West Virginia Division of Corrections

The Official Newsletter for the West Virginia Division of Corrections
West Virginia
Autumn 2012
Volume 5 Issue 3
Corrections
Connection
Commissioner’s Comments
IN THIS ISSUE:
Crime Victims Activities
2
Domestic Violence Awareness
3
1st Sgt. Robert Barton
4
KISRA
5
Facility Updates
5-9
Employee Appreciation 10
New Employees, Promotions
and Awards
11
Retirements
12
WV Warrior Race
13
IACTP Conference
14
Winter Weather Survival Kits 14
Christmas Card Request
15
ACA Congratulations
15
FYI
15
7 Mile Run
16
In Memory
16
I am so thankful for the
WV Division of Corrections Team. We are a team.
It takes a combined team
approach to perform our
jobs each day and do so in
a manner that reflects positively on our division. Just like with any team we all have
our differences, and there are times when we might not agree on the way things should
be done--but know that it’s okay to disagree. We all have setbacks, personally and
professionally. But we get back on course....Just know that every job matters...every
job plays a part in our mission. I appreciate all you did yesterday, do today and will
do tomorrow to help keep the Division of Corrections in West Virginia one of the best
“teams” in the country.
Negativity surrounds us. But so does positivity. Being in the corrections field, we
are surrounded by negative behaviors/actions/individuals and we may find ourselves
struggling to keep those negatives from entering our thoughts and actions. I challenge
each of you to seek out the positives in your lives and I would bet there are many. Just
imagine losing some of the things that you take for granted, such as your home, your
ability to see or hear, your ability to walk, or anything that currently gives you comfort.
Then imagine getting each of these things back, one by one, and consider how grateful you would be for each and every
one. In addition, start finding joy in the small things instead of holding out for big achievements. For inspiration, take a
look at all the positive events that individuals at our facilities have been doing over the last few months to raise awareness
for crime victims. (Lakin Correctional Center’s vigil pictured above) I would also like to applaud St. Marys Correctional
Center’s Counselor II, Lois Cokeley who recently published her first book titled: “Solutions: It’s All On You” about how
she changed her life by positive thinking!
Wishing you and yours a Safe, Happy and Joyful Holiday Season with the many blessings of family and friends.
Jim Rubenstein
Commissioner, WVDOC
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Crime Victim Awareness Activities at LCC
West Virginia
Division of Corrections
Vision and Mission
Statements
Vision
The Vision of the
West Virginia
Division of Corrections
is to be recognized as an
innovative leader in providing quality correctional
services.
Mission
The Mission of the
West Virginia
Division of Corrections
is to enhance public safety
by providing safe, secure,
humane correctional facilities, operating an effective
system of offender reentry
and community supervision,
reducing offender recidivism, and assisting victims of
crime.
On October 26, 2012, a Crime Victim’s
Awareness Vigil was held at Lakin Correctional Center (LCC) by the Crime
Victim’s Committee. During the event,
balloons were dispersed to thirty-one
volunteer inmates who wrote the first
names of their victims on their balloon.
The balloons were later released after a
short speech given by Associate Warden
of Programs Craig Roberts and a song
and prayer.
On October 13, 2012, the 2nd Annual
Ride and Raffle was held with all contributions going to support KVC Behavioral HealthCare West Virginia Foster
Care Program, which is headquartered
in Charleston, WV. Lakin Correctional
Center’s Victim’s Services Committee,
through inmate fundraisers, were able
to donate $500.00 to this organization
which helps thousands of children in
West Virginia find a place to live, learn
and feel safe through KVC’s Services.
On October 12, 2012, the Crime Victim’s
Committee held a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser for inmates at Lakin Correctional
Center. Two hundred and nine dozen
donuts were distributed among the general inmate population. The fundraiser
brought in over $804.00 in profits for the
Committee.
Unit Manager Stephen Roush handing out
donuts.
Picture from left to right:
Kristi Ferrell Director of Human Resources,
Craig Roberts AWP (LCC), Brent Lemon President KVC Behaviorial Health Care, and Erin
Keltner Vice President.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Activities
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and DOC facilities throughout the state participated in different events to help
staff, inmates and the community become more aware of domestic
violence around us and what we can do to help.
Pruntytown Corectional Center (PCC) participated in serveral
domestic violence awareness events during the month of October
which included: Placing purple bows on the entrance doors to
Admin. I and Admin. II; Adding purple table cloths in the dining hall; Preparing Visitation funpacks for children during their
visits with family; Having a pizza fundraiser for inmate with all
the proceeds going to the Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center; Wearing purple on Fridays during the month. Participating in an awareness walk through downtown Grafton
(above) and held a “Remembrance at the Lake” celebration on Wednesday October 31, 2012, at Tygart Lake.
PCC staff also collected used door locks and keys during the month of October for victims of domestic violence. This is a
great program in that it helps many victims. Here is how it works: Someone donates used door locks and keys. A victim
needs to change their door locks – they pick up locks at the Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center (RDVIC);
old locks are replaced with the ‘newer’ ones and old lockss are donated back to the RDVIC. No one knows who gets what
locks, so it is just as if new locks were purchased.
Staff from Beckley Correctiona Center (BCC) including, Ella Meador, Substance Abuse Therapist I, Richard Hodges, Case Manager, Kathleen Angell, CCI,
and Gary Hopkins, CCI, took purple bows made by the inmates at BCC and
distributed them for people to wear; they also took donations, tied large purple
bows in various locations in uptown Beckley, and attended a candlelight vigil for
Domestic Violence Awareness.
Mount Olive Correctional Complex partnered with Mission WV and Long John
Silver’s and raised $1,000.00 for the Foster Children Adoption Party. In addition,
toys, clothing, books and Disney movies were donated to 2nd Seating in Charleston. The proceeds will benefit domestic violence victims throughout the YWCA BCC Case Mgr., Richard Hodges tying a purple
ribbon to a tree in uptown Beckley, WV.
Resolve Program.
Gina Hamilton, (on left) Correctional Counselor II at Huttonsville Correctional Center, was the guest speaker at the Randolph County Domestic
Violence Candlelight Vigil held on October 17, 2012, at the county commission’s meeting room. This annual event is sponsored by the Randolph
County Prosecuting Attorney’s office and Women’s Aid in Crisis. The event
is held to honor and remember both victims and survivors of domestic violence as well as to educate the community about domestic violence.
Gina, single mother of three, has been a survivor of domestic violence for
6 ½ years. In that time, she has completed her bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science with minor in Criminal Justice from Glenville State College.
During her speech, she spoke of the physical and mental abuse that she endured for 6 years and the steps she took to become resilient. This makes the fourth year she has been the guest speaker for
the event. Gina plans to continue this tradition in hopes that her story may help encourage victims to become survivors as
well as to give the community some insight to the effects of domestic violence on individuals.
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Highway named in honor of 1st Sgt. Robert Barton II
NEW HAVEN, WV - Mason County's
reverence for veterans is demonstrated in more than words but deeds to
honor the fallen.
Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at the Veterans
Memorial at the New Haven Fire Station, the late 1st. Sgt. Robert Nicholas
Barton II was remembered when a
portion of W.Va. 62 between Mason
and New Haven was named in his
honor.
Though Barton wasn't a native of
Mason County, he was the son of
Rebecca Ann Paugh Coleman from
New Haven and Robert Nicholas
Barton, who grew up in Mason. 1st.
Sgt. Barton of the U.S. Army was
killed in action on June 7, 2010, in the
Konar (Kunar) province of Afghanistan, the result of an IED explosion
that claimed his life along with four
other members of his company. His
body was located 200 miles down the
Konar River on June 23, 2010. He
was buried in Hopkinsville, Ky. with
full military honors. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star
Medal and the Purple Heart Medal.
The past January, State Sen. Karen
Facemyer asked 1st. Sgt. Barton be
considered for the dedication of roadway in his honor via legislation which
was passed in March. Facemyer,
who is wrapping up her last term this
year, said she was aware of Barton's
sacrifice for his country through being
classmates with his mother Rebecca
at Wahama High School. Facemyer
said Barton's loss was "devastating"
to his family and one she could relate
to having lost her own father, who
served in the U.S. Army, when she
was just four years old.
Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, the Air
Assault Badge and the Expert Weapons Qualification Badge (M4).
Facemyer along with officials in the
town of New Haven, local veterans
and others are working hard to pull
off Friday's dedication event and
have secured a special speaker for it
- Hershel "Woody" Williams, Medal
of Honor recipient. Williams is well
known in West Virginia and is the
state's last living Medal of Honor
recipient. He received the Medal of
Honor for his heroic actions "above
and beyond the call of duty" on Iwo
Jima in 1945.
Born on Nov. 28, 1974 at Fort Knox,
Ky., Barton was 35 when he was
killed in 2010. He was survived by
his wife, Rebecca Barton, and stepson, Jason Wells; his mother, Rebecca
Coleman; his father, Robert Nicholas
Barton; his sister, Stephanie Barton; brothers, Nathaniel Coleman,
Nicholas Barton and Robbie Roush;
maternal grandparents, Rodra Patricia
Paugh and Joseph Franklin Paugh;
paternal grandparents, Doris Roberts
and Robert W. Barton; niece, Ranan
Joy Barton; and nephews, Kyle Lee
Boles and Phillip Carlos Hall.
As for 1st. Sgt. Barton, he also
received several other commendations and awards while serving his
country, including two Bronze Stars,
one Meritorious Service Medal, three
Army Commendation Medals, three
Army Achievement Medals, the
Meritorious Unit Commendation,
two Army Superior Unit Awards, five
Army Good Conduct Medals, two
National Defense Service Medals, the
Iraq Campaign Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global
War on Terrorism Medal, two Armed
Forces Service Medals, three Noncommissioned Officer Professional
Development Ribbons, one Army
Service Ribbon, three Overseas Campaign Ribbons, one NATO Medal, the
Drill Sergeant Identification Badge,
the Ranger Tab, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman
Barton was a career soldier who completed six overseas tours of duty in
Bosnia (twice), Kuwait, Iraq (twice)
and Afghanistan and achieved the
rank of First Sergeant of A Company,
2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.
The section of roadway from the
New Haven corporation limits to the
Bridge of Honor in Mason will be
known as the "1st. Sgt. Robert Nicholas Barton II Memorial Highway."
Written and permission to re-publish by:
Beth Sergent, Point Pleasant Register
1st Sgt. Robert Barton II was the son
of Lakin Correctional Center’s Cpl.
Rebecca Coleman.
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KISRA and Facility Updates
Kanawha Institute for Social
Research and Action, Inc.,
(KISRA) serves and empowers West Virginia through an
array of education, employment, economic empowerment and behavior services
throughout Kanawha, Cabell,
Raleigh, Mercer and Wood
Counties in WV.
Cheryl Chandler, Erik Thomas, Pam
Baldwin, Kara Caldwell, Diane Shingler,
Judy Acree, Lisa Sutton, Craig Roberts
and Jennifer Ballard
HCC Toys for Tots
Staff from DOC facilities recently attended the Annual Purple Ribbon Award Ceremony in Charleston,
WV celebrating KISRA’s reception of
the 2012 Purple Ribbon Award, given
by the WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence.(Pictured above center)
advice to them was not giving up on
themselves and taking charge
of their lives and becoming the
driver on the freeway towards
their dreams.
One such program KISRA has brought
to the DOC is The Fatherhood Program. It helps unemployed and underemployed fathers achieve economic
self sufficiency by providing them
with occupational and life skills training and supportive services so they
can eventually support and reconnect
with their children.
Governor Tomblin proclaimed
September 29, 2012 as a Statewide Day to Serve; a day dedicated to volunteerism and community serve projects throughout
the state. HCC employees gathered
items to be placed in care packages
Charleston Work Release Center
(CWRC) was fortunate with the help
of KISRA to have Chef Jeff Henderson from the Chef Jeff Project as
their guest. Chef Henderson is an
award winning chef, New York Times
bestselling author, and motivational
speaker and Food Network television
personality. He along with KISRA
staff came by CWRC center to speak
with the inmate population. Chef Henderson told his story of his misfortune
of being in the system and offered
encouragement to the inmates by telling them that they too can rise up and
be successful in today’s society. During his talk, he gave the inmates some
simple ways to enhance their approach
to a potential employer. But his best
In November 2012, the Huttonsville
Correctional Center held a fundraiser
for the Marine Corp Toys-4-Tots
Program. Over $450.00 was raised for
the event. Correctional Counselor II
HCC “Day toServe”
and sent to troops who serve our state
and nation. The items collected ranged
from hygienic items to dog toys and
dog food. The items were then taken
to Central Office so the care packages
could be made.
In picture above, HCC employee’s Glenna
Butcher and Amanda Peek. On right,
packages at DOC Central Office.
Anita Phillips co-chaired the event (far
left). Presenting the Check to Roger
Ware and Harvey Gum from the Marine Corp League is Deputy Warden
Rosencrance (far right).
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Charleston Work Release Updates
The inmates of Charleston Work Release
Center (CWRC) have had a busy spring/
summer this year diligently working above
and beyond to get The Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery
inmates were well received by the students and Professor Dr. Pernell McCoy.
CWRC inmates have become a regular on
their curriculum to help students understand what it’s like to work with offenders
who are substance abusers.
Inmates from CWRC participated in the
Kanawha Players Theater Workshop,
where they not only helped with the building upkeep but some also participated
in the Kanawha Players musical this fall
“The Evil Dead –The Musical”. They also
participated in the annual haunted house
which was going on during the Halloween
season, as well as in a cake decoration contest. Two inmates placed first in the contest
and all the finished cakes were donated to
Sojourners the local area women’s shelter.
in Institute, WV ready for their opening
day back in May. Larissa Wines who is
the manager of the cemetery and a retired
veteran herself, had nothing but praise for
the enthusiasm, valued work ethic and
energy that the inmates so graciously gave
to seeing that the cemetery was looking its
best on opening day.
Inmates at CWRC were invited to sit in
on a panel discussion with the Kanawha
Valley Community Technical College’s
Substance Abuse Counseling Class. The
CWRC inmates also participated at the annual Frankie Veltri Holiday Dinner during
the Thanksgiving holiday and look forward
to helping during the upcoming annual
Christmas dinner also. Every year there is a
great turnout of CWRC inmates willing to
give back to the less fortunate.
Submitted by:
Pam Baldwin and
Dannette Clark, CWRC
BCC Open House
Open House: Beckley Correctional
Center Open House was held on
November 2, 2012: a good variety
of Legislatures, Union Representatives, Parole Office, Jackie Withrow
Hospital, and Community Leaders
were represented. An explanation of
the programs at BCC and a tour was
given after lunch was served. Correc-
tional Workers of America International
Representative Elaine Harris and Fayette
County House of Delegates member Dave
Perry pictured on right.
Correctional Institutions
Anthony Correctional Center
Scott Patterson, Warden
Box N-1 HC-70
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
Phone: (304) 536-3911 Fax: (304) 536-3916
Beckley Correctional Center
William Vest, Administrator
111 S. Eisenhower Dr.
Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: (304) 256-6780 Fax: (304) 256-6782
Charleston Work Release Center
Jeff Stinnett, Administrator
607 Brooks Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-2763 Fax: (304) 558-1537
Denmar Correctional Center
Mark Williamson, Warden
HC 64 Box 125
Hillsboro, WV 24946
Phone: (304) 653-4201 Fax: (304) 653-4855
Huntington Work Release Center
Renae Stubblefield, Administrator
1236 5th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: (304) 529-6885 Fax: (304) 529-0205
Huttonsville Correctional Center
Marvin Plumley, Warden
PO Box 1
Huttonsville, WV 26273
Phone: (304) 335-2291 Fax: (304) 335-4256
Lakin Correctional Center
Lori Nohe, Warden
11264 Ohio River Road
West Columbia, WV 25287
Phone: (304) 674-2440 Fax: (304) 674-6199
Martinsburg Correctional Center
Scott Paugh, Warden
38 Grapevine Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405
Phone: (304) 267-0156 Fax: (304) 267-0196
McDowell County Correctional Center
Dennis Dingus, Warden
50 Court Street
Welch, WV 24801
Mt. Olive Correctional Complex
David Ballard, Warden
#1 Mountainside Way
Mt. Olive, WV 25185
Phone: (304) 442-7213 Fax: (304) 442-7225
Northern Correctional Center
Evelyn Seifert, Warden
112 Northern Regional Correctional Dr.
Moundsville, WV 26041
Phone: (304) 843-4067 Fax: (304) 843-4117
Ohio County Correctional Center
William Yurcina, Administrator
1501 Eoff Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 238-1007 Fax: (304) 238-1009
Parkersburg Correctional Center
Anne Thomas, Warden
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Phone: (304) 420-2443 Fax: (304) 420-2477
Pruntytown Correctional Center
Debbi Minnix, Warden
PO Box 159
Grafton, WV 26354-0159
Phone: (304) 265-6111 Fax: (304) 265-6120
St. Mary’s Correctional Center
William Fox, Warden
2880 N. Pleasants Highway
St. Mary’s, WV 26170
Phone: (304) 684-5500 Fax: (304) 684-5506
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WV DOC Central Office Updates
WVDOC RECRUITMENT UPDATES
September thru November 2012 – 572
mailings went out asking for assistance
with recruiting for Correctional Officers
and Parole Offices to the following:
WV Veterans Offices
WV WorkForce Offices (Job order with
WorkForce WV was continued and additional flyers were mailed to each office
for posting inside their Offices)
WV Unemployment Offices
WV Child Advocate Offices
WV Welfare Offices
WV Libraries
WV Homeless Shelters
WV Job Corps
WV Family Resource Networks
WV Chamber of Commerce
WV WIC Offices
WV ESGR (Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve)
WV SRRM (Society for Human Resource Management – Charleston Chapter)
Job orders were placed with the following:
•
Discover Corrections website for
Correctional Officers/Parole Officers
•
West Virginia State University
1191 mailings have gone out from
Central Office since July 2012 to assist
with recruiting efforts for each WVDOC
Facility.
Submitted by: Angelita Casto, Recruiter & Wellness Coordinator, WVDOC
WVDOC Central Office recently welcomed two familar faces to fill vacant
Director positions.
Denver Rosier was appointed to lead the
Corrections Investigative Division effective October 16, 2012. Denver has over
25 years of service with the WV State
Police conducting investigations and was
involved in
various types
of criminal
violations
of the WV
Criminal Code.
He has also
worked as an
Investigator for
the Randolph County Prosecutor’s Office
where he was instrumental in preparing
cases for prosecution and presented case
evidence to members of the State and
Federal Grand Jury. He has been employed with the WVDOC since February
15, 2003.
Rita Albury was appointed the new Director of Classification for the WVDOC,
effective November 16, 2012. Rita has
over 26 years
of service to
the division
including at
Huttonsville
Correctional
Center, Training Academy
as a Clerk. She
transferred to
Mt. Olive Correctional Complex upon its opening, and worked as a
Clerk and an Administrative Services
Assistant in different areas of the facility.
Rita’s vast experience within this agency
has certainly prepared her for this role.
Congratulations Denver and Rita on
your new positions!
WV DOC
Contact Information
Central Office
Jim Rubenstein, Commissioner
Loita Butcher, Executive Asst. to the Commissioner
Susan Harding, Executive Secretary
Jim Ielapi, Deputy Commissioner
Della Huddleston, Administrative Secretary
Rita Albury, Inmate Movement Coordinator
Terri Arthur, Hearing Examiner
Jennifer Ballard, Director of Programs
Kathy Carroll, Director of Human Resources
Michael Coleman, Director of Security
Brad Douglas, Director of Research & Planning and Information Technology
Phillip Farley, Construction Manager
Judy Fitzgerald, Director of Parole Services
Debbie Hissom, Health Services Administrator
John Boothroyd, Acting Director of Legal Services
Sandi Jaynes, Victim Services Manager
Chuck Mankins, Director of Safety
Vacant, Internal Auditor
Rita Albury, Director of Classification
Karen Nichols, Director of Records/InterstateCompact
Patti Withrow, Director of Administration
1409 Greenbrier Street
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: (304) 558-2036
Fax:
(304) 558-5934
Jan Chamberlain, Asst. Commissioner
Juanita Sumner, Secretary
Denver Rosier, Director of Investigations
PO Box 1
Huttonsville, WV 26273
Phone: (304) 335-2291
Eddie Long, Director of Correctional Industries
WV Correctional Industries
607 Leon Sullivan Way
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-6055
Fax:
(304 558-6056
Randy Perdue, Director of Training
WV Corrections Academy
The Morris Criminal Justice Training Center
PO Box 850
Glenville, WV 26351
Phone: (304) 462-3044
Fax:
(304) 462-3052
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Facility Updates
in the event. The first place winners
were COII Jonathan Dillon and COII
Terry George, who received a plaque
for their win.
On December 7, 2012, Lakin Correctional Center held its 10th Commencement Ceremony through the
Department of Education. Guest
Speaker for the Commencement was
Mr. Rick Handley, a retired Mason
County Educator and current Mason
County Commissioner. Twenty-four
inmates received their GED, five
received their Business Education Degree, sixteen received their Transitions
Certificate and nine received their
Culinary Arts Certificate, for a total
of fifty-four graduates. The Commencement Ceremony was attended
by approximately seventy-five family
members, one family traveling from
Norfolk, Virginia.
On September 21, 2012, Lakin Correctional Center held its 6th Annual
Golf Tournament at Riverside Golf
Course in Mason, WV. There were
five, two person teams that played
In September 2012, Denmar Correctional Center (DCC) COII Randolph
Cutlip along with two inmate volunteers spearheaded a project dedicated
to the former Denmar Sanitarium
patients that still reside on DCC
property. Many more inmates initially
Cemetery. They also erected a small
fence (pictured above) around the only
marked grave on Denmar property of
Doctor Samual Bampfield, the first
Administrator of the “New” Denmar
Sanitarium built in 1939.
Welcome Pruntytown Correctional
Center’s new canine’s and their
handlers!
(Pictured below, left, Phil Poling and
Karo and right, Scott Mayle with D.J.)
volunteered for the project and then
backed out at the last minute, causing Officer Cutlip and the remaining
two inmates to complete the project
by themselves. During the course of
a single weekend, they managed to
tear down the old fence and put up a
new 52 post, split rail fence (pictured
above) around the entire Denmar
Picture on left, left to right:
Sgt. Tom Weiner, COII Jonathan Dillon,
Cpl. Denise Richards, Lt. David Rees, AWS
Joe Wood, Cpl. Becky Coleman, COII Terry
George, Chris Johnson (Supreme Ct. Probation) and Deputy Warden, JD Sallaz.
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Lakin Correctional Center Updates
Kairos Weekend #19 was held at
Lakin Correctional Center (LCC), the
weekend of November 1-4, 2012, with
42 inmates participating. Despite the
effects of Hurricane Sandy LCC had
24 Kairos Volunteers who made this
spiritual weekend retreat possible.
The Kairos Weekend continues to be a
valuable ministry with a lot of positive
interest among the inmates. There’s
always over 100 women who want
to participate. It is always a challenge to decide who gets to go. It is
interesting to note that Kairos chose
an inmate still here from Kairos #1
(held in 2003) to share the Closing
Inmate Talk. This inmate had just
recently made a commitment of her
life to Jesus at a Kairos event. Then
after the Kairos Weekend, she saw the
parole board and (after all these years)
was granted parole! It is interesting
to note that the word “Kairos” is a
Greek word from the Bible and means:
“God’s Time”. We can look back
after this series of events and recognize it was God’s perfect time for this
inmate! We also trust it was God’s
perfect timing for the 42 inmates who
participated.
Submitted by:
Chaplain Mark Morrow (LCC)
911 Center, Law Enforcement Agencies, Ministerial Association, Supreme
Court, Town Counsels, Domestic
Violence and Rape Crisis Intervention
Centers, Homeless Shelters, Division
of Correction Facilities and Department of Education.
Picture left to right:
LCC Warden Lori Nohe and COII Dena Fry
On October 24, 2012, the Correctional Peace Office Foundation (CPOF),
through their Catastrophic Assistance
Program, awarded COII Dena Fry
(LCC) with a donation on behalf of
their organization. COII Fry’s husband Randy is battling cancer and the
donation was to assist with some of
their financial medical burdens.
On October 17, 2012, LCC held an
Open House for the Community and
its Leaders. Invitations were sent
out in September to one hundred and
eleven Community Leaders including Psi-Med, Wexford, Regional Jail
Authority Facilities, Local Schools,
A Benediction was performed by
Chaplain Mark Morrow and forty-five
invitees who attended the Open House
were served by the Culinary Arts
Students who prepared and served appetizers of shrimp, cheese and crackers, fruit platter and chocolate covered
strawberries. The main menu consisted of Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Rolls followed
by Grape Dessert and Ice Cream Cake
for dessert.
During lunch Warden Lori Nohe
gave a brief speech of Lakin Correctional Center’s ten year history and the
educational and vocational programs
available to the inmates housed at the
facility. A tour of the facility was also
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Employee Apreciation Celebrations
Several facilities sent in photo’s of their celebration of Employee Appreciation week, recognizing employees for their hard
work, dedication and years of service.
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NEW EMPLOYEES
FName LName
Title
Facility
George Viers
COI
BCC
Brenda Huffman Training Coordinator CO
Anita Arbogast OAII
HCC
David Goodin Chaplain
HCC
Megan Pingley Acct. Tech II
HCC
M.J.
Shrader
COI
HCC
Rex
Wilt
Rec. Spec. I
HCC
A.Keith Chafin
COII
HWRC
Shawna Thomas COII
HWRC
Joseph Barbagallo COI
MOCC
Darlene Blankenship COIII
MOCC
Sharri Boggs
OAII
MOCC
Austin Bowyer Temp. COI MOCC
Rosemary Comeau COI
MOCC
Ricky Cremeans Temp. COI MOCC
Christopher Farley COI
MOCC
William Ganim
OAII
MOCC
Sean Gills
COI
MOCC
David Goddard Temp. COI
MOCC
Samuel Gray Temp. COI
MOCC
Joshua Gross Temp. COI
MOCC
David Hudnall COI
MOCC
Melvin Jackson COIII
MOCC
Casey James COI
MOCC
James Jarrell COI
MOCC
Takeesha Jenkins OAII
MOCC
Stacey Jones CCII
MOCC
Terry Kinder Temp. COI
MOCC
Neal Knox COIII
MOCC
AnthonyLong COI
MOCC
Jess
Mattox COI
MOCC
Corey Mays Temp. COI
MOCC
DwayneMcGraw COI
MOCC
Aaron Radcliff COI
MOCC
Cody Ray
COI
MOCC
Andrew Reed COI
MOCC
April Stevens Temp. COI
MOCC
BrittanyTaylor Temp. COI
MOCC
KennethThomas, Jr. COI
MOCC
Steven Tolliver COI
MOCC
Charles Treadway FEMT
MOCC
Nate Wright Temp. COI
MOCC
Chris Wyneggar Temp. COI
MOCC
Jarrett Beever COI NCC
Crystal Brown COI
NCC
Michael Bunting COI
NCC
Caleb Cumpston COI
NCC
Alex Leonard COI
NCC
Travis Polly COI
NCC
James Shields COII
NCC
Brandie Wood
COI
NCC
Steven Lemons COI
OCCC
James Matthews COI
OCCC
Wesley Mayerich
COI
Seth
Clayton
CO I
Lynne Henderson CO I
Sherry Hovatter
CO II
Amy Jones
CO I Andrew Keener
CO IV
Kevin Perry
CO I
GregorySmith
CO I
BrittanyCurtis
COI
James Hakes
COI
Selena Hunter
COI
Vincent Pryor
COI
JeremiahReams
COI
JonathanSmith
COII
Jeramie Sovil
COI
Wesley Stewart
COII
Kayla Wells
COI
OCCC
PCC
PCC
PCC
PCC
PCC
PCC
PCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
PROMOTIONS
FName LName New Position
Facility
Rita Albury Director of Classification CO
Denver Rosier Dir. of Cor. Investigations CO
Sarah Jack
OAIII
HCC
Daniel James
COIV HCC
Bryan Lanham Major
HCC
Ann
Lohner Payroll Assistant HCC
Crystal Malcomb OAIII
HCC
Daniel O’Brien COIII
HCC
Laura Shaw
COIII
HCC
MichaelBlagg
Sgt.
MOCC
Brenda Blake Adm. Services Asst. MOCC
Bernardo Brooks COII
MOCC
MichaelCarper Inspector II
MOCC
Holly Cobb
COII
MOCC
Tracy Dorsey Cor. Prg. Specialist MOCC
Charlotte Furphy COII
MOCC
Cecilia MatheneyUnit Manager MOCC
NicholasParks COII
MOCC
Paul Simmons AWS
NCC
Owen Scott Parole Officer II Parole
Scott Mayle CPL--K-9
PCC
Phil
Polin CPL--K-9
PCC
Misty Adams Unit Manager SMCC
Doug Dye
COII
SMCC
Dale Estep COIII
SMCC
Misty Harriman COII
SMCC
Steve JohnsonCOII
SMCC
Patricia Keller COV
SMCC
AnthonyLauer COII
SMCC
NicholasMcMillion COII
SMCC
Brian Moler COIV
SMCC
Stephanie ReevesCase Manager SMCC
Gavan Renner COII
SMCC
Nancy RichardsCOII
SMCC
AWARDS
Heather Vass Emp. of the Quarter
BCC
Randall Balducci Good Conduct
HCC
Michael BeverageGood Conduct
HCC
Aaron Cardinal Good Conduct
HCC
Herman Carter Good Conduct
HCC
RoyCate Iron Man/Gun Ho Award HCC
Robert Channell Good Conduct
HCC
Lucy Culver Good Conduct
HCC
Theresa Curry Good Conduct
HCC
Crystal Dillon Commandant’s List HCC
Robert Fincham Good Conduct
HCC
Cynthia Graziani Emp.of the Mth; Nov. HCC
Robert Greulick Good Conduct
HCC
Thomas Harlan Emp.of the Mth; Oct. HCC
Eric
Keller Emp.of the Mth; Sept. HCC
Eric
Keller Emp.of the Quarter HCC
Daniel O’Brien Good Conduct
HCC
Russell Ratzer Good Conduct
HCC
Thomas Richie, Jr.Good Conduct
HCC
William SimmonsGood Conduct
HCC
Clifford SkogstadGood Conduct
HCC
Richard Stasny Good Conduct
HCC
David Stell
Good Conduct
HCC
Jessica Swecker Good Conduct
HCC
Terry Taylor Good Conduct
HCC
Dana Turley Good Conduct
HCC
Denny Wimer Jr. Physical Fitness Award HCC
Joe Brown Emp.of the Mth; Nov.
MOCC
Joseph Brown Good Conduct
MOCC
Charles Bush Emp. of the Quarter MOCC
Patrick Galapon Good Conduct
MOCC
Tammy Johnson Honor Roll (Academy)MOCC
Wanda Lesher Good Conduct
MOCC
Ricky Miles Good Conduct
MOCC
Emily NottinghamHonor Roll (Academy)MOCC
John Nottingham Emp.of the Mth;Oct. MOCC
Dustin Rose Honor Roll (Academy) MOCC
Ken Rose Emp. of the Mth; Sept. MOCC
Mark Reynolds Emp.of the Quarter NCC
Cody Taylor Sup. Physicial Fitness Award NCC
Chad RichmondEmp.of the QuarterOCCC
Doug Baker Good Conduct
PCC
Pat Butler Good Conduct
PCC
Dave Carpenter Emp.of Mth.Aug. PCC
Lee Cutright Emp.of Mth; Aug. PCC
John Hall Emp. of Month; Aug.
PCC
Anne Harman Emp. of Mth; Oct.
PCC
Tim Metz Emp. of Mth; Aug.
PCC
Ricky Miller Marksman of the Year PCC
Marcus MullenaxEmp. of Mth Sept. PCC
Paul Pyles Emp.of Mth; Aug.
PCC
Kirk Sparks Emp. of Mth.Aug.
PCC
Matt Swisher Life Saving Medal
PCC
Stephen Bills Emp.of the Mth;Dec SMCC
PaulGordon Emp.of the Mth; Oct. SMCC
Stephanie ReevesEmp.of Mth; Nov.SMCC
Autumn 2012
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Retirements
First Name
Robert
Paul
Verlin
Larry Donnie Richard
Jeff
Charles
Gail
Elizabeth
Last Name
Armentrout
Smith
Adams
Blake
Chambers
Lohr
Taylor
Murphy
Howard
Loughner
Retirement Date Years with DOC
11/1/2012
3
11/1/2012
30
10/31/2012
18
10/31/2012
16
11/30/2012
32
10/15/2012
38
11/30/2012
32
11/15/2012
19
10/28/2012
14
10/28/2012
8
Robert Armentrout (pictured above
with Warden Marvin Plumley and
Associate Warden of Operations
Lance Yardley) began his career with
WVDOC at Huttonsville Correctional Center on January 03, 1989, and
retired November 01, 2012. During
his career he held positions as Correctional Officer I, Building Maintenance
Supervisor I, Building Maintenance
Supervisor II, and Building/Grounds
Manager. As an employee of Huttonsville Correctional Center, Bobby
always had a positive attitude and
always carried himself in a professional manner. As the Building/Grounds
Manager, Bobby’s knowledge
concerning the physical plant was
paramount and he needs to be commended on keeping a 1939 facility up
and operational. The Administration
and Staff at HCC would like to thank
Bobby for his hard work and dedication to the WVDOC and Huttonsville
Correctional Center. His knowledge
and expertise will be missed.
Facility
HCC
HCC
MOCC
MOCC
NCC
NCC
NCC
PCC
SMCC
SMCC
(Pictured above, NCC Employees,Jeff
Taylor, Rich Littell, Donnie Chambers and
Lt. Ed Littell)
“Congratulations” and “Good Luck”
to Northern Correctional Center’s
Rick Lohr (pictured above on right
with AWP Greg Yahnke) who retired
on October 15, 2012 and Donnie
Chambers and Jeff Taylor who retired
December 6, 2012. Rick, Donnie,
and Jeff have faithfully served the
Division of Corrections for a combined 103 years of experience! They
all began their careers with the West
Virginia Division of Corrections at the
West Virginia Penitentiary. We wish
Rick, Donnie, and Jeff all the best during their retirement.
Sgt. Larry Blake and Electrician Verlin Adams retired from Mt. Olive Correctional Complex on October 31, 2012. Sgt. Blake had 16 years of service and
Verlin Adams retired with 18 years of service. Best wishes for a Happy Retirement to you both!
Pictured above left, Warden David Ballard with Verlin Adams, and above right, Warden
Ballard with Sgt. Larry Blake.
Autumn 2012
Page 13
4th Annual WV Warrior Race
5K Run Female
5k Run Male
1st- Megan Dolly
1st-Kane Davis
2nd- Debra West
2nd-Michael Snyder
3rd- Whitney Galland 3rd- Richard Casto
_________________________________________
10K Female
10K Male
1st-Lindsey Donohoe
1st- Michael Thomas
2nd-Aneetra Gilbert
2nd-Dustin Wilson
3rd- Shelly Thomas
3rd-Paul Stump
_________________________________________
10K 60 + Male
1st- Charles Pickens
2nd- Tommy Nichols
3rd- Bobby Updegrave
_________________________________________
10K 50-59 Male
1st- Harley Collins
2nd- Leonard Barnett
3rd- Dave Spear
_________________________________________
10K 40-49 Male
1st- Paul Stump
_________________________________________
10K 40-49 Female
1st- Rita Pauley
2nd- Lori Carder
_________________________________________
10K 30-39 Male
1st- Mike Thomas
2nd- Dustin Wilson
_________________________________________
10k 30-39 Female
1st- Aneetra Gilbert
2nd- Shelly Thomas
3rd- Drema Shinn
_________________________________________
10k 20-29 Female
1st- Lindsey Donohoe
_________________________________________
5 K Walk
1st- Bill Cunningham
2nd- Bob High
3rd- Ben Goodson
The 4th Annual WV Warrior Race was held on September 22, 2012, at
the former DOC Academy in Ripley, WV. All of the proceeds of the
race go to the Wounded Warrior Project. According to many runners
from the club “River City Runners,” it is the best 10K and 5K race in
WV. The race this year conflicted with a lot of races throughout WV,
so the participation was down according to WV DOC Training Director Randy Perdue. However, due to the generous donations from
PsiMed, Wexford, DOC Employees, and many others, the race has
earned over $10,000.00 for the Project since its inception four years
ago.
Autumn 2012
Page 14
IACTP Conference in Charleston, WV
On October 22-24, 2012, WV
DOC hosted the International Association of Correctional Training
Personnel (IACTP) Conference
at the Downtown Charleston
Ramada Inn. WVDOC Director
of Training, Randy Perdue is now
the President of the Association.
Randy stated that his focus for his
term as president is to nationally
market the Correctional Trainer
Certification. The certification is
governed by a Commission that is
partnered between IACTP and the
American Jail Association.
There were twenty different states
represented at this year’s conference. A lot of quality training and
networking was conducted, and
the Board of Directors for the Association were well pleased with
the West Virginia DOC support.
The WVDOC Facility Character
Profile Team received the 2012
Innovative Approaches Award of
Excellence during the conference.
Winter Weather Survival Kits
Everyone should have a winter survival kit in
their vehicle and a home emergency kit for their
house. In an emergency, it could save your life
and the lives of your loved ones.
Vehicle Emergency Kit:
It should include:
flashlight with extra batteries
shovel
water
non-perishable snacks
extra hats, socks, boots and gloves
first aid kit with pocket knife
blankets/sleeping bags
road salt, sand or cat litter for traction
jumper cables
emergency flares and reflectors
tire chains
Home Emergency Kit:
The kit should include:
(Pictured above, members of the WVDOC Facility Character Profile Team:
Director of Training, Randy Perdue, IACTP Board Member Robert Nelson,
Director of Research and Technology, Brad Douglas, Warden of Parkersburg Correctional Center, Anne Thomas, Warden of Mt. Olive Correctional
Complex, David Ballard, and Deputy Warden of Lakin Correctional Center,
J.D.Sallaz).
water--one gallon of water per person per day
for at least 3 days for drinking and sanitation
non-perishable food that doesn’t need electricity for storage or preparation--at least a 3 days
supply
can opener--for canned food
flashlights with extra batteries
first aid kit
pet supplies
Autumn 2012
Page 15
Christmas Card Request
A 5 year old Virginia boy has terminal cancer. Nathan Norman is requesting Christmas cards from law enforcement personnel.
Cards can be mailed to:
Nathan Norman
81 Dorivan Drive
Rustburg, VA 24588
For more information on Nathan’s story please go to:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathannorman
Congratulations: ACA Accreditation!
Congratulations to the Martinsburg Correctional
Center and the WV Corrections Training Academy for obtaining ACA Accreditation!!
Pictured on left are staff from the Academy along
with DOC Assistant Commissioner Jan Chamberlain and the ACA Auditors.
FYI (For Your Inspiration)
Cancer is So Limited
Cancer is so limited...
It cannot cripple love.
It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot corrode faith.
It cannot eat away peace.
It cannot destroy confidence.
It cannot kill friendship.
It cannot shut out memories.
It cannot silence courage.
It cannot reduce eternal life.
It cannot quench the Spirit
Anonymous
Autumn 2012
Page 16
7 Mile Run
Parole Officer, Christopher Bright (pictured above left) being presented with
a plaque from Randy Perdue, Director of Training, for his First Place Finish–
Male 7 mile Colonel’s Running Group July-2011 – June 2012. Cpl Scott Mayle
(above right) from Pruntytown was presented a plaque from PCC Deputy Warden Michael Martin, for his 2nd Place Finish--Male 7 mile Colonel’s Running
Group.
In Memory
In Remembrance of
Philip W. Davis
26 Years of Dedicated Service
WVDOC from 1986-2012
Phil was Unit Manager at Beckley Correctional Center.
He was a dedicated employee who gave to this division unselfishly, with pride and determination to make a
difference in the lives of both co-workers, and residents
of Beckley Correctional Center. Phil passed away on
September 27, 2012, after a battle with cancer. Phil
was an individual whose love for his job was only surpassed by the love of his
family. He will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and
working with him.
“Gone But Never Forgotten” Phil Davis: Oct. 22, 1952-September 27, 2012.
THANK YOU....
To the following individuals for contributing to this newsletter:
Pam Baldwin, Jennifer Ballard, Beth Sergent, Glenna Butcher, Loita Butcher, Kathy
Carroll, Brenda Casey, Angie Casto, Dannette Clark, Vannessa Davis, Jane Haddix,
Susan Harding, Gail Howard, Ann Ickler, Amanda McGrew, Lori Nohe, Mark Morrow, Amanda Peek, Randy Perdue, Louanne Riggsby, Jim Rubenstein, Lisa Shiflett,
Rebecca Slayton, Fay Walker, Jacqueline Jackson, Gina Hamilton, Cheryl Chandler,
and Judy Cogar.
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