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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
1
Saline residents see a bird nest near the future Saline High School as workers avoid disruption. A killdeer, Charadrius vociferus vociferus, protects its territory amid construction equipment and brambles while onlookers and a photographer observe the scene.
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau hosts 50th anniversary events at the Farm Council grounds with Michigan Farm Bureau plans for a statewide celebration in November. A historical display for Saline Fair and other events is planned as members honored include Mrs. Charles McCalla and early contributors from Saline area. Armin Weidmayer presided, Marilyn Hinderer named county Farm Bureau Queen, and gifts and reminiscences highlighted a 20 year tenure for Mrs. Tefft.
American flags raised by the Avigtican Legion will fly throughout Saline on Sunday to honor the Apollo 11 moon landing. Residents are urged to display flags as well. Legion Commander Charles Uphaus says it could become a future national holiday.
A flashing caution and stop light will be installed on M-52 at Austin Road east of Manchester in Washtenaw County. The light will show yellow for westbound traffic and red for south and east. Cost split two thirds state two thirds county. paving bids opened for 5.2 miles of M-52 between US 12 and Austin Rd at an estimated $10,000 with completion by September 15.
All officers of the Saline area Board of Education were re-elected at the organization meeting Monday night. Ray Girbach serves as president, Elaine Heiserman as vice president, Max Collins as treasurer, and Gerald Coe as secretary.
After six years in Saline Rev. Robert Nelson resigns as pastor of Saline Baptist Church. He plans to leave in August and move to Ada to start another church near Grand Rapids. Nelson reflects that his years in Saline were among his happiest and the church will be richer in spirit and character.
Lee Edward Dicks 22 drowned Tuesday night in a private Bridgewater Township lake while swimming with a friend after a farm visit on Kaiser Road. The body was recovered after marine divers searched until after midnight. He was born November 18 1946 in Saline and leaves his parents two brothers and a sister along with several relatives. Funeral services are set for Friday at Bahnmiller Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Saline Board of Education and Saline Education Association call for a mediator as the Labor Mediation Board sets a first meeting for July 29, the day after the millage election. If the 10.85 mill request fails, schools would face only 11.22 mills, delaying textbook orders and a greenhouse project donation from the Fair Board.
Gottlob Finkbeiner aged 79 was in fair condition at University Hospital after being run over by his tractor at 8105 Willow Rd. He suffered broken ribs chest injuries and lacerations to the face and ear and extensive bruising. He was helicoptered to the hospital by Superior Ambulance Co. and remained conscious. He said he shifted the gear to prevent the tractor from rolling downhill after stepping off.
Saline Library announced the air conditioning project is finished, bringing cooling to the building after a week of work.
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