Saline remembers Vietnam Vietnam fallen in Memorial Day ceremony
Saline city honors Corporal Russell Michalke killed in Vietnam on May 24 1968 with half mast flags and a civic ceremony. The Russell A Michalké Athletic Memorial Fund established at Saline High School. Military rites by American Legion and church ministers presided at Oakwood Cemetery.
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American Legion Color Guard
Michigan Avenue
Legion Firing Squad
Russell Michalke
Viet Nam
Saline
City of
Oakwood Cemetery
Cpl
Russell .Michalke
Russell A. Michalké
Russ
198Th Infantry
Chu Lai
Art Michalke
Marion Ct
Pfc
Saline High School
Michael Rotunno
John A. Michael
George Miller
William B. Lutz
Américan’ Legion
Cakewood Cemetery
Marian Barclay to Retire After 14 Years at Saline Schools
Marian Barclay, longtime Saline Schools administrator and principal of Houghton Elementary, will retire this year after 14 years in the district. She shaped teaching methods, implemented new reading programs, and fostered strong student bonds. Barclay cited her secretary Maxine Burkhart and her broader work in early education as hallmarks of her career.
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Marian Barclay
Houghton
Hazel Park
Marian
Saline
Monroe
University of Michigan School of Education
Pontiac
U-M Extension Department
Ann Arbor
Pacific Oaks Friends Nursery School
Pasadena
Calif
UCLA
Bridgewater
Maxine Burkhart
Open House to Honor Retiring Principal at Houghton School
An open house at Houghton School honors Principal Marian Barclay who retires after 13 years as elementary principal in Saline. The event runs 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday and is sponsored by the Elementary Parents Association.
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Houghton School
Marian Barclay
Saline
The
Elementary Parents Association
SHS Class of 1966 Plans Memorial Fund Contribution
The SHS Class of 1966 plans a contribution to the Russell Michalke Athletic Memorial Fund. Class members wishing to participate should call Sue Guenther Ron Van Matre or Michael Rotunno.
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SHS
Russell Michalke Athletic Memorial Fund
Sue Guenther
Ron van Matre
Michael Rotunno
Fair Board to Meet at Saline High School
Saline Community Fair Board will meet at 8 30 p m Monday in the agriculture room at the high school.
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Saline ‘Community Fair Board
Saline District Uses State Bond Loan to Maintain Seven Mills
The Saline School District will use the state School Bond Loan Program to keep the debt levy at seven mills for the 29 year life of the new high school bonds after bonds sold at 5.4 percent exceeded estimates. The plan also funds a 7.54 operating millage approved last year, supported by a $54 million valuation rise and added state aid. Voters will choose two School Board trustees from eight candidates in the Monday election, with polls at the Junior High Gym from 7 am to 8 pm and a board meeting set for Wednesday at the High School.
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Saline
Harold Hintz
Houghton
Elementary Phys Ed Teacher Hired for Local Schools
A physical education teacher was hired for elementary grades 4 through 6 at Jensen and Houghton schools to begin in the fall. Superintendent Harold Hintz Tallman received and accepted the contract, part of 14 new or replacement positions yet to be presented to the Board of Education for signature.
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Jensen
Houghton
Sbuth Boys
Gins
Harold Hintz Tallman
Hintz
Board of Education
VFW to Meet in Saline Tuesday Night
The Saline VFW chapter will meet at 8 30 p m Tuesday at the American Legion Hall to discuss post affairs and upcoming events.
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VFW
Saline
American Legion Hall
Julie Rapp Appointed City Clerk in Saline
Julie Rapp of 281 Lawson has been appointed city clerk to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Maurice Doll. She began work at City Hall on Monday. Rapp previously worked in customer service for German Instrument Co. in Ann Arbor and led the U S Census Bureau crew for Saline and Augusta and York Townships in 1980. She then remained with the bureau two years as census enumerator surveying labor statistics across Livingston and Washtenaw counties.
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Julie Rapp
Lawson
Maurice Doll
City Hall
German Instrument Co
Ann Arbor
U.S. Census Bureau
Saline
Augusta
York Townships
Census Bureau
Livingston
Washtenaw
Saline Varsity Baseball Seeks Second Place After Chelsea Win
Saline improves to 12 wins and 6 losses with a 12 to 5 victory over Chelsea. Rick Berry had four hits, Bert Emerson homered, and Dave Girbach contributed two, as pitcher Greg Leidheiser allowed only two hits before Mickey Davis shut down Chelsea. The win tightens Saline's chances for either sole or shared second in the league standings ahead of Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Saline
George
Agin
Chelsea
Hornets
Greg Leidheiser
Mickey Davis
Bulldogs
Chelsea-ites
Rick Berry
Bert Emerson
Dave Girbach
Population surge hits T-Ball registration growth in city program
Harry Cogar reports the city recreation T-ball program has doubled registrations to about 150 from 75 last year. Volunteers are urged as managers and umpires are in short supply. a 7:30 p.m. meeting is planned June 13 at the Junior High School cafeteria to recruit help for all age levels.
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Harry Cogar
Commission
Cogar
Babe ‘Ruth
City Council approves sidewalk assessment plan and grants
City Council approved spreading sidewalk assessments across eight districts costing about 34 800 dollars with cemetery costs covered by the city. Bids likely in July with 45 to 50 properties involved as districts 259 56 57 58 60 61 62 and 63 are mapped. The 701 federal grant would fund master plan costs and two thirds of a 14 000 project.
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Cemetery Hill
Clark St
Harris
Maple
Council
Mike Strait
Russell St
Lewis
Russell
N. Ann Arbor
Mills Rd
Hospital Drive
N. Lewis
McKay
Michigan Ave
S. Ann Arbor
Willis Rd
Willis
Old Creek Farms
Davenport
Michigan
Detroit St
Detroit
Old Library Building Put Up for Sale
The Saline Library seeks bids to sell the old library site after a Circuit Court order. The action follows a verter clause in the deed to the Davenport family and a quit claim by Kathleen Davenport Morris of Tucson. Proceeds will fund remodeling of the Schleh building on South Ann Arbor Street for a summer relocation.
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Saline Library
Library Board
Davenport
Kathleen Davenport Morris
Tucson
Ariz
Saline Area Historical Society Board Meeting Cancelled
A board meeting of the Saline Area Historical Society that was set for Thursday evening has been canceled.
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The
Saline Area Historical Society
Albion College honors graduate George E. Taylor earns BA
George E. Taylor son of Landon E. and wife graduates with highest honors in the Albion College class, majoring in chemistry. He is a Phi Beta Kappa member and an Albion College Fellow with a 3.7 GPA, also named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Knight to receive BBA from Detroit Institute of Technology with honors at Ford Auditorium.
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Albion College
George E. Taylor
Landon E. Taylor
Hickory Lane
Taylor
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Eta Sigma
CC MEET POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The June 11 Chamber of Commerce meeting has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Officials did not provide a new date but said updates will follow.
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Chamber of Commerce
Saline Cub Scouts Schedule Pinewood Derby Races
Saline Cub Scout packs announce annual Pinewood Derby events at Curtiss Park. Pack 474 combines the Derby with a family picnic starting at 2 p.m. Sunday. Pack 416 holds its Derby at 2 p.m. with cars due by 1 30 p.m. Saturday.
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Qnd
Historical Society
CUB
Pinewood
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