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CONSTRUCTION
<br /> III BEGINS ON III
<br /> RIVERSIDE TRAIL i
<br /> Residents of Keller Park and �/
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<br /> surrounding neighborhoods will j`
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<br /> soon have a safe place on the river
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<br /> where they can stroll in the evenings,take a morning jog,where children
<br /> OPERATION RELEAF can ride bikes, and neighbors can enjoy the beauty of the St. Joseph
<br /> REMINDER River. On September 5,2006,Mayor Steve Luecke joined City leaders,
<br /> The City's loose leaf pickup program, Brown Intermediate School students,Paint the Town Bike Coalition,
<br /> Operation ReLeaf,will begin on Monday, Michiana Watershed, St. Joe Valley Greens, and other residents,to break
<br /> October 30, on the south side of the city's ground on Phase I of the new Riverside Traill
<br /> southwest quadrant, and will continue twice Phase I will extend on Riverside Dr. from the Angela St. bridge to
<br /> around the city in a clockwise manner, Oakwood Blvd., and will feature a 10 ft. wide asphalt multi-use path that
<br /> through December 1. will allow users to walk,run,bike, or blade along the 1.75 mile route.
<br /> Pickup schedules will be available in the The existing street lighting will be modified to also light the path,and
<br /> South Bend Tribune, and online at other features will include decorative railing,benches and litter containers,
<br /> www.SouthBendIN.eov, but residents are and new sod and plantings to complement the existing landscape. Some
<br /> reminded that schedules may be subject to areas will also be selectively cleared to increase sightlines to the river.
<br /> change, depending on weather and leaf volume. The Trail will help to ensure the safety of bikers and pedestrians by
<br /> For raking guidelines or for more separating them from vehicle traffic on Riverside Dr., and also creates an
<br /> information,please call the Bureau of Streets at alternative transportation corridor for residents to Downtown and the East
<br /> 235-9244, or visit southbendin.gov/streets. Race Riverwalk. Phase I is expected to be completed by late spring 2007,
<br /> and work on Phase II, which will expand the path north to the Darden
<br /> Pedestrian Bridge,will begin at that time. The total Trail length will be 3.2
<br /> FREE LEAF BAGS miles,bringing the total walking/biking trail system in South Bend to just
<br /> A limited quantity of leaf bags are available at over 11 miles.
<br /> Neighborhood Partnership Centers, on Funding for the project was provided in part from the City's portion
<br /> a first-come, fast-served basis. For more of the federal gas tax, as well as the City's General Fund.
<br /> information,please call the NPC nearest you:
<br /> • La Casa deAmistad
<br /> 746 S. Meade St...............................233-2120 MAYOR AWARDS
<br /> • LaSalle Area Neighborhood Assoc. ® AFTERSCHOOL
<br /> 1146 N. Huey St. ..............................245-6064 III PROGRAM GRANTS
<br /> • Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.
<br /> Mayor Luecke announced that twenty-
<br /> 1007 Portage Ave. ............................232-9182 one grants totaling $158,000 have been
<br /> • Near Westside NPC Mayo ,o.o.o M awarded to After School programs in South
<br /> 205 Sadie St. .................................... 245-6116 Bend. These programs give students positive opportunities to socialize,
<br /> • Northeast Neighborhood Council explore new hobbies, and get extra help with homework. Youth are able
<br /> 803 N.Notre Dame Ave. ..................235-9675 to work with tutors as well as immerse themselves in arts and crafts,
<br /> • River Park NPC athletics, computers, and healthy refreshments instead of returning to
<br /> 2625 Northside Blvd.........................245-6028 empty homes or unsupervised activities.
<br /> • Robinson Community Learning Ctr. The After School Programs bolster the Safe City Initiative by
<br /> 921 N. Eddy St. ............................... 631-8759 providing safe havens for children, as alternatives to inappropriate
<br /> • Rum VillageNPC behaviors like drugs and gang activity. "Many After School Programs are
<br /> 1031 W. Dubail St. ........................... 245-6118 credited by teachers and parents for improvement in schoolwork,
<br /> • Westide NPC behavior, attitudes, and self-confidence," commented Lynn Coleman,
<br /> 617 S. Pulaski St. .............................235-5800 Mayor's Assistant.
<br /> Annually,the After School Program provides activities and safety for
<br /> SIUSTEDNOENTIENDEINGLESYNECESITA approximately 1,550 children. Rewards, such as basketball games or
<br /> AYUDAPARATRADUCIRESTEDOCUMENTO,O Performances at the Morris, are given for hard work, helping others, and
<br /> SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA, POR FAVOR respectful behavior.
<br /> LLAMEALSRFEDERICOTHON(ASISTENTEDEL Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and eligible applicants
<br /> ALCALDE)ALTELEFONO(574)235-5858X1000. include public,private and parochial schools, as well as non-profit
<br /> organizations including faith-based organizations.
<br /> Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov!
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