Chaplain, Wilkinson County Correctional Facility
Copyright (c) 2019
Copyright (c) 2019
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This is a collection of news briefs I compiled for The
Woodville Republican (Woodville, Miss.). The collection is set to appear
as a quarter-page ad on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Wilkinson County Correctional
Facility (WCCF), Woodville, where I serve as chaplain, is publishing its news
in this format each quarter in the local newspaper.
What’s Happening
At
Wilkinson County
Correctional Facility
Photo #1: Warden Scott Middlebrooks
Photo #2: Kelly Pomeroy
Photo #3: Deputy Warden of Program Tonya Toomey and
Chaplain Felton Quiett
Scott Middlebrooks is new warden at WCCF
Scott Middlebrooks of Milton, Fla., has taken the reins
as the new warden of Wilkinson County Correctional Facility (WCCF). He follows
Warden Jody Bradley who retired in January. Middlebrooks began his career in corrections with the
Florida Department of Corrections in 1998 as a correctional officer. A few
months later, he accepted a job with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where he
spent 25 years before retiring. WCCF is Middlebrooks’ fourteenth correctional
facility and his seventh facility as warden. He’s served as warden for the past
15 years. He and his wife now live in Mississippi, which puts them
about halfway between their two daughters. One is back in Milton and the other
is in Houston. The one in Houston has a baby boy—Scott’s only grandchild.
Education Department close to CEA accreditation
Auditors of the Correctional Education Association (CEA) have recommended WCCF’s Education Department for CEA accreditation. CEA is a professional association of educators and administrators that provides educational services to adults and juveniles in correctional settings. When a facility passes all of the standards of CEA, it receives an automatic pass for the education portion of the American Correctional Association (ACA) audit. For CEA, compliance is important in meeting the educational needs of those incarcerated. The association’s standards are high and rigorous.
Auditors of the Correctional Education Association (CEA) have recommended WCCF’s Education Department for CEA accreditation. CEA is a professional association of educators and administrators that provides educational services to adults and juveniles in correctional settings. When a facility passes all of the standards of CEA, it receives an automatic pass for the education portion of the American Correctional Association (ACA) audit. For CEA, compliance is important in meeting the educational needs of those incarcerated. The association’s standards are high and rigorous.
Kelly Pomeroy is new Human Resource Manager
Kelly Pomeroy, a native of Florida, is the new Human
Resource Manager at WCCF. She has worked in Human Resources/Employee Benefits
since 2008. She transferred to WCCF from East Mississippi Correctional
Facility, Meridian, Miss. Before coming to Woodville, Pomeroy lived with her
two daughters in Philadelphia, Miss., their home since 2006.
15 men earn GEDs
Fifteen men incarcerated at WCCF recently earned their
GEDs. They graduated in a special ceremony in the presence of their family,
WCCF staff, and other offenders.Graduates included Valedictorian Marlon Reed,
Salutatorian Matthew Courtney, Antonio Jones, Alonzo Haines, Chenzar
Williamson, Johnathan Britt, Montrell Gibson, Korey Gibbs, Patrick Nelson,
Markieth Griffin, James Mosley, Anthony Trevillion, Jabar Hayes, Armani Burks and
Melvin Winder.
Chaplain John W. Henry named 2018 Volunteer of the Year
The Rev. John W. Henry of Lucedale was named the 2018
Volunteer of the Year at WCCF. He received the honor at the Volunteer
Appreciation Banquet held at the facility on December 13. Deputy Warden of
Programs Tonya Toomey presented Henry with a plaque in appreciation for his
“outstanding service, dedication, and invaluable contribution to the Religious
Programs at WCCF.” She also presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation. Henry
attended the banquet with his wife, Melinda.
18 men complete drug and alcohol class
A total of 18 incarcerated men completed the facility’s
“Long Term Drug and Alcohol” class. They graduated on January 8. The six-month
course was taught by Substance Abuse Counselor Angela Coleman, who said the
students included those from General Population and Protective Custody.
Pinelake volunteers, WCCF deliver Christmas care packages
Volunteers with the Pinelake Baptist Church visited WCCF
in December 2018 and delivered Christmas care packages to all of the
incarcerated men at the facility. The volunteers, who made their first delivery
in 2017, donated 950 bags containing socks, shampoo, soap, letters, and candy.
Pinelake’s distribution was followed by the annual distribution of care
packages by WCCF.
Chaplain Felton Quiett honored
Deputy Warden of Programs Tonya Toomey and Chaplain Roscoe
Barnes III honored WCCF’s contract chaplain, Imam Felton Quiett, in January for
his years of service to the Muslim offenders. They presented him with a
Certificate of Appreciation and a Special Recognition Award (plaque) for his
contributions to the Religious Programs at Wilkinson County Correctional
Facility.
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ROSCOE BARNES III, Ph.D., is
a writer, chaplain, historian, and former newspaper reporter. He is the author
of more than a dozen books and Gospel tracts. For more information about his
work and history, see his Personal Profile here or visit his website: http://www.roscoebarnes.net.
Connect with him on Twitter (@roscoebarnes3) or by email: roscoebarnes3@yahoo.com.
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