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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-07-23, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23,1997 Going on-line University student Sandy Earl will be available throughout the summer to tutor Brussels and area residents on the possibilities of the internet. A new computer system, recently installed, allowed for the hook-up as well as support for the Community Access Project and community fundraisers. Library goes on-line By Janice Becker Citizen staff The glitches are worked out, the cables are connected and the inter­ net has arrived at Brussels Library. Through the Community Access Project, sponsored by Industry Canada and the federal govern­ ment, residents in and around Brus­ sels will have an opportunity to experiment with the latest wave in technology. The project provides funding for student employment and affordable public access. Trent University student Sandy Earl, of Ethel, will be on hand for the rest of the summer to guide vis­ itors through the tangles of the World Wide Web and show them just what the internet can accom­ plish. Participants will be asked to sign an agreement of conduct, dealing with the use of appropriate infor­ mation attainable from the internet. For the uninitiated, they will be asked to book an hour with Sandy to leant the abilities of the internet as well as answer a simple survey. Just on-line recently, Sandy says WRONG PLACE...WRONG TIME there are several bookings for this week; everyone from business peo­ ple to kids and families. "It gives people an opportunity to see what the internet can do before they spend money on a system for themselves," she says. There are a lot of "neat" things such as news and magazines from around the world, games for kids, shopping opportunities and great information for researching family histories, she says. Aside from her duties leaching others, Sandy will be designing and creating a home page for Brussels Library and linking it to other sites. Fundraising for the purchase of the computer system continues with raffles supported by communities members, Sandra Clark, Jenna Speers, Marguerite Thomas and librarian Susan Nichol. A draw will be held in August for a quilt, by the Women's Insti­ tute. BMI has also provided free inter­ net service for two years so fundraising will be required to con­ tinue the service after that time. There is no cost to residents for the service. Brussels People Country Inn hosts charity breakfast Ella Graber enjoyed her birthday on Saturday with family and friends including a family dinner at the Jag's. Out-of-town relatives coming to Brussels from the south end thought the town went all out to celebrate Ella's birthday. Everyone did confess and invited them back for Homecoming. Kathy Workman of Cranbrook organized a trip for some good women of Brussels to the Toronto Zoo last Tuesday. They thoroughly enjoyed the day and would recommend it for young and old. The polar bears, orangatangs, hippopotamus and komodo dragon were excellent. Joan and Helen wonder if they may have found some lost relatives. With Osteoporosis a fractured hip could be a life sentence. Osteoporosis ’•*?•••: • Society ’■■j’*’’ »f Canada Call I-800-163-6842 for more information. Immunize your kids! SHARON LOIS & BRAM If you want your children to be healthy, protect them from disease. Immunization can keep them safe from many serious illnesses. But remember: Children need to complete their full schedule of shots to be protected. So boost their chances for health. Immunize your children. On time, every time. 3 Canadian Public Health Association Canadian Paediatric Society E Canadian Medical Association 1*1 Health Canada A full stomach in return for a fullfilled wish. The Brussels Country Inn is host­ ing a charity pancake and sausage breakfast on the Saturday of Home- coming Weekend, Aug. 2. A por­ tion of the proceeds from the $4 meal will go towards the Children's Wish Foundation. Owner Helga Springer says the Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. Multiple Sclerosis SOCIETY OF CANADA 1-800-268-7582 (ClBC DAN MALONEY CFP Investment Specialist 887-6521 or 523-4247 ~ Investment Planning ~ ~ Retirement Planning ~ ~ Estate Planning ~ Unscramble each word and place one letter in each ^C|uare. Unscramble the circled letters to answer to f ' the puzzle. Answer in next week’s paper. □ KNEEDEW A nock or 2000 u NIVEUSRO cmrr RUSBUB rem ERLBECTEA m What Brussels Lions Member Merle Hoegy got when he crossed a mallard drake with a pair of hip waders. Answer to last week’s puzzle: CRUISE REWARD MENNONITE BREAKFAST What the cool dude at the Light Show said when asked what he would do if the Brussels Reeve was not doing a good job. Like, I would “FIRE WORKS”, MAN 97-07-23 Correctly identify where this picture was taken. Send your entry to the Citizen Office, Box 429 Blyth or Box 152 Brussels, or drop it in before Tuesday, July 29 & you could win one of our Homecoming souvenirs. If several entries are correct a draw will be made. idea came from a friend in Kitchen­ er. "It sounded like a good idea and it tied in nicely with Homecom­ ing," she said. The business is also raffling their own T-shirts, with the money, after costs, going to the Foundation as well. Breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. until noon. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship (519) 887-6388 Worship Service 9:30 a m. Jesus is Lord Guests Welcome Ride Smart From The Start A SAFE BOATING MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY ENTER ”Our Heritage Contest” Brussels Homecoming *97