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August/September 2006

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Page 1 - Front Page

Cherokee plan is promoted & contested: ... and Plan Commission hears and speaks by Northside News

Mallards' success a two-edged sword? Victories, great fans and support also take a toll on some by Marcus Watson

Taverns close as smoking ban's 1st anniversary arrives by Marcus Watson

Page 2 - Editor's Page & Masthead

From the Editor, by Jim Powell

Letters to the Northside News

Advertising Rates

Page 3 - NPC News

Community services funding cut: Planning councils escape chopping block for now by Northside News

Neighborhood leaders needed: Council seeks a wide range of people to improve quality of life for all Northside residents

Grow into leadership: Semester-long training offered this fall

Page 4 - Community Issues

Goodman Pool opens

Maple Bluff Annexation

Warner Park pool fundraiser on August 26 by Roberta Statz

Page 5 - Community Issues

continued from page 1:
Mallards' success a two-edge sword?

Rhythm & Booms to meet with the neighbors

What in the world..." Reader identifies mystery picture

Page 6 - Community Issues

A world of opportunity at the Timebank by Jody Schmitz

continued from page 1:
Taverns close as smoking ban's 1st anniversary arrives

Page 7 - Focus on Food

The Quest for Freshness by Sue Morrison

Farmers market's season is event-filled by Nan Cline

Page 8 - Focus on Food

CROP WALK prepares for another big year: Benefits Dane County food pantries and Independent Living Meals on Wheels by Lynn Case

Kids Feed Madison

Page 9 - Environment

Nature comes first for all: Cherokee Park Inc. pledges to "preserve quality of life" and Friends to "protect, preserve and restore"

continued from page 1:
Cherokee plan is promoted and contested

Environment-friendly changes considered for Madison's highest elevation by Jon Becker

Page 10 - Business News

Northgate, diversity and the American Dream: Local businesses offer multicultural customer service by Marcus Watson

Page 11 - Business News

Barbershop quartet works harmoniously: After 40 years, four cutters still coif your curls by Lee Hayden

Page 12 - Church News

Lakeview Lutheran welcomes neighborhood for Health Fair

Senior Forums resume at Lakeview Lutheran

Page 13 - School & Youth News

Chernobyl children keep memories alive by Susan Hobart

Page 14 - School & Youth News

Books can make the long, hot summer days bearableby Judy "Jude" Bremer

The Sherman Way: Back to School by Dr. Ann Yehle

Summer fun at Sherman Middle School by Kit Liably

Page 15 - Neighborhood News

Baseball and barbeque: A win for Vera Court and the Mallards by Megan Cain

What did you do on the 4th of July?

Save the date! City of Madison Neighborhoods Conference

Page 16 - Troy Gardens

New Troy Gardens education director grows into job by Marge Pitts

Savor the Summer Festival at Troy Gardens coming August 12 by Marge Pitts

Page 17 - Northside Festivals

Savor the Summer Festival at Troy Gardens, Aug. 12

Whole Northside Block Party, Sept. 2

Northern Exposure: Vera Court Neighborhood Center, Sept. 9

Apple Fest: NESCO, Sept. 23

Neighborhood Fall Festival: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oct. 1

Page 18 - East High School

Alan Harris column: Transitions

Madison East High School Athletic Booster Club wants you! by Alan Crossley

Page 19 - East High School

Know Your Purgolder: Jim Montgomery

Support 2006 East Madison Boys Soccer by Page Krause

Page 20 - East High School

Many happy returns ... sort of by Susan Linck

Page 21 - East High School

George Kelly: "Let them eat cake" Retiring teacher gives Class of 2006 ingredients to a successful, happy life by Carla Shedivy

Parent Involvement a high priority for Harris by Jennifer Fetterly

Page 22 - Police News

Page 23 - News and Views From Elected Officials

Brian Benford, District 12 Alderperson

Paul Van Roy, District 18 Alderperson

Dave Cieslewicz, Mayor of Madison

Page 24 - News and Views From Elected Officials

Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive

Paul Rusk, District 12 Supervisor

Dorothy Wheeler, District 18 Supervisor

Page 25 - News and Views From Elected Officials

Dave Travis, State Representative

Jon Erpanbach, State Senator

Page 26 - Community Resources

Katie Scharf, Lakeview Library Librarian

Dennis McQuade, Community Social Worker

Page 27 - Community Resources

Health Tips: Dr. Ross Royster (DC)

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

Over the Garden Gate by Judy Metz

Page 28 - Community Resources

Metro changes Northside routes by Sue Morrison

Northside hosts the Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk 2006 by Julie Newquist

Square dance with the Westport Squares by Paul Van Rooy

Page 29 - WPCRC News

Brad Weisinger Column

Page 30 - Senior News

Cheryl Batterman, NESCO Executive Director Column: Summer Reflections

Senior Activities

Page 31 - Sports & Recreation

Local youth score big at national basketball tournament

NESYB scholarship fundraiser slated for September 8 by Lynelle Harrison

Warner Park Youth Football season starts August 8 by Jon Schwichtenberg

NESYB tryouts for Fall/Winter season begin in September by Lynelle Harrison

Page 32 - Northside TownCenter Advertisement

 

Issue Highlights

COVER IMAGE: The June 27 Plan Commission meeting brought many viewpoints about the Cherokee Park development to the microphone
Click here to see page 1 for the full story.

 

 

 

 

FOCUS ON FOOD: Kanopy Dance performed at the July 30 Northside Farmers Market, one of many events planned for this season
Click here to see page 7 for the full story.
Photos by Jim Powell

 

 

 

 


BUSINESS: Northgate business owners hail from many places and bring their dreams to reality
Click here to see page 10 for the full story.
Photos by Marcus Watson

 

 

 


EAST HIGH SCHOOL: Seniors from East High School spent a year far from home but lived the experiences of their lives
Click here to see page 20 for the full story.
Photo by Susan Linck

 

 



   
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