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Vol. 34, No. 29
July 17, 2019
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If members agree to higher dues, work could start in 2020 By BOB UPHUES (GLWRU
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ANOTHER WORLD: Shirley Trimborn and her son, Connor, stand beside the magical, moss-covered “school� that’s the centerpiece of the fairy garden in front of the family home on Vernon Avenue in Brookfield. Four years in the making, the garden is a favorite stop for neighborhood children and adults alike.
Do you believe in magic? Brookfield family’s fairy garden is a neighborhood favorite By BOB UPHUES (GLWRU
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