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Posted on Thu, Feb 4, 2010 : 9:49 a.m.

Ann Arbor news roundup: Feb. 4

By AnnArbor.com Staff

AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.

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Thurston Elementary School students board a waiting school bus on Wednesday afternoon. Ann Arbor is one of the local school districts considering ways to save on transportation.

Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

Top headlines on our site: • Ann Arbor restaurants pledge portion of proceeds to Haiti • Washtenaw County school districts move forward on consolidating busing • Lincoln pays $25,000 to be named one of the top school districts in Michigan • Michigan football program will be selective with smaller 2011 recruiting class • Forest Juziuk is a one-man arts community in Ann Arbor • Ann Arbor Country Club facing lender-forced sale as $1.7M loan called due • Michigan solidifies top-20 recruiting class with 2 late commitments, defensive help • Adam Hollier resigns from Ann Arbor school board; new applicants sought • Tennessee man charged with enticing Ann Arbor area minor

Other news by section:

News: • GOVERNMENT FLEET: Ann Arbor nationally recognized for efforts to cut back petroleum use • Parents mobilize against possible school closures in Ypsilanti school district • Marijuana seized during separate traffic stops in Ypsilanti • HEALTH IN BRIEF: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announces discount program for members • WITH POLL: State of the State: Gov. Jennifer Granholm says no more education cuts, vows to restore merit scholarships • With new administrator in place, Washtenaw County officials ready to focus on challenges ahead • Deputies search for man exposing himself in Dexter area • The Ann Arbor Sheep: An urban legend comes to live at SASHA Farm • Ypsilanti City Council approves budget priorities that cut public safety positions, non-union wages • DAILY LINKS TO ANN ARBOR: Chelsea sends aid to Haiti; study assesses impact of ending affirmative action

Business Review: • Gov. Granholm: Create jobs by creating employers; U.S. launches probe into 2010 Prius brake issues • 400-seat Asia City Restaurant forming new 'Chinatown' hub in Ypsilanti Township • Washtenaw Country Club aims for April opening as sale to Polo Fields nearly finalized • United Bank & Trust consolidating under single charter as it narrows losses • DTE officials talking with Ann Arbor about using ex-Mich Con property for rail parking • Jackson-based plastic surgeon expands into new office in Ann Arbor • Executive Profile: Lisa Bee, co-owner, Sweetwaters Cafe • Little things make a difference to sales • Datebook: Energy Technology Forum and more • Paparazzi: Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation established with $25 million endowment • People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan and ProQuest

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Sports:

• Devin Gardner, Conelius Jones give Michigan depth, competition at quarterback • NFL LINKS: As Colts prepare for Super Bowl, Mannings renounce Sainthood for a day • PREVIEW: County teams are underdogs at Saturday's SEC wrestling championships • TODAY'S COLLEGE SPORTS LINKS: Big Ten football gets bland recruiting reviews; Kansas basketball escapes Colorado • MSU coach Mark Dantonio's comments on Nick Hill, Joe Boisture • Former Michigan basketball star Gary Grant will be back in Ann Arbor this weekend • Evan Turner's back, gains ground on John Wall in player of year voting • Michigan football program will be selective with smaller 2011 recruiting class • A.M. PRO SPORTS LINKS: Red Wings fall to Ducks; Justin Verlander about to get big deal and more links • PLAY ALONG: Is predicting defense will win championships too cliche? • HOOPS NOTEBOOK: Ypsilanti's Steve Brooks on both sides of coach-referee relationship • Huron's season-high goal total sinks Temperance Bedford • Pioneer hockey scores late, but not enough in loss to Allen Park • HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Pioneer girls hockey makes two-goal first period stand, and other Wednesday results • Tavelyn James breaks her own EMU scoring record • Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez hopes to hire new assistant 'within a week' • Michigan basketball coach John Beilein will speak with Manny Harris about his potential return • WITH VIDEO: Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez defends signing defensive back Demar Dorsey • Eastern Michigan recruiting class fills needs, provides size and speed for Eagles • Michigan football staff battled negativity of losing seasons, NCAA investigation on recruiting trail • Eastern Michigan football team adds 23 in 2010 football recruiting class • OPINION: Michigan football teams needs this year's recruiting class to contribute fast • VIDEO: Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Robinson discusses the vacancy on the defensive coaching staff • VIDEO: Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez signing day press conference • County's biggest football recruits spent signing day on campus, many more sign

Entertainment: • Pioneer Theatre Guild Presents "Eurydice" • A.M. ENTERTAINMENT LINKS: Defending Taylor Swift; Jersey Shore — in Detroit?; a really expensive statue; & more • Ticket Sales • Movie Listings • CINEMA CHAT: Roundup of movie awards, "A Single Man," "Dear John" and more • Nick's Original House of Pancakes home to delicious breakfast, lunch • Pioneer Theatre Guild Presents "Eurydice" • Joseph Wambaugh's books inspired an Ann Arbor police officer

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Community:

• A Cake A Week - Week 5: Gone bananas for Procrastinatin' Drunken Monkey Banana Bread • WITH POLL: Super Bowl ads feature sex, violence — and now abortion. Will you let your kids watch? • WEEK 5: Gone bananas for Procrastinatin' Drunken Monkey Banana Bread • The Week in Beer: Have a cold one in the cold • Spaghetti sauce: it doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious • Peggy Lampman's Thursday dinnerFeed: Chipotle chili chicken skins • WITH SLIDESHOW: Northeast Ann Arbor house remodeled, expanded for 'aging in place' • Fear of flying: Coffee, tea, or barf bag? • Preventing Senioritis: Part I • Six Tips Every Homeowner Must Know Before Hiring a Contractor • Slight rearrangement results in great floor plan for home

Today's Poll:

News about Ann Arbor elsewhere: • Detroit Free Press: University of Michigan to sponsor Motown-at-50 symposium< • UPI.com: Mechanical forces can affect genes • Chelsea Update: Chelsea gives a helping hand to Haiti • Michigan Daily: Museum studies minor a major breakthrough for the University of Michigan and its collections • UPI.com: Doctors, patients can differ on treatment • DailyCollegian.com: New study assesses potential impact of eliminating affirmative action • Detroit Free Press: Tap Room hosts benefit for Army reservist • Concentrate: Chelsea's Todd and Janice Ortbring