South Bend, Indiana; April 18, 2008

Local

Chelsea, Townsend to Visit South Bend: Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton will visit the Sister Maura Brannick Center Friday at 9:45 a.m. today. She will receive a private tour of the clinic.

Chelsea, the daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton, has made several stops in South Bend on behalf of her mother’s campaign.

Former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a Clinton supporter, will visit Saint Mary’s College Sunday.

Townsend, the daughter of assassinated presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Sr., and niece of President John F. Kennedy, Sr., will attend mass and then proceed to the Student Center. She will talk with students and employees. The event is not open to the public.

Announcements

Regis to Appear at 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.

India Travel: Katherine Dick spent three weeks in India and will present on her trip Wednesday, April 23, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in the CFH Community Room. Everyone is invited.

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.

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.

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

. ▪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.

▪Autobiography: Interested in writing a short autobiography? Come to ABE to learn about some opportunities that can help you.

Herald Sports

Groundbreaking Today for New ND Lacrosse Stadium: Groundbreaking cere-monies for ND’s new Arlotta Stadium for men’s and women’s lacrosse will be today at 11:30 a.m.

The $5-million facility will have lights, artificial turf, locker rooms, and concession areas. It will be southeast of the former Moose Krause Stadium.

The lead benefactors for the stadium are the Arlotta family. John Arlotta will speak at the groundbreaking.

Silver Hawks Return Home: The Silver Hawks (2-11) return home to the Cove tonight to begin a series against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Game time is 6:30 p.m. The Hawks were 2-7 on their road trip.

Thursday NBA Scores: No games scheduled. .

Thursday NHL Playoff Scores: Rangers lead Devils 3-1; Bruins 5, Canadiens 1 (Canadiens lead 3-2); Flyers 4, Capitals 3 (2OT, Flyers lead 3-1; Stars 3, Ducks 1 (Stars lead 3-1; Avalanche 3, Wild 2 (Avalanche lead 3-2); Sharks 4, Flames 3 (Sharks lead 3-2).

Thursday MLB National League: Mets 3, Nationals 2 (14); Reds 9, Cubs 2; Phillies 10, Astros 2; Brewers 5, Cardinals 3 (10); Braves 8, Marlins 0; Rockies 2, Padres 1 (22).

Thursday MLB American League: Red Sox 7, Yankees 5; Orioles 6, White Sox 5 (10); Indians 11, Tigers 1; Rangers 4, Blue Jays 1; Devil Rays 7, Twins 3; Angels 5, Royals 3; Mariners 8, A’s 1.

Thursday MLS Scores: New York Red Bulls host New England Saturday; Columbus 2, DC United 1.

Knicks Prepared to Hire Mark Jackson as Coach: The New York Knicks are reportedly close to hiring Mark Jackson as their new coach.

New team president Donnie Walsh has reportedly made it clear to confidants that his old Indiana Pacers point guard is the right man to guide the team back toward respectability.

The team has not officially fired head coach Isiah Thomas, but that could happen as early as today.

Jackson, who played 17 NBA seasons, has never coached on any level, but has a strong New York basketball pedigree. He was the rookie of the year for the Knicks in 1988, who made a name for himself by delivering the ball to center Patrick Ewing.

Bulls Fire Boylan: The Chicago Bulls fired interim head coach Jim Boylan Thursday.

The Bulls failed to make the playoffs this season after winning 49 games and eliminating the defending champion Miami Heat in the 2006-07 playoffs.

Boylan had a 24-32 record after replacing Scott Skiles in December. The Bulls finished 33-49 overall.

Milwaukee also fired head coach Larry Krystokowiak after he led the Bucks to a last-place finish.

QB McNair Retires After 13 Seasons: Baltimore Raven quarterback Steve (Air) McNair has retired after 13 seasons in the NFL.

The Alcorn State graduate led the Tennessee Titans to the Super Bowl and guided the Ravens to their best regular season record.

Nation/World

Pontiff Meets with Abuse Victims: Pope Benedict met and prayed with a small group of clergy sex abuse victims yesterday, the first known meeting between a pontiff and victims since the most recent scandal.

Mugabe Orders Military Intimidation in Zimbabwe; Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe deployed the army, police and intelligence officers to intimidate voters in rural areas to ensure he wins a presidential run-off vote, two top members of his party said.

The officials, who belong the ruling ZANU-PF party’s politburo, said the security forces are working with youth militia loyal to the party and groups who describe themselves as veterans of Zimbabwe’s 1966-1979 liberation war against a minority white-led government.

Mugabe, 84, sought to extend his 28-year rule of Zimbabwe in the March 29 presidential election which the opposition Movement for Democratic Change says it won. The ZANU-PF and independent observers say MDC fell just short of the 50% needed to avoid a runoff. The MDC says it will only compete in a runoff if international observers are allowed to monitor the election.

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