I drive around Candlewick daily and as part of our effort to improve the appearance of our community I try to look at it as a visitor would. Yes there are areas that need work, but one that seems like nothing but drives me nuts is the way the Belvidere Daily Republican newspaper boxes look. Notice some time as you drive around how many are hanging by one nail or pointed down or angled. They make things look neglected and trashy. I sent a message to the paper asking them to do something about their appearance. Let's see what happens, in other words if they care about the appearance of their boxes. It is part of their reputation as well.
Ken