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Erik Grossman with original Meredith Bixby marionette
Serendipity

A Brief Look Back On The Meredith Bixby Marionette Story, Part I: History Can’t Be Packed Away In A Single Box

September 20, 2018 Dell Deaton

Last week, Saline Journal provided an expanded overview of marionette history and detailed its ongoing relevance to modern day entertainment in the United States. [1] That article merely touched on the fantastic role once held ….

Fall Colors, Saline MI
f/ Stops

It’s Time To Start Checklists For Getting “Fall Color” Photographs That Others Will Miss (Right Outside Their Own Doors)

September 19, 2018 Dell Deaton

If other news outlets are any indication, this is actually late to be discussing plans for making photographs of seasonal changes to leaves here in Michigan. Click on Detroit ran a piece three weeks ago ….

District Court 14A-4 in Saline Michigan
Washtenaw County

Across From Middle School, Next To Global Manufacturing, A Block From Bowling Alley: District Court 14A-4 Is In Saline

September 17, 2018 Dell Deaton

Today is “Constitution Day.” [1] In 2009, the not-for-profit Project for Public Spaces lamented loss of the local courthouse as “a cornerstone of the community, a source of local pride and the nexus of social ….

Saline Scarecrow Contest contribution by Michigan Orthodontics
Quite Focused

Entries for 2018 Saline Scarecrow Contest Will Begin Registering On September 21, And The Sky’s The Limit On Creativity

September 13, 2018 Dell Deaton

Two months ago, Saline Journal broke news with Borer Family Chiropractic announcement of its theme for the yearly Saline Scarecrow Contest this year. If the DIA experience with interest in Star Wars affiliation is any ….

Big Mac meal at McDonald's in Saline Michigan
Americana

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

September 12, 2018 Dell Deaton

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 ….

Michigan State Police vehicles at Saline Walmart
History

Remember September 11, 2001 – When Our First Responders Did What They Are Dedicated To Doing Everyday, As Always

September 11, 2018 Dell Deaton

In too many ways, “9/11” seems too far away, to too many people as a relevant touchstone for today. [1] The typical senior at Saline High School this year were infants that Tuesday, seventeen years ….

Marionettes made by Meredith Bixby for "Jack and the Beanstalk"
Quite Focused

Once Upon A Time, Marionettes Set The Stage For Entertainment Techniques That Remain Relevant To This Very Day

September 10, 2018 Dell Deaton

Every so often, someone references “marionettes” in connection with Saline. [1] Passing note of our “Bixby Marionettes Trust” was made during a City Council meeting earlier this summer. Without fanfare, the mayor has given leadership ….

European armor from 1500s and Star Wars stormtrooper costume on display at Detroit Institute of Arts
Quite Focused

The Secret To All Successful Museum Exhibits: Connect Your Subject Matter With The Public You Want To Attract

September 6, 2018 Dell Deaton

What’s the difference between a museum and a warehouse? Raiders of the Lost Ark opens with persuit of an artifact destined for display in a museum and closes with the acquisition of a treasure that ….

Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E Aldrin Jr ("Buzz Aldrin") on surface of moon during NASA Apollo 11 mission, wearing Omega Speedmaster wristwatch.
History

“Hurry! Hurry!” “Ending Soon!” “Won’t Last Much Longer!” Make Time To Revisit History Before It’s Gone Forever

September 5, 2018 Dell Deaton

Elsewhere in the news, seemingly too far away to touch anything in Saline in anyway — the largest museum in Latin America was completely gutted by fire this past Sunday. By almost every conceivable metric, ….

Eric Rentschler presenting on Eluminous Studies at Saline Area Chamber of Commerce BBR
Financial

Businesses Can Take Control Of “Suddenly September” With One Calendar That Turns Bottom Lines From Summer To Serious

September 4, 2018 Dell Deaton

In television, it’s called a “cold open.” Google that term and The Office is likely to show up on the first page of results; maybe more than once. Appropriately. [1] The month of September often ….

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 (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

  • 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 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

  • Independence Day— via Billy Graham (1970): "I find that there is a certain fear and expected cosmic judgment that hangs over our country at this hour, as the Devine timepiece ticks away. Thomas Jefferson felt this deeply when he said, 'I tremble for my country, when I reflect that God…

    – July 4, 2022

  • 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

Past Spotlights

Brian Marl, Mayor of Saline

Saline Mayor Brian Marl slated to hold his next “Coffee Hour” on July 26, in-person at City Hall

July 22, 2021

Bygone Features

Saline "Spring Craft Show" billboard of westbound I-94

For the next few minutes, consider putting the “business” of the Spring Craft Show aside, to appreciate its further gifts

March 8, 2019
It’s often tempting to think we know all there is to know about this tradition or that in our community. For some it’s credential. For others it’s requisite for being an effective ambassador on behalf of Saline, to the far reaches, whenever spark of interest can be found in willing ears. Among such mainstays there’s likely little disagreement that our Saline Craft Shows be included among them. With over three decades on the books, reading ....
2018 Chevrolet Camaro "Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition"

“Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary” Limited Edition Featured as Special Theme of Camaro Superfest 2018

June 28, 2018
Camaro owners no doubt already know that registration starts this evening for Camaro Superfest 2018. For future reference, organizers run a very active and thorough Facebook Page for those who like to plan ahead. [1,2] For those simply planning to attend the car show itself, that runs 8:00am to 4:00pm both Saturday (June 30) and Sunday (July 1) at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. Last year, 650 Camaros were shown and the “Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary ....

Saline Street Machines Helped Put Shoes On Children In Need By Attracting Enthusiasts To Annual Downtown Car Show

August 13, 2018
As reported here earlier this season, our own Saline Area Social Service (SASS) is “always at the top of the list” of local organizations supported by the Saline Street Machines signature event. Last Saturday was no different. [1,2] Starting with the show opening at 9:00am, SASS volunteer Orlando Nunn was busy hawking tickets on North Ann Arbor, East McKay, and Municipal Lot 1. Dubbed the “50/50 Raffle,” anyone feeling lucky had three options for making ....

Third Annual Allanté Invitational Returns This Weekend During 28th Street Metro Cruise In Grand Rapids

August 20, 2018
The largest gathering of Allanté convertibles and their drivers is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 18 in Grand Rapids Michigan at Harvey Cadillac in Grand Rapids. Its younger sibling the XLR will be an integral part of this as well. [1,2,3] Allanté orbits intersect Saline regularly, in a variety of ways. In 2013, Lafontaine Jeep Chrysler Dodge proudly offered for sale a silver 1991 model appointed similar to what JR Ewing drove in ....

“We do not have an update on the remediation of former Universal Die Cast, Hoover Ball Bearing site on Monroe Street.”

July 15, 2019
During the opening Citizen Comments on Agenda Items portion of our City Council Meeting tonight, former City Council Member Mary Hess expressed her belief that it has been “over a year” since those responsible for 232 Monroe Street site remediation have updated this body on meeting their obligations here. [1] On April 1 of this year, Mayor Brian Marl expressed interest before City Council that a representative of Johnson Controls spinoff company Adient would provide ....
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