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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Good Morning Saline, from SHS Staff (In Their College Tees)

On Wednesday, Saline High School staff and students showed off their college colors.

Today's Good Morning Saline greeting is from staff at Saline High School. Wednesday, the senior class at Saline High School was invited to wear a shirt representing the college they are attending in the fall. Staff also wore shirts to show where they went to college. Alma Mater Day/College Shirt Day was held so that teachers and staff could see where students are planning to continue their studies and to let the students know where the teachers went to school.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Good Morning Saline From Saline Community Education

The staff at Saline Community education give a quick outline of this year's programs.

Today's Good Morning Saline greeting is from the staff at Saline Community Education, who tell us about the programs available this summer. To view the digital brochure for summer 2012 programs, click here. The brochure includes everthing from summer day camp, youth enrichmentand youth sports to day trips with the senior center. To register for Community Education programs online, visit www.salineonline.org.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Good Morning Saline, from Saline Police Cadets

Cadets Mitch Eberle, Seena Sauber and Pierce Fitzpatrick are raising funds so they can attend the Law Enforcement Explorers' National Conference.

Today's Good Morning Saline greeting is from Saline Police Cadets Mitch Eberle, Seena Sauber and Pierce Fitzpatrick. The SPD Cadets are raising money to pay for the Law Enforcement Explorers' National Conference in Fort Collins, Co. Thursday, the visited businesses in downtown Saline in search of support. According the the SPD 2011 report, during 2011, the Saline Police Cadets performed 1,701 hours of volunteer time to the department. This breaks down to 341 hours of community service and 1,360 hours of meetings, administrative tasks, and training. They work all of the parades and community events. They ride patrol with the officers, assist in officer training, and are versed in most functions within the department including dispatch. The …

Friday, May 11, 2012

Good Morning Saline from Members of the SHS Marching Band

You can support the SHS music department by test driving a Ford from Briarwood Ford Saturday at Harvest Elementary.

Today's Good Morning Saline video is from members of the Saline High School Marching Band. They're inviting the community to participate in Saturday's Drive One 4UR School at Harvest Elementary. Saline Music Parents has partnered with Briarwood Ford and Ford Motor Company in hopes of raising $6,000 for Saline Area Schools music programs. •  Briarwood Ford will donate 14 cars for the test drives. •  Ford Motor Company will donate $20 for each person who drives a car. •  Each test-drive takes about 10 minutes on a predetermined route. •  There will be absolutely no sales pitch. •  Drivers must be licensed and at least 18 years of age. •  Limited to one driver per household (per address). The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Good Morning Saline, From Art Trapp at the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce

Trapp began his new job in the chamber offices Monday.

Today's Good Morning Saline greeting is from Art Trapp, new executive director of the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce. Trapp, who had been the Saline Downtown Director, was hired to replace Larry Osterling, who recently retired after 12 years on the job. Trapp said one of his goals this year will be to visit as many Saline area businesses as possible. For more information, call the chamber at 429-4494/

Monday, May 7, 2012

Good Morning Saline from the Saline Varsity Softball Team

Today's greeting is from the Saline Hornets softball team, who keep it short and sweet.

Today's Good Morning Saline is from the Saline High School varsity softball team, which improved to 8-2 in the SEC and 13-5 overall when they swept a doubleheader from Skyline Thursday, 11-1 and 10-0. For a photo gallery of Saline varsity softball teams in action, click here. The Hornets host Dexter for a doubleheader, Monday, May 7. The first pitch is at 4 p.m.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Good Morning Saline From Don Dersnah and Saline Area Social Service

The director of Saline Area Social Service said the local food pantry is running low on stock.

Today's Good Morning Saline is Don Dersnah, Director of Saline Area Social Service. Dersnah said he shelves at the community food pantry are nearly bare. The agency is accepting donations of non-perishable food (canned and boxed food). Donations can be dropped off at 131 E. Michigan Ave., during regular office hours. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Mondays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Saline Area Social Service provides temporary help to individuals, families and seniors in need of advice, counseling, food, medicine, referrals, and other temporary support. For more information, visit www.salinesocialservice.com.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Good Morning Saline, From Harvest Elementary School Students

Today's greeting is from the kids at Harvest Elementary School, just prior to the exercise program Wednesday.

Today's Good Morning Saline greeting is from the kids at Harvest Elementary School. They said, "Good morning Saline! We love exercise!" And right after that, led by literacy specialist and certified Zumba instructor Jill Cooper, just about every student in the school embarked upon a high-energy exercise program. It was part of ACES, which stands for All Children Exercising Simultaneously. Each May, millions of school children all over the globe exercise simultaneously in a symbolic gesture of fitness and unity. This non-competitive program has proven to be educational, motivational and fun. Starting its 23rd year worldwide, ACES has reached millions of children, parents, and teachers including participants from more than 50 countries.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Good Morning Saline, From the Saline Varsity Soccer Team

The varsity soccer team improved to 5-0 in the SEC with last night's 3-0 win over Chelsea.

Today's Good Morning Saline greeting is from the Saline varsity girls' soccer team. The Lady Hornets improved to 5-0 in the SEC with Tuesday's 3-0 over Chelsea.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Good Morning Saline from the 15th Saline Leadership Institute Class

The 15th Saline Leadership Institute class started its year with a retreat last Thursday and Friday.

Today's Good Morning Saline greeting is from the Saline Leadership Institute's 15th class. This year's class includes Andrea Tanner, Carol Melcher, Corey Lord, David Holden, Doris McGrath, Greg Palkowski, Janet Dilon, Jeremy Suydam, Jessica Whitaker, Kelley Walerski, Ken Zehnder, Kim Bryant, Lucy Hallock, Nancy Crosbie, Michelle Horazkovsky, Nancy Schmerberg, Brian Puffer, Richard Johnson, Robert Conradi, Robert Kohn, Therese Doud and Tran Longmoore. For more on the Saline Leadership Institute, click here.

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