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Resident Stories <br />Becky Kaiser <br />Fifty years in basically the same place! Yes, I can actually say that I've lived in the near northwest for 50 years. Some people would ask why. <br />Roots run deep in the near northwest. I not only grew up in this neighborhood, but have made my home on Diamond Avenue for the past 30 <br />years. I love the near northwest! Neighbors are a diverse group economically, racially and educationally, but we rake advantage of every chance <br />to come together to make this a safe, secure and lovely neighborhood. We may not always agree, but we listen to one another, as is evidenced <br />by the Quality of Life planning initiative started this year. <br />We are a model of what can be done when neighbors to work together. I can't think of a place in South Bend that offers more advantages- its <br />location to Downtown South Bend, Notre Dame, multiple museums and its parks and green spaces. Why do I live in the near northwest <br />neighborhood? Because who wouldn't want to! <br />Linda Wolfe <br />Through the contagious enthusiasm of current near northwest neighbors, I was drawn to leave an affluent South Bend condominium complex <br />one and one half years ago and purchase a home in the near northwest This was one of the best decisions I have ever made for my life. <br />Living in the near northwest gives me the forum to express my passion for community life. The resident mix is comprised of diverse ages, <br />nationalities, backgrounds and talents, all of which serve to make this an ideal location for living new experiences. We stay closely connected <br />through conversations on our porches, street corners and community gatherings. We barter skills to meet our household needs. This is a <br />neighborhood that takes care of each other. <br />Each and every day, I strive to do something that makes the neighborhood even better than it was the day before. Through endless <br />opportunities for personal involvement. I am able to choose the areas of service in my community that reflect my personal interests. I am <br />extremely proud to be a part of the near northwest neighborhood. <br />24 <br />