South Bend, Indiana; August 29, 2008

Announcements

Qi-Gong: Mondays, 1-2 p.m., in the Community Room. All are welcome.

ABE

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▪Positive Life Skills Class: Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. PLS is a walk-in self-empowerment program for Starting Over graduates and new guests. It is open to anyone (even staff). Receive a new key chain when you have attended all eight sessions.

--Coming September 3: Essentials of Health with Katherine Dick.

▪ABE Incentives: Students will be given a card to be initialed during each walk-in class attended. Once a student has attended 10 walk-in programs, cards can be redeemed for prizes.

▪Advanced Computer Classes: Students need to sign up in ABE for a 15-minute preview with Sanya by September 5 to qualify for this class. The class will be meeting for eight sessions on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.

▪Math Study Sessions: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SOSH room.

▪Submit Your Poem: If you like to write poetry in your free time, this is your chance to be a published author! Submit a poem to any staff member in the ABE room and it may be published in the next ABE Newsletter. Also, we will hopefully start another Poetry Jam in the Fall; let us know if you are interested

▪Learn Better Handwriting: Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., beginning August 5. Sign up in ABE.

▪Writing: Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: Starting up again September 11, Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., in the conference room.

▪Book Club: Inspirational Reading Squad—Monday, 7-8 p.m.

Regular (CFH Book Club)--will be meeting Monday and/or Thursday, 8-8:30 p.m. Read books of choosing (approved by ABE staff).

Sign up in ABE or on the ABE bulletin board by the men's lounge.

▪Masterpiece Seminar: September 9-November 4; Tuesdays 6 –7 p.m.

▪DCP: DCP (Developing Capable People) classes will be starting September 17 on Wednesday and Thursday nights, 5:30-8 p.m. Ask your coach to get on the list.

Herald Sports

#Silver Hawks 17, Wizards 6 (#Second Half Eastern Division Champs): The Hawks backed up Jarrod Parker's solid pitching with plenty of offense in their last trip to Ft. Wayne's Memorial Stadium. The Wizards are moving from the 15-year-old ballpark to a new one next season.

Parker (12-5, 3.44) gave up one hit with no walks and seven strikeouts in five innings.

Purdue grad Ryne White led the offense with four hits—including two doubles—and three RBIs. Taylor Harbin had three hits and four RBIs while recent University of Kentucky grad Collin Cowgill continued his successful transition to the pros with three runs, two hits, and four RBIs.

Winston Linton, Sean Coughlin, JoJo Batten, Derrick Walker, and Elijah Rumler had two hits each.

The Hawks (42-24) have a slim lead over the Burlington Bees (41-24) who lost last night—for the best record in the second Midwest League half-season.

The Hawks end their regular slate against half-season champion Lugnuts this weekend at the Cove. Tonight's game begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Hawks open their playoff schedule against the West Michigan Whitecaps September 3 at the Cove. Game time is 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale.

MLB NL: Cubs 6, Phillies 4; Brewers/Cardinals idle; Astros 3, Reds 2; Nationals 11, Dodgers 2; Braves 4, Marlins 2. .

MLB AL: White Sox idle; Athletics 3, Twins 2; Yankees 3, Red Sox 2; Rays 3, Blue Jays 2; Angels 7, Rangers 5 .

MLS Scores: No games scheduled.

WNBA Scores: Sun 84, Fever 58; Sky 69, Liberty 60; Silver Stars 77, Mercury 55; Sparks 78, Monarchs 63; Storm 66, Comets 49.

NFL Preseason: Bears 16, Browns 10; Bengals 27, Colts 7; Jaguars 24, Redskins 3; Titans 23, Packers 21; Giants 19, Patriots 14; Steelers 19, Panthers 16; Chiefs 21, Rams 17; Falcons 10, Ravens 9; Cowboys 16, Vikings 10; Dolphins 14, Saints 10; Buccaneers 16, Texans 6.

Frenchwoman Upsets French Open Champ at Forest Hills: Julie Coin of France, the 188^th-ranked player on the women's tennis tour, upset top-seeded Ana Ivanovic 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the second round of the U.S. Open. The upset of the French Open champion was one of the biggest in U.S. Open history.

Weather

Today High 81 Low 52 Partly Cloudy

Sat High 83 Low 56 Clear

Sun High 88 Low 59 Clear

Mon High 88 Low 61 Clear

Tue High 88 Low 65 Clear

TV Schedule: 16—8 p.m., America's Toughest Jobs; 9-11 p.m., Dateline NBC; 22—8 p.m., Ghost Whisperer; 9 p.m., Numb3rs; 10 p.m., Swingtown; 25—8-10 p.m., Smackdown; 10-11 p.m., Seinfeld (two episodes; 28—8-10 p.m., Are You Smarter Than a 5^th Grader? (two-hour episode); 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—8-10 p.m., Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! (movie); 10 p.m., 20/20; 69—8-11 p.m., Jaws.

Uncle Ron's Ramblings

Historic Moment In Denver: It was a moment fraught with symbolism. On the 45^th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, the first African-American nominee was introduced to a major party nomination convention as "the next President of the United States."

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's fellow Illinois senator, Dick Durbin, did the honors.

It was the second acceptance speech given in an outdoor arena—Denver's Invesco Field; it was moved for the occasion from the NBA arena. The first was John F. Kennedy's "New Frontier" speech. Kennedy reportedly had trouble filling the stadium for that occasion; there were more than 80,000 enthusiastic supporters on hand this time. They stood on their feet for much of the speech, interrupting with applause and chants of "eight is enough."

Obama thanked the usual people in his opening remarks: Durbin; the preceding speaker, former Vice-President and 2000 Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore; his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia—who were beaming and elegantly gowned for the occasion; and other members of his family, including his late mother, World War II veteran grandfather, and absent grandmother (she was unable to make the trip for health reasons).

He also took time in his opening remarks to praise his former rival for the nomination, Hillary Clinton, as "an inspiration to my daughters and yours."

He thanked the last Democratic president, Bill Clinton; Senator Ted Kennedy, who addressed the convention despite suffering from brain cancer; and "the next Vice-President of the United States," Joe Biden.

He also paid tribute to the "ordinary men and women—students and soldiers, farmers and teachers, nurses and janitors…" who found the courage to keep the American dream alive and make the historic moment possible.

Whether you thought the points he made in the speech were accurate or fair—this was a political convention after all—he made them with the eloquence that helped propel within reach of the country's highest office.

The speech received praise from Democrats and Republicans alike. Obama even received a message from his presumptive opponent in the November general election, John McCain, congratulating him on his nomination.

Obama, for his part, praised McCain's service to this country in uniform while criticizing the Republican's support for the "failed policies" of incumbent President George W. Bush.

McCain will reportedly announce his vice-presidential choice today at a rally in Dayton, Ohio.

The Republican convention will start next week in St. Paul, MN.

South Bend, Indiana; August 28, 2008

Announcements

Qi-Gong: Mondays, 1-2 p.m., in the Community Room. All are welcome.

Just a few notes concerning the Children's Courtyard/AKA Our Back Yard: 1) Families should refer to their copy of the playground rules in order to make sure they are always in compliance; 2) Absolutely NO SMOKING in this yard! We have been finding evidence of smoking and it will not be tolerated!; 3) Always clean up your messes. Put toys away and pick up trash; 4) New Back Yard hours begin September 1. Children may gain access at 4 p.m.

Silver Hawks Tickets: All ticket requests must go through the Development Department. In addition, the Silver Hawks are unable to accommodate requests on short notice. If a guest is interested in attending a game he/she should contact his/her coach who will then contact the Development Department.

Voter Registration: There will be someone on hand to register voters Mondays at 6 p.m., either in the men's lounge or the Community Room.

Pow Wow: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is holding its 23d annual Kee-Boon-Meen-Kaa Pow Wow this Saturday and Sunday at tribal headquarters southwest of Dowagiac. Gates open at 10 a.m. each day.

ABE

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▪Positive Life Skills Class: Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. PLS is a walk-in self-empowerment program for Starting Over graduates and new guests. It is open to anyone (even staff). Receive a new key chain when you have attended all eight sessions.

▪ABE Incentives: Students will be given a card to be initialed during each walk-in class attended. Once a student has attended 10 walk-in programs, cards can be redeemed for prizes.

▪Advanced Computer Classes: Students need to sign up in ABE for a 15-minute preview with Sanya by September 5 to qualify for this class. The class will be meeting for eight sessions on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.

▪Math Study Sessions: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SOSH room.

▪GED Essay Writing Class: Are you working on your GED? Do you need to write an essay or refine your writing skills? Then join us for the Essay Class, Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.

▪Submit Your Poem: If you like to write poetry in your free time, this is your chance to be a published author! Submit a poem to any staff member in the ABE room and it may be published in the next ABE Newsletter. Also, we will hopefully start another Poetry Jam in the Fall; let us know if you are interested

▪Learn Better Handwriting: Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., beginning August 5. Sign up in ABE.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: In recess.

▪Book Club: Inspirational—Monday and/or Thursday, 7-8 p.m.

Regular--will be meeting Monday and/or Thursday, 8-8:30 p.m. Read books of choosing (approved by ABE staff).

Sign up in ABE or on the ABE bulletin board by the men's lounge.

▪Masterpiece Seminar: September 9-November 4; Tuesdays 6 –7 p.m.

▪DCP: DCP (Developing Capable People) classes will be starting September 17 on Wednesday and Thursday nights, 5:30-8 p.m. Ask your coach to get on the list.

Herald Sports

Wizards 7, #Silver Hawks 2, (#Second Half Eastern Division Champs): Daniel Fournier (L 0-3) gave up seven runs in 1.2 innings for the Hawks.

Matt Oxendine and Derrick Walker had three and two hits respectively for South Bend but they were wasted as the Hawks stranded nine batters.

The Hawks had one bright spot. Clay Zavada retired seven of the eight batters he faced to lower his ERA to 0.54. He struck out five but he did hit one batter.

The Hawks (41-24) are still competing with the Burlington Bees (41-23) for the best record in the second Midwest League half-season.

The two teams meet again tonight at Fort Wayne's Memorial Stadium; game time is 7 p.m.

The Hawks host the first half-season champion Lugnuts this weekend. Tomorrow's game begins at 6:30 p.m.

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

MLB AL: Orioles 11, White Sox 3; Twins 6, Mariners 5; Red Sox 11, Yankees 3; Indians 9, Tigers 7; Rays 1, Blue Jays 0; Rangers 3, Royals 2; Athletics 6, Angels 5.

MLS Scores: No games scheduled.

WNBA Scores: No games scheduled during Olympics; season resumes tonight.

Busch, Edwards On Probation: Sprint Cup points leaders Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards have been placed on probation for six races.

The probation stems from an incident between the two Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Busch, who is ahead in the points standings, finished second to points runner-up Edwards and bumped him on the cool-down lap. Edwards retaliated.

Quinn Should Start At Soldier Field Tonight: ND graduate Brady Quinn should start for the Browns tonight against the Bears.

Browns start Derek Anderson is practicing but is still feeling the effects from a concussion suffered at the hands of the New York Giants.

Quinn has been running the first team.

Weather

Today High 83 Low 65 Partly Cloudy

Fri High 81 Low 54 Partly Cloudy

Sat High 83 Low 56Clear

Sun High 85 Low 58 Clear

Mon High 86 Low 61 Clear

TV Schedule: 16—7-10 p.m., NFL: Jaguars at Redskins; 10 p.m., *Democratic National Convention; 22—7-10 p.m., NFL: Browns at Bears; 9 p.m., 10 p.m., *Democratic National Convention; 25—8 p.m., Smallville; 9 p.m., Supernatural; 28—8-10 p.m., Moment Of Truth; 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; 10 p.m., *Democratic National Convention; 69—7-10 p.m., Bengals at Colts. (*Note: Democratic Convention coverage tonight features Barack Obama's acceptance speech).

Uncle Ron's Ramblings

Obama Acceptance Speech Tonight: I know that headline is redundant. The announcement in the TV section above already says in big bold letters that tonight is the big night: All three major networks will televise Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.

There are three football games tonight and a Smallville rerun (Kara/Supergirl is still trapped in the Phantom Zone until the new season starts) but they should be over by the time network convention coverage starts (if someone has a digital TV they can watch compete prime time coverage on PBS channel 34).

Two of the football games feature the Bears or Colts and the Bear game features Brady Quinn starting at quarterback (see article in Sports).

Bill Clinton, 42d President of the United States, put aside any rumored ill-will last night and urged—in his usual eloquent manner—the assembled Democrats at the convention to work to make the man who defeated his wife for the nomination the 44^th.

"Clearly, the job of the next president is to rebuild the American Dream and restore America's standing in the world," the former president said. "Everything I learned in my eight years as president and in the work I've done since, in America and across the globe, has convinced me that Barack Obama is the man for this job."

President Clinton's speech came after Sen. Hillary Clinton had taken to the stage earlier in the evening to call for an acclimation vote to nominate her former rival.

The evening concluded with Vice-Presidential nominee Joe Biden's acceptance speech reminding the delegates "John McCain was wrong. Barack Obama was right."

The vice-presidential acceptance speech was supposed to conclude the evening but it wasn't over. The now official presidential nominee made a brief appearance at the podium with his running mate.

The McCain camp stole a little bit of the Democratics' thunder by announcing that he had made his pick for vice-president and would announce it Friday

South Bend, Indiana; August 27, 2008

Announcements

Qi-Gong: Mondays, 1-2 p.m., in the Community Room. All are welcome.

Just a few notes concerning the Children's Courtyard/AKA Our Back Yard: 1) Families should refer to their copy of the playground rules in order to make sure they are always in compliance; 2) Absolutely NO SMOKING in this yard! We have been finding evidence of smoking and it will not be tolerated!; 3) Always clean up your messes. Put toys away and pick up trash; 4) New Back Yard hours begin September 1. Children may gain access at 4 p.m.

Silver Hawks Tickets: All ticket requests must go through the Development Department. In addition, the Silver Hawks are unable to accommodate requests on short notice. If a guest is interested in attending a game he/she should contact his/her coach who will then contact the Development Department.

Voter Registration: There will be someone on hand to register voters Mondays at 6 p.m., either in the men's lounge or the Community Room.

Pow Wow: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is holding its 23d annual Kee-Boon-Meen-Kaa Pow Wow this Saturday and Sunday at tribal headquarters southwest of Dowagiac. Gates open at 10 a.m. each day.

ABE

.

▪Positive Life Skills Class: Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. PLS is a walk-in self-empowerment program for Starting Over graduates and new guests. It is open to anyone (even staff). Receive a new key chain when you have attended all eight sessions.

▪ABE Incentives: Students will be given a card to be initialed during each walk-in class attended. Once a student has attended 10 walk-in programs, cards can be redeemed for prizes.

▪Advanced Computer Classes: Students need to sign up in ABE for a 15-minute preview with Sanya by September 5 to qualify for this class. The class will be meeting for eight sessions on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.

▪Math Study Sessions: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SOSH room.

▪GED Essay Writing Class: Are you working on your GED? Do you need to write an essay or refine your writing skills? Then join us for the Essay Class, Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.

▪Submit Your Poem: If you like to write poetry in your free time, this is your chance to be a published author! Submit a poem to any staff member in the ABE room and it may be published in the next ABE Newsletter. Also, we will hopefully start another Poetry Jam in the Fall; let us know if you are interested

▪Learn Better Handwriting: Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., beginning August 5. Sign up in ABE.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: In recess.

▪Book Club: Inspirational—Monday and/or Thursday, 7-8 p.m.

Regular--will be meeting Monday and/or Thursday, 8-8:30 p.m. Read books of choosing (approved by ABE staff).

Sign up in ABE or on the ABE bulletin board by the men's lounge.

▪Masterpiece Seminar: September 9-November 4; Tuesdays 6 –7 p.m.

▪DCP: DCP (Developing Capable People) classes will be starting September 17 on Wednesday and Thursday nights, 5:30-8 p.m. Ask your coach to get on the list.

Herald Sports

Silver Hawks 2, Wizards 0 (11): Tuesday's game was a microcosm of the Silver Hawks' season. They started out slowly but finished strong.

After being no-hit for six innings, the visiting Hawks erupted for a run in the seventh and five in the eighth.

The Hawks (41-23) started the first half-season the same way, losing their first nine games. They rebounded in the second half season with the best record in the Midwest League and their second Eastern Division title in four seasons.

To top it off, Hawk skipper Mark Haley was named Midwest League Manager of the Year earlier Tuesday.

JoJo Batten continued his recent hot hitting, singling in the seventh inning run and two more in the eighth.

Ryne White had two hits and scored two runs.

Winning pitcher Daniel Schlereth showed the Wizards some strong pitching, striking out five of the six batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings. He retired the other batter on a pop fly to third.

The two teams meet again tonight at Fort Wayne's Memorial Stadium; game time is 7 p.m.

MLB NL: Cubs 14, Pirates 9; Brewers 12, Cardinals 0; Phillies 8, Mets 7; Nationals 2, Dodgers 1; Braves 10, Marlins 9; Reds 2, Astros 1; Padres 9, Diamondbacks 2; Rockies 7, Giants 2.

MLB AL: White Sox 8, Orioles 3; Mariners 3, Twins 2; Red Sox 7, Yankees 3; Indians 10, Tigers 4; Blue Jays 6, Rays 2; Rangers 2, Royals 1; Angels 5, Athletics 1.

MLS Scores: No games scheduled.

WNBA Scores: No games scheduled during Olympics; season resumes Thursday.

Peyton Manning Activated: Peyton Manning has been activated for limited duty at Colts' training camp.

According to the team he should start out slow and work up to a full complement of snaps next week.

Manning was operated on July 14 to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee. He was instructed by doctors not to report to training camp.

The Colts faced the Bills Sunday night—the first event in the new Lucas Oil Stadium—and will play the Bengals Thursday.

Former Blazer Center Dead: Former Portland Trail Blazer center Kevin Duckworth, 44, died Monday night on his way to Blazer-sponsored basketball clinic in Oregon.

The Eastern Illinois graduate helped lead the Blazers to the NBA finals in 1990 and 92. He also played for the Spurs, Bullets/Wizards, Bucks, and Clippers.

Weather

Today High 81Low 58 Partly Cloudy

Thu High 83 Low 65 Partly Cloudy

Fri High 79 Low 56 Chance Storms

Sat High 81 Low 56Partly Cloudy

Sun High 83 Low 58 Clear

TV Schedule: 16—8-10 p.m., America's Got Talent (two-hour episode); 10 p.m., Democratic National Convention; 22—8 p.m., Greatest American Dog; 9 p.m., Criminal Minds; 10 p.m., Democratic National Convention; 25—8 p.m., America's Next Top Model; 9 p.m., Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious; 28—8-10 p.m., Bones (two episodes); 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; 10 p.m., Democratic National Convention; 69—8-9 p.m., Twilight Zone (two episodes); 9-10 p.m., Whacked-Out Videos (two episodes).

Local

Park Shooting Was Revenge: This weekend's shooting at Southeast Side Park on Wenger Street (next to the YWCA) at a neighborhood reunion was apparently motivated by revenge.

Deric Foulks, 39, was shot and killed. Mario Rhodes, 20, was hit in the back by gunfire.

Gary Stokes, 58, one of the organizers of the reunion, has been charged with murder and battery.

Foulks was arrested and convicted in 1991 in connection with the shooting of Stokes, Stokes' son Booker, and another man. He was released on parole in 2007 after serving 16 years of a 30-year sentence.

Uncle Ron's Ramblings

Hillary Pleads For Demo Unity: Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made an impassioned plea to her supporters to put aside their bitterness as she has done and support the candidacy of Barack Obama.

Declaring herself to be "a proud supporter of Barack Obama," Sen. Clinton urged Democrats to put aside their loyalty to her and unite behind Mr. Obama—or risk continuing Bush Ad-ministration policies under the presumptive Republican nominee, Senator John McCain.

Sen. Clinton, who was introduced by daughter Chelsea, did leave the door open for another run at the presidency.

South Bend, Indiana; August 26, 2008

Announcements

Qi-Gong: Mondays, 1-2 p.m., in the Community Room. All are welcome.

Just a few notes concerning the Children’s Courtyard/AKA Our Back Yard: 1) Families should refer to their copy of the playground rules in order to make sure they are always in compliance; 2) Absolutely NO SMOKING in this yard! We have been finding evidence of smoking and it will not be tolerated!; 3) Always clean up your messes. Put toys away and pick up trash; 4) New Back Yard hours begin September 1. Children may gain access at 4 p.m.

Silver Hawks Tickets: All ticket requests must go through the Development Department. In addition, the Silver Hawks are unable to accommodate requests on short notice. If a guest is interested in attending a game he/she should contact his/her coach who will then contact the Development Department.

Voter Registration: There will be someone on hand to register voters Mondays at 6 p.m., either in the men’s lounge or the Community Room.

Pow Wow: The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is holding its 23d annual Kee-Boon-Meen-Kaa Pow Wow this Saturday and Sunday at tribal headquarters southwest of Dowagiac. Gates open at 10 a.m. each day.

ABE

.

▪Positive Life Skills Class: Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. PLS is a walk-in self-empowerment program for Starting Over graduates and new guests. It is open to anyone (even staff). Receive a new key chain when you have attended all eight sessions.

▪ABE Incentives: Students will be given a card to be initialed during each walk-in class attended. Once a student has attended 10 walk-in programs, cards can be redeemed for prizes.

▪Advanced Computer Classes: Students need to sign up in ABE for a 15-minute preview with Sanya by September 5 to qualify for this class. The class will be meeting for eight sessions on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.

▪Math Study Sessions: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SOSH room.

▪GED Essay Writing Class: Are you working on your GED? Do you need to write an essay or refine your writing skills? Then join us for the Essay Class, Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.

▪Submit Your Poem: If you like to write poetry in your free time, this is your chance to be a published author! Submit a poem to any staff member in the ABE room and it may be published in the next ABE Newsletter. Also, we will hopefully start another Poetry Jam in the Fall; let us know if you are interested

▪Learn Better Handwriting: Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., beginning August 5. Sign up in ABE.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: In recess.

▪Book Club: Inspirational—Monday and/or Thursday, 7-8 p.m.

Regular--will be meeting Monday and/or Thursday, 8-8:30 p.m. Read books of choosing (approved by ABE staff).

Sign up in ABE or on the ABE bulletin board by the men’s lounge.

▪Masterpiece Seminar: September 9-November 4; Tuesdays 6 –7 p.m.

▪DCP: DCP (Developing Capable People) classes will be starting September 17 on Wednesday and Thursday nights, 5:30-8 p.m. Ask your coach to get on the list.

Herald Sports

Silver Hawks 2, Wizards 0 (11): Newcomer Ryne White singled in what proved to be the winning run in the 11^th inning as the Hawks clinched a playoff spot for the sixth straight season.

White’s hit scored Matt Oxendine, who had led off the inning with a single. Collin Cowgill scored an insurance run on a throwing error.

Clay Zavada (S 8) lowered his ERA to 0.58 by retiring the side in order in the bottom of the 11^th with two strikeouts and a ground-out. Bill Spottiswood (5-5) got the win with two innings of relief.

The Hawks’ (40-23) magic number to clinch the second half Eastern Division title is two. They Lansing and Dayton each by six games.

The two teams meet again tonight at Fort Wayne’s Memorial Stadium; game time is 7 p.m.

MLB NL: Cubs 12, Pirates 3; Brewers and Cardinals idle; Phillies 5, Dodgers 0; Mets 9, Astros 1; Padres 4, Diamondbacks 2; Rockies 4, Giants 2.

MLB AL: Orioles 4, White Sox (14, completion of suspended game); White Sox 4, Orioles 3; Mariners 4, Twins 2; Indians 4, Tigers 3 (10); Rangers 9, Royals 4; Athletics 2, Angels 1.

MLS Scores: No games scheduled.

WNBA Scores: No games scheduled during Olympics; season resumes Thursday.

NFL Preseason Scores: Chargers 18, Seahawks 17.

Pennington Lands On Feet: Former New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington, who was released when the team obtained Brett Favre, has won the starting job with the Miami Dolphins.

Pennington becomes the 13^th Dolphin starter since Dan Marino retired.

University of Michigan grad Chad Henne, the Dolphins’ second round pick in this year’s NFL draft, has apparently won the backup job.

Weather

Today High 79 Low 56 Clear

Wed High 83 Low 61 Partly Cloudy

Thu High 85 Low 63 Partly Cloudy

Fri High 81 Low 56 Chance Storms

Sat High 79 Low 56 Partly Cloudy

TV Schedule: 16—8-10 p.m., America’s Got Talent (two-hour episode); 10 p.m., Democratic National Convention; 22—8 p.m., NCIS; 9 p.m., Big Brother; 10 p.m., Democratic National Convention; 25—8 p.m., Smallville; 9 p.m., Reaper; 28—8-10 p.m., House (two episodes); 46—7-10 p.m., Making Healthy Choices; 57—8 p.m., Wipeout; 9 p.m., Wanna Bet?; 10 p.m., Democratic National Convention; 69—8-9 p.m., Street Patrol (two episodes); 9-10 p.m., Jail (two episodes).

Local

SBCSC Teachers Ratify Contract: The South Bend Community School Corporation teachers have ratified a new contract. They had been working on an expired contract since last August.

Uncle Ron’s Ramblings

Democratic Convention Begins: The first day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver was about family.

Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama paid tribute to their husband and father Barack, the presumptive presidential nominee.

Caroline Kennedy was scheduled to introduce an eight-minute video tribute to her Uncle Ted, who is undergoing treatment for brain cancer, but the senator from Massachusetts showed up in person to deliver his usual rousing speech. Caroline did deliver her tribute to Uncle Ted, the second-longest serving U.S. senator, anyway, and the crowd did get to watch the video.

Former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, the eldest daughter of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and eldest niece of Ted, urged former Hillary Clinton backers to support Obama. Townsend said she is fully behind the presumptive nominee. Townsend had broken ranks with her uncle, aunts, cousins, mother, and siblings to support Clinton’s failed candidacy.

Clinton herself also urged her followers to support Obama. Their will be a roll call vote with the disenfranchised states of Michigan and Florida participating fully, but Clinton said she will vote for her former rival.

Michelle Obama affirmed that she does love this country in her speech, that she and her husband share classic American values.

She didn’t say whether she would still love it if her husband lost the nomination or whether she will still love it if he loses to John McCain in the general election; there was no one there impertinent enough to ask that question.

Speakers for the rest of the convention include former presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bill Richardson, former vice presidential candidate Chet Edwards, former presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, former vice president and 2000 presidential nominee Al Gore.

The delegates will also debate whether to retain Howard Dean as national chairman.

Vice presidential nominee Joe Biden will address the delegates Wednesday and Obama will make his acceptance speech Thursday.

South Bend, Indiana; August 25, 2008

Announcements

Qi-Gong: Mondays, 1-2 p.m., in the Community Room. All are welcome.

Just a few notes concerning the Children’s Courtyard/AKA Our Back Yard: 1) Families should refer to their copy of the playground rules in order to make sure they are always in compliance; 2) Absolutely NO SMOKING in this yard! We have been finding evidence of smoking and it will not be tolerated!; 3) Always clean up your messes. Put toys away and pick up trash; 4) New Back Yard hours begin September 1. Children may gain access at 4 p.m.

Silver Hawks Tickets: All ticket requests must go through the Development Department. In addition, the Silver Hawks are unable to ac-commodate requests on short notice. If a guest is interested in attending a game he/she should contact his/her coach who will then contact the Development Department.

Voter Registration: There will be someone on hand to register voters Mondays at 6 p.m., either in the men’s lounge or the Community Room.

ABE

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▪Positive Life Skills Class: Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. PLS is a walk-in self-empowerment program for Starting Over graduates and new guests. It is open to anyone (even staff). Receive a new key chain when you have attended all eight sessions.

▪ABE Incentives: Students will be given a card to be initialed during each walk-in class attended. Once a student has attended 10 walk-in programs, cards can be redeemed for prizes.

▪Advanced Computer Classes: Students need to sign up in ABE for a 15-minute preview with Sanya by September 5 to qualify for this class. The class will be meeting for eight sessions on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.

▪Math Study Sessions: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SOSH room.

▪GED Essay Writing Class: Are you working on your GED? Do you need to write an essay or refine your writing skills? Then join us for the Essay Class, Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.

▪Submit Your Poem: If you like to write poetry in your free time, this is your chance to be a published author! Submit a poem to any staff member in the ABE room and it may be published in the next ABE Newsletter. Also, we will hopefully start another Poetry Jam in the Fall; let us know if you are interested

▪Learn Better Handwriting: Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., beginning August 5. Sign up in ABE.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: In recess.

▪Book Club: Inspirational—Monday and/or Thursday, 7-8 p.m.

Regular--will be meeting Monday and/or Thursday, 8-8:30 p.m. Read books of choosing (approved by ABE staff).

Sign up in ABE or on the ABE bulletin board by the men’s lounge.

▪Masterpiece Seminar: September 9-November 4; Tuesdays 6 –7 p.m.

▪DCP: DCP (Developing Capable People) classes will be starting September 17 on Wednesday and Thursday nights, 5:30-8 p.m. Ask your coach to get on the list.

Herald Sports

Loon 6, Silver Hawks 5 (11); Silver Hawks 12, Loons 2: The Silver Hawks (39-23) narrowed their magic playoff number down to one with their road win over the Loons.

The Hawks now have a five-game lead over Dayton and a six-game over Lansing in the second Midwest League half-season.

The Hawks are off to see the Wizards this week; game time tonight at Fort Wayne’s Memorial Stadium is 7 p.m.

MLB NL: Cubs 6, Nationals 1; Brewers 4, Pirates 3 (12); Cardinals 6, Braves 3; Astros 6, Mets 4 (10); Rockies 4, Reds 3 (12); Giants 7, Padres 4; Marlins 5, Diamondbacks 2; Phillies 5, Dodgers 2 (11).

MLB AL: White Sox 6, Rays 5 (10); Angels 5, Twins 3; Red Sox 6, Blue Jays 5 (10); Yankees 8, Orioles 7; Royals 7, Tigers 3; Mariners 8, Athletics 4; Indians 4, Rangers 3.

MLS Scores: Saturday—San Jose 0, Chivas USA 0; DC United 3, Colorado 0; New England 1, Toronto FC 1; Columbus 3, Real Salt Lake 0; FC Dallas 1, Kansas City 1; Sunday—New York 3, Houston 0.

WNBA Scores: No games scheduled during Olympics.

Sprint Cup Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway: 1. Carl Edwards (Ford); 2. Kyle Busch (Toyota); 3. Denny Hamlin (Toyota); 4. Kevin Harvick (Chevy); 5. Jeff Gordon (Chevy); 6. Ryan Newman (Dodge); 7. Clint Bowyer (Chevy); 8. Tony Stewart (Toyota); 9. Matt Kenseth (Ford); 10. David Ragan (Ford); 17. Tony Raines (Chevy).

Sprint Cup Standings: 1. Kyle Busch 3609; 2. Carl Edwards 3397; 3. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. 3193; 4. Jimmie Johnson 3191; 5. Jeff Burton 3117; 6. Tony Stewart 3013; 7. Greg Biffle 2984; 8. Kevin Harvick 2972; 9. Jeff Gordon 2951; 10. Matt Kenseth 2921; 11. Denny Hamlin 2900; 12. Clint Bowyer 2855; 15. Ryan Newman 2674.

IRL Grand Prix Of Sonoma (all cars Dallara-Honda): 1. Helio Castroneves, 2. Ryan Briscoe, 3. Tony Kanaan, 4. Dan Weldon, 5. Danica Patrick, 6. E.J. Viso, 7. Vitor Meira, 8. Graham Rahal, 9. Justin Wilson, 10. Mario Moraes.

Golf: PGA The Barclays—Vijay Singh, Sergio Garcia, K. Sutherland –8 (Singh wins on second playoff hole); LPGA Safeway Classic—Cristie Kerr, Sophie Gustafson, Helen Alfredsson –13 (Kerr wins on first playoff hole); Champions’ Tour-Boeing Classic—Tom Kite –14, Scott Simpson –12.

NFL Preseason Scores: Thursday—49ers 37, Bears 30; Friday—Eagles 27, Patriots 17; Cowboys 23, Texans 22; Falcons 17, Titans 3; Packers 27, Broncos 24; Saturday—Lions 26, Browns 6; Jets 10, Giants 7; Jaguars 23, Buccaneers 17; Panthers 47, Redskins 3; Dolphins 24, Chiefs 0; Saints 13, Bengals 0; Rams 24, Ravens 10; Steelers 12, Vikings 10; Cardinals 24, Raiders 0; Sunday—Bills 20, Colts 7.

Little League World Series Final: Hawaii 12, Mexico 3.

Olympic Results: Basketball Finals, Men’s—USA 118, Spain 107; Women’s—USA 92, Australia 65; Indoor Volleyball Finals, Men’s—USA 3, Brazil 1; Women’s—Brazil 3, USA 1; Men’s Water Polo—Hungary 14, USA 10.

Olympics Medal Count (gold, silver, bronze): 1. USA 36, 38, 36, 110; 2. China 51, 21, 28, 100; 3. Russia 23, 21, 28, 72; 4. Britain 19, 13, 15, 47; 5. Germany 16, 10, 15, 41; 6. Australia 14, 15, 17, 46; 7. France 7, 16, 17, 40; 8. South Korea 13, 10, 8, 31; 9. Italy 8, 10, 10, 28; 10. Japan 9, 6, 10, 25.

Falcons Name Rookie QB Starter: The Falcons have named Matt Ryan of Boston College, their top pick and the number-three overall pick in this year’s draft, as their starting quarterback.

Weather

Today High 76 Low 50 Clear

Tue High 77 Low 56 Clear

Wed High 83 Low 63 Partly Cloudy

Thu High 83 Low 63 Chance Storms

Fri High 79 Low 59 Chance Storms

TV Schedule: 16—8 p.m., Deal Or No Deal; 9 p.m., America’s Toughest Jobs; 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., The New Adventures Of Old Christine; 25—8 p.m., Gossip Girl; 9 p.m., One Tree Hill 28—8-10 p.m., Two-Hour Prison Break; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Bible Prophecy; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57—8 p.m., High School Musical: Get In the Picture; 9-10 p.m., Samantha Who? (two episodes); 69--7-11 p.m., White Sox at Orioles; (Full Democratic convention coverage on digital channel 34; network coverage on 16, 22, and 57 begins at 10 p.m.)

Nation/World

Barack Goes For Experience In Picking Biden: First-term senator and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama went for experience in choosing a running mate: Six-term Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware.

Biden was first elected to the Senate in 1973 at the age of 30. He is currently Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee (1987-95). He still serves on the Judiciary Committee.

Biden, the longest-serving senator in Delaware history, ran for president in 1998 and 2008.

Like Obama, he has no executive experience.

South Bend, Indiana; August 22, 2008

Announcements

Do Not Forsake This: “Man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do.” See Coop (Gary Cooper) do what he’s gotta do in the classic film “High Noon” today at 2 p.m. in the Community Room.

The cast includes Coop, Grace Kelly, Harry Morgan, and Lloyd Bridges with Tex Ritter (father of actor John Ritter) singing the famous theme song. Lee Van Cleef is a member of Frank Miller’s gang, just to show you what Coop is up against.

There will be a presentation before the screening about the documentary film genre and an open discussion about the film following the screening.

Qi-Gong: Mondays, 1-2 p.m., in the Community Room. All are welcome.

New CFH Exercise Room Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 6-8 p.m. (women 6-7 p.m., men 7-8 p.m.).

Water Park Open: The children’s courtyard is open again but the water park east of CFH is still a cool alternative during these dog days of Summer.

Go east on Sample Street to Fellows Street by the Boys and Girls Club. Turn south. The park is on the south side of the YWCA. The water park is on the east side of the park.

Just a few notes concerning the Children’s Courtyard/AKA Our Back Yard: 1) Families should refer to their copy of the playground rules in order to make sure they are always in compliance; 2) Absolutely NO SMOKING in this yard! We have been finding evidence of smoking and it will not be tolerated!; 3) Always clean up your messes. Put toys away and pick up trash; 4) New Back Yard hours begin September 1. Children may gain access at 4 p.m.

Silver Hawks Tickets: All ticket requests must go through the Development Department. In addition, the Silver Hawks are unable to accommodate requests on short notice. If a guest is interested in attending a game he/she should contact his/her coach who will then contact the Development Department.

Voter Registration: There will be someone on hand to register voters Mondays at 6 p.m., either in the men’s lounge or the Community Room.

ABE

.

▪Positive Life Skills Class: Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. PLS is a walk-in self-empowerment program for Starting Over graduates and new guests. It is open to anyone (even staff). Receive a new key chain when you have attended all eight sessions.

▪ABE Incentives: Students will be given a card to be initialed during each walk-in class attended. Once a student has attended 10 walk-in programs, cards can be redeemed for prizes.

▪Advanced Computer Classes: Students need to sign up in ABE for a 15-minute preview with Sanya by September 5 to qualify for this class. The class will be meeting for eight sessions on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.

▪Math Study Sessions: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SOSH room.

▪GED Essay Writing Class: Are you working on your GED? Do you need to write an essay or refine your writing skills? Then join us for the Essay Class, Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.

▪Submit Your Poem: If you like to write poetry in your free time, this is your chance to be a published author! Submit a poem to any staff member in the ABE room and it may be published in the next ABE Newsletter. Also, we will hopefully start another Poetry Jam in the Fall; let us know if you are interested

▪Learn Better Handwriting: Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., beginning August 5. Sign up in ABE.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: In recess.

▪Book Club: Inspirational—Monday and/or Thursday, 7-8 p.m.

Regular--will be meeting Monday and/or Thursday, 8-8:30 p.m. Read books of choosing (approved by ABE staff).

Sign up in ABE or on the ABE bulletin board by the men’s lounge.

▪Masterpiece Seminar: September 9-November 4; Tuesdays 6 –7 p.m.

▪DCP: DCP (Developing Capable People) classes will be starting September 17 on Wednesday and Thursday nights, 5:30-8 p.m. Ask your coach to get on the list.

Herald Sports

Silver Hawks, Loons: Elijah Rumler doubled home Derrick Walker in the eighth with the winning run to bring to bring their playoff-clinching magic number to four.

JoJo Batten hit his sixth homer and third in as many games; Matt Oxendine had three hits.

The Silver Hawks (37-22) lead Dayton and Lansing by five games.

Clay Zavada set the side down in order in the ninth for his seventh save and improved his ERA to 0.64.

The two teams play again tonight at Midland, Mi. Game time is 7:05 p.m..

MLB NL: Cubs 3, Reds 2; Dodgers 3, Rockies 1; Giants 4, Marlins 3; Nationals 4, Phillies 3; Mets 5, Braves 4, Diamondbacks 4, Padres 1.

MLB AL: White Sox Idle; Twins 2, Angels 1 (12); Indians 10, Royals 3; Blue Jays 14, Yankees 3; Athletics 2, Mariners 0.

MLS Scores: Fire 1, Los Angeles 0.

WNBA Scores: No games scheduled during Olympics.

Olympic Soccer Final; USA Women 1, Brazil 0 (Extra): Carli Lloyd knocked in the winning in the sixth minute of extra time as the short-handed USA women beat Brazil.

The Americans were without striker Abby Wambach and defender Cat Whitehill due to injury.

ND alumnae Shannon Box and Kate (Sobrero) Markgraf played the entire game.

Monday Olympic Results: Men’s 400—LaShawn Merritt gold (USA); Jeremy Wariner silver (USA); David Neville bronze (USA); 110 Hurdles—David Payne silver (USA); David Oliver bronze (USA); Women’s 200—Allyson Felix silver (USA); Equestrian Individual Jumping—Beezie Madison bronze (USA); Women’s Water Polo Final—Netherlands def. USA; Men’s 68 KG Taekwondo—Mark Lopez Silver (USA); Women’s 57 KG Taekwondo—Diana Lopez bronze (USA); Women’s Volleyball Semifinal—USA 3, Cuba 0; Men’s Beach Volleyball Final—Todd Rogers-Phil Dalhausser (USA) def. Fabio-Marcio (Brazil) 23-21, 17-21, 15-4.

Olympics Medal Count (gold, silver, bronze): 1. USA 30, 36, 35, 101; 2. China 46, 15, 24, 85; 3. Russia 16, 17, 22, 55; 4. Britain 18, 13, 11, 42; 5. Australia 11, 14, 16, 41; 6. Germany 14, 9, 13, 36; 7. France 5, 13, 16, 34; 8. South Korea 11, 10, 6, 27; 9. Italy 7, 8, 10, 25; 10. Japan 9, 6, 9, 24.

Weather

Today High 85 Low 68 Chance Storms

Sat High 86 Low 65 Chance Storms

Sun High 81 Low 56 Partly Cloudy

Mon High 77 Low 58 Clear

Tue High 81 Low 61 Partly Cloudy

TV Schedule: 16—8 p.m., 2008 Summer Olympics; 22—8-11 p.m., NFL Preseason: Texans at Cowboys; 25—8-10 p.m., Smackdown; 10-11 p.m., Seinfeld (two episodes); 28—8-10 p.m., Are You Smarter Than a 5^th Grader? (two episodes); 10 p.m., Fox 28 News; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., LESEA In Action; 9 p.m., Harvest; 9:30 p.m., Berean Seventh Day Adventist; 9:30 p.m., Joyce Meyer; 57—8-10 p.m., Collateral (Movie w/Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx); 10 p.m., 20/20; 69--8-10 p.m., Jaws the Revenge; 10 p.m., Andy Griffith; 10:30 p.m., Twilight Zone.

Weekend Sports: Baseball—This Week In Baseball (Sat, 28, 12 p.m.); Little League World Series (Sat, 57, 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m.); MLB: Braves at Cardinals (Sat, 28, 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m.); Extreme Sports—Sun, 16, 4-6 p.m.; Football—High School NorthWood at Jimtown (Sat, 46, 9-11 a.m.); Big East College Football Preview (Sat, 69, 6 p.m.); NFL: Steelers at Vikings (Sat, 22, 8-11 p.m.); Golf—PGA The Barclays (22; Sat, 3-6 p.m. and Sun, 2-6 p.m.); Olympics—16; Sat, 10-6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sun. 12-4 p.m. and Closing Ceremony, 7-11 p.m.; Tennis—Women’s Pilot Pen Final (Sat, 22, 1-3 p.m.); UFC—69; Sat, 7 p.m., and Sun, 6 p.m.

Weekend Movies: Adrift in Manhattan (69, Sat., 8-10 p.m.); Cherish (25, Sat, 12-2 p.m.); Drop Dead Gorgeous (25, Sat, 2-4 p.m.); From Justin To Kelly (28, Sun, 5-7 p.m.); Jeepers Creepers 2 (25, Sat, 4-6 p.m.); The Last Trimester (25, Sun, 1-3 p.m.); Little Nicky (25, Sun, 3-5 p.m.); Madagascar (57, Sat, 8-10 p.m.); The Perfect Marriage (25, Sun, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.); Punchline (28, Sun, 1-3:30 p.m.); Summer of Sam (25, Sat, 8-10 p.m.).