WCCA TV News and Information Roundup: November 20, 2015

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Congratulations to Dr. Satya Mitra ( aka GURU TAX SERVICES ), a former Board member of WCCA TV, celebrating 25 years in business in Worcester. He has been a friend and supporter of WCA TV for the entire time.
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The Sprinkler Factory Healing Fibers: War and Peace show curated by Bayda Asbridge…more speakers!! Have we got a great set of talks for you.

They are:

Saturday November 21 at 1 pm Katie Green – story telling – Sekmet the Egyptian goddess of war. She will be accompanied by a musician!!!

Sunday November 22th Retired head of the Worcester Art Museum Jim Welu The Monument Men 1 pm

Sunday November 22th Dr. Ora Szekely 2:30 pm Understanding the Syrian War— Clark professor whose specialty is war in the Middle East —VERY TIMELY

Sunday November 22 Dr. Marty B. Ukraine and Avoiding Nuclear War. Russia and the Ukraine – also Very timely Retired professor – 4:00 pm

Come and hear these spectacular speakers. Coffee,tea and cake!!!

Also when you come take time to look at all the creative and wonderful art pieces in the show

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TODAY, Nov. 20, 2015, Juan Gomez is to Hold Press Conference in front of Election Commission Office of City Hall to outline additional details relating to his challenge of the
outcome of the most recent municipal election .

In an interesting development, Candidate for Worcester City Council At-Large, Juan
Gomez, has scheduled a press conference for tomorrow, Friday, November 20, at
4:30PM, in front of the offices of the Election Commission, on the second floor of
city hall.
Gomez is expected to outline additional details relating to his challenge of the
outcome of the most recent municipal election, and his subsequent call for a recount
of the votes cast in that election.
No further details were given, exept that his campaign expects Boston-based
Univision and Telemundo, (the Spaish-language networks), as well as NECN, to cover
the press conference.
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VETERANS INC. TO HOST ANNUAL HOLIDAY HARVEST

Event Sponsored by MorphoTrust USA to Provide Thanksgiving Meals to Veterans in Need
and Family Members

WHAT: Veterans Inc.’s Holiday Harvest in Worcester provides hundreds of Thanksgiving
meals, including turkeys and trimmings, to veteran families in need across the
region. Along with a turkey, each family is given potatoes, carrots, cranberry
sauce, stuffing, assorted vegetables, and fresh produce harvested via the Worcester
County Sheriff’s Office. The event is supported by MorphoTrust USA, “The Identity
Company,” which provides market-leading solutions and services to state and federal
agencies as well as businesses that simplify, protect, and secure the lives of
Americans.

WHO: Veterans Inc. is New England’s leading provider of support services to veterans
and their families. Sponsors of the event include MorphoTrust USA and Table Talk
Pies. Spokespeople available for interviews during the event include:

* Vincent J. Perrone, U.S. Air Force Veteran, President & CEO of Veterans Inc.
* Denis M. Leary, Executive Director of Veterans Inc.
* Amanda Riik, Senior Manager of Communications & Events at Veterans Inc.

* Bob Eckel, President and CEO, MorphoTrust USA

* Julie Zomar, Director of Marketing Programs, MorphoTrust USA

* Mark DiFraia, Sr. Director of Market Development, MorphoTrust USA

WHEN: Tuesday November 24th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Schedule:
o 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Registration
o 11:00 am – 1:45 pm – Harvest Commences

o 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm – Thank you, Conclusion

WHERE: Veterans Inc., 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA

***Members of the news media are welcome to attend and cover this event; we ask that
you notify us in advance via e-mail or by phone at 1-508-791-1213 x145 and check in
upon arrival, for the purpose of assisting Veterans Inc. in our efforts to protect
the confidentiality of homeless or struggling veterans in attendance who may not
wish to be identified.
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