The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

ORONO WEEKLY TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25th, 1968 Data Processing: New World 0f Opportunities by M. Pawlik, Commercial Dili- ector, Chatham-Kent Secondary Sehool. The development of the eleet- ronie computer, now oniy iu its second decade, 'opens a whole world for the mind of man - and a vast. new range of careers for young Canadians. The basi c job of computers is the processing of information. For this reason computers can lie defined as devices which ac- cept information, perform math- ematical or logical calculations with the information, and then supply the resuits of these oper- ations as new information. The computer is part. of the lives of ail of us. Your teleplione MuI has square hoies in it. The cheque lias some odd looking markings printed on it. Those are codes allowing the _process- ing of the information contained iu each document by machine. Speciai, languages have been de- velopedto allow -man to com- municate with the machine and have it perform the tasks lihe as- sîgns., There are basically two types of computers: digital, which op- erate s on a principle similar to a turnstile counter - the person goesthrough and the counter reg- isters,'one number. Or there is an anaiog, whicli operates on a prin- ciple of a speedometer of a car registering the change between distance and speed of the vehicle. The fundamental ideas behind their operation are similar and these ideas are comparativeiy simple. .Tliere are three ideas that un- derlie the whole concept of com- puter teelinoiogy: (a) informa- tion can be prepared for machine processing; (b) the method of processing information can be broken down into a set of simple ruies;. and (c) a machine can be built to have the capacity for Processing the information ac- cording to set rules. With the acceptance of, com- puters, the process of automation is clearly accepted. The automat- ed society will rçquire higher skills than is now the case. This means that sehools will be re- quired to train a higher propor- tion of students with specialized skills. Thus bookkeepers may be- come accountants; accountants may become data processing sys- tem designers; secretaries may become communications terminal operators, and so on, This does not mean that al present day, skilis wiii become oli- solete overnight. but it does mean that more and more busin- essmen wiil move toward auto- mation, that more and more skill- ed people will bce needed and that the skUls recognized and tauglit in schools today may differ great- ly from those tauglit in the next ten years. The, influence of the -computer in the teaching field is going to be enormous. Computer controîl- ed-teaching machine' systems em- ploying the most advauced con- cepts of programmed instruction wiil be availabie to, vast, numbers of students and educators. These spstems' will not oniy facilitate the teaching of more students in more depth, with a greater vani- ety of skiils, but they Wiii make availabie to the teacher the tools whereby lie eau increase and broaden his own knowledge, skills and ability to teacli. From the vocational point of view, it is of utmost importance that the future office workers be aware of the skilis that automated society wili require of tliem. The change is upon us - the uews- papers are full of advertisements caiiing for systems analysts, pro- grammers, key-punch, operators, tape librarians, and so on. Iu a recent report the Federai De- partment of Labor estimated that 30,000 computer personnel wili be required by 1970. The student must be made aware of the op- portunities that, await him.. From. the point of view- of the scientist and mathematician, the computer is the tool that saves hours of mechanical caiculations in finding answers to problems researchers are seeking. This makes it doubly important to un- derstand the princjples underly- ing the operation of these mach- ines so that they may be used to the best advantage. In 1966-67, 14 Ontario sehool boards introduced experimental computer science courses to Arts and Science students in Grade M2 This year the numberý of' schools offering these courses is doubled, with the course being offered on a two-year basis, beginning in Grade Il. Students are given practical experience in solving science and mathematics prob- lems, using wliatever computer facilities are available to them in the community. Health Tips Frorn O.M.A. CoId Vaccines Vaccines are designed to pre- vent, flot to, cure, ilinesses, the Ontario Medicai Association re- minds readers. There are more than 100 known types of viruses and germs are of which may cause a cold. More viruses or other germs, any one being identified every year., A vaccine prepared against one of these germs might stimulate the body to manufacture antibodies that would prevent a coki caused by that one germ. But it won't proteet himý from the other 99. Another problemn is that immun- ity thus created is not permanent ,it generally lasts only a few \weeks or months. There are on' the market the so-called polyvalent vaccines, .whicli are a mixture of severai of the most common known caus-' es. However, the person who has received this vaccine is protected only temporariiy fromn some of the common germs known to cause colds. Remembering these limitations, it is recommended that persons ,with chromie chest conditions, sucli as chronie bronchitis, emi- physema, or 'any chronie alment that; might be, agiravated by a eold, ask their doctor about cold vaccines. Statisties show that in industry, time lost due to colds can- be sub- stantially reduced If ail personnel receive polyvalent coid1 vaccine during the autumn. In summary, the O.M.A. advis- es that not ail colds can be pre- vented through the use of vac- cines, but the vaccines do help and are recommended for some groups of people. U nited Counties Eleet Committees Formation of committees was the main item on the agenda at the recent United Counties Coun- cil session. The foilowing are the committees: Finance committee - R. J. Locke, chairman; S. J. F. MeMil- ian, J. F. George, L. S. Malcolm, L. Olan, R. A. Foster, R. Biyth, C. Down, G. Massey, I. Thackeray, H. Quantrili,, H. Malcolm, J. Whittîngton, G. H. Ross, D. C. Lawson, K. Parr, Mrs. A. Oke, R. J. Locke, Mrs. L. F. Fisher, Mrs. E. R.* Clarke, G. E. Ward, D. Me- Laughlin, C. E. Heath, L. Gibson and D. J. Cunningham. Road and Bridge committee- J. Whittington, chairman; S. J. F. MpMî0n-R.Chate T L.IS dy, I. Thackeray, H. Quantrill, H. Malcolm, J. Whittingson, H. Laf- ferty, D. C. Lawson, M. Wight, Mrs. A. Oke, W. J. H. Dunk, W. I. Thomas, G. Philiips, G. I. Ross, D. McLaughlin, C. E. Heathi, L. Gibson and D. J. Cunningliam. Assessment and Industriai com- mittee - K. Parr, chairman; S. J. F. MeMîlian J. F. George, J. R. Hamilton, L. Olan, R. A. Fost- er, J. F. Cochrane, H. C. Muir, E. Roddy, G. D. Carruthers, J. W. Banister, W. Heasiip, J. Whit- tington, H. Lafferty, B. W. Louer. gan, E. J. Rundie, W. J. H. DUnk, W. I. Thomas, Mrs. E. R. Clarke, G. I. Ross, D. McLaughlin, C. E. Heath, L. Gibson and D.'J. Cun- ningham. Agricultural committee - H. Malcolm, chairman; S. J. F. Me- Milian, R. Chatten, L. S, Malcolm, .Olan, H. E. Walkey, R. Blyth, C. Down, E. Roddy, I. Thackeray, H. Quantrili, J. Whittington, G. If. Ross, B. W. Lonergan, K. Parr, E. J. Rundie, R. J. Locke, Mrs. L. F. Fisher, G. Phillips, G. E. Ward, D. McLaughlin, C. E. Heath L. Gibson and D. J. Cunningham. County Property committee Mrs. L. F. Fisher, chairman. S. J F. MeMilian, J. F. George, 'J. R. Hamilton, D. Lang, H. E. Walkey R'. Blyth, C. Down, G. Massey, G. D. Carruthers, J. W. Banister, W. Hleasiip, J. Whittington, G. I-. Ross, D. C. Lawson, M. Wight, Mrs. A. Oke, R. J. Locke,, Mrs. E. R. Clarke, G. E. Ward, D. Me- Lauglilin, C. E. Heath, L. Gibson and D. . Cunningham. Odcls And Ends Gladibrae Triume Lad, owned by the Oxford and District Cattie Breedîng Association, Woodstock, and bred by J. H. Jose and Sons, Newcastle, has received honorable mention for all-Canadian bull caif for the current show season. H(e was first and grand champion at the Western Fair, London and at the Oxford County Black ancê White Day at Woodstock. Gien Cole *of Bewdley, Ont., has been elected president of the Dairy Farmers of Canada. He suc- ceeds George R. McLaughlin of Beaverton, Ont., a former resi-- dent of, East Whitby Township, Lionel Sorel of Montreal and Ar- noid Stansili of Aylmer, Ont_ have been named vice-presidents,, Ideal time of year for HOT CHOCOLATE A dellcious and nutritions drink for after school or bed-time. Delivered Daily to your door GLEN RAE DAIRY CHOCOLATE MIK Homne Delivered Quartààc GLEN RA E0DA IR Y Phone 623-5444 Bowmanvile, Ontario .4 -I Il HA PPY S A LE For this January Week-end ut your ORONO, 5c TO $1.00 STORE Madeira Dresser Runners, 3 sizes Priced each at......... 79e - 98e - $125 Chldren's Acrylic Button Sweaters Size S, M, L.....................$58 Ladies' slip-on slippers, ail sizes. Pr. .. $1.29 Girls' Ruhber Boots, red, white and black. Pair............... i..... $2.62 C'btldrens' Rubber Boots, black & red $1,72 Bedroom lamps complete with shade and bulb...... ................. $4.7,9 Massager & back scratcher, battery op. $2.39 Men's Old Spice shave sets $2.00, $2.50, $6.00 Imported wrapped English bulk ,Chocolates,lb . ...............9 Five piece Stainless Steel sauce and fry pan set...................... $4.59 Meu's Tie & Sock Sets boxed at only .. $1.89 Plastic Canister sets, $2.98, & $5.88 complete Men's Four in Hand Ties, reg. $1.00 Spécial! 2 for ..................... $1.49 Crokinole Board ýCombination, sturdy bujit. OnIy...... ...............$4.99 Littie Princess comb, brpish, mirror set 79e latcCloth-es baskets, small - 95e Ige. $1,76 TRY OJUR LAY-AWAY PLAN P-iJ-iONE 98.3-5401 ATTENTION Township of Clark. Residents CENTENNIAL SHOWCASE A Revlew of Centennial Events in Clarke Township wil be held in Township Hall, Orono at 8:15 p.m. Friday, January 26th Bring your movies (8 M.M.) or 35 M.M. slides, projectors provided. DigpIay your Centennial Projeets of Needlework, Paintings etc. Everyone Welcome. Free Admission. At Y oir tService0From 7.03-0, . to 9.00 p.m.e Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Fiiday ard Saturday Wednesday 7.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. MLLDED ND RVAN 1 $5.98 89e