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Current News 'n Briefs
February 2013
Edition 272
ASCOG Offices Closed: ASCOG offices will be closed Monday,
February 18 for President’s Day. Offices will open for business Tuesday,
February 19.
Former ASCOG President Gale Humble Died January 5:
Gale was Comanche County commissioner (District 1) for many
years. His ASCOG service included: ASCOG board 1981 – 1993; President
1984 – 1986; Private Industry Council 1988 – 1992; Chief Elected Official
1990, 1991. He served on the Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils
board for many, many years and attended monthly meetings through
November 2012. – He was 88. – We will miss him.
CDBG Applications: Third reminder!! Now is the time to be working
on completing the preliminary work that will be required for CDBG
applications. There is no doubt that funding will be reduced so now is the
time to put in the effort needed to ensure the best application possible can be
submitted. That won’t happen if you wait until the last minute. Your Council
should be discussing possible projects NOW. If you need assistance, please let
ASCOG’s CED staff help you.
Workforce Investment Board: Thank you to Barbara Wilson,
Jefferson County, and Pat Beck, Comanche County for a combined
total of 16 years as directors of SCOWIB. Their contributions to the
board and service to the citizens of South Central Oklahoma is
appreciated.
Senior Day at the Capitol: This event on February 25 is sponsored by
OKDHS Aging Services Division. For more information contact Heather
Sladek at ASCOG.
ASCOG Aging Advocate: Supportive services division regularly
publishes a newsletter called the Aging Advocate. The Advocate contains
news and articles related to aging and disability services. To receive a
copy of the Aging Advocate, e-mail Ken Jones at jone_ke@ascog.org.
ASCOG Welcomes New Ombudsman Volunteers: Ms.