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Saline Journal on Instagram, November 2018
Serendipity

For Day-To-Day Connections Between Saline Michigan And The Larger Context In Which It Resides, See Instagram

November 16, 2018 Dell Deaton

As a matter of editorial policy, Saline Journal publishes one and only one image with each article. The primary purpose of these visuals is to summarize and attract readership to the written articles with which ….

Donor recognition tree at Saline Area Social Service
Giving

If You’re A Business Or Individual Doing Better Than “Making Ends Meet,” Consider Adding A Calendar Entry For November 27

November 15, 2018 Dell Deaton

Although the word “business” appears in the headline, this article is for everyone who is currently employed. For anyone who owns or is invested in a resource from which they derive reliable income. Or, for ….

Tim Rose, puppeteer, presenting at Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2018
Serendipity

“Puppets Still Give Far More Realistic Performances In Movies Than Computer Graphics, Don’t You Think?” Tim Rose, Puppeteer

November 13, 2018 Dell Deaton

Tim Rose doesn’t have a long list of credits on IMDb. But when his session came up at 12:15pm this past Saturday at Grand Rapids Comic-Con, the two-room gallery in which he appeared was at ….

Grand Rapids Comic Con 2018 in MIchigan
Experiences

Grand Rapids Comic-Con Provides An Immersive Look At Unique Culture Of Passion, Fun, And Impressively Serious Group

November 12, 2018 Dell Deaton

When talking “Comic-Con,” there are both the signature mega-events associated with Comic-Con International, and similar offerings on a more accessible scale. Words like “modest” and “small” need not apply. [1,2] Such was the case with ….

Senior Michigan Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick during Washtenaw Economic Club luncheon
Governance

Final 2018 Season Washtenaw Economic Club Luncheon Sought To Explain Impact Of November 6 Mid-Term Election Results

November 9, 2018 Dell Deaton

Less than 48 hours after polls closed locally, Senior Capital Correspondent Tim Skubick appeared before the Washtenaw Economic Club to provide his take on what had happened at the polls here in Michigan on Tuesday. ….

Fathom Events promotion for TCM Big Screen Classics 2018 including Die Hard movie image
Americana

Emagine Theatre In Saline Starts Christmas Celebration Early With Classic “Die Hard” Movie Screenings

November 8, 2018 Dell Deaton

While it’s true that there are other holiday favorites, few likely expand definition of the Christmas movie genre (and audience) like the original Die Hard from 1988, starring Bruce Willis. Thanks again to Fathom Events, ….

1600 Toys for 1600 Girls and Boys Christmas gift collection
Giving

Twelfth Annual “1600 Toys For 1600 Girls And Boys” Donation Drive Is Underway And Needs Your Support

November 7, 2018 Dell Deaton

Don’t let the name fool you. When local radio station WAAM first partnered with The Salvation Army to launch this opportunity for holiday giving, setting a goal of collecting 1600 toys for holiday distribution was ….

Ron Schebil 1984 campaign car, candidate for Washtenaw County Sheriff
Washtenaw County

Recap Of Important Political Candidate Interviews Of Relevance To Voters In Greater Saline Community

November 6, 2018 Dell Deaton

Today is the day when registered voters who have not already cast absentee ballots head to the polls. Over the last month, Saline Journal has published interviews with the leading candidates in key Michigan races ….

Howard J Reeves Woodstock typewriter
Governance

When It Comes To US Elections, The Person Who Asked The Questions Doesn’t Get to Tell You The Answers

November 5, 2018 Dell Deaton

From the Editor— In the 1960s Batman TV series, the worst thing that could happen in any plot line was for the villain to reveal the heroes’ secret identities. Cue memories of Adam West, unmistakable ….

Larry Kestenbaum, Washtenaw County Michigan Clerk / Register of Deeds
Governance

Washtenaw County Clerk Says There Is “Absolutely” No Reason To Worry About 2018 Election Result Integrity In Michigan

November 4, 2018 Dell Deaton

With so much discussion of potential “election tampering,” it’s understandable that voters would like to be assured, substantively, that there’s no cause for concern here in Michigan. [1] The best authority to address that here ….

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  • via Samaritan's Purse— "Samaritan's Purse is operating multiple medical facilities in various parts of Ukraine and providing food and non-food relief items through church partners in both Ukraine and Moldova": Samaritan's Purse continues to provide medical relief to displaced Ukrainians, serving them at our Emergency Field Hospital on the outskirts…

    – March 13, 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 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

  • 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 Lifeway Research (September 1, 2021)— "Most Americans Know and Trust Their Neighbors," by Aaron Earls: Despite quarantines and social distancing keeping people in their homes during the pandemic, Americans still say they know their neighbors. Almost 7 in 10 U.S. adults (68%) say they trust the people who live in…

    – January 17, 2022

  • National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers— via National Police Association (June 23, 2021), by Stephen Owsinski, retired law enforcement officer with experience in Field Training Officer (FTO) unit and the Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST): "Like anyone else, our nation’s cops harbor every desire to return home each day…

    – June 17, 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 Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 13: Genesis 12:1-3, "Now the Lord said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will…

    – July 31, 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

Past Spotlights

"Rivet Like a Rosie!" instruction at Yankee Air Museum

Yankee Air Museum marked one-hundredth B-24 Liberator model assembled by its “Rivet Like a Rosie!” class yesterday

March 21, 2021

Bygone Features

Christmas full moon over Saline First United Methodist Church - Saline.

Plan Ahead to Photograph a Full Moon on Special Occasions

December 26, 2015
This is a view of the full moon that blessed Saline skies last night in the waning hours of Christmas Day. [1] Appropriately, it was taken looking across the steeple high atop First United Methodist Church in the City of Saline. [2] According to the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the last time a full moon appeared on Christmas Day was in 1977 — almost 40 years ago. But you only need wait ....
The Salvation Army store Donation Drop-Off location

Consider These Answers for Any of Your Christmas Mis-Givings

December 26, 2017
Getting the “wrong” presents for holiday occasions is a real issue. It has become so common that “gift receipts” may rival greeting cards as package enclosures. [1] Thinking of making a return? Research shows that today is the third worst day of the year to be out shopping (first is Black Friday, followed by Super Saturday). [2] Thankfully, Saline has alternatives. Donate those gifts to the underprivileged instead. Here on East Michigan Avenue alone, you ....

Twenty years after fire team responses on September 11, 2001, legacy of “911” and “fundamentals” must be remembered as well

September 11, 2021
Prior to twenty years plus one day ago, reference to “911” evoked a very different sort of imagery. Popular Mechanics once suggested the opening credits of late-1980s television series Rescue 9-1-1 for reference. [1,2] On September 10, 2001, 911 was a “modern emergency apparatus” that began to take hold throughout the United States in the 1970s — thanks to the foresight and infusion of financial backing from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. For people who were here, those ....

Grand Rapids Comic-Con Provides An Immersive Look At Unique Culture Of Passion, Fun, And Impressively Serious Group

November 12, 2018
When talking “Comic-Con,” there are both the signature mega-events associated with Comic-Con International, and similar offerings on a more accessible scale. Words like “modest” and “small” need not apply. [1,2] Such was the case with Grand Rapids Comic-Con this past weekend, Friday afternoon through just before dinnertime on Sunday. [3] Reminded often cited parody featuring William Shatner on Saturday Night Live? Certain scenes from the movie Galaxy Quest? There were certainly elements of that here. ....

Saline Police Department To Host Fraud Expert For “Scam Presentation” At United Church Of Christ On November 29

November 21, 2018
Last month, the National Retail Federation reported that consumers anticipate spending “an average of $1,007.24 during the holiday season this year, up 4.1 percent from the $967.13 they said they would spend last year,” according to a 2018 survey. An estimated 164 million people are planning to shop between tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, and Cyber Monday, November 26. [1,2,3] The last two months of any given year accounted for 30.1% of annual retail sales in 2017. ....
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