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Community Corrections Celebrates Two Graduates Congratulations to Johnvontae Jackson and Justin Benjamin for successfully completing the Community Corrections Day Reporting Center (CCDRC) program in September! The program covers Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, Moral Recognition Therapy, Job Readiness, Health & Wellness, Digital Literacy, Anger Management, and Positive Community Engagement. Its main objective is to reduce repeat offenses by promoting positive behavioral changes. DRC staff closely monitor individuals with daily check-ins, drug and alcohol testing, and intensive case management. The program aims to help individuals establish structure and stability, modify their thought patterns and behaviors, and develop new life skills. The DRC offers: 1. Life Skills & Behavioral Therapy 2. Substance Abuse Counseling 3. Anger Management Counseling 4. Job Readiness & Employment Assistance 5. Education Services 6. Community Connections Thank you Community Corrections, for your valuable service to our community. For more information on Community Corrections, visit https://bit.ly/42fKUKy

Congratulations to Corporal (CPL) Lisa Roach on her retirement from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee (MCSO). CPL Roach began her career with MCSO in May of 1999. She was a dedicated employee with over 25 years of service in the Detention Services Bureau and Court Services Bureau. MoCo wishes her the best in her future endeavors!

Recently, the Montgomery County Fire Service (MCFS) spent time with future firefighters from the Little Country Schoolhouse. The children had the opportunity to see how firefighters live, learn about the equipment used, receive fire safety tips, and explore the fire trucks. MCFS appreciates their visit and had a great time showing them around.

Chief County Engineer Nick Powell was invited to speak to the Kenwood High School STEM Engineering Academy students last month. Nick spoke to approximately 110 students in a full auditorium on topics that included different types of engineers, college options versus technical degrees and programs, the importance of internships, and leadership, and he concluded the presentation with some project photos and a discussion to help these students better determine what field of engineering they may be most interested in studying as they enter college or their next steps after high school. The students responded with some great questions about engineering and construction.

Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) has hired Christine Puskaric as their new veterinarian. Puskaric has nearly 20 years of experience in her field and has extensive knowledge in medical and surgical procedures, preventative care, after-hours emergency consultations, fostering, and educating pet owners on general care. Puskaric was the Medical Director/Veterinarian for Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary from 2018 to 2023. In this role, her responsibilities included examining, diagnosing, and treating sanctuary dogs, conducting general surgery, formulating diet plans, acting as a liaison for visiting doctors, training staff in physical therapy modalities, and serving on the foster committee for dog placement. She also developed medical and physical therapy departments and guided in building a full-service veterinary hospital. Puskaric held various veterinarian roles. Before founding Middle Tennessee Veterinary Center in 2023, she worked in small animal practice for 11 years and then opened her veterinary hospital in 2012. She moved to Tennessee in 2018 to provide affordable, high-quality veterinary care. Her special interests are in geriatric pets. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 1995, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2001, a Canine Rehabilitation Certification in 2022, and has numerous affiliations. 📲Read more here: https://bit.ly/3CZI4wj

At tonight's informal commission meeting, Mayor Wes Golden presented a proclamation to John Johnson with the Tennessee Department of Human Services to observe October 2024 as the 79th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is to provide education about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. The history of NDEAM traces back to 1945 when it began as a week that focused only on people with physical disabilities. Its name and scope have evolved to acknowledge the importance of increasing the workforce inclusion of people with all natures of disabilities, and in 1988 Congress declared the entire month of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Workplaces welcoming the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are a critical part of building an inclusive community and strong economy. Activities during this month will reinforce the value and talent people with disabilities add to our workplaces and communities and affirm Montgomery County's commitment to increasing access to good jobs for all workers, including disabled workers. It is appropriate to recognize and commemorate the 79th anniversary of NDEAM and pledge that Montgomery County will continue to take steps throughout the year to recruit, hire, retain, and advance individuals with disabilities. Community members are encouraged to observe October with appropriate programs and activities to ensure that disabled workers have access to good jobs every month of every year.

We are grateful to the crew members from the Montgomery County Highway Department who courageously deployed to East Tennessee to provide assistance and aid in rebuilding the infrastructure after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. They also assisted our friends at Yaipak in hauling additional cargo. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers, along with everyone else impacted by the storm. We wish them all the best! To see a list of items to donate, visit YAIPak's Facebook page.

In September, the 19th Judicial District Mental Health Court (MHC) celebrated its first anniversary! Some of the court's achievements in the past year include graduating four Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT) participants, having the first participant complete Phase 5 of the program, achieving zero recidivism among all participants, and providing Equine Therapy and Art Therapy experiences. The MHC currently has 8 participants and has actively engaged in various community presentations and outreach activities to expand its reach. Congratulations to the team for reaching this milestone!