News 2008-06-28 Andanh.com

Niles landmark burns :Firefighters battle Majerek fire for five hours; Tribune bureau also destroye Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:31:00 EST
NILES -- Majerek's landmark book and card store in downtown Niles became an epic tragedy itself Friday, giving nearly 90 firefighters a five-hour fight before the store's last chapter was written.

Gun ruling to change little here :Gun shop owners say Supreme Court decision offers needed clarity. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:01:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Local gun dealers hailed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on handguns as a victory for gun owners' rights, but local officials said Friday it won't have a lot of effect on firearm ownership rules in Indiana.

No charges filed in South Bend garage dogs case :Owner of 23 canines still faces ordinance fines, Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:59:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- No criminal charges will be filed against a resident who was housing more than 20 dogs inside his garage.

Arrest made in South Bend robbery spree :34-year-old arrested leaving Family Dollar on S. Michigan Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:54:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- A man accused of several robberies this week, including six in a day, was arrested Friday afternoon after an attempted robbery of a Family Dollar store, police say.

Residents alerted about fruit tree virus :USDA, state taking steps to stave off potential problem. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:52:00 EST
ST. JOSEPH -- The United States Department of Agriculture has begun recently alerting homeowners in southwest Michigan about a potentially devastating fruit tree virus that was first discovered late in 2006 on the grounds the Michigan State University Extension Center.

Carter touts new consumer laws :Says measures effective July 1 will protect Hoosiers. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:43:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Sex offenders on the Internet, your personal information and the money you can't take with you: All are subjects of new consumer-oriented laws that go into effect July 1.

Arson possible in LaPorte fire Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:39:00 EST
LAPORTE -- Arson has not been ruled out in a fire early Friday at the Army Surplus store in LaPorte's downtown.

Man gets 2 years in online sex chat case Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:34:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- A Mishawaka man has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to child solicitation in connection with online chats he had over a period of months with an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl.

Future's bright for South Shore :Soaring ridership, pending upgrades are added icing on 100th anniv Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:27:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- The South Shore has plenty of problems -- the kind of problems most organizations wish they had.

Police investigate boy's lawn mower injury :Child, 5, taken to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:25:00 EST
NAPPANEE -- The Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department is investigating an incident in which a 5-year-old boy was seriously injured by a lawn mower.

The melody of success :Plymouth's Cox hits right notes Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:08:00 EST
PLYMOUTH -- Hard work never scared Dave Cox.

Isaac lifts Invaders Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:40:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Who knew the road from Kenya to South Bend goes right through Rock Hill, S.C.?

Finish Line shares climb on profits report :Indy-based retailer revels in turnaround. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:34:00 EST
INDIANAPOLIS -- Shares of The Finish Line Inc. jumped nearly 24 percent Friday, a day after the company beat Wall Street expectations by reporting a fiscal first-quarter profit.

Turbines in your part of town? :Interest in wind power prompts local regulations. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:34:00 EST
Chuck Bulot, building commissioner for St. Joseph County and South Bend, knew the rush to install wind turbines would be cranking up after two went up at First Federal Savings Bank on West Edison Road in Mishawaka.

Backyard-made electricity :Users say energy future is blowing in the wind Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:32:00 EST
Could you imagine your electrical meter running backward? According to Dave Smith, who owns Wind-Wire with his brother, Glen, that can happen if you purchase one of the Skystream wind turbines they are putting up in customers' backyards.

Briefcase: June 28, 2008 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:31:00 EST
LANSING

Gas prices fuel car unhappiness :New owner satisfaction survey declines for first time in five year Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:16:00 EST
DETROIT -- Drivers of new cars were less satisfied with their vehicles this year for the first time in at least five years due mainly to rising fuel prices, according to an annual survey released Thursday.

Slyders not coming soon in South Bend, Mishawaka :White Castle explains decision not to open restau Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:14:00 EST
"I imagine you've had restaurant chains that have been there and come and gone," the White Castle regional director of restaurant operations said.

Stuck in a rut :Making the best of unhappy work environment is hard but doable. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:08:00 EST
CHICAGO -- Sam Glenn followed some wise counsel when he found himself in a bad job situation -- his mother told him, first, don't quit. And second, to have a frank chat with his boss at the small computer communications firm where he worked.

Briefcase: June 27, 2008 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:05:00 EST
WASHINGTON

Chosen route not in public's best interest Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:29:00 EST
When I learned that the Indiana Department of Transportation was going to make Capital Avenue a major north-south highway, I suggested the state consider extending it directly south to Rochester. This route is better than the more western route, which is near U.S.

When we care more about 'pact' than facts Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:19:00 EST
BOSTON -- Well now, isn't that a relief. The infamous "pregnancy pact" at Gloucester High School turns out to be an urban legend. The media mobs that descended on the fishing town may now pack up their cameras and their moral outrage.

Fireworks, law and good sense Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:17:00 EST
Municipalities have the power under an Indiana law passed in 2007 to limit the use of fireworks. And it's a good thing. Without limits, anyone older than 18 can buy and use just about any consumer fireworks -- just about any time.

State got it right Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:15:00 EST
It was with relief that the South Bend Community School Corp. on Thursday received the good news from the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance:

Initiative's success: Power of the personal Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:32:00 EST
How do we meet people's basic needs in America? The answer often depends on where we stand.

Condi Rice's coalition of the ineffectual Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:30:00 EST
"A successful multilateral coalition" is how Condoleezza Rice described those countries, "united in confronting Iran," on which the administration's Iran policy critically depends.

Solution to gang problem colorblind Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:29:00 EST
"Where are you from?" is the last question many young men in Los Angeles hear. It's not a question about geography but about gang affiliation, and it is asked in the moment before a shooting.

Raise standards, expectations, for student athletes Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:25:00 EST
The best-kept secret in South Bend is the academic excellence of the Clay Colonial student-athletes. I can only speak for the Clay High student-athletes, as those are the students that I have accurate information for.

Niles lost a good friend in Larry Clymer Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:23:00 EST
Niles lost a very wonderful man, our former Mayor Larry Clymer. He was one of the best that Niles ever had. He was a friend and also a former neighbor who always had a smile and a helping hand.

Only voter demand can make reform happen Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:21:00 EST
When Barack Obama decided last week to throw off the constraints on campaign spending that go with the acceptance of public financing, he was rightly criticized for rigging the system in his own favor.

Day at the beach :Sun, sand and surf galore, but no saltwater. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:56:00 EST
Despite nay-sayers who believe a proper vacation means boarding a plane, staying close to home opens your eyes to natural wonders close by.

Summer creatures moving Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:53:00 EST
It's summer, and reptiles and amphibians are on the move. As cold-blooded creatures, their body temperature aligns with the temperature of their environment.

Where'd you go? Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:51:00 EST
Share a photo and/or an anecdote from your recent travels and you might steer your fellow Tribune readers in the right direction (or away from a bad one) on their next trip.

Get a bead on some high fliers at talk today Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:46:00 EST
Leave your binoculars behind for a rare glimpse of endangered birds during "Peregrine and Osprey Update" at 2 p.m. today at Rum Village Nature Center, 2626 S. Gertrude St., South Bend.

Living in color :Local artist takes home from ho-hum to wow. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:47:00 EST
GRANGER -- Erin Tepe reluctantly admits that once her house was beige.

Great Ideas for House and Home Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:46:00 EST
Fence protects prized plants

Use common sense when working in the heat Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
The hottest weather I've ever endured came on a trip West in 1995. We decided to go camping in the Grand Canyon, both south and north rims, at the end of a business trip to Los Angeles.

Asphalt blend can replace tar roof Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:41:00 EST
Q: I have an old tar-and-gravel roof that I am getting re-done. My contractor is suggesting a "Modified Bitteman" roof. What is this?

Perfect house, perfect neighborhood Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:37:00 EST
"We had lived in New Orleans, and our daughters were 2 and 4. We decided to move back here, where I grew up, and Jay got a job at Holy Cross Parish. We wanted to be close to his work and wanted something affordable on a one-income budget so I could stay at home with the girls.

Garden tour to take place, rain or shine Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:36:00 EST
ROCHESTER -- Fulton County Master Gardeners will host a Rochester-area garden tour from 2 to 5 p.m. July 12.

Western soul's blues :Singer's death turns CD, tour into tribute. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:33:00 EST
Listening to The Hacienda Brothers' new album feels like stumbling across a great movie late at night on television ... 10 minutes before the credits role.

Norbert Krapf chosen state poet laureate Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:09:00 EST
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Arts Commission recently announced the selection of Indianapolis resident Norbert Krapf as the Indiana's poet laureate.

'Crazy' move has locals in 'Myst' of film script Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:26:00 EST
Patrick A. McIntire and Adrian Vanderbosch have moments where their story seems implausible even to them.

Fun that goes BOOM! at fireworks Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:20:00 EST
BREMEN -- This year's Fourth of July events promise to be the best ever. There are plenty of ways to celebrate, including festivals, parades and, of course, fireworks.

McMurtry makes every word count Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:17:00 EST
MADISON, Ind. -- Figuring that his well-traveled touring van was past due for an oil change, James McMurtry thought about looking for a Jiffy Lube when he pulled into town for the night's gig. But then he got a better idea.

Museum to display rare Chinese works Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:11:00 EST
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Museum of Art will host "Power & Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty," the first exhibition in the United States to focus on the full range of art from China's Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Oct. 26 through Jan. 11.

'Evexy' Helfer to keep 'Burn Notice' hot Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:06:00 EST
Jeffrey Donovan is on the telephone doing press for the second season of "Burn Notice" when he's asked if viewers can expect a romantic entanglement between his character, Michael Westen, and the new one played by Tricia Helfer, who has signed on for a multiepisode arc.

La Lumiere benefit to feature D'Rone again Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:56:00 EST
THREE OAKS -- Legendary jazz musician Frank D'Rone will present "Swinging the Great American Songbook," a benefit concert for La Lumiere School, at 8 p.m. July 12 at the Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive.

Old Jail House unlocks cells for summer hours Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:55:00 EST
ALBION -- The Old Jail House Museum, 215 W. Main St., will be open for general admission through the summer.

Theater/art classes at Acorn for all ages Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:52:00 EST
THREE OAKS -- Donna Blue Lachman will teach the class A Stage of One's Own from July 28 through Aug. 11 at the Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Drive.

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