Bloomington Briefing

October 2008

Volume 16, No. 5

This unique elm tree once stood in the center of Johnson Avenue. It served as a landmark, a meeting place, a playground for neighborhood kids, a spot to ring in the New Year, and in the 1960s, a place for teenagers to park their bikes and lounge.

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Index

Page 1.

Bloomington Yesterday: The tree in the middle of the street - How an old elm brought a community together.
Penn American District Plan - Creating a distinctive, sustainable urban center.
25th Annual National Night Out.
86th Street trail complete.

Page 2.

Surviving the housing downturn - A Bloomington housing market perspective.
2009 General Fund budget - Council approves preliminary budget and levy.

Page 3.

Hollywood comes to town.
Residential development update - New senior housing plans are underway.
A final farewell - Former Bloomington Police Chief remembered.
28th Avenue LRT Station update.
Don’t get left in the dark - Report street light outages.

Page 4.

Earth Action Heroes - Bloomington Public Schools make
sustainability a priority.
Parker’s Picnic Grounds targeted - Volunteers needed to clear invasive shrub in next Buckthorn Bust.
Cleaning with a conscience - Non-toxic cleaning recipes make a comeback.

Page 5.

Try something new - Explore the programs at Creekside.
Good for your brain - New program available for older adults.
Fare for All - Save on groceries.
Veterans Wall Dedication.
Early detection is essential - Sage Clinic offers free breast cancer screenings.
Avoiding the flu - Getting vaccinated is your best protection.
On Patrol - Solving crimes gets technical.

Page 6.

Sesquicentennial News:
- Fire Prevention Week - Fire stations open houses.
- Bloomington hosts prestigious contest - Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition.
Lending a helping hand - Services for senior homeowners.
Campus renovations - New addition and gardens.
Teen driving stats - Startling facts lead to new laws.
Free seminar - Sustainable remodeling.

Page 7.

Have a scary-good time at the Halloween bash.
Adult and youth sports.
Sculpture donated - New addition graces Civic Plaza courtyard.
Bloomington Center for the Arts:
- Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
- Schneider Theater performances and events.
- Black Box Theater performances and events.

Page 8.

2008 Voting information and polling places.

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