New Resident's Guide

© Cressy & Everett Real Estate 2008 1

NEW RESIDENT’S GUIDEFOR THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA AREA


CRESSy & EvERETT REal ESTaTE IS plEaSED To INTRoDUCE yoU To ThE ST. JoSEph CoUNTy aREa!

Located in the heart of the Midwest, SOUTH BEND was not always the bustling center of manufacturing, retailing, farming, professional and service businesses that it is today. A Miami Indian Village was here when Rene Robert Cavelier de la Salle first set foot on Indiana soil in 1679. Pierre Navarre married a Potawatomi squaw when he came to what is now SOUTH BEND as an agent of the American Fur Company in 1802. The log cabin Navarre built for his bride (the first home in our city) is preserved in its original condition in Leeper Park’s Garden of Fragrance. Alexis Coquillard arrived on the scene in 1823 to establish a trading post on the banks of the St. Joseph River. He called his post Big St. Joseph Station. The name was changed to St. Joseph’s in 1827. Two years later, it became South Hold, and in 1830 the name SOUTH BEND became official. The town was platted in 1831 when its population was 168. Industry took its place beside trade when Coquillard built a flour mill and a saw mill in 1838 where the Kankakee River enters the St. Joe River. It was in 1852, however, that the Industrial era of SOUTH BEND really began with the arrival from Ohio of Henry and Clement Studebaker, who founded the firm which attained international fame.

MISHAWAKA’S past began more than 150 years ago in the settling of virgin forests not long after the romantic legend of Princess Mishawaka. MISHAWAKA was made up of several communities, the first of which was St. Joseph’s Iron Works, formed on the south side of the river to mine bog iron. Since being incorporated as a city in 1839, with a population of 862, MISHAWAKA has developed into a successful and progressive city - the largest retail hub in the area.

St. Joseph County is home to approximately 250,000 people whose addresses might be South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Notre Dame, Osceola, Lakeville, North Liberty, Walkerton or New Carlisle, Indiana. Together with neighboring Elkhart and LaPorte Counties in Indiana and Berrien and Cass Counties in Michigan, this area is often called Michiana.

People living and working here enjoy all the benefits of being ninety minutes from the hustle and bustle of Chicago, thirty minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan, and in the midst of a thriving community full of diverse business, educational, cultural and recreational opportunities.

We have prepared this informational booklet to help acquaint you with the quality of life here and the diversity of opportunities awaiting you. We know that moving to a new area requires a certain amount of adjustment and we hope we can help by providing some basic information about our community.

WELCOME!!

WELCOME


Area Map ..................................................... 2

Climate ....................................................... 3

Cost of Living Index ...................................... 3

Places to Go/Things to Do St. Joseph County Area Attractions and Museums ..................... 4 Special Events/Festivals ....................... 6 Elkhart County Area Attractions and Museums ..................... 7 Special Events/Festivals ....................... 8

Cultural Arts ................................................. 9

Sports and Recreation .................................. 11

Shopping ................................................... 14

Financial Institutions .................................. 15

Getting Around Transportation ....................................... 16

Settling In Automobile Registration and Tax .............. 17 Driver’s License ...................................... 17 Emergency Numbers ............................... 17 Pet Licenses .......................................... 17 Post Offices ........................................... 18 Time and Temperature ............................. 18 Utilities ................................................ 18

Government Offices ..................................... 19 Voter Registration .................................. 19 Taxes ................................................... 19

Communication Newspapers ........................................... 20 Television ............................................. 20 Radio ................................................... 20

Libraries .................................................... 21

Education Public Schools ....................................... 22 Higher Education ................................... 23

Churches and Synagogues ............................. 24

Youth Services ............................................ 24

Medical Services ......................................... 25

Community Services .................................... 26

Notes and Ideas .......................................... 28

TABLE OF CONTENTS


AREA MAP


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Copyright® 2007 onBoard llC. all Rights ReservedAll information presented is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independntly verified. OnBoard LLC makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the data.

COST OF LIVING INDEX

Average summer temperature - 72.5 degrees Average winter temperature – 23.4 degrees Coldest month – JanuaryHottest month – July

Average rainfall – 38 inchesMost rain – April

Average snowfall – 71.2 inchesMost snowfall – January

Telephone Area Codes – Northern Indiana – 574 Southwest Michigan – 269

Time zone – Eastern Standard year round

CLIMATE


Barker Mansion and Civic Center - Opulent 38-room Victorian mansion of millionaire industrialist John Barker, featuring rare woods, marbles and a sunken garden. Tours. Group reservations. Closed holidays. Fee. 631 Washington Street, Michigan City, Indiana 46360. (219) 873-1520.

Beiger Mansion - Home of the nineteenth century business leader, Martin V. Beiger. Beiger Mansion is one of the Midwest’s finest examples of post-Victorian pseudo classic architecture. Now a bed and breakfast and restaurant. 317 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka. (574) 255-3939.

Bendix Woods - 195 acres of picnic areas, shelters, and a nature study center, extensive winter sports activities, five and one-half miles of nature trails including one for the blind. Open year round. 12 miles west of South Bend on Indiana 2. (574) 654-3155.

Century Center - A landmark building designed by internationally-known architect, Phillip Johnson. The Center is home for area’s creative arts as well as being a convention center. It houses the South Bend Regional Museum of Art, a performing arts center, and Island Park reached by a walkway over the St. Joseph River. 120 South St. Joseph Street, South Bend. (574) 235-9711.

College Football hall of Fame - The Hall is a sports shrine and museum dedicated to the preservation of the tradition that is college football. 111 South St. Joseph Street, South Bend. (574) 235-9999.

Copshaholm - Historic house museum of the Oliver family built in 1895. The 38 rooms are filled with original furnishings, ranging from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Tours available. Corner of Chapin and Washington Street, South Bend. (574) 235-9664.

East Race Waterway - This multi-use waterfront facility features white water activities such as kayak and canoe competitions, as well as inner tubing and rafting recreation for the public. Lighted walkways and parkways are used for various strolling and spectator activities. Jefferson and Madison Streets along Niles Avenue, South Bend. (574) 233-6121.

Farmer’s Market - Over 125 stalls offering a variety of farm fresh produce, meats, handmade crafts, antiques, garden plants and much more. Open 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday; 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Saturday. Summer hours include Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., May through October. 1105 Northside Boulevard, South Bend. (574) 282-1259.

Ferrettie-Baugo Creek County park - The 200 acre park has a historical 1830’s theme and includes a Nature Center, fishing, hiking, beach, picnic shelter and an outdoor amphitheatre. 1/20th of a mile north of U.S. 33, 57057 Ash Road, Osceola. (574) 674-9765.

hannah lindahl Children’s Museum - This hands-on children’s museum offers a variety of experiences - from an old- fashioned school room to a Japanese house and the Survive Alive House. 1402 South Main, Mishawaka. (574) 254- 4540.

hesston Steam Museum - An unusual outdoor museum with one of the most varied collections of operating steam equipment in the U.S. - including stationary and traction engines, a sawmill and steam train rides through 155 acres of meadows and forests. Open weekends and holidays Memorial Day-Labor Day. Groups welcome daily, reservation requested. Fee. County Road 1000 (21/2 miles east of State Road 39), Hesston. (219) 778-2783.

Indiana Dunes National lakeshore - National Park offering nature study, bike/horseback riding trails, tours of Bailly Homestead and working 19th century farm, swimming beaches, picnic areas, hiking, cross-country skiing and special events. Cowles Bog, Pinhook Bog and Mt. Baldy are major features. Group env. education program available, upon request. Open daily. 1100 N. Mineral Springs Road, Porter, IN 46304. (219) 926-7561.

ST. JoSEph CoUNTy aREa – aTTRaCTIoNS aND MUSEUMS

PLACES TO GO/THINGS TO DO


Morris Conservatory and Muessel Ellison Conservatory – The greenhouse grows 35,000 annuals per year which are placed in the area parks. Exhibits include cacti from the Arizona desert and tropical birds and fish. 2105 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend. (574) 235-9442.

Northern Indiana historical Society Museum - Two floors of exhibits on local history include an 1830 pioneer cabin, genealogy section and extensive library Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 808 W. Washington St., South Bend. (574) 235-9664.

old lighthouse Museum - Indiana’s only lighthouse, built in 1858, features exhibits on marine lore, shipbuilding, tools and rare 4th Order Fresnel lens. Open 1-4 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Group reservations required. Fee. Heisman Harbor Road, Michigan City, IN. (219) 872-6133.

100 Center Complex - Unique shopping complex located in the original building of the Kamm and Schillinger Breweries which were constructed in 1853. Conducted tours available. Open daily. 700 block of Lincolnway West, Mishawaka. (574) 259-7861.

pierre Navarre Cabin - The cabin and fur trading post occupied by South Bend’s first settler in 1820. Leeper Park, South Bend. Tours by Northern Indiana Center for History (574) 235-9664.

potato Creek State park - Offers year round recreational opportunities. Park includes a Nature Center and general store. 7 miles south on U.S. 31, 6 miles west on S.R. 4. (574) 656-8186.

potawatomi park & Zoo - See some of the world’s most beautiful and exotic animals and visit Kid’s Kingdom, a unique 20,000 sq. ft. playground. Open year round. 500 South Greenlawn, South Bend. (574) 235-9800.

prime outlets - Manufacturers Outlet Shopping Village with over 50 stores operated by the country’s top manufacturers of apparel, china, shoes, leather goods, kitchen products, and more. 6th and Wabash Streets, Michigan City, IN 46360. (219) 879-6506.

Rum village park and Nature Trails - Contains picnic and recreation areas. Park and nature trails open year round. This park also has a nature center and natural history exhibits, which offer nature study to the schools and general public. I mile west of U.S. 31 at Ewing Avenue, South Bend. (574) 235-9455.

Shiojiri Niwi - A beautiful Japanese garden located on 1.3 acres. It was designed by the landscape architect at Epcot Center and is a visible sign of the growing friendship between the citizens of Shiojiri City, Japan, and Mishawaka, Indiana. Merrifield Park, Mishawaka. (574) 258-1664.

St. Mary’s College - Two campus highlights are the Church of Loretto, first designed in 1896, and the award winning Angela Athletic Facilities. Also housed are the Moreau, Hammes and Little Theatre Galleries and O’Laughlin Auditorium for the performing arts. Tours are available. U.S. 31 North, Notre Dame. (574) 284-4587.

St. patrick’s County park - 105 acre park located on the St. Joseph River at the Indiana/ Michigan state line. Swimming, canoeing, fishing, picnicking, boating, cross-country skiing and hiking trails. Home of the Firefly Festival and the Robert J. Fischgrund Performing Arts Center. Open year round. 50661 Laurel Road, South Bend. (574) 277-4828.

The Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium - Home of the South Bend Silver Hawks, where baseball and community spirit meet. Downtown South Bend. (574) 235-9988.

South Bend Regional Museum of art - Permanent collection in addition to current displays, art sales and rental gallery and a variety of classes. Gift shop. Century Center, 120 South St. Joseph Street, South Bend. (574) 235-9102.

Snite Museum of art - An extensive collection of all media is displayed in this attractive facility. On the campus of Notre Dame, across from the Stadium. (574) 631-5466.

PLACES TO GO/THINGS TO DO ST. JoSEph CoUNTy aREa – aTTRaCTIoNS aND MUSEUMS


ST. JoSEph CoUNTy aREa - SpECIal EvENTS aND FESTIvalS

Maple Syrup Festival - Bendix Woods March

Carnival for the arts - Century Center April

Studebaker Festival - Century Center May

Michiana Improvisational Music Festival Mid-June

potawatomi Zoofest - Potawatomi Zoo June

leeper park art Fair June

Summerfest - Merrifield Park, Mishawaka June

Firefly performing arts Festival - St. Patrick’s Park June /July/August Weekends

County Fairs July & August

Ethnic Festival –Downtown South Bend June


Spicer lake Nature preserve - A unique kettle bog nature study and appreciation area located in extreme northwest portion of St. Joseph County. 300 foot board-walk to Kettle Bog Lake. County Line Road (LaPorte/St Joseph County). (574) 654-3155.

Studebaker National Museum - Vehicles from the Studebaker Historic Vehicle Collection are a special portion of the museum’s exhibits. 201 S. Chapin Street, South Bend. (574) 235-9714 or (888) 391-5600

Tippecanoe place “Studebaker Mansion” - Home of Clement Studebaker, completed in 1889 at a cost of more than $300,000. Now an elegant restaurant. 620 West Washington Street, South Bend. (574) 234-9077.

ST. JoSEph CoUNTy aREa – aTTRaCTIoNS aND MUSEUMS

University of Notre Dame - More than 90 educational research, and residential buildings. Home of the Fighting Irish, Stepan Center, The Grotto Shrine, Hesburgh Memorial Library, the Snite Museum of Art and the Golden Dome. North Notre Dame Avenue, Notre Dame Indiana. (574) 631-5000.

Washington park - Scenic 90 acre lakefront park with swimming beach, picnic areas, trails, shore fishing and playground. Lake Michigan fishing charters/boat launch from marinas, summer concerts at the amphitheater every Thursday evening. Open daily. Summer package fee. Lakefront, Michigan City, IN 46360. (219) 873-1506.

Zoofari- Potawatomi Zoo August

Sweet Sorghum Festival – St. Patrick’s Park September

Women’s Fest September

Notre Dame Football – Notre Dame Stadium September-October

Sunday Stroll – Downtown South Bend October

ZooBoo! – Potawatomi Zoo October

holiday Celebration –Northern Indiana Historical Museum December

Zooltide – Potawatomi Zoo December


PLACES TO GO/THINGS TO DOElkhaRT CoUNTy aREa – aTTRaCTIoNS aND MUSEUMS

amish acres — Amish family style cooking, gift shops, farm tour, buggy rides, dinner theater. 1600 West Market Street, Nappanee, IN 46550. (574) 773-4188.

Bonneyville Mill park - 2 1/2 miles east of Bristol on County Road 131. Historically, Edward Bonney Mill, built in 1832, offers an example of the only operating horizontal grist mill in Indiana. Park facilities. (574) 535-6458

Borkholder “Dutch village” — Indoor auction, flea market, antique mall, gifts, arts and crafts, soda shoppe, C.R. 101, just north of U.S. 6, Nappanee, IN 46550. (574) 773-2828.

Brick house - Traditional warmth reminiscent of the Goshen Country gentry of yesteryear. 16820 C.R. 38, Goshen, IN 46526. (574) 537-1171.

Bristol opera house - Restored 100 year-old theatre, home of Elkhart Civic Theatre, Inc Community theatre presented year-round, call for reservations and schedule. Vistula Street, Bristol, IN 46507. (574) 848-4116.

Checkerberry Inn — Nominated as one of the 10 best inns in America. Restaurant. 62644 C.R. 3Z Goshen, IN 46526. (574) 642-4445.

Das Dutchman Essenhaus - Family style meals, gift shops, tours, lodging. 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury, IN 46540. (574) 825-9471.

Deutsch kase haus — Amish cheese factory and store. C.R. 250 N., Middlebury, IN 46540. (574) 825-9511.

Elkhart County historical Society - Eleven room displays, research facilities, guided tours available. Free. 304 W. Vistula, Bristol, IN 46507. (574) 848-4322.

Ideal Beach Family Fun park — Water slide, children’s play area. On Heaton Lake, 52256 Ideal Beach Road, Elkhart, IN 46514. (574) 262-1769.

Menno-hof - A Mennonite/Amish Visitors Center. Tours. S.R. 5, Shipshewana, IN 46565. (574) 768-4117.

Midwest Museum of american art - Featuring 19th and 20th century American art, Norman Rockwell, lithographs, 12 contemporary exhibits annually. Admission. 429 South Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516. (574) 293- 6660.

National New york Central Railroad Museum - Historic railroad engines, cars and displays. 229 South Second Street, Elkhart, IN 46516. (574) 294-3001.

The old Bag Factory - A collection of creative crafts-men: potter, furniture maker, blacksmith, doll maker, quilts, instrument maker. 1100 Chicago Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526. (574) 534-2502.

The old Wakarusa Railroad — A train takes passengers on a 11/2 mile trip. S.R. 19, Wakarusa, IN 46573. (574) 862-2714.

patchwork Quilt Country Inn - Home cooking family style meals, back road tours, gift shops. Bed & breakfast. 11748 C.R. 2, Middlebury, IN 46540. (574) 825-2417.

Ruthmere Museum - Early 1900s mansion restored to mint condition. A showplace of American history. Admission. 302 E. Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46514. (574) 264-0330.

Rv/Mh hall of Fame - Library on recreational vehicles and mobile homes, museum and hall of fame. 801 Benham Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516. (574) 293-2344.

Shipshewana auction and Flea Market - Over 900 vendor booths each Tuesday and Wednesday, May- October. Indoor flea market, Wednesdays, November-April. Live-stock and antique auction each Wednesday, year- round. Friday horse auction. S.R. 5, Shipshewana, IN 46565. (574) 768-4129.

Woodlawn Nature Center 604 Woodlawn Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46514. (574) 264-0525



Maple Syrup Festival, Wakarusa. Tours of maple syrup camps, antique show, food. April

The Great Race, Goshen to Elkhart. A 10K race, half a marathon, plus 30K and 50K bike races. Memorial Day Weekend.

Elkhart County Rodeo, Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen. Early June.

Elkhart air Show, Elkhart Municipal Airport. Civil and military aircraft, parachutists, etc. Early June. (574) 266-0597 or (574) 264-5217

Festival of the Wild Rose Moon, Loveway grounds, Middlebury. Pre-1830s encampment, with entertainment and food. Early June.

Clinton Quilt auction and arts and Crafts Festival, Goshen. Includes homemade crafts, buggy rides, auction, and food. Early June. (574) 642-3940

Rhapsody in Green, Elkhart. Music, crafters, vintage cars, exhibits and kids tent. Early June.

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, Elkhart. Bands and fireworks, July 4.

Elkhart Jazz Festival, Elkhart. Top name jazz artists. Early July. (574) 295-8701

Bristol homecoming, Bristol. Carnival and music celebration. Mid-July.

amish acres art Festival, Amish Acres, Nappanee. Artists, entertainment, marketplace, guided tours and buggy ride~. Mid-August. (574) 773-4188

Elkhart County 4-h Fair, Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen. Music, carnival rides, livestock exhibitions, harness racing, entertainment and food. Late July. (574) 533-3247

Farmer’s Day, Millersburg. Crafts, farm Olympics, music and parade. Mid-August.

Middlebury Summer Festival, downtown Middlebury. Artists, craftsmen, parade, food. Early August.

Michiana Classic Chevy Show, Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen. Swap meet and flea market, open car show for all makes and models. Mid-August.

Day on the Farm, Elkhart County. Farm tours of working farms. September.

Bristol hills Storytelling Festival, Various locations, Bristol. September. (574) 848-4084

Bonneyville Mill Celebration, Bonneyville Mill Park, Bristol. Indian dancing, crafts, threshing. Mid-September

Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale, Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen. Quilts, crafts, homemade foods, house auction. Mid-September

Nappanee apple Festival, Nappanee. Arts and crafts, food, entertainment, quilt raffle and auction. Mid-September.

Main Street Showcase of art, Elkhart. Juried art show, entertainment, food. Mid-September. (574) 295-8701

amish harvest Festival, Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Middlebury. October.

Crystal valley Country Christmas—a holiday Collection, Crystal Valley. Country crafts, merchant open houses, special events. Mid-November.

New year’s Eve Family Fest, Downtown Elkhart. December (574) 262-8161

ElkhaRT CoUNTy aREa – FESTIvalS aND EvENTS


MUSICConcord performing arts performs at the Concord Auditorium in Concord High School.59117 Minuteman WayElkhart, Indiana (574) 875-6526

Elkhart Concert Club P.O. Box 1686Elkhart, Indiana 46515 (574) 262-5660

Elkhart Municipal Band performs periodic concerts during the winter months and a series of outdoor concerts during the summer.Michiana Jazz assemblageElkhart City Parks and Recreation131 Tyler StreetElkhart, Indiana 46516 (574) 522-2508

Elkhart Symphony Society provides a full-year schedule of classical and modem music concerts.P.O. Box 144Elkhart, Indiana (574) 293-1087

Fischoff National Chamber Music associationNotre Dame UniversityNotre Dame, Indiana (574) 631-0984

South Bend SymphonySouth Bend Symphony pops orchestraSouth Bend Chamber orchestra120 W. LaSalleSouth Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 232-6343

South Bend Symphonic ChoirIUSB Division of MusicSouth Bend, Indiana 46634 (574) 631-0984

University of Notre Dame Music Dept.Performances Sept. – Apr. (574) 631-6201

CULTURAL ARTS

aRTElkhart art league draws area artists together for exhibitions and teaching. 511 BaldwinElkhart, IN (574) 264-1810

Midwest Museum of american art429 S. MainElkhart, Indiana 46515 (574) 293-6660

Moreau GalleriesSt. Mary’s CollegeU.S. 31 NorthNotre Dame, Indiana (574) 284-4655

Snite Museum of artUniversity of Notre DameNotre Dame, Indiana (574) 631-5516

South Bend Regional Museum of art120 South St. Joseph StreetSouth Bend, Indiana (574) 235-9102

DaNCEDebbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance2514 W. WildenGoshen, IN 46526 (574) 533-9663

patchwork Dance Company686 Apple RoadOsceola, Indiana 46561 (574) 674-9353

Southold Dance Theater914 Lincoln Way WestSouth Bend, Indiana 46634 (574) 233-9841

The Michiana area is rich in its cultural offerings: symphony and pops orchestras, several drama groups, ballet companies, and an opera guild creating a year-round busy schedule of performing and visual arts.

For season schedules and other entertainment information available within the community and/or through the universities and colleges, call the Michiana Arts and Sciences Council at (574) 235-9160, P.O. Box 1543, South Bend, Indiana 46634, or call the Tourism Hotline at (574) 289-INFO (4636).


ThEaTERamish acres Round Barn Theatre1600 W. Market St.Nappanee, Indiana (800) 800-4942

Broadway Theatre league120 West LaSalle, Room 505P.O. Box 866South Bend, Indiana 46624 (574) 234-4044

Colfax Cultural Center (574) 968-0817acting Ensemble Stage Company (574) 234-7529No Strings attached (puppet theatre) (574) 289-1066914 Lincoln Way WestSouth Bend, Indiana Gallery - (574) 233-4385

Company Repertory playersBattell Center904 N. Main St.Mishawaka, Indiana (574) 258-1666

Concord performing arts performs at the Concord Auditorium in Concord High School.59117 Minuteman WayElkhart, Indiana (574) 875-6526

Elco TheaterElkhart, Indiana (574) 293-4469

Elkhart Civic Theater presents a varied program of musicals, dramas and comedies each year at the Bristol Opera House in the center of Bristol. P.O. Box 252Bristol, Indiana (574) 848-4116

CULTURAL ARTSElkhart Concert Club P.O. Box 1686Elkhart, Indiana 46515 (574) 262-5660

Enchanted hills playhouseSyracuse, Indiana (574) 856-2328

Firefly Festival for the performing arts(June-July-August Weekends)202 South Michigan StreetSouth Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 288-3472

Morris performing arts Center211 North Michigan StreetSouth Bend, Indiana Box Office - (574) 235-9190

South Bend Civic Theatre427 North MainSouth Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 234-1112

St. Mary’s CollegeO’Laughlin AuditoriumNotre Dame, Indiana (574) 284-4587

University of Notre Dame TheaterNotre Dame, Indiana (574) 631-8128

Wagon Wheel playhouse (Summer Theater)Warsaw, Indiana (574) 267-8901


BoWlINGaMF Regal lanes,1121 West 8th, Mishawaka (574) 259-5209

Beacon Bowl,4210 Lincoln Way West (574) 234-4167

Chippewa Bowl,225 West Chippewa (574) 291-5093

o. C. Bowling lanes,1416 Lincoln Way West, Osceola (574) 674-8550

parkway Bowling lanes,2806 Lincoln Way West, Mishawaka (574) 255-4277

Strikes and Spares5419 Grape Road, Mishawaka (574) 243-2695

FITNESS CENTERSMemorial health & lifestyle111 W. Jefferson, South Bend (574) 647-2650

pinnacle athletic Club205 W. Edison Rd., Mishawaka (574) 255-8080

pro health of St. Joseph’s Medical Center320 S. St. Joseph Street, South Bend (574) 232-3034 yMCa1201 Northside Blvd., South Bend (574) 287-9622

FIShING aND hUNTINGA license is required of anyone who wishes to fish, between the ages of 17 and 65 in Indiana; if you are not required to carry a license because of age requirements, you still must carry some form of identification showing your age.

Cost of a fishing license for residents of Indiana is $14.25 and may be obtained in any sporting goods store. Cost of a hunting & fishing license for resident of Indiana is $20.75 and if you are of the age that you can read, must complete a hunter education class. Further information can be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources at (317) 232-4080.

GolFThere are many golf courses that are locally owned and dozens more within a thirty (30) mile radius.

PUBLIC COURSESBlackthorn Golf Course6100 Nimtz Pkwy (574) 232-4653

Eberhart-petro Municipal Golf801 State, Mishawaka (574) 255-5508

Elbel Golf Course26595 Auten Road (574) 271-9180

Erskine Golf Course4200 Miami (574) 291-3216

Juday Creek Golf Course14770 Lindy Drive, Granger (574) 277-4653

Notre Dame Golf Course University of Notre Dame (574) 631-6425

Robin hood Golf Course20099 New Road (574) 291-2450

Studebaker Golf Course718 East Calvert (574) 287-6634

Warren Golf CourseUniversity of Notre Dame (574) 631-4653

No matter what the season, children and adults may find a fine assortment of recreational pastimes. Information about many team or individual sport activities for all ages may be found in the South Bend Tribune. In addition to the facilities listed below, places for walking, running, swimming, biking, skating and any other form of physical exercise are situated throughout the community.

SPORTS AND RECREATION


GolF cont.PRIVATE COURSESknollwood Country Club16633 Baywood Lane (574) 277-1541

Morris park Country Club McKinley (574) 233-9474

South Bend Country Club25800 Country Club Drive (574) 282-2527

ICE SkaTING/hoCkEyhoward park Ice Rink Center219 S. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend (574) 235-9451

Ice Box1421 S. Walnut, South Bend (574) 288-3300

Joyce aCCNotre Dame University (574) 631-5247

Merrifield Recreation Complex1000 E. Merrifield Ave., Mishawaka (574) 258-1665

MovIE ThEaTRESCinemark Movies 10910 W. Edison Rd., Mishawaka (574) 254-9685

Showplace 16, kerasotes Theatres450 W. Chippewa Ave., South Bend (574) 299-6060

University park East Cinema6424 Grape Road, Mishawaka (574) 277-7336

oThER SpoRTS INTERESTSMichiana. Bicycle association (574) 674-0088

South Bend Motor Speedway25698 S.R. 2, South Bend (574) 287-1704

South Bend Silver hawks, Minor league Baseball Coveleski Stadium, 501 W. South Street, South Bendwww.silverhawks.com (574) 235-9988

SkIING, CRoSS-CoUNTRy SkIING aND WINTER SpoRTSSt. Joseph County and the cities of South Bend and Mishawaka oversee a vast park system offering appealing settings for all sorts of leisure time activities.

Numerous parks offer cross-country skiing, sledding, inner-tubing, ice-skating and hockey.

Mishawaka parks and Recreation Department600 E. Third St., Mishawaka (574) 258-1664

South Bend parks and Recreation Department301 S. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend (574) 299-4765

St. Joseph County parks and Recreation Department57057 Ash Road, Osceola (574) 674-9765

Swiss valleyMann St., Jones, Michigan (269) 244-8016 Snow - (269) 244-5635



TENNIS/RaCQUETBallBattell park,301 West Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka –lighted

Boehm park,Edison at Manchester, 4 courts - lighted

leeper park Tennis Center,Lafayette at Park Avenue, 15 courts - lighted

lincoln park,1004 Lincoln Way West, Mishawaka - lighted

potawatomi park,Wall Street in Potawatomi Park, 4 court –lighted

South Bend Racquet Club,4122 Hickory Road, Mishawaka (indoor courts)

WaTER SpoRTS & BoaTINGThere are 100 lakes within an hour’s drive of St. Joseph County plus Lake Michigan which is about one hour away.

The East Race Waterway in downtown South Bend features inner-tubing, rafting and kayaking for the public.

East Race Waterway126 North Niles Avenue, South Bend (574) 233-6121



SoUTh BEND - NoRThNorth village MallU.S. 31 NorthRoseland, Indiana (574) 272-8080

SoUTh BEND – SoUThBroadmoor Shopping CenterIreland Road at MiamiSouth Bend, Indiana

Erskine plazaIreland Road and MiamiSouth Bend, Indiana

Erskine villageIreland Road and MiamiSouth Bend, Indiana

MIChIGaN CITylighthouse place premium outlets6th and Wabash StreetsMichigan City, Indiana (219) 879-6506

MIShaWakaCentennial placeWest Cleveland RoadMishawaka, Indiana (574) 968-0045

The Crossings5901 North Grape RoadMishawaka, Indiana (574) 272-8233

Indian Ridge Shopping Center5948 Grape RoadMishawaka, Indiana (574) 271-0404

Mckinley Town & Country Shopping CenterU.S. 20 at Hickory Road Mishawaka, Indiana (574) 259-2580

one hundred Center700 Lincoln Way West Mishawaka, Indiana (574) 259-7861

University CenterEast side of Grape Road at Toll Road Mishawaka, Indiana

University CommonsS.R. 23 and HickoryMishawaka, Indiana

University park Mall 6501 Grape Road Mishawaka, Indiana (574) 277-2223

Wilshire plazaEast Side Grape Road, north of Douglas RoadMishawaka, Indiana

SHOPPINGThe Michiana area abounds with many exciting shopping areas, both large and small. There are a number of large shopping malls offering a diverse selection of stores. Downtown Mishawaka and South Bend offer a great variety of specialty shops and restaurants.


BaNkS1st Source Bank100 North Michigan StreetSouth Bend, Indiana 46634-1602 (574) 235-2000

Chase BankOne Michiana SquareSouth Bend, Indiana 46601 (800) 404-4111

Edgewater Bank6307 University CommonsMishawaka, Indiana (574) 272-3700

Fifth Third Bank12455 Adams RoadGranger, Indiana 46530 (574) 271-8800

key Bank 301 N. MainSouth Bend, Indiana (574) 245-5000

laSalle Bank130 S. Main StreetSouth Bend, Indiana 46601 (866) 732-6555

MFB Financial121 South Church StreetMishawaka, Indiana 46544 (574) 255-3146

National City Bank310 W. McKinleyMishawaka, Indiana 46545 (800) 774-2424

Wells Fargo112 West Jefferson BoulevardSouth Bend, Indiana 46601(574) 237-3300

CREDIT UNIoNSCommunitywide Federal Credit Union1555 W. Western Ave.South Bend, Indiana 46624 (574) 239-2700

Notre Dame Federal Credit Union19033 Douglas RoadNotre Dame, Indiana 46556 (574) 239-6611

Teachers Credit Union110 South Main StreetSouth Bend, Indiana 46624-1395 (574) 232-8011

MoRTGaGE SERvICES oNlyDunbar Mortgage & associates346 N. IronwoodSouth Bend, Indiana 46615 (574) 287-3500

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSThere are several major banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions in the St. Joseph County area with convenient locations around the community. Check your telephone book for branches nearest you.


aIRSouth Bend Regional Airport 22965 US 20, South Bend, Indiana (574) 282-4590

Service from a variety of airlines is provided from the South Bend Regional Airport, www.sbnair.com

aIRlINE 800 NUMBERSContinental Express (574) 234-2757

Delta Connection (800) 221-1212

Northwest (800) 225-2525

United Express (800) 864-8331

US Airways (800) 428-4322

CaR RENTalAvis (800) 831-2847

Budget (800) 527-7000

Enterprise (800) 736-8222

Hertz (800) 654-3131

National (888) 868-6203

hIGhWaySIndiana Highways: 2, 23, 331

Interstate 80/90, Indiana Toll Road

U.S. Highways: 20, 31, 33

pUBlIC TRaNSITAce Cab Lines (574) 295-6886

Cardinal Charters and Tours (800) 825-9405

Express Cab (574) 233-6000

Greyhound Bus (800) 231-2222

Michiana Taxi (574) 233-4040

South Bend Transpo - local bus (574) 234-1188

United Limo, Inc. (800) 248-8747

Yellow Cab (574) 233-9333

RaIlAmtrak (800) 872-7245

South Shore Line (800) 356-2079

GETTING AROUND


EMERGENCy NUMBERSSouth Bend Police/Fire Dept. 911

Osceola Fire Department 911

Osceola Police Department 911

Mishawaka Police/Fire Department 911

St. Joe County Sheriff 911

Centre Township Fire 911

Clay Township Fire 911

German Township Fire 911

Harris Township Fire 911

Penn Township Fire (north) 911

Penn Township Fire (south) 911

Portage Township Fire 911

Warren Township Fire 911

Humane Society (574) 255-4726

Crime Stoppers (574) 546-5555

aUToMoBIlE REGISTRaTIoN aND TaXIndiana automobile license plates must be obtained within sixty (60) days of one’s move to the state. An automobile excise tax is charged annually. The amount is determined by a car’s year, make, model and original price.

DRIvER’S lICENSEThose who are new to the State of Indiana must obtain an Indiana driver’s license within sixty (60) days of their arrival to the state.

Both a written and visual test must be passed. Instruction manuals may be obtained at the following branches:

South Bend license Bureau Belleville Shopping Plaza4646 W. Western Ave.South Bend, Indiana 46619 (574) 233-2149

Mishawaka license BureauTown & Country Shopping Center2544 Miracle LaneMishawaka, Indiana 46545 (574) 255-9620

pET lICENSESSt. Joseph County humane SocietyMishawaka residents (574) 255-4726

South Bend animal ControlSouth Bend residents (574) 235-9303

SETTLING IN


poST oFFICESGeneral information (800) 275-8777

Main office424 Michigan StreetSouth Bend, Indiana 46601 Passport - (800) 275-8777

Chippewa Station4015 South MainSouth Bend, Indiana (800) 275-8777

Edison Road2417 East EdisonSouth Bend, Indiana (800) 275-8777

Granger12412 Bittersweet Commons EastGranger, Indiana 46530 (574) 272-3737

Mishawaka111 East 3rd StreetMishawaka, Indiana 46544 (574) 255-9691

olive Street Station150 South Olive StreetSouth Bend, Indiana (800) 275-8777

osceola Street Station17126 L.W.W.Osceola, Indiana (574) 674-4528

TIME aND TEMpERaTURESt. Joseph County (574) 234-7121

UTIlITIESComcast Cable (800) 594-1234

ElectricIndiana Michigan Power (800) 311-4634Mishawaka Utilities Co. (Electric & Water) (574) 258-1630

Gas Northern Indiana Public Service Co. South Bend (800) 464-7726 Mishawaka (800) 464-7726

WaterSouth Bend Water Works (For South Bend & Granger) (574) 235-9236Mishawaka Municipal (574) 258-1630

TelephoneAT&T (800) 222-0300

Trash Removal South Bend City (574) 277-8823Mishawaka City (574) 522-1331County Residents make their own arrangements.

SETTLING IN


CITy aND CoUNTy oFFICESChamber of Commerce401 East Colfax Avenue, South Bend (574) 234-0051

County-City Building227 West Jefferson, South Bend (574) 235-9534

Mishawaka City office600 E. Third, Mishawaka (574) 258-1600

South Bend Courthouse129 South Main, South Bend (574) 235-9635

STaTE oFFICESauto license Bureau Mishawaka - Town & Country Shopping Center 2544 Miracle Lane (574) 255-9620

South Bend - Belleville Shopping Plaza 4646 W. Western Ave. (574) 233-2149

FEDERal oFFICESInternal Revenue South Bend (574) 236-8149

Social Security administration602 S. Michigan, South Bend (574) 251-3446

South Bend post office424 South Michigan, South Bend (800) 275-8777

voTER REGISTRaTIoNvoter Registration office, County-City BuildingFourth Floor, South Bend (574) 235-9521

To register to vote, it is required that you be a U.S. Citizen, 18 years of age by the time of the general election, a resident of the township for at least 60 days and a resident of the precinct 30 days by the day of the fall general election. You must be registered at least 30 days prior to the election.

primary ElectionHeld on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May of each year in which a general election is held, at which time state, county, city, town or township officials are elected.

General ElectionHeld on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, following the Primary, at which time state, county, city, town or township officials are elected.

TaXESIncome TaxThe Indiana State Income Tax is 3.4% of adjusted gross income. Each taxpayer has a $1,000.00 exemption for himself and $500.00 for each dependent. A taxpayer and spouse with separate adjusted gross incomes are entitled to an income exemption not to exceed $1,000.00. Depending on what County you reside in, there may be a local tax.

Sales TaxThe Indiana State Sales and Use Tax is 7% and applies to all purchases other than groceries for home preparation and prescription drugs.

Real Estate TaxEach township influences its particular real estate and personal property tax rate. These rates range from 1.2237 to 3.0123 per net assessed value. This rate will change annually. These rates reflect state and homestead credits. For property carrying a mortgage, or on land contract, an exemption may be filed anytime during the year at the County-City Building, 2nd flor. This need not be filed again until there is a new owner. Other possible reductions may include those given to a veteran, the elderly, blind or disabled.

County auditor’s office227 West Jefferson, South Bend (574) 235-9529

GOVERNMENT OFFICES


NEWSpapERSElkhart Truth421 S. Second, Elkhart Home Delivery - (574) 522-7777 Business Office - (574) 294-1661

Mishawaka Enterprise1111/2 S. Main, Mishawaka (574) 255-4789

South Bend Tribune225 W. Colfax Avenue, South Bend Home Delivery - (574) 235-6464 Business Office - (574) 235-6161

Tribune Business Weekly225 W. Colfax Avenue, South Bend (574) 235-6468

TElEvISIoN WBND 56 (aBC)431 E. Colfax Avenue, South Bend (574) 287-9263

WhME 46 (Independent)61300 S. Ironwood Road, South Bend (574) 291-8200

WNDU 16 (NBC)54516 Business US 31 North, South Bend (574) 631-1616

WNIT 34 (pBS)2300 Charger Boulevard, Elkhart (574) 675-9648

WSBT 22 (CBS)300 West Jefferson Blvd., South Bend (574) 233-3141

WSJv 28 (FoX)58096 County Road 7 South, Elkhart (574) 679-9758

RaDIo aM BandWCMR (1270) Country/Western25802 C.R. 26, Elkhart (574) 875-5166

Whly Radio hollywood (1580) Adult Standards33371 Cleveland Road, South Bend (574) 273-9300

WNDU (1490) Oldies54516 Business US 31 North, South Bend (574) 631-1616

WNIl (1290) ContemporaryDowagiac, Michigan (269) 782-7219 WSBT (960) Adult Contemporary/ News300 West Jefferson Blvd., South Bend (574) 233-3141

FM BandWaoR (95.3) Rock237 W. Edison, Mishawaka (574) 258-5483

WFRN (104.7) Christian25802 CR 26, Elkhart (800) 933-0501

WhME (103.1) Christian/Contemporary61300 Ironwood Road, South Bend (574) 291-8200

WlTa (100.7) Country Hits1 Edison Center, Mishawaka (574) 258-5483

WNDU U93 (92.9) Contemporary Hits54516 Business 31 North, South Bend (574) 631-1616

WNSN (101.5) Adult Contemporary300 West Jefferson Blvd., South Bend (574) 236-1015

WRBR (103.9) Oldies 100 Center, Mishawaka (574) 255-6000

WSND (88.9) Fine Arts Notre Dame Campus, Notre Dame (574) 631-7342

WUBS (89.7) Inspirational Urban 702 Lincoln Way West, South Bend (574) 287-4700

WvpE (88.1) Jazz (Public Radio) Elkhart Career Center 2424 California Road, Elkhart (574) 674-9873

COMMUNICATION


Mishawaka-penn public library Main Library 209 Lincolnway East (574) 259-5277 Bittersweet Branch 602 Bittersweet Road (574) 259-0392

Franklin D. Schurz library at IUSB1700 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend (574) 520-4844 St.Joseph County public library Main Library 122 West Wayne (574) 282-4600 Center Township Branch 1150 E. Kern Rd (574) 251-3700 Francis Branch & Bookmobile 52655 Ironwood Drive (574) 282-4641 LaSalle Branch 3232 West Ardmore Trail (574) 282-4633 River Park Branch 2022 East Mishawaka Avenue (574) 282-4635 Tutt Branch 2223 South Miami (574) 282-4637 Western Branch 611 South Lombardy Drive (574) 282-4639

Theodore M. hesburgh libraryUniversity of Notre Dame (574) 631-6258

LIBRARIESThere are more than 800,000 volumes maintained in South Bend and Mishawaka-Penn’s library branches. In addition, the extensive resources of the libraries at the University of Notre Dame and Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) are available to residents.

To obtain a library card, call the library in the area of your residence. Non-residents may obtain cards for a yearly fee. St. Joseph County residents use the St. Joseph County Public Library and may also use the Mishawaka-Penn Library, by applying for a Mishawaka Penn library card at no charge. Penn Township residents use the Mishawaka-Penn Library and may also use the St. Joseph County Library by applying for a St. Joseph County Library card, at no charge.


EDUCATION

Mishawaka public Schools 1402 S. Main Mishawaka, lndiana 46544 (574) 254-4500

penn harris Madison School Corporation55900 Bittersweet Road Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 (574) 259-7941

South Bend Community School Corporation 215 S. St. Joseph StreetSouth Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 283-8000

The public school systems, listed below, educate children from kindergarten through senior high school. There are also special programs offered for the mentally, physically and emotionally handicapped as well as the gifted and talented. A listing of private and parochial schools is found in the telephone directory.

Each school corporation should be contacted regarding age and date of birth requirements for kindergarten and first grade. A birth certificate, physical examination and immunization schedule against certain contagious diseases are also required before entering public school.

Our Education Counselor is available to provide information about specific programs in St. Joseph school districts.

New prairie United School CorporationNew Carlisle, Indiana 46552 (574) 654-7273

John Glenn School CorporationWalkerton, Indiana 46574 (574) 586-3129

Union-North United School CorporationNorth Liberty, Indiana 46544 (574) 784-8141

pUBlIC SChoolS


andrews University BS or BA, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104 MS, Ph.D.(269) 471-3138

associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary M. Divinity, MA3003 Benham Avenue Elkhart, Indiana 46517(574) 295-3726

Bethel College BS or BAMain Campus 1001 West McKinley Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 (574) 259-8511Elkhart Campus 815 Waterbury Park Dr Elkhart, IN 46517 (574) 293-1720

Brown Mackie College 1030 E. Jefferson Blvd.South Bend, Indiana(574) 237-0774

Davenport University Associates in 7121 Grape Road Various AreasGranger, Indiana 46350 (574) 277-8447

Glen oaks Community College Associates in62249 Shimmel Road Various AreasCentreville, Michigan 49032 (269) 467-9945

Goshen College BS, BA and1700 South Main Bachelor of Nursing Goshen, Indiana 46526 (574) 535-7000

Grace College BS or BAWinona Lake, Indiana 46590 (574) 372-5100

holy Cross Junior College BLA1801 N. Michigan St. Notre Dame, Indiana 46556(574) 239-8400

Indiana Business CollegeElkhart Campus 56075 Parkway Ave Elkhart, IN 46516 (574) 522-0397

Indiana University BA, BS, MA, MSElkhart Campus 125 East Franklin Street Elkhart, Indiana 46516 (800) 321-7834

South Bend Campus 1700 Mishawaka Ave. South Bend, Indiana 46634 (574) 520-4872

Indiana vocational Technical College 2-yearIVY Tech–North Central Vocational ProgramSouth Bend Campus 220 Dean Johnson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 289-7001Elkhart Campus 2521 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46516 (574) 293-4657

lake Michigan College Associates inBenton Harbor Campus Various Areas 2755 East Napier Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 (269) 927-3571Niles Campus 1905 Foundation Drive Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 695-1391

A variety of cultural and educational opportunities may be found at the area’s colleges and universities. Call for details.

EDUCATIONCollEGES aND UNIvERSITIES


Notre Dame University Bachelors throughNotre Dame, Indiana 46556 Doctorate(574) 631-5000

purdue Statewide Technology Associates in 1021 N. Michigan Various AreasElkhart, Indiana(574) 264-3111

Saint Mary’s College BA,BFA, B. Mas, BSNotre Dame, Indiana 46556 (574) 284-4000

Southwestern Michigan College Associates in Dowagiac Campus Various Areas Cherry Grove Road Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 (269) 782-1000Niles Campus 2229 U.S. 12 East Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-1600

Tri-State University 211 W. Washington St. Ste. 700South Bend, IN 46601(574) 234-4810

vincennes University1021 N. MichiganElkhart, Indiana(574) 296-4025

Western Michigan UniversityRegional Center2510 LakeviewSt. Joseph, Michigan(269) 983-1968

CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUESThe community has over 300 churches and synagogues of various denominations, most of which are listed in the telephone directory under the heading Churches.

Information about services for many of them may be obtained from the Saturday edition of the South Bend Tribune. Information concerning them may also be obtained from:

United Religious Community of St. Joseph County (URC)2015 West Western AvenueSouth Bend, Indiana 46629(574) 282-2397

EDUCATIONCollEGES aND UNIvERSITIES

Big Brothers - Big Sisters of St. Joseph County105 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend (574) 232-9958

Boy Scouts of america - lasalle Council1340 S Bend Ave., South Bend (574) 289-0337

Boys & Girls Club of St. Joseph County502 E Sample St., South Bend (574) 232-2048

Camp Fire USa912 Middlebury St., Elkhart (574) 533-45902828 E. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend (574) 234-4145

Girl Scouts2400 Elkhart Rd., Goshen (574) 533-8881601 W. Maple, Kalamazoo (269) 343-15163620 Deahl Ct., South Bend (574) 273-3021

Junior achievement of Elkhart County530 E Lexington Ave, Elkhart (574) 293-4554

Michiana Soccer associationSouth Bend (574) 277-2626

St. Joseph County 4-h Fair5117 Ironwood Road, South Bend (574) 291-4870

yMCa of Michiana1201 Northside Blvd., South Bend (574) 287-9622

youth For Christ of Michiana area174 State St., Elkhart (574) 294-7407

YOUTH SERVICES


aMBUlaNCE NUMBERSMishawaka - 911 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (574) 258-1675

South Bend - 911 South Bend Fire Department (EMS) (574) 284-9255

private Services - Non-EmergencySee Yellow Pages of Telephone Directory

aNIMal CaREanimal Emergency Clinic2324 Grape RoadMishawaka, Indiana (574) 259-8387

humane Society of St. Joseph County (Animal Rescue)2506 Grape RoadMishawaka, Indiana (574) 255-4726

EMERGENCy CaREIndiana poison Center (800) 222-1222

Med-point1815 E. Ireland RoadSouth Bend, Indiana (574) 647-1750

6913 North MainGranger, Indiana (574) 647-1550

4630 Vistula Rd.Mishawaka, Indiana (574) 647-1900

Med point Express316 Indian Ridge Blvd. (Wal-Mart Super Center)Mishawaka, Indiana (574) 647-1690

St. Joseph’s Urgent Care53830 Generations DriveSouth Bend, Indiana (574) 472-6333

hoSpITalSElkhart General hospital600 East Boulevard Elkhart, Indiana (574) 294-2621

SPECIAL FEATURES: Special Cardiac Care Unit, One of only 16 nationally accredited Cystic Fibrosis Units.

Madison Center403 East MadisonSouth Bend, Indiana (574) 234-0061

SPECIAL FEATURES: Comprehensive treatment of emotional Behavioral and alcohol/drug problems for children/ adolescents, Adults and older adults.

Memorial hospital of South Bend615 North Michigan South Bend, Indiana (574) 647-1000

SPECIAL FEATURES: Regional medical center offering state-of-the-art diverse specialized medical services.

South Bend Clinic211 Eddy StreetSouth Bend, Indiana (574) 234-8161

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center801 East LaSalle AvenueSouth Bend, Indiana (574) 237-7111

215 West 4th StreetMishawaka, Indiana 46544 (574) 259-2431

SPECIAL FEATURES: Regional medical center offering state-of-the-art diverse specialized medical services.

phySICIaN REFERRal SERvICESt. Joseph County Medical Society2015 West Western Avenue - Suite 333South Bend, Indiana (574) 288-4401

MEDICAL SERVICESThe Michiana area has outstanding hospitals and medical facilities. Superior medical care, equipment and services are available to the families living here.


alCoholISMAlcoholics Anonymous (574) 234-7007

BIRTh & DEaTh CERTIFICaTES

County-City Building (574) 235-9635

BlIND - SERvICES FoRFamily & Social ServicesAdministration (574) 232-4861

CoUNSElING SERvICESFamily Learning Center (574) 232-1405

Madison Center (574) 234-0061

Samaritan Center of South Bend (574) 277-0274

Urban League (574) 287-2800

ChIlD CaRECommunity Coordinated Child Care (574) 289-7815 (licensed child care referral center - preschool and day care)

DElINQUENCy aND yoUTh SERvICESDepartment of Public Welfare (574) 236-5300

St. Joseph County Probate Department (574) 235-9565

Parkview Juvenile Center (574) 235-5000

Youth Services Bureau (574) 235-9231 EMployMENTIndiana Employment Security Division (574) 233-6175


FaMIly aIDBig Brothers - Big Sisters (574) 232-9958

Hope Rescue Mission (574) 288-4842

American Red Cross (574) 234-0191

Salvation Army - South Bend (574) 233-9471

Salvation Army - Mishawaka (574) 255-1787 FooDR.E.A.L. Services of St. Joe County (574) 233-8205

Meals on Wheels (574) 256-1649

haNDICappED - SERvICES FoRGoodwill Industries (574) 472-7300

Logan Center (574) 289-4831

Logan Industries (574) 289-0385

Opportunity Knocks, Inc. (574) 273-5100


Veterans Administration (800) 827-1000

Community Coordinated Child Care (574) 289-7815

IN*SOURCE - Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs (574) 232-1412

hEalTh SERvICESHospice of St. Joseph County (574) 243-3100

Planned Parenthood (574) 237-6644

United Health Services (574) 234-3136 Cancer Society of St. Joseph County Arthritis Society of St. Joseph County Society for Crippled Children and Adults Diabetes Association of St. Joseph County The Hearing and Speech Center Community Services with Adult Deaf

COMMUNITY SERVICES


hEalTh DEpaRTMENTSt Joseph County Vital Records - South Bend (574) 235-9750 Vital Records - Mishawaka (574) 256-6218

hoUSINGHousing Authority - South Bend (574) 235-9346

Housing Authority - Mishawaka (574) 258-1658

Renew, Inc. (574) 287-3371

MEDICaRE INFoRMaTIoNSocial Security Administration (800) 622-4792

pRoBaTIoN aND paRolECounty Probate Department (574) 235-9565

SENIoR CITIZENS - SERvICES FoRREAL Services (574) 233-8205

Adult Protective Services (574) 235-5092

Meals on Wheels (574) 256-1649

Social Security Administration (574) 251-3446

COMMUNITY SERVICES


NOTES AND IDEAS


Thank you for choosing Cressy & Everett Real Estate for your real estate needs. Cressy & Everett is proud to be No. 1 in residential sales and listings in St. Joseph County. We welcome the opportunity to provide you quality service in finding a new home or selling your present home.

The St. Joseph County area offers a vast array of cultural, manufacturing, business, educational and recreational opportunities.

Cressy and Everett has a large staff of trained Real Estate Consultants who take special care to meet all of your needs before, during and after your purchase of a new home. Spouse employment assistance and education counseling are available to you through Cressy & Everett Relocation and Business Development. This booklet has been compiled to give you general service information pertaining to St. Joseph County. We hope it will be helpful. If there is something we did not cover, if you have any questions, if there is more we can do to be of service, please call Cressy and Everett Relocation and Business Development at (574) 287-4600 or (800) 272-4171. E-mail us at [email protected] or visit us on the web www.cressyeverett.com.

offices located in Elkhart, Mishawaka, South Bend and Southwestern Michigan

WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH COUNTY

A note of appreciation…The information in this booklet has been compiled from a variety of resources. We particularly appreciate the materials provided by the Michiana Arts & Sciences Council, Inc.; the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County; and the Elkhart Convention and Visitors Bureau.


Relocation and Business Development(574) 287-4600(800) 272-4171

E-mail us at: [email protected]

Documents

New Resident's Guide