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VOL. 61, NO. 21 THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011

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Council to both the United States and
around the world, as well
area and want our com-
munity to
others,” implying the inclu-
sion of
Ask, Don’t Tell,” the issue
is “at the core of who we
age. See most popular
stories....”Promising
honor LGBT as the contributions the
individuals bring to society.
be a place
where peo- Many cities and
people
who are
are as a community,” he
said.
hockey player Ian
Jenkins dies after falling
society in June Local residents are
encouraged to observe the
ple of all
walks of businesses are now
often
seen as
“It’s with us whether
we are comfortable or not
from truck.”

month by fighting preju- life and of “other,” and we send a message on

By Amy Bell
Heritage Media
dice and discrimination all politi- realizing that he said. that whether we mean to or
in their own lives and any- cal beliefs Reed not,” he said.
where it exists. can live in inclusiveness has a Twiss Many cities and busi-
June will be designated Ian Reed Twiss, a found- an envi-
positive impact on acknowl- nesses are now realizing Check out
as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual ing member of et al, a ronment edged the that inclusiveness has a
and Transgender Pride our video:
Month in Saline.
group aiming to create an
inclusive and affirming
of mutual
respect,” quality of life, fact that
resolu-
positive impact on quality
of life, retaining young and ■ 2 for U
The Saline City Council ■ Blues & Rib festival
unanimously adopted a
environment for LGBT
individuals and families
said Reed
Twiss, retaining young and tions are
new ter-
creative people, he said.
Reed Twiss also men- ■ Man tries to lure
resolution Monday approv- youngster into pickup
ing the proclamation.
in the Saline community
through education and leg-
who is also
the pastor
creative people. ritory for
council.
tioned the resolution
council adopted in April, ■ Twisted Rooster
According to the procla- opens
islative advocacy and sup- of Holy However, proclaiming April 15 as a
mation, the month is a way port, spoke at the meeting. Faith Church in Saline. with an upsurge in bully- Day of Silence to promote
to celebrate and recognize “We are Saline commu- The translation of the ing, gay teen suicide and
the LGBT community in nity members who love this Latin phrase “et al” is “and the dismantling of “Don’t PLEASE SEE SUPPORTS/3-A

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The Photo by Lori Maranville
parade Saline eighth-grader Jacob Tanner will be going to the National Geography Bee to represent Michigan for the sec-
will Miller ond year in a row. Assistant Principal Michelle Szczechowicz (right) says she is proud of Jacob’s accomplish-
begin ments. Jacob’s mother, Patricia Tanner (left) said she will be proud of Jacob no matter how he does in the national
10 a.m. at the Saline Fire competition.
Department and end at

Saline student representing

Oakwood Cemetery.
Miller, a 36-year veteran
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Michigan at national contest

the parade. Miller is the dep-
uty commanding general for
the 38th Infantry Division,
Indiana National Guard.
He served in Kandahar,
Afghanistan, from 2004 to
2005.
“It’s a great honor,” Miller
said about serving as the
Memorial Day speaker.
Miller, 58, said he plans
to talk about how the U.S.
Army is the best educated,
trained and the most power-
ful that it has ever been, and
about the legacy of fallen
veterans.
“It’s their legacy that has
made us who we are today,”
he said. “I think it’s impor-
tant not to forget where we
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By Lori Maranville
Special Writer
To win the chance to
represent Michigan in the
National Geographic Bee
is no small feat. To win
that chance two years in a
row is nothing short of a
miracle.
A 13-year-old eighth-
grader from Saline Middle
School accomplished just
that and is in Washington,
D.C. this week competing
in the National Geographic
Bee for a chance to win a
$25,000 college scholarship
and lifetime membership
in the National Geographic
Society. The winner will
also travel with a parent or
guardian to the Galapagos
Islands.
Jacob Tanner traveled to
Washington with his moth-
er, Patricia Tanner, and his
social studies teacher, Alan
Leslie.
Jacob said he hopes his
previous experience with
the bee will give him a bit
of an edge in this year’s
competition.
“I think it’s really cool,
and I think I may be better
at the National Bee because
I already know how it
works.”
Although he doesn’t
remember exactly how he
placed last year, he thinks it
was in the top half.
“I’m really anxious to
just do it,” he said.
It was no easy task earn-
ing his spot as Michigan’s
representative in the bee.
Competitions are held in
schools across the country
and are open to students
in fourth through eighth
grades. They are organized
by the National Geographic
Society as an educational
program to encourage the
teaching and study of geog-
raphy.
The National Geographic
Society invites students
with the top 100 scores to
compete for the state title.
Jacob competed in the
2011 Michigan Geographic
Bee at the Bernhard
Center at Western
Michigan University
April 1. He received $100,
the “Complete National
Geographic on DVD,” and
his trip to Washington for
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displayed at Two Twelve Arts Center as part
of the Artist of the Month series for June.
heartbeat and a bone density screening. Call The show will move to the Saline District
■ Health screenings to be offered: Life 1-888-653-6441 for more information or to pre- Library for the month of July. The money
Printed Line Screening, a provider of community-
on register. collected from the artists will be donated to
recycled based preventive health screenings, will ■ Artist reception to be held at art the Mercy Education Project in memory of
paper host non-invasive, painless health screen- center: Two Twelve Arts Center in Saline Gretchen Elliott, a Sister of Mercy who died
ings June 23 at the Saline Senior Center. will present a collection of work by local last year. An artists’ reception will be held
Five screenings will be offered that scan for artists competing in an art challenge called from 7 to 9 p.m. June 17 at 216 W. Michigan
potential health problems related to blocked “Earth – A Closer View.” The art will be Ave. in Saline.