July 2012 Newsletter · FOP Retirees 4 FOP Associates Lodge 5 FOP Auxiliary Lodge 6 Info 8 Dayton Police History 10-11 Monthly Calendar 13 July 2012 Fraternal Order of Police Captain

Inside this issue:

President’s Message 2

Chaplain’s Corner 3

FOP Retirees 4

FOP Associates Lodge 5

FOP Auxiliary Lodge 6

Info 8

Dayton Police History 10-11

Monthly Calendar 13

July 2012

Fraternal Order of Police Captain John C. Post No 44

www.fopdayton44.org

Volume 16, Issue 7

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RETIREMENTS

02/16/2005 - Appointed Major

06/29/2012 - Retirement

05/09/1983 - Police Recruit

08/26/1983 - Police Officer

01/06/1989 - Sergeant

03/21/1997 - Lieutenant

10/13/2008 - Appointed Major

01/31/11 - Appointed Deputy Director

06/29/2012 - Retirement

PRESIDENT President’s Message Randy Beane phone 333-2134

or pager 940-5735; e-mail [email protected]

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Friday Night Movie Nights

The Friday Night Movie Nights for families had another fabulous turnout on June 15. I’m hoping to have another event on July 13 but that date has not been confirmed. I will send out an e-mail as soon as the date is confirmed. Again, food, drink will be provided free of charge. The movie will start at dusk.

Winner of the Island Landscaping

On June 23, I had a certified Landscape design person judge the islands at the Lodge. He judged the islands on originality, plant longevity, drought resistance/ease of maintenance, design, seasonality of plants and show. He said it was a difficult decision but the island adopted by the RETIREE’S GROUP won first prize, followed closely by the island adopted by THE SUSAN B. ANTHONY GROUP. In addition, he had positive things to say about all of the islands especially the islands adopted by the SECOND DISTRICT, ROBBERY SQUAD and TRAFFIC SERVICES. Thank you to all the groups that adopted an island including North Dayton Garden Supply (Mark and Max Bowron), the Associate Lodge, Central Business District, the Engleman/Knox families. The winner receives a free back room rental and a keg of beer. There still are 5 islands that need to be adopted. We will have another contest in the spring.

As you can tell, we are putting a lot of emphasis on making the Lodge an outdoor wonderland. This certainly will help in our quest to make the Lodge a premier outdoor wedding spot which equates to more rentals. An idea that I believe has merit, is to have individuals plant trees around the entranceway of the Lodge as a memorial to a departed loved one or in honor of a person still living. The Landscaper suggested using a Select Cleveland Pear tree in a 15 to 20 gallon container. Once the tree is planted, a marker would be placed in the ground below the tree. I am trying to get costs for the markers. Tentative costs would be around $150. I will keep you informed on this and if you are interested in purchasing a tree please let me know.

Work Parties at the Lodge

We have been having work parties at the Lodge clearing the path through the woods with the goal of having it ready for the October 6 “Oktoberfest” we are having at the Lodge. We want to have a haunted hayride on that date. Several members have come out to help and I wanted to thank them. Those members are “Bookie” Bob Whitt, Larry Smith, Bruce Osborn, Jeff Huber, Tim Gould, Jason Tipton, Aaron “Music man” Fraley, Chris “Chainsaw” Cornwell. I will be having another work party on July 7 starting at 9:00 A.M. If you have any Boy Scout groups that want to help, they certainly are welcome. In return, we will book a night where you can camp at the Lodge.

Lodge Caretaker Ray Engleman

After many years of dedicated service to the Lodge, Ray Engleman is hanging up his mop and going to enjoy retirement. The Trustees are accepting names of those individuals that may be interested. Ray and former Caretakers were required to do a tremendous amount of various duties that would tax several people. In order to enhance our customer service delivery, the Trustees are reevaluating the responsibilities of the Caretaker and we may

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LODGE OFFICERS 2011-2012

PRESIDENT Randy W. Beane

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Tom Bennett

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FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Derric D. McDonald

2ND VICE PRESIDENT Jerry Dix

INNER GUARD H. Kelly Hamilton OUTER GUARD

Paul Price CONDUCTOR Mark Ponichtera

CHAPLAIN Christopher Fischer

TRUSTEES Jason Tipton Rick Oakley Tim Gould

TRUSTEE EMERITUS Gary Melson

CHAPLAIN

Test Your Bible Knowledge

Brothers and Sisters: Each question is worth 4 points and the grading scale is 52 to 44 is an A; 44 to 40 is a B; 36 to 28 is a C; 24 to 16 is a D; and below 16 is well…(don’t look in the Bible or at the bottom of the page for answers)

Noah’s life lasted _______ years his son’s were_____, _____ and_____? 300, Abraham, Solomon and David; b. 950, Shem, Ham and Japheth; c. 900, Abel,

Cain and Enoch; d. none of the above David had an affair with______, so he had her husband______ killed in battle?

Bathsheba and Uriah; b. Sarah and Isaac; c. Mary and Jacob; d. Ezra and Nicodemus

Jesus reportedly “wept” on two occasions, can you name each incident? His death and over Jerusalem; b. The death of Lazarus and Jerusalem; c. The money

changers in the temple and His death; d. Temptation in the desert and The triumphal entry

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego failed to worship King_____ gold statue so all three were thrown into a (n) ______? Nebuchadnezzar and a furnace; b. Saul and a pit with lions; c. Menahem and an

empty well; d. Satan and into an abyss What story (by Jesus) explains that once we die, our destiny lies either in heaven or hell, and

there is no crossing over? a. The rich man and Lazarus; b. The Parable of the 10 Minas; c. The lost son; d. The

Parable of the Sower The Lord appointed a great fish to swallow______, later he preached to the great city

of______ to repent because of their wickedness? Lot and Sodom; b. Peter and Nazareth; c. Obadiah and Gilead; d. Jonah and

Nineveh ______ was given ______ pieces of______ to betray Jesus?

John, 20, gold; b. James, 25, silver; c. Judas, 30, silver; d. Judas, 25, gold ______ denied Jesus______ times before the______ crows?

Peter, 2, rooster; b. Peter, 2, buzzard; c. Judas, 3, rooster; d. Peter, 3, rooster There are_______ commandments and they are located in what section of the Bible? Can

you name all of them (4 bonus points for naming all the commandments)? 10, Genesis Chapter 30; b. 10, Exodus Chapter 20; c. 10, Deuteronomy Chapter 15; d.

none of these answers are correct King______ made the decision to “cut the boy in two…” to give the baby to the rightful

mother? Solomon; b. David; c. Saul; d. Herod Antipas

Which prophet said in scripture, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;”

Jeremiah; b. Daniel; c. Isaiah; d. David in the Psalms Which person in the Bible went from “riches to rags” and then “rags to riches?”

Job; b. James; c. Obadiah; d. Jude How many questions are from the Old Testament and which are from the New Testament? Answers:

Genesis 9:18-28; 2. 2 Samuel chapter 11; 3. John 11:35 and Luke 19:41 4. Daniel chapter 3

5. Luke 16:26; 6. Jonah 1:17/3:2; 7. Matthew 26:15; 8. Matthew 26:74-75; 9. 10-Exodus Chapter 20; 10. 1 Kings 3:25 11. Isaiah 9:2; 12. Job; 13. 8 & 4

Chaplain’s Corner Chris Fischer 24/7 Phone 829-1657

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It is wonderful how much time good people spend fighting the devil. If they would only expend the same amount of energy loving their fellow men, the devil would die in his own tracks of ennui.

Helen Keller

Due to my vacation out of state, I do not have a report this month. Se ya at the meeting.

Kevin

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Retiree’s Secretary Message Kevin Nichols [email protected]

Home 937.236.8787

Associate Lodge Message Andrew McKenna

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Greetings from the A-Lodge! Our June meeting was well attended considering the wonderful weather we've been having. We would like to think those who hold themselves away from their gardens, backyard barbecues, and swimming pools to come out and support the Officers of the Dayton Police Department. At our June meeting we welcome our new Brother Jim McClain into our member-ship. Brother McClain is retired from the state of Ohio mental health admini-stration. His son, who was a former Neighborhood Assistance Officer, is a po-lice officer in Bloomington, Indiana. He was sworn in by Pres. Beane at the par-ent lodge meeting.

As most of you know are lodge has been tasked with the responsibility of de-signing, implementing, and fundraising For the Dayton Police Memorial. Presi-dent Grove and Secretary/Treasurer McKenna will meet with Dodd's Monument later in June to go over artist rendering, and schedule a presentation that will be given to the membership. The Memorial will be located in the area where the flagpole in the handicap parking spots are currently. Some of the fundraising options that will be available to all members will include memorial bricks, benches, and flagpole sponsorships. Please look for further information in the next couple months.

In the month of July, we will be sending out a mid-year member information update form. Please take the time to fill these out completely, and return them to us so that we have complete up to date membership information. Last year at renewal time we had numerous renewals returned to us without forwarding in-formation. All information that you give to this lodge will not be shared with the membership or in our monthly articles. At the end of October you will start to receive your renewal forms in the mail. The Executive Board would like to thank our membership in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

We have purchased 300 Canine and 300 Motorcycle challenge coins thanks to the support of the Retirees Lodge. These coins are $10 each and can be pur-chased by contacting Brother McKenna at [email protected]. If you are unable to come to our meetings where we will have these for sale we will gladly mail these to you at your expense. The Vice President Dillard, Brother Zindorf, And Brother McKenna set up a table at the Region Five K-9 Trials in Kettering on June 13th. They were able to meet members of the Kettering FOPA Lodge number 58.

Our next meeting will be on July 9, 2012 at 7 PM sharp in the main hall. Hope to see everyone there!

The Auxiliary has designed a t-shirt that is just perfect for family members. The shirt depicts the Dayton Police Badge and proudly display the Dayton Police Badge and proudly proclaims your love for a Dayton officer. They are only $15 each. We also have personalized Dayton Police T-Shirts that will include your name, badge and division. Order adult long/short sleeve t-shirts ($15), sweatshirts ($20), hooded sweatshirts

($20) denoting your division or the family t-shirt by contacting Nicole Farkas at 829-1683.

Never Let Them Walk Alone

Auxiliary membership dues are still only $15 for the year. Make your check payable to: Dayton Auxiliary #11 and for-ward to:

Linda Hennie, 4101 Honeybrook Ave, Dayton OH 45415

Auxiliary News July 2012

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Show your love for Dayton Police Officers

Plans for the auxiliary are on the agenda for our meeting, as well as delegate preparation for the State Conference in July. Join us to see how you can be a part of the Fraternal Order of Police family.

Dayton Police Pride Throws July meeting 7/24/12 - 7:30 p.m. We still have a supply of the Dayton Police Pride Throw which depicts the Dayton Police badge and proudly notes Captain John C. Post Lodge #44, on a background of a waving American Flag. The throw, commissioned by the Auxiliary especially for Dayton Police Officers and Retirees is a wonderful keepsake for any family member and is still only $60. Please reserve your throw by contacting Heather Knedler at 236-4390.

You are Invited to Join Us….. The auxiliary extends an open invitation to all family members of any Dayton F.O.P. member to join us at any of our meetings or events. We welcome the opportunity to introduce you to our many programs and projects that promote and assist police offi-cers and their families. Join us to see what we have to offer you. If you would like further information please feel free to contact any auxiliary officer.

President - Heather Knedler

[email protected]

Vice President - Nicole Farkas

[email protected]

Secretary - Debbie Nichols

[email protected]

Treasurer - Linie Hennie

[email protected]

2012 Membership Dues

2012-2013 Auxiliary Officers At our November meeting the following officers were elected to serve the 2011-2012 executive board;

Come and Join us on Facebook Come join us on Facebook under the Dayton Auxiliary to learn more about upcoming events and happenings

�� President - Heather Knedler

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INFO

In 1904 there were few cars so horses were far and wide still being ridden or pulling car­riages, wagons and carts. Kids would jump on the back of horse­drawn ice wagons – refrigerators were two dec­ades from being invented ­ to grab pieces of ice. Fire engines pulled by several huge horses raced through the streets an­swering fire alarms, followed by kids on bicycles.

1907 Horse-drawn police wagon leaving the

old Patrol House at 15 S. St. Clair Street.

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Bicycles were simple

“machines” but durable. They

were chain­driven but many

lacked brakes. Fast rotating

metal pedals would hammer

the shins of kids try to stop

when coasting down steep

hills. The only paved streets in

Dayton were in the center of

town but there was not much

traffic. When the roads were

dry people took excursions out

to the countryside.

President’s Message (cont.)

be outsourcing things such as showing and booking the Lodge rentals, some maintenance jobs etc. If you are interested please let me know and I will forward your name to the Trustees.

Third Relief Party

Thanks to Matt Heiser for organizing the first of what I hope are many Third Relief parties at the Lodge. In keeping with our pledge to make the Lodge more accessible to our members, a Third Relief party was held on June 19. Another party will be held on July 11. We are also trying to schedule an UFC pay per view event in August. Dennis Murphy and Eddie Evans will be coordinating this event.

Danielle Cash is coordinating an “Adult only” campout in July. I am trying to reserve a date for her in July and I will let you know when that is confirmed.

On Line Availability Calendar for Lodge Events

I am making it a priority to develop an up to date availability calendar on the internet for members and potential rental customers to see what is available and to book on line. As you can see above, I have to call the Caretaker and have him look at a book and see if a date is available. I think we can bring this process up to date with a technological change.

Tim Gould continues to do a fabulous job of reviewing all expenditures at the Lodge. He recently obtained an estimate of installing Geo-Thermal heating at the Lodge. For the front room it was $29,000, the bar area was $17,600 and the apartment was $14,800. Last year we paid $11,414 in propane costs and $15,187 in electricity. With the new system it is estimated that we would spend $2,226 in heating and $1,148 in cooling or $3,374 for both per year. I don’t know the breakdown of our electricity for lights compared to air conditioning but you can see it wouldn’t take but a few years for the system to pay for itself. We are still looking at this and where we can find the money to fund it.

We have many positive things going on in the Lodge. My number one priority is to make this Lodge accessible to all of our members and to encourage our members to be involved. If you want to have an event or try something different at the Lodge, call me or any Executive Board Member and we will try to make it happen if feasible.

AS ALWAYS,

STAY SAFE

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The outlying areas were more

easily accessed by the rebuild­

ing or new construction of

bridges leading outside Dayton

proper. The old wooden bridges

that had given way to steel­

girder bridges were being re­

placed by concrete river over­

passes: Main St. (1903), Third

St. (1904), Monument Ave.

(1906), Washington St. (new in

1906) and Stewart St. (new in

1907). In 1907, plans were also

made to build a new police sta­

tion on Sears Street.

1908 Police patrol assembly in front of the

new Patrol Station at 26 Sears Street.

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The 1907 plan was to replace

the old CPS on Sixth Street and

the Patrol House at 15 S. St.

Clair Street at an estimated

cost of $225,000... but the

construction was never under­

taken. Instead, in 1908 the City

decided to save costs and use

an existing building at 26 Sears

Street as a patrol house to

accommodate its ambulance,

4 wagons, boat wagon and

furnished stable room for 17

horses.

The summer is a busy time for all but for those interested in Dayton po-lice history there were a few things that occurred in the month of June and will take place in the upcoming month of July:

1) DPH Foundation, Inc. recently acquired a QSL card (query station location). QSL cards were used to confirm radio communications transmissions in the early days of radio. The QSL postcard that was ob-tained has an illustration of a Dayton police motorcycle sergeant and is date August 17, 1940. The significance of this date is that the Dayton Police Department became the first police force in the nation to have its entire police fleet equipped with two-way radios in August 1940… this in preparation for President Franklin Roosevelt's visit to our city in Oc-tober. This QSL card is a period piece and a novelty item. A thank you goes to retiree Tim Hunley for providing much needed background information.

2) DPH, Inc. wishes to express its gratitude to retirees Larry Gross-nickle, Wade Lawson, Tom Lawson and Doyle Burke for partici-pating in a filmed interview in June. They recounted the infamous 1992 thrill killing spree that received national attention. This year is the 20th anniversary of the “Christmas Killings”, a homicidal/robbery crime spree of 8 incidents over a three-day period resulting in 6 murdered and 2 wounded as well as 3 robbery victims that managed to escape with their lives. Convicted murderer Marvallous Keene was executed by the State of Ohio in 2009 and his accomplices are serving life sentences.

The filming took place at the Moraine Embassy on Ludlow. A special note of appreciation goes to the owners of the Embassy, Tommy and Jimmy Xarhoulacos, for allowing the downtown bar to be used as the backdrop for filming as well as to Janet Bell for assisting in coordi-nating the production. Thanks also to active-duty Sgt. Aaron Fraley and Det. Gary Engle for helping with the set up.

3) Carillon Historical Park is again this year sponsoring a play at the Old Court House beginning this month. You may recall that last year the play was a reenactment of the 1896 Bessie Little murder trial. This year the play is title, “Old Case Files 2012: Ohio vs. Harry Ad-ams”. It is a reenactment of the trial of Harry Adams, who was ac-cused in 1876 of killing Civil War veteran Henry Mulharen in an Oak Street alley behind Sweinhart’s saloon located at Brown and Warren

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Streets.

In January 1877, Adams was convicted of murder and less than four months later became the fifth and last person hanged in Dayton by the Montgomery County Sheriff. One of the testifying characters in the play is Dayton Ptl. Thomas Williams (1873-1878) who assisted Ptl. Amer Kellar (1876-1897), the officer who discovered the body at the scene of the killing. Period research on the background of the police officers, the whistle signals and the area was provided by DPH Founda-tion, Inc. The artistic director of the play is Margaret Piatt, a professor of theater at Urbana College.

There are six performances in July and three in August. The dates are July 20-22, July 27-29 and August 3-5. The Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday performances start at 3:00 p.m. Admission is $12.00 per person.

4) This is another reminder that Carillon Historical Park opened two special exhibits in June: one on the Life of Wilbur Wright and the other on Civil War Voices. A confederate uniform is being displayed that was donated by the family of Civil War veteran and former Dayton Police Chief William Shoemaker (1887-1889; career 1867-1911). These exhibits will remain open until the end of the year.

5) Finally, please remember that DPH Foundation, Inc. has changed its domain name and moved its website to a new internet location. The new website name is www.DaytonPoliceHistory.org. The new e-mail address is [email protected]. Again, although the website is functional it will remain static for a period of time while work is being done to get it fully implemented.

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Even though in 1908 Dayton

police had no motorized vehicles

in its fleet, the general public was

fast acquiring them. That year

was the first full year of motor

vehicle registration in the State

of Ohio. The State "Automobile

Division" (now BMV) was estab­

lished in 1907 and with that

came the collection of fees. In

1908, there were 10,649 vehicles

of all types registered statewide

and the fees generated a total of

$50,745 income for Ohio law­

makers.

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