Tomato Derby Ends In Lighthearted Saline Controversy
The Reporter confesses an unofficial summer contest against the Carson and Weingartz families of Saline. Plants failed to mature despite prime soil and care. a single small tomato was harvested. Carsons and Weingartz viewed the event passively as photos compare their seven-foot vines on Willis and Canterbury streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Carsons
Jack Weingartzes
Carson
Weingartz
Carsons
Weingartzes
Burpee
Bemis Rd
Willis Rd
Canterbury
SEMCOG to unveil draft Water Quality Plan in Ann Arbor hearing
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments will present a draft Water Quality Management Plan at a public hearing on Tuesday August 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pioneer High School Ann Arbor. The session will cover selection of AWQB members and discuss two alternative management options in addition to SEMCOG’s plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Rugg
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
Pioneer High School
Ann Arbor
Semcog
Michigan
Detroit
Saline
Don Shelton
AWQB
Shelton
Wayrle County
Sundling’s Son In Law Faces Sex Misconduct Charges
Steven G. Webb 30 of Saline charged in 14th District Court with criminal sexual conduct in the second degree for acts dating to 1976 as an assistant scoutmaster with a Saline Boy Scout Troop. Webb remanded on 15,000 bond. preliminary exam set for Sept. 15. Sundling, his father in law, was arrested last May on similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven G. Webb
W. Henry Sr
14Th District Court
Webb
Saline
Detroit
Fred Sundling
Sundling
James Douglas
Misery Loves A Twosome Two Girls Share Broken Leg Tales
Carol Alber and Mary Lou White both broke legs in August incidents. Carol’s left leg injury came from a curb cut accident. Mary Lou injured hers at a Pine Knob concert embankment incident. Both expect casts to come off within weeks and plan a party with dancing after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Alber
Annwood Ct
Mary Lou White
Carol
Mary Lou
Pine Knob
Lou
Caral
Richard Keeton
Ann Arbor
Dennis Sweet Charged in Michigan Ave Fatal Crash
A Washtenaw County grand jury indicted Dennis E. Sweet of Ann Arbor on negligent homicide in the July 18 crash that killed Debbie Witten near McDonald’s on Michigan Ave. An arrest warrant was issued. expected to be served in Saline, with arraignment set for August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis E. Sweet
Ann Arbor
Debbie Witten
Sweet
Washtenaw County
Saline District Court
Debbie
Saline Ford
Hidden Valley
State Rd
McDonald's
Michigan Ave
Witten
Charles Witten
Saline
University Hospital
Burglary in Mill Valley Strikes Apartment and Lockers
Police investigate a Mill Valley break in in which about 2500 dollars of property was stolen from a couple's apartment after a window was broken. Items include 200 records, an stereo radio a TV jewelry rifles and an antique gun plus fishing gear. Lockers in nearby buildings were hit with fishing gear raft and other items reported stolen. Two men stole gas without paying 13.40 at Milkeys Station before speeding away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Valley
Milkey’s Standard Station
Officer Friendly Visits Saline for School Safety Tips
Saline police officer Gerald Holtrop known as Officer Friendly is meeting children and parents at park and school events ahead of the new school term. Gatherings include sessions at Middle School lawn Woodingham Court at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Peoples Park, and American Legions Hall. Friday events include Houghton School and Mill Valley playground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Gerald Holtrop
Officer Friendly
Middle School
Woodingham Ct
Peoples Park
UAW
American Legions
Houghton School
Mill Valley
Petite Majorette Princess of America Crowned in Asheville
Lizabeth Lehtonen won the 11 12 age group national title at an Asheville tourney August 9 10 competing in five categories with 33 entrants from across the United States. She earned first in talent and beauty and second in military strutting to become 1978 National fancy strutting champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizabeth Lehtonen
Asheville
N.C
Beth
Judy Kyees School of
Baton
Aspiranti
United States
Leroy Brown
Saline Community Fair
Richard and
Patricia Lehtonen
Annwood Ct
Saline
Local hospital admissions and discharges listed
The only area resident admitted to Saline Community Hospital in the past week was George Cheek. Current patients include Kathleen Daschner Ernest Needham and Agnes Putney. Discharged patients are Robert Frey Craig Green Howard Schrader Fred Snauble Richard Volz John Howe and Howard Parker. Kirk Faupel hopes to be home this weekend after surgery at University Hospital and may be out about six weeks before returning to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Community Hospital
George Cheek
Kathleen Daschner
Ernest Needham
Agnes Putney
Robert Frey
Craig Green
Howard Schrader
Fred Snauble
Richard Volz
John Howe
Howard Parker
Kirk Faupel
University Hospital
Saline Notes Benefit Dance and Local Happenings
A 24 hour square dance in Ann Arbor raised over $1,000 for muscular dystrophy with Ernest and Linda Montie helping and Evan Pauley calling sets at the Michigan Union ballroom. Local residents face moves like the Wards and Rogerses returning to Saline or moving nearby while new dining rooms open at Travis Pointe Country Club and a growing Saline hobby scene includes model plane enthusiasts near Schumaier Airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Linda Montie
Ann Arbor
A-Squares
U-M
Monties
Evan Pauley
Michigan Union Ballroom
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Salimie
Mary
Princess Beth
Saline Town
Amanda
Amanda Mayers
Satine Girl
Evangelical
Russell St
Satine
Richard Wards
Eastlook
Pontiac
GMC
Archie
Dollie Rogers
McKay
Britain
Wanda Finn
Rogerses
Brand New
Travis Pointe Country Club
Lodi Township
Otto Gunnesch
Phil Smith
Larry Wiedmayer
Schumaier
Brian Blackno
Saline High
Otto
Phil
Larry
Brian
Tim Kiraly
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