By Meg Brinckman More than 50 parents attended the Amidon-Bowen Elelmentary School Parent-Teacher Association’s third meeting of the 2011-2012 school year on Sept. 20. The meeting began with a promise that all parents and guardians of current Amidon- Bowen students are automatically members of the association and are encouraged to […]
Pro Biceps Training
Alot of people at the gym prefer to stick to the basics of what they know when it comes to training biceps. I see most people perform standing biceps curls partly because they are easier than seated curls or preacher curls. It’s important to know that weight is not everything […]
The Book Club Play a treat for readers and non-readers alike
By Sheila Wickouski Almost three dozen books will be mentioned in Karen Zacarias’ comedy, The Book Club Play. They range from masterpieces by Miguel de Cervantes, Leo Tolstoy and James Joyce to recent bestsellers by Dan Brown and J.K. Rowling. Women writers are well represented: Emily and Charlotte Bronte, Edith […]
Foreign policy discussion group to resume in January 2012
By Coralie Farlee Several spaces are still available in the 2012 Southwest Foreign Policy discussion group. For almost 10 years, the Southwest Foreign Policy discussion group has met to discuss topics developed by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) under the “Great Decisions” title. The selected topics educate the group on […]
Southwest resident Thelma Jones brings breast-cancer awareness, support to neighborhood
By Jessica Mark One of Southwest’s only breast cancer support groups got its start because of a community need – and a rumor. “Sometimes I would invite people to my house or out on the stoop to talk about breast cancer, and people started saying I had a support group […]
Wharf developers hold park discussion
By Erin Fitzgerald The Hoffman-Madison Waterfront (HMW) team hosted the first of two charrettes on Sept. 14 to discuss the plans for a Waterfront Park that will be developed as a part of the first phase of Wharf development. The park will be built on a 2.2 acre lot located […]
Development news
By Will Rich – Marketing has begun for the commercial space at 400 E St., SW a planned office building across the street from the new Consolidated Forensic Laboratory. The 165,000 square-foot building will contain on its ground floor a new firehouse for Engine 13. – Z-Burger is scheduled to […]