Briefs: Stand by veteran's banners on July 2

Marion Star
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Stand by your veteran's banner on July 2

Supporters of the Marion Military Banner campaign are asking family members and friends of veterans who are featured on the banners hanging in Marion to participate in a special tribute on Independence Day weekend. Family and friends are invited to stand by the banners featuring their loved ones from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1117 and other local volunteers worked to have the banners placed around Marion. The banners feature veterans from Marion County who were residents of Marion when they entered active duty service or who currently reside in Marion County.

Summer Crisis Program starts July 1

The Ohio Department of Development and Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1 until Sept. 30.

To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with Ohio Heartland Community Action/Crawford, Marion and Morrow Counties. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 419-718-0047

Clients need to bring copies of the following documents to their appointment:

  • Copies of their most recent energy bills;

  • A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member;

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members;

  • Proof of disability (if applicable);

  • Physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health (if there isn’t a household member over the age of 60).

The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households with an older household member (60 years or older), that can provide physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member's health, have a disconnect notice, have been shut off, are trying to establish new service on their electric bill, or require air conditioning. Conditions can include such things as lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or asthma.

Also, Ohioans enrolled in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus Program (PIPP) who meet the above criteria may be eligible for assistance towards their default PIPP payment, first PIPP payment, central air conditioning repairs, or may receive an air conditioning unit and/or fan.

For more information about the Summer Crisis Program, contact the Ohio Heartland Community Action at 419-718-0047. To be connected to your local energy assistance provider, visit energyhelp.ohio.gov or call 800-282-0880.

Ice cream social set for July 13

Marion Salem Church, 1640 Salem Road in Caledonia (corner of Marion Edison and Salem roads), will hold an ice cream social from 5 - 7 p.m. July 13. Inside and outside seating will be available.

The menu includes homemade chicken & noodles, chicken sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, homemade pies and Riverside ice cream.

For more information, call 419-947-5383.

Upcoming meeting:

• Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Tri-Rivers, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, Marion

This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Briefs: Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program starts July 1