 
February 9th, 2010, 2:10 amTop Stories
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One decade later: La Movida still going strongby A. David Dahmer
It started a little over 10 years ago when Luis and Lupita Montoto rented time on a local radio station on the weekends and sold ads to support it while they maintained their successful cleaning business. A decade later, it has become the Madison area's first and only Spanish radio format radio station — WLMV-La Movida Radio-1480AM.
"Back then, I used to dream a lot. I was hoping that one day we would be doing what we are doing right now." Luis Montoto says... MORE >>
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Graduates start their journeyOmega School Inc. Winter Commencement Ceremony, by Rose Johnson-Brown, Rojo Designs Photograpy
The Omega School Inc. Winter 2010 Commencement Ceremony was held Jan. 28 at Lapham Elementary School on Madison’s near eastside. Forty-one adult students received their GED/HSED high school completion diplomas and celebrated with family and friends.
Omega School Principal Oscar Mireles served as the master of ceremony commemorating the accomplishments of each student as they joined the stage. He demonstrated the kind of personal interest the school takes in each of their students... MORE >>
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"10 Perfect: A Lynching Story"Local Playwright Explores History, by Lisa Nunez
"It is difficult," said Patrick Sims, playwright of “10 Perfect: A Lynching Survivor Story.” "Just me, envisioning a crowd of White folks at a lynching."
This weekend, Sims takes a trip back in time with two performances of his production. As the only actor speaking through 18 characters, Sims portrays a society at the crossroads of racial history. James Solomon is the narrator living in the 1930s midwest. "James is 84 in the play,” said Sims... MORE >>
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Barbara McKinney looking to represent District 15 of the Dane County Boardby A. David Dahmer
"I see this community growing by leaps and bounds and I do understand that strong leadership is important as we look into the future," says Barbara McKinney, candidate for County Board Supervisor in District 15. "If you don't have those strong leaders in place, you lose those great opportunities. That's why I am in the race. I've got a strong voice and I've got a determined mind. I'm willing to get out in the center of things. I will be a strong advocate for my district.&... MORE >>
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Jobs are priority #1Henry Sanders Jr. campaigns for Lieutenant Governor, by A. David Dahmer
"People are definitely looking for someone with broad experience, and they are tired of politics as usual," says Henry Sanders Jr. "I have real-world experience, private sector experience, and public sector experience. I like to think that I bring many different things to the table."
Sanders, the former vice president of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and the founder of the young professionals group Madison Area Growth Network (MAGNET), has r... MORE >>
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Popular historical play in high demand"Buffalo Soldiers: the Legacy", by A. David Dahmer
Back by popular demand, "Buffalo Soldiers: The Legacy" has announced brand-new spring dates for the performances of its popular play.
Last year, "Buffalo Soldiers, the Legacy" premiered at the Overture Center for the Arts and quickly became a sold-out event. Richard Scott, writer and producer of the play, said that they had to turn 75-100 people away because they ran out of seats at the Overture Center.
"We did receive the Dane County Cultural Arts... MORE >>
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Deltas strong in the community15th Annual Heart and Soul Scholarship fundraiser, by A. David Dahmer
The Madison Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will host the 15th annual Heart and Soul Scholarship Fundraiser Feb. 13 at the Zor Shrine Hankwitz Hallon Madison's west side.
"It's our signature event and it's one that we spend a lot of time planning for. We love to throw this party," says Delta member Carola Gaines, an organizer of the event. "But it's also a major fund-raiser for our scholarships. We have given out over $20,000 of scholarships over t... MORE >>
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First annual "Stop the Funerals" Summitby A. David Dahmer
Murder and crime are on the rise in Madison, and NAACP-Madison Branch President Linda Hoskins refuses to sit idly by and watch the grim numbers continue to come in. With this in mind, the NAACP Madison Branch is hosting the 1st Annual “Stop the Funerals” Summit Saturday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel on Madison's west side.
"We want to bring the community together and make everybody aware that there are indeed problems," Hoskins says. "This is the... MORE >>
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