August 2020 – East Bank Ink

Extra Circulation (August 27, 2020)

August 27, 2020September 2, 2020 David Matthews

As a special to our 4th issue, we expanded circulation to include more of South Bend’s East Bank neighborhood. Eventually, we want to expand all the way east to Ironwood Drive. Today, we crossed Eddy St. This expanded our usually delivery (1,200+ doors) to almost 1,600 doors. Our typical delivery is highlighted in Blue, covering

Events this Week (8/27/2020)

August 27, 2020August 25, 2020 Cathy Dietz

Thursday, Aug. 27Zumba6:00 p.m.Howard Park Thursday, Aug. 27Virtual Fall Fashion Show7:00 p.m.Ali on the Boulevard Friday, Aug. 284:30 p.m.Friday Night Dinner @The Marine Corps League Friday, Aug. 286:30 p.m.Pure Barre Park Pop-upHoward Park Friday Aug. 287:00 p.m.Live Music by Jake from StarHartIronhand Vineyard Saturday, Aug. 297:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.River Valley Farmers MarketThe Commerce Center

Print Edition: 8-27-2020

August 27, 2020August 25, 2020 David Matthews

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Railroad in the East Bank

August 27, 2020September 8, 2020 David Matthews

The railroad came to South Bend in 1851, with the first through train in October of that year. The line, after consolidation, was known as the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, but it didn’t traverse the East Bank area. Later, in 1870, the Michigan Central line came down with a branch line which terminated at

Buy Nothing East Bank

August 27, 2020September 29, 2020 Caroline Shapcott

Buy Nothing is not just about giving and receiving items. It’s about reusing and repurposing: this week Lori turned a load of her neighbor’s discarded pavers into a new patio. It’s about keeping things out of the landfill and preventing unnecessary purchases: baby food, cat food, greeting cards, and playdough were all gifted neighbor-to-neighbor this

East Bank Health

August 27, 2020September 29, 2020 Matthew Teters

Unfortunately, with many gyms closed or operating with restricted access, it is difficult for us to achieve our fitness goals. But never you fear! The great outdoors is our friend. The East Bank Neighborhood offers wonderful outdoor exercise opportunities that are safe for the public even during a pandemic. A prime example of this is

Print Edition: August 20, 2020

August 20, 2020August 21, 2020 David Matthews

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East Bank Architecture #2

August 20, 2020August 27, 2020 Eddie Jurkovic

In this second installment of East Bank Architecture, the spotlight is on the LaSalle State Bank Building, current home of architecture firm Buccellato Design. This neoclassical building was designed by H. G. Christman and completed in 1921. Records indicate the LaSalle State Bank may have become insolvent during the Great Depression, closing in the 1930s.

Events This Week (8/20/2020)

August 20, 2020August 19, 2020 Cathy Dietz

Thursday, Aug. 206:30 p.m.Darryl Buchanan’s Soul R&BMotown ThursdayIronhand Vineyard Friday, Aug. 216:30 – 7:30Pure BarreHoward Park Friday, Aug. 217:00 p.m.Live Music by Lucas MinerIronhand Vineyard Saturday, Aug. 227:00 p.m.Chill Vibes with DJ EthanIronhand Vineyard Tuesday, Aug. 256:00 p.m.Yoga With KimmiHoward Park Tuesday, Aug. 257:00 – 8:00 p.m.Live Acoustic Flow:Yoga & Live MusicHoward Park Wednesday, Aug.

Puttin’ on the Ritz

August 20, 2020August 19, 2020 Thomas Friesner

Nabisco introduced the Ritz Cracker in 1934. Looking to compete with a similar cracker made by their competitor, Sunshine Biscuits, they tasked an employee, Sydney Stern, to create a name and advertising plan. Stern created the name Ritz, which appealed to individuals suffering in the Great Depression, offering them “a bite of the good life”. He also