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Home My WebLink About10-2010 NewsletterSOUTH, BEND OCTOBER 2010 f Letter from the Mayor National award honors South Bend leader `Gary Gilot's innovation and creativity keep South Bend, Ind., one step ahead, " according to American City & County magazine, which selected Gilot as the nation's Public Works Leader of the Year for 2010. Dear Friends and Neighbors, If you're like me, you get tired of all the negative reporting and TV ads. As an alternative, let me highlight two local government successes. First, take an evening stroll at Eddy Street Commons, which is filling up nicely with new shops and restaurants — despite the nation's worst economic conditions in a generation. As published reports recently indicated, even at 10 o'clock on weeknights, businesses are crowded with customers. This private development, supported by the University of Notre Dame, illustrates how good government can play a role in economic development. The City of South Bend helped make the $215 - million mixed -use development possible. Tax support of $35 million built the massive parking garage, constructed more than 4,200 lineal feet of streets and installed low- energy LED streetlights and other infrastructure. Second, check out the article in American City & County (www.AmericanCi!yandCounty.com) about our own Gary Gilot, who as the City's Director of Public Works oversees South Bend Utilities among other responsibilities. This national good - government publication has named Gary as the 2010 Public Works Leader of the Year for the nation based on his accom- plishments within the past year. They include: • Monitoring and control of combined sewer overflows through CSOnet, becoming the world's first city to address the environmental challenge through low -cost technology rather than rely exclusively on high -cost infrastructure. • Forming a partnership with the Notre Dame using high- performance computers to heat the greenhouse at Potawatomi Park. • Finding green solutions in public works through low- impact design in public -works projects, the creation of a Green Ribbon Commission and the development of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation strategy. • Reducing winter road - maintenance costs through the use of salt brine. • Saving expenses on road work by creating an in -house concrete crew. "Gary Gilot's innovation and creativity keep South Bend, Ind., one step ahead," the magazine said. Gary has a `can-do' attitude. It's never, `It can't be done.' It's, `How can we do it?' and then, `How can we do it better?' In a nation where gov- ernment is "by the people," we have many good people like Gary who each day show the value of good government for our community. Sincerely, Mayor Steve P.S. You can keep up to date on the latest innovations and initiatives of the City of South Bend, by subscribing to our e -mail newsletter, South Bend ON, at www.SouthBendON.com THIS MONTH... Mayor's Letter Events Calendar Green Tips for Fall Arts Cafe Operation ReLeaf Family Justice Ctr. Bicycle Friendly City Events Calendar Morris Performing Arts Center Nov. 5 and 6— A Chorus Line Nov. 12— Rodney Carrington Nov. 13— John Mellencamp Nov. 20 -South Bend Symphony Orchestra presents "Music from the Heart" with Chu Fang Huang Center for History Nov. 5 and 12— Reconstruction: The Second Civil War (Liberty Film Series) Nov. 19 and 26— Our Spirits Don't Speak English: Indian Boarding Schools (Liberty Film Series) South Bend Civic Theater Oct. 29 -Nov 7- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde South Bend Parks and Recreation Nov. 3- Dad/Daughter, Dinner, Date, and Dance Football Friday's Block Party Every Friday night, 5 -9 PM before every Notre Dame Home football game. 100 N. Michigan St. near the College Football Hall of Fame. Admission is just $3, and kids 12 and under are free. Century Center Oct. 26 Taste of Home Cooking School Green Tips for Fall • Cooler days are coming, so make sure to caulk your windows to make your home more energy efficient. • Visit the local Farmer's Market. Nothing can beat fall produce such as apples, pumpkins, squash and more! • Repair your furnace and replace your filter. With winter around the corner, this will save you money and help the environment. • Go bike - riding! Enjoy South Bend's nearly 50 miles of bike paths around the city and the gorgeous fall weather. • Rake your leaves instead of using a blower. Operation ReLeaf: �dy Sagged Leaf & Yard Waste Weekly Pickup Nov 8- Dec. 13 — — — — — — — — — — — - Crews will make two rounds of the city during the program, they will spend 3 days in each quad- rant. The first round should be complete by Thanksgiving. Call in pick -up will available during October if there is an early leaf fall. A limited number of leaf bags are available on a first -come, first- served basis. For more info please call: La Casa de Amistad 746 S. Meade St. 233 -2120 Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. 1007 Portage Ave. 232 -9182 Northeast Neighborhood Council 803 N. Notre Dame Ave. 235 -9675 Robinson Community Learning Center 921 N. Eddy St. 631 -8759 Rum Village Nature Center 1031 W. Dubail St. 245 -6118 Potawatomi Conservatory 2105 Mishawaka Ave. 235 -9442 South Bend yard waste is recycled at the Organic Resources Facility, diverting this material from our landfills. City residents can pickup high quality mulch and compost free if you self load. • Place leaves or yard waste curbside, in bags or containers, by 6 a.m., separate from trash, on your regular trash collection day . • Yard waste and brush must be bagged or bundled in 4 feet lengths, 6 inches in diameter. • Use suitable containers (30 gallon trash container or smaller • Do not place yard waste in City automated trash containers. • Do not place yard waste in alleys • Burning leaves is totally prohibited in the city Organic Resources: 287 -6841 8:00am to 3:45pm M -F. Environmental Services: f� 277 -8823" St. Joseph County Family Justice Center October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 23.6% of women and 11.5% of men reported at least one violent episode of lifetime violence.* Between 3.3 and 10 million children witness domestic violence in their home each year. * St. Joseph County has resources to support individuals who are in a violent relationship with an intimate partner. The Family Justice Center is a safe and welcoming place to see a social service advocate, meet with a support group, file a protective order petition, meet with a detective or deputy prosecutor, and discuss civil legal needs with an attorney from Indiana Legal Services. Open 8:00— 4:30 Monday through Friday 711 East Colfax in South Bend 574 - 234 -6900 fjcstc.org *From the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence .its Cafe The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. (NNN) invites you to the Annual Arts Caf6 on Sunday, November 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This free walking tour will open NNN homes for the community to view, showcasing the distinctive character of area homes and providing a unique backdrop for local artists, musicians, and culinary specialists to share their diverse talents. This year's Caf6 will revisit Cottage Grove Avenue, between Lindsey and Van Buren Streets. At the event artists' wares will be available for sale — featuring everything from watercolors, pottery, photography to Jewelry and culinary delights. Local musicians will add to the atmosphere, providing music for your enjoyment. Not only does Arts Caf6 provide a chance to see the hidden beauty of the homes in the Near Northwest Neighborhood, but it also gives participants the opportunity to see and appreciate local artists' talent. For more information, call the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. at (574)232 -9182 or visit us online at www.neamorthwest.org. South Bend is a Bicycle- Friendly City! In an elite quality -of -life measure, South Bend became the first community in northern Indiana to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists for its "remarkable commitment" to promoting bicycling. The designation, announced on Tuesday, Sept. 14, places South Bend among 158 communities in 43 states (four in Indiana) for their demonstrated ability in providing safe accommodation for cycling and encouraging residents to bike for transportation and recreation. - Together, they represent the top one - half of 1 percent of the nearly 30,000 incorporated U.S. cities. SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA PARA TRADUCIR ESTE DOCUMENTO, O SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA, POR FAVOR LLAME AL TELEFONO (574) 235 -5858 X 1000. Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov!