February 23, 2025

Argus Camera and our own Argus Museum was highlighted on WEMU 89.1 creative:impact yesterday. On-air interview by Deb Polich, President and CEO of Creative Washtenaw featured guest Cheryl Chidester, museum curator. Ten-minute appearance touched on history of Argus Camera, from inception and interests of original investors, market position, ongoing commitment to legacy, and the museum itself — now open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm in Ann Arbor.

Read more on “creative:impact – How Argus Camera put Depression recovery in its viewfinder” on WEMU 89.1, March 29 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
via Samaritan's Purse— "Samaritan's Purse is operating multiple medical facilities in various parts of Ukraine and providing food and non-food relief items through church partners in both Ukraine and Moldova": Samaritan's Purse continues to provide medical relief to displaced Ukrainians, serving them at our Emergency Field Hospital on the outskirts…

– March 13, 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 Lifeway Research (September 1, 2021)— "Most Americans Know and Trust Their Neighbors," by Aaron Earls: Despite quarantines and social distancing keeping people in their homes during the pandemic, Americans still say they know their neighbors. Almost 7 in 10 U.S. adults (68%) say they trust the people who live in…

– January 17, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (May 2, 2022)— "Be the Church in the marketplace" by Coye L Bouyer, founding pastor of Kingdom Life Church, in Lansing, Michigan: This is a classic story of what God can and will do when lay people begin to take seriously the Lord’s call on their life to…

– May 15, 2022
Mother's Day— via Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (September 16, 1953): "Sermons – Billy Graham on the Need for Godly Mothers," 13:27-minute audio recording, free online. 'If we had more Christian mothers, we would have less delinquency, less immorality, less ungodliness and fewer broken homes.' Listen to Billy Graham’s Mother’s Day…

– May 9, 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 Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

– March 6, 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

Illustration of Faurecia "personal sound bubble"

“Smart” Automobile Interiors That You’ll Experience On Future Roadways Are Being Developed Today in Saline, Michigan

August 30, 2018

According to automotive industry expert Dr David Cole, “more and more, the interior systems are viewed as product differentiators.” [1] He went on to tell Saline Journal this week that “manufacturers and suppliers are treating the interior as an integrated system.” This coupled with the emergence of sophisticated system suppliers that didn’t just make a seat, but began to focus on the total interior of a vehicle …. [Forty] years ago the suppliers were responsible ....

1961 Cadillac Coupe de Ville at 2017 Saline Street Machines car show

Get Down and Dirty to Find the Right Balance of Elements for Your Photograph

August 14, 2017

The image above was originally captured from ground level, camera and photographer positioned near the center line of North Ann Arbor Street in downtown Saline, on a Saturday. This was last weekend and not just any Saturday, of course. It was during the afternoon of Saline’s Summerfest. And the thoroughfare was blocked off for the 35th annual Saline Street Machines car show. As always: Safety first. [1,2] There are a number of considerations that make ....

New Michigan House Bills to Hold Drone Operators More Accountable

April 5, 2018

On April 4, 2017 legislation went into effect at the state level aimed at clarifying the regulation of ownership and operation of unmanned aircraft. As part of the same Act, an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force was created to develop statewide policy recommendations. [1,2] Last November, that Task Force issued its Final Report. [3] The Michigan House of Representative then took up this Report as part of its current legislative session. It passed a package ....

“The Doctor” will intersect at latitude 42° 10′ 42.42″ North by longitude 83° 45′ 34.56″ West this coming March 13

January 29, 2019

BBC Doctor Who adventure “Logopolis” will come to the big screen at Emagine Theatre in Saline Michigan, thanks to Fathom Events. [1-4] March 13 (Wednesday), with showing starting at 7:00pm Spawned on television in the early 1960s, this is almost as much a genre in and of itself as it is series. For those appropriately indoctrinated, little more than announcement is likely needed here for draw. In summary, “Logopolis” marks final appearance of Tom Baker, ....

Keys To Placing Viable Tenants In Commercial Spaces Include Knowing The Market, Yes – But Also Knowing Its Need To Fit

October 4, 2018

Almost everyone in the community has a vested interest in filling the highest practical inventory of its commercial space. Buildings not otherwise occupied in whole or in part by viable businesses represent not just missed opportunities for those who would otherwise shop, work, or otherwise enjoy beneifts of transacting within. They represent an important area of revenue shortfall in city budgeting. Commercial real estate values, appearance, and type affect =residential property values. [1,2,3,4,5,6] As if ....