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November/December 2011 • Volume 23, Issue 6
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8 C orrectional Training Officers
14 Northeast Region - 2011 Special Olympics Law
E nforcement Torch Run
16 Southeast Region - 2011 Special Olympics Law
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18 Oklahoma Baptist State Convention & Oklahoma
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20 JCC Special Olympics Golf Tournament
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24 Oklahoma Correctional Employees Memorial
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26 BJCC Medical Staff Assist Summer Reading Program
28 ODOC Offenders Attain Associate of Arts Degree
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On the Cover
Training in Action
OKLAHOMA DEPAR TMEN T OF CORREC TIONS
MISSI ON:
TO PROTEC T THE PUBLIC , THE EMPLOYEES ,
AN D THE OFFEN DERS
departments
4 Director’s Comments
5 I n Other Words
6 A ppointments
31 E mployee Anniversaries
34 R etirements
33 C alendar
4 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
Justin Jones
Justin Jones
Director
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Welcome to Inside Corrections
Training is the hallmark of any business or agency. It becomes the base for all outcomes that eventually are measured. I have the
pleasure, when schedules allow, addressing all new correctional officer classes and supporting staff classes at our academy. It is
always refreshing to see our dedicated trainers performing with a high level of passion and enthusiasm for what they do for the
agency. Even though training requirements may appear redundant or tedious, we must always remember that our basic and in-service
training is based upon evidence and best practices for a correctional agency. Most basic correctional officer lesson plans are
created to provide the safest approach to protect staff and to comply with our mission. Our training continues to have excellent
outcomes as we look at end results of fewer staff injuries and assaults on staff just to name a few.
Now that we have weathered what is hopefully the bulk of this recession, the agency is developing a plan to relocate the academy
to the CLEET academy outside of Ada. Details are still being negotiated but at this time, CLEET has agreed to build us an
exclusive dorm and classrooms at their current site. This will enable us to continue to grow in the area of providing job-specific
training for all levels of staff. The approximate two year timeline is for construction and moving.
There are many learning preferences and styles that work for some and not others. On-line courses are one of those areas where
we have ample opportunity not only to assist with meeting mandatory training requirements but also for self-education. This
self-education can be in a variety of areas that can enhance someone’s promotional opportunities and/or increase their expertise
in a specific capacity. The National Institute of Corrections has a variety of on-line courses that are at no cost trough their web
site. I encourage all to take advantage of this.
A career is a continually learning experience just as life is. However continual learning, training and education on a career path
are by your choice as opposed to life learning experience that many times is forced upon you.
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Mr. Colbert,
We were in need of items with the
start of camping season at the park.
We feared it might take well into the
summer before we could see this order.
You surprised us and helped us satisfy
demands from FEMA!! Great job!!
Thanks so much.
Sincerely,
St ate Parks
Director Jones,
I am writing to express my gratitude for
the contributions of many employees
of the Oklahoma Department of
Corrections that made the theological
seminary course a success. The students
were greatly impacted by the experiences
they had with persons in DOC custody
and the staff they encountered. A couple
of them commented that their sense of
call to ministry was impacted.
Among the many people who made
this possible and whose efforts I, the
students, and seminary staff are grateful
to are: Warden David Parker of JCC,
Warden Eric Franklin of LARC , Warden
Randall Workman of OSP, Warden
Millicent Newton-Embry of MBCC,
District Supervisor L.L. Young, Assistant
District Supervisor Randy Matthews,
Interim District Supervisor Sharon
Harrison, Agency Chaplain Leo Brown,
Chaplain Kathy McCollum of EWCC,
Chaplain Wade Scott of OSP, Chaplain
Larry Adams of LARC , Deputy Director
Kenny Holloway and Johnny Blevins of
Internal Affairs. There are many others
who should be named.
I am not aware of another seminary
course like this in the country. It is a
tribute to the commitment of this agency
to education, the faith community, and
public awareness that makes this course
possible.
Sincerely,
Stan Basler
directo r
criminal ju stice
and mercy ministries
District Supervisor Young,
Our group wishes to thank all the staff
for making the celebration of sobriety
event possible at Clara Waters CC
(Monday, March 28th). The event
was a wonderful opportunity for the
guys to hear another REAL alcoholic's
story. We had 49 men from the center
in attendance and there were 7 badge
volunteers. The Hispanic group joined
us toward the end and that brought
the numbers up to 53 offenders and 10
badge volunteers. The entire meeting
and reception afterward was very orderly
and enjoyable. The effects it had on
those in attendance became very evident
this week.
Of those in attendance, most all returned
for the Monday night meeting this week,
April 4th. Several were missing due to
paroles or discharges. I know it had an
impact on two of those because one of
our groups, in the Bethany area, reported
that they had shown up for a noon
meeting and shared their experience of
receiving an annual sobriety chip on
the previous Monday at our own Clara
Waters Community Corrections Center.
They shared how incarceration had most
likely saved their lives and how being
locked up and having opportunities of
learning about changing behaviors aided
them in making the decision to change.
I'd like to emphasize the impact of all
the programs offered by the Department
of Corrections and the great efforts of all
the administrative staff in making these
available.
I know that often staff in corrections
are not recognized enough, but I
wanted to let you know that although
some offenders may not realize it while
incarcerated, you are the saving grace for
many that apply what they learn here.
Keep true to the course, you are
appreciated,
Damon C. Williams
In Other Words
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Renee Watkins
Deputy Director
Division II
Appointments
david parker
Deputy Director
Division II
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Watkins and David Parker to the positions of deputy
director of Divisions II and II, respectively, Greg Williams to the position of administrator of Private Prison and Jail
Administration, and Brad Bailey to the position of administrator of Agri-Services.
David Parker began his career in Corrections in 1986 as a correctional officer at James Crabtree
Correctional Center, where he was promoted through the ranks to correctional counselor, special
investigator, special duty as unit manager, and finally maintenance supervisor. In October
1997, Mr. Parker was promoted to regional investigator for the Northern Region, followed by
promotions to administrative assistant of the West Central Region in February 1998; special
duty as administrator of Construction and Maintenance in October 1998; and administrator
of the Y2K Embedded Systems Task Force in January 1999. Following completion of the Y2K
project, he returned to the position of administrative assistant of the West Central Region. In
June 2001, Mr. Parker was promoted to deputy warden at Joseph Harp Correctional Center, and
finally warden at James Crabtree Correctional Center in 2006. Mr. Parker earned a bachelor’s
degree in Criminal Justice at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 1996. He currently
serves as a committee chair of the Southern States Correctional Association, and is an active
member of the North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents (NAWS), and
the Northwest Oklahoma Law Enforcement Association. Mr. Parker is a member of Oklahoma
Corrections Professionals.
Renee Watkins began her career with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
in 1986 and worked at Joseph Harp Correctional Center as a receptionist, account
clerk II, unit manager secretary, personnel officer and administrative officer. In
1995, she promoted to assistant superintendent at Oklahoma City Community
Corrections Center, followed by promotions to deputy warden I at Eddie Warrior
Correctional Center in 1997, and deputy warden II at Mabel Bassett Correctional
Center in 1999. In November 1999, Ms. Watkins was recruited by Corrections
Corporation of America (CCA) to assume the position of deputy warden at
Cimarron Correctional Facility, later promoting to the position of warden at CCA
Whiteville Correctional Facility in Tennessee. In April 2007, she returned to
public service as the administrator of Private Prison and Jail Administration. Ms.
Watkins holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Oklahoma.
She currently serves as the Oklahoma State Representative to the Southern States
Correctional Association, and is a past president of the Oklahoma Correctional
Association. Ms. Watkins has twice served as president of the United States Deputy
Wardens’ Association and is an American Correctional Accreditation auditor.
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Greg Williams began his career in corrections as a correctional officer at Joseph Harp Correctional
Center in 1983. He promoted to the positions of probation and parole officer at District VI
Probation and Parole in 1984; assistant district supervisor of District V Probation and Parole in
1986; deputy warden I at Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center in 1989; and deputy warden
II at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in 1996. In 2003, Mr. Williams assumed the position
of assistant deputy director of Operations Support, prior to promoting to his current position
as administrator of Field Operations in 2005. Mr. Williams earned his bachelor’s degree in
Psychology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He has served as the agency delegate
to the National Institute of Justice Board of Advisors for the National Law Enforcement and
Corrections Technology Committee since 2003, and is a member of the American Correctional
Association, Southern States Correctional Association, and Central States Deputy Wardens’
Association.
Appointments
greg williams
Administrator
Private Prison and
Jail Administration
BRA D BAILE Y
Administrator
Agri-Services
Brad Bailey began his career with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in
April 1988 as an institutional farms manager I for the Agri-Services unit at James
Crabtree Correctional Center. He promoted to the position of correctional industries
manager V in October 1999, which included supervision of all agricultural and
food processing operations at JCC, and held that position until he assumed the
position of interim administrator of Agri-Services unit in December 2010. Mr.
Bailey earned his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics - Farm Management
from Oklahoma State University in 1985. While attending Oklahoma State
University, he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He served as a
board member of the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Alumni Board from 1993 to 1999. Currently, Mr. Bailey serves on the Alfalfa
County Fair Board and the Alfalfa County OSU Extension Agriculture Advisory
Council. He is a member of the National Association of Institutional Agri-business,
the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
8 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
BBeginning in 1986, significant
increases in the number of training
hours required for each major
job class of correctional employee
substantiated a need for dedicated
personnel to develop, deliver,
and track training hours for each
employee. Correctional Training
Officers were placed statewide within
each facility/district and charged
with the task of providing employees
with access to annual mandatory
training requirements, documenting
attendance and developing curriculum
to further educational growth. Under
the original model, Correctional
Training Officers were supervised
by the facility head and ensured
that training requirements were met
annually at each facility and probation
district.
In 2004, a blended learning format
was introduced into the pre-service
curriculum which strengthened the
cognitive behavioral training dynamic
of this lesson block. It also added to
the duties of the training officers in
the field. Overnight, FTO’s became
responsible to assist, guide and
evaluate the new employee’s progress
and prepare them for their academy
experience.
In 2006, Correctional Training
Officers consolidated with academy
services to form the Division of
Training & Staff Development. This
event allowed both pre-service and
in-service training services to be
streamlined into a single unit focused
on maintaining training integrity and
Correctional Training Officers
by Bryan Bell, Administrative Programs Officer II
and Terri Vogt, Administrative Programs Officer II
How do
you ensure
that future
employees are
“as good” or
“better” than
you?
You endow them with the
knowledge and wisdom of
experience.
How do
you secure
continued
growth for
current
employees?
You equip them with the
mental and physical tools
to perform at a higher
level.
In other words,
you must train
continually!
For over 25 years, the
Oklahoma Department of
Corrections has utilized
Correctional Training
Officers to ensure the
successful future of this
agency.
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promoting continual learning for all
employees.
In order to accomplish the goal of
providing quality training to staff
members, Correctional Training Officers
undergo rigorous training themselves.
Classes in Basic Instructor Development,
Advanced Instructor Development,
instructional theory into practice, and
adult learning techniques are necessary to
sharpen the natural talent of the trainer.
Many trainers also serve as subject matter
experts in areas like CPR, First Aid, Self-
Defense, Firearms, Adult Assessment,
and Motivational Interviewing.
The duties of a Correctional Training
Officer do not stop with curriculum
delivery. Annual review of every lesson
plan is necessary to ensure the continued
validity of training content. Additional
training curriculum must be developed
when the evidence available prompts
changes in business practice. Rosters for
each class offering must be maintained
and checked for accuracy. Data must
be entered in order to report training
hours completed. Supervisory training
hours must be documented. Individual
training files for each employee must
be maintained. CLEET requirements
must be tracked and reported for every
commissioned position.
Correctional Training Officers also
work closely with procedures officers
to ensure ACA accreditation standards
and compliance requirements are met.
As primary advisors to administrators
and facility heads regarding the state of
training, Correctional Training Officers
serve to ensure that all ACA standards
related to the training of personnel are
met consistently. Classes in Correctional
Leadership and Instructor Development
are also offered annually in order to secure
the future of training at the Oklahoma
Department of Corrections.
Although the title and the chain of
command have changed several times
within this job class, the essence of the
Correctional Training Officer series
has remained constant: impart the
knowledge to make our employees better
every day, keep people informed of the
latest and safest method of working in
a correctional environment, ensure the
continued growth of the Department
and lead through teaching.
Pictured left to right: Greg Brown, Donna Burkhalter, Jameelea Fisher, Terri Vogt, Gaylia Johnson, and Ron
Judd.
WEST REGION TRAINING OFFICERS
(continued on page 10)
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Terri Vogt
Administrative Programs Officer II
Mrs. Vogt is the Training Supervisor for
the West Training Region. Terri holds
a Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement
Administration / Sociology from the
University of Oklahoma. She began her
career with DOC as a Probation and
Parole Officer in 1984, and promoted
to training specialist at the Employee
Training and Development Center in
Stillwater in 1989. Terri is a certified
practitioner for the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MBTI), and frequently
instructs in the management training
program. She currently serves as a
Regional Field Training Coordinator for
the National Academy of Corrections.
Greg Brown
Correctional Training Officer II
Mr. Brown started to work for the
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
in August, 1991 as a Correctional
Officer Cadet. He later promoted
to Correctional Officer and then to
Sergeant I. In 1992, Greg became a self-defense
instructor, and a CPR First Aid
instructor in 1993. He was promoted
to Correctional Training Officer II
for Southwest District Community
Corrections in June, 2006. Presently,
Greg is assigned to both the southeast
and southwest community corrections
districts.
Donna Burkhalter
Correctional Training Officer II
Mrs. Burkhalter began her long career
with the Oklahoma Department
of Corrections on Feb 4, 1983 as
a correctional officer at Lexington
Correctional Center. Since then, she
promoted into a variety of positions,
including Correctional Counselor in
1987, Correctional Case Manager in
1989, and Correctional Training Officer
II in April, 1998. Ms. Burkhalter
transferred from Lexington Correctional
Center to William S. Key in November,
1988. She also serves as the facility
Public Information Officer as needed
at William S. Key Correctional Center
where she is currently assigned.
Jameelea FISHER
Correctional Training Officer II
Ms. Fisher started her career with the
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
on May 21, 2001 as a Correctional
Officer Cadet at Joseph Harp
Correctional Center. She promoted to
Sergeant in 2003, and later became the
shift sergeant at Lindsey Hospital. In
2005 she transferred to the community
side of corrections and became an
Administration Technician II at the
Probation and Parole sub-office in Ada.
In 2006 she transferred to LARC upon
promotion to Case Manager I and
later to Case Manager II. In October,
2008, she promoted again to become
the facility training officer at Lexington
Correctional Center. Jamee is a certified
instructor for OC spray, advanced
expandable baton, self defense, and is a
CPR/First Aid/AED instructor trainer.
As of January, 2011 she became the
training officer for both LARC and
JHCC. Jamee earned an Associate’s
degree in Criminal Justice at Redlands
College in 2008 and is currently working
on her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal
Justice. She also assists in teaching
instructor and leadership development
classes for DOC.
Gaylia Johnson
Correctional Training Officer II
Mrs. Johnson has been employed by the
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
for 14 years. Previous posts include Bill
Johnson and Dick Conner Correctional
Centers as a Case Manager and Training
Coordinator for Case Manager Specific
Training at the Employee Training
& Development Center in Stillwater,
Oklahoma. Gaylia is currently assigned
to Dick Conner Correctional Center
and Northwest District Community
Corrections.
Ron Judd
Correctional Training Officer II
Mr. Judd has served the Oklahoma
Department of Corrections for 23
years. He spent 6 years as a Correctional
Officer, promoted to Case Manager for
2 years and CERT Team member for
11 years. Ron has been a Correctional
Training Officer for approximately 15
years and is currently assigned to James
Crabtree Correctional Center.
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EAST REGION TRAINING OFFICERS
Pictured Left to Right: Pat Montgomery, David McKay, Marla Barton, Bruce Cummings, David Layton, and
Vernon Collins.
Pat Montgomery
Correctional Training Officer IV
Mrs. Montgomery is the Training
Supervisor for the East Training Region.
In addition to her role as supervisor,
Pat has assumed Correctional Training
Officer duties for Eddie Warrior
Correctional Center and Jess Dunn
Correctional Center.
Marla Barton
Correctional Training Officer II
Ms. Barton holds a Bachelor of Arts
in Law Enforcement Administration
from the University of Oklahoma and
began her career with the Oklahoma
Department of Corrections in 1990 as
a Correctional Officer. Since that time,
she has held positions as a Probation
& Parole Officer, Records Officer and
Correctional Training Officer. She
is currently assigned to Northeast
Oklahoma Correctional Center.
Vernon Collins
Correctional Training Officer II
Mr. Collins hired on to the Oklahoma
Department of Corrections in February,
1999 as a Correctional Officer. He
served in this capacity for 11 years before
promoting to Correctional Training
Officer in November, 2010. Vernon is
currently assigned to Jackie Brannon
Correctional Center and John Lilley
Correctional Center.
Bruce Cummings
Correctional Training Officer II
Mr. Cummings holds a Bachelors
Degree from Northeastern State
University and began his career with the
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
on 8/20/1984 as a coach at Oklahoma
State Penitentiary. He has served as
a Correctional Training Officer since
January 1, 1987 and is currently assigned
to Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
David Layton
Correctional Training Officer II
Mr. Layton served the Oklahoma
Department of Corrections as a
Correctional Officer from 1984 to 1997
before promoting to a Correctional
Training Officer. He has served in that
capacity since 1997 and is currently
assigned to Mack Alford Correctional
Center and Howard McCloud
Correctional Center. David has been
maintaining both of those facilities since
2008.
David McK ay
Correctional Training Officer II
Mr. McKay has been employed by the
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
for 12 years, serving as a Correctional
Officer and Case Manager before
promoting to Correctional Training
Officer 3 years ago. David is currently
assigned to Jim E. Hamilton Correctional
Center. (continued on page 12)
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(Corr. Training Officers, cont. from page 11)
CENTRAL REGION TRAINING OFFICERS
Pictured left to right: Natoia Moore, Michael Wolf, Michelle Nolen, and Bryan Bell.
Natoia Moore
Correctional Training Officer II
Mrs. Moore has been with the
Department of Corrections since 2004.
During that time, she has worked as
an Internal Affairs Special Investigator,
Warden’s Assistant at Mabel Bassett
Correctional Center and is currently the
Correctional Training Officer assigned to
DOC Administration. In addition to that
role, Mrs. Moore is the training liaison
to all four Community Corrections
Centers in the metro area. Natoia also
serves as the Agency’s nominating official
for HRDS classes.
Michael Wolf
Correctional Training Officer II
Mr. Wolf holds a Juris Doctorate degree.
He is a primary advisor to the Department
in matters regarding firearms policies.
Michael is currently assigned to Tulsa
District Community Corrections and
provides assistance to Northeast District
Community Corrections & Southeast
District Community Corrections.
Michelle Nolen
Administrative Assistant I
Ms. Nolen has been employed by the
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
for 13 years. She began as a Correctional
Officer at Mabel Bassett Correctional
Center and subsequently promoted to
Internal Affairs Supervisor. For the last
5 years, Michelle has worked for the
Training Compliance Unit. Michelle
currently serves as the Agency’s ORAC LE
administrator.
Bryan D. Bell
Administrative Programs Officer II
Mr. Bell is the Training Supervisor for
the Central Training Region. He has
served the Oklahoma Department
of Corrections for the last 16 years.
He has held many titles, to include:
Administrative Assistant, Correctional
Security Officer, Probation & Parole
Officer, and Community Sentencing
Specialist. He is the educational
coordinator for the Probation & Parole
Specific Pre-Service Program and a
primary advisor to the Division of
Community Corrections regarding the
use of Motivational Interviewing as an
evidenced based practice in offender
supervision. In addition to his role as
supervisor, Bryan has assumed partial
Correctional Training Officer duties for
Mabel Bassett Correctional Center and
Oklahoma State Reformatory.
Tammy Boling
Administrative Assistant II
Mrs. Boling holds a Bachelor’s degree
in Criminal Justice from East Central
University. She has been with the
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
for 18 years. She began as a clerk typist
at Oklahoma State Penitentiary and
subsequently moved to Community
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Corrections where she served as a
team clerk. In 2001, Tammy moved
to the Division of Training & Staff
Development. She is currently
recognized as the Agency’s liaison to the
Council of Law Enforcement Education
& Training (CLEET).
Ed Kearns
Administrative Specialist
Mr. Kearns holds a Juris Doctorate from
the University of Oklahoma - School
of Law and joined the Oklahoma
Department of Corrections in 1997.
He served as a local administrator
and clinician for over ten years with
the Community Sentencing Division
and worked with the program from its
inception. Since joining the Division
of Training and Staff Development in
January of 2010, he has worked with the
Division of Community Corrections and
has specialties in cognitive behavioral
techniques, Motivational Interviewing,
and offender risk-need assessment
(LSI-R).
Leslie Robinson
Information Systems Service
Coordinator II
Mrs. Robinson has been employed by the
Department of Corrections for 24 years.
Her career began as a Case Manager at
Clara Waters Community Corrections
Center in 1988. In 1990, she promoted
to Research and Evaluation as a Statistical
Analyst and moved to the Information
Technology Division. Leslie recently
moved to Training & Staff Development
where she is developing on-line training
material.
Mary John
Administrative Programs Officer I
Mrs. John has been employed by the Oklahoma Department of
Corrections for 14 years. She began as a Secretary for the Division
of Community Sentencing and played a supporting role in rolling
out the Level of Service Inventory – Revised (LSI-R) as this Agency’s
assessment tool and in the maintenance of the EZASES database.
Mary remains an asset to training and is currently assigned to
Northeast District Community Corrections.
Tami Jennings
Secretary V
Tami has been employed by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
14 years. In addition to her job duties as secretary to District Supervisor
Michael Dunkle, Tami tirelessly serves as the district’s training liaison.
Her performance in this position is exemplary, receiving nothing but
praise and admiration from the Officers she serves. Tami is currently
assigned to Southeast District Community Corrections.
SPECIAL THANK S AN D RE COGNITION
The Division of Training and Staff Development would also like
to recognize and applaud the following employees who serve as
Training Liaisons, in addition to their normal job duties.
“Facts do not cease to exist because
they are ignored.”
-Aldous Huxley
14 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
BEach year, law enforcement agencies around Oklahoma
have the honor of carrying the torch with the "Flame of
Hope" to Special Olympic competitions.
The runners gathered in Mannford, Oklahoma to carry
the torch during the final leg, which went down State
Highway 51 toward Stillwater, where the parade of
runners and law enforcement vehicles then carried the
torch down Hall of Fame Boulevard to the summer games
on the Oklahoma State University campus.
The law enforcement torch run for Special Olympics is
the largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness
event in the state for the Special Olympic summer games.
Northeast Region - 2011 Special Olympics
Law Enforcement Torch Run
On May 11, 2011, R.B. "Dick" Conner Correctional Center, DOC Internal Affairs, Tulsa District
Probation and Parole and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol employees participated in the Special Olympics
Law Enforcement Torch Run.
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Pictured on opposite page:
(top) Employees jog down
State Highway 51 toward
Stillwater on the final leg
of the journey (bottom left)
group shot of runners, and
(bottom right) DCCC em-ployees
Cartwright, Guess,
McAnally, Short and Nich-ols.
Pictured: (above) Guess
runs the torch with escorts
following, and (left) Johnny
Blevins, Administrator, In-ternal
Affairs.
16 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
IIn all, 20 DOC staff members participated in the event
designed to raise money and awareness for Special Olym-pics.
Following the run, participants gathered at the
JBCC visiting area for a time of fellowship and BBQ as
they celebrated their contribution to Special Olympics
Oklahoma. One staff commented “This is just a small
way that we can show support for those athletes and the
Special Olympics organization as they enter the summer
games in Stillwater.” Another stated that “he had never
been involved before, but when he became aware of the
event and what it was about, he couldn’t wait to join his
fellow employees in supporting the cause.”
Each year, hundreds of Oklahoma law enforcement em-ployees
organize and participate in the Torch Run for
Special Olympics. The Torch Run is a series of relay runs
leading up to the Special Olympics Oklahoma State Sum-mer
Games. Runners carry the Torch from all corners of
the state and meet up in Stillwater. The culmination of
the run is at the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies,
where the torch bearers bring the “Flame of Hope” into
the ceremonies to light the Summer Games Cauldron.
Southeast Region - 2011 Special Olympics
Law Enforcement Torch Run
On May 10th 2011, Department of Correction Employees from Jackie Brannon Correctional Center, Oklahoma
State Penitentiary, McAlester Central Transportation Unit and Southeast District Community
Corrections came together for the annual McAlester area, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The McAlester
relay run covered over nine miles, with each runner contributing as they carried the torch in support of Special Olympics.
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Pictured at left: (top) Group
shot of all runners prior to event
kickoff, (bottom left) Escort vehicle
and runner, T. Kapidlonski, and
(bottom right) JBCC N. Smith and
OSP W. McMannis.
Pictured above are employees from
JBCC: (middle left) M. Prince,
(middle right) R. Wilson, (bottom
left) C. Lynn .
Defending Liberty and Freedom
Veterans Day
HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
11.11.11
18 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
T
&
The involvement of the Oklahoma Bap-tist
State Convention Prison Ministry
(OBSCPM) and Donna K. Thompson
in accomplishing difficult tasks is noth-ing
new to the Oklahoma Department of
Corrections. Ms. Donna K. Thompson,
a member of Fairview Baptist Church,
under the leadership of Pastor John A.
Reed, Jr. has worked tirelessly with the
National and State Baptist Conven-tion
Prison Ministry in promoting faith
based programs as a way to make a dif-ference
in the lives of Oklahoma citizens
currently incarcerated in the Oklahoma
Department of Corrections. We would
like to give special thanks to Pastor Reed
for his vision to have prison ministry in
all OBSC churches.
This latest chance to make a differ-ence
began as a result of a meeting Ms.
Thompson had with Reginald Hines,
Deputy Director, Division of Commu-nity
Corrections, and Leroy Young, Dis-trict
Supervisor for Oklahoma County
Community Corrections/Residential
Services. Ms. Thompson had been
working to increase the involvement of
local churches in having their members
become DOC volunteers. Those trained
volunteers began to ask her what they
should do next as no one had contacted
them. This made Ms. Thompson aware
that there are many people who are vol-unteers
who are already DOC trained
and would like to help in whatever way
they can, but do not know what to do
or how to begin helping. These volun-teers
have a heart to help and just needed
some guidance and directive.
Mr. Reginald Hines was able to quick-ly
see this was an opportunity for Ms.
Thompson, OSBCPM and the Division
Oklahoma
Bapt ist St ate Co nvention
Oklahoma
Cou nty Commu nity Co rrections
Work Together to Develop New Avenues to Make a Difference in a Tough
Economic Time for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
By Donna K. Thompson, Director, Oklahoma Baptist State Convention Prison Ministry
and Leroy Young, District Supervisor, Oklahoma County Community Corrections/Residential Services
Pictured left to right: Reginald Hines, Deputy Director, Community Corrections,
Donna Thompson, Director, Oklahoma Baptist Convention Prison Ministry, and
Leroy Young, District Supervisor, Oklahoma County Community Corrections/
Residential Services.
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Oklahoma
Corrections Profess ionals
Working to improve the image, benefits,
compensation, working conditions, and
retirement for all corrections professionals.
Representing all employees of the Department of
Corrections and the Pardon and Parole Board.
www.o-c-p.org • info@o-c-p.org
(405) 295-5883
"When we stand together,
no one can stand against us!"
of Community Corrections to create a
partnership to get those trained DOC
volunteers involved in working with the
facilities to accomplish tasks that would
benefit community corrections.
This led to the Division of Community
Corrections first ever “Volunteer Meet
and Greet” held Saturday February 19,
2011 which was organized by Donna K.
Thompson and staff of the Oklahoma
County Community Corrections Dis-trict
which was held in the Clara Waters
Community Corrections Visiting room.
A total of 54 trained and potential vol-unteers
attended the event.
Ms. Donna Thompson, Mr. Hines, Dep-uty
Director, and the district staff wel-comed
the volunteers and went over the
volunteer process and shared with them
possible volunteer opportunities. The
potential volunteers were given applica-tions
to become DOC volunteers. The
current list of volunteer opportunities
include but are not limited to: escorted
leave providers for funerals, medical ap-pointments,
van drivers to take work re-lease
offenders to obtain State Identifica-tion,
birth certificates, bus stops or job
interviews, office assistants, store/can-teen
runs for hygiene products, teach-ers/
tutors, greenhouse/landscaping assis-tants,
and 100 Hour Transition Program
instructors. On the day of the event, 13
volunteers signed up to provide services.
A follow up meeting was held March
12, 2011 at Clara Waters Community
Corrections Center to confirm the vol-unteers
and set schedules. At this meet-ing,
27 volunteers attended and toured
the facility greenhouse and garden. To
date a total of 28 volunteers have been
signed up to provide volunteer services.
Ms. Donna Thompson is assisting in the
process of matching their schedules and
the volunteer times to the needs of the
district facilities. The OBSCPM volun-teers
began providing monthly service.
In addition to the noted services, the
volunteers began an African American
Literature class, started a gospel choir,
provided clothing, and monthly worship
service.
Since the beginning of this collaboration
many more volunteers have become a
part of this effort to help and provide ser-vices.
This is the start of a great partner-ship
in a difficult economic time.
Pictured above are trained and potential volunteers
attending the "Volunteer Meet and Greet" held February
19, 2011 at the Oklahoma County Community Corrections
Center.
20 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
James Crabtree Correctional Center
Special Olympics Golf Tournament
April 29, 2011 • Roman Nose State Golf Course
1
5
3 4
2
1. R ichard Elder, Tammy Elder, and David Parker
2. Simmons, Engle, Jerry Chrisman, and Brian
Thornburgh
3. C atlin Holmes, David Erskine, David Smith, and
Cory Ketch
4. Tim Hays, Jeff Abbott, Michal Goddard, and Don
Jantz
5. Jim Trenton, Jim Rhodes, Charles Groves, and
Kenny Dunnigan.
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Avoi d
personal
topics
when others can
hear you
Hang up
and drive
At any given time
about 3% of
people driving are
simultaneously talking
on their phones
Put your pho ne’s ringer
on silent mode
in the workplace, in theaters and restaurants
Do n’t
light
up your
pho ne’s
screen
in a dark theater
Cho se your ring
tone wi sely
(no annoying or vulgar tunes)
cell phone etiquette
Karl Willett and Apryl Owens, (middle) Oklahoma City Community Corrections Center
receive the Governor's Commendation from Governor Mary Fallin (left) and (right) Oscar B.
Jackson, Administrator and Cabinet Secretary for Human Resources and Administration.
QUALIT Y TEAM DAY AWARD
22 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
A
James Crabtree Correctional Center
4th Annual NORCE Picnic and Fishing Day
by Becky Guffy, Warden's Assistant, James Crabtree Correctional Center
Although the day was extremely warm and windy it was a great day for fishing for 30 residents and 12 staff members from the
Northern Oklahoma Resource Center (NORCE ) in Enid, Oklahoma. Joined by employees from the James Crabtree Correc-tional
Center it was the 4th Annual Picnic and Fishing Day. The outing took place on a state-owned watershed located at the
correctional facility. After a hotdog lunch, some of the residents enjoyed, for the first time, an old-fashioned hayrack ride to the
fishing hole.
Staff were touched by the unconditional joy and laughter exhibited by the residents and are counting the days until they can
share another day at the fishing hole.
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Oklahoma State Penitentiary
1st Annual Volunteer Recognition and Pancake Breakfast
September 24, 2011• 9:30 A.M.
The Volunteer of the Year for OSP was Vernon Gray with New Life Behavior; we also honored all our correctional volunteer
chaplains who serve here at OSP. We had a total of 50 to attend the pancake breakfast. Staff at OSP cooked for volunteers and
our speaker for this event was Warden Randall G. Workman. One volunteer said it was a time of “food fun and recognition.”
CHEC K OUT THE WEBSITE
www.doc.state.ok.us
2010 Yearbook Inside Corrections DOC Facts
2244 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 22001111
OOn November 13, 1998, an inmate
savagely and repeatedly stabbed Gay
Carter, using a prison-made "shank"
similar to a sharpened screwdriver.
On a previous stay at the prison, this
inmate had worked in the kitchen but
lost this job because he was fighting
with another inmate.
The morning of and the morning
before this murder, the inmate and
Ms. Carter argued over the breakfast
tray served. The previous morning,
the inmate threatened to “get” Ms.
Carter. After the last argument, other
inmates saw this inmate loitering in a
storage area where cleaning supplies
were kept, adjacent to the main dining
area. Carter left the dining area to go
to another building where the kitchen
was located. When she returned, the
inmate grabbed her and pulled her
into a mop closet. Inside the closet, the
inmate stabbed Carter numerous times
in the chest. Witnesses summoned
help and the first correctional officer
to arrive saw the inmate still struggling
with Carter, and then run off. Medical
personnel arrived to aid Ms. Carter.
She was transported to the hospital, but
efforts to revive her were unsuccessful.
Gay began her career with the
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
in July 1991. Her friends would
describe Gay as a dependable worker
and she did her job and asked only
fair treatment in return. She had an
infectious sense of humor and a giving
heart.
Gay was born in Phillips, Texas
on October 9, 1940. She had two
children, Pam and Chad. She had two
grandchildren, Chelsea and Robert.
Her sisters remember Gay as a loving
and giving person. She was a loyal
confidant to her sisters. Her children
remember her as a loving and caring
mother who was always there for
them. She was always there for anyone
who needed her.
She will be missed, but not forgotten.
NOVEMBER 13, 1998
Gay Carter
Correctional Food
Supervisor
R.B. "Dick" Conner
Correctional Center
Oklahoma Correctional Employees
Memorial Foundation (OCEMF)
established in 2006 to honor and preserve the memories of
correctional employees in Oklahoma who have given their lives
serving the citizens of this great state.
by Dan Reynolds, OCEMF Board Member
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O
O
On August 31, 1981, after an earlier
confrontation between inmates, a gener-al
lockdown was in progress at the Lex-ington
Correctional Center. At approxi-mately
7:00 p.m. an inmate who was
serving a two-year sentence on a convic-tion
of assault and battery with intent
to kill approached Officer Thompson. It
looked as though he asked Thompson a
question as Thompson raised his hand
and shook his head as if to say I don’t
know. The inmate twisted a little to the
side and then hit Officer Thompson in
the left jaw. Thompson made about a
quarter turn then landed on the side-walk,
not even trying to catch himself.
Another officer stated Thompson fell
backwards hitting his head on a one
inch steel frame. Also according to this
officer, the inmate started jumping up
and down like a boxer. Other officers
ran to the area and wrestled the inmate
to the ground, placing him in restraints.
Officer Thompson was taken to the Pur-cell
Hospital and later transferred to St.
Anthony’s hospital in Oklahoma City
where he died from his injuries at 6:20
a.m. the next morning, September 1,
1981. Officer Thompson was survived
by his wife, Carol Sue and one son, Neal,
who was a student at the Murray State
College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.
He will be missed, but not forgotten.
june 6, 2000
Joe Allen Gamble, Jr.
Correctional Officer
Oklahoma State Reformatory
On June 5, 2000, Sergeant Joe Allen
Gamble was assigned to D Unit at the
Oklahoma State Reformatory. At 8:15
a.m., Sergeant Gamble heard the call
for help from Officer William Cal-laway.
Sergeant Gamble immediately
left the area he was counting and went
through the unit control room to D-1
pod. When he arrived at D-1 pod, he
did not know Officer Callaway had
escaped the day room. Thinking only
of his friend's call for help and with-out
regard for his own personal safety,
Sergeant Joe Allen Gamble entered
the day room to help his fellow correc-tional
officer. An inmate armed with
two homemade knives called “shanks”
ambushed Sergeant Gamble as he en-tered
the day room, stabbing him in
the throat.
Sergeant Gamble was able to escape
and ran immediately to medical for
treatment. He was rushed to Jackson
County Memorial Hospital in Altus
where he later died from his injuries
early the next morning.
Allen was born July 4, 1971. He had
been at the Reformatory for less than
three years. He his survived by his wife
Sherri and four sons: Denny, Jared,
Danny, and Johnny.
The family would like Allen to be re-membered
as a good man and friend.
He was a very caring and thoughtful
husband and daddy. He is missed dai-ly.
He will always be in their thoughts
and forever in their hearts.
SEPTEMBER 1, 1981
Rex J. Thompson
Correctional Officer
Lexington Correctional
Center
26 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
TThe Summer Reading Program at the Alva Public Library had
the participants exploring "One World, Many Stories," and
through stories and activities traveling all around the world.
The first journey had the children visiting India and viewing
and discussing many wonderful items and articles of clothing
that were provided by Mrs. Sudha Moorthy.
The groups next traveled to Africa and made cave drawings,
learned how to draw upside down resulting in a line drawing
of an Africa parrot and enjoyed an African fruit salad provided
and prepared by the Medical Services staff from BJCC. The
next stop on the trip was China. The Troy Brook's Family
came and talked to the groups about China and Ko Brooks
wrote her name in Chinese characters and explained their
meaning. The children then enjoyed Chinese dumplings made
by Mrs. Brooks and learned how to use chopsticks.
One of the days had the children learning about unique fruits
from countries around the world and how those fruits are pre-pared.
Beth Mailton presented the program and participants
sampled a variety of fruits, learned about their nutritional
value and the importance of healthy eating. The final stop
on the worldwide tour was Mexico where participants learned
interesting facts, were introduced to the Spanish language and
learned a few words. They danced the Mexican Hat Dance and
then had fun doing the Chicken Dance and the Twist. They
ended the program by enjoying chips and salsa as a part of the
Mexican theme.
Additionally the CHSA Carol Montolvo assisted in their local
fair where she presented information on the dangers of overex-posure
to the sun.
Bill Joh nson
Co rrectional
Center (BJCC )
Medical Staff Assist Summer
Reading Program
by Genese McCoy, Administrator
Medical Services
Pictured above: (left) Nurses from BJCC who participated in the Summer Reading Program (L-R) Patria Hague, Debbie
Nuckolls, Carol Montalvo, Tina Mieser, and Kim Rader, (right) Carol Montolvo assisted with the "Be Sun Wise" booth,
which won 3rd place a the Alfalfa County Fair.
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AAn example of a veteran that has received
a JCC Veterans Club Afghan flag was
recently published on an Oklahoma
television station. Channel 4 News, In
Your Corner, aired a story about a young
soldier named Jesse Watkins. The soldier
had just come home from active military
duty in the Middle East and had been
diagnosed with a seven pound tumor
in his chest. Touched by his story the
JCC Veteran’s Club and the volunteers
that help the club members presented a
flag afghan to Jesse. A year or so later
Channel 4 News did a follow up report
where he declared himself 60 pounds
heavier and healed. When asked how
he had healed so quickly, he pointed to
a stack of greeting cards and along with
his wife pointed to the afghan and said,
“I was inspired by this made for me by
those fellows over at the prison.”
Another interesting recipient is Franklin
Woodrow Buckles, the oldest living
American Veteran of WWI. Mr.
Buckles, who resided in Charlestown,
West Virginia, received a flag afghan on
his 108th birthday. From its humble beginnings the
Veteran’s Afghan Flag Project has grown
to completing nearly 120 afghans. The
project also has given 300 handmade
items to “Hats for Homeless Heroes” as
well.
The project had big plans for 2010 as
Governor Henry had declared 2010
the “Year of the Vietnam Veteran.” To
date, Vietnam Veterans in all 50 states
have received afghans from this project.
Recently, in a ceremony held at James
Crabtree Correctional Center, five local
Vietnam Veterans received afghans.
If you would like to help by making a
donation to this worthy project you may
contact Tami Grogan at 580-852-3221.
The Veteran’s Afghan Flag
Project came about from the
mother of an incarcerated
offender. She was crocheting
a patriotic flag afghan for
her son-in-law when she
became ill with cancer and
could not finish it. Her
son who was incarcerated at
James Crabtree Correctional
Center took over the project
and finished it. This inspired
him and another offender
to make one for a WWII
Veteran. The idea grew to
several other offenders who
now make the afghans and
present them to historically
significant and disabled
veterans. Afghans have also
been presented to veterans
posthumously.
James Crabtree
Correctional Center
Veteran's Afghan Flag Project
by Becky Guffy, Warden's Assistant
James Crabtree Correctional Center
Pictured left to right: Bud Goddard, Bill Jackson, Larry Pettus, Cloyce Curtis
and Lynn Redman.
2288 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 22001111
TThe Cheyenne and Arapaho Gaming-
Higher Education Program has funded
several incarcerated tribal members
who were eligible to enroll in a higher
education degree program through a
partnership with their correctional facility
and a local state-funded college. We have
provided tuition and textbook assistance
for one or two classes per semester. Once
students have proven they can complete
one or two courses satisfactorily, we may
then assist with full time costs, provided
funding is available.
Two student offenders at Dick Conner
Correctional Center (DCC) graduated
July 2011 with an Associate of Arts Degree
in Hospitality Operations and Hotel/
Restaurant Management through Tulsa
Community College. The students are
members of the Cheyenne and Arapaho
Tribes and they are: Eugene Stoneroad
of El Reno and Larry Yarbrough, from
Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Another tribal
member, Anita Spradlin, attained an A.S.
degree from Connors State College on
May 9, 2008, while incarcerated. Anita
now works for the Tribe.
I have been invited by the education
counselor at DCC to attend the
Tulsa Community College graduation
ceremony held in July each year. For the
past two years they put me on the agenda
and I have spoken at the graduation
ceremonies in 2009 and 2010. They
have asked me to talk to the graduates
again this year. Both years I called the
two students up and presented them
with certificates of completion for their
outstanding academic records and grade
Oklahoma Department of Corrections Offenders
Who are Members of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Will Attain Associate of Arts Degrees
by Wanda Whiteman
Cheyenne/Arapho Department of Education
(L-R) Larry Yarbrough, Wanda Whiteman, and Eugene Stoneroad.
point averages of 3.0 and higher. DCC
staff appreciate that our tribe assists our
own tribal members.
Both years I have attended the ceremony,
Larry’s mom, Norma Yarbrough has
attended. She has taken Larry’s two
children each time. Eugene’s mother,
Selene Stoneroad, was at the graduation
ceremony last year, also. They both plan
to be there this year. They are both very
supportive of their sons. I asked Eugene
and Larry if I could send this story to our
tribal newspaper and they both said yes
and want to share their story. It hasn’t
been easy for them but they have been
diligent and have applied themselves to
their studies.
Larry Yarbrough was named to the
President’s Honor Roll in Summer
2008 and again in Fall 2008. In 2009
he received an invitation to accept
membership in the International Honor
Society of two-year colleges. His
membership fees were paid from gaming
funds, which we receive from our casinos.
In the fall of 2010 Larry made a 3.80
gpa while completing 12 credit hours.
Eugene Stoneroad made a 4.0 GPA
during spring 2008 while completing six
classes. Again in spring 2009 he made a
3.25 while completing 12 credit hours.
The Department of Education is proud
of the accomplishment these students
have made and we congratulate them.
I would hope that someday our Tribe
will have a ‘re-entry program’ available
for tribal members upon release from
incarceration. Many of them, when
released from incarceration, have no
place to live, no clothes, shoes, or food.
They may not receive family assistance
not because families don’t want to help
but because they are unable to help.
They may have a difficult time trying
to reconnect to the outside world and
become lost in society. Many of them
may resort to recidivism. Through a
re-entry program they might be able to
receive counseling and social services
that will enable them to continue their
education and greatly improve their
lives. Gaming Higher Education funds
are made possible through the Gaming
Revenue Allocation Plan (GRAP)
and are used to provide supplemental
education services that would not be
possible through another program.
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3300 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 22001111
The Toll of Health
• Two out of three people with diabetes die from heart
disease or stroke.
• Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure.
• Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness
among adults.
• The rate of amputation for people with diabetes is 10
times higher than for people without diabetes.
• About 60-70% of people with diabetes have mild
to severe forms of nerve damage that could result in
pain in the feet or hands, slowed digestion, sexual
dysfunction, and other nerve problems.
You are at Increased
Risk for Diabetes If ....
• You are overweight
• A parent, brother or sister has diabetes
• You are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native
American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander
• You had a baby weighting more than 9 pounds
• You have high blood pressure
• You have low HDL (good cholesterol)
Ab out Diabetes
Prevalence
• Nearly 26 million children and adults in the
United States have diabetes, including 7
million who don’t know it.
• Nearly 2 million cases of diabetes are diagnosed
each year.
• Another 79 million American have prediabetes
and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
AMERICAN
DIABETES MONTH
Health & Wellness
INISNISDIDEE C COORRRREECCTTIIOONNSS 3311
Anniversaries
november
36 Years
Patricia Johnson JLCC
Phil Gilstrap JHCC
34 Years
Leon Preston Legal
33 Years
Ramona Hollier Priv Pris/Jail Admin
32 Years
Larry Marshall Priv Pris/Jail Admin
Elizabeth Janway Mental Health (Admin)
Donna Boone Priv Pris/Jail Admin
31 Years
Lesia Miser Fac Class
John Connell WKCC
Carmen Bell-Bowlin Contracts/ Acquis
30 Years
Barbara Townsend Class/Pop
Barbara Stoker CDCC
Angela Pigeon NEDCC
Richard Morton Priv Pris/Jail Admin
Rita Cooksey JLCC
29 Years
Emma Watts JBCC
Michael Crabtree IT
Susan Collins KBCCC
28 Years
Larry Woodworth TCDCC
Ervin Johnson JEHCC
Sharon Clement HMCC
Dale Cantrell OSP
Debra Bonenfant Personnel Unit
27 Years
Bobby Tharpe OSP
Karen Standifird DCCC
Stephen Kiss ECCC
26 Years
Susan Thune TCDCC
Kim Hudson FOCC/RS
Laura Custer IT
Randell Coats OSR
25 Years
Ronald West Fac Class
Alfanso Thornton JDCC
Robert Ridgway OCI Mfg/MACC
Joe Owens WKCC
Linden Nagel OSR
Chris Frech NDWCC
Ricky Boyett DCCC
24 Years
Brenda Yandell JEHCC
Nellie Williams TCDCC
Perry Rawlins MACC
Harold Peck LARC
Anita Minyard Fac Class
Teresa McCoin NEDCC
Jon Lemmond Madill CWC
Ronald Jackson OCI Mfg
Danny Heathcock OSP
Gary Clepper JCCC
23 Years
Cindy Voss OCI Mfg/MBCC
Jimmy Shipley JEHCC
Vera Roberts OSP
Tina Petete LARC
Willie Pardue Operational Services
Randal Meeks TransUnit/LARC
Melvin Gaines CDCC
Donald Frech Agri-Svcs/JCCC
Michael Dunlap JHCC
Richard Donley JCCC
George Courson BJCC
22 Years
Carl Brown DCCC
21 Years
Sharon Warrior EWCC
Richard Solis OSR
James Skelton SEDCC
Mark Myers JHCC
Laura Monkres CDCC
Johnnie Brown Ardmore CWC
Jimmy Brown OCI Mfg/JHCC
Arlene Branch NWDCC
Donna Bowers JCCC
Gary Anderson HCCC
20 Years
William White OSP
Sharon Watson OSP
Kristin Tims Union City CCC
Gail Schoonover CDCC
Laura Newsom FOCC/RS
Jeffrey McAbee OSP
Michael Hancock Oklahoma City CCC
Judy Goddard JBCC
Gerald Goddard JBCC
Bert Cooley, Jr. OSP
Janet Cave DCCC
Tyce Barlow OSP
David Anderson OSP
19 Years
Samuel Spradling EWCC
Catherine Scaling NWDCC
Ralph Luttrell OSP
Randall Lopez OSP
Brenda Hummel HMCC
John Hart Union City CCC
Stefan Brown MACC
18 Years
Marchaela Thomason OSP
Leon Hawkins Programs Unit
Steven Ellis Training
Melody Bryant OSP
17 Years
Robert Womack TransUnit/JBCC
Eddie Williams Community Corrections
Louis Vieux OSP
Anthony Rowell SEDCC
Leda Reese OSR
Larry Long OSP
Jovena Jones Medical Admin/DCCC
Lesley Hunt HMCC
Greta Hawthorne TCDCC
Kameron Harvanek Institutions
James Glover IT
Winfred Fulbright JDCC
David Curry JCCC
Mark Christian NOCC
Randall Burke NOCC
Chad Brown OSP
16 Years
Jeff Scribner BJCC
William Randall, IV DCCC
Lynn Pierce MACC
Kevin Newton WKCC
William Haycox Operational Services
Frank Dedmon OSP
Tracy Davis OSP
John Cartwright DCCC
Bryan Bell Training
Renae Beeler BJCC
15 Years
John Williams BJCC
Dolores Whitfield OSP
Eric Schultz Trans Unit/JLCC
Michael Roberts JCCC
Michael Minnick Trans Unit/WKCC
Valerie Menifee CWCCC
Robert Martin BJCC
Venna Hamel OSP
Joseph Farrell JLCC
Michael Evans NEDCC
Larry Easley Frederick CWC
Dianna Collins DCCC
Stephen Chandler HMCC
Heather Carlson TCDCC
Leo Brown, Jr. Female Off Operations
14 Years
Tamera Rucker SEDCC
Timothy Richardson, Jr. JHCC
Linda Hubbell JCCC
Jason Barnard EWCC
William Anderson JDCC
Sheila Alford SWDCC
Timothy Adams NOCC
13 Years
Jeffrey Troutt Med Admin/JCCC
David Tamplin JEHCC
James Reed DCCC
Veronica Ramirez WKCC
Natoia Moore Training
Cody Mitchell Agri-Svcs/JBCC
Tracy Lee JLCC
Antwonette Kimble FOCC/RS
Michael Jones DCCC
Richard Johnston Training
Lana Graumann Altus CWC
Jermaine Golden MBCC
Stephen Ellis MBCC
Joyce Dill OSP
Larry Davis Hobart CWC
Theodore Dalke OSP
Sandra Cearley OSP
Susan Calhoun Mangum CWC
Patrick Brown LARC
Edwin Barchue Oklahoma City CCC
12 Years
Delina Wright OSP
Larry Walker, Jr. JBCC
Donna Smith Elk City CWC
Darlene Saltzman Contracts/Acquis
Sobra Pugh Medical/JDCC
Pernell Lerch JEHCC
Paul Dodson Trans Unit/JLCC
Lori Delay MACC
Ricky Cole LARC
John Colbert OCI Mfg
James Castleberry Programs Unit
3322 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 22001111
Anniversaries
Felicia Adams Personnel Unit
Marsha Abbott Beaver CWC
11 Years
Justin Tyra Mangum CWC
Christopher Swindler JCCC
Billie Pack TCDCC
Rabekka Mooneyham Proc/ Accred
Roxie Martin Education/BJCC
Robin Lukinbill Fac Class
Ernest Lamirand Contracts/Acquis
Heather Knight Medical/MACC
Ronald Kephart BJCC
Shawna Cayot BJCC
Andrea Blackwell Medical/JLCC
Michael Atkinson Frederick CWC
Lisa Allen LARC
10 Years
Pamela Wright MBCC
Melissa Winner EWCC
Karl Willett Programs Unit
Rodney Watts JLCC
Joshua Sasser EWCC
Geary Pittman SEDCC
Craig Massey Trans Unit/JLCC
Dustin Kays OSR
Daron Hoggatt OCI Mfg
Joe Hendrickson MBCC
Aaron Harris JBCC
Alan Fennell JDCC
Walter Farmer JEHCC
Dorwin Dockery LARC
Wit Chainakul Medical Admin/JLCC
Carolyn Cavnar Medical/LARC
DECEMBER
34 Years
Stephen Frazier IT
31 Years
Amelia Casebolt DCCC
30 Years
Patricia Loyd Medical/Admin
Karen Lindsey JBCC
Shirlee Deaton MACC
27 Years
Cheryl Sexton JBCC
26 Years
Leatha Brannon Education/JBCC
25 Years
Cathy Sasnett JDCC
24 Years
John Slater Education/OSR
Suzie Salinas JCCC
Charles Berreth Finance/Acctg
23 Years
Gary Williams JBCC
Patricia Montgomery Training
Terry Fry Agri-Svcs/JDCC
Mikolyn Franks LARC
Velma Adams Medical/MBCC
22 Years
Chiquita Overstreet JHCC
Joe McDonald Medical/Admin
Carolyn Cheek LARC
21 Years
Larry Sunderland WKCC
Jane Ensley LCCC
Karen Brooks Medical/OSR
Janet Bolton TX/Rehab Svcs
Frank Bert IT
20 Years
Priscilla Toyer Community Corrections
Verle Stewart WKCC
Sherri Rivas SWDCC
Tim Peters Personnel Unit
Joyce Perry Director's Office
Alden Jones NOCC
Joyce Jackson-Coleman Communications
19 Years
Norma Tilley DCCC
Beatrice Sands SWDCC
Timothy Jackson JCCC
Dewey Holdeman WKCC
18 Years
Anna Waggoner WKCC
Gayle Storie TCDCC
Robin Steelman JEHCC
Dewayne Lewis JEHCC
John Latimer HMCC
Harley Johnson JEHCC
Larry Donathan JEHCC
17 Years
Eddie Webb NOCC
Dennis Seevers BJCC
Mary Rolison Mental Health/JHCC
Joseph McDougal LARC
Louis Harrison NOCC
Davd Fields OSP
Rebecca Densmore Finance/Acctg
Brian Davis LARC
Kimberly Bruce EWCC
Melanie Brenton Sentence Admin
David Ashpaugh LARC
16 Years
Johnny Woody Facility Classification
Ronald Wiser Finance/Acctg
Robin Thomas Medical/JHCC
Hazel Shaver Medical/OSR
Collin Nelson MACC
Arvin McGowin JDCC
Karylen Hickerson CDCC
Joe Hankins SEDCC
Mary Cristelli NWDCC
Derek Cave HMCC
Barry Cauthron DCCC
George Carothers NWDCC
Vickie Caesar HMCC
Karen Bowling NWD CWC Support
15 Years
Dale Weaver LARC
Hubert Motte IT
Laura Gorman TCDCC
14 Years
Robert Wilkerson Finance/Acctg
Allen Roberts Community Corrections
Cathy Riley Walters CWC
Paul Newport JLCC
Roy Moore JLCC
Terrie Gary JHCC
Patricia Curtiss Facility Class/MBCC
Gail Caywood SEDCC
Sami Boyett DCCC
13 Years
Kashondra Young-Buckner CDCC
Michael Woods JHCC
Amanda Webb LARC
Peggy Underwood Medical/LARC
Christopher Stewart BJCC
Denise Smith CDCC
Mathew Puliyileathu KBCCC
Linda Montgomery Medical/OSP
Charles Mitchell JHCC
Audrietta Mascarenaz NOCC
Phyllis Martin Beaver CWC
Linda Jackson JHCC
Michael Howell JHCC
Christopher Harrison NOCC
Wantova Goodson MACC
Charles Galaviz Trans Unit/LARC
Kenneth Dudley Trans Unit/WKCC
Jodi Davis Medical/LARC
Michael Buchanan NOCC
James Baber SEDCC
12 Years
Bradley Warren JEHCC
Olufunmilayo Togun Personnel Unit
Marsha Shirley HCCC
Janet Perkins NEDCC
Shelley Parris NEDCC
Judith Jones MBCC
Terri Honeycutt Carter County CWC
Katryna Frech Medical Admin/JCCC
Tod Dillard HMCC
Rosemarie Crawford LARC
Keith Clady MBCC
11 Years
Ricky Vinson SEDCC
Gary Skeen Earl A. Davis CWC
Paul Haines Medical Admin/NOCC
Travis Clark TX/Rehab Svcs
10 Years
Steven Withers OSP
Cheryl Wall OSR
Ralph Stumpf JDCC
Travis Showalter OSP
Billy Schlup JCCC
Eric McAffrey NEDCC
Larry James OSP
Nanette Herndon-Chase Internal Affairs
Vernon Gregg OSP
Frederick Francies OSP
Betty Christman OSP
Lisann Bennett CDCC
Jeffrey Benefield OSP
Laura Begley Medical/Admin
Teresa Adams LARC
INISNISDIDEE C COORRRREECCTTIIOONNSS 3333
NOVEMBER
6 Daylight Savings Time Ends
11 Veterans Day
15-18 Pardon and Parole Board Meeting
Hillside CCC
18 Board of Corrections Meeting
Jackie Brannon CC
24 Thanksgiving Day
DECEMBER
6-9 Pardon and Parole Board Meeting
Hillside CCC
(no meeting) Board of Corrections
20 Hanukkah Begins
21 First Day of Winter
25 Christmas Day
26 Kwanzaa Begins
31 New Year's Eve
JANUARY
1 New Year's Day
17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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George Edens
Jay Goodwin
Lana Graumann
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Mark Myers
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January
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February
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March
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of the National Institute of Corrections,
was awarded by the Association of State
Correctional Administrators.
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