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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 Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Inwardly strong, outwardly focused," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan: Legendary football coach, Vince Lombardi, started the first day of the Green Bay Packers training camp in 1961 with a football in his right hand and these words:…

    – April 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

  • Ascension Day— via Christianity: "Ascension Day celebrates Christ's exaltation. While on earth, He was a servant. Now in heaven, He is the ruler and Lord of all. By entering heaven as the representative of mankind, He completed the work of our salvation and guarantees the eventual glorification of all who…

    – May 26, 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

  • via Baptist Beacon (June 1, 2022)— "A small church serves as a large witness in the wake of Taylor tornado," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan: An EF3 tornado ripped through Gaylord tragically taking the lives of two people and injuring more than…

    – June 5, 2022

  • 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

  • Juneteenth— via Center for Faith & Culture (June 14, 2021) by Sherelle Ducksworth, sociology instructor at Louisburg College in Louisburg North Carolina: "We celebrate Juneteenth because of what this holiday reveals to us about the inherent dignity and humanity of Black people. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is essential to…

    – June 19, 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

  • via Lifeway Research (February 15, 2022)— "Most Pastors See Racial Diversity in the Church as a Goal but Not Reality," by Marissa Postell: Most Protestant pastors say every church should strive to achieve racial diversity, but few are achieving it .... There are also differences between what African American pastors are…

    – February 20, 2022

Past Spotlights

US Air Force Colonel Christopher McDonald, Selfridge Air National Guard Base

Selfridge Air National Guard Base hosted US Defense Secretary to make case of Michigan as key to future of national security

December 14, 2021

Bygone Features

United States flag flying over First United Methodist Church of Saline Michigan

Today Is “Flag Day” In The United States, And It Is An Anniversary As Well As A Vital Touchstone for All Americans

June 14, 2018
To those who wonder if “Flag Day” is an official recognition, the answer is an unambiguous yes. [1] June 14 is the date in 1777 when the Continental Congress passed its resolution that established the official flag of the United States of America. If that strikes you as a bit late in our history, it was. At the outset of the American Revolution, colonists “fought mainly under unit or regimental flags.” This is also a good ....
Saline Journal Heathkit H89 computer

Stop and think about how you make important decisions when you don’t have time to stop and think about them

April 1, 2019
From the Editor— The 2019 Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism took place almost a month ago in Acme Michigan. As I’ve written previously, all but a must for anyone interested in getting ahead of the coming evolution of Saline as a destination venue with the advent of our (latest) new hotel. [1,2] I say “Acme” Michigan because that’s the more accurate way of locating Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, where the program was held. ....

Conspicuously Elevated Camera Positioning Can “Make” Certain Photographs

February 24, 2017
That familiar yellow storage barn behind the Saline Railroad Depot is another often photographed local icon. Easily visible across East Bennett Street from Henne Field, it’s often used to serve as a symbol of Saline. At the same time, it can be a challenging subject in composition. Although certainly free of obstructions for its south face, because of the site layout, most camera positions end up producing a Keystone Effect, which is particularly unflattering for ....

Findings from Dodge Brothers Club trip to Detroit this week, connecting with earliest founders-produced car(s): Part II

June 25, 2022
Brothers John and Horace Dodge were a formidable force as backbone to the nascent American automobile industry when they advertised the first car that was to carry their own name, in the August 29, 1914, edition of Saturday Evening Post. [1-5] Part I of this two-part series provided an introduction to the history that substantiates the above summary. That reporting set out a sequence that necessarily passed through the Ford Motor Company Piquette Avenue plant ....

Baptist State Convention of Michigan hosted ethnic-linguistic event to support new church startups, Part 1: Call to act

May 27, 2022
The Holy Bible closed its first Gospel with what is known as “The Great Commission.” Beginning at Matthew 28:18, this read: “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, ....
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