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| Flud roast benefits T.I.P. volunteer program |
| By Elizabeth Foyt Retiring Clark County Coroner Ron Flud good-naturedly allowed his departure to benefit T.I.P. (Trauma Intervention Program), an organization utilizing carefully trained volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events. T.I.P. volunteers offer comfort to victims of crimes including assault, rape, robbery and burglary and fire. They are called to crime scenes, hospitals and homes by police officers across the county, and respond as well to calls from firefighters, hospital personnel and paramedics. In addition, T.I.P. volunteers are called to assist family members following a natural death or suicide and help those involved in automobile accidents. T.I.P. volunteers also work with disoriented or lonely elderly persons. Flud's farewell roast drew friends and colleagues from his years with the T.I.P. community board and from his time spent in law enforcement. Members of the FBI and representatives from many county and city agencies were on hand. Master of ceremonies was newly appointed Clark County Coroner P. Michael Murphy, who introduced a cadre of speakers, among them Glen Meek, Virginia Valentine, Las Vegas Councilman Gary Reese and Donald "Pat" Shalmy, who revealed his little-known skills on the harmonica as he donned dark glasses and performed a clever parody about Flud, Blues Brothers style. Capt. Deborah Peterson of the Los Angeles coroner's office dazzled Flud by presenting him with a personalized silver toe tag, a gift selected from the many items sold at the L.A. coroner's Skeleton in the Closet gift shop. Joining Flud's wife, Beverly, in the happy "roasting" crowd were Dr. Otto and Barbara Ravenholt, Jim and Tina Becvar, Jean Hites, Kyle West, Dr. Steven Smith and Dr. David Ord of the UNLV School of Dentistry and Sheri Renaud, Flud's executive assistant, who is also retiring at this time. Dinner was provided by Michael Mehling, manager-partner of Buca di Beppo Las Vegas. In concluding the program, Marian Thomas, executive director of Trauma Intervention Program, reminded all of the need for volunteers, with a special call for teens and those with bilingual skills. Contact her at ***-**** for training times and details. |
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