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TRANSITION TIMES DISTRICT COURT JUDGES’ LUNCHEON From left to right, the Honorable Thomas McKittrick, board members Herb Waltermire, Gary McFerrin and Rick Higgins, the Honorable Julie Macek, Board Chairman Dan Donovan, the Honorable Dirk Sandefur, the Honorable Kenneth Neil and Gary McFerrin District court judges were invited to a luncheon at the Center and were given a synopsis of what happens at the Center with residents regarding programming and direction as they transition back into society. NEW POLICE CHIEF HONORED Chairman of the Board of Directors Dan Donovan presented new Chief of Police Dave Bowen with a historical Brian Morger print depicting Great Falls and the police department on behalf of the Center, Board and staff of the Great Falls Transition Center. Chief Bowen was also thanked for his service on the screening committee for the Center. DR. DAVIS ELECTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Elmer Davis is our most recent member of the Board of Directors. He is a native of Kansas where he attended Kansas State University, studying milling (feed/flour) and nutrition. After military service in the air force, he returned to college and earned a doctor of veterinary medicine. He spent several summers working with George Morrison at the Morrison Animal Clinic in Great Falls and ultimately took over that business. Dr. Davis has been a veterinarian for 48 years and works part-time now giving relief to the present owners of the clinic. Dr. Davis and his wife have three grown children. His major hobby is woodworking and he enjoys time at the Peak Health and Fitness Center. He was invited to apply for the Board by Board member Herb Waltermire. In addition to serving on the Board, he serves on the Program Committee. VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1 FIRST QUARTER 2012
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TRANSITION TIMES
DISTRICT COURT JUDGES’ LUNCHEON
From left to right, the Honorable Thomas McKittrick, board members Herb Waltermire, Gary McFerrin and Rick
Higgins, the Honorable Julie Macek, Board Chairman Dan Donovan, the Honorable Dirk Sandefur, the Honorable
Kenneth Neil and Gary McFerrin
District court judges were invited to a luncheon at the Center and were given a synopsis of whathappens at the Center with residents regarding programming and direction as they transition backinto society.
NEW POLICE CHIEF HONORED Chairman of the Board of Directors Dan Donovanpresented new Chief of Police Dave Bowen with a historicalBrian Morger print depicting Great Falls and the policedepartment on behalf of the Center, Board and staff of theGreat Falls Transition Center. Chief Bowen was alsothanked for his service on the screening committee for theCenter.
DR. DAVIS ELECTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Elmer Davis is our most recent member of the Board of Directors. He isa native of Kansas where he attended Kansas State University, studying milling(feed/flour) and nutrition. After military service in the air force, he returned tocollege and earned a doctor of veterinary medicine. He spent several summersworking with George Morrison at the Morrison Animal Clinic in Great Falls andultimately took over that business. Dr. Davis has been a veterinarian for 48 yearsand works part-time now giving relief to the present owners of the clinic.
Dr. Davis and his wife have three grown children. His major hobby is woodworking and he enjoystime at the Peak Health and Fitness Center. He was invited to apply for the Board by Board memberHerb Waltermire. In addition to serving on the Board, he serves on the Program Committee.
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1 FIRST QUARTER 2012
STAFFAnniversaries:5-year: Mary Jo White, Accounting Assistant1-year: Cathy Couch, Assistant Cook; CO’s Meghan Kelly, Lynn Lee, Aaron Newell, Glenn Restvedt (Pictured left to right below: Mary Jo, Cathy, Meghan, Lynn, Aaron, Glenn)
Welcome aboard to our new CO’s Nicole Gordy, Jennifer Tarpley, and Josh Weist.
COOKING COMPETITION Tana Hagen and Lindsey Lichte The winning table
Congratulations to the Women’s Kitchen for winning the cook off for the second time in a row.Tana Hagen and Lindsey Lichte created a memorable meal of surprising spring delight salad,chicken puff delight with creamy garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and green beans and bacon, anda dessert of chocolate raspberry cheesecake.
OPERATION WARM HEARTS ART CONTESTResident Robert Romo won the art contest which was hosted in theCenters as a means of thanking the University of Great Falls for theirdonation of 80 plus coats for the coat drive held this past winter. RobertRomo presented his winning painting to Puddy Agans, Universitycampus minister.(Puddy Agans and Robert Romo)
GED RECIPIENTS Congratulations to the followingwho passed their GEDs: KeithBaylor, Mark Daniel, ChristopherFaw, Louis Kingscott, AndrewKetchum, Joseph Leigh, DarrenTaylor, and Reggie Teske.
EMPTY BOWLS Booters Tamarzaray Haroldand Wesley Capps volunteeredat the YWCA empty bowls event,helping serve soup in bowlscreated by local artists.
Darlene Long and Nita Tyler
Juanita Rosales Bonnie Gardner
THE GREAT FALLS PRE-RELEASE VOLUNTEER/MENTOR PROGRAM by Sheena JarveyOne of the greatest indicators that a society welcomes back formerly incarcerated people is when volunteersspend time with them. The Great Falls Pre-Release is honored to have our volunteer staff. They do a varietyof jobs which enhance the goals of the Pre-Release to help prepare female residents for the community. Thismonth will highlight the mentoring aspect of the Volunteer Program.
Volunteering at an agency means that the volunteers are in sync with the goals of that agency and work toenhance the mission statement. All of the Pre-Release volunteers are working here because they believe thatpeople can change. The volunteers are motivated self-starters. A volunteer job is a contract between thevolunteer’s sense of responsibility and her time management There is no paycheck or retirement fund. Thereward is purely intrinsic in the job. This makes volunteering one of the highest forms of service.
Great Falls Pre-Release volunteers do provide a variety of extremely helpful services. Some volunteers workone-on-one with the female residents, in a mentor/mentee capacity. These caring and dedicated women havebrought many benefits to the female residents. When a volunteer is matched with a resident, she becomesa great source of support for the resident. During 2011 there were 13 new mentor/mentee matches. Thesematches do a variety of activities together. These activities may include going for coffee, walks in the park,visits to art galleries, shopping or attending religious services. The most important feature, however, is thefocus on the individual resident and is a way of letting her know her well-being is important. The volunteersare positive, stable role models, showing the residents that the community cares about their recovery. TheGreat Falls community has really provided amazing volunteers and the credit to the stature and success ofthis program goes to the dedication, vision and consistency of these volunteers.
We always welcome new talent, so if you, or someone you know, is interested in being a volunteer at theGreat Falls Pre-Release or need more information about the program, please phone Sheena Jarvey at455-0344.
For National Volunteer Month April 2012, we would like to salute the following volunteers:If you see any of these skilled and dedicated volunteers, please thank them. Their service means so much.
Bonnie Gardner Maxine O’Neil
Sandra Gurnsey Juanita Rosales
Diane Kliewer Carol Tamang
Darlene Long George & Nita Tyner
Debbie Olson Karyl Viste
Volunteers Make it Happen - Thank you so much!
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Harvey Niemi, Editor
Great Falls Pre-Release Services, Inc.
1019 15 Street Northth
Great Falls, MT 59401
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dan Donovan Steve Bolstad Rick Higgins
Chairperson Cascade County Retired high school teacher
Attorney Attorney’s Office Gavin McCluey
Daniel Donovan, P.C. Joe Boyle Financial Consultant
Herb Waltermire President, Crossroads Wells Fargo Investments
Vice-Chairperson Counseling and Consulting Gary McFerrin
Retired Executive Director Richard (Dick) Brookes HUB International
Job Service Pastor - Valley Community Bill Quast
Leo Rivers Bible Church Retired Vice-president
Secretary Karen Grove Energy West
US Probation Trust Officer Curtis G. Thompson
Dan Petersen Davidson Trust Company Attorney
Treasurer Thompson Law, P.C.
Controller
Eagle Beverage
Great Falls Pre-Release Services, Inc., provides a cost-effective alternative to incarceration foroffenders through a variety of community-based correctional treatment programs. Great FallsPre-Release Services, Inc., is dedicated to ensuring public safety and trust through professional, quality services which facilitate personal growth through positive change and individual responsibility of assigned offenders.
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