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night. I already have good news to report. A Weight Watchers group here at work has lost 423 pounds in a little over a year. That's inspirational! Qur three recreation centers are places where you can get needed exercise. Increased programming at all three centers provide expanded opportunities to participate. We recently completed renovation of the King Center, upgrading the gym, kitchen facilities, and the fitness center -with weights and cardio equipment. We have computer labs and wide screen projection movies. The renewed facility won an Indiana Parks &. Recreation Association award for Best Potawatomi Zoo is another award winner. It was recognized by Child Magazine as one of the Top 20 Zoos for kids in the country! The Zoo exhibits over 400 animals, including 18 species that are critically endangered and are part of national species survival plans. The zoo may soon be ranked - - as one of the most romantic as well due to the success that our staffhas had breeding approved animals. The Red Pandas had twins last year, their second year for successful birthing; and we have received recommendation to breed Snow leopards and Amur leopards (less than i50 survive in the wild). So be on the watch for leopard cubs in the next two years. Anew attraction at the zoo is the result of another special partnership. The Zoological Society acquired a 113 scale model C.P. Huntington Train. It lights up children's eyes as it carries visitors on a half mile loop through the grounds featuring animal and zoo facilities along the way. It was funded by generous contributions from families in our South ~- Bend community. Come out and enjoy the ride! .~- f ~~ .t S For the eighth year in a row, South Bend has been designated a Tree City USA. During the August storm of 2003 we last 94 trees in Rum Village Park. Last year we planted 100 trees to replace them. We also planted over 100 trees in other parks around the city, and 400 trees in the Karl Stevens nursery. Many people don't know that we have a Memorial Tree program. By A-25 Facility/Program.