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2018 Chevrolet Camaro "Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition"
Serendipity

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

June 28, 2018 Dell Deaton

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] ….

Sharon Sunday window art at Capstone Tax & Financial
Serendipity

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

June 27, 2018 Dell Deaton

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 ….

1939 Oldsmobile 60 Series automobile
Automotive Heritage

There Is Only One Car Show That Literally Stops Traffic On The Streets Of Downtown Saline, And Will Again On August 11

June 25, 2018 Dell Deaton

The first Saline Street Machines car show was held before half of all Americans alive today were even born. Saline Main Street had yet to exist. Two Michigan Avenue makeovers would pass between then and ….

Mayor Marl's 2018 Senior Conference
Well-Being

Seventh Annual Saline Mayor’s Senior Conference Brought Together Most Valuable Community Resources

June 22, 2018 Dell Deaton

One of the more striking centerpieces of tech discussions today is the importance of serving elderly and disabled populations. Ann Arbor SPARK President Paul Krutko often cites research finding that two-thirds of best talent doesn’t ….

Governor Rick Snyder speaking at ITS Detroit 2018
Tech

Michigan Governor Took Center Stage in Detroit This Month To Detail Mobility Partnerships Already In Motion

June 21, 2018 Dell Deaton

For anyone who attended The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS) conference and exposition at Cobo Center this month, recent coverage of Ford Motor Company plans to transform Michigan Central Station into a mobility development ….

William V Hampton, NAACP Ann Arbor Branch President
Quite Focused

“Juneteenth” Is An Invaluable Celebration That Adds Depth To The Past, Evolving History of America

June 19, 2018 Dell Deaton

True understanding of history requires living, passionate advocates to give its varied, interwoven threads a chorus of compelling voices. Two weeks ago, Saline Journal revisted the US Civil War through the story of a dedicated ….

Original Chewbacca character costume from Star Wars (1977)
Quite Focused

“Star Wars” Costume Guide Will Help Make You A Hero (Or Villain) at Celtic Festival Fundraiser on June 26

June 18, 2018 Dell Deaton

Last week a special promotion to benefit Saline Celtic Festival was announced. Themed around Star Wars imagery, this event will be held locally at our own Emagine Theatre on East Michigan Avenue on Tuesday, June ….

Jaye Marie Green at second tee, 2018 LPGA Volvik Championship
Washtenaw County

Local Community Has Important Opportunities To Consider Now, Following 2018 LPGA Volvik Championship, Looking To 2019

June 15, 2018 Dell Deaton

Virtually all coverage of the 2018 LPGA Volvik Championship shifted from process to results as the golf tournament approached its end with a May 27 birthday win by Minjee Lee of Perth Australia. The numbers ….

United States flag flying over First United Methodist Church of Saline Michigan
Americana

Today Is “Flag Day” In The United States, And It Is An Anniversary As Well As A Vital Touchstone for All Americans

June 14, 2018 Dell Deaton

To those who wonder if “Flag Day” is an official recognition, the answer is an unambiguous yes. [1] June 14 is the date in 1777 when the Continental Congress passed its resolution that established the official ….

Brody, a Corgi-Lab mix dog rescue
Serendipity

Dog Rescue Event This Saturday May Be The Serendipity You Didn’t Know You Needed To Find An Ideal Best Friend

June 13, 2018 Dell Deaton

It was just about this time of year in 2006 when a Corgi-Lab mix was placed on a trailer for his fourth and last weekend trip to what for him was another distant destination. This ….

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  • 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 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

  • 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 (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

  • via TED Conferences (February 1998) "Billy Graham: Technology, faith and human shortcomings": In Monterey California, The Reverend Billy Graham delivered a talk of just over twenty-six minutes to a Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED) conference before a screen that projected a title of no more than, matter-of-factly, his first and…

    – July 10, 2022

  • via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 13: Genesis 12:1-3, "Now the Lord said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will…

    – July 31, 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

  • National Day of Prayer— "How to Pray for America," via National Day of Prayer: Why pray for America? God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught…

    – May 5, 2022

  • President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 this morning — via The White House, Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. As always and particularly in the face of this affliction, we pray for The President of the United States, his loved ones, and those in whose care he has been…

    – July 21, 2022

Past Spotlights

Miniature golf putt

Putt Putt Golf Benefit to support Saline Area Social Service scheduled for July 27, 2021 at Reinhart Realtors Saline

July 15, 2021

Bygone Features

Jamail Aikens, Saline Area Social Service Executive Director

Jamail Aikens shares thoughts about ongoing community need as his tenure with Saline Area Social Service winds down

February 20, 2019
Last week, Saline Area Social Service (SASS) Executive Director Jamail Aikens began more publicly sharing news of his planned March 22 departure from this position that he has held since September of 2014. [1] For those who are relatively new to this community, it may come as a surprise to read that Mr Aikens has not always been at the helm here. Though characteristicly soft spoken and often hard to distinguish from the working weaves ....
Michigan Avenue reconstruction project through downtown Saline

Second Image, Same Event: “Old Maude” Was Part of US 12 Reconstruction Story

November 21, 2016
Last week, Saline Journal editor Dell Deaton shared a photograph from the Michigan Avenue reconstruction project here. He went on to explain how that one single image could fully capture the whole of that event, which unfolded here over the course of several months — all summer long. [1,2] He closed by asking this: How would you have made a photograph to tell this story? If you believe you’ve come up with your own “decisive ....

Saline FIRST Robotic Team 5066 was ready for us to take a look at who and what will drive its latest competition entry

February 13, 2019
In many ways, the Saline Singularity Programming sub-team could be seen as microcosm for our high school FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team as a whole. A blend of Freshmen to Seniors, newcomers along side those who’d previously cut teeth in the middle school LEGO League, and students who’d walked into this thing without a lick of experience in any aspect of it. [1-3] Now in week 6 of their robot build, Saline Journal sat down ....

There Are Concerns That Tax Reform May Change The Way Families Approach “Spring Cleaning” And Giving

July 9, 2018
Springtime marks a point each year when people tend to pause and reflect on how much they should keep in all that’s accumulated in their households. But it might actually be better regarded as the start of a process for thoughtfully dealing with such stuff. The improved weather is undoubtedly a factor. Another factor could be the prospect of moving everything into a new house now that the old has closed. Those who are downsizing ....

“Bond, James Bond” will set the mood for Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Chamber Year-Ender Gala tonight at The Kensington Hotel

December 5, 2019
According to The James Bond Dossier, we do not want to share dinner nor engage in any sort of conversation with James Bond. Rather, we want to be James Bond. [1] If so, tonight is surely a night for indulging that fantasy to the fullest. As highlighted on our own Calendar, the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber (“A2Y Chamber”) Year-Ender Gala will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm this evening at The Kensington Hotel. [2-4] ....
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