South Bend, Indiana; Jan 18, 2008

Local

People in the News

▪Gregg Below is back at CFH. Why is that newsworthy? Frankly, it is a slow people news day but “American Idol” is back in the news and Gregg is the last winner of “Center Idol”. He obviously set the bar impossibly high.
Actually a very reliable source told me that some consideration has been given to reviving “Center Idol”. Of course Gregg would be an overwhelming favorite but there’s always the possibility of an upset. Look what happened to the Colts and Cowboys.
Please relay any newsworthy people happenings to Uncle Ron. The Herald will not publish your name without your permission. Thank you.).

Announcements

The Underground Railroad: All CFH guests, volunteers, and staff are invited to be in a play about the Underground Railroad.
We have many parts and need lots of people!
Practices are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in the Community Room from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
We will perform the play in mid-February.
Come have fun and learn about an inspirational part of American history.
Questions: see Kelly J. who works with the children.
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ABE

▪Intermediate Computer Class: Intermediate Computer Class begins Monday, January 28, 7-8:30 p.m., in the ABE room. Sign up in ABE.
▪Masterpiece Class: Masterpiece Class begins Tuesday, January 29, 6-7:30 p.m. You need to sign up for this class and attendance will be taken. Those who are absent too many times will be dropped from the class.
▪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.
All of the above activities count toward ABE hours.

Herald Sports

Uncle Ron’s Sports Ramblings

Jason Garrett Stays at Ranch: Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has decided to stay on with the Dallas Cowboys after interviewing for two vacant head coaching jobs. Everyone will pretend to make nice but it’s fairly common knowledge that Garrett is the Sword of Damocles hanging over head coach Wade Phillips’ head.
There was no word whether Cowboy boss Jerry Jones would try to use his influence to break up the budding relationship between quarterback Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson. Many people blame Jessie and not Tony for the Cowboys’ upset playoff loss. That’s puzzling since Jess didn’t throw any passes (she undoubtedly was the recipient of a few), didn’t run any offensive plays; she didn’t even hold for field goals (more out of fear of helmet head rather than being piled on although the latter had to be a consideration).
As Super Bowl winner and ladies’ man Tom Brady said in defense of Romo, “If they caught the ball in the end zone at the end, nobody makes any mention (of Tony and Jessica’s Mexico trip). You alleviate a lot of criticism by winning.”
Someday Tony will lead Dallas to a playoff win, maybe even a Super Bowl championship with or without Jessica at his side although Roy Rogers will always remain King of the Cowboys and Dale Evans Queen of the West (sorry, Jessie).