South Bend, Indiana; February 14, 2008

People in the News

Nothing Says Love Like a Valentine Baby: Three years ago today the Teska family received a special valentine named Autumn. The birthday valentine is the daughter of Cynthia and Bob Teska.
The Teska family was already blessed with three healthy children who now range in age from 15-18 years: Carmen, Shayla, and Brandon.

Announcements

Underground Railroad: The Underground Railroad will be performed February 18 at the CFH Monday night meeting.
The Underground Railroad is a original play based on actual historical incidents. The cast of CFH staff members and guests is rehearsing three days a week under the direction of author David Evans.
Car Registration: CFH Guests: If you own a motor vehicle, you need to register it with your coach or it could be towed.
“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 new 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
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. .

ABE

▪Intro to Computers: Introductory Computer Classes started February 8. They will be Fridays, 10:30-noon and 1-2 p.m. Sign up in ABE.
▪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.

Election 2008

Poll Shows Clinton in Ohio, Pennsylvania: A Quinnipiac University poll released today showed Hilary Clinton leading fellow Democrat Barack Obama in the key, delegate-rich states of Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Clinton led Obama 55% to 34% in Ohio and 52% to 36% in Pennsylvania according to the poll. The Ohio primary is March 4 while Pennsylvania votes April 22.
The poll showed Republican John McCain leading Clinton a general election 44%-43% and beating Obama 44%-40%.
The Ohio poll of !,748 voters had a error rating of plus or minus 2.3%. The Pennsylvania sampling of 1,419 voters had a error rating of 2.6%.

Herald Sports

(17)Connecticut 84, (20) ND Men 78: Luke Harangody had 32 points and 16 rebounds as the visiting Irish (18-5, 8-3 Big East) had their five-game winning snapped.
The Huskies (19-5, 8-3 Big East) extended their win streak to eight games.
Kyle McAlarney, who scored 32 points in an earlier Irish home win, was held to 12 points this time.
The Irish were held to 33% shooting in the second half after hitting 52% in the opening period. The Irish led by as many as six points in the first half.
Stanley Robinson hit a 3-pointer as the shot clock expired with 1:54 seconds to give the Huskies a 79-74 lead.
(16) ND Women 99, Marquette 76: Tulyah Gaines scored a season-high 22 points while keying the host Lady Irish (19-5, 7-3) defense.
Gaines shut down Marquette’s leading scorer, Krystal Ellis, who scored 13 points in the first eight minutes. Ellis didn’t get a shot off the rest of the half and finished with 18 points while the Lady Irish went on a 21-1 run.
“Not letting her touch the ball is the best defense,” Gaines said. “That’s what I tried to do.”
Charel Allen added 13 points as the Lady Irish shot a season-high 63%.
(10 NAIA DII) Bethel Men 89, Indiana Wesleyan 82: Ryne Lightfoot hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to send the game into overtime.
The Pilots (22-5, 10-3 MCC) scored 10 of the 13 points in the overtime period.
William Walker led Bethel with 29 points and 19 rebounds. Lightfoot finished with 23 points.
(4 NAIA DII) Bethel Women 77, Indiana Wesleyan 60: Natalie Young led all scorers for the host Lady Pilots (24-2, 13-0 MCC) earned their first home win against IWU since February 20, 2001.
Young was 11-of-12 from the free throw line and grabbed 10 rebounds for the fifth double-double of the season. Hannah Richards finished with 17 points. Nora Didrick and reserve Bekah Basinger contributed 11 points each.
Bethel’s Paula Stout was named MCC Player of the Week for the week ending February 10. Paula had 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting from the floor, five rebounds, five steals, and four assists against Goshen College last Saturday to earn the award.

IUSB Men 85, St. Francis, Il. 71: The Titans shot 53% on USF’s home court in Joliet to capture their first conference win of the season.
IUSB (14-11, 1-4 CCAC) was led the guard tandem of Tyler Leighton and Qdar Owens with 23 and 22 points respectively. Leighton hit five 3-pointers. Titan center Ben Werner, who didn’t play in a 70-69 home loss to the Saints, contributed 19 points and a game-high eight rebounds.
(15) Wisconsin 68, (13) IU 66: Brian Butch banked in a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left to give visiting Wisconsin ((20-4, 10-2 Big Ten) the win.
Eric Gordon, whose two free throws with 17 seconds left had given IU a 66-65 lead, finished with 23 points. He had 17 points in the second half. D.J. White scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
The disappointing loss came amid new allegations that IU head coach Kelvin Sampson made illegal recruiting calls and lied about it to the IU administration. University officials insisted that they were standing by their coach.
Wednesday NBA Scores: Pistons 96, Pacers 80; Celtics 11, Bucks 107 (K. Garnett still injured); Spurs 112, Cavaliers 105; Magic 109, Nuggets 98; 76ers 102, Grizzlies 88; Raptors 109, Nets 91; Bobcats 100, Hawks 98; Hornets 111, Bucks 107; Lakers 117, Timberwolves 92; Mavericks 96, Trailblazers 76; Rockets 89, Kings 87; Warriors 120, Suns 118; Jazz 112,
Sonics 93; Wizards 91, Clippers 89.
Wednesday NHL Scores: Black Hawks 7, Blue Jackets 2; Thrashers 3, Capitals 2; Devils 3, Senators 2; Canadiens 2, Panthers 1; Bruins 2, Penguins 1; Sabres 1, Leafs 0.
Wednesday NCAA Men’s Basketball Scores: Ball St. 76, Buffalo 67; Evansville 60, Creighton 56; Cincinnati 60, St. John’s 43; (2) Duke 77, Maryland 65; South Florida 89, Syracuse 78; (4) Tennessee 93, Arkansas 71; Ohio St. 65, Northwestern 47; (1) Memphis 68, Houston 59.
Wednesday NCAA Women’s Basketball Scores: Miami (OH) 69, Ball St. 58; (11) West Virginia 56, (18) Pittsburgh 35; Texas 61, (8) Baylor 51; (21) Syracuse 81, Seton Hall 72.

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