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Show B-15 The Park Record Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, December 10-13, 2005 PENSANDO EN USTEDES by Silvia Leavitt Temperaturas bajas? Accion de la Comunidad al rescate Hablando acerca de un cambio clase de como conservar energfa y pequcfio dc las temperaturas del ahorrar dinero. otofto al invierno... Connie me cont6 que una Muchos de ustedes me han familia de cinco. puede ganar hasta dicho que tienen su calefacion apa- $2,300 al mes y calificar para el progada, a muy baja temperaturas o grama. Por supuesto tiene que que la bajan cuando salon dc la su hacer una cita y llevar los siguientes casa. Quiero dccirlc que por favor comprobantcs: Tarjetas del Seguro tenga mucho cuidado con el fn'o Social para todos los de la casa que oslamos leniendo porque nccc- mayorcs de 18 afios, identificaci6n sitamos tenor nuestro a hogar a una con fotos de usted, tarjetas de rcsicierta lemperatura para mantenor dencia si no son ciudadanos, pruelos canos (pipas) y plomeria sin ba de lodo cl dinero recibido problemas {por lo menos 55 gra- durante el mes previo, no impordos). Se que nadic quiere pagar tando dc donde lo haya recibido. Si mucho por cl gas natural o electri- usted tiene su propio ncgocio, cidad para calendar nueslros hoga- ncccsita llevar una copia de sus res pero tampoco queremos lener taxes de los ultimos dos anos, prueque arreglar equipo caro o lener a ba dc sostenimiento de familia o ninos recibido el mes anterior, la familia con ncumoni'a. prueba de pagos relacionados a la Tuvc la oportunidad de apronsalud hechos el mes anterior, una der mas acerca de "Community copia de las boletas del gas y elcctAccion" cuando conocf a Connie Lin ford. Le prcguntc a Connie ricidad dc su casa o la hisloria de sobre su agencia y me dijo que 'consumici6n de combustible "Communily Acclion" es una orga- obtonida en cada uno de los que le nizacion sin fines do lucro que ha proveen energfa, vcrificacion de servido a familias de bajos ingresos asistencia a la clase de energfa, de la area dcsde 1967 y tiene una prueba de edad de cada uno que experiencia extensa en la tenga 60 , afios o mas o de opcracion de programas de cualquiera que tenga cinco anos o pobreza. El proposito do la agencia menos. prueba de cualquier es a.sistir a personas con desventa- desabilidad permanente y si usted jas socio-economicas ayudandoles es incapacitado, anciano o aplico a a cubrir necesidades criticas y basi- HEAT la temporada pasada, no cas (comida, vivienda etc.) mien- tiene que tomar la clase. Para tras trabajan con las familias a aquellos que califican, pueden largo plazo para a ayudarles a tener sus hogares "Listos para el incrementar su potencial para invierno" (winterazied). se encuenlograr auto-suficiencia financiera y tra las razones por las cuales la energfa es perdida y se hacen los social. cambios necesarios: esto puede ser Estuvc asombrada al saber que cambiar ventanas, y puertas viejas ellos ofrecen: representacion/ o aiin conseguir un nueva calefacplaneamicnto, programas de ci6n (o calet6n). empleo/educacion, servicios de apoyo para la familia, asistencia El personal de Community financiera. bancos de comida, Action esta"n en Kamas al 30 South Programa HEAT, servicios de Main, Los Jueves de 10 a.m. a 2 Inslrucion para prestamos y com- p.m. En Coalville, al 17 South Main pra de casas. servicios para ayudar los Miercoles dc 10 a.m. a 2 pm. y a los ancianos y dcsavenlurados y en Park City los Martes en el cl Projccio Vision, de Uno a Uno, mismo horario. Por favor llame a gui'a dc los jovones. cstos numeros para hacer citas 1888-509-2070. (435) 783-4303 o al En este tiempo tan fn'o del ano quiero enfocarmc en el programa 615-1690. de HEAT el cual ellos administran En el condado de Wasatch en esta area. Ellos sirven a casi puede aprender mas o aplicar al 4,000 hogares de bajos ingresos que programa con el Sr. Blane Webster reciben una vez por ano el pago al 265 E. 1200 South, Heber City total de su cuenta de la calefacion. (la nueva biblioteca) los Lunes, Connie me dijo que el progra- Martes y Mie"rcoles de 9 a.m. to 2 ma esta abierto del 1 dc Noviembrc p.m. y los Viernes de 9 a.m. a 12 al 31 de Marzo. Las familias con p.m. ingresos mas bajos del 125porcienSi por alguna razon no tienen to del nivel de pobreza pueden cal- suerte con los otros numeros, por ificar. Si usted nunca ha aplicado al favor llame al teleTono de la oficina programa, tiene que tomar una principal al (801) 377-0066 para below 125 percent of poverty level may be eligible. If you have never applied to the program, there is a class on how to conserve energy sleavitt@pcschools.us. and save money. told me that a family of Cold temperatures? fiveConnie can make up to $2,300 a month and qualify for the program. Of Community Action course, you have to make an to the rescue appointment and bring the following items: Social Security cards for Talk about having a little tem- everyone in the house who are 18 perature change from fall to win- years of age or older, picture identiter... fication for yourself, residency Many of you have told me that cards if you are not a citizen, proof you have your heater off, or that of all money received during the you turn it way down when you previous calendar month, regardleave your house. I want to tell you, less of the source. If you are selfplease be careful, because with the employed, you need to bring a copy cold that we are having, we need to of your tax returns for the previous have our home at a certain temper- two years, proof of any child supature to keep our water lines, pipes port received or paid during the and plumbing safe (at least 55 previous calendar month, proof of degrees). Nobody wants to pay too medical payments made during the much for natural gas or electricity previous calendar month, a copy of to heat his or her home but we your most recent gas and electric don't want to have'lo fix expensive utility bills from your current resiequipment or have our family get dence or a fuel consumption history obtained from each of your enerpneumonia. gy suppliers, verification of energy I had the opportunity to learn more about Community Action class attendance, proof of the age when I met Connie Linford. I of anyone 60 years or older or of asked Connie about the agency and anyone five years of age or younger she told me, "Community Action is and proof of any permanent disa non-profit organization that has ability. If you are disabled, elderly served the low-income population or if you applied last HEAT season, of the Mountainland area since you will not need to take the class. 1967 and has extensive experience Those that qualify can get their in the operation of poverty pro- home winterized to find out the grams. The agency's purpose is to reasons for energy loss and making assist the disadvantaged in meeting the necessary changes -- this may critical basic needs (food, housing, be changing old windows, doors or etc.) while working with families on even putting in a new furnace. a long-term basis to help them to Community Action offices are increase their potential for finanin Kamas, 30 South Main, cial and social self-sufficiency." Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; in I was so impressed tofindout Coalville, 17 South Main, on that they offered advocacy/plan- Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ning, employment/education pro- and in Park City on Tuesdays, also grams, family support services, at the same time. Please call these financial assistance, food bank, numbers to make an appointment: HEAT program, homebuyer and 1-888-509-2070, (435) 783-4303 or mortgage counseling services, out- 615-1690. reach to the elderly and disadvanIn Wasatch County you can taged. and Project Vision One-to- learn about and apply to the proOne youth mentoring. gram with Blane Webster, 265 East At this cold time of the year I 1200 South, Heber City (new want to focus on the HEAT pro- library) on Monday, Tbesday and gram that they administer for this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. area. I found out that they provide and on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. assistance to almost 4,000 lowIf for any reason you don't have income eligible households so that any luck with the other numbers, they may receive a one-time per call the main office number, (801) year payment on their heating bill. 377-0066, to make an appointment. Connie told me that the proI wish you a warm winter and gram is open from Nov. 1 to March low heating bills. I'm at 513-0900 or 31. Families with an income at or at sleavitt@pcschools.us. hacer una cita. Les deseo un invierno calentito y boletas bajas. Estoy al 513-0900 o al FRET. DINNF1R nNTREZ. poven Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Present this coupon to your server when you order. Limit two coupons per party or table. Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Offer limited to Dine-In only. Tax, beverages, side dishe-. and gratuity not Included. A 18% gratuity will be applied based on trio origins! amount. 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