FALL 2013
VOLUME 18 • NUMBER 3
F R A N K L Y
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Photo by Abby Dennett
New Responsibilities Lead to Collaboration
Realignment team members L to R: Jim Ricci, Rebekah Batcharie Reali, Neil Miller (all HHS), Brook Hermann, Donald Carmona,
Cynthia Fix (all Probation), Dr. Olivia Johnson (HHS), Grant Beatty, and Teresa Torrence-Tillman (both Probation). Not pictured:
Lonnie Morris (Probation)
By Teresa Torrence-Tillman — Probation
Of the approximately
80 prisoners released
to Marin as of July,
93% have successfully avoided new
convictions.
We’ve got some tougher felons under
the county’s charge, and employees are
rising to the challenge. I In October
2011, 3NONs—non-violent, non-serious
inmates, including non-high-risk sex
offenders from the state prison but eligible for parole —began to be released
to the supervision of county probation
departments. In addition, 3NONs convicted of felonies since October 2011 are
now sentenced to prison but housed in
the county jail. I This single biggest
shift in California’s history of criminal
justice has changed work assignments,
hiring, and training for Marin County
employees involved with former state
prisoners released to the local community. I In response to lawsuits alleging
that California prisons provided inadequate mental health and medical care,
federal courts have determined that
overcrowding was the primary cause.
The state was ordered to cut the population to 137.5 % of design capacity in its
33 prisons by December 31. I For
Marin employees involved in the criminal-justice system, the change originally
meant asking, “Are we ready for the big
leagues?” said Probation Chief Mike
Daly. Offenders coming from the state
prison system have “a level of criminal
sophistication that changed demands
on county workers,” he continued. For
example, county probation officers
accepted assignments normally given
to those of state parole agents.
Department of Public Works maintenance staff members who support the
jail found themselves being called to
repair toilets or locks damaged by more
criminally sophisticated men who had
learned these “skills” while in prison.
Health and Human Services program
coordinators had to expand programs
to help former prisoners find housing
and jobs, address substance abuse, and
improve mental and physical health.
This has been taxing on all fronts. I
In the nearly two years since realignment began, Marin has developed
model cooperative, cross-departmental
efforts to house, treat, and support
former state prisoners returning here.
While maintaining public safety, the
goal is to encourage new ways of thinking and acting that will keep people
from breaking the law in the future. I
“The current realignment in California’s
criminal justice system is an opportunity
to use the most advanced supervision
practices coupled with the progressive
nature and heightened accountability of
local supervision to help break the cycle
of criminality and incarceration for
thousands of individuals,” said Deputy
Probation Officer Grant Beatty. I
Staff has been trained in practices such
as motivational interviewing and using
validated risk assessment tools to determine offenders’ top needs and risks of
reoffending. Once the offenders are
released, Marin uses GPS monitoring or
other bracelet options that may include
real-time alcohol monitors. Contact is
made with offenders at home, treatment, work, or probation at a minimum
of twice weekly. I Of the approximately 80 prisoners released to Marin
as of July, 93% have successfully
avoided new convictions. For additional
information visit www.cpoc.org. I
Inside Wright’s Civic Center
By Steve Petterle — Parks
Looking out any one of the many windows at the Civic Center, one can see
San Pablo Bay, San Pedro Ridge, Mt.
Tamalpais, and the Terra Linda hills up
to Big Rock Ridge in Lucas Valley. This
magnificent outdoor panorama was
part of Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision for
the Civic Center. In addition to providing wonderful views of the outside,
these windows also allow light to permeate the inside of the building. This
architectural feature is a hallmark of
Frank Lloyd Wright designs, and his
influence has made such use of light
even more popular today than when
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Civic Center cont’d
Editorial Board
From front cover
Anne Starr, Editor-in-Chief, Human Resources (HR),
Civic Center Volunteers (CCV), 473-7167
Heather Burton, IST, 473-6169
Mike Daly, Probation, 473-6662
Jack Govi, County Counsel’s Office, 473-6117
Cio Hernandez, HHS, 473-2848
Rich Leahy, Public Works, 473-6604
Shelagh Stewart-Chung, HHS, 473-6924
Tina Torresan, Parks, 473-4044
the Civic Center was originally conceived. For the interior of the building,
this permeating effect is attained by
large openings in the central hallway
that allow light from the skylights to penetrate to the gardens below. This creates
an anchoring connection between the
sky and the earth —the structure is
grounded. I Only at the dome, in
an area above the library, is the entire
width of the building fully covered. From
the inside, the dome conveys a magnificence that is palpable, and well-suited
for its contents: the expression of the
accumulated knowledge of humankind.
Directly below the library are the cham-
Design:
Rob Roehrick, Roehrick Design
Copyeditor:
Ellen Obstler, HR, CCV
Photographers: Janice Hughes, DA’s Office
Rick Fraites, BOS
Proofreaders: Joan Brown, Arthur Comings,
Kelley Litz, Leslie Miller, HR, CCV
Online:
Marin County Information
Services Technology
Printing:
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bers of the elected officials representing
the residents of Marin County. Frank
Lloyd Wright was not subtle in expressing his axiom that knowledge must sit
above the decision makers. I The
Civic Center contains so much that
there’s a tendency to abuse the use
of adjectives. As sunlight scatters into
the building, light and shadow dance
together, each moment separated from
the last and different from the next.
On its 50th anniversary, Frank Lloyd
Wright’s Marin County Civic Center
remains a gift to the community. I
See the beauty from a flyover perspective at www.youtube.com, and search
for “Marin Civic Center aerial tour.”
Learn more about the celebration at
www.MarinCivicCenter50th.org. I
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Reporter Award: Margaret Bandel (DCSS)
Publication Date
January 31, 2014
May 23, 2014
September 26, 2014
By Bob Beaumont—DPW
Taste buds been fickle?
Back and forth tween sweet and dill?
You’re in a pickle
S P E A K I N G
The capstone event of the Marin Civic Center’s golden jubilee promises to be an
exceptional hour—and you’re invited. An original radio drama, “Vera, Mary and
Mr. Wright,” written for the 50th anniversary by author Richard Rapaport, will be
performed in board chambers at 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 29. I The drama
focuses on Vera Schultz, the county’s first female supervisor, and Mary Summers,
the county’s first female planning director, who put their political lives on the line to
support Frank Lloyd Wright’s revolutionary design. I A lively team of employees,
retirees, and community members is collaborating on the event. Performers include
Public Information Officer Brent Ainsworth (CAO) as Supervisor William Fusselman,
who temporarily halted construction, and artist Brian Frank Carter as Frank Lloyd
Wright. Laurie Thompson (Library) is on the production team. I Do something
nice for yourself on October 29: Come to Room 329 and enjoy an entertaining end
to the workday with hors d’oeuvres and drink, music and drama! I
Outstanding Employee Team of the Quarter April–June 2013
Haiku
F R A N K L Y
By Sandra Fawn — 50th Anniversary Committee Chair
Purpose and Priorities
C O M M U N I C A T I O N •D I V E R S I T Y •R E C O G N I T I O N •E D U C A T I O N •N E W S •F U N •I N T E R A C T I O N
The Marin County newsletter is intended for communication. The newsletter
does not include partisan or non-partisan political activity, or issues related to
labor disputes and grievances.
Photo by Janis West
Schedule
Articles Due
November 21
March 14
June 27
‘Vera, Mary and Mr. Wright’
The multi-talented MarinGov Web Team, which developed the county’s new website,
includes IST visual designers, web and application programmers, writers and content developers, information architects, trainers, and quality-assurance staff. L to R, Back: James Allen,
Garry Dukhovny, Brad Starks, Christine Camilleri, Chris White, Michael Warden. L to R,
Front: Shanea Thompson, Cathy Selmi, Maya Gladstern, Cathy Boffi, Peggi Rodgers, Irina
Popova, Cathy Clary, Valentina Jones. Not pictured: Misha Posylkin, Senti Kironde.
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Brent Ainsworth
By Phyllis Gray — ARCC
Brent Ainsworth, the county’s new
public information officer, doesn’t wear
a superhero’s cape, but he stands for
truth and justice nonetheless. “The
media is on the same side and, in many
cases, has the same goals as government: to make this a better place to
live; keep a close eye on things; make
sure we’re all held accountable; and
to make progress as a society,” he
declared. To achieve those goals, Brent
evaluates all our communication efforts
including press releases, the county
website, social media, and countywide
Photo by Janice Hughes
Employees Celebrate Anniversary Milestones
Staff members with 25 or more years of service were honored by the Board of Supervisors at
the Employee Length of Service recognition event on May 21. Emcees Bob Beaumont (DPW)
and Joanne Peterson (HR) described each employee’s contribution as coworkers, families,
and friends applauded. Five honorees marked 35 years of service,13 staff members had 30
years, and 21 employees celebrated 25 years. In total, 14 departments were represented.
After the ceremony, some of the honorees joined Board members for a photo. L to R, Back:
Rob Ruiz (30 years, Parks), Supervisor Steve Kinsey, Dale Patterson (25 years, DPW), Joyce
Whitney (25 years, ARCC), Bob Beaumont (30 years, DPW), Supervisor Judy Arnold, and
Ari Golan (25 years, Parks). L to R, Middle: James Grant (25 years, IST), Pat Balderama (30
years, DPW), Meloni Gail Page (30 years, HR), Margaret Harrell (25 years, Sheriff), Jack
Govi (35 years, Co. Counsel), Greg Ocello (30 years, IST), Supervisor Kate Sears, Supervisor
Katie Rice, Khosrow Fallah (25 years, CDA), Tim McClain (35 years, HHS), Debra Leyva (30
years, PD). L to R, Front: Susan Wilson and Paula Robertson (both 35 years, HHS).
FRANKLY SPEAKING —FALL 2013
P E T T E R L E ’S
By Steve Petterle — Parks
I have come to realize that my life
is a complex document. I see that
I carry within me a set of fonts that
can be formatted in a variety of
ways, from big and bold to subscript. I can underline or italicize
as I choose for emphasis. I can
create a numbered list. If I so
elect, I can track changes to create
an outline that defines me, cutting
and pasting as requirements dictate. I can accept or reject these
changes, as I choose. And when
I bump up against a page layout
that is too restrictive, I can modify
the margins to reflect my objectives, remembering that the paper
upon which I must print has
certain limitations. I But I can
create typos in my document as
well. I can tab more than I realize
and indent beyond my means. I
can turn off my autocorrect and
ignore my spellcheck. But when
those things happen, I can seek
the absolution of control-Z to
undo my mistakes. And then, I can
start a new paragraph. Or add a
page break. I I can left justify or
right justify, or be more moderate
with a center justify. I can add a
footer to explain myself or insert
a symbol to add some flair. Or
highlight! I can copy a large clipboard. I can do a mail merge to
connect with others, and if that
fails, I can fill the empty spaces
by kerning. I And finally, I can
add a header, creating a title to
my document, and save it in any
one of several file locations. This
one is named “Me” and it’s filed
in “My Documents.” I
Illustration by Phoenicia Thomas
emergency communication. He believes
“we’re all better off if the community is
well informed about what government
is doing on their behalf.” I Though
a newspaper man —in sports at the
Marin IJ—for most of his career, Brent’s
previous stint as editor at the online
news site Novato Patch piqued his
interest in local government and what
government could do for residents. He
wants to make sure the county is telling
the public what it is achieving and
when it is making progress on something. “We don’t want to be a mystery
to residents. Our mission is to be transparent in all of our actions, and to seek
input from Marin’s residents,” he said.
Brent welcomes opportunities to aid in
communicating with the media and/or
public. Contact him at bainsworth@
marincounty.org or 473-3084. I Brent
and his wife, Edie, a teacher, currently
empty nesters with two daughters in
college, once hosted an exchange student from Switzerland. Besides volunteering for community events such as
the Novato Art & Wine Festival, he can
also be found refurbishing a 1955 VW
Bug or enjoying a craft beer. I
P ERSPECTIVE
Photo by Jacalyn Mah
PIO Stands for Truth and Justice
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The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s
Office is thrilled to announce the
arrival of three family members.
Shannon Heredia and her husband
Ryan welcomed twins Emma and
Owen on November 26, 2012. Lisa
Sevilla gave birth to son Gabriel on
March 16. I
Birds of another feather: Pulling into a
parking space at
the Civic Center
near the main
arch in June,
Maya Gladstern
(IST) snapped a
picture of this
great blue
heron. I
Photo by Robert Osborn
At its annual gala, Legal Aid of Marin
honored Rocio “Cio” Hernandez
(HHS) as an “All Star of Marin” for her
advocacy of all who seek justice. I
Photo by Russellreno Limprecht
Tawnya Stansell (HHS)
Victoria Gould (DA) was riding home
from work last June when she saw a
C a t h y
Calling all crafters—and all shoppers!
The 2013 Employee Craft Fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 14 at the
Civic Center Café. Vendor tables are
available to employees and Civic
Center Volunteers on a first-come, firstserved basis. To reserve a spot, contact
coordinator Liz Robertson (HR, CCV) at
[email protected]. The fair
will be open from 3:30 to 5:30 and will
feature a wide range of handcrafted
holiday and year-round items created
by our talented colleagues. I
Photo by Carey Lando
Hannah Lee (DPW), sitting, at Yacumama Lodge with villagers and fellow
engineers
An adventurer of another sort is Child
Welfare Worker Tawnya Stansell
(HHS). She skates as a Jammer on the
Sonoma County Roller Derby team.
The team has its last home bout this
season in Santa Rosa on October 5.
Tawnya loves skating and invites
anyone interested in trying out for the
team or learning more about Roller
Derby to contact her. I
B y
S e l m i
Carey Lando’s (DPW) photo of the
Golden Gate Bridge won the Northstar
Racked N Ready contest. Her prize
included two nights at Northstar Village
with all sorts of extras. I
For the first time, Marin’s own County
Crows employee band played the
Marin County Fair to a rave reception
from fair-goers. I
Photo by David Fahy
group of tiny ducklings in the center
divider of Hwy 37 trying to cross over
to the other side. She pulled her motorcycle over, came behind them, and
herded them across both lanes. She
thanks the careful drivers and fellow
county employee Phillip Thomas (DPW),
who had no idea why she was on the
side of the road but pulled his bike over
to make sure she was okay. I
Christina Young (Courts) and Brian
Asleson were married May 18 at St.
Anselm’s church in San Anselmo.
Congratulations to the newlyweds. I
Hannah Lee (DPW) spent almost two
weeks in the rainforest of Peru visiting
villages and hardware stores to gather
information needed to someday
implement clean water projects in the
area. She is the president of the local
Engineers Without Borders chapter,
who partnered with Amazon Promise,
a medical organization, to provide
essential services and utilities. I
E N D S
Photo by Maya Gladstern
O D D S
Angela Arenas (HHS) and Jeanine Curley,
founder of Opening the World 4 Youth
Angela Arenas (HHS) and David Fahy
(Probation) traveled to Nepal last April
with Opening the World 4 Youth, a
local travel and community service
program that offers an opportunity for
young adults to experience and explore
the world. Angela and David traveled
with seven local young adults who have
experienced significant challenges in
their lives. The group volunteered at
orphanages and delivered donations
that included clothing and school supplies. They also purchased six goats
through Clinic Nepal to help families
achieve an annual income of $200. I
Congratulations to Otis Bruce, Jr.
(DA), who has been appointed by the
California State Bar Board of Trustees
to the State Bar’s Criminal Law Section
Executive Committee. His three-year
term will be effective October 13 at the
State Bar Annual Meeting. I
Farewell to Bill Pryor, retired deputy
director of Probation, who proofread
his last issue of this newsletter in May
before moving to Oregon. Bill, a former
Editorial Board member, fixed countless
misspellings, rescued many a buried
lead, and ardently advocated for correct grammar. He served as Frankly
Speaking’s copyeditor for eight years,
then volunteered on the proof team for
four and a half. We’ll miss his eagle
eye, dry wit, and passion for getting it
right. Thank you, Bill! I
Please e-mail adventures, events, and
department happenings to Cathy
Selmi, cselmi@marin county.org.
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Affordable Care Act Moves Us Forward
The Affordable Care Act mandates are
coming—and the Department of Health
and Human Services is ready. Social
Services Program Manager Martin Graff
is guiding and encouraging Marin in
implementing the Act. “For many of us,
this is the most significant change we will
face in our careers,” he said. “Without a
doubt it will be a challenging time, but is
also an exciting time. We’ll be stretched
to learn new ways of doing our work,
but we will be energized by knowing
that we are making health care accessible to thousands more people in Marin
County.” I The Health and Human
Services Department’s redesign project
is structured by committees composed
of managers, supervisors, eligibility
workers, and other staff. Collectively
these committees will focus on aspects of
workflow, training, technology, communication, and evaluation. This is a quality-improvement project with the goal of
connecting people with limited resources
to benefits and services. I The plan,
which addresses the significant increase
in Medi-Cal enrollment resulting from the
Affordable Care Act, provides prompt
and accessible services. “We’re increasing staff, expanding collaboration with
community partnerships, improving selfservice, enhancing training and staff
development, pursuing innovation, and
implementing a continuous qualityimprovement plan of action,” said HHS
Assistant Director Heather Ravani. I
Photo by Jessica Ruiz
Jessica Ruiz — HHS
Health and Human Services team during Affordable Care Actrelated training L to R, Back: Christine Maschmeier, Pat Ritter, Bonita
Wahl, Jean Iglesias, Susan Byrne, Teresa Newman, Claudia Reyes,
Stuart Smith. L to R, Front: Roy Asprer, Wilfredo Herrera, Alma Alfie.
Not pictured: Gloria Ortiz.
Photo by Mike Norton
DPW Team Cooks Up a
Refurbished Café
By Eric Steger — DPW
Our Marin Civic Center Café update took a lot of work. The
Department of Public Works’ entire team of custodians and
building maintenance workers labored around the clock for
over two weeks to rebuild and repair the cafeteria infrastructure to expedite the June reopening. This included much
behind-the-scenes work in the kitchen. DPW gave extensive
attention to the equipment in both the kitchen and serving
areas. I The café is now open on weekdays from 7 a.m.
to 3 p.m. It’s located on the second floor of the Civic Center
at 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael. The aim of the new
concessionaire, Epicurean Group, is to provide fresh, locally
sourced natural food. Come by to check out the build-yourown salad bar and sandwich station, which features produce
from many of our local farmers. Menu specials can be found
online at: www.marinciviccafe.com/weekly-menu. I “Our
E M P L OY E E S
M O N T H
RAQUEL BURCINA (SHERIFF)
VICKI MARTINEZ (HR)
AUGUST
Photos by Janice Hughes
T H E
J U LY
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KATHLEEN ROACH (HHS)
fresh, locally sourced, all-natural Building Maintenance team
(“produce” is their middle name) did an exceptional of job of
pulling this together in record time,” said DPW Director Bob
Beaumont. I
O F
JUNE
MAY
JEFF YOUNG (HHS)
Building Maintenance team. L to R: Jeff Bedoya, Gerson Navarrete, Jim Huber, Mike Moline, Dennis
Galvin, Lenard Bourcy, Teresa Gonzalez, Todd Pressley, Glenn Samson, Roger Lindsey, Mark Stewart,
Harry Thorgersen, Paul Ayala, Jordan Rosenberg, Antonio Millan, Judy West, Edmund Violago. Not
pictured: Pat Cunningham, Ross Cascio, Michael Gibson, Martin Hollis, Chris Knight, Eric Kress, Rich
Leahy, Doug Lee, Joe Mount, Brendan O'Hagan, Julio Cifuentes, James Cole, and Mike Norton.
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Beyond the Blue Roof
Roving Reporter
— FOURTH IN A SERIES
By Rick Fraites —BOS
Outstanding Employee Team of the Quarter July–September 2013
The Department of Public Works’ Printing Services team provides a full range of reprographic
services for all County of Marin departments, other government agencies, and local nonprofits.
If you are reading this in a magazine-style hard copy, your Frankly Speaking newsletter was
printed by the team! Despite a demanding workload, Print Shop staff members often take
a moment to teach and assist customers with formatting issues. DPW Director Bob Beaumont
celebrated their award with this haiku: More than an image; These are true Impressionists;
In quadruplicate. L to R: Tony Cresci, Marc Isaacs, Kathy Anderson, and Steve Soderman.
Who is your unsung hero?
Michael Hultquist
(ARCC) “My mother.
She was a real
loving and caring
person. My mother
treated every child
as if they were one
of her own kids.”
Sam Abercrombie
(Parks) “Judy Jones,
my high school biology teacher. She
got me interested
in biology and now
I have a job as a
natural resource
manager of the Parks department.”
Tara Fraguero
(Courts) “My
daughter. When
my daughter sets
a goal she always
achieves it. She has
never set a goal she
couldn’t achieve. I
can take some credit because I ate
lots of zucchini when I was pregnant
with her.”
Steve Shawler
(Sheriff) “My old
high school teacher.
He was with the FBI
for 13 years prior to
teaching. He quit the
FBI because he got
tired of being transferred to a new assignment every two
years. He inspired me to become
involved in law enforcement.”
Qiana Davis (DPW)
“My grandmother.
She was living in
Little Rock, AR,
where job opportunities were very limited. At the age of
38 she, her husband, and children boarded a train
and headed for California. My grandmother was a very bright woman and
was able to secure a teaching job at a
grade school in Hunters Point where
she taught young children to read.”
FRANKLY SPEAKING —FALL 2013
Photos by Rick Fraites
The summer months were busy for the Department of Public Works Road Maintenance
Crew — that’s the season for paving, striping, and vegetative management, and time to
follow up on things that were damaged during the winter and spring rains. I Working
with the Engineering Division, the Road Maintenance Division repairs and builds new
retaining walls and keeps the storm
drain system running clear throughout
the unincorporated areas of the
county. “During storms the division
becomes a third 911 responder, with
40 staff members on call around the
clock clearing mudslides, removing
debris, clearing downed trees, and
keeping the roads clear. In a bad
storm, it is not uncommon for these
guys to not see home for a day or so
at a time,” said Superintendent of
Road Maintenance Craig Parmley.
I Jon Roberts leads the Civic
Road Maintenance crew at Atherton Oaks project in Marin City
Center yard, which encompasses
most of urban unincorporated Marin, and Pete Maendle heads the Nicasio yard,
which covers most of the rural areas. The team is constantly “in the field” with crews
responding to a constant flood of citizen concerns while adhering to critical seasonal
maintenance and construction activities. I Chief of Construction Larry Lewis
works with Public Works’ engineers designing and managing construction projects that
go out for bid to outside contractors. He also oversees all third-party construction permits
that involve utility companies working on county roads. I Steve Soldavini oversees
the Sign and Paint Shop in the Nicasio yard. Steve’s crew fabricates and installs all
Marin signage, and does all the striping of the roads. I Maintaining roads can be
one of the most dangerous jobs in the county, operating and working around heavy
equipment, with traffic and weather conditions always a concern. Craig said, “Our
guys focus on the tasks at hand. When there’s a job to be done, they are on it.” I
Photo by Janis West
Photo by Craig Parmley
By Susannah Clark — BOS
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Vacation Photo Contest
CENTERED
By Janice Hughes — District Attorney’s Office
Congratulations to Lea Del Pomo (HHS), Josie Ceniceros (PD)
and Rick Swanson (ARCC) on their winning entries in the
annual Frankly Speaking vacation photo contest. Each
received a $25 gift certificate from Marin Filmworks in San
Rafael. Kudos to our Honorable Mentions: Paul Ayala (DPW),
Terry Peck (Library), Paul Haakenson (Courts), Gordon
Haberfelde (IST), and David Vaughan (DPW). Winning photos
will be displayed during November at the Civic Center Café.
Thanks to all participants; we had so many great entries! I
Parducci Winery, Ukiah — Josie Ceniceros (PD)
DENIM DESIGN
MAJESTIC
The Matterhorn, Switzerland — Rick Swanson (ARCC)
Honorable Mentions
Street Vendor, Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Lea
Del Pomo (HHS)
Employees Support
Favorite Causes
By Bob Beaumont — DPW
Taos Pueblo, Taos, NM —
Terry Peck (Library)
Osprey Having Catfish
Dinner, Mulberry, FL —
Paul Ayala (DPW)
Star Trails, San Rafael —
Paul Haakenson (Courts)
Restaurant, Connelles,
France — David Vaughan
(DPW)
Kauai — Gordon Haberfelde (IST)
FRANKLY SPEAKING —FALL 2013
Supporting your favorite cause or charity has never been
easier or more flexible. Through the county’s Combined
Charities Campaign, you can target specific charities
or have contributions shared among a family of
organizations. The underprivileged, kids, the
arts, the environment—the list of opportunities
goes on. Literally hundreds of organizations are represented.
Payroll deduction makes it simple and painless. I Our
annual campaign is an opportunity for us to come together
in support of our community, achieving more than we ever
could alone. Whether you make a one-time contribution,
arrange for payroll deduction or just want to learn more
about needs facing our community, you can make a
difference. I To learn more, visit www.marincounty.org
and search for “Heart of Marin.” Questions? E-mail
[email protected] or call Sharon DeMartini (DPW)
at 473-6523. Hard-copy materials are available from Sharon
upon request. I And if you’re ready to jump in, please
access the online pledge form at http://minewebstg/mine/
PB/Main/CombinedCharities/PledgeForm2013.pdf. I
Check it out. Invest in our future. I
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WELCOME
FA R E W E L L !
Welcome to New Employees! Listed in order of hire date from March 1 to May 31, 2013
Michael Wear
Sandra Shaul
John Duong
Charoensilp Ongwongsakul
Al Macahilas
Kristen Law
Sandra Mancilla
Nesrin Misif
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Massa Washington
Denise Miraldi
Jessica Ruiz Ortega
John Bhambra
Tanya Wilson
Kenny Roberts
Etienne Douglas
Silvia Molina
Jason Satterfield
Victor Avalos
Constance Humphrey
Denise Mattos
Jessey Mc Gough
Lydia Fong
Uriel Cruz
John Elison
Marie Therese Gorostiza
Deanna O'Brien
Jacqueline Mulroy
Gloria Ortiz
Wilfredo Herrera
Alma Alfie
Teresa Newman
Bonita Wahl
Susan Byrne
Daniela De Vasques
Claudia Reyes
Tanya Nelson
Sonia Isabel Portocarrero
Robert McCloskey
Roger Crawford
Carolyn Mc Grath
Alana Kapust
Leslie Brainerd
Denise Dressler
La Valda Marshall
Dep. District Attorney I, DA
Dept. of Finance Division Chief, DOF
Office Asst. III, Probation
Office Asst. III, H&HS
Cook, Sheriff
Resource Devel. Coord., HHS
Dep. Probation Officer II, Probation
Group Counselor I, Probation
Office Asst. III-Biling., HHS
Group Counselor I, Probation
Office Asst. III, HHS
Eligibility Wkr. II, HHS
Medical Records Supr., HHS
Eligibility Wkr. II, HHS
Road Maint. Wkr. I, DPW
Library Asst. II, Library
Library Asst. II, Library
HHS Policy Analyst, HHS
Library Asst. II, Library
Office Asst. III-Confidential, HR
Library Asst. II, Library
Assessment Recording Tech. I, ARC
Accounting Asst., Parks
Cook, Sheriff
Library Asst. II, Library
Communications Dispatcher II, Sheriff
Accounting Tech., HHS
Admin. Svcs. Associate, DOF
Eligibility Wkr. I-Biling., HHS
Eligibility Wkr. I-Biling., HHS
Eligibility Wkr. I-Biling., HHS
Eligibility Wkr. I, HHS
Eligibility Wkr. I, HHS
Eligibility Wkr. I, HHS
Clinical Psychologist I-Biling., HHS
Eligibility Wkr. I-Biling., HHS
Admin. Svcs. Associate, Ag/Wts & Meas.
Office Asst. III, HHS
Mental Health RN, HHS
Dep. Director Human Resources, HR
Social Svc. Wkr. II, HHS
Child Welfare Wkr. II, HHS
Social Svc. Wkr. II, HHS
Admin. Svcs. Associate, HHS
Asst. Chief Fiscal Officer, HHS
Farewell to Retirees!
Janet Harmon
Kent Julin
Danilo Briones
Nancy Giovannini
Rita Widergren
Joanne Van Cleave
Eugene Ford
Joel Chandler
Beverly Hodges
Jeri Stewart
Earl Bradley
Gregorie Snow
Arthur Brook
Catherine Loudis
Gail Haar
Jennifer Walter
Jack Ryder
F. Patrick Thompson
Clarissa Daniel
Susan Harbour
Diana Edens
Shirley Garner
Douglas Ritchie
Pamela Cringle
Marilyn Mc Culloch
Catherine Hall
Robert Halligan
Tim Mc Clain
Leilani Victorino
Jo Ann Shibata
Victor Sumagaysay
Celestina Sumagaysay
David Gowdey
Michael Singleton
Joanne Buckwalter
Wendy Mullin
Jerilyn Stephan
Keith Parker
Elizabeth Cobey
Tadeusz Zakrocki
Trisa Dixon
Barbara Lind
Compiled by Bonita Shannon — CDA
employees staff the Play Fair booth at the
Marin County Fair in July. The county fair has
been recognized for increasing health and
safety as a result of its successful 10-year
partnership with Play Fair Marin. The Marin
County Fair was the sole recipient of the
California Department of Food and Agriculture’s
SNAP-Ed grant to increase education in nutrition
and physical activity at California fairs.
In Memoriam
Photo by Katya Ledin
Photo by Cio Hernandez
Playing Fair at the Fair
HHS interns June Farmer, left, and Joyce
Cabrera helped Health and Human Services
Library Technical Asst. II, Library
Forester, Fire
Accounting Mgr., DOF
Resource Devel. Administrator, HHS
Supervising Public Health Nurse, HHS
Sr. Secretary, Ag/Wts. & Meas.
Dep. Sheriff, Sheriff
Fire Captain, Fire
Office Asst. III, Probation
Sr. Secretary, DPW
Child Support Officer II, DCSS
Court Processing Spec. III, Courts
Transportation Engineer, DPW
Sr. RN, HHS
Director of County Library Svcs., Library
Chief Dep. Public Administrator, DOF
Dep. District Attorney IV, DA
Mental Health Nurse Pract., HHS
Dep. County Administrator, CAO
Sr. Programmer Analyst, IST
Eligibility Wkr. II, HHS
Dep. Sheriff, Sheriff
Programmer Analyst II, IST
Sr. Accounting Asst., DOF
Eligibility Wkr. II, HHS
Eligibility Wkr. III, HHS
Principal Appraiser, ARC
Employment Devel. Counselor, HHS
Admin. Svcs. Associate, HHS
Eligibility Wkr. II, HHS
Auditor II, DOF
Accounting Asst., HHS
Collections Officer I, DCSS
County Counsel Legal Research Asst., Co. Counsel
Probation Supervisor—Probation
Accountant II, DOF
Library Asst. I, Library
Sr. Fire Captain, Fire
Community Library Spec., Library
Engineering Asst., DPW
Admin. Svcs. Associate, HHS
Detention RN, HHS
Lynn Marie Murrin passed away on July 1
at 61 after battling complications from
leukemia. A passionate public health microbiologist, she joined the Department of
Health and Human Services in 1982 and in
2005 became the Public Health Laboratory director. In her
more than 30 years of county service and leadership she
was known for her professionalism, kindness, warmth, and
integrity. She will be greatly missed by family, colleagues,
and her many friends. Lynn is survived by three children,
three grandchildren, her mother, her longtime companion,
and her extended family.
FRANKLY SPEAKING —FALL 2013