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Tpr. Guthrie’sBody LocatedPatrol K-9 teams stood along the entrance to the Knob Noster Cemetery.Officers stand at parade rest during the graveside service.Thank You, Red Cross!By Troop HLt. Scott E. Meyer, Troop H, presentedMs. Karla Long, the emergency servicesdirector of the American Red Cross inSt. Joseph, with monies collected fromTroop H employees. The money wasgiven in appreciation of the tireless dailyeffort by the Red Cross to provide hotmeals each day during the search forTrooper Frederick F. “Fred” Guthrie Jr.to the men, women, and Guthrie familymembers at the scene. Their commitmentto helping disaster victims all overAmerica is commendable. Troop Hdecided to give back to the Red Cross thisChristmas, and say thank you for whatthey did during a time of need.Colonel Ronald K. Replogle,superintendent of the MissouriState Highway Patrol,announces the recovery of thebody of Trooper Frederick F.“Fred” Guthrie Jr. On Thursday,January 12, 2012, at approximately2:00 p.m. the body of Tpr.Guthrie was located in a brushpile south of where K-9 Reedwas recovered near the originalsearch site.“The recovery of Tpr. Guthrie’sbody will give closure andcomfort to the family, community,and members of the Patrol,”said Col. Replogle. “I wouldalso like to thank everyone whohelped or volunteered duringthe search efforts.”A Missouri Department ofTransportation contractor, HillBrothers Construction, Inc.,recently began work to fill thescour hole on Missouri Highway111. The Highway Patrol hashad troopers at the constructionsite watching for any signs ofTpr. Guthrie’s remains as thework proceeded. The discoveryof the remains was madeas work took place January 12,2012.Family and friends held aprivate graveside service on Saturday,January 21, 2012.He is survived by his wife,Teresa, daughter, Amber, andsons, Dylan and Cody. TrooperFrederick F. “Fred” Guthrie Jr.is the 30th member of the MissouriState Highway Patrol tomake the ultimate scarifice.January-February 2012/Patrol News 5

New EmployeesKerri L. BakerProb. Comm. Oper.Troop FApril A. LaChanceProb. Comm. Oper.Troop CPatricia J. LimbaughProb. Comm. Oper.Troop EMindi M. McCoyProb. Comm. Oper.Troop FBrian P. PollittProb. Comm. Oper.Troop FElizabeth A. SandersProb. Comm. Oper.Troop AAlicia L. SmithProb. Comm. Oper.Troop CJason L. VernonProb. Comm. Oper.Troop EMichael H. GartnerProb. Comm. Tech.Q/ICTDKyanna M. CapeCriminalist IQ/CLDAlisha J. CartwrightClerk Typist IITroop ICaitlin P. FallClerk Typist IQ/GD6 Patrol News/January-February 2012

Troop B Assists Two Local FamiliesTroop B adopted two families this year. One family lives in Canton, MO, and included agrandmother who is raising her two grandsons, ages seven and nine. The second family(pictured) is from Lewiston, MO, and includes a dad who is raising his seven-year-old twingirls, an eleven-year-old daughter, and a 15-year-old son. Santa (retired Lt. Mike Platte) madea special appearance when Troop B’s elves delivered gifts and food. The troop holds fundraisersthroughout the year to make this project happen.Officers, Kmart Take Our Youth ShoppingOperation T.O.Y.S. (Take OurYouth Shopping) took place on December17, 2011, at the Kmart store inJefferson City, MO. Over 60 childrenenjoyed a Christmas shopping experiencethanks to the combined effortsof the Missouri State Highway Patrol,the Missouri Department of Corrections,the Missouri Capitol Police, theCole County Sheriff’s Department,the Jefferson City Police Department,and the Lincoln University Police Department.Special thanks to the MissouriState Troopers Association forsponsoring 10 of the children.Tpr. Stacey L. Mosher,Troop F, checks pricingfor her shopping buddy.Santa (retired Capt.Gary Moore) welcomesLt. Keverne L. McCollum,Q/CJISD.Capt. Timothy P.McGrail, Q/CJISD,helps his shopper pickout clothes.New Tradition Feeds Local FamiliesGeneral Headquarters sponsored its fourth annual Christmas food drive for the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City. Each year, thegenerosity of Patrol employees grows. This year’s donation took five pickup trucks to deliver. In 2011, some divisions held internalcompetitions and fundraisers, and donated the results to the food drive. The Samaritan Center personnel greatly appreciated thedonation, which helps feed local families during the holiday season.January-February 2012/Patrol News 11

Tpr. Chad D.PrimmAppointed: January 8, 2006.First Assignment: Troop H, Zone 7,Clinton/Caldwell Counties.Current Assignment: Troop B, Zone1, Macon/Shelby Counties.Family: Chad is married to Deana(Shatzer) and they have three sons:Jacob, Alex, and Conner.Interests: Chad enjoys hunting,fishing, spending time at the familyfarm in Knox County, and antiquetractors.Chad is a native of Macon, MO, andgraduated from Macon R-1 High School.He attended Moberly Area CommunityCollege in Moberly, MO, where heobtained a law enforcement certificate.Prior to his appointment with the Patrol,he served as a Macon, MO, city policeofficer for over eight years.He was appointed to the Patrol onJanuary 8, 2006, and after graduatingfrom the Patrol Academy was assignedto Troop H, Zone 7, Clinton andCaldwell counties. On October 1, 2009,he transferred to Troop B, Zone 11,Monroe and Randolph counties; andon October 1, 2011, he transferred toTroop B, Zone 1, Macon and Shelbycounties. Chad serves as a Troop Bfirst responder trainer. In 2008, he wasnamed the Missouri State Fair “officerof the year” for his professionalism andhard work during his assignment at thefair.12 Patrol News/January-February 2012SpotlightBeing a Missouri state trooperis a “family” affair. Chad’s brother,Greg, is a corporal in Troop A, and hisfather, Danny, retired as a sergeantfrom Troop B after serving 30 yearswith the Patrol. Chad said he has beenvery proud to follow in his father’sfootsteps and realized “growing up inthe Patrol family” that the people whoare employed with the Patrol are topnotch.Chad stated, “Outside of having anopportunity to serve in the communityin which you live, the close friendshipsthat I’ve established since I have beenon the Patrol have been one of the bestparts of being a trooper.”Comm. Oper. IITeri L. ReedAppointed: June 22, 2003.First Assignment: Probationary RadioTelecomunicator, Troop B.Promotions: Radio Telecommunicator— June 20, 2004; Radio Personnel— July 1, 2004; CommunicationsOperator II — July 1, 2008.Current Assignment: CommunicationsOperator II, Troop B.Family: Teri is married to George Reedand they have seven children: Everett,Kathryn, Donald, Sarah, JohnDrew, Steven, and Jerilynn. Theyalso have nine grandchildren andtwo great-grandchildren.Interests: Teri enjoys motorcycle ridingwith her husband, quilting, andspending time with her family.Teri was born in Greenwood, IN,and moved to Missouri, when shewas 13 years old. Her family latersettled in Bowling Green, MO, and shegraduated from Bowling Green HighSchool. Teri started her career in communicationsin 1999, as a dispatcherat the Bollinger County Sheriff’s Department.In July 2001, she and herhusband moved to Marion County,MO, and she was employed for a shorttime with Marion County, MO, 9-1-1.Teri served as a dispatcher for ShelbyCounty, MO, 9-1-1, from September2001, until she became employed asa communications operator with thePatrol on June 23, 2003. Teri said shereally enjoys her job and the peopleshe works with couldn’t be better!You’reInvited!The Missouri State HighwayPatrol Annual AwardsCeremony and The MASTERSBanquet will take place onSaturday, April 14, 2012, atthe Holiday Inn ExecutiveCenter, Columbia, MO. Thesocial hour starts at 5:30 p.m.;the banquet at 6:30 p.m. Theawards banquet is open to allemployees and their guest/spouse. The banquet fee is$35 per person. Awards arepresented immediately followingthe dinner. If you have anyquestions, please contact CindyScheidt at (573) 526-6159 orcindy.scheidt@mshp.dps.mo.gov.

Troop D Recognizes Sonya PerrymanBy Sgt. Michael W. “Mike” Watson, Troop DSummertime for most nine-yearoldsis filled with playing outside, makingtrips to the city pool, and generallyenjoying not having to get up early forschool. One July day proved to be lifechanging for one youth from JasperCounty.On July 3, 2011, Sonya Perrymanwas traveling in Barry County withher brother in a pickup driven bytheir mother. Driving around a curve,Sonya’s mother lost control of the vehicleand overturned off the roadway.Following the crash, Sonya unbuckledherself from her seat belt and attendedto her brother, Logan, but was notable to remove him from his seat belt.Sonya’s mother, Linda, who was notwearing a seat belt at the time of thecrash, was ejected and her leg pinnedunder the truck.Seeing both her mother andbrother injured and unable to summonassistance, Sonya decided to leavethe crash scene to locate help. Withinternal injuries, numerous cuts andscrapes, and a neck injury, she rannearly a half-mile to a residence andmade contact with the home owner,(officers l to r) Cpl. Jeffery L. Prewitt, Sgt. Mike Watson, and Tpr. Douglas W. Riley,all of Troop D, stand with Miss Sonya Perryman (center) after presenting her with aCertificate of Appreciation.who happened to be outside. Sonya describedwhat had happened, and wasable to direct emergency personnel towhere the vehicle was located.Later, at a hospital in Springfield,Sonya required surgery to repair internalinjuries, several staples due tocuts, and until recently, had to wear aneck brace for a torn ligament in herneck. A family member described thefinal rest of the vehicle as an area noteasily seen from the roadway. If Sonyahad not gone for help, it might haveextended the period of time before discovery.Both her mother and brotherhave since recuperated.The Patrol recognized her courageousefforts on October 14, 2011,with a Certificate of Appreciation.Members of Troop D presented it toher at the Service Center in Carthage,MO.Communications Operators Gather For TrainingBy Chief Oper. Roger D. Martin, Q/ICTDCommunications operators fromaround the state converged in JeffersonCity in October and Novemberto complete 16 hours of in-servicecontinuing education. This year’s inservicefocused on the professionaldevelopment courses required for allcommunications operators within Missouri.Topics included telephone andradio technique, customer service,and Americans with Disability Act(ADA) standards. In addition, operatorsreceived an overview of Patrolcar mobile radio system installationand troubleshooting on both the FordCrown Victoria and DodgeCharger. Finally, operatorswere provided an overviewof the rapid response vehiclesystems and state emergencymanagement communicationsequipment.Section Chief Shannon L.McGowan (right), Q/ICTD, showsAsst. Chief Oper. John R. Novotny(left), Troop D, some of thefeatures of the trunk kit designed bythe Patrol Radio Shop for the newDodge Charger radio installation.January-February 2012/Patrol News 13

High-Tech Rapid Response Vehicle Joins Patrol FleetChief Oper. Roger D. Martin, Q/ICTDIn late September 2011, the MissouriState Highway Patrol took deliveryof the fourth Rapid ResponseVehicle (RRV) purchased to supportemergency response needs throughoutthe state. The RRV transport is aspecially equipped one-ton ChevroletSuburban carrying a high tech communicationsplatform. It is designed towork alone or in conjunction with theMobile Command and CommunicationsVehicle (MCCV) maintained by thePatrol and Sikeston DPS, as well as theother RRV maintained throughout thestate.The electronic systems are poweredeither by the Suburban engine ornormal household electrical power. Theinterior redesign of the RRV includes arearward facing operations bench thatallows two operators to work systemelectronics from inside the truck. Thisis an improvement from the single seatoperations capability of earlier RRV. Inaddition, the capabilities of the RRV canbe moved inside a standing structureusing fiber optic cable fly-away equipment.The RRV satellite communicationsdish provides voice over internet protocol(VoIP) telephone service as well asdata connectivity to the Patrol networkand the open Internet. The data packagehas been improved slightly overearlier models to allow more broadbandcapability, thus increasing the numberof mobile computer devices the platformcan support. The RRV is equippedwith four cameras mounted to the top ofthe vehicle. A fifth camera is mountedto a six-foot mast. The mast mountcamera features full function pan-tiltzoom(PTZ) from an interior controlor through the Internet. Video is recordedon site for evidence, and can bestreamed over the Internet to publicsafety officials allowing them to see acrisis situation firsthand. In addition tothe standard camera systems, the RRVis equipped with a receiver array forthe microwave downlink feed from thecamera system affixed to the Patrol helicopterstationed at Jefferson City, andwill link to the two wireless camerakits owned by the Patrol.The RRV has Patrol and mutualaid radio systems onboard; 700/800megahertz systems used by manymunicipalities; and both marine andaviation band radios. It is equippedThe Patrol’s newestRapid Response Vehicle(RRV) will supportemergency responseneeds throughout thestate.with an ACU-2000 radioserver that will allowradios from military orother emergency managementagencies to belinked to RRV systems.The newest additionto our emergencymanagement fleet isspecifically designed toget in close to a crisislocation, provide a view of the situationto state decision makers, and to allowmultiple agency responders on scene ahighly effective interoperable communicationssystem.Ceremony Dedicates Sgt. JoeSchuengel Memorial HighwayBy Cpl. Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Wilson, Troop CThis sign marks a special stretch ofInterstate 64 from Boone’s Crossingoverpass to west of the Spirit of St. Louisoverpass as the “Highway Patrol Sgt. JoeSchuengel Memorial Highway”.On October 21, 2011, ColonelRonald K. “Ron” Replogle, Q/Staff,and Captain Ronald S. “Ron” Johnson,Troop C’s commanding officer, leda ceremony dedicating a portion ofInterstate 64 from Boone’s Crossingoverpass west to the Spirit of St. Louisoverpass in St. Louis County the “HighwayPatrol Sgt. Joe Schuengel MemorialHighway”. Sgt. Joseph G. “Joe” Schuengelwas killed tragically on October 15,2010, when the helicopter he was pilotingcrashed. He was the 29th member of the Patrol to lose his life in the line ofduty. Col. Replogle spoke of Joe’s career and of his piloting skills. His mother,Georgianna Schuengel, briefly spoke about how Joe would have been soproud to have this portion of the interstate, adjacent to the Spirit of St. Louisairport where Joe spent most of his time, dedicated in his honor. Joe’s familyand representatives of Laclede Gas Company, his previous employer, attendedthe ceremony. Representatives from MoDOT, The MASTERS, BackStoppersInc., and Missouri State Troopers Association, several Patrol chaplains, andmembers from Troop C also attended.January-February 2012/Patrol News 15

‘Looking Beyond The Stop’The following officers are to be commended for looking beyond the initial stop. Each of these officers made at least onearrest during the period of November 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. (Editor’s note: This column excludes DWI arrests,warrant arrests, and “plain sight” situations. Keep in mind that there must be information in the “miscellaneous” sectionof the radio report to be considered for this column.)Troop ATpr. D.C. Belardo, 1 arrestCpl. C.R. Blackmon, 1 arrestTpr. B. Cole, 1 arrestTpr. B.N. Comer, 1 arrestTpr. A.S. Craig, 1 arrestSgt. B.L. Daniel, 2 arrestsTpr. L. Dancy, 1 arrestTpr. K. Davis, 2 arrests*CVO Sprv. I J.F. Stone, 1 assist*Tpr. B.R. DeHaan, 2 arrestsTpr. D.E. Fessenden, 1 arrestTpr. S.D. Galaska, 1 arrestTpr. J.E. Givens, 3 arrestsTpr. J.M. Harrison, 3 arrestsTpr. G.J. Jenner, 1 arrestTpr. D.A. Jones, 2 arrestsTpr. C.S. Kutzner, 2 arrestsTpr. E.A. Lusk, 1 arrestTpr. D.D. Mathes, 3 arrestsSgt. R.B. McGinnis, 4 arrestsTpr. D.N. Morey, 1 arrestSgt. T.T. Pitts, 1 arrestCpl. G.D. Primm, 2 arrestsTpr. B.R. Sanson, 1 arrestCpl. C.A. Taibi, 1 arrestCpl. C.E. Utterback, 1 arrestTpr. A.R. Vivas, 5 arrestsTpr. D.D. Wohler, 3 arrestsTpr. M.J. Yoder, 3 arrestsTroop BTpr. T.J. Adams, 2 arrestsTpr. E.F. Brown, 3 arrestsCpl. C.M. Duppong, 2 arrestsTpr. K.E. Easley, 1 arrestTpr. C.J. Glover, 1 arrestTpr. G.T. Johnson, 1 arrestTpr. M.J. Lewis, 1 arrestTpr. C.D. Primm, 2 arrestsTpr. E.J. Ruckenbrod, 1 arrestTpr. B.E. Thoman, 1 arrestTroop CSgt. J.R. Campbell, 1 arrestTpr. J.P. Coleman, 1 arrestTpr. A.M. Coval, 1 arrestTpr. J.R. Diffee, 1 arrestTpr. M.K. Forler, 1 arrestTpr. A.S. Huskey, 1 arrestTpr. Z.C. Kral, 1 arrestSgt. D.S. Larsen, 1 arrestTpr. A.D. Lingren, 1 arrestTpr. D.A. Mason, 3 arrestsTpr. K. Moffat, 1 arrestCpl. J.D. Oughton, 1 arrestSgt. C.L. Patton, 1 arrestCpl. W.B. Sevier, 2 arrestsTpr. A.D. Smith, 1 arrestTpr. J.R. Summers, 1 arrestTpr. E.M. VanWinkle, 1 arrestTroop DTpr. E.B. Adams, 1 arrestTpr. Z.K. Bryan, 2 arrestsTpr. M.L. Cary, 1 arrestTpr. J.W. Choate, 1 arrestSgt. S.W. Crouch, 1 arrestSgt. M.K. Funderburk, 2 arrestsCpl. T.L. Hall, 2 arrestsTpr. W.S. Lashmet, 1 arrestTpr. J.L. Mason, 1 arrestTpr. J.B. May, 1 arrestCpl. C.T. Moreland, 1 arrestTroop ETpr. D.W. Crank, 1 arrestTpr. R.W. Eakins, 2 arrestsTpr. A.R. Johnson, 1 arrestCpl. M.D. Lynch, 1 arrestSgt. R.J. Sanders, 1 arrestTpr. S.M. Spain, 3 arrestsCpl. J.S. Stewart, 7 arrestsTpr. T.D. Templemire, 1 arrestTpr. J.J. West, 3 arrestsTpr. N.L. Wheeles, 2 arrestsTroop FTpr. S.M. Burgun, 1 arrestTpr. D.F. Echternacht, 1 arrestCpl. M.A. Halford, 3 arrestsTpr. M.T. Halford, 1 arrestTpr. C.G. Holzschuh, 1 arrestTpr. S.B. Johnson, 8 arrestsSgt. A.J. Mattox, 1 arrestTpr. T.O. Mitchell, 2 arrestsCpl. M.E. Morice, 1 arrestTpr. D.R. Powell, 6 arrestsTpr. K.A. Schrage, 1 arrestTpr. D.K. Sullivan, 2 arrestsCpl. R.S. Thompson, 1 arrestCpl. T.R. Walley, 1 arrestCpl. G.D. Ward, 1 arrestTroop GTpr. R.M. Greenan, 2 arrestsTpr. C.W. Hubbs, 1 arrestTpr. A.D. Johnson, 2 arrestsTpr. G.J. Loring, 1 arrestTpr. D.B. Pounds, 1 arrestTpr. P.V.J. Volkmer, 7 arrestsTpr. P.R. Wells, 4 arrestsTroop HSgt. L.M. Allen, 1 arrestCpl. H.B. Cowan, 2 arrestsTpr. R.P. Dudeck, 1 arrestTpr. J.D. Farmer, 1 arrestSgt. T.B. Gardner, 1 arrestTpr. A.K. Griffin, 2 arrestsTpr. T.B. Heintz, 1 arrestTpr. B.R. Hilliard, 1 arrestTpr. K.F. Jeffers, 1 arrestTpr. J.R. Johnston, 4 arrestsTpr. M.L. Starmer, 2 arrestsCpl. T.L. Williams, 1 arrestTroop ITpr. J.T. Peart, 1 arrestTpr. J.R. Sellars, 1 arrestTpr. B.A. Vogt, 1 arrest16 Patrol News/January-February 2012

CAP Class Celebrates GraduationBy Sgt. Al P. Nothum, Troop CAfter eight weeks of classroominstruction and hands-ontraining, the 2011 Troop C CommunityAlliance Class graduated!During the awards presentation,members of the class receivedplaques recognizing them fortheir dedication to the program.Graduation night took place atTroop C, and included a slideshow featuring the class and themany activities in which theywere involved. Some of the photoshighlighted the participantsshooting at the range, taking partin DWI night, and learning allabout stop and approach.This year’s program startedon October 4, 2011, with 18 peoplefrom the community making up theclass. They met every Tuesday eveningthroughout the months of October andNovember. Twenty-seven Troop C of-Troop C’s 2011 Community Alliance Program included: (front row, l to r) Ms. Shelly Germano, Ms.Kathy Kerlagon, Ms. Patricia Chamberlain, Ms. Michelle Page, Ms. Barbara Wilson, Ms. MargoEckelkamp, and Ms. Carol Hoormann; (back row, l to r) Mr. Michael Christian, Mr. Jim Compton,Mr. Raymond Kerlagon, Mr. Barry McCord, Mr. Mike Hays, Mr. Jeff Macki, Mr. John Brake, Mr. GaryCowles, Mr. Dennis Eckelkamp, and Mr. Matthew Higgins.ficers and employees served as guestinstructors, including retired SergeantFrank Autry, who assisted on stop andapproach night. This is the third CommunityAlliance Program Frank hasvolunteered to help teach.The 2011 Community AllianceProgram class was a huge success andwe are looking forward to the class of2013!Troop A Offers Students An Inside LookBy Sgt. Collin A. Stosberg, Troop ADuring October 2011, PlatteCounty and Clay County area highschool juniors and seniors completeda five-day student alliance program offeredby Troop A. These students areenrolled in the Crime Scene Investigation/LawEnforcement vocational pro-gram through the Northland CareerCenter. The students were exposed tothe history of the Patrol, the Troop ASpecial Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)team, and the Patrol’s Major Crash InvestigationUnit. They attended coursesinvolving DWI enforcement, and stopand approach. Upon completing thealliance program, each student receiveda certificate of recognition signed byColonel Ron Replogle, Q/Staff, andCaptain Robert L. Powell, Troop A.These students are all smiles after completing a Student Alliance Program at the Northland Career Center. Picturedwith them are (back, l to r) Sgt. Douglas J. “D.J.” Hedrick and Sgt. William W. “Bill” Lowe, Troop A.January-February 2012/Patrol News 17

PromotionsJeffrey A. CravensSergeantTroop GJ. Erik EidsonSergeantQ/DDCCJason B. TrammellSergeantQ/DDCCScott A. BallardCorporalTroop FBret E. BrooksCorporalQ/GSDShawn M. DoughertyCorporalTroop GAndrew D. GadberryCorporalTroop CJohn B. BeatonAssistant Chief Oper.Troop EJeffery A. SchmidtAsst. Chief Tech.Q/ICTDTrisha R. BakerComm. Oper. IITroop EBrittany A. BaldwinCriminalist IIIQ/CLDCheryl S. BardwellChief DEQ/DEDDennis W. BauerBldg. & Grnds. Maint.Sprv.Troop CLinda A. BradleyDE Sprv.Troop DLaura M. CrandalCriminalist IIQ/CLD18 Patrol News/January-February 2012

PromotionsCindy L. DurbinDE IITroop ABrad D. GibsonCriminalist Sprv.Q/CLDJacob N. HendrixCIT IIQ/ICTDStacey L. HinsonClerk Typist IIQ/CJISDDavid A. HowellDE IITroop CMelissa B. IsenbergDE IITroop CDavid L. JohnsonCIT IIIQ/ICTDMegan E. LongClerk Typist IITroop EKellie L. MartinCriminalist IIQ/CLDTracy McMullen-HowlettDE IITroop CJennifer L. NullDE IITroop AKessy M. MorrisDE IITroop CChristopher A. RennaCIT IIIQ/ICTDNicholle D. RhodesCriminalist IIIQ/CLDElizabeth M. RobertsCriminalist IIQ/CLDJanuary-February 2012/Patrol News 19

94th Recruit Class Graduates!30 New Troopers Join 80 Years Of TraditionBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDAs they entered the Academygymnasium on December 16, 2011, the94th Recruit Class made their presenceknown with their quiet, dignifiedprocession. They walked a little bit taller... a little bit straighter ... and witha little more confidence than they hadon July 1, 2011, when they first enteredtraining. The graduation ceremonybegan with the regal presentation ofcolors by the Troop F Color Guard.Trooper Andrew A. Armstrong, TroopF, sang the national anthem. His clear,tenor voice washed over the audiencewith a gentle vibrato in allthe right phrases.Missouri AttorneyGeneral Chris Kosterserved as keynotespeaker. AG Koster toldthe class the AttorneyGeneral’s Office valuesdeeply its relationshipwith the Patrol. “It is anhonor to serve you, toserve with you, and to beyour friends.” He thentold the class that fromDecember 16, 2011, forward,everything they do,every decision they makewill be done in the nameof the people of the stateof Missouri. “Understandingthis responsibility is aprocess,” said AG Koster.“It reveals itself over along time.” He said the reason theMissouri State Highway Patrol is soselective is because the responsibilityis so large. He directed the new troopersto “go live a life that lives up to thatresponsibility.”The Honorable Zel M. Fischer,Missouri Supreme Court, administeredthe Oath of Office to the newtroopers. Mr. Thomas U. Black, ofNelson, MO, gave the invocation andbenediction. Eleven of the new troop-Tpr. Graydon L. Gaines (center) holds the Superintendent’sAward. He also accepted the Physical Fitness Award and theFirearms Award. Col. Ron Replogle, Q/Staff, presented theaward; Missouri Atty. Gen. Chris Koster (r) is pictured, also.ers received an associate’s of appliedscience degree from Mineral AreaCollege based on their course work atthe Academy. Dean Gil Kennon, vicepresident of college affairs for MineralArea College, was present to conferthese degrees.Colonel Ronald K. “Ron” Replogle,Q/Staff, congratulated and welcomedthe new troopers. “You are joining thefinest law enforcement organizationin the nation,” he told them. “NeverThe 94th Recruit Class enters the Academygymnasium for graduation.forget your classmates, your training,or the citizens of Missouri for whomyou work. Never forget our eight corevalues, the thousands of troopers whohave or are performing their duties,or the 30 members who have paid theultimate price. Remember to alwaysbe ladies and gentlemen who enforcethe law. May Godbless you andkeep you safethroughout yourcareers.”The colonelthen presentedthe four classawards. This year,the same trooperaccepted threeof them. TrooperGraydon L.Gaines acceptedthe Physical FitnessAward, theFirearms Award,20 Patrol News/January-February 2012

Listed below are the names, hometowns, and first assignments for members of the94th Recruit Class:Name Hometown Troop AssignmentMissouri Atty. Gen. Chris Koster served askeynote speaker.and the Superintendent’s Award.Trooper Eric J. Graslie earned theAcademic Award for the class.Trooper Thomas J. Black, classcommander, thanked the Academystaff, instructors, friends, and familyon behalf of the 94th Recruit Classbefore speaking directly to his classmates.“I am confident in each of yourabilities. Go from here knowing you’vebeen equipped by the best trainingavailable,” Tpr. Black said. “I wouldlike to close with a quote by TheodoreRoosevelt: ‘No man is above the lawand no man is below it; nor do we askany man’s permission when we askhim to obey it.’”(The 30 newtroopers reportedto their first assignmentonJanuary 2, 2012.)The Honorable ZelFischer, MissouriSupreme Court,congratulates Tpr.Eric J. Graslie (l)after he signed hisOath Of Office.Tpr. Graslie alsoaccepted theAcademic Award forthe class.Jason A. Akers Ballwin, MO Troop C, St. Genevieve/Perry Counties*Jason A. Ashby Fenton, MO Troop C, Jefferson CountyThomas J. Black Columbia, MO Troop H, Buchanan/Andrew CountiesTodd K. Burton Springfield, MO Troop F, Audrain County*Clinton R. Capps Salem, MO Troop I, Crawford County*Ryan W. Clement Grovespring, MO Troop C, Franklin County*Stephen J. Cool Higginsville, MO Troop H, Clinton/CaldwellCountiesJohn T. Cunningham Belton, MO Troop A, Carroll/RayCounties*Robert R. Davis St. Peters, MO Troop C, Lincoln/PikeCountiesDylan L. DeJournett Essex, MO Troop E, New Madrid/Pemiscot CountiesJennifer A. Dopplick St. Louis, MO Troop C, Jefferson County*Trevor H. Elliston Mt. Vernon, IL Troop C, Jefferson CountyGraydon L. Gaines Kirksville, MO Troop B, Randolph/MonroeCounties*Eric J. Graslie Wentzville, MO Troop C, St. Charles CountyErica L. Grass Lake St. Louis, MO Troop C, St. Charles CountyPatrick T. Harms St. Charles, MO Troop C, St. Charles CountyCameron M. Heath Jr. Cape Girardeau, MO Troop E, Scott/MississippiCountiesJordan A. Hilliard Mt. Vernon, IL Troop C, North St. LouisCountyAustin B. Kings Moberly, MO Troop F, Audrain County*Ashley E. Klempke Los Angeles, CA Troop F, Moniteau/Morgan CountiesJake T. Langsdale Lee’s Summit, MO Troop A, Johnson County*Blaine M. Loring West Plains, MO Troop E, Butler/RipleyCountiesLucas S. Lowe Marthasville, MO Troop H, Grundy/Mercer/Livingston CountiesJustin J. Moll Centralia, IL Troop C, North St. LouisCounty*Mark A. Philpott Ava, MO Troop G, Carter/ReynoldsCountiesEric D. Rehmert Owensville, MO Troop C, Franklin CountyElvis Rondon Batavia, IL Troop A, Carroll/RayCountiesRawn P. Toler Monett, MO Troop F, MontgomeryCounty*Joseph M. Van Meter Bloomington, IN Troop E, New Madrid/Pemiscot CountiesNicholas B. Yoder Mundelein, IL Troop C, St. Francois/Washington Counties.* Denotes troopers who earned an associate’s of applied science degree through theAcademy and Mineral Area College partnership.January-February 2012/Patrol News 21

Bruce’s Years Of Service RecognizedBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDColonel Ron Replogle, Q/Staff,recognized Assistant Attorney GeneralTheodore A. “Ted” Bruce during graduationexercises for the 94th RecruitClass. Col. Replogle called Asst. AGBruce forward to name him an honorarytrooper and present a correspondingplaque. The plaque reads, “Specialtrust and confidence has been placedin the loyalty, patriotism, fidelity, andprudence of Assistant Attorney GeneralTheodore A. “Ted” Bruce, who hasshown to be a good citizen and friendof law enforcement. Now, therefore,let it be also known that such person ishereby appointed an Honorary Trooperof Missouri State Highway Patrol,and is to have, hold, and exercise undersaid appointment all of the powerattaining thereto; and to fulfill the du-February25 yearsChief MVI Roger D. Cross,Troop F20 yearsCVO II Ronald O. Abmeyer Jr.,Troop EFleet Control Coord. Todd E.Diehl, Q/MEDCVO II Richard L. Fry,Troop CCriminalist Sprv. Debra A.Oliveras, Q/CLDBldg. & Grnds. Maint. IIDonald R. Sheehy Jr.,Troop EDE Sprv. Donna K. Woody,Troop DDE Chief Julia A. Wall,Troop HLab. Evid. Tech. II Karen L.Choate, Q/CLDAsst. Chief. Oper. Katrina D.Gregg, Troop D15 yearsDE III Dawna K. Martin,Troop Aties thereof.”It is dated andsigned by Col.Replogle.“Over thedecades, Tedhas providedlegal counselto the Patroland taughtmany recruitclasses,” Col.Replogle said.He then invitedall those in the room who had beena student of Asst. AG Bruce to stand.“You can see from the number of officersstanding what an impact he’s had.Ted, thank you for your 30 years ofservice and friendship.”AnniversariesCIT III Alan D. Sparks, Q/ICTD10 yearsClerk Typist III Marsha L.Behrens, Q/MVI5 yearsClerk IV Rhonda C. Bruemmer,Q/MEDTrainer/Auditor I Patricia A.Henton, Q/CJISDFood Service Helper I JenniferL. Moeller, Q/TNDComm. Oper. II Paula J. Price,Troop FMarch35 yearsCpl. Charles L. Brown, Troop CSgt. Terry M. Wilkinson, Q/GD30 yearsCITS II Charles M. Herigon,Q/ICTDTech. Support Mgr. Dianne E.Ruettgers, Q/ICTD25 yearsDesig. Princ. Asst. Jeanette M.Muller, Q/StaffAsst. AG Ted Bruce (center) accepted anHonorary Trooper Award from Col. RonReplogle (r). Missouri Attorney GeneralChris Koster (l) expressed his appreciationfor Asst. AG Bruce’s service, also.15 yearsChief Tech. Terry L. Carroll,Q/ICTDComm. Oper. II William S.Conner, Troop DComm. Oper. III Vickie L.Vogelsmeier, Troop A10 yearsCIT III Terry W. Jarvis,Q/ICTDComm. Oper. II Kelly L.Bowman, Troop DTelecom. Douglas W. Sullivan,Troop D5 yearsCDL Exam. Aud. Monique J.Ginel, Troop DDE III Martha J. Sims,Troop GCriminalist III Alexander A.Belt, Q/CLDCriminalist III Janet L. Davis,Q/CLDClerk Typist III Shena R.Brown, Troop GDE III Sharon A. Shively,Troop B22 Patrol News/January-February 2012

Administrators, Staff SchoolLaw Enforcement OfficersBy Sgt. Douglas J. “D.J.” Hedrick, Troop AIn October 2011, a group of PlatteCounty R-3 School District administratorsand staff played a game ofbasketball. Their opponent consistedof local law enforcement officers, andthe game took place at the Platte CityMiddle School in Platte City, MO. Thegame served as a way to raise moneyfor the Platte County Education Foundation(student scholarship fund) and“Shop With A Cop”. A total of $341 wasraised for the two causes.It was evident from the start thatthe school’s team had prior playingexperience–they quickly jumped toa 20 to 7 lead. We learned later thatone staff member held the record forthe most free throws made and freethrows attempted in MIAA women’scollege basketball. In fact, several staffmembers had played collegiate basketball.There were some highlights forthe officers. Troop A’s “High flying”Corporal Carl A. Taibi’s “run andgun” enthusiasm brought severalcheers from the crowd. Carl threw upa half court shot because his teammateson the bench yelled, “Shoot!”Carl thought the clock was runningout. (There were five minutes left inthe half.) Trooper Matthew J. “Matt”Yoder–we like to call him “Hillbilly”–kept the quick pace going, while otherplayers were asking for a “sub” aboutevery other time down the court.The law enforcement team consistedof officers from the Missouri StateHighway Patrol (assigned to PlatteCounty), the Platte City Police Department,and the Platte County Sherriff’sDepartment. The Patrol members participatingincluded Tpr. Yoder, TrooperChadwick S. “Chad” Kutzner, Cpl.Taibi, and myself.Platte City Sergeant RobertNewan and Patrol Officer Matt Mc-Combs were able to bring this benefittogether. The basketball game willbenefit two valuable organizations. Sgt.Newman said the “Shop With A Cop”program allows area law enforcementto spend a few hours with local childrenwhile they enjoy picking out theirfavorite toys and games. This year’s“Shop With A Cop” event took place atthe local Wal-Mart on December 10,2011.The ending score was 74 to 35 infavor of the school district. What welearned that day: Next year, the officersneed to do their homework, sothey can be better prepared for thenext lesson!Platte County R-3 School District administrators and staff took on area law enforcement in a charity basketball game in October 2011. (Thankyou, Ms. Sara Lovelace, assistant editor of the Platte County Citizen, for the picture!)January-February 2012/Patrol News 23

Sgt. Graham Memorial Run Raises $1,500By Chairperson Cathy RungeSgt. Dewayne Graham Memorial Scholarship CommitteeThe 2 nd annual MSHP Sgt. DewayneGraham Memorial Scholarship5K run and 1 mile run/walk was a bigsuccess. The race took place on October15, 2011, at beautiful Big Spring– Ozark National Scenic Riverwaysnear Van Buren, MO. The route tookrunners along the Current River, BigSpring, and the Civilian ConservationCorps (CCC) historic district.The 71 runners and walkers enjoyedboth the event and the beautifulweather, raising more than $1,500 forthe Sgt. Dewayne Graham ScholarshipFund. Awards were presentedin four divisions, from ages 12 to 50and above, for both female and maleentries. First place winners includedJenny Morey, Peyton Huskey, CarleePruett, Wyatt Dougherty, Ethan Ponder,Chasity Fowler, Molly O’Dowd,Samantha Martin, Dylan Nichols,Chase Collins, Karen Rikard, MelissaDougherty, Karl Gilpin, Jeff Cravens,Rodger Hart, JoAnn Pierce, JoyceParsons, Marc Romine, and OrvalGraham. After the races, runners andonlookers enjoyed music from NonLethal Tactics and a catfish dinnerprovided by the Van Buren LionsClub. Thank you to the participantsand volunteers who made this eventsuccessful.The non-profit scholarshiphonors thelife and careerof SergeantC. DewayneGraham, whowas killed inthe line ofduty on March20, 2005. Thescholarship isadministeredby the CommunityFoundationof theOzarks. It isawarded yearlyto a local highschool seniorof high moralcharacter and integrity in pursuit ofa career in criminal justice or law enforcement.To learn more about thescholarship, please visit http://www.cfozarks.org/scholarship-tool.php.Ethan Ponder, son of Sgt. CraigN. Ponder, Troop G, and WyattDougherty, nephew of Cpl.Shawn M. Dougherty, TroopG, are all smiles after takingfirst place in the one mile runand 5K run (respectively) inthe 12 and under category.Cpl. Shawn M. Dougherty, TroopG, runs alongside his son, Corbin,during the Sgt. Dewayne GrahamMemorial Scholarship 5K run andone mile run/walk.Next year’s Graham Run is scheduledfor October 20, 2012. For moreinformation visit the Web site at www.grahamrun.com.This group photo shows the first place runners in all divisions. However, all of the runners and volunteers are winners!24 Patrol News/January-February 2012

MADD Salutes Troop C Area’s Top 15By Sgt. Al P. Nothum, Troop COn November 10, 2011, MothersAgainst Drunk Driving (MADD)recognized 15 Troop C area officersat their annual “Heroes for Heroes”awards banquet. The 15 officers recognizedat the “Heroes for Heroes”event had a combined total of 454DWI arrests in 2010. Many of theseofficers are assigned to Troop C’s OperationA.R.R.E.S.T. (Alcohol RelatedResponse Enforcement Strike Team).Once again, this enforcement programproved successful in 2010. OperationA.R.R.E.S.T. consists of the top 10 producersin Troop C who work an eighthourshift once a month concentratingon DWI enforcement.Pictured left to right are: Lt. Elvin A. Seals, Troop C; Tpr. Christopher M. Turner, Q/GD; Lt.Stephen B. Ferrier, Troop C; Tpr. Ronald A. Metteer, Q/GD; Cpl. Travis S. Croft, Troop C;Tpr. Dustin B. Reed, Troop C; Tpr. Phillip G. Sarakas, Troop C; Tpr. Larry A. Turner, TroopC; Tpr. Jeremy M. Potocki, Troop C; Cpl. Eric R. Kessler, Troop C; Cpl. Lonnie J. Keathley,Troop C; Tpr. Adam S. Huskey, Troop C; and Cpl. Matthew R. Schmidt, Troop C. Unavailablefor the photograph were: Tpr. Joseph D. Flynn, Tpr. Andrew D. Gadberry, Cpl. W. BradleySevier, and Tpr. Charles P. Verdone, all Troop C.Citizens Complete Community Alliance ProgramBy Sgt. Brent J. Bernhardt, Troop BOn the evening of November 14,2011, 18 Troop B citizens ended theirparticipation of the 2011 Troop B CommunityAlliance Program at an awardsceremony held at the Macon ComfortInn in Macon, Missouri. During theawards presentation, participantsaccepted plaques recognizing themfor their dedication to the 10-weekprogram, and enjoyed highlights ofthe program and refreshments. Alsoduring the awards ceremony, Mr. WalleyMalins and Mr. Bill Stuart, representativesof The MASTERS, provideda short presentation regarding theirorganization.This year’s program began onSeptember 12, 2011, and participantsmet on consecutive Monday evenings.During the program, the “students”were exposed to many facets of thePatrol. Classes included recruit training,Patrol history, traffic enforcement,polygraph testing, drug enforcement,firearms at night, and an evening ridealongwith Troop B officers. A totalof 30 Troop B officers and employees(l to r) Troop B officers, Capt. James E. Wilt, Lt. Erik A. Gottman, and Sgt. Brent J.Bernhardt, join members of the 2011 Troop B Community Alliance Program in this picture.served as guest instructors during thesessions. Although some might think10 weeks is a long time, most of theparticipants would be eager to tell youthey wished it could have lasted longer.This was the seventh communityalliance program conducted in TroopB since 2001. Without a doubt, thePatrol has made many new friends andambassadors through these programs.Participants of the 2011 Troop BCommunity Alliance Program were:Shellie Claiborne, of Macon; JerryEdwards, of Macon; Brandy Forsyth,of Paris; Paul Isaacson, of Macon;John H. Larrick, of Macon; June Long,of Macon; Mark Maddox, of Macon;Scott Nelson, of Macon; William Reid,of Moberly; Randy Roberts, of Macon;Stephen Roberts, of Macon; RogerRoll, of Macon; Donald Schisler, ofMacon; James Scott, of Macon; SherryStanley, of Macon; Sally Watts, of Macon;Jace Weber, of Macon; and SallyWeber, of Macon.January-February 2012/Patrol News 25

Association Honors Two TroopersBy Sgt. William W. “Bill” Lowe, Troop AOn November 18, 2011, the MetropolitanPolice and Sheriff’s Associationhonored Trooper Frederick F. “Fred”Guthrie Jr., posthumously, with theirMedal of Valor. This organization honoredSergeant Mark D. DeGraffenreidwith the Medal of Valor, and namedhim Officer of the Year.On June 1, 2011, Sgt. DeGraffenreidwas involved in a pursuit on U.S.Highway 65 in Saline County. The St.Joseph man driving the vehicle wasconsidered to be a suspect in a homicide.As the suspect made a U-turn ata median crossover, he fired severalrounds at Sgt. DeGraffenreid, whoexpeditiously exited his patrol vehicleand returned fire.While pursuing the suspect northon U.S. Highway 65, the suspect beganfiring indiscriminately, with a highpowered rifle, at motorists travelingsouth. Two innocent motorists sustainedgunshot wounds during thecourse of the pursuit; both survivedthe incident. When the suspect’s vehiclebecame disabled, he stopped thevehicle on the right shoulder, exitedhis vehicle, and began firing at Sgt.DeGraffenreid and other law enforcementofficers as he rounded a curve.The suspect subsequently died of aself-inflicted gunshot wound. Sgt. De-Graffenreid placed himself at risk toensure this suspect was apprehendedand was no longer a threat to the citizensof Missouri. Because of this actof valor, the Metropolitan Police andSheriff’s Association not only honoredSgt. DeGraffenreid with the Medal ofValor, but they also named him the Officerof the Year.On August 1, 2011, Tpr. Guthriewas assigned to Missouri River flooddetail in Holt County with his partner,K9 Reed. Tragically, both were sweptaway by swift-moving floodwaters onMissouri Highway 118. Tpr. Guthriewas a combined 17-year-veteran of theformer Missouri State Water Patroland the Missouri State Highway Patrol.Tpr. Guthrie is survived by hiswife, Teresa, daughter, Amber, andSgt. Mark D. DeGraffenreid,Troop A, accepts the OfficerOf The Year Award fromthe Metropolitan Police andSheriff’s Association.sons, Dylan and Cody. The MetropolitanPolice and Sheriff’s Associationrecognized Tpr. Guthrie’s tremendousdedication and service to the citizensMajor Bret Johnson, Q/FOB, standswith Mrs. Teresa Guthrie after theMetropolitan Police and Sheriff’sAssociation honored Tpr. FrederickF. “Fred” Guthrie Jr. with a Medal ofValor Award.of Missouri by awarding him the Medalof Valor posthumously. Mrs. TeresaGuthrie accepted the Medal of ValorAward on behalf of her husband.Troop A Holds Chili Cook OffBy Sgt. William W. “Bill” Lowe, Troop AOn a sunny, fall afternoon in November, four Troop A employees broughttheir “best” chili recipe to headquarters hoping to earn the right to be calledTroop A chili champion in our First Ever Chili Cook Off. It is hoped this willbecome an annual event. Lieutenant Scott A. Shipers, Chief Commercial VehicleOfficer James E. “Jimmy” VanZandt, Housekeeper I Teresa L. Darrah,and Auto. Tech. III Sean D. Jacobs each were poised to take home the crown.Three judges brought their appetites and keen tastebuds to find which potcontained the best chili in West Central Missouri. When all was said and done,Chief Jimmy VanZandt tookhome the crown of Troop Achili champion. Congratulationsto Jimmy “V”, and tothe rest, as the saying goes:Better luck next year.The four competitors enjoyedTroop A’s First Ever Chili CookOff. From left to right, they are:Lt. Scott Shipers, HousekeeperTeresa Darrah, Chief CVOJimmy VanZandt, and Auto.Tech. III Sean Jacobs.26 Patrol News/January-February 2012

Patrol Recognizes State Park Marina EmployeesBy Sgt. Jason M. Pace, Troop DA year has passed since the heroicrescue of passengers from the ShowboatBranson Belle, but the effortsof many will never be forgotten. OnDecember 11, 2010, over 600 peopleboarded the Showboat Branson Bellefor a dinner cruise, but what they gotwas quite an experience. The showboatlost power and the weather tooka turn for the worse. Strong gustsof wind pushed the Branson Belleinto a rocky peninsula, about 70 feetfrom the shore, and the temperaturesdipped to the 20-degree mark. As the50 mph winds were threatening abreach of the boat’s hull, the situationdemanded immediate attention.Responding agencies had to determinehow to remove the large numberof people from the boat safely, and doso across the frigid water, avoiding thethreat of injury or death. With the assistanceand expertiseof the employees fromthe State Park Marina,a decision was madeto bulldoze a pathfrom the shoreline tothe boat, and utilizethe marina’s 40-footcatwalk. For the nextseveral hours, throughthe challenging elements,the marina staffworked to create apath across the lake tothe showboat, whicheventually allowed forthe safe removal of allof the passengers.Recently, Capt. Gary Haupt,Q/WPD and now retired, presented aCertificate of Appreciation to the StatePark Marina employees. The StatePark Marina employees gave unselfishlyof themselves and their resourcesto help rescue the passengers ofthe Showboat Branson Belle. WithoutThe State Park Marina employees are pictured with Capt. Gary Haupt, Q/WPD and nowretired. They include: (l to r) Mr. J.R. Bradford, Mr. Jeremy Warren, [Capt. Haupt], Mr. DickDalager, Mr. Patrick Cox (owner), Mr. Mitch Schupp, and Mr. Roger Carpenter.their efforts, this situation could havetaken a turn for the worse.Marina employees joined the Patrol,the Western Taney County FireProtection District, Southern StoneCounty Fire Protection District, St.Johns EMS, and Silver Dollar CityEMS to provide a safe rescue. Everyoneworked closely to prevent seriousinjuries and rescue passengers from adangerous situation.The assistance of each of theseagencies and the State Park Marinaemployees was greatly appreciated.Representatives from severalagencies, along with manyvolunteers, worked through thenight to create a path to theShowboat Branson Belle.“Rescue” personnel prepare for passengers to disembark the Showboat BransonBelle after a long, cold night.January-February 2012/Patrol News 27

Chief Comm.Tech. Michael A.“Mike” ThayerOn July 1, 2011, Chief CommunicationsTechnician Michael A. “Mike”Thayer, Q/CommD, retired after 32years and 10 months of service withthe Missouri State Highway Patrol.Mike started his career with thePatrol at Troop A Headquarters onSeptember 1, 1978, as a radio operator.In 1985, he moved to Jefferson Cityto fill the tower maintenance positionat the Radio Shop. For 10 years, Mikeclimbed towers and shared his expertisewith our communications centersaround the state. He also workedinstalling mobile radios in patrolcars, and performing electronic radiotesting in the shop’s screen rooms.In 1995, he moved to General Headquartersto provide Patrol telephonesystem support as well as maintenanceand support of other communicationssystems. He remained in that postionfor more than 16 years until his retirement.Before joining the Patrol, Mikeworked part time at the MissouriDepartment of Conservation. He soldappliances and television sets, workedon radios and televisions at a repairshop, and at the local radio station inCarrollton, MO.Mike and his wife, Lois, weremarried in 1990. Lois has two grownchildren from a previous marriage and28 Patrol News/January-February 2012Retirementsfour grandchildren. Mike and Loisare active in the Community of ChristChurch in Jefferson City. Mike is anavid HAM radio operator, serving onthe board of the Association of SaintsChurch Radio Amateurs (ASCRA).He is a member of the Mid-MissouriAmateur Radio Club, where he is aninstructor for club-sponsored amateurradio classes. His other hobbies includephotography and other outdooractivities like camping.Mike wasn’t retired for verylong—he returned as a part-timeemployee in July 2011, to work ontelephone and other upgrades to thePatrol’s communications systems. Hisfuture plans include continued parttimeemployment with us, camping,and traveling to amateur radio activitiesaround the state.Mike, thank you for your dedicationto the Patrol. We wish you a long,healthy retirement.Comm. Oper.II Michael W.“Mike” CoyOn October 1, 2011, CommunicationsOperator II Michael W. “Mike”Coy, Troop G, retired from the MissouriState Highway Patrol after morethan 28 years of service.Mike is a native of Potosi, MO,and a graduate of Potosi High School.Mike began his career with the Patrolon May 23, 1983. His first assignmentwas as an office manager at theTroop C Satellite Office in Flat River,MO. Mike transferred to Troop G,Willow Springs, in June 1997, wherehe worked the radio console until hisretirement.Mike and his wife, Debbie, havethree children (Darrin, Jason, and Andrea)and five grandchildren. Darrinand his wife, Mary, live in Strafford,with their three boys. Jason, and hiswife, Brandy, reside in Springfield,MO, with one son. Daughter Andrea,of West Plains, also has a son. Additionally,Darrin and Mary are expectingtheir fourth child soon — also aboy. In case you weren’t counting, thatwill make six grandsons! Mike saysthat when they are all together he justsits back and observes the fun!Mike says that he is really gladthat he chose his Patrol career, saying,“I always enjoyed the job. It was nevermonotonous to me, because every daybrought something a little different.”He says that he is also grateful thathe never had to experience the loss ofa trooper while actually working theconsole.When asked about his plans forretirement, Mike says he doesn’t reallyhave any, other than spending timewith family, taking care of his property,and simply enjoying the ability to “dowhat I want, when I want. The bestpart of retirement is simply the freedom.”Your Troop G family wishes youand Debbie the very best in retirement,Mike!“We are limited, notby our abilities, butby our vision.”— Joel Barker

RetirementsCVO II Tracy A.HudsonCommercial Vehicle Officer IITracy A. Hudson, Troop G, retired onOctober 1, 2011, bringing to a close acareer with the Missouri State HighwayPatrol that spanned more than 27years.Tracy is a native of WillowSprings, MO, where she attended WillowSprings Schools. Tracy startedwith the Patrol on July 16, 1984, as ahousekeeper, at Troop G Headquarters.She became a commercial vehicleinspector in October 1989, andtransferred to Troop E, Poplar Bluff,where she spent a little over a yearbefore transferring to Troop D, Springfield.In 1992, Tracy transferred backto Troop G, where she became a commercialvehicle officer and finishedher career.Tracy is married to CVO II JohnD. Hudson, who retired February1, 2010. She has two children: herdaughter, Kim Brown, lives in WillowSprings, and son, Scott Moore, livesin Pomona, MO. Tracy also has threestep-children: Christopher Hudson,who is stationed in Kansas with theU.S. Army, Craig Hudson, presentlyworking as a civilian in Afghanistan,and Cheryl Porter, of Odessa, MO.John and Tracy also have nine grandchildren.Over the course of her time withthe Patrol, Tracy participated in nu-merous special assignments, trainings,and truck checks.About retirement, Tracy said thatchasing those nine grandkids is enoughto keep her very, very busy for theforeseeable future. She also indicatedthat she would like to do some travelingwith John, now that he’s retired.All of us at Troop G wish you thebest in retirement, Tracy!Crim. Hist.Tech. II Julie A.LaymanOn November 1, 2011, after morethan 14 1/2 years of dedicated service,Criminal History Technician II Julie A.Layman, Q/CJISD, retired as an employeeof the Missouri State HighwayPatrol. Prior to her appointment at theHighway Patrol, she was employedwith Department of Revenue for 16years. Julie also worked at MissouriArmy National Guard for one year.Julie started as a Data Entry OperatorIII on June 1, 1997. On August 24,2003, she became a Criminal HistoryTechnician I. Then, on December 18,2005, she was promoted to CriminalHistory Technician II.Julie has two children: Drew andAbby. Julie and her husband, Scott,reside in New Bloomfield, MO.Julie is looking forward to travelingto see her brother, Harlan, inTexas, and her sister, Jamie, in Indiana.She will continue working onher jewelry business, JEWELS ANDBEADS. Julie is looking forward toenjoying life, and coming and going asshe pleases.She advised that the one thing shewill miss is her co-workers. They arelike family.Julie, we wish you a long, healthyretirement!UCR/NIBRSAnalyst Melita L.SloanUCR/NIBRS Analyst Melita L.Sloan, Q/CJISD, retired from the MissouriState Highway Patrol on November1, 2011, after almost 37 years ofdedicated service. She began her careeron December 9, 1974, as a ClerkI in the Motor Vehicle Theft and InformationUnit within the Criminal RecordsDivision. In 1974, the CriminalRecords Division was located wherethe Safety Education Center is today.There, she was promoted to ClerkII on July 1, 1975, and to a Clerk III onJanuary 1, 1978. In 1979, Melita movedwith the Motor Vehicle Theft and InformationUnit to the first floor of theAnnex Building where AFIS is locatedcurrently. On June 1, 1983, Melita waspromoted to Quality Control Clerk I,and her position was transferred to theInformation Systems Division withinthe Quality Control and Security Unit.Continued on the next page.January-February 2012/Patrol News 29

Congratulations On Your Retirement!Patricia L. TrimbleStaff InspectorQ/RDDRetired May 1, 2011.33 years, six months of dedicatedservice.Daniel S. RenickBuilding & GroundsMaintenance IITroop FRetired August 1, 2011.Seven years, four months ofdedicated service.Kevin W. LevartCVO IITroop CRetired December 1, 2011.28 years, five months of dedicatedservice.Tresha McBaineDuplicating EquipmentOperator SupervisorQ/BPDRetired December 1, 2011.26 years, eight months of dedicatedservice.Missouri Remembers DWI VictimsBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDThe Missouri State Highway Patrol joined a special gathering ofvictims, families, friends, safety groups, and state leaders to rememberthose affected by impaired drivers. This memorial event tookplace November 29, 2011, in the Capitol rotunda. It served as an opportunityto remember those who have been killed or injured in impaireddriving crashes. It also reminds everyone of the importanceof driving sober.Colonel Ronald K. “Ron” Replogle, Q/Staff, spoke at the event.He encouraged everyone to drive with the highest degree of care,and stressed the importance of planning for alternate transportationor a designated driver when celebrations include alcohol.While fatalities in Missouri have steadily decreased since 2005,the number of fatal crashes attributed to impaired driving has remainedsteady. In 2010, a total of 821 people died in Missouri intraffic crashes. Of those, 218 people were killed in crashes wheredrinking involvement was a significant contributing factor.The Missouri Remembers event takes place annually and isopen to the public.Col. Ron Replogle addresses those present at the MissouriRemembers memorial event.January-February 2012/Patrol News 31

Editor’s Note45 years agoJanuary 1967 — A picture on the front cover showed Tpr. J.N. Taylor,Troop D, accepting a Citation of Merit from Governor Warren E.Hearnes. Tpr. Taylor was recognized for his part in the apprehensionof three armed men who held up the Bank of Fordland.35 years agoFebruary 1977 — Articles announced both the retirement of Col.Sam S. Smith and the appointment of Col. Al Lubker. The centerfoldshowed photos from the 1977 gubernatorial detail.25 years agoJanuary 1987 — Tpr. R.F. Wolf, Troop C, arrived at a traffic crash onMissouri Highway 47 in Franklin County. A Union, MO, firefighter wason the scene and had called for an ambulance. By the time Tpr. Wolfarrived, the ambulance had left. The firefighter told him there was onlyone occupant, and that she was probably drunk. Tpr. Wolf then droveto the hospital and inquired about the traffic crash victim. Hospital personneldirected him to an examination room, where he found a middleagedwoman. She didn’t appear injured, so Tpr. Wolf asked the womanwhy she’d been brought in an ambulance. The lady said, “I’ve got abroken heart.”15 years agoFebruary 1997 — After a rest area attendant located a purse left in theladies restroom, she called the Patrol. Tpr. Brad L. Spicer respondedand took possession of the purse, which was found to have morethan $1,850 and numerous credit cards inside. Tpr. Spicer contactedthe owner, who lived in Texas, and made arrangements to return thepurse. About a month later, the purse owner sent a money order for$400 made out to the rest area attendant and asked that Tpr. Spicerdeliver it. Tpr. Spicer arranged for a Highway Patrol Certificate of Appreciation,also. He presented both at a press conference at the touristcenter.5 years agoJanuary/February 2007 — The Department of Public Safety namedTpr. Keith A. Kinsey, Q/GD, DPS Employee of the Month for November2006. The story appeared in this issue, and explained that Tpr. Kinsey’sinvestigative skills solved three cases in a month’s time. The firstcase involved a methamphetamine laboratory in a casino hotel room.The second case included stolen money a subject was attempting to“launder” at the casino. The third investigation revealed a check cashingscam.I would like to take this opportunityto thank everyone who contributedarticles to the Patrol Newsthis past year. Your articles madethis an interesting publication.Please continue to submit storiesthis year!Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D.Cobb, Q/PIEDFebruaryFeb. 8Feb. 13Feb. 14Feb. 16Feb. 16Feb. 20Feb. 21• Tpr. R.W.Harper died in1987.• Lincoln’sbirthday observed.• Valentine’sDay• Cpl. H.C.Bruns died in1987.• Sgt. R.A. Guilliamsdied in2001.• Washington’sbirthday observed.• Tpr. G.W.Snodgrassdied in 1970.32 Patrol News/January-February 2012

Patrolling The KitchenSpaghetti Supper, Toys Brighten HolidaysBy Sgt. Collin M. Stosberg, Troop AOn Friday, December 16, 2011,Missouri and Kansas state trooperscooked a tasty spaghetti dinner forthe temporary residents of the RonaldMcDonald House in Kansas City, MO.Families stay at the house while theirchildren undergo medical treatment inthe KC area—sometimes for monthsat a time. Approximately 80 peopleenjoyed spaghetti that evening. Thetroopers, their families, and other Patrolemployees helped with this event.The spaghetti supper was anextension of the 9th Annual TrooperMichael Newton ToyDrive. It’s the first yearthe group provided ameal in conjunctionwith delivering toys.Tpr. Newton’s parents,Bobbie and Garry, andhis son, Tyler, 13, werethere and did a lot ofthe cooking. The volunteersalso distributedthe toys they’d collectedduring the toy drive tothe kids in the house. Itwas a very heartwarmingexperience, andthe Ronald McDonaldHouse welcomed theextra effort. CEO Holly Buckendahlwas very appreciative and impressedwith the effort this year.The group also delivers toys tochildren at Children’s Mercy Hospitaland the Kansas University MedicalCenter. This annual event is the resultof the efforts of the Missouri StateHighway Patrol Troop A, KansasHighway Patrol, and Krispy KremeDoughnuts. It was a great cause anda great way to remember our trooper,Michael L. Mike Newton, who gavethe ultimate sacrifice.A sign greeted thegroup that arrivedto cook and delivertoys. Pictured are:(l to r) Sgt. CollinStosberg, Troop A,Marketing Mgr.Tim France, KrispyKreme, and Tpr.Mitch Mellick,Kansas HighwayPatrol.Traffic FatalitiesYear ToDateFeb. 29,2012Same PeriodLast YearYear To DateNumber OfIncreaseOrDecreaseMrs. Bobbie Newton, TylerNewton, and Mr. Garry Newton(retired building and groundsmaintenance supervisor) helpedwith the toy drive and spaghettisupper that honored the memory oftheir son and dad. Also pictured isSgt. R. Brooks McGinnis, Troop A.2010TrafficFatalities2011TrafficFatalities111 84 +27 821 782January-February 2012/Patrol News 33

Blue Notes Give ‘Command’ PerformanceBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDThis year’s Blue Notes Choiradded a special performance to their2011 schedule. In addition to theireight shows at an adult daycare center,various nursing homes, and theGHQ Christmas lunch, they granteda special concert to the residents ofThe Terrace. This trip was in honor ofretired Colonel Howard J. Hoffman,under whose command the group wasfirst formed as “Hoffman’s Blue Notes”in 1983.Retired Col. Hoffman and hisneighbors were pleased to welcomethem. In a thank you note, retired Col.Hoffman wrote, “Please pass on mysincerest thanks to all of the membersof the Blue Notes choir and to Ms.Pringer for being the accompanist.Capt. Perkins had all the “notes” downto perfection. I have had many complimentsfrom the residents here; manysaying this was the best entertainmentthat has ever been here. They suremade me proud.”It was wonderful to see you, retiredCol. Hoffman!The 2011 Blue Notes included: Capt. David P. Perkins, Q/TND; Info. Analyst I Faith A. Anderson, Q/GD; Special Assistant Theresa M.Backes, Q/HRD; Clerk IV Carla J. West, Q/MVI; CIT III Kellie L. Foster, Q/ICTD; retired Col. Howard J. Hoffman; Clerk Typist I MeghanD. Hauser, Q/MVI; Chief DE Cheryl S. Bardwell, Q/DE; Ms. Susan Pringer, accompianist; Col. Ronald Replogle, Q/Staff; (second row, l tor) CITS I Jeanne V. Livers, Q/ICTD; Chief Oper. Roger D. Martin, Q/ICTD; Cook Sprv. Richard L. Hagenhoff, Q/TND; Leasing/ContractsCoord. Lisa C. Luecke, Q/DE; Clerk IV Brenda L. Starke, Q/TFD; Fiscal & Budgetary Analyst III Donna F. Stovall, Q/BPD; (last row, l to r)Section Director Roger D. Strope, Q/ICTD; CITS II Arthur T. “Art” Wilkins, Q/ICTD; Assistant Director J. William “Bill” Watkins, Q/MVI;and CITS II Mathew E. “Matt” Hodgen, Q/ICTD.Troop E Honors Steve EddyCaptain George E. Ridens, Troop E, presented an HonoraryTrooper certificate to Mr. Steve E. Eddy, of Poplar Bluff, MO, ata ceremony on January 17, 2012, at Troop E headquarters. Thehonor recognizes Mr. Eddy’s bravery while assisting a memberof the Missouri State Highway Patrol effect an arrest on an armedand combative subject.On December 15, 2011, a trooper made a traffic stop onCounty Road 601. The driver of the vehicle became combative andbegan to resist the trooper. Mr. Eddy, who lives near the location ofthe traffic stop, offered his assistance to help subdue the subject.After placing the man in handcuffs, a loaded firearm was locatedon the ground where the driver had been resisting.“Mr. Eddy is deserving of the Honorary Trooper certificatedue to his exemplary actions,” said Capt. Ridens. “Unknowingly,Mr. Eddy upheld the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s motto of ‘serviceand protection’.”34 Patrol News/January-February 2012Cpl. Michael Slaughter, Troop E, Mr. Steve Eddy, and Capt.George Ridens pause for a photo after the Honorary Trooperpresentation at Troop E.

Robin D. “Duck”JonesDeathsEdward J.JaegersClifford A.Sassenrath Jr.Robin D. “Duck” Jones, 59, of ParkHills, MO, died on Saturday, October29, 2011. He was born May 27, 1952,in Bonne Terre, MO. He worked forthe Missouri State Highway Patrol as adriver examiner in Troop C, St. Louis,from June 30, 1973, until he retired onDecember 31, 2002.Robin is survived by parents, Donaldand Marcia (Rowland) Jones, andone brother, Richard Jones (and hiswife, Alicia).Services took place on November1, 2011, at C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel,in Desloge, MO, with Chaplain SteveStillman officiating. Memorials can bemade to the American Cancer Society.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Jones family.(Reprinted with permission from the Park HillsDaily Journal.)COPSConcerns Of Police SurvivorsInc. announced the datesfor this year’s National PoliceWeek. This time of remembranceand support will takeplace May 13 through May 19,2012, in Washington, D.C.Edward J. Jaegers, 82, of Linn, MO,died on Monday, November 21, 2011,at Autumn Meadows Skilled NursingFacility.Ed was born January 3, 1929, inBonnots Mill, MO, a son to the late Peteand Bertha (Hubert) Jaegers.Ed was a lifelong area resident andserved in the U.S. Army during the Koreanconflict.Ed worked for the Missouri StateHighway Patrol from 1973, until heretired as a maintenance supervisor in1994. Ed was a member of St. GeorgeCatholic Church and enjoyed workingon cars.Ed is survived by: two sons, TerryJaegers (and his wife, Mathilda), ofRussellville, and Jack Jaegers, of Linn;one brother, Ray (and his wife, Leona),of Linn; one sister, Delma Perrot, ofArkansas; six grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren;as well as many nieces,nephews, and friends.In addition to his parents, Ed waspreceded in death by his stepmother,Regina Jaegers, four sisters, and twobrothers.In keeping with Ed’s wishes, privateservices were held.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Jaegers family.(Reprinted with permission from the Jaeger family.)Clifford A. Sassenrath Jr., 85, ofSt. Peters, MO, died on Saturday, December3, 2011. He was the loving husbandof the late Celeste T. Sassenrath(née Gruenloh), and the beloved sonof the late Clifford A. and Dorothy Sassenrath.Clifford was a devoted fatherof Marie, Dorothy, Sharon, Timothy,Clifford III, and Sylvia.A veteran of World War II, Korea,and Vietnam, Clifford retired fromthe U.S. Air Force after 24 years ofservice. He then worked for the MissouriHighway State Patrol for 15 yearsas a commercial vehicle enforcementinspector. Assigned to Troop C, heworked in Weldon Springs and St. Peters,as well as from a portable scalevan.Clifford was a member of Assumptionof the B.V.M. Catholic Church, inO’Fallon, MO; the Knights of ColumbusCouncil #2341, in Warrenton, MO;and was a lifetime member of VFWPost #2866, in St. Charles, MO.Clifford is survived by his children:Marie Johns (and her husband,Jerry), Dorothy Zigler (and her husband,Terry), Sharon Sassenrath, TimothySassenrath (and his wife, Linda),Clifford Sassenrath III, and SylviaAubuchon; 15 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren;a brother, KennethSassenrath (and his wife, Marion); anda sister-in-law, Sylvia Gittemeier. HeContinued on the next page.January-February 2012/Patrol News 35

— SassenrathContinued from page 35.was preceded in death by two sisters:Dorothy E. Bohning and Juanita Kunderer;a brother, Robert Sassenrath;and a grandson, Mark Johns.Memorial donations may be madeto Sisters of St. Joseph.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Sassenrath family.(Reprinted with permission from Baue Funeral &Memorial Center.)Raymond D.LewisRaymond Donald Lewis, 84, of St.Joseph, died on Wednesday, December7, 2011, at Heartland RegionalMedical Center.He was born on February 4, 1927,in St. Joseph, to the late Robert andAnna (Beauchamp) Lewis. Raymondmarried Shirley Parmenter on June 23,1957, at the First Christian Church, inSt. Joseph.He worked as a commercial vehicleenforcement inspector with theMissouri State Highway Patrol. Raymondalso was a grain inspector forthe state of Missouri.Survivors include: his wife, ShirleyLewis; three daughters: Linda Kerns(and her husband, Fred), of St. Joseph,Tegwin Peterson (and her husband,Larry), of Clarksdale, MO, and NancyIngram (and her husband, Warren), ofSt. Joseph; two grandchildren: DanielIngram (and his wife, Julie Birnstein),Sherman Oaks, CA, and NicholasIngram, of St. Joseph; a sister-in-law,Mary Parmenter; a brother-in-law,Doyle Parmenter; and several niecesand nephews.He was preceded in death by onebrother, Robert B. Lewis; and his auntand uncle, Hugh and Eva Lewis.A celebration of Raymond’s lifetook place on Friday, December 9, atDeathsGladden-Stamey Funeral Home, in St.Joseph. Memorial donations are suggestedto American Heart Associationor First Christian Church Disciples OfChrist in St. Joseph.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Lewis family.(Reprinted with permission from St. Joseph News-Press.)Ralph S.SweaneyMr. Ralph Sammie Sweaney, 85,of Jefferson City, MO, died on Friday,December 16, 2011, at the Oak TreeVilla Nursing Center. Ralph was bornOctober 3, 1926, in Jefferson City, theson of Ralph and Semelia E. GarnerSweaney. He was married on March9, 1947, in Jefferson City, to Jessie I.Maddox, who preceded him in deathon September 4, 1999.A lifelong resident of the JeffersonCity area, Ralph graduated from JeffersonCity High School. He servedin both the United States Army andthe United States Navy. Ralph wasemployed with the Missouri StateHighway Patrol from 1952 until his retirementas chief telecommunicationsengineer in 1987. He was a memberof the Veterans of Foreign Wars, RoySone Post 1003.Survivors include: two daughters,Linda Morris (and her husband, Dale)and Sammie Kirchner (and her husband,Roger), all of Jefferson City; twosons, Michael Sweaney (and his wife,Marla), of Oklahoma City, OK, andRusty Sweaney (and his wife, Tami),of Jefferson City; one brother, GarySweaney, of St. Louis, MO; nine grandchildren,Kimberly Cash (and herhusband, Bob), Della Morris, TabithaMorris, Jim Morris, Danelle Stockman(and her husband, Bill), KevinKirchner (and his wife, Cassie), AndyKirchner, Brad Sweaney (and his wife,Jessica), and Brooke Sweaney; andnine great-grandchildren, Steven Cash,Sydney Cash, Samantha Fleetwood,Abigail Fleetwood, Alexander Werdehausen,Isaac Gianoli, Paige Stockman,Taylor Stockman, and BrodyStockman.He was preceded in death by hisparents, his wife, and one sister, BettyAnn Sweaney.Graveside services were conductedon Monday, December 19, 2011,at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens withthe Reverend Ken Harland officiating.Funeral arrangements were under thedirection of Freeman Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributionsare suggested to the CapitalWest Christian Church.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Sweaney family.(Reprinted with permission from the News-Tribune,Jefferson City.)Mar. 2Mar. 11Mar. 20MarchTpr. J.M.Froemsdorfdied in 1985.CentralDaylight Timebegins at 2 a.m.Sgt. C.D.Graham diedin 2005.36 Patrol News/January-February 2012

-– BairdContinued from page 37.38 Patrol News/January-February 2012DeathsFormer Troop E commander, MajorDon Shelton, said, “I have known Patfor several years; well over 15 years.He worked for me. He was a good lieutenant.He was a good family man andvery devoted.”Describing Baird’s death as a“tragic loss”, Major Shelton said hewas a “good friend and a good allaroundperson.” Shelton said Bairdand his wife, Janet, did everythingtogether.Patrol Lieutenant Larry W. PlunkettJr. said, “The Patrol family lost aspecial member. Capt. Baird was notonly an outstanding troop commander,he was an exceptional friend and mentorto those who had the privilege toknow him.”Plunkett Jr. continued, “Despiterising to the rank of captain, P.C. neverlost sight of what’s really importantabout our job—the people we serveand the men and women who makethe Patrol such a great organization.That said, I think the most importanttribute I can offer Capt. Baird is thefact that his officers considered him a‘road trooper’s kind of captain’. I thinkhe would take more pride in that thananything. I hope he knew that’s justhow we feel.”Retired Patrol Lieutenant R. BrentDavis said, “Pat Baird was one ofthe finest people I have ever workedwith or for. He was a great captainwho deeply cared about the men thatworked for him. He took great painsto get to know each and every personunder his command and their families.He was a good friend and he will bedeeply missed by all those who knewhim well.”Larry Plunkett Sr., who retiredfrom the Patrol as a sergeant and isa former Wayne County sheriff, said,“Pat was one of the finest troop commandersI worked under.” DescribingBaird as “a true gentleman”, PlunkettSr. said he became friends with everyonewho worked with him “because werespected him.”Once Plunkett Sr. was electedWayne County sheriff, he continuedworking with Baird. “He worked wellwith everyone.” Plunkett Sr. added, it“made me really sad to hear he died.He will be greatly missed.”Poplar Bluff Police Chief DannyH. Whiteley recalls, “Capt. Baird wassuch a nice guy, and the ultimate lawenforcement professional. He didhis job, but the citizens he came intocontact with, whether a victim or asuspect, felt like they had been treatedfairly and professionally. He was agood friend and I will miss him.”Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbssaid, “I remember him best from whenhe was commander over Troop E. Healways was very professional and verygood to work with. He seemed like avery good man.”In his retirement story printed inthe Daily American Republic newspaperin August 2003, Capt. Bairdexplained he came from a law enforcementfamily. His father was a policeofficer and both his older and youngerbrothers also served on the Patrol.His brother, Mike, served on the Patrolfor five years, while his brother,Rick, served his entire career with thePatrol in Southwest Missouri.Capt. Baird was a student at MissouriSouthern State when he appliedand was accepted at the Patrol Academy.He began his career in TroopA’s Cass County at Harrisonville, MO,after he graduated from the Patrol’ssix-month Academy.He then worked the interstate indowntown Kansas City, MO, and becamea zone sergeant in Henry County,in Clinton, MO. He came to PoplarBluff in 1987, as a lieutenant.Capt. Baird said it was “very rewarding”to him to be promoted tolieutenant and then captain at Troop E.“I couldn’t have a better family aroundme than the personnel of Troop E. Icouldn’t have a better bunch of peopleto work with. ... I’ve got the best staffon the Highway Patrol of any troop.”“I’ve always felt that being fair andhonest was the key,” said Capt. Baird,who described it as stressful “whenyou are sitting in this chair”.Working the 13 counties of TroopE are “all these officers,” Baird explained.With the changing world, hesaid he worries about the safety ofeach one. “Every time I talk to eachone of these officers ... my last commentto them is to be careful, becauseI don’t want anything to happen tothem,” Baird explained. “...That’s mybig concern — officer safety.”On Aug. 26, 1995, he marriedJanet Wilson Walker in Clinton, MO.Mrs. Baird survives of the home.Other survivors include five children:Matthew Baird, Patrick Baird,and Bill Baird, all of Kansas City, MO,Kit Walker (and his wife, Lorie), ofNashville, TN, and Jason Walker (andhis wife, Anna), of Virginia Beach, VA;10 grandchildren; and three brothers,Rick Baird (and his wife, Glenda), ofCarthage, MO, Mike Baird (and hiswife, Connie) of Carl Junction, MO,and Brad Baird (and his wife, Tracie),also of Carthage.A memorial service was held onMonday, January 2, 2012, at CotrellFuneral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. TheMissouri Army Honors Team foldedand presented the American flag, andmembers of the Missouri State HighwayPatrol followed with full honors.Bagpipe music concluded the service.Memorial contributions may bemade to “THE MASTERS” (MissouriAssociation of State Troopers EmergencyRelief Society), 5287 Hwy 67 N.,Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Baird family.(Written by Daily American Republic NewsEditor Barbara Ann Horton; Information forarticle provided by DAR Associate Editor MichelleFriedrich. Reprinted with permission.)

Thank YouThe Highway Patrol has been extremelysupportive of Bailee and ourfamily throughout this difficult time.Everyone’s kindness and support resonatesthe integrity and steadfastnessof the Highway Patrol. Again, thankyou for your support from our familyto yours.Terry and Bailee Ivie,Drew Mohnen, andTylane Garrett• • •My family and I would like tothank everyone for the many prayers,phone calls, cards, and to all thosethat attended the services for my wife,Elmira, after our loss in October. Shewas a “trooper’s wife” for many years,and your response to her memory exhibitedagain that we are all membersof a “family” that my family is veryproud of. Thank you each and everyone for all you did during this difficulttime for us.Ret. Col. Howard Hoffman• • •Patti and I would like to thankeveryone in the Patrol family for thetremendous outpouring of support,expressions of sympathy, and prayersoffered in the aftermath of the lossof Patti’s brother, Corporal DonaldM. “Don” Ivie. We especially wish tothank everyone in Troop G, the TroopD staff, and all those Troop D personnelwho made sure that our family didnot want for anything. The excellent,sacrificial manner with which youconducted yourselves was a wonderfulexample of the way the Patrol takescare of its own. Don would have beenso proud!God bless you all,Sgt. & Mrs. Martin K. “Marty”ElmoreTroop G• • •My family and I want to thankeveryone for the cards, flowers,thoughts, prayers, and support we receivedfollowing the loss of our mother,Beulah Mae Krzoski, on December20. My family was very impressed withthe officers who attended. I feel veryblessed to have so many caring, consideratefriends at the Patrol.Admin. Office Support Asst. SusanK. SickmanQ/WPDSympathyOur deepest sympathy goes to the following personnel who have lost a member of their family:Stenographer III Vickie L. Kanatzar(H) - brotherSgt. George W. Hamilton (Q/GD)- wifeCpl. Robert E. Hoehn (C) - fatherin-lawTpr. James C. Acree (H) -grandfatherRet. Tpr. James L. Stowe - motherSgt. Thomas R. Rohn (B) - motherCVO II Robert L. Morgan (D) -motherSgt. Richard C. Fletcher (A) -grandfatherSgt. David D. Spurgeon (F) - fatherin-lawCpl. Clinton M. Duppong (B) -grandfatherDE Chief Rebecca A. Kleffner (I) -grandfatherRet. Chief Telecom. Eng. Richard W.King - motherRet. Lt. R. Brent Davis - motherJuv. & Miss. Pers. Liaison Heather J.Elder (Q/DDCC) - grandfatherCapt. Lester D. Elder (Q/DE) -grandfather-in-lawSgt. Kevin G. Haywood (Q/AD) -brotherDE III Jeremy M. Calfee (H) -grandmotherAdmin. Ofc. Support Asst. Sherry L.Carter (C) - brotherClerk IV Kathy A. Easter (C) - brotherSgt. Steven J. Childers (I) - father-inlawRet. R&T Tech. 1st Class Donald E.Hodo - stepgrandmotherTpr. Bryan S. Silverthorn (I) - stepgreat-grandmotherCVO II Darin A. Jones (D) - father,stepgrandmotherClerk Typist III Kathelyn A.Shelledy (D) - motherHousekeeper III Paula K. Forshee(D) - motherRet. Sgt. Larry Bodenhamer - sisterLt. D. Scott Sater (D) - motherAdmin. Ofc. Support Asst. Susan K.Sickman (Q/WPD) - motherDE III Shelly L. Wilson-Lagermann(E) - grandmotherDE III Karen M. Cade (C) - motherCDL Exam. Aud. Gaye A. DeRousse(C) - mother-in-lawTpr. Richard D. Pipkin (Q/GD) -mother-in-lawJanuary-February 2012/Patrol News 39

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROLGeneral HeadquartersP.O. Box 5681510 E. Elm St.Jefferson City, MO 65102-0568Address Service RequestedPrstd. Std.U.S.PostagePAIDJefferson City, MOPermit No. 440Recruiting: 1-800-796-7000E-mail: mshppied@mshp.dps.mo.govHome Page: http://www.mshp.dps.mo.gov2012 MOSTA Crappie TournamentSaturday, May 12, 20127 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Truman State Park Marina, Truman Lake, Warsaw, MO(On Missouri Route UU North From Missouri Highway 7)Biggest Crappie Contest — Winner awarded $150 and trophy.ENTRY FEE — $70 PER BOAT ENTRY (Your entry fee of $70includes Biggest Crappie Contest.) Limit: Two Fishermen Per Boat.Tournament is open to all fishermen, as long as at least one teammember in the boat is employed by a criminal justice agency in anycapacity (includes retirees and active reserve members).FAMILY PICNIC will be held at the Truman State Park shelterhouse at 4:30 p.m. following the tournament.CAMPING & MOTEL FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE.MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MOSTA Crappie TournamentNote: Tournament rules have been modified from previous years.Contacts:Ricky Chapman615 W. MainLincoln, MO 65338(660) 723-5538Mason Hollis(417) 576-468950% Pay Back1st 23% *($805)2nd 16% *($560)3rd 12% *($420)4th 10% *($350)5th 9% *($315)6th 8% *($280)7th 7% *($245)8th 6% *($210)9th 5% *($175)10th 4% *($140)*Payout is based on 100boats being entered.