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June 2007 Employee-of-the-Month: Sue Landtroop has been a dedicated managed care services case manager for two years. Always timely with her work, she is willing to assist staff with the computer program or with their case load. She recently worked as a behind-the scene support person on the extreme makeover for the family in Lawton. ASCOG Holiday: ASCOG will close Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. REAP Reminder: FY 2008 Rural Economic Action Plan applications are due to ASCOG not later than Fri., Aug. 25! Application form may be downloaded from ASCOG’s web site: www.ascog.org. If any member government has any questions or needs assistance in completing the application, please contact Jim Vanzant, ASCOG REAP coordinator, or any staff member in ASCOG’s community and economic development division. CDBG Applications: Results of the Community Development Block Grant applications submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce should be announced in late June or early July. CDBG-REAP Grant Awarded: CDBG-REAP (50/50) grant awards were announced in May. Cotton County was awarded $139,925 to go along with their REAP funds to install an elevator in the county courthouse. The project will allow the courthouse to meet ADA requirements for accessibility on the 2nd and 3rd floors. ASCOG Receives Another Brownfields Grant: ASCOG has been awarded a $200,000 hazardous assessment grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to be utilized over the next three years for brownfields assessment. This is the fourth grant that ASCOG has received since 1999. For additional information, contact ASCOG’s community and economic development division. ASCOG Selected as Workforce Investment Act Adult and Dislocated Worker Service Provider: The South Central Oklahoma Workforce Investment Board (SCOWIB) selected ASCOG, through a competitive procurement process, to continue as the service provider for Adults and Dislocated Workers. The new contract will take effect July 1, 2007. Finding the Right Medicare Prescription Drug Supplemental Plan: First, make a list of every prescription drug you take, how many you take per day and the dosage for each drug. Go to www.medicare.gov. Click on “Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans” and follow instructions until you get to the screen where you can enter your medications. The system will show you the drug plans that cover most or all of your medications for the lower cost to you. If you have questions call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 or go to www.medicare.gov. News N’Briefs -2- June 2007 Marsha Bess Receives 2007 Achievements in Aging Award: Marsha Bess, ASCOG managed care services coordinator, received the 2007 “Professional” category of the 2007 Achievements in Aging Awards. Marsha supervises nine case manages who administer the Advantage services to the elderly and disabled in the ASCOG area. Marsha received her award at the State Aging Conference in Midwest City on May 10th. ISO Rating: The town of Cole finished its evaluation for a new insurance rating. Results will be released in about two months. New Trucks: Legislation has approved monies for the purchase of new cab and chassis for fire departments. The new trucks will help provide much needed grass rigs for our volunteer fire departments. Distribution of the trucks will be as last year, with a grant being turned in to ASCOG. This will not happen until the new trucks arrive at forestry. Opportunities for Summer Travel: As gasoline prices will be influencing our travel plans this summer, this will be a great time to think about exploring Western Oklahoma. The following excerpt is from a news release by Melynda Hickman of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “ The Great Plains Trail of Oklahoma will turn one year old this month, but the heritage, landscape and wildlife in its path have been around since before statehood. “The road-based trail, which spans the entire western portion of the state, consists of 13 road-based driving loops that guide travelers through first class wildlife viewing areas. In all, the trail covers about 1,777 miles and includes 33 counties. “Each trail loop offers something different, whether it be opportunities to photograph bison and deer or watch for birds near one of the state’s playas. A Great Plains Trail Scenic Drive Map is available on the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s Web site at travelok.com or by calling 800-652-6552.” |
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