HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-08-17, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1994.
Computer school teaches more than games
By Janice Becker
Misfortune may often lead to the
opening of new and more reward
ing doors.
Pat Bernard of RR3 Walton was
laid-off from her job two years ago
and decided to work for herself.
She took a course at Centralia Col
lege, Introduction to Self-Employ
ment, then spent a year as a
bookkeeper for various individuals
and farms.
She had been using her computer
skills for 10 years leaching farmers
and family how to use their com
puter equipment and decided that
there were not enough lab facilities
in the area to provide proper train
ing for those looking to upgrade
their skills.
Approximately a year ago, Mrs.
Bernard says she started planning
for the lab on the family farm.
"It look a lot of work finding the
financing for the project, but once
that was established, the next most
difficult part was locating a
portable which would serve as the
classroom. The one we have was
brought in from Mississauga," she
says.
Sixteen computers were pur
chased for the facility, eight with
the latest technology, a CD ROM,
which enables the user to interact
with moving pictures on the screen.
The summer computer school for
youth, which runs through August
was designed to help children build
team work ability, by working
Morris Tuxp. office to be redone
The Morris Township office will
soon undergo renovations as coun
cil accepted the tender submitted
by H. Ten Pas Construction, at the
Aug. 2 meeting.
The cost of the renovations will
be $3,950 with an additional
$1,250 for the installation of a win
dow in the council chambers.
A recorded vote was held regard
ing the renovations with only one
dissension.
The township office will be
closed during the weeks of Aug. 22
and 29 to allow for two weeks
vacation time. The September
meetings will be changed to Sept. 8
and 22.
Council has introduced a trial
period for the recycling of corru
gated cardboard. Collection bins
are set up al the Morris landfill site
and al the Bcigravc Co-op. The
pilot project will run through
September to determine participa
tion.
In response to the Huron County
Library report regarding the closure
of small facilities in the county,
council decided to keep the Bel
grave Library open.
Grey council
accepts return
of $400 grant
Grey Township Council held its
regular meeting on Aug. 8 and
accepted the tender of Ryan
Construction for the Weber
Municipal Drain. The Ryan lender,
amounting to $46,612.60 was the
lowest of four tenders received.
Council decided to accept the
offer by the Huron County Federa
tion of Agriculture to return the
1994 grant of $400. The Fcdcraiion
now receives funding for operating
expenses under the provisions of
"Stable Funding".
In other business Council
acknowledged for payment general
accounts totalling $61,190.42, road
accounts totalling $116,686.17 and
drain accounts totalling
$10,437.85.
The next regular meeting of
council is scheduled for Aug. 22 al
7 p.m.
together on projects as well as
strengthen weaknesses in academic
subjects.
When parents sign their children
up for the course, they may specify
areas of weakness which they
would like the child to work on.
Mrs. Bernard has set up a sched
ule which provides lime for educa
tional work, games and outdoor
activities (to get some fresh air).
The educational courses may
include spelling, math, composi
tion, geography or the administra
tion of a city.
With over 500 programs al her
disposal, there is a wide variety of
concepts which may be covered.
The children enrolled in the sum
mer classes range in age from six to
16 and Mrs. Bernard says she has
received requests from as far away
as Goderich, Exeter, Kincardine
and London.
"The children are very much at
ease with computer," she says.
"Many have home computers and
even those who don’t, learn very
quickly."
After the summer program is
completed, Mrs. Bernard plans to
offer courses for adults which will
range from pre-employmcnt train
ing, staff training as well as numer
ous program such as Accpac, DOS,
Lotus, Windows and CorelDraw.
The classes will be offered during
the day and in the evenings.
Mrs. Bernard has two assistants
helping with the computer aspect of
The county committee will be
advised of the decision.
Morris Twp. will share a page
with East Wawanosh, in the pro
gram for the Belgrave Midget
Tournament, at a cost of $37.50.
Road Superintendent Lloyd
Michie has completed the health
and safety course offered by the
Anderson Road School. He earned
96 per cent.
Council requested Andy McBride
IIIlIG GUIDE
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• Homemade Pies
• Open 7 Days
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Friday Lunch Buffet
Sunday Evening
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Education can be fun
Megan Teeft, 8, of Brussels and Kelly-Ann Dalton, 12, of Winthrop, enjoy the many
educational programs and fun games available to them at Pat Bernard's summer computer
camp for kids. Children from the age of five to 16 can register for the week long course which
runs through August.
the school, Doris Hood of Kinbum
who specializes in graphics and
Ruth McLeod of Brussels who
deals with bookkeeping.
Kathleen Dunn and Karen
Bernard provide the organized out
door activities for the children.
of Maitland Engineering Services,
Wingham, to prepare a report to
provide drainage for Lot 13, Cone.
6.
Council agreed the charge for
break open ticket licenses should
be two per cent of the total price
value.
Council granted $2,500 to the
recreation account and the general
accounts were approved for pay
ment in the amount of $71,343.07.
The Golden Lantern Restaurant located in downtown Brussels
specializes in home cooked family meals.
It is a family run business run by Joan Wissler and her son and
daughter John and Jane.
We feature daily specials as well as lunch specials during the
week. We are well known for our famous homemade pies.
This year will mark our tenth anniversary on September 6th
and to mark it watch for our super five day special from
September 6th to 1 Oth.
Kountry
Kettle
Restaurant
Fireside
Cafe
Casual Country Dining
in an inviting atmosphere.
Patio area now open
Hwy. 4 South of Wingham
Minutes north of Blyth Festival
WINGHAM 357-4484
Open Nightly After Theatre
Fresh Home-made pies and pastries
Friendly Kountry atmosphere
Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Reservations Appreciated
Blyth
523-4836
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NOTICE
East Wawanosh
Township Office
WILL BE CLOSED
AUG. 17-30
Next meeting of
council Sept. 7
NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF
MORRIS
The Municipal Office will be closed
for holidays August 22 to
September 2,1994, inclusive.
September Council Meetingswill be
held:
Thursday, September 8,1994
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 22,1994
7:30 p.m.
in lieu of September 6 and 20,1994.
the
Blyth loo
Lunch: 11:30-1:30
Dinner: 5:00-8:00
Lunch & Dinner Specials
Daily
Luncheon Buffet on Fridays
Light lunches & dessert served
throughout the day
Entertainment
Friday & Saturday
9:00 - 1:00 a.m.
Open Monday - Saturdays
11:30 a m. - 1:00 a m.
523-9381 Blyth LLBO
ROADHOUSE =
Wednesday Wings 25c
Sunday Brunch
11:30 - 2
Sunday Smorgasbord
4:30-8
Monday - Wednesday'
11:30-11:00
Thursday - Saturday
11:30 -1:00
Sunday
11:30-8
WINGHAM 357-4492