Ann Arbor Observer, September 2016

The following articles appeared in the September 2016 issue of the Ann Arbor Observer:

• Vote of Confidence [UpFront], page 11

Keywords:

• Ann Arbor - City Government Departments
• Millages
• Ann Arbor - Elections
• Road Construction
• Ann Arbor City Council
• Streets & Roads

People:

• Chuck Warpehoski
• Jack Eaton




• Roundabout Crashes [UpFront], page 11

Keywords:

• Traffic Control
• Streets & Roads
• Accidents - Automobile
• Pittsfield Township Police Department
• Washtenaw Country Road Commission

People:

• Matt Harshberger
• Mark McCulloch




• West-Side Angel [UpFront], page 11

Keywords:

• Streets & Roads
• Huron River
• University of Michigan Alumni Pep Band
• Litter

People:

• John Wilkins




• The Song of Hiawatha [UpFront], page 11

Keywords:

• Documentaries
• Filmmakers
• Local History

People:

• Jeffrey Wengrofsky
• Sonny Vincent
• Michael Davis
• Ron Ashton
• Scott Ashton
• Dennis Thompson
• Hiawatha Bailey
• David Kavanaugh




• A High Level of Satisfaction? [Inside Ann Arbor], page 13

Keywords:

• Elections - Ann Arbor
• Ann Arbor City Council
• Democratic Party

People:

• Will Leaf
• Diane Giannola
• Sumi Kailasapathy
• Eric Lipson
• Jack Eaton
• Graydon Krapohl
• Julie Grand
• Zach Ackerman
• Christopher Taylor
• Chuck Warpehoski
• Vivienne Armentrout
• Jason Frenzel
• Kevin Leeser




• Closed Door [Inside Ann Arbor], page 13 - 14

Keywords:

• Nichols Arboretum
• University of Michigan - Campus
• Neighborhoods
• Lawsuits
• Courts - Washtenaw County
• Matthaei Botantical Gardens

People:

• Leo Lighthammer
• Mary Lighthammer
• Kevin Thompson
• Manja Holland
• Karen Folger
• Christopher Folger
• Barbara Hilbert
• Bob Grese
• Susan Karp
• Nicholas Delbanco




• Liberty's Secret [Inside Ann Arbor], page 14 - 15

Keywords:

• Films
• Michigan Theatre
• Ann Arbor City Council
• University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
• Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
• Performance Network
• Vineyard Church
• Millennium Club
• Michigan League
• Field of Dreams Wedding Chapel
• Wolverine Grill
• Jiffy Mix
• A & W Drive-In

People:

• Sabre Briere
• Andy Kirshner
• Lori Carey
• Cara AnnMarie
• Malcom Tulip
• David Wolper
• Caroline Helton




• Fair Food Fight [Inside Ann Arbor], page 15 - 17

Keywords:

• Groceries
• Eastern Market
• Fair Food Network
• Farms & Farming
• Farmers Markets
• Poverty
• Westside Farmers' Market
• Ypsilanti Farmers Market
• Food Assistance

People:

• Oren Hesterman
• Emilie Engelhard
• Amanda Edmonds
• Anne Reinhold




• Strong Foundations [Inside Ann Arbor], page 17 - 19

Keywords:

• Building & Construction
• Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program
• Ann Arbor Public Schools
• Vocational Education
• Real Estate - Ann Arbor
• Reinhart Realtors
• Superior Landscaping
• Walbridge Construction Co.

People:

• Earl Shaffer
• Mitchell Irvine
• Frank McVeigh
• Nagi Kahala
• John Birko
• Jason Watson
• John U. Bacon
• Mark Valchine




• Garagapalooza [Inside Ann Arbor], page 19 - 20

Keywords:

• Garage Sales
• Garagapalooza

People:

• Mike Romatowski
• Chris O'Brien
• Ann Bender




• Walk Among The White Pines [Outside], by Bob Feldman, Jorja Feldman, page 23

Keywords:

• Recreation
• Trees
• Matthaei Botanical Gardens
• University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff

People:

• David Michener
• Tom O'Dell




• Crime Map, page 25

Keywords:

• Crime & Criminals
• Ann Arbor Police Department
• Statistics




• Music Dean Aaron Dworkin [Ann Arborites], by Eve Silberman, page 27 - 28

Keywords:

• University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
• University of Michigan School of Music Theatre & Dance
• University of Michigan - Alumnus
• Sphinx Organization
• Awards Honors Prizes
• University Musical Society
• Interlochen Arts Academy

People:

• Aaron Dworkin
• Paul Boylan
• Ken Fischer
• Christopher Kendall
• Ashley Stanley
• Afa Sadykhly




• Front Yard Gardens [My Town], by Margaret A. Leary, page 31

Keywords:

• Gardens & Gardening
• Neighborhoods

People:

• Anna Williams
• James Roush
• Mary Morgan
• Ray Siciak
• Bev Ostrowiecki
• Fred Gruhl
• Iris Gruhl
• Aaron Wolf
• Gretchen Keppel-Aleks




• Back Yard Fences [My Town], by Mary Eldridge, page 31 -32

Keywords:

• Neighborhoods
• Fences




• Ann Arbor Nights [My Town], by Kimberly Elsifor, page 32 -33

Keywords:

• Hotels & Motels




• Bats, Rabies, And Insurance, by Benjamin Meyers, page 35 - 37

Keywords:

• Animal Control
• Public Health
• Washtenaw County - Government Departments & Agencies
• Eastern Michigan University - Faculty & Staff
• University of Michigan Medical Center
• Infectious Diseases
• Health Insurance
• Vaccinations

People:

• Judy Gwozdek
• Allen Kurta
• Valerie Mates
• Marlene Cooper
• Rohan Hutchings
• Kimberly Signs




• Football 2016, by Craig Ross, page 39 - 41

Keywords:

• Sports
• Football
• University of Michigan - Athletics
• Big Ten Conference
• University of Michigan - Alumnus
• Coaches
• Fundraisers
• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
• WTKA

People:

• Jim Harbaugh
• Brady Hoke
• Devin Gardner
• Jake Rudock
• D. J. Durkin
• Greg Mattison
• Rich Gannon
• Josh Johnson
• Alex Smith
• Colin Kaepernick
• Greg Sankey
• Bryan Mone
• Taco Charlton
• Chris Wormley
• Maurice Hurst Jr.
• Ryan Glasgow
• Matt Godin
• Rashan Gary
• Jourdan Lewis
• Channing Stribling
• Jeremy Clark
• Dymonte Thomas
• Lavert Hill
• Tyree Kinnel
• Jarrod Wilson
• Don Brown
• Charles Woodson
• Desmond Morgan
• Joe Bolden
• Ben Gedeon
• Mike McCray
• Devin Bush Jr.
• Grant Newsome
• Ben Braden
• Erik Magnuson
• Kyle Kalis
• Jake Butt
• Ian Bunting
• Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
• De'Veon Smith
• Drake Johnson
• Ty Isaac
• Mike Hart
• Jake Long
• Amara Darboh
• Jehu Chesson
• Grant Perry
• Brian Cook
• Ed Feng




• Trouble At Loch Alpine, by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, page 43 - 45

Keywords:

• Loch Alpine Subdivision
• Ann Arbor Country Club
• Loch Alpine Improvement Association
• Real Estate Development
• Webster Township
• Scio Township
• Loch Alpine Golf and Country Club
• Local History
• Road Construction
• Wetlands
• Swimming Pools
• Golf Courses

People:

• Peter Logan
• Lewis Whaley
• Steve Schafer
• Ward Blakely
• Joe Clayton
• Al Gregory
• Malcolm Blakely
• James Gregory
• Herb Earle
• Betty Earle
• Michael Weikle
• Marvin Boluyt

Places:

• 4699 Loch Alpine Dr




• Where Was God Hijacked, by Sally Mitani, page 47

Keywords:

• Religion
• ZZ's Produce
• Authors
• Eastern Michigan University - Alumnus
• War

People:

• Zana Zangana
• Goli Zangana
• Barzan Zangana
• Andrew Kuster




• Branches That Touch Each Other in the Middle of the Street, by Kathleen Schenck, page 48 - 49

Keywords:

• Neighborhoods
• University of Michigan - Students
• Ethnic Foods
• Cost of Living
• Demographics
• Houses - Cost of
• Real Estate Development - Ann Arbor
• Art & Artists




• KouZina: Simple Greek [Restaurant Reviews], by Lee Lawrence, page 51

Keywords:

• Restaurants - Reviews
• KouZina Restaurant

Places:

• 332 S Main St




• Fill 'er Up!! Lunch at the Local Gas Station [Restaurant Reviews], by Lee Lawrence, page 51 - 52

Keywords:

• Food - Carry Out & Delivery
• Gas Stations
• Speedway Gas Station
• All Season Market




• Quick Bite, by M. B. Lewis, page 52

Keywords:

• Restaurants - Reviews
• Piada

Places:

• 311 S State St




• Coffee, Tea, and Books at Westgate: The AADL and Sweetwaters Join Forces [Marketplace Changes], page 57

Keywords:

• Ann Arbor District Library
• Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
• Westgate Shopping Center
• Buidling & Construction

People:

• Josie Parker
• Lisa Bee
• Wei Bee

Places:

• 2503 Jackson Ave




• Rock 'n' Roll French [Marketplace Changes], page 57 - 59

Keywords:

• Restaurants
• Mikette Bistro and Bar
• Mani Osteria
• Isalita Restaurant
• Courtyard Shops

People:

• Adam Baru
• Don Hammond
• Brendan McCall
• Billie Bowman
• Artie Cavaliere

Places:

• 1759 Plymouth Rd




• In the Shadow of the Towers [Marketplace Changes], page 59 - 61

Keywords:

• South Main Market
• Real Estate Development
• Demolitions
• Ann Arbor City Council
• Apartments
• Back Alley Gourmet
• By the Pound
• Anthony's Gourmet Pizza
• Ann Arbor Shoe Repair
• San Fu
• Business - Closings

People:

• Guerda Harris
• Glenn Bourland

Places:

• 615 S Main St




• Garage Bar [Briefly Noted], page 61

Keywords:

• Garage Bar
• Restaurants
• Pizza House
• South University Area Association
• Tice's Men's Shop
• Tice's Party Store

People:

• Matt Tice
• Dennis Tice

Places:

• 618 Church St




• Westside Barbecue [Briefly Noted], page 61 - 63

Keywords:

• Westside Barbeque
• Restaurants
• Argus Farm Stop
• Bake Me Crazy
• Fairway Packing Co.
• Arbor Valley Tree Service

People:

• Matteo Melosi
• John Fingerle

Places:

• 108 E Madison




• English Gardens [Briefly Noted], page 63

Keywords:

• Business - Closings
• English Gardens
• Gardens & Gardening
• Maple Village Shopping Center
• HomeGoods
• Sierra Trading Post
• Stein Mart
• Value World
• Brixmor Property Group

People:

• John Darin

Places:

• 155 N Maple Rd




• Closings [Marketplace Changes], page 63

Keywords:

• Business - Closings
• Roger Monk's Restaurant
• Lord Fox Restaurant
• RFC Financial Planners
• Remodeling & Renovation

People:

• Geri Peterman
• Erik Kolodzinski
• Tom Freeman

Places:

• 5400 Plymouth Rd




• Jive Colossus: Unassuming [Funk], by Patrick Dunn, page 64

Keywords:

• Music - Reviews
• Jive Colossus (Musical Group)
• Club Above

People:

• Ross Huff
• David Swain
• Asim Khan
• Keith Poncher
• Jim Predhomme
• Shelley Catalan
• Tony Ketz

Places:

• 215 N Main St




• Peter Ho Davies: A Chinese American Story [Novels], by Keith Taylor, page 71

Keywords:

• Books - Reviews
• Authors
• University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
• Nicola's Books

People:

• Peter Ho Davies

Places:

• 2513 Jackson Ave




• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Can You Spell Hilarious [Musical Theater], by Leah O'Donnell, page 73

Keywords:

• Theater - Reviews
• Ann Arbor Civic Theater
• Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre

People:

• Emily Fishman
• Nathan King
• Hallie Fox
• Nick Rapson
• Lia Imbronone
• Wendy Sielaff
• Brandon Cave
• Alison Ackerman
• Connor Rhoades
• Keshia Dasy Oliver

Places:

• 911 N University Ave,




• Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Mexico's Poet of Light [Galleries], by Sally Wright Day, page 75

Keywords:

• Art - Reviews
• Exhibits
• University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)
• Artists

People:

• Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Places:

• 525 S State St




• Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown: Nuance Over Flash [Swing], by Sandor Slomovits, page 77

Keywords:

• Music - Reviews
• Kerrytown Concert House

People:

• Petra van Nuis
• Andy Brown
• Jim Dapogny
• Paul Keller
• Pete Siers

Places:

• 415 N Fourth Ave




• The Gibson Brothers: In the Pantheon [Bluegrass], by James M. Manheim, page 79

Keywords:

• Music - Reviews
• Gibson Brothers (Musical Group)
• The Ark

People:

• Eric Gibson
• Leigh Gibson

Places:

• 316 S Main St




• Jon Kimura Parker: The Piano as Orchestra [Classical Music], by Arwulf Arwulf, page 81

Keywords:

• Music - Reviews
• Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
• Michigan Theater

People:

• Jon Kimura Parker

Places:

• 603 E Liberty St




• Kamasi Washington: Populist Jazz [Jazz], by Piotr Michalowski, page 94

Keywords:

• Music - Reviews
• University Musical Society
• Michigan Theater

People:

• Kamasi Washington

Places:

• 603 E Liberty St




• July 2016 Home Sales, by James M. Manheim, page 104

Keywords:

• Real Estate
• Houses - Cost of
• Statistics




• I Spy [Back Page], by Sally Bjork, page 107

Keywords:

• Contests
• County Farm Park
• University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
• Art & Artists
• Zingerman's

People:

• Mike Stanley
• Melissa Thun
• Robert Kerr
• Linda McCallum
• Alice Ralph
• Diane McIntyre
• David Karl
• Bill Burgard
• Marta Ruiz