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.