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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1969
Page
1
The district invites bids on the construction of the new high school building with bids to be received and opened Wednesday January 28, read publicly at the present high school. A bond issue of 6.3 million dollars approved last year funds the project.
The Rev Merle Meeden was re elected president of the Saline Area United Fund at the annual meeting Tuesday William Garpow was named vice president Other officers include Mrs Arthur Ellis secretary and Jon Ditz treasurer The board approved a 1080 gift to Saline Library for interest on the Schleh building purchase and two 39000 payments plus up to 1000 for rent on the library building The 2080 was granted to avoid drawing from the library book fund Representatives from Washtenawa Advisory Planning Council Lou Vogel and Brian Ehrle spoke at the meeting The WAPC coordinates community aid to social welfare and recreation
The annual High School Band Frolics planned for January 29 30 and February 1 is cancelled due to insufficient student interest. Band Director Mac Danforth says a later spring tentative plan may be explored.
The 1969 vehicle license plates will be sold in Saline on Saturday February 8. Passenger vehicle and truck plates go on sale from 2 30 to 5 30 p m at Steele Dodge Sales 147 W Michigan Ave announced by the Secretary of State s Ann Arbor branch office.
City Council weighs a two hour ban on on street parking from 3 to 5 a.m. daily to aid snow removal salting and street sweeping. City Administrator Mike Strait notes all homes must have off street parking and says only one residence lacks a driveway.
At Bosses' Night Banquet the Jaycees awarded two local men Distinguish ed Service certificates for leadership and public service. Dr. Eugene Garrison and Don Clingersmith were praised for health, youth work, and community aid while about 20 supporters received appreciation awards for club projects.
Lloyd Finkbeiner was elected president of the Salina local of the Michigan Milk Producers Association for a one year term. He will handle local duties and engage in statewide cooperative functions. Also elected were Marvin Marion as vice president and Earl Horning as secretary. Delegates chosen for the next statewide meeting included Fred Kemp, Lloyd Hughes, Robert Fiegel, and Earl Bird.
The American Legion will sponsor a sauerkraut and knoephle supper at the legion hall from 8 p.m. Thursday. The event invites all members and neighbors to attend and enjoy the traditional meal.
A March of Dimes fundraiser features a rummage sale and a card party this weekend plus a restaurant event. The Presbyterian Church hosts the rummage sale Friday from 10 am to 8 pm. Junior Child Study Club sponsors the sale and seeks clothing toys and household items.
A new Explorer Post focused on engineering will be sponsored by Ford Motor Co and a new Boy Scout troop number 457 sponsored by the Kiwanis Club are in formation for Saline. The existing Troop 446 is sponsored by the Rotary Club and eight members already joined Troop 457.
An ordinance to regulate mobile home parks and a proposed RMH zoning on Maple Rd were tabled after a packed hearing. Residents urged caution while planners noted 11.6 acres as key. officials stressed land use safeguards and the need for planning commission review before any final approval.
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