Tuesday, March 11, 2008

South Bend, Indiana; March 11, 2008

Local

Student Arrested at WHS: South Bend Police arrested an 18-year-old student Monday, accused of carrying a loaded handgun to school.
SBPD spokesman Phil Trent said the 18-year-old student had the handgun hidden in his clothing. A fellow student spotted the gun and reported it to the classroom teacher.
The teacher then escorted the student to the administrative offices and police were called.
Trent said there is no indication the student threatened anyone at Washington.
Officials Say No Threat to Local Water: Local officials say there is no threat to area municipal water supplies.
An Associated Press investigation had discovered prescription drugs in the water supply of 41-million Americans. The drugs were detected in 24 metropolitan areas including Detroit and Louisville.
Officials say communities St. Joseph County, Elkhart County and northwestern Indiana get their water from wells instead of surface water.
In South Bend not only is the water hundreds of feet underground, it's also protected by a layer of clay called an aquitard.
The cities with traces of prescription drugs use surface water supplies -- like lakes and rivers, and officials say they tend to be more prone to contaminants.
The Environmental Protection Agency regulates drinking water standards through the Safe Water Drinking Act. This includes testing for hundreds of chemicals, but it doesn't include prescription drugs.


Announcements

Car Registration: CFH Guests: If you own a motor vehicle, you need to register it with your coach or it could be towed.
“One Step At a Time” Running Group: Three days a week (times and days TBA). Will meet at CFH. Open to Center guests and anyone else who is interested in learning to run. All runners will receive the necessary running gear (i.e. running shoes, shorts, warm-ups, shirts, hats, etc.). There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the basement stairway near the men’s lounge.
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.
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.
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.
Board Game Night: Friday, March 14, 3:15-4:15 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. in the dining room.

ABE

▪Powerpoint: Starts Monday, March 24, 7 p.m.
▪Money and Power: An ABE discussion group Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
Anyone interested in talking about issues of working, buying, and how you relate to broader society? Sign up in ABE.
Starts February 20.
▪Dead Poets Society: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE Room. All are welcome.
We will discuss short stories and poems.
▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.
▪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.
▪Fractions and Decimals Refresher Courses: Tuesdays, fractions, and Thursdays, decimals, in the second floor conference room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact ABE.
▪Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.
▪Help with Taxes: Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in ABE.
▪EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Nation/World

Space Shuttle Endeavour Takes Off:
Space shuttle Endeavour lifted off early this morning, beginning a record 16-day mission to the International Space Station.
During the STS-123 mission—the longest flight ever taken to the ISS—the Endeavour’s seven astronauts will work with the three-member space station crew to install the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency’s two-armed robotic system known as Dextre. The mission will also include a record five shuttle spacewalks.
One of the shuttle astronauts is Japan Aerospace Agency’s Takao Doi.

Herald Sports

IUPUI in Summit Finals:
Second-seeded IUPUI advanced to the title game of the Summit Conference tournament with an 80-65 win over Oakland, MI. Monday
The Jaguars (26-6) will face Oral Roberts tonight. Oral Roberts defeated Indiana-Purdue-Ft. Wayne (IPFW), 58-42 in the other Monday semifinal.
IUPUI is in the league final for the first time since 2004. They last won the league title, which carries an automatic NCAA tournament bid, in 2003.
Monday NBA Scores: Cavaliers 88, Trailblazers 80; Magic 123, Hawks 112; Celtics 100, 76ers 85; Clippers 99, Heat 98; Rockets 91, Nets 73; Spurs 107, Nuggets 103; Mavericks 108, Knicks 79. .
Monday NHL Scores: Rangers 3, Sabres 2 (SO); Flames 7, Blues 3; Canucks 2, Kings 1 (OT).
Monday NCAA BBall Men’s Scores.. Metro Atlantic Conference Tourney Final—Siena 74, Rider 53; Colonial Conference Final—George Mason 68, William & Mary 59; Sun Belt Conference Tourney Semifinals—Middle Tennessee St. 82, South Alabama 73; Western Kentucky 70, Arkansas-Little Rock 55; West Coast Final—San Diego 69, (23) Gonzaga 62; Southern Conference Final—(23) Davidson 65, Elon 49.
Monday NCAA BBall Women’s Scores: Summit League—IUPUI 54, Missouri-Kansas City 42; Oral Roberts 71, Oakland, MI. 61; Big East—(1) Connecticut 74, Pittsburgh 47; (23) Louisville 67, (16) West Virginia 60; MAC—Toledo 53, Buffalo 50; Kent St. 75, Northern Illinois 67; Sun Belt—Western Kentucky 70, Arkansas St. 56; Middle Tennessee St. 57, Arkansas-Little Rock 45; Southern Conference—Chattanooga 71, Western Carolina 59; Atlantic 10—Xavier 47, Temple 42; Horizon League—Youngstown St. 65, Detroit 54; Loyola-Chicago 73, Illinois-Chicago 69 (OT); Pact-10—(4) Stanford 56, California 35.
Monday MLB Exhibition Scores: Brewers 6, Cubs 4; White Sox 9, Mariners 8; Pirates 8, Phillies 5; Royals 15, Giants 6; Dodgers 7, Orioles 4; Indians 12, Devil Rays 10; Braves 3, Cardinals 1; Angels 5, A’s 4; Twins 4, Marlins 2; Diamondbacks 10, Rockies 9; Astros 4, Blue Jays 3; Rangers 5, Padres 2; Tigers 4, Nationals 3; Red Sox 1, Mets 1 (10); Yankees 4, Reds 0.
DeRosa Back After Heart Surgery: Chicago Cub utility infielder was back on the field yesterday, 11 days after having surgery for an irregular heartbeat.

Weather
Today High 43 Low 27 Clear
Wed High 45 Low 34 Mostly Sunny
Thu High 50 Low 29 Chance Rain
Fri High 45 Low 27 Partly Sunny

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