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(Walworth County Extension submission) Walworth County is accepting new UW-Madison Extension Master Volunteers in 2022! For those that are interested in being a part of the statewide Master Gardener Volunteer program contact Julie Hill, Horticulture Outreach Specialist at julie.hill@wisc.edu, to be included in the local open house for new Master Gardener Volunteer candidates. The next step is to enroll in the online course “Foundations in Horticulture-Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin.”

Foundations in Horticulture-Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin is an online course open to all residents of Wisconsin. This virtual class is self-paced so participants can fit it into their schedules and includes videos, readings and interactive activities. New this year are live Q&A webinars with UW-Madison horticulture experts to give participants the best information on improving their gardening skills. Class size is limited to 500 participants. Registration begins July 16 and closes August 13, 2021 or when the class is full. The course opens September 13 and runs through December 11.

Whether you are a beginner, avid gardener or professional, you and your plants will benefit from this course. For more information, and to register for the course, visit https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/foundations-in-horticulture

 For more information on the Master Gardener Volunteer Program, visit https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/onboarding-registration/ 

Editor’s note: the following information has been supplied by the Whitewater Arts Alliance.

TAPESTRY is collective group of five local musicians woven together in a multi-faceted collection of musical styles and flavors. The musically diverse backgrounds of each player combine to form a traditional but unique acoustic sound: on any given performance you can hear music from the ‘20’s all the way through traditional and current folk music. Mix in the utilization of many string instruments you have seen and heard, to ones you haven’t, along with up to five part vocal harmony and a wonderful experience is guaranteed every time they appear.

The SweetSpot will have boxed lunches to buy at the concert.  If there is something special you would like from SweetSpot, you may order directly from them in advance, on Wednesday if possible, and they will bring it to the concert to purchase. 

Our thanks to Mark Dorn for sharing this beautiful picture.

With a selfless grace and steady determination, Roger Pulliam championed generations of students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — promoting diversity and inclusion to create education pathways for everyone. In recognition of Pulliam’s contributions, Starin Hall, the residence hall located at 901 West Starin Road, will be renamed in his honor.

Opened in 2010, Starin Hall is a 207,900-square-foot residence hall located near the central academic zone of UW-Whitewater’s 400-acre campus. The building holds suite-style units with a 446-bed capacity, two staff offices, one faculty office, and a common kitchen, laundry room and computer lab. It was the first state-owned LEED-certified residence hall in Wisconsin.

The UW System Board of Regents approved the naming resolution at its meeting Thursday, July 8, 2021. The request was previously approved by all of UW-Whitewater’s shared governance groups — Academic Staff Assembly, Faculty Senate, University Staff Council, and Whitewater Student Government.

Pulliam, who passed away in February 2020, had a 60-year career in education in which he showed an unrelenting devotion to representing, including, and advocating for diverse students and educators and promoting the success of his students and community. At UW-Whitewater, he worked in various roles from 1989 to 2018. During his tenure, he served as assistant vice chancellor of academic support services, director of advancement and, most recently, interim chief diversity officer.

“Dr. Pulliam’s impact on UW-Whitewater is immense, and he lives on in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate enough to learn from and work with him,” said Interim Chancellor Jim Henderson. “The naming of Roger Pulliam Hall is a welcome tribute to a wonderful man who exemplified the Warhawk family values. I offer my sincere appreciation to all who have supported this effort to honor Dr. Pulliam, including students, faculty, staff, Warhawk alumni, the greater campus community, and the UW System Board of Regents.”

The first person in his family to graduate from high school and college, Pulliam won state and federal funding to enhance the achievement of first-generation, low-income and multicultural students at UW-Whitewater. He also succeeded in helping hundreds of students participate in travel-study experiences. These efforts extended to his work as a founding member in 1998 of the Office of National Black Student Union, fostering numerous co-curricular experiences for students.

“I knew that regardless of the high school they attended, if students came to UW-Whitewater, we had the resources and the determination to get the best out of them,” he said in a 2019 interview.

His efforts were so remarkable that he was the inaugural recipient of the Lifetime of Service Award from the Wisconsin State Council on Affirmative Action, an achievement celebrated at the Wisconsin State Capitol in October 2019.

Alumni spanning several decades credit Pulliam as their guiding light and hero who compelled them not just to complete an undergraduate degree, but to seek advanced degrees. Many of his students have gone on to make tremendous contributions to the State of Wisconsin and the country at large.

He inspired students and alumni — especially those from diverse and first-generation backgrounds — to contribute to the growth and success of the university. The Pulliam-Dunlap Scholarship at UW-Whitewater includes the name of the aunt who raised him and his eight brothers and sisters.

The Roger L. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship endowed fund was created in his honor and memory as a place to direct memorial donations.

Source: UW-W press release

Come on out for a Bingo Fundraiser at Lil’ Debbie’s Coyote Grill, 132 W. Center Street on Wednesday, July 21st at 6 pm!  Funds support Whitewater’s K-9  Police Unit, K-9 Tilla’s Next Ride! 

Have FUN while we HELP FUND “Tilla’s Next Ride”! 
https://www.facebook.com/tillasnextride

Source: press release

We are excited that it is finally PARADE WEEK here at Fairhaven! It is not too late to put this on your calendar and participate in the parade. We ask those joining to be at the Starin Park Parking Lots between 1:30-1:45 on Thursday the 22nd. Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Businesses, Organizations, animals and more!!!

If interested in viewing the parade, we will have a LIVE stream on our Facebook page; otherwise you can be in person to watch but not on Fairhaven property. Any questions please contact Brian Robinson, Director of Leisure Services, at 262-473-2140.

Source: Fairhaven press release

Eid Mubarak to those who are celebrating Eid al-Adha.

Eid al-Adha, Arabic for Festival of the Sacrifice, is the latter of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam. It honours the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God’s command. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, however, God provided a lamb to sacrifice instead. (From Wikipedia)

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City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING AGENDA includes Police Accreditation Process,
Whitewater Police Department Use of Force Policies and Operations, and Current or Recent Legislation Pertaining to Police Use of Force
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Access Code: 761‐211‐725
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Irvin L Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Community Room and Virtual
431 W. Center Street
Agenda includes library building project
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes amendment to charter ordinance regarding Community Development Authority, renegotiated agreement between city and school district for Aquatic Center, and purchase of command vehicle for Fire Department.
This will be an IN PERSON MEETING as well as a VIRTUAL MEETING
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us in person, or via computer, smart phone,
or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
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City of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
Agenda includes capital improvement projects plan discussion
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City of Whitewater Community Development Authority Board of Directors – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Deliberating sale of vacant land (Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 4442 located on
East main Court) and Deliberating sale of vacant land (Lots 2, 3 and 4, Certified Survey Map
No. 3236 located on Bluff Road)
Location: Municipal Building – 1st Floor – Community Room
312 W. Whitewater Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
This will be an IN‐PERSON MEETING as well as a VIRTUAL MEETING.
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us in person, or via computer, smart
phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion
periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Webinar ID: 814 5677 8842
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