Lincoln Park Community Center holds block grant meeting

The Lincoln Park Community Center, Inc., 2820 W. Stark Street, held its Community Development Block Grant Community Meeting on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Presenters at this monthly meeting were: Mrs. Rhulene Artis and Charlotte Litzens of the Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Educational Teachers. They made a presentation on popcorn; the different kinds, kernel sizes, how to plant and cultivate corn and what cause the corn to puff out when exposed to dry heat. In addition, Lt. Ray Banks from the Milwaukee Police Department updated attendees on current crime data, drugs, robberies and killings in Milwaukee neighborhoods. He also explained how homeowners can protect their garage, home, car and oneself, while shopping, walking or riding a bicycle.