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December 2008/January 2009

 

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Page 1 - Front
Northside business climate challenged by perceptions and realities By Northside News

Speed=Unsafe Streets By Northside News

NBA Celebrates 15 years By Steven Potter

Neighborhood Plan: Preview and comment on draft recommendations at Dec. 13 Open House

Page 2 - Northside News
Job Announcement

Page 3 - Northside Planning Council
500 Northsiders gather to celebrate, reflect


Page 4 - Northside Planning Council
NPC member profile:
Vernon Blackwell

Page 5 - Community
Demand doubles at The River Food Pantry By Jim Carrier

Pierce's announces changes

Page 6 - Community
Spotlight on community organizing: Grassroots Leadership College continues local organizing projects to better community

Hartmeyer Ice Arena needs your help By Kelly Olson

Plans for Stop-N-Go updated

Woman's Club funds Kennedy Heights By Alyssa Kenney

Page 7 - Community
Northside Arts, Crafts and Food Faire runs Sunday through Dec. 21

DuWayne's Salon receives Common Council recognition

News from Lake View Hill Neighborhood Association By Char Tortorice

Page 8 - Northside Home
Working together to keep everyone warm By Nancy Helgesen Lyons

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Page 11 - Business
Northside Holiday Shopping Guide By Mary Schumacher

Restyle your home without a shopping trip

Business Bits

Page 12 - Environment
Lake View Hill County Park makes progress on restoration By Janet Battista

Cherokee Marsh seeks helpers By Jan Axelson

"Surly Surveyor" visits Lakeview Library for Cherokee Marsh talk, Jan. 17 By Jon Becker

Page 13 - Community GroundWorks
Community GroundWorks reaping awards for the Learning Community at Troy Gardens By Marge Pitts

Page 14 - Celebrations
Tenny marks 30 years By Marie A. Anderson

Interfaith Thanksgiving celebrates all By Marlene Hardick

Page 15 - Northside Trends
Parkour hits the Northside By Stephanie Dar

Page 16 - Schools
First Book and RSVP bring books to young readers By Char Tortorice

Lucy Mathiak Column: The Referendum Passed. What's next?

Page 17 - Schools
Shabazz students journey to Pine Ridge: Trip leaves lasting, deep impression By Emily Clinan

Shabazz provides unique learning experiences for students and community By Erykka Fox

Sherman Middle School Pantry helps students and families

Mendota volunteers wanted!

Page 18 - Schools
Purgolders shine in fall sports: Girls teams lead the way to State By Jill Jokela

Al Harris Column: Dividends of Giving

East High Math News By Cynthia Chin

Nelson

Page 19 - Police
Captain Cam McLay Column

Don't take any chances! Follow these tips for safe home heating By Lori Wirth

Page 20 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Satya Rhodes-Conway, District 12 Alderperson

Michael Schumacher, District 18 Alderperson

Dave Cieslewicz, Mayor of Madison

Page 21 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Paul Rusk, District 12 Supervisor

Dorothy Wheeler, District 18 Supervisor

Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive

Page 22 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Jon Erpenbach, State Senator

Kelda Helen Roys, State Representative

Page 23 - Community Resources
Dennis McQuade, Community Social Worker

Katie Scharf, Lakeview Librarian

Annual rummage sale offers free children's clothing

Help more people connect to Dane County resources

Northside scholarship soon accepting applications

Page 24 - Community Resources
Health Tips: Dr. Ross Royster (DC)

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

Page 25 - Senior News
Cheryl Batterman, NESCO Executive Director Column

Senior Activities

Page 26 - WPCRC
Brad Weisinger Column

Tricks and treats abound at WPCRC

Winter wonderland wonders By Marlene Hardick

Friends circle up to support Center By Dorothy Borchardt

Page 27 - Sports & Recreation
Madison Stars shine bright: Second/third grade girls win first tournament By Lynelle Harrison

Page 28 - Northside TownCenter ad

   
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