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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-2008 Newsletterso MAl' 2009 Letter from the Mayor Dear Friends and Neighbors, April showers bring May flowers, as the saying goes. During the season's nice weather, there will be a groundswell of groundbreakings in South Bend. The city will record its best year ever for private invest- ment in 2008. It already has begun. We're moving forward with a groundbreaking year — and a year of THIS MONTH... Mayor's Letter Friday's by the Fountain Summer in South Bend Green Tips United Way's Programs Online Bill Pay Hall of Fame Events Digital TV Switch groundbreakings — because decades of planning and public - private partnerships have laid the groundwork for new investment. Here's just a sample of construction activity beginning in 2008: ♦ Eddy Street Commons — a $200 million mixed -use development, the region's largest single development in decades. It includes two hotels, more than 20 stores and restaurants, office space as well as hundreds of town homes, apartments and condominiums. ♦ Innovation Park — South Bend's first state - certified technology park with two sites: a campus launch pad along Edison Road and a larger satellite booster site in the Studebaker Corridor. ♦ Courtyard by Marriott downtown — This new hotel will be built atop a 210 -car parking garage at St. Joseph and Jefferson. ♦ All- American Plaza — Restoration of the historic 83- year -old structure at Michigan and Washington streets is part of a $9 million project, including an addition with new retail, offices, condominiums, parking and a rooftop green space. ♦ New stores in Erskine Commons and Erskine Village ♦ Civil Rights Heritage Center — Sponsored by IU South Bend, the renovation of the City Natatorium will change a symbol of segregation into a place of celebration. We are moving forward in 2008, and we will continue to move forward in 2009 because we have more plans al- ready in the works: ♦ Downtown — WNIT -TV is moving into downtown with a high -tech fagade that will forever change the face of a key downtown intersection. And restoration of the former Studebaker Administration building will create a home for new high -tech businesses. ♦ East Bank — New amenities at Howard Park, new housing near downtown and green development along the riverfront will shape a new identity for this downtown neighborhood. ♦ Coveleski District — As the city secures available properties around the ballpark, community -based plans will give shape to new private development at the south end of downtown. ♦ LaSalle Square — Community vision will bring real hopes for change, including a family practice center and a new senior housing development. ♦ Blackthorn — Grubb & Ellisl Cressy & Everett will expand marketing to fully develop available properties in Blackthorn. As you enjoy the May flowers, give thanks to those who had the foresight to plant them. May it also remind you that we are planning ahead so South Bend will bloom and keep moving forward. Sincerely, Mayor Steve Pay Your Utility Bill Online Tired of buying stamps and mailing in bills every month? Wish you had more time to do other things in your life? Now you do!! The City of South Bend now has online bill pay for paying your Utilities. Utilities Online provides South Bend residents comprehensive, up -to -date account information, billing history, and service and consumption summaries over the Internet! Use your debit or credit card to pay your monthly bill in a snap! All you need to get started: ♦ Go to SouthBendIN.gov, click "Online Services ", and follow the links to Utilities Online ♦ Have your current utility bill ready to set up your online account and pin number ♦ Use a major credit card to pay your bill quickly and se- curely! By using this easy system, you can pay your bills 24/7 and access your utilities information anytime you want. For more information, visit us at SouthBendIN.gov, or call Water Works Customer Service at 235 -9236. "r rro (youth &rxi Keeping Cool in the Bend ♦ Potawatomi Pool: Located in Potawatomi Park, near Kids Kingdom, this park features a kiddie pool with a spray feature and for the adults, a regulation size pool with water slide. There are locker rooms and a conces- sion stand as well. Open * *: June 6 - August 10, Monday - Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm, and Wednesdays Family Nights from 6 - 8 pm. ♦ Kennedy Water Playground: Located in Kennedy Park, the low depth interactive water playground for kids includes locker rooms and a concession stand. Open * *: June 5 -August 10, Monday -Saturday 11 am - 5 pm & Sunday 12 - 5 pm. ♦ East Race Waterway: Located downtown, this public whitewater rafting/kayaking course for beginners and advanced, includes 5 miles of paved & lighted walking/ running paths. Open: Beginning June 14, weekends only, Saturday 12 - 5 pm, Sunday 1 - 5 pm. Fees: Rafts & Funyacks $4 per person per ride, all equip ment included. Recreational canoeists & kayakers $10 per person per day. For more information please visit: www.sbpark.org/ rec_guide /aquatics.htm "Opening is subject to change SBCSC extends school year due to snow days. Are You Ready for the Switch to Digital TV? Starting on February 17, 2009, all full- power TV stations are making the switch to broadcasting in digital. Which means, Mayo, Save L� that if you watch over -the -air programs on Cke an analog TV, you must take some sort of action before this date. There are 3 different choices you can make to get ready for the digital switch. The first one is to connect your analog TV to a digital -to- analog converter box. The price can range from $40 - 70, however, the Government is offering two $40 coupons per household to help with • i the costs. For more information on these coupons, please call 1 -888- 388 -2009 or visit www.dtv2009.gov. The second choice is to buy a digital TV with a built -in digital tuner. This does not mean that you have to go out and buy a High Definition TV (HDTV), just simply that you need a standard digital TV. The last choice is to subscribe to a paid TV service, such as cable or satellite TV. If you already subscribe, please contact your cable or satellite TV provider for any additional equip- ment that you may need. However, for any analog TV that is not connected to your paid service, you will still need a digi- tal-to- analog converter box. For more information, please call 888 -CALL -FCC (888- 225- 5322). Getting Ready for Summer What we do in our daily lives around home--from washing a car to fertilizing the lawn and garden -- can affect the health of our river. That's because the storm drains on the streets and in parking lots lead directly to the river. Do your part to keep our river beautiful for a long time to come. ♦ Take unused hazardous products to a hazardous waste disposal center. (Located at 1105 E. 4th Street in Misha- waka) ♦ Clean up after your dog and cat; fecal bacteria can pol- lute our waterways and puts people (especially children) at risk. ♦ Take your car to a tunnel car wash instead of washing it on your driveway or in the street. Fix oil leaks right away or use drip pans to prevent the oil from reaching our streams or wetlands. Storm water runoff containing just one pint of oil can make a slick larger than a football field. ♦ Recycle used oil, antifreeze and other motor products. ♦ Choose less -toxic products to use in your home and gar- den. Visit Our Website at www SoutliBendIN.gov! rldays by the 011l2tallZ Free Music Downtown!!! Tired of the same old lunch? Noth- ing to do on your lunch hour? Now there is!! Come down to Jon Hunt Plaza in front of the Morris Perform- ing Arts Center on Fridays in June, July and August. You will find local Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin and Country bands. This outdoor mini lunch hour concert is sponsored by the Morris, better yet, all of the concerts are FREE!!! Music begins at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. This year's dates are: ♦ June 13 & 27 ♦ July 11& 25 ♦ August 8 & 22 Forgot your lunch? No problem, downtown restaurants including the Morris Bistro, offer a variety of lunch- time favorites. Then again, if you'd rather brown bag it, you can do that as well. Tables are set in and around the plaza to provide space to eat and enjoy the festivities, or you can bring a blan- ket to sit and relax on the lawn. For more information, please visit: www.morriseenter.org /Fnday.html or call 235 -9198. I- - - - - - - - - - - - I College Football I I Hall of Fame 2008 1 KeyBank Gridiron 1 I Legends Luncheon Series: 1 1 May 20 - Coach Bill Lynch (Ind.) 1 I June 10 - Eli Manning (Miss.) August 6 - Coach Lloyd Carr (Mich.) I I September 19: Pete Dawkins (Army) 1 1 For more information and to or- 1 der tickets please call 574 -235- 1 15717. 1 I I — — — — — — — — — — — — Touchdown Tuesdays Offers Free Admission to South Bend Residents South Bend residents receive free admis- sion to the College Football Hall of Fame every Tuesday. Touchdown Tues- days also features extended hours from 10 :00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. South Bend residents must have proof of residency for free admittance. Blood, Sweat, and Tears The History of Black College Football is currently on exhibit at the College Football Hall of Fame until the end of August. Walk through a historic locker room filled with memorabilia helmets representing all 50 HBCU schools, black marching bands, black college All- American teams and black college national champions. The high- light of this exhibit is a special display honoring the late Eddie Robinson, head coach at Grambling University. This special exhibition also includes an interactive component. Please visit our website at collegefootball.org for more information. The Hall is excited to have a chance to ZMMMMMMMMMn n n n nn connect with the local community. This is a great opportunity for residents of South Bend to take their families to the Hall of Fame free of charge. General admission to the College Football Hall of Fame is normally $12. For more information on admission prices, hours of operation, or event listings, please con- tact the Hall of Fame at 574- 235 -9999 or visit collegefootball.org. United Way's CAN and Prescription Drug Discount Program United Way has introduced two new flee 4pr--, programs to help the people in the com- munity receive the assistance they need: the Community Access Network (CAN) and the Prescription Drug Discount Program. The CAN program connects a wide variety of agencies in St. Joseph County to a secure network that allows the various agencies to access the same information. This means that if a person goes into one agency and fills out paperwork, then goes to another agency, their information would already be in the computer. This saves time and money for both the Agency and person receiving help. CAN helps people to develop and reach their long term goals. By accessing the website CANsucceed.org, people receive assistance finding jobs, paying utility bills, housing & healthcare, and getting back on their feet. The prescription drug discount program provides drug coverage for people with- out prescription drug insurance, helping them to save money on their prescriptions. This is not a replacement for insurance, but it is way to help those who are not cov- ered to save money. To find out more, please visit the CANsucceed.org website or call 211 to get information. 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.