August 2022

Saline Scarecrow Contest entry at Renschler Farm

Eleventh annual Saline Scarecrow Contest “Getting Back to Our Roots” with “Farming & Agriculture” announced as 2022 theme

August 12, 2022 Dell Deaton

As summer draws to its close and the meaning of “outdoors” shifts from recreational swimming and home lawn maintenance, to the ebb and flow of accumulating leaves dropped from deciduous trees, so, too, does this ….

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August 11, 2022 Staff

Starting at approximately 3:00 pm today, United States Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke live for less than five minutes regarding the FBI search of former President Donald J Trump residence at Mar-A-Largo, in Palm Beach, ….

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August 10, 2022 Staff

Former President Donald J Trump issued the following statement via Truth Social network, re FBI search warrant executed at his Mar-A-Largo home in Palm Beach Florida this past Monday. “August 8, 2022 Statement by Donald ….

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August 9, 2022 Staff

Some six hours after action, the “FBI’s Monday morning search of Mar-a-Largo — a thunderclap in American political history” that played out over a period that spanned from early morning to dinnertime at the home ….

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August 7, 2022 Dell Deaton

via Got Questions (January 4, 2022)— “What is the god of self?” “A god is what we run to when we need validation, help, or encouragement because we believe it has the power to give ….

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August 3, 2022 Staff

Unofficial results of 2022 Michigan Primary Election contests held yesterday have been made available on Secretary of State website, with eighty of eighty-three counties reporting as of 1:08 pm today. Select highlights are as follows. ….

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 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 Lifeway Research (February 15, 2022)— "Most Pastors See Racial Diversity in the Church as a Goal but Not Reality," by Marissa Postell: Most Protestant pastors say every church should strive to achieve racial diversity, but few are achieving it .... There are also differences between what African American pastors are…

– February 20, 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
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
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
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 Samaritan's Purse (March 28, 2022)— "Franklin Graham Meets with Samaritan's Purse Team in Ukraine": Work continues as fighting rages in eastern Europe. Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, traveled to Ukraine this past weekend to meet with our teams who have been at work there since the early stages…

– April 3, 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

Steve Frey at the Uniroyal Giant Tire in Allen Park Michigan

Now there’s a book to tell you all about the “Giant Tire” off eastbound I-94, just past DTW en route to Detroit

February 9, 2019

If we characterized it as a Southeast Michigan icon akin to The Sphinx, would anyone feel compelled to argue? [1] Those who have lived here for any length of time have doubtless many times passed the “Giant Tire” — currently emblazoned with Uniroyal branding. Perhaps on your way to one of the casinos in downtown Detroit. Certainly if you’ve every had a stake in the automobile industry. [2] One might imagine that much of the ....

Greta Niethammer presenting "Living History Program" at Rentschler Farm Museum

Imagine Seeing Rentschler Farm Museum Through The Eyes Of A Child During Your Next Visit, Part 3

July 20, 2018

Two months ago, Saline Journal suggested that visitors approach the 2018 season opening of Rentschler Farm Museum with a different perspective. Follow in the footsteps of local grade school students on a field trip, with open minds, a sense of wonder, and permission to get up close and personal with the detailed history here. [1,2] Part 1 began where visitors often come upon the property, in the chore yard. There, Saline Area Historical Society enactor ....

It’s Important to Understand What Being a “Smart City” Means to Saline, Part 1

April 12, 2018

Look in on any given city council meeting and it can sometimes appear that local government is largely about reaction, big picture understanding illusive. It’s hard to imagine that employees and elected officials on their own side of the microphones don’t often share that sentiment. Maybe even more so. What issues will cities like Saline be facing one, five, and ten years from now? What options will they have to answer challenges and leverage opportunties? ....

Just Found Out You’re Responsible For Thanksgiving Meal? Don’t panic. Call Busch’s – Before Tuesday, Noon.

November 19, 2018

Baby Boomers, and maybe a handful of those born after, will recall a time when Thanksgiving was a rote affair. Everyone knew where it was held, year in, year out. What time everyone was supposed to arrive (and who, notwithstanding, invariably arrived late). Some politely brought a side or supplemental desert item to pass — but no one depended upon any of that. Most importantly, everyone knew who was responsible for cooking. Today such things ....

Not a trick question: Look closely at this local Scouts BSA troop photograph; see if you can spot anything different about it

February 11, 2019

The Boy Scouts of America has a well established process for starting new “Units.” Most familiar are Cub Scout “Packs” for youth in kindergarten through fifth grade crossover, and Scout “Troops” based on age, starting at ten or eleven, until the participant’s eighteenth birthday. [1-7] Two weeks ago, Troop 439 held its first meeting as another among the more recent additions to this 109-year legacy. That Monday, February 4, largely passed without fanfare or note. ....

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Month: August 2022

Eleventh annual Saline Scarecrow Contest “Getting Back to Our Roots” with “Farming & Agriculture” announced as 2022 theme