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April/May 2007

 

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Page 1 - Front Page
Pierce's here to stay: "I look around, and I see friends" by Jim Powell

Positive trends, even as Hancock Fabrics departs: Local businesses expand and remodel at Northside TownCenter by Mary Schumacher

Farmers Market returns: Bigger and better than ever! by Lynette Jandl

I saw you at Pierce's!

Page 2 - NPC News
Pierce's Northside Market: Working & shopping close to home by Julie Spears

Page 3 - NPC News
Dane County United: Getting commitments from our elected officials by Jim Powell

Help sought to create Northside college fund

Page 4 - Community Issues
Northside News Masthead & Advertising Rates

NPC hires new community organizer

Will schools close?

Letter to the editor

Corrections

Page 5 - Community Issues
Rhodes-Conway & Schumacher to represent Northside

Alcohol, drugs and Northside youth by J.D. Stier

Stadium committee report moves forward by Marcus Watson

Page 6 - Community Issues
Farmers Market begins May 6

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Pierce's here to stay: "I look around, and I see friends"

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Farmers Market returns: Bigger and better than ever!

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Positive trends, even as Hancock Fabrics departs: Local businesses expand and remodel at Northside TownCenter

Page 7 - Neighborhood News
CROP results

Northside Neighbor-to-Neighbor Timebank News

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Stadium committee report moves forward

Page 8 - Neighborhood News
Kennedy Heights going strong by Alyssa Kenney

Friends of Lakeview Hill Park busy restoring by Jon Becker

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Alcohol, drugs and Northside youth

Page 9 - Neighborhood News
Lake View Hill neighborhood by Terrie Anderson

Local group receives federal funding to address fishing and health issues

News from Cherokee Marsh by Jan Axelson

Page 10 - Neighborhood News
Fire fatality affects Northside by Lori Wirth

Stressed? Call the Parent Stressline by Marlene Hardick

Page 11 - Land Use
Northside neighborhood planning on the horizon

Cherokee Marsh restoration continues

Page 12 - Environment
Fisherman takes a state in the lake: Northside Jack Hurst discusses the winter fish kill at Warner Park and more by Dorothy Wheeler

Page 13 - Environment
Your mother's calling: Mother Earth wants her care by Marcus Watson

It's hard being green ... But your efforts are worth saving the earth by Marlene Hardick

Page 14 - Business News
Kits create colorful conundrumsby Mary Schumacher

Rod Tippery joins Strategic Wealth Management Group, LLC

New doctor joins Madison Chiropractic

Page 15 - Troy Gardens
Bulbs away baby! Springtime at Troy is here by Marge Pitts

Page 16 - Arts & Culture
Third time's a charm ... Northside Artist Group fetes three years by Callie Reger

Page 17 - Good Works
Doctors, and people, without borders: Local foundation aids struggling city by Callie Reger

Page 18 - People
Local family learns, teaches, reaches out: Son with autism takes lead in new journey by Jennifer Fetterly

Page 19-22
2007 Northside Neighborhood Association Guide

Page 23 - Church News

Page 24 - School & Youth News
Emerson nabs 1st and 2nd place in multi-school Book Bowl by Michael Massey

Scouting for Food supports local pantries by Lydia Maurer

Gompers sweeps battle by Jacki Thomas

Page 25 - School & Youth News
Girl Scout Thinking Day tradition continues on Northside by Cathy and Robin Dobbratz

Dancing Extravaganza

Page 26 - School & Youth News
Northside scouts move through the ranks by Jon Butcher

Page 27 - East High School
Know Your Purgolder: Laura Coleman

Page 28 - East High School
Alan Harris Column: What can we do?

Math news: MATC offers math credit, Pi Mile Run/Walk in May

Theatre renovation will require renewed commitment and effort by Sam Livingston

Page 29 - East High School
East High winter sports wrap-up

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Theatre renovation will require renewed commitment and effort

Page 30 - Police News
Richard Bach Column

Page 31- News and Views From Elected Officials
Brian Benford, District 12 Alderperson

Paul Van Roy, District 18 Alderperson

Dave Cieslewicz, Mayor of Madison

Page 32 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive

Paul Rusk, District 12 Supervisor

Dorothy Wheeler, District 18 Supervisor

Page 33 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Dave Travis, State Representative

Jon Erpenbach, State Senator

Page 34 - Community Resources
Katie Scharf, Lakeview Library Librarian

Dennis McQuade, Community Social Worker

Judy Metz, Over the Garden Gate

Page 35 - Community Resources
Health Tips: Dr. Ross Royster (DC)

Nutrition Tips: Deborah Roussos (MS) and Ann Martin (RD)

Page 36 - Senior News
Cheryl Batterman, NESCO Executive Director Column: Good News

Senior Activities

Page 37 - WPCRC
Brad Weisinger column

Golfers and walkers wanted for Circle of Friends events by Roberta Statz

Committee supports Warner Park Center expansion

Page 38 - Sports & Recreation
Warner Park Youth Football continues its tradition by Jon Schwichtenberg

Page 39- Sports & Recreation
MSCR art classes - meet Nancy McGregor by Nicole Graper

A new band of brothers: Gay men's rugby comes to Madison by Marcus Watson

Page 40: Northside TownCenter Advertisement

Issue Highlights


COVER IMAGE: The Northside Farmers Market set for full third season.
Click here to see page 1 for full story
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photo by Steve Roffler

 

 

 

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Timebank helps you find services you need and lets you offer your skills in return.
Click here to see page 7 for full story.
photo by Dee Saunders

 

 

 



ENVIRONMENT: Learn more about the winter fish kill and how to prevent it next year.
Click here to see page 12 for the full story.
photo by Jack Hurst

 

 

 



TROY GARDENS : Troy's Farm & Field Environmental Leadership Summer Program is now accepting applications.
Click here to see page 15 for full story.
photo by Nathan Larson

 

 

 

 


PEOPLE: Local family spreads awareness about autism.
Click here to see page 18 for the full story.
photo provided by Braun family



 

SCHOOL & YOUTH: Gompers sweep Battle of the Books.
Click here to see page 24 for the full story.
photo by Jacki Thomas

   
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