How 1 Note Saved A Piece Of Wisconsin Art History: Feel Good Friday

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In this week's collection of stories, Patch and NewsNation are introduced to a UPS driver honored for his heroism during Hurricane Ida. And in Wisconsin, a historic art deco fountain was preserved thanks to a well-timed postcard sent from a Milwaukee-based ceramicist.

Bridgewater UPS Driver Honored For Heroism, Saving 8 During Ida Flood

Nick Dirla, a UPS driver from Bridgewater, received the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award for his heroism in saving eight people's lives during Hurricane Ida.

Dirla had just started his new job with UPS three months before Ida hit. He had gotten stuck in the floodwaters but stayed clam and was able to rescue eight people and pull them into his truck on Sept. 1.

Historic Shorewood Fountain Rescued From Lake Drive Demolition

A historic Art Deco fountain that once resided at former Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's Shorewood mansion has found a new home at Shorewood Village Hall.

The fountain was saved after Ben Tyjeski, a Milwaukee-based ceramicist and historian, saw photos of it before the planned demolition. Tyjeski told Patch he sent a postcard to the home, asking for the tile work to be spared. A few months later, he heard back that the fountain was saved, and being donated to the Shorewood Historical Society.

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