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NAVYA self-driving shuttle demonstration at SAE 2018 WCX World Congress in Detroit Michigan
Tech

Ready or Not, Autonomous Vehicles Rolled Further Ahead This Week Toward Inevitability with Mobility for All

May 31, 2018 Dell Deaton

Less than a year ago, discussion of autonomous vehicle manufacture here in Saline seemed to be valued with little more than interest than dutiful re-posting of press release copy. A little further out and a ….

2018 LPGA Volvik Championship "Long Putt Challenge"
Giving

Family-Owned Jeweler Helped Keep “CS Mott Children’s Hospital” Name Top-of-Mind at LPGA Volvik Championship

May 30, 2018 Dell Deaton

For most Saline Journal readers one of the rudimentary associations with “LPGA Volvik Championship” is that “Ann Arbor equals golf.” As messaging goes, that’s appreciably good for any business connected to the game, those providing ….

Emagine Entertainment lighting at Emagine Theatre in Saline Mich
Quite Focused

This June, Get as Close to “Mystery Science Theater 3000” on the Big Screen as 2018 Will Allow

May 29, 2018 Dell Deaton

Imagine you were in high school, or perhaps college in the 1990s. You and your regular group of friends end up at one of the parents’ houses after a late evening out, turn on the ….

"Ruckman" family monument in Oak Wood Cemetery, City of Saline, Michigan
History

You Should Get to Know former Saline Resident Webster Ruckman at Some Point in Your Memorial Day Schedule

May 28, 2018 Dell Deaton

Early this morning the sun also came up over the old section of Oak Wood Cemetery. That has surely been the case for the past 156 years, with or without parades, even before there was ….

Michigan War Dog Memorial in South Lyon
Serendipity

America also Honors Its Heroic “War Dogs” on Memorial Day for their Devoted Service and Ultimate Sacrifice

May 27, 2018 Dell Deaton

Imagine any of the things you might have expected to hear on a locally produced program called “Veterans Radio” on the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend. Would you have ever guessed an interview about dogs? ….

US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mates-Handler Justin Hanrahan at 2018 LPGA Volvik Championship on Travis Pointe Country Club golf course
Americana

2018 LPGA Volvik Championship Continues Tradition of Honoring Military on Ninth Green

May 26, 2018 Dell Deaton

Across the road from the clubhouse shuttle bus stop, the ninth hole on the Travis Pointe golf course is distinguished in important ways worth highlighting this weekend. [1] Grand stands designated for the military have ….

Cheryl Valentine enacting Aunt Elowene during Rentschler Farm Museum "Living History Program"
History

Imagine Seeing Rentschler Farm Museum through the Eyes of a Child During Your Next Visit, Part 1

May 25, 2018 Dell Deaton

After reaching a certain age, many adults feel they “should” have all the answers. The last thing anyone wants to do is “ask a silly question.” Don’t engage, don’t get too close — and look, ….

LPGA Volvik pro players Chella Choi and Cheyenne Woods at CS Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor
Giving

Exclusive Photograph of One of the Winners of Inaugural CS Mott Congenital Heart Center LPGA Volvik Pro-Am

May 23, 2018 Janet Deaton

Some explanation is in order here. The image above is obviously not from the Travis Pointe Country Club golf course, and the CS Mott Children’s Hospital Pro-Am was the furthest thing imaginable from a round ….

Tippins Specialty Wine & Foods
Americana

Character of Tippins Family Market in Lodi Township Is Likely What You Need It to Be, Whoever You Are

May 22, 2018 Dell Deaton

For more than a decade, you’ve driven past this place on Ann Arbor-Saline Road when headed out to Briarwood Mall or The Big House; maybe to parts further west down Wagner. A skosh past the ….

"Automation Open House" at Washtenaw Community College
Well-Being

“Everybody Isn’t Cut Out for Trade Work,” Advises Dr Rose Bellanca, Washtenaw Community College President

May 21, 2018 Dell Deaton

Parents of Saline High School seniors set to graduate on June 3 are likely to remember the career aspirations given voices by their own classmates a generation ago. [1] Circa 1994, Bill Clinton was early ….

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  • Resurrection Sunday— In anticipation of this day, Reverend Brett Younger of Plymouth Church in Brooklyn New York recently wrote, "... people in the United States will wish Easter felt like it did three years ago. They will put on new shoes and wonder if .... On Easter Sunday, people in…

    – April 17, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Called: Living the life God created you to live," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: The words “called” and “purpose” are buzzwords in our culture today. People are constantly searching to find their calling and purpose…

    – May 1, 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

  • Holy Saturday— "Why is Holy Saturday so sacred? What happened on the day between the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ? ... Holy Saturday is the name assigned to the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Many Christians acknowledge Holy Saturday, the seventh and final day of Holy Week,…

    – April 16, 2022

  • via America: The Jesuit Review (May 20, 2022)— "On May 20, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in a public statement that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a life-long Catholic, will be barred from Communion in her home diocese of San Francisco. Gloria Purvis, the host of America Media’s 'The Gloria…

    – May 22, 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

  • re United States Supreme Court decision in Carson v Makin— Lifeway Christian Resources referenced Article 12 of the Southern Baptist Faith and Message, which "deals specifically and uniquely with the topic of education. ... our confessional statement affirms, Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. As we shall see, one…

    – June 21, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Words without wisdom," by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: A life-giving tongue creates a positive environment, and even brings joy to a community. However, too often many of us choose conversation that is callous and criticizes as opposed…

    – February 27, 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

Past Spotlights

Brian Marl, Mayor of Saline

Saline Mayor Brian Marl slated to hold his next “Coffee Hour” on July 26, in-person at City Hall

July 22, 2021

Bygone Features

Major Brian Goodwill, Salvation Army of Washtenaw County Michigan

Retail sprint to Christmas 2021 is now underway – along with Salvation Army Red Kettles out to help you help those in need

November 26, 2021
Today marks effective start of the Christmas shopping season — with “Black Friday” putting fuel to fire. With special appreciation for those putting shoe leather to pavement in search of best deals available right here at home thanks to brick-and-mortar offerings, this is an additionally good time to remind our community that Red Kettles have returned as well. [1] Last week, our own Salvation Army of Washtenaw County once again partnered with Briarwood Mall to ....
Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor 2022 "Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show"

BRAG Ann Arbor “Home, Garden & Lifestyle” show returned after two years to a different marketplace, with “success” TBD

March 19, 2022
As an early indicator of things to come based on early experiences with local events rolling out in 2022, the Builders & Remodeling Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG Ann Arbor) “Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show” is complex a consideration. [1,2] In it preview, mLive lead with reference to the two years that have passed since vendors last made their pitches at Washtenaw Farm Council Event Center. The specter of COVID-19 as root cause continues to ....

Businesses Can Take Control Of “Suddenly September” With One Calendar That Turns Bottom Lines From Summer To Serious

September 4, 2018
In television, it’s called a “cold open.” Google that term and The Office is likely to show up on the first page of results; maybe more than once. Appropriately. [1] The month of September often feels that way on the calendar. Summertime was that not-exactly-programmed period after credits rolled on the season finale of whatever. A comedy, maybe. Or a cliffhanger. Possibly a really serious series finale. Regardless, then came summer — like a commercial ....

Toyota leverages North American International Auto Show to display car with unique self-driving capabilities

January 14, 2019
In many ways, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) presentation of a Lexus 500h with automated driving modifications was symbolic of desired positioning of the vehicle itself. To be sure, its dedicated space was singularly carved out at the rear of the massive Lexus main show floor presence. At the same time, simply another part of the greater product line, perceptually matter-of-fact. [1,2] Dubbed the “P4” in recognition of its place as fourth-generation platform ....

New corporate video takes time to explain how Emagine Entertainment serves in communities of which it is a part

May 8, 2019
People in this community often say that they feel they’ve come to know Paul Glantz personally — even if they’ve never met him. [1-4] Sure, there’s a life-size cardboard cutout of his likeness in every Emagine Theatre lobby to indulge if not encourage I was here! patron selfies. He appears in on-screen videos wherever practical to remind audiences to silence their cell phones and pages before the features start. [5] Who could forget “Emaginator”? “Em$gine Four”? ....
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