Nearly 100 people attended the Puttin On Pekin breakfast this morning at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Jake Ista (Jake's Place) won the early prize, while Melanie Long (McDaniels Marketing Communications) earned a lump of coal with the late prize. The Salvation Army Brass Ensemble entertained the crowd with Christmas music. There were 7 grand prize winners in the big year-end door prize drawing. Erik Reader, Drew Lockwood, Ralph Mickley, Beau Austin, Dr. Timm Schwartz, Terry Finnegan, and Leslie Cameron each won a basket of prizes worth about $300. There were 8 names drawn from people who weren't in attendance, including one who left the breakfast early! You had to be present to win. You can see more pictures from this and other chamber events at: http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber
Local High School to Win a SMART Board in 5th Annual Recycle Your Style Contest
Goodwill of Central Illinois will hold the 5th Annual Recycle Your Style Contest. High school students within Goodwill’s territory are encouraged to donate their used clothing. The high school that donates the most pounds of clothing will win a SMART Board donated by Bradfield’s Computer Supply. The contest runs from October 1st through October 31st. “This has been a very successful campaign for us,” said Bob Parkhurst, Goodwill Vice President. “We are grateful for Bradfield’s Computer Supply’s donation of a SMART Board each year. That prize really heats up the competition among the high schools.” Donations of items other than clothing are encouraged, but only clothing will count toward the contest. Only high schools are eligible, but others can participate including teachers, family and school supporters. Donors need to tell the Goodwill donation attendant which high school they are supporting for their donation to be counted. Donations can be made at any of Goodwill’s nine stores o
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