A visit to downtown Saline might leave you feeling a little more patriotic these days.
The Rotary Club of Saline recently completed its third community project, one each year over the past three years. In partnership with the American Legion, Post 322 of Saline, funds were raised to replace the 150 American flags on Michigan Ave and Ann Arbor St. The flags are displayed annually around Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.
The former flags had completed a 20-year tour of duty. The worn-out national emblems have been retired. The new American flags are now flying in honor of Veteran’s Day. In addition to the Rotary Club and American Legion, the project was supported by Boy Scout Troop 416, Cub Scout Packs 416 and 3461, Junga’s Ace Hardware, and Chelsea Lumber of Saline.
The other two projects in Saline Rotary’s triple crown of community endeavors include the…