January 1986

January 1986

January 1986 Volume 11 Number 1 Features The 86 Most Interesting People in Town Four score and six of Milwaukee’s best and brightest. By The Editors House of Cards John Drew’s construction company was built on shaky finances and empty promises. And when it toppled, dozens of innocent victims were left to sort through the ruins. By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl No Limits Yet Three years ago, Judge Richard Brown lost his lifelong battle to keep his bearing. His challenges were just beginning. By Renee Thurber-Prink In Harm’s Way What happens when an out-of-shape sportswriter tries to tend goal…

January 1986
Volume 11
Number 1

Features
The 86 Most Interesting People in Town
Four score and six of Milwaukee’s best and brightest.
By The Editors

House of Cards
John Drew’s construction company was built on shaky finances and empty promises. And when it toppled, dozens of innocent victims were left to sort through the ruins.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl

No Limits Yet
Three years ago, Judge Richard Brown lost his lifelong battle to keep his bearing. His challenges were just beginning.
By Renee Thurber-Prink

In Harm’s Way
What happens when an out-of-shape sportswriter tries to tend goal for t he Milwaukee Admirals? Nothing, he hopes.
By Michael J. Uruske

Jump to It! Do-anything sportswear that’s made for motion.
By Arlene Wilson

1986 Personal Finance Guide
A special advertising section on where to turn

Departments
Outfront
By Charles J. Sykes

Letters
Bouquets and brickbats

The Insider
Milwaukee’s biggest restaurant fiasco, the bursting of an MPD balloon, and more.
Edited by James Romenesko

Misc.
Italian design in a looking glass, post-modern design in earrings, and unheard-of colors in diving gear for that tropical getaway.
By Victoria Vaccarello

Calendar
What to do and where to go in January
Edited by Dawn M. Behr

Dining Guide
Milwaukee’s most comprehensive restaurant guide.

Milwaukee Classified

Columns
Film
A tribute to the late, great, much-debated Orson Welles.
By Mike Wilmington

Politics
Wisconsin politicians get a painful lesson in the games labor unions can play.
By Charles J. Sykes

Other Voices
Kathleen Falk, the voice of conservatism.
By George Vukelich

CityLights
A Milwaukee artist makes larger-than-life fantasies spring to life.
By Perry M. Lamek

Business
The joys and, yes, woes of inheriting a business.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl

Restaurants
Chill-chasing spots for winter dining.
By Willard Romantini

The Wisconsin Gourmet
Hearty winter fare with a venerable history.
By Carole Grohmann and Jane Hootkin

MetroScene
The Wizard Wing: a new museum for the curious child in us all.
By Judith P. Woodburn

Endgame
The words of an implacable prophet.
By Charles J. Sykes

On the Cover: Illustration by Matt Zumbo