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Correction News December/January 2002 Michael F. Easl1ey Governor Theodis Beck Secretary Pamela Walker Public Information Director December/January 2002 North Carolina Department of Correction l 214 W. Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603 l (919) 716-3700 C o r r e c t i o n NwEwW w S By Pamela Walker RALEIGH—The Division of Prisons has six new weapons in the war on drugs. Six narcotics detection dogs have been paired up with six canine officers as the division steps up its efforts to keep drugs out of the prisons. “We’re very excited about having the additional resources and we expect the dogs to make a difference when it comes to drug trafficking in prisons,” said Charles Stewart, chief of security. The dogs will be used to help inspect prison facility grounds, inmates and inmate property. They also will take part in random drug interdictions at prison facilities, during which vehicles belonging to staff members and visitors will be searched. The funding for the dogs and training for the handlers was made possible Department breaks ground on three new prisons Two DOC employees win Governor’s Award By Mildred Spearman SCOTLAND, ANSON AND ALEXANDER COUNTIES—On Nov. 7 and 8, Department of Correction administrators, state officials and local leaders broke ground at the sites of three new prisons to be located in Alexander, Anson and Scotland counties. Each facility will encompass approximately 410,000 square feet and will be identical in design, layout and equipment. “I appreciate the efforts of Governor Easley and the state and local officials in these three counties for helping make this project a reality,” said Secretary Theodis Beck. “These new prisons not only help us make our communities safer, but also provide much needed jobs to local economies.” While the facilities are under construction, as many as 275-500 jobs will be available in plumbing, heating and other areas in construction. Centex Rooney, the contractor on the project, already has (New prisons, cont. on page 13) New prisons expected to create more than 1,200 jobs (Governor’s Award, cont. on page 3) (Drug dogs, cont. on page 2) RALEIGH—Department of Correction employees Ola Caldwell and Sherri Cook were awarded the Governor’s Award for Excellence during a ceremony at the North Carolina Museum of History on Oct. 22. The Governor’s Award for Excellence is the highest honor a state employee may receive for dedicated service to state government and the citizens of North Carolina. Both Caldwell and Cook were honored for public service. Caldwell, an office manager at Foothills C o r r e c t i o n a l Institution, was honored for her volunteerism. She is very active at Grace Hospital, where she operates the gift shop, serves as a member of the Waddell Dockery and Indiana check things out at NCCIW. Secretary Theodis Beck congratulates Ola Caldwell, left, and Sherri Cook, right. New weapons in the war on drugs DOC administrators, together with state and local leaders, break ground in Scotland County. 2 December/January 2002 Correction News through a federal grant. The dogs, all Belgian Malinois from a breeder in Holland, will work with handlers assigned to various parts of the state. After several weeks of training at Vohne Liche Kennels in Indiana, the handlers are ready to put the dogs to work. “We’re extremely pleased at how well the dogs have been working with the handlers,” said Sgt. Eddie Poole, narcotics detection team supervisor. “I think these new teams are a definite plus for the Department and will serve as a deterrent against people trying to bring drugs in prison.” The training included socializing the dogs with the handlers and scent imprintation, which means the dogs are trained to detect the odor of certain kinds of drugs. Since the dogs and handlers returned from training on Nov. 12, they have conducted several drug interdictions and a search of the bus transfer terminal at Sandy Ridge. “I think the searches so far have been an eye opener for many of the inmates,” said Poole. Stewart added, “The searches will continue to be random and widespread so the inmates, staff members and visitors have warning that one could be coming to a prison near you.” (Drug dogs, cont. from page 1) The Canine Unit, shown left to right: Sgt. Eddie Poole with Arias and Rudy; Sgt. Ricky Allen with Micha; Pat Baggett with Tessa; Randy Garrett with Kino; Waddell Dockery with Indiana; and Steve Biggerstaff with Rex. Changes for Citizen Services RALEIGH—Effective Dec. 1, the official name of the Office of Citizen Services changed to the Office of Victim Services. Victim Services staff members will continue to serve all Department divisions. In addition, Offender Family Services has been transferred to the Division of Prisons. The call center, which operates the Department’s toll-free telephone number and serves as a clearinghouse for information about the Department, will now report to the Public Information Office. A message from Secretary Beck It is hard to believe it is 2002 and another productive year for the Department of Correction is behind us. The past year has been full of accomplishments and challenges, especially with the state’s budget shortfall. I wish to thank each and every employee for helping to run the Department more efficiently. By working together, we’ve been able to respond to requests by the Governor and the General Assembly to cut costs without jeopardizing public safety. As we start a new year, it is important to remember our armed forces who continue to fight a war against terrorism at home and abroad. Many of those service members are Department employees who had to leave their homes and loved ones over the holiday season. We must keep them in our thoughts and show our support to those left behind. We have many more challenges ahead of us in the coming year. Let us continue to work together and strive to be the best at what we do. The dedication and professionalism of the employees of this Department continue to bring us to the forefront in corrections. I am proud to say the North Carolina Department of Correction is one of the best in the nation. It has been a pleasure to serve as Secretary for another year. I wish to thank all employees for their daily contributions to the Department and our great state. May you have a wonderful year that brings you much joy and fulfillment! Theodis Beck Pat Baggett leads Tessa on a search of an NCCIW dormitory. Correction News December/January 2002 3 (Governor’s Awards, cont. from page 1) By Pamela Walker RALEIGH—The Division of Community Corrections has rolled out the welcome mat to Community Service program employees. The General Assembly directed in the state budget that the program be moved to the Department of Correction from the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, effective Jan. 1, 2002. The Community Corrections’ leadership team recently held introductory sessions for Community Service employees, providing an overview of the Department of Correction and an introduction to Department staff. Hospital Guild and leads the Grace Hospital Foundation’s “Toast of the Town.” She also is a member of the Red Cross board of directors; team captain for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life; a member of the board of directors and loan executive for the United Way; coordinator for the State Employees Combined Campaign; and a member of the Foothills Activity Committee. “I continue to be amazed at her ability to carry out her many responsibilities at work and still provide the enormous amount of volunteer services to her community,” said Herbert O. Myers, assistant superintendent for programs, who nominated Caldwell for the award. “She has certainly been blessed with a special gift for helping others.” Cook, a probation/parole officer, was recognized for her participation in various community and public service projects. She served as chairperson of a Division 3 community service project that involved building a Habitat for Humanity house. After meeting with Habitat representatives in Lexington, Cook solicited volunteers from the Division 3 Community Corrections staff. She then spent more than 40 hours of her own time working on the house, in addition to serving as the media liaison, scheduling volunteers, meeting with contractors and arranging refreshments for the workers. “Sherri Cook is an outstanding employee who not only excels in her job performance, but who also finds time to participate in special activities aimed at improving life for others in her community,” Betty Bauer, judicial district manager, and David Hartley, assistant judicial district manager, wrote when they nominated Cook. “She is most deserving of this special recognition.” Caldwell, Cook and the other 13 During a session in Fayetteville Nov. 26, Division of Community Corrections Director Robert Lee Guy welcomed the new staff members. “We think it is important that during the transition you meet other staff members and we explain what this merger is all about,” said Guy. “All of the Community Service coordinators and their office assistants will continue to do the same jobs you are doing now. You will not be transitioned into different positions.” Nearly 200 Community Service employees will be making the move to the Division of Community Corrections. Many of the management positions were eliminated as a result of the budget cuts, but most of the people in those management positions already have been placed in vacant jobs. The Community Service program is for offenders who have been ordered by a judge, district attorney, probation officer or the Parole Commission to work for a governmental agency or non-profit organization without monetary compensation. The program is designed to give non-violent offenders a way to “pay their debt” to society rather than serving time in prison. Community Service program gets a new home winners of the Governor’s Award each received a framed certificate during the Oct. 22 ceremony. After the ceremony, Gov. Michael Easley hosted a reception for the award honorees and their family and friends at the Governor’s Mansion. As a special bonus, the State Employees Credit Union partnered with AAA Carolinas to give each award winner a certificate for a two-night stay at the Inn on Biltmore Estate in Asheville. In addition to Caldwell and Cook, the other Governor’s Award recipients for 2001 were: Bennie F. Tesh Jr., Department of Insurance; H. Lee VanHoy, Department of Environment and Natural Resources; Peggy Manring, N.C. School of Science and Math; Jimmy Marler, Tracy Stephenson, Steve Davis and Wayne Miller, all of the Department of Transportation; Mark Munden, Crime Control and Public Safety; Alfred W. Wiggins Sr., Western Carolina University; Benita Burton, UNC-Chapel Hill; Bob Curry, N.C. Wildlife Resources Committee; Marcus G. Smith, Department of Environment and Natural Resources; and Genevieve Pugh, Department of Health and Human Services. Ola Caldwell (second row, far right) and Sherri Cook (third row, far right) pose with award recipients from other agencies and Gov. Michael Easley (front row, center). 4 December/January 2002 Correction News RALEIGH—The Department of Correction officially dedicated Correction Enterprises’ new license tag and duplicating plants Oct. 17. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, home to a new 50,000-square-foot building that will house both plants. Both plants previously used male inmate labor. The Tag Plant was housed in Central Prison, while the Duplicating Plant was adjacent to Central Prison. Now that plant operations have moved to NCCIW, North Carolina becomes the first state in the nation to use female inmates to manufacture license tags. The female inmates at the Tag Plant will produce about two million tags per year for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, local municipalities and local fire departments. Meanwhile, females at the Duplicating Plant are expected to process about 8,000 orders per year. “The Department of Correction is committed to providing all inmates—male and female—with the opportunity to work and to better themselves,” said Secretary Theodis Beck. “Working not only provides them with valuable job experience, it also helps to save state and community resources by providing quality goods and services to government agencies at competitive market prices.” Both the Tag Plant and the Duplicating Plant are operated by Correction Enterprises, a division of the Department of Correction. Correction Enterprises uses inmate labor to produce Correction Enterprises dedicates new license tag and duplicating plants North Carolina becomes first state to use female inmates to manufacture tags ELIZABETHTOWN—Bladen Youth Center, which previously housed male offenders age 18-21, converted to an adult male prison on Nov. 1. Now known as Bladen Correctional Center, it continues to be a minimum-custody facility. The conversion helps address a decrease in the youth population and a need for beds for adult offenders. Bladen originally housed adult males before its conversion to a youth facility in 1995. It was one of the 61 field unit prisons renovated or built during the 1930s to house inmates who worked building roads. The facility has a standard operating capacity of 144 beds. Prison officials say there will be no correctional staff changes. However, correctional officers have received additional training in the supervision of adult offenders. Approximately 40 young men ages 18 to 21 previously housed at Bladen have been transferred to Sandhills Youth Center in Hoke County. In addition, plans are underway to a variety of products, including office furniture, road signs, paint, clothing, signs and food products. Through Correction Enterprises, inmates also provide services such as laundry, printing and meat processing. Correction Enterprises receives no support from state budget allocations and, like a business, is totally supported through the goods and services its produces and sells. “At Correction Enterprises, our main goal is to provide meaningful work experience for inmates as they produce quality goods and services that save the taxpayers money,” said Jim Godwin, director of Correction Enterprises. “The state-of-the-art equipment in this new facility will help the tag and duplicating plants operate with maximum efficiency and productivity as we move toward that goal.” Bladen Youth Center converts to adult facility Morrison to follow suit by February 2002 convert Morrison Youth Institution in Hoffman to an adult male facility by February 14, 2002. The 541-bed facility will continue to be a medium-custody facility. Approximately 270 offenders housed at Morrison will be transferred to other facilities. A few 21-year-old offenders will remain at Morrison, as will some 20-year-old offenders who will be separated from the adult population. As with Bladen, there will be no changes in correctional staff due to the conversion. Correctional officers will attend orientation in the training of adult offenders. Inmates make copies for state agencies in the new plant. Inmates make DOT vehicle tags and state and local tags like these in the Tag Plant. Correction News December/January 2002 5 ST. LOUIS—A five-member interagency team from North Carolina recently completed a 148-hour, three-month training program co-sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections and the National Career Development Association. The team included Jeffrey Myers, counselor, James Sprunt Community College; Melvin McLawhorn, training coordinator, Division of Community Corrections; Sophia Feaster, DOP mental health social worker; Arthur Clark, education specialist, DOP Educational Services; and Rebecca Sauter, employer relations specialist, Winston-Salem JobLink Center. The training, conducted in St. Louis with all expenses paid by the NIC, qualifies each member as an Offender RALEIGH—The Central Supply Warehouse has moved into a new building in Raleigh and has closed its doors at the old warehouse in Garner. “Moving has been a gigantic task, but worth it,” said Larry Rhodes, Purchasing and Services director. “The new warehouse will be better for e v e r y o n e because it is a big open space on one level, which makes it more functional and economical. We’ll also be able to store a lot more in one place.” More than 1,300 items are stored in the 112,000-square-foot warehouse— everything from prison canteen items to office supplies. The Department still stores some items in the Mountford Central Supply Warehouse moves North Carolina team completes NIC training Avenue warehouse, which it shares with the State Surplus Property Agency. The Mountford warehouse eventually will be torn down to make room for construction projects at Central Prison. Donnie Matthews, warehouse manager, says there has been no delay in processing or delivering orders statewide because of the move. The 30 employees who work at the warehouse moved all the supplies to the new location with the help of inmates assigned to work at the warehouse and a group of trainees from IMPACT East. The new warehouse is on Leagon Drive, off Tryon Road in South Raleigh. The phone number remains the same— (919) 662-4367. Workers load shelves at the new warehouse facility. Workforce Development Specialist/ Career Development Facilitator certified by the Center for Counseling Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This certification signifies competence to provide career planning services to individuals, including inmates and ex-offenders. Using modules prepared by NIC, the team is responsible for training other service providers that partner with the Department of Correction to prepare and transition offenders back into their communities, such as JobLink and career centers, community colleges, Employment Security Commission and the Department of Social Services. The training is intended to improve services available to offenders in reentering the community and the workforce. The North Carolina team was one of five delegations to participate in the inaugural program, with other teams from Colorado, Ohio, Washington and Tennessee. For more information, e-mail or telephone Arthur Clark at call5@doc.state.nc.us or (919) 733- 3226. The photo in the October/November issue was taken at Nash Correctional Institu-tion. Capt. James Harrison, a correctional officer at Hoke who began his career at Nash in 1979, writes: “Looking at the photo, left hand side, next to the last person sitting down, is a man leaning foward, relatively young, and a full head of hair. This looks a lot like a former program supervisor from the old Nash Advancement Center, back in the mid-1970s named Hiram Perkinson. The last I heard from Mr. Perkinson he was working at Nash Community College. That was back in the 1980s. Also, the older gentleman sitting across from who I think may be Mr. Perkinson that is thin haired looks like a former AA volunteer at Nash, and former resource council member named Tommy Thomason. Mr. Thomason is deceased now.” If you have more information, please e-mail us at smr22@doc.state.nc.us. From the Archives Anne Tew (center), director of Educational Services for the Division of Prisons,congratulates the team. Shown, left to right are: Arthur Clark; Sophia Feaster; Melvin McLawhorn; and Jeffrey Myers. Not pictured: Rebecca Sauter. 6 December/January 2002 Correction News Duplin Correctional Center Dorothy Moore, a 10-year Department veteran, manages the clotheshouse and inventories. She serves as a 4-H leader in her spare time. Acting Supt. Carla O’Konek-Smith (second from left) has been with the Department for 27 years. When she is not overseeing prison operations, she enjoys cooking and gardening. Far left, Travis Outlaw, assistant superintendent, handles custody and security of daily operations. A 26- year Department veteran, Outlaw remodels houses and fishes in his spare time. Carol Atkinson (second from right), administrative assistant, handles all adminstrative functions for the facility, while Patricia Collins (far right), accounting clerk, takes care of the inmate trust fund and the canteen. Atkinson and Collins are both dancers in their spare time; Atkinson enjoys square dancing and Collins is a member of the Causeway Shag Club. John Lettieri, maintenance mechanic IV, has worked at Duplin for six years. When he is not at work, he enjoys riding motorcycles. While other bik-ers are still dreaming about it, Lettieri already owns a Harley. Paul Dunn has been with the Depart-ment for four years. When he is not supervising the mail room and the can-teen, he enjoys watching NASCAR and participating in church activities. A host of opportunities for inmates keeps the programs folks pretty busy at Duplin. Harry Raines (left) handles inmate assignments; Gloria Sutton (second from left) is in charge of work release; and Leaman Carlyle (far right) takes care of inmate recreation and library services. Program Director Edward McCullen (third from left), a 20-year veteran, is the coordinator of programs at the unit. When they are not busy keeping inmates busy, they have hobbies of their own. McCullen spends his spare time gardening, while Sutton, an 11-year veteran, likes to read. Free time will find Raines working with computers and Carlyle tracing family trees to satisfy a strong interest in geneology. Programs The Super’s Squad Duplin Correctional Center, near Kenansville, is a minimum-security prison for adult males. A staff of 75 supervises Duplin’s approximately 300 offenders. Duplin prides itself on the opportunities it provides for inmates to improve themselves through education and employment. Through James Sprunt Community College, Duplin offers several adult basic education and vocational programs at the prison, including electrical wiring, masonry, auto mechanics and food service. Correction News December/January 2002 7 Correctional Officer Neville Hall works in custody and security. A native of the Virgin Islands, he has been with the facility for 3 years. LEFT: James Sprunt Community College has a strong presence at Duplin. Back row, left to right: instructors David Sanderson, masonry; Sammy Evans, welding technology; Brad Brock; developmental studies; and James Williams, school director of corrections. Front row, left to right: instructors Doug Carr, automotive technology; Ann Berry, vocational English; and Roy Chandler, food service technology. RIGHT: Roy Sanderson taught masonry at Duplin for 10 years. When he got ready to retire, he knew someone who was interested in the job—his son David. David has carried the torch since his dad retired, teaching masonry at Duplin for the last two years. Sgt. Donald Boykin (right) is the officer in charge for the first shift, while correctional officer Sheila Henderson (left) handles custody and security. Boykin, who has worked for the Department for 14 years, enjoys lawn care when he is not on the job. Lead nurse Linda Turner (left), Anna Smith, RN (center), and Sharon Riddick, staff RN (right), make sure that the population at Duplin receives proper medical care. When they are not working, Turner plays piano, Smith enjoys biking and Riddick passes the time reading. Correctional officer Angela Hill maintains logs in and out of the gate at Duplin. She owns a horse and enjoys horseback riding in her spare time. She has been riding horses for eight years. DART counselors Henry Hough (left) and Jo Cardillo (center), to-gether with DART director Chris Phillips (right), help inmates over-come problems with substance abuse. In their spare time, Hough gardens,while Cardillo enjoys con-tra dancing. Phillips spends his free time surfing. Correctional food service officers Robert Hallbrook (left) and Keith Townsend (right) oversee meals at the facility, while correctional food service manager Michael Martin (center) supervises the kitchen. When they are not in the kitchen, Hallbrook perfects his marksmanship, while Martin enjoys woodworking. Custody and Security School Days, School Days 8 December/January 2002 Correction News RALEIGH— G a r l a n d G a r r e t t , a s s i s t a n t secretary for l e g i s l a t i v e affairs, retired Nov. 30. “ G a r l a n d Garrett’s work with the General Assembly has been a tremendous asset to the Department and he will be missed,” said Correction Secretary Theodis Beck. Before joining the Department of ASHEVILLE—Family, colleagues and friends joined William “Corky” Anderson in celebrating his retirement Sept. 20 at the Governor’s Western Residence. Correction Secretary Theodis Beck presented Anderson the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. “Corky Anderson has been a great ambassador for the Department and a role model for the many officers and correctional staff he has supervised,” said Secretary Beck. “He’s always had a can do attitude taking on any task presented to him.” Anderson started his career with the Department in 1969 as a correctional officer on third shift and moved through the ranks to serve as a sergeant, lieutenant, assistant superintendent and superintendent. Anderson was a driving force behind the representation of the Department at the Mountain State Fair. The Department’s display has grown bigger and better every year even though Anderson has had to beg, borrow and plead for many of the items. The fair is one of the projects of which Anderson is most proud. “When you saw all those different people from different agencies— the DOC, DOT and DMV working together as a team it really made it worthwhile,” said Anderson. Anderson plans to travel and work on “honey do” projects, as in “honey, do this” or “honey, do that.” He’s just beginning to get over the feeling that he’s only on vacation. There are a few things Anderson will miss in retirement. “I’ll miss the process of working with people, looking at a problem and then figuring out how you’re going to solve it,” he said. “I’ll also miss the water cooler stories.” Traveling and ‘honey do’ projects in Anderson’s retirement plans Garland Garrett retires from state government Correction, Garrett had served in state government for nearly a decade. He worked in the Governor’s Office as a senior adviser for legislative affairs under Governor Jim Hunt from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, he served as secretary and deputy secretary of the Department of Transportation. I’ve really enjoyed working in state government,” said Garrett. “There are people I will miss working with and I hope our paths will cross again.” A Wilmington native, Garrett plans to spend time with his family including his grandson Gregory Jackson, who was born in April. Garland Garrett GATESVILLE—Austin Weeks, the man with a big smile known for wearing a New York Yankees cap, retired as superintendent at Gates Correctional Center Oct. 31. Family, friends and co-workers joined in a celebration in Elizabeth City Oct. 26 to wish him well. Staff members from Gates presented him a plaque. Boyd Bennett, director of the Division of Prisons, was a guest speaker at the luncheon. “Austin Weeks has well served the Division in his many years with the Department,” said Bennett. “Another good manager is retiring and his services will be missed. I wish him well.” W e e k s started his career with the Department in 1975 as a program assistant at Currituck Correctional Center. Two years later he went to Gates as acting program supervisor. In 1981, he went back to Currituck as program supervisor, but returned to Gates as assistant superintendent in 1989. In July 2000, he was named superintendent at Gates, after serving as acting superintendent since 1999. “The Department has definitely been a big part of my life,” said Weeks. “I enjoyed every year.” Although Weeks is retiring from state government, he has plenty of things to keep him busy. Aside from running his own plumbing and light construction business, he plans to renovate his home and build a workshop. Eventually, he hopes to build a cabin in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Austin Weeks Weeks trades prison keys for tools Corky Anderson, shown here with two bloodhounds at the 1999 Mountain State Fair, made sure the Department had a strong presence at the fair. Correction News December/January 2002 1 ASHEVILLE— C o r r e c t i o n Secretary Theodis Beck has named Doug Mitchell as the new superintendent of Craggy Correctional Center, effective Dec. 1. Mitchell replaces William D. “Corky” Anderson, who retired Sept. 30. “With more than 26 years of experience in correction, Mitchell knows what it takes to operate a correctional facility successfully,” said Secretary Beck. “His experience and leadership make him the right choice to lead Craggy Correctional Center.” Mitchell began his career with the Department of Correction in 1975 as a correctional food service assistant at H e n d e r s o n Correctional Center. After moving to H a y w o o d Correctional Center as a correctional officer in 1977, he began to a d v a n c e through the ranks. He served as a sergeant and later a food service supervisor before being named assistant superintendent in 1990. He was named acting superintendent in January of 1992, a position made permanent in July of that same year. Mitchell welcomes the challenges his new post will bring. He already knows many of the Craggy staff members and is looking forward to working with them. “Craggy Correctional Center is a facility that works as a team,” says Mitchell. “They’ve bonded into one— where programs and custody now get along as one. I believe I’ll blend in because I believe in teamwork.” A resident of Waynesville, Mitchell is married with two children. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and golf. ASHEBORO—Correction Secretary Theodis Beck has named Clinton Philip Holt as the new superintendent of Randolph Correctional Center, effective Nov. 1. “Clinton Holt has been working for the Department of Correction for more than a quarter of a century,” said Secretary Beck. “His experience, his rapport with people and his genuine desire to serve the people of this state make him the right person to lead Randolph Correctional Center.” Holt began his career with the Department of Correction in 1978 as a correctional officer at Orange Correctional Center in Hillsborough. Although he originally planned to keep the job for only a year, he found the work exciting and stuck with it. He worked his way up the ranks at Orange, becoming a sergeant in 1979 and assistant superintendent in 1992. “The state has been good to me and I have seen a lot of opportunity here,” said Holt. “It needs to be stressed to correction officers and others in the Department that opportunity exists. I’m living proof that you can work your way up.” Holt lives in Burlington with his family. An avid outdoorsman, he spends his free time fishing, hiking, camping and golfing. MORGANTON—Correction Secretary Theodis Beck has named Ricky Anderson as the new correc-tional administrator at Foothills Correc-tional Institution effective Oct. 15. "Ricky Anderson has been a strong leader during his many years in prison programs and opera-tions," said Secretary Beck. "His skills and leadership abilities will serve him well as he leads the staff at Foothills." Anderson joined the De-partment in 1979 as a correc-tional officer at Wayne Cor-rectional Center in Goldsboro. In 1983, he was promoted to program assistant at Greene Correctional Center in Maury and then to program supervisor. He moved to Caledonia Correctional In-stitution in Tillery as a program direc-tor and was named assistant superin-tendent for programs there in 1992. In 1994, he joined the team that opened Marion Correctional Institution and has Doug Mitchell to lead Craggy Holt named superintendent at Randolph Correctional Center served since then as Marion’s assistant superintendent for custody and opera-tions. "I believe the work we do makes a positive difference to the citizens of North Carolina," said Anderson. "I look forward to working with the staff at Foothills and the people of Burke County." Anderson is a graduate of Greene Central High School and attended Lenoir Community College and East Carolina University. He is also a graduate of the department’s Correctional Leadership Development Program. Anderson lives in Marion with his wife Kim, who works as an administrative assistant at Moun-tain View Correctional Institution. They have two daughters, Kylie, 20, and Kasi, a senior at McDowell High School. Anderson replaces Toney Stamey who retired. Anderson takes charge at Foothills Doug Mitchell moves from Haywood to Craggy. Clinton Philip Holt Ricky Anderson 2 December/January 2002 Correction News RALEIGH—The Health Services section initiated its Nurse Recognition Program that includes recognition of the Regional Nurse of the Year Award. The nurses are recognized for outstanding clinical work, professionalism with coworkers and inmates and implementation of both DOC and Health Services policies and procedures. Patricia A. Zazynski, RN, staff recruiter, coordinates the nominations and awards. Carol A. Swayngim, staff nurse and clinical nurse manager at Buncombe SOUTHERN PINES—Three North Carolina non-profit organizations have benefited from the work of Steve Goodrum and other state volunteers at the 2001 U.S. Women’s Open. Goodrum, a unit manager at Southern Correctional Institution, served as chairman of security at the event. As chairman, Goodrum recruited more than 200 state employees to work in security, including volunteers from the Division of Prisons and the Division of Community Corrections. Event organizers paid Goodrum $15,000 for his services. He in turn donated $10,000 to the North Carolina Correctional Association’s scholarship fund, $2,500 to the Women’s Wellness Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation and $2,500 to the Moore County Special Olympics. In a little over a year, Goodrum has put in about 1,500 hours working in security for various golf events in the Sandhills. He worked in security during the 1994 U.S. Senior Open and the 1997 U.S. Women’s Open and served as chairman of security at the 1999 U.S. Open. Unit manager’s volunteer work benefits three organizations Health Services section names Nurses of the Year RALEIGH—Michael T. W. Bell, correctional administrator at Pender Correctional Institution, was elected chairperson of the State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) Scholarship Foundation Board at its regular meeting on Oct. 2. The Scholarship Foundation Board provides endowments to SEANC members, their spouses and their children to attend community colleges, trade and technical schools, junior college and four-year universities on a full-time basis. Scholarships also are available for SEANC members who work full time and attend school part time. The board expects to award 58 scholarships totaling $50,000 for 2002. A 28-year veteran of the Division of Prisons, Bell has been an active member of SEANC for 26 years. He has served on the SEANC Scholarship Board for four years. Pender administrator elected chairperson of SEANC Scholarship Foundation Board PPO’s actions save the day ROCKINGHAM—Probation and parole officer Tom Grant’s quick thinking saved the day Nov. 29. Grant NEW YORK CITY—On Oct. 13, Frank Kurtz, a correctional officer at Union Correctional Center, visited Ground Zero at the World Trade Center to deliver a memorial made by the officers at Union. The memorial consisted of a poster with a prayer and words of thanks and encouragement for the police, firefighters, rescue workers, volunteers and people of New York. The memorial now hangs on the wall of Nino’s, the restaurant that provides food and drinks to the rescue workers at Ground Zero free of charge. Union correctional officer visits Ground Zero L U M B E R T O N — L t . Lindbergh Bullard, who recently retired from the Department after 37 years of service, received the Long Leaf Pine Award at a luncheon in his honor on August 31. Pat Chavis, South Central regional director, presented the award. Bullard began his career as a correctional officer at Robeson Correctional Center in 1964. He was promoted to sergeant in 1973 and lieutenant in 1995. Lt. Lindbergh Bullard receives Long Leaf Pine Award Volunteer Marty Johnson, a sergeant at Forsyth Correctional Center, mingled with supermodel Rachel Hunter at the U.S. Open. was escorting Cathy Grant to her car after her ex-husband Bradford Carter confronted her in the hallway of the Rockingham County Courthouse. Grant previously served as Bradford Carter’s probation officer for a prior conviction. As Grant escorted Cathy to her car, Bradford followed them. When Bradford ran toward his vehicle, Grant approached Bradford and saw two loaded shotguns and a knife inside Bradford’s vehicle. Bradford was arrested and charged with felony possession of a weapon of mass destruction and carrying a concealed weapon. Steve Goodrum raised $15,000 for charity by donating his services at the U.S. Open. Correction News December/January 2002 3 NCCIW honors members of armed services Cornell McGill named chairman of BCCC RALEIGH—The North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women held a unity service in the chapel on Nov. 29. The purpose of the service was twofold: to remember those affected by the events of Sept. 11 and to honor those men and women in the armed forces, the National Guard and the Reserve. WASHINGTON—Cornell McGill, assistant division chief of Community Corrections in the Greenville office, was installed as the new chairman of the board of trustees of Beaufort County Community College Aug. 7. McGill has served on the board since 1982. CHARLOTTE—Chief PPO James Fisher-Davis recently provided leads and information that helped Charlotte police apprehend a suspected serial rapist. Fisher-Davis gave a positive identification on the suspect, an address, photo and employment information that helped the Adam-2 service area locate the suspect. “This is what community policing is about,” said Fisher-Davis. “This is a reflection of our excellent partnership with the Adam-2 service area.” Chief PPO instrumental in arrest of suspected serial rapist LUMBERTON—Sgt. Glen Hunt has been named Correctional Officer of the Year at Lumberton Correctional Institution. Hunt, a correctional officer since 1990, was recognized for his innovative ideas, dedication and willingness to give every job his best. At LCI, Hunt is responsible for inmate drug and DNA testing; disciplinary action; coordination of medical trips, court appearances and specialized trips; vehicle maintenance; supervision of road squad officers; and review of time reports. He also is in charge of canteen and clothes house operations, where he made his mark. Hunt developed procedures for inmate clothing exchange that resulted in better record keeping and accountability. After recognizing Hunt named Correctional Officer of the Year at Lumberton Capt. George Kenworthy, right, presents a certificate to Sgt. Glen Hunt. excessive amounts of supplies and clothing ordered, he recommended reducing the amount of clothing and janitorial products. By eliminating excessive inmate clothing in the dorms, LCI has been able to reduce the clothing ordered; by diluting cleaning solutions and eliminating unnecessary products, it was able to reduce the janitorial supplies ordered. Hunt’s efforts resulted in a savings of $1,250 per month, saving an estimated $30,000 per year. WILSON—In August, Candy McLamb, RN, infection control/ intraservice education manager at Central Prison, graduated magna cum laude from Barton College. McLamb had been working on her degree for several years, while continuing to work full time. She now holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Central Prison nurse graduates magna cum laude CHARLOTTE—Yvonne King, program director at Davidson Correctional Center, is the 2001 recipient of the H. G. “Gus” Moeller Award. The award, presented annually by the North Carolina Correctional Association Executive Board, recognizes outstanding sevice and dedication to NCCA and its membership. A member of NCCA since 1986, King has served as the North Piedmont Region chairperson for the last two years. Prior to that, she held various positions, including vice chairperson of the North Piedmont Region, parliamentarian and as a member of the executive board. She has chaired and/or served on various committees and represents North Carolina at several conferences of the American Correctional Association. Yvonne King receives 2001 H.G.“Gus” Moeller Award Correctional Center, is the Western Regional Nurse of the Year. Swayngim received an engraved plaque recognizing her accomplishment. Meanwhile, the nurses in the Eastern region recognized Elizabeth “Libby” Strawn as the Eastern Regional Nurse of the Year, as reported in the October/November 2001Correction News. “Just as we forget about the men and women in the armed forces that protect our country, people forget about the men and women that protect our state,” War-den Annie Harvey told those gathered for the service. Like many institutions, NCCIW has a number of men and women that serve in the armed services. The chapel service highlighted the honor, courage, committment and sacrifice of the men and women that serve both their country and the Department of Correction. NCCIW has as many as 12 employees in the Re-serve. 4 December/January 2002 Correction News LILLINGTON—The staff at Harnett Correctional Institution has been busy raising money over the last few months. On Sept. 15, staff m e m b e r s participated in the 2nd A n n u a l Horse Trail Ride. The event, which included a trail ride, dinner, a raffle, live entertainment and a cake auction, raised $1,875.50 for the American Red Cross. On Oct. 1, HCI held the annual SECC carnival featuring a dunking booth, a “go to jail” booth, a 50/50 raffle, SPRUCE PINE—The staff of Mountain View Correctional Institution (MVCI) partnered with the local community to raise over $10,000 during the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics of North Carolina. Torch Run is an annual fund-raiser by law enforcement officers from over 200 agencies in North Carolina to raise money for Special Olympics, with at least 25 % of the funds staying in the local counties. Last year, officers from those agencies raised a record $1,254,000 for Special Olympics of North Carolina. In only its first year of participation, MVCI raised $10,058.64 for the Special Olympics, surpassing its $10,000 goal. That helped MVCI to rank 23rd overall in fund-raising and third among all correctional institutions in North Carolina. Fund-raising activities included a roller BRUNSWICK—Employees at Columbus Correctional Institution have established a relief fund for victims of the Sept. 11 attack on America. They recently gave the American Red Cross a check for $915.00 designated for the Liberty Disaster Relief Fund. Gail and Larry Dail helped make the 2001 Combined Campaign a success. fish dinners and a silent auction of furniture constructed entirely by HCI inmates. The event raised $3,457, which will be donated to the American Red Cross. Finally, on October 22, HCI partnered with the C o m m u n i t y Resource Council of Lillington, N.C. to host a boxed lunch sale. For only $3.00, patrons received chili or soup, a sandwich, crackers, cookies and a canned drink. The sale raised $400, which also will go to the American Red Cross. HCI thanks Frank Moody, Debbie Deal, Annette Jones and L.B.M. Inc. for coordinating the event. skating party, a family fun night, a car show, a PT Cruiser raffle, sales of Torch Run t-shirts and baseball cap sales and several other activities. To celebrate their success, staff members from MCVI and Mayland Community College held a pig picking and awards luncheon. During the luncheon, Torch Run participants were recognized for their contributions to Special Olympics. MVCI received a plaque recognizing its success as a TOP 25 fund-raising team, while Linda Miller, inmate records clerk at MVCI, received a plaque for being the top MVCI fund-raiser. Plans are underway to make next year an even greater success. For more information on Torch Run or to volunteer for next year’s campaign, contact MVCI at (828) 765-0956. Harnett Correctional Institution giving back to the community Mountain View raises over $10,000 for Special Olympics Husband and wife team up to support Combined Campaign Columbus helps Sept. 11 relief efforts GREENE COUNTY—Gail Dail, office assistant III with the Division of Community Corrections, teamed up with her husband Larry Dail, assistant superintendent at Eastern Correctional Institution, to make the Combined Campaign a success in Greene County. Gail served as chairperson for DCC District 8A, while Larry served as chairperson in Greene County. They raised a total of $2,100 for the Combined Campaign. Employees at the Greene County DCC office celebrated a 100% participation rate. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop Staff members helped raise nearly $2000 for the American Red Cross during the annual Horse Trail Ride. Correction News December/January 2002 5 By Mae B. McLendon Director of Office of Citizen Participation RALEIGH—The North Carolina state chapter of the National Associa-tion of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) held its 2001 Annual Con-ference and Training Institute in Ra-leigh, N.C. on Sept. 26-28. The theme was “Exploring the State of Justice in North Carolina.” The opening session consisted of a panel discussion featuring Theodis Beck, secretary of the N.C. Depart-ment of Correction; Bryan Beatty, sec-retary of the N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety; George Sweat, secretary of the N.C. Depart-ment of Juvenile Justice and Delin-quency Prevention; Reggie Watkins, chief deputy attorney general; and D. Award; Richard Harless, a recent re-tiree from the Federal Bureau of Pris-ons, received the NABCJ Service Award;and Joseph L. Lofton, director for the Eastern Region in the Division of Prisons, received the NC-NABCJ Award, an award that recognizes an NC-NABJ member that has worked tirelessly to make NABCJ a success and to provide a forum for criminal jus-tice professionals to develop. For more information about NABCJ, contact Mae B. McLendon at (919) 733-3226 x285 or e-mail mmclend2@bellsouth.net. NC-NABCJ raises the bar for criminal justice professionals NCPPA helps educate PPOs The North Carolina Probation and Parole Association is a professional association designed to meet the edu-cational needs of probation and parole officers and staff involved in the pro-cess of supervising offenders in the community. The NCPPA strives to increase public awareness and acceptance of probation and parole as meaningul sanctions in the prevention, reduction and deterrence of criminal and delin-quent behaviors. The organization works to provide improved services to the community while maintaining the safety and welfare of our offic-ers. Visit the NCPPA Web site at www.NCPPA.com for more informa-tion about the NCPPA and its activi-ties. Scott Dodrill, warden, Federal Bureau of Prisons. Panelists presented updates of their respective agencies and dis-cussed issues affecting North Carolina. In addition, the conference featured workshops on topics such as alterna-tive education programs, community corrections, juvenile justice, school vio-lence, leadership, the effective use of power and minority overrepresentation in the criminal justice system. Other conference highlights included a job fair, a President’s Reception and a dance. The Awards Luncheon featured the Honorable Herbert L. Richardson, dis-trict court judge, as the guest speaker. North Carolina appellate judge Wanda Bryant received the Achievement (New prisons, cont. from page 1) begun sponsoring a series of job fairs for people in the three counties; a job fair in Scotland County on Nov. 15 drew more than 500 people. When completed, the three 1,000-cell close-custody prisons will employ more than 400 employees each. “These will be jobs that won’t go away,” said N.C. Rep. Pryor Gibson III. “They may not be as sexy as jobs at a university or a hospital, but they pay good, they’re stable, they have good benefits and retirement.” Centex Rooney, a subsidiary of Centex Construction Group, a division of Centex Corporation, is building the prisons under the terms of a build-to-suit lease-purchase agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, Centex will finance construction of the prisons and then sell the completed prisons to the North Carolina Infra-Structure Finance Corporation, a n o t - f o r - p r o f i t corporation. The state of North Carolina, through the Department of Correction, then will lease the facilities from NCIFC for 20 years after completion. At the end of the lease, the Department of Correction will own each facility. “This financing option allows the Department to move forward with developing critically needed facilities at a time when the cost of financing is the lowest it has been in years,” says Lynn Phillips, assistant secretary. “This delivery method also provides for a shorter construction duration than other typical state delivery methods.” The prisons are expected to be Contractors clear land for the new prison in Anson County. Judge Herbert Richardson looks on as NC-NABCJ president Fay Lassiter, assistant director of program services for DOP, presents the Achievement Award to Judge Wanda Bryant. Secretary Theodis Beck celebrates the Anson County groundbreaking with N.C. senators Aaron Plyler (right) and William Purcell (left). 6 December/January 2002 Correction News MedAmerica, the administrator of the Long-Term Care Benefits program for the State Health Plan, has enhanced the long-term care benefits without an increase in rates. The new and enhanced benefits include: Assisted Living Facility Coverage. The assisted living facility benefit has increased from 80 to 100 percent of the daily benefit amount. The Long-Term Care Benefits program includes coverage for care provided in your home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospital long-term care units, adult day care centers, hospice facilities or any other comparable facility licensed by the state of North Carolina. Family Member Assistance. Family Member Assistance pays a member of the insured’s immediate family, who does not reside with the insured, to provide qualified long-term care services at home. It provides payment of up to 50 percent of the daily benefit amount for each day of service. Caregiver Training. Caregiver training benefits are available if an insured is at home and requires training in the proper use and care of supportive equipment, medical aids or assistance with the performance of daily living activities or other supportive needs. This training also may be available to a person designated by the insured and approved by the insurance company. Current policy holders will receive written notification of these changes via U.S. mail. For more information about the Long-Term Care Benefits program, call MedAmerica at 1-800- 943-1549 or visit its website at www.nccmmp.com. If you want an information packet delivered to your work location, contact Cathrine Garner at the DOC Personnel Office at (919) 716-3700. Long-term care adds new benefits at no additional cost Harold Maurice Lilly, a retired western command manager with the Department of Correction, died Oct. 29, 2001. Lilly entered Guilford College in 1941, but joined the Naval Air Corps during World War II. In the Navy, he learned to fly aircraft carrier planes, flying in the North Atlantic on antisubmarine convoy duty. After the war, Lilly returned to Guilford College to complete his education. In 1950, Lilly graduated and joined the Department of Correction. He expected to be with DOC a short while. “It was an interim job or at least I thought it was an interim job before I was called to fly with the airlines,” Lilly remembered in 1986. “When Eastern [Airlines] called and I was having so much fun in my job, I said, ‘I’ll stay where I am. Instead of flying, I’ll just stay with the prison system.’” From 1950 to 1986, Lilly worked at the Department, with the exception of a short leave of absence. The establishment of Ivy Bluff Prison, now closed, was one of his first major assignments. He would later help establish several youth facilities and was the first prison administrator to begin assigning women inside the prisons in 1968. Lilly is survived by a host of family and friends. Harold Lilly 1924-2001 NEW CHAPLAINS: The Division of Prisons commissioned 11 new chaplains Dec. 4. Front row, left to right, are: Ulla M. Brown, Wake Correctional Center; Rodney Williams, Hyde Correctional Institution; Betty Kocher and Merrill (Bud) Kocher, both of Wake Correctional Center. Middle row, left to right: Harlan Moss, Tyrell Prison Work Farm; and Thomas Eldridge, Polk Youth Institution. Third row, left to right: Douglas Evans and Roy Jones, Dan River Prison Work Farm; Jeffrey Locus, Pamlico Correctional Institution; and Thomas Turner, Craggy Correctional Center. Not pictured: Robert Hough, Anson Correctional Center. Remembering Correction News December/January 2002 7 On NAME NEW TITLE LOCATION Inez Albright PPO I DCC, Dist 26 Herman Avery Disp Hearing Off DOC, Prison Admin Yolanda Avery PPO II DCC, Dist 26 Carolyn Barnes CO Trainee Johnston CI Kelley Batchelor PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 8A Janet Bateman PPO I DCC, Dist 18 Larry Blount PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 15B Monica Bond Asst Unit Manager NCCIW John Boone II PPO II DCC, Dist 24 Janet Boykin Med Rec Asst IV NCCIW Pamela Brooks Acctg Tech IV DOC, Fiscal Jean Burke Acctg Manager I DOC, Fiscal Kenneth Burleson Database Admin DOC, Data Proc Cassandra Burton PPO II DCC, Dist 10 Keith Campbell PPO II DCC, Dist 26 Laurie Carpenito PPO II DCC, Dist 5 Claudia Carter Admin Asst I DOC, Training Willie Christian PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 12 Heather Clark PPO II DCC, Dist 10 Christopher Collins Corr Sergeant Southern CI Jeffrey Collis Sr. Surveillance Off DCC, Dist 29 Carolyn Cook PPO I DCC, Dist 15A Elizabeth Crawford PPO I DCC, Dist 12 Mary Crumpler PPO II DCC, Dist 4A Joy Curry Corr Prog Dir I DOC, Prison Admin Danny Daughtry Corr Sergeant Johnston CI Roberts Edwards Jr. PPO I DCC, Dist 7 Michael Edwards PPO II DCC, Dist 3A Woodrow Everette PPO II DCC, Dist 1 Lynn Floyd Jr. PPO II DCC, Dist 12 Cynthia Goble PPO I DCC, Dist 20A Frank Goodrum III Corr Captain Southern CI John Grimes III Lead Nurse Caledonia CI Rachel Groff Off Asst V DOC-Prison Admin Sandra Hailey Proc Asst IV Corr Ent/Brown Creek CI James Harris Jr. Corr Sergeant Franklin CC Gregory Hassell Intensive Case Off DCC, Dist 2 Robert Hines Corr Supt. IV Pamlico CI Cathy Hinton Nurse Supvr II DOC-Prison Admin Tracy Hoilman PPO I DCC, Dist 24 Linda Hollowell Acctg Tech I Craven CI Steve Howell Corr Sergeant Eastern CI Harry Irvin Jr. PPO II DCC, Dist 28 Willard Jobe Asst Supt III Avery/Mitchell CI Linda Jones Corr Sergeant Greene CC Jacqueline Jordan Comm Dev Spec I DCC-JPP Sunday Joyce PPO II DCC, Dist 17B Karen King PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 26 Enora Knight Lead Nurse Fountain CCW Patricia Kucan PPO I DCC, Dist 5 Kelly Lewis PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 19B Barbara Litchfield-Tumm Nurse Supvr I NCCIW Michael Martin PPO II DCC, Dist 12 Barbara Mason Lead Corr Officer NCCIW Charlotte Maynard Syst Acct I DOC- Fiscal Sherwood McCabe Corr Admin I Harnett CI Latasha McIlwaine PPO II DCC, Dist 26 James McPhatter Corr Sergeant Morrison YI NAME NEW TITLE LOCATION Thomas Meister Sub Abuse Couns II DART-Marion CI Tracy Mitchell PPO I DCC, Dist 8B Thurman Moore Corr Sergeant Franklin CC Joan Nealy Lead Nurse Hoke CI Annette Newman PPO I DCC, Dist 17B George Nolan Corr Sergeant Columbus CI Danny Norwood Lead Corr Officer Warren CI Charlie Odom Jr. PPO II DCC, Dist 6A Michael Oliver PPO II DCC, Dist 26 Vickie Oman PPO II DCC, Dist 8B Tyrone Owens Corr Prog Sup Sampson CC Horace Oxendine PPO II DCC, Dist 16B Robyn Parker PPO I DCC, Dist 4A Teresa Parrish Office Asst IV DCC, Dist 10 Kathryn Perkins PPO I DCC, Dist 3A Scott Perry PPO II DCC, Dist 1 Gary Peterson Lead Corr Off Avery/Mitchell CI Theresa Poole Jones Nurse Supvr III NCCIW Joy Poplin Intensive Case Off DCC, Dist 20B Melanie Potter Corr Prog Asst II Johnston CI Ronda Powell Chief PPO DCC, Dist 19A Nancy Pritchard Sub Abuse Couns II DART-Western YI Mars Pritchard Jr. Lead Corr Officer Avery/Mitchell CI Billie Purnsley PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 2 Villette Roberson PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 26 James Roberson Chief PPO DCC, Dist 24 Margaret Roberts PPO I DCC, Dist 30 Luann Roberts Proc Asst IV NCCIW Chrystal Sain PPO I DCC, Dist 25A Tammy Searcy-Wall Corr Prog Admin Orange CC Denise Sherrod Corr Sergeant Franklin CC William Sirginson PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 3A Merwyn Smith PPO II DCC, Dist 8A Batayias Smith Corr Sergeant Craven CI Louis Southall Corr Lieutenant Franklin CC Janet Southerland PPO I DCC, Dist 14 Selwyn Spence PPO II DCC, Dist 7 Jennifer Strickland Trans Coor I Johnston CI Reginald Stroud Corr Food Serv Mgr Sanford CC Kimberly Tart Payroll Clerk V DOC, Fiscal Eyvonne Taylor Intensive Case Off DCC, Dist 8A George A. Thiessen Jr. Corr Lieutenant Central Prison Willie Thomas Corr Off Trainee Neuse CI Larry Thompson Corr Lieutenant Columbus CI Alton Thompson Corr Ent Mgr II CE/Sampson CC Brenda Tillery Pers Tech I Odom CI Henry Tysor Jr. Clin Chaplain II Caledonia CI Jennifer Walsh Corr Captain Columbus CI Rhonda Walton PPO II DCC, Dist 26 Rhonda Walton PPO II DCC, Dist 26 Virginia Warren Acct I DOC, Fiscal James Watson Sub Abuse Couns II SARGE/Sandhills YC James Watson Sub Abuse Couns II SARGE/Sandhills YC Deborah Wells PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 10 Gale Wilcox PPO I DCC, Dist 16B Jackie Williams Corr Health Asst Central Prison Timothy Wise Lead Corr Officer Neuse CI Up Staff Training Honor Students Samuel D. Alberti Pender CI Rebecca Marshburn DCC, Dist 5 Robert Shilling DCC, Dist 13 Dwight A. Stewart Corr Enterprises Jennie E. Tedder Corr Enterprises Martha A. Wright Warren CI Retirements 30 Years or More Deborah Coles Wilkes CC Charles D. Jackson DCC, Dist 2 Ronald E. Mace Foothills CI Freddie Reynolds Harnett CI Roy. K. Rogers Albemarle CI Jimmie J. Stallings DOP Admin Movin’ 8 December/January 2002 Correction News Correction News is a publication of the North Carolina Department of Correction. Send any news, suggestions or stories to Mildred Spearman, Public Information Office, 4201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4201. Telephone: (919) 716-3700. FAX: (919) 716-3795. Please include your name and telephone number on all submissions. copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $ or $ per copy. 01-104612 Inmates Working Printed Using Inmate Labor From the Archives: The Past in Pictures This group includes many DOC long-timers. Can you help us identify them? E-mail us at smr22@doc.state.nc.us if you have information regarding this photograph or if you have a photo that you would like to see published in Correction News. For information about the photo in the October/November issue, see page 5.
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Full Text | Correction News December/January 2002 Michael F. Easl1ey Governor Theodis Beck Secretary Pamela Walker Public Information Director December/January 2002 North Carolina Department of Correction l 214 W. Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603 l (919) 716-3700 C o r r e c t i o n NwEwW w S By Pamela Walker RALEIGH—The Division of Prisons has six new weapons in the war on drugs. Six narcotics detection dogs have been paired up with six canine officers as the division steps up its efforts to keep drugs out of the prisons. “We’re very excited about having the additional resources and we expect the dogs to make a difference when it comes to drug trafficking in prisons,” said Charles Stewart, chief of security. The dogs will be used to help inspect prison facility grounds, inmates and inmate property. They also will take part in random drug interdictions at prison facilities, during which vehicles belonging to staff members and visitors will be searched. The funding for the dogs and training for the handlers was made possible Department breaks ground on three new prisons Two DOC employees win Governor’s Award By Mildred Spearman SCOTLAND, ANSON AND ALEXANDER COUNTIES—On Nov. 7 and 8, Department of Correction administrators, state officials and local leaders broke ground at the sites of three new prisons to be located in Alexander, Anson and Scotland counties. Each facility will encompass approximately 410,000 square feet and will be identical in design, layout and equipment. “I appreciate the efforts of Governor Easley and the state and local officials in these three counties for helping make this project a reality,” said Secretary Theodis Beck. “These new prisons not only help us make our communities safer, but also provide much needed jobs to local economies.” While the facilities are under construction, as many as 275-500 jobs will be available in plumbing, heating and other areas in construction. Centex Rooney, the contractor on the project, already has (New prisons, cont. on page 13) New prisons expected to create more than 1,200 jobs (Governor’s Award, cont. on page 3) (Drug dogs, cont. on page 2) RALEIGH—Department of Correction employees Ola Caldwell and Sherri Cook were awarded the Governor’s Award for Excellence during a ceremony at the North Carolina Museum of History on Oct. 22. The Governor’s Award for Excellence is the highest honor a state employee may receive for dedicated service to state government and the citizens of North Carolina. Both Caldwell and Cook were honored for public service. Caldwell, an office manager at Foothills C o r r e c t i o n a l Institution, was honored for her volunteerism. She is very active at Grace Hospital, where she operates the gift shop, serves as a member of the Waddell Dockery and Indiana check things out at NCCIW. Secretary Theodis Beck congratulates Ola Caldwell, left, and Sherri Cook, right. New weapons in the war on drugs DOC administrators, together with state and local leaders, break ground in Scotland County. 2 December/January 2002 Correction News through a federal grant. The dogs, all Belgian Malinois from a breeder in Holland, will work with handlers assigned to various parts of the state. After several weeks of training at Vohne Liche Kennels in Indiana, the handlers are ready to put the dogs to work. “We’re extremely pleased at how well the dogs have been working with the handlers,” said Sgt. Eddie Poole, narcotics detection team supervisor. “I think these new teams are a definite plus for the Department and will serve as a deterrent against people trying to bring drugs in prison.” The training included socializing the dogs with the handlers and scent imprintation, which means the dogs are trained to detect the odor of certain kinds of drugs. Since the dogs and handlers returned from training on Nov. 12, they have conducted several drug interdictions and a search of the bus transfer terminal at Sandy Ridge. “I think the searches so far have been an eye opener for many of the inmates,” said Poole. Stewart added, “The searches will continue to be random and widespread so the inmates, staff members and visitors have warning that one could be coming to a prison near you.” (Drug dogs, cont. from page 1) The Canine Unit, shown left to right: Sgt. Eddie Poole with Arias and Rudy; Sgt. Ricky Allen with Micha; Pat Baggett with Tessa; Randy Garrett with Kino; Waddell Dockery with Indiana; and Steve Biggerstaff with Rex. Changes for Citizen Services RALEIGH—Effective Dec. 1, the official name of the Office of Citizen Services changed to the Office of Victim Services. Victim Services staff members will continue to serve all Department divisions. In addition, Offender Family Services has been transferred to the Division of Prisons. The call center, which operates the Department’s toll-free telephone number and serves as a clearinghouse for information about the Department, will now report to the Public Information Office. A message from Secretary Beck It is hard to believe it is 2002 and another productive year for the Department of Correction is behind us. The past year has been full of accomplishments and challenges, especially with the state’s budget shortfall. I wish to thank each and every employee for helping to run the Department more efficiently. By working together, we’ve been able to respond to requests by the Governor and the General Assembly to cut costs without jeopardizing public safety. As we start a new year, it is important to remember our armed forces who continue to fight a war against terrorism at home and abroad. Many of those service members are Department employees who had to leave their homes and loved ones over the holiday season. We must keep them in our thoughts and show our support to those left behind. We have many more challenges ahead of us in the coming year. Let us continue to work together and strive to be the best at what we do. The dedication and professionalism of the employees of this Department continue to bring us to the forefront in corrections. I am proud to say the North Carolina Department of Correction is one of the best in the nation. It has been a pleasure to serve as Secretary for another year. I wish to thank all employees for their daily contributions to the Department and our great state. May you have a wonderful year that brings you much joy and fulfillment! Theodis Beck Pat Baggett leads Tessa on a search of an NCCIW dormitory. Correction News December/January 2002 3 (Governor’s Awards, cont. from page 1) By Pamela Walker RALEIGH—The Division of Community Corrections has rolled out the welcome mat to Community Service program employees. The General Assembly directed in the state budget that the program be moved to the Department of Correction from the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, effective Jan. 1, 2002. The Community Corrections’ leadership team recently held introductory sessions for Community Service employees, providing an overview of the Department of Correction and an introduction to Department staff. Hospital Guild and leads the Grace Hospital Foundation’s “Toast of the Town.” She also is a member of the Red Cross board of directors; team captain for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life; a member of the board of directors and loan executive for the United Way; coordinator for the State Employees Combined Campaign; and a member of the Foothills Activity Committee. “I continue to be amazed at her ability to carry out her many responsibilities at work and still provide the enormous amount of volunteer services to her community,” said Herbert O. Myers, assistant superintendent for programs, who nominated Caldwell for the award. “She has certainly been blessed with a special gift for helping others.” Cook, a probation/parole officer, was recognized for her participation in various community and public service projects. She served as chairperson of a Division 3 community service project that involved building a Habitat for Humanity house. After meeting with Habitat representatives in Lexington, Cook solicited volunteers from the Division 3 Community Corrections staff. She then spent more than 40 hours of her own time working on the house, in addition to serving as the media liaison, scheduling volunteers, meeting with contractors and arranging refreshments for the workers. “Sherri Cook is an outstanding employee who not only excels in her job performance, but who also finds time to participate in special activities aimed at improving life for others in her community,” Betty Bauer, judicial district manager, and David Hartley, assistant judicial district manager, wrote when they nominated Cook. “She is most deserving of this special recognition.” Caldwell, Cook and the other 13 During a session in Fayetteville Nov. 26, Division of Community Corrections Director Robert Lee Guy welcomed the new staff members. “We think it is important that during the transition you meet other staff members and we explain what this merger is all about,” said Guy. “All of the Community Service coordinators and their office assistants will continue to do the same jobs you are doing now. You will not be transitioned into different positions.” Nearly 200 Community Service employees will be making the move to the Division of Community Corrections. Many of the management positions were eliminated as a result of the budget cuts, but most of the people in those management positions already have been placed in vacant jobs. The Community Service program is for offenders who have been ordered by a judge, district attorney, probation officer or the Parole Commission to work for a governmental agency or non-profit organization without monetary compensation. The program is designed to give non-violent offenders a way to “pay their debt” to society rather than serving time in prison. Community Service program gets a new home winners of the Governor’s Award each received a framed certificate during the Oct. 22 ceremony. After the ceremony, Gov. Michael Easley hosted a reception for the award honorees and their family and friends at the Governor’s Mansion. As a special bonus, the State Employees Credit Union partnered with AAA Carolinas to give each award winner a certificate for a two-night stay at the Inn on Biltmore Estate in Asheville. In addition to Caldwell and Cook, the other Governor’s Award recipients for 2001 were: Bennie F. Tesh Jr., Department of Insurance; H. Lee VanHoy, Department of Environment and Natural Resources; Peggy Manring, N.C. School of Science and Math; Jimmy Marler, Tracy Stephenson, Steve Davis and Wayne Miller, all of the Department of Transportation; Mark Munden, Crime Control and Public Safety; Alfred W. Wiggins Sr., Western Carolina University; Benita Burton, UNC-Chapel Hill; Bob Curry, N.C. Wildlife Resources Committee; Marcus G. Smith, Department of Environment and Natural Resources; and Genevieve Pugh, Department of Health and Human Services. Ola Caldwell (second row, far right) and Sherri Cook (third row, far right) pose with award recipients from other agencies and Gov. Michael Easley (front row, center). 4 December/January 2002 Correction News RALEIGH—The Department of Correction officially dedicated Correction Enterprises’ new license tag and duplicating plants Oct. 17. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, home to a new 50,000-square-foot building that will house both plants. Both plants previously used male inmate labor. The Tag Plant was housed in Central Prison, while the Duplicating Plant was adjacent to Central Prison. Now that plant operations have moved to NCCIW, North Carolina becomes the first state in the nation to use female inmates to manufacture license tags. The female inmates at the Tag Plant will produce about two million tags per year for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, local municipalities and local fire departments. Meanwhile, females at the Duplicating Plant are expected to process about 8,000 orders per year. “The Department of Correction is committed to providing all inmates—male and female—with the opportunity to work and to better themselves,” said Secretary Theodis Beck. “Working not only provides them with valuable job experience, it also helps to save state and community resources by providing quality goods and services to government agencies at competitive market prices.” Both the Tag Plant and the Duplicating Plant are operated by Correction Enterprises, a division of the Department of Correction. Correction Enterprises uses inmate labor to produce Correction Enterprises dedicates new license tag and duplicating plants North Carolina becomes first state to use female inmates to manufacture tags ELIZABETHTOWN—Bladen Youth Center, which previously housed male offenders age 18-21, converted to an adult male prison on Nov. 1. Now known as Bladen Correctional Center, it continues to be a minimum-custody facility. The conversion helps address a decrease in the youth population and a need for beds for adult offenders. Bladen originally housed adult males before its conversion to a youth facility in 1995. It was one of the 61 field unit prisons renovated or built during the 1930s to house inmates who worked building roads. The facility has a standard operating capacity of 144 beds. Prison officials say there will be no correctional staff changes. However, correctional officers have received additional training in the supervision of adult offenders. Approximately 40 young men ages 18 to 21 previously housed at Bladen have been transferred to Sandhills Youth Center in Hoke County. In addition, plans are underway to a variety of products, including office furniture, road signs, paint, clothing, signs and food products. Through Correction Enterprises, inmates also provide services such as laundry, printing and meat processing. Correction Enterprises receives no support from state budget allocations and, like a business, is totally supported through the goods and services its produces and sells. “At Correction Enterprises, our main goal is to provide meaningful work experience for inmates as they produce quality goods and services that save the taxpayers money,” said Jim Godwin, director of Correction Enterprises. “The state-of-the-art equipment in this new facility will help the tag and duplicating plants operate with maximum efficiency and productivity as we move toward that goal.” Bladen Youth Center converts to adult facility Morrison to follow suit by February 2002 convert Morrison Youth Institution in Hoffman to an adult male facility by February 14, 2002. The 541-bed facility will continue to be a medium-custody facility. Approximately 270 offenders housed at Morrison will be transferred to other facilities. A few 21-year-old offenders will remain at Morrison, as will some 20-year-old offenders who will be separated from the adult population. As with Bladen, there will be no changes in correctional staff due to the conversion. Correctional officers will attend orientation in the training of adult offenders. Inmates make copies for state agencies in the new plant. Inmates make DOT vehicle tags and state and local tags like these in the Tag Plant. Correction News December/January 2002 5 ST. LOUIS—A five-member interagency team from North Carolina recently completed a 148-hour, three-month training program co-sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections and the National Career Development Association. The team included Jeffrey Myers, counselor, James Sprunt Community College; Melvin McLawhorn, training coordinator, Division of Community Corrections; Sophia Feaster, DOP mental health social worker; Arthur Clark, education specialist, DOP Educational Services; and Rebecca Sauter, employer relations specialist, Winston-Salem JobLink Center. The training, conducted in St. Louis with all expenses paid by the NIC, qualifies each member as an Offender RALEIGH—The Central Supply Warehouse has moved into a new building in Raleigh and has closed its doors at the old warehouse in Garner. “Moving has been a gigantic task, but worth it,” said Larry Rhodes, Purchasing and Services director. “The new warehouse will be better for e v e r y o n e because it is a big open space on one level, which makes it more functional and economical. We’ll also be able to store a lot more in one place.” More than 1,300 items are stored in the 112,000-square-foot warehouse— everything from prison canteen items to office supplies. The Department still stores some items in the Mountford Central Supply Warehouse moves North Carolina team completes NIC training Avenue warehouse, which it shares with the State Surplus Property Agency. The Mountford warehouse eventually will be torn down to make room for construction projects at Central Prison. Donnie Matthews, warehouse manager, says there has been no delay in processing or delivering orders statewide because of the move. The 30 employees who work at the warehouse moved all the supplies to the new location with the help of inmates assigned to work at the warehouse and a group of trainees from IMPACT East. The new warehouse is on Leagon Drive, off Tryon Road in South Raleigh. The phone number remains the same— (919) 662-4367. Workers load shelves at the new warehouse facility. Workforce Development Specialist/ Career Development Facilitator certified by the Center for Counseling Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This certification signifies competence to provide career planning services to individuals, including inmates and ex-offenders. Using modules prepared by NIC, the team is responsible for training other service providers that partner with the Department of Correction to prepare and transition offenders back into their communities, such as JobLink and career centers, community colleges, Employment Security Commission and the Department of Social Services. The training is intended to improve services available to offenders in reentering the community and the workforce. The North Carolina team was one of five delegations to participate in the inaugural program, with other teams from Colorado, Ohio, Washington and Tennessee. For more information, e-mail or telephone Arthur Clark at call5@doc.state.nc.us or (919) 733- 3226. The photo in the October/November issue was taken at Nash Correctional Institu-tion. Capt. James Harrison, a correctional officer at Hoke who began his career at Nash in 1979, writes: “Looking at the photo, left hand side, next to the last person sitting down, is a man leaning foward, relatively young, and a full head of hair. This looks a lot like a former program supervisor from the old Nash Advancement Center, back in the mid-1970s named Hiram Perkinson. The last I heard from Mr. Perkinson he was working at Nash Community College. That was back in the 1980s. Also, the older gentleman sitting across from who I think may be Mr. Perkinson that is thin haired looks like a former AA volunteer at Nash, and former resource council member named Tommy Thomason. Mr. Thomason is deceased now.” If you have more information, please e-mail us at smr22@doc.state.nc.us. From the Archives Anne Tew (center), director of Educational Services for the Division of Prisons,congratulates the team. Shown, left to right are: Arthur Clark; Sophia Feaster; Melvin McLawhorn; and Jeffrey Myers. Not pictured: Rebecca Sauter. 6 December/January 2002 Correction News Duplin Correctional Center Dorothy Moore, a 10-year Department veteran, manages the clotheshouse and inventories. She serves as a 4-H leader in her spare time. Acting Supt. Carla O’Konek-Smith (second from left) has been with the Department for 27 years. When she is not overseeing prison operations, she enjoys cooking and gardening. Far left, Travis Outlaw, assistant superintendent, handles custody and security of daily operations. A 26- year Department veteran, Outlaw remodels houses and fishes in his spare time. Carol Atkinson (second from right), administrative assistant, handles all adminstrative functions for the facility, while Patricia Collins (far right), accounting clerk, takes care of the inmate trust fund and the canteen. Atkinson and Collins are both dancers in their spare time; Atkinson enjoys square dancing and Collins is a member of the Causeway Shag Club. John Lettieri, maintenance mechanic IV, has worked at Duplin for six years. When he is not at work, he enjoys riding motorcycles. While other bik-ers are still dreaming about it, Lettieri already owns a Harley. Paul Dunn has been with the Depart-ment for four years. When he is not supervising the mail room and the can-teen, he enjoys watching NASCAR and participating in church activities. A host of opportunities for inmates keeps the programs folks pretty busy at Duplin. Harry Raines (left) handles inmate assignments; Gloria Sutton (second from left) is in charge of work release; and Leaman Carlyle (far right) takes care of inmate recreation and library services. Program Director Edward McCullen (third from left), a 20-year veteran, is the coordinator of programs at the unit. When they are not busy keeping inmates busy, they have hobbies of their own. McCullen spends his spare time gardening, while Sutton, an 11-year veteran, likes to read. Free time will find Raines working with computers and Carlyle tracing family trees to satisfy a strong interest in geneology. Programs The Super’s Squad Duplin Correctional Center, near Kenansville, is a minimum-security prison for adult males. A staff of 75 supervises Duplin’s approximately 300 offenders. Duplin prides itself on the opportunities it provides for inmates to improve themselves through education and employment. Through James Sprunt Community College, Duplin offers several adult basic education and vocational programs at the prison, including electrical wiring, masonry, auto mechanics and food service. Correction News December/January 2002 7 Correctional Officer Neville Hall works in custody and security. A native of the Virgin Islands, he has been with the facility for 3 years. LEFT: James Sprunt Community College has a strong presence at Duplin. Back row, left to right: instructors David Sanderson, masonry; Sammy Evans, welding technology; Brad Brock; developmental studies; and James Williams, school director of corrections. Front row, left to right: instructors Doug Carr, automotive technology; Ann Berry, vocational English; and Roy Chandler, food service technology. RIGHT: Roy Sanderson taught masonry at Duplin for 10 years. When he got ready to retire, he knew someone who was interested in the job—his son David. David has carried the torch since his dad retired, teaching masonry at Duplin for the last two years. Sgt. Donald Boykin (right) is the officer in charge for the first shift, while correctional officer Sheila Henderson (left) handles custody and security. Boykin, who has worked for the Department for 14 years, enjoys lawn care when he is not on the job. Lead nurse Linda Turner (left), Anna Smith, RN (center), and Sharon Riddick, staff RN (right), make sure that the population at Duplin receives proper medical care. When they are not working, Turner plays piano, Smith enjoys biking and Riddick passes the time reading. Correctional officer Angela Hill maintains logs in and out of the gate at Duplin. She owns a horse and enjoys horseback riding in her spare time. She has been riding horses for eight years. DART counselors Henry Hough (left) and Jo Cardillo (center), to-gether with DART director Chris Phillips (right), help inmates over-come problems with substance abuse. In their spare time, Hough gardens,while Cardillo enjoys con-tra dancing. Phillips spends his free time surfing. Correctional food service officers Robert Hallbrook (left) and Keith Townsend (right) oversee meals at the facility, while correctional food service manager Michael Martin (center) supervises the kitchen. When they are not in the kitchen, Hallbrook perfects his marksmanship, while Martin enjoys woodworking. Custody and Security School Days, School Days 8 December/January 2002 Correction News RALEIGH— G a r l a n d G a r r e t t , a s s i s t a n t secretary for l e g i s l a t i v e affairs, retired Nov. 30. “ G a r l a n d Garrett’s work with the General Assembly has been a tremendous asset to the Department and he will be missed,” said Correction Secretary Theodis Beck. Before joining the Department of ASHEVILLE—Family, colleagues and friends joined William “Corky” Anderson in celebrating his retirement Sept. 20 at the Governor’s Western Residence. Correction Secretary Theodis Beck presented Anderson the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. “Corky Anderson has been a great ambassador for the Department and a role model for the many officers and correctional staff he has supervised,” said Secretary Beck. “He’s always had a can do attitude taking on any task presented to him.” Anderson started his career with the Department in 1969 as a correctional officer on third shift and moved through the ranks to serve as a sergeant, lieutenant, assistant superintendent and superintendent. Anderson was a driving force behind the representation of the Department at the Mountain State Fair. The Department’s display has grown bigger and better every year even though Anderson has had to beg, borrow and plead for many of the items. The fair is one of the projects of which Anderson is most proud. “When you saw all those different people from different agencies— the DOC, DOT and DMV working together as a team it really made it worthwhile,” said Anderson. Anderson plans to travel and work on “honey do” projects, as in “honey, do this” or “honey, do that.” He’s just beginning to get over the feeling that he’s only on vacation. There are a few things Anderson will miss in retirement. “I’ll miss the process of working with people, looking at a problem and then figuring out how you’re going to solve it,” he said. “I’ll also miss the water cooler stories.” Traveling and ‘honey do’ projects in Anderson’s retirement plans Garland Garrett retires from state government Correction, Garrett had served in state government for nearly a decade. He worked in the Governor’s Office as a senior adviser for legislative affairs under Governor Jim Hunt from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, he served as secretary and deputy secretary of the Department of Transportation. I’ve really enjoyed working in state government,” said Garrett. “There are people I will miss working with and I hope our paths will cross again.” A Wilmington native, Garrett plans to spend time with his family including his grandson Gregory Jackson, who was born in April. Garland Garrett GATESVILLE—Austin Weeks, the man with a big smile known for wearing a New York Yankees cap, retired as superintendent at Gates Correctional Center Oct. 31. Family, friends and co-workers joined in a celebration in Elizabeth City Oct. 26 to wish him well. Staff members from Gates presented him a plaque. Boyd Bennett, director of the Division of Prisons, was a guest speaker at the luncheon. “Austin Weeks has well served the Division in his many years with the Department,” said Bennett. “Another good manager is retiring and his services will be missed. I wish him well.” W e e k s started his career with the Department in 1975 as a program assistant at Currituck Correctional Center. Two years later he went to Gates as acting program supervisor. In 1981, he went back to Currituck as program supervisor, but returned to Gates as assistant superintendent in 1989. In July 2000, he was named superintendent at Gates, after serving as acting superintendent since 1999. “The Department has definitely been a big part of my life,” said Weeks. “I enjoyed every year.” Although Weeks is retiring from state government, he has plenty of things to keep him busy. Aside from running his own plumbing and light construction business, he plans to renovate his home and build a workshop. Eventually, he hopes to build a cabin in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Austin Weeks Weeks trades prison keys for tools Corky Anderson, shown here with two bloodhounds at the 1999 Mountain State Fair, made sure the Department had a strong presence at the fair. Correction News December/January 2002 1 ASHEVILLE— C o r r e c t i o n Secretary Theodis Beck has named Doug Mitchell as the new superintendent of Craggy Correctional Center, effective Dec. 1. Mitchell replaces William D. “Corky” Anderson, who retired Sept. 30. “With more than 26 years of experience in correction, Mitchell knows what it takes to operate a correctional facility successfully,” said Secretary Beck. “His experience and leadership make him the right choice to lead Craggy Correctional Center.” Mitchell began his career with the Department of Correction in 1975 as a correctional food service assistant at H e n d e r s o n Correctional Center. After moving to H a y w o o d Correctional Center as a correctional officer in 1977, he began to a d v a n c e through the ranks. He served as a sergeant and later a food service supervisor before being named assistant superintendent in 1990. He was named acting superintendent in January of 1992, a position made permanent in July of that same year. Mitchell welcomes the challenges his new post will bring. He already knows many of the Craggy staff members and is looking forward to working with them. “Craggy Correctional Center is a facility that works as a team,” says Mitchell. “They’ve bonded into one— where programs and custody now get along as one. I believe I’ll blend in because I believe in teamwork.” A resident of Waynesville, Mitchell is married with two children. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and golf. ASHEBORO—Correction Secretary Theodis Beck has named Clinton Philip Holt as the new superintendent of Randolph Correctional Center, effective Nov. 1. “Clinton Holt has been working for the Department of Correction for more than a quarter of a century,” said Secretary Beck. “His experience, his rapport with people and his genuine desire to serve the people of this state make him the right person to lead Randolph Correctional Center.” Holt began his career with the Department of Correction in 1978 as a correctional officer at Orange Correctional Center in Hillsborough. Although he originally planned to keep the job for only a year, he found the work exciting and stuck with it. He worked his way up the ranks at Orange, becoming a sergeant in 1979 and assistant superintendent in 1992. “The state has been good to me and I have seen a lot of opportunity here,” said Holt. “It needs to be stressed to correction officers and others in the Department that opportunity exists. I’m living proof that you can work your way up.” Holt lives in Burlington with his family. An avid outdoorsman, he spends his free time fishing, hiking, camping and golfing. MORGANTON—Correction Secretary Theodis Beck has named Ricky Anderson as the new correc-tional administrator at Foothills Correc-tional Institution effective Oct. 15. "Ricky Anderson has been a strong leader during his many years in prison programs and opera-tions," said Secretary Beck. "His skills and leadership abilities will serve him well as he leads the staff at Foothills." Anderson joined the De-partment in 1979 as a correc-tional officer at Wayne Cor-rectional Center in Goldsboro. In 1983, he was promoted to program assistant at Greene Correctional Center in Maury and then to program supervisor. He moved to Caledonia Correctional In-stitution in Tillery as a program direc-tor and was named assistant superin-tendent for programs there in 1992. In 1994, he joined the team that opened Marion Correctional Institution and has Doug Mitchell to lead Craggy Holt named superintendent at Randolph Correctional Center served since then as Marion’s assistant superintendent for custody and opera-tions. "I believe the work we do makes a positive difference to the citizens of North Carolina," said Anderson. "I look forward to working with the staff at Foothills and the people of Burke County." Anderson is a graduate of Greene Central High School and attended Lenoir Community College and East Carolina University. He is also a graduate of the department’s Correctional Leadership Development Program. Anderson lives in Marion with his wife Kim, who works as an administrative assistant at Moun-tain View Correctional Institution. They have two daughters, Kylie, 20, and Kasi, a senior at McDowell High School. Anderson replaces Toney Stamey who retired. Anderson takes charge at Foothills Doug Mitchell moves from Haywood to Craggy. Clinton Philip Holt Ricky Anderson 2 December/January 2002 Correction News RALEIGH—The Health Services section initiated its Nurse Recognition Program that includes recognition of the Regional Nurse of the Year Award. The nurses are recognized for outstanding clinical work, professionalism with coworkers and inmates and implementation of both DOC and Health Services policies and procedures. Patricia A. Zazynski, RN, staff recruiter, coordinates the nominations and awards. Carol A. Swayngim, staff nurse and clinical nurse manager at Buncombe SOUTHERN PINES—Three North Carolina non-profit organizations have benefited from the work of Steve Goodrum and other state volunteers at the 2001 U.S. Women’s Open. Goodrum, a unit manager at Southern Correctional Institution, served as chairman of security at the event. As chairman, Goodrum recruited more than 200 state employees to work in security, including volunteers from the Division of Prisons and the Division of Community Corrections. Event organizers paid Goodrum $15,000 for his services. He in turn donated $10,000 to the North Carolina Correctional Association’s scholarship fund, $2,500 to the Women’s Wellness Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation and $2,500 to the Moore County Special Olympics. In a little over a year, Goodrum has put in about 1,500 hours working in security for various golf events in the Sandhills. He worked in security during the 1994 U.S. Senior Open and the 1997 U.S. Women’s Open and served as chairman of security at the 1999 U.S. Open. Unit manager’s volunteer work benefits three organizations Health Services section names Nurses of the Year RALEIGH—Michael T. W. Bell, correctional administrator at Pender Correctional Institution, was elected chairperson of the State Employees Association of North Carolina’s (SEANC) Scholarship Foundation Board at its regular meeting on Oct. 2. The Scholarship Foundation Board provides endowments to SEANC members, their spouses and their children to attend community colleges, trade and technical schools, junior college and four-year universities on a full-time basis. Scholarships also are available for SEANC members who work full time and attend school part time. The board expects to award 58 scholarships totaling $50,000 for 2002. A 28-year veteran of the Division of Prisons, Bell has been an active member of SEANC for 26 years. He has served on the SEANC Scholarship Board for four years. Pender administrator elected chairperson of SEANC Scholarship Foundation Board PPO’s actions save the day ROCKINGHAM—Probation and parole officer Tom Grant’s quick thinking saved the day Nov. 29. Grant NEW YORK CITY—On Oct. 13, Frank Kurtz, a correctional officer at Union Correctional Center, visited Ground Zero at the World Trade Center to deliver a memorial made by the officers at Union. The memorial consisted of a poster with a prayer and words of thanks and encouragement for the police, firefighters, rescue workers, volunteers and people of New York. The memorial now hangs on the wall of Nino’s, the restaurant that provides food and drinks to the rescue workers at Ground Zero free of charge. Union correctional officer visits Ground Zero L U M B E R T O N — L t . Lindbergh Bullard, who recently retired from the Department after 37 years of service, received the Long Leaf Pine Award at a luncheon in his honor on August 31. Pat Chavis, South Central regional director, presented the award. Bullard began his career as a correctional officer at Robeson Correctional Center in 1964. He was promoted to sergeant in 1973 and lieutenant in 1995. Lt. Lindbergh Bullard receives Long Leaf Pine Award Volunteer Marty Johnson, a sergeant at Forsyth Correctional Center, mingled with supermodel Rachel Hunter at the U.S. Open. was escorting Cathy Grant to her car after her ex-husband Bradford Carter confronted her in the hallway of the Rockingham County Courthouse. Grant previously served as Bradford Carter’s probation officer for a prior conviction. As Grant escorted Cathy to her car, Bradford followed them. When Bradford ran toward his vehicle, Grant approached Bradford and saw two loaded shotguns and a knife inside Bradford’s vehicle. Bradford was arrested and charged with felony possession of a weapon of mass destruction and carrying a concealed weapon. Steve Goodrum raised $15,000 for charity by donating his services at the U.S. Open. Correction News December/January 2002 3 NCCIW honors members of armed services Cornell McGill named chairman of BCCC RALEIGH—The North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women held a unity service in the chapel on Nov. 29. The purpose of the service was twofold: to remember those affected by the events of Sept. 11 and to honor those men and women in the armed forces, the National Guard and the Reserve. WASHINGTON—Cornell McGill, assistant division chief of Community Corrections in the Greenville office, was installed as the new chairman of the board of trustees of Beaufort County Community College Aug. 7. McGill has served on the board since 1982. CHARLOTTE—Chief PPO James Fisher-Davis recently provided leads and information that helped Charlotte police apprehend a suspected serial rapist. Fisher-Davis gave a positive identification on the suspect, an address, photo and employment information that helped the Adam-2 service area locate the suspect. “This is what community policing is about,” said Fisher-Davis. “This is a reflection of our excellent partnership with the Adam-2 service area.” Chief PPO instrumental in arrest of suspected serial rapist LUMBERTON—Sgt. Glen Hunt has been named Correctional Officer of the Year at Lumberton Correctional Institution. Hunt, a correctional officer since 1990, was recognized for his innovative ideas, dedication and willingness to give every job his best. At LCI, Hunt is responsible for inmate drug and DNA testing; disciplinary action; coordination of medical trips, court appearances and specialized trips; vehicle maintenance; supervision of road squad officers; and review of time reports. He also is in charge of canteen and clothes house operations, where he made his mark. Hunt developed procedures for inmate clothing exchange that resulted in better record keeping and accountability. After recognizing Hunt named Correctional Officer of the Year at Lumberton Capt. George Kenworthy, right, presents a certificate to Sgt. Glen Hunt. excessive amounts of supplies and clothing ordered, he recommended reducing the amount of clothing and janitorial products. By eliminating excessive inmate clothing in the dorms, LCI has been able to reduce the clothing ordered; by diluting cleaning solutions and eliminating unnecessary products, it was able to reduce the janitorial supplies ordered. Hunt’s efforts resulted in a savings of $1,250 per month, saving an estimated $30,000 per year. WILSON—In August, Candy McLamb, RN, infection control/ intraservice education manager at Central Prison, graduated magna cum laude from Barton College. McLamb had been working on her degree for several years, while continuing to work full time. She now holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Central Prison nurse graduates magna cum laude CHARLOTTE—Yvonne King, program director at Davidson Correctional Center, is the 2001 recipient of the H. G. “Gus” Moeller Award. The award, presented annually by the North Carolina Correctional Association Executive Board, recognizes outstanding sevice and dedication to NCCA and its membership. A member of NCCA since 1986, King has served as the North Piedmont Region chairperson for the last two years. Prior to that, she held various positions, including vice chairperson of the North Piedmont Region, parliamentarian and as a member of the executive board. She has chaired and/or served on various committees and represents North Carolina at several conferences of the American Correctional Association. Yvonne King receives 2001 H.G.“Gus” Moeller Award Correctional Center, is the Western Regional Nurse of the Year. Swayngim received an engraved plaque recognizing her accomplishment. Meanwhile, the nurses in the Eastern region recognized Elizabeth “Libby” Strawn as the Eastern Regional Nurse of the Year, as reported in the October/November 2001Correction News. “Just as we forget about the men and women in the armed forces that protect our country, people forget about the men and women that protect our state,” War-den Annie Harvey told those gathered for the service. Like many institutions, NCCIW has a number of men and women that serve in the armed services. The chapel service highlighted the honor, courage, committment and sacrifice of the men and women that serve both their country and the Department of Correction. NCCIW has as many as 12 employees in the Re-serve. 4 December/January 2002 Correction News LILLINGTON—The staff at Harnett Correctional Institution has been busy raising money over the last few months. On Sept. 15, staff m e m b e r s participated in the 2nd A n n u a l Horse Trail Ride. The event, which included a trail ride, dinner, a raffle, live entertainment and a cake auction, raised $1,875.50 for the American Red Cross. On Oct. 1, HCI held the annual SECC carnival featuring a dunking booth, a “go to jail” booth, a 50/50 raffle, SPRUCE PINE—The staff of Mountain View Correctional Institution (MVCI) partnered with the local community to raise over $10,000 during the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics of North Carolina. Torch Run is an annual fund-raiser by law enforcement officers from over 200 agencies in North Carolina to raise money for Special Olympics, with at least 25 % of the funds staying in the local counties. Last year, officers from those agencies raised a record $1,254,000 for Special Olympics of North Carolina. In only its first year of participation, MVCI raised $10,058.64 for the Special Olympics, surpassing its $10,000 goal. That helped MVCI to rank 23rd overall in fund-raising and third among all correctional institutions in North Carolina. Fund-raising activities included a roller BRUNSWICK—Employees at Columbus Correctional Institution have established a relief fund for victims of the Sept. 11 attack on America. They recently gave the American Red Cross a check for $915.00 designated for the Liberty Disaster Relief Fund. Gail and Larry Dail helped make the 2001 Combined Campaign a success. fish dinners and a silent auction of furniture constructed entirely by HCI inmates. The event raised $3,457, which will be donated to the American Red Cross. Finally, on October 22, HCI partnered with the C o m m u n i t y Resource Council of Lillington, N.C. to host a boxed lunch sale. For only $3.00, patrons received chili or soup, a sandwich, crackers, cookies and a canned drink. The sale raised $400, which also will go to the American Red Cross. HCI thanks Frank Moody, Debbie Deal, Annette Jones and L.B.M. Inc. for coordinating the event. skating party, a family fun night, a car show, a PT Cruiser raffle, sales of Torch Run t-shirts and baseball cap sales and several other activities. To celebrate their success, staff members from MCVI and Mayland Community College held a pig picking and awards luncheon. During the luncheon, Torch Run participants were recognized for their contributions to Special Olympics. MVCI received a plaque recognizing its success as a TOP 25 fund-raising team, while Linda Miller, inmate records clerk at MVCI, received a plaque for being the top MVCI fund-raiser. Plans are underway to make next year an even greater success. For more information on Torch Run or to volunteer for next year’s campaign, contact MVCI at (828) 765-0956. Harnett Correctional Institution giving back to the community Mountain View raises over $10,000 for Special Olympics Husband and wife team up to support Combined Campaign Columbus helps Sept. 11 relief efforts GREENE COUNTY—Gail Dail, office assistant III with the Division of Community Corrections, teamed up with her husband Larry Dail, assistant superintendent at Eastern Correctional Institution, to make the Combined Campaign a success in Greene County. Gail served as chairperson for DCC District 8A, while Larry served as chairperson in Greene County. They raised a total of $2,100 for the Combined Campaign. Employees at the Greene County DCC office celebrated a 100% participation rate. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop Staff members helped raise nearly $2000 for the American Red Cross during the annual Horse Trail Ride. Correction News December/January 2002 5 By Mae B. McLendon Director of Office of Citizen Participation RALEIGH—The North Carolina state chapter of the National Associa-tion of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) held its 2001 Annual Con-ference and Training Institute in Ra-leigh, N.C. on Sept. 26-28. The theme was “Exploring the State of Justice in North Carolina.” The opening session consisted of a panel discussion featuring Theodis Beck, secretary of the N.C. Depart-ment of Correction; Bryan Beatty, sec-retary of the N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety; George Sweat, secretary of the N.C. Depart-ment of Juvenile Justice and Delin-quency Prevention; Reggie Watkins, chief deputy attorney general; and D. Award; Richard Harless, a recent re-tiree from the Federal Bureau of Pris-ons, received the NABCJ Service Award;and Joseph L. Lofton, director for the Eastern Region in the Division of Prisons, received the NC-NABCJ Award, an award that recognizes an NC-NABJ member that has worked tirelessly to make NABCJ a success and to provide a forum for criminal jus-tice professionals to develop. For more information about NABCJ, contact Mae B. McLendon at (919) 733-3226 x285 or e-mail mmclend2@bellsouth.net. NC-NABCJ raises the bar for criminal justice professionals NCPPA helps educate PPOs The North Carolina Probation and Parole Association is a professional association designed to meet the edu-cational needs of probation and parole officers and staff involved in the pro-cess of supervising offenders in the community. The NCPPA strives to increase public awareness and acceptance of probation and parole as meaningul sanctions in the prevention, reduction and deterrence of criminal and delin-quent behaviors. The organization works to provide improved services to the community while maintaining the safety and welfare of our offic-ers. Visit the NCPPA Web site at www.NCPPA.com for more informa-tion about the NCPPA and its activi-ties. Scott Dodrill, warden, Federal Bureau of Prisons. Panelists presented updates of their respective agencies and dis-cussed issues affecting North Carolina. In addition, the conference featured workshops on topics such as alterna-tive education programs, community corrections, juvenile justice, school vio-lence, leadership, the effective use of power and minority overrepresentation in the criminal justice system. Other conference highlights included a job fair, a President’s Reception and a dance. The Awards Luncheon featured the Honorable Herbert L. Richardson, dis-trict court judge, as the guest speaker. North Carolina appellate judge Wanda Bryant received the Achievement (New prisons, cont. from page 1) begun sponsoring a series of job fairs for people in the three counties; a job fair in Scotland County on Nov. 15 drew more than 500 people. When completed, the three 1,000-cell close-custody prisons will employ more than 400 employees each. “These will be jobs that won’t go away,” said N.C. Rep. Pryor Gibson III. “They may not be as sexy as jobs at a university or a hospital, but they pay good, they’re stable, they have good benefits and retirement.” Centex Rooney, a subsidiary of Centex Construction Group, a division of Centex Corporation, is building the prisons under the terms of a build-to-suit lease-purchase agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, Centex will finance construction of the prisons and then sell the completed prisons to the North Carolina Infra-Structure Finance Corporation, a n o t - f o r - p r o f i t corporation. The state of North Carolina, through the Department of Correction, then will lease the facilities from NCIFC for 20 years after completion. At the end of the lease, the Department of Correction will own each facility. “This financing option allows the Department to move forward with developing critically needed facilities at a time when the cost of financing is the lowest it has been in years,” says Lynn Phillips, assistant secretary. “This delivery method also provides for a shorter construction duration than other typical state delivery methods.” The prisons are expected to be Contractors clear land for the new prison in Anson County. Judge Herbert Richardson looks on as NC-NABCJ president Fay Lassiter, assistant director of program services for DOP, presents the Achievement Award to Judge Wanda Bryant. Secretary Theodis Beck celebrates the Anson County groundbreaking with N.C. senators Aaron Plyler (right) and William Purcell (left). 6 December/January 2002 Correction News MedAmerica, the administrator of the Long-Term Care Benefits program for the State Health Plan, has enhanced the long-term care benefits without an increase in rates. The new and enhanced benefits include: Assisted Living Facility Coverage. The assisted living facility benefit has increased from 80 to 100 percent of the daily benefit amount. The Long-Term Care Benefits program includes coverage for care provided in your home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospital long-term care units, adult day care centers, hospice facilities or any other comparable facility licensed by the state of North Carolina. Family Member Assistance. Family Member Assistance pays a member of the insured’s immediate family, who does not reside with the insured, to provide qualified long-term care services at home. It provides payment of up to 50 percent of the daily benefit amount for each day of service. Caregiver Training. Caregiver training benefits are available if an insured is at home and requires training in the proper use and care of supportive equipment, medical aids or assistance with the performance of daily living activities or other supportive needs. This training also may be available to a person designated by the insured and approved by the insurance company. Current policy holders will receive written notification of these changes via U.S. mail. For more information about the Long-Term Care Benefits program, call MedAmerica at 1-800- 943-1549 or visit its website at www.nccmmp.com. If you want an information packet delivered to your work location, contact Cathrine Garner at the DOC Personnel Office at (919) 716-3700. Long-term care adds new benefits at no additional cost Harold Maurice Lilly, a retired western command manager with the Department of Correction, died Oct. 29, 2001. Lilly entered Guilford College in 1941, but joined the Naval Air Corps during World War II. In the Navy, he learned to fly aircraft carrier planes, flying in the North Atlantic on antisubmarine convoy duty. After the war, Lilly returned to Guilford College to complete his education. In 1950, Lilly graduated and joined the Department of Correction. He expected to be with DOC a short while. “It was an interim job or at least I thought it was an interim job before I was called to fly with the airlines,” Lilly remembered in 1986. “When Eastern [Airlines] called and I was having so much fun in my job, I said, ‘I’ll stay where I am. Instead of flying, I’ll just stay with the prison system.’” From 1950 to 1986, Lilly worked at the Department, with the exception of a short leave of absence. The establishment of Ivy Bluff Prison, now closed, was one of his first major assignments. He would later help establish several youth facilities and was the first prison administrator to begin assigning women inside the prisons in 1968. Lilly is survived by a host of family and friends. Harold Lilly 1924-2001 NEW CHAPLAINS: The Division of Prisons commissioned 11 new chaplains Dec. 4. Front row, left to right, are: Ulla M. Brown, Wake Correctional Center; Rodney Williams, Hyde Correctional Institution; Betty Kocher and Merrill (Bud) Kocher, both of Wake Correctional Center. Middle row, left to right: Harlan Moss, Tyrell Prison Work Farm; and Thomas Eldridge, Polk Youth Institution. Third row, left to right: Douglas Evans and Roy Jones, Dan River Prison Work Farm; Jeffrey Locus, Pamlico Correctional Institution; and Thomas Turner, Craggy Correctional Center. Not pictured: Robert Hough, Anson Correctional Center. Remembering Correction News December/January 2002 7 On NAME NEW TITLE LOCATION Inez Albright PPO I DCC, Dist 26 Herman Avery Disp Hearing Off DOC, Prison Admin Yolanda Avery PPO II DCC, Dist 26 Carolyn Barnes CO Trainee Johnston CI Kelley Batchelor PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 8A Janet Bateman PPO I DCC, Dist 18 Larry Blount PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 15B Monica Bond Asst Unit Manager NCCIW John Boone II PPO II DCC, Dist 24 Janet Boykin Med Rec Asst IV NCCIW Pamela Brooks Acctg Tech IV DOC, Fiscal Jean Burke Acctg Manager I DOC, Fiscal Kenneth Burleson Database Admin DOC, Data Proc Cassandra Burton PPO II DCC, Dist 10 Keith Campbell PPO II DCC, Dist 26 Laurie Carpenito PPO II DCC, Dist 5 Claudia Carter Admin Asst I DOC, Training Willie Christian PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 12 Heather Clark PPO II DCC, Dist 10 Christopher Collins Corr Sergeant Southern CI Jeffrey Collis Sr. Surveillance Off DCC, Dist 29 Carolyn Cook PPO I DCC, Dist 15A Elizabeth Crawford PPO I DCC, Dist 12 Mary Crumpler PPO II DCC, Dist 4A Joy Curry Corr Prog Dir I DOC, Prison Admin Danny Daughtry Corr Sergeant Johnston CI Roberts Edwards Jr. PPO I DCC, Dist 7 Michael Edwards PPO II DCC, Dist 3A Woodrow Everette PPO II DCC, Dist 1 Lynn Floyd Jr. PPO II DCC, Dist 12 Cynthia Goble PPO I DCC, Dist 20A Frank Goodrum III Corr Captain Southern CI John Grimes III Lead Nurse Caledonia CI Rachel Groff Off Asst V DOC-Prison Admin Sandra Hailey Proc Asst IV Corr Ent/Brown Creek CI James Harris Jr. Corr Sergeant Franklin CC Gregory Hassell Intensive Case Off DCC, Dist 2 Robert Hines Corr Supt. IV Pamlico CI Cathy Hinton Nurse Supvr II DOC-Prison Admin Tracy Hoilman PPO I DCC, Dist 24 Linda Hollowell Acctg Tech I Craven CI Steve Howell Corr Sergeant Eastern CI Harry Irvin Jr. PPO II DCC, Dist 28 Willard Jobe Asst Supt III Avery/Mitchell CI Linda Jones Corr Sergeant Greene CC Jacqueline Jordan Comm Dev Spec I DCC-JPP Sunday Joyce PPO II DCC, Dist 17B Karen King PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 26 Enora Knight Lead Nurse Fountain CCW Patricia Kucan PPO I DCC, Dist 5 Kelly Lewis PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 19B Barbara Litchfield-Tumm Nurse Supvr I NCCIW Michael Martin PPO II DCC, Dist 12 Barbara Mason Lead Corr Officer NCCIW Charlotte Maynard Syst Acct I DOC- Fiscal Sherwood McCabe Corr Admin I Harnett CI Latasha McIlwaine PPO II DCC, Dist 26 James McPhatter Corr Sergeant Morrison YI NAME NEW TITLE LOCATION Thomas Meister Sub Abuse Couns II DART-Marion CI Tracy Mitchell PPO I DCC, Dist 8B Thurman Moore Corr Sergeant Franklin CC Joan Nealy Lead Nurse Hoke CI Annette Newman PPO I DCC, Dist 17B George Nolan Corr Sergeant Columbus CI Danny Norwood Lead Corr Officer Warren CI Charlie Odom Jr. PPO II DCC, Dist 6A Michael Oliver PPO II DCC, Dist 26 Vickie Oman PPO II DCC, Dist 8B Tyrone Owens Corr Prog Sup Sampson CC Horace Oxendine PPO II DCC, Dist 16B Robyn Parker PPO I DCC, Dist 4A Teresa Parrish Office Asst IV DCC, Dist 10 Kathryn Perkins PPO I DCC, Dist 3A Scott Perry PPO II DCC, Dist 1 Gary Peterson Lead Corr Off Avery/Mitchell CI Theresa Poole Jones Nurse Supvr III NCCIW Joy Poplin Intensive Case Off DCC, Dist 20B Melanie Potter Corr Prog Asst II Johnston CI Ronda Powell Chief PPO DCC, Dist 19A Nancy Pritchard Sub Abuse Couns II DART-Western YI Mars Pritchard Jr. Lead Corr Officer Avery/Mitchell CI Billie Purnsley PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 2 Villette Roberson PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 26 James Roberson Chief PPO DCC, Dist 24 Margaret Roberts PPO I DCC, Dist 30 Luann Roberts Proc Asst IV NCCIW Chrystal Sain PPO I DCC, Dist 25A Tammy Searcy-Wall Corr Prog Admin Orange CC Denise Sherrod Corr Sergeant Franklin CC William Sirginson PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 3A Merwyn Smith PPO II DCC, Dist 8A Batayias Smith Corr Sergeant Craven CI Louis Southall Corr Lieutenant Franklin CC Janet Southerland PPO I DCC, Dist 14 Selwyn Spence PPO II DCC, Dist 7 Jennifer Strickland Trans Coor I Johnston CI Reginald Stroud Corr Food Serv Mgr Sanford CC Kimberly Tart Payroll Clerk V DOC, Fiscal Eyvonne Taylor Intensive Case Off DCC, Dist 8A George A. Thiessen Jr. Corr Lieutenant Central Prison Willie Thomas Corr Off Trainee Neuse CI Larry Thompson Corr Lieutenant Columbus CI Alton Thompson Corr Ent Mgr II CE/Sampson CC Brenda Tillery Pers Tech I Odom CI Henry Tysor Jr. Clin Chaplain II Caledonia CI Jennifer Walsh Corr Captain Columbus CI Rhonda Walton PPO II DCC, Dist 26 Rhonda Walton PPO II DCC, Dist 26 Virginia Warren Acct I DOC, Fiscal James Watson Sub Abuse Couns II SARGE/Sandhills YC James Watson Sub Abuse Couns II SARGE/Sandhills YC Deborah Wells PPO Trainee DCC, Dist 10 Gale Wilcox PPO I DCC, Dist 16B Jackie Williams Corr Health Asst Central Prison Timothy Wise Lead Corr Officer Neuse CI Up Staff Training Honor Students Samuel D. Alberti Pender CI Rebecca Marshburn DCC, Dist 5 Robert Shilling DCC, Dist 13 Dwight A. Stewart Corr Enterprises Jennie E. Tedder Corr Enterprises Martha A. Wright Warren CI Retirements 30 Years or More Deborah Coles Wilkes CC Charles D. Jackson DCC, Dist 2 Ronald E. Mace Foothills CI Freddie Reynolds Harnett CI Roy. K. Rogers Albemarle CI Jimmie J. Stallings DOP Admin Movin’ 8 December/January 2002 Correction News Correction News is a publication of the North Carolina Department of Correction. Send any news, suggestions or stories to Mildred Spearman, Public Information Office, 4201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4201. Telephone: (919) 716-3700. FAX: (919) 716-3795. Please include your name and telephone number on all submissions. copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $ or $ per copy. 01-104612 Inmates Working Printed Using Inmate Labor From the Archives: The Past in Pictures This group includes many DOC long-timers. Can you help us identify them? E-mail us at smr22@doc.state.nc.us if you have information regarding this photograph or if you have a photo that you would like to see published in Correction News. For information about the photo in the October/November issue, see page 5. |
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