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August/September 2007

 

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Page 1 - Front Page
Cherokee condos approved by Lee Hayden

Local businesses thrive: But area still could benefit from city attention by Mary Schumacher

Northsiders seek common ground for Madison schools by Julie Spears

Page 2 - NPC News
NPC Member Profile: Helen Marks Dicks Compiled by J.D. Stier

NPC Meeting Highlights: July 25

Page 3 - NPC News
Pierce's beats Copps: Grocery store comparison

Page 4 - Community News
Northside News Masthead & Advertising Rates

Editor's Column

Page 5 - Community News
Margaret's Fund: A Northside Scholarship

Sherman Flyer gains speed: Northside cyclists still await safe bike path by Callie Reger

Page 6 - Community News
Farmers Market creates village square feel on the Northside by Lynette Jandl

Northside History calendar now available

Page 7 - Community News
RTA to put transportation on right track by Dorothy Wheeler

Page 8 - Community News
Grassroots Leadership College taught in English Y Espanol

Page 9 - Neighborhood News
Shrine parade comes to the Northside August 18 by Earl Thayer

Timebank successes by Terrie Anderson

Page 10 - Neighborhood News
Neighborhood centers abound by Jody Schmitz

What's up at Vera Court?

Page 11 - People
Who is Millie Mallard? by Sue Morrison & Millie Mallard

Johnny and His Rose: Couple begins new chapter sharing their story by Dana Slowiak

Page 12 - Business
From Front Page
Local businesses thrive: But area still could benefit from city attention

Business Bits

Page 13 - Community Issues
From Front Page
Cherokee condos approved

From Front Page
Northsiders seek common ground for Madison schools by Julie Spears

Page 14 - Environment
Rain barrels make difference by Judy Metz

Friends of Lake View Hill Upcoming Events

Page 15 - Northside Happenings
Lake View Hill planning by Dana Slowiak

Wheels for Winners by Bob Paolino

Page 16 - Arts & Culture
Stealing from nature: Railroad tracks lead the way by Tom Blake

Page 17 - Troy Gardens
Teens grow in many ways at Troy Gardens by Marge Pitts

Page 18 - Church News
Northside church leads Liberian relief by Tom Blake

CROP Hunger/Walk/Rock event set for Oct. 14 by Lynn Case

Page 19 - Church News
St. Peter's youth mission trip renews Pittsburgh homes by Nicki Paulson

Page 20 - School & Youth News
New Northside Principals
Kristi Kloos, Lake View Elementary
Michael Hernandez, Sherman Middle
Carlettra Stanford, Gompers Elementary

Learn lost arts with RSVP and youth by Sue Morrison

Page 21 - East High School
EHS senior scholarships and awards ceremony by Alan Crossley

Math News: Calculators, tutoring

Page 22 - East High School
Kudos to EHS Class of 2007 by David Krause

Page 23 - Police News
Richard Bach Column

Page 24 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Satya Rhodes-Conway, District 12 Alderperson

Michael Schumacher, District 18 Alderperson

Dave Cieslewicz, Mayor of Madison

Page 25 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Paul Rusk, District 12 Supervisor

Dorothy Wheeler, District 18 Supervisor

Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive

Page 26- News and Views From Elected Officials
Jon Erpenbach, State Senator

Dave Travis, State Representative

Page 27 - Community Resources
Katie Scharf, Lakeview Library Librarian

Dennis McQuade, Community Social Worker

Judy Metz, Over the Garden Gate

Page 28 - Community Resources
Health Tips: Dr. Ross Royster (DC)

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

Page 29 - Senior News
Cheryl Batterman, NESCO Executive Director Column: Help for Ginny

Senior Activities

Square dancing is fun by Paul Van Rooy

Page 30 - WPCRC
Brad Weisinger column

2007 celebrity golf outing: A hole in one for Warner Park Pool Fund by Dorothy Borchardt

Page 31 - Sports & Recreation
NESBYB fundraiser Sept. 6 by Nikki Moriarity

NESYB girls basketball tryouts

Northsider keeps up 50+ fitness at Warner Park by Nicole Graper

Page 32 - Northside TownCenter ad

Issue Highlights


COVER: In Phase I of the new Cherokee Park, Inc. development, six prairie style condos will be built at the northern end of Burning Wood Way.
Click here to see page 1 for full story.

photo by Jim Powell

 

 

COMMUNITY: Transport 2020 may help the Northsiders. Residents may see less cars on Northside roads if more transit options are available.
Click here to see page 7 for full story.
map provided by Transport 2020's website

 

 



NEIGHBORHOOD: The Dane County Timebank continues to grow and reach more neighbors.
Click here to see page 9 for the full story.
photo by Gerry Novotny

 

 

 



NEIGHBORHOOD: Who is the person behind Millie Mallard?
Click here to see page 11 for full story.
photo by Sue Morrison

 

 

 


ARTS & CULTURE: Artist Charlie Smith captures outdoor images in a race against changing daylight.
Click here to see page 16 for the full story.
artwork by Charlie Smith


 

 

TROY GARDENS: Farm & Field youth learn from nature and each other.
Click here to see page 17 for the full story.
photo by Carolann Puster

 

 

 

SENIORS: Dane County and the Northside provide many services for seniors, like Ginny, to lead full, active lives.
Click here to see page 29 for the full story.
photo by Cheryl Batterman

 

 

 

 

   
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