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Muslim Leaders Explain Sharia Law Amid Mosque Concerns
The Brookfield Common Council may vote Tuesday night on preliminary and final approvals for a mosque.
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 Ahead: Mosque Final Vote, Kerwin Beckett Benefit, Armed Forces Events
The week ahead also includes Brookfield Academy's graduation, the city's International Migratory Bird Day Celebration, Brookfield East's Forensics event at Sharon Lynne and many more events.
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Gubernatorial Candidate Pledges to Return Salary if No Job Growth
Independent candidate Hari Trivedi says his pledge to return his annual salary if job growth fails is not an election gimmick. He challenged Gov. Scott Walker and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to match his pledge.
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Mother's Day Brunch Ideas and Deals
Whether you procrastinated on finding a Mother's Day brunch spot or woke up this morning saying, 'Let's go out to brunch,' Patch has some ideas and local deals.
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PHOTOS: Weather Cooperates for Rummage Daze Redux
After a rain delay May 5, the Brookfield Jaycees Rummage Daze was a go Saturday under sunny skies. Check out some of the items for sale and if you found a fun treasure, upload a photo and share it!
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Last Chance: Safety Town Registration
Don't forget: registration for Safety Town is Saturday morning and is in-person only at the east side of the City Hall building.
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Brookfield Post Office Delivers For the Hungry
Stamp Out Hunger Day is Saturday, May 12. Brookfield postal carriers will pick up your nonperishable items right from your mailbox; you just have to fill the bag.
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Brookfield Hostess Store Among Those Facing Possible Layoffs
Hostess Brands notified employees across the country, including those in Brookfield and other Wisconsin cities, that a bankruptcy restructuring might result in layoffs.
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Sussex-Area Woman Petitions to Become Waukesha County Clerk
Jessie Read is the sole Democrat running for Waukesha County Clerk, joining three Republicans who have already announced their bids. The incumbent clerk, Kathy Nickolaus, said she will not seek re-election.
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Brookfield Turnout Tuesday Exceeds Presidential Primary
Turnout and energy will drive the historic June 5 gubernatorial recall election, and Brookfield voters showed both Tuesday. More Brookfield residents voted Tuesday than they did April 3 for Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.
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'Fake' Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Wins in Brookfield
Isaac Weix, the Republican running as a Democrat in the lieutenant governor race, finished first in the Democratic primary with 44 percent of vote. Weix also ran as a "fake" Democrat last July in a state Senate recall.
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Caribou Offers BOGO Coffee on Mother's Day
Caribou Coffee Company will offer buy-one-get-one beverages on Sunday to customers who show the attached coupon, either printed or on their phone.
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Brookfield Mosque Earns Support of Plan Commission
With the overwhelming majority of people urging the mosque be built, commissioners voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Common Council.
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East High's AD Resigning to Take Principal Job
Brookfield East Athletic and Activities Director Corey Golla has resigned to take a job as principal at Menomonee Falls High School.
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Walker Wins Big Over Barrett, Falk in Brookfield
Despite no real Republican contest on the ballot, 47 percent of voters in GOP stronghold hit the polls. The election appeared to go well at Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus' office. Municipalities reported results to state.
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Rummage Daze at Wirth Park Rescheduled to Saturday
The large rummage sale was supposed to be held May 5 but was canceled due to rain and wet ground. It has been rescheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12.
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Week Ahead: Possible Mosque Vote, Election, Packers Signings, Weed Out
The week ahead also includes children's theater acts at Sunset Playhouse and the Brookfield Public Library, a fallen biker fundraiser and a library workshop on getting out of the rat race and joyfully living in the present.
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PHOTOS: North Shore Bank Helps People Shred their Clutter
The North Shore Bank held its sixth annual Community Shredding Day Saturday. One lucky winner nabbed family-pack tickets to the Zoo and Milwaukee Public Museum and four Patch stainless steel water bottles.
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Winning Breakfast/Brunch: Nora B's in Elm Grove
Opened in spring 2010, Nora B's motto is “We can do that, just ask!” Seven specialty omelets are on the all-day breakfast menu plus many other offerings touted by loyal customers in Patch's Readers' Choice contest.
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Rain Forecast Through the Weekend with Less Humid Temps
After thunderstorms — including hail in some parts of southeastern Wisconsin — rain remains in forecast for Brookfield through Sunday.
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