It doesn’t feel very Christmasy to me. I’m not even about it, but I’m in a bad mood there, too. Of all sure if that’s how you spell Christmasy, or if that’s the people to let me down, it was the Marines. really even a word. Maybe it’s because 2009 has Not the local Marine vets. They’ve been great. I been such a spectacular turd of a year. It seems expect nothing less. But the big cities around us like everyone is broke. Everyone is in a bad mood where actual Marines run the program. I get the or everyone is dying. I don’t even want to remem- feeling they look at the Toys program like they just ber how many of my friends all lost our dads in pulled kitchen duty. I offered huge loads of ex- the last year. While Dubuque has weathered the cess books and toys to the Quad Cities, who said financial fallout fairly well, it seems like the bah- they wanted them. Three weeks and a half-dozen humbug mood that comes with the fallout has still phone calls and e-mails later, they say they don’t managed to settle over our little town. Or maybe have to time or people to come to Dubuque to I’m just watching too much news. I’m not sure if get the six pallets of free stuff. That’s a three-hour people are in a bad mood or if there is just mass round trip folks. Oh, but if I want to bring the toys stupidity sweeping the nation. to them, they’ll take them. Gee, don’t strain your- selves, guys. So I offered it to Madison. They were I think Democrats could serve up free healthcare enthusiastic about coming to get them. But then that magically cost no one anything ever and Re- they never called back and have not returned my publicans would still oppose it just because they calls since. At least they answered the phone the hate Democrats so much. And Democrats con- first time. Des Moines wouldn’t even return my versely would pass a bill that actually does have initial call. So that’ll break your faith a little. Thank death panels just to stick it to the Republicans. goodness the civilians in the area who seems to And through it all, am I the only one who feels actually want to run the program are here. They like it’s pretty obvious that big business is pulling practically jumped at the offer for free toys. Now, the strings on the whole thing? I’m pretty much a Christmas is a couple days away and I still have six hardcore liberal. I admit that and I’m okay with pallets of toys that aren’t going anywhere thanks it. But I like John McCain. I have even voted for to some kind of mass apathy. That’s sad. And yes, quite a few Republicans in my day. I can admit I hope they do read this. I’m not a Marine, but my that, too. Why is it that Republicans are so ada- dad was and I was raised in a Marine household mant that Sarah Palin is not a completely embar- where you said “sir” and kept your shoes tied. I’m rassing joke? I’ve known plenty of empty-headed pretty sure dad would call it “piss-poor.” Democrats to say that nobody’s perfect. Why hang onto this battle, of all battles? It’s like watching a Wow, Bryce got up on the wrong side of the bed car accident. You got better horses. Ride ‘em. And today. Nope, I’m fine. I brush it off and go about while my team has the ball with a quarterback I my business. But unlike your average Joe, I have still like, we have to have a JV team around him. access to this column every two weeks to exact Or so it feels. Why am I uninspired by Nancy Pe- my revenge and point out stupidity when I see it. losi and Harry Reid? And who can take Barney So I can blow off my steam and try to keep acting Frank seriously with that voice? I guess at least I nice, even if I don’t feel like it. can say that Keith Olbermann and Jon Stewart are upfront about being raving liberals. FOX News is Last week I had a phone call from the 773 area still trying to claim to be Fair and Balanced, which code (Chicago), but they were living in Dubuque just makes it look ridiculous. I think if they would now looking for toys. I explained I didn’t do the say, “Yeah, we bash the left and we’re proud of it,” toy giveaway, I just give toys to the groups that people would give them reputation points. give them away, and the deadline had passed. But I bent the rules and got them helped by one of Enough politics. I saw today that someone glued a my recipient groups after the sign-up deadline has cat to a highway in Minnesota, a baby was eating passed. Wouldn’t you know, it wasn’t ten minutes drugs the babysitter left on a coffee table and they later I mysteriously got another call from a 773 stole the sign from the entrance to Auschwitz this number looking for the same thing, but they had week. At least they caught those guys. And locally, no knowledge of the first caller. Right, sure you some genius thought it would be fun to pour a can don’t. No good deed... of pop into the giant Toys For Tots collection bin at Kennedy Mall last weekend. I can’t even fathom I made one last-ditch effort for some karma. I got a what would make a person do that. It’s not cruel long, sad e-mail from a lady in Waukon a few days like gluing a cat to the road, or disrespectful to ago. Yes, Waukon. Nowhere near here. But they an entire race of people like the Auschwitz thing, don’t have Toys for Tots in their area. I checked. but come on. I hope you read this because you And it’s not worth the drive in gas cost to get here are human trash. It’s like watching teenagers these to be part of a gift program, so I had to tell her I days finish their drink and just drop the fast food couldn’t help her. She was disappointed but she cup on the ground and keep walking. I’m turning understood. This was a day before I let the Chi- into a curmudgeon, but it wasn’t that long ago that cago (773’ers) sneak around the system. For some I was in high school and I knew what a trash can reason she stuck in my head. So last Friday I put was and how to use it. What happened? I watched some toys and books in a box for her 8-year-old a person open their car door and dump a full ash- daughter and dropped it in the mail. She should tray out in a parking lot. Does that not even phase get it just in time for Christmas. I’m pretty sure at these people? I wanted to go pee in his window least that one will achieve its desired effect. and see how he felt about it, but I had just gone ... and he was huge. I’m losing faith here. But don’t you go asking for a box in the mail. That cost me $10 to mail and I’m broke. Hrumph! The 365ink crew... faces you already know! I just finished Toys For Tots. I should feel good

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Word on the street is, 365 just made get- right from the palm of your hand. It’s now post Tips, you will be sent emails or text coffee or Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Diet ting instant information about life in here in 365’s new flagship product, Street- alerts. Getting the word on the street was Sunkist, etc., so we understand.) So you Dubuque easier than ever. Now, as part Jaw. We even already have communities never easier. Looking for the coolest drink fire up your phone, and you browse to of our exciting new partnership with the across the country asking to sign up. This specials tonight within one mile of where StreetJaw.com. At the same time, however, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, application also works on your computer, you are right now? Go to StreetJaw, browse someone from Cafe Manna Java has also 365 would like to introduce you to Street- and you can find it on Dubuque365.com to the Tips, and see what the Word on the browsed to StreetJaw and posted a Hot Tip, Jaw, Dubuque’s first proximity-based mo- and soon DubuqueChamber.com. It works Street is. Same goes for nightlife. Stand-up offering a special discount on cups of the bile device community commerce engine. not only for all smartphones, be they comedy? Lunch? Breakfast sandwiches? A CMJ Black Thunder blend for the first ten “What the heck is that?” you ask. Think of iPhones, BlackBerries, Droids, what have cozy hotel room? Even garage sales and people who come into the store and show it like this: The daily newspaper can tell you, but all standard text capable phones, open houses. The power of StreetJaw is a clerk their phone with the tip on the you what happened yesterday. We built as well. It’s all at www.streetjaw.com. that it works anytime and anywhere. screen. While you’re searching on Street- Dubuque365.com and 365ink Magazine Jaw for coffee, you see that tip, and you to tell you what’s going to be happening StreetJaw’s power comes from its location- It’s important to note that StreetJaw has decide to avail yourself of it. Not only will in the future. But what about right this driven information database. By relying on been made possible due to two essential your smartphone tell you about the tip, but very moment, when you’ve already left the the GPS in your mobile device, StreetJaw parties besides 365: Karl Malik, with his (once again, drawing on your phone’s GPS house or just got to town and you want to can detect precisely where you are at any Camelot team of developers, based just off data) it will lead you, block-by-block, di- know who is open, who has the best spe- given moment, and then generate a list of Highway 20 in Galena, Illinois, who use rectly to the location’s front door. cials, and where the fun is ... right now? the venues closest to you, specific to your this same technology to track John Deere search. Are you looking for pizza? Steaks? parts around the world. The other is the Boom. You’ve just experienced real-time, We’ve all been there before. It’s Saturday A hotel room? Some coffee? No matter Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, location-based data. Never before have night, and you’re with a bunch of friends, what you’re looking for, StreetJaw will find whose President and CEO, Molly Grover, you had the opportunity to get this sort of and you have absolutely no idea where to it. Venues are a simple search away, after immediately saw the value of this revolu- information. It’s as though every restau- go. There are so many nightlife destina- you fire up the StreetJaw database. But tionary application and didn’t hesitate in rant, bar, hotel and hair salon had a person tions, so many potential places to hit, but that’s not even the most exciting part of leaping to ensure the Chamber’s involve- standing outside the front door, barking which one is the draw? Who has the best StreetJaw. ment. out the current special. drink specials? Are there any last-minute spur-of-the-moment bands playing or While locations are an integral part of the It’s also important to emphasize the spe- It’s out there. It’s live. It’s working, and events that didn’t make press time? Is the functionality of StreetJaw, its real power cial value of StreetJaw, and why this is so people are using it. You can use it, too. As first place you’re thinking of dead? Where’s resides in Hot Tips. What’s a Hot Tip, you revolutionary to the entire world of social we’ve said before in this article, simply go the crowd tonight? What’s the word on the ask? It’s simple. Any Certified StreetJaw media, a world in which 365 has been to www. streetjaw.com, and start searching street? Venue -- or any StreetJaw member, for that working for more than nine years. It’s easy for anything you want. If you’re on Main matter -- can, at any time, post a Hot Tip to create a database of information and Street and wondering who’s got the best If you have a smartphone, or even a dumb to StreetJaw. That tip can be anything -- a then transplant it to an online application. entertainment going on, you no longer phone that can text, you don’t need ever drink special, a nightlife ticket offer, a food Heck, that’s what Google does. That’s what have to dig deep to find the word on the need to ask those questions, again. The discount, a garage sale, what have you -- Yahoo! does. That’s what Yelp! does. But the street. It’s immediately in the palm of your way the people of Tri-States communicate and it only costs the poster a dollar. Yep, difference is in the accuracy and the time- hand. with local venues has now changed -- per- a buck. liness of the data. Let’s take a real-world manently. Imagine that by popping out example as an illustration. Our friends at Business owners, turn to page 31 to learn your phone, you can see the latest word on For only $1, any StreetJaw member can Cafe Manna Java might be looking, on any how you can permanently change your the street in real-time. You can find exactly post a Hot Tip to the StreetJaw database, given afternoon, to get some extra foot traf- marketing effort, and how StreetJaw can what’s hot and what’s happening, and you and instantly that Tip will be immediately fic in the middle of the afternoon, between permanently change the way you commu- can find it right now and tell exactly how viewable by anyone searching StreetJaw. the lunch and dinner rush periods. You, on nicate with the Tri-States. far away it is, blast your friends on Face- Better yet, if you choose to join StreetJaw the other hand, are in downtown Dubuque book or Twitter to join you, and even com- for free, you can also choose to become a and really craving a caffeine boost. (Most municate right with the Venue itself, all Fan of your favorite Venues and when they of us at 365 are addicted to it , be it to Continued on Page 31. MY HERO OF THE TRI-STATES IS BACON 5 DEC 23 - JAN 6

NOW Heroes of the Tri- ages are welcome. Popcorn will be midnight toast. Proceeds benefit the Bird Count January 2nd beginning States Nominations provided and children are welcome Dubuque Rescue Mission and the at 8am. Join experienced and casual to bring a snack and a drink with a Restoration Trust. Goto www.Restora- bird watchers and enjoy sightings Do you have an important teacher or tight lid. tiontrust.net For tickets or more infor- of birds not usually seen here in the coach in your life? Would you like to mation. Or call 563-556-7800. winter. Contact Charlie Winterwood DEC honor area service men and women? Asbury Library Kids’ DEC at (563) 588-2783 for more informa- 29 Dubuque Community Have you always wanted to thank the Movie Event 31 Y New Year’s Party tion. law enforcement and fire department JAN Hempstead High officials who save lives every day? The The Dubuque County Library will be 7 Financial Aid American Red Cross of the Tri-States hosting a children’s holiday event at This New Year’s Eve, celebrate with is currently accepting nominations the Asbury Branch (5900 Saratoga family and friends at the Dubuque Hempstead High School will host a from now until the end of January for Plaza, Suite 5) on Tuesday, December Community Y. This event is open to Financial Aid Presentation for junior its 7th annual Heroes of the Tri-States 29, at 9:00am. The event will include the public, Thursday December 31st and senior students and their parents awards on April 13, 2009. To nomi- making a holiday craft and watching from 530 until 9 at the Dubuque Thursday, Jan. 7, from 7-8:15 p.m. in nate a deserving individual, in one of the movie “Santa Buddies” (G). Chil- Community Y, 35 North Booth St. En- the school auditorium. A represen- many categories, please visit www. dren of all ages are welcome. Pop- joy games, swimming and music. A tative from the Iowa College Access dupaco.com or call the Red Cross of- corn will be provided and children toddler playland, inflateables, Inter- Network will make the presentation. are welcome to bring a snack and a active fun with Drums Alive classes fice at 563-583-6451. JAN Shalom Reading that drink with a tight lid. and more. Concessions will be avail- 18 Matters Presentation DEC Farley Library Kids’ able, and shuttle rides through Re- 28 Movie Event DEC Warehouse Art Gallery flections in the Park will also be avail- Shalom Retreat Center is hosting the 31 New Year’s Party able. Tickets are $10 for Y members, second in a series of “Reading That The Dubuque County Library will be and $20 for non-members. For more Matters” book discussions from 7:00 hosting a children’s holiday event at “In with the Old, Out with the New” information call 556-3371 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18. the Farley Branch (205 1st St. N.E.) on Thursday nite December 31st from 8 Discussion will center around “The Monday, December 28, at 9:00am. p.m. until 2010. It’s the Warehouse JAN Dubuque Audubon Faith Club” The offering to attend is The event will include making a New Years Eve Party at 1079 Elm St. 2 Bird count $6. To register, call Shalom at 563- holiday craft and watching the movie Refreshments, Art Contests, enter- 582-3592 by Friday, January 15. “Santa Buddies” (G). Children of all tainment, silent & live auction, and a The Dubuque Audubon Christmas WHAT HAPPENS ON NEW YEAR’S ... STAYS THROUGH THE NEW YEAR 6 DEC 23 - JAN 6

The Hub, one of the newer Main Street destinations, will also be celebrating New Year’s Eve in style, with the music of Backlash, one of the Tri-State area’s newest hard-rock bands, a midnight Answers on Page 28! champagne toast and, in the words of 1. What’s the all time top grossing movie owner Ann Cunningham, “fun, fun, in America? fun!” As always, nightlife at The Hub A. Star Wars Episode IV has no cover charge. B. Titanic C. The Dark Knight D. E.T.

2. OK, smart guy, what is number 1 after adjusting for Inflation? A. Star Wars Episode IV B. Titanic C. The Dark Knight D. E.T.

3. The biggest opening weekend in his- tory goes to... A. Spider-Man 3 B. The Dark Knight C. Twilight: New Moon D. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

4. Biggest single day box office? A. Spider Man 3 B. The Dark Knight C. Twilight: New Moon D. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

5. What movie opened on the most screens ever? Ay caramba! We can’t forget about the A. Avatar The Bank, either. They’ll be hosting B. The Dark Knight BlackBloom, quickly becoming one of C. Harry Potter / Half-Blood Prince the area’s favorite eclectic rock bands D. Twilight: New Moon (take it from us -- these guys like to ex- 6. What is the highest-grossing movie periment) for a New Year’s Eve celebra- A new year brings with it so many you could decide to throw caution to never to reach #1 in the US? tion, as well! The band promises all of promises, so many opportunities ... a the wind and start celebrating the new A. Beauty and the Beast the usual New Year’s Eve party features, B, Chicago clean slate, if you will. Of course, you annum right from the start! There will but with a German Bank twist. C. Dances with Wolves can’t ring in a new year without taking be an official location for those who D. My Big Fat Greek Wedding the time to bid a fond (or not-so-fond, wish to start partying early. 180 Main, We would be remiss to forget the if you’ve had a scuzzy year) farewell to for those in Dubuque, will be hosting Rock’n New Year’s Eve party at the new the last 364 days. Well, 2009 is wrap- a double Irish and American New Year Diamond Jo Casino! Held in the quite ping up into 2010 (and we’ll finally celebration: Remember, Ireland is six tle service to the Heartland Inn. simply fantastic Mississippi Moon Bar, have to figure out whether we say “two hours ahead of us. The fun will begin the event will begin at 8 p.m. with thousand-ten,” or “two thousand and at 3 p.m. with Pat Reidy & the Lads Don’t forget about our friends at Bulldog the Dueling Pianos action for which ten”) ... so what are your plans for say- playing upstairs. They’ll play until 6:30 Billiards! The newly remodeled and the Moon Bar has become known in ing goodbye to ‘09? (with a champagne toast at 6 p.m.), expanded facility, now twice as large, the past year. (Really, if you haven’t and then the action moves downstairs will feature the Big River DJ on the checked it out, you need to -- these The traditional method of bidding the to the pub, where a combination of a dance floor and stage. guys are supreme.) In addition, the past year adieu is, of course, a party, bunch of local fun fands, including The Woodfire Grille, Cherry Lanes and the and, let’s face it: Dubuque knows how Wild Animals (a favorite of 365’s en- Another great celebration will be held Kitchen Buffet will be holding specials, to throw a good party, as evidenced tertainment staff), Old Panther (featur- about 15 miles to the east, at, you as well. Check out the ad on Page 10. by the festivals at the Town Clock, St. ing local music vagabond Aaron He- guessed it, Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub at Patrick’s Day, the Irish Hooley, Hallow- fel), one of the Tri-States’ funkiest new the Irish Cottage in Galena. In addition Speaking of casinos, don’t miss Finger een, and everything in-between and bands, Alma Sub Rosa, and The Tanks. to all the fantastic food available from Lickin’ Good, as they take to the Caba- all points beyond. Several local busi- In addition to the incredible music the pub, the festivities will begin with ret stage at Mystique! nesses will indeed be hosting a New festivities, the pub will also feature an two performances of the Claddagh Irish Year’s Eve celebration ... your mission, Irish feast including 180 Main’s incred- Dancers, and wind down with music For those feeling a little bit country, or a should you choose to accept it, is to ible corned beef (seriously, making this by Ian Gould, who (from personal ex- little bit old-school rock and roll, check decide just how many of these parties stuff is an art), and to make everything perience of this writer) will do the best out Lombardi’s, as The Legends take you’re going to hit. even better, 180’s cover for the entire rendition of “The Fields of Athenry” the stage. Enjoy Lombardi’s mouth- day will be only a cool $5 - not bad for that you’ll ever hear. His voice is in- watering country Cruisin’ Chicken and Where to begin? Well, you could start a party on this scale! (Just be ready to all the trimmings and the best ‘50s and in the evening, like most people ... or wear your drinkin’ boots.) Continued on Page 8. ‘60s show band in the area, with shut- LAST CHANCE TO SEE REFLECTIONS! 7 DEC 23 - JAN 6

The hills of Louis Murphy Park will be witnessed an estimated 5,000 volun- alive with glitter and glitz as the glow teers contributing time in the park, add- of thousands of Christmas bulbs and ing up to a staggering 62,000 estimated animated displays light up the 15th an- hours since the first year in 1995. nual Reflections in the Park: A Hillcrest Lights Festival. The festival is open 37 days to the public from now through January 1, nightly from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

All new displays will be blinking their colors and strutting their charm to an estimated 50,000 visitors.

With 60 big displays, plus a number of other rope lights, stars, and decora- tions on trees, Reflections draws some pretty significant electricity. The scale of the display is only matched by the hours the numerous volunteers put in year after year to make the project hap- pen. Volunteers begin at the end of Oc- tober and have work Monday through Reflections in the Park does get alot Friday for three weeks to prepare for of people coming through to see the the Thanksgiving opening. In past inter- fantastic light displays. Each year, ap- views with Hillcrest staff, we’ve heard proximately 10,000 cars pass through estimates of an average of somewhere the park, with somewhere between between a dozen and 16 workers on- 40,000 and 50,000 people viewing the site every day, some days as many as lights. Since the program first began in 25. 1995, more than 650,000 visitors have viewed the brilliant display, raising over Volunteers not only set up the light one-million dollars for the programs displays, disassemble the park in Janu- and facilities of Hillcrest Family Ser- ary, and coordinate all the nightly park vices. volunteers, they also secure all media sponsors and put together the Gala cel- Reflections in the Park opens Thanksgiv- ebration to honor the volunteers and ing night at Louis Murphy Park and con- give organizers a “sneak peek” before tinues daily from 5 to 10 p.m. through Reflections opens to the public. That January 1, 2010. Admission is just $8 adds up to around 300 volunteers, not per car (pile in, kids!) with proceeds to mention the over 130 sponsors con- benefiting the programs of Hillcrest tributing to the fundraiser and the 40 Family Services. For more information, media partners promoting the program. call (563) 583-7357 or visit http://www. Now in its 15th year, Reflections has hillcrest-fs.org/reflections.html. CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA ISN’T ATKINS-FRIENDLY :-( 8 DEC 23 - JAN 6

Continued from Page 6. guitar. They’ll be rocking out with an eclectic mix of party rock, which will credible. Beginning at 8 p.m. and get you rocking it into the New Year. continuing into the night as the pints There’s no admission with a cham- of Guinness disappear, the good times pagne toast at mdnight followed by rise and Irish eyes are smiling. In the some spectacular fireworks. Plus, there words of the Irish, “Go mbeire muid will be a free food buffet at 2 a.m. beo ar an am seo arís.” (May we be alive at this time next year)

For those who might be up in the fro- zen tundra of southwest Wisconsin for the turn of the new year, don’t forget about the spectacular Potosi Brewing Company Restaurant, which is experi- encing great success since its opening last year. Don’t forget to check out this amazing venue.

Really, this is just a sampling of all the fun that’s going to be taking place on New Year’s Eve. You can find it all on our centerfold on Page 16. Most ev- ery bar, nightclub and restaurant in the area is going to be ringing in the Speaking of partying at Southwestern new year, so pick your favorite, grab a Wisconsin, you can join the gang of seat and enjoy the show! Have fun out Dirty Rice at New Diggings. They’re there, stay safe (and warm), and enjoy the crazy cats from The Lonely Goats the parties! We’ll see you in 2009! joined with Jeff Weydert playing on the CHAMPAGNE AT NOON? BRILLIANT! 9 DEC 23 - JAN 6

By Mike Ironside child,’ but (it was) her heart child.”

As the year ends and many look to- Sterenchuk, who could often be ward the New Year as an opportu- found lingering at Fountain Park’s nity for change or personal growth, coffee shop One Mean Bean, re- a new school of massage therapy lo- called hearing about the closing of cated on the Fountain Park campus in Michael Paul’s restaurant and joking Dubuque offers a unique opportunity with friends predicting that when for students to grow both personally the Christ Church group that at the and professionally. Massage therapist time inhabited the space in the Cove and instructor Lynn Young, with the Building moved into the former res- help of Reiki practitioner and intuitive taurant space, the open space would healer Patrick Sterenchuk has begun be available for him to collaborate Inspirit Institute, a massage therapy with like-minded entrepreneurs to school with a holistic approach that create a new business there. Little did balances the clinical with the spiri- he know at the time that before long tual, providing students with both the a chance conversation with Young professional tools and the personal would lead exactly in that direction care strategies to become successful after the church did in fact make the massage therapists. move he predicted.

I recently sat down with Young and “We were chatting and shooting the Sterenchuk at their spacious 3,500 breeze and (the idea) came up and we square foot facility in Fountain Park’s just sort of looked at each other and Cove Building to learn more about In- went, ‘Let’s give him (Fountain Park spirit Institute. owner Tom Kane) a call. What the heck, what do we have to lose?’” he Sterenchuk explained that he met explained. “And that was it. It took us Young about a year and a half ago less than two months, from the time through a book club begun in part- that we met with Tom, actually from nership with Scott Theisen from Body the time that we first called Tom to the & Soul, the Fountain Park-based Well- time that we were in.” ness Center and Spa. Sterenchuk learned that Young had previously Once the idea moved from concept started a massage school in Madison, to real possibility the ideas began to Wisconsin twelve years ago which come together quickly. “That day after she eventually sold to focus on her we met with Tom, we stood out in the family and her own spiritual growth, parking lot for another hour and half but that she was interested in starting brainstorming and lots of great stuff a new massage school. “This is re- came out of that parking lot conversa- ally Lynn’s ‘heart child,’” Sterenchuk tion,” said Sterenchuk, “like preparing said of the inspiration for the school, “some people would say her ‘brain Continued on Page 10. I HAVE A FEELING THE DIAMOND JO CAN PARTY LIKE NO OTHER 10 DEC 23 - JAN 6 Inspirit Institute might not be regular customers, in- Continued from Page 9. cluding the elderly and disabled. people to do business within a new earth paradigm, this concept of col- laboration and cooperation with one another, a ‘whole person’ leaving our school.”

The approach matched Young’s vi- sion of a massage school where per- sonal growth was as important as professional training. “I had a mas- sage school when I was in Madison, and even when I was there, personal growth was the main component of it,” explained Young. “If that wasn’t going to be part of it, I wasn’t inter- ested in doing it, because to me that’s part of why you get into the healing arts. It becomes your own journey “When our students need practice too, to heal yourself, and then it spills hours, we would find something very over.” meaningful to do,” she explains of the Karma Clinicals concept. “We would Sterenchuk describes the process of do it all as community service hours, finding students individual talents, or we would do it to help people who what’s “brilliant” about them and are in helping industries, like nurses, then working on those areas in which and things like that. Once that (idea) they can improve to realize a more

crossed my mind, I knew that was go- KRESS-DUNN PAM full, well-rounded individual. “From ing to be part of the vision. The other my side, that’s what it is,” he said, massage schools probably think that “taking people, showing them why I’m totally insane because that is lots they’re brilliant, getting them to see of money that they’re bringing in. But • it, and then getting them to live that to me it’s bigger than that.” brilliance is what we’re about. So it’s a massage school, but it’s all sorts of There are plans to work with the staff other stuff.” of Riverview Center, the sexual as- sault prevention and intervention The school will also have a unique service, as well as Riverview’s clients approach to the hands-on train- – victims of sexual assault or abuse – ing that students will receive. Typi- giving them an opportunity to experi- cally students practice on the public ence a “healing touch” as part of their – people who pay for a discounted recovery process. massage with the extra income going back to the school. “Usually when Fearing some might misunderstand you go through massage school and the term Karma Clinicals, Sterenchuk cosmetology school, you get trained explains that it comes from the idea and then people come in off the street of karma yoga, a practice embody- and get practiced on, and you charge ing a path of service. “What people the public,” Young explains. “I just re- call ‘yoga’ is a specific kind of yoga member being a student and having called hatha yoga,” he notes. “‘Yoga’ that happen and just kind of feeling just means ‘union’ or your own per- like ‘man, there’s something that feels sonal path. But karma yoga is where weird about this – I already paid my Lynn got the idea of calling it Karma tuition – and this just kind of feels … Clinicals.” At the same time that stu- off.’ Even when I had my school in dents are learning the science and Madison, something wasn’t clicking art of massage therapy, they are on a for me. This time I decided I was go- path of personal growth and service ing to do it differently.” to community. Using an approach she calls Karma It’s part of a broader curriculum that Clinicals, Young will arrange for stu- encompasses learning beyond the ba- dents to give back to the community sics of massage therapy. “The whole through their practice by providing model of this has always been mas- free massage service those who might benefit from therapeutic massage but Continued on Page 18. GIVINGVOICE PAM REFERENCED FRAGGLE ROCK. PAM WINS AT LIFE. 11 DEC 23 - JAN 6

find myself making a list of things to I sewed holly placemats and hand- Make Way for the Doozers do, but that list often includes books fringed napkins to match. I cooked to read and places to go, not simply a four-course meal for my visiting December is the perfect month to be becomes a Doozer. The more you do, things to fix. in-laws, scouring the house from top a Doozer. If you remember “Fraggle the more specialized tools you need, to bottom before they arrived. I hope Rock,” you’ll recall the Doozers. from tree saws to glazier points, post- For the true Doozer, holidays are they had a good time. I was too ex- These cute little creatures went about hole diggers to pruning shears. paradise. There are cookies to bake hausted to remember the big day it- their industrious way, oblivious to the and turkeys to stuff, gifts to construct, self. dramas of the larger, fuzzier Fraggles. How do I know this? I was raised by decorations to make and display. Mar- Doozers were always at work, wear- Doozers. My father could wire a lamp tha Stewart, obviously, is the consum- I remember fondly the Thanksgiving ing tiny hardhats, driving little end and then install a new outlet in which mate Doozer, making everything from when my son was just two. I spent the loaders, supervising endless projects. to plug it. My mother could sew cloth- scratch, except her own dirt. day before baking pies, assembling They constructed buildings and bridg- ing for the entire family, and alter any- stuffing, tidying up. Daniel kept busy es out of materials which the Fraggles thing her friends bought at the dress One year, I was sitting in the audience on the kitchen floor, banging around would, as the spirit moved them, shop. The best projects required the for my daughter’s Christmas program wooden spoons and metal pots and break off and eat. Doozers loved to talents of both Mom and Dad, like when I overheard a conversation. Two pans. We had a blast, the two of us, construct, and the things they made the time they decided their patio table women were comparing notes on not being Doozers. were candy for the Fraggles. It was a needed a cover. Rather than buy one, their holiday preparations, when one win-win, a perfect symbiosis. they set to work, my mother running of them declared, “And of course I’ll This year, I’m thinking about making the sewing machine as Dad fed her be making my angels!” I took that to my mother’s famous bourbon balls. My husband and I still refer to a cer- a long length of narrow chain to en- mean a special kind of cookie that she When my kids were little, I dug out tain kind of person as a Doozer. They close in the vinyl’s hem. That way, it made every year. For some reason, I the recipe, intent on making every are the men who are always hammer- would never blow away. was horrified. “Her” angels? Oh, my. single Christmas cookie I remem- ing, sawing, fixing, laboring. They are I wanted to turn around and remind bered from my childhood. But I was the women who are endlessly weed- That’s the best kind of doozing – her, “It’s just a holiday, lady.” horrified to learn they were unbaked ing, painting, trimming, working. For working hard and being creative for cookies, made from ground up vanilla them, the whole purpose of owning a the sake of a real need. They spoiled This year, we waited until two weeks wafers and pecans doused with whis- home is not so much to put a roof over me rotten, leading me to believe before Christmas to put up our little key. Easy, yes, but alcohol only bakes the family’s head as to give them limit- there was a practical solution for any tree and the decorations I’ve saved off if you, well, bake it. No wonder less opportunities to dooze. household emergency, from a broken from my own childhood. I’m not out my sister and I were so mellow in De- PAM KRESS-DUNN PAM vacuum cleaner to a closet needing to impress, but to recapture a little cember. Living in a place with seasons that more shelves. All it took was a little bit of that childhood magic. Sure, change as drastically as ours is heaven doozing. I’ll bake something, and the meal By now, we’re all old enough for a lit- for a Doozer. Spring sends them out to we serve to our grown children on tle bourbon. But if I get tired, you may

• the 25th will be more elaborate than instead find a basket of vanilla wafers the garden. Summer brings constant For me, doozing is a necessary evil. I mowing. In autumn, Doozers ready don’t work around the house for the what we eat the rest of the year, unless and a bottle of bourbon on the table. the house and yard for the snowpo- sake of working around the house. If a you’re thinking about Thanksgiving, I’ll call them Deconstructed Bourbon calypse. Winter means braving the room needs cleaning, I’ll clean it, but which I’d rather not. Balls, and they will be good. The per- blizzard with shovel, scraper, and ice not with the zest my mother displayed fect example of a non-Doozer holiday chipper. doing her endless chores. Cook- When I was a young wife, married to dessert. ing, baking, sure, I can do that, but my first husband and living far from Each season brings its own set of tools, mainly so we’ll have something good home, I went a little crazy for my first Pam Kress-Dunn which could be one reason a person to eat. As the weekend approaches, I Christmas. I made a fruitcake which [email protected] required first candying my own fruit. GIVINGVOICE AVATAR. FRICKIN’ FINALLY! 12 DEC 23 - JAN 6

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Hogue-made Productions presents the have to start charging for services – charg- Irene O’Garden stage play Women On ing for counseling, charging for advocacy. Fire January 15-16 at the Bell Tower The- Our philosophy is that if you’ve been vic- ater as a fundraiser for the Riverview Cen- timized, we will not re-victimize you by ter. The theater production company was having to charge you for services. So we started by sisters Chrissy and Jen Hogue continue on that path, but it’s becoming in 2005 to stage the Vagina Monologues, more and more difficult when funding is also a fundraiser for the Riverview Center. taken away to be able to do that.”

A non-profit organization, Riverview Cen- Learning about the budget challenge, ter provides free services for people that Hogue-made Productions once again have been affected by sexual assault, in- stepped up to help address the budget cluding counseling, legal and medical ad- shortfall. “Fortunately, after it was an- vocacy, a 24-hour hotline, and preventa- nounced that the 10 percent cut was going tive education. Like other state supported to happen in the state of Iowa, Chrissy and non-profit agencies, the organization Hogue-made productions approached us faced a 10 percent cut in funding when and said, ‘you know we need to do some- the state of Iowa implemented across-the- thing. We as a community need to do board budget cuts this year. something, but specifically Hogue-made productions and the production compa- “That was a major deficit in our funding,” ny wants to do something to help fill the notes Riverview president and CEO Josh gap to ensure that the people in need can Jasper, “and what has happened is orga- continue to get services,’” explained Jas- nizations throughout the state of Iowa and per. “That’s where Chrissy approached me Illinois – we actually serve Iowa, Illinois, and said you know, ‘we have this show, and Wisconsin – what’s happened in the this amazing show Women On Fire we’d realm of rape crisis centers is that agencies have had to change their philosophy and Continued on Page 19. DAVID ALLAN COE ... YEP. HE’S STILL AROUND 15 DEC 23 - JAN 6 “Jack Daniels If You Please,” and, of the 1970s and into the ‘80s. A phe- course, “You Never Even Called Me nomenal success from the beginning, By My Name.” America had three Top Ten hits in ’72, “A Horse with No Name,” “I Need Coe has also written a number of hit You,” and “Ventura Highway,” earn- songs recorded by other artists in- ing the group the Grammy Award for cluding Tanya Tucker, George Jones, best new artist that year. With a string Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Charlie of hit songs like “Tin Man,” “Lonely Louvin, Del Reeves, Tammy Wynette, The Oakridge Boys, Kid Rock, and Johnny Cash. His song “Take This Job and Shove It” became a million seller for Johnny Paycheck and became the basis for the movie of the same name, filmed of course in Dubuque, in which Coe himself played a part. Coe has played at Farm Aid and has toured with other cross-over artists like Neil Young, Kid Rock, and Willie Nelson.

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LIVE INFO LISTINGS BY PHONE 588-4365 COMEDY NIGHTLIFE MOVIES Thursday, Dec. 31 Thursday, Dec. 31 Thursday, Dec. 31 Saturday, Jan. 2 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Country Tradition BlackBloom Impulse and VENUE FINDER Mooney Hollow, 8 PM The Bank, 9 PM The Swing Crew 180 Main Restaurant & Pub Budde’s, 9 PM 180 Main Street, Dubuque • 563-584-1702 • 180main.com Ace’s Place BlackBloom Okham’s Razor 107 Main St W. Epworth, IA • 563-876-9068 The Bank, 9 PM Grape Escape, 9 PM After the Crash Anton’s Saloon The Bank, 9 PM New Diggings, Wisconsin • 608-965-4881 Bammer’s Horsin Around 3203 Jackson St., Dubuque Budde’s, 9 PM Sunshine The Bank 299 Main Street, Dubuque •563-582-0608 • bricktowndubuque.com Mystique, 9 PM Budde’s Dirty Rice 10638 Key West Drive, Key West, IA • 563-582-0069 Catfish Charlie’s New Diggs, 9 PM Backlash 1630 E. 16th St, Dubuque • 563-582-8600 • catfishcharliesonline.com Bulldogs, 9 PM Cornerstone Wild Animals, CASETHE- 125 N. Main Street, Galena • 815-776-0700 Courtside JOINT, Tanks, Alma Sub Betty and the Headlights 2095 Holliday Drive, Dubuque • 563-583-0574 Dagwood’s Rosa Denny’s Lux Club, 9 PM 231 First Ave. W. Cascade, IA • (563) 852-3378 180 Main, 9 PM Denny’s Lux Club 3050 Asbury, Rd. •(563) 557-0880 Sunday, Jan. 3 Diamond Jo Casino Port of Dubuque • 563-690-2100 • diamondjo.com Dino’s Backside (The Other Side) Taste Like Chicken 68 Sinsinawa East Dubuque •(815) 747-9049 Sandy Hook, 8 PM Dirty Ernie’s Buzz Berries 201 1st St NE, Farley, IA • 563-744-4653 Dog House Lounge Dirty Ernies, 9 PM 1646 Asbury, Dubuque • (563) 556-7611 Wednesday, Jan. 6 Doolittle’s Cuba City Zero 2 Sixty 112 S. Main. Cuba City, WI • 608-744-2404 Wundo Band Doolittle’s Lancaster Pit Stop, 9 PM 135 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, WI • 608-723-7676 Perfect Pint, 7 PM Dubuque Driving Range (Highway 52) John Deere Road, Dubuque • 563-556-5420 Heartbeat Eagles Club Artie and The Pink Catillacs Airline Inn, 9 PM Thursday, Jan. 7 1175 Century Drive, Dubuque • (563) 582-6498 Eichman’s Grenada Tap George and Dales, 9 PM 11941 Route 52 North, Dubuque • 563-552-2494 Friday, January 1 Dueling Pianos Five Flags Civic Center HALF-FAST Diamond Jo, 8 PM 405 Main Street • 563-589-4254 Tix: 563-557-8497 Gin Rickeys Jumpers, 9 PM Rosalie Morgan 1447 Central Ave, Dubuque •563-583-0063 • myspace.com/ginrickeys Gobbie’s TAIKO, 7 PM Friday, Jan. 8 219 N Main St, Galena IL• 815-777-0243 Betty and the Headlights Grand Harbor Resort Q, 9 PM 350 Bell Street, Dubuque • 563-690-4000 • grandharborresort.com Paul McHugh Rosalie Morgan Grape Escape Irish Cottage 7:30 PM TAIKO, 7 PM 233 S. Main St., Galena, IL • 815.776.WINE Backlash grapeescapegalena.com The Hub Hub, 9 PM Sunshine Just Cuz 253 Main St., Dubuque •563-556-5782 myspace.com/thehubdbq Mystique, 9 PM Ground Round, 7 PM Irish Cottage Massey Road 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena, Illinois • 815.776.0707 Eagles Club, 9 PM theirishcottageboutiquehotel.com Saturday, Jan. 2 Gareth Woods Jumpers Bar & Grill Irish Cottage, 7:30 PM 2600 Dodge, Dubuque • 563-556-6100 • myspace.com/jumpersdbq Black Light, Knicker’s Saloon Paul McHugh 2186 Central Ave., Dubuque • 563-583-5044 White Heat Ken Wheaton M-Studios Cornerstone, 9 PM Irish Cottage 7:30 PM 223 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL • 815-777-6463 •m-studios.org Cornerstone, 8:30 PM Mississippi Moon Bar Port of Dubuque • 563-690-2100 • diamondjo.com Monk’s Coffee Shop 373 Bluff St, Dubuque • 563.585-0919 Mooney Hollow Barn 12471 Highway 52 S. Green Island, IA STAND-UP COMEDY! (563) 682-7927 / (563) 580-9494 Murph’s South End 55 Locust St. Dubuque • Phone 563-556-9896 Mystique Casino Nate Craig 1855 Greyhound park Road • 563-582-3647 Diamond Jo Casino, Wednesday, November 23, 8 p.m. www.mystiquedbq.com New Diggings 2944 County Road W, New Diggings, WI Mitch Lazinski 608-965-3231 • newdiggs.com Noonan’s North Mystique Casino, December 25 / 26, 8 p.m. 917 Main St. Holy Cross, IA • 563-870-2235 Perfect Pint /Steve’s Pizza Gale Becwar 15 E. Main St., Platteville, WI • 608-348-3136 Pit Stop Diamond Jo Casino, Wednesday, December 30, 8 p.m. 17522 S John Deere Rd, Dubuque • 563-582-0221 Sandy Hook Tavern Dean Napolitano 3868 Badger Rd. Hazel Green, WI • 608-748-4728 Star Restaurant and Ultra Lounge (2nd Floor) Mystique Casino, January 1 / 2, 8 p.m. 600 Star Brewery Drive, Port of Dubuque • 563.556.4800 www.dbqstar.com Stone Cliff Winery Dan Chopin 600 Star Brewery Dr., Port of Dubuque • 563.583.6100 Diamond Jo Casino, Wednesday, January 6, 8 p.m. • stonecliffwinery.com Thums Up Pub & Grill Rob Brackenridge 3670 County Road HHH, Kieler, WI • 608-568-3118 Mystique Casino, January 8 / 9, 8 p.m. The Yardarm Dubuque Marina, Near Hawthorne • 563-582-3653

Tom Arnold If you feature live entertainment and would like to be included in our Venue Finder, please drop us a line... Diamond Jo Casino, Saturday, January 16, 8 p.m. [email protected] or 563-588-4365. TRY STREETJAW. REALLY. TRY IT -- YOU’LL LIKE IT! 18 DEC 23 - JAN 6 Inspirit Institute all of this other stuff.” The “other stuff” is of course the broader focus that includes Continued from Page 10. opportunities for personal and spiritual growth in what the Inspirit catalog de- sage school and the ‘plus,’” Steren- scribes as “an environment for students to chuk elaborates. “They’re going to be open their hearts and minds.” “We are un- learning Reiki (a Japanese healing tech- abashedly embracing that side of things,” nique where a practitioner focuses heal- admits Sterenchuk, “as well as this very, ing energy through the hands to the cli- very solid background in the clinical and ent). So by May, (students) will be Reiki scientific.” practitioners before they’ll actually be massage therapists. Even within that One reason Young is so adamant about a model, Reiki will be a small part of the balanced curriculum is that she hopes to energy work that they learn.” prepare students for a successful career in massage therapy. “One of the problems With a well-rounded teaching staff, stu- in massage therapy in the past in a lot of dents will also have classes in anatomy, schools is they were not teaching a lot of physiology, pathology, and kinesiology, self-care,” she explained. “The American as well as classes on business. In addi- Massage Therapy Association came out tion to Young and Sterenchuk who both with a study, I think it was a year or two have 17 years of experience, the teaching ago, that said that a typical massage thera- staff includes a number of talented and pist was only staying in the field for three experienced professionals. Rachel Abitz years. I looked at all my friends, who’ve who has a bachelor’s in science and nurs- all been doing this forever and wondered ing from Clarke College has 10 years of ‘what is that all about?’ Part of it is a lot experience including Thai massage and of schools weren’t giving students some of neuromuscular therapy. Gretchen Breit- the basics that they needed to thrive and bach has a bachelor’s degree in biology continue to do what they had learned. from University of Dubuque and has been Part of it is self-care. Part of it was solid a certified massage therapist for 8 years. business classes, which you have to have Jennifer McFadden, another licensed mas- somebody who’s been in the business a sage therapist, has a degree in kinesiology. while and made good money at it to teach Guest speakers will lecture on other di- students how to do that. So those were verse topics such as crystals and nutrition. things that when we were starting this “Everybody who’s on board, somehow the school, I wanted to be sure that these were universe has put into our path people who things we were going to do. It’s not just are exceptional quality,” enthuses Young. about putting out hundreds of students.”

She also notes that the Inspirit teaching In fact, Young aims to keep class sizes staff has a great deal more experience small to focus more time on individual than the two years of clinical experience students. The first full-time class is set to required by Iowa law to teach in a mas- begin in January 11 with a maximum of sage therapy school. “To me, that is out- just 20 students. Already 16 have signed rageously low,” Young states in disbelief. up so there are a few openings yet avail- “We have way upped the standards on able. The 10-month program consists that.” of regular four-hour classes scheduled Monday through Thursday. A part-time 18-month program is also available as are twice weekly evening classes. Nurses can take the necessary science classes as in- dependent study as they already have the foundation through their training and ex- perience in nursing. Work-study, payment plan options, and “buddy” discounts are all available to help students that might face challenges in making tuition.

For Young, it’s all about working with students to give them all the tools they need to succeed, a satisfaction she’s ex- perienced with her Madison-based school In addition to the staff’s experience, stu- and she looks forward to in the new In- dents will receive 700 hours of classes spirit Institute. “My graduates are still out and training, significantly more than the there doing the work,” she says of her for- 500 hours required by Iowa law. “Your mer students, “so this is exciting to me.” massage curriculum is going to be incred- ibly solid, with the most advanced text To learn more about the Inspirit Institute books that are out,” notes Sterenchuk. “It and available massage therapy classes, just so happens that you’re going to get call (563) 541-7855. 365INK: INKIER THAN THE LEADING BRAND. WAIT, WHAT? 19 DEC 23 - JAN 6 Women on Fire Hogue hopes to again use a theatri- Continued from Page 14. cal production to not only raise funds like to do in Dubuque at the Bell Tower for the Riverview program, but aware- (Theater) in January and have a benefit ness as well. “We’re hoping because of for Riverview Center and again, help fill Dubuque’s need to help the Riverview the gap.” Center and that people know based on experience that Hogue-made produc- “Hogue-made Productions was founded tions produces intense work, that they’re in 2005 for the distinct purpose of rais- going to come see Women On Fire. Be- ing money for the Riverview Center,” cause we want them in the audience. explained Chrissy Hogue, “so it is in es- That’s going to help spread the word and sence, a theater company for charity, fo- raise the funds that are much needed.” cusing on the rape crisis shelter.” Though it stirred a surprising amount of contro- Typically staged as a one-woman mono- versy, Hogue-made’s production of Eve logue, the Hogue-made production of Ensler’s Vagina Monologues proved to be Women On Fire will be produced as an incredibly successful. ensemble piece. The cast will feature three notable actresses from Chicago along with three area actresses including Hogue, who has previously performed the piece twice. “Women On Fire is just a perfect piece for the message of the Riverview Center,” said Hogue. “It is a show about empowering women.”

“What’s interesting about Hogue-made productions, their mission statement and philosophy is very much in line with Riverview Center’s,” notes Jasper, “in that our philosophy in our counseling and advocacy is just to empower survi- vors of sexual abuse. So it’s an excellent connection between Hogue-made and “We raised $30,000 total in order to Riverview Center because we believe by produce the show, and Riverview got empowering survivors of sexual abuse, $25,000,” explained Hogue. “It was a that we can bring people forward and very, very successful event.” get them the services that they need. But also we need to empower the entire The production did not initially find a community to get involved in the preven- great deal of support, as some feared it tion work. So ‘empowerment’ is the key might be too controversial. “When we word at Riverview Center, and obviously were starting this project, we said we Hogue-made is coming from that place, were going to do it and people said, ‘Oh, historically, with the Vagina Monologues you can’t do that in Dubuque, Dubuque and once again with Women On Fire, will never have it,” recalled Hogue. “And empowering women.” we said, ‘Oh … well, okay, good! We had a lot of people say to us, ‘You know what Jasper also sees the importance of the Chrissy, I love you and I love what you’re play in raising awareness of issues re- doing, but I don’t want my reputation ru- garding sexual abuse and violence – a ined by being in this show or having my key step in the effort to create a com- name being a part of this show,’ and we munity free from violence, which is a thought about it and thought, ‘That’s the long-range goal of Riverview Center. kind of reputation I DO want! Hurrah, “What’s going to happen, I guarantee, is we’ll go forward with it anyway.’” that people are going to be empowered (by the play),” Jasper states. “and people Initially, Riverview was going to fund the are going to say, ‘You know what, this is production, but the Hogue sisters cre- something we need to talk about in re- ated the production company, investing gards to what’s going on in the experi- some of their own money and soliciting ence of women.’ And that’s really what business sponsors for more. “We went to we as an organization do. If we don’t talk the Five Flags Center, which is the larg- about rape, we couldn’t possibly realize est venue and the most expensive, and a community free of rape. If you pretend we had no idea if Dubuque really was it’s not here, it’s going to stay here.” going to not come to this show but we sold out both performances and the lines Tickets for Women On Fire are available were around the block. It was quite an at Bell Tower Theater. For more informa- amazing thing.” tion, visit www.riverviewcenter.org. MY TOP LEGISLATIVE ISSUE IS MORE CHICKEN WINGS. MORE WINGS PLEASE! 20 DEC 23 - JAN 6

“2010 City of Dubuque State Legislative order to expand workforce housing for a Issues” growing workforce in the region. By Mayor Roy D. Buol STATE MANDATES>As noted at the outset There are many issues impacting the ef- of this article, cities are often faced with fectiveness of city government to improve implementing mandates from the state community life, improve the fiscal future and federal governments without receiv- and service delivery of city government, ing the necessary funds for the implemen- and improve the local economy. Our tation. Requested Action: Enact legisla- governmental system needs to allow flex- tion that exempts local government from ibility and authority for cities to meet the providing any new service or engaging in challenges of governing and providing any new activities mandated by the state citizens with services, while at the same if the state does not provide full funding. time protecting our City from unfunded or underfunded mandates, liability or other PROPERTY TAX>The current tax structure financial risk, and restrictions on local for state and local governments is a mix control. Following are some highlights of tax laws, rates and policies that do not from the City’s many State Legislative Is- provide for a fair and consistent tax sys- sues for the 2010 Session approved by the tem. The Iowa League of Cities and the City Council: Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) have identified key areas needing revision STATE HISTORIC TAX CREDITS>Dubuque for a comprehensive tax reform in Iowa. has benefitted from 20 state historic tax They include: (1) changes to assessment credit projects, more than any other city and valuation procedure; (2) changes to in the State of Iowa. The Tax Credit was city and county budgeting processes; (3) passed in 2000 to promote investment in developing an alternative to current prop- the historic resources of communities, erty tax limitations; and (4) elimination of the rehabilitation of which contributes the rollback formula and homestead ex- to the economic viability and strength of emption. Requested Action: Work with our cities. The program provides a 25% the Iowa League of Cities and ISAC to ap- tax credit of the qualified rehabilitation prove legislation to design a tax structure expenses, representing an investment in that provides tax equity and policies that our community of at least four times the are consistent with overall direction for amount of the credit. For example, proj- state and local government taxation. ects at the Security Building, Town Clock Building, Heartland Building, Platinum PASSENGER RAIL>Through the EN- Building, Star Brewery, and the German VISION 2010 process, the citizens of Bank have added permanent jobs to our Dubuque have established a Passenger economy, beyond the construction jobs, Rail Committee to support and promote equating to an approximate $20 million the return of passenger rail service from annual payroll. Critical workforce hous- Chicago to Dubuque. The governors of ing needs in the City of Dubuque make Iowa and Illinois have signed a Memo- state historic tax credits and other finan- randum of Understanding to implement cial incentives a top priority and the City passenger rail service between the two works to promote redevelopment and re- states. In FY 2010, $3 million was ap- investment in our urban core. Requested propriated to the Passenger Rail Service Action: Maintain the state historic tax Revolving Fund through I-JOBS legisla- credit program at the current level with a tion. Requested Action: Support funding goal of removing the cap on the historic and required operating subsidy to return preservation tax incentives. passenger rail from Chicago to Dubuque.

WORKFORCE HOUSING>The City sup- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT>The role ports the creation of financial incentives, of city government in economic devel- e.g. grants, low interest loans, and tax opment is crucial. Economic activity re- credits to fill the gaps for rehabilitating quires roads, streets, airports, water and older structures through adaptive reuse in Continued on Page 30. LED ZEPPELIN 2? REALLY? WHATEVER WORKS, I GUESS 21 DEC 23 - JAN 6

Tuesdays Bubblz Karaoke, Bammer’s, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Wednesdays WJOD Wild West Wed - (Country Dancing), Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Denny’s Lux Club, 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m Karaoke/DJ - Good Times, Bootlegger’s, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Thursdays Live Music - Robbie Bahr & Laura McDonald, Gobbies, Galena, 9 p.m. -1a.m. Y-105 Party Zone - Dbq Co. Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Open Mic Showcase, Silver Dollar Cantina, 9 p.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Ground Round, 9 p.m. - midnight Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Shannon’s Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Soundwave, Bulldog Billiards, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Fridays Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - Flyin’ Hawaiian, Sublime, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke - Becky McMahon, Jumpers, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. (Every Other Friday) Karaoke - Brian Leib’s Essential Entertainment, Aragon Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Karaoke - Sue B’s, The Other Side, 11 p.m. - 3 a.m. DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. The BoDeans Theory of a Deadman DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Barrymore Theatre, Madison • December 27 House of Blues, Chicago • December 31 DJ Music - DJ Brian Imbus, Jumpers, 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Saturdays Big Head Todd & the Monsters Tim McGraw Live Comedy - Arthur House Restaurant, Platteville, 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. House of Blues, Chicago • December 31 Wells Fargo, Des Moines • February 13 Karaoke - Rainbow Lounge, Canfield Hotel, 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Karaoke - C-Sharp, A&B Tap, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Lady Gaga Gary Allan Karaoke - Flyin Hawaiian, George & Dales, (East Dub.) 9p.m. - 1 a.m. Chicago Theatre, Chicago • January 8-10 Wisconsin Dells • February 20 Karaoke - Dave Lorenz, Player’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karaoke/DJ - Good Times, The Other Side, 11 p.m. - 3 a.m. Led Zeppelin 2 REO Speedwagon Karaoke - Starburst Karaoke, w/Dave Winders, Instant Replay, 9 p.m.-1a.m. Chicago Theatre, Chicago • January 8-9 Wisconsin Dells • April 10 DJ Music - Main Event DJ, Gin Rickeys, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. DJ Music - Sound Ideas DJ, Timmerman’s Supper Club, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Brad Paisley Mark Knopfler Wells Fargo, Des Moines • January 15 Chicago Theatre, Chicago • April 23 I’VE NEVER SEEN GELMS THIS ANGRY! 22 DEC 23 - JAN 6 Bob’s Book Reviews Adding a final insult to all the injury Patterson has inflicted on his creation, nothing is worse than how Patterson has Cross solve the case. Remember now that Alex Cross is a trained psy- chologist, he was the best profiler at I’mby Bob Gelms Cross the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, he is an ace, crack homicide detec- tive with a national reputation. He I’m also irritated, angry, annoyed, and would have been much more effec- solves all his cases with intelligence, watching while someone else shoots fractious. Happy Friggin’ Holidays! tive in my opinion: “A Cross family wit and an intuition into the criminal the bad guy. Alex Cross doesn’t solve What, you might ask, has brought sex scandal.” At least that would have mind that is second to none. So, my the crime by himself and he doesn’t me to the brink of the Humbugdom been interesting and original. friends, how does James Patterson catch the bad guy in the end. abyss? Look no further than the latest have Alex Cross identify the bad guy? piece of kindling offered by James Pat- James Patterson ignores all the super In a television commercial for I, Alex terson called I, Alex Cross. You know, sleuthing characteristics he, himself, Cross, James Patterson says that if in my capacity here at 365ink, I read has given his main character and he people don’t buy the book, he might lousy books from time to time. I try to has another character in the book have to kill off the Alex Cross char- avoid the experience but it can’t be TELL Alex Cross who the bad guy acter. I think the commercial is sup- circumvented all the time. It’s just that is. Cross doesn’t figure it out, there posed to be tongue-in-cheek, but if when you have come to really enjoy a is no detective work, he doesn’t use James Patterson keeps offering up this series with a great main character like his brain ... somebody tells him. So, kind of junk maybe he should. Alex Cross, when you have come to my friends, how does James Patterson expect the “I didn’t see that coming” have Alex Cross confront the bad guy type of plot, when the characters are once somebody has told him who it engaging and you have come to think is? Well, Alex Cross just stands there of them as if they are real people ... it’s very disappointing when the au- thor gets lazy (or greedy) and starts to let down the characters in his book. In point of fact, it makes me irritated, angry, annoyed, fractious, and cross.

I will admit that, after surfing the net, I might be in a minority here, but I, Alex Cross is a potboiler worthy of a first novel by a hack writer. The plot has been used in so many other books Again we have a tease at the end of and TV shows that it has become a the book about Cross’ nemesis, Kyle cliché … big powerful political fig- Craig, which could mean that the ures covering up crimes that go all next book will be about Cross and the way to the top. Nana Mama gets Craig but it might not or it will only sick AGAIN! Patterson has used this be partly about Kyle Craig. Patterson so many times in the past that I almost has done that before. I have written wished he had killed her off. At least this before, that the Kyle Craig / Alex that would have been interesting and Cross storyline needs to come to an original. end. I have a spectacular idea that Patterson can have for free. Cross and The dust jacket says that “A beloved Craig chase each other around in the Cross family member has been mur- next book and the last chapter has dered.” Patterson has used the danger them coming face to face in a battle to a family member multiple times royal. They come to blows in fierce in other Cross books. Well, this “be- hand-to-hand combat, one man gain- loved” family member is an estranged ing the advantage and then the other. niece of Cross’ whom he hasn’t seen Finally, locked in a deadly embrace, in 20 years. It turns out she is a high- they both fall over Niagara Falls in a priced hooker in Washington DC in- stunning death plunge worthy of them volved with very rich men and pow- both. Wait a minute, Sir Arthur Conan erful politicians. If that’s “beloved” Doyle used that when Sherlock Hol- then what does that say about Winnie mes and Dr. Moriarty plummeted the Pooh? At the very least, what does over Rickenbach Falls. Oh, my God, it say about truth in advertising? This Patterson is rubbing off on me. WHAT IF I CAN’T GET OVER IT? WHAT THEN? 23 DEC 23 - JAN 6 1% Mattitude Improvement Tip Here’s a short list of examples: Get over a bad hair day. Get over your parent’s divorce. Get over weight Are You Average? gain. Get over a death. Get over be- ing short. Get over being tall. Get In 2010, the average person will break Get Over It! to yourself. Sometimes all it takes over not being organized. Get over their resolutions by the end of January. is the recognition that you’re hold- blaming others. Get over taking The average person will make the same Unfortunately, bad things happen ing on to negative thoughts or feel- things personally. Get over a less amount of money as they did in 2009. to good people. When bad things ings. When this happens, forcefully than ideal childhood. Get over crit- The average person will gain 2 pounds happen, its hard to sustain a posi- and sternly say to yourself, “Get ical comments from in-laws. Get of body fat. The average person will tive attitude. If you are experiencing over it!” Holding on to something over stupid drivers. Get over aging. struggle with the same habits, patterns, something bad or having negative too long doesn’t do you any favors Get over the dishwasher not being and behaviors they’ve always had. The feelings, one of the best things you mentally or physically. emptied. Get over thinking it’s all average person will make very little can do is “Get over it”. The mindset about you. Get over what your par- progress in their life during 2010. Are to get over something is essential Think of holding a glass of water ents did to you. Get over the high you going to be average in 2010? No. for healing and gaining a positive out in front of you, “How heavy is price of gas. Get it? I believe you want to be better than attitude. The sooner you get over it, the glass of water?” It depends on average and deserve it. the better off you’ll be. the size and how much water. The Creating “the ability” to get over actual weight of the glass is insig- something is a skill you must prac- Are you tired of being average? Sign It is astounding the number of nificant. What’s significant is how tice. This ability is powerful and up for Matt Booth’s Goal Coaching people who hold on to negative long you hold onto that glass of helps you maintain a positive atti- Program – Monthly personal goal thoughts and feelings. Yes, its im- water. If you hold it for a minute, tude. It is easy to get stuck in the coaching sessions to help you identify portant to grieve a loss and get that’s no big deal. If you hold it for “poor me” and “victim mentality” and achieve your goals. Inquire about in touch with your feelings, but it an hour, your arm begins to ache. If syndrome we learned as children. a free introductory session and be on is equally important to move on. you try to hold it for a day, the glass Maybe nothing needs to be fixed or your way to joining the minority of When I see someone holding on of water will probably crash to the taken care of, maybe you just get successful people, who write, review, too long, I want to grab them, shake ground. The same thing happens over it. Bad stuff happens to good and carry their goals. “If you don’t have them and say “Get over it!” This is when you try to hold on to negative people, the faster you get over the written goals, you’re working to achieve extremely rude to say to someone thoughts and feelings. Put down bad stuff, the faster you heal and someone else’s goals.” Call 563-773- else, but it is perfectly OK to say your glass and GET OVER IT! gain a positive attitude toward life. 6288 or email [email protected]. SORRY, JEFF, THAT PICTURE WAS THE BEST I COULD DO 24 DEC 23 - JAN 6

when I was a mere three years ago. watching Michael Jackson videos on Watching reruns of that performance YouTube. Scott was at a Home De- the evening of Michael’s death, I saw pot in L.A. when I called, shopping Life Stiles a much-younger kid, backed up by for parts for a boat he had just pur- his family—destined to be plagued chased. all his life with notoriety and a long- A Year of Firsts ing to maintain his youthful appear- “I’ve been getting text messages all ance. afternoon, but the strangest one was The year 2009 has seen quite a few cleverly made up their own). from someone asking for a remix of memorable events, including the MJ was rehearsing the night before Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Some- rise of Barack Obama and the fall of I clearly remember one afternoon his cardiac death for his new Lon- thing,” Scott said. “I know I have Tiger Woods, but for some of us the during the summer of 1977 when I don “Comeback” Tour, and reports the video, so I’m gonna have to go most significant occurrences of the heard on the radio that Elvis Presley stated that he appeared “sluggish” home tonight and record it to You- year have been the loss of significant had died. I immediately located my and “slow” but at least he was there. Tube from that.” individuals from public life. father to inform him of the news, and At 50 I doubt I’ll have the energy of immediately he thought I was joking. someone who first became the King “Make sure you send me the link Still, I distinctly remember that day, of Pop when I was a senior in high once it’s up,” I told my friend. and so will most of the rest of the school—25 years ago. world. Of course, comparisons to The year 2009 was a memorable Elvis and Frank Sinatra were all over ••• year, to be sure, and June 25 turned the news the night of MJ’s death, re- out to be one of the most signifi- minding us that—just as Elvis (and A music producer friend of mine had cant—though not really a day of to a lesser extent, Sinatra) crossed recently given me a remix he created mourning. Except maybe for the racial and musical barriers with their of my mother singing a 1976 gospel fact Farrah Fawcett’s life and death music—Michael did the same with song, “Love Thing,” mashed-up with received such minimal coverage in his music in the early 1980s. MJ’s “Billie Jean.” I spoke with that comparison. producer friend, Scott Blackwell, I was in my senior year of high school the evening of June 25, while I was when Michael Jackson’s Thriller al- watching the 24/7 MJ death cover- bum was on the top of the music age on TV while simultaneously charts. My best friend Bill Robertson was probably the biggest MJ fan in the state of North Carolina at the time, and I remember riding around in his brand-new Nissan Sentra Su- pra, listening to “Beat It” and “Billie Jean” blaring out for the entire neigh- borhood to hear. I had lunch with Bill this past summer while I was va- cationing back East, and although he says he hasn’t been a fan of the King of Pop since Michael “weirded out,” he and I both have to agree this mu- sician had it all at one time.

Then again, my wife Mindy, who is It has been said that celebrity deaths ten years my younger and remem- come in three, so when I received an bers only the negative news of Mi- email early on the morning of June chael Jackson to shape her opinion, 25 informing me that Ed McMa- is one of those people who think hon had died I expected the worse only of MJ as a moon-walking, might be yet to come. Sure enough, race-morphing child molester. Still, Sure enough, Farrah Fawcett was everyone has to acknowledge that pronounced dead a little later that Michael’s Thriller album remains the morning, losing her courageous best-selling album of all time, and battle to cancer, and then I received could remain in that position for the an email late in the afternoon from rest of our lifetimes. my brother Ben that read, “Michael Jackson died today of a heart attack. In a way I feel sorry for Michael No joke.” My brother is known for Jackson. He got his beginning as a sending out jokes, so my first reac- childhood star, and in fact one of my tion was to reread his text to discover favorite 1960s R&B tunes remains wherein the joke lied. But I found no “ABC,” which was first performed punch-line (though several friends live on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1969 I GET MY CITRUS FROM SKITTLES 25 DEC 23 - JAN 6 • Immune system – grapefruit are an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps promote a healthy immune sys- tem to fight infections, and may help shorten the duration of colds. • Weight loss – because of the high water content and fiber, grapefruit help you feel full longer. • Cancer protection – grapefruit nat- urally contain limonoids, lycopene (found in red and pink varieties) and other antioxidants that have been found to lower the risk of certain can- cers. • Skin – vitamin C helps with col- lagen production, important to keep skin supple and young-looking. Ly- copene, found in pink and red grape- fruit, has been found to also offer pro- tection from sun damage to skin.

Go for Grapefruit A word of caution for people who are on prescription medications: you Grapefruit are like a splash of sun- need to consult with your physician shine on a cold winter day. Just break about potential interactions of com- open the peel and the fresh, tangy aro- pounds found in grapefruit with any ma fills the air. Inside, the juicy flesh medications you may be taking. is full of mouth-watering goodness. From the peel, to the pulp, and each individual grapefruit section, grape- Citrus Salad fruit are packed with health-boosting Serves 8 benefits. RECIPE All you need They grow on trees in clusters like 1 (10-oz.) bag mixed lettuce greens grapes, from where their name, grape- 2 blood or navel oranges, peeled and fruit, was derived. Grapefruit are in sectioned season right now, during the winter 2 pink grapefruit, peeled and sec- months, and at their peak for flavor tioned and also an economical buy. To pick 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced red onion a juicy, ripe grapefruit, select fruit that 1⁄2 cup whole blanched almonds, feels heavy for its size and has a firm toasted skin. 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup crumbled Roquefort or blue cheese Although the majority of grapefruit is 1⁄4 to 1⁄3 cup light balsamic vinai- eaten with a spoon or as a juice, you grette may want to consider eating them as you would an orange. Eating the All you do grapefruit sections that include the 1. To prepare salad, place lettuce on membrane gives you up to 50% more chilled serving platter or in large salad fiber. Since grapefruit contain both bowl. Top with orange and grapefruit soluble and insoluble fiber, you’re get- sections, onion, almonds and cheese. ting significantly more of the fiber that 2. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to helps with digestive health, making evenly coat greens. Serve. you feel full longer, helping to regu- late blood sugars and lowering cho- Nutrition facts per serving: 122 calo- lesterol. ries, 13g carbohydrate, 4g protein,7g fat, 3g fiber, 3mg cholesterol, 183mg An average large grapefruit provides sodium only 100 calories and is a nutrition Source: Hy-Vee produce recipe of powerhouse with numerous good-for- month,Try- Foods International you benefits. Listed below are five health benefits from grapefruit: Talk to a Hy-Vee dietitian or go to www.hy-vee.com for more informa- • Heart – soluble fiber helps lower tion. The information is not intended cholesterol and potassium helps as medical advice. Please consult a maintain healthy blood pressure. Red medical professional for individual grapefruit have been found to also advice. help lower triglycerides. TOO BAD BUFFETS AREN’T EXACTLY ATKINS-FRIENDLY! 26 DEC 23 - JAN 6 for nearly four years, racking up over 900 shows and thousands of miles. Plus you gotta give it up just for the fact that they left San Diego to play Iowa in January.

The Breitbachs Friday, January 8 We’re guessing this must be some variation of the Breitbach family band – One Hat Band, Broken Rubber Band, or some other configuration. Names Dollar? Bank? Dollar Bank? Regard- aside, you know it’s gonna be classic less of the name, the sound remains the Americana folk played with love and same: Live music of all kinds. Check respect for the tradition. it out. Civil Soldier, Bucket House Hooligans, The Tasties and Burning Streets Saturday December 26 Saturday, January 9 Bringing a Santa-sized bag of fun in the It’s a punk extravaganza with Boston- form of upbeat pop and party rock, The based quartet Burning Streets crashing Tasties will provide the soundtrack for into town Saturday, January 9 with their the Christmas weekend post-party at classic punk sound recalling the likes of the Bank. You know these guys from a The Clash, Dropkick Murphys, Bounc- variety of other bands they’ve been in – ing Souls, and Social Distortion. Local The Uninvited, Middletown, The Shiz, Punks Civil Soldier and Bucket House Tattooed Molly, and Just Push Play – so Hooligans join in the effort of the three- you know the name says it all … Tasties. chord assault.

New Year’s Eve Party BlackBloom Thursday, December 31 Last issue we put it this way: New Year’s Eve Party at The Bank with BlackBloom. ‘Nuff said. That’s all we need to say be- cause the BlackBloom boys have been building a pretty substantial following around town over the last couple years, and no doubt most will be out in sup- port on New Year’s Eve. Like we said, if you haven’t yet seen them, where the heck have you been?

Martin Zellar, Friday, January 22 Legendary singer-songwriter Martin Zellar returns for what promises to be another standout show Friday, Janu- ary 22. Austin, Minnesota-based Zellar is of course best known as the song- writer and leader of the Gear Daddies, the late-’80s band that was making country-tinged roots rock before most people had even heard of the term alt- country. After the band broke up in After The Crash 1992, Zellar played with a new band, Saturday, January 2 The Hardways, something he still does San Diego modern rock quartet After on occasion along with a handful of The Crash return to kick off the New solo shows. The January 22 date at Year with another show on The Bank’s The Bank will be a great opportunity spacious stage, Saturday, January 2. A to catch him live in an intimate perfor- completely independent original rock mance. Reservations for limited seating band (though they do a pretty sweet at tables up near the stage can be made cover of Alanis Morissette’s “Uninvit- by calling The Bank at (563) 584-1729. ed”), After The Crash have been touring BECAUSE YOU ASKED NICELY -- BIGGER CROSSWORD! 27 DEC 23 - JAN 6

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Dear Trixie: HOROSCOPES I am pregnant with my first child, Aries 3/21-4/19 You succumb who is due in early November. I to the realization that giving up have just discovered I am carry- chocolate and the fact that you ing a boy. I think that will make now hate all people are indeed linked. him a Scorpio. What can you tell me about this birth sign? --Just Delighted Taurus 4/20-5/20 Your new year’s resolution to start using a lot more coupons to save money on cigarettes is somewhat Cryptoquip Dear Delighted: missing the mark. Likewise, finding a new Hispanic best friend named Jesus does not cover you for church attendance. Scorpion males are known for their determination, personal drive and creative problem-solving skills. Gemini 5/21-6/21 Naming your child Barack is start- They are thorough and charismatic and usually suc- ing to look like a little bit of a knee-jerk reaction. Then cessful at whatever they chose to do with their lives. again, you could have been one of the Wisconsin peo- Crossword Charlie Manson is a Scorpio and I think Ted Kaczyn- ple who named their firstborn Favre. You should have zki is too. Congratulations! gone with the safe back-up name you had picked out. Tiger is a no-lose scenario, trust me. Dear Trixie: All my boyfriends dump me. They move in and things Cancer 6/22-7/22 You end one date early to meet a sec- are great and then they start finding fault with my ond date for a late drink. The first date shows up at the cooking or my housecleaning skills. I do everything same bar with friends. Don’t worry about trying for an for these guys and I am totally monogamous-- they excuse. They either have already decided you are a slut are not. One day I come home from work and all / scumbag and are at that moment Tweeting the world their stuff is gone. No goodbye or nothing! My bank that fact, or else they’ve just been rejected for the last account is usually empty and I never hear from them time and they, you or both might not see tomorrow alive. again. This has happened 4 times. Where can I find a man who will really need me and stay no matter Leo 7/23-8/22 Put all of your clothes out in piles. Dress what? from those piles for two weeks, never wearing the same --Judy From Dyersville thing twice. Whatever is left needs to be burned. Except for the French maid outfit. You’ll want to save that, for Letter Box Dear Judy From Dyersville: sure. And the electric socks. We’re in for a long winter. You need to find a guy who is dependent upon you Virgo 8/23-9/22 See, I told you the year would come for all of his important needs. I recommend you at- when socks will actually become the best possible tend an AA meeting. You’ll be able to pick up quickly Christmas Present. Next up, a care package of caned on who is the most needy and desperate. Listen to soft foods. That’s a milestone to look forward to. their stories and choose the best looking guy with Mega a minimun wage job. Offer him a ride home. Of- Libra 9/23-10/22 If you’re looking to get into bikini shape Maze fer him good warm food. Offer him a beer. Offer by summer, you should have started in October. Sorry. him your bed. Never underestimate the power of co-dependency. This formulaic approach works with Scorpio 10/23-11/21 Two weeks into the new year is shelter dogs, as well. the accepted safety zone for giving up on your new year’s resolutions without people noticing. Actually, ev- Dear Trixie: eryone will notice, but will refrain from comment out of My 14 year old daughter has become like a stranger embarrassment for having given up their own. to her mother and me. I think she might be involved with drugs.How can I tell if she’s on drugs? What are Sagittarius 11/22-12/21 Just because they agreed to be your friend on MySpace.com doesn’t mean you’re get- the warning signs? THE ANSWERS Questions on Page 6 --The Schwertzdreubers ting any action of that, so forget finding the perfect one- liner to put in their comment box. Plus, what are you 1. B) Titanic grossed over Dear Schwertzdreubers: still doing on MySpace, freak? $600,000,000 domestically. Is your daughter suddenly embarrassed to be seen with you or her mother? Is she sullen and uncom- Capricorn 12/22-1/19 Who know a $5 buffet could be 2. A) Star Wars clocks in at nearly 1.2 municative? Does she do a lot of whispering into the all things to all people? billion. phone and then abruptly hangs up when you walk 3. B) The Dark Knight. in the room? Is she sleepy in the morning and hate Aquarius 1/20-2/18 When Christmas passes, you can stave off your depression with the knowledge that the 2010 4. C) New Moon made over 72 Mil- to get up and go to school? Does she want “cool” Christmas marketing season is only about three weeks away. lion in 24 hours. clothes like low-slung jeans, thong underwear and tiny tops? Does she play hip hop music? If you have 5. B) The Dark Knight opened on Pisces 2/19-3/20 You find a new appreciation for all the 4,366 screens. answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions ... she is sad sacks who take time to post solutions to blogs for definitely doing drugs. things you want to fix but are too lazy to figure out on 6. D) My Big Fat Greek Wedding your own. These are the people who REALLY love the grossed $241 Million8. web but lack the social skills for Facebook. ROSTER MCCABE? SOUNDS VAGUELY CANADIAN 29 DEC 23 - JAN 6 fearsome foursome will be performing Cuban band Euforquestra’s annual sum- as the band that plays such heartwarm- mer music festival Camp Euforia just a ing holiday fare as “Love Gun” and “Lick couple years ago, The Uniphonics have It Up” and whose name was alleged to quickly made a name for themselves in be an acronym for “Knights In Satan’s clubs as they tour the state in support of Service” … perfect for a Baby Jesus their Truth Be Told EP. Backed by a funky Birthday post-party. rhythm section of bass, drums, guitar and saxophone, Derek “MC Animosity” One Hat Band Thorn deals the rapid-fire rhymes. Saturday, December 26 The Breitbach Family reunites to play a Roster McCabe special “Boxing Day” One Hat Band Saturday, January 9 show at 180 Main. It makes perfect Twin Cities quintet Roster McCabe bring sense. Everybody’s home for the holidays, their unique blend of jazzy funky reggae so why not throw down the hoedown? to 180 Main to heat up a chilly January Saturday night. With an EP and a full- New Year’s Eve Party length CD under their belts, Roster Mc- The Wild Animals, Casethejoint, The Cabe have turned to touring, playing Let’s party for the holidaze and then let’s Tanks, and Alma Sub Rosa Milwaukee’s Summerfest, Minnesota’s all get back to “normal” and just party Thursday, December 31 10,000 Lakes Festival, and Madison’s ‘cause it’s the weekend. Okay? Wow. In case you needed a reason to go Harvestfest. The result is not only thou- out on New Year’s Eve to celebrate, how sands of new and happy fans but also a Merry KISS-mas ‘bout four good reasons in the form of four new live album, Live from the Cabooze. With Crazy Knights incredibly diverse and talented acts? From Friday, December 25 The Wild Animals stomping dirty blues to Mark your calendars… This is so awesome. If enough people Alma Sub Rosa’s gorgeous indie-pop with Uniphonics For Friday, January 15, for the psychedel- knew about this, somebody might or- Casethejoint’s clever and literate hip-hop Friday, January 8 ic funk of Dead Larry, Saturday, January ganize a protest. What’s “this” you ask? and The Tanks post-punk thrash in be- Once the holidays are past, Iowa City 16, for the Milwaukee Blues of Hound- Only Dubuque’s own KISS tribute band tween, this is not only a great lineup for funky hip-hop groove machine Uni- stooth, Friday, January 22, for Jeremiah “Crazy Knights” performing ON Christ- ending the year, but a great way to ring in phonics returns to the 180 Main base- Nelson & The Achilles Heel, and Sat- mas night. That’s right. Clean up the the new. May 2010 have more great music ment, Friday, January 8. Formed to urday, January 23, for the piano-driven wrapping paper and ribbons, ‘cause the like this! compete for a performance spot in Afro- New Orleans blues of Adobanga. IT’S TRUE. THAT WASN’T CHICKEN 30 DEC 23 - JAN 6 Mayor Roy Buol and Highway 20. The project will pro- role in moving the project forward. The ing for the US Hwy 20 Mississippi Bridge vide a significant national and regional City has continued to meet with the IDOT in the amount of $20 million, and shift- Continued from Page 20. economic benefit in providing a direct to emphasize the importance of the Iowa ing the funding to the Iowa Highway 32 sanitation. New jobs necessitate more and connection between the new Dubuque Highway 32 project to the State and to the (Southwest Arterial) project. better housing. Growing businesses seek Technology Park on Highway 61/151 with Dubuque area, however IDOT did not in- quality of life amenities for employees and the new Dubuque Industrial Center West, clude this project in its Five Year Transpor- There are several more issues in the City’s families, such as parks, recreation and li- and the existing Dubuque Industrial Cen- tation Improvement Program. They want a legislative focus for the upcoming year braries. Protection and safety of property ter near Highway 20. The highway then local financial commitment that does not including the Homestead Tax Credit, Tax and life must be assured. This can only be extends north to John Deere Dubuque include Dubuque’s hard work to achieve Increment Financing, Funding of Major accomplished with the strong support of Works via the Iowa Highway 32 (North- federal funds for the project. Strategies Transportation Projects, Border Communi- an effective city government. Successful west Arterial). EarthTech Inc., engineer- are being evaluated to ensure the proj- ties Incentive Program, Eminent Domain, quality of life programs need continued ing consultant, has completed the pre- ect moves forward, including the use Full Funding of the Iowa Enrich Program, funding such as Vision Iowa, REAP, CAT liminary engineering design phase. With of local DMATS funding on local street Enterprise Zone Incentives, Hotel and funds, RECAT Iowa Great Places, the Iowa property acquisition limits identified, the construction projects, and financial assis- Food Establishment License Fees, Under- Main Street program funds, and tax credits City has the information needed to begin tance through the State’s IDOT Revitalize age and Binge Drinking, Airport Issues, for historic preservation. Requested Ac- conversations with the impacted property Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) program. and more. Maintaining frequent commu- tion: Protect and enhance economic de- owners. The acquisition phase is antici- Requested Action: The City requests any nication with our State legislators about velopment tools enabling cities in Iowa to pated to take two years. In 2010, the City additional financial assistance that can be the importance of fiscal support for local promote economic improvement through- intends to hire a consultant to begin the provided on the federal level, as well as government and the key role Dubuque out the State. final engineering design phase, also antic- any assistance that can be provided to en- is playing as an economic engine for the ipated to take two years to complete. The courage the IDOT Commission to include State is of primary importance. IOWA HIGHWAY 32(SOUTHWEST City also will begin the environmental and the Iowa Highway 32 project in their Five ARTERIAL)>The number one surface cultural resource mitigation phase of the Year Transportation Improvement Program I invite the 365ink readers to join me and transportation priority in the Dubuque project. The City extends its appreciation and commit funding toward this vital proj- all your local elected officials and com- area, the project will be a 6.1 mile, four- to our federal elected officials for target- ect. Additionally, the City requests sup- munity leaders by communicating the im- lane divided freeway with priority 1-ac- ing this project with federal appropriation porting the transfer of the remaining used portance of the City’s requested actions to cess control between Highway 61/151 authorization which will play a critical Federal SAFETEA-LU appropriation fund- our 2010 Legislature!

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