The B.E.A.R. Facts Believing Everyone Achieves Results! RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER, LOPEZ, PA V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 7 F E B . 2 0 , 2 0 1 5 Staff ‘Grins and Bears It’ for Kiwanis Club Center staff and a couple of friends took the plunge last Saturday for the Sullivan County Kiwanis Club raising approximately $1,300. The polar bear plungers for another year jumped into the frigid cold Elk Lake at Camp Brule during the Club’s annual Winterfest event, which benefits children’s programming in Sullivan County. Records Manager Stacey Brown, who plunged for the first time, said, “It wasn’t that bad. My toes were about to fall off, but overall, it was great.” Stacey, Maintenance Manager Sandra Jones and CTR 1 Instructor Tom Moravinski were the rookie plungers, along with two of Stacey’s friends, Amanda Anderson and Maria Sherwood. Veteran plungers who took a frozen dip were CD Kelly King, DCD Matt Gale, F&A Director Jeannie Kapler and IT Manager Gary Hetsko. The temperature this year was about 15 degrees with a wind chill factor making the temp much, much lower. The ice, which is cut for the plunge the day before, had to be recut because the lake froze again overnight. A big applause for all your courage, and thanks to all who purchased tee-shirts for dress down days. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: MANAGEMENT VACANCIES Polar Bear Plunge 2 Blood Drive Information 2 Black History Month: Singing 3 GHJSD in Congressional Office 4 Love Your 4 Employee of the Month 5 Family Fables Some of the Center’s Kiwanis Club Wintertfest Polar Bear plungers, from left, CTR 1 Instructor Tom Moravinski, DCD Matt Gale, IT Manager Gary Hetsko, F&A Director Jeannie Kapler, Maintenance Manager Sandra Jones and CD Kelly King. Also, thank you to students, Matt Hanna, Jose Gomez, Cierra Dauberman, Troy Wheland, Charles Yeagy and Josh Milanovich, and staff members Brent Fedder and Kelsey Bonham for assisting with the event set-up with other community volunteers. 6 Red Rock: Center Shift Manager, Academic Instructor, Accountant, Counselor, Career Transition Specialist, TEAP/Programs Specialist, Residential Coordinator, Peer Leadership Coordinator, Safety and Security Coordinator, RA, Administrative Assistant, Driver/Maintenance, Food Service Assistant Delaware Valley: Wellness Manager Gadsden: Recreation Coordinator Glenmont: Social Development Director, Wellness Manager, RN Joliet: BCL, Dorm Supervisor, Wellness Manager Kittrell: Purchasing Agent, Recreation Specialist Little Rock: Academic Instructor, LPN, Recreation Specialist (PT), CTR Coordinator (temporary) Shriver: Dorm Supervisor Treasure Island: WBL Advisor, Academic Instructor, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Safety and Security EMT Woodstock: CTT Manager, Counselor, Maintenance Supervisor, Recreation Specialist Woodland: Wellness Manager Adams and Assoc. Corporate Vacancies: Corporate Staff and Training Manager, Columbia, MD; Corporate Education and Training Manager, Worcester, MA; Corporate Technical Assistance Manager— Student Management, Columbia, MD or Worcester, MA— PAGE 2 Take that Plunge! Records Manager Stacey Brown, at far right, along with friends, Amanda Anderson and Maria Sherwood donned Valentine’s Day costumes for their jump. CTR 1 instructor, Tom Moravinski, and Maintenance Manager Sandra Jones were the first of the Center’s team to brave the chill. Way to go guys! At right, students Jose Gomez, left, and Troy Wheland get ready to place blocks of ice while making the ice slide . Our Red Rock crew who braved the bitter temps on the day before to help the Kiwanis Club with the set up, from left are, Cub Junction Supervisor Kelsey Bonham, students, Troy Wheland, Josh Milanovich, Cierra Dauberman, Jose Gomez, Matt Hanna, Charles Yeagy, and GED Instructor Brent Fedder. With them is Kiwanis Club member John McCarty, who coordinates the Winterfest set up. Singing Their Favorites Tunes At left, SDD John Hightower sings a Stevie Wonder song during the SDD assembly on Thursday. At right, John Cobia, Buchanan Dorm Cooridnator does the same, with SGA officer Jordan Quarles. (SEE NEXT PAGE) THE B.E.A.R. FACTS American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 Please contact The Wellness Dept. For an appointment x1880270 PAGE 3 Staff and Students Celebrate by singing music of Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner. Stevland Hardaway Morris (born May 13, 1950, as Stevland Hardaway Judkins), known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. A child prodigy, he has become one of the most creative and loved musical performers of the late 20th century. Wonder signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11and continues to perform and record for Motown as of the early 2010s. He has been blind since shortly after birth. He has recorded more than 30 U.S. top ten hits and received 25 Grammy Awards, the most ever awarded to a male solo artist, and has sold over 100 million albums and singles, making him one of the top 60 best-selling music artists. Wonder is also noted for his work as an activist for political causes, including his 1980 campaign to make Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday a holiday in the United States. In 2009, Wonder was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Malcolm Watts and Ebony Dozier take the mic for a Stevie Wonder song. With them are SGA officers, Matt Hanna and Taylor Ferguson; Buchanan Dorm Coordinator John Cobia and SDD John Hightower. Anna Mae Bullock (born November 26, 1939), known by her stage name Tina Turner, is a singer, dancer, actress, and author, whose career has spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Born and raised in the Southeastern United States, she is now a Swiss citizen. She began her musical career in the mid-1950s as a featured singer with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, first recording in 1958 under the name "Little Ann.” Her introduction to the public as Tina Turner began in 1960 as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Success followed with a string of notable hits credited to the duo, including "A Fool in Love," "River Deep – Mountain High" (1966), "Proud Mary" (1971) and "Nutbush City Limits" (1973), a song which she herself wrote. In her autobiography, “I, Tina,” she revealed several instances of severe domestic abuse against her by Ike Turner prior to their 1976 split and subsequent 1978 divorce. Raised as a Baptist, she melded her faith with Buddhism in 1971, crediting the religion and its spiritual chant of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo for helping her to endure during difficult times. After her divorce from Ike Turner, she rebuilt her career through live performances. In the early 1980s, she launched a comeback with another string of hits, starting in 1983 with the single "Let's Stay Together," followed by the 1984 release of her fifth solo album Private Dancer which became a worldwide success. "What's Love Got to Faith Bubi, left, and Ebony Dozier emulated Tina Do with It," the most successful single from the album, was later used as the title of Turner’s stage moves yesterday. a loosely-based biographical film adapted from her autobiography. In addition to her musical career, Turner has also experienced success in films, including a role in the 1975 rock musical, “Tommy,” and a starring role in the 1985 Mel Gibson blockbuster film, “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” as well as a cameo role in the 1993 film, “Last Action Hero.” One of the world's most popular entertainers, she has also been referred to as The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. copies worldwide“Tina! 50th Anniversary Tour.” Turner's tour became one of the highest selling ticketed shows of 2008–2009. Rolling Stone ranked her no. 63 on their 100 greatest artists of all time. In 1991, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. THE B.E.A.R. FACTS PAGE 4 Learning About Jobs in the Congressional Office Office Administration student Hayden Galantine (left), shaking hands with Matt Hutchinson , District Representative in Congressman Tom Marino’s Williamsport Office, completed a Ground Hog Job Shadow Day there on Thursday. Hayden said that he found the computer information system used very interesting and it made communication easier with other federal agencies regarding constituent questions and commentary. He added that a lot of the job is “customer service” oriented as well as scheduling. In addition to learning about Hutchinson’s job, Hayden also spent time with Jacque Bell, Constituent Services Manager. Auto Collision Helps with Theater Love Your Pet Day To commemorate national, “Love Your Pet Day,” the F&A Department hosted a photo board in the cafeteria lobby for staff and students to show off pictures of their pets. If you wish to include your pets, bring in a picture or two to be displayed. A Big Shout Out and thank you to Maintenance WBL students, Mike Wilson and Rasheed Felder of Carpentry, who along with Maintenance Manager Sandra Jones shoveled the Center walkways for most of the day on Friday. Jones said that the guys stayed with her all day and never once complained about the bitter, bitter cold. Way to go all and THANKS! THE B.E.A.R. FACTS Auto Collision Repair student Chris Winfield works at darkening one of the windows in the art building. Chris and fellow student, Walter Carrington, darkened the windows so that movies can be seen in the newly located mini theater that used to be in the Recreation Hall. Instructor Brandon Savage said the experience with the darkening is relevant to their collision repair trade. VOLUME 3, ISSUE PAGE 7 5 Employee of the Month RED ROCK JOB CORPS CENTER Red Rock Job Corps Center is located in the beautiful, “Endless Mountains” region of Northeast, PA. Red Rock is in close proximity to the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area, and 120 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Located next to Rickett’s Glen State Park, Red Rock is located at the top of Red Rock Mountain, 2,449 feet above sea level. Once a base used by the United States Air Force, outdoor life at Red Rock is abundant. In addition to offering students the opportunity to get an online high school equivalency diploma or GED, Red Rock offers the following vocations: Congratulations to Center property officer Andrea Meek, who was named Employee of the Month for January during the recent Programs Meeting. Andrea has been with the Center for 11 years, and has served as property officer for the last five. She is a member of the Finance and Administration Department. ADAMS INTEGRITY HOTLINE Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, except holidays. You do not need to leave your name or telephone number. Provide as much detail as possible regarding your concern, including specific instance of the problem. You must provide the name of the Job Corps center, and area of concern. www.adamsintegrityhotline.com Email Address: concerns@adamsintegrityhotline.com Telephone: 888-288-1181 x101 FAX: 888-316-8438 Home Builders’ Institute trades: Carpentry Electrical Plumbing Others: Auto Technology Auto Collision Repair Hotel and Hospitality Office Administration Red Rock Job Corps Center PO Box 218, Route 487 North Lopez, PA 18628 Phone: (570) 477-2221 FAX: (570) 477-3046 Email: lastname.firstname@jobcorps.org PAGE Volume: 11 Number: 7 RED ROCK TAKES THE PLUNGE! Red Rock had seven brave staff who participated last Saturday in the Kiwanis Club of Sullivan County’s annual Polar Bear Plunge, raising $1,300 for children’s programming. Pictured below are those crazy enough to jump into frigid Elk Lake in northeastern Pennsylvania, including CTR Instructor Tom “Vanilla Ice” Moravinski, Deputy Center Director Matt “Weekend Update” Gale, IT Manager Gary “Super Ice Destroyer Mark IV” Hetsko, F&A Director Jeannie “Ice Princess” Kapler, IT Maintenance Manager Sandra “Elsa” Jones and Center Director Kelly “It’s Good to Be The” King, as well as Records Manager Stacey “Olaf” Brown coming out of the lake. Several Red Rock students helped Kiwanis members set up for the annual event, but were smart enough not to participate in the plunge! February 20, 2015 Da (Polar) Berz!!! Arevelo’s Excellent Enlistment 1. NEW ILLINOIS ENLISTEE Recent Joliet graduate Alvaro Arevelo, despite starting in November a management position in Chicago making more than $15 an hour, decided to pursue a dream he and his Security/MILCAP Instructor Charles Betts had envisioned in Job Corps, enlistment in the U.S. Army. Last week, the Joliet Center welcomed Mr. Arevelo back, along with U.S. Army recruiters Sergeant Scott and Sergeant Perez (pictured below) for a signing ceremony. In front of the entire student body, Mr. Arevelo was given a $10,000 signing bonus to join the U.S. Army’s Airborne Ranger program! THE B.E.A.R. FACTS 6
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