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A perspective on past service as part of Saline City Council, Part 2 of 3: Our discussion with former member Mary Hess

October 24, 2019 Dell Deaton

Without fear or favor, Saline Journal turned to the second of three former members of Saline City Council posing the same questions introduced yesterday in Part 1 of this series. [1] Mary Hess came to ….

"The Saline Reporter"
History

Exclusive interview with Brian Cox, former journalist with “The Saline Reporter,” on loss of local media: Part 2

September 17, 2019 Dell Deaton

Tomorrow morning, the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber will host another Early Edition breakfast from 7:00am to 8:45am at Weber’s Inn. Once again, a distinguished panel will discuss an area of immediate, practical concern. ….

Scouts BSA Troop 439 at Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit
History

BSA Scouts Troop 439 headed out to serve at Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit this month, “because that’s what we do”

April 15, 2019 Dell Deaton

Here’s a summary of this venerable United States military compound, per the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Department that is now responsible for it. [1] Historic Fort Wayne was built in 1845 as a ….

Local enactors have portrayed Saline photographer Lucretia Gillett
History

Further details of “Saline’s Photographer” Lucretia Gillett story continue to be discussed, in upcoming presentation

April 13, 2019 Dell Deaton

You’re likely to get some argument in an effort to authoritatively bestow the title of “Saline’s Photographer” on any one individual. If your history extends no further than the digital age, an Internet search focused ….

Steve Frey at the Uniroyal Giant Tire in Allen Park Michigan
History

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 Dell Deaton

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 ….

Flag of the United States of America
History

Today Americans Remember What US President Franklin D Roosevelt Called “A Date Which Will Live In Infamy”

December 7, 2018 Dell Deaton

The events of December 7, 1941 mark a monumental moment in United States history. With each passing year it seems to get increasingly difficult to find much singular agreement on the greater context of what ….

Chamberlain, favorite marionette of string-puppetmaker Meredith
History

A Brief Look Back On The Meredith Bixby Marionette Story, Part II: Saline Once Hosted Museum, Held Puppet Festivals

September 21, 2018 Dell Deaton

Bits and pieces of the once grand “Meredith Marionettes Touring Company” can still be found here and there about Saline. Overtly and covertly, tucked away in areas of the Saline Library and just outside City ….

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 ….

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, ….

The history of video recording media at Russell Video, created b
History

Imagine The Irony Of A Video Producer Hiring A Frame Shop To Tell The Story Of His Industry Tranformation In A Single Image

August 29, 2018 Dell Deaton

It wasn’t that many years ago when the distinction between video and still photographers was clear, lines between the two protected as if by religous doctrine. Storyboards and production crews, versus street. Narratives played out ….

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  • via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 10: Romans 10:1-3, "Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of…

    – July 24, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "The difference in knowing and loving," by Mike Durbin, State Evangelism Director for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan, re Famed jeweler Harry Winston: A customer entered Winston’s store in New York City to buy a special diamond. One of his salesmen, his most knowledgeable…

    – February 13, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— "Called: Living the life God created you to live," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: The words “called” and “purpose” are buzzwords in our culture today. People are constantly searching to find their calling and purpose…

    – May 1, 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 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

  • 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 (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

  • 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

  • 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

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

Blue Angels Hornet F/A-18C arrival at Yankee Air Museum

Former Blue Angels Hornet arrived yesterday for permanent display at Yankee Air Museum starting January 16, 2021

January 14, 2021
The vast majority of those who watched the US Navy Blue Angels perform locally at the 2017 Thunder Over Michigan air show might only have imagined what it would be like to pilot lead F/A-18C Hornet number 4. [1-4] It was also part of the Metro Detroit flyover on May 12, 2020 “in solidarity with frontline workers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.” [5-8] Over the course of thirty-four years, that airframe had served the demonstration team ....
Female terrier-mix dog "Shushana," Humane Society of Huron Valley

Open Your Heart To Support Rescues And Shelter Dog Adoptions As Better Alternative To Slick Puppy Mill Pitches

September 15, 2018
Things were hopping at the Humane Society of Huron Valley this weekend. If this was an article about the expanded communities of which Saline is part, we’d point out the HSHV is only 15 miles northeast of downtown. Think of it as the cultural home for “dog people” in our community. [1,2] How about Rebel Dogs Detroit? Bill Crispin Chevrolet dealership introduced them to Saline Journal readers during its “Pickups for Paws” event last June? ....

Set coordinates on The Henry Ford and beam down to see “Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds” exhibit, until September 2, 2019

May 10, 2019
On the surface, neither introduction nor explanation seems necessary. An incredible collection of screen-used Star Trek properties will be on display at The Henry Ford in Dearborn Michigan from May 11 through September 2, 2019. [1-3] What more needs to be said? A great deal, as it turns out. Prior to opening to all museum visitors as part of general admission, members get their own exclusive preview of “Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds” today. And ....

“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] ....

“Newsies: The Musical” set to deliver the best of live local theatre with excellent vocals, dance, and staging

February 27, 2020
When the curtain came down on final dress rehearsal tonight, one thing was absolutely clear: The Saline High School Drama Club production of Newsies: The Musical is ready for performances before live audiences. [1-3] In a word, this show is exceptional. For those unfamiliar with the 1992 Disney motion picture upon which this play is based, Newsies is “based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. [4] When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason ....
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