LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; May 7, 2009

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Beacon Sports

Midwest League: Silver Hawks 7, Kernels 5 (Hawks even record at 13-13).
ND Sports: Softball, Big East Honors--Beth Northway, Christine Lux, Dani Miller on Big East first team; Brittney Barger, Jody Valdivia, Linda Kohan make second team; Erin Marrone third team.
Bethel Sports: Baseball, MCC Finals--Taylor 13, Bethel 4; Tennis, Women, NCCAA Tournament--Taylor 5, Bethel 3; Men--Bethel 5, North Greenville 2.
NBA Scores: Celtics 112, Magic 94 (Eddie House 31 points), (series tied 1-1); Lakers 111, Rockets 98 (Kobe 40 points), (series tied 1-1).
NHL Scores: Penguins 3, Capitals 2 (OT), (Caps lead 2-1); Hurricanes 3, Bruins 2 (OT), (Hurricanes lead 2-1).
MLB National League: Cubs 6, Astros 3; Dodgers 10, Nationals 3; Diamondbacks 3, Padres 1; Rockies 11, Giants 1; Cardinals 4, Pirates 2; Braves 8, Marlins 6; Mets 1, Phillies 0; Brewers 15, Reds 3.
MLB American League: Tigers at White Sox PPD; Rays 4, Yankees 3 (10); Orioles 4, Twins 1 (6); Indians 9, Red Sox 2; Royals 9, Mariners 1; Rangers 3, Athletics 2; Blue Jays 13, Angels 1.

Local

Local Headlines: LaPaz Fire--LaPaz firefighters battle train fire on Jarrah Road.
Area Headlines: Ex-Penn Coach Pleads--former Penn assistant softball and basketball coach Brooke Biggs, 27, pleads guilty to sexual misconduct with a minor; charges say she was involved in inappropriate conduct with female softball player; faces six months to three years; Another Mishawaka Suicide--SWAT team finds suicide victim in mobile home at Willow Creek Estates manufactured housing community in Mishawaka; PHM--Horizon Elementary School physical education teacher Cindy Batalis is PHM 2009 Teacher of the Year; Batalis has taught for 23 years; Man Charged--Victor Henderson, 27, charged with attempted murder for allegedly breaking in to his ex-girlfriend's apartment and stabbing her Wednesday; Katrina McMillen and friend Dennis Johnson, Jr., were both injured; Johnson had come to McMillen's aid; Henderson and McMillen's 9-month-old child received small abrasion to back of the head after falling out of McMillen's arms; Patriot Act--North Carolina boy, 16, held at South Bend's JJC for alleged violation of Patriot Act; charged with making internet bomb threat to Purdue University in February; his mom claims he is innocent and wonders how far the Patriot Act can go.

Nation/World

National/World Headlines: South Africa--new parliament elects Jacob Zuma, 67, president; President-elect Zuma will be inaugurated Saturday; Economy--growing evidence that economy on brink of a lasting recovery; Economy--GM posts $6-billion 1Q loss; spends 10.2-billion; new jobless claims plunge from 601,000, lowest total in 14 weeks; Mexico--Mexican schools reopen after swine flu-enforced shutdown; DuPont cuts another 2,000 jobs; Vatican--Pope Benedict XVI getting ready to leave for the Middle East; California--wildfire destroying homes in Santa Barbara; Maine--Maine becomes fifth state to allow same-sex marriage as governor signs new law; New Hampshire preparing to send gay marriage bill to governor.
Entertainment--American Idol--Allison Iraheta bounced from 'Idol;' three finalists left.
Deaths: Jackson, MS Mayor Frank Melton, 60; two days after losing mayoral primary and days before he was to stand trial on federal civil rights charges; Venetia Phair, 90; was 11 when she suggested "Pluto" as name of newly-discovered planet (Pluto was downgraded to dwarf planet in 2006).

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; May 6, 2009

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Beacon Sports

Midwest League: Silver Hawks 3, Kernels 1.
ND Scores: Baseball--Irish add home make-up game May 11 vs. Western Michigan; Lacrosse--Irish men's and women's lacrosse to host NCAA tournament doubleheader May 10.
Bethel Scores: Baseball, MCC Tournament--Taylor 7, Bethel 2; Bethel 7, (21) Spring Arbor 6; Pilots meet Taylor this afternoon for championship; Tennis, NCCAA Tournament, Men--Indiana Wesleyan 5, Bethel 1; Campbellsville 5, Bethel 2; Women--Dallas Baptist 5, Bethel 0; Palm Beach Atlantic 5, Bethel 1.
NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers 99, Hawks 72 (LeBron James 34 points, 10 rebounds), (Cavs lead 1-0); Nuggets 117, Mavericks 105 (Dirk Nowitzki 35 points, nine rebounds), (Nuggets lead 2-0).
NHL Playoffs: Canucks 3, Blackhawks 1 (Canucks lead 2-1); Ducks 2, Red Wings 1 (Ducks lead 2-1).
MLB National League: Giants 6, Cubs 2; Dodgers 3, Diamondbacks 1; Padres 2, Rockies 1 (10); Phillies 10, Cardinals 7; Reds 7, Marlins 0; Mets 4, Braves 3; Brewers 8, Pirates 5; Astros 10, Nationals 10 (suspended in 11th);
MLB American League: Royals 8, White Sox 7 (11); Blue Jays 10, Indians 6; Rays 6, Orioles 3; Rays 7, Mariners 2 (10); Red Sox 7, Yankees 3; Tigers 9, Twins 0; Angels 5, Athletics 3.
Auto Racing: IRL--Indianapolis Speedway marks 100 years.

Local

Local Headlines: ND--pro-lifers ask Bishop D'Arcy to remove Notre Dame's Catholic credentials; aides say Bishop D'Arcy not sure if he has that authority and he probably wouldn't use it if he did; he prefers to "work with people to improve things;" New Chicks--three Peregrine falcon chicks found in nest on County-City building; fourth egg could still hatch; Back in Court--former middle school teacher Brooke Biggs back in court on child seduction charge; allegedly violated court order not to have contact with 16-year-old girl in question; Accident--five high school football players injured when car leaves road at Riverside Drive and Boland; tree stops vehicle from going in river; three had to be cut out of vehicle; no word on condition of students; Deadline--today is deadline for Gov. Daniels to sign elected judges bill into law; Studebaker--Studebaker Autoparts Sales Corp. considers move to Ignition Park; company sells parts to owners of old Studebakers.

Nation/World

National/World Headlines: Fed: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke tells Congress yesterday that the economy should pull out of recession and begin growing later this year; warns that even after recovery begins, economic activity is likely to be subpar and unemployment rate could still remain high; Stimulus--President Obama, legislators agree on "Cash for Clunkers" proposal which would give $4,500 vouchers to consumers to replace gas guzzlers with new fuel-efficient models; Michigan--former Detroit Pistons star Dave Bing , 65, elected mayor of Detroit; will serve remainder of convicted ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's term which ends in 2010; must run in this fall's primary and general election to retain job; Bailout--Bank of America reportedly needs $34-billion in capital; NATO--Russians complain as NATO holds war games in Republic of Georgia; Swine Flu--Texas woman, 33, dies of possible swine flu after giving birth to healthy baby girl; officials say she had chronic health problems which could have contributed to death; authorities no longer recommending that schools close; Vatican--Swiss Guards consider adding women to ranks; Somalia--pirates seize German ship, 11 crew members; Wyoming--town of Pinedale says it has too many jobs and not enough people; Chrysler--judge OK's Chryslers first steps toward sale to Fiat.
Entertainment: New Star Trek--new "Star Trek" movie to show first voyage of star ship Enterprise with young Kirk, Spock, Uhura, Sulu, Scottie, Bones and Chekov; original Spock Leonard Nimoy to appear as "Spock Prime;" movie will debut Friday; Dancing With the Stars--Lil Kim booted from 'Dancing.'
Deaths: actor and comedian Dom DeLuise, 75; TV jobs include "The Entertainers" and "The Dean Martin Show," appeared in the comedic operetta "Die Fledermaus" at the Metropolitan Opera; films include: "The Cannonball Run" (I and II); "Smokey and the Bandit II;" "The End;" "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas;" "All Dogs Go to Heaven;" "Haunted Honeymoon;" "The Twelve Chairs;" "Blazing Saddles;" "Silent Movie;" "History of the World, Part 1;" "Robin Hood: Men in Tights;" and "Fatso;" also authored several cookbooks and was a contributor to the radio home improvement show "On the House with The Carey Brothers;" Marilyn French, 79, writer and feminist; novel "The Women's Room" sold more than 20-million copies; Martha Mason, 71, spent 61 years in an iron lung yet graduated college and wrote a book about her life.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; May 5, 2009

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Beacon Sports

Midwest League: Silver Hawks (11-13, fourth place in Mid Eastern Division) return to action today at the Cove against the Kernels; game time 6:30 p.m.
ND Scores: Softball--Jody Valdivia named Big East Pitcher of the Week (three conference wins improved her record to 10-0); ND News--ND athletics news now available on Twitter.
Bethel Scores: Baseball, MCC Tournament--Bethel 4, Taylor 2.
NBA Playoffs: Magic 95, Celtics 90 (Magic lead 1-0); Rockets 100, Lakers 92 (Rockets lead 1-0).
NBA Notes: MVP--LeBron James named NBA MVP.
NHL Playoffs: Capitals 4, Penguins 3 (Caps lead 2-0).
MLB National League: Cubs 4, Giants 2; Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 2 (Dodgers 11-0 at Dodger Stadium this season); Rockies 9, Padres 6; Phillies 6, Cardinals 1; Marlins 3, Reds 2 (14); Nationals 9, Astros 4; Brewers 7, Pirates 4.
MLB American League: Royals 3, White Sox 0; Twins 7, Tigers 2; Red Sox 6, Yankees 4; Indians 9, Blue Jays 7 (12); Orioles 8, Rays 4; Angels 5, Athletics 2; Rangers 6, Mariners 5.
MLB Notes: Cubs--Cubs place Carlos Zambrano on DL two-three weeks with strained left hamstring and call up utility infielder from Bobby Scales Triple-A Iowa; plan to call up RHP Randy Wells from Iowa to take Zambrano's place in rotation; Cardinals--OF Rick Ankiel carted off field with neck immobilized after slamming headfirst into fence Monday in game at St. Louis.

Local

Local Headlines: Robberies--Mishawaka police investigate three armed robberies of motorists; all have similar MOs and descriptions; Swine Flu--suspected case of swine flu in Elkhart County; Hard Times--Elkhart, which a few years ago had job surplus, now ranked as one of the ten worst cities in the U.S. to find a job by "Forbes" magazine; Correction--the police standoff at Martin's bakery on McKinley Highway in Mishawaka ended when the man shot and killed himself; the earlier report said the man was taken to the hospital but the police would not comment on the nature or extent of his injuries; Stabbing--woman found stabbed last night near Miami Hills apartment complex at High Street and Ridgedale Road; she was taken to the hospital.

Nation/World

National/World: Republic of Georgia--rebellion at military base near Tbilisi put down; Georgian president accuses Russia of financing coup; Israel--PM Netanyahu says he is ready for peace talks right away; Fed--Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to update Congress on progress of economic recovery today; Pakistan--residents flee Pakistan's Swat region as truce between government and Taliban collapses; Turkey--44 people killed at engagement party in what authorities call a clan feud; Bill Gates--81 projects get $100,000 Gates Grants; Afghanistan--Afghan government says dozens of civilians seeking shelter from intense fighting between Taliban and Afghan/international troops killed by U.S. bombs; U.S. confirms fighting in area and says civilian deaths under investigation; Michigan--runoff vote today in Detroit between interim Mayor Ken Cockrel, Jr., and ex-NBA star/industrialist Dave Bing to take job vacated by convicted Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick; Somalia--pirates mistakenly attack French naval vessel; 11 suspected raiders and two pirate craft captured, including "mother" ship with arms cache; Venezuela--President Chavez prepared to welcome Iranian President Ahmadinejad; U.S. expresses concern about possible Venezuelan-Iranian alliance; Swine Flu--Cinco de Mayo festivities postponed in NYC; will be rescheduled; Brazil--Brazilian government says flooding and mudslides leave 60,000 homeless and 14 dead in northeast part of country.
Entertainment: Jessica Simpson--new cover photos show a svelte Jess.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; May 4, 2009

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Beacon Sports

Midwest League: Silver Hawks 7, Cougars 4.
ND Sports: Baseball--ND 5, U Conn 4; Softball--(18) Louisville 6, ND 5; ND 7, Louisville 4; Lacrosse, Men, GWLL Title Game--(2) ND 16, Ohio St. 7 (ND 15-0; will play Maryland in first round of NCAA tournament May 10; earned seventh seed; 15 wins is school record); Track & Field, Big East Outdoor Championships--Irish men win Big East title (fifth title in seven years for Irish); Irish women finish fourth; Joanna Schultz wins women's 400 meters.
NBA Playoffs: Hawks 91, Heat 78 (Hawks win 4-3); Nuggets 109, Mavericks 95 (Nuggets lead 1-0).
NHL Playoffs: Ducks 4, Red Wings 3 (3 OT), (Series tied 1-1); Hurricanes 3, Bruins 0 (Series tied 1-1).
MLB National League: Cubs 6, Marlins 4; Dodgers 7, Padres 3; Giants 1, Rockies 0 (10); Brewers 4, Diamondbacks 3; Astros 7, Braves 5; Cardinals at Nationals PPD; Reds 5, Pirates 0; Mets at Phillies PPD.
MLB American League: Rangers 5, White Sox 1; Tigers 3, Indians 1; Angels at Yankees PPD; Blue Jays 4, Orioles 3; Rays 5, Red Sox 3; Royals 7, Twins 5; Mariners 8, Athletics 7 (15).
Soccer: MLS--Hou. Dynamo 2, N.E. Revolution 0; WPS--(Bay Area) FC Gold Pride 1, (NJ) Sky Blue FC 0; S.L. Athletica 3, D.C. Freedom 3.
Golf: PGA Quail Hollow Championship at Charlotte, N.C.--1. Sean O'Hair -11, 2. Bubba Watson and Lucas Glover -10, 4. Tiger Woods -9.
NFL Notes: Cowboys--Cowboys' scouting assistant permanently paralyzed from the waist down after collapse of practice facility in Irving.

Local

Local Headlines: LaPaz--train reports hitting something at Oak Road crossing west of LaPaz yesterday but authorities can't find vehicle or victim; they say it could be a recreational vehicle such as a dirt bike, ATV, or motorcycle; Standoff--two-hour standoff near Martin's Bakery on McKinley in Mishawaka; man was reported holding a gun to his head; man finally was taken into custody and brought to the hospital.

Nation/World

National/World Headlines: White House--President Obama says he wants to end tax rules that save companies $190-billion; Nepal--Nepalese PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal resigns after dispute with Nepalese president; Dahal had led 10-year revolt which abolished Nepalese monarchy last year; Alaska--Mt. Redoubt volcano threatening to erupt again; Florida--four members of family slain near Lakeland in murder-suicide; teen son escapes; California--boy, 3, kidnapped by intruders who tied up mother and four siblings near San Bernardino; Swine Flu--number of cases continues to increase in U.S.; air carriers cutting service to Mexico.
Correction: It was Ronnie and the Daytonas, not the Beach Boys, who performed "Little GTO."
Entertainment: Parenthood--Ron Howard movie "Parenthood: It Could Happen to You" reborn as TV series.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; May 3, 2009

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Beacon Sports

Midwest League: Silver Hawks 7, Cougars 3.
ND Scores: Football--Tim Brown named to College Football Hall of Fame; Baseball--U Conn 8, ND 3; Lacrosse, Women--ND 11, Cornell 9 (Irish close out regular season); Track & Field, Big East Championships--Irish men and women in second.
Bethel Scores: Softball, MCC Final--Bethel 7, Marian 0; (Pilots 50-6, will play in NAIA tournament beginning May 14 at Decatur, AL); Track & Field, NCCAA Championships--Bethel men first, women second; Baseball, MCC Tournament First Round--Bethel 9, St. Francis 1.
NBA Scores: Celtics 109, Bulls 99 (Celtics win series 4-3).
NHL Scores: Blackhawks 6, Canucks 3 (Series tied 1-1); Capitals 3, Penguins 2 (Capitals lead 1-0).
MLB National League: Cubs 6, Marlins 1; Dodgers 2, Padres 1 (10); Pirates 8, Reds 6; Rockies 5, Giants 1; Phillies 6, Mets 5 (10); Nationals 6, Cardinals 1.
MLB American League: Rangers 9, White Sox 6; Angels 8, Yankees 4; Blue Jays 5, Orioles 4 (11); Tigers 9, Indians 7; Red Sox 10, Rays 6; Royals 10, Twins 7 (11); Athletics 3, Mariners 2.
Soccer: MLS--Chi. Fire 1, Sea. Sounders 1; Col. Rapids 1, Real Salt Lake 0; DC United 2, FC Dallas 1; L.A. Galaxy 1, N.Y. Red Bulls 0; Chivas USA 1, S.J. Earthquake 0; Col. Crew 1, Toronto FC 1; WPS--Boston Breakers 2, L.A. Sol 1 (first loss for Sol).
Triple Crown: Kentucky Derby Results--1. Mine That Bird (2.02.66, 50-1, 6-3/4-length victory was second-best in Derby history; second-largest payout in Derby history), 2. Pioneer of the Nile, 3. Musket Man, 4. Papa Clem, 5. Chocolate Candy, 6. Summer Bird, 7. Join in the Dance, 8. Regal Ransom, 9. West Side Bernie, 10. General Quarters, 11. Dunkirk, 12. Hold Me Back, 13. Advice, 14. Desert Party, 15. Mr. Hot Stuff, 16. Atomic Rain, 17. Nowhere to Hide, 18. Friesan Fire, 19. Flying Private.
Sprint Cup Crown Royal Presents the Russ Friedman 4 at Richmond International Speedway: 1. Kyle Busch (18 Toyota); 2. Tony Stewart (14 Chevy); 3. Jeff Burton (31 Chevy); 4.Ryan Newman (39 Chevy); 5. Mark Martin (5 Chevy); 6. Sam Hornish, Jr., (77 Dodge); 7. Jamie McMurray (26 Ford); 8. Jeff Gordon (24 Chevy); 9. Casey Mears (07 Chevy); 10. Juan Pablo Montoya (42 Chevy); 38. David Stremme (12 Dodge).
Sprint Cup Standings: 1. Jeff Gordon 1441; 2. Kurt Busch 1431, 3. Tony Stewart 1402, 4. Denny Hamlin 1321; 5. Kyle Busch 1314; 6. Jimmie Johnson 1290; 7. Jeff Burton 1257; 8. Clint Bowyer 1212; 9. Carl Edwards 1204; 10. Ryan Newman 1198; 11. Greg Biffle 1193; 12. Matt Kenseth 1187; 27. David Stremme 948.
IRL: No races scheduled; next event May 24, Indianapolis 500.
Boxing: Manny Pacquiao KOs Ricky Hatton in second round to win WBC light welterweight title.

Local

Local Headlines: Protest--no law against graphic anti-abortion pics, but some residents upset about them; Hit-and-Run--police seek hit-and-run driver who stuck a pedestrian this morning near the LaSalle and Hill Street intersection; Cinco de Mayo--Cinco de Mayo celebration kicks off; Brooke Garcia crowned Little Miss Cinco de Mayo Saturday.

Nation/World

National/World: Swine Flu: some experts saying swine flu epidemic may not be as bad as originally expected; White House--Gitmo court system to stay open; Texas--12 people injured, including Cowboys' special teams coach Joe DeCamillis, when tornado-strength winds rip through the roof of Cowboys' indoor training facility in Irving; officials say injuries are not life-threatening; Panama--conservative supermarket magnate Ricardo Martinelli, 57, leading by double digits in polls leading up to today's presidential election; Seychelles--three suspected pirates arrested in Seychelles; GM--Pontiac hits end of the road; TransAm was favorite of Burt Reynolds and GTO was immortalized in song by Ronnie and the Daytonas.
Entertainment: Wolverine--new Wolverine movie "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" pulls in $35-million on opening day.
Deaths: Jack Kemp, 73, former NFL quarterback, U.S. congressman, and GOP vice-presidential candidate (Bob Dole's running mate in 1996); quarterbacked Bills to two AFL championship games; served nine terms in U.S. House of Representatives; was housing secretary under President George H.W. Bush.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; May 2, 2009

Announcements

Announcements: Send announcements to llbeacon193@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.
Dance for Change: May 2, 2-7 p.m., gridiron at College Football Hall of Fame.

Dance for Change will include dancing, group activities, eating and socializing. Participants are invited from all area high schools and junior high schools in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties--a turnout of several hundred is expected.

For more information contact Jacqueline Kronk (574) 282-8700 ext. 424 or visit danceforchange.net.
River Bend Film Festival: May 1, 7-11 p.m.; May 2, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Century Center; featuring work by Independent filmmakers. Local filmmakers are holding auditions.

Beacon Sports

Midwest League: Silver Hawks 7, River Bandits 3.
ND Sports: Lacrosse, Men, GWLL Semifinals--(2) ND 7, Quinnipiac 4; Baseball--U Conn 8, ND 5; Softball--ND 8, Georgetown 2; Tennis, Saint Mary's, MIAA Tournament, 5th-Place Match--SMC 8, Olivet 1.
Bethel Sports: Softball, MCC Finals--Bethel 5, Marian 1; Marian 6, Bethel 5; final game noon today at Bethel.
NBA Playoffs: Heat 98, Hawks 72 (D. Wade 41 points).
NHL Playoffs: Red Wings 3, Ducks 2 (Red Wings lead 1-0); Bruins 4, Hurricanes 1 (Bruins lead 1-0).
MLB National League: Cubs 8, Marlins 6; Mets 7, Phillies 4; Cardinals 6, Nationals 2; Reds 4, Pirates 0; Braves 7, Astros 2; Diamondbacks 5, Brewers 2; Dodgers 1, Padres 0; Giants 3, Rockies 2.
MLB American League: White Sox 4, Rangers 3; Mariners 8, Athletics 7; Twins 7, Royals 5; Rays 6, Red Sox 2; Blue Jays 8, Orioles 4; Yankees 10, Angels 9; Indians 6, Tigers 5.

Local

Local Headlines: Charges--abortion foes here to protest President Obama's visit to ND get arrested for trespassing near ND Administration Building; ND had issued no-trespass order; Meningitis Death: Dickinson Intermediate Center student Louis Owens, 12, dies from bacterial meningitis; St. Joseph County Health Department is working to find anyone who came in contact with the student; officials say outbreaks of bacterial meningitis are highly unlikely and that a person can not get disease simply by being in the same room with an infected person; Stimulus--Koontz Lake sewer district to get $14-million in federal dollars; Recession--local hospitals say they are feeling the pinch; St. Joseph Medical Center says it will have to make salary, schedule, and work force changes; Dog-gone Happy Ending--Michiana residents donate to help teen get her pet sprung from the pound; Tia Schidler and mom say they will take steps to keep Blackie the black lab home; Accident--driver loses control of auto and crashes into garage at LaPorte, Wilber, and Rupel intersection.

Nation/World

National/World Headlines: White House/Supreme Court--President Obama promises careful choice to replace Justice Souter; Chrysler--Chrysler expected to sell assets to Fiat; Economic Recovery--Warren Buffet says government is doing the right things at opening of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., annual meeting; Georgia--police search woods for Georgia professor sought in killings; Somalia--NATO forces thwart hijackers off Somalia, seize dynamite; Sri Lanka--doctor says 64 dead in shelling of Sri Lanka hospital; Swine Flu--more schools shut as swine flu spreads in U.S.; Education Department says 430 schools closed; confirmed cases rise to 161; Mexico has more than 300 cases and has 16 confirmed deaths; Saudi Arabia--Saudis clamp down on unlicensed female gyms.
Deaths: Las Vegas strip headliner Danny Gans, 52; cause of death undetermined; police do not suspect foul play; singer-actor-impressionist Gans was one of most popular entertainers in Las Vegas for more than a decade; Gans had bit part as Deke in 1988 baseball film "Bull Durham;" Nora O'Brien, 44; NBC's executive in charge of drama programming.

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LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; May 1, 2009

Announcements

Announcements: Send announcements to llbeacon193@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.
Dance for Change: May 2, 2-7 p.m., gridiron at College Football Hall of Fame.

Dance for Change will include dancing, group activities, eating and socializing. Participants are invited from all area high schools and junior high schools in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties--a turnout of several hundred is expected.

For more information contact Jacqueline Kronk (574) 282-8700 ext. 424 or visit danceforchange.net.
River Bend Film Festival: May 1, 7-11 p.m.; May 2, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Century Center; featuring work by Independent filmmakers. Local filmmakers are holding auditions.

Beacon Sports

Midwest League: River Bandits 4, Silver Hawks 2.
ND Scores: Softball, Women--ND 9, Providence 1 (five innings); ND 7, Providence 1 (Five HRs by Irish in DH set new season record of 57); Tennis, Saint Mary's, MIAA Tournament--Albion 5, SMC 3; SMC 6, Adrian 0; Golf, Women--Becca Huffer named Freshman of the Year for Big East Women's Golf; Men--Doug Fortner and Max Scodro named to All-Big East Men's Golf Team; Lacrosse, Men--Scott Rodgers named GWLL Player of the Year and Kevin Corrigan named GWLL Coach of the Year.
Bethel Scores: Softball, MCC Finals--Marian 14, Bethel 6 (5); forces best two out of three series for championship starting with DH today at Bethel; begins at 2 p.m.
NBA Playoffs: Bulls 128, Celtics 127 (3 OT), (Series tied 3-3); Magic 114, 76ers 89 (Magic win 4-2); Rockets 92, Trailblazers 76 (Rockets win 4-2).
NHL Playoffs: Canucks 5, Blackhawks 3 (Canucks win 1-0).
MLB National League: Marlins 8, Cubs 2 (10); Dodgers 8, Padres 5; Brewers 4, Diamondbacks 1; Cardinals 9, Nationals 4.
MLB American League: White Sox idle; Athletics 4, Rangers 2; Royals 8, Blue Jays 6; Yankees 7, Angels 4; Rays 13, Red Sox 0.
Golf: PGA Quail Hollow Championship; Charlotte, NC--Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson tied for first after first round with -7.

Local

Local Headlines: Chrysler--local parts supplier say Chrysler Chapter 11 is a positive step; Indiana Legislature--Indiana legislators and Gov. Daniels can't agree on state budget; will require special session; Pedestrian Identified--Kathy Curtis, 57, has been identified as the pedestrian hit and killed by a South Bend school bus yesterday at Angela and Riverside; Curtis was wife of South Bend city attorney Chuck Leone; police say bus drive reportedly failed to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk; No Kidnap Attempt--the suspicious person near a school bus stop in Osceola allegedly wearing a clown mask yesterday morning was a NIPSCO meter reader, according to police; a 10-year-old girl waiting alone at the bus stop was frightened and notified police; police say man made no threatening moves toward girl and they don't know where she got the idea he was wearing a clown mask; Conviction--Brian White, 33, convicted in stabbing death of Mishawaka native Christopher Johnson at June, 2008, house party in Bloomington; Cold Case--possible 60-year-old burial site discovered off SR 23 in South Bend; ND--Notre Dame will not award Laetere Medal this year for the first time since the inception of the award in 1883; Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, turned down the honor and said she will not attend the commencement because of keynote speaker President Barack Obama.

Nation/World

National/World News: Supreme Court--Supreme Court Justice Souter retiring; would allow for first appointment in 15 years by Democratic president; Chrysler--Chrysler announces bankruptcy; will get $8-billion from government; Economy--CBS/Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone says U.S. is on the brink of a bull market; Brazil--Brazilian slave labor complaints on rise; mostly connected to sugar cane/ethanol production; Netherlands--out-of-control automobile crashes along route of Dutch Queen Beatrix and royal family's motorcade; no word on whether crash was attempted attack on royal family; four spectators dead, 13 injured; Update--death of Dutch military policemen brings toll to six; police say driver of van was attempting to attack the Queen and royal family; the assailant also died of his injuries this morning; Venezuela--legislature controlled by President Chavez transfers funds and services from opposition mayor of Caracas to federal authority in Venezuelan capital; Turkey--Turkish military says its planes have struck Kurdish rebel targets inside Northern Iraq; Russia--Russia signs deal with Republic of Georgia's breakaway regions to guard their borders; Border--Vice-President Joe Biden and Dr. Richard Besser, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, say they remain opposed to closing the U.S.-Mexican border, calling it "a monumental undertaking with questionable benefits; Britain--Carol Ann Duffy chosen as British poet laureate.
Entertainment: Most Beautiful--First Lady Michelle Obama makes "People's" "100 Most Beautiful People" list; actress and breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate, 37, makes cover; list also includes Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Nick and Joe Jonas, plus "Slumdog Millionaire" star Dev Patel; " Tyra--Brady Green, 39, convicted of stalking Tyra Banks; Hitler Comes Home--Mel Brooks' musical "The Producers" about Hitler musical plays in Berlin.
Deaths: British poet U.A. Fanthorpe, 79; was a leading candidate for poet laureate in 1999.

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