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Month: September 2019

Former Congresswoman Lynn Rivers
Governance

Former local Congresswoman offered practical overview of Presidential impeachment during “Free College Day”

September 30, 2019 Dell Deaton

Congressional efforts to launch impeachment procedings against Donald Trump started well before he entered office as the 45th President of the United States. The 116th Congress convened earlier this year with key Democrats, including Michigan ….

Lighting booth in Saline High School theater
Washtenaw County

Saline Drama Club 2019-2020 show schedule announced as tech crew recruits, trains new members

September 27, 2019 Dell Deaton

More than a dozen people gathered around the sound board setup that’s situated among main floor seating of the Saline High School Ellen A Ewing Performing Arts Center earlier this month. Most were students, some ….

Barbara McQuade and Lynette Clemetson, during A2Y Regional Chamber presentation
Experiences

Expert panel discussed role, value, and financing needs of local media outlets during A2Y Regional Chamber breakfast

September 19, 2019 Dell Deaton

Yesterday looked to be one of the largest crowds for a monthly Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber event of its type. An expert panel discussion on “the media” is increasingly important in the wake ….

"The Saline Reporter"
History

Exclusive interview with Brian Cox, former journalist with “The Saline Reporter,” on loss of local media: Part 2

September 17, 2019 Dell Deaton

Tomorrow morning, the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber will host another Early Edition breakfast from 7:00am to 8:45am at Weber’s Inn. Once again, a distinguished panel will discuss an area of immediate, practical concern. ….

Brian Cox
Competitive

Exclusive interview with Brian Cox, former journalist with “The Saline Reporter,” on loss of local media: Part 1

September 16, 2019 Dell Deaton

Our Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber is set this week to tackle the challenge of remaining “informed and engaged” at a time after “The Loss of Local Media.” Saline Journal is set to cover ….

Novi Police Sergeant Robert Manar
Well-Being

Novi Police presentation emphasized vulnerabilities in faith-based facilities – Part 2: Introducing options

September 9, 2019 Dell Deaton

In the first of our two-part coverage of the Novi Police Department “Security in Houses of Worship” seminar delivered this past Saturday, Saline Journal focused on the unique vulnerability of these soft targets and gut-level ….

Novi Police Detective Jon Zabick
Financial

Novi Police presentation emphasized vulnerabilities in faith-based facilities – Part 1: Defining the problem

September 7, 2019 Dell Deaton

It’s not enough to argue — or, for that matter, even to provide irrefutable evidence — that religious gathering places are uniquely vulnerable and attractive to active shooter attacks. [1-3] Citing a 2018 FBI Active ….

American Red Cross blood donation center, Washtenaw County Michigan
Giving

Michigan governor has declared September 5, 2019 “Blood Donation Day,” helping underscore worldwide need

September 4, 2019 Dell Deaton

On an otherwise ordinary day this summer, globally syndicated talk show host Dr Daliah Wachs MD took to Twitter in praise of our The Great Lakes State for its formal proclamation of Thursday, September 5, ….

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  • 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 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

  • 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 Lifeway Research (April 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

    – January 2, 2022

  • Memorial Day— via Billy Graham (1953): "'When American people and the people of the world begin seeking the righteousness of God first and the kingdom of God first, then we are going to see an end to strife and war and problems and suffering.' In this 1953 Hour of Decision…

    – May 30, 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

  • 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

  • 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

Past Spotlights

Mayor Brian Marl, dedicating Saline Pre-Prix print

Mayor Brian Marl Dedicated Historic ‘Pre-Prix’ Race Print to City of Saline

August 23, 2016

Bygone Features

Big Mac meal at McDonald's in Saline Michigan

Fifty Years Ago, McDonald’s Introduced The Big Mac And Helped Set Course For Employees’ Lifelong Success

September 12, 2018
As headlines go, the one above must certainly read like a tall order. Earlier this year, McDonald’s published an infographic summarizing “50 Years of Big Mac” through a timeline highlighting eleven key years. The sandwich itself was developed by a Pittsburgh franchise named Jim Delligatti; he came up with the name and introduced it on April 22, 1967 in Uniontown Pennsylvania. It was added to the national McDonald’s menu throughout the United States the following ....
Lunchtime pizza by the slice at Tippens Specialty Wine & Foods

Somewhere Between National Pepperoni And Sausage Pizza Day, Call Today “No Man’s Land” Pizza Day And Enjoy It There

September 26, 2018
It’s no secret that local pizza is more than a passion at Saline Journal. Twelve months ago, we produced a video focused on East Michigan Avenue options for National Cheese Pizza Day. [1,2] That day, September 5, passed weeks ago now. Next up? You’ll have to wait for National Sausage Pizza Day on October 11. For those looking for labels and celebrations, the calendar provides no directed help until then. [3] But just as it ....

Year-end report on Bixby Marionette Trust disposition outlined steady, important forward progress

December 11, 2019
A small selection of string puppets stood along one wall of a Saline Library meeting room where John Anderson provided an accounting for Arts and Culture Committee responsibilities in fulfilling City of Saline obligations under terms of its “Bixby Marionettes Trust” here. [1,2] Meticulously handcrafted by the late Meredith Bixby, these figures seemed more than contextual backdrop or props at the ready when called upon to illustrate function. Rather, they seemed here to cast scrutinizing ....

Now that everyone is steeped in the giving spirit, how about making plans to give next month? summer of 2020?

December 13, 2019
In marketing, a clear brand image or mark has to rank among the most powerful of assets. [1] With a properly reinforced symbol or mainstreamed arrangement of a few words, an enterprise can convey a great constellation of benefits and attributes. Associate feelings. Motivate action. All very often with passing Go! nor stopping to collect two hundred dollars via message recipient’s critical-thinking gatekeeper. [2-4] Now in mid-December, thoughts are intensely focused on Christmas, “a time for ….” [5] ....

If You Want To Understand The 1870 Saline Railroad Depot Operation, You Need To Understand Its Timekeepers

August 21, 2018
The railroad industry in the United States pre-dates the opening of our own Depot by some four decades. [1,2] One history describes the advent of “dozens of local railroad networks” — each covering no more than a few miles — having been put in place by 1835. But that was the point at which growth began to happen at an exponential pace, to a total of 9,000 miles of track lain by 1850. Utilizing the ....
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