South Bend, Indiana; Jan. 17, 2008

Local

People in the News: Please pass on any newsworthy people happenings to Uncle Ron. The Herald will not publish your name without your permission. Thank you.).

Announcements

The Underground Railroad: All CFH guests, volunteers, and staff are invited to be in a play about the Underground Railroad.
We have many parts and need lots of people!
Practices are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in the Community Room from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
We will perform the play in mid-February.
Come have fun and learn about an inspirational part of American history.
Questions: see Kelly J. who works with the children.
Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer?
Place submissions for the new Artistic Newsletter in Emily Pickerill’s box. Express your talents and ideas by participating. Start submitting as soon as possible.
Art Group: Interested in exercising your creative spirit? Want to see some of your original art work on display in the hallways?
Please see Meg about details for joining a new art group at CFH
Homeless Veterans: If you are disabled and cannot work full-time (or are over 65), you may be entitled to a disability pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For more information and complete eligibility requirements, call 1-800-827-1000.
You can also contact: Dianne W. Brown, Homeless Veterans Coordinator by calling 317-554-0000, extension 82589 or direct dial 317-988-2589 at Indianapolis VAMC, Room C-2065. Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3:45 p.m.
VA Hospital Van: To schedule a ride to the VA Hospital in Ft. Wayne, St. Joseph County veterans can call Doug Davis (USMC, retired) at (574) 243-VETS (8387).
The van service also provides connecting rides to the VA hospitals in Marion and Indianapolis.

ABE

▪Intermediate Computer Class: Intermediate Computer Class begins Monday, January 28, 7-8:30 p.m., in the ABE room. Sign up in ABE.
▪Masterpiece Class: Masterpiece Class begins Tuesday, January 29, 6-7:30 p.m. You need to sign up for this class and attendance will be taken. Those who are absent too many times will be dropped from the class.
▪Dead Poets Society: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE Room. All are welcome.
We will discuss short stories and poems .
▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.
▪Creative Writing: Thursdays, 8-9 p.m. Develop your creative writing skills. You don’t have to sign up, just show up. Volunteers from Notre Dame will be there.
All of the above activities count toward ABE hours.

Herald Sports

(17) ND Women 69, Villanova 58: Freshman forward Devereaux Peters contributed 15 points, seven steals, and three blocked shots for the Lady Irish (14-3, 2-1 Big East).
Ashley Barlow led ND with 16 points. Charel Allen and Lindsay Schrader added 13 and 12 points respecitively.
Laura Kurz, sister of ND men’s captain Rob Kurz, led Villanova (11-6, 1-3) with 20 points.
Other College Basketball Scores: St. Mary’s 72, Kalamazoo 69 (Alison Kessler 41 points, new school record); Bethel Men 97, St. Francis 76; Bethel Women 70, St. Francis 57; Purdue Men 67, Iowa 62.
Dolphins Hire Cowboy Assistant: The Miami Dolphins hired former Dallas assistant head coach Tony Sparano as their new head coach.