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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-2011 Newsletter 5 0 U TH/Ti A6 E N D APRIL 2011 # � � A'LsYOa SrFpkFa I- LuFCkF Letter from the Mayor THIS MONTH... Mayor's Letter Events Calendar Indiana's Green Community gets greener and Curbside Recycling Tips NNN Update Shredded Paper 101 New River Otter Exhibit cooler Bike the Bend & Bike Safety Dear Friends and Neighbors, South Bend Home Improvement Program Restore Michiana Triad Pill Drop As we commemorate Earth Day this month, one lasting legacy of the City of Spring at the Conservatories South Bend was being named Indiana's Green Community of the Year recently by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. This statewide body recognized • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • i several achievements by South Bend to reduce energy usage,trim costs, • CALENDAR UPDATES: • beautify the city and help save the planet. They included using computer I Clean Your Files Day is Thursday, exhaust to help heat our greenhouse at Potawatomi Park, saving nearly $2 April 21 from 7:30am-4:OOpm at • million with the state's largest conversion of LED traffic signals and becoming the • the College Football Hall of Fame. • • world's first city to use technology to monitor and control combined sewer • Bring your documents for secure • overflows. shredding and recycling! • • But the great thing about City of South Bend employees is they don't just rest on 4 0 p The Earth Day and Arbor Day • their laurels. Last fall, the City hired Jonathan Burke as our first Energy • Festival will be held Saturday,April Director. Working with our public-private Green Ribbon Commission(a policy 23rd from 10:00am-2:OOpm at • advisory group), the Energy Director is charged with: • Howard Park. • • • Reducing carbon emissions in 2012 by 7 percent from the 1990 baseline. _ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •� • Continuing carbon reductions annually by 2 percent(for a total of 23 Events Calendar: percent)by 2020. Developing a citywide campaign to reduce energy consumption by 2012. Morris Performing Arts Center (These are tangible objectives we promised to achieve when I pledged that South May 1 Jimmy Webb 7:OOpm Bend would join more than 800 "Cool Cities" in the United States, May 5 Garrison Keillor 7:30pm seeking to reduce the causes of global warming.) May 7 Darius Rucker 8:OOpm Jonathan conducted initial building-energy audits of all 30 municipal buildings as South Bend Civic Theater we seek to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The anticipated annual savings May 6-22 Auntie Mame will fund the Energy Office once our two-year, $1-million federal stimulus grant expires. We soon will propose an energy-performance contract in which the Downtown South Bend guaranteed savings in our energy costs will fund green upgrades to City facilities. May 6 All About Art 5:00-9:OOpm Both adults and children will have the We are developing a pilot program to install anti-idling equipment on a police opportunity to explore art in downtown. cruiser to test equipment that allows for four-hour use of all electrical Visit DtsbFirstFridays.com or call equipment in the car-including heaters and computers-without idling the engine. As part of our Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy,we will 574.282.1110 for more information. synchronize the timing of traffic signals at our 100 busiest intersections and May 7 Cinco de Mayo Celebration in corridors to help motorists avoid idling and save gas. Howard Park 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Enjoy festive food,music,dance and This summer,we will install a 45,000-watt hydroelectric turbine at the Century entertainment. Center dam. With a connection to a City building, this could help us avoid up to $28,000 in annual energy costs. We also plan to study the feasibility of South Bend Parks and Recreation producing an additional 1.78 megawatts of renewable energy. May 14 Mothers'Day Family Equestrian These are only a few examples of the importance of sustainability and the Ride at Potato Creek State Park. Info: 299- emerging green economy in enhancing our quality of life. The City of South Bend 4768 ext. 239. will continue to forge creative partnerships for environmental innovation. Solid Waste Management District Sincerely, May 11 Triad Pill Drop 7:OOam-3:OOpm P.S. Find out more details about South Bend's green at South Bend and Mishawaka Police initiatives in our monthly e-mail newsletter by visiting Depts. www.S outhBendON.com, ear Northwest Is your house in South Bend's Environmental Services The Near ? Working together, we can all do our part Northwest eighborhood need of repair. to keep South Bend Clean, Green, and Cool! Neighborhood Look no further,the South - CURBSIDE RECYCLING TIPS - continued its Bend Home Improvement ♦ Trash containers must be out by 6:00 revitalization work in 2010,impacting 23 Program (SBHIP) can help a.m.on the properties.Nine properties along Cottage South Bend single family regular scheduled Grove, Lindsey,and Van Buren streets are homeowners by providing day of pickup. undergoing rehabilitation,with one new assistance with certain Please do not set construction project underway. In approved home repairs such �l out trash or yard partnership with the City,the NNN received as roof,furnace, electrical, or waste more than a $1.055 million grant to turn vacant and plumbing. The SBHIP also 24 abandoned lots into homes. helps with exterior structural scheduled hours before repairs that will make a scheduled pickup. The NNN also partnered with the positive impact on the ♦ Place the container two feet from the University of Notre Dame Students for New neighborhood. curb (or alley line) with the handle Urbanism, developing two new facing toward the house, arrows neighborhood appropriate construction Applicants may be eligible for facing toward curb/alley line. designs. either a grant or a loan/grant ♦ Remove container from the curb by Through the organization of the Vacant and combination to fund the the end of the collection day. Abandoned Properties Committee, NNN approved repairs on their ♦ "No Parking"imprint will help keep home. cars from blocking access to the residents were able to purchase 18 � g properties in 2010,removing them from I containers. the abandoned properties list. ♦ Residents may add their address on Additionally, NNN's Adopt-a-Block litter the side of the container for better reduction program boasted a record 130 tracking. adopted blocks. Events such as Arts Cafe ♦ Rinse containers frequently to and Garden Walk celebrated and eliminate odors. showcased the neighborhood. Applicants that are eligible for ♦ Only bagged trash into the container. a full grant may receive up to ♦ Pet/animal waste should be sealed in SHREDDED PAPER 101 $17,000 in repairs. If the cost a plastic bag and placed in the solid of approved repairs exceeds Waste container. It should never be Shredded Paper is recyclable just like most the $17,000 grant amount,an mixed in with yard waste or thrown other types of paper.The difference is that into the street, creeks,stream,river, uncontained shredded paper is difficult to sort additional$5,000 can be P P or storm drain. from other material and clogs the awarded in the form of a due-upon-sale mortgage loan ♦ Keep lids closed to prevent rain,snow mechanical sort systems.This interferes with P recycling of shredded paper which is payable when the and animals getting into the as well as recycling of other owner sells the house,no container. items. longer resides in the home, or ♦ Any item that does not fit inside the Please contain your upon death. city trash container is considered a "special item" and requires special shredded paper by tying it - Applicants that are eligible for pickup. Residents receive one free off in a clear plastic trash - the loan rant combination _ A /g scheduled "special item" pickup per bag.This will allow for your shredded paper to be hand may receive up to $34,000 in month, call 277-8515 to schedule. �,m.,_ sorted and recycled as you repairs,with 50%in the form Please do not place item at the curb intended.These bags are available at most of a grant.All loans secured until you have scheduled the pickup. grocery stores,hardware stores,office supply by the home cannot exceed ♦ New homeowners or renters within stores,or you can order them direct from 120% of the value of the the city limits who find that there is Borden Waste-Away Service. home. no container on the new premises, For more information,contact Solid Waste For questions or to determine should call 277-8823 to request a Management District of St Joseph County your eligibility for this container. 235-9971 or Borden Waste-Away Service,Inc. program,please call the ♦ Households will be monitored for the (800)683-6801. Division of Community number of containers being used and Development at 574-235- billed accordingly. Visit Our Website at 9660. Questions: Bureau of Solid Waste @ www.SouthBendIN.gov! 277.8823 South Bend Newsletter Continued Triad Pill Drop — Wednesday, May 11, 2011 There will be a pill drop for outdated medications on May 11,from 7 am to 2:30 pm. Locations: South Bend and Mishawaka Police Departments,in their parking lots. Pills can be removed from their original packaging and put in a sealed plastic Ziploc bag. All liquid medication must be brought in its original container. Donations are also being accepted to support the program. For POTAWATOM questions on the pill drop call Kathy at 574-258-4863. Visit the Districtweb site O _ o atwww.swmd.ore for more detailed event information or changes to these ?' dates or locations. North American River Otter Reminder: Original Art Rain Barrel Auction — Exhibit Grand Opening! Friday, May 6, 2011, 7:0 Opm April 1, 2011 South Bend Museum of Art h This new exhibit is the first major animal experience planned in over Twelve area artists and artist groups,including many students and ten years. Its just the beginning of buddies from South Bend Schools'Special Needs and Abilities revitalizing and renew ng the Zoo. Preschool(SNAP),have painted 55-gallon plasti c containers Visitors of all ages will enjoy the converted for use as rain barrels. The decorated barrels will be on display at otter's playful world from the local businesses March-April. The goal is to raise awareness of water as a seclusion of a shaded pavilion with natural resource and to demonstrate how homeowners can save money while underwater viewing.Active both day protecting the St.Joe River and watershed by capturing water in a rain barrel. and night,the otters have a curious Rain barrels,tanks,and cisterns can be used to collect rain water from roofs and animated nature,entertaining and gutters. In Indiana,a 2,000sf roof can collect 40,000 gallons of rainwater with a wide variety of sliding,hunting per year,according to Purdue University. Proceeds from the sale of each barrel and chasing behaviors,which are sure will be split between the Center for a Sustainable Future and the artist or artist to make them one of the most popular groups. For more information:ht1UWwww.iusb.edu/—csfuture attractions in the Zoo. For more information about the new river otter exhibit,visit Spring Pet Tips www.potawatomizoo.org • Make sure pets are protected with flea,tick,and heartworm treatments and are up-to-date on vaccinations.Keep a file with your pets'medical 9th Annual information and keep track of necessary follow up shots and appointments. Adopt-a-Block Kick-off • Just like us,pets have allergies too. If you notice obvious signs of allergies like swollen eyes,frequent scratching,fur/skin conditions or sneezing,you may April 16th 8:00 am want to take your pet to the vet to explore those allergy symptoms. NNN Office: 1005 Portage Avenue • Springtime is mating season! Make sure your pet is spayed and neutered so that they don't contribute to the overwhelming pet overpopulation problem. Touchdown Tuesdays at the • Springtime means rain showers and sprinklers can leave puddles of standing College water.Try not to let your dog drink out of puddles,as standing water can be �� Football Hall filled with bacteria leading to gastrointestinal upset or ailments. of Fame • Is your dog eating grass?Unless its been treated with fertilizer or pesticide, e••PjOF"P• ""'•aNA St Joseph County don't worry. It could mean he has a bellyache,or it could just be his natural residents receive instinct to aid digestion. For more Spring Safety Tips,visit www.AnimalLeague.org. free admission the College Football Hall of Fame every Tuesday.The Hall of Fame is open every day from 10am until Slim,and after Memorial Day will open Mon s. J\ from 10am-5pm, Fri.i. 9am- &Sat.from 9am- 6pm and Sun.from 9am-5pm.The purpose of Touchdown Tuesdays is to let area know t of the greater South Bend area know that the Hall of Fame is appreciative of their commitment and M E N support The local community can take Homeowners and contractors are invited to join the pride in the fact that this prestigious Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County venue is in their backyard. For more and Indiana Landmarks for Restore Michiana 2011 workshops and information on admission prices,hours lectures on practical preservation solutions. of operation,or event listings,please Details can be found on the website at contact the Hall of Fame at 574-235- www.RestoreMichiana.com 9999 or visit www.collegefootball.org. Explore South Bend and the Home greater Michiana area by Schedule bike! Bike the Bend is an 2011 he ' annual family-friendly bike April 11-14 Lansing @ 6:30 PM km�Emww' - ride through the cities of April 15 West Michigan @ 6:30 PM South Bend and Mishawaka. April 16 West Michigan @ 5:30 PM This year the event will be April 17 West Michigan @ 2:00 PM M� g 5 m held on May 15, 2011.Enter April 21-22 Fort Wayne @ :30 PM April 23 Fort Wayne @ 5:30 PM the trail route at any point May 1 Great Lakes @ 4:00 PM and ride for as long as you would like with family members or friends. Enjoy May 2-3 Great Lakes @ 6:30 PM views of the St.Joseph River,local parks,historic neighborhoods,and the May 7 Fort Wayne @ 5:30 PM scenic college campuses along on your ride.After the ride,all bikers are in- May 8 Fort Wayne @ 2:00 PM vited to join in the Post Ride Festival at the Chris Wilson Pavilion in May 9 Fort Wayne @ 6PM PM May 17 Lansing @ 6:30 PM Potawatomi Park. Ride hours are from 6:30am-11:30am and festival hours May 18 Lansing @ 10:35 PM are from 9:00am-2:30pm. To register and for more information,visit the May 19 Lansing @ 6:30 PM website at: bikethebend.com or call 574-204-2458. May 24 Lake County @ 6:30 PM May 25 Lake County @ 10:35 PM May 26 Lake County @ 6:30 PM May 27 Dayton @ 7:00 PM Fireworks Rules of the Road Rules of the Trail May 28 Dayton @ 5:30 PM Motorists All users May 29-30 Dayton @ 2:00 PM • Wait patiently to pass: Slowdown • Keep right.Walk right,no more May 31 Cedar Rapids @ 7:00 PM and wait for a safe place to pass on a than two abreast during busy Box Tickets $8 narrow roadway.Unsafe passing can times. Bleacher Tickets $6 force a cyclist off the road abruptly. Children 5 and Under Free • Be alert and look for cyclists: Check • Stay alert,faster trail users need to For tickets call 574-235-9988 or log onto for bikes before changing lanes, pass. silverhawks.com parking,and when opening a car door. • When • Pay special attention around stopped,step Botanical Society of South Bend schools: Lookout for children. off the trail. Spring Flower Show Children can dart out from sidewalks • Keep dogs on April 16 and 17 and between parked cars a 6 foot leash, Tulips,daffodils, unexpectedly. 1, lilies,hyacinths and and clean up after your pet • Only honk in emergencies:When �- ; +^�� more await you at the motorists sound their horn near a • Share the trail; be considerate of " h'` annual Spring Flower cyclist it can startle them,causing all users. Show.To support the them to weave into traffic or even fall • Headphones are not Potawatomi Park from their bike. recommended, but ifyou use Conservatories,all Cyclists them,keep them low so you can the spring flowers along with the usual array • Obey all traffic laws,signs and hear other trail users. of houseplants will be on sale. Saturday's hours signals: Cyclists are considered legal are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and Sunday's hours operators of a bicycle on the road. Bicyclists and roller-bladers are 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Regular admission Therefore,drive your bike as if you • Be courteous-trails are for all fees apply. were a motorist • When in traffic,ride users. Spring Membership Drive single file and to the • Keep right,except to pass. April 16—May 8 right,or"take the _ • Ring a bell or politely call out The 1st annual Botanical Society of South Bend lane": When the road is "passing on your left'when spring membership and donation drive begins too narrow for a car to passing,giving ample room. on April 16,just in time for the Spring Flower pass safely in your lane, . Keep your speed down and enjoy Show and runs through Mother's Day.Annual "take the lane"to avoid bershi is ust$25 for individuals and$50 bein cli edb the view. mem p 1 g pp y a for families of up to 4 people. Benefits include motorist. • Stay single file during busy times. free admission to the Conservatories,some • Use hand signals and communicate: • Yield right-of-way to slower trail free classes,and a quarterly newsletter. Signaling draws the driver's attention users. Additional donations are welcome and are tax to you. deductable. • Avoid provoking motorists: Regardless of who is at fault, SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y NECESITA AYUDA PARA TRADUCER ESTE DOCU- antagonizing motorists can result in MENTO,O SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA,POR FAVOR LLAME AL TELEFONO (574) dangerous and aggressive driving! 235-5858 X 1000.