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Barbara Consigny & Dan Buran Named Alumni Excellence Award Winners

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 17, 2024

Brookfield Central graduate Barbara (Schomann) Consigny and Brookfield East graduate Dan Buran have been announced as the recipients of Elmbrook’s 2024 Alumni Excellence Awards. The awards are a recognition of their dedication to giving back to the Elmbrook community through teaching and active involvement in various programs.Barbara Consigny, a member of the first graduating class from Brookfield Central in 1958, had a fulfilling career as a Kindergarten teacher at Brookfield Elementary School for 17 years. She was also honored as the 1997 Elmbrook Employee of the Year...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Waukesha County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Waukesha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Fitzgerald Introduces Bill to Protect Businesses from Double Income Taxation

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has introduced the Interstate Commerce Simplification Act to prevent states from subjecting businesses to double income taxation. The bill aims to shield businesses that sell goods or services into a state without a physical presence from being taxed by that state."Without clear and concise guidance, overzealous states can pursue tax revenue from business owners simply for having a website. This ultimately leaves business owners with a mess of compliance burdens and vulnerable to double taxation. I’m proud to introduce...

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District Mourns Loss of Harvey Evans

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 16, 2024

Elmbrook District is currently mourning the loss of Harvey Evans, a beloved figure within the community who dedicated over five decades of service to the Elmbrook Schools. Harvey passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, leaving a lasting impact on all those he encountered.Harvey held the title of being the longest-employed individual in the history of the Elmbrook Schools, having provided custodial services at Fairview South, Dixon, and Swanson Elementary Schools for an impressive 53 years, from 1971 to 2024.In a statement regarding Harvey's passing, it was expressed,...

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Alumni Spotlight: Dan Buran

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 15, 2024

Dan Buran, a member of the original graduating class of Brookfield East in 1964, has seen his family benefit from Elmbrook’s educational opportunities through the generations. Reflecting on his time at the school, Buran expressed his gratitude for the education he received and the support he had, stating, "I appreciated the valuable education I got and the great counselors I had."After graduating, Buran pursued further education at Milwaukee Area Technical College and UW-Whitewater before starting a career at companies like Cutler Hammer and Miller Brewing Company....

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District Celebrates 2024 Engaged in Excellence Awards Finalists

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 15, 2024

Sixty-four individuals and three teams have been selected as Finalists from over 2,000 nominations for the District's 9th Annual Engaged in Excellence Awards. The Elmbrook Community is invited to the Awards Show which will take place at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center on Monday, May 6 beginning at 6pm (reception beginning at 4:45pm)! This red carpet gala will also be livestreamed to the Elmbrook Schools YouTube page. Join us as we honor our finalists, alumni, community partner honorees, and retirees. One nominee from each of the award categories will be presented the Golden...

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Home prices in Waukesha County increased

By Waukesha Times | Apr 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Waukesha County rose by $33,266, while total sales increased by 26.9%.

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Analysis: Waukesha County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 14, 2024

Property owners in Waukesha County paid 1.3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Waukesha County Times.

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Which former Waukesha County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 14, 2024

These former Waukesha County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Home sales during week ending April 6 in Waukesha County

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 13, 2024

There were 159 reported residential sales in Waukesha County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Waukesha County Times area weekly mass times

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Waukesha County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Waukesha County in week ending Apr. 6

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Waukesha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Eyewitness to History: A Personal Account of Life Behind the Iron Curtain

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 12, 2024

Dietmar Schultke, a German individual, recently visited Kettle Moraine Middle School to share his firsthand experiences of living behind the Iron Curtain and witnessing the fall of the Berlin Wall. Schultke spoke with 6th-graders about the consequences of World War II and the loss of freedoms experienced by those living in areas controlled by the Soviet Union.During his visit, Schultke revealed to the students, "My teachers lied to me when they taught me that the West Germans were fascists." He explained how, at their age, he realized that he was actually living under a...

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Jean Lambert, Mary Wacker Elected to Elmbrook Board of Education

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 12, 2024

The Elmbrook Community welcomed two new members to its Board of Education this April. Jean Lambert, representing Area IV, and Mary Wacker, serving as an At-Large member, were elected to three-year terms on the seven-member Board. Both individuals officially took their Oath of Office on April 12, 2024.In a statement, Jean Lambert expressed her gratitude, stating, "The Elmbrook Community is fortunate to have a highly professional and dedicated Board of Education." Mary Wacker also shared her thoughts, saying, "Congratulations to Jean and Mary, and thank you for your...

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Elmbrook’s 2024 WCASS Honorees Recognized

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 12, 2024

On Friday, April 12, the Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services (WCASS) honored outstanding individuals in the field of Student Services. Among this year's award recipients were Matt Schroeder, who received the Administrator of the Year Award for his role as Principal at Wisconsin Hills Middle School; Luis Gutierrez, recognized with the Personal Achievement Award as a student at Brookfield Central; and Ellia Trochelman, named Student Advocate of the Year for her efforts at Brookfield Central. Leanna Manser was also acknowledged for her dedication to...

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Alumni Spotlight: Barbara (Schomann) Consigny

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 11, 2024

Barbara Consigny, a member of the original graduating class of Brookfield Central in 1958, has left a lasting impact on her community through her dedication to education. After graduating from Brookfield Central, Barbara continued to give back by becoming a Brookfield Elementary Kindergarten teacher for many years.Barbara's journey in education began at Leland Elementary School in Elm Grove and Hawthorne Junior High in Wauwatosa before she joined the inaugural class of Brookfield Central when the school opened in 1955. Throughout her time at BC, Barbara was involved in...

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Waukesha County Districts: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 10, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Waukesha County districts' student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Elmbrook Speedskating Students Place and Break National Records

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 10, 2024

Nine Elmbrook student speedskaters recently showcased their talent at the 2024 US Short Track Speedskating Age Group National Championships in Midland, Michigan. Among the participants, some outstanding achievements were celebrated, including record-breaking performances and remarkable placements.Brookfield Central alum Aaron Liu (2023) made headlines by breaking a 15-year record in the Junior A Division’s 1000m event, solidifying his position as a two-time national champion. Another remarkable feat was achieved by current BC sophomore Aidan Liu, who clinched the Junior C...

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Employee Spotlight: John Broenen

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 9, 2024

"John Broenen is Elmbrook’s Food Service Production Coordinator, stationed out of Wisconsin Hills. John orders, organizes and coordinates food deliveries and kitchen supplies for four elementary schools and an area parochial school. Broenen started with Elmbrook in 2000 and has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of students through work. John loves the team he works with and seeing the students when they come through the lunch lines.""Over the course of my tenure, our team has shipped out over 5 million meals to the students of Elmbrook," reflected John. "I’m...

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Fitzgerald Introduces Resolution to Repeal Federal Reserve’s Misguided Climate Principles

By Waukesha County Times | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released a statement announcing his resolution to repeal the Federal Reserve's Climate-Related Financial Risk principles. The principles require banks with over $100 billion in assets to incorporate climate risk considerations into various aspects of their operations.In his statement, Rep. Fitzgerald criticized the Federal Reserve's initiative, stating, "Financial institutions have managed risks associated with severe weather events for hundreds of years now, so the Federal Reserve’s effort to infuse climate change...