“Wheels & Water” at Discovery World
MILWAUKEE – At Discovery World on Sunday, children explored some of the biggest trucks the city of Milwaukee has to offer.
The honking usually comes from a frustrated driver, but behind all the background noise were children in giant machines.
“We love to see him just marveling, exploring and asking all kinds of questions,” says Emily McHugh.
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The Discovery World show “Wheels & Water” featured a fire truck, street sweeper, gritter and more. A Milwaukee Fire Department boat even put on a water show.
Bryce and his little sister Olivia were glad they came. They said they really liked the cherry picker.
“Wheels & Water” at Discovery World
“I didn’t know it was that deep. That high,” Bryce said. “When I got there, it actually felt pretty cozy.”
Sunday’s event was also an opportunity to meet the workers who drive the large vehicles every day.
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“I always watched bulldozers tear down houses,” said Ernest Stubbs, a construction equipment operator and instructor for the city.
“I couldn’t wait to be the guy with the equipment. I was dirty and got in trouble with my mom for playing with my Tonka toys,” he added. “I was just practicing as a kid.”
“Wheels & Water” at Discovery World
Stubbs is living his childhood dream and hopes that Wheels & Water will inspire a new generation.
“Hopefully when they’re teenagers they’ll remember, ‘I want to make this equipment and help the city,'” Stubbs said.
