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March 30, 2020 Staff

Other Voices: “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (2020-0330)– notice issued by District 52 Representative in Michigan House,” just published on Saline Journal.

Arthur T Bowley Saline-Brecon Friendship Guild bench in Mill Pond Park

Suicide prevention and depression resources are available, essential services; any reason is reason enough to call

March 30, 2020 Dell Deaton

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free and confidential resource available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. [1] 800-273-8255 800-273-TALK This national network of local crisis centers has been set up to ….

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March 28, 2020 Staff

Other Voices: “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (2020-0328)– notice issued by City of Saline Chief of Police,” just published on Saline Journal.

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March 25, 2020 Staff

Other Voices: “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (2020-0325)– notice issued by Director of Saline Parks and Recreation Department,” just published on Saline Journal.

Michigan governor has given green light for August 2020 Mackinac Policy Conference following COVID-19 outbreak

March 25, 2020 Dell Deaton

In many ways, the convention industry may serve as a microsm for assessing the economic health of our nation and the State of Michigan with the advent of COVID-19 here. [1-6] In the greater Detroit ….

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March 23, 2020 Staff

Executive Order 2020-21 signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to further deal with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Title: “Temporary requirement to suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life.” Takes effect ….

Analysis of financial impact on restaurants as Michigan Executive Orders 2020-09, 2020-21 remain in effect

March 23, 2020 Dell Deaton

Citing her own March 10, 2020 State of Emergency Declaration intended to begin dealing with effects of the “novel coronavirus (COVID-19) … a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death,” Michigan Governor ….

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March 21, 2020 Staff

Other Voices: “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (2020-0321)– notice issued by City Manager for Saline Michigan,” just published on Saline Journal.

CDC / Michigan Medicine COVID-19 "Flattening the Curve" diagram

Larger community logistics planning is needed to help local businesses survive protracted COVID-19 infection curve

March 19, 2020 Dell Deaton

On Monday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Order that closed numerous “places of public accommodation” in support of “precautions to mitigate potential transmission of COVID-19, including social distancing.” [1-8] Although its restrictions are ….

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March 17, 2020 Staff

Other Voices: “Anne Cummings (2020.03.17)– on the importance of supporting our local businesses in light of COVID-19 outbreak,” just published on Saline Journal.

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 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
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 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 What Christians Want to Know (May 27, 2019)— "Should Christians Protest Or Demonstrate?" by Jack Wellman, Christian author, prison minister, and pastor of Heritage Evangelical Free Church, in Udall, Kansas: ... especially when they see injustice? ... The Bible admonishes us to 'Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights…

– June 12, 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 (February 2, 2022)— "Peace during a pandemic," by Dr Dan Russell, Executive Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Southgate, Michigan: To help strengthen the pastors and church families of our Convention as we face this coronavirus crisis, here are some encouraging reminders on how to keep your…

– February 6, 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
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

Marshall S Johnson. Emergency Management Coordinator with Novi Police Department

“Community Emergency Response Teams” provide an added level of local preparation, safety when disasters strike

December 18, 2019

The need for “citizen responders” formally trained to serve in situations of sudden calamity was first addressed by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985, and proven two years later through wide-area deployment during the Whittier Narrows earthquake. [1,2] By 1993, “Community Emergency Response Team” training was organized nationally through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the United States Department of Homeland Security. [3,4] The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers ....

How Much Do You Know About Mounted Equestrian Martial Games Run During Saline Celtic Festival On July 14?

July 5, 2018

Commonly referred to a “jousting,” these competitions are as much a part of Saline Celtic Festival tradition as any kilt, clan, or dance. Maybe you’ve watched competitions from start to finish, cheered favorites and applauded wins. But like any spectator, you want to know more — from history and rules, to strategy and advanced scoring. [1,2] The first recorded tournament dates to the year 1066. [3] Jousting and other forms of weapons training can be ....

Clean, Reliable Water Supply In The City of Saline Is Not Really the Stuff Of Which Dramatic Headlines Are Made

June 12, 2018

When a Saline water main broke last month it attracted major media coverage out of Detroit. Alternatively characterizing it as a “large” and “massive,” television station WXYZ Channel 7 deployed no less than a helicopter to provide live coverage. Who knew there was so much excitement to be had at the corner of North Maple and East Michigan Avenue? [1,2] Grossly missing in so much of this was a substantive explanation of what had actually ....

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 ....

Original Street Art Paintings On Display East Of North Maple Provide Simple Enjoyment And Documented Inspiration

June 27, 2018

The City of Saline has a well established Arts and Culture Committee and specifically seeks to promote awareness of images in a variety of locations, readily available for residents and visitors to see. [1,2,3] But it turns out that the value here is more than “public good.” Business thinkers are now discovering that such efforts may be their key to innovation breakthroughs and competitive advantage. Downtown, this might come by serendipity to someone happening to ....

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Year: 2020

Suicide prevention and depression resources are available, essential services; any reason is reason enough to call

Michigan governor has given green light for August 2020 Mackinac Policy Conference following COVID-19 outbreak

Analysis of financial impact on restaurants as Michigan Executive Orders 2020-09, 2020-21 remain in effect

Larger community logistics planning is needed to help local businesses survive protracted COVID-19 infection curve