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will again be the focus of attention in July when we host the Junior Olympics Slalom US Cup 4 (the final competition before the World Cup in Germany). Come out and enjoy the competition. You'll be impressed by the championship spirit. It has been inspiring to recall the feats of these remarkable athletes (and one very special scholar). They are part of the story that makes South Bend a City of Champions, but the title goes further. It includes the men and women who deliver the goods every day, in freezing cold and sweltering heat, providing the services that our customers expect. It includes the partners that extend our efforts and fill the voids that government can't, or shouldn't, cover. This speech is the story of their achievements and of our dreams for the fixture. Public Safety When we think of champions, our thoughts immediately go to the courageous men and women of the Police arxd Fire Departments. Last year was a banner year for the Fire Department. We opened the new Central Fire Station and Administrative Headquarters at 1222 S. Michigan Street. This sparkling 56,000 s.£ facility with 7 equipment bays has training zooms and workout space. We have created an emergency Command Center. We also have the capacity to provide backup for our Communication Center. A flag which was flown at Ground zero and was given to us by two New Yark City Firefighters is on permanent display in the lobby. We are grateful to IVY Tech for welcoming us to the neighborhood. They provided the land for our new Central. We are developing an exciting partnership with them far Fire Science training and will share the use of classrooms in both buildings. We now have connections to fiber optic Iines far use in long distance learning. This new facility will enhance our ability to provide the best training for firefighters. It will help to make our community safer in many different ways. Speaking of training and being well prepared, last year the Fire Department hired ten recruits. They went through an exhaustive five month training program to be ready to serve this community. Perhaps the most exhaustive part of the training was the fitness sessions at the A-15