South Bend, Indiana; August 10, 2009

Announcements

City of South Bend:

▪Common Council--August 10, 7 p.m., fourth-floor Council Chambers.
▪Board of Public Works Meeting--August 10, 9:30 a.m., Room 1308, County-City Building.
▪Redevelopment Commission Meeting--August 17, 10 a.m., 13th floor, County-City Building.
▪Parks and Recreation Board--August 17, 4 p.m., O'Brien Administration and Recreation Center, 321 E. Walter Street.

Daisy

Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.:

▪Neighborhood Yoga--gentle yoga practice for beginners and continuing students Monday afternoons from 4-5:15 p.m. at the NNN Neighborhood Center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
Questions? Call Ann at 289-8366 or email at aclark@saintmarys.edu

The Morris Performing Arts Center

▪Alice Cooper with Blue Oyster Cult: August 9, 7:30 p.m.
▪Robin Williams Rescheduled: Robin Williams' appearance--originally scheduled for April 17 but postponed due to his heart surgery--rescheduled for October 1.

Summer Concert Series (at St. Patrick's County Park)

▪Beach Boys: August 15, 7 p.m.

Fridays at the Fountain (Free)

▪Dougie Wood Band (Rock Country): August 21, 11:30 a.m.

Announcements: Send announcements to southbendfreepress@gmail.com.
Recycling Containers: St. Joseph County residents who still don't have their new recycling bins can call Borden Waste-Away Services at 1-800-683-6801.
Pet of the Week: Daisy was returned to the shelter, because her family realized they don’t have the time to spend with her. Daisy is 3 years old, purebred yellow Lab female; house trained, leash trained, and fully vaccinated.
To learn more about Daisy and the many other wonderful animals available for adoption at South Bend Animal Care and Control go to: www.careofsouthbend.org and click “Adopt”.

South Bend Free Press Sports

Midwest League: Tincaps 4, Silver Hawks 0.
ND Notes: Women's Soccer--ND's Kerri Hanks (two-time Herrman Trophy winner) and Elise Weber make NCAA and WPS playoffs same season; St. Louis Athletica roster includes ND alums Hanks, Weber, Amanda Cinalli, and Melissa Tancredi.
MLB National League: Rockies 11, Cubs 5; Cardinals 7, Pirates 3; Braves 8, Dodgers 2; Reds 5, Giants 2; Mets 5, Padres 1; Astros 2, Brewers 0; Nationals 9, Diamondbacks 2; Marlins 12, Phillies 3.
MLB American League: Indians 8, White Sox 4; Tigers 8, Twins 7; Blue Jays 7, Orioles 3; Athletics 6, Royals 3; Rangers 7, Angels 0; Mariners 11, Rays 2; Yankees 5, Red Sox 2; .
NL Standings (GB): Central--Cardinals 62-51; Cubs 58-51 (2); Brewers 55-56 (6); Astros 55-56 (6); Reds 48-62 (12.5); Pirates 45-66 (16); East--Phillies 61-48; Marlins 58-53 (4); Braves 58-54 (4.5); Mets 52-59 (10); Nationals 40-72 (22.5); West--Dodgers 67-45; Giants 61-50 (5.5); Rockies 61-50 (6.5); Diamondbacks 50-62 (17); Padres 47-66 (20.5).
AL Standings: Central--Tigers 59-51; White Sox 57-55 (3); Twins 54-57 (5.5); Indians 48-63 (11.5); Royals 43-68 (16.5); East--Yankees 69-42; Red Sox 62-48 (6.5); Rays 61-50 (8); Blue Jays 53-57 (15.5); Orioles 46-65 (23); West--Angels 65-44; Rangers 62-48 (3.5); Mariners 58-53 (8); Athletics 49-62 (17).
WNBA: Shock 64, Sky 58 (S. Fowles 10 points, 18 rebounds; S. Zellous 19 points); Sun 96, Mystics 67; Silver Stars 89, Lynx 87 (B. Hammon 22 points; N. Anosike 24 points).
NBA Notes: Timberwolves--T'wolves hire Kurt Rambis as head coach.
Soccer: MLS--Real Madrid 3, D.C. United 0 (friendly); Dynamo 3, Fire 2; WPS--L.A. Sol 2, Bos. Breakers 1; FC Gold Pride 1, S.L. Athletica 1; last regular season games in WPS' inaugural season; playoffs begin August 19.
Football: Arena Football League--Arena Football League reported to be folding after 22 years; NFL Exhibition Scores: Titans 21, Bills 18.
NASCAR Sprint Cup : Postponed until today due to rain..
Golf: PGA Bridgestone Classic--Tiger Woods -12 (70th PGA Tour win for Tiger, placing him within three wins of Jack Nicklaus for second place and 12 wins of Sam Snead for first place, record seventh win at Firestone Country Club in Akron).

Local

Local Headlines: Back to School--Center for the Homeless asking for back-to-school donations; school uniform items like khaki pants, polo shirts, socks and sweaters are needed the most; also looking for school supplies such as paper and pencils; DUI Checkpoints--South Bend Police setting up DUI checkpoints at various locations within the city limits.

Nation/World

National/World Headlines: White House--President Obama and national security adviser say Gitmo closing proceeding according to schedule; president says encouraging jobs report is sign country is getting back on track; President Obama and Canadian PM Harper arrive in Guadalajara for North American summit with Mexican President Calderon; swine flu and border trade to be on agenda; State Department--Secretary of State Clinton visits Congo on African tour; China/Taiwan--typhoon pummels China, forcing nearly one-million to flee; 600 Taiwanese missing in mudslide caused by typhoon; Iraq--bombs targeting Shiites in Iraq kill at least 48; Kansas--Wichita man wins separate lottery prizes of $75,000 and $900,000 in 2009; Somalia--Somali pirates free 16 sailors held prisoner for four months.
Entertainment: Another Hasselbeck--"View" star Elisabeth Hasselbeck and husband Tim have second son; Isaiah Timothy is also nephew of Seahawks' starting QB Matt Hasselbeck; Tim was backup QB for Giants; couple also has daughter.

Weather
Today High 86 Low 67 PM T-Storms
Tue High 80 Low 59 Partly Cloudy
Wed High 82 Low 63 Sunny
Thu High 82 Low 64 Sunny
Fri High 84 Low 65 Sunny

TV Listings: 16--8 p.m., Great American Road Trip; 9 p.m., Law & Order: Criminal Intent; 22--8 p.m., How I Met Your Mother; 8:30 p.m., Rules of Engagement; 9 p.m., Two and a Half Men; 9:30 p.m., The Big Bang Theory; 25--8 p.m., One Tree Hill; 9 p.m., Gossip Girl;28--8-10 p.m., Teen Choice 2009; 34--p.m., 8 p.m., Antiques Roadshow; 9 p.m., History Detectives; 46--8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Bible Prophecy Unveiled; 10 p.m., Harvest Show; 57--8 p.m., Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; 9 p.m., Dating in the Dark (two episodes); 69--8-9 p.m., Twilight Zone (two episodes); 9 p.m., Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed.

South Bend, Indiana; August 1, 2009

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South Bend, Indiana; July 31, 2009

Announcements

City of South Bend:

▪Common Council--July 27, 7 p.m., fourth-floor Council Chambers.
▪Board of Public Works Meeting--July 27, 9:30 a.m., Room 1308, County-City Building.
▪Redevelopment Commission Meeting--August 3, 10 a.m., 13th floor, County-City Building.
▪Parks and Recreation Board--August 17, 4 p.m., O'Brien Administration and Recreation Center, 321 E. Walter Street.

Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.:

▪Neighborhood Yoga--gentle yoga practice for beginners and continuing students Monday afternoons from 4-5:15 p.m. at the NNN Neighborhood Center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
Questions? Call Ann at 289-8366 or email at aclark@saintmarys.edu

The Morris Performing Arts Center

▪Jeffrey Osborne: August 1,
▪Crosby, Stills and Nash: August 3, 7:30 p.m.
▪Alice Cooper with Blue Oyster Cult: August 9, 7:30 p.m.
▪Robin Williams Rescheduled: Robin Williams' appearance--originally scheduled for April 17 but postponed due to his heart surgery--rescheduled for October 1.

Summer Concert Series (at St. Patrick's County Park)

▪The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show: August 1, 8 p.m.; bands-- Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts (with a tribute to James "Pookie" Hudson), The Reflections, The Volumes, Daddy G and the Church Street Five, Stormy Weather, The Blue Suede Orchestra.
▪Beach Boys: August 15, 7 p.m.

Fridays at the Fountain (Free)

▪Goldmine Pickers (Bluegrass): August 7, 11:30 a.m.
▪Dougie Wood Band (Rock Country): August 21, 11:30 a.m.

Announcements: Send announcements to southbendfreepress@gmail.com.
Recycling Containers: St. Joseph County residents who still don't have their new recycling bins can call Borden Waste-Away Services at 1-800-683-6801.
Logan's Run: August 1, Fun Walk starts at 8:30 a.m. and running starts at 8:35 p.m.; begins and ends at Notre Dame's Stepan Center; registration Friday from 4-7 p.m. at pasta dinner at Logan Center (Jefferson Boulevard and 26th Street in South Bend) and Saturday from 6:30-8 a.m. at the registration tent at Notre Dame. Family Fun Fest begins after racing from 9 a.m.-noon.

S.B. Free Press Sports

Midwest League: Silver Hawks 2, River Bandits 1.
MLB National League: Cubs 12, Astros 3; Giants 7, Phillies 2; Dodgers 5, Cardinals 3 (10); Braves 6, Marlins 3 (10); Brewers 7, Nationals 3; Padres 7, Reds 4; Rockies 4, Mets 2; Mets 7, Rockies 0.
MLB American League: White Sox 3, Yankees 2; Orioles 7, Royals 3; Red Sox 8, Athletics 5; Rangers 7, Mariners 1.
MLB Notes: Trades--Cubs trade RHPs Kevin Hart--who had won three starts in a row--and Jose Ascanio along with minor league INF Josh Harrison to the Pirates for LH reliever John Grabow and LHP Tom Gorzelanny; Dodgers acquire former All-Star closer George Sherill from the Orioles for two minor leaguers; Red Sox--Manny Ramirez, David "Big Papi" Ortiz tested positive for PEDs in 2003 while both were with Red Sox.
WNBA: Fever 94, Sun 85 (OT) (K. Douglas 32 points, 6 rebounds; A. Jones 21 points, 9 rebounds); Monarchs 101, Silver Stars 93 (OT), (B. Hammon 38 points, 6 assists; N. Powell 21 points, 7 rebounds); Mystics 78, Liberty 75 (A. Beard 28 points, 6 rebounds; J. McCarville 28 points, 6 rebounds); Dream 106, Mercury 76 (first loss by Mercury to an Eastern Conference team this season) (S. Lyttle 15 points, 12 rebounds).
NBA Notes: Lakers--Lamar Odom signs multi-year deal to stay with Lakers.
Soccer: CONCACAF Champs League--Puerto Rico Islanders 1, Toronto FC 0;
Boxing: Gatti--Brazilian authorities rule former boxing champ Arturo Gatti's death a suicide; drop murder investigation against Gatti's widow.
Video Gaming: Video gamers making hundreds of thousands of dollars; 11-year-old has already made enough to finance private college education.
NFL Notes: Rams--Rams sign OT Jason Smith, second overall pick in this year's draft.
Midget Racing: Quarter midget cars to race at Newton Park in Lakeville this weekend at first Hoosier 100 race; racers look like go-carts and go 45 MPH; drivers range from ages 5-16; practice this afternoon; race begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow; admission is free.

Local

Local Headlines: Shooting--man urinating in South Bend alley accidentally shoots self; Amputation--South Bend man partially amputates finger; Places, Everyone--unpaid extras needed today at 5:30 p.m. to play fans for a wrestling scene in movie filmed by Mishawaka High School graduate Dez Dolly; scene will be filmed at MHS; Acquital--Gary Stokes acquited in shooting death of Derec Foulkes, 39, at Southeast Side Reunion last year; claimed self-defense; jury deliberated less than one hour; Foulkes had spent 17 years in prison for shooting Stokes, Stokes' son, and another man in 1991; Half-Days?--State Rep. Ryan Dvorak, D-SB, pushes for half-days on school schedules; says would allow flexibility to school schedules; Buy Home--City of Mishawaka looking for first-time home buyers to enroll in program; applicants must be able to afford $80,000 mortgage but must not exceed income guidelines; Fire--four fire departments battle blaze at vacant west side South Bend home; home had been abandoned ever since catching fire four years ago; Sobriety Checks--Indiana State Police will set up sobriety checkpoints in St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, and Kosciusko counties today; Clunkers--"Cash for Clunkers" program may have exceeded $1-billion budget in first week.
Area Headlines: Presidential Visit--President Obama to visit Elkhart again Wednesday; will be fourth trip to city in last four months; Try for Birdie--Rochester (IN) golf course to allow goose hunting; Goshen--four youths caught after playing "chicken" with oncoming train early this morning forcing engineer to make emergency stop; Belated Honor--four Michiana WWII veterans receive French Legion of Honor yesterday at Niles Public Library; French Consul General Jean Baptiste de Boissiere makes trip from consulate in Chicago to do honors.

Nation/World

National/World Headlines: White House--President Obama, professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Cambridge (MA) police Sgt. James Crowley, and Vice-President Biden have "frank" discussion over beer on patio by White House Rose Garden; Crowley says no one apologized; president had Bud Light, Gates had Samuel Adams Light, Crowley had Blue Moon, vice-president had non-alcoholic; Crowley and Gates say they plan to meet again; Congress--Congress wants say on Wall Street pay; Massachsetts--Boston police officer suspended from duties as captain in National Guard and placed on administrative leave pending termination hearing after using racial slur in referring to Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; woman claimed baby she cut from mother's womb was hers; New York--NYC giving some of its homeless one-way tickets out of town; Spain--Spanish police defuse second bomb on island of Mallorca; first bomb kills two police officers in their patrol vehicle; Nigeria--death toll climbs as government forces continue to battle militants; leader of Islamic sect blamed for violence killed.
Entertainment: Depp Bites: Johnny Depp to play vampire Barnabas Collins in movie based on 1960's Gothic soap opera "Dark Shadows;" Seinfeld Reunion--Seinfeld cast to reunite on season finale of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm;" Jon-Kate Continues--reality show "Jon and Kate Plus 8" to continue despite Jon and Kate Gosselin's divorce.
Deaths:

Weather
Today High 80 Low 60 Sunny
Sat High 82 Low 60 Mostly Sunny
Sun High 80 Low 64 Sunny
Mon High 82 Low 64 Isolated T-Storms
Tue High 81 Low 63 Sunny

TV Listings: 16--8 p.m., Southland; 9-11 p.m., Dateline NBC; 22--8 p.m., Ghost Whisperer; 9 p.m., Flashpoint; 10 p.m., Numb3rs; 25--8 p.m., Smallville; 9 p.m., Everybody Hates Chris; 9:30 p.m., The Game; 10-11 p.m., Seinfeld (two episodes); 28--8 p.m., Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?; 9 p.m., Mental; 10 p.m., Fox 28 News; 34--8-10 p.m., My Music: My Generation--The 60's; 10 p.m., Freedom Songs: The Music of the Civil Rights Movement; 46--8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., LESEA in Action; 9 p.m., Harvest; 10 p.m., Wisdom Keys with Mike Murdock; 10:30 p.m., Joyce Meyer; 57--8 p.m., Surviving Suburbia; 8:30 p.m., The Goode Family; 9-10 p.m., According to Jim (two episodes); 10 p.m., 20/20; 69--8-10 p.m., Friday Night Smackdown; 10 p.m., Maury.

South Bend, Indiana; July 30, 2009

Announcements

City of South Bend:

▪Common Council--July 27, 7 p.m., fourth-floor Council Chambers.
▪Board of Public Works Meeting--July 27, 9:30 a.m., Room 1308, County-City Building.
▪Redevelopment Commission Meeting--August 3, 10 a.m., 13th floor, County-City Building.
▪Parks and Recreation Board--August 17, 4 p.m., O'Brien Administration and Recreation Center, 321 E. Walter Street.

Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.:

▪Neighborhood Yoga--gentle yoga practice for beginners and continuing students Monday afternoons from 4-5:15 p.m. at the NNN Neighborhood Center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
Questions? Call Ann at 289-8366 or email at aclark@saintmarys.edu

The Morris Performing Arts Center

▪Jeffrey Osborne: August 1,
▪Crosby, Stills and Nash: August 3, 7:30 p.m.
▪Alice Cooper with Blue Oyster Cult: August 9, 7:30 p.m.
▪Robin Williams Rescheduled: Robin Williams' appearance--originally scheduled for April 17 but postponed due to his heart surgery--rescheduled for October 1.

Summer Concert Series (at St. Patrick's County Park)

▪The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show: August 1, 8 p.m.; bands-- Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts (with a tribute to James "Pookie" Hudson), The Reflections, The Volumes, Daddy G and the Church Street Five, Stormy Weather, The Blue Suede Orchestra.
▪Beach Boys: August 15, 7 p.m.

Fridays at the Fountain (Free)

▪Goldmine Pickers (Bluegrass): August 7, 11:30 a.m.
▪Dougie Wood Band (Rock Country): August 21, 11:30 a.m.

Announcements: Send announcements to southbendfreepress@gmail.com.
Recycling Containers: St. Joseph County residents who still don't have their new recycling bins can call Borden Waste-Away Services at 1-800-683-6801.
Logan's Run: August 1, Fun Walk starts at 8:30 a.m. and running starts at 8:35 p.m.; begins and ends at Notre Dame's Stepan Center; registration Friday from 4-7 p.m. at pasta dinner at Logan Center (Jefferson Boulevard and 26th Street in South Bend) and Saturday from 6:30-8 a.m. at the registration tent at Notre Dame. Family Fun Fest begins after racing from 9 a.m.-noon.

S.B. Free Press Sports

Midwest League: Silver Hawks 6, River Bandits 4.
MLB National League: Cubs 12, Astros 0; Diamondbacks 4, Phillies 0; Cardinals 3, Dodgers 2 (15); Brewers 7, Nationals 5; Padres 7, Reds 1; Rockies at Mets PPD; Marlins 6, Braves 3; Giants 1, Pirates 0.
MLB American League: Twins 3, White Sox 2; Angels 9, Indians 3; Mariners 3, Blue Jays 2; Orioles 7, Royals 3; Yankees 6, Rays 2; Athletics 8, Red Sox 6; Tigers 13, Rangers 5; .
MLB Notes: Phillies--Phillies get reigning AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee from Indians; Cubs--OF Reed Johnson could miss month after breaking foot.
WNBA: Sky 75, Sparks 63.
Soccer: MLS All-Star Game--Everton 1, MLS All-Stars 1 (Everton wins 4-3 in penalty kicks); WPS--D.C. Freedom 1, Bos. Breakers 0.

Local

Local Headlines: City Layoffs--layoffs possible for South Bend city workers; Stabbing--woman arrested after stabbing incident in 500 block of South Kenmore Street; Election--St. Joseph County says it can't affort state-mandated special election on transportation district scheduled in November; SMC--Saint Mary's again ranked as one of the best colleges in the Midwest.
Area Headlines: Amish Acres--47th Amish Acres Festival begins today in Nappanee; Beaches--Indiana's beaches some of nation's dirtiest.
Deaths: Joseph Szalay, 83; Hungarian freedom fighter, longtime owner of Szalay's Custom Tailoring in downtown South Bend; spoke to groups often about his days fighting Communists in Hungary; tributes paid by Bishop D'Arcy and South Bend Mayor Luecke.

Nation/World

National/World Headlines: White House--Congress--deal with "Blue Dog" Democrats clears way for September health care vote; Defense Department--Defense Secretary Gates says some U.S. troops may leave Iraq early; Massachusetts--pregnant Mass. woman murdered, fetus cut out and taken; baby is found and woman is arrested; baby in good condition; Nigeria--Nigerian army troops battle Islamic militants in the north; 100 militants killed; rights worker says civilians being killed; Iran--Iran begins trials of election protestors; death toll over 100 in election protests; Illinois--14 people shot in four-hour span in Chicago area--seven of them in one incident at Walnut Street and Homan Boulevard; New Jersey--New Jersey political consultant Jack Shaw, 61, found dead; among 44 arrested on federal corruption charges; Health--new study shows that tanning beds cause cancer; Iran--police arrest mourners in cemetery memorial; Florida--Florida leads nation in growing hot-house pot; Moldova--last Communist-run government loses in elections; Australia--PM Rudd promises to create 50,000 "green" jobs.
Entertainment: Rodent Invasion--new big screen version of "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" being developed; M.J.--law enforcement searches home of Michael Jackson's doctor; deal reached on custody of Michael's kids; Mom gets custody; ex-wife and children's mother Debbie Rowe gets visitation but no extra money.
Deaths: The Rev. Frederick J. Eikeronkoetter II, 74; known as "Reverend Ike;" suffered stroke in 2007 and never fully recovered; Gayatri Devi, 90; former queen of western Indian kingdom of Jaipur; also served three times in Indian Parliament; described as one of the most beautiful women in the world; Zhuo Lin, 93; widow of Chinese leader and economic reformer Deng Xiaoping.

Weather
Today High 82 Low 60 Partly Cloudy
Fri High 79 Low 61 Sunny
Sat High 84 Low 64 Mostly Sunny
Sun High 79 Low 62 Partly Cloudy
Mon High 83 Low 66 Partly Cloudy

TV Listings : 16--8 p.m., 30 Rock; 8:30 p.m., Parks and Recreation; 9:30 p.m., 30 Rock; 22--8 p.m., Big Brother; 9 p.m., CSI; 25--8 p.m., Smallville; 9 p.m., Supernatural; 28--8 p.m., Bones; 9 p.m., So You Think You Can Dance; 34--8 p.m., This Old House Hour; 9 p.m., Antiques Roadshow; 46--8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Live from Studio B; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57--8-10 p.m., Grey's Anatomy (two episodes); 69--8-10 p.m., Leaving Las Vegas.

South Bend, Indiana; July 29, 2009

Announcements

City of South Bend:

▪Common Council--July 27, 7 p.m., fourth-floor Council Chambers.
▪Board of Public Works Meeting--July 27, 9:30 a.m., Room 1308, County-City Building.
▪Redevelopment Commission Meeting--August 3, 10 a.m., 13th floor, County-City Building.
▪Parks and Recreation Board--August 17, 4 p.m., O'Brien Administration and Recreation Center, 321 E. Walter Street.

Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.:

▪Neighborhood Yoga--gentle yoga practice for beginners and continuing students Monday afternoons from 4-5:15 p.m. at the NNN Neighborhood Center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
Questions? Call Ann at 289-8366 or email at aclark@saintmarys.edu

The Morris Performing Arts Center

▪Jeffrey Osborne: August 1,
▪Crosby, Stills and Nash: August 3, 7:30 p.m.
▪Alice Cooper with Blue Oyster Cult: August 9, 7:30 p.m.
▪Robin Williams Rescheduled: Robin Williams' appearance--originally scheduled for April 17 but postponed due to his heart surgery--rescheduled for October 1.

Summer Concert Series (at St. Patrick's County Park)

▪The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show: August 1, 8 p.m.; bands-- Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts (with a tribute to James "Pookie" Hudson), The Reflections, The Volumes, Daddy G and the Church Street Five, Stormy Weather, The Blue Suede Orchestra.
▪Beach Boys: August 15, 7 p.m.

Fridays at the Fountain (Free)

▪Goldmine Pickers (Bluegrass): August 7, 11:30 a.m.
▪Dougie Wood Band (Rock Country): August 21, 11:30 a.m.

Announcements: Send announcements to southbendfreepress@gmail.com.
Recycling Containers: St. Joseph County residents who still don't have their new recycling bins can call Borden Waste-Away Services at 1-800-683-6801.
Logan's Run: August 1, Fun Walk starts at 8:30 a.m. and running starts at 8:35 p.m.; begins and ends at Notre Dame's Stepan Center; registration Friday from 4-7 p.m. at pasta dinner at Logan Center (Jefferson Boulevard and 26th Street in South Bend) and Saturday from 6:30-8 a.m. at the registration tent at Notre Dame. Family Fun Fest begins after racing from 9 a.m.-noon.

S.B. Free Press Sports

Midwest League: River Bandits 2, Silver Hawks 0.
MLB National League: Astros 11, Cubs 6; Giants 3, Pirates 2; Phillies 4, Diamondbacks 3; Cardinals 10, Dodgers 0; Nationals 8, Brewers 3; Padres 3, Reds 2; Marlins 4, Braves 3; Mets 4, Rockies 0.
MLB American League: Twins 5, White Sox 3 (Mark Buerhle, who pitched a perfect game in his last outing, retired first 17 batters he faced to set a new MLB record with 45 straight batters retired); Royals 4, Orioles 3 (11); Rays 6, Yankees 2; Athletics 2, Red Sox 1 (11); Rangers 7, Tigers 3; Angels 7, Indians 6; Mariners 4, Blue Jays 3; .
MLB Notes: Giants--Randy Johnson out at least three weeks with torn rotator cuff.
WNBA: Fever 85, Mystics 81 (K. Douglas 34 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists); Mercury 95, Sun 80 (C. Pondexter 29 points); Silver Stars 74, Storm 71 (B. Hammon 24 points; L. Jackson 19 points, 8 rebounds); Sparks 76, Lynx 70 (T. Thompson 30 points, 8 rebounds 4 assists).
Soccer: MLS All-Star Game--Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.
World Swimming Championships: Michael Phelps loses 200 freestyle, world record to unheralded Paul Biedermann of Germany.
NFL Notes: Vikings--Brett Favre tells Vikings he'll stay retired; leaves Vikes with Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels at QB.
Deaths: Jimmie Johnson, 68; long-time Eagles' defensive coordinator; cancerous tumor on spine; last year's team finished third in total defense and was one win short of the Super Bowl.

Local

Local Headlines: Stimulus--federal stimulus grant of $2.4-million to pay salaries of 13 South Bend police officers; No Clunker--buyers line up to take advantage of "Cash for Clunkers" at local car dealers; Arson Suspect--arson suspect Douglas Grant is arrested in Kenwick, WA.; local authorities begin extradition proceedings; Grant is wanted for alleged arson fire that damaged two homes and killed 92-year-old woman on Diamond Avenue; Tower--man talked down from WSBT tower at St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds; Missing--family of Leroy Mahan, 44, report he failed to return after bike ride; Mahan is taking medication for physical and mental problems; family says he did not take medication with him.
Area Headlines: Tuition--college and university officials say tuition increases are justified; Shooting--Elkhart police seeking suspect in shooting this morning ainapartment complex at county line near Osceola.

Nation/World

National/World Headlines: White House--Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Cambridge (MA) police Sgt. James Crowley expected to get together with President Obama at White House for beer Thursday; Crowley, who is white, arrested Gates, who is black, after latter forced open a stuck door to get in to his Harvard University home; president, who is friend of Gates, called arrest "stupid;" Vice-President Biden's characterization of Russia as "weakened nation" in interview hits raw nerve there; President Obama takes health care pitch to people again; Congress--Senate Judiciary Committee approves Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme Court on almost strict party lines; only one of seven Republicans on Committee voted for confirmation, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC; four GOP Committee members said they will vote for confirmation when vote comes before full Senate next week; bipartisan healthcare bill omits two Democratic priorities, for large companies to offer healthcare to their workers and for government insurance option; U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-MA, wants tougher rules for Wall Street pay; Washington, D.C.--Colin Powell weighs in on Gates situation; says both sides could have handled things better; says he has been a victim of racial profiling also; Posthumous Medal--late Army Sgt. Jared Monti of Massachusetts awarded Congressional Medal of Honor three years after he died trying to rescued wounded comrades during a battle with Taliban in Afghanistan; President Obama calls family to inform them of honor; Afghanistan--Taliban, U.S., and British envoys begin unprecented talks; Texas--Texas scorched by worst drought in 50 years; Space--Virgin Galatic's plane/spaceship launch platform takes flight at air show in Oshkosh, WI; designed by Burt Rutan and British billionaire Sir Richard Branson; Guantanamo--Ireland to resettle two detainees from Guantanamo internment camp; Microsoft/Yahoo--Microsoft, Yahoo agree on Internet search partnership; Haiti--dozens still missing after Haitian refugee boat overturns; Spain--car bomb in Burgos destroys police barracks; China--water pollution sickens thousands in northern China.
Entertainment: Bachelorette--"Bachelorette" Jillian Harris makes final pick, Chicago businessman Ed Swiderski who exited early in the "The Bachelorette" to keep his job; Farah--late "Charlie's Angels star Farah Fawcett excludes long-time companion from will; reportedly leaves entire $6-million estate to son Redmond O'Neal.
Deaths: Maria del Carmen Bousada, 69; gave birth at 66; leaves behind twin toddlers; lied about her age to fertility clinic; was diagnosed with cancer only months after children were born.

Weather
Today High 77 Low 58 AM Showers
Thu High 79 Low 61 Isolated T-Storms
Fri High 78 Low 62 AM Clouds/PM Sun
Sat High 82 Low 64 Mostly Sunny
Sun High 83 Low 65 Partly Cloudy

TV Listings: 16--8-10 p.m., America's Got Talent (two episodes); 22--8 p.m., New Adventures of Old Christine; 8:30 p.m., Gary Unmarrried; 9 p.m., Criminal Minds; 25--8-10 p.m., America's Next Top Model (two episodes); 28--8-10 p.m., So You Think You Can Dance (two-hour episode); 34--8 p.m., Time Team America; 9 p.m., Ascent of Money; 46--8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Making Healthy Choices; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57--8 p.m., Wipeout; 9 p.m., I Survived a Japanese Game Show; 69--8 p.m., World's Funniest Moments; 9 p.m., Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed.

South Bend, Indiana; July 28, 2009

Announcements

City of South Bend:

▪Common Council--July 27, 7 p.m., fourth-floor Council Chambers.
▪Board of Public Works Meeting--July 27, 9:30 a.m., Room 1308, County-City Building.
▪Redevelopment Commission Meeting--August 3, 10 a.m., 13th floor, County-City Building.
▪Parks and Recreation Board--August 17, 4 p.m., O'Brien Administration and Recreation Center, 321 E. Walter Street.

Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.:

▪Neighborhood Yoga--gentle yoga practice for beginners and continuing students Monday afternoons from 4-5:15 p.m. at the NNN Neighborhood Center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
Questions? Call Ann at 289-8366 or email at aclark@saintmarys.edu

The Morris Performing Arts Center

▪Jeffrey Osborne: August 1,
▪Crosby, Stills and Nash: August 3, 7:30 p.m.
▪Alice Cooper with Blue Oyster Cult: August 9, 7:30 p.m.
▪Robin Williams Rescheduled: Robin Williams' appearance--originally scheduled for April 17 but postponed due to his heart surgery--rescheduled for October 1.

Summer Concert Series (at St. Patrick's County Park)

▪The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show: August 1, 8 p.m.; bands-- Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts (with a tribute to James "Pookie" Hudson), The Reflections, The Volumes, Daddy G and the Church Street Five, Stormy Weather, The Blue Suede Orchestra.
▪Beach Boys: August 15, 7 p.m.

Fridays at the Fountain (Free)

▪Goldmine Pickers (Bluegrass): August 7, 11:30 a.m.
▪Dougie Wood Band (Rock Country): August 21, 11:30 a.m.

Announcements: Send announcements to southbendfreepress@gmail.com.
Recycling Containers: St. Joseph County residents who still don't have their new recycling bins can call Borden Waste-Away Services at 1-800-683-6801.
Logan's Run: August 1, Fun Walk starts at 8:30 a.m. and running starts at 8:35 p.m.; begins and ends at Notre Dame's Stepan Center; registration Friday from 4-7 p.m. at pasta dinner at Logan Center (Jefferson Boulevard and 26th Street in South Bend) and Saturday from 6:30-8 a.m. at the registration tent at Notre Dame. Family Fun Fest begins after racing from 9 a.m.-noon

S.B. Free Press Sports

Midwest League: Silver Hawks 6, Kernels 5.
MLB National League: Cubs 5, Astros 1 (13); Nationals 14, Brewers 6; (Nats' Josh Willingham hits two grand slams); Giants 4, Pirates 2 (Tim Lincecum strikes out 15); Phillies 6, Diamondbacks 2; Mets 7, Rockies 3; Reds 6, Padres 4; Cardinals 6, Dodgers 1.
MLB American League: Twins 4, White Sox 3; Royals 5, Orioles 3; Yankees 11, Rays 4; Red Sox 8, Athletics 3; Rangers 5, Tigers 2; Indians 8, Angels 6; Blue Jays 11, Mariners 4; .
WNBA: No games scheduled.
Soccer: President Obama supports U.S. World Cup effort; MLS All-Star Game--Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.
NFL Notes: NFL HQ--Michael Vick conditionally reinstated by Commissioner Goodell.
Deaths: Rick Bryan, 47; former Oklahoma University and Atlanta Falcon DE died of congestive heart failure; holds OU record for tackles by a lineman with 365.

Local

Local Headlines: No Talking--South Bend bans talking on cell phones in school zones (gum chewing is still allowed); No Half-Days--Indiana eliminates half-days in schools; Protective Orders--protective orders in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties go online; Odyssey--St. Joseph County joins Odyssey state-wide traffic reporting system next week; Library Cuts Hours--the St. Joseph County Public Library will cut hours as a result of $1.2-million budget shortfall for 2010; downtown library will be open all day Saturday and Sunday afternoons during school year; Francis and Centre Township branches will be open on Saturdays; all other branches will be closed weekends; Readmobile will be available only for special events; New Tech--New Tech High School gets $100,000 from fund-raising; Busing--the Crossing alternative high school will begin busing students to Elkhart after the closing of local campuses.
Area Headlines: LaPorte Homelessness--25 organizations teaming up to form coalition to deal with growing problem of homelessness in LaPorte County.

Nation/World

National/World Headlines: White House--Hawaii once again declares President Obama's birth certificate legitimate; officials say declaration was in answer to those who claim that president was actually born in his father's native Kenya and therefore ineligible to serve as President of the United States; Congress--Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-AL, ranking Republican on House Judiciary Committee, says he will vote against nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for the U.S. Supreme Court; Senators reportedly near bipartisan health deal; Iraq--Defense Secretary Gates makes unannonuced visit to Iraq; Baghdad bank robbers kill eight security guards; get $6.9-million; Space Station--Canadian astronaut says effects of global warming on polar ice caps are visible from ISS; Haiti--boat with Haitian refugees capsizes, 113 saved, 85 missing; North Carolina--seven North Carolina men charged as international "jihad" group; Space Station--shuttle Endeavour getting ready to leave ISS today for trip home.
Entertainment: Split--Kim Kardashian, Reggie Bush split; Grammar--killer of "Frasier" and "Cheers" star Kelsey Grammar's sister denied parole; Seeger--folk singer Pete Seeger celebrates 90th birthday with concert.
Deaths: Merce Cunningham, 90; famed choreographer and dancer; called revolutionary artist who was still working three months ago; George Russell, 86; jazz composer whose theories influenced the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane; developed the Lydian concept in 1953; called the first theoretical contribution from jazz.

Weather
Today High 80 Low 63 Scattered T-Storms
Wed High 78 Low 59 Mostly Sunny
Thu High 81 Low 61 Isolated T-Storms
Fri High 77 Low 60 Mostly Sunny
Sat High 82 Low 64 Mostly Sunny

TV Listing: 16--8-10 p.m., America's Got Talent (two episodes); 22--8 p.m., NCIS; 9 p.m., Big Brother; 25--8 p.m., 90210; 9 p.m., Hitched or Ditched; 28--8 p.m., Hell's Kitchen; 9 p.m., More to Love; 34--8 p.m., Nova; 9 p.m., Nova ScienceNow; 46--8 p.m., Lester Sumrall; 8:30 p.m., Paid; 9 p.m., Harvest; 57--8-9:30 p.m., The Superstars; 9:30 p.m., Better Off Ted; 69--8-9 p.m., Street Patrol (two episodes); 9-10 p.m., Jail (two episodes).

South Bend, Indiana; July 27, 2009

Announcements

City of South Bend:

▪Common Council--July 27, 7 p.m., fourth-floor Council Chambers.
▪Board of Public Works Meeting--July 27, 9:30 a.m., Room 1308, County-City Building.
▪Redevelopment Commission Meeting--August 3, 10 a.m., 13th floor, County-City Building.
▪Parks and Recreation Board--August 17, 4 p.m., O'Brien Administration and Recreation Center, 321 E. Walter Street.

Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.:

▪Neighborhood Yoga--gentle yoga practice for beginners and continuing students Monday afternoons from 4-5:15 p.m. at the NNN Neighborhood Center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
Questions? Call Ann at 289-8366 or email at aclark@saintmarys.edu

The Morris Performing Arts Center

▪Jeffrey Osborne: August 1,
▪Crosby, Stills and Nash: August 3, 7:30 p.m.
▪Alice Cooper with Blue Oyster Cult: August 9, 7:30 p.m.
▪Robin Williams Rescheduled: Robin Williams' appearance--originally scheduled for April 17 but postponed due to his heart surgery--rescheduled for October 1.

Summer Concert Series (at St. Patrick's County Park)

▪The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show: August 1, 8 p.m.; bands-- Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts (with a tribute to James "Pookie" Hudson), The Reflections, The Volumes, Daddy G and the Church Street Five, Stormy Weather, The Blue Suede Orchestra.
▪Beach Boys: August 15, 7 p.m.

Fridays at the Fountain (Free)

▪Goldmine Pickers (Bluegrass): August 7, 11:30 a.m.
▪Dougie Wood Band (Rock Country): August 21, 11:30 a.m.

Announcements: Send announcements to southbendfreepress@gmail.com.
Recycling Containers: St. Joseph County residents who still don't have their new recycling bins can call Borden Waste-Away Services at 1-800-683-6801.
Logan's Run: August 1, Fun Walk starts at 8:30 a.m. and running starts at 8:35 p.m.; begins and ends at Notre Dame's Stepan Center; registration Friday from 4-7 p.m. at pasta dinner at Logan Center (Jefferson Boulevard and 26th Street in South Bend) and Saturday from 6:30-8 a.m. at the registration tent at Notre Dame. Family Fun Fest begins after racing from 9 a.m.-noon

S.B. Free Press Sports

Midwest League: Kernels 2, Silver Hawks 1.
Rugby: Penn 46, Dexter 0; Penn 20, West Ottawa 0; Penn; Championship--Penn 33, Brownsburg 17.
MLB National League: Cubs 5, Reds 2 (Cubs move into first place in NL Central); Marlins 8, Dodgers 6; Diamondbacks 9, Pirates 0; Rockies 4, Giants 2; Braves 10, Brewers 2; Mets 8, Astros 3; Nationals 3, Padres 2 (10); Phillies 9, Cardinals 2.
MLB American League: White Sox 5, Tigers 1; Yankees 7, Athletics 5; Blue Jays 5, Rays 1; Orioles 6, Red Sox 2; Rangers 7, Royals 2; Twins 10, Angels 1; Indians 12, Mariners 3.
WNBA: Mercury 94, Liberty 88 (D. Taurasi 34 points, 13 rebounds; S. Christon 21 points, 5 rebounds); Mystics 87, Monarchs 73 (C. Langhorne 19 points, 8 rebounds; D. Walker 13 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists), (first win for Mystics over Monarchs in last nine meetings).
Soccer: Gold Cup--Mexico 5, USA 0 (First win for Mexico in U.S. since 1989); WPS--D.C. Freedom 3, Chi. Red Stars 2; S.L. Athletica, FC Gold Pride.
Golf: PGA Canadien Open--play suspended until Monday due to wet course; Champions Tour Senior British Open--1. Loren Roberts -12 (won in playoff, second Sr. British title); 2. Fred Funk and Mark McNulty -12; LPGA Evian Masters; Evian-les-Bains, France--1. Ai Miyazato -14 (won in playoff), 2. Sophie Gustafson -14.
IRL Rexall Edmonton Indy: 1. Will Power; 2. Helio Castroneves; 3. Scott Dixon; 4. Ryan Briscoe; 5. Dario Franchitti; 6. Paul Tracy; 7. Graham Rahal; 8. Justin Wilson, 9. Robert Doornbos; 10. Marco Andretti.
IRL Standings: 1. Dario Franchitti 347; 2. Scott Dixon 345; 3. Ryan Briscoe 334; 4. Helio Castroneves 269; 5. Danica Patrick 266; 6. Dan Wheldon 240; 7. Marco Andretti 239; 8. Tony Kanaan 227; 9. Justin Wilson 217; 10. Graham Rahal 209.
NASCAR Brickyard 400: 1. Jimmie Johnson (48 Chevy); 2. Mark Martin (5 Chevy); 3. Tony Stewart (14 Chevy); 4. Greg Biffle (16 Ford); 5. Brian Vickers (83 Toyota); 6. Kevin Harvick (29 Chevy); 7. Kasey Kahne (9 Dodge); 8. David Reutimann (00 Toyota); 9. Jeff Gordon (24 Chevy); 10. Matt Kenseth (17 Ford); 14. Ryan Newman (39 Chevy); 16. David Stremme (12 Dodge); Juan Pablo Montoya, who had a 5-second lead with 30 laps to go, was penalized a lap for speeding in the pits.
Sprint Cup Standings: 1. Tony Stewart 3054; 2. Jimmie Johnson 2862; 3. Jeff Gordon 2847; 4. Kurt Busch 2608; 5. Carl Edwards 2556; 6. Denny Hamlin 2518; 7. Ryan Newman 2506; 8. Kasey Kahne 2482; 9. Mark Martin 2471; 10. Juan Pablo Montoya 2461; 12. Matt Kenseth 2429; 31. David Stremme 1699; 46. Tony Raines 352.
Tour de France--Aberto Contador wins second Tour championship; teammate and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong holds on to third.
Deaths: Three-time WBA champ in welterweight and junior middleweight Vernon Forrest, 38; shot to death in apparent robbery attempt; had 41-3 career record with 29 KOs.

Local

Local Headlines: Construction--southbound lane of Church Street in Mishawaka will be closed from North Main Street to First Street Monday morning to Thursday night for sewer construction; 36th Street in South Bend is closed between Northside and Pleasant Street for emergency sewer work; Registration--South Bend Community School Corporation is now accepting new student registrations for the 2009-10 school year; Drowning--Granger man Karl Heinz Becker, 57, drowned at Warren Dunes State Park in Michigan Sunday; authorities say a strong undertow was probably the cause; Motorcycle Parade--300 motorcycles parade through Mishawaka Sunday to remember slain Mishawaka police officers and raise money for charity.
Area Headlines: Cycle Death--Niles motorcyclist killed Sunday on Ironwood Drive near Bertrand Road when a large tree fell on his motorcycle.

Nation/World

National/World Headlines: White House--President Obama gets personal invitation from FIFA president to attend 2010 soccer World Cup in South Africa; Congress--health care initiative needs GOP votes, lawmakers from both parties say; Alaska--Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell takes over as governor after resignation of Gov. Sarah Palin takes effect; Palin says she is resigning with more than a year left in her first term to take her political battle to larger stage and to avoid unproductive, lame-duck status; Maryland--16 shot in Baltimore--two of them fatally--including 12 at cookout; Somalia--U.S. Navy warns of increased pirate activity off coast of Somalia; India--Indian Navy launches first nuclear sub; sub was constructed in India; Indian court finds three guilty in 2003 Mumbai bombing; China--Taiwan, China presidents exchange first messages since Communist takeover of mainland 60 years ago; 22 die in flooding in southwestern China; Historic Auction--John Dillinger pistol sold for $95,600 at auction in L.A.; Wall Street--oil rises above $68 as rally extends to third week; Afghanistan--Afghan President Karzai says he wants rules for conduct of U.S. forces changed and would be willing to talk with Taliban leaders who publicly renounce violence and endorse peace; Myanmar--trial of opposition leader and democratically-elected president Suu Kyi enters final phase in Myanmar; Suu Kyi being tried for "allowing" an intruder on her property; France--French President Sarkozy released from hospital; collapsed this weekend while jogging; medical tests showed no sign of irregular heartbeat; Space Station--astronauts go out on fifth and final spacewalk of mission.
Entertainment: Rimes Split--LeAnn Rimes and husband Dean Sheremet separate after seven years of marriage; Rodents Rule--film about crime-fighting guinea pigs, "G-Force", takes over No. 1 spot from "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince;" "G-Force features voice work of Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan, and Penelope Cruz; Lost--"Lost" to bring back characters from first season.

Weather
Today High 84 Low 67 Partly Cloudy
Tue High 83 Low 65 Scattered T-Storms
Wed High 77 Low 60 Isolated T-Storms
Thu High 79 Low 61 Partly Cloudy
Fri High 77 Low 61 Partly Cloudy

TV Listings: 16--8 p.m., Great American Road Trip; 9 p.m., The Wanted; 22--8 p.m., How I Met Your Mother; 8:30 p.m., Rules of Engagement; 9 p.m., Two and a Half Men; 9:30 p.m., The Big Bang Theory; 25--8 p.m., One Tree Hill; 9 p.m., Gossip Girl;28--8 p.m., House; 9 p.m., Lie to Me; 34--p.m., 8 p.m., Antiques Roadshow; 9 p.m., History Detectives; 46--8 p.m., Lester Sumrall Teaching; 8:30 p.m., Bible Prophecy Unveiled; 10 p.m., Harvest Show; 57--8-10 p.m., The Bachelorette (two-hour episode); 69--8-9 p.m., MLB: White Sox at Twins.