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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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Last Chance: Absentee Voting, Elmbrook Summer School

Is your desk full of papers with too many things to remember? Patch's latest feature, "Last Chance," aims to help. It will remind you of important things ending soon. Contact us if you know of an upcoming deadline you don't want people to miss!

Last Chance: Absentee Voting, Elmbrook Summer School
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Noodles Sales Monday Benefit Women's Center Project

Eat at Noodles & Company locations in Waukesha and Brookfield Monday night and 25 percent of sales will go to The Women's Center's home renovations project. The Metropolitan Builders Association is helping The Women's Center repair homes for clients.

Noodles Sales Monday Benefit Women's Center Project
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Jake's Burger Open at Sendik's Towne Centre

Opened in the former Haute Taco spot, Jake's Burger features specialty burgers, salads, beer and wine. It's run by Chef Jake Replogle who operates Jake's steakhouse in Pewaukee. Menu, wine and cocktails lists attached.

Jake's Burger Open at Sendik's Towne Centre
Brookfield|News|

Elmbrook Candidates Debate 4K, School Closing

Candidates agreed on many issues at an election forum held by the Elmbrook Parent Leadership Council, but 4K was one area they diverged.

Elmbrook Candidates Debate 4K, School Closing
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Trader Joe's Gets Final Approval to Build in Brookfield

Aldermen Tuesday gave final approval to permit construction of Trader Joe's in the Underwood Crossing center with a new Target store being built next to Bluemound Bowl at 128th and Bluemound Road.

Trader Joe's Gets Final Approval to Build in Brookfield
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Submit Letters to the Editor Anytime on Patch

Interested in weighing in on the April 3 elections for Brookfield aldermen and Elmbrook School Board? Want to offer your take on a topic, such as the proposed mosque or construction projects? Email a letter anytime to lisa.sink@patch.com

Submit Letters to the Editor Anytime on Patch
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Marketing VP McCarthy Recommended for Aldermanic Seat

Jeff McCarthy, vice president and account director with Meyer & Wallis, has been recommended for the 3rd District aldermanic seat formerly held by the late Jim Garvens.

Marketing VP McCarthy Recommended for Aldermanic Seat
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Brookfield East Students Named Kohl Foundation Scholars

Started in 1990, the foundation has awarded $7.8 million to students, teachers and schools. The two Brookfield East High School students will each receive $1,000 scholarships.

Brookfield East Students Named Kohl Foundation Scholars
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Submit Questions for Elmbrook School Board Election Forum

The Elmbrook Parent Leadership Council is holding an election forum March 22 for two contested School Board races. Submit questions by March 19 that you'd like the candidates to answer and they might be used by the moderator.

Submit Questions for Elmbrook School Board Election Forum