South Bend, Indiana; June 9, 2008

Local

Kapsa Named Interim Superintendent: The South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees selected long-time employee James Kapsa as interim superintendent by a 7-0 vote.

Dissenting members Bill Sniadecki and Dawn Jones said the board cannot replace Dr. Robert Zimmerman as superintendent until there’s a buyout agreement on his contract but they approved the choice of Kapsa.

The current Jefferson Intermediate Center principal has 38 years of experience with SBCSC as a teacher, principal, and director of elementary education.

Kapsa plans on assuming his duties as superintendent today.

Announcements

Silver Hawks Tickets: All ticket requests must go through the development department. In addition, the Silver Hawks are unable to ac-commodate requests on short notice. If a guest is interested in attending a game please contact Jacqueline Kronk.

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

Creative Writing: Starts June 12. Thursday nights, 6-7 p.m.; open to everyone.

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.

▪Math Study Sessions: Mondays, 3-4 p.m., and 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

Silver Hawks 10, Dragons 3; Silver Hawks 5, Dragons 2; Silver Hawks 3, Dragons 2; Silver Hawks 9, Dragons 1: The Silver Hawks (28-32) got multi-hit games from Elijah Rumler, Matthew Oxendine, Taylor Harbin, and Aaron Hanke in completing a four-game sweep of host Dayton.

Harbin drove in five runs—four of them on a grand slam (4) in the fourth. Hanke led off the fourth with a homer.

The Hawks return to the Cove to begin an 11-game homestand; tonight’s game starts at 7 p.m..

NBA Finals; Celtics 108, Lakers 102: Trailing Boston by 24 points with less than eight minutes left, the Lakers got within two before losing Sunday night.

Only three teams—Boston in 1969, Portland in 1977, and Miami in 2006—have overcome an 0-2 deficit to win the title. The Lakers haven’t lost since March 28, however.

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers’ comeback with 30 points.

Paul Pierce showed no signs of an injured knee as he scored 28 points. Little-used second-year reserve Leon Powe added 21 for the Celtics. Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen contributed 17 points each. Garnett grabbed 14 rebounds and Rajon Rondo dished out 16 assists.

MLB National League: Cubs 3, Dodgers 1; Marlins 9, Reds 2; Pirates 6, Diamondbacks 4; Giants 6, Nationals 3; Phillies 6, Braves 3; Cardinals 5, Astros 4; Brewers 3, Rockies 2; Padres 8, Mets 6.

MLB American League: White Sox 12, Twins 2; Red Sox 2, Mariners 1; Tigers 5, Indians 2; Yankees 6, Royals 3; Blue Jays 5, Orioles 4; Athletics 7, Angels 3 (12); Rangers 6, Rays 3.

MLS Scores: Friday—New England 2, FC Dallas 1; Saturday—DC United 2, Fire 1; Los Angeles 3, Colorado 2; San Jose 2, Columbus 0; Kansas City 0, Real Salt Lake 0; Sunday—Houston 3, Toronto FC 1..

WNBA Scores: Friday—Sky 86, Dream 72; Sun 78, Lynx 77; Shock 84, Monarchs 70; Liberty 81, comets 73; Silver Stars 63, Mystics 52; Mercury 85, Sparks 79; Saturday—Fever 84, Comets 75; Sky 91, Dream 70; Storm 75, Shock 67; Sunday—Sun 87, Mystics 79; Lynx 90, Silver Stars 78; Monarchs 70, Liberty 63.

Golf: PGA—Justin Leonard defeats Robert Allenby and Trevor Immelman in playoff to win St. Jude Championship; LPGA—rookie Yani Tseng defeats Maria Hjorth in playoff to win McDonald’s Championship; Championship Tour—no event scheduled.

French Open: Women’s Final—Ana Ivanovic (2) defeats Dinara Safina (13), 6-4, 6-3; Men’s Final—Rafael Nadal (2) defeats Roger Federer (1), 6-1, 6-3, 6-0.

NASCAR Pocono 500 Leaders: 1. Kasey Kahne; 2. Brian Vickers; 3. Denny Hamlin; 4. Dale Earnhardt, Jr.; 5. Jeff Burton; 6. Jimmie Johnson; 7. Matt Kenseth; 8. Kurt Busch; 9. Carl Edwards; 10. Mark Martin; 18. Ryan Newman; 43. Kyle Busch.

Sprint Cup Leaders: 1. Kyle Busch 2084; 2. Jeff Burton 2063; 3. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. 1939; 4. Carl Edwards 1856; 5. Denny Hamlin 1800; 6. Jimmie Johnson 1799; 7. Greg Biffle 1781; 8. Jeff Gordon 1767; 9. Kasey Kahne 1719; 10. Kevin Harvick 1690; 11. Clint Bowyer 1679; 12. Tony Stewart 1614; 14. Ryan Newman 1604; 51. David Stremme 84; 55. Tony Raines 43.

Nationwide at Nashville (Saturday): South Bend’s David Stremme finishes second.

IRL Bombardier Learjet 550 K Top 10: 1. Scott Dixon, 2. Helio Castroneves, 3. Ryan Briscoe, 4. Dan Wheldon, 5. Tony Kanaan, 6. (R) Kideki Mutoh, 7. Vitor Meira, 8. Buddy Rice, 9. Ed Carpenter, 10. Danica Patrick.

Highlights On This Date: (68)—Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, imploring his secretary Epaphroditos to slit his throat to evade a Senate-imposed death by flogging.

Today’s Birthdays: Tsar Peter the Great (1672-1725), Cole Porter (1891-1964), Les Paul (93), Robert McNamara (92), Jackie Mason (77), Dick Vitale (69), Dave Parker (55), Michael J. Fox (47), Johnny Depp (45), Teddy Bruschi (35), Peja Stojakovic (31), Natalie Portman (27).

Deaths On This Date: Claudia Octavia, wife of Nero (40-62); Charles Dickens (1812-70); Allen Ludden (1917-81); Rose Brown (1932-2004).

Anniversary: King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, 62 years on the throne (longest reigning monarch).

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TV Schedule: 16—8 p.m., American Gladiators; 9-11 p.m., Nashville Star; 22—8 p.m., Bill Engvall Show; 8:30 p.m., How I Met Your Mother; 9 p.m., Two and a Half Men; 9:30 p.m., Rules of Engagement; 25—8 p.m., Gossip Girl; 9 p.m., One Tree Hill; 28—8 p.m., Bones; 9 p.m., House; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Bible Prophecy Unraveled; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57—8-10 p.m., The Bachelorette (2-hour episode) 69—8-10 p.m., Celebrity Expose (two episodes).