News 2008-05-26 Andanh.com

West Side Parade marks 85th year :Annual event once on verge of folding shows new life. Mon, 26 May 2008 18:44:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Everywhere along Ford Street today were the flags.

Thunderstorms, tornadoes hit elsewhere in Midwest Mon, 26 May 2008 17:36:00 EST
The South Bend area has dodged thunderstorms, tornados and other severe weather that hit areas of the Midwest and Great Plains during the Memorial Day weekend.

Boaters see low water levels for Memorial Day Mon, 26 May 2008 17:07:00 EST
It's not what boaters wanted this Memorial Day weekend -- extremely low water levels in the St. Joseph River Harbor.

Love more important than money :Family keeps close during unexpected AM General layoff Mon, 26 May 2008 16:37:00 EST
OSCEOLA -- Nicole Harris rolls her eyes as she places a pacifier in 7-month-old Taylor's mouth and listens to her husband tell a familiar story.

Is your family ready for the pool? Mon, 26 May 2008 16:20:00 EST
Drowning is the second leading cause of death among children. Experts say pool safety is something everyone should know

Memorial Day Parades have deep meaning for local veterans Mon, 26 May 2008 16:16:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Monday was a day to honor our service men and women, especially those members of the military who didn't make it back home. But the parades and celebrations have a much deeper meaning for local veterans.

South Bend honors fallen soldiers with more than just a parade Mon, 26 May 2008 14:06:00 EST
Parades are not the only Memorial Day events on the agenda. South Bend's Howard Park held a memorial service as a tribute to members of military who were lost or buried at sea.

Hundreds line Niles parade route :Young, old turn out to offer thanks for veterans' service Mon, 26 May 2008 19:15:00 EST
NILES -- With base drums rumbling in the distance, Ashley Payne told her friends to hurry up.

Osceola parade was short but fun :Osceola event's grand marshal served in Iraq Mon, 26 May 2008 18:56:00 EST
OSCEOLA ---- This morning, several hundred people lined both sides of Lincoln Way East in Osceola.

Troy officer honored for role in office shooting response Mon, 26 May 2008 10:59:00 EST
TROY, Mich. (AP) — Officer Raymond Piper was on routine patrol 13 months ago when he received a dispatch he won't soon forget.

From Middle East to White House for Weis Sun, 25 May 2008 17:20:00 EST
Editor's Note: Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis is taking part in a first-of-its-kind tour of the Middle East, with four other college football coaches, to meet with members of the U.S. military.

True meaning of Memorial Day hits home for Weis Sat, 24 May 2008 15:37:00 EST
Editor's Note: Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis is taking part in a first-of-its-kind tour of the Middle East with four other college football coaches to meet with members of the U.S. military. The tour started Tuesday at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois near St.

Five Irish honored Sat, 24 May 2008 05:54:00 EST
The Notre Dame women's lacrosse team has had five players selected to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches'Association's (IWLCA) all-West/Midwest Region team.

Irish get a hitter in Calabrese Fri, 23 May 2008 05:44:00 EST
Another recruit in the bag.

Champs leading the champs :Penn's softball coaching staff has a wealth of winning experience. Mon, 26 May 2008 05:24:00 EST
Beth Zachary has drawn on her past success as a player.

White stuff is right stuff for Panthers Mon, 26 May 2008 05:28:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- The game of baseball has always been must-see viewing for Malcolm White.

A golden touch for Penn :Kingsmen hit parade pounds Riley for sectional crown. Sun, 25 May 2008 05:16:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Everyone got into the act for the Penn softball team Saturday night.

Bobcats, Bees face off in districts Sun, 25 May 2008 05:21:00 EST
Top-ranked (Division 3) for most of the regular season, Brandywine's baseball team must now turn its attention to handling the pressure of districts.

Top-ranked Penn counts on Brady Sun, 25 May 2008 05:32:00 EST
MISHAWAKA -- Nick Brady appears to have smoothed out all of the chinks in his armor.

Knights charge past field at NIC Sun, 25 May 2008 05:32:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- No rain. No wind. No cold weather. And, as one coach put it, there were no excuses at the Northern Indiana Conference golf championship at Warren Golf Course on Saturday.

Bremen, Andrews roar into regional Sun, 25 May 2008 05:31:00 EST
LAKEVILLE -- In the opinion of Bremen High School softball coach Chris English, the Lions had nothing to lose all week.

Benn powers CMA to state crown Sun, 25 May 2008 05:28:00 EST
INDIANAPOLIS -- Brandon Benn of Culver Military Academy scored nine goals to power the Eagles to a second straight high school lacrosse state championship with an 18-8 victory against South Bend St. Joseph's.

Niles looks to end drought Sun, 25 May 2008 05:28:00 EST
With one of the best pitchers in the state in Jenna Ignowski, the Niles softball team hopes to end its district championship drought this week.

Hendricks out as St. Joe baseball coach Sun, 25 May 2008 05:25:00 EST
One loss during the state tournament will mark the end for Ted Hendricks as the varsity baseball coach at St. Joseph High School.

Auto jobs continue to drop :Michigan's loss may be slowing. Mon, 26 May 2008 05:42:00 EST
LANSING -- Michigan still is seeing auto industry jobs disappear faster than gasoline in an oversized sport utility vehicle, and the slide is expected to continue into 2009.

Tough times with ethanol :Turmoil a serious threat to some companies. Mon, 26 May 2008 05:35:00 EST
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Not long ago, the fledgling ethanol industry was the darling of investors, farmers, the federal government and a lot of Americans who liked the idea of turning corn into fuel.

Is a timeshare worth the investment? Mon, 26 May 2008 05:33:00 EST
Q. I'm thinking about buying a timeshare. Would it be a worthwhile investment?

Oil prices near $133 a barrel on supply, U.S. economy worries Mon, 26 May 2008 05:57:00 EST
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Oil rose to near $133 a barrel Monday in Asia on persistent worries about global petroleum supplies and the outlook for the U.S. dollar.

BUSINESS COMPANIES Sun, 25 May 2008 06:51:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- The Small Business Development Center will be hosting the following seminars:

'Wal-Mart of the recycling world' :Green Tech changes options for reusing waste, avoiding landfill Sun, 25 May 2008 06:48:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- A brisk breeze hits Michael Morris' face as he starts up a little car that will soon take him into his own world -- one that's unlike any other in the area.

Restaurant assistant manager strives for uniqueness Sun, 25 May 2008 06:11:00 EST
Kenny McCreary Sr. knows what his customers want: a different kind of dining experience. And as assistant manager of The Summit Club, an exclusive, members-only club that sits on the top floor of the Chase Tower in South Bend, he works hard to make members feel at home.

Reader unhappy with mismatched recliner :Do Not Call deadline nears; warning about more suspicious Sun, 25 May 2008 05:53:00 EST
I really like Lane furniture so I ordered a blue recliner in December from the Lane Furniture store in Mishawaka. When the chair came three months later, it was blue but not what I ordered. I called the store because the delivery man would not take it back.

BUSINESS MEETINGS Sun, 25 May 2008 05:51:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- The Small Business Development Center will be hosting the following seminars:

BUSINESS PEOPLE Sun, 25 May 2008 05:48:00 EST
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Academy has inducted two local community members for their lifetime of achievement and contributions to Indiana.

Congress should pass new GI Bill Mon, 26 May 2008 06:56:00 EST
Congress is pushing a smart bill that would greatly expand college aid to military veterans coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan. But President Bush has said he would veto the bill.

Where is support for a Wall of Heroes? Mon, 26 May 2008 06:55:00 EST
My family and I have fought for a year and a half to get a Wall of Heroes built. We have spent money we didn't have and made a lot of sacrifices.

Never forget their sacrifices Mon, 26 May 2008 06:41:00 EST
The United States is a forward-looking nation. We are not a country inclined to dwell on the past.

For Hillary Clinton, it's just one day at a time Mon, 26 May 2008 06:40:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- Commentators trying to discern the Hillary Clinton campaign's endgame strategy have posited any number of wheels-within-wheels scenarios worthy of a spy novel. The simple truth has nothing to do with logic and everything to do with instinct: Keep moving forward until you drop.

Are we ready for innovation? Sun, 25 May 2008 06:40:00 EST
Expect things to move quickly from now on. It will be important for people in this community to be ready.

Will Americans follow Oprah's vegan example? Sun, 25 May 2008 06:26:00 EST
One of the best things to ever happen to public health happened this month when Oprah Winfrey announced she was starting a 21-day vegan makeover. If anyone can inspire positive change in America, it's someone as influential as Oprah.

Focus turns to McCain's VP choice Sun, 25 May 2008 06:23:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- With perfect timing, John McCain has signaled the opening of the vice presidential speculation season, just as the last dregs of suspense are being drained from the marathon presidential contest.

No anger, just sorrow for West Virginians Sun, 25 May 2008 06:03:00 EST
I keep thinking I should be mad at West Virginia. Not because Barack Obama was recently beaten like a red-headed stepchild -- to use my father's expression -- in that state's primary. No, I'm thinking I should be upset about "why" he was beaten.

Donnelly knows how it feels to be Puckett Sun, 25 May 2008 05:57:00 EST
Congressman Joe Donnelly knows what it's like to swim against the tide in an election in which his own party at the national level wouldn't even throw him a lifesaver. Heck, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee didn't even throw one cent his way.

Contrasting stories reveal true self-realization lesson Sun, 25 May 2008 05:40:00 EST
The May 11 Tribune unwittingly highlighted a facet of the culture wars while simultaneously exposing its bias in reporting "news."

'The Real World' :Teaching program proves more positive than show. Thu, 22 May 2008 16:06:00 EST
"This is the true story ... of seven strangers ... picked to live in a house ... work together and have their lives taped ... find out what happens when people stop being polite ... and start getting real ... 'The Real World.'"

Turn sights to wedding, reception sites Thu, 22 May 2008 16:05:00 EST
What are your first tasks as a newly engaged couple? Announcing the exciting news, of course. Deciding on a budget. Thinking about the type of wedding both of you want. Selecting a few possible dates.

BRITTON -- WEST Thu, 22 May 2008 16:03:00 EST
MISHAWAKA -- The engagement of Shelly Millington Britton and Dan Moreno West, both of South Bend, is announced by his mother, Shirley Desits of Mishawaka. The prospective groom is also the son of Walter West of South Bend and Bobby Desits of Mishawaka. An Aug. 8 wedding is planned.

BARE -- DAVIS Thu, 22 May 2008 16:02:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Announcing the engagement of Stacie Nicole Bare and Bryan Allen Davis Jr. are her parents, Brenda and William Bare of South Bend. The prospective groom is the grandson of Dolores Davis of South Bend and the late Archie Davis. An Oct. 11 wedding is planned.

BLACKFORD -- SINN Thu, 22 May 2008 16:02:00 EST
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Mikki Lynn Blackford and David Andrew Sinn have chosen a Sept. 6 wedding date. She is the daughter of Jeanne and Jeff Blackford of Terre Haute, and the prospective groom is the son of Lori and Dennis Sinn of Hamlet.

BAUTERS -- FIELDER Thu, 22 May 2008 16:01:00 EST
MISHAWAKA -- Debra and Donald Bauters of Mishawaka announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth, and Matthew Fielder, both of Iowa City, Iowa. He is the son of Marce Horel of Clarinda, Iowa, and Dennis Fielder of Shenandoah, Iowa. An Oct. 11 wedding is planned.

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