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GRAMS AND UPDATES HOMEOWNERS RECEIVE: Income Maximum Rebate $0 to $8,000 $8,001 to $15,000 $15,001 to $18,000 $18,001 to $35,000 RENTERS RECEIVE: 2018 The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is one of five programs supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians ages 65 or older; widows and widowers ages 50 and older; and people with disabilities ages 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 per year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters. Half of Social Security income is excluded. Depending on income, rent, and tax costs, rebates can be as high as $650. Your rebate may even be higher if you pay more than 15% of income in property taxes. Income $650 $500 $300 $250 Maximum Rebate $0 to $8,000 $8,001 to $15,000 $650 $500 The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30, 2019 For more information or to see if you may qualify for this program, call Judy in Public Services at 814.833.1111 Ext. 329. AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM If you are 50 years of age and older, you know that cars have changed as well as traffic regulations, driving conditions, and the roads we travel on every day. The AARP Driver Safety Program is hosted at the Millcreek Municipal Building monthly throughout the year. First-time attendees MUST attend an eight-hour, two-day course (4 hours each day). If you have previously attended the course, you are eligible to take a four-hour, one-day “refresher course.” The course is open to all Millcreek and non-Millcreek residents. In these classes, you will learn: • defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and rules • how to deal with aggressive drivers • how to handle problem situations, such as right-of-way and blind spots • how to safely use anti-lock brakes, air bags and seat belts Best of all, those who complete the course can earn a discount on their auto insurance. (Please consult your insurance agent.) Cost for the program is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required. For any questions or to register for the course, call the Public Service Department at 814.833.1111. HEALTH SCREENINGS AT THE MILLCREEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING Lifeworks Erie will conduct health screenings at the Municipal Building on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Screening dates are: May 13 June 10 July 8 Free services will include blood-pressure screenings and individual health counseling provided by a registered nurse. Also available for a fee will be a blood sugar test (two-hour fast from food and drink required) and a cholesterol check for (no fast required). No registration is required. For more information contact Lifeworks Erie 814.459.4132. Upcoming classes will be held on: June 7 Refresher Course 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. August 14 & 15 Two day course 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. August 16 Refresher Course 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MILLCREEK ❘ SUMMER 2019 15