By S. Murff
The Dayton Complex presented Patricia Jones, Special Olympics rep.,
a check for $13,400. We would like to thank Michelle Burnette (2nd Shift
officer at Plane) and Lillie Fontenot (intake personnel) for running the
Special Olympics run. The run began in Houston and ended in Dallas.
Wow, what dedication these two have! Also, they volunteered at the Special
Olympic games in Dallas. Ms. Burnette also sold tons of Special Olympics
shirts, which helped tremendously with our fund-raising. Thans again, you
two, for going that extra mile in more ways than one!
Health Fair
The second annual Health Fair for Summer Enrollment took place on July
18. There were lots of fun things, baby photo contest, door prizes and
staff even got to get a massage!
The Health Fair was said to be “very organized and informative.”
Thanks to all those who took the time to attend and especially to all those
who donated blood!
Congratulations
Chaplain Gloria Siller was named Non-Security Employee of the Year during
the wardens meeting in Corpus Christi last month. This is quite an honor
for her and her fellow co-workers at the Dayton Complex.
Leticia Contreras, Purchaser II for the Commissary Eepartment, was honored
with the Million $$ award. She was also chosen as the “Top Gun”
FY ‘98. Great job, Commissary!
Promotions
T. Rice, Admin Tech IV, maintenance office; C. Robinson, Chaplain. Welcome
to Plane State Jail, Chaplain Robinson. We are excited to have you aborad.
Ms. Rice, you will really be missed in the personnel deparment. Don’t
forget about us.
Goodbye
Warden Knox will be leaving the Dayton Complex and transferring to the
Travis County state Jail on Aug. 1. Warden Patricia Ratcliff from the Travis
County facility will be coming to our facility to take Warden Knox’s
place. You will be missed. Good luck and best wishes to you!
We welcome you, Warden Ratcliff, and we hope you like your new home.
Security Employee of the Month
COIII D. Welch has been selected as Security Employee of the Month for
July at Plane State Jail.
Officer Welch began her employment with TDCJ and the Plane State Jail
in February 1998, when she was assigne to 3rd Shift, and then alter moved
to 1st Shift.
In October 1999, Officer Welch was selected as the alternate grievance
officer, where she now works. Officer Welch is reponsible and a dedicated
emplyoee who always conducts herself in a professional manner.
On June 10, while working visitation and conducting vehicle searches,
Officer Welch discovered a significant amount of drugs in at least two
vehicles belonging to visitors.
She promptly alerted staff and the Libery County Sheriff’s Department
was called, leading to the arrest of both visitors. Officer Welch should
be commended for a job well done and is currently deserving of Security
Non-Security Employee of the Month.
Ms. Michelle Adaway has been selected as the Non-Security Employee of
the Month for July at Plane State Jail.
Ms. Adaway began her employment with the Plane Unit in December 1995
as a clerk in the countroom.
She later transferred into security as a correctional officer and went
to the Woodman Unit in Gatesville.
In January 1999, Ms. Adaway returned to the Plane Unit and went to work
in the Intake Deparment in photo and ID.
Ms. Adaway is very conscientious of duties assigned to her and completes
these duties with minimal supervision. She conducts herself in a professional
manner, yet her witty personality keeps the department in high spirits.
She is a tremendous asset to the Intake Department as well as the agency
as a whole. Ms. Adaway is well deserving of Non-Security Employee of the
Month.
Condolences
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have lost someone dear
to the: R. Haupt, who lost his grandfather and grandmother, and T. Banks,
who lost her grandmother. Our hearts are with you at this very sad time.
We also wish S. Black (1st Shift) a speedy recovery. Officer Black is
a real trouper; she is fighting breast cancer. She is going through chemotherapy
and is at home. A prime example of a real trouper is the fact that Officer
Black let her grandchildren shave her head before starting the chemo treatments,
this way he grandchildren wouldn’t get scared when she lost her hair.
This is the officer I know — always has a good,caring spirit about
others and a sense of humor you can’t beat. We miss you, Ms. Black,
and we are behind you all the way.
Also to all those who are out on extended sick leave, we wish you a
speedy recovery and hope to see you soon
Don’t Forget
Aug. 4-6 there will be a tax break on all those school items (no tax).
So, if you’re off those days, shop, shop and shop!
