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Christmas Tree Pic!W New South Bend Animal Shelter
<br /> -6 Your old Christmas tree can be a gift
<br /> to the environment As part of Mayor Thanks to the efforts of so many in our community,construction
<br /> Luecke's Clean City initiative, South is now underway for the new(and badly needed)animal facility.
<br /> Bend offers recycling for all natural The building will triple the size of the current shelter and will
<br /> Christmas trees at Organic Resources. provide safe and sterile holding space for more than 4,000
<br /> All trees are recycled into high quality : animals every year. The new shelter will be a warm and
<br /> mulch,which is provided,free,to : welcoming facility with many exciting contemporary features. The new facility will
<br /> South Bend residents. (small ice to : also feature a spay and neuter surgery suite.Plans include offering low cost spay
<br /> load) and neuter clinics for pet owners in the community,ultimately working toward the
<br /> • Drop-off-Dec.27-Jan. 12,from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m., day When no SBACC cat or dog of reasonable health and temperament is killed
<br /> seven days a week. Signs will be posted to direct • merely because he or she does not have a home.At this time,fundraising is
<br /> residents to designated drop-off points at : underway to help purchase the surgical equipment for the spay/neuter suite. CARE
<br /> -Rum Village Park-Ewing Ave. at Gertrude St. of South Bend is soliciting donations to raise the$17,995 needed to purchase a
<br /> -Pinhook Park-2800 block of Riverside Dr. refurbished spay/neuter package that includes everything needed for safe and
<br /> -Veterans'Memorial Park-Twyckenham at : successful surgeries. Every donor contributing$25 or more will be recognized
<br /> Northside Blvd. : with their name on a plaque outside the surgery suite. All
<br /> Please Nate: Drop off is for Christmas trees contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. We hope
<br /> ONLY-no trash.Please! you will join us in celebrating the construction of the new
<br /> animal shelter,through a donation.Please follow the link below
<br /> • Call-in pickup:Dec.27 Dec. 30 @ 235-9244 to make an on-line donation through the secure PayPal system.
<br /> (Street Dept.) E http://careofsouthbend.chipin.com/mission-no-kill-2021 or you
<br /> • Automatic pickup: Will begin on Jan.3,on the E can write a check,payable to CARE of South Bend and mail
<br /> northeast side and moving clockwise around the donations to CARE of South Bend,P.O.Box 1481,South
<br /> city,through Friday,Jan. 13. Bend,IN 46624 attn:Mission No Kill 2021
<br /> 0 Northeast side:Jan 3 &4 7................................................................................
<br /> Southeast side:Jan 5 &6 The NRC Neighborhood Leadership Academy is
<br /> Southwest side:Jan 9& 10 (CRE HBORHOOD now accepting applications for its class
<br /> Northwest side:Jan 11 & 12 So JR( ES Please follow these guidelines for safe and RPORATION beginning February 2. 2012. If you are passionate
<br /> about strengthening the quality of life in South Bend
<br /> efficient tree pickup: E neighborhoods but are not sure how to get started or how to take your organization
<br /> • All trees should be placed at curbside by 6:00 AM. ' to the next level,the Neighborhood Leadership Academy is for you! Learn how to
<br /> • Do notplace trees in the street or in alleys. identify resources,lead great meetings,manage group dynamics,organize,recruit
<br /> E and retain members,and the importance of planning to create action. The Academy
<br /> Please remove all lights,ornaments,and metal, : is offered in cooperation with South Bend Heritage Foundation,Inc. and is based on
<br /> including tree stands or nails,before discarding : the NeighborWorks America®`Building Leaders,Building Communities"Training
<br /> Christmas trees. ; Program. Classes will be held in The Gallery,Notre Dame Downtown,217 S.
<br /> • Artificial trees and trees containing any metal, ' Michigan Street.You will be expected to attend all 7 classes(Thursdays,Feb.2—
<br /> glass,or wire,will NOT be collected. : March 15),complete assignments,and purposefully use what you learn to strength-
<br /> en your neighborhood. For a brochure w/application,visit h4lttp:
<br /> precedence. www.nrc4neiehborhoods.ore/nrc-news-2/or contact Diana at 287.0425 or nrcneigh-
<br /> bors@gmail.com. Participants must live in South Bend and be 18 years or older.
<br /> For further informafion on Christmas tree pickup, ; Application deadline is December 15 or until full.
<br /> please call the Street Dept at 235-9244. ...............................................................................
<br /> Guidelines for Snow Removal A
<br /> New Year's Eve : .It is the responsibility of the owner or occupant of any premises on any :� z an
<br /> Fireworks 4C,� : city street to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalk within 24 , a
<br /> *Fireworks may be used only hours after snow or ice has accumulated.
<br /> between the hours of 10 a.m. •If an owner or occupant fails to comply,the City may remove snow and ice
<br /> Dec.31 and I a.m. Jan1,per city ordinance after giving the owner or occupant 24 hours written notice. The owner or occupant
<br /> *Only adults age 18 and older are allowed to purchase will then be responsible for the cost of removal.
<br /> fireworks,for use in Indiana. The Dept. of Code Enforcement works with the Police Dept.
<br /> * Private fireworks may be set off ONLY on the user's : to make sure abandoned vehicles are removed from city
<br /> property,the property of someone who has consented: streets,especially during the winter months.Abandoned
<br /> to the use of fireworks,or at a special discharge vehicles are hazardous and obstruct snow removal crews
<br /> location designated by the State Fire Marshal. : from clearing streets for the safety of emergency vehicles
<br /> • Fireworks may not be discharged on public property, : and the general public. Please report abandoned vehicles to
<br /> such as in streets or parks,without special permits Police 235-9201 or Code Enforcement 235-9486.Thank you
<br /> issued by the State Fire Marshal and local Fire Chief. : for your help to make South Bend a Clean, Safe City!
<br /> Violations can result in fines and criminal charges
<br /> More information regarding Indiana's Fireworks Law SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA PARA
<br /> is available by calling the South Bend Fire Dept. at TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO,O SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA,POR
<br /> 235-9255 or visiting www.southbendin.gov/fire. FAVOR LLAME AL TELEFONO(574)235-5858 X 1000.
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