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Volume 17 Issue 39
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
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YWCA Rock County’s second annual Dorothy Height Award for Diversity in the Workplace nomination deadline is Oct. 14 The second annual YWCA Rock County Dorothy Height Award for Diversity in the Workplace will be presented at the Second Annual YWCA Rock County Racial Justice Conference “Building Bridges to a Culture of Inclusion” on Nov. 10, at the Holiday Inn Express/Janesville Conference Center. The deadline to submit nominations for the prestigious award is Friday, Oct. 14. The Dorothy Height Award for Diversity in the Workplace 2016 recognizes a business within Rock County that has demonstrates recognition of the strengths provided by racial diversity. The business must also exhibit a sustained commitment in the pursuit of cultural diversity, inclusion and retention in the workplace. Leading by example, this business is transforming our diverse community into a truly inclusive environment where employees are valued for their talent and are able to reach their full potential. Community Action, Beloit, Wis., received the First Annual Dorothy Height Award at the YWCA Rock County Racial Justice Conference in 2015. Dorothy Height, for whom is the award is named, was born
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Dorothy Height was a civil rights and women’s rights activist focused primarily on improving the circumstances of and opportunities for African-American women.
in Virginia in 1912, Dorothy Height was a civil rights and women’s rights activist focused primarily on improving the circumstances of and opportunities for African-American women. One of Height’s major accomplishments at the YWCA was directing the integration of all of its centers in 1946. She also established its Center for Racial Justice in 1965, which she ran until 1977. In 1957, Height became the president of the National Coun-
cil of Negro Women. Through the center and the council, she became one of the leading figures of the Civil Rights Movement. Height worked with Martin Luther King Jr., A. Philip Randolph, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, John Lewis and James Farmer—sometimes called the “Big Six” of the Civil Rights Movement—on different campaigns and initiatives. The numerous honors bestowed upon her include the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1994) and the Congressional Gold Medal (2004). She died on April 20, 2010, in Washington, D.C. Nominations for the Dorothy Height Award for Diversity in the Workplace may be submitted by downloading and printing the nomination form available at www.ywcaracialjustice. org. The form should be mailed, with a cover letter, by Oct. 14, to YWCA Rock County, Racial Justice Committee, 1735 S. Washington St., Janesville, WI 53546. Additional instructions and information about the Racial Justice Conference “Building Bridges to a Cultural Inclusion” are available on the website www.ywcaracialjustice.org or by calling (608) 752-5445,
Ext 206. YWCA Rock County is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen our community.
YWCA Rock County is part of an international movement serving over 2 million in the United States and 25 million worldwide.
Rock County Health, Friends of Noah to give low-cost pet vaccinations In association with Rabies Awareness Week, the Rock County Public Health Department, Friends of Noah and local veterinarians are sponsoring a low fee rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs at the Rock County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Sept. 24 from 1 to 4 pm. People with unvaccinated cats and dogs are invited to attend. The fee is $10, cash only. Dogs must be on leashes and cats confined to carriers. A limited number of leashes and carriers will be available. Animal owners are responsible for keeping their pets under control. Vaccinations are good for one year. If an owner can provide proper documentation of a prior rabies vaccination, their dog or cat can receive a threeyear vaccination. Animal health care will be limited to the rabies vaccination.
The rabies clinic augments good pet care. Every pet owner should have a relationship with a veterinarian to provide basic health care for their pet. If owners are currently working with a local veterinarian for the pet care, they are encouraged to continue that relationship for rabies vaccination and other animal health care. “Rabies can threaten all members of the family, including pets,” said veterinarian Dr. Steven Servantez. “When untreated, rabies in humans is almost always fatal. However, it is also 100% preventable. This underscores the critical need for community members to take the appropriate steps to prevent and control rabies.” Additional information on the rabies vaccination clinic is available on the Friends of Noah website at www.friendsofnoah-wi.org.
ALPACAS AND ALPACA FIBER FOR SALE! Join us for National Alpaca Farm Days Sat., Sept. 24, 9am-4pm & Sun. Sept. 25, noon-4pm Food & Refreshments available • A portion of the proceeds raised to benefit Friends of Noah-Wisconsin Begin the rewarding lifestyle of Alpaca ownership today. Quality breeding stock and pet quality alpacas at great prices. Let us be your mentors and learn more about these gentle animals by setting up an appointment today. Warm and soft ALPACA socks, hats, gloves and scarves, beautiful ALPACA yarn and rovings plus much more available in our farm store. Call for store hours.
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Contact Pacesetter Alpacas at 608-879-2770 • 608-751-2261 5546 W. Plymouth Church Rd., Beloit, WI 53511 or email us at psalpaca@ticon.net to set up an appointment today!
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