Story and Photo by Suzanne Zipperer
People come to community service and activism in different ways. For many, it’s the idealism of youth tied with a strong ego that tells you that you can change the world. Others face an obstacle or tragedy that defines their mission – a loved one killed by a drunk driver; their child is challenged with a disability; a visit to a landfill opens their eyes.
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Neighbor Spotlight • Rosemary Gibson
Story and photo by Suzanne Zipperer
Grow where God plants you” is an adage you don’t hear much anymore. For the last generation, which grew up at a time when a house was an investment and not a home, the idea of living in one house or one neighborhood your entire life may seem self-limiting.
October 2012 Calendar
Ongoing events at end of calendar
1 MONDAY
LINNEMAN’S 1001 E Locust, Poet’s Monday 7:30PM / Mike Hauser 9PM
RIVERWEST YOGASHALA 731 E Locust, $5 Class, 9-10:30AM
2 TUESDAY
FIRST TUESDAY DRUM CIRCLE Quaker Meeting House, 3224 N Gordon Pl, Bring instruments or use one provided, 7-9PM
GAENSLEN SCHOOL 1250 E Burleigh, Food Pantry, 4:30-6:30PM
JAZZ GALLERY 926 E Center St, Jazz Jam Session, 6-8PM
Flamed! Joe’s Car Shop and Galleries
by Tess Reiss, photo by Jan Christensen
On Tuesday morning, July 17, Riverwest lost an iconic building, irreplaceable art, galleries, apartments, jobs, and an anchor business to a sudden fire in Joe’s East Coast Car Shop. The five-alarm fire raged on a sweltering 90 degree day at 631 E Center St.

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