South Bend, Indiana; April 1, 2008

Local

CFH Guest Wins Powerball: A CFH guest has won the big $250,000,000 Powerball jackpot, according to the Always Open on the corner of Main and Sample Streets.

The guest said the first thing she would do with her winnings is “buy each of the guys at CFH a Swiffer Wet Jet since they’re always accusing the women of stealing their cleaning supplies.”

The Powerball winner refused to give her full name but her initials are A.F.

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 Collossus, Cornell Bass, Blammo, and 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.

Classes will be held in the third floor Community Room. See Juanetta for more details.

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 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

▪Beginning Computer Class: Starts 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 4. Sign up in ABE.

▪The WhyVOTE Campaign: Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m. in the ABE room.

Register to vote. Volunteers will be in the ABE room to assist with voter registration. Bring a photo ID. Snacks will be provided.

▪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.

Herald Sports

NCAA Women’s Tournament: New Orleans—LSU 56, North Carolina 50; Spokane—Stanford 98, Maryland 87.

Monday NBA Scores: Pacers 105, Heat 85; Raptors 104, Bobcats 100; Jazz 129, Wizards 87; Suns 132, Nuggets 117; Mavericks 93, Clippers 86.

Monday NHL Scores: Rangers 2, Pirates 1 (OT); Thrashers 2, Lightning 0..

. Monday MLB National League: Brewers 4, Cubs 3 (10) (HR Fukudome); Diamondbacks 4, Reds 2; Nationals 11, Phillies 6; Dodgers 5, Giants 0; Mets 7, Marlins 2; Cardinals 5, Rockies 1; Pirates 12, Braves 11 (12); Padres 4, Astros 0.

Monday MLB American League: Indians 10, White Sox 8; Royals 5, Tigers 4; Blue Jays at Yankees, PPD; Devil Rays 6, Orioles 2; Mariners 5, Rangers 2; Twins 3, Angels 2.

NASCAR Hires First Female Driver: NASCAR has hired its first female driver, Abril Bobo of Mexico.

She will take over the number 40 car from Dario Franchitti, who has decided to return to IRL.

“She is a chica muy caliente,” said new teammate Juan Pablo Montoya. “But she is also a very good driver, very competitive.”

Actress Selma Hayek has called Ms. Bobo “my little sister” because of their resemblance and has said she will attend a few NASCAR events to watch Ms. Bobo race.

Nation/World

Zimbabwe Opposition Retains Slight Lead in Parliamentary Elections (VOA): Zimbabwe’s main opposition party remained in the lead early today over President Robert Mugabe’s ruling ZANU-PF party—with more than half of Saturday’s parliamentary election results declared.

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission says the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and its breakaway faction have so far won 56 of the 210 parliamentary seats. The ZANU-PF party is trailing with 53 seats.

No results from the presidential election are available, three days after the end of voting, fueling fears of vote-rigging.

The United States has expressed concern with the delay in election results, and has urged the election commission to publish them as quickly as possible.

Seven European foreign ministers (from France, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Great Britain) have also expressed concern about the situation and have called for a swift announcement of all official election results, especially the results of the presidential vote.

Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe since it gained independence in 1980. He was opposed in the election by Morgan Tsvangirai and independent candidate Simba Makoni, a former Mugabe ally who broke with the ruling party.

Weather

Today High 41 Low 27 Partly Sunny

Wed High 47 Low 31 Mostly Sunny

Thu High 49 Low 40 Chance Rain

Fri High 52 Low 36 Chance Showers