August 2005

Goodyear Blimp Enterprise N1A Type GZ-20A

Goodyear Blimp “Enterprise” in Flight Over Washtenaw County in 1985

August 12, 2005 Dell Deaton

In mid-August of 1985, the Goodyear Blimp Enterprise, N1A routinely flew over various parts of Saline while moored at the Ann Arbor Airport. It’s shown here over the Washtenaw Farm Council fairgrounds in Lodi Township, ….

Mother's Day— via Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (September 16, 1953): "Sermons – Billy Graham on the Need for Godly Mothers," 13:27-minute audio recording, free online. 'If we had more Christian mothers, we would have less delinquency, less immorality, less ungodliness and fewer broken homes.' Listen to Billy Graham’s Mother’s Day…

– May 9, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (May 2, 2022)— "Be the Church in the marketplace" by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: This is a classic story of what God can and will do when lay people begin to take seriously the Lord’s call on their life to…

– May 15, 2022
via TED Conferences (February 1998) "Billy Graham: Technology, faith and human shortcomings": In Monterey California, The Reverend Billy Graham delivered a talk of just over twenty-six minutes to a Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED) conference before a screen that projected a title of no more than, matter-of-factly, his first and…

– July 10, 2022
via Lifeway Research (April 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

– January 2, 2022
Good Friday— "By no means is Good Friday an isolated event, said Winn Collier, the pastor of All Souls Charlottesville, a partner church with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. "Following the church calendar is a congregation’s way of following the footsteps of Christ throughout the year. And for both…

– April 15, 2022
via Samaritan's Purse (March 23, 2022)— "Ukraine Updates: Ukraine Updates: Fifth Airlift Departs with Ukraine Relief; Medical Care at Four Locations; Food and Other Distributions Underway": A fifth Samaritan’s Purse airlift departed today carrying more than 19 tons of relief, including medical supplies for area hospitals as we work to…

– March 27, 2022
via Got Questions (December 26, 2018)— "How is Satan god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4)": "The phrase 'god of this world' (or 'god of this age') indicates that Satan is the major influence on the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the majority of people. His influence also…

– July 3, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "The difference in knowing and loving," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan, re Famed jeweler Harry Winston: A customer entered Winston’s store in New York City to buy a special diamond. One of his salesmen, his most knowledgeable…

– February 13, 2022
National Day of Prayer— "How to Pray for America," via National Day of Prayer: Why pray for America? God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught…

– May 5, 2022

"Chamber Chatter" podcast recording setup, Saline Area Chamber of Commerce

“Chamber Chatter” podcast aims to deliver area business information through a channel audiences increasingly prefer

January 28, 2019

Desire for mobile connectivity may have spawned the first inklings of practical multitasking when in-car radios were introduced in 1930. [1,2] Today the idea of listening as means of consuming information while hands and eyes are elsewhere engaged is ubiquitous beyond vehicle passenger compartments. Various evolutions of the Walkman brought it to gyms, extended walks with the dog, and as necessary companion for any variety of project efforts around home and shop. MP3 players answered ....

Shannon Breeman, Brian Marl during "Coffee Hour" in Saline Michigan

Saline Mayor Marl, Washtenaw County Commissioner Beeman talked priorities, concerns during “Coffee Hour”

December 14, 2019

As the last Coffee Hour of 2019, the discussions that came over the course of ninety minutes inside City Council Chambers this morning had more of a “highlights real” feel than seems common in other months, other places. This get-together was hosted by our Mayor, Brian Marl, joined by Shannon Beeman, Washtenaw County Commissioner for District 3, as had been previously announced. His brief introduction of her was effusive, with pointed emphasis of the value ....

A Brief Look Back On The Meredith Bixby Marionette Story, Part I: History Can’t Be Packed Away In A Single Box

September 20, 2018

Last week, Saline Journal provided an expanded overview of marionette history and detailed its ongoing relevance to modern day entertainment in the United States. [1] That article merely touched on the fantastic role once held by the City of Saline within it. To say that Meredith Bixby played a key role does little more than start the discussion. To think that having seen examples of his craft displayed at City Hall or showcased in the ....

Exclusive Interview With Gabriel Röux, Professional Photographer And Official Equipment Ambassador for Nikon México

August 28, 2018

Within the world of individuals who make their living as professional photographers, a unique subset do so in a way that consistently captures the essence of sporting contests in single image frames. Renowned camera and lens manufacturer Nikon Corporation recognizes a select few of these among the ranks of its Brand Ambassadors. And last summer brought one of its best to Saline Michigan for coverage of the 2018 LPGA Volvik Championship at our own Travis ....

With countdown to competition now in single digits, today marked one of the longest days yet for SHS robotics team

February 27, 2019

After the weather we’ve experienced since outset of the new year, Saline students must be forgiven trepidation at the prospect of anything scheduled on a Wednesday. Overnight snowfall accompanied by ice added to that accumulation. Saline Singularity team members Spencer Schneider and Cameron Tressler responded by heading out on the roads much earlier than expected in order to arrive at the WLBY studios on Victors Way in Ann Arbor by 7:45am. On January 30, they ....

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Month: August 2005

Goodyear Blimp “Enterprise” in Flight Over Washtenaw County in 1985