January 1988
Volume 13
Number 1
Features
Big Time
Now that they have a seven-record contract with Warner Brothers, John Sieger and his band, Semi-Twang, are teetering on the brink of fame and fortune. This hometown boy, it seems, is making good.
By Simon N. Dumenco
The 88 Most Interesting People in Town
You mean after the 87 most interesting people last year, and the 86 before that, we still found more really intriguing people to talk about? You be we did.
Compiled by Simon N. Dumenco
The Celebrity Chancellor
Some folks are saying Donna Shalala’s going to put the University of Wisconsin on the map. Others are saying it’s the other way around.
By Connie Heaton Goddard
Where’s Helen?
More than six months after four of her family members were gunned down in their secluded rural farmhouse, 70-year-old Helen Kunz is still missing. The tiny town of Athens never had a mystery so big.
By James Romenesko
Departments
OutFront
Credit where due.
Letters
Of compliments and condescension.
The Insider
How fashion helps sell motorboats, what the National Inquirer is saying about Milwaukeeans, Pressroom Confidential reports on the political scandal that wasn’t and more.
By The Editors
Misc.
A few “timely” ideas for the New Year.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Metroscene
Anita Feldman’s tapping troupe performs at Alverno, photos from St. Nazianz, Sampson remembered and more.
Edited by Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
Going gourmet the easy way.
Columns
Wisconsin, D.C.
In which our capitol correspondent shows how the battle over what to call the stuff on your frozen pizza has profound policy implications.
By Louis Barbash
Business
Does last October’s stock market decline mean terrible things for Milwaukee?
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Restaurants
You don’t have to be a jet-setter (or a time-traveler) to experience genuine 19th century French country charm.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
More marketing may make Milwaukee a nicer place to visit, but . . .
By Judith Woodburn
On The Cover:
Photography by Janica Yoder.
Special Advertising Sections:
A special report on business financing from the Wisconsin Department of Development.
Staying mentally healthy: a consumer’s guide.
