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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=401 height=190 src="cid:image003.png@01CB7A80.8D5A77B0" align=right hspace=12 alt="Description: Maher" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1"><![endif]> The Oregon State Marine Board recognized several Oregon State Police Troopers for their outstanding job performance and lifesaving efforts during the 2010 boating season at the Marine Board’s annual Marine Law Enforcement Conference held in Bend, on October 16.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:200%;text-autospace:none'> Senior Trooper Martin Maher from Oakridge, was recognized with the “Trooper of the Year Award.” Sr. Trooper Maher conducted 182 boat examination reports, issued 20 citations and 57 warnings relating to boating safety. “Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication keeping people safe,” said Scott Brewen, Director of the Marine Board.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%;text-autospace:none'>Two Troopers, who are also brothers, were honored with special lifesaving awards. Senior Troopers Marshall and Martin Maher from OSP Oakridge, continually set the standard for ‘protecting and serving’ the public. On July 25, 2010, the Maher brothers were assisting firefighters by transporting equipment and fire personnel in their patrol boat to combat a fire near the McKenzie River. The Senior Troopers observed two males pinned in a strainer, unable to free themselves. Fortunately, both males were wearing life jackets and their heads were above the water. The Senior Troopers were able to safely remove the victims from the strainer and lift them into the patrol boat. Emergency services were contacted and the victims were transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treated for exposure. But this was only the beginning of a very long day for the Maher brothers. After finally delivering the firefighting equipment and personnel to the fire zone, another call came in about a woman who had a seizure while recreating on the McKenzie River. Her friends were able to safely get the victim to shore, but she continued to seize. The brothers swiftly responded to the location and after making sure the victim was stabilized, coordinated emergency services transportation for the victim and transportation for her friends back to the boat launch. “Congratulations to Senior Troopers Marshall and Martin Maher for a job well done,” said Brewen, as he presented the awards. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:200%;text-autospace:none'> In another incident on May 20, 2010, Trooper Marvin Ritter was dispatched to the John Day River and upon arrival, he observed a partially submerged vehicle with a 90-year old male struggling to hold on. Trooper Ritter donned his life jacket, secured a line and was able to get to the victim in the swollen, fast moving current. He was able to get a life jacket on the victim and explain what was going to happen while onshore emergency responders were preparing to pull both men to safety. “Trooper Ritter’s quick, clear and decisive action, backed by swift water rescue training provided a real live saver for this lucky victim,” said Brewen. “The victim was taken to the hospital, treated for exposure and released the next day.” Trooper Ritter also received the coveted Oregon State Police “Harold R. Berg Lifesaving Award.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:200%;text-autospace:none'> For more information about the Marine Board’s law enforcement boating safety partnerships and programs, visit <a href="http://www.boatoregon.com">www.boatoregon.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:200%;text-autospace:none'>###<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ashley A. Massey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Public Information Officer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oregon State Marine Board<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>503-378-2623 (office)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>503-302-1049 (mobile)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Ashley.massey@state.or.us">Ashley.massey@state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.boatoregon.com">www.boatoregon.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.twitter/marineboard">www.twitter/marineboard</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We're also on Facebook!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>