Executive Director's Message Holly Russell, Executive Director, OSSA I hope readers will enjoy this issue of the Oregon Sheriff. We’ve attempted to both entertain and educate with the articles, and I am certain that we will hear from you if we’ve missed the mark on either. One article in the magazine outlines the problems associated with Measure 80, the ballot measure that would legalize marijuana in Oregon. The Sheriffs of Oregon felt it appropriate to breakdown the different elements of the measure in order to clarify its potential impact on the state if it were to pass on November 6th. Like all voting decisions, the choice is yours, but we hope you will be better prepared when casting your vote after reading this article. This issue also highlights a unique project in Multnomah County that is saving taxpayer dollars by focusing on sustainability. This is a perfect example of how “thinking outside the box” allowed Sheriff Staton and his staff to make business decisions that improved the bottom line of their jail budget, while protecting the environment at the same time. In the summer issue of Oregon Sheriff, we introduced you to the Sheriffs’ Sale program, an internet site that a creditor can choose to advertise the sale of property ordered to satisfy a judgment through a judicial process. I am pleased to announcement that website visits to the site increased by 81% between July, the first full month of service, and October 1st. Please take a few minutes to check out the site by visiting http://www.oregonsheriffs. com/sales.htm. I’d like to remind members that the 2013 membership renewal campaign will begin mid-January 2013. This campaign, which in the past occurred during the fall months, was moved to the first of the calendar year to both disperse the OSSA staff work load, and in an effort to avoid the holiday season which can be financially burdensome for many families. In future magazines, OSSA will include a “calendar” of fundraising events so members know when to expect campaign material from Oregon’s Sheriffs. We hope this information will be useful to you. Please never hesitant to contact OSSA about material you receive, especially to confirm its legitimacy. As one of our valued members, we always welcome your comments and your questions. Finally, please remember to always drive safely, especially in school zones and during Halloween, when children can be easily distracted by friends, their costumes or their treats!