Social Services has funding available for Cooling Assistance HANOVER -- Application forms for the Cooling Assistance program is available online and the Hanover County Department of Social Services is processing applications. This program runs through Aug. 16 or until the money is gone. Cooling Assistance, offered through the Virginia Department of Social Services Energy Assistance Program, helps eligible households meet costs related to cooling one's home. This can include: z payment of electric bills (up to $400) to operate cooling equipment; z payment of security deposits for electricity to operate cooling equipment z repair of a central air conditioning system or heat pump z purchase of a whole-house fan, including ceiling or attic fans z the purchase and installation of one
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the summons should provide written notification to the owner of the application. For 30 days following said notice,
window unit air conditioner for households where there is no unit or where the unit needs to be replaced To be eligible, the household must have at least one vulnerable individual aged 60 or older, disabled, or a child under age 6. Assistance is based on the availability of funds and is first-come, first-serve. Renters must have written permission from their landlord to make alterations or improvements to the property in order to be eligible. “It’s probably going to be hot and humid this summer and this weather can be very dangerous to elderly and disabled people as well as children,” said Sheila Crossen-Powell, director
the owner shall not dispose of the animal other than by surrender to the officer or by euthanasia by a licensed veterinarian. If euthanized, documentation of that event shall be provided to the officer.
After service of the summons, the owner shall not dispose of the animal other than by euthanasia until the case is adjudicated. The court may compel the owner to have electronic identification implanted
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of Hanover County Social Services. “We urge anyone who would like to know more about the cooling assistance program to call us at 365-4100.” An eligible household can receive more than one type of assistance per application. For the 2021 cooling season applicants that are eligible and approved will receive the maximum amount of $400 at approval. They will not need to turn in future bills Metro Creative Connection for payment. Financial eligibility is based on income only. Income levels are significantly higher this year than in prior years. Applicants must provide proof of income for all household members. Electric utility bills
must be in the name of a household member or the service address must be the same as the applicant’s address. The easiest way to apply for Cooling Assistance is online at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov, or by calling 1-855-635-4370 tollfree. Paper applications are on the web at http:// dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/index.cgi or are available at the Hanover Department of Social Services. Paper applications can be mailed, faxed to 365-4110, or returned in person. The applicant must sign all applications. For more information about the Cooling Assistance program, call the Hanover Department of Social Services at 804-365-4100 or stop by the office. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
in the animal. A hearing on the summons must occur within 30 days unless good cause is shown. An animal is a dangerous dog if evidence shows it inflicted serious harm on a companion animal that is a dog or cat, including a serious impairment of health or bodily function that requires serious medical attention, a serious disfigurement, any injury that has a reasonable potential to cause death, or any injury other than a sprain or strain, or directly caused serious injury to any person, including laceration, broken bone or substantial puncture of skin by teeth. No summons may be applied for by the officer if it is
found that both animals have the same owner or the incident originated on the property of the attacking dog’s owner. In the case of injury to a person, no summons shall issue if the injury caused consisted solely of a single bite resulting only in a scratch, abrasion, or other minor injury. New requirements are imposed for the transfer of dangerous dogs, both within or without the Commonwealth. Effective July 1, 2021, a new protective order is created for adults, who within a reasonable period of time, have been subjected to an act of violence, force, threat or been subjected to financial exploitation. Violation of the order is a
class 1 misdemeanor, up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine not to exceed $2,500. Any person who has been convicted of assault and battery of a family or household member is prohibited from purchasing, possession, or transporting a firearm for 3 years from the date of conviction. This only covers offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2021. The enhanced penalties for second or subsequent misdemeanor larceny convictions were repealed. The remaining provisions of the Habitual Offender Act were repealed and those whose privilege
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also will be open to grab a canine treat. Limited vendors are scheduled to be in attendance. The event is open to the
public. and no registration is required. For more information, go to www.hanovertomatofestival.com/1133/SplashyPaws-Tails-Tomatoes.
Bill Talley Ford’s devotion to their community by its support of over a dozen organizations that help local families and children. Bill Talley Ford is located
at 6280 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. Showroom hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.
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and enjoy (limited quantity)! The popular “Bark Bar”
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front, no-hassle, transparent pricing. The community also knows
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