May/June 2008 - Arkansas Department of Correction

Page 26April 2008Governor’s ServiceAwardsand RetirementsRetirement:N. David White* — Maximum SecurityCharles Capps, Sr. — FarmEddie Briggs — TransportationJames Arnold — North CentralRobert Murders — Cummins10 Years:Harrison Foreman — East ArkansasWilliam Dixon — GrimesAnnette Pierce — Delta RegionalValerie Eldridge — East ArkansasBilly Parson — ConstructionClaudia Harris — East ArkansasWallace McNary — East ArkansasJanice Bogan — East ArkansasRena Harrison — Maximum Security20 Years:Michael Cook — Varner UnitJerry Ivey — North CentralDiamas Williams — Randall L. WilliamsLinda Capps — CumminsRuby Evans — Diagnostic*temporaryMay 2008Retirement:Larry Keeth — Maximum SecurityDolly Boyd. — TuckerBrenda Sparks — North Central10 Years:Randy Shores — Central OfficeJim Elledge — North CentralMichael McSpadden — North CentralJanet Lewis — ConstructionVeronica Bogdanov — Ouachita River20 Years:Gary Burton — WrightsvilleSharon McGlothin — WrightsvilleADC AdvocatePBU honors staff during CO WeekThe Pine Bluff Unit heldits Service Awards Fish Fryduring Correctional OfficersWeek. The event featuredCummins Unit Deputy WardenDanny Burl as the guestspeaker. The luncheon themewas “Springing into Action.”During his speech entitled“Four Building Blocks to aSuccessful Career,” Burl toldstaff members to choose a careerthat interests them; makeeducation a priority; spendtime with family; and focus onspirituality.When it comes to work,“make sure you do somethingthat you enjoy — somethingthat gives you some satisfaction,”he said, encouragingCumminsUnit DeputyWardenDanny Burlwas thespeaker forPBU ServiceAwards.Pine Bluff Unit Service Awards Honorees5 YearsMercurita Gordon, Dantral Hence, Sheila Hunt, Keith Leopard,Robert Miller, Mary Reynolds, Steven Ricketts, Marvalon Robinsonand Kimberly Shaw10 YearsDoris Alexander, Ruby Holcomb, Steven Jones, Tabatha Thomas15 YearsRobert Laster, Clifton Overs, Reginald Pace20 YearsBill Corley, Miriam Lester, Derwin Metcalf, Michelle Turner25 YearsLarry Montaguestaff to set priorities in theirlives—including time for family.“Educate yourself in the fieldthat you’re in by taking classes,”Burl said. “Get all the knowledgeyou can.”He encouraged staff membersto have a supreme being in theirlives that they can lean on.“Always remember that to besuccessful, you must apply maximumeffort,” Burl said.PBU shows appreciation to CMS staffSpecial recognitions during the luncheon included Nurse’s Appreciation:Beverly Simmons, Darlene Anthosh, Jackie Bankston, Christina,Bates, Elizabeth Billings, Terri Burt, Karen Daniels, Debra Jackson,Carolyn Jemerson, Debra Johnson, Kim Krank, VeolaMiller, Melissa Miller, Leona Mobsy, Pamela Shirley, Joe Spears,Janet Reaves.