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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1976
Page
1
Saline Police, aided by two Belleville hunters, recovered a pickup stolen from Community Ford Sales. They spotted it in a cornfield off Pleasant Lake Road and alerted authorities. The ignition was damaged and the truck had scrapes and dents. fingerprints are being taken.
In Saline three newcomers Wanda Adler Donald Shelton and Jerry Wright compete with incumbent Harry Miller for three council seats. They discuss issues including the 201 Sewer Study Grant water system upgrades and the fire agreement. Miller declined the forum.
Incumbent Harry Miller along with Wanda Adler Donald Shelton and Jerry Wright seek three City Council seats as Saline nears the November 2 vote. Miller a longtime resident and former Beautification Commission chair outlines plans to keep Saline small, expand within the city, boost services, hold the tax at 10 mills, and maximize federal funds for city projects. A school contract settlement with the Saline Education Association is delayed, with a fact finder to be appointed and a 30 day window for agreement after recommendations.
Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Ross Campbell ruled the city's policy of charging triple sewer rates to properties outside the city limits is not unreasonable. The decision favors the city after Lyle's Wheel and Axle and T&M Chevrolet sought to tie into the sewer system at reasonable rates amid negotiations and annexation conditions.
The Washtenaw County Health Dept says the first phase of Swine Flu vaccination will begin mid October with the bivalent vaccine ready by October 15 for high risk and 65 plus residents. Private physicians may administer free vaccination but liability protections rely on not charging for an office call. Public clinics are not planned though free inoculation sites are being arranged for later.
City Hall officials announce a fundraising drive to support entertainment for the Brecon Wales choir visit. Saline Bicentennial Mugs go on sale at banks and savings offices next week, with Hornet buttons from Frank Pesta and a Donation Day at A P on October 6 contributing a share.
Patricia Pilling will lead a Saline session on oral history interviewing at City Hall from 9 to noon on Sept. 25. The free program covers interview prep and using documents and equipment for local scholars and researchers.
In its second week the nationwide UAW walkout against Ford Motor Co. has caused few effects in Saline. Pickets remain at Ford Saline plant entries, but area remains quiet and salaried staff work as usual. The 2400 Saline workers begin drawing $40 to $50 weekly from strike funds on Sept 28–29. Local business leaders say it is too early to measure damage.
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