FROM the MAYOR WHAT’S INSIDE Dear Brookfield Residents, As Summer Begins, I Am Sure We Are All Looking Public Works Department

SUMMER 2018 FROM THE MAYOR WHAT’S INSIDE Dear Brookfield Residents, As summer begins, I am sure we are all looking Public Works Department...... 3 forward to enjoying the outdoors and joining in the many activities here in Brookfield. Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department...... 4-8 My summer favorite is the Independence Day celebration which will be held on Wednesday, Wiberg Aquatic Center...... 7 July 4th. The Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. and will feature the very popular Echoes of Camp Randall Fire Department...... 8-9 Band (formerly, UW Badger Band), as well as the Waukesha North “Northstar” Marching Band, the Paradise Marching Band, the Water Department...... 10 Elmbrook School District “Superband,” the Big Style Brass Band, the Milwaukee Wilson Center...... 10 Scottish Pipes and Drums, and much more. After the parade, the celebration continues in the Civic Plaza (the area between City Elmbrook Schools LINK... 11-14 Hall and the Safety Building) with entertainment by the Echoes of Camp Randall Band. There will be a free ice cream social and the Brookfield Police Color Guard Police Department...... 15-16 will conduct a flag raising ceremony accompanied by the bagpipers. Family Fest will Elmbrook Historical Society...16 be held at Mitchell Park beginning at 6:00 p.m. on July 4th with many fun activities and entertainment for all ages. The fireworks begin at 9:20 p.m. Humane Society...... 17 Our Civic Plaza will be a busy place throughout the summer. Brookfield’s ever popular Farmer’s Market is in its twenty-eighth season and will be held each Saturday Library...... 18-20 from 7:30 a.m. until noon. Please remember that the Farmer’s Market is expanded to Bird Day 2018...... 20 Market and More each third Saturday of the month to include arts and crafts. The Noon Concert Series returns to the Civic Plaza this summer, as well as three Finance Department...... 21 Wednesday evening concerts. Also, the City of Brookfield will hold its 20th Annual National Night Out on Wednesday, August 1st, in the Civic Plaza. Further, Engineering Department...... 21 there is a wide range of recreational activities available through Brookfield’s For Your Information...... 22-23 Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, including a Family Camp Out in Wirth Park on Friday, June 15th. Community Development....23 Find out more about City sponsored events and activities by reading this Newsletter and visiting the City’s website: www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. Remember Brookfield International also to enjoy the great entertainment available at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center Friendship Association...... 24 for the Arts in Mitchell Park. A particular favorite is the free outdoor Starry Nights concert series on Friday evenings. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about our City. I welcome RECYCLING CENTER the opportunity to talk with you about how we can continue making Brookfield HOURS even better! Have a wonderful summer in Brookfield! April through November Mayor Steve Ponto Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Year-round HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY Saturdays Saturday, June 2 • 8:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. City Public Works Yard, 19700 Riverview Drive CITY DIRECTORY CITY OF BROOKFIELD CITY HALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PHONE NUMBERS MAYOR Emergency 911 Steven V. Ponto City Hall...... (262) 782-9650 (262) 787-3525 Assessor...... (262) 796-6649 ALDERMEN Building Inspection...... (262) 796-6646 District 1 District 5 Code Enforcement...... (262) 796-6646 Bill Carnell Scott Berg City Clerk...... (262) 782-9650 (262) 781-1058 (262) 797-8772 Community Development Daniel Sutton Gary Mahkorn Planning...... (262) 796-6695 (262) 373-0173 (262) 784-0605 Economic Development...... (262) 796-6694 Court...... (262) 796-6660 District 2 District 6 Engineering...... (262) 787-3919 Rick Owen Christopher Blackburn (414) 916-2519 (262) 821-5262 Finance/Treasurer...... (262) 796-6640 Bob Reddin Jerry Mellone Fire Non-Emergency...... (262) 782-8932 (262) 781-4029 (262) 786-6719 Highway/Streets...... (262) 782-5029 Human Resources...... (262) 796-6642 District 3 District 7 Library...... (262) 782-4140 Ron Balzer Renee Lowerr Parks, Recreation & Forestry...... (262) 796-6675 (262) 782-1177 (262) 853-9657 Police Non-Emergency...... (262) 787-3700 Jeff McCarthy Brad Blumer Police Operations...... (262) 787-3702 (414) 870-1601 (262) 345-4101 Community Services Officer...... (262) 787-3557 District 4 Municipal Judge Crime Prevention Lieutenant ...... (262) 787-3694 Buck Jurken Jeffrey J. Warchol Police Social Worker...... (262) 796-6689 (262) 789-7445 (262) 796-6660 Police Administration...... (262) 787-3566 Mark Nelson Records Request...... (262) 787-3701 (262) 797-8503 Business Fax...... (262) 782-8757 CITY INFORMATION Sanitary Sewer Utility...... (262) 782-0199 2000 N. Calhoun Road Senior Community Center...... (262) 796-6675 Brookfield, WI 53005 Water Utility...... (262) 796-6717 (262) 782-9650 Advanced Disposal Webpage (Trash Contractor)...... (262) 367-6040 www.ci.brookfield.wi.us Email [email protected] Newsletter Editor Patti Schimmel (262) 787-3525

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2 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ROAD CLOSURES AFFECTING TRAFFIC Unfortunately, there are few crossings of the freeway and IN BROOKFIELD SUMMER 2018 the roads are crowded and will continue to be until this construction is completed. We appreciate your patience Brookfield Road from throughout this difficult time. 1 North Avenue to Riverview Drive The City will be reconstructing Brookfield Road from SAVE MONEY, WATER just north of North Avenue to approximately Riverview AND THE ENVIRONMENT Drive (just south of the railroad tracks) this summer when Operating your water softener more efficiently or school is out for the summer. There may be periods of time purchasing one that operates based on demand rather when the road is closed to through traffic. Watch for signs than a timer can save you money by purchasing less salt. posted in the area and find alternative routes when this A byproduct of the regeneration process of the softener is occurs. Residential driveways will remain accessible during wastewater containing high amounts of chloride, which construction for those living on Brookfield Road. is not removed in the wastewater treatment process and For questions related to this project, please contact the City passes through into the environment. Here are some tips to Engineering division at (262) 787-3919. help you save money, water and the environment. Sunnyslope Road l Soften only the water that needs to be softened. Cold tap 2 bridge out — 2018 drinking water lines and outside water spigots should The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) has bypass the water softener. already closed Sunnyslope Road at the bridge over I-94 for l Set your softener to treat Brookfield’s water supply which replacement. The DOT is replacing this bridge as part of the is around 23 grains. Zoo Interchange project. While the bridge is out, the road l If you have a timer based regeneration system, check the will be closed to through traffic from Bluemound Road to timer; you may be able to increase the interval between Greenfield Avenue through the end of August 2018. regeneration cycles without affecting water quality. The road is open to local traffic, which is defined as l Switch from a timer to a demand initiated regeneration residents who live on that section of the road or are visiting (DIR) control, which use either a flow meter or sensor someone who lives on that roadway. Do NOT use this roadway as a cut-through or if your destination is not on to determine when to begin the regeneration cycle. This this section of Sunnyslope Road. Alternative detour routes type of control will pay for itself in as little as 3 years have been established by the DOT to direct through traffic from reduced salt and water use. to Moorland Road and Highway 100 (Mayfair Road). RECYCLE CENTER FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS Lisbon Rd. . Rd Lisbon Rd ONLY, CONTRACTORS ARE

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INDEPENDENCE DAY ACTIVITIES — WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 10:00 A.M.

In the interest of public safety and fairness, the Independence Day Activities Committee is requesting that parade spectators refrain from obstructing or attempting to reserve any public right of way area (e.g. sidewalks, curb areas, medians) by placing chairs, blankets, tape, rope, tents or any other item along the parade route before 7:00 p.m. the night before the parade. In addition, the placement of large and over sized items that could potentially obstruct the view of other parade spectators is strongly discouraged. The parade committee thanks you for your cooperation!

4 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER (members of the UW Badger Marching Band), Brookfield 2018 Independence Day Parade Color Guard flag raising ceremony, free ice cream social, Special Thanks to the with featured entertainment from the Milwaukee Scottish Sponsors of the Pipes and Drums and the Paradise Marching Band. Children’s Parade at Family Fest: 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Park WaterStone Bank Family oriented activities will be offered including games, inflatable jumping toys, free face painting, food and drink Parade: 10:00 a.m. on Calhoun Road vendors, and non-profit groups selling food and beverages between Gebhardt Rd. and North Ave. and entertainment for all ages. The “Truly Remarkable We are excited to welcome back popular entries from Loon — A Comedy Juggling Show” and “Glenn Gerard years past to the 2018 parade to include the world’s only — Magic Show” will be featured and performing live on “Wacker Wheeler”, the Waukesha North “Northstar” the “Children’s Stage”. “Our House Band” will be back by marching band, local marching bands, community popular demand and performing from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on organizations and much more. the “Pavilion Stage.” Notice to Parade Spectators: Fireworks: 9:20 p.m. at Mitchell Park Co-sponsored by Soerens Ford of Brookfield For the safety of the spectators NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON CALHOUN ROAD WILL CLOSE The annual fireworks show will begin at approximately PROMPTLY AT 9:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly 9:20 p.m. Arrive early, enjoy all of the activities at Family for this closure. Fest, and get a great viewing location for this spectacular fireworks display. Civic Celebration after the Parade: SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY: Avoid the traffic jams and join your friends and NO PERSONAL FIREWORKS ALLOWED neighbors right after the parade in the Civic Plaza for the Violators may be subject to a citation and fine. Independence Day ceremony, Echoes of Camp Randall Municipal Code:8.20.050

Listed below is information on some of the programs, special events and services offered by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. For more information you can visit the City’s website at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us.If you have questions, please contact the Department at (262) 796-6675.

SPONSORSHIPS recognized in many different ways. Contact Marty Will, Park We extend our appreciation to those who are committed to Programs and Operations Manager at (262) 796-6675 or sponsorships in 2018: [email protected] for more information. l WaterStone Bank — Sponsors of the Arbor Day FAMILY CAMP OUT — Celebration FRIDAY, JUNE 15 IN WIRTH PARK l WaterStone Bank — Sponsors of the 4th of July WaterStone Bank staff will be on site Children’s Parade. to help out with games, campfires, l WaterStone Bank — Sponsors of the Noon and Evening making s’mores, and setting up a great Plaza Centre Stage Concerts. continental breakfast. l WaterStone Bank — Sponsor of the Family Camp Out This event will provide an overnight recreational camping experience for families who are novice or experienced l Soerens Ford — Co-sponsor of the July 4th Fireworks campers. Families bring their Any time is a great time to express your civic pride by tents and gear and enjoy becoming a sponsor and supporting one or more of the an inexpensive outdoor variety of community events/activities. Funding/sponsorship experience close to home. opportunities and levels range from a few hundred dollars This event offers a variety of and from $1,000 to $5,000 for sponsoring elements of family-oriented fun activities. the Independence Day Parade, Fireworks, Family Fest, Friday night activities include open swim time, balloon Family Campout or the new German Holiday Market and sculpturing by Anthony Baca, s’mores around the camp fire Tree Lighting Event. Your generous contributions will be (continued on page 6)

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(continued from page 5) (27) other confirmed communities in Waukesha County. To with entertainment by Gene Gruber. Mr. Gruber is a singer/ date EAB has been found in 48 counties in the state. song writer in the tradition of the “Adult Contemporary” Property owners who are concerned about trees on private folk rock of the 70’s through today, featuring crowd-pleasing property are encouraged to take the following measures: cover songs by artists such as Jim Croce, The Eagles, l Visit http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/eab/index.jsp America, Don McLean, John Denver and many more. Come to the campfire for some s’mores and some great music. for excellent detailed information Go to www.ci.brookfield.wi.us for more information. l Consult a certified arborist for expert advice EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) l Consider planting other tree species that are not CONFIRMED IN BROOKFIELD susceptible to EAB Any unprotected ash may succumb to EAB, therefore any The City of Brookfield has confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer in the city resulting from regular tree that private property owners want to save should be surveillance and monitoring by City Parks and Forestry treated by the property owner. staff. The Brookfield confirmation adds to the twenty-seven EAB may spread about a half mile per year, but can be moved in firewood spreading the insect rapidly. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer 2018 PLAZA CENTRE Protection extended the EAB Quarantine across the entire STAGE CONCERT SERIES state effective March 30, 2018. The quarantine requires Special thanks to WaterStone Bank as the Noon businesses handling Ash wood, untreated Ash products and Evening Concerts Series Sponsor. All concerts and hardwood to sign agreements specifying how they will be held at the Civic Plaza, 2000 N. Calhoun Rd, will reduce the risk of moving EAB into non-quarantined just north of City Hall. Bring your lawn chairs and areas, specifically other states. They also discourage moving enjoy these free concerts with family and friends. firewood within the state. During the concerts, Danielle’s Deli will have handmade sandwiches, soft drinks and lunch combo MOSQUITO CONTROL specials available for purchase. Music is provided by PROGRAM UPDATE our sponsors, ACA Entertainment and the Brookfield The City’s ongoing integrated mosquito management Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. program (19th year) is based upon the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and NOON CONCERT SERIES: includes the following primary components. Wednesdays, Noon-1:00 p.m. Larviciding June 6 Marcell Guyton — Keyboardist Extraordinaire The City has received a permit from the Wisconsin June 13 Jenny Thiel Trio — “Jazz Artist of the Year” Department of Natural Resources to again apply June 20 Marr’lo Prada — Singer and Guitarist biolarvicides to wetlands in the City for the control of June 27 “Special K” Kevin Kennedy disease (West Nile Virus) transmitting mosquitoes. The July 11 Bobby Way — Back by Popular Demand City’s program utilizes a consultant to perform ongoing July 18 Dave Ciccantelli — Singer/Songwriter population monitoring and surveillance as well as the July 25 Jake Warne — Singer/Guitarist application of the biolarvicide when mosquito larvae August 1 Joey Lavie — Remember Bad Boy, Moxy Roxx? August 8 Gene Gruber — Singer/Songwriter, “Adult counts warrant treatment. Contemporary” Adulticiding August 15 Downtown Harrison — “Satchmo”, Louie Armstrong tributes The adulticiding program includes regular treatments of community-wide parks and large group public gathering EVENING CONCERTS: places as necessary and surveillance program indicates. Wednesdays, A summary of the City’s Mosquito Control Management 7:00-8:15 p.m. Program and maps of the treatment areas are available June 13 North Coast Orchestra at the Parks and Recreation Office. Watch for additional July 11 Bobby Way and the Fabulous Wayouts updates on the website or through the news media. August 8 Our House Band Treatment dates and ongoing information may also be More information at www.ci.brookfield.wi.us obtained by calling the Mosquito Program Information Line at (262) 796-6711.

6 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER MOSQUITO CONTROL AND WEST NILE VIRUS WIBERG What Property Owners Can Do AQUATIC to Help Reduce the Risk CENTER A critical element of an effective integrated mosquito management program includes community outreach and 2018 POOL HOURS public education and the practice of source reduction. OPENING DAY, JUNE 2 Source reduction is a community effort to alter or eliminate Entire Facility CLOSED July 8th — mosquito larval habitat to prevent breeding wherever Elmbrook Swim Club Meet practicable. Residents and businesses are encouraged to Dates Main Pool Zero Depth Pool engage in habitat alteration or elimination activities such Monday-Friday 1:00-4:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. as the proper disposal of used tires and the cleaning of rain June 4-August 3 6:00-8:00 p.m. 1:00-4:30 p.m. gutters, bird baths, and unused swimming pools or any other 6:00-8:00 p.m. types of vessels/containers/areas that will hold water and Monday-Friday 1:00-8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. serve as potential breeding areas. In addition, other habitat August 6-August 17 1:00-8:00 p.m. alteration or elimination activities performed by the City Saturday and Sunday 1:00-8:00 p.m. 1:00-8:00 p.m. include ongoing streambank clearing and restoration, catch June 2-August 19 basin and/or storm inlet cleaning, and container removal. FEES The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Daily Fees Consumer Protection (DATCP) has prepared a Fact Sheet on “Mosquito Information for Homeowners” regarding City Resident Non Resident West Nile Virus. Copies are available at the Parks, Adult (ages 18 and above) $4.50 $6.50 Recreation and Forestry office or can be obtained through Youth (ages 3-17) $3.50 $5.25 Senior (ages 55+) $3.50 $5.25 the DATCP website at http://datcp.state.wi.us. Child (ages 2 and under) Free Free A variety of pamphlets, fact sheets, brochures and other Morning Zero Depth Only and Evening Fees materials are available at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office that will provide information related to mosquito City Resident Non Resident biology, personal protection, appropriate source reduction Adult (ages 18 and above) $3.25 $4.75 around the home, and the overall City integrated mosquito Youth (ages 3-17) $2.75 $4.00 management program. Senior (ages 55+) $2.75 $4.00 Child (ages 2 and under) Free Free WISCONSIN PARK AND RECREATION Season Pass — City Residents Only ASSOCIATION (WPRA) DISCOUNT Family Pass $130.00 Senior Pass $40.00 TICKET PROGRAM Family Plus One $170.00 Senior with Aide $60.00

Great America* Adult Pass $55.00 Youth Pass $40.00 Adult with Aide $80.00 Youth Plus One $80.00 One Day-Adult Gate Price...... $77.24 Discount Price...... $50.25 * Please see the City of Brookfield website, www.ci.brookfield. wi.us, for detailed information regarding policies and Great America* (June 30-July 8) procedures regarding Wiberg Aquatic Center passes. One Day-Adult Gate Price...... $77.24 Discount Price...... $38.25 Noah’s Ark children’s tickets are available for sale. The last day for ticket One Day-Adult Gate Price...... $37.35 sales is August 31st. Discount Price...... $28.00 HIDDEN LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK *Does not include Water Park The City of Brookfield Common Council awarded a contract on March 6th to construct the Hidden Lake Park Tickets will be sold Monday-Friday, beginning June 1, from development project as recommended by the Parks and 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Recreation Commission. The future park site is located on Office. Payment by CASH or CHECK only. Orders over 20 Lilly Road between Burleigh Road and North Avenue in tickets must be given to the office 24-hours before pickup. Section 13 of the City. Both attractions admit children 2 and under free. No other (continued on page 8)

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(continued from page 7) will occur during the summer (June/July) with substantial Phase I of the park project has been initiated and will completion of the work anticipated by the end of August. consist primarily of site preparation, earthwork and grading, Phase II will include the installation of the play area stormwater management, park drive and parking area, equipment (late fall or spring 2019) and finish landscaping/ trail development, shelter, observation deck, signage and plants which will be installed in the spring of 2019 with all restoration (topsoil/seeding). Most of the major areas of work work expected to be completed by June 2019.

FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREWORKS and many are scented. Flameless candles Here are several reminder to help you and your family enjoy look and feel like the real ones, and a safe 4th of July Holiday: add a beautiful soft glow to any outdoor event. l The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) is opposed to consumer use of fireworks. This includes both l Keep anything that can burn, as well as fireworks and sparklers. children and pets, at least three feet away or more from open flames. l Fireworks cause an average of almost 18,500 reported fires a year. l Use sturdy candle holders that won’t tip over easily. l U.S. Hospital emergency rooms saw an estimated 10,500 Grills and Barbeques people for fireworks related injuries in 2014. l Have an adult present at all times when a grill or barbeque l Sparklers account for is burning. NEVER leave anything burning unattended. about ¼ of emergency Fireworks Injuries l Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be fireworks visits and by Body Part used outdoors. can cause 3rd degree Eye Head, l The grill should be placed at least 10 feet away from the burns because they 19% Face or home, garage, deck railings and out from under eaves Ear 19% burn at 1000 to 1200 and overhanging branches. Never place a warm grill in degrees. Arm 5% or near the garage or home when you are done grilling. l Be safe! If you want to Let it completely cool outside in a safe place. Never grill see fireworks, go to a Hand Trunk inside of a garage. public show put on by or or l Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup experts. Finger Other from the grills and in trays below the grill. l 36% 11% Usage of fireworks in l Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before the City of Brookfield Leg lighting it. may result in a 10% l citation and a fine. RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS (APARTMENTS/CONDOMIMUMS): GRILLS ARE l For more information ALLOWED TO BE STORED ON BALCONIES. on Fireworks in the City of Brookfield go to: http://www. GRILLS CANNOT BE USED, OR STORED WITH codepublishing.com/WI/Brookfield/ (Title 8 HEALTH FUEL ATTACHED. FUEL TANKS CANNOT BE AND SAFETY — Chapter 8.20 Fireworks) STORED INSIDE RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY SUMMERTIME OUTDOOR COOKING BUILDINGS, PER STATE OF WISCONSIN FIRE AND BURNING INFORMATION CODE. Electric grills may be used only if they are UL listed and do not have an exposed heating element. Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather with family and friends. Consider the following Open Burning Regulations — City of Brookfield when you host your next outdoor event: l No burning shall be allowed between 7:00 p.m. and Outdoor Candles 8:00 a.m., and all fires must be completely extinguished l Use battery-operated flameless candles and solar- by 7:00 p.m. powered patio (Tiki) torches in place of an open flame. l No open burning shall be allowed when the wind Flameless candles come in all colors, shapes and sizes, velocity exceeds fifteen (15) miles per hour.

8 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER l Never use water on a grease fire! l Never use flour or fan the flames with a towel. l Use an ABC rated dry chemical extinguisher. Be sure it is placed next to an exit so that you can back out of the kitchen and home if the fire becomes uncontrollable. If you have any doubt about fighting a small fire… Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from outside the home.

l Burning shall be permitted only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. l Burning in ditches or on roadways is prohibited. l Pile burning is no larger than two feet in height and five feet in diameter. l Exemptions: Cooking fires in barbecue pits and grills SUMMERTIME FIRE SAFETY are exempt from the provisions of this section, and ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash, or During the summer months, children can learn and combustible waste material. practice fire safety. Check our local City of Brookfield For more information on Open Burning please go to: website for some of these community safety events as well http://www.codepublishing.com/WI/Brookfield/ (Title 8 as checking out the following kid-friendly websites. HEALTH AND SAFETY — Chapter 8.36 Open Burning) Websites: l Dangerous Outdoor Entertaining Sparky’s Fun House — http://www.sparky.org/ by the Numbers — Just the Facts: l Sparky’s Schoolhouse — https://sparkyschoolhouse.org/ l Outside fires caused nearly 3,700 grass and brush fires. l Safe Kids Worldwide — https://www.safekids.org/ l More than half of all candle fires start when things that l UL Safety Smart for Kids — http://ulsafetysmart.com/ can burn are too close to the candle. site/group/kids l An average of 8,800 home fires involved grills, hibachis, l Brookfield Task Force on Public Education — “Safety or barbecues each year. Town” — http://brookfieldsafety.com/ l l Total outdoor patio heater or fire injuries has nearly Bicycle Safety — https://one.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/ tripled in six years (1,330 to 3,608) from 2006-2012. pedbimot/bike/bskitboth/3152bskit/pages/section1/ section1toc.html Source: NFPA’s Fire Analysis and Research Division Come see the fire department at one of *Source: Fireworks Annual Report, Consumer Product Safety these City of Brookfield Community Events: Commission, 2012 l 4th of July Bike Decorating for Children (hosted by the STOVE TOP GREASE FIRES Brookfield Library) — held July 3rd If you have a small (grease) cooking fire and decide to l 4th of July Parade fight the fire... l 4th of July Family Fest and Fireworks l On the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a lid over l Touch a Truck (hosted by the Brookfield Library) — the pan and turning off the burner. July 17th l Turn off the stovetop. l 20th Annual National Night Out — August 1st l Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. Check out these and other events at: City of Brookfield l For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. events website — http://www.ci.brookfield.wi.us/

SUMMER 2018 9 WATER DEPARTMENT LAWN SPRINKLING wastes 2,500 gallons of water in just 24 hours? This type As good stewards of our drinking water supply, the City of leak left unattended can lead to a significantly higher of Brookfield established regulations for lawn sprinkling. water bill for the quarter. Water softeners that regenerate If you have an even number house you may only water too often can also waste lots of water. Leaking water is not on even numbered days. Likewise, odd numbered houses only wasted, but also needs to be treated. Please conserve may only water on odd numbered days. Also you may only and check your plumbing for leaks. It could save you water your lawn before 9:00 a.m. in the morning or after money on your water and sewer bill. 6:00 p.m. at night to minimize the amount of water lost ADOPT A HYDRANT SUMMER to evaporation. In case of excessive heat or drought, the AS WELL AS WINTER Water Utility may institute a sprinkling ban. During the year, it is imperative to keep water hydrants Please note that this includes both properties on with City visible at all times. In the event a fire would break out in water and those with private wells. your home and the firefighters could not locate the hydrant STOP THE LEAKS due to vegetative growth around the hydrant in your If your water bill seems high, it may be a result of leaks neighborhood, the extra time to locate a visible hydrant in your plumbing. Many people do not realize that a could possibly cost lives. dripping faucet, leaking hose or toilet can waste thousands We ask that you help by making sure the hydrants are easily of gallons. Did you know that a 1/8-inch diameter leak accessible and uncovered year round.

SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Mark your calendars for live music artists speak about their work and their practice. For more and dancing under the stars! information, visit wilson-center.com/ploch-art-gallery or One of our most popular Wilson Center summertime call (262) 373-5022. traditions, Starry Nights boasts performances by acclaimed Create your arts experiences local and regional artists across a wide range of genres perfect with our summer classes! for families and audiences of all ages. This year’s line-up As a leading multi-disciplinary cultural arts center, we are includes the classic rock band B.T.W (June 26), Jason Gilette proud to nurture lifelong learning for all ages. Innovative and the Showtime Big Band (July 6), Milwaukee’s own The dance, theatre, and visual art programs and classes in Rockin’ Robins (July 13), a night of hot Latin jazz with CNJ state-of-the-art studios located in our Lynn Chappy Arts Latin Jazz (July 20), the “newgrass” band Armchair Boogie Education Wing are designed to connect you with other (July 27), Milwaukee’s own WAMI award-winning all-female artists and cultures, expand your perspective, and tap into country and Americana trio Whiskey Belles (August 3), and your creative side. For more information, visit wilson- an Irish Fest sound sampler (August 10). And don’t miss our center.com/classes. annual Classic Vehicle Night Cruise-In on July 13 and our Veterans Photography Night exhibit on August 3. All free Celebrate the greatest guitarists concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. in our Gerlach/Haack Outdoor of today and tomorrow! Theater. Audiences are welcome to pack their picnic baskets Join us for our 2018 Wilson Center Guitar Festival and lawn chairs; food and beverage vendors will also be headliner concert on Friday, August 17, at 7:30 p.m., available onsite for each concert. For more information, visit featuring the Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio. Blues and Rock wilson-center.com/starry-nights-series. and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Bishop will be joined Join us for a celebration of printmaking! by guitarist/pianist Bob Welsh and percussionist/vocalist Milwaukee artists Nina Ghanbarzadeh and Ethan Krause Willy Jordan for a new blues and RandB sensibility mixed have drawn inspiration from each other’s printmaking with a down-home vibe. For tickets and information, visit processes for an exploration of translations and truth that wcguitarfest.com. will be on display this summer in the Wilson Center’s Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts Ploch Art Gallery. This exhibition will be on display June 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI 53045 16-July 26, with the Exhibition Reception on Friday, June Located just south of 198th and Capitol Drive in 30, from 5:30-8:00 p.m., featuring complimentary wine Brookfield’s Mitchell Park and appetizers, as well as the opportunity to hear the (262) 781-9520 or wilson-center.com

10 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER Inside this edition: • Elmbrook Receives Grant for Fabrication Lab June 2018 • Newbery Winning Authors • School Safety Update • Elmbrook Celebrates Excellence Accross District & Community • Herb Kohl Scholarship/Fellowship Award Recipients • Lexi Romero Named a 2018 WIAA Scholar Athlete • Thank You to Retiring Employees • Official Alumni Network

Julian Rhee and Sophia Sun Named Message from the U.S. Presidential Scholars Superintendent On May 8, Brookfield East Senior, Julian Rhee was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, Safety first, and and Brookfield Central Senior, Sophia Sun, a U.S. then everything else. Presidential Scholar for the state of Wisconsin. Over the past Julian and Sophia will be presented with two months, Board Presidential Scholar Medallions on June 24 in President Kathryn Washington D.C. at a ceremony sponsored by Wilson and I had the the White House. They were two of five students opportunity to Mark Hansen, Superintendent honored from Wisconsin, and selected from 5,200 candidates who qualified for the 2018 awards. engage our community on the topic of The Presidential Scholar in the Arts is de- school safety. Hundreds of students, staff termined by outstanding performance on the and parents joined us to reflect on our cur- College Board SAT and ACT exams, and through rent practices and identify ways in which the National YoungArts Foundation’s nationwide we can improve. Thank you to all who par- YoungArts™ competition. Julian is one of 20 U.S. ticipated and to our local law enforcement Julian Rhee, Brookfield East High School Presidential Scholars in the Arts selected this year. agencies for their continued collaboration. Additionally, two Presidential Scholars are Our preparedness training and pursuit of selected from each state, one young man and one young woman, and 15 at-large students, based best practices are strengthened through on outstanding performance on the College Board our community partnerships. SAT and ACT exams as well as several other school As we close out another school year, I and community-based criteria. Sophia was select- am amazed at the accomplishments of our ed as the female representative from the state of students and grateful for our community’s Wisconsin. support. Enjoy this edition of LINK and Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars thank you for helping us achieve Program is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. This is the Excellence in Education! second year in a row that an Elmbrook student has been selected as a Presidential Scholar. Colin Gray-Hoehn from Brookfield East was Wisconsin’s Presidential Scholar in 2017. Sophia Sun, Brookfield Central High School

11 Elmbrook Receives Grant for Newbery-Winning Authors Fabrication Lab This Spring, Elmbrook students were able to hear firsthand from Newbery Medal winners Kwame Alexander and Erin Entrada Kelly. Kwame On Tuesday, May 1, the State of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Economic Alexander, 2015 Newbery Medal winner for his book The Crossover, spoke Development Corporation awarded the School District of Elmbrook a to 600 middle school students from Pilgrim Park and Wisconsin Hills at $25,000 grant to create a Maker- Carroll University on April 9. Alexander’s interactive presentation had space and Fabrication Lab or “Fab “This Fab Lab will allow students create a mural to represent the strength of community diversity. Lab” at Brookfield Central High School. The fab lab is a high- for applied learning technology workshop equipped in the fields of science, with computer-controlled manu- technology, art, and facturing components that gives students a space to design and mathematics that will create prototypes using robust advance Elmbrook technology in electronics, wood- students in their future working, metalworking, plasma cutting, textile photography and career field.” video production. Principal Brett Gruetzmacher and Technology Educator Tom Juran were Newbery Medal winning Author Kwame Alexander joined by Pilgrim Park and Wisconsin Hills students. joined by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and Erin Entrada Kelly visited Burleigh Elementary on May 2 to speak with CEO, Mark R. Hogan, State Representative Rob Hutton, and WCTC Dean 600 students from Burleigh and Brookfield Elementary. She encouraged of Applied Technologies Michael Shiels, to celebrate the awarding of the students to find their creative voice, answered questions from students, grant, which captured a vision created by several Elmbrook educators. and stressed the the importance of kindness. Kelly was awarded the 2018 “This Fab Lab will allow for applied learning in the fields of science, Newbery Medal for her novel Hello, Universe. technology, art, and mathematics that will advance Elmbrook students “We are so grateful to continue our collaboration with Boswell Books in their future career field,” said Elmbrook Board of Education President, and provide these unique experiences for our students,” said Kay Benning, Kathryn Wilson. District Library Coordinator.

At Left: Technology Educator Tom Juran School Safety Update A school safety update was presented to the Board of Education on May 22. Highlights of the presentation include an acknowledgement of the District’s many strong practices that are already in place, a summary of the feedback collected from several listening sessions, and a 15-month action plan to strengthen the District’s safety approach. Evident throughout was the District’s collaborative partnerships with local law enforcement agencies. Over the years, this collaboration has re- sulted in the District’s transition to the Run, Hide, Fight protocol, and more recently, the deployment of a threat assessment protocol and strategies to At Right L to R: effectively share information. State Representative In March, several listening sessions were conducted with staff, Rob Hutton and student leadership groups, and a community listening session held at each Superintendent Mark Hansen high school in March. Key themes included the desire for more information and training, a collaborative approach with community groups, and appreciation for the District’s ongoing commitment to school safety. Find out more about Elmbrook’s approach to school safety at www.elmbrookschools.org/safety. 12 Elmbrook Celebrates Excellence Across District & Community The Third Annual Engaged in Excellence Awards Red Carpet Gala took including Bus Stop Karaoke! The gala was generously sponsored by the place Monday, May 7 at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center. In addition to Elmbrook Education Foundation. honoring retirees and staff achieving years of service milestones, over The program also included a moving tribute by renowned violinist and 80 individuals were celebrated as finalists in 14 different award catego- Brookfield East Valedictorian, Julian Rhee, honoring staff members ries. Each of the award presenters, many of whom were students, were Jim Jacobsen, Amanda Filkins, and Jim Qualler who passed away this recognized for their own accomplishments during the 2017-18 school year school year. including state medal winners, elementary musical stars, accomplished Award recipients were selected from over 600 nominations submitted musicians and more! by students, families, and staff. Elmbrook Schools is grateful to all finalists, Hosted by Elmbrook’s Chief Strategy Officer, Chris Thompson, the show presenters, the Elmbrook Education Foundation, and the 575 attendees for echoed the Academy Awards and parodied Late Night television skits their commitment to excellence in our community.

Congratulations to This Year’s Award Recipients

• Alumni Excellence: Angela Graf (BCHS ‘90) and Evelyn Werking (BEHS ‘11) • Excellence in Teaching - Middle School: Jennifer VanAcker, Pilgrim Park • Excellence in Coaching or Advising: Ronn Blaha, Brookfield Central • Excellence in Teaching - High School: Kari Doepke, Brookfield East • Excellence in a Community Partnership: United Heartland • Excellence in Teaching - New Educator: Alecia Krutz, Dixon • Excellence in Leadership: Kristin Olson, Tonawanda • Excellence in Teaching Support: Meredith Wafle, Swanson • Excellence in Service & Support: Eric Hagen, Central Office • Excellence in Teamwork: Brookfield Central Food Service Team: • Excellence in Student Services: Karen Kaltenbrun, Fairview South Kathy Brezgel, Jongdee Bounyong, Roberta Chaney, Mary Golab, Shelby Leighton, Connie Miskowski, Tonia Parkinson, Peggy Reinders, • Excellence in Substitute Teaching: Mitch Weber, Brookfield East Diane Seymour & Angela Vetta • Excellence in Teaching - Elementary: Kayla Moffatt, Burleigh • Excellence in Volunteering: Spencer Mayhew, Tonawanda

13 Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship and Fellowship Award Recipients

Alena Huang, Brookfield Central Sophia Sun, Brookfield Central Natalie Schmidt, Brookfield East Pam Kania, Swanson Elementary Brookfield Central seniors, Alena Huang and Sophia Sun, and East senior, Natalie Schmidt received Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarships for their academic achievements and continued excellence. Additionally, Swanson Elementary teacher, Pam Kania, was named a Fellowship Award Recipient for her work with students. All Herb Kohl award recipients were honored at a recognition luncheon on April 8 by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl (retired). Each student received a scholarship in the amount of $10,000, and each teacher awardee received a $6,000 classroom grant. Congratulations Alena, Sophia, Natalie, and Pam!

Lexi Romero Named a 2018 WIAA Scholar Athlete Brookfield Central Senior and Gymnastics State Champion, Lexi Romero was named one of 33 statewide Scholar Athletes by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and Marshfield Clinic. In 2018, an all-time record 881 seniors from 455 Wisconsin high schools were nominated. Lexi’s finalist status is evidence of her distinction both academically and athletically. Romero was recognized at a ceremony in Wausau on May 6, where she received her award in the company of her family and coaches. Next year, Romero will attend the University of Minnesota on a track scholarship.

L to R: Head Gymnastics Coach Erin Kokta, Lexi Romero, Head Girls Track & Field Coach Brian Calhoun & Head Girls Golf Coach Brian Scrobel

Retiring Employess – Thank You for Your Service Each year the District recognizes retiring staff members who have dedicated their careers to serving students. Many thanks to: Patricia Barina, Sharon Biehl, Sue Brummer, Wanda Boggs, Donald Brzezinski, 13780 Hope Street Kitty Callahan-Janas, Su Edington, Patricia Glubka, Naomi Heckmann, Janet Holt, Rick Kiedrowski, Rose- P.O. Box 1830 lyn Kinsella, Pam Koutecky, Laurel Leahy, Anita Olikara, Kay Oeding, Susan Pankiewicz, James Riegert, Brookfield, WI 53008 Michael Rose, Debbie Strzyzewski, Rebecca Thomas, Rusty Wilson, and Linda Zahn. 262-781-3030 Mark Hansen, Superintendent Kathryn Wilson, Board President Official Alumni Network – Join Today! Chris Thompson, Chief Strategy Officer Jill Kokta, Communications Coordinator With over 400 alumni registered since its launch in February, the Alumni Network seeks to connect Eric Hagen, Communications Assistant Elmbrook graduates all over the globe! www.elmbrookschools.org Alumni are able to engage with the district and each other, share reunion information and mem- LINK is written and produced by the School District of Elmbrook. The district is ories, and find unique and exclusive give-back opportunities through student mentorship, career solely responsible for content. The school speaking opportunities, and more. district and City of Brookfield are separate Alumni can sign up via email or by using the social sync option, allowing them to easily connect local government entities. All costs associated with LINK are covered by the School District of through Facebook or LinkedIn account to keep profiles up-to-date and contact information private. Elmbrook. Visit alumni.elmbrookschools.org to get connected today! 14 POLICE DEPARTMENT BROOKFIELD’S TWENTIETH and lock your doors! This includes all garage, house, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT apartment and car doors. The City of Brookfield will hold its twentieth National Night l Always lock your doors if you are gone, even if only for Out event on August 1, 2018, from 5:00-9:00 p.m., in the a few minutes. If you are working in the backyard, keep Brookfield Civic Plaza area. your front door and garage door closed and locked, and the backdoors locked if you are in the front yard. During Communities nationwide gather the warm weather, people often open windows or sliding together in August every year to glass doors while they are at home. Always remember to support this crime prevention close and lock them when you go to sleep. and safety event. There will be many activities for all ages at National Night Out. Information booths will be set up to provide tips on Neighborhood Watch, Homeland Security, Identity Theft, Internet Safety, Personal Safety, Bullying Prevention, 9-1-1 Emergency Phone Call information, Drug Abuse Prevention, Fire Prevention, Child Safety, Child ID Kits, Senior Crime Prevention, Bicycle and Traffic Safety. The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team, Waukesha County Canine Unit, Self-Defense educational demonstrations, Fire Sprinkler Demonstration Trailer, musical entertainment by the Crossfire Band, a rock l Don’t keep ladders, tools or other equipment in the yard climbing wall, a bouncy house, children’s games, a that could be used to gain access to your home. Secure children’s train and a dunk tank will be featured on the them in locked places. National Night Out grounds and at the Civic Plaza area. Food, refreshments, and T-shirts will be available at the l Residential lighting should be used to light up home event. A Flashlight Walk Against Crime, from 8:30-9:00 entry points. Keep your property well lighted during p.m., brings everyone together for a great ending to this evening hours. Place a light or two on automatic timers important community event. in your home. The Brookfield Task Force on Public Safety Education, Inc. l Make sure that your doors and windows are not hidden is seeking volunteers for National Night Out. For more by shrubbery. information on this event or on volunteering, please call the l Don’t advertise your vacation plans. When leaving your City of Brookfield Police Department’s Crime Prevention home, do everything you can to make your home look Unit at (262) 787-3557. occupied. Notify a trusted neighbor, relative or friend of your absence and how you can be reached in case of SUMMER THEFT PREVENTION TIPS emergency. Arrange to have someone pick up the mail The City of Brookfield Police Department’s Crime and papers, to cut the grass, and to inspect your property Prevention Unit provides the following tips to help prevent while you are gone. thefts this summer: l Be a good neighbor as this is one of the best crime l Do not leave valuables unattended or unsecured on your prevention tools. Know your neighbors and watch out property, in your vehicle, or in public spaces. This includes for each other. Watchful, attentive neighbors can spot bicycles, laptops, cell phones, purses, wallets, keys, and potential criminals and alert the Police right away. especially anything that may contain personal information. l Report crimes and suspicious activities to the police. For l Always remember to roll up your car windows, take any suspected emergencies or crimes in progress, call 9-1-1. valuables out of your car, and lock your doors every time you exit your vehicle, even if it is parked in your own SUMMER TRAFFIC SAFETY REMINDERS driveway. Thefts from cars are often as a result of people The City of Brookfield’s Crime Prevention Unit provides forgetting to lock their doors. you with some traffic safety tips to help keep you and your l Remember to turn your vehicle off prior to exiting family safe when driving this summer: your vehicle, even if going inside your home just for a l Slow down and obey all traffic laws and speed limits. The few minutes. posted speed limit in the subdivisions is 25 MPH. l Keep valuables in your garage, house, or apartment, (continued on page 16)

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(continued from page 15) with a driver under the influence. Even one alcoholic l With the extra highway congestion due to summer travel, drink affects your coordination and reaction time. If you and highway resurfacing, speeding becomes even more see an impaired driver, stay a safe distance away, get the dangerous. Allow plenty of space and reduce your speed. license number, pull over, and call the Police. l Wait until parked to use your cell phone. Refuse to answer your cell phone when driving. Turn off your phone or put it in the silent mode and put it aside when you’re the driver. Driver inattentiveness is a major cause of traffic accidents. Never text while driving. If you need to send a text message, pull off the road first. Texting is one of the most dangerous distractions because it takes your eyes, hands and mind off the task of driving. Texting is also illegal in Wisconsin. If you have a passenger, let him or her handle phone calls and text messages. l Drive slowly in areas frequented by pedestrians. Look for children walking or bicycling in the street, especially where there are no sidewalks. Be alert for children playing and those who may dart out into the street l Never let your emotions get the best of you while driving. without looking for traffic. Watch for children when Be patient. Don’t change lanes unsafely or improperly, or backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage. weave in and out of traffic. If you encounter an aggressive driver, stay out of the way. Do not challenge them by l Wear your seat belt and make sure that your child is speeding up or preventing him or her from getting by. properly buckled up in the appropriate child safety seat Do not make eye contact. Ignore gestures and refuse to and in the back seat. return them. Report any aggressive driving incidents to l Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, even for a minute. the Police as soon as possible. If someone follows you If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 9-1-1. after an on-the-road encounter, drive to a public place or l Always lock your vehicle and keep the keys out of reach to the nearest Police Station. of children. Teach your children to never play in or l Don’t drive if you’ve been drinking alcohol and don’t ride around a vehicle.

ELMBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum at 1075 Pilgrim sandwiches, breads, muffins or scones, fresh fruit, and Parkway in Brookfield will be open for tours the first and third dessert, served in the historic Sundays of each month, dining room of the Inn. May-October (closed Cost is $15 per person. Labor Day weekend) from Reservations and prepayment 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tour the are required. See our web site fully restored stagecoach for more details. inn built in 1843 and Community Celebration: learn what life was like in Help us celebrate the 175th anniversary of the building Brookfield in the 1800s. of the Inn in 1843. Spend the day at the Inn, enjoying Visit Aggie’s Antiques the grounds, tours of the Inn, children’s games and craft, which will also be open. Admission required. storytelling, a magic show, music, purchase food and Free Lecture: Author and Educator John Schoenknecht beverages, shop our bake sale, shop Aggie’s Antiques. will talk about “The Great Waukesha Water War of 1893” Admission and parking are free; proceeds from food Monday May 21, 7:00 p.m. at the Brookfield Public Library. and antique sales will benefit our Elmbrook high schools Join us for an 1860’s Tea in the Afternoon at the scholarship fund. Stagecoach Inn: Sundays: June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th, elmbrookhistoricalsociety.org October 7th, seatings at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Enjoy [email protected]

16 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER HUMANE SOCIETY SUMMER SAFETY PET TIPS AND facility as strays during holidays that promote fireworks. FUN EVENTS FOR YOUR DOG Again, it is easy to keep them safe by keeping them indoors or at minimum, staying with them when it is Summer Safety Tips likely fireworks will occur. Summer is finally upon us — outdoor activities, fun in the l Ticks and mosquitoes can cause many health problems sun, and warm weather! While enjoying summer, please for dogs AND cats. Make sure you discuss with your keep a few safety tips in mind to keep your pets happy, veterinarian the best care and options for your pets healthy, and safe: depending on their living arrangements. l Do not leave your pets in a vehicle. In just minutes, even l If you see an animal left in a car or one that has been left if the windows are cracked, the temperature in a car can outside without shade or water, please call Elmbrook climb well over 100 degrees. The result of leaving an Humane Society immediately at (262) 782-9261 — you animal in a car too long can result in heat stroke, brain may literally be saving a life! damage, and even death. Events for You and Your Dog Wagfest to Return to Mitchell Park — Saturday, September 8 Tails will be plentiful and wagging on Saturday, September 8, at Brookfield’s Mitchell Park from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. as Elmbrook Humane Society (EBHS) hosts its Annual Wagfest fundraiser. For those without a dog, make sure to attend to make some new friends! The day long festival includes delicious food options, live music from Kelli and the Soul Mates, shopping at about 70 vendor booths, and l Despite the time of year, please make sure your pets raffles. Wagfest will offer lure courses, dog games, a doggy have proper identification. A microchip is the safest way art studio, Puptini’s, and much, much more! There is to make sure your pet can be identified by any of the something for everyone at Wagfest, and with no admission local humane societies or veterinary clinics should they fee, there is no reason not to mark your calendar to spend become lost. Supplementing this with an identification all or part of the day! For more information, visit http:// tag that includes your contact information is also a www.ebhs.org/index.php/events/wag-fest and https:// very good idea! Please remember your feline family www.facebook.com/EBHS1964/events. members, too. Even if your cat never goes outdoors, accidents happen — doors are left open, screens can be pushed through, etc. l Keep outside exercise, such as walking or jogging, to a minimum on warmer days. Also, watch for hot, soft tar on sidewalks and streets so that this does not get stuck in your dog’s paws. Check paws when returning from a walk and remove tar or burrs to ensure their comfort and health. l Warm, humid, hot weather has the potential to cause life threatening dangers to pets. It is imperative that pets have shade and water at minimum — besides, it is also the law to ensure pets are kept safe! Bringing them indoors to a cool environment (air conditioning, basement) is the best solution to ensure they remain Thank Dog It’s Friday — Friday, June 22 comfortable and healthy. Also, remember if left Make sure to save this date for you and your dog to come outdoors, pets must have shelter from not only the sun to Elmbrook Humane Society from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. to but rain. Many pets become scared with storms so make enjoy live music from The Stangs, lure course, raffles, local sure you are in tune with what stresses your pet and vendors, and a cookout. The event is free to attend (lure, help remedy the situation. raffles, and food for a nominal fee). l Fireworks cause anxiety and fear for many pets. At From all of us at Elmbrook Humane Society, have a safe and Elmbrook Humane Society, we see many pets enter our fun summer!

SUMMER 2018 17 LIBRARY

Monday, August 27, 1:00 p.m. Brookfield Public Library TBD “Where to go, when you want to know!” Talking About Books Returns in September. Library Hours Short and Sweet Monday-Thursday...... 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 1:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday...... 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Living in the Weather of the World: Stories by Richard Bausch Sunday (School Year)...... 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 1:00 p.m. Phone...... (262) 782-4140 Selected Stories of O. Henry by O. Henry www.brookfieldlibrary.com Thursday, August 9, 1:00 p.m. The Girl of the Lake: Stories by Bill Roorbach It’s All Elementary REGULAR PROGRAMS AND CLASSES Monday, June 11, 7:00 p.m. Adult Internet Classes Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley Hands on Internet Classes for Adults. Registration required. Keyboard Monday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. Community Room and Mouse skills required. Classes are offered bi-monthly. Mystery Book Club’s 11th Annual Movie Night! June 5 Tuesday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Email You read the book last month, now see the movie! Starring Denzel June 12 Tuesday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Advanced Email Washington and Don Cheadle. July 19 Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 1 Monday, August 13, 7:00 p.m. July 26 Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet 2 1222 by Anne Holt August 9 Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Email August 16 Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Advanced Email Basic Word Classes Offered bi-monthly. Keyboard and Mouse skills required. Please register for a Part 1 and Part 2. June 21 Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Part 1 June 28 Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Part 2 August 20 Monday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Part 1 August 27 Monday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Part 2 Basic Computer Class Offered bi-monthly. No computer skills required. Learn what computers are all about. Registration required. July 13 Friday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Are you “At Knits End”? Back in Time — Historical Fiction Book Club Then join fellow knitters, both novices and experts at our knitting group. Thursday, June 21, 2:00 p.m. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Tuesdays: June 5 and 19; July 3, 17, and 31; The Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki August 7 and 21 Thursday, July 19, 2:00 p.m. Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders BOOK CLUBS AT THE LIBRARY Thursday, August 16, 2:00 p.m. Anyone interested in reading and discussing these titles is welcome. Kristin Lavransdatter 1: The Bridal Wreath by Sigrid Undset Books are available at the Circulation Desk about one month before the discussion. We’re Not Kidding Around Book Club Armchair Travel Join us for this limited run book club for adults featuring Children’s Tuesday, June 19, 10:00 a.m. books. Revisit a classic or enjoy something you may have missed. There is Selection Meeting for 2018-19 more to these books than meets the eye. Returns in August. Friday, June 1, 2:00 p.m. The Borrowers by Mary Norton Great Lives Biography Book Group Friday, July 6, 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 4, 1:00 p.m. ***Date change because of Memorial Day*** The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright Grant: a Biography by William S. McFeely Friday, August 3, 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 25, 1:00 p.m. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Selection Meeting for the 2018-2019 season. Cast your votes! Worlds of Speculative Fiction: Monday, July 23, 1:00 p.m. Philosophy, Fantasy, and Science Fiction The Girl from the Metropol Hotel: Growing Up in Communist Russia by Thursday, June 14, 7:00 p.m. Ludmilla Petrushevskaya Arthur Clarke’s Mysterious Cosmos

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18 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER Thursday, July 12, 7:00 p.m. Robert Howard’s Hyborian Age Thursday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars Trilogy SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Hitchcock’s Flicks Wednesday, June 6, 2:00 p.m. The story of a cool, calculated professional woman who embezzles from her employer then relocates to some distant town where she repeats her crimes under an assumed identity. This 1964 film starring Tippi Hedron and Sean Connery is unlike almost any other by Hitchcock. Have an e-Reader, tablet, or smartphone? Digital Downloads! Learn how to use Overdrive and Wisconsin’s Digital Library for eBooks. dairy farming, paying tribute to the many thousands of farmers who This Digital Download demonstration will provide a general introduction created our very landscape and way of life. to accessing e-books, e-audiobooks and magazines from the Library. Tuesday, June 5, 7:00 p.m.; Friday, July 20, 10:00 a.m.; Film Historian Dale Kuntz Monday, August 6, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 7:00 p.m. Film historian Dale Kuntz returns with a screening, and some behind Adult Coloring Club the scenes trivia, of the Deanna Durbin film that takes her out to the Old Not just for kids any more, coloring reduces stress and helps adults West in search of romance and adventure. relax. Enjoy our coloring pages and supplies or bring your favorites Read It and Eat (Adults only, please). Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: June 13; July 11; August 8 Tuesday, July 31, 6:00 p.m. • REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join us for a discussion of Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler and Writing Circle enjoy a meal of typical Midwestern wedding food. Registration begins Wednesdays, 1-3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 26. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. June 13; June 27; July 11; July 25; August 8; August 22 Memory Café-Summertime Whether your goal is to preserve memories, compile a collection of Monday, July 16, 3:00-4:30 p.m. stories from your life, or write and publish, these sessions will get you Enjoy trivia, crafting and companionship in a friendly setting. A on your way. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND ENROLLMENT Memory Café is a social gathering for those who are experiencing IS LIMITED. Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to attend all early stage dementia, mild memory loss or mild cognitive impairment sessions. Led by published author and Brookfield resident Lois Patton. (MCI) and a family member or care partner. Contact the Alzheimer’s Planning a Disney Vacation Association if this is your first café: 1-800-272-3900. We are part of the Monday, June 11, 7:00 p.m. Wild Plum Memory Project. Rebecca Mitchell, a travel agent specializing in Disney vacations, will Rock and Paint — FOR ADULTS discuss the different planning stages and how to get the most for your Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. • REGISTRATION REQUIRED money when taking a trip to the “happiest place on earth”. In the spirit of this year’s Summer Reading Program, Libraries Rock! Maximizing Medicare rock out to a variety of tunes while painting a rock for your garden or Monday, June 18, 1:00 p.m. balcony. You supply the creativity — we will supply the tunes, rocks, Tracy Lipinski, of the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, paints and brushes. will provide an overview of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, and D, as Strategies for Social Security and Retirement Income well as Supplemental Policies and Savings Programs. Monday, July 23, 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Hollywood Loves Wisconsin Learn about the methods for filing for Social Security, the strategies that Monday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. may be used to optimize it, and how to calculate your retirement income Sit back and enjoy viewing nearly 350 movie clips with hundreds of needs. Presented by The Retirement Classroom. amazing actors in films from 1941 through 2017 that refer to Wisconsin Songs and Stories of the Dustbowl through adventure, comedy, drama and romance. Presented by Lynn and Wednesday, August 29, 7:00 p.m. Richard Voigt. Open to ages 18 and up only. Musician Craig Siemsen will explore the “Dirty Thirties” with familiar My 30 Years on the Appalachian Trail and original songs, as well as stories and wit. Tuesday, June 19, 6:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social — FOR ALL AGES Author Jeff Ryan shares his Appalachian Trail adventures spanning Tuesday, August 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. half a lifetime. Celebrate the almost end of Summer Reading with ice cream and music Essential Oils for Personal Use sponsored by Friends of the Library. Monday, June 25, 7:00 p.m. • REGISTRATION REQUIRED Hearing Screening Join us as we learn about essential oils and create our own make and take Tuesday, August 28, 1:00-5:00 p.m. with essential oils educator Kari Roehl. Attendance is limited. A representative from Connect Hearing will provide a free screening to Creating Dairyland evaluate your hearing. Screenings will be done on a first-come, first- Saturday, June 30, 2:00 p.m. served basis and will take approximately 15 minutes. Author Ed Janus will open the pages of the fascinating story of Wisconsin (continued on page 20)

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(continued from page 19) Adult Summer Reading Program — Libraries Rock! June 4-August 11 Tell us what you have read or listened to this summer by completing an entry form and placing it in the box by the Adult Reference Desk for your chance to win a prize package! Enter as often as you like. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. FOR TEENS Teen Summer Reading — Libraries Rock! June 4-August 11 Register-Read-Reward! In just 3 easy steps you can earn coupons to local business and a chance to win one our Grand Prizes! For more information stop by or call the Adult Reference Desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brookfield Public Library. Open to readers entering grades 7 through 12. Teen Movie Cows in the Courtyard Tuesday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon Join us for a screening of the 1989 classic movie about two seemingly Pet the Cozy Nook Farms cows, play games, and sample dairy treats. dumb teens who set off on a quest to prepare the ultimate historical Bike Decorating at the Fire Station presentation with the help of a time machine. Open to ages 12-18. Tuesday, July 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Rock Painting — FOR TEENS Bring your bike to decorate for the Fourth of July parade. We provide Tuesday, July 10, 2:00 p.m. • REGISTRATION REQUIRED the decorations. We will supply rocks and painting supplies for use. You supply the creativity. Touch a Truck If you prefer, feel free to bring your own rock. Open to ages 12-18. Tuesday, July 17, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Teen Book Discussion City vehicles up close. Tuesday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. Barcel Babies for babies through age 3 Join us for a discussion of Dividing Eden by Joelle Charbonneau. Books will Monday, August 6, 9:30 a.m. OR 11:00 a.m. be available at the Circulation Desk beginning July 7. Open to ages 12-18. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Interactive music. Teens 13 and over are invited to volunteer in our Summer Movies for Kids Children’s Department this summer. Contact the for all ages Wednesday, August 8, 1:30 p.m. Library for more information. Thursday, August 16, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, 1:30 p.m. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Contact the library for movie titles. Registration for the Summer Reading Program, Libraries Rock! begins Special Wednesday and Thursday programs Monday, June 4. Last day to register is Saturday, July 28. 10:30 a.m. OR 1:30 p.m. Lego Club for all ages Wednesday, June 13, Kip’s Fun Show Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.: June 9, July 14, August 11 Thursday, June 14, Boogie in the Barnyard Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.: June 26, July 24, August 28 Wednesday, June 20, We supply the legos, you supply the creativity. Mad Science Thursday, June 21, Jack and Kitty Craft Saturday for all ages Wednesday, June 27, Registration required. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: June 16, July 21, August 18. Jump Bunch for ages 3-6, Thursday, June 28, “Three Little Pigs” by the Corcoran Puppets (ages 3+) Make a seasonal craft to take home. Thursday, July 5, Craftastrophe! for all ages Activity Day Wednesday, June 20, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, Fox and Branch Lots of supplies to create your own masterpiece. Thursday, July 12, Tony’s Creepy Crawly Zoo Marvelous Mondays for all ages Wednesday, July 18, Magic of Rick Allen, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. OR 10:30 a.m.: June 18, June 25, Thursday, July 19, Bug in a Rug Theater July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30. Wednesday, July 25, Chris Fascione Join our librarians for stories, songs, and so much more! Thursday, July 26, Rockin’ the Courtyard (weather permitting)

BROOKFIELD AND ELM GROVE JOIN TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE BIRD DAY 2018 The City of Brookfield along with the Village of Elm Grove have once again been certified as Bird Cities in Wisconsin. There will be a celebration at the June 2nd Farmer’s Market (7:30 a.m. to noon) at the Civic Plaza at Brookfield City Hall (2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield). Come learn about birds, ask questions about backyard habitats and plants, and pick up some helpful articles on birds in our area.

20 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER FINANCE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY TAX AMOUNTS “Effective” date when a payment was made and how AVAILABLE ONLINE much the payment was. The second installment of your property tax payment is due UTILITY BILLING to Waukesha County by July 31st. Bills from the Waukesha The City of Brookfield offers citizens multiple options to pay County Treasurer should arrive in mid-June with a pre- sewer and water utility bills. addressed envelope enclosed with your bill. If you use an online bill pay service, please make sure to The second installment of your tax payment should be enter the entire account number as shown on the bill to made payable and mailed to: ensure that the payment is applied to the correct account. Waukesha County Treasurer Other methods of payment available are online, via mail, in- 515 W. Moreland Boulevard Rm 148 person at the Treasurer’s office with cash or check only, or Waukesha, WI 53188 dropping your payment in the drop box located in parking Please note that under Wisconsin law, second lot adjacent to Brookfield Central High School. installment tax payments cannot be accepted by * Note: Please keep a look out for information on the City of Brookfield. upcoming enhancements to online utility bill payment At any time you can view your tax bill online to see current options. Visit www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. amounts due, make a payment or print a receipt. Assessments When buying or selling a home in the City of Brookfield, and prior bill information going back to the year 2000 are please keep the following in mind regarding utility billing: available to view, by selecting the year you would like to see from the drop down at the top of the screen. l The City of Brookfield does not perform final readings To access this information, please follow these easy instructions: for utility bills for sales of property. 1. Go to www.ci.brookfield.wi.us. On the Home Page, l Buyers and sellers should have the utility charges click on Quick Links, then click the “Pay/Search prorated as part of the closing process. Property Tax” link. l Please notify the Accounting office to have your name 2. Follow the on screen Search Instructions on how to removed from the utility billing. enter the search. If the instructions are not displayed, l If you are currently on the Automatic Payment Program click on the Search Instructions heading and it will please notify the Accounting office, in writing, to ensure display them. that your utility account is removed from direct debit. 3. You can then locate your property and click on “Bill.” If you sell a home in Brookfield, and then purchase a new 4. When clicking on “Bill,” the bottom of the screen will home in Brookfield, and use your online banking to pay display any outstanding balance (if applicable), and if for your utility bill, please make sure to update the account you click on “Show all transactions,” it will show the number to the utility account number for your new home.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT POROUS ASPHALT INSTALLED ALONG A typical porous pavement has an open-graded surface over an underlying stone recharge bed. The water drains THE PILGRIM PARKWAY BIKE PATH through the porous asphalt and into the stone bed, then, Last fall, you may have noticed 2,000 feet of new bike path slowly, infiltrates into the soil. If contaminants were on the along Pilgrim Parkway south of Gebhardt; but did you surface at the time of the storm, they are swept along with know that the new pavement is actually porous asphalt? the rainfall through the stone bed. From there they infiltrate Through a grant from MMSD, the City was able to replace into the sub-base so that they are subjected to the natural the portion of bike path that had been removed for a processes that cleanse water. sanitary sewer project with the more environmentally Porous asphalt pavements are being used successfully friendly porous asphalt. throughout the United States, in every type of climate and What’s porous asphalt and why use it? Porous asphalt geography. They are recognized by the Environmental is a tool for stormwater management. It reduces runoff Protection Agency as a best management practice for and promotes infiltration, which cleanses stormwater, stormwater management. So the next time you are out for a replenishes aquifers, and protects streams. stroll or bike ride, check out our new porous pavement!

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residency for voting purposes at your parent’s house TRASH DELAY or establish residency in the community where you are Trash pickup will be delayed one day following attending college. You must choose one or the other as Independence Day, July 4th and Labor Day, you are not allowed to vote in both places. It is a felony September 3rd. Remember to have garbage and to vote twice, which is why you must choose between recyclables out by 7:00 a.m. the two and never cast more than one ballot per election date. Once you have decided where you will vote, the TIME TO REVIEW YOUR process is simple. The first step is to register to vote in the VOTER REGISTRATION! community you have chosen. In Wisconsin, registration can be done online at myvote.wi.gov, in-person with the Review your voter registration information at myvote.wi.gov municipal clerk prior to Election Day, by mail at least Make sure your registration information is accurate! If you 20 days prior to Election Day, or at the polling site on have moved or experienced a change in name, or if you Election Day. Wisconsin law requires you to be living find information that is not accurate, you may update your at the address for a minimum of 10 days prior to voting registration online if your Wisconsin driver’s license or state and you must provide acceptable proof of residency. ID is current. Keeping your voter registration current saves If you are going to school in another state and wish to you time at the polls on Election Day! register there, you should research registration rules in Registration Online is Easy! Search for your record that state beforehand as they may be different. Once you by entering your name and date of birth. Then click the have registered properly, you may either cast your vote in “Update my Voter Registration” tab! Answer a few questions person at the polling site on Election Day or by requesting when you are prompted and myvote will provide you and completing an absentee ballot. For additional with the step by step instructions to get your registration information on voting, always contact the municipal completed fast and conveniently, right from home. Clerk in the community where you wish to vote. Advice The deadline for open registration is July 25, 2018, so don’t from others is not always accurate and can lead to critical delay. After that date, registrants must either appear in mistakes which you will be held accountable for. person in the Office of the City Clerk by the Friday prior to Important Reminder to Parents: Please talk to your college Election Day or on Election Day at their polling site location. bound students about the rules for voting before sending them off to school. Even though a ballot may not be the same 2018 ELECTION SCHEDULE for that election, voting an absentee ballot at home and then going to the polls at school is a Felony. Don’t assume your August 14, 2018 — Fall Primary college student knows this. Prevention is so much better than November 6, 2018 — Fall General Election a Felony conviction for a youthful mistake. Voting in Care Facilities! HOW IT WORKS WITH Question: My mother is residing in a local Nursing Home and VOTING — FALL 2018 would like to vote. May I help her with this activity? 17 Year Olds Can’t Vote in Wisconsin! Answer: The state legislature has determined residents Question: I am 17 years old and was told I could vote in in care facilities such as nursing homes must vote using the primary election if I will be 18 years old by the general specific regulated procedures to prevent the potential election. Is that true? for fraud or abuse, overzealous solicitation or undue Answer: No it is False! Every state has slightly different influence. Your mother must be registered at the Nursing Election Laws. Here in Wisconsin, you must be 18 years Home Address. The best time to register is during intake old on or before the Election Date in which you cast the admission, however you can get her registered now if she vote. For accurate information on voting, always contact the isn’t registered yet. The state allows the nursing home municipal Clerk in the community where you wish to vote. intake document to be used as proof of residence. Once she is registered the voting process involves a Special College Students Voting Voting Deputy (SVD) representing each of the two major Question: I just turned eighteen years old and will be leaving political parties. The SVD’s work together to offer ballots for college soon. I would like to vote in the Fall General to registered electors during each of the two scheduled Election and need to know what to do. visits to the facility. Residence may either request an Answer: Students have two options. The first thing you absentee ballot ahead of time or if they are registered at want to do is decide whether you wish to maintain your the address, they may simply appear before the Special

22 CITY OF BROOKFIELD NEWSLETTER Voting Deputies to request a ballot on demand during one to providing that instruction or voting on the day of the of the two visits. Having both parties represented during visit, it is documented and she may try again at the second the voting process provides a balanced, fair and effective visit. If she is not able to direct the assisted vote at all, you process. A notice and sample ballots are provided to the may not decide for your mother even if you know how she care facility in advance so residents can study the ballot would have wanted to vote. Similar to your polling site, ahead of time. Relatives may be present during voting and the process takes place in a common area with the Special may offer assistance. However, they may only act upon the Voting Deputies present. Following is a chart of assistance direct instruction of the voter. If your mother isn’t up allowed for residents in a Care Facility:

POWER OF ATTORNEY FAMILY OR ACTIONS ANYBODY MEMBER SVD GUARDIAN Assist a voter in completing a Voter Registration Application YES YES YES YES Assist the voter by signing the voter’s name on the Voter Registration Application YES YES YES YES Assist a voter in completing a request for an Absentee Ballot YES YES YES YES Assist the voter by signing the voter’s name on an Absentee Ballot Request at the direction of the voter YES YES YES YES Assist a voter in marking the ballot at the direction of the voter NO YES YES NO Assist a voter by completing an absentee ballot certificate envelope NO YES YES NO Assist the voter by signing the voter’s name on the absentee ballot certificate envelope NO YES YES NO Request an absentee ballot for the voter NO NO NO YES Mark the ballot for the voter NO NO NO NO

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BISHOP’S WOODS NEIGHBORHOOD KID’S FEST TO BE HELD AT MCCOY PLAN NEARING COMPLETION PARK ON SATURDAY, JUNE 16TH The formation of the Bishop’s Woods Neighborhood Plan Brookfield Village, Ltd. and the City of Brookfield are is nearly complete and the Department of Community working with other sponsors to hold the sixth annual Kid’s Development is finalizing the materials needed for its Fest on Saturday, June 16th at McCoy adoption. Community Development staff reported to the Field Park. Kid’s Fest will feature a Plan Commission on April 9th with details regarding variety of activities from 11:00 a.m.- strategies for public-private partnerships and new zoning 3:00 p.m. at McCoy Park, just west of regulations for implementing the Plan’s land use and Brookfield Road on Wilderness Way. transportation goals. The Plan Commission recommended An inflatable bounce house and slide, scheduling a public hearing to amend the necessary City rock climbing wall, entertainers and documents and policies in accordance with the adoption interactive displays will be part of of the Bishop’s Woods Neighborhood Plan and the the event. More than 20 exhibitors Common Council approved. will have hands-on activities for The public hearing is slated for the August 21st Common children to participate in. The Kid’s Fest stage will feature Council meeting. A Neighborhood Information Meeting performances by Brookfield Center for the Arts (dance will be held before the public hearing for area residents, academy), karate demonstrations, music and other forms business owners, and stakeholders to review the objectives of entertainment. Food vendors will be on hand in the park of the Neighborhood Plan and the proposed new mixed-use with food and beverages for sale. zoning district ordinance for Bishop’s Woods. Look for the Parking will be available at the McCoy lot on Wilderness upcoming formal notices of scheduled meetings and attend Way, Pleasant Street parking lot and Hoffman Avenue lot to submit your comments on this significant planning in the Village area. Several privately owned lots will also be effort. You can find information about this plan on the available, and will be signed for event parking. The event City’s website at http://wi-brookfield2.civicplus.com/945/ will be held rain or shine, and would only be cancelled in Bishops-Woods-Neighborhood-Plan. the event of severe weather.

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BROOKFIELD INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION (formerly known as City of Brookfield Sister Cities) BROOKFIELD AND SELIGENSTADT l 10th Anniversary Celebration at Brookfield’s Mitchell CELEBRATE 10 YEARS AS SISTER CITIES Park — September 30. A special event to commemorate our Sister City relationship. 2018 commemorates our 10-year anniversary as a Sister City with Seligenstadt, Germany. To celebrate l Tours of Milwaukee, Madison and the new Bucks arena our anniversary, the l Day trip to Chicago. Brookfield International All events are open to the public. See http://brookfieldint.org/ Friendship Association, index.html or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook. Inc. is hosting several com/groups/219577491438554/ for more information special events in including event costs. Information will be available as we September and early approach September. October. Here are some interesting facts about our sister city: Citizens from Seligenstadt (Blessed City) Seligenstadt will be n First Settled: approx. 100 AD here to help us celebrate and renew friendships as well as create some new ones. In n Founded: 815 AD by Charlemagne’s biographer addition, twenty high school students from Einhardschule Einhard in Seligenstadt will be visiting Brookfield this year. While n Location: 30 minutes from Frankfurt along the here, they will be staying with Brookfield host families from Mein River September 17 thru October 1. n State: Hessen (Sister State of Wisconsin) We are also very fortunate to welcome Seligenstadt’s n County: Offenbach (Sister County of Waukesha) newly elected Mayor, Daniel Bastian. He will be coming to n Population: 20,000 Brookfield to join in our celebration. n Sister Cities: Brookfield, WI USA 2008 Some of the events planned include: Triel-sur-Seine, Yvelines, France 1967 l Citizen Trip to Washington, D.C. — September 22- Piedimonte Matese, Italy 2010 28, 2018. We will meet friends from our Sister City We plan to keep this relationship strong for many years Seligenstadt in our nation’s capital. The trip includes to come. If you are interested in joining the Brookfield touring special sites and museums. Everyone will then International Friendship Association and being part of travel to Brookfield. our Sister City activities, contact Patti Schimmel at l Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tigers game — September 29 (262) 787-3525.