SEPTEMBER 2006
Features
Top Docs 2006
278 physicians. 48 specialties. When it comes to your health, choosing a physician is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. So why not find out who your very own doctors would recommend to their family and friends. That’s exactly what Madison Magazine did in our biannual survey of Dane County docs.
Kids of Katrina
A year after the storm, a family rebuilds. Like many communities around the country, Madison became a place where displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina sought refuge. Award-winning writer Andy Moore takes us on a special journey of hardship and friendship through the experience of two young teens – one a Madison boy; one a New Orleans girl – who are forever changed by Katrina’s destruction.
Muscle Money
The race for Ironman dollars. When all is said and done, the ripple effect of Ironman Wisconsin, now in its fifth year, is more like a major wave of flowing cash – right into the registers of Madison businesses. By Nicole Resnick
Greener House
A room-by-room tour of enviro-ideas for your home. Check out our smorgasboard of steps, tips and strategies – from the big-ticket hybrid cars and front-loading washing machines to little compact fluorescent light bulbs and homemade yogurt – to make every inch of your house just a shade greener. By Pat Dillon
Departments
For the Record: Healthy, wealthy and wise
Politics: Campaign glossary
Out There: A rainy day
Your Letters
Travel By Pat Dillon
Your Town
Fieldwork and Folklore Former teacher Mark Wagler is developing some pretty cool teaching tools for kids.
Window Shopping For moms-to-be and parents, Happy Bambino has it all for babies and tykes. By Shayna Miller
Your Town Hair color takeout, how to enter your artifact in the best time capsule ever, and family fun at Blue Mound State Park.
New! Scenes Who’s who out and about: scenes from the Madison Datebook.
Overtones
Best of Bassoon Parisian Marc Vallon found love and music in Madtown.
September A&E Calendar
Eco Travel Green getaways near and far take us to earth-friendly elevations.
Delightful Dobhan First came Himal Chuli; then Chautara. Now, Dobhan is capturing our culinary imaginations.
Dining Out Make it easy – let our area restaurant listings do the walking.
Off the Vine Wines of Tuscany are cheery with cherry. By Michael Kwas
Genuine Articles Local dairy at your doorstep. By Nancy Christy & Neil Heinen
Madison Business
Muscle Money How Ironman Wisconsin feeds the Madison economy.
The New Progressives: The government we deserve
Tempo at 25 The premier business networking group for top female execs is still challenging the old boys’ network a quarter-century later.
Habitat
House of the Month
Junior League Kitchen Tour showcases family-friendly kitchens and homes in Waunakee
Matching Mix Game day goodies for tailgating
Pro Profile A pair of carpet-store proprietors pitches a novel prairie reclamation plan
Wine GuyWith so much wine out there, how does anyone decide what to buy?
Dining In Life is an apple
Garden Talk Winter Gardening
