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June/July 2006

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Page 1 - Front Page

Citizens ask for 'straight answers': Dane County United challenges officials at childcare forum by Jim Powell

Never again: Local grocery & drug stores gain protection against chains by Jim Powell

Protecting Cherokee Marsh: Friends group formed for Cherokee Marsh and Upper Yahara Watershed by Lee Hayden

Page 2 - Editor's Page & Masthead

From the Editor, by Jim Powell

Letters to the Northside News

Advertising Rates

Farewell to long-time assistant editor Davie Marshall

Page 3 - NPC News

Madison Commons offers neighborhood journalism workshops by Dana Slowiak

NPC Fundraising acknowledgements

Page 4 - Northside Timebank News

Timebank celebrates milestone by Marlene Hardick

Help and fun offered by Timebank members by Marlene Hardick

Page 5 - Community Issues

continued from page 1:
Citizens ask for 'straight answers'
Never again

Grow into leadership: Semester-long training offered this fall by Amy Mondloch

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

Page 6 - Community Issues

Sherman Flyer takes off: Bike advocates guide proposed bike path through funding process as support builds by Mike Basford

"Golf for a Pool" a shining success: Rain can't dampen Northside spirits by Roberta Statz

Page 7 - People

'I just want to help families' is her credo (and she does) by Jennifer Fetterly

Northsider announces candidacy for State Assembly

Page 8 - Arts & Culture

"The ideas in my head all say, 'Me, me, me;": Yolanda Calvet de Hayden's magical realism finds expression on canvas' by Dana Slowiak

Page 9 - Focus on Food

Slow food the fast way: Northside Farmers Market offers quick food preparation tips by Nan Cline

Page 10 - Focus on Food

Pierce's is a positive summer vibe on Northside compiled by Bethany Wild and J.D. Stier

Page 11 - Focus on Food

continued from page 1:
Protecting Cherokee Marsh

Residents weigh in on proposed development: The city has its own plan for Cherokee Park area by Northside News

Northside paddlers rack one up: Canoe rack installed at Cherokee Marsh

Page 12 - Business News

Northside brewmaster offers asylum from bland beer by Bob Paolino

Page 13 - Church News

Katrina recovery continues with Madisonians' aid by Rev. Dean Kirst

Page 14 - Church News

'Alex's Lemonade Stand' lives on by Nicki Paulson

Peace pole's universal message by Nicki Paulson

Page 15 - School and Youth News

Oldest Northside preschool still going strong by Dawn Henkel

Page 16 - School and Youth News

The Sherman Way: End of School by Ann Yehle

Sherman students bike to school

Page 17 - School and Youth News

Emerson Elementary News by Kristin Meyer

Northside youth earns Eagle rank

Thank you from Mendota Elementary

Page 18 - Summer Events

Summer Events Calendar

Blues back in action: Madison Blues Society & Vera Court Neighborhood Center 4th Annual Blues Picnic by Tara Reichwald

Page 19 - Troy Gardens

Cultivate your craft at Troy Gardens this summer: by Marge Pitts

Page 20 - Neighborhood News

"Many Cultures - One Community" festival a success by Alyssa Kenney

Setting traditions at Cherokee Park

Page 21 - East High School

Alan Harris column

EHS silent auction raises $1,700

Page 22 - East High School

Know Your Purgolder: Larry Meiller

Page 23 - East High School

Steep climbs through mountains build bonds and experiences for East High student by Nicole Mathe

Page 24 - East High School

Purgolder Pride

East High inducts 81 into the National Honor Society

Page 25 - Police News

Captain Richard Bach column

Page 26 - News and Views From Elected Officials

Brian Benford, District 12 Alderperson

Paul Van Roy, District 18 Alderperson

Dave Cieslewicz, Mayor of Madison

Page 27 - News and Views From Elected Officials

Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive

Paul Rusk, District 12 Supervisor

Dorothy Wheeler, District 18 Supervisor

Page 28 - News and Views From Elected Officials

Dave Travis, State Representative

Jon Erpanbach, State Senator

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 - WPCRC News

Brad Weisinger Column

Northside Community Council: Fundraising for charity since 1968 by Sue Morrison

Page 32 - Senior News

Cheryl Batterman, NESCO Executive Director Column: Donations come in many forms!

NESCO's free concerts return to summer Monday nights by Cheryl Batterman

Senior Activities

Page 33 - Sports & Recreation

NESYB 6th grade girls win state championship by Lynelle Harrison

Page 34 - Sports & Recreation

Halie Fry follows brother's lead to USA National Eagles Rugby by Marcie Fry

Page 35 - Savor the Summer Festival at Troy Gardens Advertisement

Page 36 - Northside TownCenter Advertisement

Issue Highlights

COVER IMAGE: Artist in residence Sharon Kilfoy worked with 4th & 5th graders this spring creating indoor and outdoor murals. Kilfoy (back right), with some of the student artists (l-r): Hunter Borwick, Jalen Clark, Walter Marshall, Emily Barry, Elijah Resnick, Erin Barry, Talia Resnick, Jackson Borwick, Maggie Marshall.
Photo by Milt Leidner

 

 



BUSINESS: Northside resident and brewmaster opens Ale Asylum on East Side.
Click here to see page 12 for the full story.
Photo by Bob Paolino


 



CHURCH NEWS:
Lakeview Lutheran Church heads back to Biloxi, Mississippi to help recovery efforts
Click here to see page 13 for the full story.
Photo provided by Rev. Dean Kirst

 

 



NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS:
Young performers entertain a festive crowd at the Kennedy Heights "Many Cultures - One Community" festival.
Click here to see page 20 for the full story.
Photo by Ben Price

 

 



EAST HIGH SCHOOL: Hiking 12 miles through the Smokey Mountains brought East High students to common ground.
Click here to see page 23 for the full story.
Photo provided by Nicole Mathe

 

 

SPORTS & RECREATION: NESYB 6th Grade Girls celebrate victory and a state championship.
Click here to see page 33 for the full story.
Photo provided by Lynelle Harrison
   
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