There is, of course, no mail today, and the City Market is taking the day off.

Today’s events:
9:45 a.m. – Whippet City Mile
10:00 a.m. – Parade: The parade will start at Lincoln School on Prince, to Main, to Whitewater, and end at Fremont.
The livestream of the parade for those unable to attend in person may be found here. Unfortunately the city cable TV station is still down.

Carnival (No wrist band sessions)
Food vendors – Noon to 11 p.m.

Meisner band: 2-4 p.m.
Whiskey Flats: 5-7 p.m.
The Britins : 8-11 p.m.

Fireworks: 10 p.m.

2023 Parade Grand Marshall – Terry Phelps

Terry Phelps joined the Whitewater Volunteer Fire Department on July 5, 1973. His father, Charles Phelps was a 25-year veteran of the Whitewater Volunteer Fire Department and took Terry on many calls before he officially became a member. It was only natural that Terry would follow in his father’s footsteps.

Over all the years of service Terry has provided, he was named Firefighter of the Year twice (1982 & 1990), Fire Officer of the Year in 2014 and was named a Home Town Hero in 2022. Terry has been a Whitewater Fire Department Captain for over 30 years and a Certified Instructor for Gateway for 25 years.

Terry will be retiring this year after 50 years of service!

Terry has been an integral part of the community helping install draft hydrants; 2 in the city of Whitewater, 6 in local townships and 1 draft tank reservoir. He often assisted in department training nights, & served on truck committees. While working as a machinist, he also made parts for the department.

Over the past 50 years, Terry is credited with the following Fire Education and Training: Firemanship 1 & 2, Firefighter 1, 2 & 3, Driver/Operator Engine, Driver/Operator Aerial, Fire Instructor 1 & 2, FEMA Incident Command ICS 100, 200 & 700, several National Fire Academy classes, Farm Accident Rescue, Flammable Liquids Seminar, Safety Handling petroleum, ammonia & LP, Foam, Large Diameter Hose & Breathing Air Systems, Got Big Water – Rural Water Supply, Blackhawk Technical College Basic Pump Operator Seminar, Gateway Technical College – Building Burns, Wisconsin Firefighters Association Convention and Classes (20+ years), Walworth County Firefighters Association Meetings and Trainings (20+ years), Jefferson County Firefighters Association Meetings and Trainings (20+ years) and Monroe Fire School (15 years).

We thank you for all of your dedication and years of service, Terry!