Friday, July 20th, 2012

THE HISTORY OF July 19th, I'm ___________________ .

And I'm ___________________ . Today in 1881: Oglala Sioux chief, Sitting Bull and his few remaining followers cross the Canadian border and surrender to the U.S. Army at Fort Buford, North Dakota. Before their exile in Canada, the Sioux band numbered more than 3,000 but, after four years in Saskatchewan, death and defections have reduced them to 186.

The United States saw a free Sitting Bull as a dangerous symbol of subversion, so the government pressured the Canadians to treat the starving Sioux as troublemakers. The Canadians refused any assistance and assigned Mounted Police to watch them.

Leading his followers back to the United States today, Sitting Bull is counting on a promise that he will receive a pardon and be sent to the Standing Rock reservation. But the U.S. Army will hold him prisoner at Fort Randall.

 

Friday, July 20th, 2012

It's This Weekend’s Action Calendar!

Atwood Summerfest is on course to become more sustainable!  The Sierra Club's Recycling Away from Home team, Sustainable Atwood, and the Goodman Center are looking for volunteers to create signs, do planning and prep work, or volunteer for the Atwood Summerfest, which takes place July 28^th and 29th . This is step one in making not only Atwood Summerfest, but other events in the area more sustainable. Call 608-222-9376 or email d_ferber@sbcglobal.net for more info on volunteer opportunities.

The Parental Stress line helps prevent child abuse by connecting parents who are stressed or feeling alone with volunteers who talk with them by phone. Training is necessary. Call 241-4888 extension 26 for details.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow Bookstore that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and other states. They believe that quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.”  They accept donations. Stop by the bookstore at 426 West Gilman Street or call 257-6050 for details.

Evening Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious low-cost meals to older and differently abled people. Locations are flexible and the time commitment is about one hour per shift. For details call 276-7598.