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As school begins JAMM Transit is excited

to participate with the public school sys-

tems across the four counties to provide

transportation to many children. Currently

we are transporting approximately 250

kids through normal school hours and once

the after school programs begin we will

increase another 50 children or more.

Public Transportation is embarking on

great adventures as we are able to in-

crease our ridership while giving young

people a new outlook. Transporting chil-

dren gives them an appreciation for

Public Transportation that will carry on

into adulthood. JAMM Transit is honored

to enlighten these children while giving

them safe, comfortable, and affordable

rides to and from school each day.

On Friday, August 21, 2015 INCA-RSVP staff along with many SeniorCorp and AmeriCorp employees from across the state were on hand for a special visit with the CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer in OKC. The day included roundtable discussion, press conference where she made many exciting National Service announce-ments, and a service project at the Regional Food

Bank.

A very special thank you to Ms. June Ruth-erford and her sister for the generous donation of several fans to INCA. Ms. Rutherford is a big supporter of INCA’s programs in Johnston County and gives regularly to the food bank. We greatly appreciate her support of the community and our programs, and feel fortu-nate to have wonderful citizens like her to help

us accomplish our mission of helping others.

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Due to high community demand, INCA’s

Medical Lending Closet is in need of

donations for the following items:

Blood Pressure Cuffs

Wheel Chairs

Potty Chairs

The Medical Lending closet offers an assortment of

medical equipment for those in need. There are no

income requirements or referrals needed. Each per-

son who borrows equipment must sign a disclaimer to

not hold INCA liable if they are injured using the

equipment. The equipment is loaned on the honor sys-

tem so when the item(s) is no longer needed, please

return it so we can loan it out again to someone else

in need.

To make a donation please call your local county

INCA office.

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A very special Murray County JAMM Transit rider, Justin Rogalla, stopped by to test out his new selfie stick, so JAMM wanted to take the opportunity to voice how much he means to the community and the program. Justin does not drive, so he depends on JAMM Transit to stay very active. He volunteers at the Arbuckle Hospital a few days a week and wherever he is needed, participates with the sports clubs in Murray County, and never misses a football game. He has been riding the van for years and is always a joy to be around, he even has a nick-name for the program, the JAMM Tram. Justin came to Sulphur as a young man in the late sixties when Sulphur opened the Job Corps. After graduation he decided he liked the people of Sulphur, and became employed by the Sulphur Veterans Center, where we worked until re-tirement. Justin has proven to be a great advocate for

the agency and we appreciate him greatly.

Blood Types Needed Although all blood is made of the same basic ele-ments, not all blood is alike. In fact, there are eight different common blood types, which are determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens – sub-stances that can trigger an immune response if they are foreign to the body. Since some antigens can trig-ger a patient's immune system to attack the transfused blood, safe blood transfusions depend on careful blood typing and cross-matching. The ABO Blood Group System There are four major blood groups determined by the presence or absence of two antigens – A and B – on the surface of red blood cells: Group A – has only the A antigen on red cells

(and B antibody in the plasma) Group B – has only the B antigen on red cells (and

A antibody in the plasma) Group AB – has both A and B antigens on red

cells (but neither A nor B antibody in the plasma) Group O – has neither A nor B antigens on red

cells (but both A and B antibody are in the plasma)

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Heading back to college? Add health coverage to your

must-have shopping list

If you’re getting ready to head back to college, don’t forget about putting one of the most important things on your college must-have list: health coverage. Getting health coverage may be easier and cheaper than you think. And as a college student, you have sev-eral options: Student health plans may be available if you’re in col-lege. If you’re covered by your school’s student health plan, in most cases, you’re considered covered under the health care law and you won’t have to pay the fee that people without coverage must generally pay. You may be able to stay covered under your parent’s health plan until you turn 26. If you’re under 30, you can buy a Catastrophic health plan to protect yourself from worst-case scenarios. You can enroll in a 2016 Health Insurance Market-place plan starting on November 1, 2015. Most peo-ple qualify for financial help to lower premium costs. All Marketplace plans must cover essential health benefits and may even offer other benefits, like con-traceptive services. They’ll also help protect you from high costs if you have an accident or get sick. You may qualify for Medicaid, a combined state and federal program that provides coverage to people with limited income. When you apply for Marketplace coverage, you’ll find out if you qualify for coverage through Medicaid. School can be stressful enough, so give yourself the peace of mind that comes with having health insurance. For more information, visit HealthCare.gov/young-adults/.

Time is running out to get your rebate on a natural

gas heating system tune-up!!

A low-cost tune-up helps your heating system operate at maximum efficiency, lasting longer and reducing costly breakdowns. CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers can receive a $25 rebate when you perform a tune-up that in-cludes seven required maintenance items shown below. Required Service Items

Perform carbon monoxide test and adjust gas and/or air if CO is too high.

Check flame characteristics, and adjust gas and/or air, if needed.

Check flue gas path from burner to vent for cleanli-ness and cracks. Clean and report as necessary.

Check the pilot/igniter for proper operation. Also check the flame sensor/pilot light shut down controls for proper operation.

Check the condition of the furnace air filter. Recom-mend the correct replacement part, if necessary.

Check condition of fan motor(s). Lubricate bearings as needed. Check the operational controls and adjust, if necessary. How the Program Works Schedule a heating system tune-up with the heating service technician of your choice between January 1-December 31, 2015. 1. Heating professional performs tune-up on natural gas furnace or boiler which includes seven required service items (listed above). 2. Dealer or service technician completes the tune-up service and dealer sections of the rebate application for the customer. If your heating dealer does not have the rebate paperwork, they should contact us for assis-tance. Customers will receive a check, not a utility bill credit. Customers will receive a check within 8 weeks from the time that we receive the completed paperwork. Program Eligibility This rebate offer is only available for Oklahoma resi-dential heating customers who receive natural gas ser-vice from CenterPoint Energy. Rebate is limited to one per natural gas furnace with a qualifying tune-up. The heating system needs to be used as a primary heating source. Each natural gas heating system is eligible to receive a tune-up rebate every other year. New con-struction homes are not eligible for this rebate offer. - See more at: http://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/save-energy-money/efficiency-programs- rebates/furnace -tune-up-rebates?sa=ok#sthash.odJygrgh.dpuf

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

ticipants 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 par-

ticipants and public.

3 year old Teacher (Sulphur) The teacher is responsible for the total classroom operation. Re-

sponsible 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 indi-vidual abilities. Encourage and assist parents in becoming involved with their children’s education Bachelor or Associates Degree in Early Childhood preferred. Or other candidates with a minimum of high school diploma with a CDA (Child Development Associates). Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood required.

3 year old 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 compre-hensive 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. Other Candidates considered will have one of the following: 1. Have a CDA; 2. Be enrolled in a CDA program that will be completed in nine months; 3. AA or BA (any area).

HTS-Habilitation Training Specialist I & III Help train individuals on certain tasks to help

them become 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.

DLS-Daily Living Support Staff II Assists individual(s) with developmental disabilities in ac-

quiring and maintaining individually prescribed self-help, socialization and adaptive skills necessary to reside in a home or community-based setting. Daily living support services are provided to the individual for supervision issues who needs 24/7 care with goals to be worked on daily so the indi-vidual can reside successfully and accomplish tasks they would normally do for themselves if they

did not have a disability in the home they lease or own by providing supervision and oversight.

For More Information & to APPLY ONLINE visit INCACAA.ORG

www.incacaa.org/page/employment

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