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VOLUME 27 - SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 1995 204 NUMB: Chief Criticizes POA Negotiations Update byAlThgueiro ties reach agreement. The City Challenge to "Provisionals" Charger provides for binding interest iegouauoris nave been taking arbitration for police officers, Chief Ribera has been making the single individual to determine who place between the City and POA ne- firefighters and other city employ- rounds recently telling members that gets a particular job and who does gotiating committees since June 14, ees. In a nutshell, that means that if the 21 provisional sergeant appoint- not, without a competitive examina- 1995. The process takes a great deal an agreement cannot be reached, an ments he announced, effective Au- tion of some sort. There needn't be of time and requires patience and impasse is declared. A mediator/ gust 26, 1995, are really good for the any provisional appointments at all. care. Provisions will be implemented arbitrator is then selected and if the department and that the POA is our Regular examinations should be con- as a result of these negotiations which parties still can't reach agreement, of line for criticizing them. ducted and, if they were, there would will have a very significant impact on the arbitrator is required to decide These 21 "provisional" appoint- always be eligible lists from which to the wages, hours and working condi- the issues in dispute on an issue by ments are not the first the Chief has appoint members who passed ap- tions of San Francisco's police offic- issue basis. made. He made another 41 provi- proved civil service examinations. ers for years to come. Our negotiating committee will sional sergeant appointments only a We need to look at what is going on There have been seven sessions continue working with the broader few months ago. Too many such ap- in the Police Department. There are thus far. During the first, we agreed steering committee that we formed to pointments have been made to other currently 104 vacancies in the In- to ground rules and the POA pre- deal with these negotiations. These promotive ranks within the Police spector classification. Why? An ex- sented the City with a request for two committees will work very closely Department. For example, more than amination was given and an eligible information we felt it necessary to with your Executive board and Board half of the Department's Captains list was adopted for the Inspector have in order to proceed properly. of Directors until a contract is ob- are now provisional appointees. classification a fewyears back. Then, During the second and third ses- tained. "Provisional" appointees are hand although numerous vacancies ex- sions, the POA's proposals were ex- Members should know that well picked, without any examination. The isted and no examination was sched- plained and discussed fully. In the over 50 police officers are, and have civil service system is based, theo- uled, the Police Commission, over next session, City representatives been directly involved in these nego- retically, on merit system principles. the objections of the Police Officers' explained their proposals. The next tiations. They have volunteered Association, terminated the eligible two meetings involved both sides re- countless hours, assisting the POA Appointments to civil service posi- throughout this process. They are tions are supposed to be based upon sponding to the other's proposals, a fair system that does not allow any (See CHIEF, Page 10) either by making counterproposals the members who put together and orby rejecting outright the proposals tabulated our members' survey; they that had been submitted by the other attended the proposal meetings, pro- Retirement Benefit Negotiability side. Now we are attempting to see if vided their input and produced sound an overall agreement can be reached. contract proposals; they discuss the We should have a pretty good idea proposals with the rank and file, POA To Seek State about that within the next few weeks. aiding our internal communications, A contract will result from these Supreme Court ,Review negotiations, whether or not the par- (See NEGOTIATIONS, Page 10) The POA will petition the Califor- Appeal's 1994 decision and directed nia Supreme Court to review the the same court to reanalyze the case Candidates Night August 1 decision of the First Dis- in light of a November 1994 state trict Court of Appeal reaffirming that Supreme Court decision, Voters for The SFPOA Legislative Committee will be sponsoring a Candidates court's earlier opinion that the re- Responsible Retirement v. Board of Night on Tuesday, August 15, 1995 at the Fairmont Hotel. This process tirement benefits of San Francisco's Supervisors of Trinity County. How- will give our members an opportunity to hear how the candidates police are not subject to negotiation ever, in its new opinion the Court of running for the Mayoral, Sheriff and District Attorney positions will and binding arbitration under Appeal took the position that the deal with issues pertinent to our working conditions. The format will amendments added to the San Fran- Trinity County case had no bearing consist of a question/answer session with each candidate. cisco Charter by 1990's Proposition on its interpretation of Proposition D The Legislative Committee will issue a position and recommendation on each race to be presented to the Board of Directors for endorsement. D. and the requirements of the MMBA, This case, San Francisco Police and basically repeated wholesale Following the Board of Directors' meeting and vote to send an endorse- much of its earlier decision. ment ballot to the membership, one will be distributed. We are Officers' Association v. City and anticipating a membership vote for endorsements during the week of County of San Francisco, has been in The POA believes that the new the courts for several years already. decision repeats many of the same August 17, 1995. The trial court had agreed with the flaws of the vacated decision, includ- Please contact the POA office at (415) 861-5060 if you wish to attend POA's interpretation that retirement ing disregarding key decisions ofboth Candidates Night as there is limited seating available. and death benefits were negotiable the state Supreme Court and other and arbitrable under the terms of state appellate courts on the interac- Proposition D. However, last October tion between the MMBA and local the Court of Appeal reversed the trial charters and ordinances. In addi- IN THIS ISSUE court decision, holding that Proposi- tion, the Court of Appeal's analysis is Pages 10 &1 1 Widows and Orphans Page 2 J Union News tion D excluded retirement and death very harmful to the interest of so- benefits from otherwise applicable called "Tier 2" police (all those hired Police Post Page 2 Deferred Comp Pages 12 & 13 negotiation and arbitration provi- since November 1976) in improving sions, and that this exclusion was their retirement benefits. Conse- Around The Department Page 3 Letters Pages 16 & 17 not preempted by the Meyers-Milias- quently, within the next month the 1 PAL Page 18 Brown Act (MMBA). POA will once again petition the Cali- Members Speak Pages 4 & 5
This past January, the California fornia Supreme Court to review the Retired Members Page 6 I Sports Pages 19-23 Supreme Court vacated the Court of Court of Appeal's decision.
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with Vietnam, Sampley said that on Police- each 11 July from now on, the POW! MIA flag will be flown upside down "to mark this black day of infamy of ire Post the betrayal of America's missing servicemen." The regular monthly meeting of Harold Suslow: Born in Kansas #456 Rep. David Funderburk (R-NC), The Widows & Orphans Aid Associa- City in 1924, Harold drove a bus for calling President Clinton's recogni- tion was called to order by President Muni before he became a member of News tion of Vietnam "contemptible," said, J. Sturken at 2:06 PM, Wednesday, the Department in 1957 at the age of by Greg Corrales "The only way to stand up for our July 19, 1995 in Conference Room, 33. Alter the Academy, Harold was ideals is to say that respect for hu- Ingleside Station. assigned to Taraval staying there a "Battle is the most magnificent com- man rights and progress toward de- Roll Call of Officers: V. President year, then to Potrero for a year, Park petition in which a human being can mocracy is the precondition for M. Sullivan and Treasurer M. Hurley for 3 years, Mission for 2 years. Ap- indulge. It brings out all that is best; American recognition." Additionally, excused. All other officers present pointed to Sergeant in 1971, Hal was it removes all that is base. All men are Rep. Bob Smith (R-NH) said, "This is with L. Duffy and R. Crosat. assigned to The S Squad (precursor afraid in battle. The coward is the one not an issue of national security. Minutes of the Last Meeting: Ap- ofTac Units) moving from that Detail who lets his fear overcome his sense This is an issue of national honor, proved as presented to the member- to The Inspectors Bureau. Hal was of duty. Duty is the essence of man- and the president today has dishon- ship in writing appointed Inspector in 1976, work- hood." ored the families and veterans who New Member: Antonio Casillas- ing principally in General Works and - General George Patton sacrificed in Vietnam". Smith, along Approved by members. Missing Persons. He retired from with Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole Treasurer Parenti presented regu- Service in 1985 at the age of 60. He n behalf of all the members of (R-KS) and others, has introduced larbills, benefits, salaries, taxes, etc. was awarded the following: 1961- Police-Fire Post #456,1 would legislation to block funding for the Approved. 2nd Grade for arrest of 2 suspects O like to thank each of you who U.S. embassy in Hanoi until full dis- Treasurer Parenti reported the fol- who had committed armed Robbery supported us by buying tickets to the closure ofVietnam's U.S. POW/MIAs. lowing deaths: on a hotel clerk, 1962-2nd Grade outstanding barbecue which was held Two guided missile destroyers Margaret Dillon. Born in San arrest of 2 suspects holding us a on 22 July. Also due a huge thank named after Marines were launched Francisco in 1924, the daughter of liquor store, 1964-2nd Grade for a you is Mark Hurley, who put an recently. Gonzalez (DDG-66) and Cole Sgt. John Dolan, deceased and Past person who had committed several incredible amount of work into the (DDG-67) were recently launched at President of The Widows & Orphans. burglaries and was in the act of event, assuring its success. Without the Bath Iron Works in Maine and at Margaret was a clerk stenographer holding up a cab driver, 1965-2nd Mark, itjustwouldn't have happened! Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, beforejoinirig the Department in 1949 Grade arrest of 3 suspects (one of Ted Sampley is the executive di- Mississippi, respectively. Gonzalez at the age of 25. From the Academy, whom had pulled a gun on the Offic- rector of The Last Firebase, a veter- is named after Sergeant Alfredo Maggie was detailed to the Juvenile ers) for several burglaries and pass- ans archive project. He expressed "Freddy" Gonzalez, who was posthu- Bureau. Doing a great job with girl ing fictitious checks, 1 966—arrest of the views of many Vietnam veterans mously awarded the Medal of Honor juveniles, she was permanently trans- a man armed with a luger who had on 11 July, when he said, "today will after the battle of Hue, Vietnam, 1968, ferred to the Juvenile Bureau, re- just robbed a candy store, 1966—C/ forever be known by America's veter- while serving with Company A, 1st maining there until her retirement C for the arrest and disarming of a ans as Black Tuesday - the day Battalion, First Marine Regiment. For for service in 1976 at age 52. Maggie man who had just shot his wife, President Bill Clinton, who dodged five days in February, Sgt. Gonzalez was appointed an Assistant Inspec- 1967— for the arrest of a woman the draft to avoid serving in the Viet- performed numerous heroic deeds tor in 1969, full Inspector in 1972. under Grand Jury indictment who nam War, betrayed America's war until he fell mortally wounded as- She was awarded a C/C in 1958 for used a revolver while attempting to veterans." In response to President investigation and arrest of members flee arrest. Hal was 71 at the time of Clinton's normalization of relations (See POST, Page 18) of a fictitious check ring. Margaret his death. was 72 at the time of her death. Report of Trustees: Mr. Bricker, Victor Short: Born in Stewart, Bank of America, reported on the Oklahoma in 1912, Vie was a chauf- Portfolio stating that it was a good Editorial Policy feur before joining the Department gain this month due to the rapid rise The Notebook is the official newspaper of the San Francisco Police in 1941 at age 28. From the Academy in the Market. He recommended sell- Officers' Association and is published to express the policies, the ideals to Ingleside for a year, then to Com- ing several stocks to take some profit and the accomplishments of the Association. It is the Notebook's pany J (Northern Station, located in and with profits -and some cash to editorial policy to allow members to express their individual opinions the present Juvenile Bureau on purchase a $300,000 Treasury Note and concerns within the necessary considerations of legality and space. Greenwich) for 5years, then to North- due June of 2000. This will stretch Submissions that are racist, sexist, and/or unnecessarily inflamma- ern for 15 years. Promoted to Ser- our bond holding out just past 3 tory or offensive will not be published. Contributors must include their geant in 1962, Vie was assigned to years average, and will still give us a names with all submissions but may request that their names not be Inspectors Bureau, remaining there yield of 7%. Approved by the Trust- printed. Anonymously submitted material will not be published. The until his retirement for Service in ees. SFPOA and the Notebook are not responsible for unsolicited material. 1971 at the age of 59. Vie was pro- Good of the Order: President The editors reserve the right to edit submissions to conform to this moted to Assistant Inspector in 1950, Sturken set the next regular meeting policy. Full Inspector in 1953. He received for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 16, the following awards: 1945-1st 1995 in the Conference Room of the Grade being involved in the killing of Ingleside Station. The San Francisco Police Officers' Association a suspect who had shot his landlady, Adjournment: There being no fur- 1945-2 C/C 1-arrest of 3 suspects ther business to come before the NOTEBOOK involved in Assault, Burglary and 2 membership, the meeting was ad- USPS #882 320 EDITOR PUBLISHED MONTHLY $10 PER YEAR Hit and Runs 2-arrest of 2 armed journed at 2:40 PM in memory of the Tom Fhppin OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF suspects who had held up a tavern, above departed Brothers. SPORTS EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR THE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION 1946— C/C arrest of a person who Fraternally, Dennis Bianchi Peter Thoshlnsky 510 7TH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 had robbed a can driver, 1946—C/C Bob McKee, Secretary (415) 861.5060 arrest of 2 men on charges of Grand SFPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Theft, 1948—C/C arrest of an armed Remember: You can leave address PRESIDENT ...... Al Trlguelro Co. H ...... Ben Spiterl suspect in a hotel robbery. 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August 1995 Notebook Page 3 volunteered to spend lunch hours at ted long term investors, the club will Officers: Around The the Academy encouraging new re- soon make its first stock/bond selec- James Deely Hondas emits to start saving at the Credit tions with the goal of a 15% average Marty Lalor TAC Union, participate in deferred com- annual return. Sandra Newland (formerly Department pensation, and to have proper insur- Sandra Rolovich) Co. F to ance coverage. .The St. Anne's Crowd: Michael Deely Academy There is a Catholic grammar school Brian Nannery Co. I ....Mark your Calendars: in the fog shrouded Sunset District Eddie Hagen TfF The annual Christmas Gala at the that is operated by the good Sisters of Tommy Deely Co. F Hilton's City Scape Restaurant, fol- the Presentation. The school and Kim Scafire 'lTF lowed by a stage show, will be held church occupy one square city block, Cindy O'Neil Y]TF December 2, 1995. Committee mem- Irving Street to Judah Street, Funston Dennis O'Mahoney Academy bers, Tom Walsh (G.W.) 555-9132, Avenue to 14th Avenue. and Jim Bosch (H & R) 553-1644, The school and church are known Former Officers: are putting together the event. Call as St. Anne's of the Sunset. St. Anne's Brian Rabbitt Now with now to tentatively reserve your spot. has an extraordinary number of S.F.F.D. Last year was a sellout! graduates who are now serving with Mike Rolovich Now with the San Francisco Police Department. S.F.F.D. • .Tlme to Reissue and Update: Monsignor Moriarity and Sister Jerry Quinlan Now in private The Radio Identified Card, avail- Mary Felicitras, would certainly be enterprise able from communications are dated proud of the below listed St. Anne's May 1988. A variety of changes have graduates and their contributions to Research compliments of Mike Blood Drive: occurred since then. Time to update. the SFPD. Puccinelli.
omVlgo, Robbery, reports that .Health Care: Lieutenants: • . .Negotiations: 127 Units were donated at the Everywhere you turn there are Michael Puccinelli 'flY When I sit at the table and listen to TJuly 5, 1995 Blood Drive held signs that the Federal Health Care Dennis O'Leary Co. E the "elephant dance", my thoughts at the POA The goal was 100 units to System is crumbling. In a few short Nicole Greely (formerly focus on the fact that most of us will honor Larry Frederick, Oakland PD, months the Health Care Service Sys- Nicole Spillane) Co. H some day retire, all of us will become who is riding his bicycle to Oregon in tem will be developing the plans for sick, and all of us will pass away. an effort to raise blood for all blood the next fiscal year 1996-1997. Ifyou Sergeants: With those thoughts in mind, I con- banks. Larry's motivation came from have any ideas about coverage, i.e., Charlie Mahoney Co. I centrate on the Retirement-Health having been the recipient of 100 units yearly eye exams, please send your Susan Smith (formerly and Dental issues of the contract - when a victim of an accident. ideas to Health Commissioner, Jim Susan Rolovich) Juvenile I hope you will too.... Diegnan, do POA- 510 7th St., S.F., John Murphy Narcotics • . . .On the Road to Recovery: CA 94103. Retirees are particularly Investigations, Dominic Celaya, encouraged to comment on their den- Inspectors: Announcements, notices or tid- was injured in a motorcycle accident tal coverage experience(s). Tom Horan Robbery bits can be faxed to 552-5741 or on June 30, 1995. Dom will be off for Dan Doherty Auto mailed to Around the Department, quite awhile, and will be undergoing Birth... Gary Delagnes Narcotics 510 — 7th St., S.F. CA 94103. additional surgery. Dom is trying to Ken Lee, Park Station, and wife Joe Nannery Auto heal as fast as possible as he is due Aline, welcomed the birth of their to "walk down the aisle" in January. first daughter, Shayna Taryn. She Friends are encouraged to call. arrived at 11:30 PM on 05/24/95, and weighed in at 6 lbs. 13 hA 2 • .Thanks Bob: DONNA FALZON Petaluma - Why rent? For A big thank you to retired inspec- tor Bob Donnelly. The father of 3 Brand new 4 BED, 3 BA in cul-de- I sell Novato" $158,000 you can own this 3 BED, police officers who has, as a member sac location. $439,000 898-0484 ext. 138 2 BA in great location of the POA Insurance Committee, Page 4 Notebook August 1995 The opinions expressed on these pages are solely those of the author. They do not reflect the official views or THE MEMBERS. SPEAK policies of the SFPOA. A Crisis of Confidence? Submitted by rang the JBB secretary at his conference survey carried out as part of the Opera- derstanding between those who are ac- Lt. Tony Balzer, Academy hotel to seek an explanation. At least he tional Policing Review in 1990, which tually doing the job and taking the risks? demonstrated his anxiety to confront the found that two-thirds of respondents felt There is, as researchers never fail to Rank and file police officers in En- problem and seek remedies. It may be morale was "satisfactory" or better. conclude, a need for further research. Is gland and Wales are stingily dissatisfied some consolation to him to learn that the This is not to say, of course, that there, for instance, a link between the with the ability of their senior officers to findings in every force were remarkably declining levels of morale are entirely the decline in morale in recent years and the give them good quality support, direction similar. Every command team in En- fault of top managers. Other factors likely growth of political correctness policies and guidance. Three out of five of the gland and Wales has been given the to have played a part in these findings and practices? Are senior officers out of 73,000 officers who responded to the same thumbs down. include the almost unanimous disillu- touch with the realities of the streets, Police Federation's membership ballot If past experience is anything to go by, sionment of the police with the criminal where things look very different from the said they were either "not very" or "not at most chief officers will prefer to give a justice system, and frustration over inad- view offered from the command suites? all" satisfied with the support they re- corporate shoulder shrug to this latest equate resources and excessive The breed of experience-hardened prac- ceived from senior management (super- confirmation that "ordinary" officers are workloads. It is in the area of leadership tical coppers who once filled the top intendents and above) and a slightly unimpressed with the performance of and management, however, that the rem- posts is now extinct. They may not have higher proportion were critical of the di- their top managers. In the '80's chief edies to low morale lie in our own hands. been especially good managers but, as rection and guidance they received from officers were distinctly unworried when Senior officers should be asking them- with football managers, those who have them. ACPO's own inquiry into stress in the selves why they do not enjoy the confi- actually done what they expect others to These findings contrast starkly with service discovered that the most fre- dence of their forces, when junior man- do command more attention and respects the vote of confidence the federated ranks quent and potent cause of adverse stress agement is so highly regarded. After all, when they speak. have given to their immediate line super- among operational officers was "man- today's senior officers are the product of The members of the new style police visors. Three out of four were either agement style". Subsequent action to the most expensive and sophisticated authorities might profit from a close study "very" or "fairly" satisfied with the support address the stress problems of the ser- system of higher training the service has of the Federation survey. Indeed, local they were getting from their sergeants vice has, not surprisingly, concentrated ever had. All ACPO ranks are the prod- police plans might appear to the lower and the inspector ranks who supervised on efforts to reduce long-term sickness ucts of the staff college and most have ranks more relevant to police needs if them, and there was similar approval of by more effective monitoring. Little or had the benefit of a university education, they included strategies for "restoring the direction and guidance first line man- nothing has been done to remedy defi- often acquired at police expense in po- and maintaining high levels of confidence agers give to subordinates. ciencies in management styles. lice time. An integral part of their training in senior management among the junior The obvious conclusions to be drawn, There is an obvious link between per- has been concerned with management ranks". therefore, are that there is a hug gap in ceptions of the caliber of senior manage- and that more elusive concept "leader- Chief constables might find their minds understanding between those at the top ment and the morale of the police ship". concentrated on these crucial questions and the vast bulk of the police service, workforce. The Federation survey found Could it be that the academic theories of leadership and morale if they had a while at the same time the men and that three out of five officers described that are supposed to produce top line bearing on their performance-related women at the sharp end of policing are their own morale as "not very" or "not at managers in industry and commerce do bonuses. very much on the same wavelength. all" high, with the remainder saying their not fit comfortably into the policing ethos? One chief officer was so concerned by morale was either "very" or "fairly" high. Is the much despised and criticized "can- Reprinted from June 1995 edition of the thumbs down the members of his There has been a marked deteriora- teen culture" doing a good job after all in Police, the official publication of the Po- force had given their leadership that he tion in police morale since the service establishing common purpose and un- lice Federation of England and Wales. 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Valid only in conjunction with an y currently published rate plan, escladieg Safely plan. 3440 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118-1837 All rates and information subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Tel 415-922-6767 • Fax 415-563-0468 August 1995 Notebook Page 5 The opinions expressed on these pages are solely those of the author. They do not reflect the official views or THE MEMBERS SPEAK policies of the SFPOA. Getting Benched Detailed Again! by Steve Ba/ma they exited the vehicle with the stolen by Steve Ratto day. Along with domestic violence calls property, I, along with other officers, which are on the rise in our city, we have Recently I have had to attend some moved in to arrest the burglar and his The other morning during line up my burglaries in progress, drive-by shootings community meetings in different parts of accomplice, but the accomplice got away lieutenant read a directive from our illus- and drug dealers to contend with. So why San Francisco to explain the narcotics with the car stereo after he jumped on a trious administration asking us to step up not throw a four car vehicular accident enforcement efforts that have been made bicycle and slipped through our grasp. our RED LIGHT enforcement. Wait a with injuries and a deuce into the mix. Let by the SFPD in the respective neighbor- As I approached the above burglar to minute fellas, don't we have those elite me see, that will only take me off of the hood communities. After listening to the arrest him, he threw down the box of motorcycle officers out there citing all street for four hours. With one less officer majority of the community members rage compact discs, and a cellular phone that those felonious red light offenders? They on the street doing an accident report the (actually "vent" is a more appropriate we later were able to determine was must be turning in a record number of red work load now increases for the rest of term) regarding theirfrustration overtheir taken in a window smash auto burglary light citations since the four boys don't the patrol force. Maybe our administra- perception of the lack of police enforce- five days before, and only a couple of handle much of anything else these days, tion will see the RED LIGHT and give the ment, I attempt to explain that the Nar- blocks from this arrest. except those long tedious escorts. Since patrol force, the back bone of this depart- cotics detail (and uniformed personnel After getting the case rebooked by the the patrol force now has to handle all ment, hazard pay where it really belongs. as well) are doing everything humanly District Attorney's office (there are some vehicular accident reports (except for What detail will it be next month? Jay and constitutionally possible to combat good Assistant DAs in that office) I was fatals), not to mention citing red light walking enforcement on Market Street or the ongoing narcotics dilemma that confident that we had a rock-solid case violators and all the other calls for service maybe one of those eight-hou r foot races? plagues the streets of our sometimes of possession of stolen property (for the I think it is also appropriate we get hazard P.S. Since I've handled so many ve- fine city. cell phone and possibly the compact duty pay. Let's be real, when was the last hicular accident reports in the last two After telling the community members discs), a grand theft of an unlocked auto time you saw one of those four boys months along with my other patrol duties, that the narcotics detail is approximately since the auto stereo was reported by the come up for a burglary report? I respectfully request two of those patches one fourth the size that it used to be, I tell victim as being worth $550), or at the Our administration has thrown another the four boys wear on their sleeves ... You them that our hands are often tied by the very least, a petty theft with a prior con- task upon our already overloaded work know the ones..a donut with wings. reluctance/refusal of the District viction. Remember, we are dealing with Attorney's office to prosecute the cases a two time first degree burglary convict. that we present to them. Instead of evalu- We proceeded to preliminary hearing r— — — — -- — — — — — — — ------, ating the case based on its legal merits in department 11 in front of Judge John i SERVING THE GREATER BAY AREA i (i.e. that the elements of the crime are Conway. After testifying to the facts of met, and there is sufficient evidence to the initial felony theft, and then the facts hold the suspect for trial) we hear the of the investigation which led to the dis- SuperShuttle lame excuses like, "No jury in San Fran- coveryof the second auto burglary where cisco would convict on this case." "We the cell phone was stolen, the case was Airport Ground Transportation System can't get a jury to convict on marijuana submitted to Judge Conway. cases." "It's only a possession charge." It should be noted that the District 'We can't get a jury to convict on a 'Drop- Attorney's office made an offer to the see' case." "No corroboration" (even defense to drop the 'Three Strikes" alle- though three or four officers witnessed gation so that a felony conviction on this $100 OFF the sale). "No observed sales cases un- case would not send this poor mixed up I I less you get some additional dope from individual to his room for 25 years. I the seller" (even though the buyer that After a theatrical pause of silence, for I you got the dope from gave a signed a what seemed like two minutes, Judge I written statement). "He was only a hook" Conway finally made his decision and 1 I (even though he was the one who actu- reduced the whole case to a misde- ally made the hand to hand sale to the meanor, and didn't even give an expla- DIRECT SERVICE TO/FROM SF0 OR OAK TO ANY I undercover officer). Sound familiar? nation for his decision. POINT WITHIN OUR SHARE-RIDE SERVICE AREAS. Well, I'm writing this article because I Now I'm left with the unpleasant task haven't been completely fair to the DA's of informing the victim of the first feloni- office, and I want to publicly apologize. I ous theft, a visitor the San Francisco For Reservations & Information: 415/558-8500 am sorry that I have not also told the from another city, and the victim of the — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — citizen groups that equally responsible socond auto burglary, an Indiana busi- for the rampant crime problems in our nessman here on a sales meeting who city are a few of our judges who continu- lost hundreds of dollars worth of busi- ally coddle the criminals, and by doing ness when his cell phone was stolen, • \\/ so, further victimize the victim with their that the person responsible for victimiz- liberal decisions and sentencing. ing them and disrupting their lives is One such incident sticks in my mind. probably going to get nothing more that Recently I watched a two time convicted, misdemeanor probation. At least it will be first degree burglar (two strikes) enter an easier for me to explain this to the above auto that was locked, but unfortunately victims, than it will be for the next Inspec- one of its rear windows was down. The tor who has to explain to the victim of A I Sourdough Summer above suspect entered the vehicle with another first degree burglary that the another accomplice and stole a box of above suspect should not have been on compact discs and a car stereo. After the streets. Come in from the heat and try our crisp, cool Caesar Salad topped with our sourdough croutons. Or try one of our sandwiches, The S.F. International Airport is recruiting such as our mouthwatering Black Forest Ham with Swiss cheese and fresh lettuce sandwiched between for the following position: slices of our famous sourdough bread. 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Box 8097 Walnut Creek (Broadway Plaza) w'V Corte Madera (The Village) -- GATEWAY TO THE PACIFIC San Francisco, CA 94128 Palo Alto (Stanford Shopping Center) Page 6 Notebook August 1995 MEMORANDUM August 1, 1995 Board announced the vacancy at their RETIRED June 13, 1995 Retirement Board K meeting. The election will be held MEMBERS To: Department Heads during the period from January 16, Labor Organizations 1996 to January 31, 1996. COLUMN Interested Parties For your information and guid- Retirees Associations ance, an election notice and sched- by Gino Marionetti & Mike Sugrue From: Clare M. Murphy ule are attached. You are respect- General Manager fully requested to post this notice in Subject: NOTICE ANNOUNCING a conspicuous place, so that all em- RETIREMENT BOARD ELECTION ployees/retirees may be aware of the William Keays - Part 2 forthcoming election and that the by Gino Marionetti A Retirement Board seat will be- notice will receive widespread distri- come vacant at the end of a term of bution. omance comes into Bill's life. office in February 1996. Please note that the period for It happened at an officers din- In accordance with the Charter nomination is from August 7. 1995 R ner dance at the Fairmont and the San Francisco Administra- through September 13. 1995. Hotel. He describes Dorothy, as a tive Code, whenever the term of office Your cooperation is appreciated. If good-looking gal, with a friendly per- of an elected member expires, an you have any questions, please feel sonality and who has been a great election is to be held to fill the ex- free to call Kay Gulbengay at 554- asset in their marriage. They were pected vacancy. The Retirement 1520. married in 1947. The marriage pro- duced two Sons and one grandson. Vacation wasn't a time for travel, but a time set aside for Bill to hit the Retirement Planning Seminars books. Dorothy spent many hours typing out his notes. In those days Civil Service examinations were given August 1995 whenevervacancies occurred. It took him 30 years to get his captaincy. Dear Member: Today some officers obtain that rank within 10 to 15 years. going to take it easy on him but due As we begin to think about winding down our careers in law He climbed the first rung on the to his behavior and demeanor in enforcement, most of us are well aware of the pleasures, but, few are promotional ladder. Bill became a court, the judge sentenced him to aware of the perils of retirement. We have another third of our lives sergeant at Northern Station in Au- State Prison on the bribery charges. ahead of us. How enjoyable they are depends largely on how well we gust 1953. One evening Bill's atten- Bill makes it to the second rung on plan ahead. tion was diverted by a bartender. A the promotional ladder. It is now I am a fine example of one who did not plan for his retirement, when customer in the bar had caused a 1962, he is a lieutenant at Central the subject of retirement came around I wouldn't even want to discuss disturbance so the bartender re- Station. It was a time of strikes, it and would put it out of my mind. I thought when it rolled around that moved his drink. The patron filled demonstrations and riots. it would take care of itself. I found out the hard way that I couldn't cope with anger and resentment drew a Supervision Captain of all the dis- with the sudden change in my life style and the result was that I went revolver and fired one round into the trict stations was Marty Lee. By coin- into a deep depression that lasted for approximately seven months. I mirror, shattering it and the drink- cidence, Bill was one of the few lieu- remember on one occasion a Captain of Police took my gun from me. ing glasses on the shelf. He then ran tenants in uniform who would walk It must have been tough on him but as time went on and I felt better out of the premises. Two customers in his district during the late and I realized that it was for my own protection. accompanied Bill and pointed out early morning hours. Marty Lee and Our police department is only the second police department in the the subject who was walking on William Keays would meet and had state that has a retirement plan for its members. Ours came about Lombard Street towards Webster. many interesting conversations re- during a staff meeting when someone inquired about my health. The When it was safe, Bill closed in on garding police matters. Marty Lee feeling was that something should be done for a police officer who has him. The suspect tried to draw his then became Chief of Inspectors. In given twenty five to thirty years of service to the community. Thus, the gun from a shoulder holster, but Bill March 1968, Marty Lee assigned Retirement Planning Seminars came into being and Mike Sugrue and held his arm and disarmed him. The William Keays as the lieutenant in I were selected as coordinators. culprit offered Bill $3,000.00 to let charge of the robbery detail. It was a One should start planning for their retirement when they are in their him go. While being conveyed to the great crew and many important ar- 40's, 50's and at least five years prior to retiring. Do not be one who Northern Station, the subject once rests and convictions were made. plans more for their two weeks vacation than they do for their again attempted to bribe the two With the passage of time, Bill makes retirement. 'PLANNING" is a key word in retirement. police officers by offering them it to the third rung on the ladder. He Our 14th Annual Retirement Planning Seminar is scheduled for $4,000.00 if they turned their backs is now a Civil Service Captain of Saturday, October 14, 1995 and will be held in the Assembly Jury and let him walk. He was charged Police. Chief Thomas Cahill wanted Room, #307, located in the Hall of Justice, 850 Bryant Street, San with malicious mischief, carrying a him to head the Department of Inter- Francisco, CA 94103. The meeting will be more comfortable and there concealed weapon, assault on a po- nal Affairs. Like a good soldier he will be other facilities to make your day more pleasant. lice officer and two counts of at- regretfully accepted. Marty Lee came We assure you that our seminar will be more informative and tempted bribery. When the case went to his rescue. The next man on the beneficial than a testimonial dinner that is usually given to one on their to court, the jury found him not Captain's list was given thejob. Hugh retirement. The price per person is $20.00 and is open to police officers, guilty on all charges with the excep- Elbert was a good choice who did an firefighters and their wives. The first 50 reservations received will be tion that the jury came in with a outstanding job in a very thankless accepted. Doughnuts and coffee will be served on your arrival as well guilty plea on the attempted bribery position. as a catered lunch. charges. Mike and I feel that you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to The judge in all probability was (See KEAYS, Page 14) attend. Reserve now by making our your check and mailing it to: RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINARS at 510 - 7th Street, San Francisco, California 94103. T------ATTENT1ÔN If you request any further information or if we can be of any - assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at (415) 861-5060. "CALLING ALL RETIREES"--I Cordially, Ret. Lt. Gino Marionetti I In order to reach all City and County retirees for the upcoming I Ret. Off. Mike Sugrue I Retirement Board Election, which will be held in January 1996, I Coordinators for the I we are attempting to update our records with current home I RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR I addresses. We can only do this with your help. If you did not I receive your ballot for the '95 Retirement Board Election, don't be RETIREMENT SEMINAR SPEAKERS: left out next year! Complete the form below and mail directly to: Retirement Board Commissioner 1. 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 Retirement Benefits Al Casciato Capt. Mike Hebel (Retired) do SFPOA-Local 911 510-7th Street 2. 12:30 -1 p.m. Lunch I San Francisco, CA 94103 I Name: 3. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 Off. Duane Collins State & Federal Taxes I Home Address: 4. 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 Dep. Chief Stan Cordes (Retired) City/State/Zip: Pros & Cons of Retirement I Social Security No: 5. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 Dep. Chief George Eimil (Retired) L9f'L-Retirement No. Living Trust and Estate Planning August 1995 Notebook Page 7 Special Law Enforcement Services S.L.E.S. Market Street Transit Thoroughfare Project by Sgt. John Hennessey, sible boarding islands, and beautifi- S.L.E.S. Coordinator cation efforts, on one of the busiest streets in the State. The coordination In January of this year, the San of traffic control during this work is Francisco Municipal Railway em- the responsibility of three key people. barked on an ambitious, and long Mr. Roop Jindal, Traffc Engineer- awaited addition to their streetcar ing, Department of Parking and line. Phase four of the Market Street Traffc, Transit Thoroughfare Project is be- Mr. Henry St. Stevan, San Fran- ing constructed by Stacy and Witbeck cisco Municipal Railway, Streetcar Rail installation at 11th and Market Streets. Inc. Mr. Robert Scully, Russ Enter- prise Inc., assigned to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. These three people have been re- sponsible for analyzing the traffic conditions, assessing manpower needs, and working with the officers assigned to this project on a 10-b basis. All three have been profes- sionals from the beginning, and have maintained a great working relation- ship with our officers. / / Mr. Jindal has been a supporter of S.L.E.S. for many years. Part of his job is to assess the need for traffic F1/ / control for special projects and street J lane closure permit requests. This quite often involves the requirement Henry St. Stevan (left), S.F. Municipal Railway and Robert SculLy, Russ Roop Jindal, Traffic Engineering, for a specific number of officers for Enterprises, Inc. Department of Parking & Traffic. traffic and crowd control. Mr. St. Stevan has worked with our officers This project is designed to provide over the years on a variety of Munici- street car service from Market and pal Railway projects. He is the con- PPC for FREE! For SFPD Castro Streets, to the Transbay Ter- summate professional, and has al- San Francisco Police personnel called at 9:30 AM, and runs until minal by September of 1995. This ways worked well with our officers. who are transitioning to the new 12:00. If there is substantial inter- new F-Market streetcar line will be Robert Scully is more than comfort- est, we will create a separate relay for able around police, as his father is a Beretta pistols can get extra practice the first new streetcar line in sixty- by shooting PPC at Chabot Gun Club. SFPD. seven years. The new F-Market line member of the California Highway This is an open-ended offer from Chabot Gun Club is just 40 min- will run every ten minutes, from 6:30 Patrol. Chabot Gun Club's Pistol Activity. utes from downtown San Francisco, am to 12:30 am, seven days a week. Our role in this ten million dollar Until further notice., any San Fran- located in the hills between Oakland The service will utilize seventeen re- project is drawing to a close. During cisco police officer who shows a valid and Castro Valley on Redwood Road habilitated vintage streetcars, de- the course of Phase Four, we have police ID may shoot their new Beretta in Chabot Park. signed in the 1930s. These cars are had between four and eight officers semi-auto pistol in the Auto Class AT Call (510) 569-0213 for further painted in colors representing tran- working daily on Market Street, seven NO CHARGE! PPC matches are held directions and more information sit systems that used to run these days a week. Former police Com- each 4th Sunday of the month. Sign- about other club activities. same coaches, such as; Cincinnati mander, and D.P.T. headJohn Newlin ups open at 8:30 AM. The 1st Relays (yellow, gray, and green), Boston (or- said it best, "The officers have done ange, cream, silver, and red), and of an outstanding job maintaining con- course Muni's own vintage green and trol of a major traffic artery during WESTERN SANPPO RESTAURANT cream combination. daily commutes, by managing the TIRE SALES 1702 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 The work on this project encom- pedestrians, vehicles, and disrup- Fred Ernani, Peter Emani, Jr., Len Emani Phone: 346-3486 passes the laying of new rails, instal- tions in a very professional manner. 610 Bryant Street, S.F., CA 94107 lation of new overhead wires, con- They made it work, even during UN (415) 896-5955 struction of new wheelchair-acces- 50." UTAP PRINTING CO., INC. 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How Mann, Sonoma, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Alameda and San Francisco My wife has announced that she else will your partner ever know? Counties, we have decided to change the structure of our regular wants a divorce. She told the coun- Don't play the "If you loved me, you'd meetings. Since a large majority of police families reside outside the city selor that I have never, ever sup- "game. limits, it is our hope that our future meetings will be at locations to ported her emotionally. I am mad, Your wife says you have never accommodate our new and old members. Our next meeting will beheld frustrated, confused and pissed. supported her emotionally. She may in Novato. Because of the importance of family, we want to include We don't talk anymore ... sex is a be right, you probably haven't - children at this meeting. While we are discussing the many issues of the thing of the past. because men can't seem to do that. Police Officers Wives, we will have an afternoon of backyard fun Our kids are in high school. I I'm sure you feel you have supported supervised by a trusted baby-sitter and family friend. We look forward think her role has changed in the her every way possible, your wife to seeing many new faces. home, and she feels she isn't needs to go elsewhere, to relatives or Our next meeting will be held on Saturday August 19, 1995 at 12 needed. After almost 20 years of friends for emotional support. That's Noon marriage I don't know what to do. just the way it is. It's unrealistic for For address and directions, contact Eileen McEachern at (415)898- Confused anyone to expect just one person to 0494 or Dayna McEachern at (415) 897-0696. fulfill all our needs. In past years, Dear Confused, before the 1920s probably, a woman The first thing I see here is a letter drew emotional support from her from a man saying, "What happened? extended family, and from the women I work hard, we've raised fine kids, I she hung out with - at quilting bees, 5ave the Pate! Faeo the Word! don't cheat, I don't beat on her, we canning sessions, or laundry days or have anice home ...where did all this at religious functions. Come to the Party! come from? My wife has either lost So now, women are not only re- her mind or is going through the moved from most of these areas of change." support, but our society as a whole is Balboa Class of Spring 1965 Well, your wife is going through a being hit by the cultural wave of change. You seem to think this issue today. We have the media telling us 39th Class Reunion has popped up out of the blue, when how our lives should be, and if our Saturday, October 14, 1995 in realityyourwife has probablybeen life is not like a Hallmark card com- trying to tell you there was a problem mercial then something's wrong. And Crown Sterling Suites for years. You just didn't pick up on that's where a lot of the problem lies. AmE7assaelor ballroom it and there's a reason why ... you We all forget that we need to take speak different languages. Just as if care of ourselves emotionally. Take 13urlingame, California your wife was speaking to you in the responsibility for your own happi- Cocktails/Pinner/Pancing Greek language. The only thing you ness. If you ride the cultural wave, Indulge yourself with and extravaganza gala buffet. mention about what your wife says you'll find it will crash onto the rocks Renew old friendships and make new ones. is, "She told the counselor that I have (divorce?). Swim the other way as never supported her emotionally." Relive the memories and fast as you can! dance to the music of the 609. That's a very important point ... you Dismiss whatever preconceived ton't Miss the Fun! probably believe that you have sup- ideas you may have about how your Balboa High School 30th Reunion Committee ported her emotionally, so you don't wife or you should be acting right have a clue of what she's talking Write: 2 Pinyon Place, Novato, CA 94945 now. You're on the right path by about. Lot's of men's heads are nod- seeking counseling, now really LIS- or ding right now. You see, when you TEN to what your wile is saying. If Call: Anna Par1ini (415) 892-1362 were first together with your wile you you feel you don't understand what Janet Sarlatte (415) 897-8076 both believed you spoke the same she's saying, try to say back to her Jill O'Hara (415) 897-6027 language. That language was love, what you think she is saying, and if Carl Asaro (415) 992-6473 romance, infatuation and dreams. it's not what she meant ask her to For instance, you may have been explain it again, maybe a different talking about owning a home, and way. There's nothing worse than feel- she agreed. But you were talking ing like your life is crashing down Pioneer Roofing about a rustic cabin in the woods, around you, so try to work as hard as PRO Organization and she was talking about a cottage you can to make this marriage work. in a meadow full of flowers. But you Twenty years is quite an investment, Roofing Specialists RONALD K. SMIALOWICZ, M.D., INC. both were in love and thought that it's certainly worth doing all you can both your visions were the same. You to make sure that you both can be 327 Vernon St. UROLOGY weren't' really communicating then, HAPPY for at least another twenty! San Francisco, CA 94132 and somehow it just didn't seem to State Lic. #634711 matter. Rosalind Thompson has been in Tel: 415/586-9958 TELEPHONE (415) 441-5000 Now when you wife says, "You practice for fifteen years, including OFFICE HOURS 909 HYDE STREET, SUITE 115 don't listen to me," she's really say- Fax: 415/587-7723 four years of working directly with BY APPOINTMENT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 94109 ing, "Please give me some attention, police officers and sheriff deputies. please give me a hug and a kiss. I She has also worked with the Depart- really need some attention right now." ment of Justice on drug related is- You probably react by saying "Yeah, sues. BriCo, LTD. I do too listen to you, let's not get into MARJORIE BAER this again." Or Mr. Funny man might 3134 Geary Blvd. "Ask Annie "encourages any and say, "what'd you day?" and when she all who want to raise an issue or talk San Francisco, CA 94118 blows up, you say, "Oh, I was just 387-0664 or 1-800-350-0164 about aproblem to write. Please write ACCESSORIES,INC. kidding, you sure are getting touchy." to the Notebook andput "Ask Annie" (Right about now she's ready to throw on the envelope. The letter will not be AQ . 110 Capp Street a set of dishes at you.) Custom Computer Solutions opened by anyone but "Annie". Let- San Francisco, CA 94110 It seems we really don't communi- ters used will beprinted anonymously. For Hardware and Software Second Floor Networks & Connectivity cate what our needs are. If we need "Ask Annie" also will make sure that Data Recovery Tel: 415/552-7607 something, we need to communicate any letter published will be edited to Your PC Consultants Fax: 415/552-1027 it clearly and not expect others to avoid revealing the identity of the pick up Our vibes by ESP. Tell your author. 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In River City In the Burton Bill, AB 99, the banned ammunition includes rifle ammo, and by Bill Hemby, prohibits ammo designed to pen- COPS Legislative etrate body vests or shields. Advocate AB 99 is in answer to the advertis- ing hype over so-called "Black Rhino" Ammo that is designed to penetrate law enforcement body vests. The Burton Bill Zaps Killer Bullets manufacturer's announcement of this ammo, earlier this year, caused ver the past few years, the quite a stir in law enforcement circles. gun lobby, has become more Although the NRA, and the Sports O aggressive in its opposition and Arms Producers of America offi- to gun control legislation. Unless a cially took "neutral" positions on the bill deals specifically and narrowly Burton bill, it voiced its opposition with increasing penalties for carry- through the Gun Owners of Califor- ing, or using a gun during the com- nia, the NRA equivalent in the state. mission of a crime, the gun lobby— The Gun Owners of California stated that is—the National Rifle Associa- while they were; "very supportive of First Row: James McIntosh, Russ Woods, Bob Unruh, John Brymner, Bob tion, along with the Gun Owners of efforts to insure the safety of law Davis, Bill Duveneck. Second Row: Ted Dolan, Mgr., Bill O'Brien, James America, and an assortment of simi- enforcement officers, this bill (AB 99) Barry, John O'Haire, Charley Kelly. Third Row: Clayton Mitchell, Ray Palla, larly named groups, will mount con- is so flawed as to merit our strong Jim Hegarty, Tom Whiteside, John Fox. siderable opposition. opposition." The most blatant example of this, They went onto state that because was their opposition to a bill that 1946 SFPD Baseball Team there were no minimum standards would have made carrying a loaded, to types of protective vests being Photo submitted by "Henry Zuniga" They were part of the 33 returning concealed firearm a wobbler. It is used in ammunition testing, it could veterans from World War II and the now a felony to carry a switchblade lead to; "diminution of power and My thanks go out to retired Ser- first post war academy class. knife, sap, dirk or dagger, but a punch in ammunition available to geants Robert Davis and James J. James English was Personnel Di- misdemeanor to carry a loaded, con- law abiding citizens..." In others Hegarty for their assistance in nam- rector and Fred Fitzgerald and Joe cealed firearm. words, "so don't touch our ammuni- ing the players on the 1946 San Curtin were part of the staff. The gun lobby very successfully tion. Even though it can pierce body Francisco Police Team. lobbied against, and defeated every armor and kill cops." law enforcement attempt to pass this Thanks to John Burton's tenacity measure. Not one Republican voted and political clout, AB 99 survived for the measure. They were joined by its opposition, and even garnered Norfolk AUTO SERVICE All phases of automobile repair several Democrats from rural areas. some Republican support in the As- We work on ALL makes & models • Aftermarket service contract Accepted The NRA crushed that bill. sembly. Having been through all the The NRA wants to relax laws al- gun and ammo fights at the Capitol WE OFFER A DISCOUNT LABOR RATE OF $56 PER HOUR ON ALL SERVICE OR lowing the issuing of concealed weap- for the past 15 years, I can tell you MAJOR REPAIRS TO SFPOA (CURRENT & RETIRED) AND THEIR FAMILIES ons permits. As it now stands, Police this is no mean feat. SUMMER SPECIALS Chiefs and Sheriffs have the say over I for one have to hand it to John Oil/filter special $18.95 Disc/Drum Brake Special who gets, or doesn't get a CCW Per- Burton in getting AB 99 passed this Cooling System Service $29.95 Turn Drum/Rotor, Repack Bearings mit. Assembly. With the new breed of Auto Trans Service Inspect Hydraulic System Most Cars/Lite Trucks $59.95 $119.95- Most Cars, Trucks -$129.95 & up So, when Assemblyman John Bur- NRA-controlled Republicans coming Some Four Wheel Drives Extra ton, D-San Francisco introduced leg- into office, this may be the last of its islation dealing with armored pierc- kind we'll see. AB 99 was signed into 46 Norfolk (Betwn. 11th & 12thl ing ammunition, he ran into opposi- law by Governor Wilson on August 4. (415) 241 -0656 Harrison/Folsom, SF, CA 94103 tion from that same gun lobby. 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How- this plan is carried out, we will have ever, when we open up hundreds of approximately one third of the 620 or positions to juice appointments and so promotive positions in the Police when the first level promotive posi- Department filled by members hand tions become most vulnerable, the picked by Chief Ribera, rather than department has gone too far. ON by competitive examination. In our current negotiations we have But it's worse than this. The Chief made proposals that would take the has stated to many in the depart- politics out of promotive appoint- ment that those he appoints "provi- ments. This can be accomplished in sionally" will be provided with per- a manner consistent with the con- manent appointments, if only they sent decree. We have circulated a House Defeats Move To Replace get "in the band." Thus, if you are petition to measure your support for studying for the ongoing sergeant our proposal. Whether we keep the Workers With Prisoners examination and you haven't re- proposal on the table is up to you. ceived, or been advised you will re- The House, following the urging of Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) lead ceive a provisional appointment, you the AFL-CIO and several affiliated the floor fight against the amend- will need to pass very high on the NEGOTIATIONS unions, defeated an attempt to per- ment. He cited the case of a Rhode eligible list to get and appointment. (Continued From Page 1) mit the use of convict labor on mili- Island textile firm which was forced This, or course, will be particularly tary bases when itturned down (214- to lay off two of its three shifts of harsh on those white applicants not something always important, but 214) an amendment to H.R. 1530, workers when it lost a contract for receiving provisional appointments, particularly so during negotiations; the National Defense Authorization blankets for federal disaster relief to as they generally have not been se- they bring back information from Act June 14. It would have allowed prison labor. lected for appointment unless they our membership to the POA office the use of state and local convicts to "The notion that prison labor is are amongst those at the top. and make sure our priorities are perform work on military installa- somehow good for taxpayers is hog- Four years ago our Association straight; and they help deflect the tions, workwhich could be performed wash," Kennedy said, "In the North- voted no confidence in then Mayor latest B.S. rumors, which, unfortu- by paid employees. west Wollen Mills in Woonsocket, it Art Agnos with a 99% membership nately, are daily occurrences in our "The AFL-CIO believes prisoners is prison labor that is stealing jobs vote. Simultaneously, some mem- department. Their assistance has should work and prison work pro- from workers in the Woonsocket area. bers were givingAgnos a fund-raiser. been invaluable to all of us and I grams are an important part of the We pay prison authorities to incar- When one organizer was asked for an want to thank each of them on behalf correctional process. But that should cerate these people, so when they do explanation, the response was that if of the POA. not be done at the expense of Ameri- the work, and undercut our labor can workers and the firms that em- market, it is not a good deal for CYO INSTALLED SERVICED REPAIRED ploy them," AFL-CIO Legislative Di- taxpayers," he said. WASHERS, DRYERS, DISHWASHERS, rector Peggy Taylor said. Serving Children and Youth Since 1855 DISPOSALS, ELECTRIC RANGES The amendment, offered by Rep. Athletics, Camp, Foster Care, The use of convict labor and prison- Jim Kilbe (R-AZ) would have waived Residential Services, Youth Ministry FAUSflF AFFUAC[ SEI VICE made products is rapidly growing. the application of the Fair Labor Stan- (415) 507-2000 2418- 28th Avenue • San Francisco 94116 Thousands of workers have already dards Act, the Davis-Bacon and Ser- Dario Baciocco 731-4489 lost their jobs as the companies that vice Contract acts. Waiving these employ them find they cannot com- basic protections would only encour- John Perino pete with what is basically taxpayer- age the use of convict labor instead of t'2aano (Ta subsidized convict labor. civilian, private sector workers. Cocktail Lounge 2423 Polk Street Sport Bar San Francisco, CA 94109 Candidates Organize Protest of * Pool Table 415.567.9067 * Video Games '96 Olympics Security Contractor * Big Screen TV F lk^YKL3 * C.D. 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Portraits nical Employees), Sweeney per- Trumka then traveled to Atlanta Portfolios suaded the federation to issue a let- to deliver the letter and meet with ter strongly objecting to the selection Olympics official Andrew Young and of Borg-Warner, a company that has others, and to take part in Teamsters been charged with 177 labor law and GCIU picket lines. 1837 Divisadero violations and with which the Team- 415/673/3025 To: All Employee Unions From: Sandy Holmes, Director, Payroll/Personnel Services Division xodus Trust Courtesy Subject: Expanded Direct Deposit 1523 Franklin St. The City and County of San Francisco is starting implementation of San Francisco, CA 94109 electronic funds transfer (EFT). Under EFT, employees can have their of a net pay electronically deposited to either a checking or savings account in any California financial institution participating in the ACH network. 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As usual, rearrange panels. Proposals for com- the Association welcomes proposals plete panels should include the panel on all aspects of labor history and title, the title and a one paragraph labor studies, including the past and abstract for each paper, and a one- present of work, workers' lives, labor page vita for each participant. Pro- Labor Day Brings Out organizations, and labor struggles, posals for individual papers should including labor-related issues of race, include a one-paragraph abstract and The Union Bashers! ethnicity, gender, age, and disabil- a one page vita. Proposals for ity. In recognition of the 10th anni- roundtable discussions should in- by Charles E. Mercer, legalize company unions: the "Team versary of the Labor Archives and clude roundtable title, a one-page Secretary-Treasurer Work for Employees & Managers" Research Center, San Francisco State abstract of the topic, and a one-page Union Label & Service Trades bill.) University, the Association has es- vita for each participant. Vitas should Department, AFL-CIO More facts: tablished SOURCESAND INTERPRE- include all necessary contact infor- * Union membership in the U.S. TATIONS: PAST, PRESENT AND FU- mation - mailing address, phone As sure as the sun rises daily from increased again last year, for the TURE as the theme of the 1996 meet- number, and e mail address. All ma- the East, with Labor Day '95 ap- second year in a row after 14 years of ing. The Association especially wel- terials for each panel should be sent proaching we can count on newspa- decline, reaching 16.7 million. comes proposals that address the in a single envelope, with a stamped per editorialists and columnists and Significant growth occurred where collection and preservation of sources self-addressed postcard that will be radio and TV commentators to tell us jobs are increasing, in the public for the study of labor, the use of returned to acknowledge receipt. again that unions have outlived their sector, as well as among professional primary sources in teaching about The deadline for submission of usefulness and soon will disappear. and white collar employees. labor, and the interpretation of labor proposals is October 1, 1995. Send Ever wonder why, if what they * Union members continued to subjects through archival sources. proposals to: SWLSA Program Com- keep telling us were true, they still earn appreciably more than unorga- The Association welcomes partici- mittee, Labor Archives, San Fran- find it necessary to say it after all nized workers - an average of $23 pation by academics, unionists, stu- cisco State University, 480 Winston these years. I remember first reading an hour in wages and benefits in the dents, activists, workers, and retired Dr., San Francisco, Ca. 94132. FAX: it and hearing it in the mid-'50s. private sector, compared to $16 for people. (415) 564-3606. TELEPHONE: (415) How come we're still here; not only nonunion workers; a 44 percent ad- Whenever possible, please submit 564-4010. here, but vigorous and growing again vantage for union workers. proposals for complete panels (a E-Mail: (415)641-7739 • 641-7752 Representing the community Connie 5!: Rpcctho, D.17vLV. 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All other years (1933, 1943, 1975, 1983, 20,9% 1987) have witnessed the market lower at year end than it was on July 1. Page 14 Notebook August 1995 of method could be improved. Will- KEAYS iam Jeremiah Keays held that posi- court. explained to her what had happened (Continued from Page 6) tion for five years. He served the law Bob and Bill became steady part- and she gave the little 2 year old a abiding citizens in the city he loved ners in the double handball tourna- good swat. Bill and his teammates Chief Thomas Cahill retired. The with dedicaton and devotion to duty ments. In 1951 they are in Philadel- continued their walk. Bill was also new Chief of Police is Alfred Nelder. for thirty seven years. On April 20, phia to play in the National AAU commended, a year later, for rescu- William Keays was appointed to head 1976 he retired on a service pension. tournament. Bob Brady won the ing a 12 year old girl from drowning the Juvenile Bureau. These were Many of his hours are spent on the singles championship; then teamed in the Russian River. rough times in the city because of the golf course and manages to get to a up with Bill to win the doubles cham- His personal record revealed that unpopularity of the Vietnam War handball court. William Keays story pionship. Quite an achievement to he has been the recipient of merito- and the hostility towards the police wouldn't be complete unless his ath- win both events and they should be rious awards and received the medal from the various schools. Chief Nelder letic ability and accomplishments complimented for their stamina. of valor on several occasions. He and Captain Keays set up a program were noted. Bill was 10 years old Seattle was next on their itinerary assisted in the arrest of a dangerous of sending police officers into the when he started playing handball as in 1963. They won the "over 40" felon who had critically wounded schools. The department had a good well as other sports that were in national championship. They won three fellow officers. He was in on the band which the students took a lik- season. Handball was his second the AAU and the U.S. Handball Na- capture of an armed and dangerous ing too. The horse unit, dog patrol love. Gifted with extraordinary abil- tional Championship in 1968. Their holdup man who fired several rounds and even the police helicopters made ity that blossomed with the passing last championship was won in Los in the act of committing an armed a great impression with the students. of his youthful years. The numerous Angeles in 1970. In the final match robbery of a bar. The program was successful as it untold hours spent to eventually they played against two former na- Bill is 80 years of age. Bill and changed the period of tension from become one of the best handball tional singles champions. Bill had Dorothy's philosophy is to count your rough to smooth sailing. 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The entered Bill's life with the passing • Rose to great heights in his illustri- pointed him as Chief Scott's deputy late and former Police Officer Bob away of Bob Brady. Bill and Dorothy ous law enforcement career. chief of police. He would oversee the Brady was the cream of the crop. are never too busy to visitBob Brady's • The saving of two human beings' Internal Affairs Bureau, Juvenile Truly a magnificent player and pos- widow, Marge, her son Bob Jr. and lives. Bureau, the Legal Office, and the sibly the greatest handball player daughter Maureen. • A national hall of fame handball various offices to see if the efficiency that ever walked onto a handball Bill teams up with Jeff Capbell of player. the Olympic Club in 1975. They pro- • Flew 13 bombing missions. Willing LAKESIDE HARDWARE & LUMBER CO. KENNY'S RESTAURANT & ceed to win the "over 60" National to sacrifice his life for the love of his country. HARDWARE . LUMBER *PAINT *SAND & BAR Chinese & American Food Championship. 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This is a Blasphemy we who have been given this gift of home, but not quite sure how to go good way to meet and interview many faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ about it? No doubt about it, it is a agents in one day. by Daniel Hampton have a responsibility to give honor project, but ffyou start off in the right I recommend using only one Real- and glory to His Holy name. If we use direction you can save lots of time tor, otherwise it can backfire on a lasphemy means to speak of His name in vain won't unbelievers and hassle. buyer. For example, if you were to God in an irreverent or im- think we have no respect or honor for Your first step should be to find have three different agents all look- B pious manner. Why do we the Lord. Can we Christians really out how much of a mortgage you can ingforyou, you could wind up seeing take the name of our Lord in vain to testify to unbelievers that we have afford. This can actually be done over the same properties over and over emphasize a point of view, to apply IT faith in God if we openly blaspheme the phone in most cases. Mortgage again. Bear in mind that Realtors are when excited, or worse yet use IT to His name to curse or swear at oth- brokers, Credit Unions, Savings and commissioned salespeople, and tend damn a person or persons to hell? ers? Won't they think the value we Loans or Banks are excellent sources. to focus their time on buyers and Atheists contend that there is no place in God is frivolous and hypo- Qualifying for a loan will depend sellers who are loyal to them. To get God, and agnostics believe that God critical? Brothers and sisters in upon your down payment, credit his- the most out of you Realtor, first find may exist. Yet, they will use the name Christ, may we never blaspheme the tory, income and job stability. Once one you are comfortable and confi- of God or His Son Jesus Christ to name of God or His Son Jesus Christ you have been prequalified for a dent with. For best results, assure curse someone. Persons who have Our Lord. But with our lips may we mortgage, you will have more confi- your Realtor they are the only one no faith or little faith in God will praise His Name in thanksgiving. Let dence when shopping for a home. you intend to work with. regularly use His Holy name irrever- us show unbelievers that we will use In fact, these days many lenders The third step is to find a home ently because from deep inside their His name, and that of His Son, only are credit-approving prospective buy- you feel you could live with, and empty souls the truth comes out of in worship. Father God, help us not ers subject to the property and pur- make an offer. Before making an their mouths, even if it is irrever- to drag your Holy Name or the Name chase contract. This can be a great offer, you may want to ask your ently. If God doesn't exist, then why of Jesus Christ through the mud. negotiating tool for a buyer, as it Realtor to provide you with proper- use His name to curse someone? Keep our lips from blasphemy and shows a seller that the person(s) ties that have most recently sold that Why not use your own father's or help us by your Holy Spirit to have are comparable to the one you want mother's name to invoke a curse or to self control. Amen. making an offer on their property is damn someone. What if a person has ready, willing and able - not to to make an offer on. This will assist Please remember to attend the you on what price and terms to offer. a son named Joe. Will he use his Cops for Christ Luncheon onWednes- mention motivated. son's name to curse someone? Can Getting prequalilied first is essen- Personally, I have also found that it day, August 9, 1995, 1200 hours, at can be beneficial to learn what the you imagine the father saying, "Joe the Apostleship of the Sea (Fremont tial as I cannot tell you how many damn you!" or "For Joe's sake." The times I have talked to buyers who seller's motivation is. For example, a and Harrison). Our theme is HON- have already looked at properties seller in no hurry will be less likely to truth of the matter is that God does ORING THOSE WHO HAVE RETIRED they think they can afford, yet will negotiate compared to a seller relo- exist and He did send His Son Jesus and our guest speaker will be Retired not qualify for. Unfortunately for cating, getting a divorce, or a seller Christ to earth to die on a cross for Chief of Police Thomas J. Cahill. these types of shoppers, once they that has already found another home. realize how much of a loan they can The fourth step is to get an uncon- get, they may become disillusioned, ditional loan approval from you and take themselves out of the mar- lender. By this time, the lender is ket. satisfied with the appraisal and all This could be unfortunate, as a documentation from the buyer the start-up home can still save a buyer lender has requested. Within this #INational Guardian thousands of dollars in tax benefits, process, the buyer has also com- Evacuation Systems • Burglar Alarms • Card Access not to mention build equity over time pleted all desired inspections such by having the home go up in value as as termite, roof, etc. Fire Alarms • CCTV the loan gets paid off. Most people The fifth step involves the close of start of with less of a desirable home the sale. 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We would leave the radio on LETTERS Enforcement ( San Francisco, California 94103 all night long and Ray would fall Agency asleep listening to it. the editorial: "I wonder how many Northern Gentlepersons: Since Ray's passing, I have had noticed." Division Just a short note to express my the unfortunate experience to have Who exactly was this comment sincere appreciation for all that to attend other funerals just days directed to? The public? Wrong. Richard Midgett, Chief Agent you have done for Ray Benson, his after Ray's service. I realized how Most of the citizenry you watch 1850 Union Street, #1369 family and partner Rich Ernst. fortunate I was to have the help of over cares. Management? Those San Francisco, CA 94123 Throughout this difficult time the POA and the department. are your own guys; they are on Phone: (415) 522-9937 • Fax: (415) 921-2834 the support, compassion, under- Although it was a very difficult your side whether you want to standing and unity exhibited time, the help I received made believe it or not. Criminals? Anar- enabled those of us dealing with everything much easier. I must chists? That goes without saying. Ray's condition, illness and pass- particularly thank Sgt. Ric Schiff They are not us. WANTED: ing to realize how special he was to for his help with the viewing and I notice. Tom Flippin's comment Part Time Drivers the people outside his inner circle Officer Chuck Limbert for help with diminishes the loss of these fine Flexible Hours of loved ones. the service. officers and the feelings of people Earn $15 per hour + Words can never adequately A few days ago I went to Ray's like me who hurt deeply when one Requirements: 25 years or older, Good DMV impart the deep emotions I person- P0 box to pick up his mail and of our finest is injured or killed in Record, Knowledge of San Francisco Start: Immediately - Training Provided ally feel; however, I do wish to found the July issue of the Note- the line of duty. It tears at heart Contact: Sharon or Jerry (415) 877-8005 acknowledge to everyone involved book. I read each article with so when any officer is injured. my heartfelt gratitude. many tears in my eyes that it took I care. I am one of your citizens. J' Royal Limousine ofSan Francisco is an executive sedan and limousine service providin1 Thank you, and a BIG God me several minutes to read each I have friends in the SFPD; too personalized transportation for mainly corporate Bless. one. Many people believe that Ray's many. I attended Officer Jim executive clients for the past 14 years. Bill Sargis spirit is still here in the house we Guelfi's funeral. I make contribu- aka: Uncle Bill shared, so I read each article out tions to trust funds of SFPD (and loud in hopes that he might hear CHP) officers. I made sure the Al Trigueiro, President what each of you said about him. I officers at Northern Station were SFPOA know if he did, he was probably not forgotten at Thanksgiving and 510 7th Street smiling and saying 'They say that Christmas last year. I contributed San Francisco, CA 94103 about everyone that's gone," but in to the James Guelif Memorial his heart he was probably soaring. Police Safety Fund. I vote for and Dear Al: support every one of your causes. On behalf of Ray's family and Sincerely, Let's not vent misplaced frustra- myself, I would like to thank the Richard Ernst tions in the name of people who San Francisco Police Officers' gave their all and those of us who Association for all of their support can still give while we can. For our during the last year. We are very Inspector Bob Huegle/Chairman efforts would be in vain. fortunate that Ray was involved SFPOA Community Services Thank you. And as always, stay with such an outstanding organi- Committee safe. zation that stood by him when he Friend of the SFPD needed it the most. Dear Bob: Editor's Note: I'm glad you Although Ray had minor symp- On behalf of the San Francisco noticed. My comments were from toms of HIV during the past few Park and Recreation Department, my heart. I care... and want every- [ EVENT years, it was really in the last year Excelsior Playground, the officers one to understand and care, also. P TECHNOLOGIES that his health significantly dete- of Ingleside Station and over 350 riorated. As his health declined, his youths of the Ingleside District who Solomon Rosenzweig, participation in the POA became • President participated on the "Police Mini Al Trigueiro, President more important to him. Early in Day" at Excelsior Playground on SFPOA I07 Howard St. 1995, when I was concerned that San Francisco, CA 94103 July 19, 1995, we would like to his labor work was taking too extend our thanks to the SFPOA Dear Al, \..., 4I5.864-1000 much energy, he told me that the FAX: 415.864.1075 Community Service Fund. The I am writing this letter to thank POA was the only place where his contribution by the SFPOA Com- one of our association members, opinion was still important; the munity Service Committee made Chief Anthony Ribera, for his feeling that he was still needed at possible a successful event in outstanding leadership during a the POA helped keep him going. which over 350 kids between the recent time of crisis. Throughout In April when the POA threw a age of 3-12 years were able to meet the investigation into the death of JIaayaii benefit for Ray, he was completely with members of the Department, Aaron Williams while in police overwhelmed at the number of sit on a motorcycle, see the talking custody, Chief Ribera was a tower lit people that attended and the police car, ride a police horse and of strength to all of us involved, Serving Fine Cocktails amount raised. We both knew that much more. In addition, our both to the investigators as well as Since 1969 this was due to the efforts of Joyce barbecue was a tremendous suc- to the officers who had responded Happy Hour: Aldana and the POA. Throughout cess and will hopefully go a long to this unfortunate situation. Mon-Fri, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the remaining months of Ray's life, way in building good will and Because of my position as one of 729 Vallejo Street Pool Table he continued to talk about it, how friendship within our district. the Homicide investigators as- near Stockton Karaoke he didn't expect so many people San Francisco, Calif. Bar & Grill Again, thanks for your support. signed to this incident, I had the (415) 362-3220 and how surprised he was. I know Sincerely, opportunity to see the workings of that it meant a lot to him to be the upper echelons of the Depart- honored in that way. Mike Dower ment and of the City. I feel that we, Ray was very proud of being a Captain of Police as a professional association, owe cop. He always referred to other Ingleside Police Station a debt of thanks to the Mayor, the Newton cops as "my kids." During the last Police Commission, and particu- few week of Ray's life, he didn't larly to Chief Ribera for their Medical Group watch TV or listen to music. He Al Trigueiro President dedication to the principle that 1700 California St., Suite 300 SFPOA officers are innocent until proven San Francisco, CA 94109 510 7th Street guilty. Weaker leadership would San Francisco, CA 94103 775-0122 • FA)(: 441-0203 Alan Stoltzfus have caved in to the raucous Interior 1072 Illinois St. baying of the media which wanted San Francisco, CA Dear Al, to work the City into a feeding Fabrications 94107 (415) 552-2024 I want you to know that com- frenzy, likening this incident with Lic. No. 559454 Fax 648-0457 ments such as the one in the June the Rodney King case. Thanks to 1995 Notebook's Editorial Com- Chief Ribera's leadership, we were ment on page 12 (commemorating allowed to conduct a thorough California's fallen officers) are not investigation without any precon- true. The commentary was quite ceived attitudes or political agenda. nice until one gets to the bottom of Very truly yours, James W. Bergstrom 2001 UNION STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123 F UJflhII 415/922-0573 PERUVIAN FOOD HONG KONG PRODUCTION Co. Maker of Polyethylene Bags: 3515 Mission Sti30th Shopping, Produce: Stock Bag & Can Liners San Francisco, CA 94110 Also specialize in custom printing Tel. (415) 821-5852 1488 Donner Ave. San Francisco, CA 94124 Norberto Fax (415) 821-5852 (415) 822-2228 • 822-2245 August 1995 Notebook Page 17 Dennis Conaghan, Chief Operating Officer San Francisco Police Officers' ally was when Officer Douglas LETTERS Embarcadero Center Association Reinhardt, a San Diego police Four Embarcadero Center, 510 7th Street officer, met us at Del Mar and rode Suite 2600 San Francisco, CA 94103 the last 30 miles into San Diego Al Trigueiro President San Francisco, CA 94111 and to SeaWorld with us. He was SFPOA Dear Fellow Police Officers: the civilian ride-along who literally Dear Dennis: On behalf of the Easter Seal saved my life that night in Oak- Dear Members On behalf of the San Francisco Society and the Bay Area Blood land. With your help, we have saved Police Officers' Association, I am Centers, I would like to thank you It felt good to say "thank you" to lives. pleased to inform you that we will for your contribution to the Ability both Dr. Udoh and Officer Thank you for your support of join you as co-sponsors of the Across California bicycle ride. Reinhardt and to the 100 anony- the San Francisco Suicide Preven- August 11th anniversary luncheon. We started in Crescent City on a mous donors who donated just one tion program. Your donations have The PAL program is a worthy very rainy and overcast day on pint of blood and gave me a second enabled us to provide crisis coun- recipient of support from both the June 13th and finished in San chance. I don't know any of them, seling to over 30,000 people a year. community and our own member- Diego at SeaWorld on June 22nd. but that really doesn't matter. As we absorb the impact of ship. Some of the highlights of the trip What matters is that they gave! California's budget cuts, we are We look forward to seeing you on were: I started this ride with the idea asking for you kind support again. the 11th and contributing to the • Riding the last 15 miles into of giving.., raising the awareness of Your financial assistance is greatly PAL Basketball Program. Eureka with two severe head the need for blood donors and appreciated and does indeed save Sincerely, trauma clients of Easter Seals in raising the awareness of the need lives. Al Trigueiro, President the Eureka area. for money to help Easter Seals San Francisco Suicide Prevention SFPOA, Local 911 • Meeting with a blood recipient fund their programs to help people at the Eureka Blood Bank who like myself who need to go through Dear Editor: used 168 pints of blood. She was a intensive physical therapy, and for Al Trigueiro President RE: SF Protesters Denounce Police real inspiration to me. the children who need speech & SFPOA It is not too difficult to under- • A huge reception at the Golden language therapy, early interven- 510 7th Street stand the Police Department's Gate bridge by the Oakland Police tion evaluations, special education, San Francisco, CA 94103 reluctance to attend the hastily so- Officers Association, San Francisco summer and respite camping, called meeting before the Board of Police Department, the Bay Area assistive technology, and medical Dear Members Supervisors Economic Vitality and Blood Banks, and San Francisco equipment loans. Your kind expression of sympa- Social Police Committee. Fire Department, plus a police and Every day of this ride there were thy is deeply appreciated and Lightweights Supervisors Willie fire escort (red lights, etc.) in and challenges, and every day someone gratefully acknowledged. Thank Kennedy and Barbara Kaufman are through San Francisco to the San stepped forward to meet them. The you for your warm and very kind well known for their "Kangaroo Mateo County line. real lesson in learning how to give note. Court" style subcommittee hear- • We were escorted through is in learning how to receive. Debbie Suslow and family ings. several areas by the local police We raised approximately Kennedy, as chairperson, be- departments, and sheriffs depart- $10,500 in funds for Easter Seals, comes and advocate for one side of ments, and were met in several a real help to them during this Al Trigueiro President the issue and spouts proclama- areas by the local blood banks. period of economic hard times. And SFPOA tions before the hearing is com- A highlight for me personally we raised the awareness of the 510 7th Street plete. It's almost embarrassing to was when I was able to meet Dr. need for blood, since only 5% of the San Francisco, CA 94103 watch. Nnaemeka Udoh, MD, the trauma eligible donor population give 95% Additionally, the Police Depart- surgeon who put me back together of the blood. In fact during the ten- Dear Al, ment is in the middle of conducting that night 13 years ago in Oak- day period of the statewide blood The United Nations weekend was its investigation into the matter. land, Calif. at Highland Hospital. drives along the coast, blood remarkable. The men and women There will be litigation in the future He is a very special man who donations were up 15% to 27%. A of the SFPD were exceptional in regarding this matter. Didn't happens to be a physician. He real success! their dedication, professional Kennedy and Kaufman consult drove out to meet us at Marina del Thank you, again, for your excellence, and graciousness with the City Attorney's office Ray at the local LA County Sheriffs contribution to our very successful during the commemorative events. before holding hearings on this substation, and drove out later to bike ride. We couldn't have done it The entire Department should be matter? Universal Studios to meet my without your help. most proud. The Police Department re- entire family. With gratitude, My best wishes and appreciation sponded intelligently. Kennedy and Another highlight for me person- Larry Frederick to you and to them. Kaufman are a couple of loose Director, Ability Across California Cordially, cannons shooting their big mouths Milton Marks off in all directions. Enough al- ready. Louis Calabro Chief Anthony Ribera POWERS & ASSOCIATES San Francisco Police Department REALTORS 850 Bryant Street Mr. Alfred Trigueiro j4 San Francisco, CA 94103 President REALTORS SFPOA Dan G. Powers Dear Chief Ribera: 510 7th Street 665-3500 I Res. 479-9482 On behalf of my family, I wish to San Francisco, CA 94103 express my gratitude for the kind- 1645 Irving Street Dear Mr. Trigueiro, ness and consideration shown to REALTOR• us alter the death of my mother, The Tenderloin Task Force San Francisco, CA 94122 Retired Inspector Margaret would like to extend our thanks to (Maggie) Dillon. the San Francisco Police Officers WE Specifically, I acknowledge Association and Bob Huegle for Commander Rich Holder of the their help in making the Tenderloin Funeral Committee, Margie Noli, Task Force fishing derby a huge Captain Gleason, Sergeant Truman success. and his crew from the Solo Unit Your generous donation of ny Holder + Direttore Generale (my nephews are very impressed $200.00 towards our raffle allowed Marco Mariselli + Chef that we were allowed to run all the us to raise over $400.00 which we red lights) and Dennis O'Leary for donated to the Tenderloin Youth 230 jackson street sm his bagpiping - which brought Center for the purchase of baseball san francisco, ca 94111 wonderful comments from every- equipment. Thanks to the efforts of telephone: 982.9500 one at the church. the San Francisco Police Officers fax 982.2424 My most sincere appreciation to Association and the Tenderloin Inspector Jan McKay for all of her Task Force, tenderloin children can help, support and friendship enjoy their playground facility with throughout my mother's long the necessary equipment. illness. Jan made all the arrange- Again, Thank You! ments whenever my mother needed Sincerely, blood and frequently sent cards to John Centurioni let her know she was in her Old & New Estates En thoughts - all of which meant a Estate Jewelry, Vintage Watches great deal to my mother. BAYVIEW PRODUCTIONS Art Glass, Period Lamps Once again - thanks to all. Music Production . MIDI Digital 2181 A Union Street Sincerely, Sari Francisco, California 94123 Patti Dillon THE ENHANCER 415.241 .9494 415/346-7525 415/346-0273 FAX Charles Jacobs August 1995 Page 18 Notebook fornia to say thanks." POST The Stars and Stripes has selected (Continued from Page 2) Motorola's "Daddy Foughtin the War" advertisement as the most creative saulting an enemy position. Cole is veteran and military-oriented adver- PAL CORNER named after Sergeant Darrell Samuel tisement of 1994. Each year the news- PAL Cole, who was posthumously paper, first published under the com- For additional information, awarded the Medal of Honor after the mand of General Ulysses S. Grant in phone PAL at 695-6935 battle of Iwo Jima, Feb. 19, 1945, 1861, will choose one advertisement while a member of B/ 1/23. In a considered by its editors, reporters series of attacks Sgt. Cole completed and readers to be the most creative the destruction of a Japanese strong and effective. S.F. PAL Camp Is A Success where they can exercise their minds point and annihilation of the defend- Motorola's full-page display pic- and bodies. ing garrison. He was later killed by a tures a weathered SCR 33 WWII ver 60 boys and girls in the If you would like to volunteer, con- grenade. hand-held wireless radio telephone. Hayes Valley and Western tact the S.F. PAL Office, Monday- The Eisenhower Annex, a long- Leaning against the long-retired big O Addition participated in the Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at (415) term facility for elderly and disabled guy, the miniature offspring - a S.F. PAL Viper Camp 95. San Fran- 695-6935. Coaches are needed!!! veterans, opened last month at the cellular Micro TAC Ultra Light - cisco PAL, in conjunction with Mar- state veterans home in Yountville. says it all: "Daddy Fought in the garet Hayward Playground, the San Francisco Youth Baseball The addition has accommodations War." Buchanan YMCA Learning Center, by Stan Chiarucci, Director for 107 veterans. It has semiprivate Q. The tooth fairy, a high-priced and the University of San Francisco, rooms with air-conditioning and tele- lawyer, and a low-priced lawyer were currently operates a pilot summer The 1995 baseball season came to vision and will offer occupational, inaroom. There was a$100 bill lying program offering soccer, basketball, a close on June 24th with the city physical and speech therapy pro- on a nearby table. Then the lights computer/creative writing and drug championship held at Jackson Play- grams. "This is a superb example of suddenly went out. When the lights prevention presentations. The chil- ground for the Bronco (11-12 yrs) the ongoing commitment of the state came back on, the bill was gone. Who dren range in age from 5 to 12 years and the Pony (13-14 yrs) divisions. to those who have honorably de- took it? and are given sports on Wednesdays This year over 2500 boys and girls fended freedom," said State Veterans A. The high-priced lawyer took it, and Fridays and computer instruc- participated in youth baseball activi- Affairs Director Jay Vargas, a Viet- because the other two are only fig- tion on Tuesdays and Thursdays. ties which are co-sponsored by S.F. nam veteran and Medal of Honor ments of your imagination. S.F. PAL has been fortunate to PAL, FLAME, and Recreation and recipient. 'The opening of Eisenhower Semper FL Jack. have a talented and dedicated cast of Park. Annex is simply anotherway for Cali- volunteers. SFUSD schools teachers Post season activities commenced Loren Moye and Barbara Moore ref- with the annual all-star games for eree the basketball games at USF's the Bronco and Pony divisions. Play- Memorial Gymnasium. Loren (4th ers chosen by their coaches repre- grade) and Barbara (1St grade) teach sented their team in a fun-filled day at John Muir Elementary where many where players showcased their tal- of the basketball participants attend ent for interdivision play. school. Recent Riordan High standout The tryouts for the Pony Baseball Chance Gilford and Leslie Howard National Tournament teams were have helped with Blacktop Basket- held the week of June 19th. After ball on Fridays at Hayward Play- three days of tryouts, two teams were ground. selected in the Bronco and one team Soccer coaches Dennis Brady, in the Pony divisions to represent Jack Contreras and Kelly Calentino San Francisco in the National Tour- have anchored Sandlot Soccer Start nament. with guest coaching from Gus Eadie The National Tournament was held and Siena Perez (Simply Soccer),Jose the second week of July where the De Araujo (Ghostbusters Soccer), San Francisco teams had moderate Toby Rappolt (Sunset Soccer Sup- success.TheS.F. Red (youngerteam) ply) and Clyde Thompson (S.F. United was seeded in the upper division and All Blacks Soccer Club). unfortunately lost its first game and Another element of the summer then lost a heartbreaker in the bot- program is one team's entry into the tom of the seventh inning to be elimi- Mission Youth Soccer League. Coach nated. The Pony team (13-14) won its Brady's squad has readily improved, first two games and then lost its third posting a July record of 2 wins, 1 loss game in the last inning and also the and 1 tie. In addition, five other teams final game 1-0 to the ultimate tour- will begin practice in the last week of nament winner. August for the Fall Viking League. S.F. Blue (12 yrs) won its first On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the three games to stay in the winners youngsters focus their energies on bracket until suffering a loss in the computers and creative writing at fourth game and then, after holding the Buchanan YMCA. Learning Cen- the tournament champions to a 1-1 ter coordinator Martin Mansman cre- tie through six innings, lost 4-1. ates curricula that provides the chil- San Francisco Youth Basketball dren with age appropriate exercises will hold its own tournament for these and other fun assignments. Martin age groups on August 16th through hopes that many of the summer par- the 20th. Teams from all over the Bay ticipants will continue to utilize the Area will participate. The tourna- Learning Center during the school ment will be held at West Sunset year. Playground on the 16th and 17th at Overall, Camp 95 has exceeded all 5p.m. and continue at Jackson Play- expectations. The kids have been ground the 18th through the 20th - given a place to go in the afternoons times to be announced. 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(415) 877-0726 August 1995 Notebook Page 19 &R5 P R T_ S I', 1995 POA Golf Tournament SPECIAL THANKS TO: Closest to the Hole Captain Tim Hettrich #3 Phil Avalos 10'7" by Phil Dito HOLE SPONSORS Officer Joe Finnigan Frank Ahern 11' 3" Ben & Annette Spited Officer Art Stellini June 17, 1995 was the date of the Bank of Canton of California #8 Tom Reilly 511" Fourth Annual POA Golf Tourna- Clementina Ltd. 1995 SFPD GOLF TOURNAMENT Jim Sneider 10,101, ment, held at the incomparable Olym- Golden State Peace Officers Assn. WINNERS pic Club Lake Course. 172 Golfers J.S. Guerin & Co. #13 Paul Morris 4' 10" honed their skills on an unusually Mike Hebel, POA Welfare Officer Overall Low Gross Chris Cunnie 14'8" beautiful, warm, and sunny day at George L. Huegle Ed Anzore the course. This year's tournament Ireland's 32 Bar & Grill Charles Anzore #15 Ron Johnson 45" was by far the most successful. Co- Latino Peace Officers Assn. Steve Delsue Rich McNaughton 71" directors Bruce Lorin and Bob Huegle Lindquist & Co. Oscar Ochoa should be commended for their ef- Local 38 Long Drive forts in organizing this tournament The Pacific Exchange, Inc. Ribera Flight #1 Men Phil Avalos for the POA Scholarship Fund. This Pier 39 Security & Safety Dept. John Guttierez Women Lori Cadigan was Bruce's lastyear as Tournament S.F. Deputy Sheriffs Assn. Clint Ojala Director and I would like to con- S.F. District Attorney Investigators Bill Wallace Most Accurate Drive gratulate him for the personal sacri- Assn. Jeff Wood #17 Dave Robertson 11/2" fice of time and effort for putting on Teamsters Local 350 Gary Lorin 2 1/2" such a wonderful event. T.O.P. Golf Murphy Flight Because the Olympic Club is in Transamerica Real Estate Manage- Frank Ahern the process of remodeling their club ment Co. Frank Falzon THE RON KAUFMAN house, the awards banquet was held Yellow Cab Co-Operative, Inc. Gary Fox rK at the Irish Cultural Center. 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Laurel Village' 3490 California St. at Locust • 775-6699 Real Estate Broker Licensed By the California Department of Real Estate 5505555000000I0SSS Page 20 Notebook August 1995 and no, he's not your average retired The Spectator kinda' guy. Many members look for- ward to their retirement with dreams by Dennis Bianchi of leisurely drives about the country, perhaps a few relaxed rounds of golf, ews of the 1995 California certainly not anything too strenu- Police Summer Games has ous. J.B. will likely never settle for N begun to trickle onto my desk. such nonsense. This year, in the Although the number of competitors heat of the Modesto summer, and from our Department were fewer than pedaling his bicycles for all he could usual it appears that, once again, the get out of them, Jeff won a Gold SFPD demonstrated quality, if not Medal in the 25-mile time trial, a quantity. Here are a few updates. Silver in the 800 meter sprints, a Alexandra Guerrero congratulates her Rene Guerrero Bronze in the mountain bike compe- dad, Rene, on his silver medal 2-mite One of this Department's best con- tition (where he also picked up some swim. ditioned, determined and successful serious poison oak rash - Jeff if it athletes, Rene Guerrero has been looks like oak, leave it alone, for representing us at the Summer cryin' out loud!), a Bronze in the 40- Games for years, and winning his mile road race, during which the share of medals. This year's compe- temperature was never under 100 Deranagraphics/Dermaglyphics tition was no different, in spite of an degrees, and a Bronze in the crite- injury while training in preparation rion. Jeff then drove straight home TA7700S BY MARK for the grueling events that Rene 940 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94109 and slept for 13 hours. Writing up all Hours: Mon-Sat 11am.7pm excels in: the Triathlon and Open of his awards I found myself in search (415) 776.5006 Water Swim. Rene came back from of some rest. Rene & Veronica Guerrero -- the 104 degree heat of Modesto with I'd like to be to give you some tips Triathlon bronze. a Bronze in the Seniors Division on howJeff does all of this but I think Triathlon, and even more impres- what Jeff did was carefully select his sively, a Silver in the two-mile Open parents, because it must be his ge- Water Swim. Congratulations to a netic make-up. It can't be his diet. MARY DOUGHERTY tremendous athlete, a gentleman and INVESTORS TRUST When I raced with him in a triathlon someone who the whole Department or two he finished up his bicycle race MORTGAGE AND INVESTMENT CORPORATION can feel good about having him rep- with hot dogs, yes plural, with all the * * Serving throughout California for your home loan needs * * resent us at the Summer Games. trimmings, and a beer or two. Of course, Jeff has no fear, of any chal- • Buy a home with as little as 3% down Jesse Washington lenge or of hard work, so if you want • 100% CLTV Home Equity Lines For the last several years Jesse to train with him you better be pre- • Jumbo and conforming loan amounts Washington has represented our pared to be tired at the end of the VA and FHA approved Department in Karate and come home workout. • Be PREAPPROVED with one of over 250 lenders we work with before you with numerous Silver and Bronze Jeff said he saw Bob Rogers of our even go house hunting!! medals. Well, this yearJesse brought Photo Lab out there in Modesto but I APPLICATIONS ARE TAKEN home the Gold Medal in Weapons don't know how he did as far as being OVER THE PHONE forms, in the Senior Division, and awarded a medal. The medal isn't AT YOUR CONVENIENCE followed that award up with the Sil- that relevant, however, and by being 1-800-664-1414 Lr; Dougherty ver in the Open Hand Kata, also out there doing it, Bob Rogers was, Broker licensed by the California Department of Real Estate (Dart Dougherty Auto Detail) Senior Division. The Senior Division and is, a winner. Congratulations to seems to always be the toughest Bob, and hats off to Iron Jeff. division to compete in so Jesse's I know this is only a partial list of accomplishment was no small deal. the competitors who showed up at Jesse said he didn't enter fighting Modesto this year, but it's all I have divisions this year because he right now, so get your results in so couldn't find the time to spar, but his the whole Department can share. mind is already made up to be at Some competitors won't let anyone Long Beach for the 1996 Games and know what's up with them, espe- bring back some more gold. Jesse cially if they didn't win a medal, but The discovered just how much he likes the winning is in competing. You that color and plans on adding to his worked hard preparing foryour event collection. Congratulations, Jess! and had the intestinal fortitude to San Francisco Giants compete and that makes you a win- Jeff Brosch ner. Yes, I'm talking about recently re- Congratulations! would like to thank tired Homicide Inspector Jeff Brosch, the Very Special Aikido S Demonstration by Dennis Bianchi highly effective. Aikido is a complete system and promotes physical well- for all of their On Saturday, September 23, 1995, being as well as a form of self-de- at Capuchino High School theater, in fense. San Bruno you will have avery unique Participating in this demonstra- I= opportunity to see the Japanese tion will be Morita Sensei, seventh hard work! Martial Art, Aikido, demonstrated at degree black belt and the chief in- the highest level possible. Why should structor of the Aikido Association of you as a police officer be interested in Northern California. The event is tak- this demonstration? The highest ing place in celebration of Morita ranking Sensei, or teacher, Inoue Sensei's twentieth anniversary of Sensei will be part of this demonstra- teaching Aikido in the United States. tion and Inoue Sensei has been the Sensei Morita's Jigrikan Dojo is lo- chief Aikido instructor of the Metro- cated in South San Francisco but he politan Tokyo Police Department. has also taught Aikido at San Fran- Aikido is the martial art taught and cisco State University for many years. practiced by the Tokyo Police Prior to his arrival in the U.S. he was Department's tactical and riot police a member of the riot control division squads. Aikido training is presently of the Tokyo Police Department. mandatory for all female police offic- I believe you can see that this ers in Tokyo. demonstration has value to all police I have attempted to train in this officers and I hope to see you there. discipline and found it challenging, For information regarding tickets or perfectly suited for police work and Aikido call (415) 345-1501. August 1995 Notebook Page 21 Adolph Hitler's daughter when he contacted a great BBQ place and stepped into an apparently restricted they said they could accommodate area to wash his hands. This woman us if we came just before closing was not at all intimidated by a bunch time. When we got there, a few "real" (9 of bikers and quickly put Jay in his customers were still having dinner, place. but they ate fast and left quickly. A After breakfast we were on our great feast was had and enjoyed by way to the Yosemite Valley - with all. Q9% our helmets on. After avery scenic 45 Sunday morning came and it was mm. ride along the Merced river we time to pack up and head home. arrived at the Park. Now the hard Steve Glickman (Mr. Goodwrench) by Rene LaPrevotte asked by one of the group: "Is there a part. Where do we park 18 motor- made some adjustments to a few federal helmet law?" After a brief cycles at the peak of the tourist sea- bikes, rewired the bike trailer and Submitted by Ed Ellestad, Tactical discussion, it was decided that there son? We found a nice spot in the worked on his own starter problem is no such law, and, well, we were on shade, unfortunately, Ranger Un- all before 9:00 a.m. Unfortunately, everal months ago, Rich Ben- federal property in a National Park friendly disagreed with our choice Steve needed a new starter, and jamin (Co. A) thought about right?... Right. The helmets went into and pointed us toward the most re- rather having to compression start S taking a weekend ride with a the back of the sag wagon and the mote and dusty lot in the valley. the bike every time we stopped, he couple of his Harley riding friends to remainder of our ride to the hotel was We secured our bikes and the decided to trailer it home. That was Yosemite, and climbing to the top of accomplished "au-natural." Riding truck, changed into hiking attire the only mechanical problem of the Vernal Falls. Time went on, and word through the valley we passed a Park (shorts) and walked to the village trip, much to the disappointment of spread, and by the July 14th depar- Ranger who was apparently writing shops. After refueling ourselves with some foreign bike owners who esti- ture date, 19 Harleys were parked in someone else a traffic citation. As the the world's most expensive prepack- mated a 25% break down rate for us. front of Elsie's restaurant ready to helmetless entourage rode by her, aged deli sandwiches we were ready Dennis Carlomango (Muni) was ride. she looked up at us, then, shaking to board the shuttle bus to the base bandaging his knee up from what he Mostof the attendeeswereS.F.P.D. her head, went back to writing. We of Vernal Falls. As we started along described as a nasty trip & fall over a members. Two representatives from made it to Mariposa without seeing this path that led to the falls, we rock while walking in the dark. How- the California Highway Patrol joined any more police. asked someone on their way down ever, upon further investigation and us as well as a few friends from Once we got into town, we needed how long it would take us to get to the examination of his Sportster, it was outside the law enforcement profes- to ask exactly where the motel was. top of the falls. He said it would take determined by the accident review sion. A truck and bike trailer (just in We spotted an ambulance crew in over an hour. But, Rich Benjamin, committee that Dennis had a low case) driven by Bobby Knighton (Co. their rig on the main drag and asked who has made several trips up the speed slide & drop, not a trip & fall. I) also made the trip. them if they knew where the Comfort falls assured us it was more like a Hope it heals fast Dennis. As we fired After a safety briefing and route Inn was. They were only too happy to twenty minute hike. up and prepared to leave, the other description given by Greg Garcia give directions to these non helmet An hour and a half later, most of guests at the Comfort Inn got out (CHP), we were ready togo. It was an wearing bikers. We followed their us made it to the top of the falls, their video cameras and filmed al- impressive sight (and sound) as 19 directions exactly, but instead of our following the incredible pace set by most three hundred thousand dol- assorted Heritages, Fat Boys, FXRs, motel being at the location they told Greg Garcia and his really cool friends lars worth of rolling thunder exit the Softails, & Road Kings, a Sturgis and us, we found the local office of the Gil and Sheila.... collectively known parking lot and hit the road. a Sportster fired up and departed California Highway Patrol ! As we as the CHiPpie and the Hippies. A few We headed West, stopping in downtown S. F. in formation at 10:00 rode by hoping the cops out in front guys elected to stay at the lower lovely downtown Turlock for lunch. a.m. wouldn't see us . . . .yea, sure..., we elevation and enjoy the view from From there we continued home, each For many riders, this was their had another dilemma. We had to go there. of us taking a turn riding alongside first time riding in a group of this back past them again in order to find Once at the top of the falls, we were Sheila & Gil. Sheila was on the back size, but everyone caught on quickly. our lodging. So, off we went, passing treated to one of the most spectacu- of the bike snapping photos of each The formation stayed tight with the the CHP office again, with one hand lar views I have ever seen. The wet of us riding on the freeway as we help of the more experienced riders covering our heads. I guess they saw winter and the late snow melt made pulled alongside. Thanks to Sheila up front and Sgt. Ed DuIlea (Hous- the humor in the situation because for an awesome waterfall. We caught and Gil for their photographic and ing) at the rear of the pack. Ed stayed they didn't come after us. I bet that our breath for awhile, then started riding skills. with us until our first pit stop, know- ambulance crew is still laughing. back down the mountain. We fin- As we got to the Bay Area, we ing that he'd have to go back to the We found our hotel and got checked ished our trek and met at the bikes made one last stop for gas and said city to cover his "on call" for the bomb in around 8:00 p.m. This had been a which by now were very hot and our good byes. We headed off in all squad. long, hot ride and everyone was up dusty. After changing back into riding directions for home with the memo- We made one stop to quench our for some swimming pool and hot tub clothes we started back to the hotel, ries of a great First Annual Bay to thirsts and to say good-bye to Ed relaxing. After cooling off and having sporting our new Yosemite ride pins Falls Harley Run. Keep your eyes Dullea, then it was off to Jamestown a few cold ones, people split up in courtesy of Carl Tennenbaum. open fora flier announcing next year's for lunch and several pitchers of search of dinner ... on foot. Later, some Thanks Carl! Second Annual. We're all looking for- water to cool off as the temperature of the guys met at one of the two local Another cooling off session at pool ward to it. Whatever you ride, ride was around 100 degrees. All of those watering holes in town. Since Mari- side, then it was time for dinner. Rich safe. Harleys parked in front of the restau- posa is so small it can't support a lot rant soon became a "Kodak moment" of bars, so this dive was a combina- for many of the tourists in town. tion Cowboy-Biker-Speeder-Karioke After lunch, we decided rather than Club. Oh boy. Despite the clientele a Lilly Schmolke, take the direct route down Hwy 49 to good time was had by all. Customers Mariposa, we would take the scenic were treated to Karioke singalongs Residential Real Estate route into Yosemite, over the pass by Bobby Knighton (great voice) and (510) 943-5199 voice/pager and down into Yosemite Valley. Be- by Rich Benjamin's buddy Dick "The sides, it only added three or four Bird" Michaels (great voice) as well as hours to the trip. After reaching the one by Carl Tennenbaum (not so summit of the pass, we began our great voice). It was a fairly early night "..,. descent into the valley and stopped for most because there was a moun- at a vista point for our own Kodak tain to climb in the morning. moment overlooking Yosemite Valley In the morning, we enjoyed our with Half Dome in the background. It complimentary continental breakfast was a spectacular view and lots of at the hotel. Well, most of us enjoyed photos were taken. 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Member Fax: 415/673-8994 . 415/775-8359 (415) 296-8555 FAX (415) 296-9250 p.- Page 22 Notebook August 1995 SOFTBALL NOTES: Nick "The A Division Softball Championship Bulldogs in the coveted "A" Division Commish" Shi hadeh would like final. This was held on Thursday, to thank Layne "Boss Hog" June 15th at Jackson Field #1 in Amiot and Jerry Williams for Bulldogs Reign Over All Others Potrero Hill. thefinejob umpiring the games. The afternoon was clear but very He would also like to thank blustery, which was very acceptable Brian "Monkey" Olcomendyfor by "Nick At Night" Shihadeh The playoff opponent for the Bull- compared with the ran that had been assisting with the barbecue as dogs would be Ingleside Station who forecasted for the day. Mission would well as Dave Hermanfor taking The Bulldogs of Northern Station the Dogs had already beaten twice jump ahead early with 4-runs in the photos. Final thanks go to the (also of the Hard Rock Cafe) fulfilled during the regular schedule. This first inning and 2-more in the sec- Police Officers' Association for early predictions of "A7 Division mas- game wouldn't be any different as ond; this rally was keyed by lead-off continually sponsoring thisfine tery by devouring Mission Station in Ingleside wasn't able to put it all hitter Eddie Yu getting on base so league. the championship game 22-9. It was together to compete successfully Hanley could drive him along with a game that was dominated by Mis- against their very tough foe. The others across the plate. The lead sion early on, but was turned around Bulldogs were lead through this game wouldn't last very long, as the Bull- when the "Dogs" barked up a storm and to the championship by Gary dogs felt the need to put up a rally of while making their move and never "Bonus Baby" Lorin. This exceptional their own being down 6-0 in the looking back. With this win, this young talent was a late addition to bottom of the second inning. 41cL L em Bulldog team became the only team the roster who was well worth his The Bulldog at-bat turned more in department softball history to win weight in "bonus" money when it into an uprising than a rally, as they P) the "B" Division in one year, move up came to hitting and fielding. would send 15 men to the plate and Latin American Products to the "A" Division the next, and win Mission's path to the champion- score 11 runs to take a commanding it that same year. ship game was a rather rough one at lead. Mission sensed the inevitable Frutas, Legumbres y Vegetales The Northern Bulldog season went that. With an injury to a key player at this point and did what they could 3835 Mission St. very smoothly for the most part lead- (Joe Engler Jr.) and a loss to the do to stay in the game. They couldn't San Francisco, CA 94110 ing up to the final. It started out with chiefs office of another (Mike 'Bugsy" do much, scoring only 3-runs the Arturo & Agustin the club picking up two exciting free Moran), Mission found themselves in rest of the way while the Bulldogs 415/824-3438 agents from the NM's (Northern Mids) last place with an 0-3 record in the kept pouring it on with another 11- team - Steve Collins and Nick early season. They were able to turn runs in the 7-inning affair. The hit- "Someguy" Shihadeh were added to around though, as manager Mario ting stars for the Bulldogs were Ben the roster 10 shore up an already Machi held things together to lead "Hansi" Vigil, Steve "Hoover" Roche, powerful hitting attack as well as a the team to a 6-win 4-loss, third Collins, and Lorin, while other strong defensive unit. With John place finish. It was also an immense standouts of the game on Mission's "Royce" Mino having the MVP season help when Narcotics free agent Mat side would include Rollie 'The Goalie" Uni World Travel that he is capable of, the Dogs had a Hanley was obtained for the stretch Canales, Brian "My Dad's A DC" 9-win 1-loss regular season record to drive and the playoffs. Philpot, and Machi as well. Trips and tickets win the division by plenty. Mission's playoff match-up would Bulldog manager Jeff "JR" Roth be against the Tactical Squad who was beaming after the game when he all around the world. a 3r ttI Dpd had beaten Mission twice in their approached Collins and "Someguy" Bring Us Your Eyeglass Prescription regular season games. This affair Shihadeh (former NM's) and asked, 1724 Divisadero • For "BIG SAVINGS" wouldn't follow suit, as Mission was "How does it feel to finally be on a San Francisco, CA 94115 ^Ik ^111 ^ Ron D. Enriquez, Optician Vee S. 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(Optical lab 7" Med ics/ATF Knocks Out The morning of the game presented 3340 22nd St. Business (415) 282-7767 a clear day that was very, very windy San Francisco, CA 94110 Fax (415) 282-7768 which would make even the best Southern For Title outfielder miserable. The blustery weather was not a factor as far as the by "Nick At Night" Shihadeh next match-up would be against the Medics/ATF team was concerned. strongest team of the "B" Division, They came out like "gang-busters" FIN EWE LAY The Paramedics /ATF combo team the Park Islanders, led by Brian "Mon- scoring 13-runs in the first three 'I surprised everyone (including them- key" Olcomendy and an all-star cast. innings to Southern's 3-runs. They POLICE STAR PENDANTS selves) by reaching and eventually The heavily favored Islanders thought continued the route to take the score / '...J ----. winning the "B" Division champion- that they would have their way with to 20-5 midway through the nine .POLICE RINGS ship over Southern Station by awhop- the Medics/ATF in this one, but it inning affair, and it was at this time J AND ping score of 24-11. It was a game wasn't to be. Somehow, someway, that Southern co-manager Ortiz was . SEClALORR WORK, that was never close as the Medics! Medics/ATF caught Park flat and seen drinking heavily. The usually I ATF took a commanding lead early, didn't play too badly themselves as reliable "Big Daddy" McNaughton was 1, and they never looked back on the they took the contest by a score of now being referred to as "Mulholland" BEN LUTTRINGER way to the route. With this victory, 14-11 to earn "a spot in the coveted McNaughton while on the mound, JEWELRYMANUF?'CTU 'E AFD REPAIR this combo team became one of the championship game. and all Southern could do is finish / 760 At(ESL#1040\ few non-SFPD teams to win a cham- Southern Station on the other hand the game in one piece if that was even L SAN. FRANCISCO, jCA94102 pionship in recent memory. It was wasn't surprised at all by getting to possible. PHONE\(41 5)956-8086 well deserved never-the-less, and the final; they played consistent ball The proud Southern club did mus- Paramedics/ATF should be congratu- all season long to end up with a 9-win ter a 6-run rally late to make the lated for accomplishing a very long 2-loss second place record. This was score 20-11 but Paramedics/ATF and uphill climb. done despite losing long time steady would just answer back with 4 more Being run by Bob Navarro (Medic) infielder Glen Melanson to another runs of their own to complete the and Don Heenan (ATF), this combo club when the season started. The scoring and end the slaughter. "We team found themselves just trying to team was run by new managers Steve played like grammar school kids com- survive at 2-wins and 3-losses in a "Hoops Commish" Ortiz and Rich pletely forgetting baseball fundamen- very competitive 12-team division "Big Daddy" McNaughton which gave tals" and unhappy Ortiz was quoted midway through the season. One of the team a new found confidence as saying. "It sure didn't help that the main problems at this time was never seen over the years. Tom Walsh failed to even show-up just fielding enough players for each Clinching second place in the divi- today dropping team morale to an all game. This problem wouldn't last as sion earned Southern a bye in the time low even before the game be- the Medics added four new recruits first round of the playoffs; they waited gan." to the squad; this not only gave extra patiently to see who their opponent Medic/ATF co-manager Navarro manpower, but it also strengthened would be in the second round. It at the same time had a big grin on his the team immensely as these rookies would be the SF CHP club run by face, "I couldn't be more prouder of were very talented. The Medics /ATF Randy Rudd who would be matched these guys. They really worked hard team went on to win their last 6- up against Southern. CHP had an to get where they are today." In addi- games in-a-row to clinch the 4th- easy time in their first round game tion to Navarro (4-4 at the plate), place playoff spot. vs. Joe Crivello's Daly City PD team standouts included Phil Harvey The first round opponent for Med- and was looking forward to this next (Medic who was 3-4), Chuck ics/ATF would be SF Airport run by affair. They would look no further McGowan (new Medic/Recruit 4-4), the always competitive Nick Allen. though, as CHP was no match for and Sean Holman (ATF player who This would prove to be the most Southern's power hitting combined hit 5-5 on the day). This champion exciting game of the post season with great defense. The leaders on would be rewarded with a team tro- when Medics/ATF came back from a this team were long time vet Al phy as well as individual "Easton" AL GRAF 3-run deficit in the 9th inning to Honnibal, former Master Ross Laflin, bat bags. For their gallant effort, steal the game away from Airport 12- and exciting, young sensation Tom Southern would receive a 2nd-place BAIL BONDS 11. This put the very excited team on Walsh. Southern would be the favor- team trophy and individual black "The Bondsman With A Heart" a steamroll that wouldn't quit - the ite in the all-important final contest POA t-shirts. Both teams then en- Call Al Graf or joyed a barbecue that was taking Bob or Geri Campana place to signify the last day of the long season. . .CONGRATS MED- ICS/ATF! Carlson Perseveres 9 01 by Dennis Bianchi race was not peaceful for Don at any MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE marker. By the halfway-mark, the "Discounts for M.S.F. Graduates" 369-7117 The City of San Francisco Mara- cramps returned. Spectators could California Cycle Insurance Service 859 Bryant St. • San Francisco 94103 thon was run this year on July 9, actually see the knots in his calf 1907 Market Street, San Francisco Daly City: 952-1669 1995. The course is a demanding but muscles. 1 (800) 225-2925 Redwood City: 368-7117 scenic test of every runner's physical Don and I became members of this and mental fitness. Runners come department more than 25 years ago from many countries and States and and I recall a poster that was popular many find the challenge much more at the time, displaying a police of- than they had expected. This year's ficer, in a freshly pressed uniform, event was made more difficult than no bulging muscles, but obviously fit Buy A Home years past as the temperature, which and next to this officer were the in normal San Francisco summers is words, "Don't Ever Quit!" The mes- usually about 56 to 64 degrees, and sage that accompanied this was that for% 1 to J'111'c Down! ideal for distance running, jumped no matter what the odds, how ter- . up to over 70 degrees. Such was the rible things may seem, we as police challenge facing first-time officers have an obligation to perse- marathoner Don Carlson. To make vere. Don would be a great selection VA and Bank Foreclosures matters worse, Don had suffered a for that poster if they ever decide to muscle pull in the lower leg while reissue it in the future. Don just training only a week prior to the race! wouldn't quit. Five-and-one-half * Antioch, 3BR, 2BA home, $127,000 - $950 down! To those of us who know Don it hours after beginning the race, Don * Suisun City, 4BR, 2BA home, $134,000 - $950 down! was not surprising to find him out on jogged, not walked, but trotted the the course, grinding out the miles, in last mile and crossed the finish line, * Benicia, 2BR, 2.5BA condo, $142,000 - $2,000 down! gritty step-by-step fashion. The race with his head up. Give up? Bull— .and many more government homes begins on the Mann side of the Golden Did it hurt? Yeah, so what? Don Gate Bridge, giving the runners a took on a big project and was up to Now available in Antioch, Benicia, Pittsburg, Suisun City, beautiful view and exhilarating start, the task. He's a winner in my book, Vallejo, Stockton, San Leandro, San Sorenzo, and other but Don's leg let him know that this but he always has been. There's not was not going to be a casual stroll many folks who have run a mara- Bay Area cities. through the City. Within the first two thon. The challenge is daunting. miles his other leg began to cramp! That's what makes completing one Call Marci Strange of Alisource at Don's spirit was shaken but not bro- so special. We should all give Don a ken. He pushed on and found the thumb's-up when we see him next. 415/359-9633 muscles had begun to loosen. His Damn fine job, Don. Broker, Ca. Dept of Real Estate/Equal Housing Opportunity confidence was restored, but this Page 24 Notebook August 1995 ON THE STREET/Tom FUppin / WANT To ASSURE YOU HERE AT THE CONSENT THAT THESE Q35/50 DECREE, WE HAVE EXAMS WILL BE PAIR. WORRED LONG AND HARD. in the head (blinding him), and then Funny fled.. .taking four pistols and 250 California Law Enforcement's rounds with along with him. But True Forrett ... with the eager assistance of "Wish Upon A Star" Stephen Yagman, a lawyer who spe- by Tom Flippin, Editor cializes in lawsuits against police Charity officers.. .sued four police officers who responded to the brutal robbery. The Golf Tournament cops shot and wounded this career criminal as he tried to escape. Amaz- "For Our Special Kids" ingly (or maybe it's not so amazing anymore), a jury decided the four When: Columbus Day, Monday October 9, 1995 cops had used excessive force on the Where: Sharp Park Golf Course poor guy and awarded him $26,183 Double Shotgun Start At 11:30 am from each of them. Entry: $105 per Person Skeptical police are having a tough Includes: BBQ Lunch, Beer & Soda on the course. time believing the story of Shannon Golf, Cart, Tee Prizes, Sit-Down Banquet King, of Henrietta, NY. When the Dinner. Raffles & Drawings cops interviewed King in the hospi- tal, he used that old excuse: "I didn't The Event Is Being Hosted By: know it was loaded". He insisted it Zuka's Bar & Grill was a complete accident.. .that he #1 Gilbert (Across From The Hall) didn't really mean to fire a crossbow Officials of the court system of arrow into his head.. .that he was Rene Laprevotte (415) 557-6747 or 883-9092 upstate New York's Madison County just cleaning the weapon. Sure, Sh- Frank & Evie (415) 552-2150 are in an uproar. It seems that one of annon, sure!! their most successful public defend- ers not only is not licensed to prac- Another weird suicide.. .attempted Entry Form tice law, the man didn't pass the bar suicide, I mean.. .was reported by (Enclose $105 - Per Person) exam.. .neverattendedlawschool. . San Mateo cops. A 69-year-old man fact, he never even graduated from spent two long days trying to kill college. The worried legal eagles are himself. First, he slashed his Name: Employer: afraid that the faker's cases (some wrists.. .then stabbed himself in the Address: Phone: 100 of them) will have to be retried. stomach. When neither of these At least 15 of his clients are currently worked, he tried to drown himself... no If This Is A Foursome: #2 in jail. Steven Welchons posed as a luck. Then he overdosed (on T)rlenol) #3 public defender for more than two but failed to end it all. The poor years, before a complaint.. .from a schmuck's final attempt involved #4 dissatisfied (read: "convicted") client leaping out a window.. .on the second exposed him. floor. As the second day dragged to 100% Of Profits To Benefit "Wish Upon A Star" an end, the guy was still alive, and, Citizens rightfully complain about so far, has decided to continue living. the USA's dangerous streets, but they might give us a little slack if they Park Station's new Captain, Jim could compare life here with living in Long, received a warm welcome from Mexico. The investigation of a recent one of Haight Street's citizens on a carjacking down there took several recent Saturday. Captain Long (wear- weird turns. A gang apparently at- ing plainclothes) was walking the tempted to carjack a vehicle belong- beat along with Mark Lundin and? ing to the eldest son of Mexico's Byrne, when he was approached by a president, Ernesto Zedillo, but were certain Paul Smith. Mr. Smith, who completely unaware of who they were was almost certainly unaware of attacking. In addition, the crooks Captain Long's identity, offered to made their move in broad daylight, sell him some "buds." The Captain right in front of a state police com- wasted no time in calling over Offic- mander. Then investigators discov- ers Lundin and Byrne, and they ered that the bad guys were, in actu- promptly placed Smith in custody. ality, local police officers.. .and the They also made haste to inform him police commander was the leader of of the identity of his would-be cus- the gang. They investigated further tomer. and found out that the same com- OF NUTS, WDOS, mander had actually spent several Another F Troop caper involved Al StTh years in prison after being convicted Phillips, who came upon Damon of murder.. .before he decided to join Gunkel camping out in Golden Gate DIThffi CRCCI. ANY the police department. Park. A check showed that Gunkel had a warrant out of Oregon, but Why doesn't anyone trust the "jus- they would not extradite from Cali- tice" system anymore? Well, one good fornia. Damon said he was on his F STOP? example occurred recently down in way to Oregon, so Al sent him on his Riverside. Brian Forrett was sen- way. Al then called Oregon and told tenced to 32 years in prison after he them Gunkel was headed their way. MEN 'i :x' broke into a home, tied up the two A recent check revealed that ol' na people inside, shot at (but missed) Gunkel isn't wanted any more... one resident, shot the second citizen Too bad, Gunkel!