Lake County Sheriff

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in December 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS    Deputy Dale Pohto
FIFTEEN YEARS                   Correction Officer Jospeh Irwin
ELEVEN YEARS                    Lt. Jeffrey Sherwood, Deputy Joseph Basco, Detetcive Daniel Bachnicki
TEN YEARS                           Sgt. Kevin Borris, Correction Officer Michael Kato
NINE YEARS                           Dispatcher Eric Higham
SEVEN YEARS                      Correction Officer Michael Cayen
SIX YEARS                              Correction Officer Jean Pennock
FIVE YEARS                           Correction Officer Michael Kish, Dispatcher Jamie Shahan
FOUR YEARS                         Deputy Robert Izzo
TWO YEARS                           Correction Officer Jeffrey Kuhns, Correction Officer Jean Lynch,
                                                   Dispatcher Michael Legan

On Monday, October 29, 2007 Sgt. Kevin Borris and Medical Co-Ordinator Anne Takacs, RN were given the Life Saving Award for their actions in saving the life of an inmate at the Lake County Jail. During the ceremony Sheriff Dunlap noted that on September 27, 2006 an inmate was being booked into the Lake County Adult Detention Facility. During his booking the inmate passed out and stopped breathing, his neck and face turning a bluish grey, and his pupils began shrinking to the size of pencil tips. Sgt. Kevin

Borris, as well as other officers from the shift, immediately responded. Sgt. Borris immediately began mouth to mouth CPR. Upon Nurse Takacs' arrival she took over chest compressions until the Painesville City Rescue unit arrived and relieved them. Shortly after the fire department personnel took over care the inmate began breathing on his own. He was transported to Lake East Hospital where he made a complete recovery.
Sheriff Dunlap stated "While the entire staff present that day are to be commended for their quick response, it is clear that inmate is alive today because you both acted quickly and decisively to save the life of this inmate through CPR. You are to be commended for actions. Your response to this crisis is a credit to you, and it speaks highly of the professionalism of the Corrections Division staff."
We applaud their actions and thank them for their dedication!

        September 27 through October 10, 2007 the Lake County Sheriff's Office held its 9th 136 Hour Corrections Training Academy. Corrections Officers from the Lake County, Sheriff's Office, Geauga County Sheriff's Office, and Solon Police Department attended the OPOTA certified academy. Those officers included Dorothy Battles, Thomas Berigan, Gerard Blaszczak, Kyle Cawley, Steven Corfee, Gregory Hurayt, Benjamin Longbons, Son Nguyen, Robert Ramirez, Arnold Rinas, Melissa Shieff, Joshua Shimko, Jamie Stofan, Angela Wade, Aaron Wery and Justin Williams.
        All of the Officers passed their State Examination on Friday, October 26, 2007. Correction Officer Gerard Blaszczak was named Cadet of the Cycle and led the class with a 98% on the State Exam.
        Special thanks goes out to all of the Academy Instructors from the Lake County Sheriff's Office whose special talents and professionalism continue to make the Academy one of the finest in the State of Ohio. They are Academy Commander and Instructor Capt. Frank Leonbruno, Lt. Cynthia Brooks, Lt. Nicholas Iliano, Lt. Mark Soeder, Sgt. Kevin Borris. Sgt. Barb Morris, Sgt. Michelle Prather, Sgt. Kathy Silvi, Sgt. James Turek, Corrections Officer Mario Eldridge, Corrections Officer Corrections Officer Erick English, Corrections Officer Scott Simpson, Corrections Officer Jay Leonard and Corrections Officer Andrew Steve. A special thanks to Grand River Police Chief Barry Dodd for his participation as an instructor at the Academy in 2007!
        Training topics include Ethics and Professionalism, Overview of the Criminal Justice System, Overview of Correctional Legal Issues,Overview of Correctional Legal Issues And Inmate Rights, Overview of Minimum Jail Standards, Courtroom Testimony, Basic Security Duties, Use of Force, Psychological Aspects of Incarceration, Substance Abusers, Body Searches - Clothed/Unclothed, Inmate Supervision, Preliminary Health Screen, Fights, Riots and Disorders, Identification, Transportation of Inmates, Hostage Situations, Inmate Discipline, Admissions and Releases, Cell and Living Area Searches, Cultural Diversity, Suicide Prevention: Detection, Report Writing,  Interpersonal Communication Skills, Escapes, Crisis Intervention, Stress and the Corrections Officer, Handling Medical Problems and Blood Borne Pathogens, Inmate Abnormal Behavior, Classification of Inmates , First Aid, CPR, and Unarmed Self-Defense.
    Congratulations to everyone !

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in November 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS    Deputy David Garden
TWENTY-THREE YEARS    Lt. Cynthia Brooks, Correction Officer Paul Kimberly
TWENTY-TWO YEARS         Lt. Ronald Walters, Correction Officer John Marsich
SEVENTEEN YEARS            Clerk Jackie Irwin
SIXTEEN YEARS                   Correction officer James Reilly
TWELVE YEARS                    Correction Officer Rosa Ortiz
NINE YEARS                           Records Clerk Melissa Kulchock, Correction Officer Thomas Pluth
EIGHT YEARS                        Correction Officer Martin Bontrager
SEVEN YEARS                      Correction Officer Mark McKenna, Dispatcher Sarah Moon, Deputy David Doughty
SIX YEARS                              Deputy Stanley Shadowen, Deputy John Kelley, Deputy Scott Sitz
TWO YEARS                           Correction Officer Stephen Eppich, Correction Officer Matthew Zupancic,
                                                    Deputy Jeff Dybzinski

   Correction Officer Martin Bontrager began serving in the Corrections Division in November of 1999. Marty has served in many capacities of the jail during his employment. He is a video arraignment officer, an Incident Review Team officer and he works at the Minimum Security Jail in Painesville Township. Marty often assists with inmate disciplinary hearings and is a recipient of the Jail's Life Saving Award. He graduated from Ledgemont High School and went on to serve five years in the U.S. Army receiving an honorable discharge. Later, he completed the police academy at Lakeland Community College. Marty is also employed as a part-time police officer in Geneva on the Lake.
    One of Marty's favorite past times is motorcycle riding and he is an outspoken and loyal fan of the Cleveland Browns football team. He resides in Lake County with three of his children. His eldest daughter resides in Montville. One of the aspects of his employment with the Sheriff's Office that he enjoys most is the job diversity and having the opportunity to use his skills and talents to assist in so many areas of the jail. ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

    Correction Officer Ronald Kline began serving in the Corrections Division in May of 1989. Ron is one of the jail's video arraignment officers, a dispensary officer, a training officer, a Commissary officer and he works at the Minim

um Security Jail with work release inmates. Ron graduated from Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburgh, Pennsylvania. He moved to Ohio in 1986 and graduated from the Police Academy that same year. Prior to his employment at the Lake County Jail, Ron was employed as a patrolman with the Jefferson Police Department and also as a dispatcher with the Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office.
Ron enjoys golfing, watching his son play football for Conneaut and collecting lighthouses. He is quick to let everyone know that he is a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoys traveling to the Outerbanks of North Carolina and also to his home state, Pennsylvania. Ron loves to make the workplace more enjoyable for his co-workers and he is well-known for doing so. Ron resides in Ashtabula County. He has a son, a daughter and a granddaughter. ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in October 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

TWENTY-TWO YEARS         Sgt. Kaye Garden
NINETEEN YEARS                Lt. Cynthia baker
EIGHTEEN YEARS                Sgt. Donald Durst
FOURTEEN YEARS            Sgt. Kevin Coleman
TEN YEARS                            Correction officer Richard Hurtt
EIGHT YEARS                         Billing Clerk Kris Reed
SEVEN YEARS                      Sgt. Barbara Morris. Correction Officer Pamela Brueggeman,
                                                    Correction Officer Matthew Zarbock, Correction Officer Brian Leonard
                                                    Correction Officer Melissa Gazella. Correction Officer William Taylor
SIX YEARS                               Correction Officer Rusty Schultz
FOUR YEARS                          Correction Officer Judith Leary
THREE YEARS                       Deputy Jeff Belle, Correction Officer Matthew Paul,
                                                    Correction Officer Candice Bain
TWO YEARS                           Correction Officer Adam Cleis, Correction Officer Paul Sansalone
ONE YEAR                              Dispatcher Lisa Braemer  , Disptacher Cynthia McGill

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in September 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

TWENTY    YEARS         Lieutenant Robert Hungerford

NINETEEN YEARS                Sgt. Wendy Loomis
SEVENTEEN YEARS            LPN Carolyn Barbish
SIXEEN YEARS                      Lt. Michael Reed, Cook Irma Hahn
THIRTEEN YEARS                Sgt. Michelle Prather, Correction Officer Daniel Hess
SIX YEARS                              Correction Officer Renwick Hamblin, Deputy Edward Pecka
FOUR YEARS                         Deputy Gary Davis, Deputy Dan Matejka
TWO YEARS                           Correction Officer Cassandra Loepp
ONE YEAR                              Dispatcher Danette Walker  , Disptacher Monica Patterson

        On August 17, 2007, thousands of women and men will unite in Cleveland, Ohio and walk 60 miles through the streets and neighborhoods of Cleveland. The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a weekend of hope, as they honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, promote breast cancer research and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it.
        Laura Falcone, Melissa Kulchock and Kelly Bajc from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Jail Trac/Records have committed to walk and have agreed to raise a minimum of $6,600 to help fight breast cancer. Net proceeds from the Breast Cancer 3-Days benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs, as well as the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, to provide an endowment for breast cancer initiatives.
        Unfortunately, breast cancer has become an all too common occurrence among women and men throughout the world. Now is the time to take action to help end this disease.
        Lake County Team “JAILBIRDS” began their adventure on April 28, 2007 and in 3 months have raised $6,600 in the fight against breast cancer. They would like to thank everyone who so generously donated to our cause. "Our hats go off to all the employee’s of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, who supported us and donated to our cause, to Sheryl Depledge and Chief Crosier who made it possible for us to walk, thank you very much. A big thank you to Ken Rolls Magistrate for the Honorable Judge Richard Collins, who without his help we would not have made our goal.   And lastly, to the people of Madison, Ohio who attended all our events and gave so generously, without your help we would not be walking the walk."

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in August 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

NINETEEN YEARS                Dispatcher Keith Chaffee
EIGHTEEN YEARS                Clerk Cynthia Prib
SEVENTEEN YEARS           Correction Officer David Crim
FIFTEEN YEARS                   Correction Officer Joseph Irwin
FORUTEEN YEARS               Lt. Carl Doondorfer
NINE YEARS                           Sgt. James Pethtel, Kitchen Supervisor Pat Eubank
EIGHT YEARS                        Dispatcher Jerrod Lewis
SIX YEARS                              Correction Officer Michael Nahorniak
FOUR YEARS                         Correction Officer Michelle, Karosy, Correction Officer Scott Simpson,
                                                    Correction Officer Ryan Stakich
THREE YEARS                       Correction Officer Mark Hynd, Correction Officer Daniel Kreft,
                                                    Correction Officer William Smith, Deputy Jackie Tracz,
                                                    Deputy David Shaffer
ONE YEAR                              Dispatcher Brian Hellwig

         On July 30, 2007 Officer James Turek was promoted to the rank of Corrections Sergeant. Sgt. Turek began his career at the Lake County Sheriff's Office, in the Corrections Division, 13 years ago in 1994. Since the start of his career Sgt. Turek has put his Associates degree in Applied Science from Lakeland Community College to good work. He has served as a CPR and First Aid Instructor in the Corrections Division, worked as a Field Training Officer, and assisted the medical staff as a Dispensary officer.
        For the past 26 years Jim has been a member of the Madison Fire District. As an EMT-A has worked diligently to serve and protect his community. During his service he has received extensive training in many areas, including Bomb training, Hazmat Training, and Disaster Response. Sgt. Turek also serves as one of Lake County's certified Fire Investigators.
        Sgt. Turek has been married to his wife Sondra for 18 years. Together they have raised 2 boys and 2 girls. As a family they raise horses, pigs, chickens and bees. They also have a wide range of garden vegetables, as well as fruits trees.

On April 14, 2007 Officer James Pethtel was promoted to the rank of Corrections Sergeant. Sgt. Pethtel began his his career with the Lake County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division in 1998.
A 1998 graduate of Akron University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice, Sgt. Pethtel started his Corrections career mentoring troubled youth through the Summit County Juvenile System. Jim has worked in many facets of the Corrections Division with a wealth of experience in the processing of inmates into the detention facilities. Currently Sgt. Pethtel serves as the Assistant Director of Inmate Programming for inmate serves, in addition to his duties as a shift supervisor.

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in July 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

TWENTY-TWO YEARS         Administrative Support Services Director Sheryl DePledge,
                                                    Detective Bureau Clerk Deborah Fabian, Dispatcher Julia Keyes
NINETEEN YEARS                Dispatcher Dale Few
EIGHTEEN YEARS                Correction Officer Dona Cox, Correction Officer Christopher Cimperman,
                                                   Correction Officer Andrew Steve
SEVENTEEN YEARS           Sgt. Michael Corbut, Correction Officer David Rentz, Correction Officer Keith Parsons
SIXTEEN YEARS                   Sgt. Belinda Brooks
TWELVE YEARS                    Deputy Jeff Cooper
NINE YEARS                           Correction Officer Mark Snyder, Correction Officer Theresa Sciancalepore
SEVEN YEARS                       Deputy Allen Moon
FIVE YEARS                            Deputy Angela Gondor
FOUR YEARS                         Dispatcher Annie Lerman
THREE YEARS                       Dispatcher Sarah Moon, Dispatcher Susan Alderman
TWO YEARS                           Correction Officer Gary Crumbaker, Correction Officer Kyle Nichols

Please welcome one of our newest hires Dispatcher Cindi McGill. She was hired in October, 2006, got married then officially started employment on the 23rd. Many of us agree that exchanging the nuptials prior to beginning training was a wise move: try pronouncing, let alone spell,

Gotliebowski (makes a name like “Dybzinski” sound easy)! Cindi was born in Garfield Heights and graduated from Mentor High School. She comes to us from Mentor courts, being a deputy clerk there as well as in Geauga County. She resides in Madison Village with her husband Brian and Max, her 3 year-old Shepherd-mix.

Cindi is deeply devoted to her family, which includes seven brothers and sisters. She likes to read in her spare time and loves the great outdoors. Cindi says that she has always been interested in a dispatching career (no mere coincidence that her father is a retired Moreland Hills police officer). She is a friendly and pleasant addition to our agency! Cindi is nearing the completion of her police-dispatch training and soon will be flying solo. As with any new empoyee, we all will give her any assistance and support she needs along with the room to grow and continue to learn all aspects of the job. ( submitted by web reporter Julie Keyes )

Correction Officer Michelle Karosy began serving in the Corrections Division on August 4, 2003. During her time in Corrections, Michelle has worked on the Hazards and Alerts Team and serves as a Classification Officer. She has received annual recognition

for high statistics in the area of classification.
Michelle was born in Lake County and graduated from Willoughby South High School. She attended Clark County Community College in Las Vegas, Nevada where she lived for fifteen years. While living out West, she worked as a customer service representative for KB Homes. Prior to that, she worked for a home health care company for seven years. One of her favorite jobs was working for Starbucks Coffee in Las Vegas because she says, "The tips were great and the weekly free coffee was a plus."
Michelle's family is a big part of her life and she loves spending time with them and with friends. She also enjoys shopping, reading and riding her bike as well as enjoying all types of music, comedy and drama movies. Recently, after seeing news broadcasts about forty cats being abandoned by their owner, Michelle decided to adopt one of them, whom she named Charlie. Michelle says that, " I like the fact that no two days are alike at work and overall, I enjoy working for the Sheriff's Dept. It's also rewarding to run into former inmates who are doing well." ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

Correction Officer Cassandra Loepp began serving in the Corrections Division in September of 2006. She is one of the few

classification officers who has received recognition for having high classification statistics. Cassandra graduated from Fairport Harding High School and has attended Auburn Career Center and Lakeland Community College. She has certificates for Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Aided Drafting and CNC Machinery and Welding. This fall, Cassandra will be one of the instructors at the Corrections Academy which trains new officers. She'll be teaching in the area of self-defense.
Prior to her employment at the Lake County Sheriff's Office, Cassandra worked as an office clerk at Giant Eagle for approximately three and a half years. She was also employed by Brennan's Fish House for three years. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, camping, cooking, arts (painting) and shopping for sandals. Also, a part of her life, is her French bulldog named Hurley and three turtles - Roxy, Goober and Tacco. In her job as a Corrections Officer, Cassandra likes being able to guide others by telling them the truth. She also enjoys observing large groups of individuals to ensure that they cope well with one another. She says that, "Each person is different and it's interesting to see every possible side to each human being." ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in June 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

EIGHTEEN YEARS                Correction Officer Gary Cooper
SEVENTEEN YEARS            Sgt. Erick English Alice Wilcox, Jail Records Clerk Laura Falcone
FIFTEEN YEARS                    Correction Officer James Turek
EIGHT YEARS                         Deputy Corey Svagerko, Deputy James Wheeler
SEVEN YEARS                       Counselor Suzanne Teague
SIX YEARS                              Deputy Craig Young
FOUR YEARS                         Dispatcher Sue Furman
THREE YEARS                      Correction Officer Katherine Kuhn
ONE YEAR                              Correction Officer Robert Ramirez, Deputy Kevin Raico, Deputy Michael Ward

    When you call the Sheriff’s Office or stop in to the front counter, you may encounter a very efficient, helpful and friendly young lady. This is Clerk Christina Weis. Christina has worked for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for five years in the Support Services Division as a Jail Trac Clerk. Currently, she is also being cross-trained in the Sheriff Sales area. When asked if she enjoys working here, Christina states that, “I love my job at the Sheriff’s Office. Every day is exciting and every day I learn something new.”
        Prior to working at the Sheriff’s Office, Christina attended Akron University. She is a life-long resident of Lake County, growing up in Wickliffe and graduating from Wickliffe High School. She presently resides in Willoughby with her husband, Tony, and their 2½ year old, adorable son, Colin.   In November, they are expecting a new addition to their family.
        In her leisure time, Christina loves to go “luxurious“ camping with her family in their two new campers; and, also
spending many summertime hours at her parents’ home, enjoying the swimming pool. One of Christina’s favorite things to do is taking walks with Colin in the Metroparks. They love the outdoors.
    Christina isn’t the first member of her family to work in the field of law enforcement. You may know Christina’s Dad,
Captain Ron Radovanic, who worked and retired from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and is now working as a Security
Officer for Painesville Municipal Court. You will find that Christina is very much like him; she always has a positive attitude and a friendly smile.

( submitted by web reporter Sue Zuber )

        Captain Frank Leonbruno, CJM, CLEE has been employed at the Lake County Sheriff's Office since 1989. However, he didn't start out in the field of Law Enforcement. Capt. Leonbruno spent the first part of his life as a Capuchin Franciscan monk in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Annapolis, Maryland; and in Washington DC. It was during this time that he earned his Bachelor's degree, and worked towards a Master of Arts Degree at WTU. After taking a year out of the Order prior to Ordination he decided to raise a family as a layperson and formally left the Monastery.
        His time in Washington DC working the inner city with the DC Police sparked his interest in Law Enforcement and 5 years after leaving the Monastery he joined the Lake County Sheriff's Office in 1989. Capt. Leonbruno was promoted to Corrections Sergeant in March of 1990, and was appointed Jail Administrator in January 1993 under Sheriff Dunlap.
        Captain Leonbruno oversees all aspects of the Lake County Correctional facilities; nearly 100 Officers, 12 supervisors, 5 cooks, 4 nurses, 2 mental health counselors, 4 drug and alcohol treatment counselors, and a daily average of 384 inmates spread across the two jail facilities. Under his leadership the jail has grown enormously. The 1993 jail population average of 206 inmates a day, now averages 383 (2006 jail statistical average). During his tenure the jail staff developed a Corrections Training Academy; became the first jail ever to be certified as being in full compliance with all of the 313 Ohio Minimum Jail Standards; developed a multitude of jail service programs including Jail Treatment, Mental Health programming, GED, AA and NA programs, increased volunteers to the jail three-fold; and the jail staff computerized jail operations to name just a few.
        A few years ago Capt. Leonbruno was asked by the University of Istanbul to travel to Turkey to speak on jail reform. He also is a contributing writer to the Corrections Professional magazine. He also is a part-time instructor at Lakeland Community College where he teaches both in the degree program (Criminology and Crisis Intervention), as well as at Lakeland College's Police Academy which he graduated from in 1995.
        Capt. Leonbruno also serves on the Lake County Sheriff's Office SWAT team as the Hostage negotiator. He is a Certified Law Enforcment Executice (CLEE) through the Ohio Chief's of Police, a Certified jail manager (CJM) through the American Jail Association, and is a graduate of the Police Executive Leadership College (PELC).
        When asked about the success of the jail Capt. Leonbruno states "The success of any organization is never based on the shoulders of one individual. The success of any organization the size of Lake County's Corrections Division is founded in the leadership of many individuals, and on the professionalism of the men and women who apply current jail operational concepts that mark an organization with a reputation of excellence. I am most fortunate to have the best supervisors, line officers. medical personnel, mental health professionals, food services professionals and treatment counselors in the Country working with me here at the Sheriff's Office. They are the foundation of our success in the field of Corrections!"
        Late afternoons you will find him at the Leonbruno Insurance and Financial Services agency in Fairport Harbor with his sisters Linda Sentinek and Mary Ellen Infalvi where they have been working together since 1985.
        The captain is a very dedicated employee and an asset to the Sheriff's office. He resides in Lake County with his wife Heidi and their four children.     ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in May 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

THIRTY-FOUR YEARS         Sheriff Daniel A. Dunlap

TWENTY-FOUR YEARS        Sgt. Thomas Chiappone, Sgt. Katherine Silvi
EIGHTEEN YEARS                Lt. Nicholas Iliano, Correction Officer Elissa Smith, Correction Officer David Lachey
                                            Correction Officer Christopher Conley, Correction Officer Ronald Kline
                                            Correction Officer James Kane
FOURTEEN YEARS               Correction Officer Alice Wilcox, Jail Records Clerk Laura Falcone
THIRTEEN YEARS                Anne Takacs, RN
ELEVEN YEARS                    Deputy Julie Farrell
TEN YEARS                          Correction Officer David Keller, Correction Officer Jay Leonard
FOUR YEARS                       Deputy Randy Woodruff
TWO YEARS                         Dispatcher Christina O'Brien

    Correction Officer Thomas Pluth has served in the Corrections Division since his hire in November of 1998. Tom assists with the jail's Incident Review Team, works as a Dispensary Officer and has worked at the Minimum Security Facility with inmates who have work privileges. Tom is a 1987 graduate of Eastlake North High School and a 1992 graduate of Cleveland State University where he received two Bachelor of Arts degrees - one in History and one in Political Science. He is an alumni member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at CSU and a former player in the United States Touch Football League.
        In his spare time, Tom enjoys reading Stephen King novels as well as history and political books. He has two cats and likes to collect diecast cars. Among his favorite travels are Niagara Falls and South Carolina. Historical figures that he admires most include Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt, George S. Patton, Ronald Reagan, Benjamin Disraeli and Hannibal of Carthage.
        When asked what he enjoys most about his job, Tom states, "The variety of individuals that I work with and the commaraderie that goes along with a tight-knit group." He believes one should speak softly, but carry a big stick. In relationship to his job as a Correction Officer, he defines that as being able to maintain a high level of professionalism in his ability to balance firm communication with supportive actions. ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

        Meet Dispatcher Adam LaSota, who has been a Dispatcher with Central Communications for three years. Adam graduated

from John Carroll university in 2003 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications. No small surprise that he is an 8 year member in broadcasting with JCU FM radio.
Born and raised in Painesville, Adam purchased a home last year and continues to reside there. He is extremely musically talented, playing both drums and guitar, and in the past, has played with several area bands.
Adam enjoys NASCAR and attends several events during the season. He spends much of his off-time with Roxy, a 2 1/2 year old blue heeler which he rescued from a dog shelter. Other hobbies include "Spending more then I should on my music collection!" His favorite quote "People can break your heart and take your money, but they can't take away the work you've done! Sometimes that's all you have !" ( submitted by web reporter Julie Keyes )

Correction Officer Anthony Childs has served in the Corrections Division since his hire in February of 2004. Officer Childs assist

s with the jail's Incident Review Team, is a Video Arraignment officer and also a Classification officer. He graduated from Mentor High School and is a regional award winner in technical preparatory computer networking. At Mentor High, he was honored to serve as captain of the wrestling team. He has also enjoyed membership in the Willoughby Explorer's Program.
    Anthony is currently taking courses towards completion of a degree in Criminal Justice and will be attending the Lakeland Community College police academy this spring. Anthony enjoys jogging, wrestling, watching movies with his family and being the proud owner of two German shepherds. He & his family make annual visits to Disney World and to Niagara Falls.
    "I enjoy working in Corrections because in some ways I help give back to the community. If just one person has learned that crime doesn't pay, then I have done my job", states Anthony. A quote penned by William Jennings Bryan is one by which Anthony tries to live: "Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for. It is a thing to be achieved."
    Anthony and his wife reside in Lake County and have one child. ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in April 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

THIRTY YEARS    Correction Officer Bill Bolinger

TWENTY-TWO YEARS          Sgt. Anthony Iliano, Correction Officer David Sturgill, Correction Officer Mark Godina,
                                            Deputy TJ Wilson
EIGHTEEN YEARS                Lt. Gregory Reid, Correction Officer Carmen Alvarez, Correction Officer Robert Guthleben
SEVENTEEN YEARS            Dispatcher Julee Payne
TWELVE YEARS                    Sgt. Dee Cichon
NINE YEARS                           Deputy Rick Williams
SEVEN YEARS                       Detective Scott Stranahan
SIX YEARS                             Clerk Kelli Bajc
FIVE YEARS                           Dispatcher Jason Heller
FOUR YEARS                         Deputy Bret Woitella

        On April 1, 2007 Sgt. Barry Dodd will retire from the Lake County Sheriff's Office. But retire may not be the right word since Barry will continue his law enforcement career as the new Chief of Police for Grand River, Ohio. We congratulate Chief Dodd on his new position as Chief of Police.
        Sgt. Dodd has been a member of the Lake County Sheriff's Office since he left the United States Marine Corps, where he served at the White House in Washington DC. As a member of the Corrections Division Barry has served as a line Correction Officer, Special Deputy, and for nearly 14 years as a Sergeant in the Corrections Division. During this time Sgt. Dodd also served as a Painesville Township firefighter, as well as a part-time patrolman for the Mentor-On-The Lake Police Department.
        Sgt. Dodd is one of a few Corrections staff members who has worked in the "old jail" (now demolished and currently court house parking), at the Maximum Security Jail (opened in 1990), and at the Minimum Security Jail, opened in 2001. Barry has served as shift supervisor, scheduling supervisor, instructor in the Corrections Training Academy, Fire Protection supervisor, Background Investigations... to name just a few.
        We thank Sgt. Dodd for his years of service to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, and the many impacts he has made on the development of the Corrections Division. We wish him and his wife Diane all of the best in the years to come, and look forward to his progress as Chief in Grand River!

For over seven (7) years, Kristina Reed has worked as a Billing Clerk for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. She i

s responsible for the accounts payable and receivable, making reservations and scheduling training classes for the employees to attend. Kris says, “I love the type of work that I do here. I like working with figures and being challenged. I am thankful for the opportunity to work at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and enjoy the people I work with and have made many friends.”
        Prior to her employment with the Sheriff’s Office, Kris worked as a bookkeeper at the law firm of Cannon, Stern, Aveni & Loiacono Co., LPA for nine (9) years. Since 1995, she has served as a Recording Secretary and Payroll Clerk for the Fairport Harbor Port Authority and also helps her husband with the accounting side of his lawn care business.
        Kris grew up in Fairport Harbor, and still lives there with her husband, Ed. She has three (3) married children; Tammi, David and Holly. Her family also includes six (6) wonderful grandchildren, with one more on the way.
        Kris and her husband enjoy supporting their grandchildren by attending their various sports and school activities; her husband has also coached the grandchildren’s sports teams.
        She is a camping enthusiast and looks forward to weekend camping trips with their friends. She enjoys reading, sewing and embroidery in her spare time and most of all spending time with her family. ( submitted by web reporter Sue Zuber )

         Sgt. Roger Loveland began his 27 year career at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office as a full-time Deputy Sheriff. He presently works with the Road Patrol Division, and is assigned to supervise the School Resource Deputies at Riverside High School and Auburn Career Center. He also coordinates Community Policing activities which include organizing neighborhood watch groups, reviewing hold-up alarm policies with local banks, and personal safety instruction for various groups including women, children and senior citizens.
        Sergeant Loveland presents safety programs for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. He has spoken on seat belt safety and gun safety to over 10,000 children. His current program is Project Lifesaver which involves equipment and training for personnel to be utilized in locating Alzheimer patients.In 1999, Sergeant Loveland was awarded the prestigious Jorge Medina Award, given by the Lake County Blue Coats, for rescuing two elderly people from a house fire in Concord Township.
        Before joining the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Loveland worked for Lake Metroparks, as a Ranger Sergeant for three (3) years. He grew up in Thompson; one of seven (7) children. His father (one of 14 children) built their home on a farm where he had grown up. Sergeant Loveland now resides in Leroy Township.
        After graduating from Ledgemont High School, Sergeant Loveland attended Lakeland Community College and received an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement. He completed his basic police academy training at the Cleveland Metroparks Academy in Strongsville. He has attended numerous schools in crime prevention and police firearms training. As a SWAT officer, he completed the FBI Observer/Sniper School at Camp Perry, Ohio. Sergeant Loveland is a certified firearms instructor for revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, shotguns, assault rifle/carbine and sub machine guns, and is a firearms’ instructor for the Lakeland Basic Police Academy.
        Sergeant Loveland’s hobbies include motorcycle rides to various destinations including beaches and civil war (revolutionary war) battlefields. He enjoys motorcycle races at Mid-Ohio, is an Indian’s baseball fan, and a history buff. Sergeant Loveland is a member of the National Tactical Officers Association, Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association and Harley Owners’ Group. ( submitted by web reporter Sue Zuber )

      Sgt. Erick English has served in the Corrections Division since his hire in June of 1990. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in May of 2004. Erick assists with jail statistics and the inmate classification system. He was the motivating force behind the implementation of correction officer service stars, whereby an officer receives a gold star for each five years of service. Additionally, he was one of the first recipients of the Corrections Division Life Saving Award.
    Erick graduated from Madison High School and then went on to Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Communication. He was previously employed by the Madison Country Club and WDON radio station. In his spare time, Sergeant English enjoys martial arts, serving as an umpire for Little League and playing or watching soccer and baseball. He also loves to help his daughter with her 20,000 plus pop tab collection. His travels have taken him to such places as the Grand Canyon, the Bahamas and Canada. Erick has two children, three brothers, two sisters and ten nieces and nephews, as well as a cat named "Charcoal".
    Sergeant English finds his job rewarding because "There are so many diverse and interesting co-workers - all of whom have a different story to share." Erick's motto to live by is, "Don't concern yourself with things that you have no control over. Remove your rear view mirrors and concentrate on the road ahead." ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

Correction Officer Scott Capron has served in the Corrections Division since his hire in June of 2000. During his employment with the Sheriff's Office he has worked at the Minimum Security Jail with Work Release inm

ates as well as at the Maximum Security Jail. He has worked on the Policy and Procedure team which assists supervisors in reviewing and updating jail policies. Scott graduated from high school in 1993 and went on to receive certification in such areas as Emergency Management, Drug Identification, FBI interrogation and interviewing and Gang Identification. He has experience working as a part-time police officer and has also worked at the Sheriff's Office Emergency Operations Center.
In his spare time, Scott volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America under the Western Reserve Council. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, rock climbing & white water rafting. He also likes to utilize his talents as an amateur photographer & has traveled extensively on the East Coast primarily for hiking and rock climbing. Regarding his job as a Correction Officer, Scott says that he enjoys being a public servant and having the opportunity to work with different cultures of our society. His daily quote is simply that, "Life is good." ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in March 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS          Capt. Lonnie Sparkman
EIGHTEEN YEARS                Clerk JoAnn Jones
SIXTEEN YEARS                    Lt. Mark Soeder, Clerk Deborah Mayse
TEN YEARS                             Sgt. Patrick Patterson, Deputy Michael Zgrebnak, Correction Office Mark Thompson
NINE YEARS                           Correction Officer Michael Campbell
EIGHT YEARS                         Correction Officer Mario Eldridge, Cook Debbie Potter, Clerk Shannon Gandolf
SIX YEARS                              Correction Officer Charla, Howard, Correction Officer Robert Triskett
FOUR YEARS                          Correction Officer Scott Capron
THREE YEARS                        Cook Sandra Bates
ONE YEAR                               Deputy James Kailburn

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in February 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS    Sergeant Roger Loveland
TWENTY-SIX YEARS             Clerk Barbara Kato
SEVENTEEN YEARS            Correction Officer Kelli DeVore
SIXTEEN YEARS                    Computer Specialist Jeff Fortuna
NINE YEARS                            Sergeant Larry Harpster
EIGHT YEARS                         Deputy Donovan Buchs, Deputy Robert Harps
SEVEN YEARS                        Deputy Frank Yurkovich
FOUR YEARS                          Dispatcher Stephanie Humphrey, Clerk Christina Radovanic
THREE YEARS                        Dispatcher Adam LaSota, Dispatcher Melissa Leslie, Correction Officer Alissa Mnaley,
                                                     Correction Officer Anthony Childs
TWO YEARS                            Major Charles Caldwell
           Note:    This is Major Caldwell's second tour with the Lake County Sheriff's Office.   His career has spanned over
                         40 years serving as Chief Deputy at the Sheriff's Office and as Police Chief of Hunting Valley
ONE YEAR                              Counselor Constance Ness

         There are many people who make up the growing list of volunteers in the various aspects of Sheriff’s Office programming. One would be remiss not to include Mr. Vincent Morreale. Vince has a long history of volunteering at the Lake County jail.
        You will find him every Monday for at least 6 hours passing the book cart throughout the jail to supply the inmates with reading material. Besides his time there he regularly volunteers on Sundays in the Jail Ministry Program.   Vince does so many other volunteer projects in the jail. His work is invaluable!
        Vince is a retired accountant from Perry, Ohio who still works part-time handling a number of accounts ... you guessed it, often volunteering his time for people in need. When he is not here you can find him at St. Cyprian’s parish volunteering, or teaching classes for the IRS...you guessed it, as a volunteer. Thanks for your time with us Vince, we really appreciate it !

Employee Highlights

       Deputy Julie Farrell has been with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for eleven (11) years. She began her career at the Sheriff’s Office as a part-time Jail Trac Clerk and quickly moved up to a full-time Clerk position. Julie transferred to the Court Services Division after completing the Basic Police Course at the Cleveland Heights Police Academy. This year, her new responsibilities, as a Court Officer, include working with foreclosures, executions, and replevins. Julie says, “I love coming to work because everyday is exciting and a new adventure.” Prior to working for the Sheriff’s Office, Julie was employed at the law offices of Cicconetti and Farrell.
        Aside from her work here at the Sheriff’s Office, Julie is extremely busy with her family, which includes her husband and five (5) children; four (4) boys and one (1) girl. Two of the boys attend the University of Dayton and are studying Pre-Med and Engineering. Her daughter is in 8^th grade at St. Mary of the Assumption School in Mentor. Her biggest challenge, though, is her two young sons, four year old Bailey and 18 month old Riley.
        It doesn’t take long to realize that Deputy Farrell has a passion for her animals. Her boys have a miniature horse and Julie has a quarter horse named “Romeo.” She has been an Equestrian since the age of eight and competes on the Hunter/Jumper and Quarter Horse circuits. Her goal this year is to compete at the Merrell Lynch classic at the polo fields and to qualify for the World Show in Oklahoma.
        You’ll always see a big smile on Julie’s face and a cup of Starbucks in her hand. You probably will not be surprised to learn that the motto she lives by is, “Life is short, work hard, and play harder.” ( submitted by web reporter Sue Zuber )

        For nine (9) years, Melissa Kulchock has worked for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office as a Jail Trac Clerk keeping jail records and scheduling trips for Court Officers to transport inmates to and from the Lake County Jail. Melissa enjoys her job here because, “Each day is a new day and a new challenge.” Prior to her employment with the Sheriff’s Office, Melissa did data entry for Nook Industries; and before that position, she worked for the Wickliffe Police Department as a full-time Dispatcher. As you can see, she is well-prepared for her work at the Sheriff’s Office.
        Melissa graduated from Wickliffe High School where she played Volleyball and Softball. Following graduation, she attended Lakeland Community College and graduated with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement.
        Melissa is a Lake County resident. She is happily married and the Mother of four-year-old twin boys that really keep her hopping. Her hobbies include reading and spending time with her family as much as possible. As if she isn’t already busy enough, in her spare time, Melissa enjoys socializing with other mothers at the Northeast Ohio Mothers of Multiples Club where they share stories and she picks up tips on raising twins. ( submitted by web reporter Sue Zuber )

            Corrections Officer DONA COX has served in the Corrections Division since her hire in July of 1989. During her career in the Corrections Division, Dona has been involved in many aspects of the jail's routine operations as well as assisted with special projects. She has worked with the Ohio Minimum Jail Standards updates and review and is also a training officer for new corrections officers. Dona assists in the jail commissary when needed and is also a classification office

r. Over the years, Dona has been known to come up with several ideas that helped to improve the efficiency of the jail's daily routines.
Prior to her employment with the Sheriff's Department, Dona worked as a dispatcher for the Riley County Police Department in Manhattan, Kansas. She also worked for the Lake County Commissioner's Office as a receptionist. In her spare time, Dona enjoys hiking, traveling, reading and Broadway musicals. When questioned about her career as a corrections officer, Dona states that she "enjoys the challenge of training new officers and helping them to make the transition into the diverse jail environment." ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

Cook IRMA HAHN has been employed as a cook in the Corrections Division since her hire in September of 1991. Irma is a native of Guatemala who moved to the United States in 1966.
Irma has cooked in various environments from fast food restaurants to hospitals. She enjoys dancing, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also spends time reading non-fiction books or viewing non-fiction movies. Irma is fluent in Spanish and speaks some German as well. She and her husband of 25 years often travel to Germany to visit her husband's family or to Guatemala to visit her family. They've also traveled to Montreal, Canada and numerous states across the nation. They have three daughters and two grandchildren. Irma says that what she enjoys most about her job is "cooking", because that is what she loves to do. ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

Employee Highlights

       Deputy James Kailburn in one of the newer members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Division where he works as a Deputy Sheriff. Deputy Kailburn joined the Sheriff’s Office team in March of 2006. Jim is not a “rookie” police officer by any means. Prior to his employment with the Sheriff’s Office, Jim worked as a Patrolman for five years for the Eastlake Police Department and over six years for the Madison Township Police Department.
        Jim enjoys working here at the Sheriff’s Office. As he says, “Each day is a new challenge with new situations arising. It is a constant learning experience. I definitely enjoy my profession and find it a pleasure to serve the community and work with the employees at the Sheriff’s Office.”
        Deputy Kailburn resides in Perry, where he grew up. He has been married for 13 years and has three young, energetic, sons, ages three, six, and eight. Jim served four years in the U.S. Army, during the Gulf war, where he served as an Infantryman and Sergeant. Deputy Kailburn is a graduate of Lakeland Community College where he earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice; he is also a graduate of the Cleveland Heights Police Academy. He has attended numerous classes and seminars gaining much knowledge in the field of police work.
        In his spare time, Deputy Kailburn enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. Jim is an avid Cleveland Browns’ fan and has coached the Red Bucks, his sons’ football team.   Jim is a life member of the V.F.W and the AMVETS, where he presently serves as first vice for the Perry AMVETS, Post No. 1971.
( submitted by web reporter Sue Zuber )

If you call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for assistance or come in to the front counter, you may be greeted by a

very pleasant, cheerful, young lady named Alicia Summers, who works for the Sheriff’s Office as a Jail Trac Clerk. Alicia likes her job at the Sheriff’s Office. As she puts it, “Everyday I learn something new and meet new people.”
Alicia has worked for the Sheriff’s Office for 8 years. Prior to her employment here, she was a Sales Associate for King’s Jewelry where she worked during high school and a few years after graduation.
Alicia is married and has three wonderful children. In her spare time, Alicia is very busy with her children’s activities, which include: gymnastics, T-ball (in season), and of course she loves being a “Soccer Mom.” She volunteers as much as possible for their school activities. Alicia doesn’t really have much time for her own hobbies, but occasionally she does enjoy a ride on her husband’s motorcycle. ( submitted by web reporter Sue Zuber )

Monica Patterson is one of the newer members of the Sheriff’s Office team. She works in the Central Communications Division as a Dispatcher. Monica began with the Sheriff’s Office in September of 2006 and is still in training. When asked if she enjoys her job, she replies, “definitely.” Prior to her employment with the Sheriff’s Office, Monica worked for nine and one-half (9 ½) years at Mentor Municipal Court as a Probation Secretary. She lives in Mentor with her husband and daughter; she is expecting a second child around the end of April.
Monica’s hobbies include spending time with her family and playing softball. She is the vice-president of the Mentor Women’s Softball Association. We welcome Monica to the Sheriff’s Office and wish her success in her new position. ( submitted by web reporter Sue Zuber )

Anne Takacs, R.N., has served in the Corrections Division Medical Department since her hire in May of 1994. Anne has been involved in training Corrections Officers to work in the Jail’s Dispensary. She also assists with jail policy updates and revisions as well as coordinating all medical, dental and mental health services for the inmate population. When Anne began working in the Corrections Division, she was one of two fulltime nurses, each working five days a week. She has been able to expand the nursing staff to four fulltime nurses, thereby increasing the medical coverage in the jail to sixteen hours a day, seven days a week, which has helped to address the needs of the ever increasing jail population. There is also medical assistance on call 24 hours a day to serve the needs of the jail.

Anne is a graduate of Lakeland Community College and is also a certified emergency nurse and a certified correctional health professional. Prior to her employment at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Anne worked in the Emergency Room

at Lake East Hospital for 10 years. In her spare time, Anne enjoys golfing, quilting and traveling with her husband to any climate warm enough to play golf and spend time on the beach. Her favorite vacation spot is Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Anne also teaches quilting classes in the Painesville area. She and her husband Ken, who is captain of the Painesville Fire Department, have been married for 18 years. They have 5 children and 7 grandchildren.

Anne says that she enjoys the challenge of working with a difficult population and trying to meet their diverse medical and mental health needs. She often tells people that. “It’s the decisions that you have made in your life that put you where you are today.” ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

Correction Officer Robert Trisket has served in the Corrections Division since his hire in March of 2001. While

employed at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Robert has been involved in the Hazards and Alerts Review team and has worked at the Minimum Security Jail with the Work Release inmates. His prior employment includes working as a manager at both Blockbuster Video and Hollywood Video in Painesville. He also worked at the Painesville Country Club and Mar Val Lanes in Painesville. He graduated from Riverside High School and has lived in the Painesville area all of his life. He attended Lakeland Community College where he studied Civil Engineering.

He enjoys golfing and was a varsity letterman on the Riverside High School golf team. His favorite vacation spot is in the Outer Banks of North Carolina where he travels every year with friends. His hobbies include watching movies and playing video games. He likes watching football and is an avid Cleveland Browns and an Ohio State Buckeye fan. Officer Trisket likes the challenge of successfully completing the multitude of tasks required by the jail and necessary for the efficient handling of the inmate population ( submitted by web reporter Elissa Smith )

        The following Sheriff's Office employees are celebrating service anniversaries in January 2007. We
        commend them for their years of service to the Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Lake County.

TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS    Deputy Thomas Cotter
SEVENTEEN YEARS            Lieutenant Todd MenMuir
FOURTEEN YEARS              Chief Deputy William E. Crosier
THIRTEEN YEARS                Clerk Margaret Horvath
EIGHT YEARS                        Jail Trac Clerk Alicia Summers
SEVEN YEARS                      Deputy Donald Seamon
SIX YEARS                             Correction Officer Scott Thompson, Deputy Brian Butler
FOUR YEARS                        Correction Officer Eric Vanjo
ONE YEAR                              Correction Officer Eric Driscoll