Crawfordsville to hold Spring Cleanup April 22

The city of Crawfordsville will hold its annual Spring Cleanup starting Monday, April 22.

Residents are asked to have items outside by 7 a.m.

Household debris should be bagged, with a 100 pound weight limit.

Wood needs to be bundled.

Paint Cans should be emptied and dried out.

ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP

Oil, Burn Barrels, Yard Waste, Any Hazardous Waste, Concrete, Brick, Plaster or Tires.

Any questions call Carolyn at 319-461-5533.

CHAPTER L T.T.T.

Chapter L of the National T.TT. Society members met on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Olds United Church of Christ at 7 p.m. The meeting opened with the singing of the Sword of Gold.

Roll call: Four members answered roll call with "What superhero would you like to be.

Minutes: Nancy McGohan read the February 26 , 2024 minutes and they were approved as read.

Correspondence: None

Treasurer's report was given by Missy Fear and will be filed for audit.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Camp: Nancy McGohan reported she had one camp girl committed for this coming summer and has the name of a second camper, who has yet to be contacted.

Charity and Camp Girls' Gifts: Nothing to report

Ways and Means: Karolyn Crawford reported that she has scheduled the group with Pizza Hut in Mt. Pleasant for Aug. 28. She has a date of April 15 and April 20, and in Washington on April 29.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There will be no delegations attending the State Convention. Following discussion a motion was made by Karolyn Crawford and seconded by President Shelman to send funds to the State and National Projects.

NEW BUSINESS, BILLS FOR PAYMENT, PROPOSAL OF NAMES FOR MEMBERSHIP: None.

ADJOURNMENT:

President Shelman thanked those who attended. The next meeting will be Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at the Olds United Church of Christ. Marlys Fear will be hostess. The meeting adjourned with the Closing Creed.

Following the meeting the group enjoyed cheesecake provided by Karolyn Crawford.

FIREMAN'S PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The March 30 Crawford Township Fireman's breakfast was a tremendous success with a delicious breakfast and many in attendance to enjoy and fellowship together. Making a special appearance was the Southeast Iowa Regional Fire Honor Guard from West Burlington and they did a presentation of colors and led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Easter Bunny also made an appearance. There were age groups from infants through eleven years and Grand prizes were given out for each group. 2,040 eggs were put out, so the Community Club was very busy! There was a donation of 36 eggs with silver dollars in them. Kids could also get an additional prize of kites, balls, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, etc. They gave away around 75 of those prizes. They estimated around 100 kids participated.