Readers discuss naming new schools in Saline and Ann Arbor
In a mailbag letter and editorial note, residents debate replacing generic school labels with historic names such as Mills Davenport Henne McBride Woodbridge and Risdon. The debate references a Saline elementary school naming and notes the current school remains unnamed after a recent board decision.
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Saline
Mills
Davenport
Henne
McBride
Woodbridge
Risdon
Lorenny Straws in the Wind
Opinion column on tax cuts and April payments noting that take home pay may shrink after withholding changes. Advises consulting a tax expert and forming an Income Tax Club. Also mentions renaming Jensen Elementary and filing deadlines for city nominating petitions by September 1 for the November election.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Reception for Senate Leader Thayer at Michigan Union
A testimonial reception and program honor Michigan State Senate Majority Leader Stanley G. Thayer of Ann Arbor. Governor Romney will speak at the Grand Ballroom Michigan Union Ann Arbor starting 7 p.m. with the program at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public.
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Stanley G. Thayer
Ann Arbor
Michigan State Senate
Michigan Union
George Romney
Flag Day June 14 remembrance of the flag's birth
The Scouts of Saline remind residents to fly the flag on June 14 in memory of the flag of the United States. The article notes the flag's evolution from 13 stripes and 13 stars to 50 states today.
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Continental Congress
United States of America
Scouts of
Saline
Saline Scouts Join National Heritage Program Event
Saline Boy Scouts announce participation in the Strengthen America's Heritage program through June and July. Co sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America and Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, the effort involves 136000 units nationwide and culminates July 18 at the Sixth National Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge Pennsylvania with a large patriotic camp fire.
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Saline
Boy Scouts
America
Boy Scouts of America and Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Freedoms Foundation
Lyndon Johnson
Boy Scout Troop 46
Estes Pharmacy
Merritt Martin, 83, Proves Still A Ballplayer In Yard
Ann Arbor resident Merritt Martin, age 83, joined neighborhood boys for a game, hit a few small drives, then faded with a smile saying he must do better to reach the majors. He once played semi pro as a pitcher with Saline and Clinton bases, even facing Detroit’s Tigers in 1904, famously declining Sunday pro games.
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Merritt Martin
S. Ann Arbor
Martin
Mr. Martin
Merritt
Saline
Clinton
Tigers
Milan
Detroit
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