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Glad to see Bill is feeling better. In this upcoming InCity Times, Bill shares some insight on Fathers Day.

" Fathers Day : United StatesIn the United States, the first modern Father's Day celebration was held on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia[4][5] or on June, 19th of the same year, in the state of Washington[6].In West Virginia, it was first celebrated as a church service at Williams Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South, now known as Central United Methodist Church. Grace Golden Clayton, who is believed to have suggested the service to the pastor, is believed to have been inspired to celebrate fathers after the deadly mine explosion in nearby Monongah the prior December. This explosion killed 361 men, many of them fathers and recent immigrants to the United States from Italy. Another possible inspiration for the service was Mothers' Day, which had been celebrated for the first time two months prior in Grafton, West Virginia, a town about 15 miles (24 km) away.Another driving force behind the establishment of the integration of Father's Day was Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd, born in Creston, Washington. Her father, the Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, as a single parent reared his six children in Spokane, Washington. She was inspired by Anna Jarvis's efforts to establish Mother's Day. Although she initially suggested June 5, the anniversary of her father's death, she did not provide the organizers with enough time to make arrangements, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June. The first June Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, WA.Unofficial support from such figures as William Jennings Bryan was immediate and widespread. President Woodrow Wilson was personally feted by his family in 1916. President Calvin Coolidge recommended it as a national holiday in 1924. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson made Father's Day a holiday to be celebrated on the third Sunday of June. The holiday was not officially recognized until 1972, during the presidency of Richard Nixon."

Thanks to Bill and also Rose at InCity Times for all they do to help and contribute to build Worcester's neighborhoods.

Don't forget to check out Father's Fest at Institute Park, Saturday afternoon, June 14th. Family fun, and parent resources for all.

WCCA is considering changing hours of operations for weeknights and weekends.

What hours would be more convenient for you to produce your own TV show, use our computer lab, volunteer on WCCA community productions, submit videos, etc.

Let me know by leaving a comment or phoning me at 508-755-1880 extension 11.

Thanks
Mauro

What is happening with the out of control, sky rocketing prices, we are paying for fuel? I wonder if there is a reason behind all of this beyond supply and demand. Perhaps, raising prices will make it easier to stockpile fuel for military use. We need to end the war and focus on clean fuel/energy alternatives. I'm beginning to feel a part of the global warming propaganda is to simply to get the rest of us to conserve in order to strengthen military supplies. The oil industry and the US foreign policy, that is bent on protecting it, has played a substantial role in increasing disparities in the Middle East. So much so they're killing each other out of retribution, in a fight for power and control. It appears that Government leaders are turning away from the spirit of truth out of fear, greed and dire discouragement. Ego and corruption is out of control. There is little trust. We may feel some comfort here in the US but we are really not far from the same potential.( let's see the results of our question of the month)
There will be no real solution without peace. Murder and killing,in all situations, has to stop. I predict we will see the need for radical steps to take place in order for us to break the addiction to fossil fuels here in this country. It all comes back to the need to cultivate local and earth friendly economy.
Be must all be wary of corporate giants who are working against local initiatives.
Mauro

Do you know that WCCA TV is more than just local originated programming or community public access shows on cable?
Daily at WCCA :
1.Community production activity (creating video, eng, fng,Internet video, doucmenting history, culture and more)
2.Experiential learning opportunities (inlcluding TV production, Video uploading, HTML, graphics and video editing instruction)
3.FREE community computer lab
4.Community Art gallary
5.After School Youth Media workshops
6.Internships
7.Advocacy
8.Community Electronic bulletin board
9.Non-profit outreach
10.Posting blogs and video on this fantastic website.
11.Friendships
12.Sharing information and resources
13.Building community through electronic media and a free exchange of information.

WCCA needs your help. If you have a skill or the abiltiy to teach or share especially in IT, code writing ), something to donate (new computers,or video equipment), or money to give (tax deductable). You can help us sutstain and further develop community media opportunities here in Worcester.
Code contest:
WCCA is looking for a specific code. We will award $250.00 for the winner contact Mauro for specifics.
Please contact me