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February/March 2006

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Page 1 - Front Page

Cherokee Park to develop 215 acres: Plans call for 500 mixed housing units, park, bike paths and retail center over 30 years by Jim Powell

New market just around the corner by Terrie Anderson

Food pantry starts of big by Andy & Jenny Czerkas

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 Awards Recap

Page 4 - 3rd Annual North Star Awards

2005 North Star Awards Recap, continued

Page 5 - Community Issues

Timebank compounding interest by Terrie Anderson

Sidebar: Who and What Makes the Timebank work?

Page 6 - Community Issues

Guest Columnist: Bob Paolino: Response to "Northside Taverns" from Dec 05/Jan 06 issue

Potential tavern patrons call for a makeover by J.D. Stier & Bethany Wild

Page 7 - Community Issues

Cherokee Park: continued from page 1

Golf Fundraiser for Pool at Warner Park

Page 8 - Community Issues

Fast food? Not so fast: Tradition and nutrition for the Hmong by Jody Schmitz

Volunteer tutors needed for Hmong Literacy, Language and Jobs Project

Page 9 - People

Flying high, local DJ has his feet on the ground by Marcus Watson

Page 10 - Business News

Northside Animal Hospital opens February 8: Compassionate care for companion animals the top priority by Nan Cline

Page 11 - Focus on Food

Northside Market, continued from page 1

Food pantry, continued from page 1

Page 12 - Neighborhood News

Kennedy Heights Community Center winter update

Page 13 - Church News

Local church reaches sesquicentennial: Auction, raffle to mark event by Chris DuPre

Page 14 - School & Youth News

The Sherman Way by Dr. Ann Yehle

Sherman Middle School holds "Battle of the Team" food drive

Emerson School awarded two grants by Rosy Bayuk

Page 15 - School & Youth News

Black Hawk boys beat all comers by Sue Martin

Black Hawk Middle School Family Math Carnival

Black Hawk PTO Fundraising Dinner April 13

PTO Olympics raised over $1,100 for Mendota Elementary

Page 16 - Troy Gardens

Community Supported Agriculture: Sign up for a weekly box of fresh veggies grown on the Northside by Marge Pitts

Page 17 - Spring Elections

Candidates Forums: School Board and Dane County Board of Supervisors

Iraq War Resolution on ballot; forum planned

Page 18 - County Board Candidate Profiles

Al Vorhees & Dorothy Wheeler for District 18

Page 19 - School Board Candidate Profiles

Maya Cole & Arlene Silveira for Seat 1

Page 20 - School Board Candidate Profiles

Juan Jose Lopez & Lucy Mathiak for Seat 2

Page 21 - Holiday

Local couple's love is lyrically lauded: Heartfelt donation rings true by Sue Morrison

March 12 is a great day to be Irish! by Sue Morrison

Page 22 - East High School

The show must go on: In need of repair, theater remains the busiest corner at East High

Margaret Williams Theater, East High School, Winter/Spring Schedule 2006

Page 23 - East High School

Alan Harris Column: Fan Support

Page 24 - East High School

Know Your Purgolder: Tammy Krez

Page 25 - East High School

Congratulations Competition Co-Ed Stunt Team!

East High Alumni Basketball Tournament set for March 11

Page 26 - Police News

Richard Bach Column

Page 27 - News and Views From Elected Officials

Brian Benford, District 12 Alderperson

Paul Van Roy, District 18 Alderperson

Dave Cieslewicz, Mayor of Madison

Page 28 - News and Views From Elected Officials

Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive

Paul Rusk, District 12 Supervisor

Dorothy Wheeler, District 18 Supervisor

Page 29 - Community Resources

Katie Scharf, Lakeview Library Librarian

Dennis McQuade, Community Social Worker

Page 30 - Community Resources

Health Tips: Dr. Ross Royster (DC)

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

Page 31 - Senior News

Cheryl Batterman, NESCO Executive Director Column: Seniors Wear Many Hats

Senior Activities

Page 32 - The Trafalgar Apartments Ad

Issue Highlights

COVER STORY: Cherokee Park proposed development (shown in red) plans to develop 215 acres.
Click here to see Page 1 for the full story.

 

COMMUNITY ISSUES: Northside Kitchen Cabinet members Jeff Shokler and Terrie Anderson share information about the Timebank at a informational session.
Click here to see Page 5 for full story.
Photo by Abha Thakkar


CHURCH NEWS: Lakeview Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years. Pictured above is the planning committee for upcoming celebrations.
Click here to see Page 13 for full story.
Photo by Abha Thakkar


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 16 for full story.
Photo provided by Marge Pitts


EAST HIGH SCHOOL: Soloist Antonio Branch, with fellow Concert Choir members, performs at East High School.
Click here to see Page 22 for full story about the theater.
Photo by Devon Abshere

   
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