Chaplain, Wilkinson County Correctional Facility
Copyright (c) 2018
Copyright (c) 2018
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This is a collection of news briefs I wrote for The Woodville Republican (Woodville, Miss.). The collection is set to appear as a quarter-page ad on Thursday, October 25, 2018. 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 captions:
Instructor Santhie Womack leads the
horticulture class at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility. Instructor Larry Jackson leads WCCF’s
Facilities Care program.
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10 Men Move Closer to OSHA Exam
Ten incarcerated men in the Facilities Care program at
Wilkinson County Correctional Facility (WCCF) have passed the basic safety test
– the first essential test -- in Module 1 of the Core Curriculum Book that is
used in the program. They are now eligible to take the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) exam for certification. The class
is taught by Instructor Larry Jackson, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in
Political Science from Alcorn State University. He has certifications in
carpentry and structural welding. “This is a college level test,” said Deputy
Warden of Programs Tonya Toomey.
WCCF Celebrates 5-year Anniversary
Wilkinson County Correctional Facility (WCCF) held a
special luncheon to celebrate Management & Training Corporation’s (MTC)
5-year anniversary as operator of the Woodville facility. Monique Alexander,
administrative assistant, organized the event which took place on Tuesday, July
31, 2018. More than 80 people attended, including 30 guests and the 50 staff
members who were honored for their five years of service.
10 Men Earn GEDs
Deputy Warden of Programs Tonya Toomey reported 10
incarcerated men earned their GEDs over the last couple of months. She credited
her staff for making the achievement possible because of their hard work and
creativity. The students also showed dedication, she said.
Maintenance Crew Repairs AC Units
Maintenance Manager Mitchell McGraw and his team accomplished
a herculean feat in August by repairing the AC units in the facility’s gym.
McGraw said the repairs saved the facility $19,000.
Carter Named Job Coordinator
WCCF honored Case Manager Monica Carter as employee of
the month for April. She became case manager job coordinator in July.
Team Offers “Care” To Staff
The WCCF Care Team, led by Unit Manager Erika Perkins,
has been issuing fruit baskets to staff members who are out due to illness or
injury. The kind gesture is one of many things the team does in the interest of
being B.I.O.N.I.C. – “Believe It Or Not I Care.” From June 17 to 22, Perkins
participated in the CARE Leader Training Adventure at the MTC Corporate Office
in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Carter, Coleman Named King And Queen of MTC
Instructor Allen Carter was named Mr. MTC, and Drug and
Substance Abuse Counselor Angela Coleman was named Ms. MTC during the 2018
homecoming celebration of Wilkinson County High School. Carter and Coleman rode
in the school parade as king and queen for MTC.
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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.
