Good morning, Whitewater

The National Weather Service predicts today will be mostly sunny with a high of 73 degrees. The Farmers’ Almanac, looking ahead from last year to today, predicts thunderstorms.

Today begins with a Clean Sweep for the Downtown — beginning at 7 a.m. today —

What: Downtown Clean Sweep
Where: Meet behind Main Street Shops at 7 AM, or any time between 7 and 10 for information on what to do.
When: Thursday, July 3rd from 7 AM to 10 AM.
What to bring: Gloves if you have them, and brooms, which we seem to be short of. We’ll have bags.
What we’ll do: Pick up litter along parade route and the municipal lots. For more info: Bug Tami (preferred method at 262-473-2200 or 920-723-3375) or call Kristine at 473-9822.

Later today, the Independence Day holiday events in Whitewater begin. A full listing is available at July 4th events.

The website also has specific information on the Independence Day Parade, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

In Wisconsin History, on July 3rd, 1919, Milwaukee County’s public airportwas established.

Good morning, Whitewater

July 1st is a memorable date in Wisconsin history, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. Consider these disparate events from our history —

1838 – First Known Norwegian Settler in Wisconsin
1899 – The Gideons Organize in Janesville
1927 – General Mitchell Field Begins Passenger Service
1959 – Circus World Museum Opens to the Public
1967 – Sale of Oleo Becomes Legal (For decades, margarine was illegal in America’s Dairyland!)

As a reminder, a summary of July 4th events in Whitewater is available at http://www.ww4th.com/festivalschedule.html. Information on the Friday, July 4th Independence Day Parade, beginning at 10:00 a.m., is available online, too.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies, with a high of 84. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts thunderstorms over the next three days.

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A summary of July 4th events in Whitewater is available at http://www.ww4th.com/festivalschedule.html.

Information on the Friday, July 4th Independence Day Parade, beginning at 10:00 a.m., is also available.

I have updated my calendar to reflect a change in Planning Commission meetings — they are now scheduled for the third Thursday third Monday of each month.

[Note of Correction: The original post this morning said third Thursday — it should have said third Monday, with the meetings moving ahead one week from the fourth Monday. My small calendar on the right side of the website was correct, but this post was not. I have now corrected the text, above. The meetings are still on Mondays. ]

On this date in Wisconsin history, in 1940, Babe Didrikson won the Women’s Western Open professional golf tournament at Blue Mound Country Club in Wauwatosa. Didrikson was one of the great athletes of her era.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies, with a high of 79. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts fair and hot and dry weather.

Good morning, Whitewater

There are no public meetings scheduled for the City of Whitewater. Even so, you’ll still find something to do, make, build, see, or explore.

On this date in 1837, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society, the Milwaukee Sentinel was founded. It began as a weekly paper.

The National Weather Service predicts heavy rain today, with a high in the mid eighties. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts hot and dry weather, then thunderstorms.

Good morning, Whitewater

First, a quick reminder about the 13th Downtown Clean Sweep this morning from 8 AM to 1 PM. The particulars —

What: Downtown Clean Sweep
Where: Meet behind Randix at 8 AM, or any time between 8 and 1 for information on what to do.
When: Thursday, June 26, from 8 AM to 1 PM. (Feel free to join for just an hour or two if that’s all the time you have.)
What to bring: Gloves if you have them, and brooms, which we seem to be short of. We’ll have bags.
What we’ll do: Pick up litter and weed municipal parking lots and other properties.

Every volunteer will receive a coupon for a free cup of coffee, courtesy of the Sweet Spot!

There will be a municipal meeting this afternoon, from 4 to 6 p.m., on Tratt St. Neighborhood Planning Meeting. The meeting will take place in the community room of the municipal building.

Later, there will be a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, also in the municipal building, from 7 to 9 p.m.

In Wisconsin History today, in 1834, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society, and act of Congress created the Green Bay and Wisconsin land districts, opening up southeastern Wisconsin for settlers. The act followed the defeat of Native Americans during the Black Hawk War.

The National Weather Service predicts a chance of thunderstorms with a high of 85 degrees. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts hot and dry weather, then thunderstorms, for this time in June. They’re probably half right.

Good morning, Whitewater

I neglected to mention that yesterday, on June 24th, 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold’s supposed sighting of a UFO in the Pacific northwest led to the widespread use of the term flying saucer. It’s not a moment in Wisconsin history — it’s a national moment.

In Wisconsin history today, in 1950, the Korean War began when communist North Korea invaded the south. According to the Wisconsin Historical Society, over 132,000 Wisconsinites served, in some capacity, in defense of (now) South Korea.

For a catalog — thorough but yet incomplete — of the crimes of communism, there’s no better place to start than The Black Book of Communism. It’s now translated into English, and editor Stephane Courtois catalogs the violence, murder, and oppression of communism. The Korean War was, sadly, only one episode of communism’s murderous ambition. Courtois provides a catalog.

For us, the National Weather Service predicts an even chance of thunderstorms with a high of 86 degrees. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts hot and dry weather, then thunderstorms, for this time in June.