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(Janesville, WI) – The Diversity Action Team (DAT) of Rock County will host the annual Martin
Luther King Jr. Commemoration, January 16, 2016, at Blackhawk Technical College from
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event honors Dr. King and features student performances, awards and
cultural sharing.
Nominations for the YWCA Racial Justice Award are being accepted at the YWCA, 1735 S.
Washington Street, Janesville, or through its website, www.ywcarockcountry.com. Individuals,
area clubs, and groups with noteworthy efforts in promoting civil rights and peace are eligible for
the award. Nominations are open through December 18, 2015.
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Beloit, WI - Richard Carey
enhance race relations; participates in community, school and church activities; demonstrates
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knowledge of community resources; and exhibits an emphasis on multicultural or diversity
activities. Nomination forms can be found on the School District of Beloit website
January 3, 2011. Richard was born
announcements at beloitschools.net. Nomination forms can be turned in by January 8, 2016 to
January 18, 1944 to Jerry and
the Martin Luther King Jr. selection committee, UAW Local 95, 1795 Lafayette Street, Janesville,
WI 53546 (or fax: 608-752-2531).
Henrietta McGregory in Richmond,
Virginia. While an infant, the family moved to Chicago, Illinois before
Gary, Indiana when
a young child. Richard
athlete in football and
track at Gary’s Roosevelt high
Anyone who needs more information or wishes to donate to the event, contact Leslie Brunsell,
school, participating on the state
MLK Commemoration Chairperson at Lrbrunsell@aol.com or 608-752-2100.
championship track and field team
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in 1962 and earning a football and
Richard Carey McGregory Sr.
track scholarship to Central College
in Pella, Iowa. Richard graduated from Central College in Iowa in 1966
with a degree in sociology and a teaching credential. He then signed a
teaching contract with the School District of Beloit. He eventually
earned a Master’s degree in Education from Southern Oregon
University in Portland, Oregon, in 1974. Richard served as a teacher
and principal with the Beloit Public Schools from 1966 until his retirement in 2002.
?Richard McGregory was united in marriage with Helen Brinker in
1968; out of this union came sons, Richard Jr, and Gerald (Jay). He subsequently remarried in 1980 to Judy Jewell. This union produced his
beloved daughter Nicole. McGregory accepted Christ at an early age
and was a proud member of Wesley C.M.E. Church, serving as a member and chairperson of the Board of Stewards as well as the lay leader
for the Milwaukee District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal church.
Richard utilized his expertise to be of service to the larger community.
He believed that people who were blessed to be in positions of power
had a responsibility to uplift others. He took particular pride in the fact
that each of his children worked as
See McGegory on Page 18
educators or with youth. Some of his
Celebration Details
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Change Begins With Me” and will feature: opening
remarks from Dr. Tom Johnson, Superintendent of the School District of Beloit , and Dr. Karensettling in
Schulte, Superintendent of the School District of Janesville, speakers, musical selections by the
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Beloit Memorial High School Choir, and an ethnic food festival. The festival is free and open to
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the entire community.
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is from 11:00 a.m.are
to 1:00open
p.m. on Friday,
January 28, 2011
at Hansen-Gravitt Funeral Home in Beloit, Wisconsin followed by a
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brief
prayer service. Private
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will be in the veterans section at
The UAW Diversity Award is
open to any youth or adult who is
active in the community to
enhance race relations; participates in community, school and
church activities; demonstrates
knowledge of community
resources; and exhibits an
emphasis on multicultural or
diversity activities. Nomination
forms can be found on the
School District of Beloit website
announcements at
beloitschools.net. Nomination
forms can be turned in by
January 8, 2016 to the Martin
Luther King Jr. selection committee, UAW Local 95, 1795
Lafayette Street, Janesville, WI
53546 (or fax: 608-752-2531).
Celebration Details
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Change Begins With
Me” and will feature: opening
remarks from Dr. Tom Johnson,
Superintendent of the School
District of Beloit , and Dr. Karen
Schulte, Superintendent of the
School District of Janesville,
speakers, musical selections by
the Beloit Memorial High School
Choir, and an ethnic food festival. The festival is free and open
to the entire community.
Anyone who needs more information or wishes to donate to the
event, contact Leslie Brunsell,
MLK Commemoration
Chairperson at
Lrbrunsell@aol.com or 608-7522100.
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Services for ‘McCraley’ Sharp
Beloit, WI - Our Heavenly Father called Barbara Jean McCraley
Sharp age 72, home to be with the
Lord on Friday, January 21, 2011 in
BeloitMemorialHospital after a
long illness. Barbara McCraley
Sharp was born December 18, 1938
in Beloit, Wisconsin to the late
George and Lizzie (Owens)
McCraley. She received her formal
education through the BeloitSchool
District, and attended the University
of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Barbara
married the late Frank Sharp
December 13,1969 in Beloit
Wisconsin.
Barbara had a passion of working Barbara Jean McCraley Sharp
with children. She was a teacher for the Head Start Program for many
years, worked for Girl Scouts of American, and started the Double
Dutch program. In 1991, she continued her passion of working with
children and fulfilling the needs of students working for the School
District of Beloit, retiring in 2002. After retirement Barbara worked for
the Beloit Downtown Association until becoming ill.
Barbara was a faithful member of NewCovenantChurch, serving on
the Usher Board, Senior Choir, Sunday School Superintendant,
Historian and a member of the Executive Board. She was one of the
founding Board Members of The Beloit Area Community Health Care
Center. She Also, served as president of the Merrill Revitalization
Committee, Juneteenth Parade Chairperson, and many community
needs projects.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory two daughters; Cheryl (TC)
Tennial of Norfolk, Virginia and Carrie Webster, Beloit, Wisconsin One
son Marcus Harrell, Rockford, Illinois. Four grandson; Marques
Tennial, Joseph Tennial of Norfolk,
2017 United Way Blackhawk Region
Community Grant Eligibility Window
Open for New Programs
JANESVILLE – United Way Blackhawk Region’s 2017 Community
Grant eligibility window is now open, as of January 1, 2016, for new
programs seeking funding. Eligibility forms should be completed online
before March 1, 2016. Applications from existing Partners for calendar
year 2017 will not begin until June.
Nonprofit organizations seeking consideration of their programs for
United Way’s competitive community grant should meet the community’s health and human service needs; address specific community needs;
align with United Way’s mission and impact areas of education, income,
and health; provide program services in Rock County, Wis., and
See Sharp on Page 9
Northern Winnebago County,
Ill.; have the ability to provide measurable outcomes; demonstrate a need for United Way funds; and be fiscally responsible and efficient in administration and operation while avoiding duplication of services.
Interested organizations seeking grant consideration for programs not
currently funded by United Way Blackhawk Region should complete
the Admission Eligibility Form at http://liveunitedbr.org/OurImpact/Community-Grants.
About United Way Blackhawk Region
United Way Blackhawk Region mobilizes the caring power of communities to create lasting, positive changes in people’s lives by addressing
the underlying causes of the most significant local issues. In 2015,
United Way provided financial support and resources to 103 human
services programs at 42 nonprofit agencies in Rock County, Wis. and
northern Winnebago County, Ill. to help children and youth succeed,
improve access to health care, promote self-sufficiency and strengthen
families. More information about United Way Blackhawk Region is
available at LiveUnitedBR.org.
Community Invited to District Job Fair
Beloit (WI) – Community members seeking employment in the
School District of Beloit are invited to talk with administration about
current opportunities and future possibilities at the upcoming District
job fair.
The job fair will take place:
Monday, January 11, 2016
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Kolak Education Center Boardroom
1633 Keeler Avenue, Beloit
All types of workers are invited to attend, including: retirees, those
newly entering the job force, or those looking to make a career
change.
Guests are asked to bring their resumes along. Light refreshments
will be served.
For more information, please contact Tasha Bell, Equity Coordinator,
at 361-4165 or tbell@sdb.k12.wi.us.
Curtis C. Knight and Erica K. Kenney
Were Married, December 31, 2014 in Beloit, WI
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Drop off Locations
Famous Hair & Nails
300 Blackhawk Blvd.
South Beloit, IL 61080
UW-Rock County
2909 Kellogg Rd.
Janesville, WI 53545
Clippers Curls Barber Shop
1615 Park Ave.
Beloit, WI 53511
Janesville Job Center
1909 Center St.
Janesville, WI 53545
Fannie’s Beauty Room
258 So. Harrison Ave.
So. Beloit, IL 61080
Everett’s Liquor Stores
4;26 Gardner St.
So. Beloit, IL 61080
Bethel African Methodist
Episcopal
1314 Athletic Ave.
Beloit, WI 53511
Beloit College
700 College St.
Beloit, WI 53511
Community Baptist Church
1634 Center St.
So. Beloit, IL 61080
Emmanuel Baptist Church
1151 E. Grand Ave.
Beloit, WI 53511
New Zion Baptist
19i05 S. Mound Ave.
Beloit, WI 53511
Beloit Public Library
605 Eclipse Blvd.
Beloit, WI 53511
School District of Beloit
College 1633 Keeler Ave.
Beloit, WI 53511
Beloit Convention & Visitors
Bureau
500 Public Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
Wesley Christian Methodist
Episcopal
1760 Shore Dr.
Beloit, WI 53511
WalMart SuperCenter
2785 Milwaukee Rd.
Beloit, WI 53511
New Covenant Church
515 Bluff St.
Beloit, WI 53511
Woodman’s Food Market
1877 S. Madison Rd.
Beloit, WI 53511
LightHouse Fellowship
Church
112 Merrill
Beloit, WI 53511
Neighborhood Housing
Service
520 W. Grand Ave
Beloit, WI 53511