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Deck the Halls — and Roads
Holiday banners and decorations were hung Friday by city parks crews.
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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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Full Federal Appeals Court Agrees to Hear Elmbrook Church Graduation Case
The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit on Thursday vacated a three-judge panel's 2-1 ruling in favor of Elmbrook and agreed to review the case.
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Want a Vote? School Board, Aldermanic, Judicial Seats Up for Election
Starting on Dec. 1, interested candidates can begin circulating nomination papers to run for school board, alderman, municipal judge and town supervisor.
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Town Tax Levy Frozen for Third Year
The Town says it will maintain services while not collecting more property taxes for 2012, and plans to be debt-free by 2013.
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Board Aims to Hire Superintendent by Mid-February
Stakeholders Tuesday expressed high expectations for the next Elmbrook schools chief, describing skills they hope he or she possesses.
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State Cuts to Schools Save Taxpayers Money in 2012
Because the state's biennial budget cut the total taxes Elmbrook Schools can collect, district taxpayers will see savings.
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Alderman Stops at Accident, Reports Drunken Driver
Ald. Bill Carnell, on his way home from a Water & Sewer Board meeting, finds a car in ditch and calls police who arrest drunken driver.
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Road Rage Drivers Throw Pennies, Bottles
In separate cases, drivers allegedly threw items at another vehicle during a road rage incident.
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Crews Respond to Dryer Fire Sunday
The dryer will need to be replaced but the fire was limited to the appliance.
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Week Ahead: Trees of Hope, Tax Levy Approvals, Superintendent Search Forums
Also in the week ahead, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner will hold a town hall meeting Sunday and Brookfield Academy hosts the play "The Nerd."
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PHOTOS: Students Thank Veterans with Songs, Flags
Several Elmbrook schools, including Brookfield and Burleigh elementaries, paid tribute to the sacrifices soldiers and their families make.
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Veterans Day Events Include Student Flag Display
Tributes to veterans will be held at Elmbrook schools and St. John's Northwestern Military Academy.
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Housing Could Be Part of The Corners / Von Maur Project
The project likely would open before a holiday season, whether it be 2013 or 2014, given Von Maur's preference to unveiling new stores in October and November, BizTimes.com reports.
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Elmbrook School Board Supports Parents' Redistricting Ideas
The School Board favored a new plan urged by many parents at forums last week that eliminates Dixon as a swing school.
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Forums Tuesday on Superintendent Search
The Elmbrook School District is encouraging people to fill out a survey, check off desired traits and attend forums on Nov. 15 to help select Matt Gibson's successor.
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City Orders Sidewalk Display Removed, Debates Outdoor Sales
After telling Michaels Arts and Crafts to remove its sidewalk displays, city officials are studying how to address outdoor business displays and sales.
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Shire Subdivision Request Delayed for City Immunity Review
A developer is seeking permission to build a 16-home addition to The Shire subdivision on lands next to a closed landfill.
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Police Report: Threats to "Go Back to India," $2K in Shirts Stolen, Drugs
The latest police calls include an Asian man's complaint that a jogger told him to "go back to India" during a dispute about a dog.
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Egging or Egg on Face?
Several homeowners reported their homes were egged last weekend. But one report turned up a very different substance.
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Fires at Restaurant and Condo Cause Limited Damage
Brookfield firefighters were called to a grill fire at Wasabi restaurant Friday evening and a porch fire at a condominium complex Sunday.
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