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...
The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce recently hired Ashley Hoye as the new Office Assistant. She graduated from Pekin Community High School in 2009 and has attended Illinois Central College. Her major was Substance Abuse Counseling. Ashley’s goal is to either work one on one with women facing addiction or work with the children of addicts. Growing up in Pekin, Ashley has come to know and love the area. She hopes to gain valuable communication skills from this job opportunity. With a background in customer service, Ashley is looking forward to assisting and serving Chamber members. She will also be responsible for publishing the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, Super Saver coupons, and social media sites. 
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