South Bend, Indiana; February 21, 2008

Local

National Beef Recall Hits Home: The nation’s largest meat recall has affected local schools and service agencies, including CFH.
The Agriculture Department recalled 143-million pounds of the beef –a California meatpackers entire production for the past two years—because the company did not prevent ailing animals from entering the U.S. food supply.
The Food Bank of Indiana, CFH, and Hope Rescue Mission immediately pulled the meat off their shelves.
“Our relationship with Food Bank is still wonderful,” CFH Director of Development and Public Relations Jacqueline Kronk said.
USDA officials emphasized that the recall was only a precaution, that they believe the meat poses little or no hazard to consumers and that most of it was eaten long ago.

Announcements

Special Poetry Jam: At March 3 Monday night meeting. Please see Tammy to OK poems. No foul or suggestive language.
“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. .
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

▪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.
Election 2008

McCain, Lobbyist Deny Inappropriate Relationship: John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, denied reports of an inappropriate relationship with a female lobbyist.
The Arizona senator described the woman in question, lobbyist Vicki Iseman, as a friend.
Published reports in the New York Times and Washington Post said McCain and Iseman each denied having a romantic relationship.
Neither story asserted that there was a romantic relationship and offered no evidence that there was, reporting only that aides worried about the appearance of McCain having close ties to a lobbyist with business before the Senate Commerce Committee on which he served.

Herald Sports

Saint Mary’s 74, Adrian 63: Alison Kessler’s free throw with 4:34 left in the first half gave her the career Saint Mary’s scoring record with 1,534 points. The old record was held by Jennie Taubenheim.
Belles’ coach Jennifer Henley called timeout so the senior from New Prairie could get a standing ovation from the home crowd.
The free throw was Kessler’s 13th point of the game. She finished with 31 points, 22 of them from the charity stripe. She only hit 4-of-16 from the field.
Junior forward Erin Newsom contributed 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Belles (11-12, 7-8 MIAA).
(8 NAIA DII) Bethel Men 87, Grace 76: William Walker and Tyler Brown powered inside for 23 and 22 points respectively as the host Pilots (24-5, 12-3) clinched at least a share of the MCC title and top seed in the MCC tournament.
Brown grabbed 11 rebounds and handed out seven assists. Walker pulled down eight boards.
Ryne Lightfoot added 15 points and six assists for Bethel.
The Pilots close out the regular season Saturday at Spring Arbor.
(NAIA DII) Bethel Women 80, Grace 59: Natalie Young contributed 27 points, seven rebounds and five blocks as the Lady Pilots (25-3, 14-1 MCC) clinched the regular season MCC championship.
Paula Stout added 17 points and seven rebounds for Bethel.
The Lady Pilots host Spring Arbor Saturday in their final regular season game. Five seniors will be honored before the game.
Illinois Tech Men at IUSB: Cancelled.
Wednesday NBA Scores: Nets 110, Bulls 102 (OT) (Joe Smith 17 points, nine rebounds; Vince Carter 33 points, nine rebounds, seven assists); Cavaliers 106, Pacers 97 (LeBron James 31 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists; Danny Granger 30 points, eight rebounds); 76ers 124, Knicks 84 (Willie Green 31 points, Thaddeus Young 20 points, eight rebounds); Raptors 127, Magic 110 (Chris Bosh 40 points, five rebounds, five assists; Dwight Howard 37 points, 15 rebounds); Bucks 103, Pistons 98 (Chauncey Billups 34 points, six assists; Michael Redd 27 points); Hornets 104, Mavericks 93 (Dirk Nowitzki 31 points, eight rebounds; Chris Paul 31 points, five rebounds, 11 assists; Jason Kidd eight points, five assists) ; Lakers 130, Suns 124 (Kobe Bryant 41 points, five rebounds, three assists; Amare Stoudemire 37 points, 15 rebounds; Paul Gasol 29 points; Lamar Odom 22 points; Shaq 15 points, nine rebounds); Kings 119, Hawks 107 (Kings Ron Artest 29 points, seven rebounds; Kevin Martin 26 points); Clippers 100, Grizzlies 86 (Hakin Warrick 20 points, seven rebounds; Corey Maggette 30 points, 10 rebounds); Warriors 119, Celtics 117 (Ray Allen 32 points, six assists; Baron Davis 29 points, six assists, six rebounds; Monta Ellis 26 points; Kevin Garnett 17 points, 15 rebounds in 31 minutes).
Wednesday NHL Scores: Black Hawks 3, Wild 2; Sabres 4, Lightning 3; Devils 3, Sharks 2; Islanders 3, Capitals 2; Flames 3, Stars 2; Ducks 3, Avalanche 2.
Wednesday NCAA Men’s Scores: (8) Butler 51, Illinois-Chicago 46; Loyola, Chi. 68, Valparaiso 61; Central Michigan 63, Ball St. 58; Illinois St. 49, Evansville 47; Cincinnati 52, South Florida 51; (19) Michigan St. 86, Penn St. 49; (25) Marquette 73, St. John’s 64; (3) North Carolina 84, North Carolina St. 70; (2) Tennessee 89, Auburn 70; (1) Memphis 97, Tulane 71; Miami, Fl. 96, Duke 95; (11) Wisconsin 71, Illinois 57.
Wednesday NCAA Women’s Scores: Wisconsin 81, IU 51; (1) Connecticut 95, Marquette 63; DePaul 82, Georgetown 78.
Mavericks-Nets Complete Kidd Trade: The New Jersey Nets and Dallas Mavericks completed an eight-player swap that sent all-star point guard Jason Kidd, forward Malik Allen, and guard Antoine Wright to Dallas for point guard Devin Harris, center DeSagana Diop, swingman Maurice Ager plus retired forward Keith Van Horn and Trenton Hassell. Kidd had eight points and five assists in Wednesday’s game against New Orleans.