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January 2006 Correction News With increasing frequency, teachers are giving secondary students assignments that require the use of a computer and internet access. Many parents still cannot afford a home computer, and their work schedules often conflict with the after-hours availability of the schools’ computers. Enter people like Bob Jones, a paint crew supervisor at Craven Correctional Institution. This past Christmas, he and Santa Claus helped several students get technology their school work often required. Bob, skilled in computer repair, saw discarded comput-ers as the answer to an education need of disadvantaged families. Starting with his church, and later adding a couple of charities, Bob began obtaining “old” computers, which he “reconditions” and makes available for free to needy kids. “Six computers that I refurbished were given as Santa Claus presents this year,” he said. “I have also given some to Katrina families.” After asking his fellow church members to donate used comput-ers they no longer needed, Bob soon had 12 units, and other charities began sending them, too. “Some businesses and people upgrade their computers fre-quently, so the supply of discard-ed computers is pretty constant,” he said. Bob will put in about six hours of his time on each com-puter, checking it for problems, cleaning out data, restoring software, installing safety programs, and even replacing broken parts, such as a malfunctioning CD drive. He will even personally help the student learn to use and care for the computer. “Bob’s heart turned his hobby into a gift for a lot of people,” said his wife, Dawn. Correction News North Carolina Department of Correction / www.doc.state.nc.us / (919) 716-3700 January 2006 Probation Officers will soon see simplified procedures governing the movement of offenders across state lines. This new directive is in response to the need for interstate compact to comply with the rules and guidelines as established by the National Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS). All states and US ter-ritories are now members of ICAOS. The national rules of the Interstate Compact super-sede state law. Noncompli-ance with the Compact rules could result in financial penal-ties to the state. The benefits of the Compact are to provide uniform rules for all states to regulate the movement of of-fenders between states which enhances public safety. “Our top priority is pub-lic safety, and this new set of rules will be especially useful for keeping up with sex of-fenders,” said Mary Stevens, ISC manager. An automated web ap-plication known as NACIS is being developed to interface with OPUS and give all states immediate access to offender information. “When offenders move from one state’s jurisdiction New strategies coming for Interstate Compact Willie Edley, like many other people, reveres Ameri-can military heritage. But Willie’s specialty extends beyond recognition of feats of historic bravery, for he is a Buffalo Soldier – a member of an organization that reminds us that partriotism and caring are color blind. Willie is assistant superintendent of programs at Piedmont Correctional Institution. He is also the immediate past president of the Greater North Carolina Chapter of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association of The Buffalo Soldiers. The as- Mapping out needed changes for handling new Interstate Compact (ISC) procedures are, from left, Mary Stevens, ISC manager; Betty Payton, coordinator of the ISC Adult Compact Information System; and Anne Precythe, Anne L. Precythe, deputy compact commissioner/adminis-trator for the ISC Office. Hobby, heart help make computers available to underprivileged kids sociation has 24 chapters nationwide; Willie is also national first vice president. “We are a patriotic military service organization that is non-profit and has educational objectives,” Willie explained. “We share the legacy of Buffalo Soldiers through community service, telling their story in schools, churches, community cen-ters, private corporations, and wherever people are interested in hearing this forgotten chapter of American history.” Buffalo Soldiers’ story more than a history lesson Bob Jones tackles another com-puter -- with a heartfelt smile. See Compact, page 5 See Soldiers, page 6 Correction News January 2006 Piedmont Correctional Insti-tution opened in 1980 just outside Salisbury in Rowan County as a medium secu-rity prison for adult males, but was converted to close security because of the state’s need for additional high security space. In 1995, Piedmont reverted to hous-ing medium custody adult male inmates. The 11-story prison is on a 52-acre site and houses approximately 760 inmates. The offices of Administrator Todd Pinion and other administrative staff members are in a building situated at the base of the six-story residential tower where inmates are housed. The facility has approximately 385 staff members. Each floor of the tower has two levels and is divided into two wings. In each wing, are three cellblocks, each designed to hold 16 inmates, while 96 are cells used for ad-ministrative and disciplinary segregation. A dormitory was added in 1995. Pinion’s assistant superintendent for custody and opera-tions is Wendell T. Hargrave. Point of entry Piedmont CI is a point of entry into the prison system for male felons ages 22 and older from western North Carolina who are sentenced to less than 10 years in prison. Upon arrival, inmates undergo a series of diagnostic eval-uations that will determine future prison assignments. Many inmates have short stays at Piedmont CI, because they are there to be processed into the prison system or to receive medical or dental services. The prison has a 14- bed infirmary and outpa-tient medical facility with capabilities for X-ray, EKG, lab, I.V. therapy and minor surgical operations. A three-chair dental clinic is staffed on a full time ba-sis. Programs Willie N. Edley is the assistant superintendent for programs. Beginning March 1, Piedmont will pilot a program that bans the use of tobacco products by anyone anywhere on prison grounds. Inmates may participate in the Drug/Alcohol Recovery Treatment (DART) program. DART provides intensive inpa-tient treatment in a fast moving, 28-day treatment cycle with lectures, films, educational and therapy groups, as well as individual counseling. Inmates work with professional staff and peer counselors. DART relies heavily on the principles of Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, with group meetings available in the evenings. Correction Enterprises operates a reupholstering plant at Piedmont. Three Enterprises employees supervise inmates who work in the plant. Other inmates may work as mainte-nance or kitchen help. The institution provides vocational classes in woodwork-ing, auto mechanics and auto body repair. A literacy com-puter lab, adult education classes and a course to prepare for the GED are available. Page 2 Piedmont Correctional Institution Spotlight Piedmont CI administrative leadership, from left, Wendell T. Hargrave, assistant superintendent/custody & operations; Annette B. Foutz, administrative services manager; Todd W. Pinion, administrator; and Willie N. Edley, assistant superintendent/ programs. Above, transportation staff members Scott Hart, left, lead correctional officer; and Steve Foutz, captain. At left, the administrative office staff, from left: Front row, Sandy Sawyer, administrative secretary; Debbie Kimball, accounting clerk IV; and Karen Johnson, office assistant IV (Personnel). Back row, LaGene McJunkin, correctional officer (mail room); Keith Park, accounting technician IV; Gary Hartenstine, correctional officer (mail room). and Annette Foutz, administrative services manager. More staff pictures on pages 3 and 4. January 2006 Correction News Page 3 Spotlight Left, some of the programs staff members, from left: Front, Theresa Ward, pro-cessing assistant III; and Laqreshia Bates, case manager. Back, Gary Deal, institutional classification co-ordinator; Antoine Ingram, transfer coordinator I; and Shannon Strickland, case manager. Among the diagnostic staff members are, from left: 1st row, Barbara Watts, processing assistant III; Thomas Yoe, case analyst; Nevina Christy, behavior specialist I. 2nd row, Harry Greene, case manager; Terry Watts, case man-ager; Cathy Jones, admissions technician; Deborah Painther, admissions technician; Eddie Boger, senior case analyst; and Leon Hamilton, cor-rectional officer. Right, on the psychology staff are, from left: Front, Karen Smith, psychology intern; Martie McDowell, processing assistant III; and Jacqueline Loupis, staff psychologist II. Back, John Haigwood, psycho-logical services coordinator. Other programs staff members, from left: Front row, Susan Trexler, programs supervisor; Janice Spear-man, case manager; and Mercedes Trammell, case manager. back row, Cindy Tarlton, office assistant III; Joe Davis, correctional officer (gym staff); Crystal Bailey, case manager; Shelia Flowers, programs director I. and Larry Warren, programs manager. Shown right, food service staff members are, from left: Stephen Smith, food service manager III; Michael Allman, food service officer; Ernest Shue, correctional officer; and Richard Basinger, correc-tional officer; Tony Cook, food service manager I. Below, diagnostic staff members include, from left: Front row, Toya Moore, case analyst; Cindy Penegar, diagnostic center director; and Gwen Faggart, admissions technician. Back row, Betty Hartsell, pro-cessing assistant III; Tonya Alexander, case analyst; Katie Inman, admissions technician; Rusty Hooks, admissions techni-cian; and Doris Washington, case analyst. Above, from left, Carl Honbarger, correctional officer, and Ron Sherrill, plant manager IV, are on the staff of Correction Enter-prises’ reupholstering plant. Some of the medical staff are, from left: Bettie Caine, registered nurse; Tamra Misenheimer, licensed practical nurse; Dr. Larry Jones, physi-cian; Shelia Basinger, medical records clerk; Janet Parker, licensed practical nurse; and Michelle Hammill, licensed practical nurse. Other medical staff members, from left: Mary Lambert, registered nurse; Vickie Reavis, health assistant II; Pam Richard, health assistant II; Layne Coleman, licensed practical nurse; Angie Agner, health assistant II; Susan Carter, licensed practical nurse. Among the medical staff are, from left: Jeanmarie Burton, registered nurse; Carole Morrison, lead nurse; Joan Hartsell, medical records assistant III; Jon Merlau, licensed practical nurse; and Te-resa Kelly, medical records assistant IV. Page 4 Correction News January 2006 Spotlight Left, the DART-Piedmont staff includes, from left: Front row, Cynthia Johnson, office assistant IV; Kathryn Mast, substance abuse counselor II; and Elisabeth Waters, substance abuse worker. Back row, Lucas Vrbsky, substance abuse counselor I; Judith McCall, substance abuse program supervisor; Beverly Hawkins, substance abuse program director; and Oliver Carswell, substance abuse counselor II. The maintenance staff, from left: John Lingle, facility maintenance supervisor IV; Gary Blalock, plumber II; Holland Bost, maintenance mechanic III; Don Branch, maintenance mechanic IV; Houston Jordan, electrician II; and John Moose, HVAC mechanic. Members of the custody supervisory staff are, from left: Seated, Nancy Buchanan, correctional officer. Standing, Capt. James Lomax, Lt. Charles Mullins and Capt. Kenneth Beaver. Two Division of Community Ser-vice leaders have been re-appointed to the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Kevin G. Wallace, Division of Community Corrections executive officer, was appointed to a second two-year term. Also, Vernon J. Bryant, man-ager of the Division of Community Corrections’ District 6A, has been reappointed by NC House Speaker Jim Black to the 2006-07 term. The commission promotes new rules and regulations, establishes educational standards and certified employees within the criminal jus-tice system. The commission also establishes standards for training schools and instructors, certifies instructors and investigates agen-cies, schools and individuals. The commission has 33 members. Carl Apperwhite, correctional officer, Albemarle Correctional Institution, was named an honor student in the basic training class that concluded Dec. 2, 2005. High 5s In December, representatives from the Depart-ment of Correction delivered 2,750 pounds of food plus $220 to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, the fruits of an annual holiday food drive. At the check presentation were, from left, Wendy Carter, Correction En-terprises administrative secretary III; Nancy Novell, Food Drive coordinator for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.; and Susan Rogers, Correction Enterprises office assistant IV. Joseph Hall, Harnett Correctional Insti-tution administrator, recently met with staff and faculty at Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) to help recognize the achievements of an in-mate at the prison. At the meeting, from CCCC, were Dr. Matt Garrett, president; Daniel Thomas, director of Correctional Education; and Charles Bell, welding instructor at Harnett CI. They met with and congratulated an inmate welding student whose proj-ect finished second in a national weld-ing competition. The student had used “shapeless pieces of steel” to weld “The Six Little Pigs Cooker,” which was entered in a national contest among career welding students age 19 and up. Named for the six decorative pigs featured on the cooker, the unit was Cooker places 2nd in national competition sold to benefit a scholarship fund for CCCC students. Further, the second place award included $1,000 worth of computer programs which the welding class will use for designing and calcu-lating future projects. This pig cooker, constructed at Harnett CI, won 2nd place in a national welding com-petition. Harnett CI Administrator Joseph Hall recently met with Central Carolina Community College officials to discuss the prison’s welding program. Food Drive collections delivered The deadline for the February ’06 Correction News is March 1. January 2006 Correction News Page 5 to another, it is critical to public safety that all necessary information transfers with the offender, according to NA-CIS Manager Betty Payton, coordinator of the ISC Adult Compact Information System. “Not only do the new rules ensure that transfer of information happens, but they also provide for the information format to be consistent from state to state.” Redefining teamwork is one of the new strategies of the ISC office. “In the next few months we plan to transition into pairing a probation officer and correspondent with each of the four Judicial Divisions in the state”, said Anne L. Precythe, deputy compact commissioner/administrator for the ISC Office. “We anticipate this change will only enhance the quality of service being provided by our staff. We believe that probation officers and court of-ficials can benefit from a more streamlined process and ultimately a better understanding of compact rules and how they relate to offender supervision in our state.” Challenges Precythe is optimistic about the future of North Caroli-na’s Interstate Compact Office. Her management team met with the national office staff in Lexington, Ky., where they were assisted in the development new strategies for North Carolina. Robert Lee Guy, DCC’s director and ISC commissioner for North Carolina, has charged the ISC management team with the task of developing a plan for implementation of the new strategies in 2006. Realign-ment of staff, caseload management and training are three critical pieces of the plan. Another challenge for the state is the misdemeanor offender population, who, under national rules, do not qualify for Compact services. ISC managers will be dis-cussing this issue with the National Office during their visit. “North Carolina is one of the few states that still supervises misdemeanor offenders,” Stevens said. “I be-lieve what we do is good government policy. It’s good for public safety; it’s the right thing to do.” “Training will be an incredible piece of the plan,” Precythe said. “It’s not only Community Corrections peo-ple who will need to be trained; it’s also judges, district attorneys, defense attorneys, and so on.” ‘Costs’ North Carolina has nearly 5,000 offenders under ISC supervision, of which 3,500 are categorized as “We-for- Them” cases and 1,500 are “They-for-Us” cases. States pay an annual fee to be part of ICAOS based on state populations and number of ICAOS offender transactions. North Carolina currently pays $36,000 in annual membership fees. “When you consider the ben-efits of being a member of the Compact, and its ability to enhance public safety, this fee is well worth the cost.” Precythe said. RALEIGH – Glenn Mills, a 29-year corrections veteran, has been named senior administrator in the Division of Community Corrections. Mills oversees the division’s field, program and support sections, said Robert Lee Guy, division director, who announced the appointment. Mills will be responsible for such programs as post-release and electronic supervision, field services, victim services, criminal justice partnerships and information technology support. Guy noted that Mills’ qualifications include a history of rising through the Community Corrections ranks, begin-ning as a probation/parole officer in Carteret County in 1977. He also was an intensive probation/parole officer in Carteret and Craven counties, and was later transferred to Pitt County, where he was in charge of the pilot house arrest program 1989. Mills was named assistant man-ager in 1990 for an 18-county region of the division, and then manager of the region in 1993. He became chief of Division I --- a 32-county region based in Greenville --- when Community Cor-rections was reorganized in 1996. “Glenn’s experience reflects the leadership skills that he brings to his new job,” Guy said. “He is very good at listening to issues and concerns and helping people through the processes that result in solutions. Glenn also gives excellent support to his staff members, including help with their day-in, day-out job functions.” Mills said his love for the profes-sion drives his vision for the new as-signment. “Because our real mission is pub-lic safety, I want to do all we can to help people redirect their lives,” he said. “That will include supporting the staff by providing the skills training they need to do their jobs. “Additionally, I want to ensure all functions are well-coordinated, allowing our people to work more efficiently.” The Pitt County native graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from East Carolina University in 1977. He has also completed the North Caro-lina certified public manager course for employees. Mills is a charter member of the N.C. Probation/Parole Association. He enjoys golf, skiing and surfing in his spare time. Community Corrections names senior administrator Glenn Mills Interstate Compact strategies, from page 1 Correction News January 2006 The association honors and represents a segment of black Americans who have served in the US military. How-ever, it is non-partisan and non-political. “Buffalo Soldiers not only teach history, they help all of us to remember the great pride they took in their service, even during the difficult times that they endured,” Willie said. Evolution of the association The association was begun 1966 in Kansas City, Mo., when group of former cavalrymen got together to talk about their military heritage and unique military experience. One hun-dred years before, Congress had created four regiments for black men, designated the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry. “These regiments were part of a bold experiment to accept ‘colored troops’ into the regular army establishment during peace time,” Willie said. Sent into the western frontier, the regiments were as-signed such duties as escort-ing and protecting settlers from attacks by Na-tive Americans and Mexican bandits, finding water sourc-es and stringing telegraph wires. They were enlisted for five years, and earned $13 a month, plus room, board, and clothing. The motto of the 9th is “We Can, We Will!” “The name ‘Buffalo Sol-diers’ goes back to the very early history of the cavalries,” Willie said. “Native-Americans Page 6 they engaged in combat noted that the black soldiers fought as fiercely as a cornered buffalo and their hair reminded them of a buffalo mane.” Initially, association membership was limited to persons who had served in the 9th & 10th Cavalry Regiments. After a decade, membership was extended to anyone who had ren-dered outstanding service to the association or to the United States through service either in the Armed Forces or their community. Willie was serving in the 82nd Airborne in Fayetteville when he and some fellow soldiers began calling themselves “Buffalo Soldiers” without really knowing much about their namesakes. Willie began researching “Buffalo Soldiers,” and his growing interest helped lead to the formation of the North Carolina chapter in 1995, when Willie was serving the NC National Guard. Not just history Buffalo Soldiers are often seen in post-Civil War cavalry uniforms with period equipment as they speak to groups and present historical exhibits. Willie even has three horses which he incorporates into his presentations. But the Buffalo Soldiers’ message is not simply about illuminating history, Willie said. “We also pro-vide college scholar-ships to high school students,” he said. The Soldiers’ horses even play an important role in another civic-minded activity of the association. “Each year, we bring at-risk middle school children to a special camp, where we assign them to be responsible for the care and maintenance of our horses,” Willie said. “Focusing on that responsibility helps them take their focus off their own problems. Also, that sense of responsibility becomes a personal responsibility for things like good hygiene, handling peer pressure and good study habits.” Reunions The 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association holds annual reunions at different locations in the U.S. Among guests has been Colin Powell, former chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff and former U.S. secretary of state. The Greater North Carolina Chapter will host of the 140th Anniversary Reunion in Greensboro this year. With the reunion having a theme of “Honoring Living History,” Wil-lie said the association is striving to attract its most senior members, and an effort can begin to create an archive of oral history about Buffalo Soldiers. More information about the association can be found at ncbuffalosoldiers.org. Willie Edley stands ready at a re-enactment display to help visitors learn about Buffalo Soldiers. Buffalo Soldiers, from page 1 In his Buffalo Soldier uniform and surrounded by numerous displays, Willie makes a presen-tation to a civic group. Willie helps a youngster start learning about caring for one of his horses as part of a lesson in responsibility. January 2006 Correction News Community Cor-rections District 2 in 1993, and assis-tant division chief in 1996. McGill has a bachelor of sci-ence degree in history and government from St. Au-gustine College. The Beaufort County resident has been on that county’s community college board of trustees for 27 years, and he is active in his church, St. Paul Episcopal. He and his wife, Evette, have two sons, ages 27 and 14. McGill is also an avid golf player. Page 7 GREENVILLE – Cornell McGill, a 25- year corrections veteran, has been named chief of Community Correc-tions’ Division 1, an area encompassing 32 eastern North Carolina counties. McGill, previously assistant chief of the division, succeeds Glenn Mills. As Division 1 chief, McGill is respon-sible for 556 probation/parole officers and staff members. Approximately 26,500 offenders are assigned by the courts for supervision in Division 1. In announcing the appointment, Robert Lee Guy, director of Commu-nity Corrections, cited experience and leadership skills as key reasons for selecting McGill for the job. Guy also noted that McGill was in the first class of the NC Department of Correction’s Leadership Development Program. McGill said maintaining quality personnel to ensure public safety is a top priority in the new job. “I plan to make sure we enhance public safety, and that our focus is always on public safety,” he said. Prior to beginning his career in corrections, McGill was a child support enforcement agent in Craven County. In 1982, he was named a probation officer in Beaufort County, and was promoted in 1988 to unit supervisor in Martin and Washington counties. McGill was named judicial district manager of G A S T O N I A – Sandy Holland has been named the new manager for the Division of Community Corrections’ Dis-trict 27A. The district, which covers Gaston County, has 50 em-ployees, including 45 officers who are responsible for the supervision of ap-proximately 2,500 offenders. Holland succeeds the retired Jeanne Cochrane. Holland began her career as a community service officer at Gaston Correctional Center in Dallas, NC, in 1983. Three years later, she was promoted to probation/parole officer in the Gaston Unit of the Division of Adult Probation and Parole. Holland rose to chief probation/parole officer in Lincolnton in 1994 and transferred to the same position in Gastonia in 2002. Holder of a bachelor of arts de-gree in social work from Sacred Heart College in Belmont, NC, Holland also has a master’s degree in pastoral stud-ies from Loyola University of New Or-leans, La. She is actively involved in St. Michael Catholic Church in Gastonia. Holland and her husband, Hugh, have two children, Ashli, 17, and Parker, 15. The family resides in Gastonia. DCC District 27A has new manager Sandy Holland Cornell McGill named chief of Community Corrections Div. Tony Watts, a correctional officer at Columbus Correctional Institution, helped restore some joy for a single mother and her son whose rental mobile home in Tabor City caught fire early Christmas morning. Watts was on the way to visit his mother, the landlord who lived next door to the fire victim. The family had escaped by the time Watts arrived, but he saw the boy’s new bicycle was near the back door and quickly moved it to safety. He helped other firefighters retrieve Christmas packages. Firemen and law enforcement officers collected and donated clothing and $175 for the mother and son. Shekeya Davis and Nelson Dixon, both probation/parole officers II, are domestic violence officers in Mecklen-burg County participating in Operation Youth Awareness. The program is de-signed provide youths with early pre-vention, education and intervention and to reduce future violence by promoting awareness on the effects and behav-iors of domestic violence. In addition to the Division of Communty Corrections, the interdisciplinary team consists of Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, Women’s Commission, Sheriff’s Department,, Mental Health and Social Services. The team visits middle schools weekly to present their program. News Briefs You play hoops? If so, Officer Jerome Hall at Central Prison hopes you will contact him. Jerome loves basketball so much that he directed his passion to a good cause, founding a tournament to help inner city youths in Baltimore, Md. The event, call “The Battle of the Badges,” has raised more than $5,000 so far. “Playing basketball with fellow officers from all over the country gives me a great joy,” Jerome said. This year’s “Battle of the Badges will will be played May 4-6 at Dundalk Com-munity College of Baltimore, MD, and Jerome wants to boost interest and participation. For more information, you can contact him at blkcopbball@yahoo.com or battleofthe-badges@ yahoo.com. Jerome, who works in the Central Prison Recreation Department, said he has been playing law enforcement basketball since 1999. He has played in tournaments on various law enforcement teams in Texas, Virginia and Maryland, and in the 2000 International Police Games in 2000 and Shoot for a Cure. Most recently, Jerome was on the Wake County Enforcers that placed second in a Christmas tournament in South Carolina. The Enforcers included officers from the Wake County Sheriff’s Department, the SBI and the Duke University Police Department. Got ‘game’? Jerome Hall wants to know Cornell McGill Correction News January 2006 LILLINGTON – Joseph Hall, a 27-year correc-tions veteran, has been named administrator at Harnett Correctional Institution, a medium security prison, confining ap-proximately 850 adult males. He was previously the prison’s assistant super-intendent for programs. Hall, who succeeds the retired Sherwood McCabe, began his career in corrections in Virginia in 1979, after three years in the Navy and earning his degree in government administra-tion and sociology from Elizabeth City State University. He moved to North Carolina, his home state, in 1983 and began working as correctional officer at Gaston Correctional Center. He rose through the ranks in program positions at Gaston, Goldsboro Youth Center (now closed) and Johnston Correctional Institution, being named assistant su-perintendent for programs at Harnett in 1995. The South Hills native has under-taken graduate studies at Norfolk State University and has completed a course in corrections management at Wayne Community College. The avid weight lifter is also ac-tive working with youths through his fraternity and church. He enjoys history and staying informed of political news. Hall and his wife, Rene, have two sons. They reside in Goldsboro. Page 8 RAEFORD – J.C. Huggins, a 20- year corrections veteran, has been named adminis-trator at McCain Correctional Hos-pital, a minimum security, 411-bed medical center that has approximately 250 staff members. He succeeds David Hubbard, who retired. Huggins was a member of the Pembroke/Lumberton Police Depart-ment for seven years before being named a correctional officer at Hoke Correctional Institution in 1986. He rose steadily through the ranks at the Hoke, Robeson and Lumberton facilities. In 2003, he was promoted to assistant su-perintendent at Morrison Correctional Institution, where he had been acting superintendent since Oct. 1, 2005. Huggins has an associate degree from Robeson Community College, and has been studying for a bachelor’s degree at UNC-Pembroke. The father of three daughters and one son has three grandchildren. His spare time is spent with his wife, Donna, and family, being active in his church and reading Stephen King nov-els. HUFFMAN – Ron Jones, a 32-year NC Department of Correction veteran, has been named the new administrator for Morrison Correctional Institution, a medium security prison that confines approximately 800 male inmates and has a 370-person staff. Jones has been acting superintendent at McCain Correctional Hospital since October, and was previously operations manager in the Division of Prisons’ South Cen-tral Region Office. He began his career in corrections in 1974 as a case manager at the now closed Sandhills Correctional Center. He rose through the ranks, as program supervisor at Sandhills, program direc-tor at Morrison, and assistant superin-tendent and administrator at Piedmont Correctional Institution. He was super-intendent at Lincoln Correctional Insti-tution prior to being named operations manager at the South Central office in 1999. Jones succeeds Emilio Pagan, who retired. A graduate of Barton College with a bachelor of science degree in physi-cal education and recreation, Jones has studied for a master’s degree in admin-istration at UNC-Pembroke. Jones and his wife, Brenda, reside in Pinehurst, and they have two adult sons, Chad and Cory. Jones is a past governor of the NC West District of Optimist International, a youth service organization. He enjoys working out and playing golf in his spare time. Morrison CI gets new administrator Joseph Hall leading Harnett CI New leader at McCain CH Joseph Hall Ron Jones J.C. Huggins Henry M. Beacham.................maint. mech. IV........ Eastern CI...............22.9 years Bobby D. Fuller.......................Corr. Ent. supv. III...... Printing Plant..............19 years Richard E. Griffin....................Corr. Ent. mgr. V....... Woodworking Plant.... 28 years Willard R. Pendergrass............intensive case off...... Dist. 30, Macon.......22.3 years Anthony A. Weaver...................correct off. trainee.... Polk CI...................... 20 years Retirements / January 2006 is an employee newslet-ter published by the North Carolina Department of Cor-rection’s Public Affairs Office. If you have questions, com-ments or story ideas, please contact George Dudley at dgh02@doc.state.nc.us, or 919.716.3713. Correction News Correction In November, Daniel A. Henris was promoted to chief proba-tion parole officer, Dist. 3B, Carteret and Pamlico counties. January 2006 Correction News More than 100 friends, colleagues and family gathered at Harnett Correctional Institution on Nov. 30 to show their appreciation to retiring Correctional Administrator Sherwood McCabe. Employees from Harnett Correctional Institution were joined by a large delegation of staff from Central Prison to celebrate his more than 30 years of service and dedication to the state of North Carolina. Begun in 1975, most of McCabe’s Corrections career was spent at Central Prison, where be started as a cor-rectional officer and worked his way through the ranks to captain. In 1990, he was named support services manager and was promoted to associate warden of operations in 1994. He was promoted to Harnett CI administrator in September 2001. “I could not have a better way to end up my career than coming to Harnett for the last four years,” McCabe said. Former Central Prison War-den James French entertained the crowd with stories of when he worked with McCabe. “Central Prison and Harnett are better places because of what Sherwood did for them,” French said. Page 9 Deputy Secretary Fred Aikens retired from state service at the end of January, after nine years with the Department of Correction. Aikens had served most recently as deputy secretary of Correction with oversight of Correction Enterprises, alcohol and chemical dependency programs, management infor-mation systems and extradition. To many in uniform, he is known as Col. Fred Aikens. He also recently retired from the North Caro-lina Army National Guard after 35 years of service. He was called to active duty twice in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks. During his first activation, he served at Fort Bragg, supporting the 18th Airborne Corps during its mission in Afghanistan. He was called to active duty a second time, in February 2003, when his unit was deployed to Kuwait where he was assigned as deputy commander of camps for the US Army Central Command – overseeing all army base camps in Northern Kuwait. Before he joined the Department of Correction, Aikens was chief deputy secretary for the Depart-ment of Transportation. While deputy secretary at DOT, he also served for several months as acting commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles. Prior to that, he worked on the fiscal research staff at the North Carolina General Assembly for nearly 15 years. “I’ve had a long, great, and rewarding dual career with state government and the military,” said Aikens, in a farewell letter to fellow employees. “I want to express my sincere and profound appreciation to all of you in the De-partment of Correction with whom I’ve had the pleasure to serve. You are to be commended for the work you do under extraordinary cir-cumstances. I am honored to have been in your presence and trust that I have added value to this organization.” Aikens says he plans to do some consulting work in his retirement, as well as develop a network mar-keting business with his wife. Most importantly, he says he plans to take a lot of time to enjoy life. Public servant, soldier: Fred Aikens retires Glenn York recently retired to some re-laxation after 30 years in the Department of Correction. At retirement, he was Dis-trict II manager for the Division of Alco-hol and Chemical Dependency Programs (DACDP). York began his career in 1976 as a health assistant in the Division of Pris-ons, was promoted to health supervisor I in 1978 and to programs supervisor in 1980. Six years later, York was named as-sistant superintendent at Pender Correc-tional Center, and then in 1989 became programs assistant II in the Eastern Re-gion Office of the Division of Prisons. He moved into the DACDP as a counselor in 1993, and rose through the ranks, being named District II manager in 2005. After “a full 30 years” in his career, York said he plans to relax by playing golf and travelling both in the U.S. and worldwide. At a retirement reception, he was honored by a framed copy of “The Order of the Long Leaf Pine,” a high civilian distinction from by the governor’s office for meritorious service to the people of North Carolina. The order was pre-sented to York by DOC Secretary Theodis Beck. Sherwood McCabe completes DOC career Glenn York ready to relax Glenn York at his retirement reception, holding his Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Tracy Little, right, assistant deputy secretary, presents the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Sherwood McCabe See McCabe, page 11 at his retirement. Fred Aikens and his wife, Lucy, take time to relax and enjoy his retirement luncheon on Jan. 31. “I am honored to have been in your presence, and trust that I have added value to this organization.” Correction News January 2006 Horticulture program’s yield benefits School for Deaf The North Carolina School for the Deaf was a beneficiary of a horticultural class taught to inmates by Selby Hawk, middle, instructor at Western Piedmont Community College, at Foothills Correctional Institute. Flowers grown in the class were donated to the school. The program, under the guidance of education programs Supervisor Jean Lail Taylor, right, helps provide inmates employable skills for their return to society. Also shown with Hawk and Taylor is Scott Baker, assistant superintendent/programs. Hoke coats for kids Samuel Shaw, programs supervisor for Hoke Correctional Institution, presents new coats, toys and food products to the family of Queen Kirksey for Christmas. The gifts were a donation from Hoke CI’s Men’s Service Club, which is supervised by Shaw. Hoke County Social Services helped with the selection of Mrs. Kirksey and her grandchildren for the presents. Pamlico CI adopts 2 families Staff and inmates at Pamlico Correction-al Institution in Bayboro helped needy children enjoy Christmas 2005. Pamlico CI staff, under the leadership of Super-intendent Mike Lamm, accepted the re-quest of Pamlico County Partnership for Children to “adopt” two families (com-pared to one in each of the past previous five years.) This year, staff came up with mounds of presents, a bike and lots of food. Additionally, under the supervision of Lakeshia Jones, programs supervi-sor, the inmates’ Men’s Fellowshi Club and the carpentry class donated bi-cycles, bike helmets, a wooden train and a rocking horse to Toys for Tots. The Marion Minimum Security Unit Com-munity Resource Council and local church-es held their annual holiday feast for the inmates on Dec. 3. The event is supported by unit management and program staff. Holiday feast at Marion Minimum Security Unit Several squads of correctional officers involved with inmate work crews spent part of the Christmas holiday season helping make schools more energy efficient. At the direction of Gov. Mike Easley, inmate work crews completed energy conservation projects at North Carolina’s public schools over the school recess, when schools were closed to students. The work, supported by a $100,000 contribution from Lowe’s, was needed because unusually high Service Name Job Title Location Years Caley E. Alberti.............correctional off..............New Hanover CC..............25.4 Ann G. Browder............office asst. III.................Dist. 7, Edgecombe...........16.1 Cecile Chapman............correctional off..............Neuse CC.......................... 7.5 Jerry D. Godfrey...........correctional off..............Harnett CI....................... 15.3 Percy G. Hartley............bldg. const. supt............Engineering....................17.25 Otis D. Johnson............sergeant.......................Caswell CC......................28.5 Service Name Job Title Location Years Weldon F. Lewis............correctional off.............Harnett CI....................... 15.9 Bobby D. Savage...........correctional off.............Wayne CC......................27.75 James H. Simmons.......correctional off............. Odom CI..........................24.4 Horace D. Smith...........correctional off............. Southern CI.........................29 Benny S. White.............correctional off............. Rowan CC........................38.5 Retirements / January 2006 fuel prices have many school systems struggling to make ends meet. About 66 schools in 12 school systems across the state received weatherization as-sistance through this program. Inmates completed such projects as caulking; weather stripping; sealing leaks in ductworks and plumbing; replacing broken windows; changing air filters in heating and cooling systems; and installing storm doors and win-dows. The schools were not charged for the labor provided by the inmate work crews. Prisons provide work crews for school weatherization January 2006 Correction News Page 11 Movin’ On Up Promotions in December 2005 Employee News Position Location Barbara J. Jelinek..................acctg. tech. II...............................Harnett CI Teresa J. Jernigan............. asst. unit manager.............................. NC CIW Kimberly M. Johnson................lieutenant...................................Craven CI Dennis E. Jones........................ sergeant................................. Greene CC Timothy L. Kimble.........asst. supt./cust. & ops. III....................Southern CI James R. Lomax........................ captain................................. Piedmont CI Christopher T. Lynch................. sergeant............................ Fountain CCW Sharon Y. Mangum......... probation/parole off. II............... Dist. 18, Guilford Nora K. Mast...................subst. abuse cnslr. II...................DART-Piedmont Bobby D. Mauldin................. maint. mech. IV.......................... Albemarle CI Harold H. McElroy........... food service manager I.......................... Gates CC Kelli J. McKinnon............correctional off. trainee................... Lumberton CI Glinda L. McKoy....................... lead nurse.................................Harnett CI Roger D. McLain............. probation/parole off. II.........Dist. 5, New Hanover Betty L. Moore.........................lieutenant......................................Hyde CI Stephen W. Nelson...........lead correctional off.................. Avery-Mitchell CI Spencer L. Noble............ probation/parole off. II.............. Dist. 9b, Granville Allison H. Potter................ info. process. tech..................... Prisons Admin. Dorolyn Price.........................admin. asst. II.................................. NC CIW Kenneth L. Privette......... Corr. Ent. supervisor III......................... Sign Plant Errol D. Reddick..............asst. supt./programs II.........................Craven CI Caroline O. Riddick............inst. classific. coord.............................Bertie CI Delores A. Ruffin...............programs director I.............................Bertie CI Hubert Scott Jr.................lead correctional off...................... Lumberton CI Anita L. Selby............................lieutenant......................................Hyde CI Cynthia C. Smith............. probation/parole off. II..................Dist. 5, Pender Oscar Smith.................... probation/parole off. II............... Dist. 21, Forsyth Bobby R. Smith Jr..................... sergeant............................... Piedmont CI Joe J. Solano III.......................... captain.....................................Craven CI Kem K. Spence...................... unit manager......................... Pasquotank CI Willie J. Steele................ probation/parole off. II........Dist. 26, Mecklenburg Malcolm E. Stocks.................... sergeant..................................Eastern CI Christopher S. Surratt.............. sergeant...................................Marion CI Charles R. Teal..........................lieutenant..............................Columbus CC Laketisha R. Tennione..... probation/parole off. II........Dist. 26, Mecklenburg Andrew P. Terrell Jr.......... training instructor II.............................. Training Christopher A. Thomas... probation/parole off. II................Dist. 8A, Greene James W. Thompson...... probation/parole off. II........... Dist. 28, Buncombe Carrie J. Tucker...............psych. services coord...........................Craven CI Keith I. Turner........................ unit manager................................Marion CI Robert W. Walls....................... sergeant................................... Tillery CC Bobby J. Wheeler Jr....... probation/parole off. II...............Dist. 14, Durham Sarah C. Williams..................... sergeant...................................Craven CI Timothy A. Willing..................... sergeant...................................Craven CI Employee News Position Location Nancy B. Allison..................... acctg. clerk IV...............................Craggy CC Angela U. Armston.......chief probation/parole off.............Dist. 14, Durham Ashley L. Avery Jr...................HVAC mech......... Piedmont Reg. Maint. Yard Brandy E. Ballard................personnel asst. IV.......... Raleigh Regional Office Debra S. Barber....................acctg. clerk V..................................Odom CI Melissa G. Bartlett......... probation/parole off. II........... Dist. 28, Buncombe John D. Beasley........................ sergeant............................ Pasquotank CI Harold J. Bell.....................info. process. tech..................... Prisons Admin. Gordon T. Beverly......................lieutenant...................................Craven CI Stacy L. Biddix................correctional off. trainee.........................Marion CI Melody C. Bordeaux...............acctg. tech. II...........................Columbus CC Alton T. Brown................ probation/parole off. II................. Dist. 6B, Bertie Ernest L. Brown........................lieutenant...............................Alexander CI Stanley M. Byrum..................... sergeant..................................Eastern CI Iantha L. Chaplin.....................case analyst.................................Craven CI Linda M. Clark.................... process. asst. IV............................. Personnel Harold Clayburn........................lieutenant............................ Central Prison Karen F. Cooper................processing assist. IV.............. Caledonia Cannery Christian A. Crawford.....asst. supt./programs II............... Avery-Mitchell CI Anthony W. Crumpler.....correctional off. trainee..........................Maury CI Pamela E. Darity............. probation/parole off. II........... Dist. 28, Buncombe Jessica L. Desrosiers........psych. svcs. coord...................... Fountain CCW Linda S. Dodson.....................acctg. tech III........................Dan River PWF Gary T. Dudley..........................dispatcher....................Central Warehouse Robin M. Dunbar................... acctg. clerk IV.............................Tyrrell PWF Stacey L. Duprey...................... sergeant............................... Piedmont CI Juanita Edwards....................admin. asst. I......................... Central Prison Perry L. Faulk............................ captain....................................Harnett CI Yvonne J. Gilbert...............subst. abuse cnslr. II................... DART-Haywood Randall J. Green................. facility eng. spec.....Alexander Woodworking Plant Angie M. Grimes....................acctg. clerk V.................................. NC CIW Brenda B. Hamilton.................. sergeant..................................Eastern CI Takesha R. Hammond............. programs supv...........................Lanesboro CI Merle G. Hanna Jr.................... sergeant...................................Marion CI James E. Harding III........ probation/parole off. II.........Dist. 5, New Hanover Karen R. Hare...................programs director I.........................Southern CI Judy T. Helms....................processing asst. IV....................... Albemarle CI Wanda B. Hicks...................personnel tech. I.......................DCC Division 2 Paul Horton.............................. sergeant..................................Eastern CI Fontella M Humphrey........... programs supv................................ Wake CC James A. Hunsucker Jr............asst. supt.............................. Cabarrus CC Cathy D. Hunt.................correctional off. trainee........................Warren CI Charlene J. Hunter........ medical records asst. IV........................... Nash CI Sinatra D. Jackson................admin. sec. III.......... Office of Citizen Services Administration Michael F. Easley Governor Keith Acree Acting Public Affairs Director Theodis Beck Secretary of Correction Prisons division Director Boyd Ben-nett said McCabe has “the qualities you want to see in a good prison manager.” Harnett staff members said Mc- Cabe was a dedicated leader who sin- McCabe, from page 9 cerely cared about his staff’s well being and who was always willing to listen. Tracy Little, deputy secretary, pre-sented McCabe with the state’s highest award, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Correction News January 2006 Employee New Position Location Gwendolyn D. Allen................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Shirley B. Andrews.................health asst. II......................... Central Prison Steven G. Averette Jr............... sergeant.......................................Polk CI Madeline J. Barbee.................. lead nurse......................................Polk CI John W. Bayless....................... sergeant....................................Maury CI Daylon B. Beasley........... food service manager I.......................Johnston CI Darren S. Beck...............lead correctional officer........................Craggy CC William J. Becker............... asst. unit manager.............................Bertie CI Vincent B. Berry....................... sergeant......................................Hyde CI Charles L. Biggs......................mason supv............Eastern Reg. Maint. Yard Isaac L. Bonner......................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Vivian L. Brake................ asst. supt./programs I................... Fountain CCW Marvin B. Brickhouse................ sergeant................................Tyrrell PWF Levi Brothers Jr........................lieutenant............................ Pasquotank CI April D. Brown.......................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI James F. Bunch........................ sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Audrey B. Burns................ processing asst. V............................... Training O’Brien H. Campbell.........asst. district manager.........Dist. 5, New Hanover Dowd E. Caraway...................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI James O. Chappell.................... sergeant...........................Dan River PWF Virginia C. Clark..................... admin. sec. II..................................Odom CI Jamie B. Cobb..........................lieutenant.................................. Greene CI Doris J. Colson.................. nurse supervisor II..............................Bertie CI Donna J. Combs....................office asst. IV......................... Central Prison Edward C. Conn II....................... captain....................................... Nash CI Ronald P. Covington........... asst. unit manager.......................Lanesboro CI Holly M. Coward................... case manager.................................Maury CI Joseph T. Cutrone.......... food service manager II.................... Albemarle CI Kenneth L. Darnell................training spec. II.......................Dan River PWF Carnell Deloatch...................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Terence H. Eason..........chief probation/parole off.............Dist. 14. Durham Terry M. Edwards...........correctional off. trainee......................Western YI Jason M. Evans........................ sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Evan K. Everette............. probation/parole off. II.....................Dist. 3A, Pitt Elvin L. Exum........................ programs supv...............................Eastern CI Ronald B. Freeman.........lead correctional officer................ Brown Creek CI Eric D. Frye............................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI Annette Fullen............... admin. service manager..........................Maury CI Edith I. Fultz........................... admin. sec. I............................Lanesboro CI Gary D. Garner.........................lieutenant..................................Pamlico CI Kimberly A. Gettys........ probation/parole off. trainee......Dist. 27B, Cleveland Catherine L. Gibson..................lieutenant............................ Pasquotank CI Shatavia L. Giles....................health asst. II......................... Central Prison August J. Gross................. purchasing agent II..........................Purchasing Stephenie A. Hall...................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI Loyd A. Hames Jr..................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI Louis A. Hassell Sr.................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Cassandra Herring............ asst. unit manager..................... Pasquotank CI Patricia L. Holland................. acctg. tech. III....... Piedmont Reg. Maint. Yard Barry L. Hudson....................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI William L. Hyatt..............lead correctional officer.....................Haywood CC Keltys M. Jimmerson......... asst. unit manager.........................Morrison YI Helen L. Jones.......................... sergeant..................................Pamlico CI Employee New Position Location Cathy F. Judge..................... programs supv......................... Central Prison Paula L. King......................... case manager................................ Wake CC John C. Lawrence Jr................. sergeant.................................... Bertie CI David Lawson III............chief probation/parole off.......Dist. 1A, Rockingham Carl B Lee................................ sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Vee T. Lewis.............................. sergeant......................................Hoke CI Victor Locklear......................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Crystal M. Lupton.......... computer syst. admin. II...... Prisons Administration Ricky L. Matthews........ asst. supt./cust. & ops. II..........................Hyde CI Garry W. McCluskey.........chief probation/parole off............. Dist. 18, Guilford Amanda L. McCollum............... lead nurse...................................Neuse CI George W. Midgette III.............. sergeant.................................... Bertie CI David A. Millis.................... asst. unit manager...........................Pamlico CI Gurnie E. Needham................... sergeant............................ Pasquotank CI Jamie N. Ninapoli............ probation/parole off. II.............. Dist. 27A, Gaston Travita R. O’Gwin........ probation/parole off. I trainee...Dist. 26, Mecklenburg Tosha M. Overton..................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Michael L. Parker..................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Charlie W. Paylin Jr...................lieutenant................................... Wake CC Betty A. Payton.................administrative off. II..............DCC Administration Dawn D. Peoples................... case manager........................... Albemarle CI Gordon P. Perreault.................. sergeant................................. Pender CC John D. Pettigrew Jr................. sergeant...........................Dan River PWF Melanie B. Potter..............programs director I..................... Central Prison Anne L. Precythe.......... chief of special operations.........DCC Administration Robert D. Richardson...............lieutenant............................... Piedmont CI Daniel A. Riggs......................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI Terrence E. Roberson............... sergeant............................ Pasquotank CI Jacqueline Robinson..............office asst. IV................................Craven CI Catherine N. Russell....... probation/parole off. II........... Dist. 19B, Randolph Armenta L. Skinner................... sergeant............................ Pasquotank CI Sarah B. Slade.......................... sergeant.................................Caswell CC Wendy D. Sledge................... unit manager.................................Bertie CI Terry G. Smith.......................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Matthew T. Solomito............ maint. mech. IV..............................Pamlico CI Marty P. Spear.........................lieutenant................................Tyrrell PWF Sarah E. Spencer...................... sergeant......................................Hyde CI Anthony K. Spruill..................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Louann W. Sutton................transfer coord. I............................. Greene CI Richard L. Terry................asst. superintendent.....................Buncombe CC David W. Walters............... behavioral spec. I.............................Craven CI Melinda J. Ward.................... acctg. tech. I...........................Columbus CC Veronica N. Watson................office asst................ Prisons Administration Charles T. Weeks...................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI Chad N. Weiss..................... surveillance off..................... Dist. 18, Guilford Sheri Y. Williams....................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Leonard Williams Jr............ ship/recv. supv. I.......Warehouse, Wake County Jonathan M. Wilson.........chief probation/parole off............. Dist. 21, Forsyth Eric J. Wilson Sr....................... sergeant...................................Marion CI William R. Womack Jr.............. sergeant..............................Lanesboro CI Charles D. Woods Jr................. sergeant...................................Pender CI Roland Worrell................ asst. supt./programs I......................... Greene CI Lisa P. Wright........................office asst. IV.....................RSAT-Morrison CI Movin’ On Up Promotions in January 2006
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Full Text | January 2006 Correction News With increasing frequency, teachers are giving secondary students assignments that require the use of a computer and internet access. Many parents still cannot afford a home computer, and their work schedules often conflict with the after-hours availability of the schools’ computers. Enter people like Bob Jones, a paint crew supervisor at Craven Correctional Institution. This past Christmas, he and Santa Claus helped several students get technology their school work often required. Bob, skilled in computer repair, saw discarded comput-ers as the answer to an education need of disadvantaged families. Starting with his church, and later adding a couple of charities, Bob began obtaining “old” computers, which he “reconditions” and makes available for free to needy kids. “Six computers that I refurbished were given as Santa Claus presents this year,” he said. “I have also given some to Katrina families.” After asking his fellow church members to donate used comput-ers they no longer needed, Bob soon had 12 units, and other charities began sending them, too. “Some businesses and people upgrade their computers fre-quently, so the supply of discard-ed computers is pretty constant,” he said. Bob will put in about six hours of his time on each com-puter, checking it for problems, cleaning out data, restoring software, installing safety programs, and even replacing broken parts, such as a malfunctioning CD drive. He will even personally help the student learn to use and care for the computer. “Bob’s heart turned his hobby into a gift for a lot of people,” said his wife, Dawn. Correction News North Carolina Department of Correction / www.doc.state.nc.us / (919) 716-3700 January 2006 Probation Officers will soon see simplified procedures governing the movement of offenders across state lines. This new directive is in response to the need for interstate compact to comply with the rules and guidelines as established by the National Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS). All states and US ter-ritories are now members of ICAOS. The national rules of the Interstate Compact super-sede state law. Noncompli-ance with the Compact rules could result in financial penal-ties to the state. The benefits of the Compact are to provide uniform rules for all states to regulate the movement of of-fenders between states which enhances public safety. “Our top priority is pub-lic safety, and this new set of rules will be especially useful for keeping up with sex of-fenders,” said Mary Stevens, ISC manager. An automated web ap-plication known as NACIS is being developed to interface with OPUS and give all states immediate access to offender information. “When offenders move from one state’s jurisdiction New strategies coming for Interstate Compact Willie Edley, like many other people, reveres Ameri-can military heritage. But Willie’s specialty extends beyond recognition of feats of historic bravery, for he is a Buffalo Soldier – a member of an organization that reminds us that partriotism and caring are color blind. Willie is assistant superintendent of programs at Piedmont Correctional Institution. He is also the immediate past president of the Greater North Carolina Chapter of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association of The Buffalo Soldiers. The as- Mapping out needed changes for handling new Interstate Compact (ISC) procedures are, from left, Mary Stevens, ISC manager; Betty Payton, coordinator of the ISC Adult Compact Information System; and Anne Precythe, Anne L. Precythe, deputy compact commissioner/adminis-trator for the ISC Office. Hobby, heart help make computers available to underprivileged kids sociation has 24 chapters nationwide; Willie is also national first vice president. “We are a patriotic military service organization that is non-profit and has educational objectives,” Willie explained. “We share the legacy of Buffalo Soldiers through community service, telling their story in schools, churches, community cen-ters, private corporations, and wherever people are interested in hearing this forgotten chapter of American history.” Buffalo Soldiers’ story more than a history lesson Bob Jones tackles another com-puter -- with a heartfelt smile. See Compact, page 5 See Soldiers, page 6 Correction News January 2006 Piedmont Correctional Insti-tution opened in 1980 just outside Salisbury in Rowan County as a medium secu-rity prison for adult males, but was converted to close security because of the state’s need for additional high security space. In 1995, Piedmont reverted to hous-ing medium custody adult male inmates. The 11-story prison is on a 52-acre site and houses approximately 760 inmates. The offices of Administrator Todd Pinion and other administrative staff members are in a building situated at the base of the six-story residential tower where inmates are housed. The facility has approximately 385 staff members. Each floor of the tower has two levels and is divided into two wings. In each wing, are three cellblocks, each designed to hold 16 inmates, while 96 are cells used for ad-ministrative and disciplinary segregation. A dormitory was added in 1995. Pinion’s assistant superintendent for custody and opera-tions is Wendell T. Hargrave. Point of entry Piedmont CI is a point of entry into the prison system for male felons ages 22 and older from western North Carolina who are sentenced to less than 10 years in prison. Upon arrival, inmates undergo a series of diagnostic eval-uations that will determine future prison assignments. Many inmates have short stays at Piedmont CI, because they are there to be processed into the prison system or to receive medical or dental services. The prison has a 14- bed infirmary and outpa-tient medical facility with capabilities for X-ray, EKG, lab, I.V. therapy and minor surgical operations. A three-chair dental clinic is staffed on a full time ba-sis. Programs Willie N. Edley is the assistant superintendent for programs. Beginning March 1, Piedmont will pilot a program that bans the use of tobacco products by anyone anywhere on prison grounds. Inmates may participate in the Drug/Alcohol Recovery Treatment (DART) program. DART provides intensive inpa-tient treatment in a fast moving, 28-day treatment cycle with lectures, films, educational and therapy groups, as well as individual counseling. Inmates work with professional staff and peer counselors. DART relies heavily on the principles of Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, with group meetings available in the evenings. Correction Enterprises operates a reupholstering plant at Piedmont. Three Enterprises employees supervise inmates who work in the plant. Other inmates may work as mainte-nance or kitchen help. The institution provides vocational classes in woodwork-ing, auto mechanics and auto body repair. A literacy com-puter lab, adult education classes and a course to prepare for the GED are available. Page 2 Piedmont Correctional Institution Spotlight Piedmont CI administrative leadership, from left, Wendell T. Hargrave, assistant superintendent/custody & operations; Annette B. Foutz, administrative services manager; Todd W. Pinion, administrator; and Willie N. Edley, assistant superintendent/ programs. Above, transportation staff members Scott Hart, left, lead correctional officer; and Steve Foutz, captain. At left, the administrative office staff, from left: Front row, Sandy Sawyer, administrative secretary; Debbie Kimball, accounting clerk IV; and Karen Johnson, office assistant IV (Personnel). Back row, LaGene McJunkin, correctional officer (mail room); Keith Park, accounting technician IV; Gary Hartenstine, correctional officer (mail room). and Annette Foutz, administrative services manager. More staff pictures on pages 3 and 4. January 2006 Correction News Page 3 Spotlight Left, some of the programs staff members, from left: Front, Theresa Ward, pro-cessing assistant III; and Laqreshia Bates, case manager. Back, Gary Deal, institutional classification co-ordinator; Antoine Ingram, transfer coordinator I; and Shannon Strickland, case manager. Among the diagnostic staff members are, from left: 1st row, Barbara Watts, processing assistant III; Thomas Yoe, case analyst; Nevina Christy, behavior specialist I. 2nd row, Harry Greene, case manager; Terry Watts, case man-ager; Cathy Jones, admissions technician; Deborah Painther, admissions technician; Eddie Boger, senior case analyst; and Leon Hamilton, cor-rectional officer. Right, on the psychology staff are, from left: Front, Karen Smith, psychology intern; Martie McDowell, processing assistant III; and Jacqueline Loupis, staff psychologist II. Back, John Haigwood, psycho-logical services coordinator. Other programs staff members, from left: Front row, Susan Trexler, programs supervisor; Janice Spear-man, case manager; and Mercedes Trammell, case manager. back row, Cindy Tarlton, office assistant III; Joe Davis, correctional officer (gym staff); Crystal Bailey, case manager; Shelia Flowers, programs director I. and Larry Warren, programs manager. Shown right, food service staff members are, from left: Stephen Smith, food service manager III; Michael Allman, food service officer; Ernest Shue, correctional officer; and Richard Basinger, correc-tional officer; Tony Cook, food service manager I. Below, diagnostic staff members include, from left: Front row, Toya Moore, case analyst; Cindy Penegar, diagnostic center director; and Gwen Faggart, admissions technician. Back row, Betty Hartsell, pro-cessing assistant III; Tonya Alexander, case analyst; Katie Inman, admissions technician; Rusty Hooks, admissions techni-cian; and Doris Washington, case analyst. Above, from left, Carl Honbarger, correctional officer, and Ron Sherrill, plant manager IV, are on the staff of Correction Enter-prises’ reupholstering plant. Some of the medical staff are, from left: Bettie Caine, registered nurse; Tamra Misenheimer, licensed practical nurse; Dr. Larry Jones, physi-cian; Shelia Basinger, medical records clerk; Janet Parker, licensed practical nurse; and Michelle Hammill, licensed practical nurse. Other medical staff members, from left: Mary Lambert, registered nurse; Vickie Reavis, health assistant II; Pam Richard, health assistant II; Layne Coleman, licensed practical nurse; Angie Agner, health assistant II; Susan Carter, licensed practical nurse. Among the medical staff are, from left: Jeanmarie Burton, registered nurse; Carole Morrison, lead nurse; Joan Hartsell, medical records assistant III; Jon Merlau, licensed practical nurse; and Te-resa Kelly, medical records assistant IV. Page 4 Correction News January 2006 Spotlight Left, the DART-Piedmont staff includes, from left: Front row, Cynthia Johnson, office assistant IV; Kathryn Mast, substance abuse counselor II; and Elisabeth Waters, substance abuse worker. Back row, Lucas Vrbsky, substance abuse counselor I; Judith McCall, substance abuse program supervisor; Beverly Hawkins, substance abuse program director; and Oliver Carswell, substance abuse counselor II. The maintenance staff, from left: John Lingle, facility maintenance supervisor IV; Gary Blalock, plumber II; Holland Bost, maintenance mechanic III; Don Branch, maintenance mechanic IV; Houston Jordan, electrician II; and John Moose, HVAC mechanic. Members of the custody supervisory staff are, from left: Seated, Nancy Buchanan, correctional officer. Standing, Capt. James Lomax, Lt. Charles Mullins and Capt. Kenneth Beaver. Two Division of Community Ser-vice leaders have been re-appointed to the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Kevin G. Wallace, Division of Community Corrections executive officer, was appointed to a second two-year term. Also, Vernon J. Bryant, man-ager of the Division of Community Corrections’ District 6A, has been reappointed by NC House Speaker Jim Black to the 2006-07 term. The commission promotes new rules and regulations, establishes educational standards and certified employees within the criminal jus-tice system. The commission also establishes standards for training schools and instructors, certifies instructors and investigates agen-cies, schools and individuals. The commission has 33 members. Carl Apperwhite, correctional officer, Albemarle Correctional Institution, was named an honor student in the basic training class that concluded Dec. 2, 2005. High 5s In December, representatives from the Depart-ment of Correction delivered 2,750 pounds of food plus $220 to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, the fruits of an annual holiday food drive. At the check presentation were, from left, Wendy Carter, Correction En-terprises administrative secretary III; Nancy Novell, Food Drive coordinator for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.; and Susan Rogers, Correction Enterprises office assistant IV. Joseph Hall, Harnett Correctional Insti-tution administrator, recently met with staff and faculty at Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) to help recognize the achievements of an in-mate at the prison. At the meeting, from CCCC, were Dr. Matt Garrett, president; Daniel Thomas, director of Correctional Education; and Charles Bell, welding instructor at Harnett CI. They met with and congratulated an inmate welding student whose proj-ect finished second in a national weld-ing competition. The student had used “shapeless pieces of steel” to weld “The Six Little Pigs Cooker,” which was entered in a national contest among career welding students age 19 and up. Named for the six decorative pigs featured on the cooker, the unit was Cooker places 2nd in national competition sold to benefit a scholarship fund for CCCC students. Further, the second place award included $1,000 worth of computer programs which the welding class will use for designing and calcu-lating future projects. This pig cooker, constructed at Harnett CI, won 2nd place in a national welding com-petition. Harnett CI Administrator Joseph Hall recently met with Central Carolina Community College officials to discuss the prison’s welding program. Food Drive collections delivered The deadline for the February ’06 Correction News is March 1. January 2006 Correction News Page 5 to another, it is critical to public safety that all necessary information transfers with the offender, according to NA-CIS Manager Betty Payton, coordinator of the ISC Adult Compact Information System. “Not only do the new rules ensure that transfer of information happens, but they also provide for the information format to be consistent from state to state.” Redefining teamwork is one of the new strategies of the ISC office. “In the next few months we plan to transition into pairing a probation officer and correspondent with each of the four Judicial Divisions in the state”, said Anne L. Precythe, deputy compact commissioner/administrator for the ISC Office. “We anticipate this change will only enhance the quality of service being provided by our staff. We believe that probation officers and court of-ficials can benefit from a more streamlined process and ultimately a better understanding of compact rules and how they relate to offender supervision in our state.” Challenges Precythe is optimistic about the future of North Caroli-na’s Interstate Compact Office. Her management team met with the national office staff in Lexington, Ky., where they were assisted in the development new strategies for North Carolina. Robert Lee Guy, DCC’s director and ISC commissioner for North Carolina, has charged the ISC management team with the task of developing a plan for implementation of the new strategies in 2006. Realign-ment of staff, caseload management and training are three critical pieces of the plan. Another challenge for the state is the misdemeanor offender population, who, under national rules, do not qualify for Compact services. ISC managers will be dis-cussing this issue with the National Office during their visit. “North Carolina is one of the few states that still supervises misdemeanor offenders,” Stevens said. “I be-lieve what we do is good government policy. It’s good for public safety; it’s the right thing to do.” “Training will be an incredible piece of the plan,” Precythe said. “It’s not only Community Corrections peo-ple who will need to be trained; it’s also judges, district attorneys, defense attorneys, and so on.” ‘Costs’ North Carolina has nearly 5,000 offenders under ISC supervision, of which 3,500 are categorized as “We-for- Them” cases and 1,500 are “They-for-Us” cases. States pay an annual fee to be part of ICAOS based on state populations and number of ICAOS offender transactions. North Carolina currently pays $36,000 in annual membership fees. “When you consider the ben-efits of being a member of the Compact, and its ability to enhance public safety, this fee is well worth the cost.” Precythe said. RALEIGH – Glenn Mills, a 29-year corrections veteran, has been named senior administrator in the Division of Community Corrections. Mills oversees the division’s field, program and support sections, said Robert Lee Guy, division director, who announced the appointment. Mills will be responsible for such programs as post-release and electronic supervision, field services, victim services, criminal justice partnerships and information technology support. Guy noted that Mills’ qualifications include a history of rising through the Community Corrections ranks, begin-ning as a probation/parole officer in Carteret County in 1977. He also was an intensive probation/parole officer in Carteret and Craven counties, and was later transferred to Pitt County, where he was in charge of the pilot house arrest program 1989. Mills was named assistant man-ager in 1990 for an 18-county region of the division, and then manager of the region in 1993. He became chief of Division I --- a 32-county region based in Greenville --- when Community Cor-rections was reorganized in 1996. “Glenn’s experience reflects the leadership skills that he brings to his new job,” Guy said. “He is very good at listening to issues and concerns and helping people through the processes that result in solutions. Glenn also gives excellent support to his staff members, including help with their day-in, day-out job functions.” Mills said his love for the profes-sion drives his vision for the new as-signment. “Because our real mission is pub-lic safety, I want to do all we can to help people redirect their lives,” he said. “That will include supporting the staff by providing the skills training they need to do their jobs. “Additionally, I want to ensure all functions are well-coordinated, allowing our people to work more efficiently.” The Pitt County native graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from East Carolina University in 1977. He has also completed the North Caro-lina certified public manager course for employees. Mills is a charter member of the N.C. Probation/Parole Association. He enjoys golf, skiing and surfing in his spare time. Community Corrections names senior administrator Glenn Mills Interstate Compact strategies, from page 1 Correction News January 2006 The association honors and represents a segment of black Americans who have served in the US military. How-ever, it is non-partisan and non-political. “Buffalo Soldiers not only teach history, they help all of us to remember the great pride they took in their service, even during the difficult times that they endured,” Willie said. Evolution of the association The association was begun 1966 in Kansas City, Mo., when group of former cavalrymen got together to talk about their military heritage and unique military experience. One hun-dred years before, Congress had created four regiments for black men, designated the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry. “These regiments were part of a bold experiment to accept ‘colored troops’ into the regular army establishment during peace time,” Willie said. Sent into the western frontier, the regiments were as-signed such duties as escort-ing and protecting settlers from attacks by Na-tive Americans and Mexican bandits, finding water sourc-es and stringing telegraph wires. They were enlisted for five years, and earned $13 a month, plus room, board, and clothing. The motto of the 9th is “We Can, We Will!” “The name ‘Buffalo Sol-diers’ goes back to the very early history of the cavalries,” Willie said. “Native-Americans Page 6 they engaged in combat noted that the black soldiers fought as fiercely as a cornered buffalo and their hair reminded them of a buffalo mane.” Initially, association membership was limited to persons who had served in the 9th & 10th Cavalry Regiments. After a decade, membership was extended to anyone who had ren-dered outstanding service to the association or to the United States through service either in the Armed Forces or their community. Willie was serving in the 82nd Airborne in Fayetteville when he and some fellow soldiers began calling themselves “Buffalo Soldiers” without really knowing much about their namesakes. Willie began researching “Buffalo Soldiers,” and his growing interest helped lead to the formation of the North Carolina chapter in 1995, when Willie was serving the NC National Guard. Not just history Buffalo Soldiers are often seen in post-Civil War cavalry uniforms with period equipment as they speak to groups and present historical exhibits. Willie even has three horses which he incorporates into his presentations. But the Buffalo Soldiers’ message is not simply about illuminating history, Willie said. “We also pro-vide college scholar-ships to high school students,” he said. The Soldiers’ horses even play an important role in another civic-minded activity of the association. “Each year, we bring at-risk middle school children to a special camp, where we assign them to be responsible for the care and maintenance of our horses,” Willie said. “Focusing on that responsibility helps them take their focus off their own problems. Also, that sense of responsibility becomes a personal responsibility for things like good hygiene, handling peer pressure and good study habits.” Reunions The 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association holds annual reunions at different locations in the U.S. Among guests has been Colin Powell, former chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff and former U.S. secretary of state. The Greater North Carolina Chapter will host of the 140th Anniversary Reunion in Greensboro this year. With the reunion having a theme of “Honoring Living History,” Wil-lie said the association is striving to attract its most senior members, and an effort can begin to create an archive of oral history about Buffalo Soldiers. More information about the association can be found at ncbuffalosoldiers.org. Willie Edley stands ready at a re-enactment display to help visitors learn about Buffalo Soldiers. Buffalo Soldiers, from page 1 In his Buffalo Soldier uniform and surrounded by numerous displays, Willie makes a presen-tation to a civic group. Willie helps a youngster start learning about caring for one of his horses as part of a lesson in responsibility. January 2006 Correction News Community Cor-rections District 2 in 1993, and assis-tant division chief in 1996. McGill has a bachelor of sci-ence degree in history and government from St. Au-gustine College. The Beaufort County resident has been on that county’s community college board of trustees for 27 years, and he is active in his church, St. Paul Episcopal. He and his wife, Evette, have two sons, ages 27 and 14. McGill is also an avid golf player. Page 7 GREENVILLE – Cornell McGill, a 25- year corrections veteran, has been named chief of Community Correc-tions’ Division 1, an area encompassing 32 eastern North Carolina counties. McGill, previously assistant chief of the division, succeeds Glenn Mills. As Division 1 chief, McGill is respon-sible for 556 probation/parole officers and staff members. Approximately 26,500 offenders are assigned by the courts for supervision in Division 1. In announcing the appointment, Robert Lee Guy, director of Commu-nity Corrections, cited experience and leadership skills as key reasons for selecting McGill for the job. Guy also noted that McGill was in the first class of the NC Department of Correction’s Leadership Development Program. McGill said maintaining quality personnel to ensure public safety is a top priority in the new job. “I plan to make sure we enhance public safety, and that our focus is always on public safety,” he said. Prior to beginning his career in corrections, McGill was a child support enforcement agent in Craven County. In 1982, he was named a probation officer in Beaufort County, and was promoted in 1988 to unit supervisor in Martin and Washington counties. McGill was named judicial district manager of G A S T O N I A – Sandy Holland has been named the new manager for the Division of Community Corrections’ Dis-trict 27A. The district, which covers Gaston County, has 50 em-ployees, including 45 officers who are responsible for the supervision of ap-proximately 2,500 offenders. Holland succeeds the retired Jeanne Cochrane. Holland began her career as a community service officer at Gaston Correctional Center in Dallas, NC, in 1983. Three years later, she was promoted to probation/parole officer in the Gaston Unit of the Division of Adult Probation and Parole. Holland rose to chief probation/parole officer in Lincolnton in 1994 and transferred to the same position in Gastonia in 2002. Holder of a bachelor of arts de-gree in social work from Sacred Heart College in Belmont, NC, Holland also has a master’s degree in pastoral stud-ies from Loyola University of New Or-leans, La. She is actively involved in St. Michael Catholic Church in Gastonia. Holland and her husband, Hugh, have two children, Ashli, 17, and Parker, 15. The family resides in Gastonia. DCC District 27A has new manager Sandy Holland Cornell McGill named chief of Community Corrections Div. Tony Watts, a correctional officer at Columbus Correctional Institution, helped restore some joy for a single mother and her son whose rental mobile home in Tabor City caught fire early Christmas morning. Watts was on the way to visit his mother, the landlord who lived next door to the fire victim. The family had escaped by the time Watts arrived, but he saw the boy’s new bicycle was near the back door and quickly moved it to safety. He helped other firefighters retrieve Christmas packages. Firemen and law enforcement officers collected and donated clothing and $175 for the mother and son. Shekeya Davis and Nelson Dixon, both probation/parole officers II, are domestic violence officers in Mecklen-burg County participating in Operation Youth Awareness. The program is de-signed provide youths with early pre-vention, education and intervention and to reduce future violence by promoting awareness on the effects and behav-iors of domestic violence. In addition to the Division of Communty Corrections, the interdisciplinary team consists of Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, Women’s Commission, Sheriff’s Department,, Mental Health and Social Services. The team visits middle schools weekly to present their program. News Briefs You play hoops? If so, Officer Jerome Hall at Central Prison hopes you will contact him. Jerome loves basketball so much that he directed his passion to a good cause, founding a tournament to help inner city youths in Baltimore, Md. The event, call “The Battle of the Badges,” has raised more than $5,000 so far. “Playing basketball with fellow officers from all over the country gives me a great joy,” Jerome said. This year’s “Battle of the Badges will will be played May 4-6 at Dundalk Com-munity College of Baltimore, MD, and Jerome wants to boost interest and participation. For more information, you can contact him at blkcopbball@yahoo.com or battleofthe-badges@ yahoo.com. Jerome, who works in the Central Prison Recreation Department, said he has been playing law enforcement basketball since 1999. He has played in tournaments on various law enforcement teams in Texas, Virginia and Maryland, and in the 2000 International Police Games in 2000 and Shoot for a Cure. Most recently, Jerome was on the Wake County Enforcers that placed second in a Christmas tournament in South Carolina. The Enforcers included officers from the Wake County Sheriff’s Department, the SBI and the Duke University Police Department. Got ‘game’? Jerome Hall wants to know Cornell McGill Correction News January 2006 LILLINGTON – Joseph Hall, a 27-year correc-tions veteran, has been named administrator at Harnett Correctional Institution, a medium security prison, confining ap-proximately 850 adult males. He was previously the prison’s assistant super-intendent for programs. Hall, who succeeds the retired Sherwood McCabe, began his career in corrections in Virginia in 1979, after three years in the Navy and earning his degree in government administra-tion and sociology from Elizabeth City State University. He moved to North Carolina, his home state, in 1983 and began working as correctional officer at Gaston Correctional Center. He rose through the ranks in program positions at Gaston, Goldsboro Youth Center (now closed) and Johnston Correctional Institution, being named assistant su-perintendent for programs at Harnett in 1995. The South Hills native has under-taken graduate studies at Norfolk State University and has completed a course in corrections management at Wayne Community College. The avid weight lifter is also ac-tive working with youths through his fraternity and church. He enjoys history and staying informed of political news. Hall and his wife, Rene, have two sons. They reside in Goldsboro. Page 8 RAEFORD – J.C. Huggins, a 20- year corrections veteran, has been named adminis-trator at McCain Correctional Hos-pital, a minimum security, 411-bed medical center that has approximately 250 staff members. He succeeds David Hubbard, who retired. Huggins was a member of the Pembroke/Lumberton Police Depart-ment for seven years before being named a correctional officer at Hoke Correctional Institution in 1986. He rose steadily through the ranks at the Hoke, Robeson and Lumberton facilities. In 2003, he was promoted to assistant su-perintendent at Morrison Correctional Institution, where he had been acting superintendent since Oct. 1, 2005. Huggins has an associate degree from Robeson Community College, and has been studying for a bachelor’s degree at UNC-Pembroke. The father of three daughters and one son has three grandchildren. His spare time is spent with his wife, Donna, and family, being active in his church and reading Stephen King nov-els. HUFFMAN – Ron Jones, a 32-year NC Department of Correction veteran, has been named the new administrator for Morrison Correctional Institution, a medium security prison that confines approximately 800 male inmates and has a 370-person staff. Jones has been acting superintendent at McCain Correctional Hospital since October, and was previously operations manager in the Division of Prisons’ South Cen-tral Region Office. He began his career in corrections in 1974 as a case manager at the now closed Sandhills Correctional Center. He rose through the ranks, as program supervisor at Sandhills, program direc-tor at Morrison, and assistant superin-tendent and administrator at Piedmont Correctional Institution. He was super-intendent at Lincoln Correctional Insti-tution prior to being named operations manager at the South Central office in 1999. Jones succeeds Emilio Pagan, who retired. A graduate of Barton College with a bachelor of science degree in physi-cal education and recreation, Jones has studied for a master’s degree in admin-istration at UNC-Pembroke. Jones and his wife, Brenda, reside in Pinehurst, and they have two adult sons, Chad and Cory. Jones is a past governor of the NC West District of Optimist International, a youth service organization. He enjoys working out and playing golf in his spare time. Morrison CI gets new administrator Joseph Hall leading Harnett CI New leader at McCain CH Joseph Hall Ron Jones J.C. Huggins Henry M. Beacham.................maint. mech. IV........ Eastern CI...............22.9 years Bobby D. Fuller.......................Corr. Ent. supv. III...... Printing Plant..............19 years Richard E. Griffin....................Corr. Ent. mgr. V....... Woodworking Plant.... 28 years Willard R. Pendergrass............intensive case off...... Dist. 30, Macon.......22.3 years Anthony A. Weaver...................correct off. trainee.... Polk CI...................... 20 years Retirements / January 2006 is an employee newslet-ter published by the North Carolina Department of Cor-rection’s Public Affairs Office. If you have questions, com-ments or story ideas, please contact George Dudley at dgh02@doc.state.nc.us, or 919.716.3713. Correction News Correction In November, Daniel A. Henris was promoted to chief proba-tion parole officer, Dist. 3B, Carteret and Pamlico counties. January 2006 Correction News More than 100 friends, colleagues and family gathered at Harnett Correctional Institution on Nov. 30 to show their appreciation to retiring Correctional Administrator Sherwood McCabe. Employees from Harnett Correctional Institution were joined by a large delegation of staff from Central Prison to celebrate his more than 30 years of service and dedication to the state of North Carolina. Begun in 1975, most of McCabe’s Corrections career was spent at Central Prison, where be started as a cor-rectional officer and worked his way through the ranks to captain. In 1990, he was named support services manager and was promoted to associate warden of operations in 1994. He was promoted to Harnett CI administrator in September 2001. “I could not have a better way to end up my career than coming to Harnett for the last four years,” McCabe said. Former Central Prison War-den James French entertained the crowd with stories of when he worked with McCabe. “Central Prison and Harnett are better places because of what Sherwood did for them,” French said. Page 9 Deputy Secretary Fred Aikens retired from state service at the end of January, after nine years with the Department of Correction. Aikens had served most recently as deputy secretary of Correction with oversight of Correction Enterprises, alcohol and chemical dependency programs, management infor-mation systems and extradition. To many in uniform, he is known as Col. Fred Aikens. He also recently retired from the North Caro-lina Army National Guard after 35 years of service. He was called to active duty twice in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks. During his first activation, he served at Fort Bragg, supporting the 18th Airborne Corps during its mission in Afghanistan. He was called to active duty a second time, in February 2003, when his unit was deployed to Kuwait where he was assigned as deputy commander of camps for the US Army Central Command – overseeing all army base camps in Northern Kuwait. Before he joined the Department of Correction, Aikens was chief deputy secretary for the Depart-ment of Transportation. While deputy secretary at DOT, he also served for several months as acting commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles. Prior to that, he worked on the fiscal research staff at the North Carolina General Assembly for nearly 15 years. “I’ve had a long, great, and rewarding dual career with state government and the military,” said Aikens, in a farewell letter to fellow employees. “I want to express my sincere and profound appreciation to all of you in the De-partment of Correction with whom I’ve had the pleasure to serve. You are to be commended for the work you do under extraordinary cir-cumstances. I am honored to have been in your presence and trust that I have added value to this organization.” Aikens says he plans to do some consulting work in his retirement, as well as develop a network mar-keting business with his wife. Most importantly, he says he plans to take a lot of time to enjoy life. Public servant, soldier: Fred Aikens retires Glenn York recently retired to some re-laxation after 30 years in the Department of Correction. At retirement, he was Dis-trict II manager for the Division of Alco-hol and Chemical Dependency Programs (DACDP). York began his career in 1976 as a health assistant in the Division of Pris-ons, was promoted to health supervisor I in 1978 and to programs supervisor in 1980. Six years later, York was named as-sistant superintendent at Pender Correc-tional Center, and then in 1989 became programs assistant II in the Eastern Re-gion Office of the Division of Prisons. He moved into the DACDP as a counselor in 1993, and rose through the ranks, being named District II manager in 2005. After “a full 30 years” in his career, York said he plans to relax by playing golf and travelling both in the U.S. and worldwide. At a retirement reception, he was honored by a framed copy of “The Order of the Long Leaf Pine,” a high civilian distinction from by the governor’s office for meritorious service to the people of North Carolina. The order was pre-sented to York by DOC Secretary Theodis Beck. Sherwood McCabe completes DOC career Glenn York ready to relax Glenn York at his retirement reception, holding his Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Tracy Little, right, assistant deputy secretary, presents the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Sherwood McCabe See McCabe, page 11 at his retirement. Fred Aikens and his wife, Lucy, take time to relax and enjoy his retirement luncheon on Jan. 31. “I am honored to have been in your presence, and trust that I have added value to this organization.” Correction News January 2006 Horticulture program’s yield benefits School for Deaf The North Carolina School for the Deaf was a beneficiary of a horticultural class taught to inmates by Selby Hawk, middle, instructor at Western Piedmont Community College, at Foothills Correctional Institute. Flowers grown in the class were donated to the school. The program, under the guidance of education programs Supervisor Jean Lail Taylor, right, helps provide inmates employable skills for their return to society. Also shown with Hawk and Taylor is Scott Baker, assistant superintendent/programs. Hoke coats for kids Samuel Shaw, programs supervisor for Hoke Correctional Institution, presents new coats, toys and food products to the family of Queen Kirksey for Christmas. The gifts were a donation from Hoke CI’s Men’s Service Club, which is supervised by Shaw. Hoke County Social Services helped with the selection of Mrs. Kirksey and her grandchildren for the presents. Pamlico CI adopts 2 families Staff and inmates at Pamlico Correction-al Institution in Bayboro helped needy children enjoy Christmas 2005. Pamlico CI staff, under the leadership of Super-intendent Mike Lamm, accepted the re-quest of Pamlico County Partnership for Children to “adopt” two families (com-pared to one in each of the past previous five years.) This year, staff came up with mounds of presents, a bike and lots of food. Additionally, under the supervision of Lakeshia Jones, programs supervi-sor, the inmates’ Men’s Fellowshi Club and the carpentry class donated bi-cycles, bike helmets, a wooden train and a rocking horse to Toys for Tots. The Marion Minimum Security Unit Com-munity Resource Council and local church-es held their annual holiday feast for the inmates on Dec. 3. The event is supported by unit management and program staff. Holiday feast at Marion Minimum Security Unit Several squads of correctional officers involved with inmate work crews spent part of the Christmas holiday season helping make schools more energy efficient. At the direction of Gov. Mike Easley, inmate work crews completed energy conservation projects at North Carolina’s public schools over the school recess, when schools were closed to students. The work, supported by a $100,000 contribution from Lowe’s, was needed because unusually high Service Name Job Title Location Years Caley E. Alberti.............correctional off..............New Hanover CC..............25.4 Ann G. Browder............office asst. III.................Dist. 7, Edgecombe...........16.1 Cecile Chapman............correctional off..............Neuse CC.......................... 7.5 Jerry D. Godfrey...........correctional off..............Harnett CI....................... 15.3 Percy G. Hartley............bldg. const. supt............Engineering....................17.25 Otis D. Johnson............sergeant.......................Caswell CC......................28.5 Service Name Job Title Location Years Weldon F. Lewis............correctional off.............Harnett CI....................... 15.9 Bobby D. Savage...........correctional off.............Wayne CC......................27.75 James H. Simmons.......correctional off............. Odom CI..........................24.4 Horace D. Smith...........correctional off............. Southern CI.........................29 Benny S. White.............correctional off............. Rowan CC........................38.5 Retirements / January 2006 fuel prices have many school systems struggling to make ends meet. About 66 schools in 12 school systems across the state received weatherization as-sistance through this program. Inmates completed such projects as caulking; weather stripping; sealing leaks in ductworks and plumbing; replacing broken windows; changing air filters in heating and cooling systems; and installing storm doors and win-dows. The schools were not charged for the labor provided by the inmate work crews. Prisons provide work crews for school weatherization January 2006 Correction News Page 11 Movin’ On Up Promotions in December 2005 Employee News Position Location Barbara J. Jelinek..................acctg. tech. II...............................Harnett CI Teresa J. Jernigan............. asst. unit manager.............................. NC CIW Kimberly M. Johnson................lieutenant...................................Craven CI Dennis E. Jones........................ sergeant................................. Greene CC Timothy L. Kimble.........asst. supt./cust. & ops. III....................Southern CI James R. Lomax........................ captain................................. Piedmont CI Christopher T. Lynch................. sergeant............................ Fountain CCW Sharon Y. Mangum......... probation/parole off. II............... Dist. 18, Guilford Nora K. Mast...................subst. abuse cnslr. II...................DART-Piedmont Bobby D. Mauldin................. maint. mech. IV.......................... Albemarle CI Harold H. McElroy........... food service manager I.......................... Gates CC Kelli J. McKinnon............correctional off. trainee................... Lumberton CI Glinda L. McKoy....................... lead nurse.................................Harnett CI Roger D. McLain............. probation/parole off. II.........Dist. 5, New Hanover Betty L. Moore.........................lieutenant......................................Hyde CI Stephen W. Nelson...........lead correctional off.................. Avery-Mitchell CI Spencer L. Noble............ probation/parole off. II.............. Dist. 9b, Granville Allison H. Potter................ info. process. tech..................... Prisons Admin. Dorolyn Price.........................admin. asst. II.................................. NC CIW Kenneth L. Privette......... Corr. Ent. supervisor III......................... Sign Plant Errol D. Reddick..............asst. supt./programs II.........................Craven CI Caroline O. Riddick............inst. classific. coord.............................Bertie CI Delores A. Ruffin...............programs director I.............................Bertie CI Hubert Scott Jr.................lead correctional off...................... Lumberton CI Anita L. Selby............................lieutenant......................................Hyde CI Cynthia C. Smith............. probation/parole off. II..................Dist. 5, Pender Oscar Smith.................... probation/parole off. II............... Dist. 21, Forsyth Bobby R. Smith Jr..................... sergeant............................... Piedmont CI Joe J. Solano III.......................... captain.....................................Craven CI Kem K. Spence...................... unit manager......................... Pasquotank CI Willie J. Steele................ probation/parole off. II........Dist. 26, Mecklenburg Malcolm E. Stocks.................... sergeant..................................Eastern CI Christopher S. Surratt.............. sergeant...................................Marion CI Charles R. Teal..........................lieutenant..............................Columbus CC Laketisha R. Tennione..... probation/parole off. II........Dist. 26, Mecklenburg Andrew P. Terrell Jr.......... training instructor II.............................. Training Christopher A. Thomas... probation/parole off. II................Dist. 8A, Greene James W. Thompson...... probation/parole off. II........... Dist. 28, Buncombe Carrie J. Tucker...............psych. services coord...........................Craven CI Keith I. Turner........................ unit manager................................Marion CI Robert W. Walls....................... sergeant................................... Tillery CC Bobby J. Wheeler Jr....... probation/parole off. II...............Dist. 14, Durham Sarah C. Williams..................... sergeant...................................Craven CI Timothy A. Willing..................... sergeant...................................Craven CI Employee News Position Location Nancy B. Allison..................... acctg. clerk IV...............................Craggy CC Angela U. Armston.......chief probation/parole off.............Dist. 14, Durham Ashley L. Avery Jr...................HVAC mech......... Piedmont Reg. Maint. Yard Brandy E. Ballard................personnel asst. IV.......... Raleigh Regional Office Debra S. Barber....................acctg. clerk V..................................Odom CI Melissa G. Bartlett......... probation/parole off. II........... Dist. 28, Buncombe John D. Beasley........................ sergeant............................ Pasquotank CI Harold J. Bell.....................info. process. tech..................... Prisons Admin. Gordon T. Beverly......................lieutenant...................................Craven CI Stacy L. Biddix................correctional off. trainee.........................Marion CI Melody C. Bordeaux...............acctg. tech. II...........................Columbus CC Alton T. Brown................ probation/parole off. II................. Dist. 6B, Bertie Ernest L. Brown........................lieutenant...............................Alexander CI Stanley M. Byrum..................... sergeant..................................Eastern CI Iantha L. Chaplin.....................case analyst.................................Craven CI Linda M. Clark.................... process. asst. IV............................. Personnel Harold Clayburn........................lieutenant............................ Central Prison Karen F. Cooper................processing assist. IV.............. Caledonia Cannery Christian A. Crawford.....asst. supt./programs II............... Avery-Mitchell CI Anthony W. Crumpler.....correctional off. trainee..........................Maury CI Pamela E. Darity............. probation/parole off. II........... Dist. 28, Buncombe Jessica L. Desrosiers........psych. svcs. coord...................... Fountain CCW Linda S. Dodson.....................acctg. tech III........................Dan River PWF Gary T. Dudley..........................dispatcher....................Central Warehouse Robin M. Dunbar................... acctg. clerk IV.............................Tyrrell PWF Stacey L. Duprey...................... sergeant............................... Piedmont CI Juanita Edwards....................admin. asst. I......................... Central Prison Perry L. Faulk............................ captain....................................Harnett CI Yvonne J. Gilbert...............subst. abuse cnslr. II................... DART-Haywood Randall J. Green................. facility eng. spec.....Alexander Woodworking Plant Angie M. Grimes....................acctg. clerk V.................................. NC CIW Brenda B. Hamilton.................. sergeant..................................Eastern CI Takesha R. Hammond............. programs supv...........................Lanesboro CI Merle G. Hanna Jr.................... sergeant...................................Marion CI James E. Harding III........ probation/parole off. II.........Dist. 5, New Hanover Karen R. Hare...................programs director I.........................Southern CI Judy T. Helms....................processing asst. IV....................... Albemarle CI Wanda B. Hicks...................personnel tech. I.......................DCC Division 2 Paul Horton.............................. sergeant..................................Eastern CI Fontella M Humphrey........... programs supv................................ Wake CC James A. Hunsucker Jr............asst. supt.............................. Cabarrus CC Cathy D. Hunt.................correctional off. trainee........................Warren CI Charlene J. Hunter........ medical records asst. IV........................... Nash CI Sinatra D. Jackson................admin. sec. III.......... Office of Citizen Services Administration Michael F. Easley Governor Keith Acree Acting Public Affairs Director Theodis Beck Secretary of Correction Prisons division Director Boyd Ben-nett said McCabe has “the qualities you want to see in a good prison manager.” Harnett staff members said Mc- Cabe was a dedicated leader who sin- McCabe, from page 9 cerely cared about his staff’s well being and who was always willing to listen. Tracy Little, deputy secretary, pre-sented McCabe with the state’s highest award, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Correction News January 2006 Employee New Position Location Gwendolyn D. Allen................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Shirley B. Andrews.................health asst. II......................... Central Prison Steven G. Averette Jr............... sergeant.......................................Polk CI Madeline J. Barbee.................. lead nurse......................................Polk CI John W. Bayless....................... sergeant....................................Maury CI Daylon B. Beasley........... food service manager I.......................Johnston CI Darren S. Beck...............lead correctional officer........................Craggy CC William J. Becker............... asst. unit manager.............................Bertie CI Vincent B. Berry....................... sergeant......................................Hyde CI Charles L. Biggs......................mason supv............Eastern Reg. Maint. Yard Isaac L. Bonner......................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Vivian L. Brake................ asst. supt./programs I................... Fountain CCW Marvin B. Brickhouse................ sergeant................................Tyrrell PWF Levi Brothers Jr........................lieutenant............................ Pasquotank CI April D. Brown.......................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI James F. Bunch........................ sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Audrey B. Burns................ processing asst. V............................... Training O’Brien H. Campbell.........asst. district manager.........Dist. 5, New Hanover Dowd E. Caraway...................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI James O. Chappell.................... sergeant...........................Dan River PWF Virginia C. Clark..................... admin. sec. II..................................Odom CI Jamie B. Cobb..........................lieutenant.................................. Greene CI Doris J. Colson.................. nurse supervisor II..............................Bertie CI Donna J. Combs....................office asst. IV......................... Central Prison Edward C. Conn II....................... captain....................................... Nash CI Ronald P. Covington........... asst. unit manager.......................Lanesboro CI Holly M. Coward................... case manager.................................Maury CI Joseph T. Cutrone.......... food service manager II.................... Albemarle CI Kenneth L. Darnell................training spec. II.......................Dan River PWF Carnell Deloatch...................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Terence H. Eason..........chief probation/parole off.............Dist. 14. Durham Terry M. Edwards...........correctional off. trainee......................Western YI Jason M. Evans........................ sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Evan K. Everette............. probation/parole off. II.....................Dist. 3A, Pitt Elvin L. Exum........................ programs supv...............................Eastern CI Ronald B. Freeman.........lead correctional officer................ Brown Creek CI Eric D. Frye............................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI Annette Fullen............... admin. service manager..........................Maury CI Edith I. Fultz........................... admin. sec. I............................Lanesboro CI Gary D. Garner.........................lieutenant..................................Pamlico CI Kimberly A. Gettys........ probation/parole off. trainee......Dist. 27B, Cleveland Catherine L. Gibson..................lieutenant............................ Pasquotank CI Shatavia L. Giles....................health asst. II......................... Central Prison August J. Gross................. purchasing agent II..........................Purchasing Stephenie A. Hall...................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI Loyd A. Hames Jr..................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI Louis A. Hassell Sr.................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Cassandra Herring............ asst. unit manager..................... Pasquotank CI Patricia L. Holland................. acctg. tech. III....... Piedmont Reg. Maint. Yard Barry L. Hudson....................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI William L. Hyatt..............lead correctional officer.....................Haywood CC Keltys M. Jimmerson......... asst. unit manager.........................Morrison YI Helen L. Jones.......................... sergeant..................................Pamlico CI Employee New Position Location Cathy F. Judge..................... programs supv......................... Central Prison Paula L. King......................... case manager................................ Wake CC John C. Lawrence Jr................. sergeant.................................... Bertie CI David Lawson III............chief probation/parole off.......Dist. 1A, Rockingham Carl B Lee................................ sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Vee T. Lewis.............................. sergeant......................................Hoke CI Victor Locklear......................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Crystal M. Lupton.......... computer syst. admin. II...... Prisons Administration Ricky L. Matthews........ asst. supt./cust. & ops. II..........................Hyde CI Garry W. McCluskey.........chief probation/parole off............. Dist. 18, Guilford Amanda L. McCollum............... lead nurse...................................Neuse CI George W. Midgette III.............. sergeant.................................... Bertie CI David A. Millis.................... asst. unit manager...........................Pamlico CI Gurnie E. Needham................... sergeant............................ Pasquotank CI Jamie N. Ninapoli............ probation/parole off. II.............. Dist. 27A, Gaston Travita R. O’Gwin........ probation/parole off. I trainee...Dist. 26, Mecklenburg Tosha M. Overton..................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Michael L. Parker..................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Charlie W. Paylin Jr...................lieutenant................................... Wake CC Betty A. Payton.................administrative off. II..............DCC Administration Dawn D. Peoples................... case manager........................... Albemarle CI Gordon P. Perreault.................. sergeant................................. Pender CC John D. Pettigrew Jr................. sergeant...........................Dan River PWF Melanie B. Potter..............programs director I..................... Central Prison Anne L. Precythe.......... chief of special operations.........DCC Administration Robert D. Richardson...............lieutenant............................... Piedmont CI Daniel A. Riggs......................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI Terrence E. Roberson............... sergeant............................ Pasquotank CI Jacqueline Robinson..............office asst. IV................................Craven CI Catherine N. Russell....... probation/parole off. II........... Dist. 19B, Randolph Armenta L. Skinner................... sergeant............................ Pasquotank CI Sarah B. Slade.......................... sergeant.................................Caswell CC Wendy D. Sledge................... unit manager.................................Bertie CI Terry G. Smith.......................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Matthew T. Solomito............ maint. mech. IV..............................Pamlico CI Marty P. Spear.........................lieutenant................................Tyrrell PWF Sarah E. Spencer...................... sergeant......................................Hyde CI Anthony K. Spruill..................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Louann W. Sutton................transfer coord. I............................. Greene CI Richard L. Terry................asst. superintendent.....................Buncombe CC David W. Walters............... behavioral spec. I.............................Craven CI Melinda J. Ward.................... acctg. tech. I...........................Columbus CC Veronica N. Watson................office asst................ Prisons Administration Charles T. Weeks...................... sergeant...............................Alexander CI Chad N. Weiss..................... surveillance off..................... Dist. 18, Guilford Sheri Y. Williams....................... sergeant.................................... Bertie CI Leonard Williams Jr............ ship/recv. supv. I.......Warehouse, Wake County Jonathan M. Wilson.........chief probation/parole off............. Dist. 21, Forsyth Eric J. Wilson Sr....................... sergeant...................................Marion CI William R. Womack Jr.............. sergeant..............................Lanesboro CI Charles D. Woods Jr................. sergeant...................................Pender CI Roland Worrell................ asst. supt./programs I......................... Greene CI Lisa P. Wright........................office asst. IV.....................RSAT-Morrison CI Movin’ On Up Promotions in January 2006 |
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