The biggest complaints CCC hears about have to do with irresponsible neighbors: they're noisy or let their animals run loose.  Number three is "the car that doesn't move".  Vehicles on the street have to move every 3 days and those on private property every 7 days.  Vehicles must have current registration, if parked in a yard they must be on an improved surface (concrete or gravel), and they must be operable.  Anything less, they are then susceptible to being marked and towed.  Even if they're behind a fence and can't be seen, they can be marked and towed.  Call the police at 732-2677 and let CCC know the progress.

We have a great deal for bowlers - 3 hours of bowling (shoes included) for just $15!  It will be Saturday, April 24th, Milan Lanes (Route 67), just up the hill from the Hy-Vee, 5 - 8 pm.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Come on, it'll be fun!  Companies, Block Clubs: how 'bout putting together a team?  Call us to register and get tickets: 786-0345!

Project Thrive is working to form a consotium that will help organize and support efforts to bring more diversity to the Labor Trades.  The goal is to provide a pre-apprenticeship program that will assist hopefuls in meeting the basic qualifications to test and enter into local trades apprenticeship programs.  Tri-City Building and Trades has been very instrumental in helping to plan this project.  other supportive needs for apprenticeship candidates are job readiness, life skills training, drug testing/counseling, mentoring, case management and follow up for at least one year.  This is a natiional effort, and the funding for these projectts is veyr competitive.  Any organizations or individuals that are interested in assisting with this project are encouraged to call Angela at 786-0345.

You MUST have your address numerals on your house.  You may have them other places on your property, but they must be on the home.  Numerals which can be seen from the street by emergency persnnel can be purchased at hardware stores for a few dollars.

A 2010 Census form will be coming to your home this Spring.  You're being asked to answer the 10 questions and return it immediately.  The Federal government distributes more than $400 billion annually to state and local governments . . . based on the census data you provide.  This money can be used to improve your city, school, and even your neighborhood.  Your iformation will not be shared with anyone, includiing other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.  If you don't fill itout, a Census Worker will come to your door asking the same questions.  We hope you'll help yourself, your neighbors, you city, and your country by participating.  To learn more, visit www.2010census.gov.

The new, updated Neighborhood Watch packets are ready.  The "Watch" has a mini-city directory (much easier to read then the phone book), a list of City officials, a ward and precinct map, a list of nuisances and who to call to complain.  It also contains the names, addresses and phone numbers of neighbors.  You have to be part of a Block Club to get a Neighborhood Watch.  Call CCC at 786-0345 to start a Club or get a "Watch" if your Club is active.  You'll then get Neighborhood Crime Watch signs for your block.