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p4 SpU TH g�� <br /> 4 � <br /> ti <br /> U d <br /> W PEACE, a <br /> 1865 <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> NEWS RELEASE <br /> Friday, August 17, 2007 <br /> 1:45 p.m. <br /> Contact: Mikki Dobski, Director, Communications & Special Projects, 235-5855 or 876-1564 <br /> MarkDollinger, Weed& Seed Coordinator, 235-7619 or 876-5699 <br /> Weed & Seed Kicks Off Soccer League <br /> The South Bend Weed & Seed Alliance, Inc. (SBWSA) will team up with La Liga del <br /> Barrio to kick off its Soccer League and show off their new field and new equipment. According <br /> to Mark Dollinger, Weed & Seed Coordinator, "the league was organized by SBWSA and La <br /> Liga after we surveyed the youth living in the Weed & Seed area and learned that soccer was the <br /> sport they wanted to play." <br /> Today at 4:30 P.M, at LaSalle Park, members of the Weed & Seed Alliance, Mayor <br /> Luecke, community residents, along with coaches and players will gather for the official opening <br /> of the field. "South Bend's Weed & Seed program has long been held as a model program," said <br /> Mayor Luecke. "With the development of this great new Westside soccer field, we have scored <br /> another goal for our kids and our families. Congratulations to all of the residents, players, <br /> parents, coaches, and partner organizations who had the vision and the will to build these fields <br /> and this league. Teams will be playing here not just this year, but for years to come. As <br /> important, this is a place that is available for so many others to enjoy as well. This is a win for <br /> our entire community." <br /> - more - <br />