Mendota Reporter

TCOC heating assistance begins
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC) is operating the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program under the direction of the Illinois Department Commerce and Economic Opportunities.
September and October are set aside for households with a member age 60 years or older or a disabled member. In October, any household that has been disconnected from an energy source may apply. In November, ...more

New members sought for PADS board of directors
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
PADS (the local homeless shelter) will hold their monthly board of directors meeting on Monday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at Lily PADS Boutique, 4471 Progress Boulevard, Peru.
Anyone interested in serving on the board of directors for Illinois Valley PADS and has experience in not-for-profit organizations, please consider attending the Sept. 13 meeting. ...more

Education Briefs
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Jessie Schaefer of Mendota has enrolled in the Educators of Beauty in LaSalle. She will study all phases of cosmetology educator training. After completing 1,000 hours, Schaefer will be eligible to take the Illinois state board examination and become a licensed cosmetology educator. ...more

Carl's Quiz
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
What game, still widely popular today - was called a "sinful waste" when it became a huge U.S. craze in 1924?

The answer to last week's quiz is: In 1950, the average executive earned about 30 times as much as the average worker. Today's executives earn 300 to 500 times as much. (Source: King Features)
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