Riverwest Currents publisher and neighborhood activist Vince Bushell was honored as an “Unsung Hero” by the Milwaukee Common Council in November. Bushell was one of four people nominated by Third District Ald. Mike D’Amato for their service to the community. Among the list of accomplishments cited by D’Amato were Bushell’s dedication to Garden Park and the farmer’s market, his role in starting the Riverwest Co-op, his work on the Currents, and his dedication to the neighborhood Fourth of July celebration. . . .
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Bike Trail Closer to Becoming A Reality

Recently the River Revitalization Foundation (RRF) joined Mayor Norquist, Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District (MMSD) Director Kevin Schaefer, other City and County officials in Gordon Park to announce the MMSD Greenseams program purchase of an easement on the Beer Line Bike Trail.
November 2003
November News Briefs: Snail’s Crossing, Bike routes, Riverwest’s Best of, Voices Against Hunger, The Hot Boards, etc.
Mayoral Candidates on Bike Lanes and the City Budget
Ten mayoral candidates were asked the following questions this month; only candidates who answered are listed. Most responded by email. The questions: 1) Are you in favor of a bike lane on the Hoan Bridge? 2) How would you deal with city budget difficulties?
Final East Side Open Market – A Harvest Party! SAT, OCT 4
Well, we close our 3rd season this Saturday at the East Side Open Market! Come on down to E. Kenilworth Pl. and enjoy the bountiful harvest of our family farms, hot apple cider, fresh roasted corn, and lots of fun! 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday October 4th.

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