Historic Recount Begins and Mayor Ponto Urges State Budget Changes

It's Sunday. Do you know where your Board of Canvassers are? They probably aren't recounting state Supreme Court votes today but they likely did Saturday, as the states's 72 counties try to verify the results of 1.5 million votes.

Brookfield Patch was there as the Town of Brookfield's ballots were the first to be opened by the Waukesha County Board of Canvassers. Unless the state asks a judge for an extension, the recount must be completed by May 9. What's the over/under on whether that will happen? 

Here's a look back at some of last week's stories on Brookfield Patch:

Sunday: Elmbrook's proposed 2011-12 budget would

Monday: Elmbrook's and the district is considering a multi-grade classroom at Burleigh Elementary. In police news, there were several complaints, burning pit violations and a teacher's house egging among more. Also, Brookfield Patch wants to host current and new bloggers.

Tuesday: Brookfield Mayor Steve Ponto asked the Joint Finance Committee to make changes to the governor's proposed 2011-2013 budget, including . In sports, this week's featured the sloppy, cold and wet Wanaki Golf Course for the 22-team Brookfield Central Skins Game.

Wednesday: AKA Day 1 of the historic statewide recount in the state Supreme Court race sought by  JoAnne Kloppenburg. Waukesha County began its recount with the Town of Brookfield, as related in this , and . 

Thursday: Day 2 of the recount: Town of Brookfield finishes with a net change . The process is tedious and slow, with just 2 percent of the county's votes recounted after the first day and a half. This video gives a and how a on a cash-register-like computer printout. In non-election news, Joe Petrie compiles expert tips on in the wake of a devastating tornado in the south.

Friday: Whether you're a newbie paddler or an expert kayaker, professional paddling instructor Sherri Metz offers advice on trip planning and recommended locations. 

Saturday: It was petticoats and canons galore at the held at the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum. Check out the action photos from the event which is a major fundraiser for the Elmbrook Historical Society. In sports, Brookfield Central hosted by Shorewood High School. 

Have a great week, everyone.