Good morning.
Friday in Whitewater will be partly cloudy with a high of 93. Sunrise is 5:42 AM and sunset 8:19 PM for 14h 36m 52s of daytime. The moon is a waxing gibbous with 77.4% of its visible disk illuminated.
On this day in 1934, Two killed, 40 hurt in Kohler riot; National Guard occupies town:
On this day, the “model industrial village” of Kohler became an armed camp of National Guard cavalrymen after deadly strike-related rioting. The July 27th violence, which killed two Sheboygan men and injured 40 others, prompted the summoning of 250 Guardsmen to join the 200 special deputy village marshals already present.
After striking workers became agitated and began to destroy company property, deputies turned to tear gas, rifles, and shotguns to quell the stone-throwing crowd, resulting in the deaths and injuries. Owner Walter Kohler blamed Communists and outside agitators for the violence, while union leaders blamed Kohler exclusively. Workers at the Kohler plant were demanding better hours, higher wages, and recognition of the American Federation of Labor as their collective bargaining agent.
Not settled until 1941, the strike marked the beginning of what was to become a prolonged struggle between the Kohler Company and organized labor in Wisconsin; a second Kohler strike lasted from 1954 to 1965.
On Wednesday, 7.26.23, the City of Whitewater’s Fire & Emergency Services Department issued the following press release about receiving paramedic certification:
Fire and EMS Department obtains Paramedic Certification
Whitewater, Wis. July 26, 2023 – The City of Whitewater Fire and Emergency Medical Department has obtained its Paramedic service license.
The City of Whitewater is excited to announce that effective today, our Whitewater Fire & Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) Department has obtained its Paramedic service license. This significant achievement has been a result of countless hours of hard work and dedication from a team of committed individuals. The City of Whitewater wants to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in making this long-awaited process a reality. City of Whitewater wants to personally thank EMS Chief, Jason Dean. This is a direct result of his leadership and dedication.
As we move forward, FEMS is diligently working on procuring the necessary supplies, obtaining a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number, and acquiring the required medications to ensure our Paramedic service operates at its full potential. Presently, we have five licensed Paramedics who are in the process of submitting their Local Credentialing Agreements for approval through our Medical Control, under the leadership of Interim Lt. Crystal Griffin.
During the next 12 months, FEMS will be gradually transitioning to a fully operational Paramedic service. Our Paramedics will be informed about the specific skills they are authorized to perform as we equip them with the necessary equipment and supplies. Though the City aims to expedite this process, our top priority remains to effectively and accurately provide this elevated level of service for our department.
The City must commend the enthusiasm and dedication of our Paramedics and support team, who are excited to put their well-honed skills and expertise into practice. However, the City kindly ask for your understanding and patience during this time of transition, as their training and adaptation will require considerable effort and focus.
FEMS will be providing direct communication to our Paramedics regarding the next steps in this transformative journey. As a community, let us rally together in support of FEMS department, appreciating the invaluable services they provide to keep us safe and protected.
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It’s normal and responsible government. Not always easy to achieve, but always a worthy effort.
See also In Support of Whitewater’s Fire & EMS Referendum and Whitewater’s Quicker Fire & EMS Responses.
Watch as a record-breaking sandwich is made with 1,200 bologna slices: