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February/March 2007

 

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Page 1 - Front Page
What next for the Mallards stadium? City committee explores renovation, safety, neighborhood impact by Dana Slowiak

'The environment wins' 700 unit Cherokee Park development also preserves 279 acres of wetlands by Jim Powell

Brentwood students to move to Emerson?

Page 2 - NPC News

Page 3 - North Star Awards
Fourth Annual North Star Awards Recap

Page 4 - Community Issues
Northside News Masthead & Advertising Rates

From the Editor

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What next for the Mallards stadium?

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'The environment wins'

Letter to the Editor: Address traffic safety at Aberg and Huxley

Page 5 - Community Issues
Put up a red flag: Aid for pedestrians on N Sherman Ave

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Letter to the editor

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What next for the Mallards stadium?

Page 6 - Neighborhood News
Kennedy Heights Girl Power receives national service award by Alyssa Kenney

Funkin' for Food nets funds for pantry

Northsiders have the inside track to services and money savings by Terrie Anderson

Pages 7-12
Spring Elections/Candidate Profiles
Page 7 - District 12
Page 8 - District 12 continued, District 18
Page 9 - District 18 continued, Mayor
Page 10 - Mayor continued
Page 11 - School Board
Page 12 - School Board continued

Page 13 - Good Works
Katrina victims still need your help by Marla Peterson

Page 14 - Schools
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Brentwood students to move to Emerson?

Teachers earn national certification

Lake View students are busy by Susie Hobart

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What next for the Mallards stadium?

Page 15 - School & Youth News
Black Hawk Academic Happenings by Mary Hunt

Students learn citizenship and service: Donations sought for mural, landscaping by Tara Carolfi

Page 16 - School & Youth News
Mendota Olympics

Spirit for communityby Jennifer Peters

Page 17 - Business News
Picture perfect! Local photographer eyes customer contentment by Mary Schumacher

Grocery delivery company expands to Northside Madison area

Page 18 - Business News
SpaWoof - everything a dog could want by Marlene Hardick

Page 19 - Business
Dawg Dayz Afternoon: Pamper your pooch at local puppy parlor by Callie Reger

Page 20 - Arts & Culture
Abstraction Junction: Canvas and color meet at brush's end by Callie Reger

Page 21 - Troy Gardens
Community gardens season starts before ground thaws by Marge Pitts

Troy Farm Sprouts Available

Wanted! Your old garden tools!

Page 22 - Holiday
Holiday of hearts hides history of horrible deeds by Mary Schumacher

Page 23 - East High School
Know Your Purgolder: Steve Saunders

Page 24 - Eash High School
Alan Harris Column: Moments of Pride

Math Notes

Page 25
Madison Commons Offers Spring Journalism Workshops

Page 26 - Health and Wellness
What is CranioSacral Therapy? by Dawn Papke

My experience with CranioSacral Therapy by Teresa Mertens-Pellitteri

10 minutes that make a difference

Page 27 - People
Neither rain nor snow nor...Mailman Mike is a carrier who cares by Mary Anderson

Page 28 - People
One century, is that all? Northside centenarian Spike Ehler savors life by J.D. Stier

Page 29 - Church News
Thov caw tuaj koom peb pe hawm Vajtswv txhua vij (Weekly Hmong services welcome visitors) by Sue Martin

Page 30 - Church News
Bread of Life Food Pantry

Lakeview's second annual auction and raffle coming!

What's happening at Lakeview Lutheran

Labyrinth Walk opening at Lakeview Lutheran on Feb. 21

Page 31 - Police News
Richard Bach Column

Page 32 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Brian Benford, District 12 Alderperson

Paul Van Roy, District 18 Alderperson

Dave Cieslewicz, Mayor of Madison

Page 33 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive

Paul Rusk, District 12 Supervisor

Dorothy Wheeler, District 18 Supervisor

Page 34 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Dave Travis, State Representative

Jon Erpenbach, State Senator

Page 35 - Community Resources
Katie Scharf, Lakeview Library Librarian

Dennis McQuade, Community Social Worker

Page 36 - Community Resources
Health Tips: Dr. Ross Royster (DC)

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

Over the Garden Gate: Judy Metz

Page 37 - Senior News
Cheryl Batterman, NESCO Executive Director Column: Good News

Senior Activities

Page 38 - WPCRC
Brad Weisinger column

Circle of Friends has active 2007 planned by Roberta Statz

Page 39 - Sports & Recreation
East Madison Little League now accepting registrations

MSCR offers scrapbooking at Warner Park Center

Page 40: Northside TownCenter Advertisement

Issue Highlights


COVER IMAGE: Red fox on the move! Northside resident Jon Becker caught this little red fox traveling through his Lake View neighborhood.
photo by Jon Becker

 

 

 

 


COVER IMAGE: Money is earmarked in the 2008 city budget to replace bleachers at the Mallards stadium. Is additional renovation a good idea? A city committee explores options.
Click here to see page 1 for the full story.
photo provided by the Mallards

 

 

 

 



GOOD WORKS: Northside resident Marla Peterson begins a 9-month position helping rebuild Biloxi, MS after the Hurricane Katrina. She reminds everyone not forget the work remaining, even a year and half after the disaster.
Click here to see page 13 for the full story.
photo provided by Marla Peterson

 

 

 

 

 


SpaWoof


Dawg Dayz

BUSINESS: Two new Northside businesses cater to your pooch.
Click here to see page 18 for SpaWoof.


Click here to see page 19 for Dawg Dayz.

SpaWoof photo provided by SpaWoof
Dawg Dayz photo by Callie Reger

 

 

 

ARTS & CULTURE: Painter Michael Worden paints from his inner realm, skipping reality and jumping into his dreams.
Click here to see page 20 for the full story.
Artwork by Michael Worden

 

 

 

 

 

HOLIDAY: The holiday of love hides a speckled history.
Click here to see page 22 for the full story.

 

 

 

 

 


PEOPLE: Mailman Mike receives long-overdue recognition for going above and beyond his job.
Click here to see page 27 for full story.
photo provided by Mary Anderson

 

 

 

 


PEOPLE: One century isn't enough for Spike Ehlers. He begins his second century with his words of wisdom for the younger folks.
Click here to see page 28 for full story.

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