PCNEWS May-June 2019

PCNEWS May-June 2019

Volume 37-Number 2 May-June 2019 Number 70 Third Annual “Gulf Coast” Police Memorabilia Show The “Gulf Coast” Police Memorabilia Show has rapidly become one of the best in Florida. John and Arlene Radcliff e, Don Kiefhaver and Jim Cooper welcomed 15 tableholders and 29 collectors to the third annual show in Clearwater on March 16. It was another big success. By John Radcliff e, Guest Writer Collectors who attended the third annual “Gulf Coast” show on March 16 had DUNEDIN, Fla. – On Saturday, March 16, the Third Annual “Gulf Coast” Police the opportunity to see some of the top patch and badge collections in Florida, Memorabilia Show was held in Clearwater, Fla. which is one of the most heavily collected states in the country. Doug Sarubbi The show was co-hosted by John and Arlene Radcliff e, Don Kiefhaver and Jim had high praise for the show. Doug Sarubbi photograph Cooper. There were 29 tables fi lled with patches, badges and model cars. Tableholders were Steve Petro, Frank Harrison, Dave Fox, Jake Schwalb, Steve Florida “Gulf Coast” co-host Don Kiefhaver examines a badge display at the Glenn Morrison (left) and Bill Fisher (right) negotiate a patch trade at the third annual show in Clearwater on March 16. He was joined by John and Arlene “Gulf Coast” show. Morrison had some top-quality patches for trade at his Radcliff e and Jim Cooper in putting together another very successful show tables. The show was a nice mix of patches, badges and scale model cars, as attracted 29 tables and 29 walk-ins. Doug Sarubbi photograph well as several outstanding insignia displays. Doug Sarubbi photograph Page 2 POLICE COLLECTORS NEWS May-June 2019 Bill Peterson made a wide variety of scale model law enforcement vehicles Titusville show host Steve Bridges (left) off ered hundreds of Florida law available at his Clearwater table. Some were 1:43 scale, while others were enforcement emblems for trade at the Clearwater show. Bridges specializes in larger sizes, including 1:24. Scale model cars remain extremely popular with the Sunshine State and has an outstanding collection. His “Space Coast” show police memorabilia collectors. Doug Sarubbi photograph is held on the last Saturday in January. Doug Sarubbi photograph “Gulf Coast” Show ...Continued Robertson, Jack Gillian, Bill Peterson, Paul Simon, Doug Sarubbi, Keith Mackey, Girard Vanderham, Glenn Morrison, Daryl Smith, Steve Bridges and Bill Burks. There were 29 walk-ins. Sarubbi displayed his badge and patch cases from across the USA. “This show is becoming one of the best in Florida. Look forward to seeing you next year,” Sarubbi said Peterson had a well-stocked table with police models for sale or trade. As always, both Mackey and Simon had thousands of patches for sale or trade. Kiefhaver had a beautiful display from his father’s career in New York State. It was a fun-fi lled day and everyone did real well. I want to thank Sarubbi and Cooper for taking photos at the show. We want to thank everyone for coming and making the show a success. JOHN RADCLIFFE (1025 McLean Street, Dunedin FL 34698) Craig Floyd Retires Craig Floyd, the chief executive offi cer of the National Law Enforcement Offi cers Memorial Fund, retired on December 31 2018. The NLEOMF posted a farewell video from Floyd on its Web site in which Floyd said he had accomplished everything he had set out to do during his 34-year career with the charity, This Clearwater show display is devoted to the career of Sergeant Jonathon including construction of the memorial and the new National Law Enforcement Museum. W. Anderson (1919-2004), who served the Tampa Police Department from Floyd helped found the NLEOMF in 1984. A nationwide search for his successor is 1950 to 1972 and shows patches he wore, his ID card and retirement badge underway and an interim director has been named. and his personal Fraternal Order of Police card. Doug Sarubbi photograph Doug Sarubbi, who co-hosts the popular Orlando show every September, Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department badge, patch and artifacts brought a large historic display from his outstanding badge and patch collection history was well represented by this display at the third annual Clearwater to Clearwater. Sarubbi likes to put together sets of badges and patches from show. Of particular interest were a set of whistles (left and right) and a chain link state and local law enforcement. Doug Sarubbi photograph come-along (bottom). Doug Sarubbi photograph Swap May-June 2019 POLICE COLLECTORS NEWS Page 3 be made with the hotel on (216) 241-6600. For additional information to table reservations, contact Kascinez on (216) 661-1886 Meet or Tomcho on (440) 821-7483. Calendar Mesa, Ariz. The Sixth Annual Mesa-Phoenix Law Enforcement Collectibles Show will be Sat., © 2019 Police Insignia Collectors Association June 1 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Windmere Conference Center and Resort Hotel, 5750 E. Main St., Mesa, Ariz. Jim and Shirley Ward will host it. SPECIAL – These are the latest police insignia show and swap meet announcements. Admission is $5. Children are admitted free. Collectors interested in attending these events should contact the sponsors at Fifty-fi ve tables are available for $45 each and must be reserved and paid for in the addresses or telephone numbers listed for additional information, such as driving advance. The hall will open at 8 am for exhibitor setup. directions, table availability, hotel or motel accommodations, handicapped accessibility, The fi rst fi ve shows were sellouts. Early table reservations are recommended. parking or possible last-minute changes and/or cancellations. Special room rates are available at the hotel. Call the hotel and mention the police Show sponsors provide “Swap Meet Calendar” listings. We are not responsible for collectors rate on (800) 888-3561 or (480) 985-3600. changes after we go to press, nor are we liable for errors or omissions. If enough rooms are reserved, there will be a pre-show get-together in the hotel lobby These announcements are published at no cost to show sponsors. However, hosts on Friday evening. are requested to cooperate in our eff ort to obtain a follow-up story as soon as possible Check the hotel Web site to see the facility, WindmereHotelMesa.Com. after each show. Send table reservations to Jim Ward, 7757 E. Caballero Dr., Mesa AZ 85207. Because many collectors now use global positioning systems (GPS) to locate shows, Call or email the hosts with any questions: (480) 534-7915 (home) or (419) 656-4115 street addresses should be included in these announcements. (cell) or ward5901@yahoo.com. Please note the new home telephone number. Cleveland, O. Branson, Mo. The 2019 Greater Cleveland Peace Offi cers Memorial Society Police Collectors Show The Fifth Annual “Heart of the Ozarks” Police Collectors Show will be Fri., June 14 will be Sat., May 18 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Doubletree Hotel, 1111 Lakeside Ave., from 12 pm to 4 pm and Sat., June 15 from 8 am to 4 pm at the Camden Hotel and Cleveland, O. John Kasinecz and Dave Tomcho will host it. Conference Center, 275 Tanger Blvd., Branson, Mo. The hosts are Jim Post, Terry Bible Admission is $5. and Tom Breen. Tables are available for collectors and traders for $15 each and businesses or The show is held in conjunction with National Law Enforcement Week in Branson. merchants for $25 each. Table setup will be from 8 to 10 am. Admission is free. The show is an offi cial event of the 34th Annual Peace Offi cers Commemoration Seventy-fi ve six-foot tables are available for $15 each. Checks, Pay Pal and major Week. credit cards accepted. Make reservations with Breen on mshp297@hotmail.com or by A welcome party will be held on Thurs., May 16 at a popular Cleveland night spot. mail to Tom Breen, 5500 E. Critter Crossing Rd., Hartsburg MO 65039. Early reservations On Fri., May 17, there will be a law enforcement parade and memorial service in are recommended. downtown Cleveland. Dress uniforms are requested. The service will be followed by a There will be a display contest with awards for the best entries. luncheon for all participants sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police. Lunch will be available on site. There will be a fellowship rib roast in the evening sponsored by the Cleveland Police The Camden Hotel is off ering discounted room rates between $60 and $80 per night. Patrolman’s Association at the CPPA Hall. Make reservations on (417) 334-8404. Mention Law Enforcement Week to qualify for the After the insignia show on Sat., May 18, collectors and their families are invited to discount. The rate includes free breakfast. The hotel has a pool, WiFi and a large lobby the annual international tattoo, a magnifi cent display of police bagpipes, drums and drill for after hours trading. teams from the United States and Canada. National Law Enforcement Week includes a police shooting competition, motorcycle The tattoo will be followed by a march back to the Doubletree Hotel for an after-cast competition and many other events. Huge discounts are local attractions are available. party. Information can be found on LawEnforcementWeek.Org. Room reservations at the Doubletree can be made on (216) 241-5100 or (877) 550- For additional information, contact the hosts. 4340. Post (479) 253-6333 kopkars@arkansas.net An alternative hotel is the Hampton Inn at 1460 East Ninth St. Room reservations can Bible (417) 527-1598 terry.bible264@gmail.com Breen (573) 864-4736 mshp297@hotmail.com Windsor, Ont.

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