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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
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