Corrections Connection

Volume 7, Issue 2

Volume 8, Issue 3Autumn 2014Commissioner’s Comments

West Virginia

The end of the year brings on the end of an era for one of our colleagues in the West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC). Assistant Commissioner Jan Chamberlain will be retiring effective Decem-ber 31, 2014, with over 43 years in Corrections. Jan’s career in corrections began back on July 8, 1971, as a counselor at the former West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, WV, where he was instrumental in the establishment of a Classification Unit for the facility.

For the past 15 years, Jan has served as an Assistant Commissioner for the WV DOC, where among other things, has been responsible for drafting, revising and issuing WV DOC Policy Directives along with serving as our American Correctional Association (ACA) Project Manager.

To put in perspective how things have changed in the past 43 years, here are just a few fun facts from 1971:• Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida• Voting age was lowered to 18• CAT scan was introduced• A gallon of gas was 40 cents• “Joy to the World” was the #1 song• Attica Prison Riot in NY

A lot has changed since 1971 for the WV DOC as well:• In 1971, there were 8 facilities, today, including our work camps, there are 18.• There were 1407 inmates housed in DOC facilities in 1971, today 5836.• The DOC had 1623 new intake inmates in FY1971, while in FY2014, there were 3412 new commitments• 622 staff worked for the DOC; today we have 2062 filled positions.• FY2014 had 26 escapes, while in FY1971 there were 380!

I would like to sincerely thank Jan for his unrelenting dedication and commitment in all he has accomplished for the WV DOC and remind him, that his job is not over---he must now be as meticulous at enjoying retirement as he was all the years working on those policies direc-tives and helping folks achieve ACA accreditation!

The Holiday Season is a time of celebration, joy and togetherness and I cer-tainly hope that these sentiments can be enjoyed by all of our families in the WV DOC.

Here’s wishing everyone a New Year with renewed hope, energy and success.

Jim Rubenstein, Deputy Secretary, DMAPSCommissioner, WV DOC

In This Issue: Wounded Warrior Race 2United Way Carnival 3Business Managers Conference 3Correctional Workers Foundation 4LCC Humane Shelter 4Reitrements/Celebrations 5-6Years of Service Recognition 5Moral Rehab Program 7Harvest Now--LCC 7Domestic Violence Awareness-HCC 8Correctional Happenings 9-13New Hires, Promotions, Awards 14Giving Back With Heart 15Mission WV Scholarship Program 15

Page 26th Annual Wounded Warrior Race

West Virginia Division of CorrectionsVision and Mission Statements

VisionThe Vision of the West Virginia Division of Corrections is to be recognized as an innovative leader in providing

quality correctional services.

MissionThe Mission of the West Virginia Division of Corrections

is to enhance public safety by providing safe, secure, humane correctional facilities, operating an effective system of offender reentry and community supervision,

reducing offender recidivism, and assisting victims of crime.

The Sixth Annual WV Warrior Race was held on November 1, 2014. It was a cold and rainy day, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the competitors. The event was held at its usual location, Parchment Valley (Former home of the WV Corrections Academy). The top three competitors of each race category were given a trophy. The trophies were made and donated by WV Corrections Industries. All competitors received a shirt with the WWP Logo. Training Director Randy Perdue and his staff organized the race with support of PSI-MED, Wexford, and WVCI. Other organizations have been and continue to be strong supporters to the event and to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Listed below are some of DOC, PSI-MED, and Wexford employee’s race results:

5K Walk

Pam Given/6th place WexfordCarrie Wellings/7th place DMAPSTammy Everson/10th place DMAPS

Karissa Gilkeson/17th place Wexford

5k Run Male

Tim Carper/4th place PSI-MEDRussell Maston/8th place SMCC

5k Run Female

Mary Westfall/5th place WexfordKara Caldwell/11th place PSI-MEDMichelle Coleman/15th place Wexford

10k Run

Dustin Wilson/1st place SMCC Dave Stemple/2nd place WVCA

Submitted by: Randy Perdue and Rita Pauley

The WV DOC Corrections Connection is a quarterly newsletter published by the WV-DOC Office of Research and Technology, 1409 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV 25311.

Phone: (304) 558-2036, Fax: (304) 558-1495 Website: www.wvdoc.com

We welcome all employees to submit articles, letters, pictures, and/or ideas to be included in

future issues of the

Corrections Connection. Please send submissions to:

Rebecca Hildebrand via email

(Rebecca.L.Hildebrand@wv.gov) in Microsoft Word format.

Pictures need to be saved as a bitmap (.bmp) or jpeg

image and attached in a separate file. All information will be subject to editing.

Jim Rubenstein, CommissionerJim Ielapi, Deputy Commissioner

Brad Douglas, DirectorRebecca Hildebrand, Research Analyst

Debbie Croft, Research AnalystRema Jordan, Office Assistant III

Page 3United Way Carnival

Business Managers Training Conference

THANK YOU!

To the following individuals for their contributions to this issue of the WV DOC Corrections Connection:

Laura Toler, Patti Withrow, Karen Smith, Becky Slay-

ton, Amanda Peek, Lisa Shiftlett, RIta Pauley, Trista

Rager, Randy Perdue, Lori Nohe, Patrick Mirandy,

Cindy McClain, Cheryl Kaylor, Della Huddleston, Su-

san Harding, Jane Haddix, Betty Evans, Audrey Els-

wick, Mary Childers, Cheryl Chandler, Brenda Casey,

Glenna Butcher, Carrie Dawson, Kelly Thompson,

Brad Douglas, and Rema Jordan.

The United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life: •Education – Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential •Income – Promoting Financial Stability and Independence •Health – Improving People’s Health

On Thursday, October 9, 2014, the WV DOC participated in the United Way Carnival, at the Capitol Complex, in Charleston, WV, raising $667.00 to help the United Way. Thanks to all who stopped by our hot dog, nacho, cinnamon roll booth, purchasing lunch for a good cause and visiting other booths and taking part in the games and prize drawings as well. The WV DOC raised the most money of any agency participating! WAY TO GO WV DOC!!!

Special Thanks to Jason Duckworth, Justin Cherry, Chase Armstrong, Betty Slack, Jennifer Martin and Stacy Ballengee for working the booth and to Paul Harper for his chauffer duties! Also, a BIG THANK YOU to Paul Roegge, from Aramark, and his wife Karen for the food, condiments, dona-tion, and all of their help on this carnival.

Other state agencies participating in the United Way Carnival include: the office of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin; the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, WV Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, West Virginia National Guard; the Department of Administration; the Depart-ment of Education and the Arts; the Department of Environmental Protection; the Bureau of Senior Services; the Office of Miner’s Health, Safety and Training; the Lottery Commission; and WorkForce West Virginia.

Karen Smith, HR Recruiter, WVDOC

Pamela Jones, Business Manager of the Huttonsville Correctional Center was presented the Fiscal Section’s FY 2014 Financial Support Employee of the Year award during the Busi-ness Managers Training Conference held at the Lakeview Resort in Morgantown, WV from October 27-29, 2014 . (Pam is pictured on left with Patti Withrow, WVDOC Director of Admin-istration) The other ladies pictured below were chosen as FY 2014 Financial Employee – Honorable Mentions.

Patti Withrow, Director of Administration, WVDOC

Karllyn Chambers, OCCC; Donna Harter, SMCC; Pam Jones, HCC; Patti Withrow,

Central Office; and Lisa Villers, PBCC.

From LCC, Beverly Richmond was presented a certificate for Honorary Fiscal Employee of the Year for FY2014.

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WV DOC Contact Information

Central Office

Jim Rubenstein, CommissionerLoita Butcher, Chief of Staff Susan Harding, Executive Secretary

Jim Ielapi, Deputy CommissionerDella Huddleston, Administrative Secretary

Jan Chamberlain, Asst. CommissionerKathy Conner, Secretary

Mike Coleman, Asst. CommissionerDeidra Dingess, Secretary

Kem Hudson, Inmate Movement CoordinatorTerri Arthur, Hearing ExaminerJennifer Ballard, Director of ProgramsKathy Hess, Director of Human ResourcesBrad Douglas, Director of Research TechnologyPhilip Farley II, Director of Engineering & ConstructionJudy Fitzgerald, Director of Parole ServicesDebbie Hissom, Health Services AdministratorJohn Boothroyd, Director of Legal ServicesCJ Rider, Director of Inmate SerivcesSandi Jaynes, Victim Services ManagerTony Carrico, Director of SafetyRita Albury, Director of ClassificationKaren Nichols, Director of Records/InterstateCompactPatti Withrow, Director of Administration

1409 Greenbrier StreetCharleston, WV 25311Phone: (304) 558-2036Fax: (304) 558-5934

Paul Simmons, Director of Security

112 Northern Region Correctional Dr.Moundsville, WV 26041Phone: (304) 843-4067

Denver Rosier, Director of Investigations

Randolph Center Suite 20201200 Harrison Ave.Elkins, WV 26241

Phone: (304) 636-0222

Eddie Long, Director of Correctional Industries

WV Correctional Industries607 Leon Sullivan WayCharleston, WV 25301Phone: (304) 558-6055

Randy Perdue, Director of Training

WV Corrections AcademyThe Morris Criminal Justice Training Center

PO Box 850Glenville, WV 26351

WV Corrections Workers Foundation I am pleased and proud to introduce the West Virginia Corrections Workers Founda-tion (WVCWF) to all employees of the WV Division of Corrections, WV Division of Juvenile Services and Regional Jail Authority. I would like to congratulate you all! As employees of these three agencies, you are all members of the foundation. There are no dues or fees. The selfless dedication that you provide to each of your respec-tive agencies is all that is required of you to be a member.

The WVCWF was founded in 2011 when a group of individuals saw a need for a local organization to provide relief and assistance to our corrections brothers and sisters in times of need. Their goal was to develop a foundation that did not require payroll deductions or membership fees or dues. It took many hours of work, great efforts, and great support, but they have ultimately reached their goal. Through their fun-draising efforts, the Employee Fund, which has been built and maintained through the Foundation has reached a point where we are now in a financial position that will allow us to start doing what the organization was built to do--providing our employees with some monetary relief in times of need.

There is a specific application process established, which has been distributed to each agencies Human Resource Office for distribution to each facility. Any employee meeting the established criteria may complete and submit the grant application. This application will then be forwarded to the Grant Committee for review and ap-proval/disapproval. Once reviewed and approved, the WVCWF will an award to the affected employee.

The Grant Committee consists of 3 employees from each agency. To serve on the Grant Committee, employees must be the rank of Sgt. or non-uniform equivalent and below. The Grant Committee exercises full authority of the award approval pro-cess. I would like to thank those employees who have volunteered their time to be a part of that committee. Those employees are:

Joyce Cutlip, DCC-DOC, Richard Coleman, MOCC-DOC, Amy Elliott, WVCA-DOC, Tony Stocklask, NRJ-RJA, Luis Armendariz, SRJ-RJA, Strider Ouimet, ERJ-RJA, Rich Scarbro, Gene Spadaro Center-DJS, Jimmy Griffith, Rubenstein Center-DJS and Daniel Antis, Princeton area trainer-DJS.

The Foundation is still seeking volunteers to assist in coordinating local fundraisers with facility Employee Associations and to serve as facility representatives.

For additional information you may contact: Ronnie.J.Williams@wv.gov or Amanda.K.Anderson@wv.gov.

Ronnie Williams, President-Board of Directors, WVCWF

In late September 2014, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department conducted an investigation into a puppy mill located in the Sandyville, WV area. Upon further investiga-tion 135 puppies and dogs of various breeds; Maltese, Pugs and Yorkshire Terriers were seized and placed in the Jack-son County Humane Society Shelter. Due to the Shelter’s size and small staff, citizens of the community were asked to donate for the upkeep and care of the animals. Lakin Correctional Center’s Crime Victim’s Association donated food and a monetary donation while the LCC’s Inmate Community Crew travelled to the Shelter on October 8 and 9, 2014 and assisted in cleaning the facility along with the feeding and care of the animals. The Employee Association requested dona-tions of old blankets and old animal sweaters/coats from staff. Prison Industries also contributed by having blankets made out of scrap material which they donated. The animals are now up for adoption.

LCC Assists Humane Shelter

Page 5Retirements

Correctional Institutions

Anthony Correctional CenterScott Patterson, WardenBox N-1 HC-70White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986Phone: (304) 536-3911 Fax: (304) 536-3916

Beckley Correctional CenterWilliam Vest, Warden111 S. Eisenhower Dr.Beckley, WV 25801Phone: (304) 256-6780 Fax: (304) 256-6782

Charleston Work Release CenterJeff Stinnett, Administrator607 Brooks StreetCharleston, WV 25301Phone: (304) 558-2763 Fax: (304) 558-1537

Denmar Correctional CenterMark Williamson, Warden4319 Denmar RoadHillsboro, WV 24946Phone: (304) 653-4201 Fax: (304) 653-4855

Huntington Work Release CenterRenae Stubblefield, Administrator1236 5th Avenue

Huntington, WV 25701Phone: (304) 529-6885 Fax: (304) 529-0205

Huttonsville Correctional CenterMarvin Plumley, WardenPO Box 1 Huttonsville, WV 26273Phone: (304) 335-2291 Fax: (304) 335-4256

Lakin Correctional CenterLori Nohe, Warden11264 Ohio River RoadWest Columbia, WV 25287Phone: (304) 674-2440 Fax: (304) 674-6199

Martinsburg Correctional CenterScott Paugh, Warden38 Grapevine RoadMartinsburg, WV 25405Phone: (304) 267-0156 Fax: (304) 267-0196

YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITIONFname Lname Years of Service FacilityLinda Conaway 40 SMCCWayne Bennett 35 HCCRandy Sprinkel 35 SMCCKaren Channell 30 HCCRobert Channell 30 HCCDebra Cottrell 30 HCCMichael Currence 30 HCCRonald Lowe 30 NCCRobert Robinson 30 PCCKim Smith 30 SMCCRenae Stubblefield 30 HWRCRandall Balducci 25 HCCMark Day 25 SCCDavid Duncan 25 HCCEva Guthrie 25 SCCMichael Livesay 25 PCCDebra Minnix 25 PCCCarrie Nuzum 25 PCCHarry Simmons 25 HCCMelody Simmons 25 HCCHayward Whittman II 25 PCCWilliam Anderson 20 SMCCDavid Ballard 20 MOCCBrian Barnett 20 ACCLisa Boggs 20 MOCCPatricia Carney 20 COKathy Conner 20 COTracy Dorsey 20 MOCCDebra Galford 20 DCCAmy Kirk 20 COAnn Lohner 20 HCCSean Markley 20 SMCCRobert Neal 20 DCCKaren Nichols 20 COWorden Rustmeyer 20 SMCCLena Scott 20 HCCKaren Smith 20 COAdam Smith 20 HCCSarah Trickett 20 PCCRonnie Williams 20 COPatricia Withrow 20 CO

WV DOC RETIREMENTSFirst Name Last Name Effective Retirement Date Years Service FacilityJan Chamberlain 12/31/2014 43 COKaren Nichols 12/31/2014 20 COLouanne Riggsby 10/31/2014 23 DCCShirley Walker 10/31/2014 38.5 DCCWayne Bennett 10/31/2014 36 HCCPamela Hughes 11/1/2014 20 HCCGary Simmons 10/30/2014 8 HCCLinda Hill 11/1/2014 8 LCCJerald Keyes 12/2/2014 11 LCCSharon Holcomb 10/31/2014 20 MOCCDianne Martin 10/31/2014 20 MOCCHoward Montgomery 10/31/2014 16 MOCCRobert VanFossen 10/31/2014 13 MOCCEdward Littell 10/31/2014 40 NCCJames McGilton 10/31/2014 32 NCCMilton “Lou” Stevens 12/31/2014 26 PCCEdward Eisley 10/1/2014 11 SCCGregory Fragmin 11/1/2014 14 SCCVirgil Stephenson 11/1/2014 20 SCCBetty Beatty 10/30/2014 16 SMCCSandra Fletcher 10/30/2014 16 SMCCYears of Service

Congratulations” to Eddie Littell (pictured on left with Commissioner Rubenstein), who retired effec-tive October 31, 2014. Eddie retired from Northern Correctional Center with nearly forty years of ser-vice. He started his career with the Division of Cor-rections at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Novem-ber 1974 as a Correctional Officer I. Over the years, he has received numerous certificates, citations, and commendations and on several occasions, he assisted in saving an inmate’s life. Eddie leaves the Division of Corrections as a well-respected Lieu-tenant, friend, and coworker to all. Eddie’s years of experience, dedication, and knowledge will be greatly missed.

Page 6Retirement Celebrations

On October 29, 2014, the 10-6 shift at HCC,had a retirement ceremony for officers Ronald Armstrong (on left) and Gary Simmons (on right) . Ronald Armstrong retired with 17 total years of dedicated service. Gary Simmons retired with 9 ½ years of dedicated service. A retirement plaque was presented to both employees by Deputy Warden Rosencrance and the Chief Correctional Officer Major Lanham. In addition, Captain Michael Currence and Lieutenant Cecil Pritt presented cards with donations to both retirees. The ceremony was made possible by all the night shift officer’s coming together to prepare food and providing donations to show their appreciation to Gary and Ronnie. A

dinner followed the presentations. It should be noted that through all of the mandatory overtime require-ments both Ronnie and Gary maintained a positive and professional attitude towards supervisors and fellow staff members. Both Ronnie and Gary have been extremely dependable over their career and have both been good role models for the younger officers to try to follow. Ronnie and Gary were definitely an asset to the Division of Corrections and are truly going to be missed.

A retirement luncheon was also held at HCC, to honor Sgt. Wayne Bennett (on left, with Warden Plumley and Deputy Warden Rosencrance) and Pamela Hughes (on right with Warden Plumley). Sgt. Bennett was the Officer In charge of Transportation and he retired after 36 years of service! Pamela was the Busi-ness manager and retired after 9 years of service. We wish them both the best in their retirement!

Congratultions to James McGilton (pictured on left with Warden Pszczolkowski) who retired effective October 31, 2014, from Northern Correctional Center. James retired from the West Virginia Division of Corrections with nearly 32 years of service. He started his career with the Division of Corrections at the West Virginia Penitentiary in October 1982 as a Correctional Officer I. Over the years, his professionalism and abilities at both the West Virginia Penitentiary and Northern Correctional Facility has proven to be an asset. His hard work and devotion will be greatly missed.

On November 20, 2014, the staff at Lakin Correctional Center held a Retirement Luncheon for Jerry Keyes, Facilities Equipment Maintenance Technician (pictured on right). Jerry

began his employment at LCC on December 1, 2003, and retired officially on December 1, 2014. He was presented with a certificate and letter from Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and a letter from Commissioner Jim Rubenstein by Warden Lori A. Nohe and was thanked for his service to the Division of Corrections.

On October 31, 2014 the staff at Lakin Correctional Center held a Retirement Luncheon for Linda Hill, Office Assistant II (pictured on left). Linda began her employment at LCC on November 1, 2006 and was elected as Treasurer for the Employee Association on two separate occasions. She was presented a certificate and letter from Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and a letter from Commissioner Jim Rubenstein by Warden Lori A. Nohe and was thanked for her service to the Division of Correc-tions.

Left to right, Louie Stevens, Virgil Stephenson, Howard Montgomery, Robert VanFossen, Dianne Martin, Sharon Holcomb, Warden David Ballard, Cpl. Gregory Fragmin, Karen Nichols and Commissioner Jim Rubenstein.

Page 7Correctional Institutions

(continued) McDowell County Correctional CenterDennis Dingus, Warden50 Court StreetWelch, WV 24801Phone: (304) 436-8530 Fax: (304) 436-8565

Mt. Olive Correctional ComplexDavid Ballard, Warden#1 Mountainside WayMt. Olive, WV 25185Phone: (304) 442-7213 Fax: (304) 442-7225

Northern Correctional CenterKaren Pszczolkowski, Warden112 Northern Regional Correctional Dr.Moundsville, WV 26041Phone: (304) 843-4067 Fax: (304) 843-4117

Ohio County Correctional CenterWilliam Yurcina, Administrator1501 Eoff StreetWheeling, WV 26003Phone: (304) 238-1007 Fax: (304) 238-1009

Parkersburg Correctional CenterAnne Thomas, Warden225 Holiday Hills DriveParkersburg, WV 26104 Phone: (304) 420-2443 Fax: (304) 420-2477

Pruntytown Correctional CenterDebbi Minnix, Warden2006 Trap Springs RoadGrafton, WV 26354Phone: (304) 265-6111 Fax: (304) 265-6120

Salem Correctional CenterDavid Jones, Warden7 Industrial Blvd.Industrial, WV 26426Phone: (304) 782-2371 Fax: (304) 782-4816

St. Marys Correctional CenterPatrick Mirandy, Warden2880 N. Pleasants HighwaySt. Marys, WV 26170Phone: (304) 684-5500 Fax: (304) 684-5506

MOCC Moral Rehab Program A convocation for the Mt. Olive Bible College was held at Mount Olive Correctional Complex (MOCC) on Septem-ber 29, 2014. Inmates at MOCC can now pursue a 4 year college degree through the new Moral Rehabilitation Program being held at the facility.

This program is modeled on the college course at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, An-gola. Burl Cain, the Warden of Angola, told the New York Times in 2013 that he attributed a Bible College at Angola to a reduction in violence within the nations largest maximum security prison.

MOCC Warden David Ballard stated “This is a non-traditional program to effect culture change in our prisons that will save lives, reduce victims, reduce violence, save money and save children of incarcerated parents from following in their parents’ footsteps.”

Inmates who complete the program will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology. The program will involve no taxpayer dollars; Catalyst Ministries, which already works with DOC inmates, will cover the program costs. Appalachian Bible College will provide classroom instruction to qualifying inmates along with online education through ABC Connect.

Pictured L-R MOCC Warden, David Ballard; Catalyst Ministries, Calvin Sutphin; Cabinet Secretary, Joe Thornton; Commissioner-WVDOC, James Rubenstein; Office of the Governor, Charlie Lo-rensen; MOCC Bible College Instructor, Allen Ferry; Appalachian Bible College President, Dr.Daniel Anderson; his staff, Lane Ellis, Daniel Hanshew, and Dave Childs.

The WV Department of Agriculture assisted Lakin Correctional Center (LCC) in prepar-ing and planting two acres of fruits and vegetables. On those two acres, a half an acre of zucchini and a half an acre of cantaloupe were planted. The remaining acre was planted with corn. The first of the produce that was harvested was zucchini and LCC was provided ap-proximately 1150 pounds. LCC went through Mr. Chad Morri-son to donate approximately 1100 pounds to the food bank in Mason, WV. Approximately another 1200 pounds were sent to Old Man River food bank in Wood County, WV.

The second produce item that was harvested was the one acre of corn. Nearly 5500 pounds of corn was harvested to utilize in

the MDR. This corn was served fresh and some of the corn was frozen for later use. The Huntington Area Food Bank provided a large box truck to haul 5600 pounds of corn to their food bank. An additional 1000 pounds were donated to the local food bank in Mason, WV.

LCC also harvested 400 pounds of cantaloupe and it was given to the LCC MDR. LCC had plans on giving all the remaining cantaloupe to the food bank, however due to the weather, the remaining cantaloupe did not

develop to where it was possible to utilize. We are monitoring to see if any remaining cantaloupe will develop so that it may be given to the local food banck.

Submitted by: Nathan Ball, AWO, LCC

LCC Harvest Now

Page 8Domestic Violence Awareness Activities at HCC

October is known as Domestic Violence and Huttonsville Correctional Center held many events to raise awareness. Unit F staff and inmates contributed to Domestic Violence Awareness Month by creating a tree with autumn colored leaves that display an array of different words that are associated with domestic violence. The tree also has several streams of leaves coming down that have tear drops on them. There are several pumpkins at the bottom of the tree that state Domestic Violence awareness and an owl positioned in the tree that is saying “Whoooo’s your victim?” We later added white and blue clouds that contained statistics about domestic violence. Thanks to Case Manager Angie Booth for coming up with such a creative idea!

On Wednesday, October 29, 2014, Unit C sponsored a ‘Domestic Violence Victim Awareness Ceremony’. During the ceremony, inmates attending were able to honor a person or persons they know that have been affected by domestic violence. Several of them even spoke about personal stories and how they were affected.

The Huttonsville Correctional Center Business Office sold popcorn during the month of October to raise awareness for Do-mestic Violence. One hundred and ten people supported the cause and were informed about domestic violence. One hundred and ten dollars was raised to be donated to Women’s Aid in Crisis of Elkins, WV. The money was presented to the Executive Director of Women’s Aid in Crisis on October 23, 2014.

Unit A held a pizza fundraiser where the inmates could purchase pizza from Little Caesar’s as long as a minimum donation was also given to Women’s Aid in Crisis. We sold a total of 606 pizzas and collected a total of $1285.00 in donations for Women’s Aid in Crisis. Every inmate with the exception of those on the E Unit were offered the opportunity to partake in this fund-

raiser.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Month Unit E2/G, Records, Classification/Movement, and Employment sponsored a “Soup Day” at the First United Methodist Church in Elkins on Monday October 20th , 2014. We had a great turn out and visit from the Mayor of Elkins, Van Broughton. Donations collected were in the amount of $205.00. On Wednesday 22 October 2014, we held a “Soup Day” in the staff building for HCC employees, donations collected were in the amount of $143.00.

On October 29, 2014, HCC presented the Women’s Aide and Crisis of Elkins, WV a donation of $348.00.

Submitted by: Amanda Peek, HCC

Lakin Correctional Center Staff from “B Shift” celebrated “National Talk Like a Pirates Day” on Friday, September 19, 2014.

One of the many recent rainbows spotted around Lakin Cor-rectional Center.

Page 9Correctional Happenings

Beckley Correctional Center (BCC) Staff and Inmates participated in Domestic Violence Month. Inmates housed on the RSAT Unit prepared purple lapel ribbons and flyers to be handed out at Chili Night in uptown Beckley. Staff attended chili night in conjunction with the Women’s Resource Center and Concord University. Pictured on left, CCI Gary Hopkins, SAT1 Ella Meador, CCII Samantha Ziegler in Beck-ley for Chili Night.

Staff handed out flyers and ribbons to bring awareness to domestic violence. Pic-tured on right, UM Melissa Richmond, CCII Samantha Ziegler handing out pamplets

on Domestic Violence. Staff also set up a booth at the local Wal-Mart handing out fliers and collecting hygiene items for the Women’s Resource Center. Staff also attended a candlelight vigil for Domestic Violence Victims in

Beckley and the purple ribbon ceremony in Charleston that was spon-sored by the Governor.

The individuals housed on the BCC RSAT Unit made door decorations for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas for the residents in Jackie Withrow Hospital. BCC Staff took these decorations to the Recreation Department at the hospital. The residents really enjoy the decorations and were grateful to receive them.

Pictured on left: Representative from Jackie Withrow Hospital and SAT1 Ella Meador and CCII Samantha Ziegler; Pictured on right: CCII Samantha Ziegler, Ella Meador, and representatives from Jackie Withrow Hospital with donated fall decorations for patients rooms.

In September, Huttonsville Correctional Center (HCC) held a luncheon honoring all the employees during Public Employees Recognition week. Several employees were given certificates thanking them for their years of dedicated service.

HCC raises awareness for crime victims during the year but especially the months of April and October. They do fundraisers and try to get as many employees, inmates, and community members involved as possible. All of our hard work has paid off! Gina Hamilton and Amanda Peek have been the chairpersons each month to oversee all activities. They both went to Charleston at the end of August and presented everything HCC accomplished during the year to the crime victims board! The outcome was wonderful! HCC won the plaque for 2013!!! It is the first time in ten years we have been awarded the plaque. That is a wonderful accomplish-ment and could not have done it without all the help from the employees, inmates, and com-munity members. The plaque is hung in the administration hallway for everyone to see.

On December 4, 2014 a Family Christmas Party was held at Lakin Correctional Center by the Employee Association. Due to weather, the New Haven Fire Departments Truck was grounded again this year, but through a covert operation Santa and his Elves arrived to greet the anxious children and their family members. During the party the children were

able to decorate their own Christmas Bulbs to take home and hang on their tree while the movie Frozen was played on the projec-tor. A feast of Pizza, Chips, Vegetable Tray, Cookies and Soda were served to the party goers. Santa and his Elves entertained the children and listened to their Christmas Wishes as they sat on his lap. Each child was presented with a gift that was previously purchased by their parents and brought to LCC. A picture was taken of each of the children and their families, and will be presented to them by the Employee’s Association.

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Huttonsville Correctional Center recently presented several employees with special awards at their monthly meeting held in November.

Laura Elbon received a Certificate of Com-mendation for her exceptional performance of duty while assigned to the Visitation Department for the Huttonsville Correc-tional Center during this past year. She also is always willing to assist other facilities that need assistance dealing with visitation issues.

Sherri Davis received a Certificate of Com-mendation for her exceptional performance of duty as Unit Manager at Huttonsville Correctional Center. She was also assigned as the chairperson for the 2014 open house. Furthermore, she has performed additional roles as the Administrative Segregation Chairperson and as a special management committee member.

Teresa Curry received a Certificate of Com-mendation for her exceptional performance of duty as a Case Manager at Huttonsville Correctional Center. She facilitated BIPPS classes to inmates in a professional and con-sistent manner. She has volunteered to be a peer review member in which she has gone to other facilities to evaluate their programs.

Chris Gilgenast received a Certificate of Commendation for his exceptional perfor-mance of duty prior to and during the ACA Audit as the Tool Control Officer. His hard work was instrumental in getting the institu-tions tools and weekly reports in compliance with ACA standards.

Sidney Feaster received a Certificate of Com-mendation for his exceptional performance duty during the past year. He has been a very dependable and reliable employee. He has set a positive example for staff and offenders alike through his professional-ism, personal demeanor, and high moral standards. He consistently maintains a positive attitude at all times regardless of work assign-ment.

Justin Close received a Certificate of Commendation for his exception-al performance of duty as the Officer in Charge of the Segregation Pod and as a member of the WVDOC Special Operations Unit. During the past year he has been consistent, dependable, and accurate in carrying out his responsibilities to a successful conclusion. He has set a positive example for all staff and offenders alike, and he can always be relied upon to make a sound decision.

Michael Beverage received a Certificate of Commendation for his ex-ceptional performance of duty as the Officer in Charge of Unit B-2. He is consistent, dependable, and his accurate job performance has made a positive impact in the unit and facility. He continues to set a positive example for all staff and offenders alike through his professionalism, personal demeanor, and high moral standards.

James Barkley received a Certificate of Commendation for his excep-

tional performance of duty as a Corporal during the past year. He is consistent, dependable, and he has made a positive impact at the facil-ity. He continues to set a positive example for all staff and offenders through his professionalism, personal demeanor, and high moral stan-dards. He never hesitates to take initiative in solving issues to achieve the organizations goals with a positive attitude towards staff.

Brian Holbrook received a Corrections Achievement Medal for his exceptional performance of duty as Key Control and Armory Officer. His talent in using the new electronic technology has truly been exceptional. He continues to be a positive and reliable employee, and when he’s provided with new tasks, he always has sound solutions to accomplish the mission.

Debbie Kellar received a Corrections Achievement Medal for her exceptional performance of duty as Accounting Tech II. She has been an asset not only to the business office but to the entire facility. She is always willing to help staff in any way to get information needed to com-plete various transactions.

Robert Kesling received a Certificate of Commendation for his excep-tional performance of duty as a Lieutenant assigned to the segrega-tion unit. During the past year he is consistent, dependable, and his accurate job performance has made a positive impact in your unit and the facility. He always ensures that all daily tasks on the segregation unit are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Timothy Kittle received a Certificate of Commendation for his ex-ceptional performance of duty as the Officer in Charge of Unit B-2. He consistently strengthens staff development through proper training and coaching. Furthermore he never hesitates to take initiative in solv-ing all issues to achieve the organizations goals with a positive attitude towards staff and inmates by working closely with unit management staff and supervisors.

Debbie Mick received a Certificate of Commendation for her ex-ceptional performance of duty during this past year. She has been a very dependable and reliable employee who required little to no supervision. She has frequently donated her annual leave to aid fellow employees in need. She is a true team player, and she understands the importance of mission accomplishment.

Stephen Smith received a Certificate of Commendation for his excep-tional performance of duty during the past year. He has been a very dependable and reliable employee who required little to no supervi-sion. His superior attendance record reflects his dedication to his job. He has shown initiative by accepting the challenge of supervising one of the troubled dorms and he has taken on an active approach to get-

ting it turned around.

Sandy Swisher received a Certificate of Com-mendation for her exceptional performance of duty. She has been a very dependable and reliable employee. She has shown initiative by accepting other responsibilities during em-ployee absences, and she has been a valued team member by ensuring that all aspects of the office ran efficiently.

HCC Special Awards Presentation

Page 11In Memory

ACA Audit Updates

Salem Correctional Center COIII Robert Clark Monroe began his career in corrections on December 16, 2010 and he was very proud of the uniform he wore and what it stood for. Officer Monroe passed away unexpected-ly on October 27, 2014 at the age of 32. He leaves behind his wife CO II Lacey Monroe who is also an employee at SCC and their 3 children, Madelynn, Penelope and Ridley and the Salem Correctional Center Family who will dearly miss him.

Congratulations Warden Pszczolkowski and Northern Correctional Center on passing the ACA Audit with 100% mandatory and 99.8% non-mandatory. Also congratulations Administrator Yurcina and Ohio County Correctional Center on passing the ACA Re-Accreditation Audit with 100% mandatory and 99.5% non-mandatory. I sincerely appreciate the efforts of Assistant Commissioner Jan Chamberlain and all of those who assisted with the audit.

Parole Services Conference Here are a few photo’s taken at the 2014 Parole Services Conference held September 10-12, 2014, at Canaan Val-ley Resort. These photos were taken druing the “Team Building Exercises” which encouraged various regions to work together to accomplish a set goal. Melissa Schleicher, IPO from Salem Correctional Center and Cecelia Palmer, IPO from Northern Correctional Center attended all 3 days of the Parole Conference with Parole Services Staff.

NCC celebrated Employee Appreciation Day on September 23, 2014. We had numerous retirees and invited dignitaries in atten-dance. I would like to thank Diann Clarke and Cindy Hores for organizing and decorating for

the event, and to all staff who donated desserts for the luncheon.

The Victim Services Committee has collected dona-tions of clothing and personal items such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion in observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These items will benefit the residents of the YWCA Family Vio-lence Prevention Program. There was a donut sale held on November 18, 2014 for inmate purchase in which money was raised. The Victim Services Committee also held a taco in a bag sale on Novem-

ber 21, 2014. On December 15, 2014, members of the Victim Services Committee will present Trish Flannigan of the YWCA Family Violence Prevention Program with the donations of clothing and personal items and a monetary donation from the proceeds of the fundraisers held so far.

NCCWarden Karen Pszczolkowski

Above, Employee Appreciation Luncheon L-R: Senator Larry Edgell, House of Delegates Mike Ferro, Warden Karen Pszczolkowski, Northern Regional Jail Administrator Shawn Straughn, and Senator Jeff KesslerVictim Services Committee Collection of hygiene items being collected for the YWCA pictured L-R Chaplain Mike Taylor, Donna Clark Counselor II, Kristen Blankenship Counselor I, and Christine Forrester Office Assistant III

NCC Updates

LCC Staff celebrated 2014 Public Service Recognition Week beginning September 15 through September 20, 2014 with a week of ‘Gift Give Aways’. During the week, the LCC Employee Association drew DOC and Contractual Staff names at different times of the day and night for six days, giving away 48 gifts. The gifts ranged from food, store and movie gift cards, to dvds, kitchen items,

candles, blankets, toolboxes,lawn chairs, scentsy warmer, flashlights and sports equip-ment. Staff were also provided cinnamon rolls, coffee, pizza, chips, soda, hamburgers, and ice cream sundaes throughout the week which were provided by the Dept. of Education, LCC Administration, Aramark and Wexford Health Services. The staff were pleased that they were being recognized for their role as Public Servants for the State of West Virginia and their service to their community.

LCC Public Service Recognition

Page 12HWC Harvest Now ProjectIn the first week of June the inmates at Huttonsville Work Camp began plowing additional ground and extended the garden to half an acre with intentions to produce more vegetables to feed the hungry in WV. The Elkins High School FFA donated cabbage, tomato, pepper, squash and zucchini plants, the Farm Commission donated potato starters, the DOC purchased additional seeds for corn and green beans and the staff at HWC donated seeds for corn, egg plants, watermelon, lettuce, onions and pumpkins.

Once all the plants and seeds were received the inmates were educated on how to plant the garden and then took over the maintenance, weeding, cultivation and harvesting of the garden. Over the summer months, it was obvious that the inmates began to appreciate the importance of growing fresh vegetables and were eager to work in the garden after returning from their daily work crews.

In 2013 HWC donated approximately 3,800 pounds of fresh vegetables to the Moun-taineer Food Bank in Gassaway, WV and I am proud to say that this year we have cur-rently donated 16,325 pounds of fresh vegetables which the food bank distributed to the hungry, and in October we delivered fifty-two pumpkins to the kindergarten class at Georgeward Elementary School in Mill Creek, WV.

It has been a successful year for our garden at HWC and we would like to thank everyone who participated in our success.Amanda Peek, HCC

The Ohio County Correctional Center set out in October to help Crime Victims with a little Halloween Spirit. Inmates enrolled in the Crime Victims Awareness class at OCCC, as well as others, took some time to carve pumpkins for a local chil-dren’s home that houses abused and neglected youth boys.

Since those children don’t get to celebrate holidays the same way that everyone else does, the inmates painted and carved scary and silly faces into over a dozen pumpkins that were delivered to the children’s home and placed along the sidewalk to greet the boys on their way home from school. Warden William Yurcina stated, “The inmate population never ceases to amaze

me. Just when you think the inmates are just khaki clothes and numbers, they show they care for people, victims, and the needs of children in the community.”

The children that reside at the home face some of the same problems and emotional distress that inmates often go through. They don’t always have the opportunity to spend this time of year with family and at times are in need of a little cheering up. “It was awesome to see all those pumpkins! When we lit them up at night some of them were scary and one even had a spider web in it, and a cat

too!”, giggled a 9 year old resident of the children’s home. Staff members at the home were very appreciative and said they were not all aware that the Ohio County Correctional Center existed, but with inmates making a difference in this way, to the children, they were sure that positive sentiment would arise from the community. Submitted by Trista Rager CCII/IPO, Ohio County Correctional Center

OCCC Crime Victims Awareness

LCC Crime Victims AwarenessThe Lakin Correctional Center’s Crime Victim’s Association traveled to Wahama High School and Pt. Pleasant High School located in Mason County, WV and handed out purple ribbon stickers to each of the players to be displayed on their helmets during their respective homecoming games in October 2014, in honor of Domestic Violence Month. Prior to each of the Homecom-ing Games, CVA Members handed out brochures to fans entering the football stadium that contained information regarding Domes-tic Violence Month. Pictured left to right are varsity players from Wahama High School and Pt. Pleasant High School displaying their DV ribbon stickers on their helmets.

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PCC Domestic Violence Activities Pruntytown Correctional Center kicked off Domestic Violence Month by having their annual “Purple” Ribbon hanging ceremony with several staff members present on October1, 2014. Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to con-nect battered women’s advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became a special month when a range of activities were conducted at the local, state, and national levels.

These activities were as varied and diverse as the program sponsors but had common themes: mourning those who have died because of domes-tic violence, celebrating those who have survived, and connecting those who work to end violence.Pruntytown Correctional Center set up donation boxes throughout the Institution for staff to drop off much needed sup-plies such as (children’s clothing, bed sheets, gloves, hats, etc.). A pizza fundraiser was held on October 25, 2014, for the inmates and a total of $300.00 was raised. This money and other donations will be given to the local Rape and Domestic Violence Shelter that assists victims in Preston, Barbour, and Taylor Counties. Many thanks go out to Unit Manager JD Alkire for organizing this year’s events!

On Friday, December 5, 2014, fifteen inmates at St. Mary’s Correctional Center (SMCC) received their High School Education Diplomas. One inmate received an Associates Degree. Photo’s below are of the graduation ceremony at SMCC.

SMCC Graduation

Dr. Jeff Bryson, Therapist for PsiMed at Lakin Correctional Center was selected as a peer-reviewer for Sage Publications Journals. He will be reviewing sex offender research, namely female sex offender reviews.

“Dr. Bryson was also appointed to the Ethics Committee for the national American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). This committee hears ethics complaints across the United States and Canada. Dr. Bryson’s appoint-

ment will begin January 2015.

The staff at LCC are very proud of Dr. Bryson’s selec-tion and appointment to these committees.

On October 1, 2014, in observance of Breast Cancer Aware-ness Month, the Lakin Correctional Center’s Department of Education’s Culinary Arts Program Class made a cake and cupcakes that honored victims. The cupcakes were enjoyed by all staff and the cake was later given to a staff member who is currently battling the disease.

LCC Updates

Page 14New Employees, Promotions, Awards

AWARDSFname Lname Award FacilityCortland Wylie Employee of the Quarter ACCBridgette Taylor Employee of the Quarter BCCJason Duckworth Emp. Of Month: Sept. COKem Hudson Emp. Of Month: Aug. COAmanda McGrew Emp. Of Month: Oct. CODavid Anderson Good Conduct Award HCCDaniel Arbogast Academic Execellence Award (Academy) HCCSamantha Ball Good Conduct Award HCCBruce Butcher Emp. Of Month: Nov. HCCMariah Cassell WV Cor. Academy Commandant’s List HCCGarrett Cooper Good Conduct Award HCCThomas George Good Conduct Award HCCAndrew Hinchman Good Conduct Award HCCMichael Jackson Good Conduct Award HCCMary Lewis Good Conduct Award HCCBenjamin McCarthy Good Conduct Award HCCAngela McWilliams Good Conduct Award HCCDebbie Mick Good Conduct Award HCCAmanda Myers Good Conduct Award HCCChelsea Narkevic WV Cor. Academy Commandant’s List HCCTrevor Phillips WV Cor. Academy Commandant’s List HCCTrevor Phillips Academic Execellence Award (Academy) HCCJeffrey Smith Emp. Of Month: Sept. HCCJeffrey Smith Emp. Of the Quarter HCCSteve Smith Emp. Of Month: Oct. HCCHaley Smoot Good Conduct Award HCCSandra Swisher Good Conduct Award HCCJerry Wimer Good Conduct Award HCCCheryl Chandler Meritorious Service Medal MOCCHolly Cobb Emp. Of Month: Sept. MOCCMonique Graham Good Conduct Award MOCCTonya Harrison Corrections Achievement Medal MOCCGary Hinte Emp. Of Month: Nov. MOCCPatricia Rhodes Emp. Of the Quarter MOCCAaron Sargent Emp. Of Month: Oct. MOCCRalph Terry Corrections Achievement Medal MOCCJeff Chambers Good Conduct NCCThomas Doig Good Conduct NCCDavid Elliott Good Conduct NCCDonna Franklin Good Conduct NCCDale Griffith Good Conduct NCCShirley Hevener Good Conduct NCCJoanie Hill Good Conduct NCCSeth Howard Good Conduct NCCSharon Huffman Good Conduct NCCDuke Kosky Good Conduct NCCEddie Littell Good Conduct NCCRonald Lowe Good Conduct NCCJodi Matthews Good Conduct NCCJames McGilton Good Conduct NCCDenny Morris Good Conduct NCCNancy Nine Good Conduct NCCRobert O’Neil Good Conduct NCCMark Parker Good Conduct NCCScott Parsons Good Conduct NCCRussell Powell Good Conduct NCCReggie Sellers Good Conduct NCCRichard Wendt Good Conduct NCCDavid Young Employee of the Quarter NCCDiane Shingler Employee of the Quarter PBCCBarry Wren Life Saving Medal PBCCCatherine Alderman Good Conduct PCCDave Alexander Emp. of Month October PCCRobert Brown Good Conduct PCCDave Carpenter Emp. of Month November PCCJames Day Corrections Commendation Medal PCCDennis Edwards Good Conduct PCCRon Gutshall Emp. of Month September PCCFrank Jenkins Good Conduct PCCDerek Marsh Emp. of Month July PCCPhil Nestor Good Conduct PCCCrystal Richards Emp. of Month August PCCKristen Thomas Good Conduct PCCSarah Trickett Distinguished Service Medal PCCMark Vincent 2013-2014 Colonel’s 10K Group PCC 3rd Place WVCA PCCSarah Collins Emp. Of Month: Oct. SCCCarol Hilton Emp. Of Month: Sept. SCCKathy McKinney Emp. Of Month: Aug. SCCKelly Adams Emp. Of Month: Sept. SMCC

Marsha Hicks Emp. Of Month: Oct. SMCCWesley Stewart Emp. Of Month: Nov. SMCC

NEW EMPLOYEESFirst Name Last Name Title FacilityBrenda Burwell COI ACCCiera Crouch COI ACCGabriella Davis COI ACCCody Harrah COI ACCSamantha McClure COI ACCEric Monday COI ACCJarrodd Moore COI ACCMelissa Tillman HR Manager ACCChristine VanBuren COI ACCJanessa Wright COI ACCWilliam Jamrose COI BCCDavid Leggett COII BCCJacob Taylor COI BCCRobert Wood COI BCCSamantha Ziegler CCII BCCDarlene Slack OAII COKathy Sullivan Personnel Asst. COAnthony Arbogast COI HCCNicholas Dunbrack COI HCCJo Lynn Graziani COI HCCTrent Herron COI HCCGregory Jones COI HCCAnna Losh CCII HCCChelsea Narkevic CCII HCCHarlan Pealer COI HCCBeau Roberts COI HCCNathan Tackett COI HCCChad Thompson COI HCCCarson White COII HCCRandy Blyer COI LCCAshley Bocook COI LCCTiera Burnette COI LCCKasey Gilmore COI LCCMary Kitchen OAII LCCDeborah Marcum OAII LCCCathy Rollins CCII LCCBrent Burgess COI MOCCDaniel Dixon Medical MOCCTimmy Estep COI MOCCBrandon Faryniarz COI MOCCAnthony Franks Jr. COI MOCCJohn Gill COII MOCCJoseph Goodnite COI MOCCShane Hypes COI MOCCShawna Hypes COI MOCCJames Leigh COII MOCCBrandon Mitchell COV MOCCCarrie Mitchell Medical MOCCDannette Nicholson OAII MOCCMichael Nunley COI MOCCMatthew Rogers COI MOCCJames Singleton COI MOCCRodney Stanley COI MOCCBraden Toler COI MOCCVictor Toro COI MOCCPaul Griffenburg COI NCCNickellis Harvey COI NCCJames Hensel COI NCCBarry Howard COI NCCJustin James COII NCCAndrew Kyle Electric Tech. II NCCTheresa McLaughlin COII NCCMichael Schupbach COI NCCAmanda Scott COII NCCJay Scott COII NCCErica Tamburin CCI NCCBrian White COI NCCBriana Bowie CCII PCCMichael Clay CCII PCCJohn Greynolds COI PCCJames McQuain COI PCCRyan Mullan COI PCCCarrie Nuzum CCII PCCJaime Parker COI PCCRobert Bland FEMT SCCTimothy Bolyard Chaplain SCCJason Fillmore FEMT SCCKummih Govine COII SCCMalinda Hileman COII SCCKai Joseph COII SCCCarla McCauley COII SCCRobert Moore COI SCCJoan Watson CCII SCCJoshua Amos COI SMCCNancy Arnett COI SMCCGene Beatty COI SMCCJeff Farrow COII SMCCRobert Haddox CCI SMCCJacob Highley COI SMCCAaron Jameson COI SMCCStephanie Kelley COI SMCCAustin Kimble COI SMCCEdward Kupfner COI SMCCMelissa Lancaster Counselor I SMCCDebora Lemley COI SMCCZachary Lockhart COI SMCCRoger Martin COII SMCCBryan McDonald COI SMCCMelinda Nice COI SMCCAnita Owens OAII SMCCCarrie Pratt COI SMCCChristopher Wells COI SMCCMary Wheeler COI SMCCJames Yocum COI SMCC

PROMOTIONSFirst Name Last Name Title FacilitySteven Merkle Cpl. BCCNicholas Mounts COII BCCDavid Thomas CCI BCCTony Carrico Director of Safety COKathy Hess Director of HR COJames Jones Procurement Manager COScott Patterson CPMIII COCJ Rider Director of Inmate Services COKaren Smith Adm. Services Asst. III COBilly Boggs CCI HCCShawn Carden COV HCCBenjamin McCarthy COIII HCCGlendon Mullins ACA Coordinator HCCHaley Smoot COIII HCCSandra Swisher Secretary II HCCDanny Vandevender COIV HCCJonathan Fowler COIII LCCCarl Aprlin COIII MOCCRicky Bess Unit Mgr MOCCGreg Crist Case Mgr MOCCMelanie Hamrick Acct. Tech III MOCCTammy Johnson COIII MOCCAndy Mitchell COIV MOCCShawn Nutter COIV MOCCBrian Penick COVI MOCCChristopher Pettry COIV MOCCShane Ryan Case Mgr MOCCSpencer Simons Case Mgr MOCCAmanda Snider CCI MOCCRichard Toney COIV MOCCCharles Foster Sgt. NCCDuke Kosky Bldg. Maint. Supervisor I NCCRichard McKeen Sgt. NCCMatthew Noble Cpl. NCCRussell Powell Lt. NCCJason Stokes Cpl. NCCJohn Hinebaugh CPS PCCTroy Keller COIV PCCMatthew Swisher COIV PCCDavid Vincent COV PCCRussell Wallace Cpl. PCCDaniel Bailey COVI SCCLloyd Gaines COII SCCAbigail Mick COII SCCLacey Monroe COII SCCDonald Navarini COII SCCGeoffrey Nicholson COIII SCCJeffery Sypolt Bldg & Grounds Mgr. SCCDenver Adams Acct. Tech II SMCCAmanda Anderson Unit Mgr SMCCMark Anderson CCI SMCCZach Anderson COII SMCCJudy Childers Case Mgr SMCCBrittany Curtis COIII SMCCElizabeth Gilligan CC II SMCCChristopher Higgins Case Mgr SMCCTroy McMahon COIII SMCCAmanda Northrop Case Mgr SMCCJared Stewart COII SMCCJustin Wade COII SMCCTaylor Wetzel COIII SMCCDustin Wilson COIV SMCC

Page 15Giving Back With Heart

For more than 14 years, the FrameWorks program of Mission West Virgin-ia has worked to find loving foster and adoptive families. In November of 2011, we launched the Carry - On campaign to eliminate garbage bags as an acceptable form of luggage for kids in care. Through our work with this campaign, we have developed a relationship with the WV Division of Corrections and Correctional Industries; inmates at Lakin, Mt. Olive and St. Marys correctional complexes have made durable duffle bags and fleece blankets for kids throughout West Virginia.

On October 9th, Mission West Virginia once again teamed up with the WV Division of Corrections to hold a benefit auction called “Giving Back with Heart,” which showcased art made by inmates at Mt. Olive Correctional Complex. Over 30 inmate artists donated approximately 175 pieces of art that were sold to raise money for a scholarship fund that will benefit youth in foster care and those of incarcerated parents. The art included elaborate pencil drawings, sculp-tures, paintings, musical instruments, a beautiful wooden carousel horse and more.

The event was held at the Culture Center in WV’s state capitol complex and raised $8,500. Mission West Virginia plans to provide a minimum of two scholarships; one for youth who experienced a foster care placement for at least 12 months while under the age 18 and one for youth who had a parent in-carcerated for more than 12 months of their childhood. The scholarship was developed by a task force of professionals who have experience working with and distributing scholarships. In order to best meet the needs of applicants, we plan to be flexible depending on the circumstances of recipients. Youth may be eligible to receive assistance with tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, transportation or computer. The scholarship application is currently available on our website at the following link: http://missionwv.org/frameworks/scholarship/ or you can request a Microsoft Word ver-sion of the application by emailing kthompson@missionwv.org.

We are very thankful to everyone who made this event possible so that we can further meet the needs of youth who need us most. We especially would like to thank the artists at Mt. Olive, the WV Division of Corrections, Liquid Catering, Highland Hospital, Papa John’s Pizza, Pepsi Cola Bottling Center, the WV Division of Culture and History and our musicians, Beth Sum-mers, Alasha Al-Qudwah and Amanda Jane Miller.

“I am thankful that my talents combined with Mt. Olive’s administration have allowed me to be a part of this charitable act, it feels so good to be a part of something that helps others in life. It’s not often that someone in my situation can be a part of something so wonderful. Thank you for letting me be a part of this.” - A contributing inmate.

Reprinted fromFrameWorks Newsletter Winter 2014, Mission West Virginia, Inc.

Mission West Virginia Inc. Scholarship Program Mission West Virginia (MWV) is a unique nonprofit organization supported by three core initiatives aimed at improving the lives and communities of West Virginians. Whether through adoption, foster and kinship care support, access to technology, or programs to help teens and young adults make healthier lifestyle choices, Mission West Virginia collaborates with all part-ners – governmental, faith-based and private sector – in the hopes of leveraging all efforts in pursuit of these common goals.

The Mission West Virginia Scholarship Program will provide at least two scholarships this year to help youth who experienced a foster care placement for 12 months OR youth who had a parent incarcerated for 12 months during their childhood. The scholarship will help pay for tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, transportation or computers.

For more information on this program, you may contact Kelly Thompson at kthompson@missionwv.org, or phone: 866-CALL-MWV or visit:http://missionwv.org/frameworks/scholarship/