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Page 12 THE HERALD OUTI HK Work in progress Bell Canadas digital network takes shape Summer pruning its easy A worldwide evolution ihat Canada helped bring about is causing the greatest change to the country telecommunications since the introduction of iiitomjtic ilinj in the 1950 sand 60s The technology behind this ch ingc is digital a method of handling tele phone data or im tails much and it less cost than older stems The increasniL use nology is about to have an effect on the marketplace is both ness and residential telephone torn en take ot new olfcniKs such as Automated Calling Card Sen ice Call Management Sen ices CMS and more new services on the way over the next si months The newest ot these is Plus sviee president engineering it a briefing at Toronto s Harbour Castle Hotel We are at the threshold ot new era an era in which the commitment to is pavina solid dividends in the ot new high value services Chagnon said our modernization emphasis was on the toll network both transmission and sw is largely he said point out that Bell is now to the local network usesdieitaltechnoloes in IS per cent of its locil switchine network compared to per cent the Bell operating companies in the S Thecompanv has just embarked on anew program lines a part its ap proved billion construction pro cram for 1989 This represents an increase 1 lines a vear the previous program Bell is considering even taster modernization Bell Canada has installed more than 100 fiber kilometres of optical fibres in Its network Fiber optics has almost unlimited potential capacity to carry Information and along with digital switching and advanced signalling techniques like Common Channel Signalling CCS7 provides the foundation for the telecommunications network of the future NC But this is dependent on the financial situation which is tied to the Chacnon s The increasinc ue digital in Canada telephone networks helps explain industrv lev els that tar exceed the national average Bell Canada regis earns 4 percent a vear on average trom com pared to a national average of per cent As a result Bell has been able to accommodate lone distance rate redue 10 per cent m the last two vears a percent increase in consumer prices technolojjV is also the dm ing force behind what promises to be the change all the Services Digital Network ISDN This network of the future be across North ica including Bell trials in Ottawa promises to deliver all of infor mation improved control of networks tor business many more new serv ices through one wall jack rather today s separate Aspartofitsmovetodigital Bells modernization million on new fibre optics links over the next five years The company has already spent more than S600 million on fibre links from I98i 100 fibre kilometres of fibre cable in place today The company s annual billion program for 1989 is now beint rev iewed in Ottawa by the Cana dun Radio television and Commission The program includes about billion worth of construction and modernization over five vears Getting on the family trail Gathering all the clues That what e great detective must do during an investigation You must do the same if you plan to trace your tree This means collecting heirlooms favorite anecdotes letters books pho tographs and anvthing else that might shed light on your family fascinating past The next step is your local library where handbooks and guides will pro vide you with useful research tips anc information on where actual record are stored Almanacs and directories will help you to locate the names and addresses of genealogical and societies Contacting these groups can be very informative They often offer workshops for beginners and provide a great forum to discuss your detective work with like minded en During the early stages of your For All Your Fine China Silver Crystal GUI ware MAIN ST MILTON 8780050 investigation should find out what records have been created where are kept and how to get hands on them In other words need to know w hat vou are looking for before you consult the source documents sources like m Canada microfilm at the National Archives in Ottawa As a researcher you may view these fi 1ms at the Archives or by way of a loan system at your local community library In addition to the National Archives through its branch libraries across Canada provides a microfilm loan service returns and par registries are available in their original form or on HOME OF FRESH FRUITS VEGETABLES AND PROUD OF IT EVENING SPECIAL Alter 00pm Buy One Dozen Far Only Donuts Baked FrMh Dally on Pramlaas OPEN 24 Hours Georgetown 8731211 8778882 JahmincB Bulk Foods FOR ALL YOU BAKING NEEDS OPEN DAYS n IN TIM HORTON O f MAID SERVICE WHOS BEST mm THATSWH0 THE AWARD WINNER MM COAST ID COAST Call Margaret 8732165 RUG CO LTD i SALES- SERVICE INSTALLATIONS CARPET VINYL TILE 28 Guelph St Georgetown Ont 1012 416454 If the thought pruning in limid you or il you think is a mysterious art st kit to professionals read on It might help you to under siand why pruning is so good tor a plani health Basie illy mug is the remov dot p in a plant s growth lor the of the whole plant lite re in dead or dise rthe pine hie new shoots to our bushier side Pruning nhealthyirins pi nils diaetin growth to me he increase bios ind Iran production The cuts you make ean your whole yard You in en isc the movement of air alter degree sunlight ind shade change air temperature and even improve soil condition The only tools you II need arc a good pair hand primers pruning shears and perhaps lopping shears A Greener Thumb Mark Cullen low new lo lengthen in June in I then prune oil is much ihe new is required lo growth ind shipe On seine like Mugho Pines new growth appears in the lorn indies Cutting oil one third the indie now will that ire i to lill out next year You these indies in mid summer even though they may hive broken into needles However repeatedly remov the entire candle wjjl eventually cause the of the plant On conical shaped evergreens prune back straggly growth by reachmgjust inside plant then make youreut so that overlapping hides unsightly stubs The tips of spreading evergreens can be pinched back with jusl your and forefinger or use garden shears to shape at his time of vear Hand shears lopping shears Now is the ideal lime 10 pmne many evergreens and spring flowering shrubs With most evergreens you should al candle growth BEGINNING WITH BREAKFAST My children love cold cereal but doesn t ft contain too much sugar A Some breakfast cereals especially sugar coated are high in sugar content At Diet Center we suggest you serve your family whole grain natural cereals and breads with no sugar added Some cold cereals fit into this category To find out check the label Be careful of the other names used for sugar It is often referred to as corn syrup dextrose or glucose Avoid buying foods listing these sweeteners as one of their first three ingredients There is a wide variety of healthful nutritious break fast foods Natural fruit juices and fresh fruit can be prepared and refrigerated the night before for refreshing appetizers Fresh fruit is also a flavorful natural sweetener for whole grain cereals Scrambled eggs and whole wheat toast add additional variety and nutrition to your breakfasts And with the convenience of a microwave and a toaster your children can learn to easily prepare their own breakfast For additional information on planning and preparing nutritious meals for your children call your local Diet Center Business Number Personal 8772900 Consultation By Appointment Home Number 8530780 Mill St Georgetown Compliments of- AVAILABLE AT LEADING EYECARE PROFESSIONALS PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR SIGHT WITH A REGULAR EYE EXAMINATION OWLoprical