July 2006

Erwin Frederick, dedicating new Lodi Township Hall in Michigan

The “New” Lodi Township Hall Formally Celebrated Its Opening Twenty Years Ago Today

July 27, 2006 Dell Deaton

For some it’s hard to believe there was ever any other Lodi Township Hall, in any other place. Easily visible from Saline-Ann Arbor (though sometimes requiring a bit more effort, depending on crop growth), the ….

via Lifeway Research (December 28, 2021)— "New Year's Resolutions Focus on Health, God and Money," by Aaron Earls: After a season in which avoiding sickness was on most everyone’s mind, many Americans say their New Year’s resolutions address their health .... As people contemplate their 2022 resolutions, more than 2 in…

– January 23, 2022
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 this morning — via The White House, Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. As always and particularly in the face of this affliction, we pray for The President of the United States, his loved ones, and those in whose care he has been…

– July 21, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v Bremerton School District— On April 4, 2022, Compelling Truth revisited the question, "What is the separation of church and state?" Noting that this "is not foundation and is not found in the US Constitution," this assessment went on to assert that…

– June 27, 2022
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 (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

– March 6, 2022
via Lifeway Research (April 6, 2021)— "Americans' Views of Life's Meaning and Purpose Are Changing," by Aaron Earls: As Americans attempt to move past the life-altering effects of 2020, their perspective is shifting on some of the most significant questions facing humanity. [Compared] to a decade ago, U.S. adults today are…

– January 9, 2022
via Got Questions (January 4, 2022)— "What is the god of self?" "A god is what we run to when we need validation, help, or encouragement because we believe it has the power to give us what we need. Self is a compelling god because it arises from our deepest…

– August 7, 2022
via Samaritan's Purse (March 28, 2022)— "Franklin Graham Meets with Samaritan's Purse Team in Ukraine": Work continues as fighting rages in eastern Europe. Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, traveled to Ukraine this past weekend to meet with our teams who have been at work there since the early stages…

– April 3, 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

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel headlined May A2Y Chamber Lunch in the shadow of an intense national spotlight

May 23, 2022

Earlier this month, our Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber hosted Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for its May 2022 Headline Lunch. [1-3] After meal service, Chamber Executive Vice President & Director of Government Relations Andy LaBarre introduced her with a blend of professional credential recitation and rundown of the office that our AG currently heads. He also emphasized that, while many politicians try to come across as personable and able to engage constituents with humor, AG ....

Ani Grigorian presenting on Ford GoRide service at American Center for Mobility

On-Demand Ride Service Is Up-And-Running With “Room To Room” Transportation Services For Elderly, Disabled

July 11, 2018

One of the more active topics put to government officials during Mayor Brian Marl’s Senior Conference two weeks ago centered on the quality of roads. It shouldn’t take much of a leap to think that the bigger issue of needing better ways to get around to places all around the greater community is a core concern for the elderly, disabled, others who generally need assistance. [1] A lot of the advocacy for vehicles that can ....

There is much more to Saline Community Education “Junior Theater” than its stage performances this weekend

March 11, 2019

If there is such a thing as perpetual motion, youth theater in Saline Michigan shows it. Little more than a week ago, Shrek the Musical finished a wonderful three-day run on our local high school stage. Saline Varsity Blues will begin holding auditions for its upcoming musical review starting tonight. [1,2] This Friday, Saline Community Education Cultural Arts will debut its 2019 “Junior Theater” this Friday at 7:00pm in the Liberty Auditorium. Subsequent performances will ....

Experts shared insights on 2020, both commercial and residential real estate market during A2Y Chamber “Early Edition”

January 15, 2020

There’s an important continuity among monthly Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti breakfest presentations that add a great deal of value to and beyond any given topic. [1,2] As part of introducing the three persons empaneled to discuss our “Local real estate outlook for 2020,” chamber Executive Vice President Andy LaBarre, note that he’d prepared his questions for facilitation during then still unfolding international events of potential relevance. The salient point is that he had in fact, ....

Exclusive Interview With J Cedric Simpson, Candidate For District Court 14A Judge (Including Jurisdiction Over Saline)

October 30, 2018

The Honorable J Cedric Simpson is running to serve District 14A Judge, which includes the 14A-4 Courthouse operations in the City of Saline. His opponent is Tom Bourque. [1,2,3] Earlier this month, Saline Journal invited each individual to share his thoughts with our readers on a specific series of questions. Responses from Judge Simpson appear below. Responses from Mr Bourque ran yesterday in Saline Journal. Saline Journal: “If ‘Justice is Blind,’ why is it important ....

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Month: July 2006

The “New” Lodi Township Hall Formally Celebrated Its Opening Twenty Years Ago Today