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October/November 2006

 

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Page 1 - Front Page
Neighborhood problems Living conditions called the 'worst in Madison' by Northside News

City budget aids neighborhoods Mayor's proposal ups community services and police by Northide News

School equity on the line by Northside News

Sherman teams win national championships by Tyrone Cratic

Page 2 - NPC News
Madison Commons Community Journalism Workshop Series

Page 3 - North Star Awards
Fourth Annual North Star Awards
Invitation & Sponsors
Nomination Form
Sponsorship Form

2005 Recipients
Previous Recipients

Page 4 - Community Issues
Northside News Masthead & Advertising Rates

Travis keeps Assembly seat

Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration on November 19

From the Editor

Page 5 - Community Issues
Dane County Timebank turns 1

Housing Initiatives, Inc. marks first year on Northside

School Referendum Information

Page 6 - Community Issues
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Neighborhood problems

Page 7 - Community Issues
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City budget aids neighborhoods

"Pounding the Pavement" bigger and better! by Roberta Statz

Page 8 - Focus on Food
Northside Farmers Market celebrates second season harvest: Market vendors and visitors satisfied with summer and look to 2007 market by Nan Cline

Page 9 - Focus on Food
River Food Pantry is growing by Andy Czerkas

Page 10 - People
Beulah Lee shares down-to-earth wisdom for peaceful living by Nan Cline

Page 11 - Business News
The zen of sales and marketing: New book by Dave Bruns and John Lehman

Hair salon opens in Westport

Bob Reuter earns distinction

Page 12 - Business News
Northside resident opens new salon close to home

'La Familia" awaits: New Sicilian restaurant gives of itself by Marcus Watson

Page 13 - School & Youth News
Find equity among shrinking budgets, growing needs by Abha Thakkar

Highlights of MMSD Equity Task Force Interim Report

Page 14 - School & Youth News
November School Referendum poses three questions for the public

Emerson Elementary Events

School supply drive a success for Heritage Credit Union and Sherman Middle School

Page 15 - Church News
Senior forum on dendrology: It's the study of trees! by Anne Tigan

Lakeview Lutheran's annual neighborhood Halloween party

Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration on November 19

Reformation celebration at St Paul by Paul Heitmann

Preparing for pandemic: A forum with the experts by Anne Tigan

Free clothing exchange at St Paul by Paul Heitmann

Page 16 - Arts & Culture
One hundred pounds of clay: Local artist is made by nature by Marlene Hardick

Page 17 - Troy Gardens
The summer is savored by Marge Pitts

Page 18 - Environment
Lake View Hill trails blazes: More volunteers needed by Shannon Wall

Cherokee Marsh provides winning photos by Marlene Hardick

Page 19 - Festivals
Whole Northside Block Party brings people together by Lee Hayden

Page 20 - Holiday
Trick or Treat: What six Northside kids want to be for Halloween compiled by J.D. Stier and Bethany Wild

Page 21 - Neighborhood News
City of Madison Neighborhoods Conference 2006

Page 22 - Neighborhood News
Camino del Sol protects lakes

Cub Scout Pack 127 does its best by Lori Mertens

Page 23 - East High School
Alan Harris Column: Belonging

Recent East High grads excel in Ironman Triathlon by Sue Martin

Page 24 - East High School
Two East High seniors find meaning & friendship as Amigos de las Americas
Arco Iris, Costa Rica by Hanna Braverman
Michoacan, Mexico by Caitlin Drifke

Page 25 - East High School
Know Your Purgolder: John Imhoff

Page 26 - Police News
Richard Bach Column

Save money this winter with energy-saving tips from MGE

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

Jon Erpenbach, State Senator

Page 30 - Community Resources
Katie Scharf, Lakeview Library Librarian

Dennis McQuade, Community Social Worker

Page 31 - 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 32 - WPCRC News
Brad Weisinger Column

Page 33 - Senior News
Cheryl Batterman, NESCO Executive Director Column: AppleFest

Senior Activities

Page 34 - Senior News
AppleFest

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Sherman teams win national championships

Page 36 - Northside TownCenter Advertisement

Issue Highlights

COVER IMAGE: The Woodlands Park and Woodlands Apartments saw increased "Calls for Service" from the Madison Police Department over the past two years.
Click here to see page 1 for the full story.

 

 

 

 

FOCUS ON FOOD: The Northside Farmers Market ended the 2006 season with a clash from the Tribes of the Blue Rose
Click here to see page 8 for the full story.
Photo by Chris Moore

 

 

 

 


PEOPLE: "I'm just a country woman," says Northside resident Beulah Lee. She shares her wisdom and insight.
Click here to see page 10 for the full story.
Photo by Abha Thakkar

 

 

 


FESTIVALS: The Whole Northside Block Party shared community and culture at Warner Park.
Click here to see page 19 for the full story.
Photo by Abha Thakkar

 

 

 

 

EAST HIGH SCHOOL: Former EHS Purgolder John Imhoff recalls World War 2.
Click here to see page 25 for the full story.
Photo provided by John Imhoff

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