Uncle Ron’s Ramblings
Advice For Sen. McCain: Since I gave advice on picking a running mate to presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama yesterday, it’s only fair that I give equal time to Republican John McCain.
McCain is hosting a “gathering” at his
The McCain headquarters claims this is just a get-together with friends and colleagues.
If it is a gathering of possible vice-presidential candidates, one name conspicuously absent from the list is that of Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice.
At least one pundit has said that it would be a cynical move to put the Secretary on the ticket. Actually, it would be cynical to reject someone with her experience simply because it might be interpreted as cynical. Politics, after all, is a cynical business and nobody knows that more than McCain, the veteran senator from
West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd, former Ku Klux Klan (Tip O’Neil reportedly called him “Sheets”) member and opponent of civil rights legislation, recently endorsed the candidacy of Barack Obama. Has the 90-year-old senator truly had a change of heart or is he an astute politician.
The question is: Would the addition of Rice to the ticket help McCain’s chances in the general election or would it alienate a core Republican constituency?
No African-American Republican has won a general election at the state level. African-Americans won the gubernatorial primaries in
Announcements
Volunteer at Sunburst: CFH will have a water/Gatorade stop at the Sunburst Marathon; Saturday, May 31, 6:30-12:30 p.m.
There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the men’s lounge. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and complimentary lunch.
Transportation will be provided: pick-up is 6:30 a.m. at the Center; drop-off is approximately 12:30 p.m. Please see Emily Pickerill 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
▪ABE Closed: For Memorial Day holiday.
▪ABE Incentives: Students will be given a card to be initialed during each walk-in class attended. Once a student has attended 10 walk-in programs, cards can be redeemed for prizes. Currently the prize is free ice cream.
▪Intermediate Computing: Still time to sign up. Classes will be next four Fridays, 1-2:30 p.m.
▪Math Seminar Series: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., SOSH room.
▪Math Study Session: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SOSH room.
▪GED Essay Writing Class: Are you working on your GED? Do you need to write an essay or refine your writing skills? Then join us for the Essay Class, Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m.
▪Submit Your Poem: If you like to write poetry in your free time, this is your chance to be a published author! Submit a poem to any staff member in the ABE room and it may be published in the next ABE Newsletter. Also, we will hopefully start another Poetry Jam in the Fall; let us know if you are interested
▪The Write Stuff: Are you the only person who can read your handwriting? Come join us on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. to learn writing that will look great on job applications, love letters, and everything else. Class starts May 6. Sign up in ABE.
▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.
Herald Sports
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ND Duo Advances in NCAA Doubles: The number-3 seeded team of Brook Buck and Kelcy Tefft advanced to the Round of 16 with a win in the NCAA Women’s Doubles’ Championship Thursday.
The ND duo beat the Pepperdine team of Bianca Dulgheru-Sylvia Kosakowski 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
The Round of 16 will take place tonight at
Whitecaps 5, Silver Hawks 4: The Silver Hawks (19-26) lost their third straight to
The Whitecaps scored the winning run in the ninth inning off losing pitcher Daniel Fournier (0-2).
Elijah Rumler had two hits and Michael Mee drove in two runs for
The Hawks hit the road for nine games in eight days; game time tonight is 7:05 p.m. in
Thursday NBA Playoff Scores: Pistons 103, Celtics (series tied 1-1).
Thursday
Thursday MLB National League: Pirates 8, Brewers 4; Marlins 4, Diamondbacks 0; Braves 4, Mets 2; Phillies 7, Astros 5; Padres 8, Reds 2.
Thursday MLB American League: White Sox 3, Indians 1; Red Sox 11, Royals 8; Tigers 9, Mariners 2; Rangers 8, Twins 7 (10); Yankees 2, Orioles 1; Blue Jays 4, Angels 3.
Wednesday MLS Scores:
Wednesday WNBA Scores: Sky 87, Monarchs 77;
Nation/World
.Weather
Today High 61 Low 43 Partly Cloudy
Sat High 70 Low 47 Clear
Sun High 77 Low 58 Partly Cloudy
Mon High 79 Low 56 Chance Storm
Tue High 72 Low 49 Chance Storm
TV Schedule: 16—8 p.m., American Gladiators; 9-11 p.m., Dateline NBC; 22—8-10 p.m., Ghost Whisperer (two episodes); 10 p.m., Numbers; 25—8-10 p.m., Smackdown; 10-11 p.m., Seinfeld (two episodes); 28—8-10 p.m., Cheaper By the Dozen; 10 p.m., Fox 28 News; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., LESEA in Action; 9 p.m., Harvest; 10 p.m., Berean Seventh Day Adventist; 10:30 p.m., Joyce Meyers; 57—8-10 p.m., Grey’s Anatomy; 10 p.m., 20/20; 69—8-10 p.m., Being Julia; 10 p.m., Andy Griffith; 10:30 p.m., Twilight Zone.
Anniversaries: Tammy Oehm, 19 years at CFH (May 25).
Today’s Birthdays: Adam Wylie (Picket Feances, 24), Jewel (34), Helena Bonham Carter (42), Staci Creason (Days of Our Lives, 44), Drew Carey (47), Shelly West (50), “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler (56), Deborah Adair (Days of Our Lives, 56), Anatoli Karpov (57), Linda Thompson (Hee Haw, 58), Lauren Chapin (Father Knows Best, 63), Joan Collins, 75), Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (1883-1939).
Deaths On This Date: “Slammin’ Sammy” Snead (2002), Owen Hart (1999),
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