Corrections Connection Summer 2011

West Virginia
Corrections
Connection
The Official Newsletter for the West Virginia Division of Corrections
Summer 2011
Volume 4 Issue 2
Veterans visit Lakin Correctional Center
IN THIS ISSUE:
Commissioner’s Comments 2
Retirements 2
Search & Restore
3
Facility Updates
4
Healthy Lifestyles
5
MDA Lockup
5
Freedom of Expression
6&7
Promotions
7
HCC Open House
8
Nat. Preparedness Month 9
LCC Open House
9
PCC “C-UP Date”
10
HCC Retirees
11
Warrior Run/Walk
12
New Hires/Awards
13
Facility Updates
14
FYI
15
In Memory
15
As of April 2011, Lakin Correctional Center (LCC) established a partnership with
Terry Henry, founder of the Paws 4 People Canine Training Program. This dog
training program is aimed at providing assistance dogs for a vast array of ailments
to include autism, post traumatic stress disorder, balance displacement issues, motor
dysfunction ailments etc... A subdivision of the Paws 4 People Program is the Paws
4 Vets Program which places assistance dogs with veterans from around the country
who have returned from overseas with combat injuries including amputations, post
traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury.
On July 28, 2011, LCC was privileged to host a luncheon for eight National Guard
members who have received an assistance dog from Terry and his group. The veterans expressed their gratitude for the program and explained the life altering effect the dogs have had on their lives. An important part of Terry’s program is the
interaction between the offenders training the dogs and the potential recipient. Each
veteran shared their personal story with the offenders stressing the positive effects
of owning a well trained assistance dog. After the veterans visit it was clear through
the offender’s comments that the experiences with the veterans left them with a
sense of pride and purpose for their efforts. This was a humbling experience for staff
and offenders alike.
Craig Roberts, AWP
Lakin Correctional Center
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Commissioner’s Comments
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
Commissioner’s Comments
Jim Rubenstein
Commissioner
Recently, and in the upcoming months we have said and will say “Thank You” and
“Best Wishes” to many in the WV DOC whose golden years have been knocking
at the door and their time has finally come……
RETIREMENT!
This reminds me that there’s no time like the present to create your own atmosphere
of achievement by setting deadlines for yourself. A deadline and strong sense
of urgency generates energy toward getting results. Deadlines represent commitment; deadlines enforce accountability and create a sense of urgency. None of us
can afford to delay our goals, dreams or responsibilities one more day. Take action
now and stay focused on your goals, monitor progress, and adjust deadlines if necessary. Begin with the end in sight.
One of Alexander Graham Bell’s famous quotes: “When one door closes, another
one opens but we often look so long and regretfully at the closed door that we fail
to see the one that has opened for us”. My wish is for you to step through those
open doors, look back over your shoulder to a sense of accomplishment and gratitude and move forward with new visions and goals!
The Mission of the
West Virginia
Division of Corrections
RETIREMENTS
is to enhance public safety by
providing safe, secure, humane
correctional facilities, operating
Venetta South, Secretary to Asst. Commissioner Chamberlain, 36 years with DOC
an effective system of offender reentry and community supervision, Stephen Hill, COII, from Huttonsville Correctional Center, 23 years with DOC
reducing offender recidivism, and
assisting victims of crime.
Dave Pott, Unit Manager, Huttonsville Correctional Center, 26 years with DOC
Rose Noggy, COII, Northern Correctional Center, 29 years with the DOC &
Justina Young, SE Parole Regional Director, 27 years with the DOC.
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SEARCH AND RESTORE
Anthony Rowe, Correctional Officer IIfrom Lakin Correctional Center was
entered in a contest
(by his wife), where
over 70,000 applicants
requested that their
vehicle be restored.
The television show is
called “Search and Restore” (www.searchandrestoretv.com) and
premiered on Spike TV
Powerblock on May 7,
2011. COII Rowe and his family stood
out amongst the applicants due to their
love for children and the many children
they have fostered or adopted over the
years. His wife Cindy also worked for
a Ohio non-profit organization dedicated to feeding hungry children. COII
Rowe and his wife have fostered 12
children and have adopted 5 of those
children while raising two of their own
biological children. After several anxious months, COII Rowe was chosen as
one of the applicants that would have
his 1993 GMC 4x4 Pickup Truck totally restored.
On Sunday, March 27, 2011, a three
person “news style” television crew
traveled to Lakin Correctional Center
with Charlie Daniels and his
band. While meeting with
Charlie Daniels he supplied
COII Rowe and his wife Cindy a $100.00 gas card.
to capture some footage of CO Rowe
coming to work. The crew had already
spent the early part of the day filming
CO Rowe with his family at his home
in Pomeroy, Ohio. The crew was limited to filming the outside and reception
areas of the facility only, however were
able to speak to a few of COII Rowe’s
co-workers and supervisor.
The vehicle was transported by the Powerblock Team to Tennessee in March
2011. On May 12, 2011, the family
traveled to Nashville, TN, all expenses
paid, and stayed at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort through May 15,
2011. During their stay in Tennessee,
they went to a Dinner and Show on the
Jackson Dinner Showboat and attended
the Grand Ole Opry, where they were
given VIP back stages passes to visit
On May 13, 2011, the family was given a final reveal
of the restored pickup truck
and this segment was filmed
to be later aired by Spike
TV in June 2011. At the reveal, Royal Purple, one of
the sponsors for “Search and
Restore” donated $5,000.00
toward the Children’s Hunger Alliance
where Cindy Rowe was employed,
Hot Rodders for Children’s Charities
donated $25,000.00 in Cindy’s name
and Kentucky Fried Chicken donated
$1,000.00 toward two of Anthony’s
and Cindy’s older son’s for college.
A two part segment
of COII Rowe’s reveal was aired on
Spike TV on June
11, 2011 and June
18, 2011.
Submitted by:
Lori Nohe, Warden
Lakin Correctional
Center
Facility Updates
SCC Education Department Employees, Martha McGhee (Transitions Coordinator), Bob McKinney
(Vocational Coordinator), Antonio
Wright (Academic Coordinator),
and Patrick Murphy (Director of
Education) have worked for more
than a year in coordination with
Unit Management staff, Facility staff and Security personnel to
achieve this recognition
CEA President Dr. Don Kiffin (right); Stevens Correctional Center Director of Education Mr. Patrick Murphy (left)
Stevens Correctional Center receives
national accreditation from the Correctional Education Association
Charleston, WV, July 17-20, 2011:
During the Correctional Education Association’s (CEA) 66th Annual Conference; Stevens Correctional Center
(SCC) was recognized for the attainment of excellence in the operation of
education programs. SCC Education
Department was audited on June 20,
2011, by the CEA standards committee
for compliance with educational programs in correctional settings. These
standards are designed to ensure that
quality programs are provided to incarcerated individuals. SCC Education
Department attained 100% compliance
and has entered a three year accreditation cycle to monitor continued success.
Submitted by: Patrick Murphy, Director of
Education, Stevens Correctional Center
Facility Character Profile
at Lakin Correctional Center
On August 16, 2011, a group of randomly selected Lakin Correctional
Center (LCC) Staff, both non-uniform
and uniform, were selected by the Facility Character Profile Committee and
the DOC Office of Research and Planning, to complete an electronic survey
pertaining to employee satisfaction.
The committee members: Brad Douglas, Director of Research and Planning,
David Ballard, Warden at Mt. Olive
Correctional Complex, Randy Perdue,
Academy Director, Adrian Hoke, Warden at HCC and Anne Thomas, Classification Director, met the following
day, August 17, 2011, to plan the meeting and training for the final day.
On August 18, 2011, the randomly selected group of staff members were invited back to review the responses they
had given on August 16, and together
provided feedback and collective
thinking. The staff members worked
together in small groups to disclose
and define issues they felt needed to be
explored to enhance Lakin Correctional Center. Deputy Commissioner Jim
Ielapi traveled to LCC on this date to
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speak with the selected staff members
about the importance of the Facility
Character Profile.
Also, the staff members in attendance
came together and two different issues
were selected to be addressed by the
Culture Change Groups who volunteered. The two Change Teams created were: Communication Team and
Team Building Team.
These two Facility Character Profile
Teams will receive four hours of training by Randy Perdue on September 12,
2011, regarding Team Building. Once
this training has been completed the
individual teams will begin meeting
twice a month to beginning problem
solving in the areas of Communication
and Team Building.
We are looking forward to the insight
that will be forthcoming from our two
teams and want to thank the Facility
Character Profile Committee for all
their time and efforts on this important
project.
Submitted by: Lori Nohe, Warden
Lakin Correctional Center
Healthy Lifestyles & MDA “LOCK-UP”
Muscular Dystrophy: Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited disorders that involve
muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue, which get worse over time. All of the muscles
may be affected, or only specific groups of muscles may be affected, such as those around
the pelvis, shoulder, or face. Muscular dystrophy can affect adults, but the more severe
forms tend to occur in early childhood. Symptoms vary with the different types of muscular dystrophy. Symptoms include:
•Mental retardation (only present in some types of the condition)
•Muscle weakness that slowly gets worse
•Delayed development of muscle motor skills
•Difficulty using one or more muscle groups
•Drooling
•Eyelid drooping
•Frequent falls
•Loss of strength in a muscle or group of muscles as an adult
•Loss in muscle size
•Problems walking (delayed walking)
There are no known cures for the various muscular dystrophies. The goal of treatment is to
control symptoms.
Physical therapy may help patients maintain muscle
strength and function. Orthopedic appliances such as
braces and wheelchairs can improve mobility and selfcare abilities. In some cases, surgery on the spine or legs
may help improve function.
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
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
Muscular Dystrophy Association: “MDA”
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing
muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides
comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
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McDowell County Correctional Center
Dennis Dingus, Warden
50 Court Street
Welch, WV 24801
Jennifer Ballard and Amanda
Plumley participated in MDALock-Up out of Central Office
MDA Lock-Up
Local business and community leaders agree to be "arrested" for having a "big heart" in
the fun, MDA Lock-Up. This unique community-wide event raises funds for people with
neuromuscular diseases. This year we had several participants from the WVDOC participate
in this event. Thank you to all who dedicated
their time and money to support this worthwhile cause!
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
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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Freedom of Expression
Art program serves as a window to the
world for women in Lakin Correctional
Center
One such woman, Angie Nutter of Mason County, WV, knows far too well
what it means to have been an inmate
at Lakin, and although she was released
more than 18 months ago, the memory
of her two and a half years there is still
fresh in her mind.
“It dehumanizes you to be incarcerated,” said Nutter. “Everything is a set
time—when you eat, when you go to
the bathroom. Even getting medical
care is a big ordeal.”
Reprinted from Gallipolis Daily Tribune
with permission By Stephanie Filson; sfilson@heartlandpublications.com
West Columbia, WV—Lakin Correctional Center (LCC) is no picnic. The
building stands—in all its sanitary
glory—separated physically and psychologically from the rest of the community. Lakin is where women who
have made substantial mistakes and
bad choices go to reconcile them—and
with the artistic guidance of artist Gerry Enrico, perhaps they will be better
equipped to heal internal and external
wounds.
Enrico decided about two years ago
that it would be an interesting artistic
experience to hold an art class at the
institution, and he set out to make it a
reality. “I didn’t even realize the effect
it might have on the girls” said Enrico,
who never refers to them as inmates. “I
went into this project looking at it from
my experience, not from theirs. I didn’t
expect it to take on such life.”
The program quickly became more than
just another activity, it is now a staple
for the women—a hope. “To rehabilitate criminals, they need art therapy
to let them expel what has really happened to them. Some of them just can’t
talk about it”.
Nutter, a remarkably articulate woman
who happens to be a recovering heroin
addict, talked about
the cycle that traps
women in the prison
system. She says that
the vast majority of
incarcerated women
are there because of
drug addiction, but
no one seems to dig
much deeper to find
the root of those
demons. “Nobody
says, ‘Oh I want to
be a drug addict’,”
said Nutter. “They are using drugs for
a reason. There is something going on
with them to where they are going that
way. Drug abuse leads up to criminal
activity. Criminal activity leads to incarceration. They’re not getting effective therapy or help inside of the prison
system.
“So, when you have someone approach
you with art, it’s like a flower blooming or something. It’s so calming and
soothing and wonderful.” I would do
whatever I could do to help with this
program because it means so much
to me and all of the girls,”, said Nutter. So, that is exactly what she did.
Nutter visited area businesses to collect donated art materials so that the
women’s art work could be properly
displayed at The Gallery at 409 in Point
Pleasants, netting an entire truckload
of wood for art frames and more than
500 mat boards. Gallery owner and
Board of Trustees member Ruth Finley expressed her gratitude and passion
for the project. “People who come to
see it are very interested,” said Finley.
“They use words like ‘arresting’, when
describing the artwork. They can see
the pain and frustration in it.”
(continued on pg.7)
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Freedom of Expression
Indeed, the women’s artistic pieces
are not all sunshine and light. Some
themes are nostalgic, like portraits of
the artists’ children, while others are
dark, such as Nutter’s self-portrait
that depicts scenes from the lowest,
most painful times in her life with the
word “work” printed across the bottom of the page.
Nutter credits Enrico with providing
an outlet for these difficult emotions,
a freedom of expression that many of
the women have never experienced in
their lifetimes. “It’s almost as though
you have to deny your emotions, because if you start thinking about them,
you are going to want to just lie down
and cry,” said Nutter. “So, you have
to tune it out and deny that. You have
to push it down. You should never
have to deny your own feelings, but
that’s survival.”
“Still Gerry is breaking the boundaries for society and the women in
there,” said Nutter. “He comes in
and says ‘I don’t care what you did
in the past, we’re living in the present—here express yourself.’ He isn’t
judging them. They have been judged
their whole lives. I carry that around
with me. I am a convicted felon and I
always will be…Always.”
It is evident upon talking with Enrico
that he cares very deeply for the project and the Lakin artists, and he says
the project will continue. “Somehow
I can help bring them a little freedom
because art can take you anywhere you
want to go using your imagination,”
said Enrico.
Special THANK YOU to Stephanie Filson, Managing Editor, Gallipolis Daily
Tribune, for persmission to reprint her
article!
PROMOTIONS
Name
Willie Howell
Bucky Currence
Randy Skinner
James Barkley
Jeff McGee
Nancy Stevens
New Position
CCU
Sergeant
Sergeant
Corporal
Corporal
CPS, SR
Ashley Kaylor
Courtney Roush
Stephen Roush
Corrections Case Manager
Supervisor I
Corrections Unit Manager
Reggie Sellers
John Barrett
Reggie Sellers
Derek Marsh
Kimberly Smith
Aaron Clark
Christopher Northrup
John M. Anderson
Heather Estep
Jacob McNees
Adam Martin
Brandon Houston
Stephen Bullman
Kelly Lee
Derek McCrady
Steven Smith
Christopher Weekley
Corporal
Bulding and Grounds Mgr.
Sergeant
Institutional Parole Officer
Supervisor I
CO II
CO II
CO II
CO II
CO II
CO II
CO II
CO II
CO II
CO II
CO II
CO II
Facility
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
HCC
LCC
LCC
LCC
NCC
NCC
NCC
PCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
SMCC
‘These are all individual pieces, but look
at how they relate to each other. The similarities are amazing. The energy is the
same,’ said former inmate Angie Nutter
of the combined freeform artwork of the
women in artist Gerry Enrico’s (pictured)
Lakin Correctional Center art class. The
women had experienced an especially
bad day and the resulting art had uncanny
likenesses. (Stephanie Filson/photos)
Huttonsville Open House
Huttonsville Correctional Center (HCC)
conducted the facilities annual Open
House festival throughout the weekend of
August 27-28, 2011. Corrections Program
Supervisor Steve Fincham was chairman
over this year’s Open House event.
This year, the only inmates that were allowed to participate in the two-day festivities were inmates that had displayed
good behavior prior to the event and who
had approved visitors arrive for the Open
House. During the two-day event, the Huttonsville Correctional Center staff hosted
a total of 642 visitors who had come to
visit 225 inmates.
During this year’s event, visitors and inmates were provided good food, entertainment and games. While enjoying music
provided by a local disc jockey, all participants enjoyed games such as Egg Toss,
Bean Bag games, Three -legged races &
Sack Races. The HCC facility also provided a Blow-up Skeet Throw, a Blow-up
Bounce House and a Blow-up Slide for
visitor’s children to enjoy. An inmate
dressed as a clown added additional entertainment for the children. There were
Door Prize drawings for the children as
well as prizes for the winners of the children’s games.
A great majority of visitors and inmates
that participated in the Open House festivities expressed their appreciation to
the HCC Administration/Staff for being
provided the opportunity to have such a
wonderful day.
In addition to the Open House festivities,
HCC provided an inmate cook-out on
Monday, August 29, 2011, for all inmates
that were eligible for the Open House but
did not receive a visit during the weekend.
Approximately 535 inmates participated
in the Cook Out.
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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, Acting Deputy Commissioner
Della Huddleston, Admin. Secretary
Rita Albury, Inmate Movement Coordinator
Rebecca Ferrell, Acting Director of Human Resources
Terri Arthur, Hearing Examiner
Jennifer Ballard, Director of Programs
Jeannie Morris, Internal Auditor
Michael Coleman, Director of Security
Brad Douglas, Director of Research & Planning
Vacant, Health Services Administrator
Phillip Farley, Construction Manager
Carl Graves, Director of Information Technology
Delbert Harrison, Director of Parole Services
Charlie Houdyschell, Director of Legal Services
Sandi Jaynes, Victim Services Manager
Henry Lowery, Director of Records
Chuck Mankins, Director of Safety
Anne Thomas, Director of Classification
Patti Withrow, Director of Administration
1409 Greenbrier Street
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: (304) 558-2036
Fax:
(304) 558-5934
Overall the HCC Open House weekend
was a great success.
Jan Chamberlain, Asst. Commissioner
Vacant, 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
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September is National Preparedness Month
In 2010, West Virginia experienced four federally declared disasters, prompting nearly 4,200 households to seek disaster
assistance. As a result, state and federal officials have distributed nearly $20 million in disaster relief funds and loans to
homeowners, renters and business owners across 37 counties.
September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to make a plan to protect yourself, your family and your business. Getting started is easy. One of the simplest things you and your family can do is to begin putting together an Emergency Supply Kit. On your next trip to the grocery store, pick up a few items to get the ball rolling, such as:
*Non-perishables/canned food
*Bottled water
* Flashlight
* Extra batteries
Keep adding to the kit each week or month until you and your family members have enough food, water and supplies to
sustain yourselves for a few days in the aftermath of a disaster. For more suggestions on what to include in your kit, visit
http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html.
Lakin Correctional Center Open House
An Open House was held at Lakin Correctional Center on June 16,
2011, where 426 inmate family members visited the facility. A variety
of activities were scheduled throughout the day from arts and crafts, to
sack races and dance contests. The families also enjoyed listening to
music by a disc jockey and feasted on snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, assorted candy and soda. Aramark provided a delicious lunch
which consisted of hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, macaroni salad
and cookies. All families enjoyed the festivities offered with no security issues.
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The inaugural match of the PCC the “CUP” Tour was held on Wednesday July 6, 2011, at the
beautiful Tygart Lake Public Golf Course. Four teams slugged it out over nine holes for a chance
to become the current “CUP” holders. Participants included: JW Moore and Robert Murphy,
Luke Fidler and Dave Fawcett, Jeff Sickler and Travis Zimmerman, and Derek Marsh and Nathan Mayle.
After some impressive drives and solid short game play, Marsh and Mayle breezed to victory
with a 41 overall.
Case Mgr. JW Moore and COII Troy Gatian
CO I Scott Mayle and IPO Derek Marsh
COII Jeff Sickler and Unit Mgr. Travis
Zimmerman
The second match of the PCC the “CUP” Tour was held on July 27, 2011, at the renowned Paradise public golf course. Three
teams donned their best silly hats and participated in a tour first “silly hat match”. Participants in this match included: JW
Moore and Troy Gatian (standing in for Robert Murphy), Jeff Sickler and Travis Zimmerman and Derek Marsh and Nathan
“Scott” Mayle. The beautiful open landscape of the course made for an overall close match between the three teams.
In the end, regulars Derek Marsh and Nathan “Scott” Mayle owned the night once again. Thanks to crushing drives by the
pair which often led to a second shot from the green, the pair retained their strangle hold on the “CUP” finishing the night with a 34,
also giving them a tour first –1 for the round.
The PCC Golf Cup tour donated $70.00 to PACE (Pruntytown Association for Correctional Employees) at the PACE meeting held Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Shown in
the picture – PACE President Bob Sayres, Tour Board Member JW Moore, Current
CUP co-holder Derek Marsh, and Tour Board Member Travis Zimmerman
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Huttonsville Correctional Center Retiree’s
Stephen Hill retires with 23 Years of Service to the WV DOC
Officer Stephen (Steve) Hill began his career with WV DOC
at Huttonsville Correctional Center October 17, 1988. During his 23 years Steve consistently performed his duties at
the highest level of professionalism; Steve was instrumental in performing his duties as the unit officer working on
the RSAT unit. He was also willing to offer his advice and
knowledge to any and all co-workers.
Steve has been a valued employee and we thank Steve for
his service to the Division of Corrections and citizens of
West Virginia and wish you only the best in your retirement!
Steve Hill and Deputy Warden, Grover Rosencrance
Dave Potts retires with over 26 Years of Service to the WV DOC
Huttonsville Correctional Center said goodbye to Dave Potts
on August 31, 2011. Dave has been an employee with the
WV DOC for 26 years. He began his employment at Huttonsville Correctional Center in November 1985, as a COI.
In April 1994, he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. In
August 1997, Dave transferred from Security to Unit Management as a Correctional Counselor I. In August 1998, he
was promoted to Corrections Case Manager and in March
2002, he was promoted to Corrections Unit Manager where
he remained until his retirement.
Dave consistently performed his duties at the highest level of
professionalism. He was awarded Employee of the Month
in October 2008 and was selected as Employee of the Quarter for the period from October 2008 – December 2008.
Dave Potts and Deputy Warden, Grover Rosencrance
Dave was a mentor and friend to his co-workers and was
loved by all. He was instrumental in the development of the Huttonsville Correctional Center Employee Association
providing guidance and assistance concerning by-laws and Operating Procedures. He also served as President of the Association. He was Chair of the Ad-Seg Committee since its inception at Huttonsville Correctional Center.
We thank Dave for his dedicated service to the Division of Corrections and wish him many years of cycling and happiness
during his retirement.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011 @ WV Baptist Conference Center, Ripley, WV
Registration 7:00 AM
Race Begins @9:00 AM
Registration Fee - $17 Pre-registration by Sept. 23; $25 Race Day
Make Checks Payable To: WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
Contact Information:
Randy Perdue, Director - WV Corrections Academy, PO Box 850, Glenville, WV 26351
Phone: (304) 462-3044 or (304) 549-3959 Fax: (304) 462-3052
Email: Randy.J.Perdue@wv.gov
AGE CATEGORIES
Male/Female
19 & Under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+
AWARDS:
10 K Trophies - Overall runner & Top 3 for each age category, male/female
5 K Trophies - Top three finishers
Each participant who pre-registers will receive a t-shirt. Shirts will be limited on race day.
NEW HIRES
Name
Isaac Sherwood
Tamara Weikle
Rebekah Anderson
Christopher Bailey
Joseph Close
Amy Ebaugh
Nicholas Krause
Richard Lincoln
Ayla Posey
Cody Pritt
Jessica Radcliffe
Cameron Shreve
Heather Sneberger
Brenda Taylor
Sam Workman
Michael Alligood
Jesse Feldes
Andrew Nichols
Melinda Phares-Sanhaj
Denny Wilson
Dale Baughman
Mare Canales
Aidan Raezer
Cory Rexrode
Jessica Marsh
Brian Conde
Curtis McConihay
Loraine Wright
Aaron Lee
Amanda Lepp
Jordan Lynch
Margaret Patterson
Cheryl Spencer
Joseph Sneddon
Robert Palmer
Cheryl Crouse
Miguel Cuevas
Michael Martin
Kristina Sessions
Alexandra Mecouch
Steven Johnson
Larry Freed
Douglas Dye
Nancy Richards
Robert Tate Jr.
Kristine Metz
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Facility
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Wheeling Parole
Summer 2011
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AWARDS
Name
Emery Runkle
Steve Fincham
Billy Jack
Emery Runkle
Orville Cooper
Michael Eye
James Hutzell Jr.
Sarah Jack
Dale Miller
Emery Runkle
Paula Arbogast
David Barr
Matthew Hipes
Karen Teter
Gary Arbogast
Shawn Arbogast
Roger Hedrick
Robert Lewis
Crystal Malcolm
Nicholas Wamsley
Tara Patrick
Tara Patrick
Award
Employee of the Month: June
Employee of the Month: July
Employee of the Month: Aug.
Employee of the Quarter
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Academic Excellence
Physical Fitness Achievement
Cheryl Kaylor
Gregory Dickenson
Nathan Ball
Deanette Fry
Pamela Whaley-Patterson
Amber McDaniel
Loretta Smith
Employee of the Month: July
Employee of the Month: Aug.
Employee of the Quarter
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Good Conduct Award
Rickie Harris
Employee of the Quarter
Robert Corio
Rodney Richter
Willa Stewart
William Porter
Mary Marteny
Patrice Swisher
Dennis Edwards
Steven Phillips
Misty Adams
Jennifer Kimball
Lois Cokeley
Good Conduct
Good Conduct
Good Conduct
Emp. of the Quarter, 2nd
Good Conduct
Good Conduct
Certificate of Recognition
Marksman of the Year
Employee of the Month: Sept.
Employee of the Month: Aug.
Employee of the Month: July
Facility
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Facility Updates
PCC Officer Assists Injured
Driver
Wayne Armstrong.....Moving On.....
After 10 years of service with the West
Virginia Division of Corrections as the
Human Resources Director, Wayne
Armstrong is shifting directions to a
new challenge with the WV Regional
Jail Authority (RJA). He will continue
his adventures in the human resources
field as Human Resources Director for
the RJA.
During his service with the Division of
Corrections, Wayne has played a major
role in the improvement of various avenues in the Corrections field. In 2002,
he was instrumental in the opening of
the Lakin Correctional Center and in
2005, the Martinsburg Correctional
Center. Along with those accomplishments came the new testing program for
the Correctional Officer Civil Service
Exam, which has been instrumental in
helping to promote individuals who
are most likely to “fit” in the Correctional environment. Wayne is one of
those individuals that “fit” in well with
the Division of Corrections and will be
missed by many.
We wish Wayne the best as he moves in
this new direction.....
“Further on up the road”.
The morning of July 23, 2011, on his
way to work, Pruntytown Correctional Officer, Dennis Edwards assisted
in a coal truck accident on Route
50 near the T & L Hotdog Diner.
He pulled over and approached the
overturned truck with another civilian and helped the injured, bleeding
driver from the vehicle. He stayed
with the injured driver until Medical/Police personnel arrived on the
scene and relieved him.
Dennis, we Thank You for your act of
humanity and kindness!
New York City Trip
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
Cost per person: $90.00
Take the red eye bus from Moundsville to New York City.
Bus leaves the Kroger parking lot Friday, October 7th at 11:00 p.m. and arrives in
NYC around 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Bus departs NYC at 11:00 p.m. Saturday
evening and arrives back in Moundsville around 8:00 a.m. Sunday, October 9th.
To schedule your trip call Rickie or Lisa at 304-843-4067
Sponsored by: The Crime Victim Awareness Committee of
Northern Correctional Facility. Proceeds will be donated to a local charity to benefit
survivors of domestic violence.
When you pay, bring a household item and receive 5$ off
Household items include but are not limited to: cell phones (with chargers), toilet
paper, toothpaste and brushes, laundry detergent, shampoo, paper towels, etc.
Hurry there are just 4 seats left!
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In MEMORY
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the
death of Sgt. Craig Lovett (age 40) of the Northern Correctional Center. Sgt. Lovett passed
away on Monday, August 29, 2011, due to heart
complications. Sgt. Lovett had been an employee of Corrections since 1993, when he started at
the West Virginia Penitentiary. Please keep Sgt.
Lovett’s family in your thoughts and prayers.
The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; the optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. --L.P. Jacks
To make the world a friendly place, one must show it a
friendly face. --James Whitcomb Riley
You will never “find” time for anything...If you want time,
you must make it! --Charles Buxton
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