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Ann Arbor Observer, December 2011

Publisher
Ann Arbor Publishing Company
Parent ID
Ann Arbor Observer
Month
December
Year
2011
The following articles appeared in the December 2011 issue of the Ann Arbor Observer:
  • Synder's Gift? [UpFront], page 9

    • Subjects:

    • Laws & Legislation
    • Rick Synder
    • Local Government
    • Labor Unions
    • Labor Contracts
    • Health Care
    • Health Insurance
    • Ann Arbor - Budget

    Keywords:

    • Ann Arbor Fire Department
    • University of Michigan
    • John Hieftje
    • Michigan Legislature


  • Use It or Lose It [UpFront], page 9

    • Subjects:

    • Nonprofits
    • Food Gatherers
    • Taxation - Michigan
    • Fundraising

    Keywords:

    • Mary Schlitt
    • Food Banks
    • Tax Credits
    • Nicole Adelman
    • Alpha House
    • Ozone House
    • Katie Doyle


  • Good Cause Gowns [UpFront], page 9

    • Subjects:

    • Fundraisers
    • Cancer Survivors
    • Health
    • Nonprofits
    • Volunteers & Volunteering

    Keywords:

    • Brides Project Wedding Boutique
    • Support Groups
    • Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor
    • Monique Sluymers
    • Barb Hiltz


  • Where's Andrew? [UpFront], page 9

    • Subjects:

    • Ann Arbor Observer
    • Consumer Protection
    • Advertising
    • World Wide Web

    Keywords:

    • Andrew Watson
    • Babysitting
    • Scams
    • Online Coupons
    • Island Packet


  • Space Available [UpFront], page 9

    • Subjects:

    • Exhibits
    • University of Michigan - Students
    • Art & Artists
    • Galleries

    Keywords:

    • U-M WORK
    • Osman Khan
    • Kayla Romberger
    • Penny Stamps


  • People or Animals? [Inside Ann Arbor], page 11

    • Subjects:

    • Animal Control
    • Animal Rescue
    • Animal Welfare
    • Humane Society of Huron Valley
    • Economic Conditions - Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County
    • Taxation - Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County
    • Washtenaw County - Government
    • Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

    Keywords:

    • Tanya Hilgendorf
    • Revenue Sharing
    • Property Tax
    • HSHV
    • Rob Turner
    • Human Services
    • Barbara Bergman


  • "We All Were Jackasses" [Inside Ann Arbor], page 11-12

    • Subjects:

    • Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department
    • Ypsilanti Township
    • Lawsuits
    • Courts - Washtenaw County
    • Augusta Township
    • Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

    Keywords:

    • Leah Gunn
    • Conan Smith
    • Doug Winters
    • Doug Radzik
    • Barbara Bergman
    • McLain & Winters
    • Matta Blair
    • Garan Lucow Miller
    • Mike Radzik


  • Reanimated [Inside Ann Arbor], page 13-14

    • Subjects:

    • University of Michigan - Athletics
    • Sports

    Keywords:

    • Basketball
    • NCAA
    • Big 10
    • John Beilein
    • Manny Harris
    • DeShawn Sims
    • Darius Moore
    • DiMo
    • Stu Douglass
    • Trey Burke
    • Jon Horford
    • Jordan Morgan
    • Evan Smotrcyz
    • Tim Hardaway
    • Max Biefeldt
    • Carlton Brundidge
    • Matt Vogrich
    • Zack Novak


  • Crime Map, page 17

    • Subjects:

    • Crime & Criminals
    • Ann Arbor Police Department


  • Bill Hoppe: Farmer and Forester [Ann Arborites], by Shelley Daily, page 19

    • Subjects:

    • Biography
    • Ann Arbor Farmers Market
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Farms & Farming
    • University of Michigan - Alumnus
    • Forestry

    Keywords:

    • Bill Hoppe
    • Shirley Hoppe
    • Jeanie Schultz
    • Spruce Cottage


  • Whose Tutu?: The Nutcracker, Again [My Town], by Amy Kuras, page 21

    • Subjects:

    • Musicians
    • Holidays
    • Concerts
    • Dance

    Keywords:

    • Comic Opera Guild
    • Cello


  • The Better Angels of Ann Arbor?, by James Leonard, page 23-25

    • Subjects:

    • Crime & Criminals
    • Ann Arbor Police Department
    • University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
    • Statistics
    • University of Michigan - Campus
    • Demographics

    Keywords:

    • Sexual Assault
    • Robbery
    • Vehicle Theft
    • Burglary
    • John Hieftje
    • Barnett Jones
    • Greg O'Dell
    • FBI
    • Michigan State Police
    • Carl Ent
    • Prisons
    • Community Policing
    • Ingrid Sheldon
    • Steven Pinker
    • Crime Map
    • Ann Arbor Observer


  • Hoarder Within, by Eve Silberman, page 27-31

    • Subjects:

    • Mental Health
    • Social Services
    • Ann Arbor - City Ordinances
    • Ann Arbor Police Department
    • Ann Arbor Fire Department

    Keywords:

    • Bruce Laidlaw
    • Tom Fournier
    • Laurie Lutomski
    • Synod Residential Services
    • Washtenaw County Hoarding Task Force
    • Harriet Bakalar
    • Turner Center
    • Housing Bureau for Seniors
    • Kusga Turner-Tolbert
    • Randy Frost
    • Gail Steketee
    • Dave French
    • Kristen Larcom
    • Brice Carnahan


  • Children of Hoarders, by Eve Silberman, page 29

    • Subjects:

    • Mental Health
    • Social Services
    • Nonprofits

    Keywords:

    • Elizabeth Nelson
    • Trinity Lutheran Church


  • Retiring Champions, by James Leonard, page 33

    • Subjects:

    • Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners
    • Population
    • Elections
    • Laws & Legislation
    • Democratic Party
    • Republican Party
    • University of Michigan - Alumnus
    • Washtenaw County - Government
    • Economic Conditions - Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County

    Keywords:

    • Redistricting
    • Conan Smith
    • Barbara Bergman
    • Leah Gunn
    • Delonis Center
    • Decennial Census
    • U.S. Census Bureau
    • Bob Guenzel
    • Verna McDaniel
    • Meri Lou Murray
    • Social Services
    • Humane Society of Huron Valley
    • United Way
    • Millages
    • Yousef Rabhi
    • Rob Turner
    • Andy LaBarre


  • Mr. Ellie Pooh, Hogwash and Glo: Our 2011 Shopping Guide, by Toby McReynolds, page 35-42

    • Subjects:

    • Retails Shops
    • Holidays
    • Art & Artists
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Gift Shops

    Keywords:

    • Lexi's Toy Box
    • Acme Mercantile
    • Ann Arbor Art Center
    • M Den
    • Carol Roeda
    • Ten Thousand Villages
    • Cherry Republic
    • Falling Water
    • Vogel's
    • Peaceable Kingdom
    • Himalayan Bazaar
    • Art Spot
    • Conor O'Neill's
    • Blind Pig
    • Ashley's
    • Found
    • Kerrytown
    • Everyday Wines
    • Emerald Dragonfly
    • Dogma Catmantoo
    • Teahaus
    • Heavenly Metal
    • Caravan Shop
    • Nickels Arcade
    • Get Your Game On
    • American Apparel
    • Pink Pump
    • Ragstock
    • Herb David
    • By the Pound
    • Morgan & York
    • Game Stop
    • Barnes & Noble
    • Georgetown Gifts
    • Barnes Ace Hardware
    • Wheels in Motion
    • Toys R Us
    • Michael's Crafts
    • Bed, Bath & Beyond
    • Everything Battery
    • Little Seedling
    • Advantage Sports
    • Big George's
    • A & L Wine Castle


  • La Marsa: Zesty [Restaurants], by Michael Betzold, page 45

    • Subjects:

    • Restaurants - Reviews/li>
    • Ethnic Food

    Keywords:

    • Cosi's


  • Foodie Holiday: Edible Gifts Around Town [Restaurants], by Lee Lawrence, page 45-47

    • Subjects:

    • Restaurants
    • Food - Retail
    • Holidays

    Keywords:

    • Morgan and York
    • Zingerman's
    • TJ Maxx
    • HomeGoods
    • Durham's Tracklements
    • Monahan's Seafood Market
    • Mike Monahan
    • Sparrow Market
    • Kerrytown
    • Fustini's Oils and Vinegars
    • Spice Merchants
    • Replenish
    • Arbor Farms
    • Sleeping Bear Farm
    • Food for Thought
    • Produce Station
    • Mediterranean Market
    • Decadent Delight
    • Trader Joe's
    • Whole Foods
    • Plum Market
    • Maple Village


  • Pies Have It: Wendy Achatz on the Virtues of Old-Style Baking [Marketplace Changes], page 49

    • Subjects:

    • Food - Retail
    • Bakeries & Confectioners

    Keywords:

    • Dave Achatz
    • Achatz Handmade Pie Company
    • Ed Jonna
    • Merchant of Vino
    • Irene Achatz
    • Irene's Catering
    • Steve Achatz
    • Grant Achatz
    • Alinea
    • Traver Village
    • Tim Turner
    • Julie Lawler-Hoyle


  • Hunters' Heaven: Guns and More on the South Side [Marketplace Changes], page 49

    • Subjects:

    • Sporting Goods - Retail
    • Hunting
    • Recreation
    • Fishing

    Keywords:

    • Dick's Sporting Goods
    • Linens & Things
    • Dick Stack
    • MC Sports
    • Oak Valley Center
    • Ed Rix
    • Waters Place


  • Multicultural Bakery on Washtenaw: Pepperoni Rolls Meet Yemeni Samosas at Roma , page 50-51

    • Subjects:

    • Bakeries & Confectioners
    • Ethnic Foods

    Keywords:

    • Nemer's Roma Bakery
    • Sam Nemerr


  • Edible Arrangements [Briefly Noted], page 51-52

    • Subjects:

    • Food - Retail
    • Gift Shops
    • Franchises

    Keywords:

    • Michelle Toal
    • Sheesh Restaurant


  • 7-Eleven [Briefly Noted], page 52

    • Subjects:

    • Convenience Stores
    • Franchises
    • Party Stores

    Keywords:

    • Vipul Patel
    • Austin & Warburton
    • Blue Front Party Store


  • Discount Tire [Briefly Noted], page 52

    • Subjects:

    • Automobiles - Parts & Supplies
    • Automobiles - Repair & Maintenance
    • Franchises

    Keywords:

    • Bruce T. Halle
    • Tim Ehinger


  • Tmaz Taqueria [Briefly Noted], page 52

    • Subjects:

    • Restaurants
    • Ethnic Foods

    Keywords:

    • Zamaan Cafe and Bakery
    • Arbor Brewing Company


  • Modest Intentions [Briefly Noted], page 53

    • Subjects:

    • Resale (Second-Hand Merchandise) - Retail
    • Nonprofits
    • Religion

    Keywords:

    • Muslim Social Services
    • Elizabeth Lindsey
    • Hijab
    • Islam


  • Quiznos, Subway [Briefly Noted], page 53

    • Subjects:

    • Restaurants
    • Franchises
    • Business - Closings

    Keywords:

    • Ashok Vashi
    • Mike Heffner


  • Business Closings [Marketplace Changes], page 53

    • Subjects:

    • Business - Closings
    • Economic Conditions - Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County
    • Resale (Second-Hand Merchandise) - Retail

    Keywords:

    • Woman in the Shoe
    • Salvation Army
    • Connie Snow
    • ReUse Center
    • PTO Thrift Shop
    • Top Drawer
    • This & That
    • Andrea Graef


  • Classical Revolution "Chamber Jam": Getting Down With the Classics [Classical Music], by James Leonard, page 54

    • Subjects:

    • Concerts
    • Musicians
    • Music - Reviews
    • Restaurants

    Keywords:

    • Silvio's Organic Pizza


  • Evening of Sacred Song [Choral Music], by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, page 59

    • Subjects:

    • Music - Reviews
    • Concerts
    • Holidays

    Keywords:

    • Vineyard Church


  • Lizzie Hutton: From Where I Stand [Poetry], by Keith Taylor, page 63

    • Subjects:

    • Poetry
    • Books & Reading
    • Authors

    Keywords:

    • She'd Waited Millennia
    • Angell Hall


  • Ginastera's Piano Concertos: Exactly What a Music School Ought To Do [Classical Music], by James Leonard, page 65

    • Subjects:

    • Music - Reviews
    • Concerts
    • University of Michigan - Students
    • University of Michigan - Academic Programs

    Keywords:

    • University Symphony Orchestra
    • Barbara Nissman
    • Percussion Ensemble
    • University Philharmonia Orchestra


  • Wheeler Brothers: Folk-Rock Point [Alt-Country], by James M. Manheim, page 73

    • Subjects:

    • Music - Reviews
    • Concerts
    • The Ark


  • Ain't Misbehavin': Keeping the Harlem Renaissance Alive [Plays], by Sally Mitani, page 74

    • Subjects:

    • Theater - Reviews
    • Performance Network

    Keywords:

    • Fats Waller


  • October 2011 Home Sales, by Kevin Duke, page 89

    • Subjects:

    • Real Estate
    • Houses - Cost of


  • I Spy [Back Page], by Sally Bjork, page 91

    • Subjects:

    • Historic Buildings
    • Ann Arbor - History
    • Local History
    • Contests

    Keywords:

    • Maynard House Apartments
    • Jeff Hauptman
    • Susan Daron
    • James Ferguson
    • Tower Plaza
    • Campus Barbers
    • Suzanne Tainter
    • Matt Hickey
    • Campus Barber and Beauty Salon
    • Judy Avery
    • Matt Hickey
    • Biwko Sushi

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