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Friday, October 27, 2017

Luther's great hymn based on Psalm 46: Ein Feste Burg (auf Deutsch)

Wikipedia (Deutsch):

Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott,
ein gute Wehr und Waffen.
Er hilft uns frei aus aller Not,
die uns jetzt hat betroffen.
Der alt böse Feind
mit Ernst er’s jetzt meint,
groß Macht und viel List
sein grausam Rüstung ist,
auf Erd ist nicht seinsgleichen.

Mit unsrer Macht ist nichts getan,
wir sind gar bald verloren;
es streit’ für uns der rechte Mann,
den Gott hat selbst erkoren.
Fragst du, wer der ist?
Er heißt Jesus Christ,
der Herr Zebaoth,
und ist kein andrer Gott,
das Feld muss er behalten.

Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel wär
und wollt uns gar verschlingen,
so fürchten wir uns nicht so sehr,
es soll uns doch gelingen.
Der Fürst dieser Welt,
wie sau’r er sich stellt,
tut er uns doch nicht;
das macht, er ist gericht’:
ein Wörtlein kann ihn fällen.

Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn
und kein’ Dank[28] dazu haben;
er ist bei uns wohl auf dem Plan[29]
mit seinem Geist und Gaben.
Nehmen sie den Leib,[30]
Gut, Ehr, Kind und Weib:
lass fahren dahin,
sie haben’s kein’ Gewinn,
das Reich muss uns doch bleiben.

National Take Back Day - Prescription drugs / Medicines (Michigan St. Police HQ, Niles, MI)

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is again partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other law enforcement agencies for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
MSP’s 30 posts will participate in the one-day ‘Take-Back’ effort from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, by serving as drop-off points for Michiganders to discard expired, unused and unwanted pills, which will be destroyed. No liquids, inhalers, patches, or syringes will be accepted.
“This is an excellent opportunity to take a look at the medicines that have collected in your medicine cabinet and properly dispose of something that could potentially be dangerous,” stated Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the MSP. “Opioid abuse is a serious public health and public safety issue here in Michigan and nationwide. We will do whatever we can to help decrease all too common prescription drug abuse, accidental poisonings and overdoses.”
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is held twice a year. During the one-day effort in April, MSP posts collected 597 pounds of prescription drugs.
Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Further, disposing of unused medicines by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash can pose safety and health hazards.

Niles Post
1600 Silverbrook Ave.
Niles, MI 49120

International Dark Matter Day - Oct. 31, 2017 - event at I.U.S.B. - Physics & Astronomy department

Indiana University South Bend Department of Physics and Astronomy

Three VERY short (15 minute each) talks by Indiana University South Bend faculty:
7 p.m. -- The Public is welcome -- Campus, South Bend, 1700 W. Mishawaka Avenue

1) Why we believe dark matter exists -Dr. Monika Lynker, professor of physics, IUSB
2) Current guesses about what dark matter might be like-Dr. Rolf Schimmrigk,  professor of physics, IUSB
3) How people around the world are attempting to detect individual bits of dark matter. -Dr. Ilan Levine,  professor of physics, IUSB
Then we will have a panel of experts (Including Dr. Adam Martin from the University of Notre Dame and Dr. John Beacom, from the Ohio State University) answer questions from the public for up to 75 minutes – anything you ever wanted to know about dark matter. All questions welcome!
The Grill is a large space, so all are welcome!

Monday, October 23, 2017

What are the "Sources for the HANDMAID's TALE"? -- Lecture by Margaret Atwood, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. St. Mary's College

MARGARET ATWOOD

The Handmaid's Tale: The Sources

Wednesday, October 25, 2017
O'Laughlin Auditorium, St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN
7:30 PM

Tickets are required and will be available at the Moreau Center Box Office, online, or over the phone. Box Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call (574) 284-4626 or visit saintmarys.edu/tickets.
September 5-15 - available to SMC students at no charge (limit 1 ticket per ID)
September 5-15 - available to SMC faculty & staff at $7/ticket (limit two tickets per ID)
September 18 - available to the general public at $12/ticket (limit 10)

General Michael Hayden (former CIA director) -- speech at Univ. Notre Dame, October 27, 2017 noon hour

Lecture: "Intelligence for a Rapidly Changing World: What's New and What's the Same"

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Location: Forum, Jenkins Nanovic Halls, Campus of Notre Dame
General Michael Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Free and open to the public with lunch provided.
Co-sponsored by the International Security Center, Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, and the College of Arts and Letters.

Department of Political Science

Halloween is for Birth - 12 years (Niles Public Library costume contest) Oct. 28 afternoon

Annual Costume Contest

Saturday, October 28, 2017
1:00-4:00 pm @ Niles-Buchanan YMCA

Join us at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA for our Annual Costume Contest!
There will be plenty of food, fun, and activities for everyone!
When you enter the contest you also have a chance to win an awesome prize!
The contest is for ages birth-12; but there are fun activities for all ages and abilities!
http://www.nileslibrary.com/childrens-programs/

Niles District Library

620 East Main, Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8545
(269) 683-0075 (Fax)
info@nileslibrary.net
Hours
Monday through Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday and Saturday 10 am - 6 pm

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Thanksgiving Day Run (10K, 5K, Fun Run) benefits "Annual Drive" Nov. 23, 2017 (Niles Michigan YMCA)

from YMCA website

For 36 years, the Niles-Buchanan YMCA has hosted a Thanksgiving Day Run in the community. Last year, over 2,200 people from multiple states participated in the 10k run, 5k run/walk, or 1 Mile Fun Run. 
Proceeds from the Thanksgiving Day Run support our Annual Campaign, which benefits youth programming as well as financial support to families through membership scholarships. 
Register in person at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA or the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA, or online here at RunSignUp's website

Events

  • 5k Run/Walk
    • Start Time: 9:15 am
    • Price: $25 Race Fee + $2.50 Sign Up Fee
    • Registration: Prices increase to $30 after November 5, 2017 at 11:59 pm
  • 10k Run
    • Start Time: 7:45 am
    • Price: $25 Race Fee + $2.50 Sign Up Fee
    • Registration: Prices increase to $30 after November 5, 2017 at 11:59 pm
  • 1 Mile Fun Run
    • Start Time: 9:15 am
    • Price: $25 Race Fee + $2.50 Sign Up Fee
    • Registration: Prices increase to $30 after November 5, 2017 at 11:59 pm

Multi-Person Pricing

Multi-person pricing gives a $5 discount to up to 8 people in your family. Pricing ends Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 12:00 pm.

Place

Niles-Buchanan YMCA
905 N. Front Street
Niles, MI 49120

Packet Pickup Information

  • Wednesday, November 22, 2017
    • 1:00-7:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 23, 2017 (Race Day)
    • Opens at 6:30 am
All pick up will take place at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA

Awards

Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female winners in the 10k run and 5k run. Medals will be awarded to the top three males and females in each age group in the 10k and 5k events. The 1 Mile Fun Run is a non-competitive event. 

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Flood Watch -- approaching storm / Saturday Oct. 14, 2017

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT (Berrien County, Michigan) FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WATCH FOR A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS, BERRIEN AND CASS MICHIGAN. * FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH MIDNIGHT TONIGHT * MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN ARE LIKELY LATER THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING. GENERAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 2 TO 3 INCHES ARE EXPECTED WITH LOCAL AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF 3 INCHES POSSIBLE. * URBAN... POOR DRAINAGE AREAS AND SMALL STREAM FLOODING ARE POSSIBLE IN THE WATCH AREA.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Blessing of the Animals service (Oct. 15, 2017, 3 p.m.) - Lutheran ch., South Bend IN

Christ the King Lutheran Church, South Bend, 17195 Cleveland Road
Blessing of the Animals Service
“Ask the beasts and they will teach you the beauty of this earth.”
On Sunday, October 15 at 3:00 pm, join Pastor Caroline in the Outdoor Chapel for the annual Blessing of the Animals service. Bring your families and your precious pets so that they may receive a special blessing. All of God’s creatures – great and small – are welcome. The service will last about 30 minutes.

https://www.facebook.com/CtKLuth/

Monday, October 9, 2017

Hesburgh Center Presentation by Panel on Monday Oct. 9: 12:30 p.m. Details

http://events.nd.edu/events/2017/10/09/politics-of-dignity-whose-dignity-counts-and-who-decides/

Dignity is an important component of conversations on ethics, morals, and law, but whose dignity is being discussed? Why do we invoke dignity in human rights and sexuality, politics and personal practices? What should we be suspicious of in dignitarian debates, and which aspects of dignity discourses are worth embracing? Join us for a moderated panel discussion on the power dynamics that shape the concept of human dignity.
This event is presented by Contending Modernities and The Center for Civil and Human Rights

EVENT is free for the public, students, faculty - staff.

Politics of Dignity (Panel Discussion, Hesburgh Center, Univ. of Notre Dame) Noon Oct. 9, 2017

Monday Oct. 9, 2017 -- 12:30 p.m.

"Politics of Dignity: Whose Dignity Counts? Who Decides?"

Panel comprised of
Ebrahim Moosa, Islamic Studies Professor
Doug Cassel, Law Professor
Atalia Omer, Professor of Religion
Charles Villa Vicencio, prof. of religion and society

WHERE: Hesburgh Center, campus, Notre Dame, IN

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Berrien County woman's body identified at park (Stevensville, MI)

from WSBT (CBS affiliate - TV news) - Thursday Oct. 5, 2017

Berrien County police are investigating the death of a missing person.
A kayaker discovered a body near North Lake in Lincoln Township around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 4).
The body matched the description of 57-year-old Anna Hyszczak, who was reported missing Tuesday.
The Berrien County Sheriff Dive Team assisted with the recovery of her body.
It was transported to Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.
No word yet on any cause of death.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Missing woman -- Stevensville 57-yr.-old since Tuesday afternoon

STEVENSVILLE, Mich. (WNDU) Police in Berrien County are searching for a woman who went missing Tuesday afternoon.
Anna Hyszczak, 57, was last seen in the area of John Beers Road and Notre Dame Avenue in Stevensville at around 2 p.m., according to a post on the Lincoln Township Police Department Facebook page.
She was wearing a blue hospital shirt (Lakeland Hospital St. Joseph, MI) and black shorts.
"We are concerned for her health and safety. Please contact the department with any information," the department posted.
more at www.wndu.com/ 

Where is Grand Mere State Park? -- also Blog "Traffic"

near Stevensville, MI

http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=450&type=SPRK

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Monday, October 2, 2017

Annual Thomas Aquinas Lecture (St. Mary's College, Oct.5, 7 p.m.) - "Tao of Thomas Aqunias"

The 2017 McMahon Aquinas Lecture

"Love More Than You Know:
The Tao of Thomas Aquinas"
Prof. David O'Connor, PhD
7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2017
Rice Commons (Student Center), St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN

If your love must embrace more than your knowledge can grasp, how will you live? Find the Way with Thomas Aquinas, with some help from Shakespeare.
David O'Connor is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Concurrent Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Notre Dame.  In addition to lecturing widely on topics in philosophy and literature, he has edited The Symposium of Plato: The Shelley Translation and has authored Plato's Bedroom: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Love.