Good Morning Saline, July 29, 2011

Here are five things you should know about Saline today.

The Weather

After lighting us up and dunking us late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, Mother Nature failed to deliver the day full of thunderstorms that we expected. The forecast for Friday is hot and humid with scattered thunderstorms. The storms should give way to sunny skies by 4 or 5 p.m., according to weather.com. A high of 87 is expected. Meanwhile, expect sunny skies and highs near 90 on Saturday and Sunday.

Finishing Up at the 4-H Fair

The 2011 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show finishes up Friday at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Here’s the schedule:

8 a.m., Horse and Pony Gymkhana and Command Classes

9 a.m., Small Animal Skill-a-Thon, Rabbit/Poultry Judging Tent.

9:30 a.m., Livestock Judging Contest

9:30 a.m., Ghost Trail Class

11 a.m., Dairy Judging Contest

1 p.m., Achery Contest

1:30 p.m., Animal Decorator Contest

2:30 p.m., Lead with Fiber

3:30 p.m., Ag Olympics

4 p.m., 4-H Advisory Council BBQ, catered by Zingerman’s Roadhouse, until 7 p.m.

5 p.m., Grand Entry, Horse Clubs

6 p.m., Style Revue

7 p.m., Sweepstakes Showmanship, Senior Recognition

Relay for Life in Saline

Saline Reporter journalist Kevin Doby has the story on Saline’s first-ever Relay for Life weekend. It takes place at the Liberty School track from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday.

Parts Problems at ACH in Saline?

According to the Associated Press, an equipment problem at the Automotive Components Holdings plant in Saline is hampering Ford’s ability to keep up with increasing demand for the Ford Focus. Machinery at the plant doesn’t always work, so Ford has been flying in parts from Europe, according to the story. 

Library has the Low Down on Downloading

Saline residents can login with their library card and PIN number to check out and download free eBooks, audiobooks and music onto a computer or portable device. To get started, see the Quick Start Guide or the Guided Tour. Here's a list of compatible devices. The Kindle is expected to be compatible later in 2011. Find out more at this program at 10 a.m. Friday at the