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08/19/07  &  08/26/07
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MIKE'S COMMENTARY
COMPUTER CLASSES AND COURSES
ADVANCED USERS CLASS NOTES
NEWS & NOTES BY SUE FOUST

 

Congratulations to KCnet's Wireless Project Administrator, Ron Calhoun and wife Bobbie Sue.  They are the proud parents of a 7 lb. 14 oz.  baby girl, Madison Rae.  August 23, 2007

MIKE'S COMMENTARY AND SOME BITS OF WISDOM
 
 

I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes.

 
 

U.S. Department of Labor  The History of Labor Day  How it Came About;   What it Means "Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other holidays of the year in any country," said Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor.  "All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with conflicts and battles of man's prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and power, of glories achieved by one nation over another.  Labor Day...is devoted to no man, living or dead, to no sect, race, or nation."  Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.  It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.  Founder of Labor Day  More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.  Some records show that Peter J.  McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."  But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged.  Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday.  Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York.  What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.  The First Labor Day  The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union.  The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.  In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date.  The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.  Labor Day Legislation  Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day.  The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886.  From them developed the movement to secure state legislation.  The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887.  During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment.  By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit.  By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.  A Nationwide Holiday  The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families.  This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day.  Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday.  Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.  The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem.  This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression.  Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and television.  The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy.  It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.  ~ U.S. Department of Labor ~

Lock Haven Area Jaycees Annual Labor Day Regatta
September 01, 2007 ---- September 03, 2007
A weekend of exciting outboard motorboat racing
Amusement rides, food, arts and crafts, music and fireworks
Over 100 craft and food vendors
Susquehanna River Bank
 some events and times subject to change
(Water Street closed from Washington to Jay streets from Thursday, Aug 30 at 6:00 pm until Tuesday, Sept 4 at 5:00 pm)

SCHEDULE

Saturday, Sept. 01 10:00 am  (tentative)  Opening ceremonies with Clinton         County  Economic Partnership Development Director         Mike Flanagan 10:00 am  (tentative)  Boat races start 11:00 am . ‹ Midway and arts and crafts area open Noon to 10:00 p.m.   Bear Bash 14 (Country music, on         stage next to the courthouse) Noon to 12:30 pm   Country Line Dancers          "The Dancin Boots" 12:30 pm - 12:45 p.m.  Prize giveaways 12:45 pm - 01:45 p.m.   J.D.  Litz 01:45 pm - 2:00 pm   Prize giveaways 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm   Bear-e-oke 03:00 pm - 03:15 p.m.   Prize giveaways 03:15 pm - 04:15 pm  The River Lot 04:15 pm - 04:30 pm    Prize giveaways 04:30 pm - 05:30 pm   Country Connection 05:30 pm - 05:45 pm   Prize giveaways 05:45 pm - 06:45 pm   Corrine King and the          Mountain Rose Band 06:45 pm - 07:00 pm   Prize giveaways 07:00 pm - 08:45 pm   J.  Blackwell 08:45 pm - 9:00 pm   Prize giveaways 09:00 pm - 10:00 p.m.  Ridin Shotgun 04:00 - 06:00 p.m.   Custom bike show near the          Miller Lite beer tent
Sunday, Sept. 02 10:00 am   Boat races start Noon    Midway and arts and crafts area open 01:00 pm - 06:00 pm   Miller Lite No.  2 NASCAR         (Kurt Busch) on display next to the beer tent         on the Woodward Township side 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm   Ditch Driven 04:30 pm - 06:30 pm   Phil Reeder 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm    Johnny Jolin Band
Monday, Sept.  6 08:00 am   Boat races start 11:00 am   Midway and arts and crafts area open 02:00 pm - 10:00 pm   Entertainment sponsored by         92.1 The Mountain 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm   Kwitchurbitchin 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm   Face Down  (Vintage rocker          remnants of Stonehenge) 06:00 pm - 07:30 pm   Bad Sity 07:30 pm - 10:00 pm   Hybrid Ice (floating stage,          weather permitting) 10:30 pm   Fireworks, co-sponsored by the         Lock Haven Sons of Italy

COMPUTER CLASSES AND COURSES
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KCNET CLASSES STARTING SOON:

ICDL  (International Computer Driving License) When:  Starts September 05 and runs each Wednesday           and Friday until students complete the units. Time:  Noon - 02:00 PM Cost:  Call KCnet 893-8111  Instructor: Wayne Smith A+ Computer Hardware When: September 10, 17 & 24 Time:   4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Cost:  TBA  Call KCnet 893-8111  Home Networking 101 When: September 11 & 13 Time:  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Cost:  KCnet Members $20   Non-Members  $25 Instructor: TBA Wi Fi Basics (1 and 2) When:  September 18 & 20 Time:  08:30 AM - 10:00 AM Cost:   KCnet Members  $20    Non-Members  $25 Instructor:  Ron Calhoun  KCnet Photo Club When:  Third Monday each month Time:  06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Cost::  $30.00 per year or $5.00 per month Leader:  Bill Raco Advanced Users  When:  Meets every Wednesday  Time:  09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost:  Members $0.00    Non Members - $2.00 Leader:  Mike Foust

 
 

 
ADVANCED USER CLASS NOTES:

NEWS AND NOTES WITH SUE FOUST:

Exciting happenings at KCnet! Several firsts this month: We are now a United Way agency.  I believe this will open some doors and also provide some needed publicity about our community service.  We ARE a community technology center. Our first attendance at the Welcome to the City ceremony, hosted by Downtown Lock Haven’s Manager Maria Boileau, was impressive and enjoyable.  45 LHU Resident Halls Leaders were there as were other city and state leaders.  Our friend Julie Brennan, Legislative Aide to Senator John Wozniak attended.  After the formalities at the Triangle Park, we were treated to desserts at the Clinton County Arts Council, next to the Express offices.  Very nice. We also made our debut at LHU’s “University Days.” The University sets up fun educational sessions for faculty and staff in which KCnet Board member John Way and staff members Ron Calhoun and Steve Stewart taught some computer classes.  Our first attendance at an LHU Vendor Fair was Thursday.  We touted the Lock Haven Wireless Project and advertised some special, one-week only, rates for Lock Haven WI-FI.  The monthly special is $19.65!  When you are in town with your laptop, open it up and let your wireless card find “In Tune Wireless.” Check out the service and rates.  Call us for more information.  And, Monday and Tuesday, we will be on campus to promote KCnet to students visiting the book store.  Tables are set up for vendors to show off their products and services and we will be there! Please stop in or call us; ask about our wireless and DSL services.  Ask about our classes. If you have a special talent, if you can teach a computer class or lead a group, talk with us.  We use volunteers for special events and classes.  We have a photo club lead by Director and volunteer Bill Raco.  We’re planning another Photo Camp and will need volunteer camp directors.  We love to introduce new programs or classes and you don’t have to obligate yourself for a long time.  Give us a shot!  You may enjoy it and stay a while. Until next time… KCnet Board Of Directors Officers:   President Bill Raco, Vice President Bob Rolley, Secretary Jon Ahrens,  Treasurer Don Miller and Past President Judy Yoho.   Other members of the board:  Carolyn Carl, Lori Hoy,  R. Keith Kelly,  Tom Livingston, Ray McGill, Tom Piergallini, Ray Rathmell, and John Way .

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