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December 07/January 08

 

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Page 1 - Front
Most wanted: Restaurants, department stores, movie theater, bakery Northsiders also want clothing, gift, craft, shoe and video stores and live music! by Julie Spears

Parking challenges TownCenter tenants, Mallards by Dana Slowiak

Citizens and the School Board Northsiders lead grassroots effort to engage the community and decision makers by Julie Spears

Page 2 - NPC
NPC Member Profile: Jeff Shokler compiled by J.D. Stier

Page 3 - Fifth Annual North Star Awards

Page 4 - Community
Northside support sought for The Homelessness Prevention Fund by Dana Slowiak

Editor's Column

Northside News Masthead & Advertising Rates

Page 5 - Community
Safer walking & biking wanted for Northside by Lisa Wiese

Guest Opinion: The new city budget: What a shame by Esty Dinur

Page 6 - Community
Timebanking in action: International conference held in Madison by Terrie Anderson

Celebrate holidays without cash by Marlene Hardick

Page 7 - Community
"Locavores" meet their food's growers: Farmers Market connects local consumers and producers by Lynette Jandl

Page 8 - Neighborhood
Margaret's Fund: A Northside Scholarship close to goal By Alyssa Kenney & Anne Pryor

Kenney honored for youth work

Page 9 - Neighborhood
Kennedy Heights receives $30,000 in grants by Kiesha Young

Troy Drive getting sidewalks: Hybrid option increases pedestrian safety by Dana Slowiak

Fourth annual Hoses and Handcuffs big success by Dave Bruns

Page 10 - Cover Story
Continued From Front Page ~
Citizens and the School Board Northsiders lead grassroots effort to engage the community and decision makers

Northside Street Names

Page 11 - Cover Story
Continued From Front Page ~
Most wanted: Restaurants, department stores, movie theater, bakery Northsiders also want clothing, gift, craft, shoe and video stores and live music!

Page 12 - Church
"Hammer with a Heart" aids homeowners

Lakeview Lutheran breaks records, raises over $10K for CROP Hunger Walk by Lynn Case

Page 13 - Business
La Queretana fills Mexican, American niches: Family-run store serves up fresh authentic cuisine by Mary Schumacher

Business Bits

Page 14 - Land Use and Development
Northside Plans: What's in the Works?

Continued From Front Page ~
Parking challenges TownCenter tenants, Mallards

Page 15 - Environment
News from Cherokee Marsh by Jan Axelson

Winter doesn't slow Friends of Lake View Hill Park by Jon Becker

Page 16 - Arts & Culture
Working both sides of the brain: Artist and software engineer creates by Stephanie Dar

NSAG expands to the Overture by Stephanie Dar

Page 17 - Troy Gardens
Troy Gardens' learning community branches outward and blazing new trails by Marge Pitts

Troy Gardens launches e-commerce

Page 18 - People
Lake View teacher spends summer in Tai, Viet Namese classrooms by Susie Hobart

Page 19 - School & Youth
Donated plants beautify Emerson school garden by Matt Dries

It's Girl Scout cooke time!

Page 20 - School & Youth
New playground in the oaks sought by Kim Besmer

Sherman's sixth spicy chili cook-off by Kit Laibly

Page 21 - East High School
Alan Harris: Momentum

East girls swim to first ever state championship by Jill Jokela

East-Shabazz students raise funds for Pine Ridge trip by Cynthia Chin

Page 22 - East High School
Learning "community" leads youth to achievement by Alex Johnson

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

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

MGE Energy Assistance

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: Who do you call?

Senior Activities

Page 30 - WPCRC
Brad Weisinger column

Friends raise over $85,000: New members welcome to join by Dorothy Borchardt

Page 31 - Celebrations
Interfaith Thanksgiving builds understanding by Dana Slowiak

'Tis the season of holidays

Page 32 - Northside TownCenter ad

Issue Highlights


BUSINESS: Family-run La Queretana fills Mexican, American niches with authentic cuisine
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photo by Mary Schumacher

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENT: Cherokee Marsh restoration continues
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photo provided by Jan Axelson

 

 



ARTS & CULTURE: Artist and engineer Preeti Ojha works both sides of the brain
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artwork and copyright by Preeti Ojha

 

 

 



PEOPLE: Lake View teachers spends summer teaching abroad
Click here to see page 18 for full story.
photo provided by Susie Hobart

 

 

 


EASH HIGH SCHOOL: Swimmin' women take first ever first place state championship
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photo by Carla Shedivy

 

 

CELEBRATIONS: Interfaith Thanksgiving bridges understanding and knowledge
Click here to see page 31 for the full story.
photo by Dana Slowiak

 

 

 

 

   
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