Granger Path Project

South Bend Tribune Editorial

The South Bend Tribune has added its voice to ours in supporting community pathways in Granger.

Recreation trails lead to more engaged, healthier communities. They make good use of natural assets and enhance quality of life.
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The Granger residents at the heart of the Granger Path Project are to be commended for recognizing the importance of tying their community together with a recreational asset. The aim is to connect libraries, parks, churches and other gathering places with a biking/hiking path.

It's wonderful to read about this support for our project.  You can read the whole editorial by clicking here.

If you haven't planned to already, consider supporting us by registering for the 5K Walk/Run on May 21.  Hope to see you all there!

St. Joseph County Greenway Visioning Map

News Release

Division of Interpretive and Leisure Services

Today's Date: May 9, 2005
Contact: Brooke Artley
Release Date: May 14-20, 2005

Public Input Requested for County Greenways Visioning Map

St. Patrick’s County Park, 50651 Laurel Rd. in South Bend, Indiana requests public input on the St. Joseph County Greenways Visioning Map.  The public can view the map and make comments on Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15 from 10am to 7:30pm and Monday through Friday, May 16-20 from 8am to noon or 1pm to 4:30pm. After including the public’s additions, St. Joseph County Parks will present the completed visioning map at the Michiana Regional Greenways Visioning Charrette in June. If you have questions regarding the charrette or the greenways map, please call 574/277-4828.

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Granger Community Open Forum

We'd like to draw your attention to this notice of a Granger Community Open Forum:

The elected representatives of Granger started a program in February 2003 to keep in touch with the community they represent. County Council District C member Dale De Von, along with County Commissioner Mark Dobson, and local business owner Kerry Byler of the Granger Gazette, are organizing what they are calling the "Community Open Forum."

The forum will allow the community to have a voice, and will be held on Tuesday, March 15, at Mary Frank Elementary School, 13111 Adams Road, Granger, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. All community members, including local business, sports and homeowners organizations, are encouraged to attend.

The first community open forum was held in February 2003 to probe and evaluate county and township issues within the community. Some of the issues that were discussed were the county wheel tax, the Harris Township park, county policing and many other items.

DeVon stated, "While running for election, we realized a need for communication with the public and their elected officials. This is our way of making ourselves accessible to the residents that we represent."

Expected to attend is Mark Dobson, County Commisioner, John Vance, Harris Township Fire Chief, Sue Dylewski, Harris Township Trustee, Dale DeVon, County Council Member, Frank Canarecci, St. Joseph County Sheriff and Michael Dvorak, St. Joseph County Prosecutor.

Sue Dylewski, Harris Township Trustee, and John Vance, Harris Township Fire Chief, will converse about township issues and the new ambulance service.  Mark Dobson, County Commissioner will discuss community road issues including Gumwood Road and widening on State Road 23.  Dale DeVon will discuss zoning issues and pedesdtrian walkways.  Frank Canerecci, St. Joseph County Sheriff will discuss safety issues and patrols in Granger.

State officicals are currently in session and will be available at a later date to discuss issues with the community.  Other county and township officials have been invited to attend to offer assistance with residents' questions and concerns.

For more information, contact Dale De Von at 235-9658, Mark Dobson at 235-9534, or Kerry Byler at 277-2679.

As noted, Dale DeVon will be discussing the pathways project and some individuals working with the project will be attending the forum.  If you can make time for this community forum I would encourage you to attend.

MACOG Transportation Plan Open House

MACOG will be holding an open house on Wednesday, March 16, from 3:00 till 7:00, at the County-City Building (227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend) in the Commissioner's Conference Room, 7th floor.  MACOG’s 2030 Transportation Plan will be presented.  This is an opportunity for area residents to view and comment on long-range transportation planning for the 3-county area co-ordinated by MACOG.    Additional information about the plan and the open houses can be found at the MACOG website.

A draft of the MACOG's 2030 Transportation Plan is available here.