Ann Arbor Observer, February 2013

The following articles appeared in the February 2013 issue of the Ann Arbor Observer:

• Unsticking the Left [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

• Churches
• Politics
• Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
• Conferences & Meetings

People:

• Rev. Joe Summers
• Cornel West
• Rev. James Forbes
• Deb LaBelle
• Pat Gurin

Places:

• Michigan Theater




• Sky Show [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

• Eberbach Corporation
• Birds & Birding
• University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
• Zingerman's Roadhouse

People:

• Harry Cross
• Janet Hinshaw




• Touch Screens From Scratch [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

• Computers - Hardware & Peripherals
• Dynics Industrial Computer Solutions
• Xyycom
• Nematron

People:

• Alfonso Tercero




• DIY Weddings [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

• Wedding Planners
• Religions
• Weddings
• Luna Soiree
• Universal Life Church
• Washtenaw County - Government

People:

• Kaeli Garcia
• Larry Kestenbaum
• Stephanie Fox




• Womanpower [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

• Manpower Inc.
• Employment Agencies & Services
• Temporary Employment
• Franchises

People:

• Carolyn Gatward
• Roger Gatward

Places:

• 231 Little Lake Dr




• Seeing The Light [UpFront], page 9

Keywords:

• Holidays
• Christmas Decorations
• Displays

People:

• Stephanie Faulk
• Ken Faulk




• Water Street Rescue [Inside Ann Arbor], page 11

Keywords:

• University of Michigan -Faculty & Staff
• Ypsilanti - City Government Departments
• Recreation
• Physical Fitness
• Real Estate Development
• Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission
• Ann Arbor YMCA
• City Planning
• Water Street Project

People:

• Bob Marans
• Bob Tetans
• Craig Borum
• Cathi Duchon
• Teresa Gillotti
• Ed Koryzno




• Paying It Forward [Inside Ann Arbor], page 11 - 12

Keywords:

• Main Street Motors
• Diseases
• Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Medical Center
• Human Interest
• Automobiles - Repair & Maintenance
• Veterans

People:

• Dave Kelly
• Jay Williams
• Brian Laraway
• George Creswell

Places:

• 906 N Main




• The Boy Governor [Inside Ann Arbor], page 13 - 15

Keywords:

• Michigan - Governor
• History
• Authors
• Biography
• Ann Arbor News
• Journalists & Journalism

People:

• Don Faber
• Julia Phelps Mason
• Stevens T. Mason
• Lewis Cass
• Henry Schoolcraft
• Douglass Houghton




• Crime Map, page 17

Keywords:

• Crime & Criminals
• Ann Arbor Police Department
• Statistics




• Chris and Rachel Antoun: Something Old, Something New [Ann Arborites], by Eve Silberman, page 19

Keywords:

• Weddings
• Human Interest
• University of Michigan - Students
• Peace Corps
• Cobblestone Farm
• Asian Americans
• University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff

People:

• Rachel Wang
• Chris Antoun
• Stephanie Fox




• Anything Goes: Cavorting With The Burns Park Players [My Town], by Randy Milgrom, page 21

Keywords:

• Theater
• Actors
• Burns Park Players
• Human Interest
• University of Michigan - Students

People:

• Clinch Steward
• Joel Swanson
• Bob Galardi
• Caroline Huntoon
• Quinn Strassel
• Alan Dengiz
• Lisa Dengiz

Places:

• Tappan Middle School




• The Many Lives of 2390 Winewood: The History of the Observer's New Home [Then & Now], by Grace Shackman, page 23

Keywords:

• Local History
• History - Ann Arbor
• Ann Arbor Observer
• Kingsware
• Automated Products
• Gold Bell Trading Stamps
• S & H Green Stamps
• Danmar Products
• University of Michigan - Alumnus
• University of Michigan - Athletics
• Wrestling
• Sports Equipment
• Handicapped - Services & Supplies
• Cottage Inn Pizza Delivery
• Geography Ltd.
• Maps
• Marketplace Building
• Kerrytown
• Zingerman's Roadhouse

People:

• Shelly Byron Hutchinson
• John Marcello
• Hugh Garver
• Harlan Danner
• Josephine Danner
• Cliff Keen
• Ruth Harris
• Karen Lindner
• John Roumanis
• Don Wagman
• Paul LaRoe
• Ed Wier
• Patricia Garcia
• John Hilton
• James Manheim
• Lisa Nunez
• Vikki Enos
• Julie Cole
• Courtney Miller
• John Hinchey
• Danielle Robillard Jones
• Jean Morgan
• Eve Silberman
• Tabi Walters
• Kati Whitney
• Renee McPhail
• Carol Valentine-Marsh
• Patricia Garcia
• Adrian Wylie
• Ellen Perry
• Sara Norman

Places:

• 2390 Winewood




• The Great Train Station Debate: After Losing His Council Majority, Mayor Hieftje Takes His Vision of a New Transit Center To The Voters, by James Leonard, page 25 - 27

Keywords:

• Mass Transit
• Elections - Ann Arbor
• Ann Arbor City Council
• Amtrak
• Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA)
• University of Michigan - Administration
• Transportation
• Michigan - Government Departments & Agencies
• Fuller Road Station
• Ann Arbor - City Charter
• Parks - Ann Arbor
• Ann Arbor - City Government Departments
• Ann Arbor Parks Commission
• Parking Structures
• University of Michigan - Buildings
• Demographics
• Population
• City Planning
• United States - Departments & Agencies
• Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Sierra Club
• Millages

People:

• John Hieftje
• Stephen Rapundalo
• Tony Derezinski
• Sandi Smith
• Carsten Hohnke
• Stephen Kunselman
• Christopher Taylor
• Jane Lumm
• Jim Kosteva
• Christopher Taylor
• Nancy Shiffler




• John Shea's Big Case: A Local Attorney's Life-Changing Immersion in the Epic Kilpatrick Corruption Trial, by Jan Schlain, page 29 - 31

Keywords:

• Crime & Criminals
• Courts - Federal
• University of Michigan - Alumnus
• Attorneys
• Black Slate
• Wayne County Commissioners
• Detroit - Mayor
• Detroit News
• Detroit Free Press
• Synagro Technologies

People:

• John Shea
• Kwame Kilpatrick
• Bernard Kilpatrick
• Derrick Miller
• Monica Vogel
• Marilyn Shea
• Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
• Ed McNamara
• Bobby Ferguson
• Victor Mercado
• James Rosenall
• Uwe Dauss
• Alex Brennan




• Car-Free in Ann Arbor: Four Believers Explain Why It's Easier Than You Might Think, by Patrick Dunne, page 33 - 35

Keywords:

• Transportation
• Environment
• Automobile Emissions
• Journalists & Journalism
• AnnArborChronicle.com
• Bicycles
• Scooters
• Mass Transit
• University of Michigan - Alumnus
• Michigan Suburbs Alliance
• Laws & Legislation
• Sic Transit Cycles

People:

• Bob Harrington
• Mary Morgan
• Joel Batterman
• Sally Carson
• Dave Askins




• The Sardine Room: The Romance of the Bar [Restaurants], by Lee Lawrence, page 37

Keywords:

• Restaurants - Reviews
• Sardine Room Restaurant
• Fiamma Grille Restaurant
• Compari's Restaurant

Places:

• 340 S Main




• Blue Wolf Grill [Quick Bite], by M. B. Lewis, page 37

Keywords:

• Restaurants - Reviews
• Blue Wolf Grill Restaurant

Places:

• 2333 Washtenaw Ave




• Four New Eateries: Ambitious Openings for 2013 [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani, page 39 -41

Keywords:

• Restaurants
• Vellum Restaurant
• Mediterrano Restaurant
• Carylye Grill
• Historic Buildings
• Kuroshio Restaurant
• Champion House Restaurant
• Raven's Club Restaurant
• Full Moon Restaurant
• University of Michigan - Alumnus
• Mani Osteria Restaurant
• Isalita Restaurant
• R.U.B. BBQ Restaurant

People:

• Peter Roumanis
• John Roumanis
• Alan Wang
• Kenneth Wang
• Venice Lee
• April Eby
• Adam Baru
• Lucia Baru
• Sam Yono
• Omar Mitchell
• Shawn Thomas

Places:

• 209 S Main
• 341a E Liberty
• 640 Packard
• 120 E Liberty




• And Two In Transition: Blimpy and Seva Go House-Hunting [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani, page 41 - 45

Keywords:

• Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger
• Seva Restaurant
• University of Michigan - Buildings
• VFW Post 423
• Comedy Showcase
• Dream Nite Club
• Maude's Restaurant

People:

• Rich Magner
• Jim Shafer
• Patricia Shafer
• Jeff Jackson

Places:

• 314 E Liberty
• 551 S Division
• 314 S Fourth




• Hibachi Grill [Closings], by Sally Mitani, page 45

Keywords:

• Business - Closings
• Restaurants
• Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet

People:

• Selina Chen

Places:

• 4735 Washtenaw Ave




• Brahma Steakhouse [Closings], by Sally Mitani, page 45

Keywords:

• Business - Closings
• Restaurants
• Brahma Steakhouse Restaurant
• Maiz Restaurant

People:

• Louie Vushaj
• Sava Lelcaj

Places:

• 4855 Washtenaw Ave




• Baskin-Robbins [Closings], by Sally Mitani, page 45

Keywords:

• Ice Cream & Yogurt Parlors
• Business - Closings
• Franchises

People:

• Justin Drake

Places:

• 2731 Plymouth Rd




• Stucchi's [Closings], by Sally Mitani, page 45

Keywords:

• Ice Cream & Yogurt Parlors
• Business - Closings
• Franchises

People:

• Virginia Hart
• Sara Seta
• Jim Seta
• Ashvin Amin
• Chris Fischera
• Dave Fischera
• Casey Askar

Places:

• 1121 S. University Ave




• Wild Bill's Tobacco [Closings], by Sally Mitani, page 45

Keywords:

• Business - Closings
• Tobacconists

People:

• Walid Dimo

Places:

• 2026 W Stadium Blvd




• Wild Belle: Buzz Band [Retro-Pop], by Patrick Dunn, page 46

Keywords:

• Music - Reviews
• Wild Belle [Musical Group]
• Nomo [Musical Group]
• University of Michigan - Alumnus

People:

• Elliot Bergman
• Natalie Bergman

Places:

• Blind Pig




• Do You Ever Wish?: An Experiment in Participatory Art [Plays], by Davi Napoleon, page 53

Keywords:

• Theater
• Plays
• Brendolina Performance Collaborative

People:

• Brain Carbine
• Luna Alexander

Places:

• Charlie LaCroix LePop Gallery




• Ann Arbor ReSkilling Festival: Old-Time Expertise At The Right Price [Festivals], by Bertie Bonnell, page 61

Keywords:

• Fairs & Festivals
• Volunteers & Volunteering
• Classes & Instruction
• Rudolf Steiner School




• Nikky Finney: Startling Contradictions [Poetry], by Keith Taylor, page 67

Keywords:

• Poetry
• Authors
• University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

People:

• Nikky Finney




• Indonesian Cultural Night: Culture Remade [Festivals], by James M. Manheim, page 71

Keywords:

• Fairs & Festivals
• University of Michigan - Students
• University of Michigan - Academic Programs

People:

• Maria Magdalena Winarni




• The New York Philharmonic Returns: Merely Brilliant, by James Leonard, page 73

Keywords:

• Music - Reviews
• University Musical Society
• Concerts

People:

• Alan Gilbert

Places:

• Hill Auditorium




• December 2012 Home Sales, by Kevin Duke, page 80

Keywords:

• Houses - Cost of
• Real Estate
• Statistics




• I Spy [Back Page], by Sally Bjork, page 83

Keywords:

• Ann Arbor - History
• Local History
• Contests
• Found
• Historic Buildings
• Be Hair Now

People:

• Christine Schopieray
• Jacqueline Courteau
• Cynthia Cipolla
• Bob DeBona
• George Valenta
• Rayna Gill
• Alan Traxler
• Amy Cave

Places:

• 202 Miller Ave