By Nanette Brock
From the We’ll Miss you Department: Officer J. Pennington, Officer
J. Alexander, and Officer K. Stewart have transferred to other units. Officer
E. Davis was able to return to school full time to continue her education.
Officer B. Chappell retires this month. Officer Wiggins moves on to continue
his education and career in the banking business.
We welcome all our new correctional officers and new lieutenant.
Congratulations to Lt. Arnold who comes to us from the
Coffield Training Academy.
Happy December Birthday to: G. Boyd, CO III; D. Camp,
LVN/UTMB; L. Carr, LMII; Lt. Chico, T. Emerson, CO III; G. Giles, RN/UTMB;
E. Jefferson, CO III; T. King, Med Tech/UTMB; D. Morris, CO III; C. Mullins,
CO III; R. Patton, CO III; R. Pruitt, CO III; S. Roberts, Educational Consultant;
G. Vickery, CO III; D. Woodall, CO III; D. Wright, CO III.
Happy January Birthday to: J. Allen, CO III; T. Allen,
Admin. Tech. II; Sgt. Beasley, J. Bowermaster, WSS; B. Bradford, Maintenancel;
R. Brown, CO III; V. Burt, CO III; M. Cashmere, LVN/UTMB; A. Conner; Mailroom,
S. Davis, CO III; R Dorman, CO III; C Dowdy, CO III; D Dudley, CO II, D.
Fortner, PA/UTMB; P. Goss, CO III; C. Green, CO III; A Griffin, CO III;
J. C. Hagin, CO III; M Hehmann, CO III; A Jones, Chief of Classification;
P. Kiser, Unit Supply; Sgt S. Lamb; V McKnight, CO III; J. Munsinger, CO
III; J. Nickel, RN/UTMB; L. Opell, CO III; M. Page, CO II; M Perez, CO
III; R Piske, CO III; J. Poe, Metal Fab; L Pratz, CO III; Bud Richards,
TVCC; Sgt. Rivers, M. Rogers CO II; M. Scott LVN/UTMB; D. Smith CO II,
T. Smith CO III; J Thomas, CO III; C Thompson, CO III; R. Tillis, Mailroom.
Ms. Tillis and Ms. Kiser were taken to Little Mexico for
their birthdays. Unfortunately no pictures are available yet for this event.
But it is my understanding that Ms. Tillis really like to shake those maracas.
Ms. Allen was also treated to a birthday luncheon. She
turned 21(at least that is what she said) this month. She was able to shake
her maracas at Little Mexico also with a large crowd from the Powledge
Unit to enjoy the fun. Ms. Jones was treated to Mazzio’s pizza for
her birthday. Her birthday photo was taken ... where she reminded us of
MINNIE PEARL.
The gang from the Powledge Unit attended and had a great
time. We think that she thougth Mazzios’ would be safe from the Birthday
Song. Not so.
The Powledge Unit Christmas Party was held December 17th
at the Coffield Club House. The planning committee was comprised of Ms.
Dorsett - Unit Supply, Officer Alford - CO III First Shift, Mr. Williams
- Unit Maintenance and Sgt Durham of Operational Review.
The clubhouse was decorated with pine garlands and candles
and bright luminaries lined the porch. Everyone who came was asked to bring
a covered dish. So there was plenty of great food for everyone to enjoy.
And everyone knows the Powledge Unit has great cooks.
Various business around town and staff members donated
door prizes.
Since the party was held at 6 p.m., the second shift staff
was not forgotten. They were treated to a meat and cheese tray and were
allotted chances for all the door prizes. The night would not be complete
without a visit to Santa. (Santa’s lookalike was played by D. Tarrant-
Investigator II) Santa brought children baskets of candies and goodies.
Please remember the following business and staff for their donations, because
without them doorprises would not be available: Walmart Stores and Warehouses,
A-1 Bail Bonds, Subway, Lucky Puppy, Action Rent to Own, Sebastians’,
Holiday House, Sherry’s, Practically Perfect, Watt’s Stationary,
Moore’s Radiator Shop, Holiday Inn, Schullman Theaters, Carroll’s
Automotive, Ramada Inn, Mattern Tire, Dollar Tree, Great American T-Shirt
Company, J. C. Penny, Helig Meyers, Davis Furniture, Ace Hardware, The
Austin House, Shep’s Barbecue, Erin Davis, Sgt. Dennis Carroll, Ms.
Dorsett, Ms. Heaton, Ms. Brock, J. C. Penny, Beall’s, and Kwik Car.
Our very own Officer Robertson is the world Champion Oreo
stacker. During the month of December he signed up at the Brookshires in
Tyler. Never thinking that he would be chose as one of the few to represent
the North Texas/South Oklahoma area. Eight contestants were chosen to be
present at Texas Stadium during the half-time show of the Jets/Cowboys
game. The contestants won a free trip to Dallas with all the frills. They
enjoyed a tailgate party at Texas Stadium, Oreo Stacker sweatshirt, hotel
stay and meal.
During the half time show the contestants were asked to
stack as many Oreos as they could in a thirty second time frame. Officer
Robertson won by stacking 24 Oreos in that time. For his stacking efforts
Nabisco awarded him a $5000 Savings Bond.
Way to go Rob.
