Ann Arbor Observer, August 2014

Publisher

Ann Arbor Observer Company

Parent ID

Ann Arbor Observer

Month

August

Year

2014

The following articles appeared in the August 2014 issue of the Ann Arbor Observer:

Save or Spend [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

Washtenaw County - Government
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners
Taxation - Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County - Budget
Social Services

People:

Conan Smith
Verna McDaniel
Andy LaBarre

Instameet [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

World Wide Web
Downtown Ann Arbor
University of Michigan - Campus

People:

Leigh Ann Koepp
Natalie Tabacchi
Megan Snow

Helping Hands [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

Food Gatherers
University of Michigan - Alumnus
Social Services
Volunteers & Volunteering
Community Action Network
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)

People:

Priya Khangura
Eileen Spring
Joan Doughty
Tyder Comstock
Alex Gossage

Fairy Gardeners [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

Gardens & Gardening
Downtown Home and Garden
Bead Gallery

People:

Jessica Yaeger
Elaine Anderson

Moving Up [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

International Samaritan
Donations
Pulte Homes Inc.
Nonprofits

People:

Don Vettese
Bill Pulte
Karen Pulte

Places:

803 N Main

Restored Habitats [Inside Ann Arbor], page 11

Keywords:

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley
Affordable Housing
Homelessness
Economic Conditions - Michigan
Foreclosures

People:

Maggie Porter Kratz

Learning Curve [Inside Ann Arbor], page 11 -12

Keywords:

Traffic
Streets & Roads
Ann Arbor - City Government Departments
Ann Arbor Police Department
Washtenaw County Road Commission
Roundabouts
Accidents - Automobile

People:

John Seto
Les Sipowski
Jamie Adkins

Feral Fish [Inside Ann Arbor], page 12

Keywords:

Parks - Ann Arbor
West Park
Allen Creek
Wildlife
Animal Control

People:

Amy Kuras

Places:

215 Chapin St

Passing the Torch [Inside Ann Arbor], page 12 - 14

Keywords:

Local History
Historic Buildings
Architecture
Authors
Ann Arbor - History
University of Michigan - Alumnus
A2 Modern

People:

Susan Wineberg
Patrick McCauley
Marjorie Reade
Nancy Deromedi
George Brigham
Bob Metcalf

Looking Out for Monarchs [Outside], by Bob Feldman, Jorja Feldman , page 19

Keywords:

Nature
Wildlife
Conservation
Environment
Endangered Species
Leslie Science and Nature Center
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Nichols Arborteum
Ann Arbor - City Government Departments
Land Preservation
Parks - Washtenaw County

People:

David Clipner
Michael Palmer
Michael Hahn
Shawn Severance

Crime Map, page 21

Keywords:

Crime & Criminals
Ann Arbor Police Department
Statistics

Dave Lamkin: Teaching Teens to Drive [Ann Arborites], by Shelley Daily, page 23

Keywords:

Classes & Instruction
Drivers Education
All Star Driver Education
Ann Arbor Public Schools
Slauson Middle School

People:

Dave Lamkin
Burton Lamkin
Sally Ann Lamkin
Linda Grieshaber
Lynn Suits-Lamkin

Places:

1011 S Main St

Easy Livin;: A Girlhood at Zukey Lake [My Town], by Val Lauder, page 25

Keywords:

Human Interest
Children
Recreation
Zukey Lake

People:

Val Lauder

Keeping Peace: Old Friends Remember Rose Martin's Inspiration [My Town], by Mary Jean Babic, page 25 - 27

Keywords:

Social Services
Peace Neighborhood Center
Reunions
University of Michigan - Alumnus

People:

Larry Wahlberg
Bonnie Billups
Nondi Orazi
Nancy Workman
Rose Martin

Four For Mayor, by James Leonard, page 29 - 30

Keywords:

Elections - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor - Mayor
Ann Arbor City Council
Democratic Party
Ann Arbor - Budget
Public Safety
Real Estate Development - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA)
Millages
Mass Transit
Ann Arbor District Library - Board of Trustees

People:

John Heiftje
Sabre Briere
Christopher Taylor
Sally Hart Petersen
Steve Kunselman
Jane Lumm
Margie Teall
Chuck Warpehoski
Jack Eaton
Mike Anglin
Sumi Kailasapathy
Tony Derezinski
Jean Carlberg
Carsten Hohnke
Roger Hewitt
Maura Thompson
Dennis Dahlmann

Three Critical Council Races: Mayoral Ambitions Put Seats In Play, by James Leonard, page 33 -35

Keywords:

Elections - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor City Council
Democratic Party
Courts - Federal
Laws & Legislation
Lawsuits
Road Construction
Streets & Roads
Millages
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA)
Public Safety
Mass Transit
Real Estate Development - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor District Library - Board of Trustees
Ann Arbor Parks Advisory Commission
University of Michigan - Students

People:

Kirk Westphal
Nancy Kaplan
Sumi Kailasapathy
Don Adams
Bob Dascola
Julie Grand
Sam McMullen
John Heiftje
Leon Bryson
Graydon Krapohl
Chuck Warpehoski
Sally Hart Petersen
Jane Lumm
Rita Mitchell
Ann Schriber
Christopher Taylor
Tom Weider
Stephen Postema
Sam DeVarti

Backstage Drama: What Happened at the Performance Network Theatre?, by Davi Napoleon, page 37

Keywords:

Theater
Performance Network Theatre
Fundraising
Pfizer

People:

Erin Sabo
David Wolber
Carla Milarch
Marissa Ann Kurtzhals
Keith Paul Medelis
Gene Dickirson
Dan Walker
John Manfredi
Suzi Regan
Joseph Zettelmaier
Annie Martin

Places:

120 E Huron St

No Confidence: WCC's Faculty Battle Its President, by James Leonard, page 39 - 41

Keywords:

Washtenaw Community College - Faculty & Staff
Washtenaw Community College - Board of Trustees
Washtenaw Community College - President
Labor Unions
Millages
Michigan Higher Learning Commission
Elections - Washtenaw County

People:

Rosa Bellanca
Maryam Barrie
Julie Kissel
Mike Duff
Rich Landau
Steve Hardy
Stuart Blacklaw
Wendy Lawson
Jim Egan
Rosemary Wilson
Marty Showalter
Bryan Freeman
Ruth Hatcher
Anne M. Williams

Places:

4800 E Huron River Dr

What A Ride!, by Shelley Daily, page 43

Keywords:

Human Interest
Amusement Parks
Irvine Ondrey Engineering
Eastern Michigan University - Alumnus
Cedar Point

People:

Anne Irvine
Brian Ondrey

Triple Delight: New Asian Place on Liberty - Tomukun Korean BBQ [Restaurant Reviews], by M. B. Lewis, page 45 -46

Keywords:

Restaurants - Reviews
Tomukun Korean BBQ
Art & Artists

People:

David Zinn

Places:

505 E Liberty

Triple Delight: New Asian Place on Liberty - Slurping Turtle, by Lee Lawrence, page 46 - 48

Keywords:

Restaurants - Reviews
Slurping Turtle

Places:

608 E Liberty

Triple Delight: New Asian Place on Liberty - Ginger Deli, by Lee Lawrence, page 48

Keywords:

Restaurants - Reviews
Ginger Deli

Places:

303 S Division

Blank Slate Creamery: Summer From an Earlier Era [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani, page 51

Keywords:

Ice Cream & Yogurt Parlors
University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
University of Michigan Alumni Association

People:

Janice Sigler
Chris Munson
Nate Nuttle
Jerry Sigler
Tanya Leonello

Places:

300 W Liberty

Mainstreet's Mezzevino: Dennis Serras Returns To His Roots [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani, page 51 -52

Keywords:

Restaurants
Mainstreet Ventures
Mezzevino Restaurant
Pretzel Bell
Champion House

People:

Dennis Serras
Nikki Leibold
Ed Shaffran
Dexter Dakins

Places:

120 E Liberty

Mix's Wearable Art: From Ypsi to the Arcade [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani , page 52

Keywords:

Clothing - Retail
Art & Artists
Mix
Nickels Arcade

People:

Leslie Leland
Bonnie Penet

Places:

2 Nickels Arcade

Nicola's Books [Briefly Noted], by Sally Mitani, page 52

Keywords:

Bookstores
Nicola's Books
Schuler Books

People:

Bill Fehsenfeld
Cecile Fehsenfeld
Nicole Rooney
Emily Stavrou

Places:

2513 Jackson Ave

Briarwood Mall [Briefly Noted], by Sally Mitani, page 52 - 53

Keywords:

Briarwood Mall
Forever 21
Justice
Brothers
Bath and Bodyworks
Coldwater Creek
S2
Chimney Cakes

People:

Denise Murray

Jersey Mike's [Briefly Noted], by Sally Mitani, page 53

Keywords:

Jersey Mike's Sub Shop
Restaurants
Franchises

People:

Mike Wagner
Peter Shipman

Places:

2561 Jackson

Chela's and El Ranchito [In The Works], by Sally Mitani, page 53

Keywords:

Restaurants
Chela's Restaurant and Taquería
El Ranchito Restaurant

People:

Adrian Iraola
Lori Iraola
Guillermo Lopez

Places:

693 S Maple Rd

La Belle Maison [In The Works] , by Sally Mitani, page 53

Keywords:

Business - Closings
Home Furnishings
La Belle Maison
Bed & Butter
Rock Papers Scissors

People:

Maureen Hawley
Lisa Roberts

Places:

333 S Main St

Big M Car Wash [Briefly Noted], by Sally Mitani, page 53

Keywords:

Big M Car Wash
Car Washes
Business - Closings

People:

Chuck Gallup
Steve Scovel

Places:

2151 W Stadium Blvd

Closings [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani, page 53

Keywords:

Business - Closings
Copernicus Restaurant
Mattress & Futon Shoppe

People:

Teresa Chajec
Lee Lawrence

Places:

617 S Main St
4563 Washtenaw Ave

That 1990s Spirit: Alejandra O'Leary and the Champions of the West [Alt-Rock], by Patrick Dunn, page 54

Keywords:

Music - Reviews
Champions of the West (Musical Group)
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room

People:

Alejandra O'Leary
Jimmy Sindelar
Jamie Church
Martin Maginity

Places:

114 S Main St,

Bill Morris: Motor City Burning [Fiction], by Keith Taylor, page 69

Keywords:

Books & Reading
Books - Reviews
Authors
Nicola's Books

People:

Bill Morris

Places:

2513 Jackson Ave,

Barbara Morrison: A New Queen of Jazz and Blues [Singers], by Piotr Michalowski, page 72

Keywords:

Music - Reviews
Kerrytown Concert House

People:

Barbara Morrison
Tad Weed

Places:

415 N 4th Ave,

Louise Penny: Inspector Gamache's Odyssey [Whodunit], by Sandor Slomovits, page 75

Keywords:

Books - Reviews
Books & Reading
Authors
Washtenaw Community College
Aunt Agatha's Bookstore

People:

Louise Penney
Robin Agnew

Dancing In the Streets: Callin' Out Around the World [Festivals], by Patti Smith, page 76

Keywords:

Fairs & Festivals
Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance (AACTMAD)
Downtown Ann Arbor

June 2014 Home Sales, by Kevin Duke, page 84

Keywords:

Real Estate - Ann Arbor
Houses - Cost of
Statistics

I Spy [Back Page], by Sally Bjork, page 87

Keywords:

Art & Artists
Sculpture
University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)
Contests
Grizzly Peak Restaurant

People:

Pam Sinclair
Michele Forbes
Todd Forbes
Noah Forbes
Levi Forbes
Emmet Forbes
Bob DeBona
Matthew DeBona
Jack DeBona
Erwin Binder
Christoper Alexander
Amy Thomas

Places:

525 S State St

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Subjects
AA Observer