“Bob Villa” Clinics
Have a home improvement project idea you’ve been pracastinating on? You could hire one of the area’s many reputable contractors or you could put on a tool belt and tackle it yourself. Before tackling a project that seems foreign to you, you might try one of the many how-to clinics that area stores are now […]
Take Me Out to the Ballgame…
It’s April. Flowers are blooming and lawns are getting their first cut of the season. It’s also time to get your peanuts and crackerjacks and catch a ballgame. The South Bend Silverhawks had their season opener this week. Visit here for a schedule. Seats start at $5 and are free for children under five, making […]
Fondue Saves the Best for Last
The Fondue! (formerly The Fondue Parlor) is set in one of the 100 Center’s renovated factory-type buildings and offers seating options ranging from booths to quaint “two-tops” to tables that can be moved together for the largest of parties. Our meal started with a typical salad followed by an appetizer that was tastier than one […]
How to Win a House – The 2007 St. Joseph Medical Center’s House Raffle 2007
For the last 15 years, the St. Joseph Medical Center has raffled a house as part of its fundraising effort. They sell 3,800 tickets for $150 each. First prize is a new house, second prize is a new car, and fortieth prize is $175. This year’s house is a 2,743 square foot home at 50620 […]
Bankruptcy doesn’t mean homeowners can neglect property
Property owners beware: As recently reported in the South Bend Tribune (permalink), according to a recent ruling by Bankruptcy Judge Harry Dees, real estate owners who file for bankruptcy are still responsible for taking care of their property unless the property is foreclosed. Judge Dees ruled in favor of the City of South Bend against […]