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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1973
Page
1
Saline High School will present the annual Spring Arts Festival May 18 to 20, featuring student art across classes and crafts, a 2:30 p.m. May 20 concert with band and chorus, a three act Dance Recital, and gallery displays Friday through Sunday with hours from 4 to 9 p.m., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and noon to 9 p.m. respectively.
Saline and sheriff deputies responded after a passing motorist reported two men near Gross Farm Equipment at 9685 West Michigan Avenue around 1:30 am on May 13. Deputies apprehended Gary Rivard of Detroit, while a second man fled. identity of the other suspect is unknown.
Meredith Marionettes join the Saline Jaycees for two Pinocchio performances at Saline High School auditorium to benefit the Saline Community Hospital expansion. Tickets cost 1 and are on sale at local banks and pharmacies. Shows are at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Hubert Beach challenged a $1 ticket over an expired meter change and obscured expiration indicator. Judge Henry Arkison ruled the meter cannot rely on a sticker to show time, recommending a new meter head. Beach argued the ordinance requires coin use regardless of time remaining.
The Ambassadors Band led by Tom Bahe of Saline returns for a May 24 dance at the High School cafeteria. Athletic Booster Club sponsors the event with tickets at Big Daddy's and Gambles. proceeds fund scholarships, equipment, game movies, and sports banquets for the Hornet cause.
Alwin Marion of 10052 W Michigan Ave Saline opened discussion on releasing 225 acres for annexation to the City of Saline. Attending were Robert L Littman Joseph Silver and Hy Stollman for potential buyers. Marion must obtain township release before the plan moves to the Planning Commission on May 22 at 8 p.m. in Saline Township Hall.
Salinians are informed that the town parade on May 28 is free and will run from Harris Street on Michigan Avenue to Oakwood Cemetery at 10 a.m. for memorial services, then return about 30 minutes later for flag raising at Union School. Grand Marshall Lewis Belleau urges all Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops to gather at the fire hall at 9:45 a.m. in full uniform.
Saline Councilman Kirk Faupel issued a strong statement opposing open door annexation and a water contract with Ypsilanti Township. He warned that expansion could erode the city’s quality of life and urged public hearings while defending Saline’s self reliance and fiscal integrity.
The Saline Area School Board announced a 12.92 mill operating levy for June 11, renewing 10.85 mills and transferring 2.07 from debt retirement to operations. Overall district millage would stay at 29.07 if approved, with a tighter budget to cover salaries utilities and rising enrollments. Ten candidates vie for two seats, with questionnaires to be published ahead of the election. Robert Perry corrects residency dates since 1971.
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