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County of Hawai‘i <br />Offers <br />Home Repair Loans <br />  <br />The Office of Housing and Community <br />Development is currently accepting <br />applications to its’ Residential Repair <br />Program (RRP). <br /> <br />The RRP is a low interest loan program <br />available to eligible low-and moderate-income <br />homeowners who are interested in repairing <br />and improving their primary residence. <br /> <br />The RRP loan can be used for, but not <br />limited to, roof repairs, electrical and <br />plumbing work, sewer improvements, <br />termite treatment, repairs to damages <br />caused by termites or wood rot and the <br />installation of a solar water heating system. <br />In addition, it could be used for home <br />modifications to meet the needs of a person with disabilities. <br /> <br />Loans range from $2,500 to $25,000 at <br />3% simple interest.  Loan payments are <br />deferred for 15 years, at which time full <br />payment will be due.  Applicants 62 years or older or with persons with a disability, may be eligible to have 30% of the principal <br />balance of the loan forgiven at end of the loan period. <br /> <br />Applications and program information may be found on-line at  http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing. <br />For more information or an application packet contact: <br /> <br />Kimberly Pacheco <br />Special Programs Coordinator <br />County of Hawai‘i <br />Office of Housing & Community Development <br />Phone: (808) 959-4642 <br />Fax: (808) 959-9308 <br />E-mail: ohcdloans@hawaiicounty.gov <br /> <br />Tropic Care Returns <br />June 18 thru June 28 <br />Kea‘au High School <br /> <br />Free Services <br />Medical Health Screenings <br />School Sports Physicals <br />Dental Services <br />Eye Exams <br />Hearings Screenings <br />Nutritional Services <br />Veteran Services <br />Prescription Eye Glasses <br /> <br />Please come prepared with: <br />Water <br />Snacks <br />Current Glasses <br />Current Medications <br /> <br />First Come, First Served - Be prepared for a long wait. <br /> <br />Food trucks may be on site for food <br />purchase throughout the event. <br /> <br />For more information please contact the <br />Public Health Nurse (808) 974-6035 <br /> <br />2018 Senior Advisory Council Meeting was held on February 2, <br />at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center in Kona. Senior Club Presidents, <br />Nutrition Representatives and RSVP Advisory Council Members <br />were hosted by EAD staff who provided information for their upcoming <br />senior program events and to discuss district problems and concerns. <br />The next EAD I&A District Team Meetings will be held on July 17, <br />East Hawai‘i, ADRC Hilo and July 18, West Hawai‘i, WHCC Kona. <br /> <br />Kupuna News 3 April-June 2018