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.