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<br /> Potawatomi Conservatories I
<br /> A new addition and renovations are now underway at the Ella I 26 TH ANNUAL
<br /> Morris and Muessel-Ellison Conservatories at Potawatomi
<br /> Park. The current work is part of a$1.2 million plan to TREE SALE
<br /> upgrade and enhance this historic city facility that will ensure
<br /> that our community,today,as well as future generations of ALSO I RAIN BARRELS,
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<br /> residents and visitors can also visit and plan events in this I I
<br /> unique setting. ORDER DEADLINE:MARCH 1,2012
<br /> The addition and renovation includes general upgrades and I ORDER PECK-UP: APRIL 14,2012
<br /> sustainability improvements to the facility allowing the
<br /> landmark to continue to serve as one of the primary cultural
<br /> amenities for the Greater South Bend area.
<br /> The current building project includes a new main entry at the I �A
<br /> east end of the Conservatory,with masonry piers and a wood \\v
<br /> pergola that will be served by a new parking lot that will be
<br /> more visible from Mishawaka Avenue. New bike racks will
<br /> also be added. The new addition to the north side of the EVERGREEN& FLOWERING TREES SHADE TREES RAIN BARRELS
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<br /> from the parking area. The roof of the addition is designed to I p'f�Ann,iO,I"n,•'°,deh ^"''''"""aW iW"wane m "r, h,I.phn,ro has..htbrat
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<br /> upgrades will include Thank y tI me our rnntinard eopponl
<br /> new high efficiency I St.Joseph County Soil r3 Water Conservation District
<br /> mechanical systems, wa u.." .&o..px
<br /> new ceiling fans,and I — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
<br /> installation of foundation insulation. The old steam heating W "
<br /> system will be removed,including pipes and heaters and a SOUTH BEND ^001111111W
<br /> new efficient hot water heating system will be installed along PRRKS RNO RECRERTION
<br /> with a new electrical system. Continuing application of Congratulations to South Bend Parks and Recreation for
<br /> "green principles" also compliments the city's collaborative,
<br /> pilot project with the University of Notre Dame that uses the winning the first ever state Outstanding Agency of the
<br /> University's computers to heat the conservatories via the St. Year.The Award will be presented at the annual I.P.R.A.
<br /> Joe Valley Metronet.
<br /> state conference in January.
<br /> Other improvements include new exterior doors,glass repairs, For more information on Parks&Recreation Department events,facilities,
<br /> floor finishes,masonry repair,new signage,site lighting, and or programs,call 299-4765 or visit www.sbpark.org
<br /> extensive landscaping. At this time,a completion date for all
<br /> of the improvements is anticipated to be in mid-May of 2012. REMINDER- RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE!
<br /> The Botanical Society has started a strategic planning process (Published in December 2011 newsletter)
<br /> to solicit ideas for more programs and classes and is looking Drop-off- Through-Jan. 12,from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m.,seven days a week.
<br /> to the greater community for their input. They are forming Signs will be posted to direct residents to designated drop-off points at:
<br /> committees including fundraising marketing,special events, a Rum Village Park-Ewing Ave. at Gertrude St.
<br /> education,and they are looking for people to participate on a Pinhook Park-2800 block of Riverside Dr.
<br /> these committees. Several new events have been held at the a Veterans'Memorial Park-Twyckenham at Northside Blvd.
<br /> Conservatories and there has been a significant increase in Please Note: Drop off is for Christmas trees ONLY-no trash,please!
<br /> attendance. The new improvements that will now enable the Automatic pickup: Will begin on Jan.3,on the Northeast side and moving
<br /> facility to host small to larger groups and weddings of up to clockwise around the city,through Friday,Jan. 13.Northeast side:Jan.3 &
<br /> 200 for receptions and special events. 4, Southeast side:Jan. 5 &6,Southwest side:Jan.9& 10,Northwest side:
<br /> Jan.
<br /> SI USTEDNO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA PARA Please remove all lights,ornaments,and metal,including tree stands or
<br /> TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO,O SI TIENE AL GUNA PREGUN-
<br /> TA,POR FAVOR LLAME AL TELEFONO nails,before discarding Christmas trees.
<br /> (574)235-5858X 1000. Far further informafion on Christmas tree pickup,please call
<br /> the Street Dept at 235-9244_
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