2 • The Beacon January 13 , 2022
Winter heating assistance is currently available
The Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission ’ s Emergency HEAP Winter Crisis Program continues to assist eligible households with home heating bills .
Winter Crisis Program is a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency , Office
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Households serviced by a PUCO-regulated utility are encouraged to sign up for the Percentage of Income Payment Plus Plan or an alternate budget-payment plan . Eligible households include those in disconnect status or notice of disconnection or transferring or establishing new service . Households utilizing bulk fuel must have a tank containing less than 25 % of its capacity . Also , this year households that were diagnosed with COVID- 19 in the past 12 months are eligible .
Income documentation for all household members , Social Security numbers , electric and gas bills , photo ID , proof of U . S . citizenship / legal residency for all household members , proof of disability if disabled , and other documentation must
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Income guidelines are based at 175 % of the Federal Poverty Level . For a family of four , the annual income must be at or below $ 46,375 . Income also may be calculated using the past 30 days , which for a family of four is at or below $ 3,811.64 . Those wishing to enroll in PIPP Plus have a lower income-eligibility threshold . Approved applicants also will have their application automatically processed for the Regular HEAP program , where additional assistance may be available .
Eligible households may receive financial assistance once per heating season . The HEAP heating season is through March 31 . The benefit amounts are as follows : PUCO-regulated gas or electric customers may receive a benefit of up to $ 175 . Nonregulated electric or gas ( co-ops ) may receive a benefit amount up to $ 750 . Income-eligible bulk fuel customers may receive up to $ 550 for wood or coal , and up to $ 900 is available for bulk fuel propane / bottled gas and fuel oil consumers . Assistance for furnace repair also is available up to $ 500 .
To learn more or to apply , call the Kno-Ho- Co-Ashland Community Action Commission ’ s HEAP office at 740-622- 9801 . Due to COVID-19 restrictions and for the safety and well-being of community and staff , the application process must be started via phone only , no in-person applicants .
Food pantry switching to ALDI gift cards
By Josie Sellers
New Life Ministries is starting off 2022 with changes to its community food pantry , which the church has operated since the early 2000s .
“ We have phased out the food boxes ,” Shelia Grossenbaugh from the church said . “ Those who are signed up and stayed signed up will continue to receive money on a card for ALDI . We are not taking any new signups , but if you are signed up and on our records , you will receive a card .”
A certain amount of money will be provided for each family .
“ ALDI has always worked well with us ,” Pastor Mark Granger said .
The ALDI cards will be given the third Thursday of the month from 9 a . m . to noon at the church .
“ We had to make a change ,” Granger said . “ I had my second stroke , and most of our help was 70-80 years old . We are very thankful for everybody that has worked
Nonessential surgical procedures postponed
In the last few weeks , there has been a surge of new COVID-19 cases in Central , Southeast and Southeast Central Ohio due to the more contagious Omicron variant . The resulting increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations has stretched hospital resources in the Central Ohio Trauma System to the maximum .
Because of this , all adult hospitals in zone two have mutually agreed to postpone nonessential surgical procedures requiring an overnight stay through Friday , Jan . 21 . Essential surgeries to prevent death , prevent permanent limb or organ injury , prevent the progression of cancer , and prevent the progression to severe pain will continue as normally scheduled .
Each hospital including Coshocton Regional Medical Center will develop a
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In December 2021 the food pantry served 353 clients and gave out 198 boxes of food . Items were provided through contributions made by faithful donors .
“ We will keep going as long as we can and as long as we have donors ,” Granger said . “ I ’ m just so thankful for all the volunteers and friends we ’ ve made . The people of our community have really helped us out over the years and made this possible .”
While they are no longer taking food donations , anyone wishing to make a monetary donation is still welcome to do that . Money marked for the food pantry program can be sent to the church at New Life Ministries , 727 S . Seventh St ., Coshocton , OH 43812 . Any food they had left over is being dispersed to other food pantries in the community .
“ We fed people well ,” Granger said . “ I ’ m sure people will miss it , and we will miss it , but it was just too much work for too many people .”
process to identify which cases will be postponed and notify patients , but the result will be the same — more beds to care for seriously ill and injured in the Central , Southeast and Southeast Central Ohio region .
Hospitals remain committed to serving the healthcare needs of their communities as best they can during this unprecedented time .