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Citizens, Not Subjects

There’s a fine story at the Washington Post (free registration req’d) entitled, “Jefferson Changed ‘Subjects’ to ‘Citizens’ in Declaration of Independence.” It’s long been known that Jefferson made changes as he worked on his draft of the Declaration, as anyone would. ONly in one case, however, did he erase a word entirely, and substitute a…

Whitewater’s Fourth of July Events for 7-4

Whitewater’s Independence weekend events conclude today, with a full description is available at ww4th.com. Sunday, July 4th 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 26th Annual Car Show 10:50 AM Whippet City Mile 11:00 AM Whitewater’s 4th of July Parade Here’s a parade route map: 12 Noon Festival Opens – Midway by Christman Amusement Opens – American…

Whitewater’s Fourth of July Events

Whitewater’s Independence weekend events continue, and a full description is available at ww4th.com. Here’s what’s upcoming: Saturday, July 3rd (Kid’s Day) 12 Noon Festival Opens – Midway by Christman Amusement Opens (Arm Bands 12PM-4PM) – American Legion Beer Tent Opens – Food Vendors Open 12:00 noon – 4:00PM – Children’s petting zoo – Sponsored by…

Whitewater’s Fourth of July

I received the following press release that I am happy to post — The Whitewater Area 4th of July committee is excited to announce it has a packed line-up of activities and entertainment for the 2010 festival held at the Cravath Lakefront Park. The festival has secured national recording artist Heidi Newfield formerly of “Trick…

Memorial Day 2010

Omaha Beach as seen from the top of the footpath leading down from the Normandy American Cemetery above the beach. Date of photograph: May 2, 2000 Photographer: Anthony Atkielski (Agateller) Released to public domain

Whitewater’s Fourth of July

I received the following press release that I am happy to post — The Whitewater Area 4th of July committee is excited to announce it has a packed line-up of activities and entertainment for the 2010 Festival held at the Cravath Lakefront Park. The festival has secured national recording artist Heidi Newfield for a Saturday…

Happy Easter

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold,…

Daily Bread for Whitewater, Wisconsin: 3-17-10

Good morning, Whitewater’s forecast calls for a sunny day, and a high of sixty-one degrees. It’s St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s an excerpt from a description of St. Patrick Day: Little is known of Patrick’s early life, though we know he was born in Roman Britain in the fifth century, into a wealthy Romano-British family. His…