Mid-Columbia Community Action will begin to take appointments from the general public to apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program on Monday. Jim Slusher of Mid-Columbia Community Action says the first step is to simply schedule an appointment, which because of the number of senior and disabled clients that have already booked spots may not happen until January. Community Action will begin scheduling appointments on Monday at 8 a.m. In The Dalles call 541-298-5131, and in Hood River call 51-386-4027.