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December 2005/ January 2006

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Page 1 - Front Page

A priceless view preserved: Four supervisors + perseverance = protected parkland by Terrie Anderson

Excitement "Pierces" the Northside: Residents can't wait for grocer to open in March by J.D. Stier & Bethany Wild

Northside Taverns: "Support us or we'll be going out," say owners by Marcus Watson

Page 2 - Editor's Page & Masthead

From the Editor, by Jim Powell

Letters to the Northside News

Advertising Rates

Page 3 - 3rd Annual North Star Awards

2005 North Star Recipients

2005 North Star Awards Sponsors

Link to 2005 North Star Awards Web Page

Page 4 - Community Issues

Time Dollar for Time Dollar: Members invest in their community by Nicole Bunge

Timebank kick off photos

Page 5 - Community Issues

Taverns, continued from page 1

Page 6 - Community Issues

Dane County United: Increase childcare for poor: Low-income access to childcare one-half of average by Matt Moreland-Gross

Cherokee boardwalk supporters determined to find solid footing by Jody Schmitz

Page 7 - Community Issues

The gang's not all here: City roundtable reaction by Alyssa Kenney, View from the Heights

Page 8 - Northside History

LIfe as a child on the Northside: During the late '50s and early '60s by Jack Kneubuhler

Madison Sesquicentennial: "Give us more history!" by Marlene Hardick

Page 9 - People

Madison Muslims spread the meaning of Islam: Path of peace predates premise of terror by Jennifer Fetterly

Mai Ya's Long Journey: Book review by Marlene Hardick

Page 10 - Arts & Culture

Northside Artists Group: Local artists wanted to show their artwork in May exhibit: News submissions sought for second annual community art exhibit by Dana Slowiak

Nature and life slide into focus: Photographer's trained eyes delve into nature's focus by Dana Slowiak

Page 11 - Business News

Southern cuisine migrates North: Gaston's brings southern-influenced eats and hospitality to the Northside by Dana Slowiak

Ultimate Indulgence brings comfort home

Page 12 - Focus on Food

Pierce's, continued from page 1

Neighborhood Interview: What do you think about the new grocery store coming to Sherman Plaza? by Dave Meyer

Page 13 - Neighborhood News

"Healthy children, healthy planet" showing the way through the fast food world by By Bryant Moroder

Brentwood Village food drive a success by Mo Cleland

Page 14 - Holiday

Holiday Wish List by Judy Metz

Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Events

Page 15 - Church News

Page 16 - Environment

Hill, continued from page 1

Page 17 - Troy Gardens

Give a gift of Troy Gardens this year! by Marge Pitts

Page 18 - East High School

Alan Harris Column: East Side Stories

East High Calendar of Events

Page 19 - East High School

Eastside Players bring to stage the life and times of the dining room by Carla Shedivy

East High plans 2nd Alumni Basketball Tourney by Peter Oppeneer

Page 20 - East High School

East boys dive into their swim season by Tucker Moore

East girls make a splash at State by Jill Jokela

East Tennis welcomes Vorlander by Emily Kappel

Page 21 - East High School

Know Your Purgolder: Virginia Davis, a family tradition at East

Page 22 - Police News

Richard Bach column: Holiday Safety Tips

Page 23 - News & Views from Elected Officials

Dave Cieslewicz, Mayor Column: New city budget takes balanced approach in providing services, restraining taxes

Brian Benford, District 12 Alderperson Column

Paul Van Rooy, District 18 Alderperson Column

Page 24 - News & Views from Elected Officials

Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive Column

Paul Rusk, District 12 County Supervisor Column: County budget approved; Email smear convictions

Dorothy Wheeler, District 18 County Supervisor Column: Lake View Conservancy; The county budget

Page 25 - News & Views from Elected Officials

Dave Travis, State Representative Column: Energy costs soar

Jon Erpenbach, State Senator Column: New Medicare Prescription Program enrollment begins

Page 26 - Community Resources

Library News From Lakeview Branch Library, by Katie Scharf, Librarian

Local utility gives seniors the cold facts on lower bills by Kryn Hoyer-Winfield

Al Capone Does My Skirts brings readers of all ages together by Krystal Klapatch

Page 27 - Community Resources

Holiday Eating Strategies: Nutrition Tips by Deborah Roussos, MS, RD & Ann Martin, RD

The Power That Made the Body Heals the Body: Health Tips From Your Neighborhood Chiropractor by Dr. Ross Royster, D.C.

Page 28 - Community Resources

Dennis Quade, Community Social Worker Column: New Year Is Time to File For Homestead Credit and Earned Income Credit

A stroke journey: A view from within a Northsider's experience, Part 2 in a series by Mary Anderson

Page 29 -Warner Park Community Recreation Center News

Brad Weisinger, WPCRC Facility Manager Column: Holiday greetings; Meet your Northside neighbor Carrie Buie; HolidayFest thank you

Page 30 -Senior News

Cheryl Batterman, NESCO Executive Director Column: End of Year Thanks

Senior activities

Page 31 - Sports & Recreation

Girls basketball team wins 3rd place at state tournament by Lynelle Harrison

East High volleyball wraps up another season

Page 32 - Northside TownCenter Almanac



Issue Highlights

 

COVER STORY: Supv. Dorothy Wheeler is joined by former supervisors Nelson Eisman (left) and Jim Mohrbacher (right) on Lake View Hill, near the Dane County Human Services building. Click here to see Page 1 for the full story. Photo by Annette Eisman

 

 

COMMUNITY ISSUES: Vernon Blackwell of Dane County United holds a share of pie to explain that "every kid gets an equal slice of pie" as David Wolf holds tray. Click here to see Page 6 for full story. Photo courtesy of The Capital Times and Henry A. Koshollek.

 

 

HISTORY: A young Jack Kneubuhler holds a day's worth of earnings, in the form of muskrats, in front of a friend's 1963 Chevy Impala. Kneubuhler is a life-long Northside resident. Click here to see Page 8 for full story. Photo provided by Jack Kneubuhler.

 

 

TROY GARDENS: Give a gift of Troy Gardens! Greeting cards include images of Troy Gardens, such as this columbine blossom. Click here to see Page 17 for full story. Photo by Amy Martin.

 

 

EAST HIGH SCHOOL: Know Your Purgolder: Virginia Davis, a family tradition at East. Click here to see Page 21 for full interview. Photo provided by Virginia Davis.

   
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