KCNET NEWSLETTER 05/11/03 COMMENTS AND SCHEDULE PAGE
MIKE'S COMMENTARY: Mother's Day The earliest Mother's Day celebrations can be traced back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. During the 1600's, England celebrated a day called "Mothering Sunday". Celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter*), "Mothering Sunday" honored the mothers of England. During this time many of the England's poor worked as servants for the wealthy. As most jobs were located far from their homes, the servants would live at the houses of their employers. On Mothering Sunday the servants would have the day off and were encouraged to return home and spend the day with their mothers. A special cake, called the mothering cake, was often brought along to provide a festive touch. As Christianity spread throughout Europe the celebration changed to honor the "Mother Church" - the spiritual power that gave them life and protected them from harm. Over time the church festival blended with the Mothering Sunday celebration . People began honoring their mothers as well as the church. In the United States Mother's Day was first suggested in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe (who wrote the words to the Battle hymn of the Republic) as a day dedicated to peace. Ms. Howe would hold organized Mother's Day meetings in Boston, Mass ever year. In 1907 Ana Jarvis , from Philadelphia, began a campaign to establish a national Mother's Day. Ms. Jarvis persuaded her mother's church in Grafton, West Virginia to celebrate Mother's Day on the second anniversary of her mother's death, the 2nd Sunday of May. By the next year Mother's Day was also celebrated in Philadelphia. Ms. Jarvis and her supporters began to write to ministers, businessman, and politicians in their quest to establish a national Mother's Day. It was successful as by 1911 Mother's Day was celebrated in almost every state. President Woodrow Wilson, in 1914, made the official announcement proclaiming Mother's Day as a national holiday that was to be held each year on the 2nd Sunday of May. While many countries of the world celebrate their own Mother's Day at different times throughout the year, there are some countries such as Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, and Belgium which also celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May. This information gleaned from numerous sources on the net.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I knew it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I realized that the little things you do are special.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I heard you say a prayer for me, and I believed there was a God I could always talk to.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me goodnight, and I felt loved and unafraid.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears fall from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, and it's all right to cry when they do.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I watched the way you cared for me, and I wanted to be all that I could be for you.
Then, when you thought I wasn't looking, I looked, again, and said "thank you" for all the things you did, when you thought I wasn't looking... -Author Unknown-
Next is a special poetic tribute written by a daughter in memory of Betty, her recently deceased mother. Although the final circumstances that prompted this memorial were very unpleasant, her emotions of love, caring, and understanding radiate in the words. The words flow straight from a tender heart and will be solace to anyone who has lost or is a caregiver for an aged Alzheimer mother. Netscape users may experience a problem with some graphics blocking some of the verse. I suggest that Netscape users copy this address, then open Internet Explorer and paste the address into the address box and press enter. You do not need to close Netscape to do this. It will be worth the extra effort. Look around the site after reading the verse. The site is outstanding. Check the main page too. http://www.jsmagic.net/motherbeauty/
Here is a good site for graphics poems and music pertaining the Mother's Day. http://www.hellasmultimedia.com/webimages/mother-htm/
KCNET CLASSES: BEGINNERS: This is a very basic six session course in computer techniques for the internet. There is a per course charge of $20.00 for KCnet members and $25.00 for non KCnet members. The class size is limited. Pre registration is required. Call 893-8111 or come in to KCnet to register before the next sessions. The class will meet at the Central Mountain High School until the new classrooms are available at KCnet. Skills taught in the beginner classes include mouse techniques like drag and drop, plus very beginner basics for email and browsing the Web. It is not necessary for attendees to have their own computers but it is very difficult to retain information without practice. You really would not try to learn to play the piano with out actual keyboard time. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE COURSE CONTENT FOR BEGINNERS
INTERMEDIATES: This is a six session course for those who have mastered beginner skills. There is a per course charge of $20.00 for KCnet members and $25.00 for non KCnet members. The class size is limited. Pre registration is required. Call (893-8111) or come in to KCnet now to register for the next sessions. The class will meet at the Central Mountain High School until the new classrooms are available at KCnet. A ton of info is packed into the six sessions. This course is designed for those who "think they know but don't" and especially for those who "want to know" more. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE COURSE CONTENT FOR INTERMEDIATES
ADVANCED: (used to be called "Senior Net Learners"). The cost for this class is $0.00 for members of KCnet and $2.00 per session for non KCnet members. There is no set format for the sessions. Occasionally we will take a specific subject and do a detailed study over a period of successive weeks. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The folks that have been attending for awhile are always happy for a review and in most cases new or better ways to do things will surface. Questions stimulate in-depth exploration with the usual result being an understanding of how and why. We welcome new attendees from the Intermediate sessions and our forever growing KCnet membership. This is an advanced group and we cover a lot of territory. We are kind of free flowing. You never know what will transpire. It is not necessary for attendees to have their own computers but it sure helps with the learning curve. Intermediate computer knowledge and Intermediate computer skills are necessary. This group meets at the Jersey Shore Public Library in Jersey Shore until the new classrooms are available at KCnet.
OTHER CLASSES: CLICK HERE FOR ORIENTATION - BEGINNERS - INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED CLICK HERE FOR SCANNING - MAC- GENEALOGY - WEB PAGE - EXCEL - WORD - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - PHOTO MANIPULATION - OTHER SPECIALTIES
THIS WEEK'S BEGINNER-ADVANCED CLASS SCHEDULE: We have geared down class offerings because of the extensive renovation project now in progress and projected to conclude in May.
Beginner Internet and Email Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 – 11:00 am June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 Six-Session Course = $20 KCnet Members; $25 Non Members
Intermediate Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 – 11:00 am July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 Six-Session Course = $20 KCnet Members; $25 Non Members
Beginner Internet and Email Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm June 30, July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 Six-Session Course = $20 KCnet Members; $25 Non Members
Intermediate Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm July 28, 30, August 4, 6, 11, 13 Six-Session Course = $20 KCnet Members; $25 Non Members
Microsoft Word Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 5:30 – 7:30 pm June 9, 10, 11 Three-Session Course = $25 KCnet Members; $30 Non Members
Digital Camera / Photo Manipulation Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 pm July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Five-Session Course = $30 KCnet Members; $35 Non Members
Orientation to KCnet One-Session Class – No Charge for KCnet Members June 18, July 16 Third Wednesday of Every Month 6:00 – 8:00 pm
ADVANCED CLASS: We are meeting temporarily at the Jersey Shore Library. Our next session on May 7, 2003 is scheduled for the Jersey Shore Public Library located on the corner of Allegheny and Oliver Streets in Jersey Shore. The start time is 9:30. The library does not open until 9:00 and we will need some setup time each Wednesday so we will start at 9:30 and finish when we finish, just like at KCnet. This will be our home until the classrooms are available at KCnet. The library is in a converted church and is well labeled as the Jersey Shore Public Library. We will enter through the backdoor and will meet in the basement level room. The entrance is just inside the backdoor from the parking lot. An elevator is also available for those that have difficulty with steps. The library folks have requested that we park on the street instead of the parking lot so that regular library patrons will not be inconvenienced. We may have our usual refreshments at break (hint, hint) and of course coffee during the sessions. Don Miller brought pretzels. Kitty Laubscher and Margretta Day surprised us with an assortment of extra special donuts. Hey folks we really don't really have to go to trough like this every week.
The Beginner Group Course Content
The Intermediate Group Course Content:
The Advanced Class Content:
KCNET RENOVATION PROGRESS:
Sara McCoy posts additional photos pertaining to the renovation project accessible from the KCnet home page . Updates are posted as the project progresses. http://www.kcnet.org/construction/index.html
NEWS & NOTES BY SUE FOUST:
Start out by visiting http://www.lhev.com/ Review the businesses posted and tell us what we missed. Give us enough information for a posting, if you really want to help.
Now for a quick report on the refurbishing project. We are approaching the end of the tunnel. Ceilings are finished in a few of the rooms in the back of the building. Vinyl tile gets installed next week, starting Monday.
We may be able to start the advanced classes in the new classroom by the 21st of May ! I think it’ll be finished enough for this type of class – we only need one computer set up, a projector and lots of chairs. We’ll have the coffee pot on.
Ray McGill, owner of Nittany Travel, is the President of KCnet; R. Keith Kelly is Vice-President; Judy Yoho is Secretary and Donald C. Miller of North Bend is Treasurer. Other members of the board are Fred Bierly, Donna Gebhardt Lannan, Earl Keen, Amy Lapriola, Paddy O’Hara-Mays, William Raco, Bob Rolley, Rick Vilello, and Dave Winkleman.
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