South Bend, Indiana; April 30, 2008

Announcements

Vehicle Registration for CFH Guests: If you have a vehicle (bike or automobile), you need to register it.

Cars can be registered at the front desk. They could be towed away if not registered.

There are bike registration sheets on the basement door by the men’s lounge.

Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the 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.

ABE

. ▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪The Write Stuff: Are you the only person who can read your handwriting? Come join us on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. to learn writing that will look great on job applications, love letters, and everything else. Class starts May 6. Sign up in ABE.

▪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.

Herald Sports

ND Baseball 4, Mississippi Valley St. 0: Notre Dame freshman Brian Dupra tossed 7 shutout innings and junior Evan Sharpley added his team-best 10^th home run of the season to lead the Irish (29-12-1) in college baseball action Tuesday night at Frank Eck Stadium.

Dupra improved to 3-2 on the year and the outing was tied for the longest of his career (equaled the 7 innings he pitched in his last start on April 22 against Chicago State). The right-handed hurler scattered six hits and issued just one walk, along with a career-high six strikeouts.

The Irish finally put some breathing room between themselves and the Delta Devils in the bottom of the seventh inning. Freshman Mick Doyle led off the frame with a single. After A.J. Pollock drew a two-out walk, Sharpley belted the first offering from Chris Mills down the right field line for a 3-run homer to give ND a 4-0 lead.

ND Softball 6, Valparaiso 0: Beth Northway was a perfect 3-for-3 from the plate for ND (35-17-1) with a double and one RBI.

Brianna Jorgensborg and Erin Marrone each had two-out singles in the fifth to break a scoreless tie.

The Irish added three more runs in the third on an RBI double by Linda Kohan and a 2-run single by Jorgensborg.

Brittney Barger (27-10) gave up three hits and struck out 11 for ND.

Snappers 3, Silver Hawks 2: Hawk third baseman Ramon Ramirez had two hits and a run but made a costly error in the tenth inning to let in the winning run

The Hawks scored in the second inning on consecutive singles by Ramirez, Konrad Schmidt, and Matthew Oxendine. Schmidt had three hits for the game.

South Bend tied the score in the eighth when Evan Frey (.347 average) led off with a double. He scored on a wild pitch and a throwing error by Beloit catcher Daniel Lehmann.

The Snappers loaded the bases in the 10^th on Hawk reliever Evan Scribner (0-3). Mark Dolenc scored the winning run on Ramirez’ error.

The final game of the series and the road trip is today at noon.

The Silver Hawks (7-17) are back at the Cove Friday against Peoria to begin a 10-day homestand.

Tuesday NBA Playoff Scores: Hornets 99, Mavericks 94 (Hornets win 4-1); Pistons 98, 76ers 81 (Pistons lead 3-2); Spurs 92, Suns 87 (Spurs win 4-1); Rockets 95, Jazz 69 (Jazz lead 3-2).

Tuesday NHL Playoff Scores: Penguins 5, Rangers 3 (Penguins lead 3-0); Stars 2, Sharks 1 (OT, Stars lead 3-0); Red Wings 4, Avalanche 3 (Red Wings lead 3-0).

Tuesday MLB National League: Brewers 10, Cubs 7; Phillies 7, Padres 4; Nationals 6, Braves 3; Mets 5, Pirates 4 (11); Dodgers 7, Marlins 6; Cardinals 7, Reds 2; Astros 6, Diamondbacks 4; Rockies 3, Giants 2.

Tuesday MLB American League: Twins 3, White Sox 1; Red Sox 1, Blue Jays 0; Orioles 7, Devil Ray 4; Tigers 6, Yankees 4; Mariners 7, Indians 2; Royals 9, Rangers 5; Angels 2, A’s 0.

Tuesday MLS Scores: No games scheduled.

WNBA: Season opens tonight, Seattle at Sky.

Local

Hillary Schedules Return to South Bend: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will return to South Bend this morning for a tour and discussion with Deluxe Sheet Metal employees.

The Clinton campaign announced Tuesday night that the senator will make a visit at 9:20 a.m. Her stop at the Deluxe Sheet Metal facility at 6561 Lonewolf Drive in the Blackthorn area is closed to the public.

This will be Clinton’s fourth visit to Michiana during the primary season. Her most recent visit was last Saturday for a Coveleski Stadium rally. She also took a private tour of the AM General plant in Mishawaka.

A recent WSBT poll shows the Indiana primary race between Clinton and Barack Obama is too close to call. Hoosier voters will get to choose between the two next Tuesday.

Democrats will also get to choose between Jim Schellinger and Jill Long Thompson for the gubernatorial nomination.

Three Injured in Dog Attacks: Two men were injured in a dog attack on South Bend’s west side and a child was bitten on the east side, with both attacks happening around 3 p.m., Tuesday afternoon

In the west-side attack in the 100 block of South Chestnut Street, a South Bend police officer fatally shot a dog after it reportedly attacked two men, including its owner. Patrolman Paul Strabavy Tasered the dog, but the Taser apparently had no effect.

The other attack was in the 1500 block of South Leer Street. A small child was bitten several times by a white Labrador mix and was taken to an area hospital.

A neighbor said the animal and a pit bull mix broke out of a backyard and attacked the 7-year-old boy, who was out riding his bike.

Weather

Today High 58 Low 47 Partly Cloudy

Thu High 72 Low 54 Chance Storm

Fri High 74 Low 50 Chance Storm

Sat High 63 Low 43 Chance Storm

Sun High 59 Low 43 Mostly Cloudy

TV Schedule: 16—8-10 p.m., Deal or No Deal; 22—8 p.m., Price is Right Million Dollar Spectacular; 9 p.m., Criminal Minds; 25—8 p.m., America’s Next Top Model; 9 p.m., Farmer Wants a Wife; 28—8 p.m., ’Til Death; 8:30 p.m., Back to You; 9p.m., American Idol; 46—8-10 p.m., Harvest Show Special; 57—8 p.m., Wife Swap; 9 p.m., Supernanny; 69---8 p.m., Brewers at Cubs.

South Bend, Indiana; April 29, 2008

Local

Homeward Bound Walk Raises Money: There has been $8,634 in pledged donations as a result of Sunday’s Homeward Bound 5K Walk to Provide Housing and Fight Homelessness.

The temperature was cooler for this year’s event than for last year’s, but there was still a good-sized turnout, which included U.S. Representative Joe Donnelly and South Bend Mayor Steven Luecke.

The funds raised by the walk teams go to nine local organizations: CFH, Dismas House, Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, Hope Ministries, Life Treatment Centers, Madison Center, St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Joseph County, United Religious Community, and Youth Services Bureau.

Jim Schellinger Makes Stop in Hometown: South Bend native and candidate for the Indiana Democratic gubernatorial nomination Jim Schellinger made a campaign stop here Monday morning.

Schellinger, who faces former U.S. Representative Jill Long Thompson in next Tuesday’s primary, talked about his plans for office, and said he wants to bring Indiana back to a state as a whole, and not just districts.

‘Every corner of this state is important, and I am very proud to have a great deal of support, not only here in my hometown, but in LaPorte County and Porter County and in Lake County, where I won the entire endorsement of the Democratic Central Committee,” Schellinger told the audience.

Woman Died of Stab Wounds: The woman found dead in a vacant house in the 700-block of North Portage Street in South Bend has been identified as 43-year-old Micha Fumbanks.

Police say the woman died as a result of stab wounds.

Announcements

Vehicle Registration for CFH Guests: If you have a vehicle (bike or automobile), you need to register it.

Cars can be registered at the front desk. They could be towed away if not registered.

There are bike registration sheets on the basement door by the men’s lounge.

Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the 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.

ABE

. ▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪The Write Stuff: Are you the only person who can read your handwriting? Come join us on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. to learn writing that will look great on job applications, love letters, and everything else. Class starts May 6. Sign up in ABE.

▪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.

Herald Sports

ND Scores: ND Rowers win fifth straight Big East championship, sweeping six Grand Final Races on Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, TN.; Sarah Smith named Big East (softball) Player of the Week for past week.

Silver Hawks 7, Snappers 1: Starter Jarrod Parker (1-1) improved his ERA to 1.84 as the Hawks (7-16) took the opener of a three-game series at Beloit.

Parker pitched five innings, giving up two hits, one earned run, and one walk; he struck out two.

The Hawks got all their runs in the middle innings.

Konrad Schmidt led off the third with a walk, moved around to third and scored on a sacrifice fly by Evan Frey.

The Hawks loaded the bases in the fourth on singles by Derrick Walker, Ramon Ramirez, and Schmidt. Walker scored on a walk. Ramirez scored on a sacrifice fly by Matthew Oxendine. Frey drove Schmidt home with a single. A bases-loaded double play ended the inning.

Michael Mee led off the fifth with a single and scored on a single by Ramirez. Schmidt singled in Walker, who had reached on a fielder’s choice. Ramirez came home on a single by Oxendine.

The second game of the series is tonight at 7:30 p.m.

The Silver Hawks return home Friday to begin a 10-day homestand.

Monday NBA Playoff Scores: Magic 102, Raptors 92 (Magic win 4-1); Hawks 97, Celtics 92 (Series tied 2-2); Lakers 107, Nuggets 101 (Lakers win 4-0).

Monday NHL Playoff Scores: Flyers 3, Canadiens 2.

Monday MLB National League: Pirates at Mets, PPD; Reds 4, Cardinals 3; Diamondbacks 5, Astros 3; Giants 4, Rockies 0.

Monday MLB American League: White Sox 3, Orioles 3 (12); Yankees 5, Indians 2; A’s 14, Angels 2.

Monday MLS Scores: No games scheduled.

WNBA: Season opens Wednesday, Seattle at Sky.

LaPorte’s Raines Back in Cup Series: EM Motorsports owner John Carter has hired LaPorte’s Tony Raines to drive the Rhino’s Energy Drink Dodge Charger in both the NASCAR Sprint Showdown and the Coca-Cola 600.

The Sprint Showdown will be contested on May 17 and will run in conjunction with the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte.

The 49^th annual Coca-Cola 600 will run on May 25 at Charlotte.

Raines began his NASCAR career in the 1997 Craftsman Truck Series. Raines has recorded 53 Craftsman Truck Series startsx with four wins, 11 top-fives and 22 top-tens.

He moved to the NASCAR Busch (now Nationwide) Series in 1999 and graduated to the Cup Series in 2003.

During his career Raines has competed in 117 Cup Series races with three top-tens.

Raines drove in last years Nextel Cup (now Sprint Cup) series with Hall of Fame Racing.

Raines name had been among those mentioned as a replacement for the injured Dario Franchitti with Chip Ganassi Racing.

Weather

Today High 59 Low 31 Partly Cloudy

Wed High 59 Low 47 Partly Cloudy

Thu High 70 Low 54 Mostly Cloudy

Fri High 68 Low 47 Chance Storm

Sat High 61 Low 45 Mostly Cloudy

TV Schedule: 16--8 p.m., Most Outrageous Moments; 8:30-10 p.m., Saturday Night Live: Best of Alec Baldwin; 22—8 p.m., NCIS; 9 p.m., The Unit; 25—8 p.m., Beauty and the Geek; 9 p.m., Reaper; 28—8 p.m., American Idol; 9 p.m., Hell’s Kitchen; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Paid Programming; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57—8-9 p.m., According to Jim (two episodes; 9 p.m., Dancing With the Stars; 69---8 p.m., White Sox at Twins.

South Bend, Indiana; April 28, 2008

People in the News

Gloria Hits the Big “21”: Gloria Nagel celebrated her 21^st birthday Saturday, April 26, at CFH, with a party in the dining room.

Announcements

Vehicle Registration for CFH Guests: If you have a vehicle (bike or automobile), you need to register it.

Cars can be registered at the front desk. They could be towed away if not registered.

There are bike registration sheets on the basement door by the men’s lounge.

Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the 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.

ABE

. ▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪The Write Stuff: Are you the only person who can read your handwriting? Come join us on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. to learn writing that will look great on job applications, love letters, and everything else. Class starts May 6. Sign up in ABE.

▪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.

Herald Sports

ND Scores: St. John’s Baseball 6, (24) ND 4; (24) ND 8, St. John’s 4; ND Softball 10, Providence 1; ND 8-3, Connecticut 5-2; (7) ND Men’s Lacrosse 17, (9) Ohio St. 12; Georgetown Women’s Lacrosse 15, (10) ND 14 (OT, First lacrosse match at ND Stadium); ND Men’s Track wins 4x1600 relay at Drake Relays; ND Men’s Tennis 4, (13) Florida 3.

Silver Hawks Win One of Three at Bees: The Hawks (6-16) took one game out of three from the Burlington Bees this past weekend.

They won the first game 8-4 but lost 2-0 Saturday and 3-2 Sunday.

They conclude their road trip with a three-game series against the Beloit.Snappers.

The Silver Hawks return home Friday to begin a 10-day homestand.

Sunday NBA Playoff Scores: Cavaliers 100, Wizards 97 (Cavaliers lead 3-1); Suns 105, Spurs 86 (Spurs lead 3-1); Pistons 93, 76ers 84 (Series tied 2-2); Hornets 97, Mavericks 84 (Hornets lead 3-1).

Sunday NHL Playoff Scores: Penguins 2, Rangers 0 (Penguins lead 2-0); Stars 5, Sharks 2 (Stars lead 2-0).

Sunday MLB National League: Nationals 2, Cubs 0; Mets 6, Braves 3; Pirates 5, Phillies 1; Marlins 3, Brewers 2; Cardinals 5, Astros 1; Reds 10, Giants 1; Diamondbacks 2, Padres 1; Dodgers 3, Rockies 2 (10).

Sunday MLB American League: White Sox 6, Orioles 1; Devil Rays 3, Red Sox 0; Yankees 1, Indians 0; Rangers 10, Twins 0; Blue Jays 5, Royals 2; A’s 4, Mariners 2; Angels 6, Tigers 2.

Weekend MLS Scores: Saturday—Fire 2, Colorado 1; Columbus 1, Houston 0; DC United 4, Real Salt Lake 1; Los Angeles 5, Chivas USA 2; Toronto FC 2, Kansas City 0; Sunday—New York 2, San Jose 0.

Kyle Busch Survives Wild Finish at Talladega: Kyle Busch won his second Sprint Cup Race of the season, surviving a wild finish at the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Sunday.

Busch is second in the Sprint Cup standings, trailing leader Jeff Burton by 22 points; third in the Nationwide Series; and was leading the Craftsman Truck Series until he missed a conflicting race in Kansas City, dropping him to sixth in the points.

Juan Montoya finished second to match his best finish on an oval since moving to NASCAR midway through 2006. Denny Hamlin finished third.

At one time there were two South Bend drivers in the top five. Ryan Newman finished eighth after running as high as third. David Stremme moved up from 43^rd to the top five before fading back to 28^th after a multi-car crack-up on the final lap.

Stremme was filling in for Dario Franchitti, who replaced him in the number 40 car. Franchitti broke his ankle in Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at Talladega.

It will be Stremme’s last race for his old team. He isn’t available beyond Sunday. Contractual issues with Penske Racing, which recently signed him as a test driver, will not allow him to fill in after Talladega.

Newman is in 11^th place in the Sprint Cup standings, 285 points behind the leader Jeff Burton. Dale Earnhardt, Jr.; Hamlin,; and defending champion Jimmie Johnson round out the top five.

Top Ten NFL Draft Choices: 1. Jake Long, Michigan, OT, Dolphins; 2. Chris Long, Virginia, DE, Rams; 3. Matt Ryan, BC, QB, Falcons; 4. Darren McFadden, Arkansas, RB, Raiders; 5. Glenn Dorsey, LSU, DT, Chiefs; 6. Vernon Gholston, Ohio St., DE, Jets; 7. Sedrick Ellis, USC, DT, Saints (from Patriots); 8. Derrick Harvey, Florida, DE, Jaguars (from Ravens; 9. Keith Rivers, USC, OLB, Bengals; 10. Jerod Mayo, Tennessee, ILB, Patriots (from Saints).

Colt Draft Choices: 59. Mike Pollak, Arizona St., C; 93. Phillip Wheeler, Georgia Tech, ILB; 127. Jacob Tamme, Kentucky, TE; 161. Marcus Howard, Georgia, DE; 196. Tom Santi, Virginia, TE; 201. Steve Justice, Wake Forest, C; 202. Mike Hart, Michigan, RB; 205. Pierre Garcon, Mt. Union, WR; 236. Jamey Richard, Buffalo, C.

Bear Draft Choices: 14. Chris Williams, Vanderbilt, OT; 44. Matt Forte, Tulane, RB; 70. Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt, WR; 90. Marcus Harrison, Arkansas, DL; 120. Craig Steltz, LSU, DB; 142. Zack Bowman, Nebraska, CB; 158. Kellen Davis, Michigan St., TE; 208. Ervin Baldwin, Michigan St., DE; 222. Chester Adams, Georgia, G; 243. Joey LaRocque, Oregon St., LB; 247. Kirk Barton, Ohio St., OT; 248. Marcus Monk, Arkansas, WR.

ND Draft Choices: 38. John Carlson, TE, Seahawks; 47. Trevor Laws, DT, Eagles; 86. Tom Zbikowski, safety, Ravens; 187. John Sullivan, C, Vikings.

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Weather

Today High 49 Low 31 Chance Storm

Tue High 47 Low 31 Partly Cloudy

Wed High 58 Low 43 Partly Cloudy

Thu High 70 Low 49 Partly Cloudy

Fri High 67 Low 47 Chance Storm

TV Schedule: 16--8-10 p.m., Deal or No Deal; 22—8 p.m., The Big Bang Theory; 8:30 p.m., How I Met Your Mother; 9 p.m., Two and a Half Men; 9:30 p.m., Rules of Engagement; 25—8 p.m., Gossip Girl; 9 p.m., One Tree Hill; 28—8 p.m., Bones; 9 p.m., House; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Bible Prophecy Unveiled; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57—8-9:30 p.m., Dancing With the Stars; 9:30 p.m., Samantha Who?; 69---8 p.m., Celebrity Expose-9 p.m., Paradise Hotel 2.

South Bend, Indiana; April 25, 2008

Local

Dancing With Our Stars: CFH Executive Director Steve Camilleri and his partner, Nicole Pliske, are second in the voting for the “Dancing With Our Stars” auction.

The couples have been practicing almost every day in preparation for the event which will be held tonight at the new Hilton Garden Inn. . As of the last count, Steve and Nicole had 262 votes. Each vote represents a donation to the center.

Other participating couples are: Frances Shavers and Brian O’Day, Sherry Swank and Caleb Aleman, Phil Newbold and Mara McDonald, Mishawaka Mayor Jeff Rea and Traci Benford, Dr. Holly Harris and Matt Smith, Ruth Friend and Matt Smith, Matt Money and Ruth Wickey, D.C. Curry and Amy O’Day.

The event is sold out but guests can still cheer on or vote for their favorite couples.

Announcements

Homeward Bound 5K Walk: The Homeward Bound 5K Walk to Provide Housing and Fight Homelessness will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, at the College Football Hall of Fame and go through downtown South Bend.

There is no charge. Funds raised by walk teams go to nine local organizations: CFH, Dismas House, Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, Hope Ministries (Hope Rescue Mission), Life Treatment Centers, Madison Center, St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Joseph County, United Religious Community, and Youth Service Bureau.

Registration begins at 12 p.m.

Hillary to Speak at Cove Saturday: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will speak at South Bend's Coveleski Stadium Saturday. Doors will open at noon for the 2 p.m. rally.

Tickets are not required but seating is first-come, first-served.

Vehicle Registration for CFH Guests: If you have a vehicle (bike or automobile), you need to register it.

Cars can be registered at the front desk. They could be towed away if not registered.

There are bike registration sheets on the basement door by the men’s lounge.

Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the 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.

ABE

. ▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪The Write Stuff: Are you the only person who can read your handwriting? Come join us on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. to learn writing that will look great on job applications, love letters, and everything else. Class starts May 6. Sign up in ABE.

▪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.

Herald Sports

Notre Dame to Break Ground on New Soccer Stadium: Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, for the University of Notre Dame’s new $5.7-million home for men’s and women’s soccer.

The ceremonies will include remarks from lead benefactors and former Irish men’s soccer players Tom Crotty and Rob Snyder.

Plans for the stadium include a lighted facility that will feature a natural grass field, locker rooms, restrooms and concession areas. The new soccer stadium will sit beside Notre Dame’s new lacrosse facility, Arlotta Stadium, for which ground was broken April 18. Actual construction work on the stadium is expected to begin this summer, with tentative completion in June, 2009.

The soccer project is part of the long-term athletics master plan that ultimately will add new stadiums for lacrosse, soccer, track and field, and tennis, plus three relocated football practice fields (two of them artificial turf), and a new rowing boathouse by the St. Joseph River. The most recently completed facility is Melissa Cook Stadium, home for Irish softball, which was dedicated earlier this month..

ND Coach, Player Get Lacrosse Honors: ND’s Tracy Coyne was named Big East Coach of the Year for women’s lacrosse (third time in five years) and senior Caitlin McKinney was honored as Midfielder of the Year.

ND Scores: ND Softball 3, Loyola-Chicago 2

Silver Hawks Begin Six-Game Road Trip: The Hawks (5-14) begin a six-game road trip tonight at Burlington. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Thursday NBA Playoff Scores: Raptors 108, Magic 94 (Magic lead 2-1); Wizards 108, Cavaliers 72 (Cavaliers lead 2-1); Rockets 94, Jazz 92 (Jazz lead 2-1).

Thursday NHL Playoff Scores: Canadiens 4, Flyers 3 (OT, Canadiens lead 1-0); Red Wings 4, Avalanche 3 (Red Wings lead 1-0).

Thursday MLB National League: Rockies 4, Cubs 2; Astros 5, Reds 3; Phillies 3, Brewers 1; Cardinals 6, Pirates 2; Braves 7, Marlins 4; Nationals 10, Mets 5; Giants 1, Padres 0; Diamondbacks 6, Dodgers 4.

Thursday MLB American League: White Sox 7, Yankees 6; Angels 7, Red Sox 5; Tigers 8, Rangers 2; A’s 11, Twins 2; Indians 9-2, Royals 6-0; Devil Rays 5, Blue Jays 3; Orioles 8, Mariners 7.

Thursday MLS Scores: New England 1, FC Dallas 0.

A’s Sign Big Hurt: Frank “The Big Hurt” Thomas, who has already clinched a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame and could have made over $7,000,000 sitting out the season, chose to return to the Oakland A’s.

Thomas went 0-3 with a walk and a run Thursday playing in the cleanup spot as the designated hitter, which was his role on Oakland’s 2006 American League West championship team.

Thomas was released Sunday by the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Weather

Today High 79 Low 45 Chance Storm

Sat High 58 Low 38 Partly Cloudy

Sun High 56 Low 36 Chance Rain (50%)

Mon High 43 Low 31 Chance Snow

TV Schedule: 16--8-9 p.m., Most Outrageous Moments (two episodes); 9-11 p.m., Dateline NBC; 22—8 p.m., Ghost Whisperer; 9 p.m., Moonlight; 10 p.m., Numbers; 25—8-10 p.m., Friday Night Smackdown; 10-11 p.m., Seinfeld (two episodes); 28—8-10 p.m., 13 Going On 30; 10 p.m., FOX 28 News; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., LESEA in Action; 9 p.m., Harvest; 10 p.m., Berean Seventh Day Adventist; 10:30 p.m., Joyce Meyer; 57—8 p.m., Grey’s Anatomy; 9 p.m., Duel; 10 p.m., 20/20; 69---8-10 p.m., Uptown Girls; 10 p.m., Andy Griffith; 10:30 p.m., Twilight Zone.

South Bend, Indiana; April 24, 2008

Announcements

Polizzoto to be Honored: Today marks the first anniversary of the day South Bend Police Corporal Nick Polizzotto was shot and killed at the Wooden Indiana Motel.

There will be a candlelight vigil in honor of Cpl. Polizzotto tonight in front of the South Bend Police Department. The public is welcome.

Hillary to Speak at Cove Saturday: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will speak at South Bend's Coveleski Stadium Saturday. Doors will open at noon for the 2 p.m. rally.

Tickets are not required but seating is first-come, first-served.

Think You've Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you're invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Register Your Car: If you have a car, register it with the front desk or it could be towed away.

Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the 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.

ABE

. ▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪The Write Stuff: Are you the only person who can read your handwriting? Come join us on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. to learn writing that will look great on job applications, love letters, and everything else. Class starts May 6. Sign up in ABE.

▪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.

Herald Sports

Wednesday ND Scores: (24)ND Base-ball 5, IPFW 0; ND Women’s Tennis coach Jay Louderback Big East Coach of the Year (seventh time) and Kelcy Tefft Most Outstanding Player in Big East; ND Men’s Tennis coach Bobby Bayliss Big East Coach of the Year and Brett Helgeson Most Outstanding Player in Big East.

Silver Hawks 10, Timber Rattlers 2: The Hawks (5-14) again used a big inning to get their first sweep of the season.

The hosts scored nine runs in the fourth inning. Evan Frey tripled and scored on a single by Michael Mee. Aaron Hanke doubled home Taylor Harbin and Mee. Frey came to bat again—this time with the bases loaded—and cleared them with a double. Harbin belted a 2-run homer for his second hit of the inning to bring home Frey.

Hanke doubled in another run in the fifth after Clayton Conner led off the inning with a single.

Hawk starter Christian Beltre (1-2) pitched six innings, scattering three hits, giving up no earned runs, and striking out five.

The Hawks begin a six-day road trip Friday night at Burlington. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday NBA Playoff Scores: Celtics 96, Hawks 77 (Celtics lead 2-0); Pistons 105, 76ers 88 (series tied 1-1); Lakes 122, Nuggets 107 (Lakers lead 2-0, Kobe 49 points).

Wednesday NHL Playoff Scores: No games scheduled.

Wednesday MLB National League: Cubs 7, Rockies 6 (10; 10,000 win for Cubs dating back to 1876; Giants only other franchise with 10,000 wins); Pirates 7, Cardinals 4; Mets 7, Nationals 2; Marlins 7, Braves 2; Astros 9, Reds 3; Brewers 5, Phillies 4; Giants 3, Padres 2; Dodgers 8, Diamondbacks 3.

Wednesday MLB American League: Yankees 6, White Sox 4; Angels 6, Red Sox 4; Tigers 19, Rangers 6; Devil Rays 5, Blue Jays 3; Indians at Royals, PPD; A’s 3, Twins 0; Orioles 3, Mariners 2.

Wednesday MLS Scores: No games scheduled.

Nation/World

North Koreans Taped at Syrian Nuclear Site (VOA): U.S. intelligence officials will meet with congressional lawmakers about North Korea’s alleged nuclear cooperation with Syria Thursday on Capitol Hill.

High-ranking U.S. officials are telling reporters the lawmakers will be shown video of North Koreans working at a suspected nuclear reactor site in Syria. The video also reportedly shows the reactor’s design was identical to the North Korean reactor at Yongbyon.

The suspected reactor site was destroyed by Israeli warplanes last September. Damascus protested the air raid, accusing Israel of aggression. Both Syria and North Korea have denied the allegation.

The briefings are taking place as the Bush administration is trying to reach a deal with Pyongyang to end its nuclear weapons program.

North Korea agreed with Washington and four other nations (South Korea, Russia, Japan and China) to scrap its nuclear weapons program.

The isolated nation was supposed to make a full disclosure of its activities as part of the deal last December, but the U.S. says the list was incomplete.

Zimbabwe’s Opposition Dismisses Call for Mugabe to Head Transitional Government (VOA): Zimbabwe’s main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has described as “rubbish” demands by supporters that incumbent President Robert Mugabe lead a transitional government to end the deadlock while new elections are organized. The MDC says the call by supporters of the ruling ZANU-PF party is an affront to democratic tenets after the failure of the electoral commission to release presidential results three weeks after the general elections.

Partisans of ZANU-PF—which has held power in Zimbabwe since the country formerly known as Rhodesia gained independence from Britain 28 years ago—said there was need for the post-election impasse to be solved.

The MDC retained its parliamentary victory in one of the 23 constituencies being recounted. ZANU-PF could still overturn the MDC victory in the 22 remaining districts. The recount is scheduled to last through this weekend.

Weapons Shipment Forced to Turn Around: A shipment of weapons for Zimbabwe’s embattled government was forced to return to China after no neighboring seaport would unload it. Zimbabwe is landlocked.

The shipment included mortar grenades and bullets.

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Weather

Today High 76 Low 56 Mostly Sunny

Fri High 76 Low 45 Chance Storm

Sat High 61 Low 40 Mostly Sunny

Sun High 61 Low 40 Chance Rain

TV Schedule: 16—8 p.m., My Name is Earl; 8:30 p.m., 30 Rock; 9 p.m., The Office; 9:30 p.m., Scrubs; 22—8 p.m., Survivor; 9 p.m., CSI; 25—8 p.m., Smallville; 9 p.m., Supernatural; 28—8-10 p.m., Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Live From Studio B; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57—8 p.m., Ugly Betty; 9 p.m., Grey’s Anatomy; 69—8-10 p.m., Rush Hour.

South Bend, Indiana; April 23, 2008

Local

Work Progressing on CFH Garden: The city water department is running water lines to the CFH garden north of the CFH building for a tap..

The water line installation is the latest step in the development of the garden. Earlier, contaminated topsoil was removed from the site and 500 daffodil bulbs were planted.

Soon vegetables will be planted (leading to the inevitable argument of whether a tomato is a vegetable or fruit) and more flowers and plants, such as lilac bushes. The developers of the project also hope to begin paving the front portion of the garden, according to Emily Pickerill.

Hillary to Speak at Cove Saturday: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, fresh off her win in today’s Pennsylvania primary (see back page), will speak at South Bend’s Coveleski Stadium Saturday. Doors will open at noon for the 2 p.m. rally.

The weather forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60’s.

Announcements

Think You’ve Got What it Takes to Be a Star: Drumming and dancing classes are coming to CFH and you’re invited to participate.

Professional drummers and dancers are coming to offer fun, music, and expertise on the following days: Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; Thursday, March 27, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, April 10, 7:30-9 p.m.; Sunday, April 20, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

Register Your Car: If you have a car, register it with the front desk or it could be towed away.

Artistic Newsletter: Are you an artist, poet or writer? Place submissions for the 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.

ABE

. ▪Poetry Jam: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Share your own work; read a favorite poem; or listen, relax, and enjoy.

▪The Write Stuff: Are you the only person who can read your handwriting? Come join us on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. to learn writing that will look great on job applications, love letters, and everything else. Class starts May 6. Sign up in ABE.

▪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.

▪Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.

Herald Sports

ND Scores: (24) ND Baseball 12, Chicago State 2; ND Softball 0-3, Purdue 1-1; ND Women’s Golf wins Big East Championship (ND’s Annie Brophy medalist); ND Men’s Golf finishes fourth in Big East Championship; ND Men’s Lacrosse 13, Air Force 5.

Silver Hawks 8, Timber Rattlers 4: The Hawks (4-14) scored eight runs in the sixth inning on homers by Derrick Walker (3-run) and Taylor Harbin (2-run) to win consecutive games for the first time this season Tuesday morning at the Cove.

The hosts batted around in the sixth.

Walker, Harbin, Evan Frey, and Ramon Ramirez banged out two hits each for the Hawks.

South Bend starter Jarrod Parker went four innings, striking out six and allowing one earned run. Ty Davis (1-1) picked up the win, giving up two hits and one earned run in two innings. Daniel Fournier earned his second save with three innings of work; he gave up one run in the ninth.

The Hawks will try for their first sweep of the campaign tonight at the Cove. Game time is 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday NBA Playoff Scores: Hornets 127, Mavericks 103 (Hornets lead 2-0); Magic 104, Raptors 103 (Magic lead 2-0); Spurs 102, Suns 98 (Spurs lead 2-0).

Tuesday NHL Playoff Scores: Flyers 3, Capitals 2 (OT, Flyers win 4-3); Sharks 5, Flames 3 (Sharks win 4-3).

Tuesday MLB National League: Cubs 8, Mets 1; Brewers 9, Cardinals 8 (12); Pirates 3, Marlins 2; Wizards 6, Braves 0; Reds 8, Dodgers 1; Astros 11, Padres 7; Phillies 8, Rockies 6; Diamondbacks 5, Giants 4.

Tuesday MLB American League: Yankees 9, White Sox 5; Tigers 10, Rangers 2; Red Sox 7, Angels 6; Devil Rays 6, Blue Jays 4; Indians 15, Royals 1; Twins 5, A’s 4; Mariners 4, Orioles 2.

Tuesday MLS Scores: No games scheduled.

Dolphins Sign Michigan’s Jake Long: The Miami Dolphins have reached a $57.75-million agreement with University of Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long.

Miami, which had the worst record in the NFL last season, will take Long with the first pick in Saturday’s draft.

Nation/World

Clinton Wins Crucial Pennsylvania Primary: Senator Hillary Clinton has won the Pennsylvania primary election, keeping her campaign for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination alive. Clinton beat Barack Obama by a 10-point margin—55% to 45%--enough to mute calls to quite the race.

After a tough and often nasty campaign, a jubilant Hillary Clinton stood among supporters, covered with confetti and relishing the win.

“It is a long road to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and it runs right through the heart of Pennsylvania!” Clinton said.

It was a moment of joy for a candidate short on both delegates and campaign funds.

Senator Obama congratulated her on her victory, while emphasizing he remains the frontrunner in the race for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. He noted that at the start of the Pennsylvania primary campaign, Hillary Clinton had a roughly 20-point lead in voter preference polls.

Clinton and Obama split the Pennsylvania delegates 80-66 which still gives him a 1,714.5-1,589.5 lead; 2,025 delegates are needed for the nomination.

The candidates will now focus their efforts on the May 6 Indiana and North Carolina primaries with 187 total delegates at stake and 32 superdelegates..

Guam, with four delegates, will hold its caucuses May 3.

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Weather

Today High 74 Low 49 Mostly Sunny

Thu High 76 Low 56 Mostly Sunny

Fri High 76 Low 49 Chance Storm

Sat High 61 Low 41 Mostly Sunny

TV Schedule: 16—8-10 p.m., Deal or No Deal; 22—8 p.m., Big Brother; 9 p.m., Criminal Minds; 25—8 p.m., America’s Next Top Model; 9 p.m., Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicicious; 28—8 p.m., ‘Til Death; 8:30 p.m., Back to You; 9 p.m., American Idol; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Making Healthy Choices; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57—8 p.m., Wife Swap; 9 p.m., Supernanny; 69—8 p.m., Under One Roof; 8:30 p.m., In Living Color; 9 p.m., Breaking the Magician’s Code.