Corrections Connection Winter 2012

West Virginia
Corrections
Connection
The Official Newsletter for the West Virginia Division of Corrections
Winter 2012
Volume 4 Issue 4
Commissioner’s Comments
Stepping Towards Happiness....
In Corrections, its easy to sometimes get all caught up in the day to day routines and
stresses of our job, that we forget to make time to find the happiness surrounding us.
Here’s a list of 5 things that may help you achieve that goal.
1. Focus on “Get to” instead of “Have to” - With gratitude, realize that you don’t
have to do anything. You get to go to a job while so many are unemployed.
Jim Rubenstein
Commissioner
IN THIS ISSUE:
Izzy Update
2
Tie Collections
2
Healthy Lifestyles
3
Recidivism Forum
4
Corrections Day @ Legis.
5
Facility Updates
6-11
New Employees, Promotions
& Awards
12
Mock Riot
13
FYI/In Memory
14
2. Don’t Expect your Boss, or Co-workers to Make you Happy – Realize that happiness is an inside job. The way we think about work, feel about work and approach our
work influences our happiness at work. You’ll also be happier when you focus on what
you are giving instead of what you are getting.
3. Don’t Seek Happiness – Ironically if you want to be happier don’t seek happiness.
Instead, share your strengths and decide to work with passion and purpose and happiness will find you. Whatever your job, decide to bring passion to it and find purpose
in it. Any job can get mundane and “old” if you let it, but purpose and passion keep it
fresh and make you happier.
4. Focus on Excellence instead of Success – When you focus on success, you can
easily fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others, looking over your shoulder, feeling envious, and competing against, instead of collaborating with coworkers. However, when you focus on excellence you measure yourself against your own
growth and potential.
5. Celebrate Together – While we shouldn’t depend on others to make us happy, by
building a positive team or support group at work, we will be happier.
“I have learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness
or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances.”
- Martha Washington
Izabella “Izzy” McManaway
PCC Employee’s Donate to
Young Man’ Cause
In 1997, young Grafton native Billy Davis began collecting neckties for a very
specific reason. According to a WBOYTV personal interview, Davis stated,
“I’ve been praying to ask God what He
wants me to do with them and He told me,
I should do something for others.”
West Virginia
Division of Corrections
Vision and Mission
Statements
Vision
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Izzy McManaway was diagnosed with
Rhabdomyosarcoma, a very aggressive
form of childhood cancer at the age of 2.
She went through radiation and chemotherapy, and even amputated her leg, but
the cancer never went away.
The Vision of the
West Virginia
Division of Corrections
is to be recognized as an
innovative leader in provid- “Operation Izzy” was started in hopes
of lifting her spirits, flooding her with
ing quality correctional
Christmas Cards. Members of the Mt.
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.
Olive Correctional Complex (MOCC)
Employee’s Association, went through
the facility gathering many cards to be
sent to the family.
Izzy passed away on February 22, 2012;
she would have turned 5 years old on
March 12.
Izzy McManaway’s smile was contagious. She was a beautiful little girl with
an unwavering determination and spirit to
live life to the fullest. She touched and
inspired thousands to want to “Keep on
smiling” as was evidenced in the stacks
of mail she received daily for weeks
throughout the holiday season.
The family wishes to thank everyone who
has prayed for Izzy and expressed concern through numerous ways, and suggests those who would like to help, consider a donation to “Timmy’s Fund” at:
www.timmysfund.org. Timmy’s Fund, is a
nonprofit organization that helps families
(financially, emotionally, and spiritually)
with children at WVU Children’s Hospital.
So Billy set a goal of collecting 2000 ties
and plans to have quilts for the homeless made out of them. On December 23,
2011, Pruntytown Correctional Center
Staff donated 40 neckties to Billy for his
cause.
“Thank you so much for what you’re doing and God will bless you for it,” he said
to all who donated.
Update: As of February 4, Billy had surpased his goal of 2000, collecting over
2500 ties to be made into quilts!
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MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH!!!
Replace Sodium and Empty Calories
with Wholesome Foods to 'Get Your
Plate in Shape' during National Nutrition Month
Grocery store shelves and restaurant
menus are often crowded with foods
containing solid fats, added sugars
and high levels of sodium. During National Nutrition Month®, the Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly
the American Dietetic Association) is
helping Americans understand how to
get the most nutrients they need from
the foods they eat, all surrounding
this year's theme: "Get Your Plate in
Shape."
"When people eat foods that have added sugars and solid fats, they are consuming extra calories they don't need,"
says registered dietitian and Academy
Spokesperson Angela Ginn. "These
'empty calories' are found in a number
of foods and drinks and offer little-tono nutritional benefits."
Foods high in solid fats (like sausage,
shortening and cream) and added sugars (such as regular soda and pastries)
should be considered occasional treats
rather than regular options. Eating these
foods on a regular basis can cause you
to consume more calories than your
body needs in one day.
"Replace these foods with nutritionally sound choices, like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and
low-fat dairy," Ginn says. "Eating occasional treats is okay. Just make sure to
balance out those treats with healthier
options and get plenty of exercise."
In addition to limiting foods high in
solid fats and added sugars, consumers
should also be aware of high levels of
sodium in foods, especially pre-made
options like frozen meals and canned
•Grill, broil, bake or steam your foods
instead of frying.
•Cook with healthy oils like olive,
canola and sunflower oils in place of
hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated oils.
•Opt for fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt
and cheese.
soups and vegetables. Foods containing high levels of sodium are contributors to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
"The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for
Americans recommend consuming
only 2,300 milligrams of sodium per
day, which is about one teaspoon of
salt," Ginn says. "While meeting this
recommendation may seem hard at
first, choosing foods that are lower in
sodium is one big step you can take towards meeting this goal.
Ms. Ginn offers tips to choose healthier
options and "Get Your Plate in Shape":
Choose foods and drinks with little or
no added sugars.
•Drink water throughout the day. For
variety, add lemons, limes or cucumbers to your water or try carbonated
water.
•Choose low-fat or fat-free milk or
100-percent fruit juices.
•Eat fresh fruit salad for dessert.
•Instead of regular ground beef, opt for
extra-lean ground beef. Ground turkey
and chicken are also available in lean
options.
•Instead of salt, use herbs and spices
to season foods, and avoid salting food
before tasting it.
•Do not add salt when cooking pasta,
rice and vegetables.
.
•Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh
meats, poultry and fish, beans and peas,
unsalted nuts, eggs and low-fat or fatfree milk and yogurt.
Ms. Ginn also recommends cooking
different dishes at home. "This allows
you to control what you put in your
meal," she says.
For more information on how to "Get
Your Plate in Shape," visit the Academy's National Nutrition Month website
for a variety of helpful tips, fun games,
promotional tools and nutrition education resources.
----------------------------------------------The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) is the
world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed
to improving the nation's health and advancing
the profession of dietetics through research,
education and advocacy. Visit the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org.
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WVDOC attends national recidivism forum
26.8% recidivism rate and compared to
the national average of 43.3% and that
number is encouraging.
Drawing on lessons learned from reentry policies, programs, and research,
teams from each state discussed what
recidivism reduction goals make sense
for their state, how they might achieve
these goals, and what benchmarks
could be set to measure progress.
Washington, DC — West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC) Commissioner Jim Rubenstein, Office of
Research and Planning Director Brad
Douglas, Director of Programs Jennifer
Ballard and Administrative Director of
the Courts in West Virginia, Steve Canterbury, recently joined top officials
from across the country at a national
forum among state leaders working to
ensure people released from prison stay
crime-free. The forum brought together
teams from all 50 states that included
the heads of the department of corrections, legislative leaders, judges and
governors’ staff. The purpose of the
event was to position states to set goals,
or in some cases expand on existing
goals, for reducing reincarceration
rates for individuals committing new
offenses or violating the conditions of
their release.
that making people’s transition from
prison to the community safe and successful is smart policy because it increases public safety and reduces state
spending on corrections.”
“The active engagement of high-level
officials from all 50 states, as well as
Republican and Democratic leaders in
the US Congress, in the all-day event
demonstrates that reducing recidivism
is a national, bipartisan goal,” said
Commissioner Rubenstein. “Even in
these difficult fiscal times, we all agree
According to a recent report by the
Pew Center on the States, the rate of
recidivism for West Virginia’s incarcerated population is the 4th lowest in
the country. This study examined the
rate for inmates released in 1999 and
2004, and returned to prison in the 3
years following their release. WV had a
Congressional leaders, as well as representatives of the U.S. Department
of Justice, spoke about
how the federal government can collaborate
with state governments
to translate the research
about what works to
reduce recidivism into
policy and practice. Experts emphasized proven
cost-effective strategies,
such as concentrating supervision and treatment
resources on those people
most likely to reoffend.
The event was organized by the CSG
Justice Center, and planned in partnership with the Association of State Correctional Administrators; the Bureau of
Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of
Justice; the Public Welfare Foundation;
and the Pew Center on the States.
More information on recidivism in WV
DOC can be found at: http://www.wvdoc.com/wvdoc/OfficeofResearchPlanning/tabid/70/Default.aspx
The Pew Center on the States Report,
“State of Recidivism: The Revolving
Door of America’s Prisons, can be found
at: http://www.pewcenteronthestates.
org/uploadedFiles/Pew_State_of_Recidivism.pdf
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Corrections Day at the Legislature 2012
The 14th Annual Corrections Day at the Legislature was held on Monday, February 6, 2012, at the Capitol Complex in
Charleston, WV. Corrections employees had a chance to speak with government officials and meet with other fellow employees working in the Corrections field.
Lead Chaplain Nancy Stevens, from Huttonsville Correctional Center, (pictured on
right) offered the invocation at the Senate
Chambers on February 6, 2012 at West
Virginia Corrections Day in Charleston.
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Facility Updates
Lakin Bingo Fundraiser
Lakin Correctional Center’s Crime Victim Awareness Committee conducted a Bingo fundraiser on
January 1, 2012, in the Main Dining Room. Playing cards cost one dollar, and offenders were allowed to purchase a maximum of three cards. All
participants (pictured on right) were also required
to make a minimum three dollar donation to the
Crime Victims Fund.
Prizes were: hairbrushes, hair ties, Mary Kay
Cosmetics, shampoo and conditioner, a flat iron
and a blow dryer. Blackout Bingo was played for
the grand prizes which were the flat iron and blow
dryer.
Offenders had a great time playing over twenty five games, yielding twenty
one winners, and raising over $460 in proceeds for the Victim’s Fund.
Submitted by: Dawn Cochran and Amy Putney, Lakin Correctional Center
Lakin Attendance Awards
On Friday, January 6, 2012, at the Warden's Meeting
at Lakin Correctional Center, staff members were honored for their commendable attendance 2011. The Administration developed a criteria for this award which
is based on the use of no more than three sick days
being used in one year by a staff member. The "Exceptional Attendance Award" was given to six staff
members who used no sick leave during that given
year. The "Excellent Attendance Award" was given to
twenty-one staff members who used three days or less
of sick leave during that given year. These staff members, pictured on left, should be commended for their
service to Lakin Correctional and the Division of Corrections for their dependability and conscientiousness.
Front Row (L to R): Brandy Graham, Sherry Thomas, Susanna Cheney, Brenda Livingston, Judy Pauley, Anthony King, Jeremiah Woodall,
Dottie Fields, and Rodney Plants. Second Row (L to R): Robin Ramey, David Rees, Dawn Cochran, Rebecca Coleman, JD Sallaz, James Sisson,
Christopher Delaney and Robert Johnson. Third Row (L to R): Janice Durst, Donna Bush, Gary Rickard and Timothy Halley Fourth Row (L to
R): Stacy Bain, Stephen Duncan, Mark Morrow, Bobby Updegrave and Bill Lewis. Missing from Photo: Angela Lathey.
Facility Updates
Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-up
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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
Recently some individuals who
work for the WV Division of Corrections found themselves on the
other side of the bars, being locked
up for a GREAT cause!
anyone to donate to the MDA to help reach their goal.
The Musculary Dystrophy Association (MDA) has had various
fundraisers, where volunteers are
“locked up” to help raise money to
help find a cure for muscular dsystrophy. They were given a “bail”
amount and asked friends/family,
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
Adrian Hoke, 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
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the event in their area and ask that
you continue to support such great causes!
McDowell County Correctional Center
Dennis Dingus, Warden
50 Court Street
Welch, WV 24801
(Pictured above left Beckley Correctional Center Counselor Gary Hopkins, and above right, Commissioner Jim Rubenstein)
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
February 4, 2012, was World Cancer Recognition Day. In remembrance of all individuals
and their families who have been affected by cancer, a hot dog and bake goods sale was
held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at the Northern Correctional Center in Moundsville,
WV.
“Thank You” to all who participated. Approximately $380
was collected and donated to the American Cancer Society.
Northern Correctional Center
Evelyn Seifert, Warden
Rd 2 Box 1
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
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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Facility Updates
Annual Family Christmas Party-LCC
Kelsey Shuler (daughter of COII Pam Patterson), Counselor I Philip Putney and
COII Dottie Fields with James Roush, son
of Unit Manager Stephen Roush.
The annual Family Christmas Party,
sponsored by the Lakin Correctional
Center Employee Association, was
held on December 9, 2011, for all
DOC, Contractual Staff, and their
families. Santa and his Elves arrived
in grand style, with lights and siren,
atop the New Haven Fire Departments
Santa and his Elves with Charles and Carson Fowler, sons of COII Jonathan Fowler.
Fire Truck, driven by LCC’s Fire/
Safety Officer, Stephen Duncan. Santa
was once again played by Counselor
I, Philip Putney, along with his Elves,
COII Dottie Fields and Kelsey Shuler
(COII Pam Patterson’s daughter). The
party was held in the Visitation Room
where approximately 82 staff and family enjoyed food, fun and music. During the festivities Associate Warden of
Security, Joe Woods, read the “Night
Before Christmas” to the children.
Each parent was asked to bring a small
inexpensive toy with their child’s name
on it from Santa. Each child was presented with their toy, and a stocking
filled with candy, when they sat on
Santa’s lap. The LCC Employee Association President, Cpl. Denise Richards and Culinary Arts Teacher, Kellie Barker took pictures of each child
sitting on Santa’s lap. These pictures
were later given to each staff member
as a gift from the association the following week.
to collect personal care items for Veterans, upon their admission to the Louis
A. Johnson VA Medical Center, in
Clarksburg, West Virginia. These personal care items are basic things generally issued to patients to maintain good
hygiene practices, as well as maintain
some level of comfort.
On behalf of the patients and staff,
Thomas Gallagher Chief Voluntary
Services, extended his sincere appreciation for the personal hygiene items
received January 11, 2012. This annual project is just one example of how
giving simple things can make a difference and ease the hospital stay for
a Veteran.
2011 Secret Santa Project--PCC
Over the last few years, the Secret Santa Project at Pruntytown Correctional
Center (PCC) has been held at Tygart
Lake Lodge. However; this year’s
event had outgrown the lodge and was
held on Saturday, December 17, 2011,
at Camp Towles, in Grafton, WV.
OCCC Receive ACA Re-Accreditation
Congratulations to Chio County Correctional Center (OCCC) for receiving
ACA re-accreditation. Recently, Corrections Program Specialist, Debbie
Croft, and Administrator Bill Yurcina
(pictured above) attended the ACA
Conference in Phoenix, AZ, to accept
their certificate.
PCC Collects for Veterans
Pruntytown Correctional Center (PCC)
staff participates in an annual project
This event provided a morning of holiday related activities for over 35 local
families, as well as a basket of toys
and food items when they left. This
project benefits families that are not receiving items from other local charities
such as Shop with a Cop and the Salvation Army.
Thanks to the generosity of PCC
staff members, children who attended
Christmas at Camp Towles had a much
better holiday this year!
PREA Training at LCC
Facility Updates
Casualty Claims Specialist for Chartis
Insurance. She discussed the insurance
end of the presentation and the dollar and
cents aspect of what juries are willing to
pay out to victims and also what monetary
obligation a staff member would incur if
the DOC did not pay for their attorney
fees.
Submitted by: Lori Nohe, Warden
Lakin Correctional Center
LCC Graduation
On February 7 and 9, 2012 the biennially
mandatory Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)Training for all DOC Staff and
Contractual Staff was held at Lakin Correctional Center. Three, 2-hour training
sessions were held that week. The presentation began with Associate Warden of
Programs Craig Roberts, who discussed
situational examples of PREA Violations.
Investigator Robin Ramey discussed the
critical need for Incident Reports to be
completed immediately and what information should be documented within the
report.
Assistant Attorney Generals, Charlie
Houdyschell and John Boothroyd , discussed the judicial and legal ramifications
that staff can be involved in and the criminal sentences that a staff member may
incur. Lou Ann Cyrus, an Attorney with
Shuman, McCluskey and Slicer Law Firm
presented the Focus Group/Mock Trial
video of a previous sexual assault case of
an inmate by a staff member. Ms. Cyrus
(pictured above) discussed how individual juries perceive these types of cases and
also the ramifications if the staff member
admits to criminal behavior and how the
DOC would no longer be responsible for
paying for their legal representation. She
also discussed the high cost of obtaining a
private attorney and experts to represent
these type of cases.
The last presenter was Darlene Carnochan,
On December 2, 2011, the Education Department at Lakin Correctional Center
held its ninth commencement exercise.
Fifty-seven graduates were in attendance
and graduated from a variety of programs.
Ms. Lori Loomis, Lead Teacher, and Ms.
Lori Nohe, Warden, welcomed the graduates, education and correctional staff, and
guests. Three honor students were given
the opportunity to speak and the Lakin
Correctional Center Choir provided inspirational music during the ceremony.
Brenda Ellis, Attorney-At-Law, delivered
an encouraging commencement address,
and Kathy D’Antoni, Assistant Superintendent, offered words of praise and inspiration to the graduates, as well. Presentation of the graduates was given by Jacob
Green, Assistant Director of the Office of
Institutional Education.
Following the ceremony, the Culinary
Arts Class provided graduates and guests
with a reception and refreshments.
LCC Dept. of Education Teacher Kelly Ferguson is pictured below with a graduate.
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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
Charlie Houdyschell, Director of Legal Services
Sandi Jaynes, Victim Services Manager
Chuck Mankins, Director of Safety
Jeannie Morris, Internal Auditor
Anne Thomas, Director of Classification
Vacant, Director of Records/Interstate Compact
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
Brad Hudson, Director of Investigations
999 11th Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
Phone: (304) 843-4142
Fax:
(304) 843-4144
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
Facility Updates
Johnson Controls at HCC
Johnson Controls began the ESCO
project Phase I and Phase II at Huttonsville Correctional Center on January 17, 2012.
Phase I consists of replacing all lights
and light fixtures with energy efficient
bulbs and fixtures.
Phase II of this project consists of removal of a boiler and replacing it with
two smaller, energy efficient boilers;
removal of the dryers in the laundry
department and replacing them with
energy efficient gas dryers; removal
of the hot water system to be replaced
with natural gas hot water heaters and
removal/replacement of the kitchens
ventilation and make up air system.
Tentative date for completion of both
Phase I and Phase II, is March 31,
2012.
HCC Work Camp To Open Soon
The tentatively scheduled date for the
opening of the Huttonsville Correction
Center Work Camp (pictured below) is
April 1, 2012. This facility will house
48 minimum security inmates with approximately 18, WV DOC employees.
RSAT in Tennessee
Pictured above are Associate Warden of
Programs of Prunytown Correctional Center Sarah Trickett, WV DOC Director of
Programs, Jennifer Ballard and Huttonsville Correctional Center’s Correctional
Counselor II Anita Simmons. On February
21-25, 2012, they traveled to visit residential substance abuse units (RSAT) in different correctional facilities in Tennessee.
New Assistant Safety Director &
Central Office Directors
John Markley
Assistant Safety Director
John Markley has been named the
Assistant Safety Director for the WV
Division of Corrections, effective February 1, 2012. John will be working
with Safety Director Chuck Mankins
on safety issues throughout the agency.
His office will be located at the Clarksburg Parole Office.
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Judy Fitzgerald
Director of Parole Services
Judy was selected to be the new Director of Parole Services, effective March
1, 2012. Judy began her career with
the DOC in 1994 as a COI at Huntington Work Release Center. In 2002, she
transferred to Mt. Olive Correctional
Complex as a Corporal. She later accepted the position of Probation/Parole
Officer I and eventually became a Probation/Parole Officer III in 2006.
Director of Human Resources
Kathleen “Kathy” Carroll
WV DOC welcomes Kathy Carroll on
board as the new Director of Human
Resources, effective February 1, 2012.
Kathy has more than 25 years of experience in the human resources field.
She comes to us from the private sector and was most recently employed as
the Regional Employment Consultant
working in recruiting for BB& T.
WV DOC Retirements
Over the last 3 months, WV DOC said
goodbye to employees with more than
55 years combined experience with the
DOC. Al Falls, worked at Mt. Olive
Correctional Complex for 16 years;
Thurman Tracy, from Pruntytown Correctional Center, retired after 13 years;
Perry Thorne, from St. Mary’s Correctional Center, retired with 12 years
experience and Stephen Dilley from
Anthony Correctional Center left with
over 15 years working for WV DOC.
We wish you all,
A HAPPY RETIREMENT!
PAROLE SERVICES UPDATES:
Facility Updates
MOCC: OPERATION REACHOUT
On April 24, 2012, Mt. Olive Correctional Complex (MOCC) will participate in Operation Reach Out’s 12th
Annual Crime Victims’ Fair to be held
on the grounds of the WV State Capitol
Complex. This family fair is designed
to raise awareness of National Crime
Five miles of roadside was cleaned and
33 bags of trash, including several tires
were collected. This program is offered to parolees as an interim sanction
instead of incarceration. Several citizens stopped during the cleanup and
voiced support for the program, as this
area is used as an exercise and walking
area for Clarksburg citizens.
Clarksburg PO2 Bryan Ware demonstrates alcohol electronic monitoring unit
operation during training for New Officers.
This year’s activities will include but
are not limited to: police cars, child
identification kits, fire safety house,
face painting, refreshments, WVDOC
K-9 demonstrations, games and prizes.
Most importantly, victim services and
crime prevention information is distributed by numerous agencies and organizations to provide valuable resources,
tools and safety tips to the community.
Submitted by:
Cheryl A. Chandler, Executive Assistant
Mt. Olive Correctional Complex
Clarksburg, WV
On March 7, 2012, Northern District Supervisor Robert Arnold, PO
Owen Scott, PO Chris Bright, and
PO Matt Currence all participated
in the Adopt-A-Highway program
in the Industrial Park area of Harrison
County.
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HCC: TOBACCO PREVENTION
Victims’ Rights Week, to educate the
community on the various services
available to crime victims, and to promote crime prevention.
Operation Reach Out provides awareness to crime victims and the community about the numerous resources and
services available, such as restitution,
compensation, counseling, support and
advocacy. Often, a crime victim’s basic needs can be met when someone
takes time to reach out and say “What
do you need?” or “How can I help?”
That simple act of reaching out can be
the key that opens a door to recovery.
For several years, MOCC has partnered with FCC/REACH, Papa John’s
Pizza, Krispy Kreme Donuts, Long
John Silver’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken
and other local establishments to raise
money to sponsor this event. MOCC
is committed once again this year, and
has again partnered with the abovementioned establishments. To date,
more than $2,700 has been raised, with
a goal to reach or exceed $5,000 before
the event.
On January 10, 2012, Huttonsville
Correctional Center sponsored a Presentation from the Tobacco Prevention Coalition in the Visitation Room
at Huttonsville Correctional Center.
Guest speakers, David Briles and Greg
Fowler spoke extensively about what
happens to your body after tobacco
usage. Several employees attended
this presentation. Regional Coordinator with the Tobacco Coalition, Kristi
Kimble was there to distribute information packets on tobacco cessation.
Pictured above, left to right: Kristi Kimble, Regional Coordinator with the Tobacco Coalition and Guest Speakers: David
Briles and Greg Fowler.
NEW EMPLOYEES
FName LName
New Employees, Promotions, & Awards
Title
PROMOTIONS
Facility
FName LName NewPosition
ChristopherBennett
CO I
Dereka
Brown
CO I
Billie
Davis
CO I
Donald Green
CO I
Joseph Kirk
CO I
Steven
Roudoussakis
CO I
Jesse
Sharp
CO I
Steve
Roberts
Info Sys. Conslt. II
Leon
Amos
CO I
Nancy
Allen
CO I Crystal Dillon
Supervisor I
Charles
Edmond
CO I
Josh Errington
CO I
Zack
Gear
CO II
Rene
Greathouse
OA II
Marcus
Haney
CO I
Robert
Leary
CO I
Lori
McGee
OA II
Indigo
Plauger
CO I
Chad
Plymale
CO I
Doug
Shiflett
CO I
Eli
Cox
CO II
Zachary Evans
CO III
Kimberly Howard
CO II
Shawn Auxier
Temp. CO I
Homer
Baxter
Temp. CO I
Zachariah Blackburn
Temp. CO I
Robert
Brewer
Temp. CO I
William
Brouillard
CO I
Brent
Burgess
Temp. CO I
Jeffrey Clark
CO I
Justin
Cook
CO I
Audrey
Elswick
OA II
Brian Fernandez
CO I
Ami
Hedrick
Temp. CO I
Jeffrie
Hicks
Temp. CO I
Mark
Jenkins
CC II
Tammy Johnson
Temp. CO I
Matthew Lehew
Temp. CO I
Kenton
Martin
Temp. CO I
Kevin Morton
CO I
Anita Payne
CO I
Mary
Perdue
Rec Specialist
Samuel Ritchie
CO II
Joseph Rizo
Temp. CO I
Dustin
Rose
Temp. CO I
Aaron
Schlueter
Temp. CO I
Chad
Sisk
Temp. CO I
Gregory Sizemore
Temp. CO I
Robert
Sovine
Temp. CO I
Michael Tatum
Temp. CO I
Joshua Vangilder
Temp. CO I
Robert
Vaughn
CO I
Laura
Volpini
CO II
Ricky
Williams
Temp. CO I
Joseph Wimmer
CO III
Kelly Winebrenner
OA II
Kyle
Wolfe
CO I
Michael Morse
CO II
Matthew Neal
CO I
Carrie
Reeves
CO I
Matthew Waggoner
CC II
Robert
Owens
CO I
John Hinebaugh
Cor. Counselor II
Sinbad
King
CO I
Timothy Metz
Fac. Eq. Maint. Tech
Joshua Moats
CO I
Marcus
Mullenax
ACA Coordinator
Kevin Rice
CO I
Chad
Beaver
CO I
Rusty
Damron
CO I
Howard
Davidson
CO I
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
ACC
CO
DCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HWRC
HWRC
HWRC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
MOCC
NCC
NCC
NCC
NCC
OCCC
PCC
PCC
PCC
PCC
PCC
PCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
Robert Raymond
Jason
Glendon
Johnny
Darren
Judy Philip Carl Shawn
Michael Kelli
Paula Darren Michael Roger
David John Jared
Jonathan
John
Jodi
Samantha
Donald Nathan
Casey Belinda
Tab
Mark
Brenda Eric Patricia Scott
Raymond
Tina
Ronald
Cynthia
Sarah
Amy
Joseph Joni
Anthony
Larry
Michael Robert
Melissa
Roger
Michael SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
Feick
Hall
Hess
Lockney
McDonald
Middleton
Molder
Moreland
Nichols
Pybus
Richards
Steele
Thomas
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Bldg. Maint. Sup. I
OA II
CO I
OA II
CO I
Acct. Tech II
CO I
Supervisor I
CO I
CO I
CO I
COI COI
Facility
Cox
Maintenance Sup. I ACC
Glazzard CO IV
ACC
McMillion Lieutenient ACC
Mullins
CO III
ACC
Mullins
Bldg. & Grnds Mgr ACC
Winebrenner Maint.Sup. I
ACC
Fitzgerald Dir. of Parole Services CO
Hedrick
Corporal
HCC
Peck
Corporal
HCC
Skidmore Sergeant
HCC
Smith Jr. Lieutenient HCC
Belcher
Case Mgr
MOCC
Brown
CO II
MOCC
Horney
CO II
MOCC
Jarosz
Sergeant
MOCC
Legg
CO II
MOCC
Miller
Sergeant
MOCC
Nottingham Corporal
MOCC
Taylor
CO II
MOCC
Ward II
CO II
MOCC
Young
Sergeant
MOCC
Matthews Sergeant
NCC
Ford
CO II
PCC
Ford
CO II
PCC
Mayle
CO II
PCC
Mitchell CO II
PCC
Smith
Cor. Case Mgr.
PCC
Brown
CO II
SMCC
Coleman CO IV
SMCC
Cunningham CO II
SMCC
Harron
CO II
SMCC
Keller
CO IV
SMCC
Rea
CO II
SMCC
Sellers
CO V
SMCC
Webb
OA III
SMCC
MOCC Perfect Attendance
Awards for 2011
David Ballard
Bobby Berry
Lori Burford
Deborah Candler
Carl Cox
Corey Demello
Jerry Donahue
Abbie Hart
Mark Hersman
Roger Legg
Howard Montgomery
Timothy Perkins
Benton Petry
Patricia Rhodes
Stephen Smith
James Swartz
Jared Taylor
WVDOC AWARDS
First Name Last Name
Timothy
Doshia
Daniel
Michael Pamela
Kimberly Wesley Phillip
Greg
Glenn Jamie
Cynthia
Nancy Sandra
Terry
Kelly James Amy Susana
Dorothy
Kimberly Ashley Troy
Mark
Amy Joseph Joseph Tena Ashlee
Bradley Tracey Sherry
Joseph Mary
Susan Jeremiah
Ralph
Andrea
Abby
Marissa
Christian Mary
Robert Brian William
James
Doug Robert Bryson
Dennis
Brian John Robert Philip Erin
Crystal Kirk
Matthew Russell
Landis
Robert Dustin
Award
Facility
Coffman
Employee of the 4th Quarter ACC
Webb
Employee of the 4th Quarter DCC
Bailey
Good Conduct
HCC
Chandler
Life-Saving Medal CertificateHCC
Daniels
Good Conduct
HCC
Dulaney
Good Conduct
HCC
Duncan
Employee of the Month (Feb)HCC
Hedrick
Good Conduct
HCC
Hutzell
Employee of the Month (Jan)HCC
Johnson
Employee of the 4th Quarter HCC
McCartney Good Conduct
HCC
Pritt
Good Conduct
HCC
Stevens
Employee of the Month (Dec)HCC
Swisher
Good Conduct
HCC
Birdsong
Good Conduct
LCC
Bolin
Good Conduct
LCC
Brooks
Good Conduct
LCC
Bumgarner Good Conduct
LCC
Cheney
Employee of the Month (Feb)LCC
Fields
Good Conduct
LCC
Jones
Good Conduct
LCC
Kaylor
Good Conduct
LCC
Meadows
Good Conduct
LCC
Morrow
Good Conduct
LCC
Putney
Good Conduct
LCC
Riffle
Employee of the 4th Quarter LCC
Riffle
Good Conduct
LCC
Roush
Good Conduct
LCC
Smith
Good Conduct
LCC
Snyder
Employee of the Month (Jan)LCC
Taylor
Good Conduct
LCC
Thomas
Good Conduct
LCC
Thornton
Good Conduct
LCC
VanMeter
Good Conduct
LCC
Wendelken Good Conduct
LCC
Woodall
Employee of the Month (Jan)LCC
Champion
Honor Roll Award
MOCC
Galapon
Employee of the Month (Jan)MOCC
Hart
Employee of the 4th Quarter MOCC
Harvey
Employee of the Month (Dec)MOCC
Perdue
Honor Roll Award
MOCC
Perdue
Gung Ho Award
MOCC
Pongracz
Employee of the Month (Feb)MOCC
Duke
Employee of the 4th Quarter NCC
Davis
Employee of the 4th Quarter OCCC
Anderson
Good Conduct
PCC
Baker
Employee of the Month (Jan)PCC
Brown
Good Conduct
PCC
Cutright
Good Conduct
PCC
Edwards
Good Conduct
PCC
McCullough Good Conduct
PCC
Moore
Cor. Commendation Medal PCC
Murphy
Emp. Of the 4th Quarter PCC
Nestor
Good Conduct
PCC
Renzelli
Good Conduct
PCC
Richards
Good Conduct
PCC
Sparks
Good Conduct
PCC
Swisher
Good Conduct
PCC
Wallace
Good Conduct
PCC
Robinson Employee of the Month (Mar)SMCC
Smith
Employee of the Month (Feb)SMCC
Wilson Employee of the Month (Jan) SMCC
Winter 2012
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MOCK RIOT 2012
The 2012 Mock Prison
Riot is scheduled for May
6 - 9 at the West Virginia
Penitentiary in Moundsville, WV.
The Mock Prison Riot is
a four-day comprehensive law enforcement and
corrections tactical training event which includes
training scenarios, demonstrations, certifications
workshops, a skills competition, 40,000 square
feet of exhibit space, and
unlimited opportunities
for feedback, networking
and camaraderie on a global scale.
“With federal budgetary issues looming, this valuable training opportunity that many rely on annually was, for a short
period of time, in doubt,” stated Commissioner Rubenstein. “However, I am happy to announce West Virginia will once
again be hosting this outstanding event for the 16th consecutive year.”
The now closed Penitentiary has proven to be a valuable training asset for law enforcement and corrections professionals,
as well as a valuable community resource to the citizens of Marshall County.
To register for the 2012 Mock Prison Riot please utilize the following website: http://mockprisonriot.org.
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Success is not final,
failure is not fatal:
it is the courage
to continue that counts!
--Winston Churchill
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap,
but by the seeds that you plant.
--Robert Louis Stevenson
Giving up doesn’t always mean you are weak.
Sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go.
--Unknown
In Memory
Ivey “I.B.” Reed, of Marmet, WV, passed away on February 9, 2012, after a
long battle with Parkinsons Disease. I.B retired from the WV Division of
Corrections, in November 2004, as Associate Warden of Administration at the
Mount Olive Correctional Complex.
The family requests any memorial donations in I.B’s name, be sent to: The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s
Research, Church Street Station, PO Box
780, New York, NY 10008-0780, or the
Marmet Volunteer Fire Department,
9405 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Marmet,
WV 25315.
IB is pictured on left, at Mt. Olive Correctional Complex, with his wife, Linda.
THANK YOU....
To the following individuals for contributing to this newsletter:
LouAnne Riggsby, Susan Harding, Loita Butcher, Jim Rubenstein, Della Huddleston,
Gail Howard, Jane Hadix, Jackie Jackson, Gary Hopkins, Lori Nohe, Fay Walker,
Judy Cogar, Cynthia Graziani, Debbie Croft, Carol Faulknier, Doug Workman,
Cheryl Kaylor, Rebecca Ferrell, Cheryl Chandler, Shelby Searls, Dawn Cochran,
Amy Putney, Karen Nichols, Kathi Thompson, Vannessa Davis, Lisa Shiflett
and Ann Ickler.
The Corrections Connection is a newsletter
published quarterly by the
WV Division of Corrections
Office of Research & Planning
WV Division of Corrections
1409 Greenbrier Street
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: (304) 558-2036
Fax: (304)558-5934
Website: www.wv.doc.com
Jim Rubenstein, Commissioner
Jim Ielapi, Deputy Commissioner
Brad Douglas, Director
Rebecca Hildebrand, Research Analyst
Karen Nichols, Research Assistant
Kathi Thompson, Office Assistant
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