Today in Chillicothe — March 12 weekend edition

The paper is busting at the seams with lots of information.
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IVC grad Kevin Hahn was named Quincy University's Student of the Semester Award for the fall 2009 semester. He is a sophomore political science major.
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Mediacom Communications is seeking to fill more than 20 positions to fill vacancies and recently created positions at its Chillicothe center. Two job fairs will be Saturday and March 19 as part of an effort to recruit new employees and provide on-site job application assistance.
 
The job fairs will be held at Mediacom’s Chillicothe facility, 611 S. Fourth Street. Job seekers will be given assistance with online applications and onsite interviews.  They are encouraged, but not required, to bring a resume. All new employees receive paid training, as well as competitive salaries and an extensive benefit package that includes health, vision, retirement, and free cable and Internet services. Many positions are eligible for commissions or bonuses.
 
Both full- and part-time employees are being sought for in-bound customer service and sales representatives. Full-time positions are available in the company’s national sales and retention center that is part of Mediacom’s Chillicothe operation.
 
Saturday's job fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The second job fair will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19.
 
In addition to recruiting for inbound customer service positions and sales and retention specialists, several other positions are available for employees whose skills are appropriate for functional areas that include telephone activation, dispatch services and telemarketing.
 
Mediacom’s Chillicothe facility was recently expanded and fully renovated to modernize work areas and provide more employee amenities.  It can accommodate approximately 200 employees across a range of functional disciplines.  It is Mediacom’s largest employee center in Illinois, making Mediacom the largest employer in Chillicothe.
 
Prospective employees will find more details on career opportunities at Mediacom’s Web site:  www.MediacomCable.com.

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Get ready for the sweet treats — Rescue 33's Donut Days is Friday through Sunday of next week. The event is a major fundraiser for the squad.
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Beth Moore, So Long Insecurity live via satellite is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 24 at Chillicothe Christian Church, 510 Frances St. Bible teacher helps women conquer fear and doubt and discover secret to liberating confidence and security  in this nationwide simulcast. Teaching sessions presented by Moore, with praise and worship led by Travis Cottrell and his band. Special music by Megan Drake. High school girls encouraged to attend. Door prizes. Tickets $20 (includes full luncheon) advanced tickets required. For more info, call 274-4419.
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Annual Alumni Banquet for Chillicothe Township and Illinois Valley Central high schools is June 12 at IVC High School. Let Anna Wilkins know if a class reunion is planned. Price is $20 per ticket. Call Wilkins at 274-4282 to make res. Catered by Shawn Crabel (Catering by Design), a former alumni.
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Events this weekend include:

64th ANNUAL CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET begins at 6 p.m. tonight with social hour, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. at Pearce Community Center. Annual chambers awards and the city's Civic Award will be given out. Music is by The Mountain Men.

SMALLWORLD COMMUNITY NIGHT is 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday at CrossWord Café, 947 Second St. Special guests are Harold Greene and Friends leading worship with members of the Northwoods praise team. Brent Fox, Chillicothe Youth for Christ director will share update on the Campus Life Ministry. The Rev. Ben Tumuheirwe of Uganda, Africa, will speak and share info about Juna Amagara Orphan Ministry. For more info, call John Heffron at 274-9492, online at crosswordcafe.net or Brent Ressler at 251-2048, online at smallworldconnect.org.

TEAM TRRFCC WINTER CARNIVAL is from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Chillicothe Elementary Center. Food tickets are $5 for a choice of either a corn dog or funnel cake, along with a lemon shake-up. Each item is also sold separately for $3. The gym will house inflatables, some appropriate for all ages.  Wristbands, which allow students unlimited access to the inflatables, are sold for $6 each or four for $20. Traditional carnival games will also be offered, including such favorites as ring toss, tricycle races, black-light ping pong, panning for treasure, bag toss and face tattoos. The carnival also includes a silent auction for many gift baskets  and a 50/50 cash drawing at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. The CEC Jazz Band will also provide entertainment.Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will go to St. Jude. The remainder will go to the three CEC families affiliated with the organization.