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JAMM Transit in Johnston Co was approached by Jack Yates from

the City of Tishomingo about transporting bicyclists that were partic-

ipating in the OK Free Wheel Ride on June 9th. They ran a bus to

shuttle them from Murray State College to downtown Tishomingo.

Monday, June 9th at 2pm we arrived at Murray State College,

where they had set up camp for the night, to transport the bicyclists.

They were taken, by donation, into downtown Tishomingo to enjoy

dinner and visit the local businesses. We made our rounds every ten

minutes thru 9pm that night. The bicyclists were very appreciative of

the ride and the drivers enjoyed meeting new people and hearing

about their ride. Approximately 200 rides were given between

2pm – 9pm. We enjoyed participating in this event and would be

glad to do it again next year

June

2014

The building was moved to it’s fi-

nal location in Oakland from Ma-

dill on June 26th. A big thank you

to Lemons Moving Company for

their expertise for the whole pro-

cess. The building has some dam-

age that will be repaired includ-

ing putting insulation up under it

and replace some of the flooring

maybe in the bathroom area. The

building will sit about 12 inches

higher at the new location and not be put directly on the ground. This will give

people room to work under the building and give the building breathing room.

We are excited that the building has made it to its final location and that the

project went smoothly, and look forward to completing the project and having

the new location. . More on page 2...

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The Carter County Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

was held on June 13, 2014 at the SOTC in Ardmore. There were approximately 60 in attend-

ance for the celebration. Mary Lee Mitchell of the Ardmore Village and Katherine Fox with

the Mercy Hospital Ardmore shared the spot-light as having served the most hours from

April 2013 to February 2014. The event was catered by Rhonda’s Catering service and as

always was a delicious meal. A big thank you

to Travis and Mary Phillips from Lone Grove for providing the lively entertainment.

Also, we would like to extend an apology to Gussie Hall, for our oversight in leaving her name

off the recognition in the program. We regret that Shirley Harrison was unable to attend due to re-

cent injuries, and would like to ask for everyone to keep her in their thoughts for a speedy recovery. We appreciate these ladies greatly.

More Oakland Progress

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On May 10-2014 letter carriers collected 5,800

pounds of food during the annual Post Office Stamp out Hunger food drive. This food provides meals for

hungry residents this summer. Thanks to all the mail carriers , INCA Volunteers and everyone who made

a donation to help fight hunger.

Working with the Choctaw Nation

and Clint Hardison, Economic Develop-

ment Director for City of Atoka we were able to find a

good location and start progress on the future Farmers

Market. The future includes looking at other Oklahoma

towns Farmers market to see what design

would work.

THERE IS NO SUCH ITEM AS A MEDICARE APPROVED ARTHRITIS KIT. People who approach you and offer you these items: 1. Are charging Medicare for items they do not provide. 2. Are billing Medicare for $1,000 or more, but you get items worth less than $100. 3. Are giving you items that do not fit your body nor do they meet your medical needs. 4. Are not telling you the truth about FREE! These items have a 20% co-pay unless you have other insurance. 5. Are making lots of money by stealing your healthcare dollars! BE ALERT! DO NOT accept items you did not request. DO NOT accept items without talking to your doctor. DO NOT give out your Medicare number or personal in-formation to people who come to your door, call you on the phone, or you meet at a health fair. DO NOT let people force you to take something you do not want. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AND THE POWER TO SAY NO! DON’T LET SCAM ARTISTS WASTE YOUR HEALTHCARE DOLLARS, FIGHT BACK BY REPORTING FRAUD! Report suspicious behavior to the Oklahoma Insurance De-partment SMP DIVISION 1-888-967-9100

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2nd Annual Shape Your Future 5K

May 31, 2014

130 Participants!

.

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Coalgate Sun Run 5K & 10K

June 21, 2014

118 Participants!

Leah Whiten - Daughter of INCA

Head Start Education Manager Christi Whiten graduated from Da-

vis High School with Highest Honors May 9, 2014. She has accom-plished many great achievements

this year including being selected for the Oklahoma All-State Wom-

en's Chorus, South East Oklahoma Show Choir, OK Honor Society, Na-

tional Honor Society, Davis Academic Scholar, Valedic-torian of the Davis High School 2014 Senior Class, Ki-

wanis Scholarship recipient, East Central University Music Scholar-ship and East Central University

President's Scholarship. Leah is a former INCA Davis Head Start

graduate. She was in Sandy Bon-ham, Murray County Family Advo-

cates 4 year-old class. Leah has volunteered and performed for

students and staff at the Sulphur and Davis Head Start Centers for

the last several years.

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“I met Debbie Lewis when I was fresh out of high school. She called an office

in the Atoka Court House where my aunt worked. My aunt just happened to answer that call. It was a call that would forever change my life. Debbie was looking for part-time help and thought the court house could help her find someone. My aunt told her that I was just out of high school with a baby and looking for a full-time job. I had been tutoring for the Choctaw Na-tion GED classes but that recently ended. I went to interview and Debbie hired me on the spot. I was suppose to work full-time as a bookkeeper until I helped get all of the books in order then would go to part-time; I never saw part-time. When I was hired, the program was known as the Independence Workshop. Although the name has changed several times, the mission has always been to assist people with developmental disabilities. Debbie took over when the program was in a financial crisis. She soon sought out the assistance of another agency. I remember Bill Buck coming from INCA and meeting with her and a representative from Big 5. The Board at the time chose INCA and here we are today. I immediately could see that Debbie had a huge heart. It was evident that she loved what she did and loved working with the individuals and their families. She had been doing it for years working first for KiBois before taking over as Director. Many times over the years, I would see her take individuals into her home when they had no other place to go. Her husband Buddy would just shake his head. I remember the first time I ever went with Debbie to do a home visit. It was an eye opening experience for me. We went to a home in a very rural part of Coal County. DHS had recently removed the individual from the home, but Debbie wanted to offer assistance to the family too. Many times, we helped individuals and their families with no pay from DHS. The family let us into their home. They had no electricity. It was winter time and very cold outside. The only heat the family had was a barrel sit-ting in the middle of their living room on a dirt floor. It was what most people used to burn their trash in. It was a very humbling experience for me to see how some of our individuals lived. This person had been removed because the family was making her live outside in what was supposed to be a chicken coop. When Debbie ask this family if they wanted us to help them find a better place to live, I will never forget the woman looking Debbie in the eye and asking her what was wrong with how they lived. It was then that we both realized that there were some people we wouldn't be able to help. They didn't think there was anything wrong with a trash barrel in their living room. I left that day with a new outlook on life and our individuals. Even to this day, it is still hard to fathom how they have lived. Debbie and I did not always see eye-to-eye on things and disagreed many times over the years. One thing would always be a bond between us was the love for our individuals we served and the love of family. Not only did I have a new work family, but Debbie's family soon became mine as well. I watched all four of her children grow up, get married and have kids of their own. Debbie's love for her husband and children were a strong presence in our work life. They were always there helping and supporting her up until the day she left INCA. Up until the day she passed away, she still had three individuals living in her home.” -Kristy Mobbs, Program Director

We passed a policy at the Lane Frost Bull Riding

School for no tobacco. They let us post no tobacco signs

and put banners on the arena and set up a booth.

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DDSD Career Opportunities

HTS-Habilitation Training Specialist Help train individuals on certain tasks to help them be-

come more independent for themselves. These can be daily living skills such as cleaning tasks, personal hygiene, etc. This depends on the actual person what you would be training on. HTS jobs right now

would be fill-in positions as needed and are available in all counties.

Agency Companion Provide living space and companion. It is based on the individual on what the pay is so varies from

$ 18,000 - $ 40,000 per year. Training is provided for this as well. The only difference in the other jobs is it requires a lot more training and a home study done on your home through DDSD/DHS. We could do this in any county. We are especially

looking for homes for children with developmental disabilities, but can do adults as well.

Respite/Homemaker Provide respite services to allow breaks for families needing so. This can be done in the individual’s

home or your own home. If done in your home, then a home study must be done like an agency companion home through

DDSD/DHS. This could also be done in any county. Some of this will need to be done on the weekends at times or at night.

Workshop Slots For individuals with disabilities and can be approved through DDSD/DHS. This is to provide vocational

services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The services would be provided in the Atoka County area and would

work at the INCA Clothing Bank. Individuals must meet certain criteria set forth by DHS/DDSD first.

DLS/Daily Living Support Staff Provide services 24/7 for 3 people living in a home together in Atoka County. The current

opening is the 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. shift on Saturday and Sunday working less than 30 hours with no benefits.

Please call the Program Director, Kristy Mobbs, at 580-889-7393 for more information

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO APPLY VISIT INCACAA.ORG

J.A.M.M. Transit

Flex Drivers (All Areas) Operates a transit vehicle, as assigned, for the trans-

porting of participants in the transit programs, following established policies, practices and procedures. The driver shall, at all times, utilize professional and safe practices in operating transit vehicles. This is a safety sensitive position in which all precautions

should be taken to insure the safety of the participants and public.

Head Start

4-year-old Teacher (Madill, Tishomingo, Davis) The teacher is responsible for total

program activities of the classroom. Plan activities and assure that all staff are involved and in com-pliance with requirements. To provide pre-school children with age appropriate learning experienc-es according to their individual abilities. Encourages and assists parents in becoming involved in their children’s education. Bachelors Degree with Endorsement in Early Childhood Education; a bac-calaureate or advice degree in any field and course work equivalent to a major relating to early

childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children

3 year old Teacher (Sulphur, Kingston, Tishomingo) The teacher is responsible for the total classroom opera-

tion. Responsible for planning all activities and overseeing other classroom staff and volunteers. Responsible for providing pre-school children with age appropriate learning experiences according to their individual abilities. Encourage and assist parents in becoming involved with their children’s education. Bachelor or Associates Degree in Early Childhood preferred. Or other candi-dates with a minimum of high school diploma with a CDA (Child Development Associates). Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood

required by 2013. Refer to minimum requirements as specified in the 648A in the Head Start Act.

Assistant Teacher (Sulphur) Assist the teacher in providing a stimulating and complete learning environment for pre-

school children. Assist with all aspects of provision of comprehensive services to the Head Start children and their families. Be able to perform the duties of the teacher in her/his absence. GED or High School Diploma required. Preferred candidates

would have A.A. Degree in Early Childhood

or related field

Current Positions Available

INCA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC

LaQuita Thornley Executive Director 202 South Capitol

Tishomingo, OK 73460

Phone: 580-371-2352

Fax: 580-371-0277

Murray County

Betty Stephens

James Wallace

Mona Ozbirn

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www.incacaa.org

Atoka County

Cliff Ridgeway

Tara Huddleston

Sarilea Combs

Johnston County

Roy Wayne Blevins

Charlotte Northcutt

Marne Turner

Marshall County

Chris Duruy

Sallyanne Milford

Patricia Fields

Board of Directors

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INCA LLC Apartments

211 South 16th Street, Mannsville, OK 73447

2 Bedroom Apartments Available

USDA Housing Subsidized

Security Deposit Required

Handicapped accessible units available

Central Heat & Air, carpet

Washer & dryer connections, appliances

Contact INCA Apartments

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Site Manager: Dana Trent (580) 889-5193

or TDD 711

“This institution is an equal opportunity

provider and

employer”

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401 E MAIN, MADILL, OK

(580) 795-2372