South Bend, Indiana; March 18, 2008

Announcements

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 Colossus, Cornell Bass, Blammo, Livewire, and a special appearance by Regis Philbin.

Get Your Act Together: Center Idol 2008 will take place April 7 at the Monday night meeting in the Community Room.

Sign-up will start next week. As in past Center Idols, “Simon”, “Paula” and “Randy” will be there to judge and critique the acts.

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.

Grace U.M. Easter Egg Hunt: Grace United Methodist Church would like to invite you and your children and friends to our public Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 22, out on the lawn (inside if bad weather)!! Bring a basket and enjoy hunting for eggs that the Easter Bunny has left.

Grace United Methodist Church is at 3012 S. Twyckenham; pastors are David Schrader and Lauren Hall.

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.

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

▪Powerpoint: Starts Monday, March 24, 7 p.m.

▪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.

▪Help with Taxes: Tuesday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in ABE.

▪EMPower Method: A new way of doing math; Wednesday, March 19, 1:30-3 p.m. in the SOSH room.

Local

Suspect Arrested in Shields’ Murder: Chris DeGuch, 43, has been arrested and charged in the September murder of Melissa Shields.

Shields, who was seven months pregnant, was found dead under a jungle gym in Ravina Park on South Bend’s southeast side.

Investigators say DeGuch told tham Shields had taken his car and wrecked it. They believe he paid someone else to kill her.

Nation/World

Florida Party Chairwomoman Says No Revote: There will be no Democratic primary revote in Florida, according to state party chairwoman Karen L. Thurman.

“Thousands of people responded,” Ms. Thurman said in a New York Times interview. “We spent the weekend reviewing your messages, and while your reasons vary widely, the consensus is clear: Florida doesn’t want to vote again. So we won’t.”

Florida and Michigan were stripped of their Democratic National Convention delegates because they moved up the dates of their primaries. Hilary Clinton won both primaries since she was the only candidate who entered, but no delegates have been awarded.

Florida’s 211 delegates and Michigan’s 156 would change the complexion of the Democratic race for the presidential nomination which Barack Obama leads by over 100 votes.

Michigan Democratic party leaders have proposed legislation to conduct a new primary on June 3. The election would be run by the state but be privately financed.

Ms. Thurman noted that the state of Florida would not pay for any new primary election, and party officials could not run a statewide primary or caucus. A number of counties are changing their voting technology and cannot be ready for an early June election. In addition, five Florida counties, because of a history of voting rights violations, must receive clearance from the Department of Justice before conducting any new election.

Paterson Takes Oath as NY Governor: David Paterson was sworn in yesterday as New York governor.

Paterson, who has been legally blind since birth, is New York’s first black governor. He succeeds Eliot Spitzer, who resigned after being implicated in a prostitution scandal.

Dextre, the Space Droid, Operational: Dextre, the 12-foot-tall space robot, has been assembled and installed by a team of space-walking astronauts and is fully operational at the International Space Station.

The Canadian-made droid will practically eliminate the need for space walks, since it can carry out almost any task a human can.

Herald Sports

Monday NBA Scores: Hornets 108, Bulls 97; Pacers 110, Knicks 98; Hawks 105, Wizards 96; Magic 104, Cavaliers 90; Timberwolves 99, Clippers 90; Celtics 93, Spurs 91; Jazz 96, Raptors 79. .

Monday NHL Scores: Wild 3, Avalanche 1; Canucks 3, Coyotes 1. .

Monday MLB Exhibition Scores: White Sox 4, Brewers 4 (10); Astros 12, Dogers 10; Reds 5, Tigers 3; Brewers 17, Mariners 3; Phillies 6, Indians 4; A’s 6, Royals 2; Mets 7, Nationals 3; Diamondbacks 8, Padres 4; Pirates 4, Blue Jays 1; Mariners 5, Rangers 2; Marlins 5, Twins 3; Rockies 4, Giants 2; Cardinals 4, Braves 2; Yankees 8, Red Sox 4.

Weather

Today High 43 Low 32 Rain

Wed High 40 Low 27 Partly Sunny

Thu High 41 Low 27 Mostly Sunny

Fri High 38 Low 25 Chance Snow