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Brook Buzz: Town Business Places Second in Vestment Design Contest
In an international competition overseen by Princess Caroline of Hanover, Gaspard Inc. took second place for its chasuble design.
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Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
- Brookfield, WI
A Green Bay native with a journalism degree and criminology and law studies minor from Marquette University, Lisa Sink comes to Patch.com after working for more than 15 years at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / JSOnline.com and the Milwaukee Sentinel. She also has freelanced for other media, such as the Business Journal, Wisconsin Builder magazine and the American Planning Association.
Way back in those heady college days, Lisa says she naively thought she had life figured out. But then she got married, bought a house and had two children. And she learned that life is messy and learning is a lifelong adventure.
Learning about new people and ideas is what keeps Lisa in journalism during this uncertain time for the industry. Patch.com will offer her new editing and managerial challenges that she is sure to stumble upon. But then she'll get up and keep moving.
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Burleigh Elementary Plans Split-Grade Classes
Creating two classes combining fourth- and fifth-graders would prevent class sizes from hitting 30, administrators say.
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Hooters Patron Too Drunk to Drive
Brookfield police ensure patron gets into a cab instead of his truck after he's stumbling drunk.
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Police Report: Boy Left in Car and BB Gun Shots Fired at Ballplayers
The latest police calls also include a thefts and Facebook feuding between a woman and her ex-husband.
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East High Seniors Score Honors
Brookfield East High School honored dozens of seniors, faculty and community members at its 2011 Recognition Night.
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Craigslist Sale Turns Suspicious
Prospective buyer flees on foot after resident grabs back the iPhone for sale.
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Community Honors Fallen Vets with Memorial Day Events
Numerous ceremonies planned in Brookfield, Elm Grove to remember and honor those who served our country.
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GAB Declares Prosser the Winner of Supreme Court Race
The state elections agency certifies the statewide election results with incumbent Justice David Prosser Jr. the victor, giving candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg until May 31 to file a challenge.
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GAB Declares Prosser the Winner of Supreme Court Race
The state elections agency certifies the statewide election results with incumbent Justice David Prosser Jr. the victor, giving candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg until May 31 to file a challenge.
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Patch Tour: Brookfield Honors Bird Day
As a "Bird City," Brookfield held its first International Migratory Bird Day event Saturday with bird viewings and crafts.
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Click It or Ticket: Town to Step Up Seat Belt Checks
The Town of Brookfield Police Department will join a statewide enforcement effort of seat belt laws from May 23 to June 5.
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Sensenbrenner Staffer Named to State Post
Wendy Riemann, communications director for U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, was tapped as Wisconsin director of federal relations.
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Brook Buzz: Central Grad Releases Film, Book
Spirit Award nominee Ayad Akhtar releases novel "American Dervish" and has acting role in HBO movie "Too Big to Fail," JSOnline reports.
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Alums Return for Teacher's Last Orchestra Concert
Retiring Brookfield East High orchestra teacher Anne Marie Peterson has a few surprises as she directs her final concert.
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Taste of Brookfield Central's Bebop and Barbecue
Directed by Central teacher Jason Gillette, the high school's jazz bands entertained a packed gym for the fourth annual fundraiser.
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Patch Tour: Town Shifts Pension Costs to Non-Union Workers
The Town Board votes unanimously to require employees except unionized police and fire fighters to contribute 5.8 percent toward their pensions.
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Police Report: Lost Wedding Ring, Limping Swan and Car Break-ins
The latest calls to police include a house egging, Facebook threats, gas thefts and animal complaints.
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Father Blocks Police from Probing Possible Underage Drinking Party
Police stymied from investigating report of underage drinking.
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Rummage Daze Rescheduled to May 28
The Brookfield Jaycees have decided to try a second date for the annual community rummage sale after rain fouled Saturday's event.
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