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    Department of Justice Launches 10 Regional Elder Justice Task Forces

    The Department of Justice announced the launch of 10 regional Elder Justice Task Forces. These teams will bring together federal, state and local prosecutors, law enforcement, and agencies that provide services to the elderly to coordinate and enhance efforts to pursue nursing homes that provide grossly substandard care.The Elder Justice Task Forces will include representatives from the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, state Medicaid Fraud Control Units, state and local prosecutors’ offices, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), state Adult Protective Services agencies, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, and law enforcement. https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/ For detailed information, contact ASCOG/Oklahoma State Ombudsman Supervisors Ruben Sotelo, direct: 580-736-7975, sote_ru@ascog.org, or Darin Terry, direct: 580-736-7974,…

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    March 2016 Amended Agenda

    AMENDED AGENDA 6:30 P.M.             THURSDAY          MARCH 17, 2016 ASCOG BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING CHISHOLM TRAIL HERITAGE CENTER 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway        DUNCAN, OK.  I.    Call to Order and Welcome – Terry Wyatt, President II.       Welcome to Chisholm Trail Heritage Center – Stacy Cramer Moore, Director III.      Administering Oath of Office to New Trustee – Gerald Hayes, Municipal Judge IV.      Review, Consider and Act on Minutes of ASCOG Board Meeting December 19, 2015 -Terry Wyatt V.        Report on Budget – Ed Eschiti, Treasurer, Jerome Watts, Director of Resource Management VI.      Review, Consider and Act on Applying for Land Use Committee Grant – Ronnie Ward, Executive Director VII.    Review, Consider and Act on Title…

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    Minutes – ASCOG Executive Committee Meeting, February 18, 2016

    MINUTES ASCOG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 6:30 P.M.        THURSDAY             FEBRUARY 18, 2016 JERRY D. MORRIS BUSINESS & INDUSTRY SERVICE CENTER 3300 W BOIS D’ARC          DUNCAN, OK.   NOTICE OF THE MEETING WAS GIVEN BY LETTER TO THE STEPHENS COUNTY CLERK DATED DECEMBER 1, 2015. AGENDA WAS POSTED AT ASCOG, 802 MAIN, DUNCAN, OK.   IN ATTENDANCE                                                                                      STAFF Robert Crews                                                                                                  Ronnie Ward Edward Eschiti                                   ABSENT                                            Perry Brinegar Shorty Foster                                                                                                  Nancy English Marcel Gigger                                     Max Gallaway                                     Ken Jones Dick Herrin                                                                                                     Archer McPhaul Mike Lennier                                       OTHER TRUSTEES                       Stan Rice Royse Reagan                                                                                                 Jerome Watts Terry Wyatt                                         Gerald R. Hayes                                 Tom Zigler   The meeting was called to order by Terry Wyatt,…

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    March 2016 News & Briefs

    Edition 309 March 2016 ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END!!!! ASCOG continues to experience greater cuts in every program and we have reached a point where “business as usual” is no longer affordable. For decades, we have mailed newsletters, agendas, etc. through the postal service.  Now this has become an expensive luxury that we simply have to curtail. Mailed correspondence adds up significantly over the course of year when you consider the costs for personnel, paper, envelopes, printing and postage. Beginning next month, all of our newsletters, minutes, agendas, etc. will be posted on our webpage www.ASCOG.org. Additionally, we will continue to provide these types of correspondence by…

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    February 2016 News & Briefs

    Edition 308 February 2016 Area Agency on Aging Public Forums: ASCOG staff will host public forums to receive comments on the Area Plan on Aging.  For more information, contact Cathy Crockett at 580.736.7978. The public forums for February are scheduled as follows: February 2, Cache nutrition site, 10:45 a.m. February 3, Geronimo nutrition site, 10:15 a.m. February 8, Ryan nutrition site, 10:45 a.m. February 10, Frederick nutrition site, 10:45 a.m. February 11, Anadarko nutrition site, 10:45 a.m. February 16, Wayne nutrition site, 10:45 a.m. Nutrition Project Proposals Due:  All proposals for SFY17 Title III Nutrition Projects are due February 22.  For more information, contact Ken Jones 580.736.7972. Senior Day at…

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    January 2016 News & Briefs

    Edition 307 January 2016 ASCOG Offices Closed:  ASCOG offices will be closed Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King Day.  Offices will open for business Tuesday, January 19. Public Safety:  Inventory has been completed for ALL fire departments. Training will start the New Year off with the 6th Annual” Destry Horton” wildland and EMS Regional School, February 12-13-14 at Fort Sill Post. Bob Skiles, former mayor of Empire City was presented a plaque and Proclamation from the town council for his 20 plus years of service and leadership to the community. Area Agency on Aging Public Forums:  ASCOG staff will host public forums to receive comments on the Area Plan…

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    ASCOG AAA Announces Public Forums for February

    The Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) will be hosting public forums in Caddo, Comanche, Jefferson, McClain and Tillman Counties to consider the needs of older Oklahomans. These forums will be hosted at the following sites and on these specific dates and times: Tuesday, February 2nd, at 10:45a.m. at the Cache Nutrition Center, 416 W. “C” Ave., Cache, OK 73527 Wednesday, February 3rd, at 10:15a.m. at the Geronimo Nutrition Center, 101 Main St., Geronimo, OK 73543 Monday, February 8th, at 10:45a.m. at the Ryan Nutrition Center, 400 Taylor, Ryan, OK 73565-9605 Wednesday, February 10th, at 10:45a.m. at the Frederick Nutrition Center, 102 E. Grand(Grand…

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    Masonic Charities Foundation of Oklahoma provides funding to ASCOG Area Agency on Aging

    The Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma has partnered with Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) across the state with funding to assist persons 55 years of age and older through the Masonic Grant. The Masonic Grant Assistance Program offers services to people such as, home repairs, wheel chair ramp construction, and handicap modifications to homes. Other Services offered are, chore services, emergency medication, durable medical equipment and dental services. The Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments (ASCOG) is accepting applications for assistance in Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, McClain, Stephens, and Tillman counties. Every applicant will be required to fill out the application with an estimate of the service/goods attached. If an…

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    Free Ombudsman Training Offered

    ASCOG (Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments) will provide free ombudsman training. A long-term care ombudsman advocates for rights of persons in long-term care settings like nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Learn more about long-term care issues by attending the free training sessions on January 27th and 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Great Plains Technology Center, Bldg. 600 in room 623B; 4500 SW Lee Blvd, Lawton. For detailed information, contact ASCOG ombudsman supervisors Ruben Sotelo, direct: 580-736-7975, sote_ru@ascog.org, or Darin Terry, direct: 580-736-7974, terr_da@ascog.org, toll free: 1-800-658-1466.  

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    Free Nutrition Counseling for Seniors 60 and Older

    The ASCOG Area Agency on Aging provides free nutrition counseling to a limited number of participants aged 60 and older. ASCOG has registered dieticians in each ASCOG nutrition site bimonthly.  The dieticians are available to assist with physician ordered diets or questions related to individual nutrition. If you are already a participant at a senior nutrition site served by Delta Nutrition, Cyril Nutrition or Temple Nutrition, simply contact your site manager to sign up for nutrition counseling. If you are not currently participating at an ASCOG senior nutrition site, you can contact MaddieLuke to register for the nutrition counseling service. Call 1.855.962.3343 to speak with a MaddieLuke intake professional. For…