June 2020

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June 30, 2020 Dell Deaton

New online civil rights violation reporting portal launched by United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, under the Administration of President Donald J Trump. https://civilrights.justice.gov

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June 27, 2020 Staff

Yankee Air Museum in Belleville Michigan has announced that it will re-open at the end of this month, according to a report in The Detroit News by James David Dickson on June 22, 2020. “The ….

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June 25, 2020 Staff

The Henry Ford Museum has announced its re-opening schedule, beginning with limited hours, Thursday through Sunday only, and new (temporary?) process for making required reservations in advance of your visit. A “preview” weekend for members ….

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June 24, 2020 Staff

Is there a “used car shortage”? Used lot at Bill Crispin uncharacteristically has nothing but new inventory; Autotrader and Cars.com are low or none on numerous models within a hundred mile radius of Saline Michigan, ….

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June 21, 2020 Dell Deaton

Albeit not as extensive as we’re used to, appears that Cinnamon Father’s Day Car Show, in some form, is currently underway in Belleville Michigan today. No National Strawberry Festival, however.

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June 19, 2020 Staff

Different feel to local Juneteenth commemorations this year (obviously). Due to COVID-19, mix of virtual and in-person (coupled with responsible precautions). May 20, 2020 death of George Floyd during an encounter with a police officer ….

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June 18, 2020 Staff

Plan ahead: “Here’s how Ann Arbor organizations are celebrating, recognizing Juneteenth this weekend,” as reported by Sarah Parlette on June 17, 2020, for Click-on-Detroit.

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June 17, 2020 Dell Deaton

Yankee Air Museum announced today via Twitter that it “is re-opening” (after having closed in compliance with COVID-19 restrictions imposed here in Michigan).

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June 15, 2020 Staff

“Washtenaw County Courts not yet re-opening for in-person services,” reported Washtenaw County Legal News on Thursday, June 11, 2020 (page 4). Courts in Washtenaw County were not allowed to re-open for in-person business on June ….

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June 14, 2020 Dell Deaton

“‘No Time to Die’ Release Date Moved Up Five Days in the US,” according to Jordan Moreau in Variety. Article cites and builds on June 13, 2020 Tweet from official James Bond movie Twitter account ….

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
re United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization— On May 3, 2022, Heather Riggleman addressed the question "What Does the Bible Say about Abortion?" on Christianity website. "Every year, over three million women ... in the US will face an unplanned pregnancy and of those pregnancies,…

– June 24, 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 Center for Faith and Culture (January 10, 2022)— "How Christians Can Prepare for the US Supreme Court's Monumental Abortion Ruling," by Jessica Prol Smith, fifteen-year public policy write-in Cumberland, Maryland: "Know your audience and seek to win hearts, not just minds .... Christians believe that every image-bearer — born…

– June 26, 2022
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 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 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 (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
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

Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS) vehicle on patrol at Busch's in Saline

Saline Police Department Volunteers Will Be On The Streets For Halloween Tonight, Issuing … Candy

October 31, 2018

In his quarterly report to Saline City Council earlier this month, Police Chief Jerrod Hart said to anticipate candy distributions this Halloween. Tonight is the night for that. [1,2] Look for the offically marked Volunteers in Public Safety (“VIPS”) patrol vehicle out in neighborhoods between the hours of 6:00pm and 8:00pm. As always, this will help extend the presence and connection with sworn police officers on duty to keep things safe — especially during higher ....

Boy Scout Troop 446 camp site in Dexter Michigan

Locating a Cub Scout Pack in Washtenaw County just got even easier

August 9, 2009

Cub Scout Pack leaders will be getting together tomorrow evening in Ann Arbor to help them prepare to welcome the next group of young boys into the Boy Scouts of America. Today I’m here to give you a sneak preview of an exciting new program that’s been developed to make it easier than ever for you, as a parent or guardian, to identify and start to evaluate the many options available. That’s right: We’re talking ....

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

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 Americans who helped us get to the moon and back. Together, we Americans can do anything! Today marks the passage of exactly five decades since that historic milestone. After having entered orbit of our moon, lunar module (“LM” or “LEM”) ....

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 ....

Exclusive Interview With Donna Lasinski, Democrat Party Candidate For 52nd State House District In Michigan

October 19, 2018

Donna Lasinski is the Democratic Party candidate running to serve in the Michigan Legislature on behalf of the 52nd House District, of which Saline is a part. Her Republican opponent is Teri Aiuto. [1,2] Earlier this month, Saline Journal invited each individual to share their thoughts with our readers on a specific series of questions. Responses from Democrat Lasinski appear below. Responses from Republican Aiuto ran in Saline Journal yesterday. [3] Saline Journal: “What would ....

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Month: June 2020