Page 6 - MidWeek West - Jan 26, 2022

6
JANUARY 26, 2022
Girl Scout Cookie Season Begins Soon
Available for purchase are iconic favorites like Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Samoas. New to the portfolio are Adventurefuls, a brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-fla- vored crème and a hint of sea salt.
Homeowners Can Apply For Financial Assistance
West O‘ahu homeowners who were affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financial assistance, mortgage coun- seling and other resources through a new program administered by non- profit Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
Those with a sweet tooth will be delighted to hear that Girls Scouts of Hawai‘i cookie season is just around the corner.
from the federal government’s Amer- ican Rescue Plan Act, which allotted $50 million to homeowners assis- tance for Hawai‘i residents.
certain requirements. Priority will be given to 1,000 people who earn at or below 100% of the area median income ($84,600/one person) or are considered socially disadvantaged.
Funding for this initiative came
Applicants — who may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 to go toward mortgages, property taxes, utility payments, homeowners association fees and other expenses — must meet
To learn more, visit hawaiiancoun- cil.org/oahuhome. In addition, ques- tions can be emailed to ohaf@hawai- iancouncil.org.
Every purchase fuels local Girl Scouts’ adventures throughout the year, whether it’s taking action on issues they care about or discovering their passion.
Nominate Pets For Hero Dog Awards By March 16
ican Humane’s president and CEO. “The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is our way of saluting our best friends and we invite every dog lover to take a fewminutestorecognizethe love, skill and loyalty these remarkable animals show us every day by nominating their canine companion now at herodogawards.org.”
“We’re so grateful to receive such tremendous support from the community each year,” states CEO Shari Chang. “These funds help local Girl Scouts to conduct service projects, learn new skills and truly make a difference across our islands and the world.”
The American Humane Hero Dog Awards campaign is up and running, ready to discover and honor four- legged friends across the nation, and West O‘ahu pet ownersarewelcometoapply.
dogs, military dogs, therapy dogs, service dogs, shelter dogs, search and rescue dogs, and guide/hearing dogs. The deadline is March 16.
chosen, they’ll be invited to a red carpet gala in Palm Beach, Florida, this No- vember.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Scouts are selling cookiesinsociallydistantandcontact-freewaystoensure the safety of themselves, as well as their customers.
Those interested can head over to herodogawards.org to nominate their pup for one of seven awards: law enforcement and detection
Voting is a mix between the public and celebrity judges. Past participants in- clude Betty White, Whoopi Goldberg, Chelsea Handler and more.
“Whether they protect us on the battlefield, help us withmedicalchallenges,or just lighten our spirits with an enthusiastic kiss after a hard day, dogs save and improve our lives every day,” states Dr. Robin Ganzert, Amer-
Beginning Feb. 18, cookie lovers can locate Girl Scout booths by visiting girlscoutcookies.org or order via deliv- ery service DoorDash.
For more information, visit gshawaii.org.
Once the top canines are
BIRD EXCLUSION
Rid Your Home of Bird Activity
SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE
Bird Exclusion Services

Plus

Call us to schedule a home inspection
Free Estimates
CALL 808-622-2268
www.alohatermite.com
PCO -1118