Mid-Columbia Community Action is currently taking applications from senior and disabled residents in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, and will open it up to the general public on December 1.  Community Action Executive Director Jim Slusher says they have received a similar funding allocation for the program that assists with heating bills as they have the last couple of years.  Senior and disabled residents who have not received a letter on the program and think they might qualify for assistance should call the CAP office in Hood River at 541-386-4027 or in The Dalles at 541-298-5131.  Appointments for the general public will begin to be scheduled at 8 a.m. on December 1, and Slusher advises people they will not be taking any calls for appointments before that time.