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North Carolina Department of Correction 214 W. Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603 (919) 716-3700 Second Quarter 2004 Department honors 2004 Correctional Officers of the Year APEX-Secretary Theodis Beck recognized 10 employees as the 2004 CorrectionalOfficersof theYearduring a ceremonyMay 14. GovernorMichaelF.Easleyproclaimed May 9-15, 2004 as Correctional Officers Week in North Carolina. To honor the observance,thedepartmentrecognized 10 outstandingofficersfromthe ranks of the more than 11,000officers who work for the department:AlexanderDavis;Jennell Gaines; Pedro Jimenez; Donald Mabry; Marilyn Martin; Donna Outerbridge; Willey Phillips; Joseph Stewart; Sgt. Dariel Turley; and David Williams. "Correction officers do so much more than just supervise inmates," says Secretary Beck. "They play a critical role in preservingpublicsafetyand Iamproudof the professional manner in which they do what is required of them and so much more." Correctional officers are responsible for the supervision and housing needs of over 34,000 inmates in North Carolina prisons. The officers may staff security towers, supervise inmates in dormitories or on road squads, transport inmates or train tracking dogs. Their primary duty is the safe, secure and orderly operation of the prison and effective response to crisis situations. The 2004 Officers of the Year were recognized for various accomplishments, ranging from acts of heroism to initiating projects that improve the efficiency of prison operations. For briefbiographies ofthe winners, see page 2. -- Jennings named Volunteer of the Year RALEI GH-Correction Secretary Theodis Beck and the North Carolina Division ofPrisons named Harriet Jennings of Raleigh as the prison volunteer of the year during an April 22 ceremony. Jennings has been a volunteer at Raleigh Correctional Center for Women since 1998. Since she is retired, Jennings makes volunteeringat the minimum-. security women's prison a full-time commitment. She serves as the program coordinator for the prison's education and worship center and as a sponsor for inmates on community leave. In addition, Jennings is very active in the prison's JobStart program, which prepares inmates for employment after release from prison. She recruits, trains and mentors other JobStart volunteers and helps JobStart inmates coordinate transportation, education and housing. Jennings also is instrumental in seeking funding for inmate educational expenses not provided by the prison system. Jennings was one of 20 volunteers nominated for the award. Last year, approximately 88,000 people volunteered almost 280,000 hours of service to inmates (Volunteer,cont.on page4) --- MichaelF. Easley C t . Governor 0 14 14 e C I 0 11 Theodis Beck Secretary N . E . W . 5 Pamela Walker Public Affairs Director 2 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News 200 -f (' () r r c l' t i () 11a I () fTil'Cr s () r t h c "c a r Alexander Davis Alexander Davis has been an officer at Hoke Correctional Institution since 200 1. - - - - OnFeb.1,2004,Davis was makinghis rounds in the prison's Central Unit, which houses residential " mental health inmates. He noticed that an inmate was Davis attempting to commit suicide by hanging himself trom a belt connected to a shelfin his cell. Davis immediately called for assistance, went into the cell and pulled the inmate to the floor. Although the inmate was unresponsive, the medical unit arrived and was able to revive the inmate through cardiopulmonary resuscitation. "Davis is very low-key and not someone who always has to be in the spotlight," says Michael Cotten, assistant superintendent at Hoke Correctional Institution. "But he is very dependable and his actions that day were consistent with the kind of dedicated officer he is." Jennell Gaines JennellGaines,a correctionalofficerat Charlotte Correctional Center since January 2002, was selected for Officer of the Year for her contributions above andbeyondthe callof duty.The facility's superintendent nominated her for the honor for a variety of reasons. As a supervisor of the inmates on a litter pick-up crew, Gaines has Gaines received numerous positive reports trom the community. She often locates dangerous articles dropped on the roadside and ensures the disposal of the items. She also has located lost items of value to citizens and businesses and made sure they were returned to the I l ~.... rightful owners. Gaines also recently assisted in organizing the annual State Employees Combined Campaign, a charitable giving program, at the prison. As a result of her efforts, the prison had a record year for donations, raising the largest amount in its history despite tough economic times. "It was Officer Gaines' strong rapport with our staff and her dedication to the well being of those in need, which generated this high level of success," said Kenn Brown, program director. "Officer Gaines represents the best in terms of how a correctional officer should present himself or herself for daily duty," Supt. Richard Neely added. "She is an example of going the extra mile for her co-workers and the well-being ofthe public." Pedro Jimenez Pedro Jimenez, an officer at Western YouthInstitution in Morganton for two years,wasselectedfor II' Officer of the Year in the category for heroism. In' November, Jimenez was stopped at a stoplight,when he was hit by a van that was -'~ then hit by another car. As Jimenez got out of his vehicle to see if anybody was hurt, the driver of another vehicle began screaming, "My baby's not breathing!" The lack of oxygen was causing the baby to turn blue. Jimenez credits officer basic training for helping him save the baby's life. He remembered the first aid he had learned in officer basic training a year earlier. He determined that the three-year-old girl had a faint pulse, so he cleared her airway and performed rescue breathing. After two full slow breaths,just like he learned intraining, the child opened her eyes and began ...... Jimenez C1)'lIlg. Although the little girl is fine, Jimenez still undergoes therapy and treatment for injuries he sustained in the accident. He is back at work supervising inmates. In addition to his normal duties, he helps interpret for Spanish speaking inmates. "Officer Jimenez's act of heroism minutes after being seriously injured is an example of the outstanding qualities found in the employees throughout the Department of Correction," wrote Capt. Carlos Hernandez in his recommendation for Jimenez. Donald Mabry DonaldMabrywasnominatedforhigh productivityand exceptionalwork.As an intake officer at Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro, Mabry processes new I inmates who have been sentenced to 'i ~; serve'time in the state Mabry . prison system for misdemeanor offenses. When the facility has experienced staff shortages, Mabry has volunteered to work overtime to ensure that all new inmate arrivals are processed the same day. "He seeks solutions to problems he encounters without being told to do so and works to keep the processing area operating smoothly and efficiently, often handling both the yard and intake duty stations during staff shortages," wrote Capt. Glen Britt in his recommendation for Mabry. "Officer Mabry's work ethic along with his dedication has enabled us to complete the large volume of work facing the intake area each day." A Rocky Mount native, Mabry began his career in corrections in December --- Correction News Second Quarter 2004 3 .200... (' 0 r r e l' t ion a I () fli l'e rS 0 f the "e a r 1993 and helped in opening Neuse Correctional Institution. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Air Force trom March 1981 until September 1992. Marilyn Martin Marilyn Martin, a captain at Brown Creek Correctional Institution in Polkton, was recognized for her high productivityand exceptionalwork. As operations captain at the facility, Martin is responsible for staff training, visitation, - - transportation and Martin inmatedmgtesting.As the assistant intelligence officer, she is responsible for monitoring suspected gang activity among the inmate population. She also serves as assistant safety officer, coordinator for the Correctional Officer Mentor Program and coordinator for the Correctional Supervisor Training Program. In addition, she addresses inmate grievances, answers correspondence trom inmatefamilies,conductspersonnel investigations and performs any other tasks assignedby her supervisors. Martin began her career with the Department in 1981. She holds an associate's degree in criminal justice trom Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Donna Outerbridge Donna Outerbridge, an officer at Nash Correctional Institution inNashville, is being recognized for finding hidden contraband and thwarting a potential escapeplot. Duringa routinecellsearch, Outerbridge found a counterfeit State Bureau of Investigation badge and an identificationcard bearing the inmate's picture. Both items were of very high qualityandwouldhavebeenusefultothe inmate as part of an escape plan. Instead, Outerbridge's actions thwarted the plan, , consequently saving r;'\, _ ~ countless manpower ~. ',\,,! hours and preserving L- '\ state resources. Outerbridge "Although Officer Outerbridge is a relatively new officer, having less than 12months experience, she performs her duties on a day-to-day basis in a manner generally seen only in seasoned veterans," wrote Bonnie Boyette, correctional administrator at Nash. "At this particular era in our department, it is refreshing to see such a level ofloyalty and dedication to duty in an employee." Outerbridge joined the department in 2003. She is a graduate ofNorth Carolina Wesleyan College. Willey Phillips Willey Phillips is the food service , manager at Caledonia CI. 'He supervises a staff of seven food service officers and about 60 inmate kitchen workers who prepare daily meals for Caledonia's population of more than 600 inmates. Phillips manages one of the state's oldest Phillips prison kitchens and feeds one of the most diverse inmate populations. At the same time, he consistently maintains one of the lowest cost per meal rates in the Division of Prisons. His contributions are not limited to the kitchen. Phillips also serves as a squad leader on Caledonia's Prison Emergency Response Team, which is trained to handle prison disturbances and to search for - escapees. In 1995,Phillipswasabletoobtainfour mobilekitchenstrom federalgovernment surplus and refurbish and equip them to become mobile field kitchens for the Division of Prisons. They are used in emergency and training situations and have become valuable assets to the prison system. Phillips joined the Department of Correction in 1994 as a food service officer. He is a graduate of Gumberry High School in Northampton County. He also has completed dietary manager training at the University of Florida and advanced food service training at the U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officers' Academy. He retired from the Army in 1994 with 17years of service. He lives in Pleasant Hill. Joseph Stuart Joseph Stuart is the armory officer at Lumberton CI and is responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and safe storage of the 168. weapons assigned to the prison - including rifles, shotguns and pistols. He also maintains the prison's inventory of I two-way radios and manageskeycontrol ~ for the facility. "Officer Stuart's high level of productivity is an example for others to follow," said Capt. Jimmy Evans, Stuart's supervisor. "His professional demeanor is always displayed and a great deal of pride is reflected in his work." In addition to his duties in the armory, Stuartmaintains equipment for the prison's emergency response team and maintains safety equipment for the prison staff He also serves on the facilitysafety committee. Stuart began his corrections career at .. -' - - ---- --- 4 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News 2004 Correctional Officers of the Year Lumberton CI in 1994 and was assigned as the prison's annory officer in 2000. He is a native ofFainnont and a graduate of Fainnont High School and Southeastern Community College. He now lives in Lumberton. Sgt. Dariel Turley Sgt. Dariel Turley,a sergeant at Durham CorrectionalCenter,is beingrecognized for his high productivity and «' I exceptional work. As a sergeant, , _ I Turley serves as a "~~ t role model for other I . ft staff to follow. He '--,-~'-_ ..J.Iwwhiallteinvegrliys askdeodoefs Turley him,volunteerstodo what is needed, is alwayswell-prepared andpays meticulousattentionto detail-right down to the military press on his unifonn. As coordinator for the drug testing program at Durham, Turley has tiansfonned the program into a well-run Vo/ul/feer, cont. fi"OI11page 1 in North Carolina facilities. Others nominees included: Robert Lee Clinkscales, Pasquotank CI;William Franklin Cole, Odom CI; Mary and GabrielDesharnis,OrangeCC;Charles N. Gancer, Sampson CI; Lawrence Carroll Gardner, Rutherford CC; Ronald Gutkowski, Pamlico CI; Robert Hines, Nash CI; Darrell Holloway, Wilkes CC; Revonda and Leslie Keller, Fountain CCW; Bernard King, Harnett CI; John Drum, Sanford CC; Jeffrey Pickles, Hoke CI; Rev. Theodore Speannan, Piedmont CI; Kristie Fisher-Stanford, Morrison CI; Rev. Joseph Staton, Wayne CC; Teresa Tatham, Black Mountain CCW; and Particia Vess,Avery-Mitchell CI. program and changed employees' outlooks about the usefulness of the program. He has trained several officers to assist him, which allows for drug-testing during all shifts and rotations. In addition, Turley isthe facility'smost activeemployee when it comes to finding contraband, including creative places like umbrella poles and air conditioning ducts. He also is fluent in Spanish and helps interpret for Spanish-speaking inmates. "Sgt. Turley is what every supervisor wants in an employee: energetic, trustful, well infonned and loves the work he does," says David Cates, superintendent at Durham Correctional Center. "He far exceeds the nonnal requirements of a correctional sergeant and has made a significant impact on our custody operations. " Turley began his career with the Department in 1997. Prior to joining the department, he served 17 years in the United StatesAnny. David Williams David Williams is an officer at Gates CC, where he was recognized for his excellent job performance. He serves as an acting sergeantandiseligible forpromotiHonis. _. duties include Williams collecting inmateDNA and drug screening samples and supervising the prison during third shift. He also serves on the Division ofPrisons Eastern Region drug interdiction team and helps the department's blood houndhandlersin theirtrainingprogram by laying tracks forthe dogs to follow. "OfficerWilliamstakesprideinhisjob and is an asset to Gates Correctional Center and the Department of Correction," said Assistant SuperintendentWillieDavis. Williams began his work at Gates Correctional Center in 1997 and then worked at Pasquotank Correctional InstitutioninElizabethCity.Aresidentof Chowan County, he is a graduate of hnmanuelChristianSchoolinEdentonand the Collegeofthe Albemarle. -- Correction News Second Quarter 2004 5 Baltimore quarterback inspires inmates VANCEBORO-Anthony Wright, a quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, -~ visited Craven Correc- I tional Institution to speak to inmates on Feb. 11. A Vanceboro native and graduate of West Craven High School, Wright told the inmates that while they are physically behind bars, they don't have to be mentally confined. He urged them to read, learn and study so that they will be able to make it once they are free to lead normal lives. The inmates appreci-ated Wright's visit and were encouraged both by his words and his example as a native son whose hard work and deter-mination took him from Vanceboro to the National Football League. Wright Craven inmates help local youth . VANCEBORO- The hunate Service Club at Craven Correctional Institution donated $500 to Big Brothers/Big Sis-ters. The inmates raised the money by taking photographs for a two-week pe-riod and allocating all proceeds to the project. Wesley Harris, president of the Inmate Service Club, presented a check to the director ofBB/BS during an event that was covered by local media. Kudos to the inmates and staff for giving back to the community in such a positive way! Odom wins "Battle of the Badges" ROCKY MOUNT-adorn Correc-tional Institution defeated Pasquotank CorrectionalInstitutionMarch 15to win the 2004 Battle ofthe Badges, a basket-ball tournamentthatraisesmoney forthe LawEnforcementTorchRun. Odom's Aro Parker (center) splits the defense, while Pasquotank's S. Dillard (left) and C. Shaw (right) can only watch. The Odom Rams went on to win the third annual "Battle of the Badges." Five teams competed for the title, in-cluding teams from Halifax Probation/Pa-role and Caledonia, Odom, Pasquotank and Tillery correctional facilities. Four players received MVP honors for their re-spective teams, Shelton Marshall (Tillery), Melvin Green (Caledonia), Jeff Ramsey (Odom) and Jeff Boyd (Halifax Probation/Parole) and Teton Reid (Pasquotank). With the help of local businesses, sponsors and fans, the event raised approximately $750 for the Law Enforcement Torch Run. DOP training program wins honors WILMINGTON-The North Carolina chapter of the International Per-sonnel Management Association awarded the 2004 Innovative Agency Award to the Department of Correction during its spring conference held March 24-26. The award recognized the Cor-rectional Supervisory Training Program (CSTP), a program that trains first-line supervisors and prepares them to be cor-rectional managers. The 2004 award marks the third year in a row that the Department has received recognition for its human resources pro-grams. Haywood CC plays with fire trucks to help Special Olympics WAYNESV1LL~HaywoodCo~ rectional Center joined forces with Haywood County Law Enforcement and the Waynesville and Maggie Valley Fire Departments May 1 to raise money for Special Olympics. Each organization fielded a group of I 0 men who attempted to pull the Waynesville Fire Dept. Ladder Truck at the third annual Western North Carolina Fire Truck Pull for SpecialOlym-pICS. Maggie Valley Fire Dept. pulled the 32,000-pound truck 20 feet in 10.49 sec-onds, while Waynesville was second in12.23 seconds and Haywood was third with 13.73 seconds. In addition to the fire pull, the event fea-tured a fire truck pull, a bake sale, barbe-cue, door prizes and a raffie. All told, the annual event raised over $3, I00 for Spe-cialOlympics. Staff members ftom Haywood CC try to pull the Waynesville Fire Truck to raise money for Special Olympics. CSWP comes clean BURLINGTON-The Community Service Work Program in District 15-A worked with the city of Burlington and the Department of Transportation April 24 to clean up Burlington during Spring Litter Sweep 2004. Eight community service workers picked up trash along Clay St.in Clay Ct., Tucker St. and Chapel Hill Rd. When people in the community saw what the workers were doing, the residents pitched in to help. Working together, the CSWP, residents and other concerned citizens helped clear the streets of litter that included radiators, car engines, lawn mowers, carpet, bicycles and other trash. -- - -- - 6 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News Spotlight on Central Pharmacy Clinical Staff The department's clinical pharmacists are experts in their assigned areas. They coach and counsel inmates with special medical problems and supervise the inmates' drug therapies. Carolyn Turnham (left, standing) processes utilizationreviewrequests,while Gary McCollum (left, seated) manages the intravenous (IV) therapy program. Debra Fi tzgerald (center) manages controlled substances accountability and consults on pain management issues. Nic40le Kiziah (back, right) reyiews HIV drug therapy an,d counsels inmates about properly taking the 3-drug cocktail used in HIV treatment, while Linda Cross (seated, right) manages the clinical pharmacy staff and plans to add a new clinical pharmacist to initiate a diabetes education program for inmates. Not pictured is hepatology pharmacist Mike Ihrie, who reviews therapies for inmates with hepatitis and liver disease. Front Desk When you call the pharmacy, the first voice on the line isusuallyGwendolyn ¥essner (seated) or Judy ~urnett. These helpful ladies staff the front desk and handle many of the pharmacy's administrative duties including payroll and office management. Inpatient Staff The inpatient pharmacy staff fills approximately 200 prescription orders a day for the hospitals and mental health treatment centers at Central Prison and NCCIW. The inpatient staff also works closely with Central Prison and NCCIW on quality assuurance and drug accountability. They strive to make medications as patient-ready as possible in order to reduce the workload on nurses in the prison hospitals. From left: Dixie Tysinger, pharmacy tech; Houston Pulley, pharmacy tech; Karen Ellis, pharmacy tech; Bill Perry, pharmacist;. and Diane James, pharmacist. Not pictured are Joy Bataille, inpatient pharmacy manager; Ginger Lockamy, Central Prison on-site pharmacist; and Susan Hinton, NCCIW on-site pharmacist. Correction News Second Quarter 2004 7 Outpatient Team The outpatient team makes up the largest employee group in the pharmacy. The team fills prescriptions for all prison units except Central Prison, NCCIW and McCain Hospital; those units have their own hospital facilities. Each pharmacist services two or three prisons and works closely with the medical staff at those facilities. Above, from left: Sonia Weber, pharmacy tech; April Mooneyham, pharmacy tech; Edi Perez, pharmacist; Kimberly Greer, pharmacy tech; Sherry Hemenway, pharmacist; Loreese O'Kane, pharmacist; and Charlotte Brown, pharmacy tech. Below, from left: Antoinette Guirguis, pharmacist; Bonnie Chaffiotte, pharmacist; Dong Quach,pharmacist; Olivia Cleare,pharmacy tech;Vicky Jackson, pharmacist; Lan Lee, pharmacist; Cathy Zimmerman, pharmacist; Debbie Meyer, pharmacist; and Vickie Dunn, pharmacy tech. Management Team There's more than 90 years of combined experience on the Central Pharmacy management team. Operations manager Jimmy Carpenter (left) has 27 years under his belt, while outpatient supervisor Phyllis Miller is an II-year veteran. Meanwhile, pharmacy director John Brown (seated) has 32 years with DOC, while outpatient manager Janet Brown (right) has 21 years. Site Inspection John Sherman is a recent addition to the pharmacy staff, serving as the site inspection pharmacist. It's his job to visit each prison medical facility at least twice a year to ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations. He'll also be looking for ways to standardize systems, improve efficiency and share best practices. John has already visited several prisons. lfyou haven't seen him at your facility yet, look for him to visit soon. Warehouse The Central Pharmacy warehouse stocks the everyday medical and first aid supplies used by the health services staff. The warehouse also stocks the over-the-counter medications that are sold in prison canteens; medical devices such as walkers, canes and crutches; and products like toothpaste and mouthwash. Pharmacy technician Dennis Smith (left) and stock supervisor WaltTrentini (right) team up to keep the warehouse running smoothly. Not pictured is Ed Bryant, warehouse technician. --- 8 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News Pamela Allen Kenneth Allen Catherine Andre Teri Andrews David Arey III Dawn Artis Roberts Charles Avery Gregory Baker William Baldwin Janet Barnes Greta Barnes Mary Barnhardt Larry Bass Towanna Beard Debra Belcher Cheryl Bell Alfred Bell Velton Bennett Sr. Marvin Biggs Jr. Jimmie Binford Jr. Diane Blackwell James Bolick Ralph Boone Lois Bowen Reese Bradley Jr. Anita Bradshaw Jackie Braxton John Brewer Wendy Brewton Julia Brigman Linda Bristow Wendy Britt Joseph Brochure Cynthia Brown John Bunch Jr. Floyde Calaway Larry Callicutt David Cameron Timothy Cantrell Darlene Capel Amy Carpenter Kelly Carpenter Lester Carr Ronnie Carter Yolanda Carter Kathey Carthens David Cassady Victor Champion Johnny Chestnut Jr. Alma Clark Michael Clark Tamala Coley Kathy Cook Warren Cook Sherri Cook Patricia Cook Jose Cortez Virginia Cosner Cynthia Council Corr Prog Supvr Lieutenant ProblPar Unit Supv III Admin Asst II Food Serv Mgr I Case Mgr Asst Supt/Prog II Sergeant Sergeant Captain Sergeant ProbIPar Unit Supv III Corr Officer ProbIPar Inten Case Off Lieutenant Corr Prog Dir III Corr Train Instr II Food Serv Mgr III Corr Trng Spec II Corr Food Serv Mgr Sergeant Maint Mech IV HVAC Supvr I Exec Asst I Tele Equip Tech III Nurse (RN) Lead ProbIPar Surv Off Corr Psy Serv Coor Sergeant Asst Supt/Programs Admin Officer II Corr Unit Mgr . Facil Const Eng I Processing Asst IV Sergeant Lead Corr Officer Captain Captain PPO II Sergeant Admin Off III Corr Prog Supv Sergeant Lieutenant PPO I Office Asst IV Sergeant Maint Mech IV Corr Asst Unit Mgr Sub Abuse Prog Supv Sergeant Sergeant Corr Health Asst II Asst Supt ProbIPar Unit Supv III Sergeant PPO II Sergeant Admin Asst I Anson CC McCain Hospital Dist 26 Div I Lanesboro CI Alexander CI Western YI Foothills CI Hoke CI Pamlico CI Johnston CI Dist 26 Lumberton CI Dist 10 Greene CI DOP DOC-Eastern McCain Hospital Craven CI Central Prison Brown Creek CI Western RMY Foothills CI DOC-EEO SC Region Foothills CI Dist 14 Lanesboro CI Albemarle CI Hoke CI Hoke CI Scotland CI Engineering McCain Hospital Gates CC Lincoln CC Southern CI Scotland CI Dist 24 Scotland CI Avery/Mitchell CI Lincoln CC Central Prison Caswell CC Dist 8B Hoke CI Caswell CC Polk YI Albemarle CI RSAT-RCCW Central Prison Warren CI Piedmont CI Gaston CC Dist 21 Alexander CI Dist 14 Gates CC Central Prison Janice Covil Sylvia Creech Robin Crews James D. Hayes Tracy Dailey John Davis Tonita Dawkins Brenda Dixon James Dodson Eboni Douglas Deborah Driggers Stephen Dunn Jenell Dunn James Durham Rodney Dyson Paulette Eggleston Margaret Farmer Ruth Ferguson Jerome Figgs Marie Ford Robert Fountain Carroll Fuqua Gary Gardin Michael Gamer Tracy Gatling Rashad Gaynor Taft Gideons Gaylon Gipson Stephanie Goodson Anthony Graham Raymond Grass Kwanda Graves Terry Green Carol Green Clarence Griffin Sue Grindstaff Vasudha Gupta James Gusler Sr. Raymond Hamilton Jr. Anita Hardy James Harris Ronald Harrison Jennifer Hartness Johnny Hawkins Jeffrey Hayes Donald Heffelfinger James Henderson Phillip Hill Patricia Hinson Janice Hobbs Winston Hoggard Mary Holland Edward Holley LaShawn Holloway Linda Hollowell Ginger Hoover James Horton Beverly Houston Veineta Howard Sergeant Acct Tech IV Off Asst IV Corr Prog Supvr Corr Prog Supv Corr Prog Supvr Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant PPO II Acct Tech I Asst Unit Mgr Comp Consult I Sergeant Sergeant ProblPar Unit Supv III ProblPar Unit Supv III Acctg Tech II Sergeant Corr Unit Mgr Lieutenant Lead Corr Officer Sergeant ProbIPar Surv Off PPO I Tr PPO II Fac Maint Supv IV Sergeant Off Asst IV Sergeant Sergeant PPO II Sergeant Corr Food Serv Mgr I Sergeant Proc Asst IV Psych Prog Mgr Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Lead Corr Officer Corr Training Spec II ProblPar Inten Case Off Corr Trg Spec PPO II Facility Maint Mgr I Sergeant Corr Sergeant Admin Secretary II Lieutenant Sergeant ProbIPar Surv Off Sergeant Sergeant Corr Adm Tech Case Mgr PPO I Nurse (RN) Clinician Corr Unit Mgr NewHanoverCC DOP Dist 21 Morrison YI CaswellCC SouthernCI Alexander CI PamlicoCI RutherfordCC Dist 26 BrownCreekCI Eastern CI Programs CaledoniaCI CatawbaCC Dist 10 Dist 10 AlexanderCI MorrisonYI NCCIW NCCIW CaswellCC Marion CI Dist 14 Dist 3A Dist 9B PenderCI CentralPrison CombinedRec CentralPrison Neuse CI Dist 21 Hoke CI PasquotankCI Polk YI Marion CI NCCIW GuilfordCC AlexanderCI CravenCI AlbemarleCI AlbemarleCI Dist 27A Polk YI Dist 3B AlexanderCI WarrenCI SouthernCI AlbemarleCI SampsonCI Tillery CC Dist 3A CentralPrison NCCIW CravenCI AlexanderCI Dist 7 Duplin CC PamlicoCI Correction News Second Quarter 2004 9 Movill' Oil Up Movill ' Oil Up -- --- NAME NEW TITLE LOCATION Henry Nordan Jr. Asst Unit Mgr Lanesboro CI Timothy Hudgins Sergeant Alexander CI Gwendolyn Norville Reg Ops Mgr DOP Christopher Hudson Sergeant Piedmont CI Edward Hunter Moninuola Olaniyan Registered Nurse Central Prison Sergeant Central Prison Deborah Icenhour James Oliver Lieutenant Pasquotank CI Admin Sec II Alexander CI Joshua Panter Sergeant Central Prison Geraldine Jackson Corr Case Mgr Johnston CI Wrenn Patterson Sys Analyst IMS April Janutolo Sergeant Southern CI Michael Jenkins Tracy Perry PayrolI Clerk V Personnel Corr Unit Mgr Central Prison Darryl Perry Prob/Par Inten Case Off Dist 10 Richard Jernigan HVAC Mech Hoke CI Eddie Johnson Prob/Par Surv Off Dist I David Pilley Corr Trng Spec II Alexander CI Freddie Jones Lieutenant Ray Posey II Sergeant Odom CI McCain Hospital Adam PowelI Sergeant Charlotte CC Rodney Jones PPO II Dist 9B Julian Priest Lieutenant Columbus CI Thomas Joyner Sergeant Polk YI William Keller Bryant PulIiam Sergeant Guilford CC Prob/Par Unit Supv III Dist 22 Victor Kerr Dennis PurcelI HVAC Supvr I McCain Hospital Lead Corr Officer Harnett CI Billie Purnsley PPO II Dist 15B AlIen King PPO I Dist 12 Judson Putman Corr Food Serv Mgr I Gaston CC Anjanette Kinston PPO II Dist 12 Kevin Re Prob/Par Off I Dist 13 Carleton Knight Sergeant Tillery CC Robert Reed Captain Alexander CI Thomas Korwin Sergeant Pasquotank CI Dawn Lentz Sergeant Lanesboro CI Harold Reep Asst Unit Mgr Foothills CI Timothy Rice Sergeant Buncombe CC Yvonne Lloyd Comp Consult IV DOC Programs Kyle Richardson Sergeant Columbus CI Sara Locklear Lieutenant Scotland CI Gregory Riley Corr Food Serv Mgr I Wilkes CC Tanya Long Prob/Par Off II Dist 1 Victoria Louder Marvin Roberson Corr Psy Serv Coord Scotland CI Nurse (RN) Lead Central Prison Rhonda Robertson Admin Secretary I Alexander CI MitchelI Lowry Inm Disp Hrg Off DOP Brian Robinette Prob/Par Surv Off Dist 15B Donna Lumpkin Sub Abuse Coun II DART-Piedmont Patrick Robinson Sergeant Southern CI Michael Lunsford Lead Corr Officer CaswelI CC Clara Rogers Corr Asst Unit Mgr Foothills CI Jeffrey Lux PPO II Dist 10 Tonia Rogers Corr Prog Dir I DOP Brenda Manley Sergeant Caledonia CI Elton Rogers Sergeant Warren CI Margaret Adams Acctg Tech I Craven CI Nadine Marrimon Joseph Roughton Corr Prog Supv Randolph CC Sergeant Pasquotank CI Carolyn Rouse Sergeant New Hanover CC Mary MarshalI Personnel Asst IV New Hanover CC Ronald Roush Lieutenant Lumberton CI Chad MarshalI Sergeant Hyde CC Dennis Rowland Corr District Mgr DOP Robert Martin Lieutenant Foothills CI Pamela Sanford Sergeant Cetral Prison Elizabeth Martin Nurse (RN) Supvr II DOP Lucy Sapp Off Asst IV CP Jenny Martone Proc Asst IV Personnel Vincent Saulter Personnel Asst IV NCCIW Frances Massengale Nurse (RN) Lead Nash CI SorrelI Saunders Reg Ops Mgr DOP Berdina Matthews Admin Asst I Sanford CC Donna Scarboro Corr Admin Serv Mgr Pender CC Phillip McCorkle Sergeant Gaston CC Rocko Scarpone CE Supv II CE-Sampson Gigi McCoy Corr Prog Supvr Durham CC Lisa Schwarz Payroll Clerk V DOC-Fiscal Kevin McCoy PPO I Dist 19B Darryl Shannon Sergeant Wake CC Renetta McEachern Int Auditor II Internal Audit James Shelton PPO I Dist 29 Adam McIntosh Sergeant Mountain View CI Cassandra Silver Corr Beh Spec I Neuse CC Kathryn McKenzie Nurse (RN) Supv I McCain Hospital Derrick Simmons Sergeant Neuse CI Glenda McKever Sub Abuse Counselor DART-Duplin Laura Simons Corr Prog Supvr TyrrelI PWF Steven McKinney Sergeant Foothills CI Dean Sladky Prob/Par Surv Off Dist 18 John McKoy Principal Polk YI David Smith Jr. Food Serv Mgr III Lanesboro CI Daniel Mihalek Sergeant Craven CI Howard Smith Lead Corr Officer Johnston CI Rodney Miller Sergeant Avery/MitchelI CI Onelia Smith PPO I Dist 8A Dennis Mills Sergeant Marion CI John Smith PPO II Dist 12 Teresa Mills Acctg Clerk IV Nash CI Tammy Smith PPO II Dist 18 Kimberley Moody Admin Secretary II Marion CI Margaret Smith Sergeant Central Prison David Moore Corr Sergeant Johnston CI Felix Smith Sergeant Odom CI Clyde Morris Corr Prog Dir I CaswelI CC Sharon Southard Admin Serv Mgr Western YI Janet Morris Corr Officer I Hoke CI Jarverene Stuart Comm Svc Dist Coord CSWP Latonia Morrison PPO II Dist 18 Richard Styles Maint Mech IV Marion CI Troy Moseley Lieutenant Warren CI Ronderic Suggs Sergeant Central Prison Cynthia Munday Corr Case Analyst Central Prison Brian Nash Minnie Sutherland PPO I Tr Dist 8B Prob/Par Surv Off Dist 14 Shanticia Taylor Inst Classif Coord Polk YI Pamela Nicholson Sergeant Raleigh CCW Jeffrey Teague Sergeant CaldwelI CC 10 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News Jennie Tedder Becky Thompson David Thompson Stephanie Treadway Rodney Trogdon Brian Tyndall Patrilla Utley James Vick Stephen Waddell John Walker II June Walker Regina Wallace Gwendolyn Waller Ricky Ward Lorie Ward Linda Whitman Larry Whittenburg Carl Wilde Kimberly Williams Cynthia Williams Robert Williams Carmaleta Williams Stanley Wolfe Douglas Wood Tammie Wood Avery Wright Toni Yancey Barbara Yarbrough Herb Yelverton Deanna Young Corr Enterprise Mgr II Inm Grv Hrg Exam Int Auditor II Sub Abuse Prog Supv Prob/Par Unit Supv III PPO II Pers Tech I Electronics Tech III Lieutenant Lieutenant Office Asst IV Admin Secretary II Proc Asst IV Corr Trg Spec Proc Asst IV Sentence Audit Tech I Sergeant Sergeant Prob/Par Unit Supv III Admin Asst II Inst Classif Coord Lieutenant Lieutenant Prob/Par Unit Supv III PPOI Corr Sergeant Sergeant Admin Off I Psych Prog Coor I Corr Train Instr II Breaking ground in Greene County CE-Columbus Inm Grievance Internal Audit DART-NCCIW Dist 19B Dist 5 DOP Alexander CI Central Prison Foothills CI Dist 30 Div I, Admin DCC Johnston CI Colwnbus CI Comb Rec Piedmont CI Dan River PWF Dist 3A DCC Alexander CI Central Prison Central Prison Dist 21 Dist 10 Southern CI NCCIW DOP DOP SC Region MAURY-Greene County and the Department of Cor-rections held a groundbreaking ceremony for Maury Correc-tional InstitutionApril 14. Many state and local leaders helped commemorate the event, including Greene County Commis-sioners Denny Garner, James Fulghum and James Shackleford; N.C. Rep. Edith Warren; N.C. Sen. John Kerr; Correction Secretary Theodis Beck; Bennie Heath, chair of the Greene County Commissioners; Joe Lofton, Eastern Re-gion director for the Division of Prisons; and Ted Adams, senior vice president for Centex Rooney Construction Co. Maury Correctional Institution is scheduled to be com-pleted November 2005. Once completed, the facility will employ more than 400 people in the local area, providing much-needed jobs for the Eastern North Carolina county and injecting approximately $10 million into the local economy each year. From the Archives Here are some of the responses regarding the photograph that appeared in the last edition of Correction News: I have a little bit of information, but please don't quote me in the next edition. (Ha!) The lady holding the dog is Heather Allar (probably a new married name now). On the back row, second from the left, I think the gentlemen's name is Drew (no last name remembered). This information was gathered from my husband, Jeff Penny, who formerly worked at old Polk. Tammy Penny, DOC Personnel Second from left in the photo...is Drew Stanley, the current diagnostic center director for Polk Youth Institution in Butner. The woman hold-ing the dog is Heather Watkins, former admin assistant to MH at Polk, but promoted to diag-nostic center bebavior specialist, case ananlyst, then into programs as a programs assistant. She is now a social worker, I think. Rich Bruner, Avery-Mitchell CI The staff member in the back second from the end on the left is Drew Stanley. Now works at Polk Youth Institution. James Whitehead, Nash CI I recognize the gentleman sharing the stick with the dog. That gentleman is Gary Buchanan who is currently a correctional captain at Averyl Mitchell CI. Jason Pelllalld, Mountain View CI If you have additional information, please e-mailuseat smr22@doc.state.nc.us.In tbemean-time, here's something to think about: Why do the people in the photographs never recognize themselves? Intemal Audit moves east GREENVILLE-The Department of Correction has taken steps toward total regionalization of the Internal Au-dit section by opening an office in Greenville. The Greenville office will provide audit coverage for all units and sections in the eastern region. Lead auditor David Thompson and internal auditor Amy O'Neal will staff the office; employees can contact them by calling (252) 830-8524. Until a per-manent location is found, the office will be housed at 214 Pitt Street in Greenville. The office is expected to be operational June 1. The department plans to establish an office in the Piedmont Region to com-plete the regionalizationof the audit func-tion. Correction News Second Quarter 2004 11 John C. Andrews, RN, CPHQ,the AI-PI Facilitator at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, graduated from the University ofPhoe-nix with a master of science in nursing administration in April. He is a mem-ber of Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor society that provides leader-ship and scholarship in practice, edu-cation and research to enhance the health of all people and to support the learning and professional development of their members who strive to improve nursing care worldwide. Barry Bridges, a personnel analyst in the Equal Employment Office, finished the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach, Va. March 20 in 3: 19: 10. That time qualifies him to compete in the 2005 Boston Marathon. . Susan Cook, a probation/parole officer in District 27B has been name the Op-timist Club's 2004 Officer of the Year. The Optimist Club has been recogniz-ing local law enforcement officers for the past 10 years. George Fullwood, a staff training spe-cialistat PenderCorrectionalCenter,was awarded the Commissioner's Special RecognitionAwardfromCommissionof Labor Cherie K. Berry. He was recog-nized for establishing an apprenticeship program for correctionalofficers. Robert Lee Guy, director of the Divi-sion of Community Corrections, received the outstanding alumnus award March 27 from the East Carolina University College of Human Ecology. Guy was recognized for his many years of service in criminal justice and his unwavering support of his alma mater. Sarah Llaguno, a case analyst at North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, completed the Boston Marathon April 19 in a time of 3:02:06. She was the 25th woman to cross the finish line and the 368th person overall. Joe Lofton, eastern region director for the Division ofPrisons, received the state of North Carolina's Celebrate Stars Award for his unwavering support of the State Employees Combined Campaign. Lofton serves as the Region 2 chair, is an active member of the State Advisory Committee and is the chair of the SECC's Centralization Task Force. Derrick Wadsworth, superintendent of Hyde Correctional Institution, was named to the Edenton Historical Com-mission by Gov. Michael Easley. The Edenton Historical Commission works to encourage preservation, restoration and appropriate presentation of the town of Edenton and Chowan County as a historic, educational and aesthetic place. There are 33 members on the commis-sion, and the governor appoints 18. Phileria Ann Washington, a special education teacher at Foothills Correc-tional Institution, was named Correc-tional Educational Association's Region VIII Te~cher of the Year at the regi~nal conference in April. Washington was recognized for a transition plan for ex-ceptional students, will compete for the national title July 4-7 during CEA's an-nual conference in Baltimore. Retirements (30 Years or More) I-Ionor Students Marie Bode Darleen BrilI Tyrone Carter Grady Caviness Judy Chapman Ralph Chandler Troy Clark Wayne Clay Carl Coston Barbara Cox Bertha Cummings James Dawson Jr Beaty Dobson James Everette Bruce Fishel Joyce Habuda James Hartman Anthony Hinnant Robert Holden Oliver Hollis James Holmes Denise Horton James Horton George Jones Joseph Joyner Nancy Kaye Toni Kaziah Roger King Betsy Korkuc EdmondLamm David Leonard Jay Mackie George MerrilI Danny Messer James Moody Danny O'Neal Lennis Pearce Donna Pierce Richard Rodden ----- Donald Rouse Donald Shaver James Stroman Betty Sutton Earline TerrelI Carolyn Vinson James Warren Hilda Westbrook David WilIiams Charles Wilson Avery Younts Leonard Murphy WilliamMorrow Jr. Deaths WilliamG Daniel Sharon Cox-Davis WelterF.Hill Wayne Kinney John Perkins Donald L Smith ---- --- 12 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News From theArchives: ThePast in Pictures - . Can anyone help identify the origin of this photograph? If you think you know the people, the location, the year or anything about it, please e-mail usatsmr22@doc.state.nc.us. and share your memories with us! Digital photography tips If you are going to send us a digital pho-tograph, please follow the guidelines be-low for print-quality photographs. +Make sure your camera is at least 3 megapixels or higher. +Set the print quality at the highest reso-lution possible. +Do not edit or manipulate the original image in any way. +Save as a TIFF file, if possible. +If you are going to scan a photograph taken with a conventional camera, scan at a resolution of at least 300 dpi. +Send the photograph as an attachment and do not imbed it in a Word file. - - -- - --- UPCOMING EVENTS June 11, 2004 Correction Enterprise GolITournament to benefit Special Olympics. River Golf Club, Bunn. Call Jerry Carlyle at (919) 496-3095 for more information. August 28-29, 2004 NCCA South Central Region Team ChampionshipGolfTournament,South-ern Pines. Contact Steve Goodrum at (910) 844-3078, ext. 1510. November 17-18, 2004 North Carolina Correctional Association Annual Training Conference. Millennium Hotel, Durham. $40-60. Call Jay Clark at (910) 281-4819 or Doris Daye at (919) 477-2314. Correction News Correction News is an employee newsletter published by the North Carolina Department of Correction's Public Affairs Office. The newsletter is available on the Department's Web site at www.doc.state.nc.us . If you have questions, comments or story ideas, please contact Mildred Spearman at smr22@doc.state.nc.us. Department of Correction Public Affairs Office 4202 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC27699-4202 (919)716-3700 www.doc.state.nc.us
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Full Text | North Carolina Department of Correction 214 W. Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603 (919) 716-3700 Second Quarter 2004 Department honors 2004 Correctional Officers of the Year APEX-Secretary Theodis Beck recognized 10 employees as the 2004 CorrectionalOfficersof theYearduring a ceremonyMay 14. GovernorMichaelF.Easleyproclaimed May 9-15, 2004 as Correctional Officers Week in North Carolina. To honor the observance,thedepartmentrecognized 10 outstandingofficersfromthe ranks of the more than 11,000officers who work for the department:AlexanderDavis;Jennell Gaines; Pedro Jimenez; Donald Mabry; Marilyn Martin; Donna Outerbridge; Willey Phillips; Joseph Stewart; Sgt. Dariel Turley; and David Williams. "Correction officers do so much more than just supervise inmates," says Secretary Beck. "They play a critical role in preservingpublicsafetyand Iamproudof the professional manner in which they do what is required of them and so much more." Correctional officers are responsible for the supervision and housing needs of over 34,000 inmates in North Carolina prisons. The officers may staff security towers, supervise inmates in dormitories or on road squads, transport inmates or train tracking dogs. Their primary duty is the safe, secure and orderly operation of the prison and effective response to crisis situations. The 2004 Officers of the Year were recognized for various accomplishments, ranging from acts of heroism to initiating projects that improve the efficiency of prison operations. For briefbiographies ofthe winners, see page 2. -- Jennings named Volunteer of the Year RALEI GH-Correction Secretary Theodis Beck and the North Carolina Division ofPrisons named Harriet Jennings of Raleigh as the prison volunteer of the year during an April 22 ceremony. Jennings has been a volunteer at Raleigh Correctional Center for Women since 1998. Since she is retired, Jennings makes volunteeringat the minimum-. security women's prison a full-time commitment. She serves as the program coordinator for the prison's education and worship center and as a sponsor for inmates on community leave. In addition, Jennings is very active in the prison's JobStart program, which prepares inmates for employment after release from prison. She recruits, trains and mentors other JobStart volunteers and helps JobStart inmates coordinate transportation, education and housing. Jennings also is instrumental in seeking funding for inmate educational expenses not provided by the prison system. Jennings was one of 20 volunteers nominated for the award. Last year, approximately 88,000 people volunteered almost 280,000 hours of service to inmates (Volunteer,cont.on page4) --- MichaelF. Easley C t . Governor 0 14 14 e C I 0 11 Theodis Beck Secretary N . E . W . 5 Pamela Walker Public Affairs Director 2 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News 200 -f (' () r r c l' t i () 11a I () fTil'Cr s () r t h c "c a r Alexander Davis Alexander Davis has been an officer at Hoke Correctional Institution since 200 1. - - - - OnFeb.1,2004,Davis was makinghis rounds in the prison's Central Unit, which houses residential " mental health inmates. He noticed that an inmate was Davis attempting to commit suicide by hanging himself trom a belt connected to a shelfin his cell. Davis immediately called for assistance, went into the cell and pulled the inmate to the floor. Although the inmate was unresponsive, the medical unit arrived and was able to revive the inmate through cardiopulmonary resuscitation. "Davis is very low-key and not someone who always has to be in the spotlight," says Michael Cotten, assistant superintendent at Hoke Correctional Institution. "But he is very dependable and his actions that day were consistent with the kind of dedicated officer he is." Jennell Gaines JennellGaines,a correctionalofficerat Charlotte Correctional Center since January 2002, was selected for Officer of the Year for her contributions above andbeyondthe callof duty.The facility's superintendent nominated her for the honor for a variety of reasons. As a supervisor of the inmates on a litter pick-up crew, Gaines has Gaines received numerous positive reports trom the community. She often locates dangerous articles dropped on the roadside and ensures the disposal of the items. She also has located lost items of value to citizens and businesses and made sure they were returned to the I l ~.... rightful owners. Gaines also recently assisted in organizing the annual State Employees Combined Campaign, a charitable giving program, at the prison. As a result of her efforts, the prison had a record year for donations, raising the largest amount in its history despite tough economic times. "It was Officer Gaines' strong rapport with our staff and her dedication to the well being of those in need, which generated this high level of success," said Kenn Brown, program director. "Officer Gaines represents the best in terms of how a correctional officer should present himself or herself for daily duty," Supt. Richard Neely added. "She is an example of going the extra mile for her co-workers and the well-being ofthe public." Pedro Jimenez Pedro Jimenez, an officer at Western YouthInstitution in Morganton for two years,wasselectedfor II' Officer of the Year in the category for heroism. In' November, Jimenez was stopped at a stoplight,when he was hit by a van that was -'~ then hit by another car. As Jimenez got out of his vehicle to see if anybody was hurt, the driver of another vehicle began screaming, "My baby's not breathing!" The lack of oxygen was causing the baby to turn blue. Jimenez credits officer basic training for helping him save the baby's life. He remembered the first aid he had learned in officer basic training a year earlier. He determined that the three-year-old girl had a faint pulse, so he cleared her airway and performed rescue breathing. After two full slow breaths,just like he learned intraining, the child opened her eyes and began ...... Jimenez C1)'lIlg. Although the little girl is fine, Jimenez still undergoes therapy and treatment for injuries he sustained in the accident. He is back at work supervising inmates. In addition to his normal duties, he helps interpret for Spanish speaking inmates. "Officer Jimenez's act of heroism minutes after being seriously injured is an example of the outstanding qualities found in the employees throughout the Department of Correction," wrote Capt. Carlos Hernandez in his recommendation for Jimenez. Donald Mabry DonaldMabrywasnominatedforhigh productivityand exceptionalwork.As an intake officer at Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro, Mabry processes new I inmates who have been sentenced to 'i ~; serve'time in the state Mabry . prison system for misdemeanor offenses. When the facility has experienced staff shortages, Mabry has volunteered to work overtime to ensure that all new inmate arrivals are processed the same day. "He seeks solutions to problems he encounters without being told to do so and works to keep the processing area operating smoothly and efficiently, often handling both the yard and intake duty stations during staff shortages," wrote Capt. Glen Britt in his recommendation for Mabry. "Officer Mabry's work ethic along with his dedication has enabled us to complete the large volume of work facing the intake area each day." A Rocky Mount native, Mabry began his career in corrections in December --- Correction News Second Quarter 2004 3 .200... (' 0 r r e l' t ion a I () fli l'e rS 0 f the "e a r 1993 and helped in opening Neuse Correctional Institution. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Air Force trom March 1981 until September 1992. Marilyn Martin Marilyn Martin, a captain at Brown Creek Correctional Institution in Polkton, was recognized for her high productivityand exceptionalwork. As operations captain at the facility, Martin is responsible for staff training, visitation, - - transportation and Martin inmatedmgtesting.As the assistant intelligence officer, she is responsible for monitoring suspected gang activity among the inmate population. She also serves as assistant safety officer, coordinator for the Correctional Officer Mentor Program and coordinator for the Correctional Supervisor Training Program. In addition, she addresses inmate grievances, answers correspondence trom inmatefamilies,conductspersonnel investigations and performs any other tasks assignedby her supervisors. Martin began her career with the Department in 1981. She holds an associate's degree in criminal justice trom Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Donna Outerbridge Donna Outerbridge, an officer at Nash Correctional Institution inNashville, is being recognized for finding hidden contraband and thwarting a potential escapeplot. Duringa routinecellsearch, Outerbridge found a counterfeit State Bureau of Investigation badge and an identificationcard bearing the inmate's picture. Both items were of very high qualityandwouldhavebeenusefultothe inmate as part of an escape plan. Instead, Outerbridge's actions thwarted the plan, , consequently saving r;'\, _ ~ countless manpower ~. ',\,,! hours and preserving L- '\ state resources. Outerbridge "Although Officer Outerbridge is a relatively new officer, having less than 12months experience, she performs her duties on a day-to-day basis in a manner generally seen only in seasoned veterans," wrote Bonnie Boyette, correctional administrator at Nash. "At this particular era in our department, it is refreshing to see such a level ofloyalty and dedication to duty in an employee." Outerbridge joined the department in 2003. She is a graduate ofNorth Carolina Wesleyan College. Willey Phillips Willey Phillips is the food service , manager at Caledonia CI. 'He supervises a staff of seven food service officers and about 60 inmate kitchen workers who prepare daily meals for Caledonia's population of more than 600 inmates. Phillips manages one of the state's oldest Phillips prison kitchens and feeds one of the most diverse inmate populations. At the same time, he consistently maintains one of the lowest cost per meal rates in the Division of Prisons. His contributions are not limited to the kitchen. Phillips also serves as a squad leader on Caledonia's Prison Emergency Response Team, which is trained to handle prison disturbances and to search for - escapees. In 1995,Phillipswasabletoobtainfour mobilekitchenstrom federalgovernment surplus and refurbish and equip them to become mobile field kitchens for the Division of Prisons. They are used in emergency and training situations and have become valuable assets to the prison system. Phillips joined the Department of Correction in 1994 as a food service officer. He is a graduate of Gumberry High School in Northampton County. He also has completed dietary manager training at the University of Florida and advanced food service training at the U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officers' Academy. He retired from the Army in 1994 with 17years of service. He lives in Pleasant Hill. Joseph Stuart Joseph Stuart is the armory officer at Lumberton CI and is responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and safe storage of the 168. weapons assigned to the prison - including rifles, shotguns and pistols. He also maintains the prison's inventory of I two-way radios and manageskeycontrol ~ for the facility. "Officer Stuart's high level of productivity is an example for others to follow," said Capt. Jimmy Evans, Stuart's supervisor. "His professional demeanor is always displayed and a great deal of pride is reflected in his work." In addition to his duties in the armory, Stuartmaintains equipment for the prison's emergency response team and maintains safety equipment for the prison staff He also serves on the facilitysafety committee. Stuart began his corrections career at .. -' - - ---- --- 4 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News 2004 Correctional Officers of the Year Lumberton CI in 1994 and was assigned as the prison's annory officer in 2000. He is a native ofFainnont and a graduate of Fainnont High School and Southeastern Community College. He now lives in Lumberton. Sgt. Dariel Turley Sgt. Dariel Turley,a sergeant at Durham CorrectionalCenter,is beingrecognized for his high productivity and «' I exceptional work. As a sergeant, , _ I Turley serves as a "~~ t role model for other I . ft staff to follow. He '--,-~'-_ ..J.Iwwhiallteinvegrliys askdeodoefs Turley him,volunteerstodo what is needed, is alwayswell-prepared andpays meticulousattentionto detail-right down to the military press on his unifonn. As coordinator for the drug testing program at Durham, Turley has tiansfonned the program into a well-run Vo/ul/feer, cont. fi"OI11page 1 in North Carolina facilities. Others nominees included: Robert Lee Clinkscales, Pasquotank CI;William Franklin Cole, Odom CI; Mary and GabrielDesharnis,OrangeCC;Charles N. Gancer, Sampson CI; Lawrence Carroll Gardner, Rutherford CC; Ronald Gutkowski, Pamlico CI; Robert Hines, Nash CI; Darrell Holloway, Wilkes CC; Revonda and Leslie Keller, Fountain CCW; Bernard King, Harnett CI; John Drum, Sanford CC; Jeffrey Pickles, Hoke CI; Rev. Theodore Speannan, Piedmont CI; Kristie Fisher-Stanford, Morrison CI; Rev. Joseph Staton, Wayne CC; Teresa Tatham, Black Mountain CCW; and Particia Vess,Avery-Mitchell CI. program and changed employees' outlooks about the usefulness of the program. He has trained several officers to assist him, which allows for drug-testing during all shifts and rotations. In addition, Turley isthe facility'smost activeemployee when it comes to finding contraband, including creative places like umbrella poles and air conditioning ducts. He also is fluent in Spanish and helps interpret for Spanish-speaking inmates. "Sgt. Turley is what every supervisor wants in an employee: energetic, trustful, well infonned and loves the work he does," says David Cates, superintendent at Durham Correctional Center. "He far exceeds the nonnal requirements of a correctional sergeant and has made a significant impact on our custody operations. " Turley began his career with the Department in 1997. Prior to joining the department, he served 17 years in the United StatesAnny. David Williams David Williams is an officer at Gates CC, where he was recognized for his excellent job performance. He serves as an acting sergeantandiseligible forpromotiHonis. _. duties include Williams collecting inmateDNA and drug screening samples and supervising the prison during third shift. He also serves on the Division ofPrisons Eastern Region drug interdiction team and helps the department's blood houndhandlersin theirtrainingprogram by laying tracks forthe dogs to follow. "OfficerWilliamstakesprideinhisjob and is an asset to Gates Correctional Center and the Department of Correction," said Assistant SuperintendentWillieDavis. Williams began his work at Gates Correctional Center in 1997 and then worked at Pasquotank Correctional InstitutioninElizabethCity.Aresidentof Chowan County, he is a graduate of hnmanuelChristianSchoolinEdentonand the Collegeofthe Albemarle. -- Correction News Second Quarter 2004 5 Baltimore quarterback inspires inmates VANCEBORO-Anthony Wright, a quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, -~ visited Craven Correc- I tional Institution to speak to inmates on Feb. 11. A Vanceboro native and graduate of West Craven High School, Wright told the inmates that while they are physically behind bars, they don't have to be mentally confined. He urged them to read, learn and study so that they will be able to make it once they are free to lead normal lives. The inmates appreci-ated Wright's visit and were encouraged both by his words and his example as a native son whose hard work and deter-mination took him from Vanceboro to the National Football League. Wright Craven inmates help local youth . VANCEBORO- The hunate Service Club at Craven Correctional Institution donated $500 to Big Brothers/Big Sis-ters. The inmates raised the money by taking photographs for a two-week pe-riod and allocating all proceeds to the project. Wesley Harris, president of the Inmate Service Club, presented a check to the director ofBB/BS during an event that was covered by local media. Kudos to the inmates and staff for giving back to the community in such a positive way! Odom wins "Battle of the Badges" ROCKY MOUNT-adorn Correc-tional Institution defeated Pasquotank CorrectionalInstitutionMarch 15to win the 2004 Battle ofthe Badges, a basket-ball tournamentthatraisesmoney forthe LawEnforcementTorchRun. Odom's Aro Parker (center) splits the defense, while Pasquotank's S. Dillard (left) and C. Shaw (right) can only watch. The Odom Rams went on to win the third annual "Battle of the Badges." Five teams competed for the title, in-cluding teams from Halifax Probation/Pa-role and Caledonia, Odom, Pasquotank and Tillery correctional facilities. Four players received MVP honors for their re-spective teams, Shelton Marshall (Tillery), Melvin Green (Caledonia), Jeff Ramsey (Odom) and Jeff Boyd (Halifax Probation/Parole) and Teton Reid (Pasquotank). With the help of local businesses, sponsors and fans, the event raised approximately $750 for the Law Enforcement Torch Run. DOP training program wins honors WILMINGTON-The North Carolina chapter of the International Per-sonnel Management Association awarded the 2004 Innovative Agency Award to the Department of Correction during its spring conference held March 24-26. The award recognized the Cor-rectional Supervisory Training Program (CSTP), a program that trains first-line supervisors and prepares them to be cor-rectional managers. The 2004 award marks the third year in a row that the Department has received recognition for its human resources pro-grams. Haywood CC plays with fire trucks to help Special Olympics WAYNESV1LL~HaywoodCo~ rectional Center joined forces with Haywood County Law Enforcement and the Waynesville and Maggie Valley Fire Departments May 1 to raise money for Special Olympics. Each organization fielded a group of I 0 men who attempted to pull the Waynesville Fire Dept. Ladder Truck at the third annual Western North Carolina Fire Truck Pull for SpecialOlym-pICS. Maggie Valley Fire Dept. pulled the 32,000-pound truck 20 feet in 10.49 sec-onds, while Waynesville was second in12.23 seconds and Haywood was third with 13.73 seconds. In addition to the fire pull, the event fea-tured a fire truck pull, a bake sale, barbe-cue, door prizes and a raffie. All told, the annual event raised over $3, I00 for Spe-cialOlympics. Staff members ftom Haywood CC try to pull the Waynesville Fire Truck to raise money for Special Olympics. CSWP comes clean BURLINGTON-The Community Service Work Program in District 15-A worked with the city of Burlington and the Department of Transportation April 24 to clean up Burlington during Spring Litter Sweep 2004. Eight community service workers picked up trash along Clay St.in Clay Ct., Tucker St. and Chapel Hill Rd. When people in the community saw what the workers were doing, the residents pitched in to help. Working together, the CSWP, residents and other concerned citizens helped clear the streets of litter that included radiators, car engines, lawn mowers, carpet, bicycles and other trash. -- - -- - 6 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News Spotlight on Central Pharmacy Clinical Staff The department's clinical pharmacists are experts in their assigned areas. They coach and counsel inmates with special medical problems and supervise the inmates' drug therapies. Carolyn Turnham (left, standing) processes utilizationreviewrequests,while Gary McCollum (left, seated) manages the intravenous (IV) therapy program. Debra Fi tzgerald (center) manages controlled substances accountability and consults on pain management issues. Nic40le Kiziah (back, right) reyiews HIV drug therapy an,d counsels inmates about properly taking the 3-drug cocktail used in HIV treatment, while Linda Cross (seated, right) manages the clinical pharmacy staff and plans to add a new clinical pharmacist to initiate a diabetes education program for inmates. Not pictured is hepatology pharmacist Mike Ihrie, who reviews therapies for inmates with hepatitis and liver disease. Front Desk When you call the pharmacy, the first voice on the line isusuallyGwendolyn ¥essner (seated) or Judy ~urnett. These helpful ladies staff the front desk and handle many of the pharmacy's administrative duties including payroll and office management. Inpatient Staff The inpatient pharmacy staff fills approximately 200 prescription orders a day for the hospitals and mental health treatment centers at Central Prison and NCCIW. The inpatient staff also works closely with Central Prison and NCCIW on quality assuurance and drug accountability. They strive to make medications as patient-ready as possible in order to reduce the workload on nurses in the prison hospitals. From left: Dixie Tysinger, pharmacy tech; Houston Pulley, pharmacy tech; Karen Ellis, pharmacy tech; Bill Perry, pharmacist;. and Diane James, pharmacist. Not pictured are Joy Bataille, inpatient pharmacy manager; Ginger Lockamy, Central Prison on-site pharmacist; and Susan Hinton, NCCIW on-site pharmacist. Correction News Second Quarter 2004 7 Outpatient Team The outpatient team makes up the largest employee group in the pharmacy. The team fills prescriptions for all prison units except Central Prison, NCCIW and McCain Hospital; those units have their own hospital facilities. Each pharmacist services two or three prisons and works closely with the medical staff at those facilities. Above, from left: Sonia Weber, pharmacy tech; April Mooneyham, pharmacy tech; Edi Perez, pharmacist; Kimberly Greer, pharmacy tech; Sherry Hemenway, pharmacist; Loreese O'Kane, pharmacist; and Charlotte Brown, pharmacy tech. Below, from left: Antoinette Guirguis, pharmacist; Bonnie Chaffiotte, pharmacist; Dong Quach,pharmacist; Olivia Cleare,pharmacy tech;Vicky Jackson, pharmacist; Lan Lee, pharmacist; Cathy Zimmerman, pharmacist; Debbie Meyer, pharmacist; and Vickie Dunn, pharmacy tech. Management Team There's more than 90 years of combined experience on the Central Pharmacy management team. Operations manager Jimmy Carpenter (left) has 27 years under his belt, while outpatient supervisor Phyllis Miller is an II-year veteran. Meanwhile, pharmacy director John Brown (seated) has 32 years with DOC, while outpatient manager Janet Brown (right) has 21 years. Site Inspection John Sherman is a recent addition to the pharmacy staff, serving as the site inspection pharmacist. It's his job to visit each prison medical facility at least twice a year to ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations. He'll also be looking for ways to standardize systems, improve efficiency and share best practices. John has already visited several prisons. lfyou haven't seen him at your facility yet, look for him to visit soon. Warehouse The Central Pharmacy warehouse stocks the everyday medical and first aid supplies used by the health services staff. The warehouse also stocks the over-the-counter medications that are sold in prison canteens; medical devices such as walkers, canes and crutches; and products like toothpaste and mouthwash. Pharmacy technician Dennis Smith (left) and stock supervisor WaltTrentini (right) team up to keep the warehouse running smoothly. Not pictured is Ed Bryant, warehouse technician. --- 8 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News Pamela Allen Kenneth Allen Catherine Andre Teri Andrews David Arey III Dawn Artis Roberts Charles Avery Gregory Baker William Baldwin Janet Barnes Greta Barnes Mary Barnhardt Larry Bass Towanna Beard Debra Belcher Cheryl Bell Alfred Bell Velton Bennett Sr. Marvin Biggs Jr. Jimmie Binford Jr. Diane Blackwell James Bolick Ralph Boone Lois Bowen Reese Bradley Jr. Anita Bradshaw Jackie Braxton John Brewer Wendy Brewton Julia Brigman Linda Bristow Wendy Britt Joseph Brochure Cynthia Brown John Bunch Jr. Floyde Calaway Larry Callicutt David Cameron Timothy Cantrell Darlene Capel Amy Carpenter Kelly Carpenter Lester Carr Ronnie Carter Yolanda Carter Kathey Carthens David Cassady Victor Champion Johnny Chestnut Jr. Alma Clark Michael Clark Tamala Coley Kathy Cook Warren Cook Sherri Cook Patricia Cook Jose Cortez Virginia Cosner Cynthia Council Corr Prog Supvr Lieutenant ProblPar Unit Supv III Admin Asst II Food Serv Mgr I Case Mgr Asst Supt/Prog II Sergeant Sergeant Captain Sergeant ProbIPar Unit Supv III Corr Officer ProbIPar Inten Case Off Lieutenant Corr Prog Dir III Corr Train Instr II Food Serv Mgr III Corr Trng Spec II Corr Food Serv Mgr Sergeant Maint Mech IV HVAC Supvr I Exec Asst I Tele Equip Tech III Nurse (RN) Lead ProbIPar Surv Off Corr Psy Serv Coor Sergeant Asst Supt/Programs Admin Officer II Corr Unit Mgr . Facil Const Eng I Processing Asst IV Sergeant Lead Corr Officer Captain Captain PPO II Sergeant Admin Off III Corr Prog Supv Sergeant Lieutenant PPO I Office Asst IV Sergeant Maint Mech IV Corr Asst Unit Mgr Sub Abuse Prog Supv Sergeant Sergeant Corr Health Asst II Asst Supt ProbIPar Unit Supv III Sergeant PPO II Sergeant Admin Asst I Anson CC McCain Hospital Dist 26 Div I Lanesboro CI Alexander CI Western YI Foothills CI Hoke CI Pamlico CI Johnston CI Dist 26 Lumberton CI Dist 10 Greene CI DOP DOC-Eastern McCain Hospital Craven CI Central Prison Brown Creek CI Western RMY Foothills CI DOC-EEO SC Region Foothills CI Dist 14 Lanesboro CI Albemarle CI Hoke CI Hoke CI Scotland CI Engineering McCain Hospital Gates CC Lincoln CC Southern CI Scotland CI Dist 24 Scotland CI Avery/Mitchell CI Lincoln CC Central Prison Caswell CC Dist 8B Hoke CI Caswell CC Polk YI Albemarle CI RSAT-RCCW Central Prison Warren CI Piedmont CI Gaston CC Dist 21 Alexander CI Dist 14 Gates CC Central Prison Janice Covil Sylvia Creech Robin Crews James D. 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III ProblPar Unit Supv III Acctg Tech II Sergeant Corr Unit Mgr Lieutenant Lead Corr Officer Sergeant ProbIPar Surv Off PPO I Tr PPO II Fac Maint Supv IV Sergeant Off Asst IV Sergeant Sergeant PPO II Sergeant Corr Food Serv Mgr I Sergeant Proc Asst IV Psych Prog Mgr Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Lead Corr Officer Corr Training Spec II ProblPar Inten Case Off Corr Trg Spec PPO II Facility Maint Mgr I Sergeant Corr Sergeant Admin Secretary II Lieutenant Sergeant ProbIPar Surv Off Sergeant Sergeant Corr Adm Tech Case Mgr PPO I Nurse (RN) Clinician Corr Unit Mgr NewHanoverCC DOP Dist 21 Morrison YI CaswellCC SouthernCI Alexander CI PamlicoCI RutherfordCC Dist 26 BrownCreekCI Eastern CI Programs CaledoniaCI CatawbaCC Dist 10 Dist 10 AlexanderCI MorrisonYI NCCIW NCCIW CaswellCC Marion CI Dist 14 Dist 3A Dist 9B PenderCI CentralPrison CombinedRec CentralPrison Neuse CI Dist 21 Hoke CI PasquotankCI Polk YI Marion CI NCCIW GuilfordCC AlexanderCI CravenCI AlbemarleCI AlbemarleCI Dist 27A Polk YI Dist 3B AlexanderCI WarrenCI SouthernCI AlbemarleCI SampsonCI Tillery CC Dist 3A CentralPrison NCCIW CravenCI AlexanderCI Dist 7 Duplin CC PamlicoCI Correction News Second Quarter 2004 9 Movill' Oil Up Movill ' Oil Up -- --- NAME NEW TITLE LOCATION Henry Nordan Jr. Asst Unit Mgr Lanesboro CI Timothy Hudgins Sergeant Alexander CI Gwendolyn Norville Reg Ops Mgr DOP Christopher Hudson Sergeant Piedmont CI Edward Hunter Moninuola Olaniyan Registered Nurse Central Prison Sergeant Central Prison Deborah Icenhour James Oliver Lieutenant Pasquotank CI Admin Sec II Alexander CI Joshua Panter Sergeant Central Prison Geraldine Jackson Corr Case Mgr Johnston CI Wrenn Patterson Sys Analyst IMS April Janutolo Sergeant Southern CI Michael Jenkins Tracy Perry PayrolI Clerk V Personnel Corr Unit Mgr Central Prison Darryl Perry Prob/Par Inten Case Off Dist 10 Richard Jernigan HVAC Mech Hoke CI Eddie Johnson Prob/Par Surv Off Dist I David Pilley Corr Trng Spec II Alexander CI Freddie Jones Lieutenant Ray Posey II Sergeant Odom CI McCain Hospital Adam PowelI Sergeant Charlotte CC Rodney Jones PPO II Dist 9B Julian Priest Lieutenant Columbus CI Thomas Joyner Sergeant Polk YI William Keller Bryant PulIiam Sergeant Guilford CC Prob/Par Unit Supv III Dist 22 Victor Kerr Dennis PurcelI HVAC Supvr I McCain Hospital Lead Corr Officer Harnett CI Billie Purnsley PPO II Dist 15B AlIen King PPO I Dist 12 Judson Putman Corr Food Serv Mgr I Gaston CC Anjanette Kinston PPO II Dist 12 Kevin Re Prob/Par Off I Dist 13 Carleton Knight Sergeant Tillery CC Robert Reed Captain Alexander CI Thomas Korwin Sergeant Pasquotank CI Dawn Lentz Sergeant Lanesboro CI Harold Reep Asst Unit Mgr Foothills CI Timothy Rice Sergeant Buncombe CC Yvonne Lloyd Comp Consult IV DOC Programs Kyle Richardson Sergeant Columbus CI Sara Locklear Lieutenant Scotland CI Gregory Riley Corr Food Serv Mgr I Wilkes CC Tanya Long Prob/Par Off II Dist 1 Victoria Louder Marvin Roberson Corr Psy Serv Coord Scotland CI Nurse (RN) Lead Central Prison Rhonda Robertson Admin Secretary I Alexander CI MitchelI Lowry Inm Disp Hrg Off DOP Brian Robinette Prob/Par Surv Off Dist 15B Donna Lumpkin Sub Abuse Coun II DART-Piedmont Patrick Robinson Sergeant Southern CI Michael Lunsford Lead Corr Officer CaswelI CC Clara Rogers Corr Asst Unit Mgr Foothills CI Jeffrey Lux PPO II Dist 10 Tonia Rogers Corr Prog Dir I DOP Brenda Manley Sergeant Caledonia CI Elton Rogers Sergeant Warren CI Margaret Adams Acctg Tech I Craven CI Nadine Marrimon Joseph Roughton Corr Prog Supv Randolph CC Sergeant Pasquotank CI Carolyn Rouse Sergeant New Hanover CC Mary MarshalI Personnel Asst IV New Hanover CC Ronald Roush Lieutenant Lumberton CI Chad MarshalI Sergeant Hyde CC Dennis Rowland Corr District Mgr DOP Robert Martin Lieutenant Foothills CI Pamela Sanford Sergeant Cetral Prison Elizabeth Martin Nurse (RN) Supvr II DOP Lucy Sapp Off Asst IV CP Jenny Martone Proc Asst IV Personnel Vincent Saulter Personnel Asst IV NCCIW Frances Massengale Nurse (RN) Lead Nash CI SorrelI Saunders Reg Ops Mgr DOP Berdina Matthews Admin Asst I Sanford CC Donna Scarboro Corr Admin Serv Mgr Pender CC Phillip McCorkle Sergeant Gaston CC Rocko Scarpone CE Supv II CE-Sampson Gigi McCoy Corr Prog Supvr Durham CC Lisa Schwarz Payroll Clerk V DOC-Fiscal Kevin McCoy PPO I Dist 19B Darryl Shannon Sergeant Wake CC Renetta McEachern Int Auditor II Internal Audit James Shelton PPO I Dist 29 Adam McIntosh Sergeant Mountain View CI Cassandra Silver Corr Beh Spec I Neuse CC Kathryn McKenzie Nurse (RN) Supv I McCain Hospital Derrick Simmons Sergeant Neuse CI Glenda McKever Sub Abuse Counselor DART-Duplin Laura Simons Corr Prog Supvr TyrrelI PWF Steven McKinney Sergeant Foothills CI Dean Sladky Prob/Par Surv Off Dist 18 John McKoy Principal Polk YI David Smith Jr. Food Serv Mgr III Lanesboro CI Daniel Mihalek Sergeant Craven CI Howard Smith Lead Corr Officer Johnston CI Rodney Miller Sergeant Avery/MitchelI CI Onelia Smith PPO I Dist 8A Dennis Mills Sergeant Marion CI John Smith PPO II Dist 12 Teresa Mills Acctg Clerk IV Nash CI Tammy Smith PPO II Dist 18 Kimberley Moody Admin Secretary II Marion CI Margaret Smith Sergeant Central Prison David Moore Corr Sergeant Johnston CI Felix Smith Sergeant Odom CI Clyde Morris Corr Prog Dir I CaswelI CC Sharon Southard Admin Serv Mgr Western YI Janet Morris Corr Officer I Hoke CI Jarverene Stuart Comm Svc Dist Coord CSWP Latonia Morrison PPO II Dist 18 Richard Styles Maint Mech IV Marion CI Troy Moseley Lieutenant Warren CI Ronderic Suggs Sergeant Central Prison Cynthia Munday Corr Case Analyst Central Prison Brian Nash Minnie Sutherland PPO I Tr Dist 8B Prob/Par Surv Off Dist 14 Shanticia Taylor Inst Classif Coord Polk YI Pamela Nicholson Sergeant Raleigh CCW Jeffrey Teague Sergeant CaldwelI CC 10 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News Jennie Tedder Becky Thompson David Thompson Stephanie Treadway Rodney Trogdon Brian Tyndall Patrilla Utley James Vick Stephen Waddell John Walker II June Walker Regina Wallace Gwendolyn Waller Ricky Ward Lorie Ward Linda Whitman Larry Whittenburg Carl Wilde Kimberly Williams Cynthia Williams Robert Williams Carmaleta Williams Stanley Wolfe Douglas Wood Tammie Wood Avery Wright Toni Yancey Barbara Yarbrough Herb Yelverton Deanna Young Corr Enterprise Mgr II Inm Grv Hrg Exam Int Auditor II Sub Abuse Prog Supv Prob/Par Unit Supv III PPO II Pers Tech I Electronics Tech III Lieutenant Lieutenant Office Asst IV Admin Secretary II Proc Asst IV Corr Trg Spec Proc Asst IV Sentence Audit Tech I Sergeant Sergeant Prob/Par Unit Supv III Admin Asst II Inst Classif Coord Lieutenant Lieutenant Prob/Par Unit Supv III PPOI Corr Sergeant Sergeant Admin Off I Psych Prog Coor I Corr Train Instr II Breaking ground in Greene County CE-Columbus Inm Grievance Internal Audit DART-NCCIW Dist 19B Dist 5 DOP Alexander CI Central Prison Foothills CI Dist 30 Div I, Admin DCC Johnston CI Colwnbus CI Comb Rec Piedmont CI Dan River PWF Dist 3A DCC Alexander CI Central Prison Central Prison Dist 21 Dist 10 Southern CI NCCIW DOP DOP SC Region MAURY-Greene County and the Department of Cor-rections held a groundbreaking ceremony for Maury Correc-tional InstitutionApril 14. Many state and local leaders helped commemorate the event, including Greene County Commis-sioners Denny Garner, James Fulghum and James Shackleford; N.C. Rep. Edith Warren; N.C. Sen. John Kerr; Correction Secretary Theodis Beck; Bennie Heath, chair of the Greene County Commissioners; Joe Lofton, Eastern Re-gion director for the Division of Prisons; and Ted Adams, senior vice president for Centex Rooney Construction Co. Maury Correctional Institution is scheduled to be com-pleted November 2005. Once completed, the facility will employ more than 400 people in the local area, providing much-needed jobs for the Eastern North Carolina county and injecting approximately $10 million into the local economy each year. From the Archives Here are some of the responses regarding the photograph that appeared in the last edition of Correction News: I have a little bit of information, but please don't quote me in the next edition. (Ha!) The lady holding the dog is Heather Allar (probably a new married name now). On the back row, second from the left, I think the gentlemen's name is Drew (no last name remembered). This information was gathered from my husband, Jeff Penny, who formerly worked at old Polk. Tammy Penny, DOC Personnel Second from left in the photo...is Drew Stanley, the current diagnostic center director for Polk Youth Institution in Butner. The woman hold-ing the dog is Heather Watkins, former admin assistant to MH at Polk, but promoted to diag-nostic center bebavior specialist, case ananlyst, then into programs as a programs assistant. She is now a social worker, I think. Rich Bruner, Avery-Mitchell CI The staff member in the back second from the end on the left is Drew Stanley. Now works at Polk Youth Institution. James Whitehead, Nash CI I recognize the gentleman sharing the stick with the dog. That gentleman is Gary Buchanan who is currently a correctional captain at Averyl Mitchell CI. Jason Pelllalld, Mountain View CI If you have additional information, please e-mailuseat smr22@doc.state.nc.us.In tbemean-time, here's something to think about: Why do the people in the photographs never recognize themselves? Intemal Audit moves east GREENVILLE-The Department of Correction has taken steps toward total regionalization of the Internal Au-dit section by opening an office in Greenville. The Greenville office will provide audit coverage for all units and sections in the eastern region. Lead auditor David Thompson and internal auditor Amy O'Neal will staff the office; employees can contact them by calling (252) 830-8524. Until a per-manent location is found, the office will be housed at 214 Pitt Street in Greenville. The office is expected to be operational June 1. The department plans to establish an office in the Piedmont Region to com-plete the regionalizationof the audit func-tion. Correction News Second Quarter 2004 11 John C. Andrews, RN, CPHQ,the AI-PI Facilitator at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, graduated from the University ofPhoe-nix with a master of science in nursing administration in April. He is a mem-ber of Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor society that provides leader-ship and scholarship in practice, edu-cation and research to enhance the health of all people and to support the learning and professional development of their members who strive to improve nursing care worldwide. Barry Bridges, a personnel analyst in the Equal Employment Office, finished the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach, Va. March 20 in 3: 19: 10. That time qualifies him to compete in the 2005 Boston Marathon. . Susan Cook, a probation/parole officer in District 27B has been name the Op-timist Club's 2004 Officer of the Year. The Optimist Club has been recogniz-ing local law enforcement officers for the past 10 years. George Fullwood, a staff training spe-cialistat PenderCorrectionalCenter,was awarded the Commissioner's Special RecognitionAwardfromCommissionof Labor Cherie K. Berry. He was recog-nized for establishing an apprenticeship program for correctionalofficers. Robert Lee Guy, director of the Divi-sion of Community Corrections, received the outstanding alumnus award March 27 from the East Carolina University College of Human Ecology. Guy was recognized for his many years of service in criminal justice and his unwavering support of his alma mater. Sarah Llaguno, a case analyst at North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, completed the Boston Marathon April 19 in a time of 3:02:06. She was the 25th woman to cross the finish line and the 368th person overall. Joe Lofton, eastern region director for the Division ofPrisons, received the state of North Carolina's Celebrate Stars Award for his unwavering support of the State Employees Combined Campaign. Lofton serves as the Region 2 chair, is an active member of the State Advisory Committee and is the chair of the SECC's Centralization Task Force. Derrick Wadsworth, superintendent of Hyde Correctional Institution, was named to the Edenton Historical Com-mission by Gov. Michael Easley. The Edenton Historical Commission works to encourage preservation, restoration and appropriate presentation of the town of Edenton and Chowan County as a historic, educational and aesthetic place. There are 33 members on the commis-sion, and the governor appoints 18. Phileria Ann Washington, a special education teacher at Foothills Correc-tional Institution, was named Correc-tional Educational Association's Region VIII Te~cher of the Year at the regi~nal conference in April. Washington was recognized for a transition plan for ex-ceptional students, will compete for the national title July 4-7 during CEA's an-nual conference in Baltimore. Retirements (30 Years or More) I-Ionor Students Marie Bode Darleen BrilI Tyrone Carter Grady Caviness Judy Chapman Ralph Chandler Troy Clark Wayne Clay Carl Coston Barbara Cox Bertha Cummings James Dawson Jr Beaty Dobson James Everette Bruce Fishel Joyce Habuda James Hartman Anthony Hinnant Robert Holden Oliver Hollis James Holmes Denise Horton James Horton George Jones Joseph Joyner Nancy Kaye Toni Kaziah Roger King Betsy Korkuc EdmondLamm David Leonard Jay Mackie George MerrilI Danny Messer James Moody Danny O'Neal Lennis Pearce Donna Pierce Richard Rodden ----- Donald Rouse Donald Shaver James Stroman Betty Sutton Earline TerrelI Carolyn Vinson James Warren Hilda Westbrook David WilIiams Charles Wilson Avery Younts Leonard Murphy WilliamMorrow Jr. Deaths WilliamG Daniel Sharon Cox-Davis WelterF.Hill Wayne Kinney John Perkins Donald L Smith ---- --- 12 Second Quarter 2004 Correction News From theArchives: ThePast in Pictures - . Can anyone help identify the origin of this photograph? If you think you know the people, the location, the year or anything about it, please e-mail usatsmr22@doc.state.nc.us. and share your memories with us! Digital photography tips If you are going to send us a digital pho-tograph, please follow the guidelines be-low for print-quality photographs. +Make sure your camera is at least 3 megapixels or higher. +Set the print quality at the highest reso-lution possible. +Do not edit or manipulate the original image in any way. +Save as a TIFF file, if possible. +If you are going to scan a photograph taken with a conventional camera, scan at a resolution of at least 300 dpi. +Send the photograph as an attachment and do not imbed it in a Word file. - - -- - --- UPCOMING EVENTS June 11, 2004 Correction Enterprise GolITournament to benefit Special Olympics. River Golf Club, Bunn. Call Jerry Carlyle at (919) 496-3095 for more information. August 28-29, 2004 NCCA South Central Region Team ChampionshipGolfTournament,South-ern Pines. Contact Steve Goodrum at (910) 844-3078, ext. 1510. November 17-18, 2004 North Carolina Correctional Association Annual Training Conference. Millennium Hotel, Durham. $40-60. Call Jay Clark at (910) 281-4819 or Doris Daye at (919) 477-2314. Correction News Correction News is an employee newsletter published by the North Carolina Department of Correction's Public Affairs Office. The newsletter is available on the Department's Web site at www.doc.state.nc.us . If you have questions, comments or story ideas, please contact Mildred Spearman at smr22@doc.state.nc.us. Department of Correction Public Affairs Office 4202 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC27699-4202 (919)716-3700 www.doc.state.nc.us |
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