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April 2005 Correction News

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Correctional Officers of the Year honored

Marvin Burley Jr. namedDOP Volunteer of the Year

The Correctional Officers of the Year display their awards during a ceremony feting them onMay 4. From left, they are (front row) Betty Holland, Gevel Massenburg, Stephanie Williams,Rita Woods and Beverly McCallum; (back row), Ralph Mooney, Larry Harris, Larry Callicutt,

Mark Higgins and Dannie Stewart.

Scotland looksat NC for newcorrections plan

Cathy Jamieson, Scotland’sjustice minister, welcomesRobert Guy, NC Division of

Community Correctionsdirector, to her country.

Scotland’s Justice Depart-ment, seeing re-offendingrates at 60%, believes thecountry’s approach to treat-ing criminals needs massivetransformation. Wantingmodel systems to examineas new plans are drawn,Justice Minister CathyJamieson turned to Robert Guy, director of Com-munity Corrections.

After meeting Ms. Jamieson at a New York confer-ence earlier last year, Guy found himself in Scotland in

RALEIGH - Marvin M. Burley Jr.was honored as volunteer of theyear by the NC Division of Prisonson April 20.

Burley is a religious servicesvolunteer at Greene CorrectionalInstitution in Maury, where he hasserved for more than 25 years. Asa member of Gideons Inter-national, Burley distributes Biblesto inmates as he listens to themand shares his message of faith.

“He has provided invaluableservice to the facility,” said Super-intendent Russell Ginn. “Hispleasant, friendly, and caringdemeanor makes him a popular

APEX – Eleven Division of Prisonsemployees were cited as CorrectionalOfficers of the Year at an awards ceremonyon May 4 at the Office of Staff Development& Training center. Correction SecretaryTheodis Beck, Prisons Director BoydBennett, colleagues, friends and familyhonored the officers at the ceremony,where the officers received a framedcertificate.

Cited were:Eastern Region -- Sgt. Larry Harris,Neuse Correctional Institution, and Lt.Rita Woods, Tyrrell Prison Work Farm.

Central Region -- Food Service OfficerBetty Holland, Johnston CorrectionalInstitution, and Lt. Gevel Massenburg,Franklin Correctional Center.

South Central Region -- Correctional OfficerBeverly McCallum, Lumberton Correc-tional Institution, and Correctional OfficerDannie Stewart, Robeson CorrectionalCenter.

Piedmont Region -- Capt. Larry Callicutt,Southern Correctional Institution, and Sgt.Stephanie Williams, Orange Correc-tional Center.

Western Region -- Correctional OfficerKenneth Maney, Marion CorrectionalInstitution, and Case Manager RalphMooney, Rutherford Correctional Center.

At-Large -- Lead CO Mark Higgins,Craggy Correctional Center.

Gov. Michael Easley declared May 2-6

as Correctional Officers Week in observ-ance of the important public safety workdone by more than 11,000 correctionalofficers in North Carolina’s 76 prisons.

“These correctional officers are vital tothe preservation of public safety, doingmuch more than just keeping an eye on

See OFFICERS, page 10

See GUY, page 5See VOLUNTEERS, page 5

Marvin Burley Jr. (left), receives hisaward from Joe Lofton, Division ofPrisons Eastern Region director.

volunteer with the inmates andstaff at Greene. His work goes

North Carolina Department of Correction / www.doc.state.nc.us / (919) 716-3700

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Correctional Officers of the YearPage 2

LarryCallicutt

captainSouthern.CI

Capt. Callicuttwas nomi-nated for thehonor forhigh produc-tivity and exceptional work.

Not only do his supervisorspraise him for handling hisnormal duties proficiently, buthe also is commended fortaking on additional dutieswhen needed. For example, hehas stepped in to act as officerin charge; re-written orupdated policies; conductedinternal investigations; andcoordinated drug testing at thefacility. He also has createdPowerPoint presentations forspecial events at the prison.

“His skills set him apart inhis unique ability to handle justabout any task given to him,”said Assistant SuperintendentTimothy Kimble.

“He is a trusted individualwho handles each task withtactfulness and diplomacy,”Kimble said. “He does thesetasks in a humble andprofessional manner at alltimes, maintaining the respectof his supervisors and peers.”

Callicutt started his careerin corrections as a correctionalofficer in May 1989. He movedthrough the ranks holdingsuch positions as sergeant,assistant unit manager andinstitution classificationcoordinator before beingpromoted to captain in April2004.

Despite 20years in theDepartmentof Correction,Harris wascited in the award more for hiscommunication skills than hisconsiderable experience. Theapplication of those skills hascontributed greatly to thesafety and security of NeuseCorrectional Institution nearGoldsboro, said SuperintendentJohn Crawford.

“He readily handlesdifficult inmates to de-escalatesituations that could becomemore volatile,” Crawford said.“If an inmate starts creatingproblems, Sgt. Harris most ofthe time can get the inmatecalmed down before it gets outof hand.”

Harris constantly has apositive, helpful, hard-workingattitude, and conducts himselfprofessionally at all times,Crawford said. His demeanoraffects both staff and inmates.

“They have developedrespect for Sgt. Harris, becausehe has built a foundation ofdependability and reliabilitythrough his work ethic andactions,” the superintendentsaid. “He sets the example forhis staff and others.”

Harris first worked in theDepartment of Correction as acorrectional officer at CentralPrison 1985-95. He has sincebeen a correctional sergeant atNeuse Correctional Institution.

LarryHarris

sergeantNeuse CI

BettyHollandfood service

officerJohnston.CI

Holland is acorrectionalfood serviceofficer whosupervises first shift inmatesworking in the kitchen atJohnston CorrectionalInstitution.

She was cited for heractions at two separateaccidents along US 70 inJohnston County.

On Nov. 23, 2004, Hollandaided two women after theircar hit a guardrail. She en-sured the ladies were okay, andwaited with them for police andparamedics.

On Jan. 10 this year,Holland was driving to workwhen she witnessed anexplosion as she approachedInterstate 95. She saw a fueltanker burning and a womandragging a man to safety.Holland ran to help, and foundthe man badly burned, butalert and responsive. Shehelped keep him calm andconscious until paramedicsarrived. However, the manlater died at a hospital.

“For the burned man, hervoice may have been the lastone he heard,” said Karl Lee,Holland’s supervisor whonominated her. “OfficerHolland exhibited an act ofheroism that was above andbeyond the call of duty. Sheexhibits these same traits in herdaily work at JohnstonCorrectional Institution whendealing with inmates andstaff.”

Holland, a resident of PineLevel, has been a correctionalofficer since 2003, and is aformer volunteer rescue squadmember in Johnston County.

Higgins wasrecognized foran act ofheroism thattook place on Sept. 8, 2004.

With the help of a friend,Higgins saved a 68-year-oldwoman he found crouched in apickup truck that was strandedin raging flood water near thetown of Biltmore.

Higgins called on a fellowGuard retiree to bring his boat,which they used to try to getclose in the four to 10 feet ofrapid water. After getting asclose as they could, Higginsjumped out of the boat andplucked the woman from thetruck, ending her nine-hourordeal.

Flood waters had flippedher car that morning, but shemanaged her way to a tractortrailer, where she held on for atleast six hours before recedingwaters allowed her to climbonto the roof of a pickup, thendown to its bed.

In corrections since 1989,Higgins joined the departmentas a correctional officer atCraggy Correctional Center. Heserves on the Prison EmergencyResponse Team (PERT) inaddition to his lead officerduties.

Assistant SuperintendentWade Hatley said he is notsurprised that his lead officerput himself in harm’s way tohelp someone. He said Higginstakes the same attitude in hisPERT duties: “When you callhim, he’ll be there.”

MarkHiggins

leadcorrectional

officerCraggy CC

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Massenburgis.a.dedicated,caring, team-playing pro-fessional,according toSelmaTownes, superintendent atFranklin Correctional Center.

“He has a dedication toduty that puts him to work inall types of situations, includ-ing emergencies,” Townes said.“He accepts all assignmentswithout complaint and promp-tly completes those tasks.”

Massenburg’s concern forthe welfare of his staff and theinmate population is demon-strated in both his loyalty andmanagement skills, Townessaid.

“In one instance, Lt.Massenburg volunteered on aday off to transport staffduring inclement weather,” shesaid. “He has served as shiftcommander in the extendedabsence of the captain, and hashelped reduce overtime despitea staff shortage.

“Because of his positiveattitude and promotion ofprofessionalism, FranklinCorrectional Center is a betterand safer environment for staffand inmates alike.”

Massenburg began workingat Franklin Correctional Centerin 1990 as a correctionalofficer, advancing to sergeantin 1996 and then to lieutenantin 2000. He also served 21years in the North CarolinaNational Guard.

Gevel MassenburgLieutenant

Franklin CC

A 19-yearveteran of theDepartmentof Correction,Mooney is known for being aninnovative self-starter,according to Johnny Poteat,super-intendent at RutherfordCorrectional Center.

Mooney was a correctionalofficer at the time of hisnomination. In that capacity,he was facility canteen account-ing supervisor, clothes housemanager, grievance screeningofficer and transportationofficer.

“Officer Mooney imple-mented a computer programthat enhanced the tracking ofvendor receipts and the moni-toring of daily sales, producton.hand.and.product.ordering,”Poteat said. “He also greatlyenhanced cost management inissuing inmate and staffclothing and equipment.”

Mooney voluntarilyassumed the responsibility ofensuring that inmates aretransported to the appropriatelocation on their court dates.

“His attitude, initiative,communication skills anddevotion to the department setan example for all staff toemulate,” the superintendentsaid.

Mooney began workingwith the department in 1986 asa correctional officer at DavieCorrectional Center, latertransferring to Yadkin Correc-tional Center and FoothillsCorrectional Institution. Hearrived at Rutherford in 1997,and became Community WorkProgram officer,.transportationofficer,.clothes.house.supervisor.and.canteen.accounting.supervisor.

WarrenMooney

casemanager

Rutherford.CC

Correctional Officers of the YearKenneth

Maneycorrectional

officerMarion CI.

Maney, aformer cor-rectional offi-cer at MarionCorrectional Institution, wasnominated for the honor for anact of heroism.

He was off duty, shoppingwith his wife in Asheville, whenhe heard the screams of awoman being mugged. Maneychased the suspect down,eventually subduing him untilpolice arrived.

Police told Maney that theman was suspected in severalarea muggings, and wasbecoming bolder and moreviolent with each attack. Thewoman was thankful to get herbelongings back, and wanted tobuy dinner for Maney and hiswife dinner. The officer politelydeclined.

Sid Harkleroad, Marioncorrectional administrator, wasproud of Maney.

“His efforts in this particu-lar situation were heroic, eventhough he tries to downplaythe events that occurred thatday,” Harkleroad said.

Maney, now privatelyemployed, had been at Marionsince September 2001, primari-ly working in transportation,taking inmates to court orsupervising them duringmedical visits. In addition tohis regular duties, Maney wasa member of the PrisonEmergency Response Team.

Beverly McCallumcorrectional

officerLumberton.CI

McCallum wasrecognized forhigh produc-tivity andexceptionalwork.

In nominating her for thehonor, one of her sergeantsdescribed her as a benchmarkfor women working in correc-tions because of her steady andfirm attitude. She has earnedthe respect of both the maleinmates she supervises and herco-workers for being fair,dependable and honest.

Since April 2001, she hasmentored newly assignedofficers, who in turn have beencomplimentary of herprofessionalism and jobknowledge. She strives toensure that the new officers arethoroughly trained.

McCallum is proficient onall posts, including operations,which requires accuratecomputer and writing skills,control of inmate movements,tracking vehicles entering andexiting the facility, distributinginmate mail, accountability ofequipment and accuracy ofcounts.

“No matter what task she isdoing, she always maintains apositive attitude,” Sgt.Hughes Oxendine said.“Her high level of productivityand exceptional work signifi-cantly impacts the overalloperation of LumbertonCorrectional Institution.”


At invitation, Marion CI’s Sgt. Linda Paquin and Minimum SecurityUnit Manager Perry Franklin recently attended a reception inCharlotte for the National Board of Directors of Keep America

Beautiful (KAB). Ray Empson, KAB president, complimented the NCDepartment of Correction’s efforts in reducing roadside litter and

participation in the national waterway cleanup, “Project Big Sweep.”Empson was excited to hear about the “New Leash on Life” dog

training program, which he described as a unique form of recycling.He said he woud tell other KAB board members about the NC DOC’s

programs. From left are Paquin, Franklin, Empson, and DonnaStevens, director of Keep McDowell Beautiful.

Correctional Officers of the YearDannie

Stewartcorrectional

officerRobeson CC

Stewart is asecond-shiftofficer whocan work anypost in theprison facility. Since beginningto work at RobesonCorrectional Center in 1999,Stewart has only missed oneday of work.

Sgt. Anthony Gerald, hissupervisor, says Stewart workswell with little or no supervisionand is frequently a fill-in onextra shifts when needed.

“He is willing to listen to aninmate’s problems and try tohelp solve them,” Gerald said.

Stewart also helps train theprison’s new officers.

“He always encouragesother officers to improve,”prison Superintendent SandraThomas said. “He always setsa good example.”

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StephanieWilliams

sergeantOrange CC

Williams is a15-year veter-an of the De-partment ofCorrection.She is currently the first shiftofficer-in-charge at OrangeCorrectional Center andmanages the prison’s dailyoperations.

She is credited witheffectively implementing thedepartment’s new inmatevisitation system at Orange,ensuring that all visitorapplications are processed andproperly screened for securityconcerns.

“While other staff membershad been assigned to assistwith the visitation conversion,Sgt. Williams made it herbusiness to ensure that it wasdone promptly and correctly,”said prison SuperintendentMike Thumm.

Williams is also responsiblefor key control and handlesunit disciplinary hearings whenneeded.

Williams is a resident ofApex.

RitaWoodslieutenant

Tyrrell PrisonWork Farm

Woods’dedication toduty makesher stand out, according toAnthony Hathaway,superintendent of Tyrell PrisonWork Farm. She was firstassigned to the Tyrell unit in1995 as a correctional sergeant.

“Shortly after she got here,she was appointed CommunityWork Program sergeant,”Hathaway said. “Then, in 2004,she was promoted to lieu-tenant, but retained her dutiesas a sergeant and added theresponsibilities of beinggrievance coordinator.”

Prior to working at TyrellPrison, Woods was assigned1990-95 to WashingtonCorrectional Center, where shehelped mentor new femaleofficers and ensured theintegrity of the unit’sbenevolent fund.

“She ensured that everystaff member who was sick orwho had a family sickness ordeath, knew that the employeesat Washington CorrectionalCenter cared about them,”Hathaway said.

He said Woods’ work ethicis exemplary.

“Lt. Woods never wouldleave the unit knowing that itwas under-staffed or her worknot completed,” Hathaway said.“She is dedicated to theeffective functioning of TyrellPrison Work Farm and to theoperation of second shift.”

The Minority Pioneers inCorrections gathered April29-30 in Goldsboro fortheir annual reunionweekend.

In addi-tion.to.greatfellowship,membersattendedworkshopsled by dis-tinguishedpublic andprivateofficials.

Also,awardswere pre-sented at abanquet,includingthe Lewyn

M. Hayes Award, whichwent to Gloria Upper-man, an educationcoordinator in Raleigh.To qualify, the recipientmust have emulatedprofessionalism, integrityand positive leadership inimproving employmentsystems, enabling otherminority employees toexcell.

Also, Elaine Word,administrative secretaryIII, received a one-timeonly award in recognitionand confirmation of heras “The Mother” of theNorth Carolina Depart-ment of CorrectionMinority PioneersAnnual Reuion Weekend.George Currie,regionaldirector of prisons,presented the awards.

MinorityPioneershonor

members

GloriaUpperman

ElaineWord

KAB appreciates DOC’s efforts


beyond the inmate population as he shows a sense of care andconcern for the staff.”

Burley and his wife, Sallie, have two daughters. He served inthe US Air Force and is a retired principal with the North CarolinaSchool for the Deaf.

Other outstanding volunteers recognized by the Division ofPrisons and their respective prison facilities were:

Carolyn AndersLumberton Correctional Institution, Lumberton

Scottie BarnesAlexander Correctional Institution, Taylorsville

Donald BickelNC Correctional Institution for Women, Raleigh

Jereleene ChidesterAlbemarle Correctional Institution, Badin

Billy CooleyUmstead Correctional Center, Butner

Rant “Peter” CutsingerAvery/Mitchell Correctional Institution, Spruce Pine

Henry “Hank” DaidonePasquotank Correctional Institution, Elizabeth City

Kenneth Drye Sr.Piedmont Correctional Institution, Salisbury

Samuel HollowayGaston Correctional Center, Dallas

Patsy HoylePolk Youth Institution, Butner

Eugene JacksonHyde Correctional Institution, Swan Quarter

Boyce LocklearRobeson Correctional Center, Lumberton

James MaxwellSanford Correctional Center, Sanford

Bruce RogersWake Correctional Center, Raleigh

Raymond “Jeff” SaggusNew Hanover Correctional Center, Wilmington

Peter StricklandHarnett Correctional Institution, Lillington

Mary WebbCraggy Correctional Center, Asheville

Aaron WellsCabarrus Correctional Center, Mount Pleasant

James Williams Jr.Neuse Correctional Institution, Goldsboro

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Chaplain Omar Shaheed (left) from South Carolina speaks during apanel discussion on “Chaplaincy with Multi-Generational Inmates”

at the Southeastern Conference of the American CorrectionalChaplains Association held April 25-27 in Raleigh. Also on thepanel were Chaplain Yvonne Beasley of Polk Youth Institution

(center) and Chaplain Michael Smith Sr. (right) of the Federal Bureauof Prisons. Eighty-eight chaplains from five states attended the

conference, which was addressed by Secretary Theodis Beck and NCSen. Eleanor Kinnaird.

Southeastern correctional chaplainshave annual conference in Raleigh

December, consulting with top government officials aboutNorth Carolina’s initiatives to help ex-inmates stay out ofprison. Guy was a speaker at the New York conference,because North Carolina has a reputation of having a modelcommunity corrections program.

On behalf of Ms. Jamieson, her adviser Scott Ballintyne invitedGuy to take part in a five-day conference titled, “ReducingRe-Offending: Best Practice in the Integrated Management ofSentenced Offenders” in addition to touring Scotland’s prisonsystem and meeting other top government officials.

In the letter of invitation, Ballintyne noted that Scotlandwants community and custodial sentencing better integrated.

“I understand this is an area in which you haveconsiderable experience,” Ballintyne wrote. “We believe yourexperience and expertise would be very helpful to us as weshape our reformed services.”

Guy said that seeing the current state of Scotland’soffender treatment system and hearing Jamieson’s vision forreform was reminiscent of North Carolina’s commitment adecade ago. Jamieson’s mission has been well-publicized inthe media.

In one report, she said, “I am clear that locking upoffenders for short periods of time, and releasing them backinto the community without action to address their behavior,is not the answer. … We know that a person who hascommitted an offense is less likely to re-offend if he or shehas [family for support], stable accommodation, a job or thetraining to help them find one, and assistance with drug,alcohol and other health problems.”

Crime is different in Scotland, Guy noted. Shootings areextremely rare because guns are banned in Scotland. Instead,knives and swords are the weapons of choice.

“They don’t have the crime problems we have,” Guy said.“They don’t have the same violent crime; brawling is a topproblem, whereas we have gangs and guns.

“But some of our troubles are starting to show up there –gangs forming up in the larger cities, and lots of substanceabuse.”

Guy praised Jamieson for her bold approach to seekingholistic reform of the prison system.

Jamieson, in turn, was impressed with what she learnedabout North Carolina, according to a letter of gratitude shewrote to Guy.

“It has been especially valuable to have such a lucidexplanation of the strong connection made in North Carolinabetween sentencing reform and changes to the approach tomanaging offenders,” Jamieson wrote. “To be able to explorein detail how the North Carolina program and reform hasbeen taken forward as a package, with a strong sense ofpurpose and dedication over a decade, has been a privilege.”

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After 33 years of careerservice to the State of NorthCarolina, it’s time to playsome golf.

So says Norma Batten,who recently retired as chiefof Program Services in theDivision of Prisons. Havingleft the position on April 1,Norma has since been takingtime to get oriented to hernew life routine.

“Right now, I’m just taking it dayby day, but I plan to travel someinternationally with my daughter,”she said, pausing to add, “and playsome golf, too! I’ll relax, and just takesome personal time.”

Judging from her career, thattime is well-deserved. Norma becamea state employee in 1973, when shewas hired as a program supervisor(later known as case analyst) at the

POLKTON – Herb Jackson has beenpromoted to administrator at BrownCreek Correctional Institution.

Jackson was assistant superintend-ent for custody and operations at BrownCreek since 1996. As administrator, hewill supervise a staff of more than 330employees and manage a yearly budgetof almost $17 million.

“Herb Jackson is a career correctionsprofessional and I’m confident he willlead the staff and inmates at BrownCreek in a fair, effective and efficientmanner,” said Boyd Bennett, directorof the Division of Prisons.

Jackson began his corrections careerin 1981 as a correctional officer atMoore Correctional Center. He ad-vanced through the prison system ranksto serve as superintendent and assistantsuperintendent at Richmond Correc-tional Center and assistant superin-tendent at Hoke Correctional Institu-tion.

Jackson is a third-generation prisonemployee. His grandfather, WilliamHerbert Jackson, was the first superin-tendent of Moore County’s prison unit

Brown Creek CI gets new leader

BUTNER – DennisRowland, an 18-year veteranin the NC Department ofCorrection, has been namedPolk Youth Institutionadministrator. He succeedsGeorge Currie, who wasrecently named CentralRegion director in the division.

As administrator for the close custodyunit, Rowland will oversee the management ofall of the prison’s operations and programs,including approximately 545 employees andmore than 1,000 male inmates. The mainmission of Polk, opened in 1997, is to processnewly admitted youthful offenders ages 19-21.

Polk also houses inmates assigned to maxi-mum control. Its high-security maximumcontrol unit (HCON) is intended for the mostviolent and assaultive offenders.

Rowland had been executive officer for theDivision of Prisons since 2004. He began hiscareer with the Department of Correction in1987 as a program supervisor at CaledoniaCorrectional Institution, and then progressedthrough other positions at Halifax Correction-al Center (now closed), Triangle CorrectionalInstitution (now closed) and Wake Correction-al Center. He was named special assistant tothe Division of Prisons director in 2000.

“Besides his great variety of experience incustody and programs at different prisons,Rowland also has very good administrativeand personal skills,” said Boyd Bennett,Division of Prisons director. “Also, hisdivision-level experience gives him a verybroad perspective of the goals and needs ofprison, all of which leads me to believe thatPolk will be well-served with Dennis at thehelm.”

Rowland is eager for his new assignment.“I have wanted a position like this, so I

have been training myself and acquiring theexperience I need for it,” he said. “Getting tothis point was one of my major life goals, and Iam ready to make sure Polk as an institutionand its staff are the best they can be.”

In addition to his bachelor of sciencedegree in industrial relations from UNC-Chapel Hill, Rowland has completed theCorrectional Leadership Development Programand is a Certified Public Manager.

In spare time, he enjoys travel and sportswith his wife and son, who is in college.

Dennis Rowlandto lead Polk YI

Dennis Rowland Herb Jackson

in the 1930s, and hisfather Charles Jacksonrose to the rank ofmajor while serving 44years in the stateprison system, until hisretirement in 1973.

He is a MooreCounty native and aresident of Carthage. He received hisassociate’s degree in science fromSandhills Community College and abachelor’s degree in biology from St.Andrews Presbyterian College.

Brown Creek Correctional Institutionis a medium-security prison housingabout 850 male inmates. It opened in1993 and is home to Correction Enter-prises metal products plant, whichproduces a line of stainless steel kitchenequipment and other metal goods forstate and local governments andschools.

Herb Jackson replaces RickJackson who was promoted toadministrator at the neighboringLanesboro Correctional Institution.

North Piedmont AreaDiagnostic Center. Threeyears later, I was promotedto Diagnostic Center directorand served there until shewas promoted to programdirector III at the NorthPiedmont Area Office in1992. With the reorganiza-tion of the Division OfPrisons in 1998, Batten was

named program services coordinatorfor the Piedmont Region, and re-mained there until January 2002,when she became chief of ProgramServices.

“I enjoyed the time that I workedfor the state,” she said. “I enjoyed thefriendships, of course, but it alsostruck me how committed the peopleare to their jobs.

“It impressed me when I saw thatthey wanted to carry out the

Batten, program services chief, retires

See BATTEN, page 15

Norma Batten


Khalid Awan, an accountant III in theController’s office, won a gas grill in arecent drawing to recognize Triangle areacontributors to the State EmployeesCombined Campaign. The presentationwas made on March 31 during a celebra-tion of the 2004 campaign, which raised arecord $4.5 million for nearly 1,000 non-profits that provide services to NorthCarolina residents and communities.Triangle area employees contributed $2.6million.

Mary Johnson, social research assist-ant in the Division of Community Correc-tions, has been named to “Who’s WhoAmong Students in American JuniorColleges,” an award conferred annuallyupon a select group of outstandingstudents, based on their above-averageacademic standing, community service,leadership ability and potential forcontinued success. Ms. Johnson is one of31 students selected from the 11,000

Vangie Rouse,personnel assistant

IV in Personnel,became a US

citizen on April 14,2005. Vangie

emigrated from thePhilippines several

years ago to remainwith her husband,who serves in the

U.S. Air Force.

A new AmericanLander Corpening, right, wasCorrections’ 2005nominee for theJohn R. LarkinsAward. Theannual award isgiven to astate em-ployee whosecontributionsto human andrace relationsin the work-place or com-munity are especially noteworthyand exemplary. Corpening is assistantsuperintendent for programs atAvery-Mitchell Correctional Institu-tion.

DOC’s Larkins nomineeHigh High High High High 55555sssssHigh High High High High 55555sssssTwo Marion Correctional Institutionofficers -- Capt. Terry McLaughlinand Lt. Steven Edwards -- recentlysaved the mother of an inmate fromsuicide. The woman had called to bidfarewell to her son, but the officers wereable to keep her on the phone whiledetermining her location and alerting lawenforcement officers local to the woman.The police were able to reach hersuccessfully.

Correctional Officer Demetrie Jordanwas named Pender CorrectionalInstitution’s Employee of the Month forApril 2005 as a result of helping a smallchild who had stopped breathing. The 11-month-old boy and his family were inroutine visitation when Jordan and fellowCO William Snow noted that the childwas in distress and was turning blue.Jordan applied his training in infant CPRto the child, who was determined later tohave stopped breathing due to a seizure.EMS personnel arrived soon afterwardand took the baby to the local hospital,where he was released the same day. Thechild was reported in good conditon, andthe family was deeply grateful to Jordan,expressing their appreciation bothpersonally and in writing.

registered students at Wake TechnicalCommunity College, where she is studyingcriminal justice.

Four Correction employees were honoredat a March ceremony for their contribu-tions to the professional development ofstudents in Saint Augustine’s College’sDepartment of Criminal Justice. Amongthose receiving appreciation awards at theceremony were Barry Bridges, person-nel analyst I, and Cheryl Fellers, EEO/Title VII director; Stephan Keifer,research & evaluation analyst; andNicole Sullivan, acting manager ofResearch & Planning.

Sandy Pearce, director of the Office ofResearch & Planning, has been namedCourt Programs chief at the Administra-tive Office of the Courts. The new CourtPrograms Division combines existingprograms from various parts of the AOC,including arbitration services, custodymediation programs, family courts, drugtreatment courts, interpreter services, andthe court improvement project. Sandy’slast day of her nine-year career with theDepartment of Correction was May 6.

Wanda Gore, unit manager atLanesboro Correctional Institution,received a bachelor of science degree inbusiness administration and organizationon April 30 from Allen University inColumbia, SC.

Nearly 250 people attendedthe DOP AdministrationEmployee AppreciationPicnic in early May.Employees received servicecertificates for five-yearincrements. Here (from left)are 10 of the 12 employeeswho were recognized for 30or more years: Front row,Jack Burrows (30 years),psychological servicescoordinator; Cathy Hinton(30), nurse supervisor II;Regina Alexander (30),nursing services director;and Fred Murchison (35),inmate discipline hearing officer. Middle row, Drew Nivens (30), pyschological programmanager; Collie Heres, (40) processing assistant III; Wayne True (30), administrativeservices manager; and Richard Jeffreys (35), information systems liaison II. Back row,David Bobo (30), programs director; and John Blalock (30), security chief. Joan Buffkin,medical records manager III, and Pat Chavis, south central region director, both earned 30-year certificates but were not available for the photo.

DOP presentsservice awards


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The second oldest state prison in North Caro-lina, Caledonia Correctional Institution is amedium and close custody facility occupyingapproximately 7,500 acres in Halifax County.

When the land was initially leased in 1890and purchased by the state in 1899, theprison’s purpose was to provide work forinmates. The prison began operating in 1892,and today, Caledonia has about 400 incentivewage positions in unit duty (e.g. kitchen, jani-torial and barber) and Correction Enterprises(predominantly a large farm, and Enterprisecannery).

Approximately 638 male inmates areincarcerated at Caledonia, watched over by a staff of some 380correctional, administrative and management officers.

Caledonia’s main building originally housed men and women.Eight dormitories downstairs held men and two dormitoriesupstairs kept women. Today the dorms house medium custodyadult male inmates.

In 1976, 144 additional close custody cells were built, followedby another 142 cells in 1980 for close custody and segregation. Theprison also has buildings for vocational classes and recreation.Halifax Community College works with the prison to provide suchvocational classes as cooking school, block masonry, facilityservices, small engine repair, and plumbing school. Inmates mayparticipate in classes for adult education and preparation for theGED tests. Inmates may also take part in self-help programs onsubstance abuse, stress, Narcotics Anonymous, AlcoholicsAnonymous, DART aftercare, minimum custody readiness andself-improvement.

About 5,500 acres of farmland are cultivated at Caledonia.Correction Enterprises manages the farm, which contains cattle,chickens and such row crops as corn, wheat, and soybeans. In

addition, the inmatesfarm 700 acres ofvegetables like toma-toes, sweet corn, collardgreens, sweet potatoes,squash, cucumbers andmelons. During the off-season, fresh vegetablesare grown in greenhouses. Approximately200 minimum custodyinmates from nearbyTillery Correctional

Center work on the farm daily.Inmates also work in the prison’s cannery.

The cannery processes and cans crops grownon the farm for distribution to prisonkitchens across the state. At 12,770 squarefeet, the facility has the capability to canabout 500,000 gallons of commodities peryear. Inmates may also work as janitors orkitchen help.

Caledonia houses many long-termoffenders and inmates who have difficultyadjusting to incarceration. The staff main-tains security while preparing inmates fortheir eventual move to another prison.

ManagementAdministrator Randy Lee is responsible for all components

within Caledonia. He is the final approving authority on all mattersregarding the operation of the institution and ensures that allcomponents work within policy.

The components fall within two primary areas, custody/operations and programs. Harold Person is the assistantsuperintendent for custody/operations, and Ricky Duke is theassistant superintendent for programs.

Caledonia Administrator Randy Lee,center, with his assistant

superintendents,Harold Person, left, custody and

operations; and Ricky Duke, programs.

Caledonia program staff members are shown. Front row (from left),Darnise Daniel and Christy Dunn, both processing assistants.

Second row, Angie Glover, program supervisor; and Linda Owens,case manager. Vanell Simmons, case manager; and Bill Carroll,

program director. Third row, Evelyn Shoulars, case manager; RichardDuke, assistant superintendent for programs; and Tommy Clifton,

case manager. Fourth row, Claretha Edwards, case manager; AndrePeters, program supervisor; Pete Smith, classification coordinator;

and Raymond Lassiter, case manager.

Harold Person, right, assistantsuperintendent for custody/operations,

with members of his staff, from left,Lt. Leroy Powell, Correctional OfficerSheri Knight, Capt. Michael Smith and

Virginia Clark, office assistant.

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Caledonia Correctional InstitutionCaledonia Correctional Institution

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April 2005 Correction NewsHelping to ensure good medicalcare at Caledonia are, from left,

Vera Ricks, staff nurse; DavidHinds, physician assistant;

Janie Davidson, healthassistant; John Grimes, leadnurse; Jamie Reid (seated),

nurse supervisor; Cheryl Clark,practical nurse; and Herbert

Williams, correctional officer.

Members.of.the.Caledonia.Unit.1team are, from left, Sgt. LonnieBell, Unit Manager Donna Lord,Correctional Officer JuVonyaHart, Assistant Unit ManagerWendy Sledge and Sgt. TaffyWatson.

Caledonia Unit I maximum control staffmembers, from left, Correctional OfficerJonathan Pittard, Sgt. Timothy Gordonand Correctional Officer Billy Brown.

From left, the administrative stafffor Administrator Randy Lee,seated, are, Linda Meadows,

processing assistant; DeeBarnes, personnel assistant;

Kathy Alston, accounting clerk;Deidre Blanton, processing

assistant; Tammy Gibson,administrative secretary; andMelvin Green, administrative

services manager.

Overall security is one of the responsibilitiesof the operations staff. The security section hastwo 12-hour shifts with a captain in charge ofeach shift, supervising perimeter towers,designated control points and all gates as wellas inmates working the cannery. A thirdresponsibility for operations is inmate trans-portation to and from Caledonia. Caledoniaalso consists of four units which are managedunder the unit management concept.

The programs section manages the institu-tional programs, guiding and supporting eachof the unit’s programs. It also ensures thatprograms are consistent with institutional and

Division of Prisonspolicy. Caledonia hassix major areas ofprograms for inmates:case management,incentive wage,educational, religious,recreational, andspecial programs.

Ensuring good, regular and orderlymeals at Caledonia are, from left,

Wylene Faulcon-Goins, food servicemanager I; Willey Phillips,

food service manager III; and StevenWhite, kitchen worker.

Correctional OfficerFrank Moore checks

on an inmate atCaledonia.

Caledonia Spotlight continued

The conversion of RandolphCorrectional Center from mediumcustody to minimum was declaredaccomplished on March 31.

Charles G. Stevens, manager ofpopulation management in theDivision of Prisons, said April 1 wasthe original target date to transferand/or promote inmates in mediumcustody that were housed at thefacility.

“Through the cooperative effortsof our division and region personnel,this task was executed with minimaldisruption to daily operations,”Stevens said. “I thank all thoseinvolved in the successful completionof this endeavor.”

Randolph custodyconversion completed

Correction News is an employee newsletter published by the North Carolina Department of Correction’sPublic Affairs Office. If you have questions, comments or story ideas, please contact George Dudley [email protected], or 919.716.3713.

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Harry Mitchell takes 2nd in ‘Rumba’Robeson Correctional Center staff not only work hard butrun hard, too. In March, Harry Mitchell, program director,and Eric Locklear, program supervisor, participated in the

“Rumba on the Lumber 5K Run.” Mitchell, center, wonsecond place in his age division.

Sarah Llaguno, case analyst at NC Correctional Institutionfor Women, ran in the Boston Marathon (26.2 miles) in April,finishing as 10th Overall Female Master, a division forwomen at least age 40. This was her fifth run in themarathon, posting a time of 3:03:35 and earning an awardfrom the Boston Athletic Association. In addition toAmericans, Llaguno’s international competition includedathletes from Kenya, Russia, Italy, Japan, Rome, Canada,France, Mexico, Australia and Portugal.

Barry Bridges, personnel analyst III in Personnel, also ranin the Boston Marathon last month, finishing 6,613th out of20,405 runners. His official time was 3:50:46.

Arturo Andino, a sergeantat Central Prison, is anavid bike racer, too, andcompeted in the 2005Salem Lake Off-RoadDuathlon in Winston-Salem in February. Heplaced 3rd in the Police/Military category, repre-senting the department,with a time of 1:26:00.Duathlons consist ofrunning and cycling, thisone having a 2-mile run,a 14-mile mountain biketrek, and then capped withanother 2-mile run.Andino, a member of theSpecial Operations Re-sponse Team (SORT),believes a high level ofphysical fitness is criticalto his job. Also, main-taining such fitness helpscombat a negative publicperception about theconditioning of correc-tional officers. He hopeshis example wil l helpother officers focus moreon fitness. He said hefinds himself in a zonewhen racing: “I can tuneout everyone who ischeering, and can’t evenhear them, except for mylittle boy, baby girl andwife. They are my biggestcheering section. Aftereach race, I thank the Lordfor giving me the strengthphysically and mentally tocomplete in these races.”

Bike racingkeeps him fit

On the run in Boston

Better weather means better opportunities to play golf.And hardly is there a better way to enjoy golf than in a

superball tournament packed with lots of fellowship with yourco-workers and co-golf nuts. Here are a couple of opportuni-ties you might want to look into:

June 11 -- Pender Correctional Institution’s Special OlympicsCommittee and Rockfish Country Club in Wallace will host afundraiser. It will be the 4th annual Law Enforcement TorchRun Golf Tournament. $120 per 4-person team. 8 a.m.registration. 9 a.m. start. Deadline June 1. Contact EdwinSimpson at 910.259.8735 or [email protected].

June 17 -- Cleve Buchanan 3rd Annual Memorial GolfTournament at Pine Hollow Golf Course near Clayton. $40per player. Tee times start at 8 a.m. Contact Danny Stevens,Central Engineering, at 919.716.3403 [email protected].

Ready for some golf?

Be sure to letCorrection News

know the resultsof your

athletic events.

SportsSports

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inmates,” Secretary Beck said.“The pro-fessionalism withwhich they carry out their jobsand so much more is a sourceof great pride for me.”

Correctional officers areresponsible for the supervisionand housing needs of morethan 35,000 inmates in NorthCarolina prisons. Their primaryduty is the safe, secure andorderly operation of the prisonand effective response to crisissituations. The officers mayalso staff security towers,supervise inmates in dormi-tories or on road squads,transport inmates or traintracking dogs.

The 2005 Officers of theYear were recognized for vari-ous accomplishments, rangingfrom acts of heroism to initiat-ing projects that improve theefficiency of prison operations.

Brief biographies of thewinners begin on page 2.

Officers ...

Administration

John C. Brandoncorrectional officer

Morris Rickettscorrectional officer

Albert G. Sheelycorrectional sergeant

Gary C. Woodallcorrectional officer

DeathsFeb. 12-April 30, 2005

Michael F. EasleyGovernor

Theodis BeckSecretary of Correction

Pamela WalkerPublic Affairs Director

Administration


Division III field staff cited for their assistance to crimevictims were, from left, Doug Wood, chief PPO, Forsyth

County; Fletcher Reeves, PPO II, Wilkes County; CollierBurns, PPO I, Anson County; Elizabeth Mabe, chief PPO,

Guilford County; Scott Boyles, PPO II, Stokes County; RickMatthews, PPO II, Iredell County; David Hartley, assistant

judicial district manager, Davidson County; Rose Cox, judicialdistrict manager, Rowan; David Crispino, surveillance officer,Guilford County; Dare Oldham, Division III victim advocate.

Also cited but not pictured was Bob Whalley, PPO,Randolph County.

The Office of Victim Servicesplayed a key role in the ob-servance of the 25th anni-versary of National CrimeVictims’ Rights Week, whichwas April 10-16 this year.

A vigil — marked by thetheme “Justice Isn’t ServedUntil Crime Victims Are” – wascommemorated on April 11 inthe old House chamber of thestate capitol. Introducingspeakers for the event wasPatsy Joiner, assistant chiefof programs in the Division ofCommunity Corrections.

Among the speakers wereIris Williams Wilson, admini-strative assistant in the district

attorney’s office of the 6BProsecutorial District; andPatricia Tucker, a victim whosedeputy sheriff husband waskilled in the line of duty.

The observance was spon-sored by the Victim Services

Patsy Joiner, center, of theDivision of Community Correc-tions, meets with the speakers

at the crime victims vigil: victimPatricia Tucker, left, and Iris

Williams, right, of ProsecutorialDistrict 6B.

DOC helps observe Victims’ Rights Week

Division I field staff cited for theirassistance to crime victims were, from left,Thurman Turner, chief PPO, Duplin County;Chris Barnett, Chief PPO, Carteret County;

Regina Huffin, PPO I, Duplin County;Susan Walker, chief PPO, Beaufort County;

Kim Williford, assistant judicial districtmanager, New Hanover County; and Teri

Andrews, Division I victim advocate. Alsocited but not pictured were Anita Culbreth,PPO I, Craven County; and Carol Moreau,

PPO II, Wayne County.

Division IV field staff cited for theirassistance to crime victims were,from left, Aimee Falder, PPO II,

Catawba County; Tracy Lee, chiefPPO-Domestic Violence Unit 526XI,Mecklenburg County; Eboni Douglas,PPO II, Mecklenburg County. Also

cited but not pictured were LoriAnderson, PPO, Buncombe County;

Todd Carter, PPO II, BuncombeCounty; Shane Logan, PPO II,

Buncombe County; and Melissa Reed,Division IV victim advocate.

Division II field staff cited for their assistance to crimevictims were, from left, Lynwood Rains, judicial district

manager, Johnston County; Deborah Wells, PPO I, WakeCounty: Mike Rakouskas, PPO II, Wake County;

Montressa Derosa, Chief PPO, Warren County; AshleyEvans, Division II victim advocate; Ken Herron, ChiefPPO, Alamance County; Jack Sawyer, PPO I, Hoke

County; Maggie Norris, chief PPO, Wake County; andRoyster Washington, judicial district manager, FranklinCounty. Also cited but not pictured were Cathy Clayton,

chief PPO, Johnston County; and Bertrille Williams, PPOII, Wake County.

Interagency Council of NorthCarolina.

AutomatedVictim Notification

On April 14, the Division ofCommunity Correctionsobserved a related anniversaryof its own – its first year ofoperating an automated victimnotification system.

Part of the program wasrecognition of division staffand outside agencies who weremost helpful during the pastyear in their support of theprogram and registeredvictims. Each received acertificate in addi-tion to thepublic recognition at the event.

Nancy Norton, center, servicecenter manager for the

American Red Cross, was onhand to receive a tsunami relief

effort donation of $1,625 atSouthern Correctional

Institution. The money wasraised at the initiative of

Correctional Officer DebraWalser, left, who was assistedby Timothy L. Kimble, right,assistant superintendent for

programs II. Staff at theSouthern, Albemarle, Anson,Brown Creek and Lanesboro

prisons contributed, as did theSouthern inmate civic club andCommunity Residents Council.

Officer initiatesrelief effort

Four prisons that earlier thisyear kicked off their first pilotclasses of “A New Leash on Life– Prison Dog Training Pro-gram” held their graduationsin March and April.

Twelve dogs were gradu-ated from obedience training:three each from CabarrusCorrectional Center (March 15)Caledonia CorrectionalInstitution (April 8); two fromBladen Correctional Center(March 29); and four fromCraven Correctional Institution(April 13).

All 12 graduates have beenadopted.

Two other prisons, MarionMinimum Security Unit andBlack Mountain CorrectionalCenter for Women, have beenpiloting the program since May2004 with great success. Sincethe program’s inception lastyear, 42 of 44 dogs that haveentered the training at the sixpiloting prisons have beentrained and subsequentlyadopted.

More dogstrained,adopted

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Movin’ On UpPromotions

Feb. 12-April 30, 2005

Shiona S. Abramscorrectional officer traineeBlack Mountain CC / Women

Gracie M. Adamscorrectional lieutenantCaswell CC

Margaret C. Adamsadministrative assistant ICraven CI

Dwayne L. Alexandercorrectional sergeantTillery CC

Krista S. Almondcase managerAlbemarle CI

Kenneth W. Atkinsonrehabilitation therapy coordinatorCentral Prison

Samantha L. Bryantaccounting technician IPolk YI

Paul B. Beaulieucorrectional sergeantPiedmont CI

Joseph L. Biles Jr.correctional sergeantBrown Creek CI

Richard W. Blakecorrectional sergeantBrown Creek CI

William L. Blountcorrectional sergeantPasquotank CI

John E. Bondcorrectional lieutenantTyrrell Prison Work Farm

Monica Bondunit managerNCCI / Women

Lucketchia R. Bostoncorrectional sergeantPasquotank CI

Venita R. Branniganmedical records manager ICentral Prison

Gretchen R. Brocktransfer coordinator IIPender CI

Brian K. Brownprobation/parole

intensive case officerJudicial District 10

Samanth L. Bryantaccounting technician IPolk YI

Kenneth W. Bumgarnerprobation/parole officer I traineeJudicial District 23

John E. Buntoncorrectional sergeantPiedmont CI

Roger D. Byrdprobation/parole officer IIJudicial District 9A

Charles R. Camerondiagnostic service specialistPrisons Administration

William T. Carlylecorrectional sergeantScotland CI

Seth D. Carrawancorrectional training specialist IIHyde CI

Patricia D. Cheathampayroll clerk VFiscal

Kenneth B. Chriscoecorrectional sergeantLanesboro CI

Trina B. Coffeyprocessing assistant IVAlexander CI

Jennifer K. Councilmanprograms supervisorPolk YI

Christopher Covingtonassistant unit managerLanesboro CI

Sadie H. Credleprocessing assistant IVHyde CI

Joshua L. Crispassistant unit managerAlexander CI

John J. Crowderprobation/parole officer IIJudicial District 10

Larry B. Dailassistant superintendent /

custody & operations IIIMaury CI

James M. Defranciscoaccountant IFiscal

Susan L. Diazaccounting clerk IVPiedmont CI

William W. Digh Jr.correctional sergeantWestern YI

James I. Dillardcorrectional sergeantCentral Prison

Robin W. Dowdnurse (RN) supervisor ICentral Prison

Stacey A. Evansprobation/parole officer I traineeJudicial District 7

Karajane T. Fairallcase managerPolk YI

Walter J. Farrowelectrician IIHyde CI

Alice L. Fewregistered nurseCentral Prison

John A. Follette Jr.nurse (RN) leadPolk YI

Valena L. Fordcorrectional sergeantNCCI / Women

Jerry M. Frazierchief probation & parole officerJudicial District 5

Tamala T. Fullerprobation/parole officer I traineeJudicial District 10

Peter B. Garrisonmedical records assistant VNCCI / Women

Lefty C. Gibbsplumber IIHyde CI

Tyrone Gloverprobation/parole surveillance

officerJudicial District 19B

Colleen L. Goldsmithpersonnel analyst IIPersonnel

Julio C. Gonzalezsubstance abuse program director IDART-NCCI / Women

William R. Goodwinplant maintenance supervisor ILanesboro CI

Charlie E. Greencorrectional sergeantCentral Prison

Deryle K. Hammondsaccountant IIFiscal

Donna J. Hammondstraining instructor IITraining

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Promotions Feb. 12-April 30, 2005

Penny Harper-Suggaccounting technician IIMaury CI

Lauren E. Harrellcorrectional programs director IPamlico CI

Dixie W. Harrisadministrative service managerMaury CI

Beverly J. Hawkinssubstance abuse program director IDART-Piedmont

Anthony R. Haynieprobation/parole officer I traineeJudicial District 26

Shakeyia O. Hazellpersonnel assistant VRaleigh Regional Office

Freida L. Heathpersonnel technician IMaury CI

John B. Hendrickscorrectional training specialist IIMaury CI

James I. Hillcorrectional lieutenantLumberton CI

Melissa N. Hillaccounting technician IIIAlcohol & Chemical Dependency

ServicesThomasine Hinson

correctional sergeantCentral Prison

Larry B. Honeycuttlead correctional officerAvery/Mitchell CI

William Hurleyelectrician supervisor IIEngineering

Curtis C. Jacobschief probation & parole officerJudicial District 7

Juanita R. Jamescorrectional captainNash CI

Stephen E. JohnsonCorrection Enterprises supervisor IILicense Tag Plant

Stephanie N. Joinesprobation/parole officer I traineeJudicial District 22

Calvin M. Jonesmaintenance mechanic IVLanesboro CI

Joe W. Jonesprograms supervisorWarren CI

Robert J. Jonescorrectional officer traineeLanesboro CI

Jerrell J. Jordancomputing support technician IIAlcohol & Chemical Dependency

ServicesRobert L. Keith

food service manager IHarnett CI

Iqbal M. Khanphysician director II – APrisons Administration

Thomas G. Kirbycorrectional sergeantCentral Prison

Janieta R. Laboycorrectional sergeantPamlico CI

Michael L. Lamondstraining instruction IITraining

Janet P. Laniercorrectional case managerPender CI

Rodney R. Lowdercorrectional sergeantCabarrus CC

Renay L. Lucasprocessing assistant IVCentral Prison

Althea Maddoxcorrectional captainLumberton CI

William C. Markee Jr.facility maintenance supervisor IIITyrrell Prison Work Farm

Latasha Y. Mayesprobation/parole officer I traineeJudicial District 25B

Harvey L. McCallcorrectional officer traineeFoothills CI

Jerry C. McCoyfood service manager IICentral Prison

Kay D. McEwenadministrative secretary IICentral Region

Terry S. McIntoshprobation/parole

surveillance officerJudicial District 29

Jacqueline D. McMahanprograms supervisorAvery/Mitchell CI

Daniel E. Milamprobation/parole officer IIJudicial District 1

Jennifer D. Milleraccounting clerk IVCarteret CC

Rodney L. Millerprobation/parole officer I traineeJudicial District 4A

Jennifer D. Millsprobation/parole

intensive case officerJudicial District 5

Raeford R. Mitchellcorrectional captainJohnston CI

Donna O. Mooreprobation/parole

intensive case officerJudicial District 19B

Toya S. Moorecase analystPiedmont CI

Patrick B. Moorecorrectional officer traineeCraven CI

Alex V. Myersprobation/parole officer IIJudicial District 22

Allison H. Neavesprobation/parole officer I traineeJudicial District 22

James D. Nowellpurchasing agent IIPurchasing

Kim V. Owohaccounting technician IIIFiscal

Hugh A. Patrickassistant superintendent

for programs IIPasquotank CI

Terry P. Pennypersonnel analyst IIPersonnel

Jerry W. Perkinsonprocessing assistant IIICombined Records

Lewis E. Perrycorrectional sergeantCentral Prison

Tony A. Personcorrectional captainWarren CI

Charles R. Pittsbuilding.construction.superintendentWestern Region Maintenance Yard

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Promotions Feb. 12-April 30, 2005

Dean E. Powellpersonnel assistant IVWestern Foothills Regional Office

Kareem A. Rabahcorrectional sergeantPolk YI

Larry D. Rascoeprobation/parole

surveillance officerJudicial District 6B

Regina L. Raychief probation & parole officerJudicial District 28

Audrey Redding-Humphreycorrectional sergeantCentral Prison

Pamela J. Reidcommunity service

district coordinatorCommunity Service Work Program

Curtis W. Ricecorrectional sergeantBlack Mountain CC / Women

Clifton E. Richardsonlead correctional officerWarren CI

Dannie R. Richardsonunit managerNash CI

Jerry T. Robinsonsubstance abuse

program supervisorDart N. Central Region

Quency L. Royalassistant superintendent /

custody & operations IWayne CC

Hassan A. Safvifacility engineering supervisor IIEngineering

Walter L. Sanders Jr.correctional lieutenantCentral Prison

David W. Scottcorrectional sergeantJohnston CI

Christopher Sebastiancorrectional sergeantAlexander CI

Veronica M. Shawprograms supervisorNash CI

Jerry M. Sherrillfood service manager IIIWestern YI

April M. Shoupunit managerMarion CI

Ronnie R. Shumateassistant superintendentWilkes CC

Harley D. Sigmonsubstance.abuse.program.manager.IWestern Region

Lynn D. Smithprograms supervisorPolk YI

Larry S. Sprousecorrectional sergeantRutherford CC

Jennifer L. Stackpoleaccountant IIFiscal

Moses Stifffood service manager IICentral Prison

Sherri D. Sullivanprobation/parole officer IIJudicial District 26

Eric Suttoncorrectional sergeantPasquotank CI

Elaine E. Swinsonpersonnel technicianJudicial Division I Administration

Dusty D. Tateprobation/parole officer IIJudicial District 10

William A. Thackstoncorrectional sergeantPamlico CI

Bernice N. Thomastransfer coordinator IJohnston CC

Sandra D. Thomaspersonnel assistant IVHarnett CI

Cynthia O. Thorntonassistant superintendent /

programs IIMaury CI

Mary G. Tilleyprobation/parole officer IIJudicial District 21

James H. Tuck Jr.assistant superintendent /

custody & operations IFranklin CC

Jerome Turnercorrectional sergeantCaledonia CI

Kelly W. Tysonfood service manager IWestern YI

Lynn J. Vickersprograms supervisorMarion CI

Dezerrel Walkercorrectional captainSampson CI

Jennifer L. Walkercorrectional officer traineeCentral Prison

Mary P. Walkeradministrative officer IFountain CC / Women

Reginald Warrencorrectional sergeantLanesboro CI

James E. Watsonprograms supervisorOdom CI

Michelle Y. Welchprobation/parole officer IIJudicial District 26

Mary P. Whitakeradministrative officer IFountain CC / Women

John W. Whitleycorrectional sergeantCentral Prison

Schonda L. Wigginsstock supervisorNCCI / Women

Dwight D. Williamsprograms supervisorWake CC

Jan M. Williams Sr.probation/parole officer IIJudicial District 14

Jeffrey WilliamsHVAC supervisor ICaledonia CI

Marie T. Williamsoffice assistant IVJudicial District 8A

Octavia D. Wilsonfood service manager IIAlbemarle CI

James M. Wilsonlead correctional officerPolk YI

Donald W. Wimberly Jr.correctional sergeantCentral Prison

Jody M. Womackfacility maintenance supervisor IVMcCain Hospital

Billy W. Wood Jr.correctional lieutenantNash CI

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William E. BaileyWestern YI

Eugene J. BlackwellCaswell CC

Earl R. BarefootJohnston CI

Thomas E. BellOrange CC

Wilma T. BryanPiedmont CI

Arthur A. BuehlerPender CI

Charles.Bodenheimer.IIITraining

Thomas J. CallahanWarren CI

Donald E. CarrollFoothills CI

Garrye L. ChavisHoke CI

Phillip A. CieslaWake CC

Michael L. CottenHoke CI

Robert E. Delany Jr.Foothills CI

Donna L. DowningJudicial District 26William A. Drew

Odom CIGerald A. Drum

Foothills CIGeorge L. Earp

Nash CIBetty M. Echerd

Judicial District 25BCurtis E. Edwards

Wayne CCLinda Eelman

Morrison YIPatrick J. England

Foothills CIDanny W. FairclothPrisons Administration

DOCRetirees

Feb. 12-April 30(with job location

at time of retirement)

Jean H. FoxCaldwell CC

James N. FrazierHaywood CC

Sue B. GeorgeJudicial District 12

Donna U. GodfreyPrisons Administration

R.R. GuslerEngineering

Donald F. HalesMcCain Hospital

Richard HamlettCaswell CC

Mary L. HodgesPiedmont CI

Allen L. HugginsGaston CC

Larry J. HuneycuttCabarrus CC

Judith M. JarmanCommunity Service Work Program

Roberta A. JonesWake CC

Phebe J. JoynerFountain CC / Women

Mark W. JudwayPolk YI

Betsy H. LakePrisons Administration

Patsy J. LangleySecretary’s Staff

Ralph D. LangstonNash CI

Roger B. LeeNC CI / Women

Victor J. Mason Jr.Pasquotank CI

Denise N. McCraeNew Hanover CC

Marina W. McLeanCombined Records

Tommy C. McLeodSouthern CI

Mack MonroeJudicial District 26

Danny M. MurphyNash CI

Edgar L. MurphyCatawba CC

Michael C. NorwoodOdom CI

James A. OliverHaywood CC

Russell W. PitchfordRutherford CC

Benny D. PopeTraining

Pete PostonCaswell CC

Henry E. RodwellWarren CI

Lise E. ScheerJudicial District 28Alvin R. Snider

DWI ProgramCharles C. StokesResearch & Planning

David N. TartHarnett CI

Henry L. Thompson Jr.Cabarrus CC

Ronald E. TomberlinAvery/Mitchell CIAlan M. Traub

Foothills CIWillie J. Vann

Scotland CIWayne M. Wilburn

Hoke CIMichael J. WrightJudicial District 28

department’s mission to protect thepublic. They were really making adifference, and making a differenceeveryday. Having good supervisors wereimportant to that.”

Among the biggest changes she sawin corrections during her career were:the enforcement of Title VII principles to

ensure the hiring of females in allpositions in the department, andchanges in the type of inmates and thusthe population culture.

“The development of transitionservices was really a big change, and itwas a good one,” she said.

Norma said she still cares about theco-workers who are still activelyemployed, urging them to take heed that“balance is important in your life.”

“Know when to separate work andplay,” she said.

“And be true to your friends. They’reimportant.”

BATTEN ... continued from page 6

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Morrison CorrectionalInstitution staff participatedin a job fair in March atSandhills Community College.The booth was heavily visitedby students about 10 am-1pm, and was staffed by atleast one person from eacharea of profession employedat Morrison. Areas represent-ed included administration,programs,.operations,.custody,health care, mental health,education, food service andsubstance abuse treatment.Applications and informationpackets were provided tointerested students. Talkingto Sandhills students visitingthe booth, are, from left,Woody Adkins, administrative officer; Capt. Kenneth Bullock, special operationsmanager; and J.C. Huggins, assistant superintendent for Custody and Operations.

DOC display attracts attention at job fair

Fourteen Division of Prisons employees were inthe graduating class (above) who successfullycompleted NC State University’s “EnergyManagement Diploma Course” instruction toearn their “Energy Management Diploma.”Offered through NCSU’s Industrial ExtensionService, the Energy Management DiplomaSeries is a certification that produces energymanagers who can successfully implement anenergy cost-reducing program. Including thislatest group, 23 of the 44 DOP facility mainten-ance supervisors/managers have been desig-

nated to serve as site utility managers at prisonsites across the state. Among the recent classgraduates are Eddie Brogden (Neuse CI), David Carr(Odom CI), Allen Cheek (Warren CI), WalterClayton (Central Prison), Mike Cuthrell (PasquotankCI), Terry Deese (Scotland CI), Nelson Furr(Albemarle CI), Glenn Gideons (Pender CI), BruceHatchett (Piedmont Region Maintenance Yard),Charles Hildreth (Brown Creek CI), Dennis Hill(Pamlico CI), Russell Lankford (Mountain View CI),Donald Nealy (Columbus CI) and Jody Womack(Piedmont Region Maintenance Yard).

DOP employees earn energy management certification

Checking out a table full of door prizes at the DOP’sSouth Central Region Administrative Professionals’

Day Luncheon were, from left, Renita Graham,processing assistant III, McCain Hospital; LynnBommele, administrative secretary II, Scotland

Correctional Institution; Charlotte Pittman, officeassistant III, New Hanover Correctional Center; andHeather.Crifafi,.administrative.secretary.I,.Scotland.CI.

More than 240 employees from 13 prison facilities inthe South Central Region were honored April 28 inrecognition of Administrative Professionals’ Day.The event was held on the grounds of the SouthCentral Regional Office near Raeford.

Music, flowers and a blue sky graced the event,which included fellowship, a catered meal and doorprizes.

The luncheon was coordinated by PatriciaChavis, region director; Ron Jones, operationsmanager; and Janet Ladd, administrative officer.Superintendents and managers from across theregion underwrote the cost of the lunch for theiradministrative staff.

Administrative professionalshave.their.day.in.S..Central.Region

Staff from MarionCorrectional Institution and

the Community ResourceCouncil for the MinimumUnit volunteered to cook

hamburgers and hot dogs atthe McDowell County

Annual Earth DayCelebration in April. AMarion staff member

portrayed “Buddy” theenvironmental beaver for the

entire event. The groupraised more than $400 forKeep McDowell Beautiful to

use for environmentalprojects in the county.

HappyEarthDayto

you!

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Departmental news about NorthCarolina’s prisons has been publishedfor many years, even as far back asmore than 70 years ago. At that time,The Prison News delivered theinformation.

Here’s a look at some items fromthe September 1932 issue that readerstoday may find interesting:

+++The prisons department budget wasbeing cut in 1932.

+++The “mounting prison population” was2,834.

+++In August, 108 new prisoners enteredthe system and 101 were discharged.

+++

The ‘good old days’?The annual cost to house an inmatewas $150, plus $18 for administrativeand auxiliary expenses.

+++The average cost per meal was 4 cents.

+++A Mr. Ruggles was named the neweducation director. He was willing totake the job “without a penny ofcompensation.”

+++After visting the JH Loftin prisoncamp near Burgaw (now PenderCorrectional Institution), the editor ofThe Prison News commended theprison as “a modern model ofindustry with neatness throughout.”

+++

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