February 2012 Brenham Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association The Informant Dates to remember this month CPA class 6:30pm 2/9 General Meeting 7pm 2/13 Flower Deliveries 2/14 CPA class 6:30pm 2/16 CPA class 6:30pm 2/23 CPA class 6:30pm 3/1 February PD Birthdays Eddie Ocanas 2/4 Carl Wiesepape 2/6 Debbie Northrup 2/10 Bobbitt Awarded by MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently honored 12 Brazos Valley officers for their efforts to reduce drunken driving at its Outstanding Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon. About 80 people -- including victim survivors and representatives from Brazos Valley police departments, sheriff's offices, Texas Department of Public Safety offices, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Brazos County District Attorney's office and MADD East Texas -- attended the luncheon emceed by Doug Vance, executive director of Brazos County Juvenile Services. Award recipients were selected by supervisors in their respective agencies based on their number of DWI arrests and quality of case work completed (reporting, sobriety testing, video taping, etc.). Brazos County Sheriff's deputy Steven White, Bryan police officer Crystal O'Rear, Texas DPS sergeant Gordon Schneider, College Station police officer Travis Sullivan, Texas A&M University police officer Rodger Paxton, Texas DPS trooper Jason Adams, Caldwell police officer Daniel Rodriguez, Somerville police sergeant Nic Malmstrom, Grimes County Sheriff's deputy Blake Baldobino, Texas DPS trooper Zachary Atchison, Washington County Sheriff's deputy Jonathan Prior and Brenham police officer Richard Bobbitt were announced as award recipients by Vicki Mercer, MADD program coordinator, and given a plaque and certificate of appreciation by Ben Smith, MADD victim advocate. Class 26 Begins The new CPA class started Thursday, January 19th. Refreshments will be served at each class. If you would like to help with supplying refreshments, please call Cpl. Jackson at 337-7324. A plaque was also presented to Brazos County District Attorney Bill Turner for his years of service and commitment by the event's keynote speaker, Kirk Brown. The luncheon concluded with a "Time to Honor," a moment to allow the victim survivors present to personally thank the honored officers for their service. Theeagle.com
The Informant COP Banquet and Awards Ceremony Page 2 The annual COP Banquet was held on January 24th at the Blinn College Student Center. Guests were treated to a delicious dinner. The following awards were presented that evening: Members of the Citizens On Patrol voted for one COP to receive the COP of the Year Award. It was presented by Chief Phelps and the recipient was Dorothy Antkowiak. Brenham police officers voted for one COP to receive the Officers Choice Award. It was awarded to Bob Armour. Millie Keller Ron Wise Bernadette Kamprath
In Loving Memory Our deepest condolences go out to Police Chief Rex Phelps who mourns the loss of his dad Jerry (Stoke) Stoker who passed away Jan. 10 th, in Tyler, Texas. And to the Butch and Cindy Lorenz family as they mourn the loss of their 26 year old son Ryan Alan Lorenz Friends, We would like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for the unbelievable support you have given our family during our recent tragic loss of our son Ryan. His untimely death was and is a devastation which is almost unbearable. The words of comfort, gifts of food and memorials, visitation of so many of the Academy Alumni, COP members, the Sheriff Department, and the Brenham Police Department at the funeral home as well as the funeral, have encouraged us to go on with our lives. Seeing this participation from so many make this event in our lives becomes bearable. It was a humbling sight and honor to see the uniforms of each unit out in numbers supporting us. For all of this, I would like to offer our sincere thanks. So many of you came out that if I were to mention names, I surely would leave someone out. However, I would like to thank Chief Phelps and the city to allow the COP and Police units lead the escort of my son s body to the church out in the county. I am told it was an awesome sight to see. I would also like to thank Sgt. Hall, which I know has to be a horrible and difficult part of his job, for delivering the sad news to us. His strong hugs and soft words that night gave us the strength to start the healing process. Thank you again Sarge. I would also like to thank Officer Schiller for stopping by that night to offer his condolences and support. His kind words were comforting to us. Thank you again for sharing our grief. Your thoughtfulness has taken our hearts from being at our feet and placed them back to where they belong. Bless you all. Butch, Cindy, David, and Brandy Lorenz & family
Special Thank You to the COPs that came out in the stormy morning of January 25th to assist with traffic control, debris removal from roadways and general safety patrol; they were: Darrell Weed, Tom Painter, Brian Villella, Bob Cothern, Peter Emerson, and Rob Aguilar Blood Drive Held The Guns and Hoses Blood drive was held on January 27 th and 28th. 36 total products for Friday and 55 total products for Saturday were collected. Thanks to all who donated blood and blood products. -Rob Aguilar, Blood Drive Coordinator Jan. COP Hours Rob Aguilar 42.5 Dorothy Antkowiak 1 Bob Armour 18.5 Helen Bassett 9 James Bassett 6 Willie Brown 18 Kent Buford 6.5 David Clinkenbeard 12 Sandra Clinkenbeard 11.25 Bob Cothern 73.75 Glen Daugherty 15.25 Peter Emerson 4 Juanita Hickey 17.5 Bernadette Kamprath 14.25 Millie Keller 15.75 Butch Lorenz 13.5 Tom Painter 21 Jerry Pieper 14.5 Mary Scmidt 3.5 Tony Smith 12 Annette Tiemann 3.5 Ron Upchurch 29 Brian Villella 4 Darrell Weed 29.5 Ron Wise 3.5 Catharine Wood 18 TOTAL 417.25 Oma Mills Jenny Mills Page 4 David Clinkenbeard
2012 CPAAA Board Members Sworn In L-R; Charles Lewis, Sue Braun, Mary Schmidt New President Larry Neveux New VP Annette Tiemann Your 2012 Board Outgoing president (center) Rob Aguilar receives appreciation plaque. Thanks for a job well done! Back: Kent Buford, Cpl. Chris Jackson, Larry Neveux, Sue Braun, Charles Lewis, Rob Aguilar Front: Benita Schramme, Mary Schmidt, Sandra Clinkenbeard, Annette Tiemann
Brenham Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association PO Box 1934, Brenham, TX 77834 2012 Executive Board Larry Neveux President realtor1@industryinet.com Annette Tiemann Vice President annette1950@yahoo.com Sandra Clickenbeard Scty twoclinks@suddenlink.net Kent Buford Treasurer kentb11@texasbb.com Mary Schmidt msms_schmidt@yahoo.com Benita Schramme bschramme@sbcglobal.net Sue Braun suebeehoney@sbcglobal.net Charles Lewis lewisconstruction@live.com Rob Aguilar Outgoing President robandlei@att.net Don t forget, membership dues are due! Once again this year we will be delivering flowers for Brenham Floral on Valentines Day. CPAAA members are needed to help with the deliveries. If you are available to help on February 14 th please call or e-mail Annette Tiemann. A schedule will be made with 2 people working together in teams starting at 7:30 in the morning and going into the afternoon. This is a fundraiser for the CPAAA. We are paid a dollar amount for each delivery we make. And its FUN! annette1950@yahoo.com or call 251-8404