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Major Brian Goodwill, Salvation Army of Washtenaw County Michigan
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Retail sprint to Christmas 2021 is now underway – along with Salvation Army Red Kettles out to help you help those in need

November 26, 2021 Dell Deaton

Today marks effective start of the Christmas shopping season — with “Black Friday” putting fuel to fire. With special appreciation for those putting shoe leather to pavement in search of best deals available right here ….

Saline Area Social Service "Pantry Planners" lists
Giving

Now that everyone is steeped in the giving spirit, how about making plans to give next month? summer of 2020?

December 13, 2019 Dell Deaton

In marketing, a clear brand image or mark has to rank among the most powerful of assets. [1] With a properly reinforced symbol or mainstreamed arrangement of a few words, an enterprise can convey a great ….

Shop with a Hero event on December 5, 2019
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Pittsfield Township “Shop with a Hero” event proved perfectly named for what it gave to those that it was designed to serve

December 6, 2019 Dell Deaton

How do you ask first responders to give anything more — especially during this time of year? [1-6] What’s the justification for labeling an event served by “heroes”? Tall order, indeed, that word is. A ….

Saline Area Social Service
Giving

“Giving Tuesday” 2019 is your chance to help less fortunate in Saline get their family coffers into the black, too – twice over

November 29, 2019 Dell Deaton

There once was but a single day in the wake of Thanksgiving feasts, arguably providing rationale to pour pent-up fuel on masses eager to begin their shopping for Christmas gifts. [1] Before days succumbed to ….

American Red Cross blood donation center, Washtenaw County Michigan
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Michigan governor has declared September 5, 2019 “Blood Donation Day,” helping underscore worldwide need

September 4, 2019 Dell Deaton

On an otherwise ordinary day this summer, globally syndicated talk show host Dr Daliah Wachs MD took to Twitter in praise of our The Great Lakes State for its formal proclamation of Thursday, September 5, ….

Paul Glantz, Emagine Entertainment
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New corporate video takes time to explain how Emagine Entertainment serves in communities of which it is a part

May 8, 2019 Dell Deaton

People in this community often say that they feel they’ve come to know Paul Glantz personally — even if they’ve never met him. [1-4] Sure, there’s a life-size cardboard cutout of his likeness in every ….

Ford Mustang GT 500 reveal at 2019 North American International Auto Show
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Here are ten compelling reasons to test drive a vehicle at Briarwood Ford “Drive One 4UR School” event this May

April 19, 2019 Janet Deaton

It’s a well known annual happening if not tradition for most us who’ve been around for any length of time here in Saline Michigan. “Drive One 4UR School” is a nationwide offering from Ford Motor ….

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

February 20, 2019 Dell Deaton

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 ….

40th annual Saline Christmas Parade, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
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It Is Truly Amazing To Consider How Much Goes Into Making So Many Christmas Celebrations Merry, And To Share In That

December 25, 2018 Dell Deaton

According to the Pew Research Center, nine out of ten Americans say they celebrate Christmas. How they do so and what that means to each person individually is a different matter. [1] Curiously, the usually ….

Singleton Family Dentistry in Saline Michigan
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Class Of 1982 Alumn Legacy Lives On Through Donation Drive To Benefit Underprivileged Children With Christmas Toys

December 5, 2018 Dell Deaton

Less than a week remains in the current 1600 Toys for 1600 Girls and Boys toy drive this year. In order to make schedule for Christmas deliveries, final collections from all area donation drop-off boxes ….

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  • 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

  • via Lifeway Research (April 6, 2021)— "Americans' Views of Life's Meaning and Purpose Are Changing," by Aaron Earls: As Americans attempt to move past the life-altering effects of 2020, their perspective is shifting on some of the most significant questions facing humanity. [Compared] to a decade ago, U.S. adults today are…

    – January 9, 2022

  • Maundy Thursday— "On this Thursday before Good Friday, Christians of all colors and stripes celebrate three events on the last night our Lord spent with his apostles before the Crucifixion: the washing of the disciples’ feet, the suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and the betrayal of Judas Iscariot. "The…

    – April 14, 2022

  • via Got Questions (December 26, 2018)— "How is Satan god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4)": "The phrase 'god of this world' (or 'god of this age') indicates that Satan is the major influence on the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes and views of the majority of people. His influence also…

    – July 3, 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 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 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 us what we need. Self is a compelling god because it arises from our deepest…

    – August 7, 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

  • re United States Supreme Court decision in Carson v Makin— Lifeway Christian Resources referenced Article 12 of the Southern Baptist Faith and Message, which "deals specifically and uniquely with the topic of education. ... our confessional statement affirms, Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. As we shall see, one…

    – June 21, 2022

Past Spotlights

Henry, HSHV Schnauzer-mix rescue dog

On Saturday May 18, it doesn’t matter if you walk, wag, or run: It’s simply important to help fund our local Humane Society

May 15, 2019

Bygone Features

Saline Area Social Service

“Giving Tuesday” 2019 is your chance to help less fortunate in Saline get their family coffers into the black, too – twice over

November 29, 2019
There once was but a single day in the wake of Thanksgiving feasts, arguably providing rationale to pour pent-up fuel on masses eager to begin their shopping for Christmas gifts. [1] Before days succumbed to weeks, then all of November to a period that threatens to reduce Halloween to little more than sweet afterthought in consumers’ minds (pun intended), “Black Friday” was fabeled as that day on the calendar when booked sales reached a tipping ....
Charleton Heston in "Ben-Hur," FathomEvents (2019)

To this day, “Ben-Hur” remains epic story, visual spectacle on par with any modern movie coming to Emagine Theatre

February 15, 2019
On almost any scale imaginable, the original motion picture Ben-Hur may appropriately described as epic. A backdrop that includes no less than the advent and crucifiction of Jesus Christ. An intimate friendship turned layering acrimony between two formidable men, Jew and Roman — better understood when viewed as brothers rather than than simply friends. [1] And of course: The chariot race. This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of Ben-Hur, first released in 1959 starring Charleton ....

How Much Do You Think You Know about “Vaping” (as Opposed to What You Really Need to Know)?

May 16, 2018
It’s the sort of label that easily could have come from a backstory plot in the Mad Men TV series. “Vaping—” lead creative Don Draper would have whispered in presenting his pitch to a captive audience of important client representatives in an otherwise silent, softly lit room. The word would have been held in the air for a bit as he looked reassuringly into some pleasantly imagined distance before intoning further. [2] “It’s word that ....

Consider These Answers for Any of Your Christmas Mis-Givings

December 26, 2017
Getting the “wrong” presents for holiday occasions is a real issue. It has become so common that “gift receipts” may rival greeting cards as package enclosures. [1] Thinking of making a return? Research shows that today is the third worst day of the year to be out shopping (first is Black Friday, followed by Super Saturday). [2] Thankfully, Saline has alternatives. Donate those gifts to the underprivileged instead. Here on East Michigan Avenue alone, you ....

Here’s Why Saline Was The Right Place At The Right Time For A Successful Dog Adoption Event At Bill Crispin Chevrolet

June 20, 2018
Businesses are asked to support causes every day and so many give generously with money, product donations, by providing space, and making employees available to volunteer. More touching still are those less common situations where the need served feels like it beats in the heart of the benefactor organization and its people. They give because they believe. This was particularly important for the “Pickups for Paws” dog adoption event held by Bill Crispin Chevrolet last ....
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