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June/July 2007

 

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Page 1 - Front Page
'If they would would see you, you would die' by Jacki Thomas

The future of Northside schools: The closing of Lindbergh & Black Hawk were narrowly averted. What next?by Julie Spears

Savor the Summer ~ A Northside Festival: Groups partner for major Northside August 11 event by Marge Pitts

City to update Northport - Warner Park Neighborhood Plan

Page 2 - Community News
What's the future of the Northport-Warner Park area? Residents invited to update 1992 plan

Page 3 - Community Issues
Stadium renovation delay? Mallards' new Duck Pond may be set back at least a year by Jim Powell

Daylight thefts plague city by Dana Slowiak

Page 4 - NPC News
Northside News Masthead & Advertising Rates

Editor's Column

Letter to the editor

Page 5 - Community News
Pierce's collects caps for Northside schools

Drugs and alcohol affect children in school (part 2 of series) by J.D. Stier

Sundays are fun days at the Farmers Market by Lynette Jandl

Page 6 - Community News
Schools not equitable: Higher needs require more funding, says PTO Coalition by Jim Powell

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The future of Northside schools

Page 7 - Community News
Timebank + Farmers Market = Fun for All by Terrie Anderson

Northside resident Mai Zong Vue receives YWCA's Women of Distinction Award

Page 8 - Community News
Grassroots Leadership College: Apply now for fall by Trina Buss

Page 9 - Community News
Flood of food flows four seasons: River Food Pantry celebrates one year by Andy Czerkas

Northside way is United Way by Mary Schumacher

Page 10 - Neighborhood News
Crane lifts & plants seed Lake View Hill's funds by Jon Becker

River Food Pantry motorcycle raffle

Page 11 - Neighborhood News
Seasoned citizens shake a leg by Jacki Thomas

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Savor the Summer: A Northside festival

Page 12 - Neighborhood News
Easter fun at the park!

Volunteers give 400 native plants new homes by Jon Becker

Page 13 - Business News
The 'software' of hardware by Mary Schumacher

Thank you to our supporters!

Page 14 - Business News
Deli Delicious: Where have you seen this sign? by Terrie Anderson

Business Bits

Page 15 - Arts & Culture
Northside artists contemplate expression, expansion by Kristi L. Hall

Page 16 - Summer
Your guide to summer on the Northside

It's summer in Madison: Rub it in, repeatedly by Mary Schumacher

Page 17 - Environment
Take a load outside: Drafty drawers lessen dryer drain by Noel Anderson

Page 18 - Environment
Greener Lake View Hill: Maintenance plans piloted this year by Jon Becker

Page 19 - Troy Gardens
A learning community under the sun: Teaching knows no ceiling by Marge Pitts

Page 20 - Church News
'We are the world' by Tom Blake

Walk to fight hunger by Lynn Case

Page 21 - School & Youth News
Rotary recognizes Northside youth for scholarship, leadership and service: North Star Amanda Meyer takes top prize by Mary Schumacher

Fit Kids Challenge

Summer Library Program: Get a Clue @ Your Library!

Page 22 - School & Youth News
The art of parenting by Patty Castillo

Black Hawk students write essays for Northside seniors

Lake View students are busy!

Page 23 - School & Youth News
Mendota Carnival a success! by Kelly Bakken

Lindbergh gets hugged!

Page 24 - East High School
Know Your Purgolder: Pat Matranga

Page 25 - East High School
Alan Harris Column: Celebrating 350 stories

Young Playwrights Festival premiers five East HS Plays by Alan Crossley

Page 26 - East High School
We love New Yorkestra!

East High Wins!

46 inducted into National Honor Society

"...8-Q, 9-Q, 10-Q!" by Cynthia Chin

Page 27 - Police News
Richard Bach Column

Page 28 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Satya Rhodes-Conway, District 12 Alderperson

Michael Schumacher, District 18 Alderperson

Dave Cieslewicz, Mayor of Madison

Page 29 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Paul Rusk, District 12 Supervisor

Dorothy Wheeler, District 18 Supervisor

Page 30 - News and Views From Elected Officials
Dave Travis, State Representative

Jon Erpenbach, State Senator

Page 31 - Community Resources
Katie Scharf, Lakeview Library Librarian

Dennis McQuade, Community Social Worker

Page 32 - Community Resources
Health Tips: Dr. Ross Royster (DC)

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

Judy Metz, Over the Garden Gate

Page 33 - Senior News
Cheryl Batterman, NESCO Executive Director Column: Act now for Older Americans

Senior Activities

Summer Concerts (NESCO)

Page 34 - WPCRC
Brad Weisinger column

Start lacing up your walkin' shoes and 'pound the pavement' by Roberta Statz

Page 35 - Recreation
Where the cows are: Tour the Northside's own CowParade by Marlene Hardick

VSA Golf Exhibition at Cherokee Country Club with Steve Stricker set for July 9

Page 36: Northside TownCenter Advertisement

Issue Highlights


COVER: Many Hmong fled their homeland in Laos after the Vietnam War and resettled in our community.
Click here to see page 1 for full story.

photo by Jacki Thomas

 

 

 

COMMUNITY: 100 children and 35 adults walked 40 minutes from Kennedy Heights to Gompers, protesting the proposed closing of Lindbergh.
Click here to see page 6 for full story.
photo by Jacki Thomas

 

 



NEIGHBORHOOD: Artisan John Newman begins his sandhill crane sculpture raffled by Lake View Hill Neighborhood Association.
Click here to see page 10 for the full story.
photo by Joy Newman

 

 

 



NEIGHBORHOOD: Another senior prom kept folks dancing!
Click here to see page 11 for full story.
photo by Jacki Thomas

 

 

 


TROY GARDENS: Learning outside the classroom abounds daily at Troy Gardens.
Click here to see page 19 for the full story.
photo by Hannah Lavold


 

 

CHURCH: Sherman Avenue United Methodist Church celebrated Northside - and worldwide - cultures.
Click here to see page 20 for the full story.
photo by Ed McDonald

 

 

 

SCHOOL & YOUTH: Lake View Elementary students scrub cars for to raise money for their annual camping trip.
Click here to see page 22 for the full story.
photo provided by Susie Hobart & Mandy Peterson

 

 

 

EAST HIGH: The baseball field received makeover thanks to many donors.
Click here to see page 26 for the full story.
photo by Dick Adam

 

 

RECREATION: Tour the Northside's own CowParade!
Click here to see page 35 for the full story.
photo provided by TASC

   
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