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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 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. New for the 2020 cooling season -- applicants that are eligible and approved will receive the maximum amount of $300 at approval. They will not need to turn in future
bills for payment. Financial eligibility is based on income only. Income levels cannot exceed federal poverty guidelines by more than 30%. 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 toll-free. Paper applications are on the
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signed it anyway. After his inauguration, President Lincoln followed his constitutional duty to send it to the states for their consideration. To infer that such action reflected his endorsement or support is not accurate. The July resolution Dr. Marksbury cites as final evidence that the Civil War was not fought to eliminate slavery was passed by the full Congress on July 25, 1861, and signed by Lincoln for the specific political aim of persuading slave-owning border states that had not yet seceded not to take that final step. Those states included Missouri, Kentucky and Maryland. And, some historians have suggested that Lincoln's signing of a resolution a few weeks later authorizing the seizure of rebel property, including slaves, was a step toward making abolition a de facto war aim. Lincoln’s top priority in the opening days of war was indeed preservation of the Union. But, slavery permeated American politics for decades before actual hostilities and it would soon emerge along with Union as the primary focus because war is indeed politics by other means. Bill Iles Mechanicsville
Marksbury’s explanation was teaching moment Thank you for encouraging folks to write in their comments on the changing of school names in Hanover. I am constantly looking for more education and I certainly found it in July 8 editorial section. There were several editorials that taught me about our history, especially the article from Rick Marksbury, Ph.D., New Orleans, Louisiana. Too many times people voice their opinions and a lot of the time that is what it is “their opinion” and not the truth. Rick pointed out that five of our presidents had made public their admiration for General Robert E. Lee. (Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy and Gerald Ford). That information can be verified. Help me to understand how changing the names of schools will guarantee anybody of a better education. When they are changed, I would like to have a crystal ball to look ahead 20 years, 30 years or even 50 years and see what difference it made. If the folks who want to have these schools renamed,
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Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money, etc., under false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 10400 block of Malboro Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 86 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Confederate statues torn down, and streets renamed, and these things were granted, what would they want next? I need some understanding. When is enough enough?! Our country was founded for religious freedom. We used to be a Christian nation but now we are not. This is our problem. We are living in a world created by God whether we like it or believe it. There will be no peace in this country until we fall down on our knees and ask for forgiveness. II Chronicles 7:14, states “and my people who are called by my name humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” It is then we will love all people, put them above ourselves and live in peace. Let’s try God’s way. Gwen Townsend Mechanicsville
Thanks for changing school names I couldn't be more delighted that the Hanover County School Board voted to change the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School. I want to thank them for dragging Hanover County, parts see LETTERS, pg. 9
