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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-2012 Newsletter SOUTH .-F a PLACE BEND FEBRUARY 2012 1 65� Macy," fete But" Dear Neighbors, It is officially wintertime in South Bend.As snow blankets the ground across the city, Calendar of Events I hope you are staying warm and dry and spending quality time with friends,family, and coworkers.I've been spending time with the Street Department crews during these Morris Performing Arts snowfalls to ensure that our roads are cleared and safe for pedestrians and drivers.Please drive with caution during adverse conditions and call the Mayor's February 24- 25 2pm & 8pm Office at 574-235-9421 to give us feedback on street conditions. My Fall-Lady I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight a City program that is succeeding in our March 3 8pm neighborhoods. The South Bend Code Enforcement Department,in partnership with the Solid Waste Department,has expanded an illegal dumping cleanup program to South Bend Symphony Orchestra revitalize the neighborhoods and alleys of our city. The impact of the program has Inspired by the Bard"" been tremendous. March 9 3:30pm & 6:30pm Illegal dumping diminishes the quality of life and the appearance of our Disney Live!Presents neighborhoods,streets and yards.Last year,the South Bend Common Council ""Three Classic Fairytales approved funding to put a crew in the field to collect waste,garbage,appliances,tires and other dumped materials. On January 9,the Common Council unanimously March 21 8pm approved to expand the program to continue tackling the problem of illegal dumping in our neighborhoods. Rlverdance Returns For more information please contact "Since the inception of the illegal dumping crew,neighbors are experiencing abetter The Morris Performing Arts Center quality of life with the removal of 488 tons of debris from within the neighborhoods," 574.235.9190 says Catherine Toppel,director of the city's Code Enforcement Department. "Streets and alleys which have been cleaned are staying clean. To date,very little illegal La Casa de Amistad dumping has recurred in those areas." February 18 7pm Those 488 tons of debris equates to an astonishing 869,090 pounds of waste removed zndAnnua/Beach Night Trivia ` from our neighborhoods.Director Toppel says that approximately 12.6 tons of debris are removed every work day by the crews out in the neighborhoods. February 21 5pm Currently,the crews have focused on the areas hit hardest by illegal dumping, Free C/t/Zensh/p Classes including neighborhoods north and west of downtown and streets and alleys north of For more information please contact Ewing Avenue. These crews will continue to remove garbage and waste from other La Casa de Amistad areas throughout the city into the summer. 574.233.2120 Citizen participation is important in this effort and I encourage you to contact the South Bend Museum of Art Mayor's Office or the Department of Code Enforcement at 574-235-9486 if there is a large amount of debris in your neighborhood or if a neighborhood group is scheduling Until February 26 12pm-5pm a cleanup program in the future. Adrian Hatfie/d We can all agree that the cleanliness and character of our neighborhoods is vital to our King of the Impossib le identity as a proud community invested in the future.I would like to commend the Department of Code Enforcement and the Common Council for Until February 26 12pm — 5pm expanding this program. Photographs Sincerel , David Cory and Susan Moore Y For more information please contact South Bend Museum of Art Mayor Pete 574.299.4765 Continued on backside tttt > II > II > I Brrrr—it's cold outside! Guidelines to Protect Your Companion Animals Events continued • Keep your cat inside. Outdoors,felines can freeze,become Calendar of Events lost or be stolen,injured,exposed to infectious diseases or killed. South Bend Civic Theatre • During the winter,outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the February 10-19 7:30pm hoods of cars.When the motor is started,the cat can be in- jured or killed by the fan belt.If there are outdoor cats in The Madwoman of Chaillot your area,bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine to give the cat a chance to escape. March 2 7:30pm *Never leave your cat or any pet alone in a car during cold The 39 Steps weather.A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter,holding For more information please contact in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death. South Bend Civic Theatre • Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice,especially during a snowstorm,dogs 574.234.1112 ; can lose their scent and easily become lost.Make sure your pet always wears ID tags. • Wipe off your dog's legs and stomach when it comes South Bend Civic Theatre in out of the cold.Pets can ingest salt,antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chem- Youth Programs icals while licking their paws,and their paw pads may also bleed from snow or en- : crusted ice. February 18 9:30am • Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter,a longer coat will provide more C/ass for K to l st graders warmth. Consider getting your pet a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck 7 Wish/ Were... with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. •Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs,and may be difficult to house- February 18 1 1:15am break during the winter.If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather,you may Class for 4th to 6th graders opt to paper-train him inside. "Musical clue • If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age,illness or breed type,take him outdoors only to relieve himself,and make sure he does not stay out for more than five minutes. February 20 5pm •Remember,outside dogs should have plenty of food and water,a bed made of straw is Class for 2nd to 31d graders the best option. Cedar tips damage their fur and blankets freeze easily. Musical Clue Courtesy ofwww.ASPCA.ag Keep in mind: February 23 5 Increase your pet's supply of food,particularly protein,to ry p m keep fur,in tip-top shape. Class for 2nd to 3rd graders Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, "Mystery Madness"" off the floor and away from all drafts.A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect. For more information please contact Call us(d 574.235.9303 to report:Animals that are stray,in- South Bend Civic Theatre Education Division jured,neglected,lost or found,animal bites,nuisance and cruel- ty complaints and wildlife problems. St. Joseph County Public Library For dead animals on roads inside the City Limits,please call February 8 1 m the Street Department at 574.235.9244. ry p Free TaxAssistance OExplore downtown South Bend for one-of-a-kind shops,bou- O O February 19 2pm tiques,art galleries,studios,museums,salons,clubs,cafes,res- 0 Free Math Tutoring Session © taurants and more.Movies,Key Bank Concert Series,special 0 promotions and other entertainment will also be hosted by Down- 0 For more information please contact 0 n town South Bend,the first Friday of every month. 0 St.Joseph County Public Library 0 0 574.282.4646 6000000000000000000000000000000000000d Remember! DID YOU KNOW? For security reasons, ® ® ® 75%of the US population will need a blood product cell phones, computers, in their lifetime. Aj PDAs,iPods,cameras One of the largest consumer of blood products are or similar electronic devices will not be allowed in critical care units. the main County Courthouse in downtown South Of the eligible donors in the U.S. only 5%ever donate. It takes 45 minutes on average to donate blood. Bend or the adjacent 1855 Courthouse. 1 pint of blood equals about 1 lb of body weight. You can only donate blood every 56 days. Si refiere leer este documento en es anol, or fa7Asite A uni t of blood expires in 42 days P P P www.southbendin.gov/newsletter Call to schedule your donation: 574.234.1157