July newsletter 2016 - Shelby County, TN

ISSUE: 10, OCTOBER 2014

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VOLUME VIII ISSUE 6, JUNE 2015

ISSUE 7, JULY 2015

Story Contributors:

Mayor’s Staff, Cover Photo

Mayor’s Photo Gallery

Chamayne Shaw—Human Resources

JoAnn Cole– Retirees

Laviette Crutchfield–

Promotions

Steve Shular–

Director of Communications

ISSUE 7, JULY 2016 VOLUME VIII

2016 Shelby County Summer Internship

Selected students from Shelby County schools partici-pated in the Shelby County Summer Internship Pro-gram. Mayor Luttrell awarded each student a certifi-cate of completion.

Inside this Issue:

Greetings from the Mayor………...2

New Hires ………………………3, 4, 5

Promotions & Years of Service....6

Condolences & Retirement……....7

Department News …....…………8, 9

Information Technology…….…..10

Greetings from the Mayor

Mayor Luttrell on the Move...

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VOLUME VIII ISSUE 7, JULY 2016

Mayor Luttrell reading to children at the Collierville Public Library. The Mayor also presented Books from Birth at check for six thousand dollars from his Charitable Foun-dation.

Happy 4th of July! I hope that everyone enjoyed a relaxing day with friends, family, and fireworks in honor of the founding of the United States of America. Our country has much to be proud of and we have much to be thankful for.

It has been a great month for economic development, including the groundbreak-ing for Olympus, a medical device compa-ny, in Bartlett and the new downtown of-fice of the prestigious national advertising firm Young & Rubicam. Their selection of Shelby County just goes to show that we are a competitive place for business.

Continuing to improve upon our competi-tiveness requires an educated workforce, and the importance of literacy in lifelong learning cannot be understated. That’s why the Mayor’s Charitable Foundation provid-ed $6,000 to Books from Birth to instill in Shelby County students the importance of literacy and reading to expand your hori-zons.

Lastly, I was enthusiastic to engage with the young interns at the private-nonprofit partnership of AutoZone, First Tennessee, FedEx, Clean Memphis, and the Wolf Riv-er Conservancy. These companies and organizations show the power of collabo-rating and business interests in developing stronger communities and instilling a pub-lic service ethic. Thank you to these com-panies, young people, and so many more like them across Shelby County.

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JULY 2016 NEW HIRES

EMPLOYEE’S NAME DEPARTMENT POSITION

1 TABITHA E. BLACK ASSESSOR'S OFFICE CLERICAL SPECIALIST

2 LARRY D. ELLIS ASSESSOR'S OFFICE APPRAISER

3 KENNESHA P. RHODES ASSESSOR'S OFFICE CLERICAL SPECIALIST

4 DAVID A. BAKER ATTORNEY GENERAL DIGITAL EVIDENCE ANALYST‐

5 EDWARD R. PALMER, JR. ATTORNEY GENERAL DIGITAL EVIDENCE ANALYST

6 DAVID P. VOLLMER ATTORNEY GENERAL DIGITAL EVIDENCE ANALYST

7 EMMA C. JOHNSON CAO'S OFFICE MISCELLANEOUS TEMP

8 SARAH C. DIXON CIRCUIT COURT CLERK MISCELLANEOUS TEMP

9 LISA A. OVERALL COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ATTORNEY

10 EMMETT L. WHITWELL COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ATTORNEY

11 MARK ADAMS CODE ENFORCEMENT BUILDING INSPECTOR

12 BRANDON J. BARKER CODE ENFORCEMENT MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

13 BOBBY F. GRANDBERRY CRIMINAL COURT CLERK'S OFFICE MISCELLANEOUS TEMP

14 TIFFANY P. GREEN COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP II

15 CARLA R. SMITH ANDERSON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP II

16 JEREMY BOLDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

17 JUSTIN R. CHANDLER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

18 GINA V. HIGH FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

19 ANDREW JOHNSON FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

20 ASHTON D. JOHNSON FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

21 JEREMY E. ROBERTS FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

22 WANDA L. TERRY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

23 KENNETH M. WILLIAMSON FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

24 ANN M. DELURY GSCRIMINAL COURT JUDGE COUNSELOR B


JULY 2016 NEW HIRES CONTINUED ‐

25 LONNIE LATHAM GS CIVIL COURT JUDGE MISCELLANEOUS TEMP

26 KIARA L. BENJAMIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT CUSTODIAL WORKER

27 ANN M. DANIEL HEALTH DEPARTMENT MISCELLANEOUS TEMP

28 RUDOLPH H. GRAY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICAL NURSE MONITOR

29 DOMINIQUE JOINER HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICE SYSTEM TECHNICIAN

30 CYNTHIA R. KING HEALTH DEPARTMENT PUB HLTH OUTREACH‐WIC

31 ELIZABETH N. MULL HEALTH DEPARTMENT MEDICAL LABORATORY TECH.

32 LAILA WALANI HEALTH DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

33 MICHELE M. FIELD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES MISCELLANEOUS TEMP

34 JAMES R. KERR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES SYSTEMS ADMIN II ‐ DATA

35 JUSTICE B. JOHNSON LEGISLATIVE MISCELLANEOUS TEMP

36 KAYLA L. WILLIAMS LEGISLATIVE MISCELLANEOUS TEMP

37 THOMAS A.ZEIGLER LEGISLATIVE MISCELLANEOUS TEMP

38 MAURICE D. BEARD ROADS AND BRIDGES LABORER SKILLED

39 CLIFFORD G. HANNAH ROADS AND BRIDGES LABORER SKILLED

40 KENNETH ARTHUR SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

41 KIZZY A. ATKINS SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL PROCESSING ASSISTANT

42 DONDRE J. BURTON SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

43 DAMIAN S. COOPER, JR. SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

44 DEMALL E. DAVIS SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

45 CALVIN E. EWING SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

46 ANGELIA L. FENTON SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

47 BREONNE K. GERALDS SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

48 TYREAKA N. HAMILTON SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

49 CORTIA R. HENRY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

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JULY 2016 NEW HIRES

CONTIINUED ‐

50 ANTTWANEISHA C. HUMPHREY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

51 ANDREA S. JONES SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

52 STEVON D. JONES SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

53 JEREMY C. MALONE SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

54 TRACIE R. MCLIN SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

55 MONTSHO N. MILLER SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

56 TAMARA S. NOEL SHERIFF'S OFFICE CLERICAL SPECIALIST

57 COURTNEY J. PARHAM SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

58 JAMES F. PERRY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

59 DEMARCUS S. PRACKETT SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

60 TASHI S. SCALES SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

61 JACQUELINE D. SCOTT SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

62 DARYL M. SEYMOUR SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

63 CANEIDRA T. SHAW SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

64 JASMINE A. SMITH SHERIFF'S OFFICE CLERICAL SPECIALIST

65 TERRISHA K. SMITH SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

66 MARICA T. WATSON SHERIFF'S OFFICE CLERICAL SPECIALIST

67 MONIKA J. WEBSTER SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

68 KEOSHA K. WRIGHT SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

69 JOYCE J. VAUGHN TRUSTEE'S OFFICE MANAGER A

70 CARLA L. COLEMAN VICTIMS ASSISTANCE AFTER HOURS ADVOCATE

71 ALICIA L. DENTON VICTIMS ASSISTANCE SOCIAL WORKER A

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JULY 2016 PROMOTIONS

EMPLOYEE’S NAME DEPARTMENT POSITION

Aimee Burgdorf Juvenile Court Research Specialist

Robert Burns Sheriff’s Office Security Systems Tech.

Michael Fischer Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy

Hazel Eckles Sheriff’s Office Jail Processing Assistant

Nataki Williams Director of Community Services Finance Manager

Elatris Wood-Thompson Health Department Public Health Outreach

JULY 2016 RETIREMENTS

Employee’s Name Department Employee’s Name Department

Leon Caldwell …………………….Sheriff’s Office

DJuna Cunigan …………………...Sheriff’s Office

Fred L. Jones …………………………..Corrections

Calvin P. Keller ………………………..Corrections

Clifford L. Long ……………………….Corrections

Donald R. McDonald…………..Sheriff’s Office

Leroy McDowell ………………...Sheriff’s Office

Mary Randolph ………………….Sheriff’s Office

Dollie P. Robertson ………………….Corrections

Evonjinia J. Scott ………………...Sheriff’s Office

Daniel E. Silas ………………………….Corrections

William E. Smith ………………...Sheriff’s Office

Mary E. Soberanis ……………….Health Depart.

Terri L. Strong ……………………..Sheriff’s Office

Catherine A. Weingarten ………...Health Serv.

Josula D. Williams ……………...Sheriff’s Office

The SCG Employee Wellness Center is now

OPEN!


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25+ YEARS OF SERVICE

EMPLOYEE’S NAME DEPARTMENT YEARS OF SERVICE

PAMELA N. AMOS SHERIFF'S OFFICE 25

BARBARA BEITH DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS 25

DAVID E. BRASIL DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS 25

STEPHEN C. BUSH PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE 25

LEON CALDWELL SHERIFF'S OFFICE 25

TONY M. CHISM ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 25

SHENA C. COFFEE SHERIFF'S OFFICE 25

DIANA HURLEY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 25

MONTINA N. JOHNSON SHERIFF'S OFFICE 25

EUGENIA A. MATHER-BARNES CSA 25

PATRICIA PIGRAM DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS 25

LARRY E. POTTER ENVIRONMENTAL COURT 25

TRACEE L. STILLS ROADS AND BRIDGES 25

DEBBIA L. STRONG EOC 25

JACQUELINE E. TAYLOR CAO 25

FRANCES UNDERWOOD HUMAN RESOURCES 25

CONDOLENCES

RELATIONSHIP EMPLOYEE’S NAME DEPARTMENT NAME OF DECEASED TO EMPLOYEE

Phyllis Cathey Criminal Court Ms. Debra Kaye Wilson Mother

Carolyn Leaks Criminal Court Mr. Walter Leaks Brother

Suzette Mink General Sessions Michael Allen Smith Son

Derrick Mink Register’s Office Michael Allen Smith Son

Janet Shipman Health Department Mr. Alvin Lansky Father


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Fitness Faceoff : Jumping Jacks vs. Jump Rope

Written By Alice Toyonaga

Fitness Faceoff: Jumping Jacks vs. Jump Rope

Running, walking, going to the gym: all these exercise techniques are a great way to stay in shape, but they can get a tad bit boring and predictable. Behold the fun, energetic options of jump rope and jumping jacks! Both these dynamic exercise op-tions are a great substitute for traditional exercise techniques, but the crucial question at hand is this: jumping jacks vs. Jump rope, which one of them is worth your time and effort?

For The Love Of Jumping

So get ready for the ultimate fitness faceoff! On the one hand you will get a taste of what jumping jacks have to offer, on the other you will be exposed to the benefits of indulging in a jump rope workout. In the final showdown, the winner of this faceoff will be decided!

Jumping Jacks!

First up, the jumping jacks! We’ve all had our fun with jumping jacks as children, but are they worth our time if used as part of a workout? You may think of jumping jacks as a simple exercise that requires energetic, sustained jumps, but the picture is broader than you think. This is not only a simple warm up exercise; it is also an effective aerobics exercise. It gives your shoulders, calves, thighs, legs and arms a solid workout!

Incorporating different jumping jack variations not only enhances your flexibility, but it also gives your body a good cardiovas-cular workout! You can perform jumping jacks in the comfort of your home, or at the gym with weight lifting sets to up the diffi-culty level of this simple exercise. By engaging various muscles of the body, jumping jacks lead to a high calorie and fat burn-ing rate. Of course, this fat burning and subsequent weight loss ability largely depends on the intensity and duration of the workout. Moreover, incorrect posture and technique can result in muscle strains, cramping and injuries.

Jump Rope!

Now let’s evaluate the prime challenger of jumping jacks: the popular jump rope! If you are looking for a cost effective full body workout, then jump rope workouts are the perfect option for you. By jumping rope you not only burn calories and lose weight, but you also enhance your level of body coordination and movement. Jump rope makes you focus on speed, agility and body coordination all at once: you can improve your responsiveness and swiftness by regularly practicing jump rope exercises.

Like jumping jacks, this exercise technique can also be performed in the comfort of your home in a limited space. By toning and strengthening various muscles of the body, jumping rope not only helps you shape up, it also aids in improving your pos-ture!

The Final Verdict!

So what will it be: the jump rope or the jumping jacks? Careful evaluation of the advantages of each exercise form yielded one winner- the jump rope! This in no way implies that jumping jacks should be shunned and boycotted for good. Jumping jacks can be used as a warm up exercise to your main workout. However, jump rope can be used in the core workout since this

exercise form provides the same benefits as jumping jacks, and then some more!

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How Many Calories Does Jumping Rope Burn?

On an average, jumping rope burns about 11 calo-ries per minute. If you crank up the intensity of your jumps, you can burn in the neighborhood of 20 calo-ries per minute.

It’s easy to see why this exercise is easily one of the best cardio activities you can try.

You can jump rope anywhere – indoors, outdoors, on a side of a road – all you need is a jump rope. Jumping rope builds cardiovascular endurance and works almost every muscle in your body.

Unlike walking, which incidentally is another great calorie-burning exercise, jumping rope is not considered a low-impact activity, but it nicely complements walking.

Whether you need to lose some weight or just want to maintain or even improve your fitness level, try this exercise routine: walk at your top speed for 5 minutes, then jump rope for 1 minute, keep switching between walking and jumping rope for a total of 30 minutes.


About Shelby County

Shelby County was established in 1819. It is the state’s largest county both in terms of population and geo-graphic area. Its county seat is Mem-phis. It is part of the Memphis Met-ropolitan Statistical Area, which com-prises eight counties in the three states of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Shelby County was named for Governor Isaac Shelby (1750-1826) of Kentucky. Shelby County is governed by a mayor-commissioner form of govern-ment under a Home Rule Charter that went into effect on September 1, 1986. Each serves a 4-year term. Together, the administration and the Board of County Commissioners are responsible for governing the most populous of Tennessee’s 95 counties.

The county’s personnel staff of ap-proximately 6,270 people have the direct duty of providing services for 910,100 citizens according to the 2007 estimated census data.

Mark H. Luttrell, Jr., was elected as Shelby County Mayor on August 5, 2010.

Shelby County Government

Mayor’s Office

160 North Main Street

Memphis, Tennessee 38103

Phone: 901-222-2000

Fax: 901-222-2005

E-mail: [email protected]

Please submit stories, comments, and ques-tions to

Theresa Hill 901 222-2013

Published by Theresa Hill

Pat Herndon (Graphic Design) 901 222-2447

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Shelby County Information Technology Services Tips to stay safe this school year

Malicious cyber ac vity affects students in a variety of ways, ranging from malware and scams to cyber bullying. Fortu-

nately, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep you, your kids, and your devices protected from the latest

threats. Here are some cybersecurity ps for staying safe for the new school year:

• Keep So ware Up‐to‐Date. Be sure to keep the opera ng system, browser so ware, and apps fully updated with

patches. Even new machines can have out-of-date so ware that leaves you at risk. Opera ng systems and applica ons

are constantly being updated to fix bugs and address security issues. You should use automa c updates to ensure

you’re using the most secure version of the so ware that is available. Also, review the privacy se ngs - when an app is

updated, it may change your se ngs!

• Configure Your Device and Apps with Security in Mind. The “out-of-the-box” configura ons of many devices and

apps are default se ngs o en geared more toward ease-of-use than security or protec ng your informa on. Enable

security se ngs on your device, and as you install so ware and apps, pay par cular a en on to those that control

informa on sharing.

• Malware Protec on. Make sure to have an virus with an -phishing support installed on all devices (desktops, lap-

tops, tablets, etc.). Set it to update automa cally and run virus scans at least once a week. Since malware today is

increasingly sophis cated and can avoid detec on by an virus so ware, also consider installing script-blocking and/or

ad-blocking browser plugins.

• Consider Comprehensive Internet Security. Consider using a comprehensive Internet security so ware in order to

be er keep your device safe. Most Internet security so ware suites offer parental controls, which are great for man-

aging applica ons that can be downloaded and the me spent on the device, while making sure students are com-

munica ng with friends on social networks in a safe way. Be sure to have and turn on personal firewall so ware.

• Prac ce Safe Computer Usage. Use trusted apps and only browse to trusted websites. Malware is o en hidden in

apps that trick you into downloading them or in fake websites that lure you in with interes ng pictures or stories!

Make sure everyone who uses the device takes the same precau ons.

• Think Before Sharing. It’s easy to over share online. Be careful about divulging personal informa on – like school

names, team names, home addresses, and telephone numbers. Have your kids use safe search tools such as Google’s

safesearchkids.com.

• Be a Smart Network User. Don’t access personal or financial informa on over unsecured public WiFi networks such

as the free WiFi in coffee shops, bookstores, hotels, and schools, as this data can be easily “sniffed” (a.k.a. viewed) by

others. Instead, consider using your smartphone’s more secure cellular signal to surf the Web, and if you have other

devices, “tether” them to your phone instead of using an open and unsecure WiFi.

• Be on Guard for Phishing. Don’t open email a achments from untrusted sources. You may be expec ng emails from

group members or teachers, but use cau on when opening any a achments. If you are not expec ng an email or it

just doesn’t look right, don’t open it. It could be a phishing a empt.

Use Strong Passwords. To ensure a strong password, make sure you use a complex and unique password for each

account/system. Use passwords that are at least 10 characters long, and contain upper and lowercase le ers, numbers

and symbols .

• Guard Against Physical Access. A key problem for students con nues to be the general lack of privacy and personal

space they have at school. Whether it’s a shared living space, crowded workspace, or the general communal environ-

ment of a college campus, they’re constantly exposing their devices to access by others. Be aware of your surround-

ings and keep your compu ng devices with you or locked in a safe place.

• Backup Your Data. Saving important data is important given the growing risk of “ransomware” infec ons. Ransom-

ware is a type of malware that locks up a person’s files un l the vic m pays a ransom to the hacker. It is prudent to

back up o en, using both a physical storage device like a flash drive or external hard drive and a cloud-based account.

• Don’t Jailbreak/Root Your Device. Jailbreaking a device is when you gain “root” access to the device, which means

that you disable the manufacturer and opera ng system protec ons so that you can access areas you were not intend-

ed to have access to. This access can allow you to have greater func onality but also reduces the security on the de-

vice, making it more likely that you will be infected with malware. Jailbreaking your device puts you at a greater risk of

ge ng hacked, and makes the device more suscep ble to malware, malicious apps and sensi ve informa on disclo-

sure. It is best not to jailbreak your devices.


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