July 2019

Apollo 11 backup space suit for Neil Armstrong

On July 20, 1969 The United States of America safely put men on the moon – and hoped to return them safely home after

July 20, 2019 Dell Deaton

On July 16, 2019, Colonel Edwin E “Buzz” Aldrin Jr Tweeted acknowledgment to the team behind those first astronauts who set foot onto the lunar, then nearly fifty years ago. [1-3] God bless the 400,000 ….

Lesson 1: Fifty years ago today, Apollo 11 took off for the moon and routed its path through your local high school

July 16, 2019 Dell Deaton

For some Saline Middle School students who’ve walked to school from home during time there, the added 1.8 miles that come with advancement to classes at our high school on Campus Parkway may feel prohibitively ….

Former die cast parts and plating site on Monroe Street in Saline Michigan

“We do not have an update on the remediation of former Universal Die Cast, Hoover Ball Bearing site on Monroe Street.”

July 15, 2019 Dell Deaton

During the opening Citizen Comments on Agenda Items portion of our City Council Meeting tonight, former City Council Member Mary Hess expressed her belief that it has been “over a year” since those responsible for ….

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 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 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
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 22, 2022)— "Most Open to Spiritual Conversations, Few Christians Speaking," by Aaron Earls: Americans are curious about the religious devotion of others and are willing to discuss the topic, but most say they rarely have conversations about faith with their Christian friends .... Half of Americans (51%)…

– March 20, 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 (April 1, 2022)— "Fusion Camp for 2nd-6th graders," by Rachel LaBelle, Resurrection Church, Lincoln Park Michigan: ... At camp, we get a short window to replace the busyness of their daily lives and invite them to a safe place where they can focus on Christ. Some would…

– April 24, 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 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

Celebrate “Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day” Here in Saline

December 8, 2017

There will be a lot of talk about the fanciful means and mechanisms of “time travel” today. HG Wells sparked imaginations with The Time Machine in 1895. Some suspect the DeLorean that has started appearing in Saline may have enhanced capabilities not yet fully disclosed. [1,2] But we know any discussion of “How?” could never be as exciting as questions of “When?” and “Where?” The first answer is “December 1930.” The place: Saline, Michigan. You’ll ....

First generation Dodge Brothers motor car, produced in 1915

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 ....

In the closing period of “Detroit Pen Show” presentation, Tom Baley was upstaged by his own Pelikan fountain pen collection

November 1, 2021

Billed by Detroit Pen Show organizers as an “in-depth seminar about luxury Pelikan Pens,” this Thomas R Baley presentation yesterday was certainly that. [1-3] In the exhibit hall over the course of three days, it seemed there was no such thing as a casual conversation about fountain pens with him at his seller tables doing business as “The Pen Man.” As an authorized dealer for Pelikan, that line not only dominated, but reflected both a range ....

SHS Senior has Connected LPGA Volvik Championship to Saline on National Stage for Years

May 2, 2018

The LPGA Volvik Golf Championship has shown incredible growth since Saline Journal covered its innaugural event at the Travis Pointe Country Club in 2016. This was evidenced in every detail of its Media Day presentation held at Ruths Chris Steak House in downtown Ann Arbor yesterday. [1,2,3,4] Founded by Tournament Director Keith Karbo, this is one of 34 tournaments in fourteen countries on the 2018 tour. Professional play will be nationally televised by the Golf ....

Update To Santa’s “List” Located In Saline (None Naughty, All Nice), Although “Sleigh” Appears To Be A Silverado

November 22, 2018

The spirit of Christmas giving was clearly not about to wait for Thanksgiving to pass this year. Example for today: The Bottomless Toy Chest donation drive. Pun intended. [1,2] Spearheaded by Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers, its aim is to expand the ‘Tons of Toys’ Holiday Event” for this 501(c)(3) not-for-profit by encouraging communities to literally fill pickup truck beds in local showrooms with gifts for children with extreme medical challenges. In Saline, that means Bill ....

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Month: July 2019

On July 20, 1969 The United States of America safely put men on the moon – and hoped to return them safely home after

Lesson 1: Fifty years ago today, Apollo 11 took off for the moon and routed its path through your local high school

“We do not have an update on the remediation of former Universal Die Cast, Hoover Ball Bearing site on Monroe Street.”