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UPDATED: Church Thief Steals State Lawmaker's Wallet
Kooyenga left his coat unattended to help parishioner who had fainted; later discovered his wallet was stolen from coat pocket.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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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Week in Review: All Politics is Local
Fallout from state budget votes are part of the debate at Town Hall and School Board meetings, state Supreme Court election forum and more.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Don't Mess With the Bride
Dispute over wedding dress gets testy at Brookfield laundromat.
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Police Report: Underage Drinking At School
Latest police calls include problems with defecating dogs, fraudulent tax filing, trespass and theft.
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City To Save $500K in Pension, Bill $18K for Capitol Mutual Aid
State budget repair bill will save city $500,000 in pension costs, and city worker health premiums are unlikely to increase from current levels of 10 to 20 percent.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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UPDATED: Elmbrook Teachers Heartbroken: "We Have Been Silenced"
Superintendent Matt Gibson says district still will include teachers in decision-making, but the union president says many teachers feel "our voice has been cut off."
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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UPDATED: Brookfield's Senators Join GOP in Passing Union Changes
The state Senate votes 18-1, with the Democrats absent, to eliminate public employee collective bargaining on all issues except wages.
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Videos of City Meetings Now Online
Residents can now watch videotaped city meetings and other informational videos on the city's web site at their convenience.
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Elmbrook Fundraiser Saturday at Sharon Lynne
With Elmbrook facing budget deficits, a foundation that grants scholarships to students and schools is holding a key fundraiser Saturday night.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Elmbrook Schools: 2011-12 Deficit Could Hit $3.8M
Increased employee health and pension payments diminish but won't eliminate looming deficit.
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Town Von Maur Project Gets State Help As Mall Objects
The city mayor said Poplar Creek will "poach" Brookfield Square mall tenants and city businesses, but state lawmaker approves a tool to help finance the $100M project.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Elmbrook Official Says 'Angst' is Causing Jump in Teacher Retirements
About two dozen teachers are seeking to retire from the Elmbrook School District, compared to 15 last year.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Outdoor Dining OK, Without Amplified Music
Potential for noise complaints curbs commissioners' recommendation.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Police Report: Embezzlement, Dog Rescue and Dog Disputes
Latest police calls include property damage at Half Price Books by an angry customer, stolen property at a construction site and more.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Dr. Seuss: "Smile Because It Happened"
It was all Dr. Seuss at the Brookfield Public Library Monday, with songs, stories and Sneetches entertaining dozens of families.
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Vukmir Says Collective Bargaining Changes Needed
At a town hall meeting with U.S. Rep. James Sensenbrenner, state Sen. Leah Vukmir says the governor's budget reforms are needed to stop growing deficits.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Week in Review: Von Maur, State Budget Dominate News
Local officials scramble to learn impact of state budget, and city mayor says a major town project anchored by Von Maur could hurt Brookfield Square mall.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Drink Up! Liquor Service is Expanding at Majestic Cinema
Town of Brookfield theater will be allowed to serve booze in more of its theaters, tapping the popular trend of offering mixed drinks at the movies.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Hillside Rewards Student Reading With Teacher Talent Show
When Hillside Elementary School students beat the teachers in a reading contest, staff surprised the children with a teacher talent show.
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City Fears New Von Maur Development Would Hurt Brookfield Square
The massive $100 million retail and office project draws opposition from city leaders who say it will cannibalize a corridor already experiencing high vacancies.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff