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GREEN Clean erg„ T I PA o�o�ds "Each of u5 ha5 the power to make a difFerence. Here are some Small otepo you can take that, when multiplied, have a big impact on global warming:" • Replace old appliances with energy - efficient models when possible. • Turn off lights when you leave a room as well as other appliances such as the television, video player, stereo, and computer when not in use. Also turn off water when not in use — brushing teeth, rinsing dishes, etc. • Adjust your thermostat — lower in winter, higher in summer. • Get a free Brochure on home energy efficiency from your utility company. SovTHB� STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS r o Mayor Stephen J. Luecke invites all residents w \FACF/ a to attend his annual State of the City address to the community and the Common Council, on Monday, • is February 4, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Luecke will deliver his address at Century Center. Everyone is welcome! The Mayor will report on the great work that was accomplished last year, and the work ahead of us for 2008. For more information, please call the Mayor's Office at 235 -9261 or visit www. SouthBendIN. aov. • W P • The City of South Bend is pleased to • announce the second annual Halina Poetry Prize for high school students, designed to • showcase area students' literary talent and to • honor South Bend's Sister City, Czestochowa, Poland. The Halina Poetry Prize was named • in honor of Czestochowa poet Halina Po- • swiatowska. She wrote poetry from a young • age and published three volumes before her untimely death in 1967. Her poetry is still • highly regarded in Poland. • The City invites all South Bend stu- dents in grades 9 -12 to submit their work for consideration. The winner will receive $200 • and four Honorable Mention Award winners • will receive $50 each. The top 40 poems will • also be included in the Halina Poetry Prize Chapbook, a publication of the Contest. • Contest information is available from • South Bend high school English departments, or by calling the Mayor's Office at 235 -9261. • • • . . • • • Homeless Animals • Need Your Help! • Because of the high • volume of animals brought • to the shelter during cold • months, South Bend Animal Control is in • need of pet supplies, including towels, blan- kets, cleaner, gauze and medical supplies, cat litter, pet dishes, pet food, and dish and laundry detergents. Monetary donations are always welcome. Donations to SBACC are tax deductible and go directly toward the medical care of South Bend's homeless animals. For more information, please call South Bend Animal Control at 235 -9303. SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITAAYUDA PARA TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO, O SI TIENE ALGUNA PRE - GUNTA, POR FAVOR LLAME AL TELE- FONO (574) 235 -5858 X 1000. Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov!