465 California Street • S.F. • CA 94118.752-0825AL_ASSOCiATEd LiMOUSiNES1398 Bryant StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103(415) 563:1000

Page 12 Notebook December, 1989Unsung Heroesby Bill DyerCo. K - SolosPm sure by now everyone is tired of hearingabout the Quake of '89, even thoughin the back of all our minds, everytime anunusual movement occurs it sends chills offear through us. It was, in fact, an experienceI'll not soon forget. For those ofus who were working, responding fromplace to place in an attempt to help in someway, and those of us who left our familiesin a very unsure situation to come in andhelp, no songs will be sung about us. Butthe satisfaction of knowing what we did isenough, I would say.But there is one song I would like to sing,and that's about a guy who didn't mind givingwhat he could in a small way before anyof the large relief units could arrive. I'm suremany of you were tired and hungry, withno place to grab a beverage and a bite toeat. Well, this guy, who's also a highwaypatrolman, thought of this and went to hisSPECTRUMexotic birdswe ship nationwide.• bulk feed and full line pet supplies.(415) 922-7113• 2011 fillmore St., san francisco 94115'.FHCFORENSIC • HEALTH • CARE.Thabiti MtambuziPresidentDeli located across the street from the Hallof Justice and, with the help of Enedina(one of his workers) plus whatever help hecould get from guys walking in, made sandwichesby candlelight and opened hisrefrigerator for sodas and served them.Highway patrol officers, sheriffs, metercheckers, dispatchers, ambulance person_nel ... it didn't matter; he fed as many of usas he could until he ran out of lunchmeatand sodas.. .all at a price of nothing. All hethought was, "We're all hungry; they'reworking and its an emergency." Not a greatway to run a business, I would say, but itdidn't matter to him.Well, I thought it was something worthmentioning, and rye sung enough of mysong; but if you're in the area of the Hallof Justice, walk across the street to DeliDeLeon and say hello to Elias and his wifeDeanna who run the Deli and maybe graba sandwich ... The prices are reasonable andthe food is great.Auto RepairWILLIAM S. CHUNGElectronic Technician/AUDIO VIDE!\ "Specialize in vci &SALES & REPAIRS Video Camera Repairs"3418 Geary Blvd. (at Stanyan)San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 752-4284European and Japanese Imports110 Gough Street Suite 301San Francisco, CA 94102(415) 554-0305Tune UpElectricalBrakes Visa & Master Card WelcomeClutch930 Cole St. GEORGE WEST, ManagerSan Francisco, CA 94117 Phone 665-4640Police Chiefs Select Miami, Fl. ForAmerican Police Memorial And MuseumThe National Association of Chiefs ofPolice has selected the former FBI headquartersbuilding in Miami, Florida tobecome the new American Police Hall ofFame and Museum. President RobertFerguson stated, "A five-year search hasended with the purchase of the 45,000square foot building in Miami, sitting onover an acre of land. Miami's Mayor XavierSuarez, has warmly welcomed the choiceand we expect to be renovated by February1st, 1990."The memorial and policemuseum will celebrate its 30th anniversaryin 1990 as well. "We will close the oldmuseum and memorial — which we haveoutgrown - in Sarasota County, Floridawhen the new Miami facility is open earlynext year. Our new building will have tentimes the room of the former edifice" saidFerguson.The American Police Hall of Fame andMuseum has been in operation since 1960.3,120 law enforcement officers killed in theline of duty are listed in the memorial withmore than 150 new names being addedeach year. "We knew that we needed to expand,"stated Gerald Arenberg, the founderof the memorial. "We began a search fora new building inspecting literally dozensof potential sites. Knowing what we wouldneed - a building at least an acre in size.Just recently the alternative site becameavailable. For years it was the Miami headquartersof the FBI," Arenberg said."Historically the building was always a lawenforcement center. The structure is beingrenovated to house the police memorial; achapel; and the museum artifacts that havebeen collected from law enforcement agenciesnationwide." The police memorial willbe contructed of white statuary marble andwill bear the name, rank and departmentof the officer who died in the line of duty,appearing in honor of their supremesacrifice. Presently the names number3,120 nationwide with a new name addedapproximately every 57 hours."Respect for the law is the purpose of thelaw enforcement museum. It now includesmore than 10,000 different exhibitionitems Including a police car, pursuit motorcycle,electric chair, guillotine, weapons,uniforms, crime scene displays and hundredsof other historical law enforcementmemorabilia, from chains worn byprisoners in 1885 in Alaska, to the mostcurrent laser targets in police training forfirearms safety," Arenberg explained.During the renovation period, efforts areunderway to greatly expand these law enforcementdisplays. Law enforcement isrich in history dating back to the first U.S.Marshals, the Sheriff of the West, and thestart of the first organized police force inthe City of New York in 1851. Many of thepolice exhibits are from the collection ofitems of families of officers who had beenleft old documents, badges, firearms, thathad been stored away and "lost" frompublic view. The American Police Hall ofFame and Museum encourages citizens tocontribute these items, many still in attics,to its collection. To expand the variety ofemblems and badges of current chief andsheriffs in the United'States, and to havetheir department represented. by theiremblem. Among the new items being addedare a gas chamber, 1800's jail cell anda modem jail cell. Sections on the occultand the growing narcotics menace havebeen expanded. Just outside the main entrancewill be a U.S. Flag Memorial plazaand fountains. The 20'x38' flag will beflown from a flag pole six stories high.Volunteer Advisory BoardChief Robert Ferguson, president of theAmerican Police Hall of Fame andMuseum hopes to encourage at least onemember of each community to serve onour "Advisory Board." The membersnominate individuals for awards for serviceand heroism and notify us when an officeris killed in the line of duty. We also maintaincontact with the families of officers killedin the line of duty. Any reader interestedin this volunteer and honorary positionshould send a stamped, pre-addressedenvelope for free information. 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December, 1989It's AboutRespectby Rene LaParevotte, SOB TFMike McFadden, then George Huegleand now John Blessing. Bad news comesin threes, and I pray to God that no moreof the "Good Guys" are to be called.Never once, have I heard an unkind wordabout anyone of these three. All of themwere the kind of guys who were universallyliked and respected. Respect issomething that a person earns from hispeers, his superiors and his subordinates.Some make the mistake of believing thatyou sew respect on your uniform sleeve orpin it to your collar. Such is certainly notthe case. You gain respect by being honest,hardworking and trustworthy. These threetraits were shared by John, Faddy andGeorge. I learned a few things aboutrespect during the tragic week that Johnlay near death. I learned to respect a mayor,whose political policies are on the oppositeside of the world from mine, but ArtAgnos visited John's bedside daily. No, hewasn't grandstanding; he was also at thememorial services Thursday night, and hewas at John's funeral the next day. Aperfect chance to use the tragedy as aforum, Agnos remained respectfully mute.He knew he wasn't among his most ardentsupporters, but he felt a need to be there.Believe me, Mr. Mayor, I still don't agreewith your politics or your unswerving supportof certain San Francisco "communities",but your stock with me rosetremendously during the week of the JohnBlessing tragedy.I was equally impressed, and filled withrespect for Fred Lau. I've never workedwith, Or for Commander Lau, but not onlywas he at John's bedside daily, he paid outof pocket for a meal for John's family asthey remained at his bedside. Lau was theonly member of the administration of theSan Francisco Police Department who attendedthe Thursday night services forBlessing. You see, there was a dinner atthe Fairmont Hotel for Chief Jordan, andit iee7 msthe rist of the brass chose to attendthe dinner rather than spend an hourat St. Cecelia's Church with John. Thatreally didn't come as a complete surpriseto me; you see, there is a fresh vacancy inthe Deputy Chief ranks, and I guess it wasmore important to be seen by the nouveauelite than the family and friends of apatrolman run down by a truck. If I am incorrect,if any of the other bosses werethere besides Commander Lau, I apologizewith all my heart. My vision was a littleblurry for an hour in that church, but Idoubt that my perception of conspicuousabsence is incorrect. And conspicuousabsence doesn't stop with our departmentadministration.In an effort to avert my eyes from John'scasket and his wife and two small children,I found the strength to maintain composureby studying the assembly of officers andfriends at the church. I saw severalmembers of our own Police Associationpresent, but our own President was notthere. The POA President.. .who camefrom the ranks of the working stiffs. ..thepatrolmen. How could the man who personifiesthe plight of the majority of thisdepartment, a Potrero Patrolman electedby his peers, NOT be at a brother officer'sservices? Am I really that naive?But I digress, I wanted to thank thosewho showed John and his family therespect of their presence. d like to thankthe dozen or so assistant district attorneyswho were not only at the memorial serviceand the funeral, but who were humanenough to "hoist a few" with us as wetoasted John into his next life. I'd like DiarmuidPhilpott to know he was noticed atthe service. But Philpott has alreadydemonstrated his passion for the men andwomen of the SFPD. I guess CaptainPhilpott missing the extravaganza at theFairmont has pretty much sealed his fatein terms of moving to higher appointiverank. But he gained our respect; not forwhat is on the shoulder bars of his uniform,but for what is in his heart.There must be a crime problem inheaven. ..God is assembling one hell of apolice department! I just wonder if he'llhave many bosses in the Heavenly PoliceDepartment.NotebookJohn Blessing with his children, Matthew and Jolene.Four For John Blessingby Bruce F. Marovich, Task ForceBlessThe laughter died, but rriy heart wenton, the pain of realism overwhelmedme, the burden of, reality more thanSamson could bear.Proud to have loved a man, unable mytears to hide, return to our old haunts,too many ghosts to bear.The Bless was already there.ThanksgivingI should be grateful to be alive, but Ido wish it was I who had died?The rest of our family I do need at myside.Alone, awash in memories of Jay Bee.Stop now, too much falling water tohide.He is no longer at my side.Now Sleep.0547 Hrs.Blackness, open your eyes, dark.Sorrow to bear as senses awake, whatto do?Don't let him die.Write to relieve my pain, but a brotherdied.Some bonds too hard to break. -The SquadPopeye, Jay Bee and the rest, relentlesshumans on the quest.Targets to hit, people to arrest.Moving through projects and streets,adults afraid of your zest.Uniforms sometimes forced to bear,Carl and Bless didn't care.Unique one and all: Baldie, Bow Legs,Dick Nose and the restBut God, it ain't the same withoutBless.So Long, Palby Carl TennenbaumPage 13He was my partner. More than that, hewas my friend. On November 14, 1989 1lost them both. John Blessing. SFPD#930. Four-Nora-Eleven for the past threeyears. He was J.B. A pack of Marlborosand a salami and Swiss on a hard roll. Hewas always late. For everything. Always.Not fashionably late. Just late. For workand for court. Motion to revoke at 0830?No problem! See ya around 0930. But evenwhen he was late he compensated byworking harder than most cops do in eighthours.He was 'Corporal Blessing.' Not becausehe gave orders or tried to direct people. Hejust did what was supposed to be done andyou just naturally followed or watched inwonderment. Rules and regulations? Noproblem. Watch this!He was a dope dog. And boy was he adope dog. After all the regular troops hadgive up he would nonchalantly snooparound until he found what we couldn't.And then he'd just grin that silly grin, asif it were no big thing.He was 'Bless.' As in "Bless know me."If you stopped a crook or dope dealer andhe uttered that magic phrase you could betthat he had a record and was probably onfelony probation or parole. When a crooksaid "Bless know me" it was said with acertamamount of ironic pride, worn like abadge of achievement.He was 'Dad to Matthew and Jolene.Which made him everything to them. Asthey were everything to him. He loved hisfamily first and foremost. Even more thanhe loved his job. And he did love his job.He worked hard and took pride in beinga good, productive cop. He gave everythingfor us, and in the end it was too much. Solong, pal. We love you and will always missyou.A reading from the first letter of JohnSee what love the Father has bestowed onus that we may be called the children of God.Yet so we are. The reason the world doesnot know us, is thaNt did not know him.Beloved, we are God's children now; what weshall be has not yet been revealed. We doknow that when it is revealed, we shall belike him, for we shall see him as he is.This is the Word of the Lord.-J

—Page 14 Notebook December, 1989SAN FRANCISCOFellowship ofChristianPetite OffitersAbortion In America:Is It Really That Bad?by Jim Crowley- Homicide SectionPart IRecently, a police officer friend of minestated casually, "I can't understand whatall the fuss is about on this abortion issue.I can't get excited about it".Abortion in America; Is it really all thatbad?Let's look at a few statistics that willreveal the scope of abortion in America.Since the first states made abortion legalin the late sixties, and since the SupremeCourt Ruling on January 22, 1973, legalizedthe killing in all fifty States, overtwenty-five million babies have beenkilled. That's over 10% of America'spopulation - more people than live inNebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, SouthDakota, Illinois, Colorado and Ohiocombined.Over one and a half million babiesare killed by abortion every year. Between1973 and 1983, the number of abortionsincreased 150%. In some cities,more women have abortions than givebirth."The abortion issue is far and away themost important one now facing what wecontinue to call Western Civilization. Eachday in America alone, over 4,000babies are being put to death by abortion.That's one every 22 seconds (approx.),24 hours a day, 365 days a year!Malcolm Muggeridge, celebrated Britishauthor and critic comments, 'What astrange irony it is that the liberal mind todayis for Herod and the slaughter of theinnocents in preference to Mother Teresa'sreadiness to take in and care for any unwantedbaby !"2With the holiday party season in fullswing, the California State AutomobileAssociation (AAA) remains party-givers to"be first a friend, then a host."Drinking drivers are responsible for approxiamtelyhalf the people killed in Californiatraffic accidents, according to theCSAA. In California, 2,510 persons werekilled in alcohol-related accidents in 1988out of a total of 5,381 traffic deaths.CSAA issues the following tips for partyhosts:• Suggest that your guests form carpools, with designated drivers who agreeto remain sober.• Don't make drinking the primary activityat your party. Focus on Dancing,games, food and conversation.• Make sure that non-alcoholic drinksare available.-• Use fruit juice or tea as a base foralcohol-content punch. Carbonated mixersspeed up the rate that alcohol is absorbedinto the body.• Provide plenty of food because ithelps slow the body's absorption ofalcohol. Offer meat, cheese and other highproteinfoods, which stay in the stomachlonger.• At least two hours before the party isscheduled to end, put away the alcoholicbeverages. Continue to provide plenty ofnon-alcoholic drinks.• Offer your guests a late snack to endthe evening.BUSINESSTIMESKaren SchaferBUSINESS MANAGER325 FIFTH STREET • SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94107415.777.9355 • FAX: 415.777.4558More and more Christians from manydifferent denominations are coming torealize that abortion is the greatest moralcrisis facing our country today. MotherTeresa has said that, "The greatest miseryof our time is the generalized abortion ofchildren." Former President Ronald Reaganwrites, "When we talk about abortion, weare talking about two lives - the life of themother and the life of the unborn child.Why else do we call a pregnant woman amother? Anyone who doesn't feel surewhether we are talking about a secondhuman life should clearly give life thebenefit of the doubt. If you don't knowwhether a body is alive or dead, you wouldnever bury it. I think this consideration itselfshould be enough for all of us to insist onprotecting the unborn.""Modem medicine treats the unbornchild as a patient. Medical pioneers havemade great breakthroughs in treating theunborn for genetic problems, vitamin deficiencies,irregular heart rhythms, othermedical conditions."3Ronald Reagan states it very well whenhe says, "The' real question today is notwhen human life begins, but, what is thevalue of human life? The abortionist whoreassembles the arms and legs of a tinybaby to make sure all it's parts have beentorn from its mother's body can hardlydoubt whether it is a human being. The realquestions for him and for all of us iswhether that tiny human life has a Godgivenright to be protected by the law -the same right we have."4Regretably, we live at a time when somepeople do not value all human life. Theywant to pick and choose which individualshave value. Evidence is now abundant that"permitting abortions also encourages experimentingon fetuses and growing acceptanceof policies that withhold treatmentfrom deformed children. Using Federalmoney, a medical school in Los Angeleshas conducted experiments on unbornfetuses scheduled for abortion. Othershave experimented on live fetuses afterabortion, placing them in tanks of salinesolution. In Europe, according to a reportby a research committee of the EuropeanCSAA Issues Holiday Alert:Be First A Friend, 'Then A HostQuick cures won't help those who haveoverindulged, CSAA says. Taking a coldshower or drinking a lot of coffee after toomuch alcohol makes a person wide-awake,but still drunk, the AAA-affiliated auto clubemphasizes.If guests do drink too much, the host cancall organizations that offer free transportationto party-goers, pay for a taxi ridehome, drive the guest home or let themspend the night.If drinkers insist on driving, the partygivercan call 911 to reach the local policedepartment or, if highway travel is involved,the California Highway Patrol. It ishelpful to have a description of the vehicle,including color and license platenumber.To help party hosts provide nonalcoholicdrinks, a holiday party guide containingalcohol-free drink recipes has beenissued by the California State AutomobileAssociation, the Office of Traffic Safety ofthe Nevada Department of Motor Vehicleand Public Safety and Harrah's Reno.The booklets are designed to encourageparty-givers to be responsible hosts and toprovide non-alcoholic drinks for guestswho are driving.The guides list 18 alcohol-free drinkrecipes created by professional bartenders.Copies of the booklets are available fromCalifornia State Automobile Assocaitiondistrict offices.IflC •2501 ClementStreetan FranciscoCA 94121(415) 387.1001Fax:(415) 387-1026and bath cabinets of san franciscoGERHARD W. DEGEMANNPRESIDENTParliament, living aborted fetuses aredissected for research for the cosmetics industryto improve beauty aids."4In a powerful article in the January, 1985issue of the Atlanta Monthly, civilliberatarian Nat Hentoff reported on examplesof what he called "infanticide"."Even though many of them can live successfullives, it is common in the UnitedStates to withhold routine surgery andmedical care from infants with Down'sSyndrome (or spina bifida) for the explicitpurpose of hastening death." In the NewEngland Journal of Medicine, two Yaledoctors reported on 43 babies who diedbecause the doctors withheld treatment.Since these handicapped babies wouldhave placed long term emotional and financialstress on the parents, parents and doctorschose not to provide available treatment.So they died. Deciding not to undertakeextraordinary measures in caseswhere there is no hope of recovering is onething. Failing to perform operations thatwould enable babies to live and enjoy lifein spite of severe handicaps is quiteanother. It is infanticide. Fortunately,former President Reagan moved to protecthandicapped infants in 1983. And the1984 Amendments to the Child AbusePrevention and Treatment Act require thatall states receiving Federal Grants for childabuse make certain that handicapped infantsreceive available treatment.Widespread encouragement ofeuthanasia may not be far away as somepeople call attention to the task of caringfor the elderly the last years of their lives.On March 27, 1984, Governor RichardHamm of Colorado suggested in a publicspeech that terminally ill elderly personshave "a duty to die and get out of theway".6"With growing frequency prominent peopledefend these developments withstatements explicitly rejecting the historicJudeo-Christian respect for human life.Nobel Prize Winner Francis Crick has said"No new born infant should be declaredhuman until it has passed certain testsregarding its genetic endowment and ... if itfails these tests, it forfeits the right to live."Newsweek reported in 1985 that Dr.Virginia Abernathy of Vanderbilt's Schoolof Medicine claims that an individualbecomes a person only when he or shebecomes a "responsible moral agent -around three or four years," in Abernathy'sjudgement. In light of current practice andfar more radical proposals, is it neuroticand irresponsible to ask with Civil LibertarianNat Hentoff, "If fetuses have norights, handicapped infants have no rights,can the aged and the infirm be farbehind?"7A recent article in a prestigious medicaljournal proposed that medical experimentationshould be done on children withDown's Syndrome (mongolism) becausesuch children make no other contributionto society.Z JEWELRYWholesaler & Manufacturer of Fine Jewelry888 Brannan St., Suite 181San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 864-3959Of course, opinions and proposals likethe ones cited above could be multipliedendlessly. The basic argument is for a newethic that would replace the old ethic. Thenew ethic assumes that there are lives notworthy to be lived and deaths would relieveothers of financial and emotional burdens.The old ethic would insist on the sanctity'and value of each human life, and woulddeny that there is such a thing as a life notworthy to be lived. The new ethic wouldjudge each life by it's quality and meaningfulnessand would put to death thosewhose lives did not meet the requiredstandards."As a nation, we must choose betweenthe sanctity of life ethic and the quality oflife ethic. America was founded by menand women who shared a vision of thevalue of each and every individual. Theystated this vision clearly from the very startin the Declaration of Independence.. .Wehold these truths to be self-evident, that allmen are created equal, that they are endowedby their Creator with certainunalienable rights, that among these arelife, liberty and pursuit of happiness."4"To me, the nations with legalized abortionsare the poorest nations. The greatdestroyer of peace today is the crimeagainst the innocent unborn child.. .Indestroying the child, we are destroying theimage of God in the world." (Mother Teresaof Calcutta, Awarded the Nobel PeacePrize, 1979).I started this article by asking the question,Abortion in America: Is it really allthat bad? I believe that abortion on demandis a human holocaust in America today.That we must fight to eradicate theevil of abortion in this land. There are alternativesto abortion that I will discuss infuture articles. We must call an immediatehalt to the senseless destruction of ourgreatest natural resource, our children. Thewords of Edmund Burke are still as relevantand as important today, as they weretwo hundred years ago, "Theonly thingnecessary for the triumph of evil is for goodmen to do nothing."Part II - Next Month1) Randall A. Terry, Operation Rescue,(Whitaker House), Page 255.2) Malcolm Muggeridge, "The HumanHolocaust".3)Ronald Reagan, "Abortion and the Conscienceof the Nation", Thomas NelsonPublishers, Page 21.4)Reagan, "Abortion and the Conscienceof the Nation:, Page 22.5)Ronald J. Sider, "Completely Pro-Life",Inter-Varsity Press, Page 38.6) Sider, "Completely Pro-Life", Page 39.7) Sider, "Completely Pro-Life", Page 408)Reagan, "Abortion and the Conscienceof the Nation, Page 27Editor's Note: The opinions stated in thiscolumn are those of the author and do notnecessarily reflect those of the SFPOA orthe San Francisco Police Department.SING LEE LAUNDRY445 Hayes StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102(415) 431-0923FAR EAST RESTAURANTFamous Chinese Open EverydayFamily Style Dinner Mon.-Fri.631 Grant Ave. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.San FranciscoSat.-Sun.Since 1920 12:00 Noon - 10 p.m.(415) 932-3245Season's GreetingsfromArchitectural Design &Construction722 Arkansas San Francisco, CA 94107(415) 550-0567 (415) 824-7383

December, 1989Editor's Note: The following list ofchanges to the Association Constitutionand By-Laws shows all changes whichmust be voted on by members. The majorityof these changes pertain to incorrector obsolete language and/or newly addedtechnical changes. Following this completelist is a summary of significant changes,deletions or additions. Members. are encouragedto contact their representativesfor exact changes in the Constitution andBy-Laws.ConstitutionArticle II - Heading changeArticle IIISection 2 - DeletedSection 2.1 - DeletedSection 3 - DeletedSections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 - NumberchangesSection 11 - DeletedSection 12 - DeletedSection 13 - DeletedSections 9 & 10 - New, addedArticle 1VSection 4€ - DeletedSection 5b. - Partial deletec. - Partial deleted. - Deletede. - Deletedf. - Deletedg. - Letter change & partial delete &addh., i. - Letter changej. - Letter change & partici delete &addk. - Letter change1. * Letter change & partial delete &addSection 6a - Deletes & addsd. - Delete & addSection 7b. - Delete & adde. - Delete & addh. - Deletei. 1- Letter changeArticle VSection 2 - Some deletionsSection 4 - Adds & deletesSection 4.1 - New section addedSection 5a. - Adds & deletesb. - Adds & deletesc. - Adds & deletesArticle VISection 2 - Add & deleteSection 3 - Add & deleteSection 4 - Adds & deletesSection 5 - AddSection 7 - Add & deleteArticle VIISection 1 - Add & deleteSection 4 - Patial deleteSection 5 - Add & deleteBy-LawsArticle ISection la. - Partial deleteb. - Add & deletec. - Add & deleted. - New, addedSection 2 - Add & deleteSection 3a. - Add & deleteb. - Add & deleteSection 4b. - Add & deleteSection 7 - Add & deleteArticle IISection lb., ic. - DeletedSections id., le. - letter changeSection if. - DeletedSection 1g. - letter changeSection ih. - DeletedSection ii., ij., 1k., 11., im., in. -.letter changeSection 3 - DeletedSection 4 - DeletedSection 5 - Number changeb. - Add & deleted. - Add & deletee. - Add & deleteSection 6 - Number changeSection 7 - DeleteSection 8 . Number changea. - Adds & deletesb. - Adds & deletesc. - Adds & deletesd. - Adds & deletese. - Adds & deletesf. - Adds & deletesg. - Deleteh. - Adds, deletes & letter changei. - Adds, deletes & letter changeSection 9 - DeletedSection 10 - Number changeSection 11 - Number changea. - Letter change, adds & deletesSection 12 - Number changeSection 13 - Number changeSection 14 - Number changed. - Addsd.1 - Addedf. - Partial deleteSection 15 - Number changeSummary Of SignificantChangesConstitutionArticle ifiSection 9. Adds following language:"Notwithstanding any other provision inthe Constitution and By-Laws, associatemembership in this Association shall belimited to members of the San FranciscoPolice Department having peace officerstatus as defined in Section 830.4 of thePenal Code and having a civil serviceclassification of 8222 (Housing Police Officer).Associate members are not eligibleto hold office in this Association nor shallthey be entitled to vote. Associatemember(s) shall be entitled to representationfor disciplinary matters arising out ofthe course and scope of their employment.Such representation shall be limited tohearings, interviews, and proceedingsbefore the Chief of Police, the Police Commission,the Office of Citizen Complaints,the Police Department's Management ControlDivision, and any other internal policedepartment investigation. Associatemember shall be entitled only to thoserights, privileges and benefits as set forthin this section."Section 10. Adds following language:"All sworn members of the San FranciscoPolice Department who have resigned fromthe Association, been terminated from theAssociation or who have failed to join theAssociation upon becoming a swornmember and who desire to become amember shall be granted membershipstatus upon payment of a dues and assessmentfee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).Provided also and irrespective of any otherprovision in this Constitution and By-Laws,a retired sworn San Francisco police officermay become a retired member of thisAssociation upon payment of a dues andassessment fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). Noperson exercising this special membershipprivilege shall be entitled to legal representationof any nature whatsoever for any action,omission, injury or any other matterarising or occurring prior to the exercise ofthis membership privilege. This special opportunityto join the Association shall terminateon the sixtieth day (60th) dayfollowing adoption of this amendment."Article IVSection 6.a. Adds following language:"one member from the Special OperationsBureau Task Force, two members eachfrom Central Station, Northern Station andMission Station, and one member eachfrom the other six district stations.Members of each group listed above shallvote only for the representative of theirgroup unless the individual falls under theauspices of V, 5."Section 6.d. Adds following language:"nor less than eleven (ii) for candidatesof propositions as provided in Section II,6..."Section 7.b. Deletes Civil ServiceCommittee.Section 7e. Changes Association's fiscalyear to February 1st-January 31st.NotebookConstitution & By-Laws ChangesSection 7.h. Deletes position ofSergeant-at-arms.Article VSection 44. Adds following language:."The General Election Committee shall arrangewith either the Registrar of Voters orthe American Arbitration Association foran independent arbiter to oversee the entireelection process. At the Decembermembership meeting a designee of theGeneral Election Committee shall presenta written report to the Board of Directorsas to the agency providing the arbiter. Theindependent arbiter shall notify the Boardof Directors in a written report of any electioninconsistencies or improprieties, alongwith a recommendation for resolution ofthe dispute."Section 5a. Adds following language:"Members who have been carried 'extendèdloan' continuously for one year in anyunit shall be allowed to vote for the candidate(s)seeking to represent them at theirrespective extended loan assignment."By-LawsArticle I - Finances1. The annual dues of this Associationshall be as follows:Section La. Active Members: ((One percent(1%) of fifty dollars ($50.00) less thanthe)) One and one-quarter percent (11,4%of fourth year police officers monthlysalary, per month. (((Amended January 31,1977))) (Amended)Section 1.b. Changes retired members'dues to $15.00.Section 1 .d. Establishes associatemembers' dues as 50% of active members'dues.Section 3.a. and 3.b. Changes allowableassessment to $10.00.Section 4.b. Changes token of esteemamount to $100.00Article H.Section 1.b. and 1.c. Deletes Board ofSupervisors and Civil Service Committees.Section 1.f. Deletes Health ServicesCommittee.Section 1.h. Deletes LUPA Committee.Section 5.e. Allows Community Servicesto grant up to $2,000.00.Section 8.a. through 81 Changes thestructure and nomenclature of InsuranceCommittee.Section 14.d. and d.1. Adds the followinglanguage: "and/or matters that ariseoutside of the course and scope of employmentas a police officer that result in administrativeaction against an officer not toinclude issues arising from use or allegeduse of narcotics, gambling, moral changes,or issues that would violate the public trust.Provided, however, that any legal repreentationfor a matter arising outside thecourse and scope of employment shall onlyinclude representation at a Chief'sdisciplinary hearing and/or representationat a Police Commission disciplinary hearing.""Additionally, the Board of Directors andthe Screening Committee shall, in all instances,vigorously oppose any and all administrativeprocesses by the police departmentarising from off-duty incidents, thatdo not directly reflect on the officer's abilityto perform as a police officer, on theprinciple that any such action constitutesdouble jeopardy and substantially trammelthe rights of the officer."Orient ExpressSF. CA 50 Stewart Street,(415) 957-1776 #1 Market PlazaDeMicheli Properties150 California St. Suite 301San Francisco, CA 94111415/392-2636Robert DeMicheliCOLLINS(Continued From Page 9)Page 17a skull. The bullets disintegrated on impactwith Morgan's head, thus sparing him afatal injury.The state attorney general's office askedfor a four-year sentence on the guiltyplea to assult; but Collins persuadedSuperior Court Judge Laurence Kay togrant probation and community service."I thought he absolutely presented thebest possible case at the time of sentencing,"Kay said. "He called witnesses in supportof the character of the defendant, including,but not limited to, law enforcementofficials from Southern California who werestrongly supportive of his client."Before becoming a lawyer, Collins wasa cop for 10 years. He joined the San Franciscopolice force in 1966, working out ofa black-and-white in the Tenderloin beforetransferring to the plainclothes robberysquad. He learned to size up people quickly, a skill that serves him well today in thecourtroom.As an officer curious about the practiceof law, Collins started taking classes at LincolnUniversity Law School. "I had testifiedhundreds of times, but I had never seen atrial. It looked like fun."Collins haunted the courts, watching thecity's finest attorneys at work. He saw thatthe consistently successful ones were notthe shouters or bombastic orators, butthose like James Martin Macinnis, whowon jurors over with quiet reasoning. It wasMaclnnis, Collins said, who persuaded himto finish law school and get his license,which he did in 1977.On his own, and with little experience,Collins pounded on other lawyers' doors,taking on for free the cases they didn'twant. This way, he got his first dozenfelony trials, winning all but two, includingtwo murders, a rape and a child-molestingcase.Collins since has tried more than twodozen first-degree murder cases. "I lost oneand got either manslaughter or acquittalsin the others," he said matter-of-factly.Collins practices out of a large and airyoffice in the Marina district, which heshares with three other independentlawyers - Stephen Scherr, BenjaminWinslow and Douglas Schmidt, the attorneywho successfully defended DanWhite in the slayings 10 years ago ofMayor George Moscone and SuprvisorHarvey Milk.As an ex-cop, Collins says he has noproblem defending people charged withcrimes."When I was a cop," he said, "a friendof mine, another cop, was accused of perjury.I testified as a character witness. Hewas convicted. 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EaPage 18BlessingPhillip SowaExecutive DirectorSan Francisco General HospitalDear Mr. Sowa:I wish to personally thank all of thestaff at San Francisco General Hospitalfor their dedicated professionalism whiledealing with the tragic circumstances involvingthe death of our brother officer,John Blessing.I know John's family took great comfortknowing they had the finest expertsin the medical field attending to hisneeds.Please express our Association'sthanks to all who helped John's wife,her children and attendant familythrough this difficult period.Sincerely,San Francisco PoliceOfficers' AssociationMichael A. Keys, PresidentArguello Meat Deli Cafe782 Arguello Blvd.San Francisco, CA 94118415/751-5452Original '60's PostersPOSTERMAT401 Columbus Ave.San Francisco, CA 94133421-5536Joycelyn Pine415-282-14661025 Tennessee St.San Francisco, CA 94107Lic. No. 446534EditorialTom Flippin, EditorSFPOA NotebookDear Tom:As you and I discussed over thetelephone, the Sacramento CountyDeputy Sheriffs' Association (SCDSA)will publish your editorial, "SwineSong," in the next edition of our Deputymagazine and I will forward a copy ofthe magazine to you.I took the liberty to have youreditorial reproduced and framed for theSCDSA offices because of our respectfor the message in "Swine Song" andhave enclosed a framed copy for you.SCDSA thanks the San FranciscoPolice Officers' Association and you foryour dedication to law enforcementemployee organizations.Fraternally,Sacrmaento County DeputySheriffs' AssociationDavid E. GrantRepresentativeProp. ESFPOA510 - 7th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Dear Friends:NEWS ITEM: Proposition E, the correctivelegislation for pensions forretired police and firemen, passes55.5% to 44.5%.The above news item might neverhave been - if it hadn't been for thehelp of your organization.It's always easy to ask organizationsfor their endorsement; sometimes wetend to forget that help after the tumultand shouting of the election days.Not so with this committee. We wantYOUR ORGANIZATION to know howmuch we appreciate YOUR endorsementand help.So, once again, THANK YOU for beingthere when we needed you - as wewere for you in days gone by.Gratefully yours,Sol P. WeinerChairman, Committee for"Yes on E"P.S.Mike: Thanks to you and your electioncommittee and members for all thehelp. WE still remember how tocampaignĊongratulations on KAngela Marchant415-776-9500415-776-5359 FAXCOLONIAL REALTYand Investment Company1420 Sutter StreetP.O. Box 640249San Francisco, CA 94164-02491ORTHODONTIA( ACCELERATED TECHNIQUES FOR ADULTS JCOSMEDONTIAYOUR SMILE YOUR LOOK ITMATTERSRON ASHLEY DDS & ASSOCIATESCENTEIR for COSMETIC DENTISTRY= SPECIALIST IN COSMETIC SOLUTIONS311 California Suite 450 • San Francisco, CA 94104 • 415/421-0550-TMNotebook December, 1989CaptionsTom Flippin, EditorSFPOA Notebook510 - 7th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Dear Editor:My caption is "Keep your eye peeled,or you may get your head peeled," analleged quotation of Albert Munn, madea half century ago. Munn was the captainof traffic, SFPD and reportedlymade the remark in conjunction with adrive to prevent pedestrians fromjaywalking.The photo looks to me like a publicrelations release to advise the citizensof the classes in first-aid the San FranciscoPolice Department was giving trafficofficers over a half century ago. Itlooks like six officers; one in mufti (withsuspenders) as the victim; three infixed-post traffic uniforms and two inmounted traffic uniforms (note the collarsand leggings).Incidentally, the uniforms were tan incolor.The enclosed photo is one taken atthe old Hall of Justice over a quarter ofa century ago. The old hall was soovercrowded that evidence from anefarious crime was sometimes keptdirectly under the watchful eye of an inspectorto maintain a proper chain ofevidence. This photo shows the apparentevidence from such a case,which has been placed on the chair inthe right hand side of the picture."Melon-choly Baby?"Mr. Tom Flippin, EditorSFPOA510 - 7th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103All good wishes,Joseph H. Miles(In - 12/31/45Out - 12/31/71)Dear Mr. Flippin:I enjoy "The Notebook," so when I sawthe picture on page 11 of this month's issueI thought I'd send in a couple or three of"half-witted" captions. Here goes:I'm tired of hanging around here. There'stoo much red tape in this department.Quit horsing around. I'm no Houdini.There's so much red tape here I can't getmy feet on the ground.Tell my wife I won't make it for dinner -I'm all tied up.So far, this has just been good cleanhorseplay, to don't get any funny ideas.All good wishes fromMary Moran PajalichLettersThanksMike Keys, PresidentSFPOADear Mike:On behalf of my family and myself, Iwould like to thank you and themembers of the San Francisco PoliceOfficers Association for helping us overcomesome major problems during atime of crisis. It is so heartwarming toknow that your fellow officers will standby you when you really need them,especially under difficult circumstances.Once again, thank you for your kindnessand generosity.SFPOA510 - 7th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Roger Battaglia & FamilyDear Sirs:That was a very noble and kindgesture of tribute to the public in Thursday,November 2nd's newspaper. Letme in turn thank all your police officerswho were out there on the streets duringand after the earthquake, out therefor us.It was a strange and eery sight tolook down from high up, onto thedarkened streets to see the bright blueand white lights flashing through themazes of Downtown. It was the mostreassuring of all feelings to know youwere watching out for us.Let me also thank those officers ofCentral Station who came by myworkplace to see if everything was allright.The officers throughout this city willnever know enough how much they areappreciated, as they are never thankedenough or shown enough appreciationfor their devotion and hard work inkeeping our City safe and comfortable.Please know that I applaud and supportyou all. Thank you all so verymuch, this day and every day.Sincerely yours,L.M. LeeP.S. Al Trigueiro, miss you out here.Hope you are well.S.F. Police Officers' Association510 7th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Dear Friends,We offer our thanks for your donationsto St. Anthony Foundation. Yourgifts are listed below with the date wereceived them:Oct. 27, 1989 - 1 1/2 tons of cannedgoods, coffee, soda pop and paperproducts.Our mission is to serve the lowincome,homeless, elderly, and needy ofSan Francisco through a variety of programsoffering a number of services. Inaddition to over 2,000 meals served inour Dining Room each day, we have afree clinic, employment office, drug andalcohol rehabilitation program, women'sshelter, drop-in center, and a residencefor elderly women. We also provide freeclothing, furniture, haircuts, showers,laundry facilities, and emergency servicesto families and individuals inneed.On behalf of the men, women, andchildren we serve, once again, we thanyou.Sincerely,Jeanne Zarka BrooksExecutive Director(415) 922-2899/eha#s Sa/ail 3ea4rd 80at4aeORIGINAL AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDINGnineteenth avenue diner1201 nineteenth avenueson francisco ca 94122EUGENIA YOUNG 1221 DIVISADERO ST. 415-759-1517Owner SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94115like no other diner you ever knew19 914 V WJZ*_kWhere the Fourth Act BeginsWylie HenryChef1980 Union StreetSan Francisco, CA 94123Tel. (415) 474-5918

December, 1989LettersThanksMike Keys, PresidentSEPOADear Mike:On behalf of Little Children's AidJunior Auxiliary I would like to thankyou for your generous donation. As youknow we serve homeless and abusedchildren. Recently, we opened a homefor mothers and children with Aids/Arc.Your donation enables us to continueto help children in need.Thanks again for your kindness andcompassion. Please thank the membersof the Community Service Board.SFPOA510 - 7th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Sincerely,Sharon McCarthy AllenPresident 1989-90Little Children's AidJunior AuxiliaryDear Members,After. the "big earthquake," Ivolunteered at the Police Officer'sAssociation. I'm writing this letter to letyou know how impressed I was by theemergency workers. Even though theywere on extended shifts, they all tookthe time to say thank-you to myself orthe other volunteers. I would like totake this opportunity to thank them forall the work they, did during that timeof emergency.I would also like to thank Mike,Steve, Al, and Vicki for keeping theP.O.A. open. and functioning as a placethat officers and others could come to• for a break or a meal. These four peoplereally supported their fellow officers.Thanks again to the SFPD foreverything you did!Prop. KTom FlippinEditor, SFPOA NotebookSincerely,A VolunteerDear Tom:Congratulations and thank you for ajob well done! Due to your efforts andthe efforts of a core group ofAssociation members and supporters,we were able to defeat the DeputySheriffs Association ballot measureProposition K by a considerable margin.The citizens of San Franciscocertainly saw this measure for what ittruly was vague and misleading; butwithout your help and hard work thevoters may not have heard the true sideof this story.Once again, we've demonstrated theability to band together in times ofadversity and to overcome what lookedlike (in the early stages of thecampaign), certain passage of thisproposition.The DSA and their croniesembarrassed themselves by theirconduct, especially as it becameapparent that the tide was turningagainst them. Our "No on K" signswere torn down throughout the city,and our Association was referred to inderogat9ry terms on more than onepublic occasion.Our campaign, conducted on a shoestring, accomplished its goal withhonesty and hard work. We shouldtake, pride in this accomplishment, as itportends far better times ahead..Sincerely,Al TrigueiroAll's WellTom FlippinEditorSFPOA NotebookDear Tom,The Balmy Family would like to announcethe arrival of their son RobertM. Balmy born July 14th, 1989. Hewas premature and both mom andbaby suffered from severe toxemiawhich almost cost both of them theirprecious lives. But, with God on theirsides and love and support, both madeit. Robert was 6 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and was201/2 inches in length. Siobhan Balmy#818 worked in robbery until the dayof the birth and Michael is the proudfather. Anatole Balmy #818 (retired) isnow a very proud Grand-father of hisfirst born grand son. All is well. Pleasethank all the officers who donatedblood for Siobhan during her stay atthe hospital. She lost a tremendousamount of blood during the operation,and Tom Vigo of the Robbery Detailwas on the phone immediately gettingblood for her! Thanks so much - GodBless you all.- The Balmy ClanUnfairEditorSFPOA510 - 7th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Dear Editor:Officer Steve Venters' emotional andinaccurate letter concerning the rebookingof the defendant who attacked himand the attempts to obtain HIV testingof the defendant is unfairly misleadingto your readership when analyzing eachand every erroneous inuendo in the letter,Venters' complaints leave the improperimpression that the D.A.'s Officedid not properly rebook the man whoattacked Officer Venters and was notinterested in getting the HIV test thatwas warranted by the defendant'sconduct.The correct facts are as follows: 1)the police report alone, while settingforth the assault on Venters, did notcontain the statements of the civilianbystanders concerning the beginning ofthe assault that this office requires forrebooking; 2) further investigation bythe Inspector obtained the evidence thatjustified the felony rebooking of thedefendant; 3) obtaining of the aboveevidence took a. short period of time; 4)the defendant was rebooked; 5) PoliceLegal, not the District Attorney, is theproper and authorized agency to seekthe tests and lastly, 6) there wasnothing grudging or negative in ourtreatment of Officer Venters or his arrest.Note that Officer Venters does notclaim support for his charges from theInspector.Very truly yours,Carol Lankford-GrossFelony Charging UnitS.F.D.A.'s OfficeMichael Dunev GalleryMICHAEL DUNEV, DIREC1OR000000 77 Geary 00000000 San Francisco, CA 94108 DO00000 415.398.7300 00000Notebook Page 19QuakeMike Keys, PresidentSFPOA510 7th St.San Francisco, CA 94103Dear Mike:I write to express my praise andadmiration for the fine job which theSan Francisco Police Department hasdone in responding to the earthquakewhich threatened our city on October17th.The police department acted swiftlyand effectively to protect the citizens ofSan Francisco on that night and duringthe many uncertain days whichfollowed. The men and women of thepolice force were dependable andcourageous in helping the city torecover from the disastrous and painfulconsequences of the earthquake.I am proud to represent a city whichcan claim as its own such a fine teamof public safety personnel. My highestpraise and deepest appreciation go toall members of the Police OfficersAssociation.Sincerely,Milton MarksProp. FMike Keys, PresidentSFPOA510 - 7th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Dear Sir:On behalf of the Retired Employeesof the City and County of San Francisco,I would like to express ourthanks for your support of Proposition"F" and the Ballot Argument submittedin your favor.I feel that the endorsement of yourorganization contributed greatly to thesuccess of our campaign.We appreciate the help that you gaveus.III;c"MPeter G. Economou, PresidentBalancing Body Chemistry for Super-Health & Life ExtensionSUPERNUTRITION2565 Third Street, #312PATRICK MOONEY San Francisco, CA 94107President (415) 641-0212Film At 11Mike Keys, PresidentSFPOAATTENTION!ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL SFPOANOTEBOOK READERSWill you do us a favor?When you patronize any display advertiserMENTION THAT YOU SAW THEIR AD IN THESFPOA NOTEBOOKWE WOULD APPRECIATE IT!DALUM CORP..130 Battery StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111,STANFOPQ rOUklDA STOUFFER HOTELSHARON OOSTERMANMARKETING MANAGERNOB HILL • SAN FRANCISCO • CALIFORNIA 94108 • 415-989-3500 FAX 415-391-0513FRANCISCO WONGManagerDear Mike:I want to thank you for theAssociation's support in the filming ofour training video on the 0CC HearingProcess on November 2nd.As you know, the 0CC is mandatedby the City Charter to conduct hearingsinto citizens' complaints of policemisconduct. The filming of this videowill enable us to train new hearingofficers, and to provide insight into thehearing process to complainants, policeofficers, and members of the generalpublic. During the project, additionalfootage was taken which, whenincorporated with that of the hearing,will enable us to put together severalshorter films dealing with topics such as"How to File an 0CC Complaint,""Police Officer Interviews," and an overviewof the 0CC process. We arepresently editing the tape, and, as soonas the finished product is available, Iwill make a copy available to you.Once again, many thanks to you, toSteve Johnson, who represented theofficers at the "hearing", and to Lt. AlCasciato for his assistance. By helpingto increase the understanding of thecivilian review process, you have madea significant contribution to thebetterment of the quality of life of allSan Franciscans.Sincerely,Michael A. 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Page 20 Notebook December, 1989For additional informationPhone PAL 821-1411PAL OUICUP4 F RA N C ISRon ExleyDir. Program DevelopmentThe Northern California CouncilOf Self Insurers Christmas PartyTheir annual Christmas luncheon onDecember 6th at the Nikko Hoel was insupport of the efforts of PAL. Chief FrankJordan was the guest speaker and he introducedchildren from the Leonard Flynnschool who led the guests in Christmascarols. A special Santa Claus, who lookeda lot like Michael Pritchard, gave thechildren toys and brought laughter to theguests.East-West TicketsTake your child, his or her friends,January 21st, to Stanford for the East-West game. PAL has tickets. For tickets,call 821-1411, Monday through Friday, 8a.m.-4 p.m.COPY WORLDKhawaja Ashraf2565 3rd Street, Suite 301 (415) 647-3507San Francisco 94107 FAX (415) 647-3211Pirooz Barar, S.E.1620 Montgomery Street, Suite 130San Francisco, California 94111Tel (415) 434-0666 FAX (415) 434-2210Team HandballThe United States Olympic Committeehas awarded National PAL a $35,000grant to implement a pilot program forTeam Handball. San Francisco PAL ishoping to be one of 8 cities picked to startthis program.The sport of Team Handball originatedin Europe in the 1929s and is now secondonly to soccer in popularity. Team Handballcombines running, jumping, catching,throwing into a fast moving exciting game.The basic objective is to outmaneuver theopponent by passing the ball quickly andthrowing the ball past the defense and thegoalie to score. It is essentially a simplegame, easily played and enjoyed even byfirst time players of any age.Team Handball is playedon a courtslightly larger than basketball court, 65'x131'. Each team consists of six players plusa goalie, with 5 substitutes, and the spectacularleaps and dives of continuous playmakes the game equally exciting to playersand spectators. The game is played in twothirty-minute halves.San Francisco PAL is planning to implementthe CiWs first Team Handball leaguein March 1990 at Oceanview. Coachesand teams wanted.HAPPY HOLIDAYSto allSan Francisco Police OfficersCourtesy of a FriendWADE A. FRANCOISAttorney at Law870 Market StreetSan Francisco, Calif. 94102 (415) 433-6747PIROOZ BARAR & ASSOCIATESStructural EngineersSupportourAdvertisersWhat A Game!!As early as 10 a.m., a Laidlaw bus,which was donated to the PAL totransport the PAL Seahawks to Ukiah,was waiting to board its passengers. Themighty Jr. Midgets boarded the bus withtheir coaches. Finally, everyone was readyfor the big game, I mean, the long trip.Some four hours later, the big yellow busrolled down Low Gap Road to Ukiah HighSchool.5:15 PM. With the sound of our poundingbase drum, the game began. Ukiah Jr.Lions got the ball and in a ground-it-outstyle marched 56 yards to go up 8-0. Onthe Seahawks first series, a bad snap endedin a 16-0 Ukiah lead. Some beautifulrunning by Jabari Jackson, James Burnett,Rahsaam McCurn, the Seahawks scored.With the score 18-7, the Lions marchedright down to add another 8 points. Buta 45 yard pass play, McCum to AnthonyWright brought the Seahawks back towithin striking range at 24-13 with onlyseconds left on the clock for the 1st half.During the half-time intermission, CoachGreg Isom gave one of the finest pep talksI have ever heard. Knute, you have competition.He told his team, "We're not outof it, go in there and tell them so." As soonas the 3rd quarter started, they drove 58yards to bring the score closer, 24-19. Nowthe stands were rocking. The pursuingkick-off pushed the Lions way back, buton the third play, a scrappy back took offon a 68 yard gallop. Now 32-19, any hope?Yes, as the 4th quarter began, it lookeddim, but passing and brillant runningbrought the Seahawks closer at 32-25. Thedefense had to stop them. They did. Witha quarterback counter and a halfbackcounter, the Seahawks were on the 2 yardline with 4:21 to go. Two attempts andfinally the raised arms of the referee indicated6 making the score 32-31. Now theall important extra point. But, they failed.So with 3:01 to play, down by one, onlyone hope, an on-side kick. The mightySeahawks came up with the ball on the 46yard line of the Lions. Two short yardageplays, followed by a quarterback bootleg.gave them a 1st on the 31 yard line. But,the drive was stopped on the 25 yard lineby the Lions. All hopes were gone. But,WHAT A GAME!The Seahawks made it to the championshipgame with a 28-26 come from behindvictory over South Main.Congratulations Greg Isom, Paul Burger,Rodney Barr and James Burnett, for a finecoaching performance all year.Drew BrownYvonne T. Yockey(415) 974-1538 (213) 623-6715821 Market St., #925 110 E. 9th St., #13-623San Francisco 94103 Los Angeles 90079LatchkeyChildrenby Ron ExleyLatchkey children, whether from rich orpoor families, are twice as likely to usecigarettes, alcohol and marijuna asyoungsters who are cared for by adultsafter school, according to a new studyfinanced by the National Institute on DrugAbuse.The study, published in the Septemberedition of the journal Pediatrics, is thelargest to focus on adolescents who carefor themselves after school, according tothe researchers, at the University ofSouthern California.Based on a survey of 5,000 eighthgraders in Los Angeles and San Diego, thestudy found that children not watched byadults for at least one hour per school dayare at greater risk for substance abuseregardless of their sex, race, family income,academic performance, involvement insports or other extracurricular activities."We assumed we would see some differences... For example, that the childrenof single-parent homes would be more likelythan those in stable two-parent familiesto be at risk for substance abuse ... Butthat does not seem to be the case," saidJean L. Richardson, the study's principalinvestigator and an assistant professor ofpreventive medicine at the USC School ofMedicine.Youngsters in all economic and socialstrata were more likely to use drugs,alcohol and cigarettes if they spent time ontheir own. And, the longer they spent timealone, the greater their risk, the studyfound.Children who spent five to 10 hours aweek in "self-care" were 1.7 times as likelyas cared-for youngsters to use alcohol, 1.6times as likely to smoke cigarettes and 1.5times as likely to use marijuana. Thosewho spent 11 or more hours a week alonewere twice as likely to use alcohol, 2.1times as likely to smoke cigarettes and 1.7times as likely to use marijuana.The study found that children who werenot being cared for by an adult after schoolwere more likely to be white and live inhigh-income areas than in low-incomeareas.There are 'clearly important public policyissues" raised by this study.One of the difficulties is knowing how tosolve the potential problems of latchkeychildren is that the research does not makeit clear precisely why adolescents whoaren't supervised are more susceptible todrugs and alcohol.Some of the youngsters who participatedin the study said they had friends whosmoked or drank and were presumably influencedby them. But others said their exposureto alcohol and cigarettes was theresult of solitary experimentation.With two out of three recent first marriagesnow ending in divorce, the likelihoodthat children will be left alone some of eachpart of the day continues to rise.By some estimated, more thatn 40 percentof children under the age of 13,somewhere between 2 million and 6 millionyoungsters, go home to an empty houseafter school.Parenting styles, rather than thepresence or absence of an adult, may haveas much influence on the behavior ofchildren as anything else, according to astudy by researchers at the University ofWisconsin. The study found that parentsare more effective when they requirechildren to perform specific chores afterschool, require the child to check in bytelephone upon arrive home, and setspecific limits on where the child can andcannot go after school.

December, 1989 ' .• Notebook Page 21The Many Origins OfChristmas Traditionby Joe Mollo, President of PALThe biblical tale of the birth of JesusChrist as told in the gospels of Luke (2:1-9)and Matthew (2:1-23) is the beloved foundationon which Christmas is based. Thebabe in the manger, the joyfully singingangels, watchful shepherds, and the WiseMen have become cherished symbols ofChristmas.The first record of the observation ofChrist's birth came in the year 336 in thePhiocalian Calendar. Fourteen years later,December 25 was officially decreedChristmas by Pope Julius I; it was madea civic holiday, by Emperor Justinian in529.Wreaths, candles, mistletoe and hollyare all signs of Christmas. Why the colorgreen to symbolize Christmas? Becausegreen symbolizes in Christian belief of thehope in eternal life through Christ, but italso symbolizes the ability to continue livingthroughout the winter.Whatever their origin, the traditionalChristmas decorations have the power toevoke the aura of the holiday as nothingelse can. This is especially true of the traditiorialevergreen we use as the Christmastree.No one really knows how the firstmodem Christmas tree came to be or whenit originated. But many people believe thatit evolved from the Paradise tree, a fir hungwith red apples and wafers whichrepresented the Garden of Eden in amedieval miracle play about Adam andEve..The play was usually performed onDecember 24, which was celebrated as-Adam and Eve's birthday during the MiddleAges. Miracle plays were suppressedduring the 15th century, but the Paradisetree didn't die - people simply brought atree into their homes and decorated them.Christmas trees didn't become an integralpart of the American Christmascelebration until around 1930.Like the evergreen tree, mistletoe andholly were admired by pagan peoplebecause they represented triumph over the• forces of witner. The ancient Druids believedthat holly guarded against witches,thunder and lightning. People hungmistletoe in their homes as a charm againstevil.How did the custom of kissing under themistletoe come about? According to an ancientScandinavian myth, Balder, the Sunof God, was slain by a dart made ofmistletoe. Frea, Balder's mother, determinedthat mistletoe would never again beresponsible for anyone's death, shedeclared it a sign of love rather than of hateand asked that all who passed beneath itkiss.The poinsettia was brought to the UnitedStates from 'Mexico in the 1829s by Dr.Joel Roberts Poinsett, the ambassador tothat country for several years.The custom of placing a single candle inthe window at Christmas time was broughtto America by the Irish. It is said that inIreland, during the many years of religiousoppression, Irish Catholics placed candlesin their windows so that fugitive priestswould know they were welcome inside tosay mass.Modem day variations of the Christmascandles are the lights that decorateChristmas trees, and the outside of ourhomes during the holiday season.St. Francis of Assisi, patron of San Francisco,is believed to have created the firstcreche in 1223 - a nativity scene withfigures of Mary, Joseph and Jesus, theWise Men, angels, shepherds and animals.According to some accounts, thecharacters of the creche were simplypainted figures; according to others, St.Francis used live animals and people, exceptfor Baby Jesus, for whom a wax figurewas substituted.PAL Girls Have Something• To Cheer Aboutby Sophia Isom,Director of PAL CheerleadingAccording to Barbara Roessner of theWashington Post, "Cheerleading hasalways been a finely tuned barometer ofsocial change. In my few decades on earth,I've seen the status of saddle shoes andcartwheels and megaphones rise and fallas steeply as the radical and correspondingshifts in sex roles, teenage fads, parentalattitudes and political ideologies. In the last59s, being a cheerleader was everything agirl dreamed of. It meant you were beautifulin a conventional way, probably dated amuscle-bound athlete and certainly heldhonored membership in the most elite ofsocial strata. By the time Ihit high schoolin the late 60's, I viewed cheerleaders asshallow, stupid, blind participants in a particularlyvile form of exploitation."But, Barbara, PAL cheerleading is alive.Sixty-three girls participated in chanting,tumbling and building human pyramids. It'sin a new phase of evolution. While highschools are dropping cheerleading, thisyear it was on the rise in PAL. Maybe forgirls ages 8-14, its one of the few programsavailable on such a big scope. It's not extinct.I don't think PAL cheerleading issocial status, but families playing together.As her brother runs down the field, mommyand daddy are yelling in the stands, shegets a chance to be involved. PALcheerleading teaches girls to be competitive,challenged, responsible, excelphysically and to be part of the team.RichardWoiffersAuctionsIncWill The Real Larry Bird, MagicJohnson Or Michael Jordan Stand UpThe PAL Members Only "Big Shot Tournament"will commence this monththroughout the City. Boys and girls 10-18will have an opportunity to show off theirshooting skills to find out who's the bestin the City.Members Only, America's leadingmanufacturer of men's outerwear, is sponsoringthis exciting event where more than25,000 boys and girls participatenationally.The 1990 "Big Shot Tournament" is cochairedby two of the greatest names inbasketball history - John "Hondo"Havlicek and Rick Barry, a former PALplayer.The format is simple and easily conducted.Participants will have one-and-ahalfminutes to shoot from various pointson the floor and will spell "MEMBERS ON-LY." The shooter who spells Members Onlyin the least amount of time is the winner.Each participant will receive a MembersOnly Big Shot Tournament T-shirt- and acertificate of participation. Painters capsand "Big Shot" buttons will also be givenaway."Members Only" stores will be conductingan in-store sweepstakes where all consumerswill be eligible to enter. Prizes willbe tickets to an NBA basketball game.Herb Goldsmith, President of MembersOnly, has put his company on the forefrontof the battle against drug abuse since1986. Members Only was the first corporationto devote its entire advertising budgetto battling the drug problem. According toGoldsmith, "This year we are supportinga multimillion dollar advertising and retaileffort with the tagline Drugs Just Don't KillAddicts.' The television and radio commercialsand print focus on the danger thatdrug abuse creates not only for addicts butfor the police officers of America."We are taking the anti-drug message tothe streets and our program with PAL willstrengthen the link between cops and kidsand make a strong statement against drugabuse," says Goldsmith.Mr. Goldsmith, San Fransisco PAL isproud of Members Only and their strongcommercials against drugs.JING KUNG SEWING SHOP2 NOTTINGHAM PL.SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133TEL: 989-3554 NORA LAUConsultingStructural EngineersPeter Culley & Associates303 2nd St., Suite 680San Francisco, CA 94107-1317(415) 543-0760 •(415) 495-5357 FaxQUALITY AUCTIONS133 Kearny StreetSan Francisco, Cal. 94108Fax: (415) '956-0483Tel: (415) 781-5127John BlessingMemorialThe family of Office John Blessing,in the spirit of their belovedfather and husband, created theJohn Blessing Memorial to benefitthe youth he so diligently workedand played with. The PAL and theCity of San Francisco are gratefulto the Blessings for their commitmentto the youth of San Francisco.PAL Cycling (Youth Ages 9-16)It's official!! PAL Cycling will begin everySaturday starting December 9th, from 8a.m. - 10 a.m.; at the Polo Grounds. If itrains, the children will meet at the PoliceAcademy for films and hands on explanation.For information, call Bill Cook at553-1532.WANTED!Intelligent, Good LookingDirectorsForSoccer, Indoor Soccerand Team Handball.If you are interested, call 821-1411.DOUGLAS C. CARROLLINSURANCE BROKERS):)&Co. 120 Howard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105(415) 978-3830 Fax (415) 978-3825America's EnterprisesACCOUNTING • TRAVEL AGENCYTAXES • IMMIGRATION3433 Mission St. (near 30th St.)San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 695-1500VALERIE'SDESIGN899 Howard St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415)543-3871

Page 22 Notebook December, 1989InNo-"i•111th AnnualPolice/FireTennis TournamentDuring the week of October 2 through5 several members of our Department participatedin the California Police and FireTennis Tournament, held this year inCannel Valley. With Jim Farrell and LarryPedrodalasol leading the way, the teamreally cleaned up in the win column. JimFarrell won the Masters Open Singles division,then teamed up with Mark Rosen(Santa Clara Fire Dept.) to make it to thefinals in Masters Doubles.Larry Pedrodalasol won the "A" Masterssingles and then teamed up with his wife,Beth, where they won the "A" MixedDoubles division. Beth Pedrodalasol camebak with the Women's Single Consolationaward, the above stated Mixed Doublesaward, and then teamed up with Ann Correafor the Women's Doubles Consolationaward. In mixed "B" doubles the up-andcomingpair of Ann Correa and RichQuesada won the event. Nice going, Richand Ann!Our favorite winner, however, was luckyLon Ramlin. After losing to some toughcompetition, Lucky Lon walked away withthe grand prize in the raffle drawing, a new"Wilson" racket, worth more than a day'spay! There's bound to be plenty of winningshot in that racket, so watch for Lonto be showing up at the awards ceremonieson a regular basis.With only six participants, the S.F.P.D.earned ten awards! Once again, ourDepartment demonstrated that you don'thaveto be the biggest to be the best.Timea ward"The Prestige Award Clock"The Award to be Given and Recieved - with PrideImagine your uniform shoulder patch or you star silkscreened in full-color on a glass clockface against your choice of richly colored velvet background and matching liner and mountedin a solid, handpolished walnut frame, and you've just imagine the unique beauty ofTimeaward Clocks - the preferred recognition award of prestigious organizations.EXQUISITE DETAILING AND TOP-QUALITY FEATURES THROUGHOUT.Youll find these quality features in every individually hand-crafted and inspected TimeawardClock:• Unconditionally guaranteed Junghans quartz movement with an accuracy factor of 1minute per year.• Gold or silver tone minute, hour and sweep second hand.• Easily read Arabic numerals.• Clocks measure 14 inches high, 12 inches wide and 21/2 inches deep.• Clocks come with blank, polished gold or silver tone nameplate and C battery.• Mounted in a solid, hand-polished walnut frame suitable for wall mounting.• Your emblem is reproduced on the inside of the clock face and placed over a backgroundof velvet, with a matching velvet liner.• Each clock is individually handmade and carefully inspected before shipping."We are so pleased with our limeaward Clocks. I feel we must keep several available,as we're frequently receiving rush orders for them as gifts for transfers, promotions andretirements."PATRICIA FREYManager, CHP Recreation FundPLAN NOW TO MAKE THE ELEGANCE AND EXCELLENCEOF TIMEAWARD CLOCKSPART OF YOUR NEXT AWARDS PRESENTATION.CALL TO ORDER YOUR TIMEAWARD CLOCKS TODAY.Join the many prestigious institutions who have made Timeaward Clockstheir exclusive recognition award.TIMEAWARD29823 KINGS CTh. CT. N., COARSEGOLD, CA 93614(209) 658-7793RunningShortsby Dennis Bianchiike Mahoney returned home from theM New York City Marathon with greatnews. The S.F.P.D. locked up the 1989rivalry with the N.Y.P.D. when Mike cameacross the finish line in three hours, fifteenminutes, ahead of the entire N.Y.P.D.team. Our Department was represented byonly one runner this year, Mike. But obviouslywe sent quality in place of quantity.Mike's time is the best marathon timehe has run in many years, and he pickeda race that is not easy to finish with a fasttime. The crowd ballooned up to 25,000runners this year, which really slows downyour first mile or two, plodding for minutesjust to get to the start and then weavingin and out of the slower runners who havelined up ahead of you. Mike's time is indicativethat he is ready to break the elusivethree-hour barrier, and soon. Congratulations,Mike.On the same day that Mike was flyingthrough the streets of New York, StanBuscovich (Mounted Unit) and Jim Ryan.(Police Garage) were plowing their waythrough the historical monuments andpatriotic environs of Washington, D.C. atthe Marine Corps Marathon. The crowd ofover 13,000 was packed so tightly at thestart that Stan needed over ten minutes toreach the start line! Nonetheless, he finishedthe marathon in his second fastest timefor that distance, three hours and twentyminutes. Without the poor start and theconstant weaving in and out of the beginningcrowd, Stan no doubt, would havecome up with yet another personal besttime. Jim Ryan, in the 60 plus age group,completed the run in five hours, and wassmiling as usual at the end like he had justwon the race. Jim has said, and I couldn'tagree more, that finishing a marathon iswinning!Stan and Jim were able to concentrateon their running and put aside the hassleof keeping track of sweat suits, getting tothe start line, finding a way from the hoteland back again, and all of those bothersomedetails that bog down many otherStan Buscovich and Jim Ryan at theMarine Corps Marathon finish.runners,. due to the able assistance ofMichael Becker of Co. K, Solos. Stannominated him for the runner's support serviceman of the year.The Christmas Relays are to be run onDecember 17 this year. Our status asdefending champions in the police-fire divisionis sadly in jeopardy. Lou Perez has injuredhis knee and has wisely decided toStan and Jim proudly displaying their hardearned"finish medals".rest it until after the first of the year. Assuch, we will be deprived of a truly greattalent, but this Department has many runners,and therefore plenty of reasons notto give the title away without a showing!Stan Buscovich has volunteered to coordinate,at least to some extent, the formingof teams. Contact Stan at the MountedUnit and show up at Lake Merced on the17th. It's a great way to start the holidayseason and this year it will be a healthy wayof celebrating the finish of the promotionalexams. I haven't been training consistentlyat all recently and have managed to puton way too many pounds, but I'll be therelooking for you. If not, I hope you have anenjoyable holiday season, and I hope to seeyou somewhere on the training trails.^S^ J4app jak ?Sylvia A. 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December, 1989 NotebookPage 23êPORTSSwim Team NewsIn the final meet of their successfulseason the grandmaster division of theSFPD swim team (all three of them) participatedin the second World CorporateGames held in Concord. Swimmingagainst some of the best master swimmersin the country, the team of Howie Kyle,Don Matisek, and Frank Petuya picked upa grand total of 104 points. In the 50 meterfreestyle Kyle placed 4th; Petuya, 5th; andMatisek, 7th. In the 100 free they improved,with Kyle taking 3rd (a medal); Petuya,5th; and Matisek, 6th. In the distanceevents Kyle placed 6th in the 200 free andPetuya took 5th in the 400 freestyle.Backstrokers Kyle and Matisek took 4th.and 5th in the 50,-and 4th and 6th in the100; Ironman Kyle swimming in the breaststrokeplaced 5th in the 50, 4th in the 100,and 5th in the 200. Our lone flystrokerPetuya placed 6th in the 50. In the pyramidrelay, forced to swim in the open divisionagainst swimmers 21 and over, out of afield of 15 teams they placed a remarkable8th The members enjoyed the well runmeet and with their wives plan to swim init next year when it is held in HonoluluBesides Honolulu the members are talkingabout participating in the State PoliceGames in Sacramento, the InternationalPolice Games in Edmonton, Canada, theNational Games in Las Vegas and the NorthwestPolice and Fire Games in Boise,Idaho. This past year the team enlargedwith members swimming in the master division(40-49 years of age). They are alwayslooking for more swimmers, men andwomen, of all ages. With the closeness ofthe state games in Sacramento and thefollowing year in Oakland there isn't a goodreason for San Francisco not having a largeturnout. If any of you swimmers have beenputting off signing up until you turn 40 or50, not knowing where to train, or if youhave questions please contact FrankPetuya, Co. B or Don Matisek, Co. K.S.F.P.D.Soccer Club MeetingDate: 12-21-89Time: 1200 Hrs.Place: Police AcademyRoom 102AVE HERMANS UTRO .ON, (2!9 14.31,&u4410Cabrillo StreetSan Francisco, CA 94121fl_.peaaKevin HicksMike. CoffeyEd RickenbacherElva Mackey-15) 'CarolynThomasDarylCiem (?. . Jim ParkerKaren MacaulayZora Biagini1699 Dolores Street,, San Francisco,, CA 941WDiana Hicks , . . Michael PuccinelliJerry Buckley•. . Elizabeth Lozaft UP SConstance Coffey I: •' • Sebastian AliotoLM

Page 24 Notebook December, 1989ON THE STREET/Tom FlippinEditorial Comment TESTby Tom Flippin (Continued From Page 1)'Tis The Seasonhristmas-time can be a veryC schizophrenic experience for police officers.Every day we see the indignities thatpeople do to each other, the misery (selfinduced,as often as not) and the tragicomediesthat seem to go hand-in-handwith celebrations of the holidays. And yet,on the same day ... in the same streets wewitness the kindness and charity and lovingthat Christmas is all about.Most police officers choose the professionout of a desire to help and protectothers. That noble desire is ignored byalmost everyone else. They focus on themistakes and the abuse of power of a tinypercentage of police officers. The dailygood job that 99.9% of cops do is ignoredor denigrated. The very word "do-gooder"is a sneer ... a joke ... have a laugh at theexpense of that fool who thinks he can dosome good and make a difference.It's easy for cops to succumb to the feelingthat what we do doesn't matter. We seecops crucified in the media for trying to protectthe rights of citizens ... we see peoplewho cops are trying to help turn and attackthem ... we all know somebody in theDepartment who has been handed the dirtyend of the stick and who has decided tostop being a "do-gooder."I've got news for the jokers: Doing goodis here to stay, and this is the season todo it. There are many, many projects thatany do-gooder can become involved in thatprovide real help to real people. Every localcommunity has its own projects which helpits own citizens to regain some dignity, toenjoy the holidays a little more comfortablyand to live a bit better.In the community where I live we havea program which allows a family to be aChristmas sponsor for another, needierfamily. Although the families do not meet,the sponsor family can learn about theneeds of this family, the wishes and dreamsof the kids, what the mother and father feelwould help them get back on their feet.What a great feeling! To be able to give alittle and know that you are making a difference... that you are making thisChristmas brighter. I don't want to implythat the large charitable organizations don'tdo a great job ... nothing could be fartherfrom the truth. However, for a real feelingof doing good nothing can match the personaltouch.In a slightly larger vein, there is the FireDepartment's Toys for Tots program.What could be more satisfying thandonating a toy and imagining the look onsome child's face on Christmas morning.It's a sure-fire way of making our ownChristmas a happy one. It's a fact that thesneering jokesters haven't caught on to:giving happiness ensures your ownhappiness.Whatever community you may callhome has some program (probably morethan one) that could benefit from your help.Find out where and how you can help...what you give will be returned manytimes over. I urge you all, during this joyousseason bring some joy into the lives ofothers and share in the warmth and thehappiness that results.Joyeux Noel ... Feliz Navidad ... MerryChristmas!tal. It makes little sense to compensate forpast disadvantages when choosing the bestfor promotion. We all have the native intelligenceto grasp the job of Inspector orSergeant. I believe we proved that when wepassed the department's entrance exam.However, race and sex do not appear tobe nearly as significant in that regard asability and willingness to do the work. Whycan't those ideals be translated into a fairpromotional process? The work is far tooimportant to be left in the hands of any butthe very best among us. But the crucial -and unanswerable - point is that race,sex, wealth, height, weight, eye or hair color,beauty, etc. are irrelevent to one'sfitness to perform the tasks of Inspectorand/or Sergeant.Surely there would be no controversy ifwe were talking about an athletic team andnot a police department's promotional examination.Is there a person alive so sillyas to contend that a college basketball orfootball team should take into accountanything other than a player's ability, skill,drive and energy in playing his sport? Letme draw perhaps a simpler analogy. Imaginethe turmoil if our National BasketballAssociation (NBA) was suddenly beseigedby white Americans bemoaning the factthat white players were grossly underrepresentedon the Procourts. Ponder fora minute what would happen if rather than80% of the players in Pro basketball beingblack, their numbers were reduced toapproximately 20% (a figure which moreclosely parallels society at large). One thingthat would happen, I'm sure we will allagree upon, is that the quality of the gamewe are used to watching would dropdrastically. But apparently we lack the internalfortitude to reverse the analogy andsuggest basing a test on an individual'sskill, ability, and knowledge. It is not thatathletic teams are exempt from generalsocietal principals, it is just that they vividlyillustrate the limited applications of whatwere thought to be general principals. Itwould seem that the aim of the ventureoften determines the relevant principles.But, undeniably, the aim of the examshould be to produce the highest caliberand most qualified Inspectors andSergeants available from the candidatepool.Once the department, and the ConsentDecree have passed through their identitycrisis, they will be better able to focus onthe crucial task before them. That task isto be the primary source of the best lawenforcement we can offer our citizens.Seen against the magnitude of that task,quibbling over the place of affirmative actionin our promotional practices shrinksin significance; while at the same time, itsaps energy and thought away from largerduties.And please don't think that I adjudgemyself better qualified then most of my colleagues.Nothing is farther from the truth.I'ver9met a great many whom I consider farmore qualified than myself. All that I amasking for is a chance to compete againstthem fairly.PROP. K(Continued From Page 1)of other influential supporters, includingChief Frank Jordan, Police CommissionersLou Giraudo and Al Nelder, SupervisorsHarry Britt and Wendy Nelder, Chuckthe November ballot. Not every supervisor Ayala of the Community College Board,agreed with the proposition. Supervisors Mary Burns of Park and Recreation,Britt and Walker opposed Proposition K, William O'Keefe of the San Francisco Taxasdid Supervisor Nelder who was unable payers' Association and Dr. Edward Chowto attend that board session. of the Department of Public Health. TheFacing an uphill battle, the POA admi- POA acknowledges that without ournistration, under the direction of legislative friends' support, Proposition K would surechairRay Benson, began to formulate its ly have passed. Instead, due to their supdefensivestrategy. Supervisor Wendy port and to the efforts of the many activeNelder, our staunch supporter and friend, and retired POA members who volunteerwasvery instrumental with her constant ed their time to speak against the measureguidance and political insights. and/or to hand deliver anti-K brochures inPart of the POA's overall strategy was key voting districts, Proposition K wasto contact and make appointments with soundly defeated.the neighborhood associations, business Special recognition must be given togroups and political clubs throughout the Supervisor Wendy Nelder for her inex-City. haustible help throughout the campaignThe strategy paid off, as the anti-K mes- and to supervisor Harry Britt for allowingsage delivered by our volunteer speakers the POA to use his anti-K position in ourwas, for the most part, well received. Chief brochures and in our special edition.Frank Jordan and Officers Ray Benson, Notebook as well as in political adver-Lea Miitello, Frank Machi, Sally Dehaven, tisements in influential Gay newspapers.Dave Herman, Jim Deignan, Dennis All in all our campaign was a collectiveTomasson, Steve Johnson and Gary team effort which defeated the Sheriff'sDelagnes to name just a few must be latest grab for power; and provided valuthankedas they effectively carried our anti- able political experience to a novice POPSProposition K message to the citizens night administration, as Ray Benson's Legislativeafter night. Committee renewed relationships with pastAlso instrumental to our defense were POA allies and even paved the way forthe key endorsements gathered by our anti- continued dialogue with politicians who, inK team. The endorsements of Assembly- the past, may have been incorrectly por-Speaker Willie Brown, Assemblyman John trayed as our Association's foes.Burton and State Senator Quentin Kopp Despite the positive aspects of our win,were vital in defeating Proposition K. These there are a host of negatives. The Associaindividualsmust be heartily thanked and tion spent approximately $30,000 to derememberedfor their support and endorse- feat an issue which should never havement of our position. We shall not forget. reached the electorate. Additionally,In October, Notebook Editor Tom Flip- nothing substantial, except for experience,pin put together a masterful, special edition was gained from the campaign. In otheranti-Proposition K Notebook which was words, we ain't got nothing to show for ourmailed to 100,000 Democratic households money and efforts.throughout the City. This special edition Hopefully, in the not too distant future,Notebook carried with it the messages of campaigns can be waged to provide subtheaforementioned endorsees and a host stantial benefits to our members.INAMEChanged youraddress lately?OLD ADDRESSIICITY, STATE, ZIPI. INEW ADDRESSIII CITY, STATE, ZIPSEND TO:THE NOTEBOOK I5107th Street - San Francisco, CA 94103 IJI

MRDecember, 1989 Notebook Page 15St. Anthony FoundationEach year St. Anthony Foundation anticipatesthe holiday season with a mixtureof concern and gratitude. Thoseemotionsare heightened in 1989 as the result of tworecent events. On October 4, the feast ofSt. Francis, the Foundation commenced its40th year of service. Thirteen days later itshared in the trauma of the earthquake.Remarked Executive Director JeanneZarka Brooks, "As we continue our workin this 40th year, the human toll taken bythe recent earthquake brings into greaterfocus our mission of service to the poor."The earthquake brought into focus thatfact that St. Anthony's is "home" tothousands of poor people. Being fortunateto sustain no major damage, it was ableto continue its daily meal service andshelter with no interruption even during thepower outage.The concern of the staff of St. AnthonyFoundation is that each of the past fewyears has seen ever more people comingto them for the basic needs of food,clothing, shelter, and health care. They areespecially alarmed by the fact that manyof these folks are women and children, thedisabled, and the elderly. The aftermath ofthe earthquake has the potential to compoundthe problems. Many units of lowincomehousing have been lost due to thedamage to buildings in the Tenderloin andSouth of Market areas. Funding for theFoundation and other non-profits servingthe poor may be diverted to needed earthquakerelief and repair.Yet in the face of this tremendous need,St. Anthony's gratitude comes from thecontinued generosity of over 50,000donors who insure that the staff can continueto respond to this increased demandfor services. Having fed 400 people the daythe Dining Room opened its doors in 1950,it now serves as many as 2,200 people inone day. This past summer the 20 millionthmeal was served. Each of the eightprograms which comprise the multi-serviceapproach of St. Anthony Foundation hasexperienced a corresponding increase indemand• On Thanksgiving Day St. Anthony's offeredspecial thanks for its history ofmeeting the needs of those who live inpoverty. As it does every year, the DiningRoom served a turkey dinner with all thetrimmings to all who came from 10:00 AMuntil approximately 4:30 PM. (A similarmeal will be served during the same hourson Christmas Day.) In honor of the 40thAnniversary, the thanksgiving will be extendedthroughout the coming yearthrough a variety of celebrations with theFoundation's clients and supporters, andwith the City of San Francisco.And as St. Anthony's honors the spiritof birth in the Christmas season, it also rejoicesin the birth of new service. Onemillion dollars has already been put forwardto launch a Women's HousekeepingProject. This facility, to be located outsidethe central Tenderloin area, will providestable, transitional housing, meals, andcase management for women like thosewho currently must sleep in the Foundation'semergency shelter.Concerned about the growing disparitybetween income and housing costs, St.Anthony's is grateful to be able to makethis small contribution to the city's limitedsupply of transitional and affordable permanenthousing. In California, 1.5 millionhouseholds (over 4 million people) earn lessthan $7,050 a year and pay more than60% of that income for housing. In orderto assist families who are in danger of losingthe housing they already have, St. Anthony'swill be contributing to an EmergencyHousing Retention pool that is beingestablished in the city.How To Bring Holiday DonationsTo St. Anthony'sDecember 18-26, 1989Food and Clothing Donations:7:45 AM -6:00PM - 119 Golden GateAvenue - Special Curbside Services thisperiodMonetary Donations:7:45 AM - 6 PM - 121 Golden GateAvenue, Second floorAfter 6:00 PM donations can be broughtto 165 Guerrero Street (near 14th Street),Residence of St Anthony Dining RoomCrew, or to 45 Jones Street.5 Curbside Service - Authorized staff ofSt. Anthony FoundatiOn will be wearingeasily identifiable blue jackets. As thedonor drives up to 119 Golden Gate theywill direct and assist and receive thedonation.A Cop's Christmasby A. Noni MousseBy-Law Change'OfArticle I (Finances)by Al Trigueiro, TreasurerHistorically, the annual dues of theAssociation are collected through a systemof payroll deductions; and, preently, activemembers contribute one percent (1%)of fifty dollars ($50.00) less than the fourthyear police officer's monthly salary, whichtranslates into $402.72 yearly per member.This practice was last amended in Januaryof 1977, over 12 years ago.As part of the present by-law changes,which must be voted on by the membershipin January 1990, both active andretired members will be asked to decidewhether or not to substantially increase theamount of their Association contributions.Active members will be deciding onwhether to increase their contribution rateto one and one-quarter percent ( 1 1/4%) ofa fourth year police officer's monthly salary,while the retired members must decidewhether to increase their monthly duesfrom nine dollars ($9) to fifteen dollars($15).How will these possible changes affectus and why are they necessary, are criticalquestions that need to be addressed.Should this rate change take effect, activemembers could expect an increase ofapproximately $4.50 per pay period, whichtranslates into $42.58 per month (it ispresently $33.50 per month) or $570.96per year (it is presently $402.72 per year).The POA administration criticallyassessed the current financial picture andconcluded that costs are skyrocketing andthe annual pay increase is not adequatelykeeping abreast of expenses. As an example,during the present fiscal year theAssociation will pay in excess of twohundredfifty-five thousand dollars($255,000) in attorney's fees andassociated costs, nearly 40% of our annualincome generated by dues.Conflict attorney's fees will cost in excessof eighty thousand dollars ($80,000),and our competent defense attorney firmof Bley and Bley, is requesting torenegotiate its contract and is asking fora retainer increase of approximately fortythousand dollars ($40,000) annually.Our supplemental income of approximatelyninety thousand dollars ($90,000)in fiscal year 1989-90 was derived primarlyfrom the variety ,shows of ThomasNeece Productions. In the past, this tentativeincome was used to finance politicalcampaigns, however, recently, more of itwas used to defray escalating attorneys'costs and a host of other unanticipatedexpenses.The Association recently signed a threeyear contract with Thomas Neece Productions,but this income should be viewed astentative and must not be relied upon toaugment everyday expenses.Finally, in defense of the rate increase,the Association is hopeful that the June1990 ballot will contain at least one propositionsuch as interest arbitration whichwould substantially affect our wages,benefits and other working conditions.Whatever ballot measure is decided uponby the membership, campaign funding toensure its passage must be more than adequate,but, as it presently stands, fundingis insufficient to be genuinely effective.Without the increase, the Association willnot be able to mount this type of campaignwhich would ensure passage.It should be noted that Local 798(Firefighters' Union) is currently in the processof assessing each of their memberstwo-hundred dollars ($200.00) to defrayanticipated campaign costs for the Juneballot.Please help to benefit our entire Associationby voting to increase the current rate.DARRYL KRAUSERealtorProperty Investments1728 Union St. #300San Francisco, Calif. 94123(415) 775-2550 A Real Estate Brokerage Firm1HREE FRENCH HENSaTFH Fragrance-- : - CompanyPO Box 2292r San FranciscoCA 94126' 415-621-1355FAX 621-1758Offices:2415 3rd StreetSuite 237San FranciscoCA 94107DAVID DIFIORE (415) 397-1444'Twas the night before Christmas, and out on the street "Hey, let's see your sleigh-driver's license," I said.not a darn thing was moving the length of my beat. He just glared at me, and his face turned real red.The victims were home now, their gifts to prepare, "I ain't got one, sonny," he cracked, and thenand all of the suspects had left in despair. he went back to picking the toys up again.The lieut had just caught me not wearing my hat.He chewed me out royally. Right after that,from just down the street there arose such a flapI spilled half my coffee right into my lap."What have you been drinking, old-timer," I said."I ain't," he said rudely, and my face turned red.Just what are you full of, then, whisley or gin?""Just holiday shpirits," he said with .a grin.I drove down the street to see what I had missed "Now see here," I said. 'Ti! take no crap from you:- (by now you just know I was thoroughly p—) - "You're under arrest for a 152."and to my amazement, the cause of the fuss: "You can't arrest me;" he said, offering to fight,some clown in a sleigh had crashed into a bus! "I've gotta deliver all this shtuff tonight."The little old driver was reeking of juice:I knew in an instant he must be a "deuce."The scene was a mess, like the end of a chase;with sleigh-parts and reindeer all over the place."Oh, yeah? Who sez so?" I said, grabbing his arm,before the old gaffe' could do any harm."All the kids in the world!" he said, after a pause,"You can't arrest me, becush Fm ... Shanta Claus!"And right in the middle this little old lush "And I am the Pope," I said, now in a huff -with booze on his breath and his cheeks all a-flush by now I'd decided i'd had quite enough.was wandering around in a kind of a daze; I took him aside - and, well, you know the rest:his brains all adrift in an 80-proof haze the old geezer flunked the sobriety test.The first thing I thought, as I surveyed the wreck,Dumb luck the old fart hadn't broken his neck.He was laughing like crazy and holding his gut -by now I just knew he was some kind of nut.His clothes were a mess, from his boots to his scarf;his pants were all wet, and were covered with barf.He was tubby and bald, with a pink shiny pateand a belly that said eighty pounds overweight.His eyes were all bloodshot, this figure of glee;his nose like a bulb, and a heavy A-B.And as I approached through the wreckage and noise- the crazy old gaffer was picking up toys.I should'a gone "deuce" on the guy in the sleighand taken him straight down to Company K,but I took him instead to the station, and yes,booked him 647F - R.WS.Oh, he squawked at the counter, and started to yellI was ruining Christmas, and Id go to hell.Got him back in the tank, and then I heard him say"MERRY CHRISH-MUSH YOU A—,AND HAVE A GOOD DAY!"1)IFK)RL J EWE LE. 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Page 16 Notebook December, 1989ARBITRATIONdetermined that "working conditions" includedthe subject of "staffing levels" in the(Continued From Page 1) Vallejo City Fire Department.Does that mean that salary formulas,judgment for the judgment of the parties retirement benefits, discipline and otherthemselves, working conditions now covered by theWhat issues should be included in the Charter will be the subject of the arbnitraarbitrationprocess? The answer to that tion process? Not necessarily. Certainly,question is "whatever the framers of the ar- retirement benefits that are vested couldbitration initiative determine and the voters • not constitutionally be modified by aapprove". But, as we mentioned earlier, the Charter amendment that provided forvoters do understand arbitration - and binding arbitration any more than theywaht they are looking for is fairness to could be modified by any other Chartereveryone. As a result, most arbitration laws amendment. But, as a practical matterhave language that includes all "wages, most other salary and benefit formulas thathours and working conditions" as the sub- are now covered by the Charter should bejects of arbitration. Fifteen years ago, a the subject of arbitration. That's not onlyunanimous California Supreme Court of immediate benefit to police officers andfirefighters - considering such currentlyunresolvable issues as salaries and shiftscheduling and staffing - but it is in theirlong term benefit as well.Many of our readers may be aware of theridiculously high costs of the current cityfunded retirement plan. (It exceeds 50% ofcurrent payroll.)The current Mayor and hisadministration would probably like toreduce benefits and thereby reduce costs.But there is probably a far better way toguarantee continuation of existing vestedbenefit levels, convert to a PERS program,and cut taxpayers' costs substantially. (Thecurrent costs of PERS for the LCHP 2%at age 50 program runs approximately15% of payroll.) Just such cost savingideas were raised by the firefighternegotiators this year and were ignored bythe Mayor's staff.The point is that whether the issue issalaries, the 4-10 work schedule, staffing,safety or a cost effective retirement plan,the public, the police officers andfirefighters are better served by includingsuch issues in the wage and benefit arbitrationprocess. Clearly, no one - not thelabor organizations or the City - getseverything they want during arbitration.Compromises are part of the process justas they are part of the process of good faithnegotiations. Therein lies the problem. InSan Francisco, there are no 'good faith'negotiations and no meaningful remedyavailable to undo the 'bad faith' conduct ofthe city's negotiators.No Fair Deal For,POA From AgnosThe POA Negotiating Committee reported in the last issue of the Notebook, that despite the fact that Police Officers in San Francisco are far behind their counterpartsthroughout the State in wages and benefits, the Mayor's office offered no economic improvements whatsoever for fiscal year 1990-91 in the negotiations that just concluded.We made the point that other City employee organizations were treated quite differently, and promised to show that in this issue of the Notebook. Below is a tablethat indicates that four of the major public employee organizations in San Francisco receive substantial economic offers in their recently-concluded negotiations, mostof which are to take effect beginning July 1, 1990. The POA does not begrudge these employee organizations any of the wages or benefits that they negotiated. Weare simply demonstrating objectively how Mayor Agnos' hostility towards the POA translates into adverse economic realities for each and every member of the SanFrancisco Police Department. Despite the PONS strong objections, and despite all of the reasonable efforts that we have made to foster and maintain a cooperativerelationship with Mayor Agnos, he has used his ability to control the City's purse strings to determine not that monies would be distributed to employees on the basisof need, but rather to unfairly deny Police Officers the wages and benefits that they are entitled to, because of the political differences that he erroneously perceived us as having.SEIU/GENERALSEIIJ's jurisdiction includes, other thannurses, secretarial and clerical classifications,various professional classifications,parking and traffic control officers, andmiscellaneous other classifications. SEIUrepresents approximately half of the City'semployees.Agreement reached on followingeconomic items:1. Comparable Worth Pay equity orcomparable worth payments in excess of$35 million per year have been made toSEIU's jurisdiction previously. However,this last year SEIU negotiation an increasein the pay equity of three percent,beginning July 1, 1990, and additionalthree percent beginning July 1, 1991.These increases provide approximately$6 million to SEIU-representedemployees for the fiscal year beginningJuly 1, 1990, and $12 million for the1991-92 fiscal year.2. Protective clothing for storekeepers.3. Uniforms for coroner's investigators;for transit car cleaners; and porters atSan Francisco General Hospital andLaguna Honda Hospital.4. $400 per year allowance for uniformsfor watershed keepers.5. Bilingual premium: increased from$26 to $35 biweekly.6. Out-of-class pay: 5% premium after20 days working in a higher classification.IFPTE Local 21, which represents approximately1,000 City employees invarious classifications, has severalclassifications in its jurisdiction that alsoshare in the comparable worth payments.SEIU REGISTERED NURSESAgreement reached on followingeconomic items:1. 2% Mid-Year Increase In additionto a 13% increase on 7/1/89, nursesnegotiated an additional 2%, effectiveJanuary 1, 1990.2. Longevity Pay An additional 3%longevity increase that approximately70% of the nurses employed by the Cityand County of San Francisco willreceive.3. RN Practitioner Premium A 7%premium for nurse-practitioners.4. A Minimum Staffing Level for theduration of the contract.5. Child care: $300,000 for child careover a 3 year period.6. Minimum Salary Guarantee Aguarantee that RN salaries will be no lessthan 2% below the highest in the areain 7/1/90 and 7/1/91.7. Increase PM Differential The p.m.shift differential was increased from 15%to 20%.8. Increase Standby Pay Standby paywas increased from 25 to 50% of straighttime.9. Weekend Premium ImprovedWeekend premium was increased to10%, and eligibility requirements wereliberalized to permit broader applicationof this benefit.10. Holiday Pay ImprovementEmployeesworking 10 or 12 hour shiftswill get full holiday pay for these shifts,rather than only 8 hours.11. Dental Plan ImprovementOrthodontic work is now included in theirplan. (Yes, their plan is City paid.)12. New Salary Step: AcceleratedSteps: In their new contract, nurses.negotiated an extra salary step and, inaddition, accelerated the time required toproceed through the salary steps.FIREFIGHTERSOFFERED: • *1. 5% Premium For Engineers,Drivers and Tiller OperatorsFirefighters were offered beginning infiscal year 1990, a 5% premium forengineers, motor drivers, and tilleroperators.2. 5% Premium for EMTs A 5%premium for emergency medical technicians(this would be effective 7/1/91).3. Protective clothing and equipmentwas to provided by the Department.4. A tuituion reimbursement fund of$50,000 was to be established for1990-91.* * Firefighters Local 798 voted againstthe contract. These terms are set forthonly to show that Local 798 was offeredsome economic improvements.TRANSPORT WORKERSAgreement reached on followingeconomic items:New money negotiated in 1990 by thetransport workers union for theirjurisdication included the establishmentof 3 separate funds. 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