South Bend, Indiana; August 20, 2008

Uncle Ron’s Ramblings

Ref. Michigan Sweep: No, we’re not going to sweep all of Michigan, just the lower peninsula. No, no, the only dumb question is the one that’s never asked. You’re welcome.

“Meanest” Cities In America: If anybody knows where I can find an updated list of the “Meanest Cities In American,” please let me know. Lorenzo Kibler called my attention to the 2006 list at the National Coalition for the Homeless website. I’d hate to reprint it if those cities have repented of their meanness.

You’ll be happy to know that none of the cities on the list were from Indiana. In fact South Bend was singled out for praise by one of the correspondents to the web site.

Announcements

Michigan Sweep: In lieu of a Monday night meeting this week there will be a “Michigan Sweep” Thursday at 3:30 p.m. All CFH guests should plan to attend. There will be a Monday night meeting August 24.

Do Not Forsake This: “Man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do.” See Coop (Gary Cooper) do what he’s gotta do in the classic film “High Noon” August 22 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room.

The cast includes Coop, Grace Kelly, Harry Morgan, and Lloyd Bridges with Tex Ritter (father of actor John Ritter) singing the famous theme song.

There will be a presentation before the screening about the documentary film genre and an open discussion about the film following the screening.

Qi-Gong: Mondays, 1-2 p.m., in the Community Room. All are welcome.

New CFH Exercise Room Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 6-8 p.m. (women 6-7 p.m., men 7-8 p.m.).

All guests using the facility will be asked to sign in and out.

Water Park Open: The children’s courtyard is open again but the water park east of CFH is still a cool alternative during these dog days of Summer.

Go east on Sample Street to Fellows Street by the Boys and Girls Club. Turn south. The park is on the south side of the YWCA. The water park is on the east side of the park.

Just a few notes concerning the Children’s Courtyard/AKA Our Back Yard: 1) Families should refer to their copy of the playground rules in order to make sure they are always in compliance; 2) Absolutely NO SMOKING in this yard! We have been finding evidence of smoking and it will not be tolerated!; 3) Always clean up your messes. Put toys away and pick up trash; 4) New Back Yard hours begin September 1. Children may gain access at 4 p.m.

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

Correction: Guests wanting Silver Hawks tickets should first contact their respective coaches who will then contact the Development Department.

Voter Registration: There will be someone on hand to register voters Mondays at 6 p.m., either in the men’s lounge or the Community Room.

ABE

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▪Positive Life Skills Class: Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. PLS is a walk-in self-empowerment program for Starting Over graduates and new guests. It is open to anyone (even staff). Receive a new key chain when you have attended all eight sessions.

▪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.

▪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

▪Learn Better Handwriting: Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., beginning August 5. Sign up in ABE.

▪Writing: Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., ABE. Improve your basic writing skills under the guidance of a trained instructor.

▪Creative Writing: In recess.

▪Book Club: Inspirational—Monday and/or Thursday, 7-8 p.m.

Regular--will be meeting Monday and/or Thursday, 8-8:30 p.m. Read books of choosing (approved by ABE staff).

Sign up in ABE or on the ABE bulletin board by the men’s lounge.

▪Masterpiece and DCP: Masterpiece and DCP classes will be starting soon. Watch for signs.

Herald Sports

Whitecaps 10, Silver Hawks 9: Taylor Harbin went 5-for-6 with three doubles and six RBIs in a losing effort for the hosts.

The Whitecaps came up with two runs in the bottom of the ninth for the win.

The Silver Hawks (36-22) lead the Lansing Lugnuts by 3 ½ games and the Dayton Dragons by four. Their magic qualifying number is five.

The Silver Hawks are off tonight; they travel to Great Lakes tomorrow to begin an eight-game road trip.

MLB NL: Cubs 5, Reds 0; Astros 5, Brewers 2; Pirates 4, Cardinals 1; Phillies 5, Nationals 4; Mets 7, Braves 3; Rockies 8, Dodgers 3; Marlins 6, Giants 0; Diamondbacks 7, Padres 6.

MLB AL: White Sox 5, Mariners 0; Twins 13, Athletics 2; Red Sox 7, Orioles 2; Rays 4, Angels 2; Indians 9, Royals 4; Blue Jays 2, Yankees 1; Tigers 11, Rangers 3.

MLS Scores: No games scheduled.

WNBA Scores: No games scheduled during Olympics.

Monday Olympic Results: Women’s 400—Sanya Richards bronze (USA); Women’s 100 Hurdles—Dawn Harper gold (USA); Sailing, Women’s Laser Radial One-Person Dinghy—Anna Tunnicliffe gold (USA); Men’s 55G Freestyle Wrestling Final--:Henry Cejudo (USA) def. Tomohiro Matsunaga (Japan); Baseball—USA 4, Taiwan 2; Women’s Basketball—USA 104, South Korea 60; Women’s Volleyball Quarterfinals—USA 3, Italy 2; Women’s Water Polo Semifinals—USA 9, Australia 8.

Olympics Medal Count (gold, silver, bronze): 1. China 45, 14, 20, 79; 2. USA 26, 26, 27, 79; 3. Russia 13, 14, 18, 45; 4. Great Britain 16, 10, 10, 36; 5. Australia 11, 12, 13, 36; 6. France 4, 12, 14, 30; ; 7. Germany 11, 8, 9, 28; 8. South Korea 8, 10, 6, 24; 9. Japan 8, 6, 9, 23; 10. Italy 6, 7, 7, 20.

Weather

Today High 85 Low 52 Clear

Thu High 86 Low 65 Partly Cloudy

Fri High 86 Low 67 Chance Storms

Sat High 85 Low 65 Chance Storms

Sun High 81 Low 58 Chance Storms

TV Schedule: 16—8 p.m., 2008 Summer Olympics: Women’s Beach Volleyball Final; 22—8 p.m., Greatest American Dog; 9 p.m., Criminal Minds; 25—8 p.m., America’s Next Top Model; 9 p.m., Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious; 28—8p.m., Bones; 9 p.m., Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles; 46—8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Making Healthy Choices; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57—8 p.m., Wife Swap; 9 p.m., Supernanny; 69---8 p.m., Reds at Cubs.

Nation/World

Obama To Appear With Running Mate Saturday: Illinois Senator Barack Obama will appear with his vice-presidential pick at a rally in Springfield, Il. Saturday. His aides say he could announce who the running mate will be any time.

Springfield was where Obama launched his presidential bid 18 months ago.

Russians Still in Republic of Georgia: Despite assurances they were pulling out, Russian troops captured 20 Republic of Georgia soldiers yesterday and seized a shipment of Humvees that were supposed to be returned to the U.S.

Rice Signs Missile Deal With Poland: Despite threats from Russia, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice signed a missile defense deal with Poland today.