South Bend, Indiana; April 8, 2008

Local

Obama to Speak at Washington High: Democratic candidate Barack Obama was given permission to use Washington High School for his South Bend campaign stop after fellow candidate Hillary Clinton was denied permission.

According to the South Bend Community School Corporation, the reason Obama was allowed to speak at Washington was because the students are on Spring break so there is no disruption to the school day. Clinton had asked to use the building during school hours; SBCSC rules forbid political campaigning during the school day..

Obama is scheduled to take the stage at 10 p.m., Wednesday. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Ethel and Max Kennedy, widow and son of assassinated Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Sr., were in South Bend this weekend to campaign for Obama.

Announcements

Community Forum: A discussion of how our community can work together sponsored by Saint Mary’s College Social Studies students; Tuesday, April 8 (today), 7-9 p.m., at the Charles Martin Youth Center, 802 Lincolnway West.

Refreshments will be served. For more information please contact 574-284-4515.

Community Clean-up: Thursday, 3:30 p.m. Everyone meet in the dining room.

India Travel: Katherine Dick spent three weeks in India and will present on her trip Wednesday, April 23, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in the CFH Community Room. Everyone is invited.

Regis to Host Dance Marathon: The 24-hour “Dance for the Homeless” dance marathon will be April 19-20 at the IUSB Student Activities Center.

There will be live remotes by local radio stations; music by Vyagra Falls, Stillshot, New Collossus, Cornell Bass, Blammo, and Livewire; and a special appearance by Regis Philbin.

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.

“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 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.

ABE

▪The WhyVOTE Campaign: Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m. in the ABE room.

Register to vote. Volunteers will be in the ABE room to assist with voter registration. Bring a photo ID. Snacks will be provided.

▪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.

▪EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Herald Sports

NCAA Men’s Tournament Final; Kansas 75, Memphis 68 (OT): Mario Chalmers hit a 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left to snatch overtime from the jaws of defeat for Kansas (37-3).

The Jayhawks dominated the overtime period to win their third national championship. That puts them fourth on the all-time list behind UCLA (11), Kentucky (7), and IU (5).

Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose scored 22 and 18 points respectively for Memphis (38-2), but it was the points they missed that will haunt them. Douglas-Roberts missed three free throws in the last 25 seconds and Rose missed one with 10.8 seconds left. Any one of those free throws would have sealed Memphis’ first NCAA title.

Rose had been a leading candidate for game MVP up to that point, scoring 14 of the Tigers’ 16 points as they extended their lead to 60-51 with 2:12 left. Rose, a freshman, also handed out eight assists.

Darrell Arthur led the Jayhawks with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Chalmers finished with 18 points. Sherron Collins scored 11 points and handed out six assists.

NCAA Women: Stanford faces Tennessee tonight for the NCAA women’s basketball championship. The game will be televised by ESPN.

Monday NBA Scores: No games scheduled.

Monday NHL Scores: No games scheduled.

Monday MLB National: Cubs 10, Pirates 8 (12); Phillies 5, Reds 3; Padres 8, Giants 4; Astros 5, Cardinals 3; Marlins 10, Nationals 7; Rockies 2, Braves 1; Diamondbacks 9, Dodgers 3.

Monday MLB American League: White Sox 7, Twins 4; Orioles 5, Mariners 4; Yankees 6, Devil Rays 1; Angels 6, Indians 4.

Lugnuts 12, Silver Hawks 6: South Bend’s center fielder Evan Frey had three hits and two RBI as the visiting Hawks remained winless.

Third baseman Clayton Conner had two hits, including a homer, and two RBI for the Hawks. Catcher Konrad Schmidt banged out two hits.

The two teams meet again tonight at 6:05 p.m.

Nation/World

Actor Charlton Heston Dies: Actor Charlton Heston, 84, who appeared in more than 100 films in a 60-year acting career, died Sunday. No cause of death was given, but he had been suffering from Alzheimer’s’ Disease.

Heston was best known for playing such historical figures as Moses, Michelangelo, Andrew Jackson, El Cid, and John the Baptist. He gained a cult following for his role in the “Planet of the Apes” films. In later years he spoofed his tough guy image by appearing in such films as “Wayne’s World”.

Heston was a strong advocate of gun rights. He served a term as president of the National Rifle Association.

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