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J ah ------ Operating the computer at the Scugog Memorial I Library Is as easy as child's play as six year old Julia Lane demon- strates here. The computer system makes finding books and material much easier for the public, and Is a big help for staff as well. Looking on In photo is chief librarian Suzanne : WINDOW! FASHIONS 7 VERTICAL & VENETIAN BLINDS . ROLLER & PLEATED SHADES CUSTOM DRAPERY SPECIALTY BLINDS Residential & Commercial PATIO DOOR SPECIAL . 72x84 72 HOUR 84x84 89.95 ww 99.95 Includes Valance - Many Colours to Choose From Lifetime Warranty on Tracking System. Lowest Prices Guaranteed. 1985-3067 Shogutiome Service .. DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE? We can help you with: * Light Housekeeping * Meal Preparation * Shopping * Personal Care * Laundry "SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1982" Finding what you are look- for in the Scugog Memorial brary is a whol lo Jot faster and Da these days, thanks to a new computer system. The system, called Multi- lis, was officially opend in a cer- emony at the Library last Thursday evening. Board chairman Margaret Scott and Gabriele Lundeen snipped a bright red ribbon draped between two computer terminals to launch the system. . Essentially, what used to be done by manual files and cards, is now done by the com- puter. Library staff has been Violets af spring The spring flower show and general meeting of Brooklin Hor- ticultural Society will be held at Brooklin United Church on Wednesday evening at 8:00. Guest speaker for the evening will be Betty Tapping of the Gesneriad Society (African Violet Family). Due to the inclement weather last Wednesday, the plant auction was cancelled, however, I understand it will be held on Wednesday even- ing prior to the meeting. Mrs. Carol Bradley of Tory Hill visited with her mother, Evelyn Lvnde on the weekend. Lae Sl Spend] PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 23, 1990 -- 21 Computerized Card System now available at Scugog Library working for almost a year to en- ter all the appropriate data into the new system, and iron out the usual "bugs." For the public, it means finding a book, periodical or anything i in the library simply by accessing the computer. It's fast and simple, even for those who have no knowl- edge of computers. The instructions are easy . to follow, and should you run into a problem, the sta wil be there to assist. All the tnformation is stored under several classifica- tion including title, author's name and subject TSkis Cecil and Jean Vicars of Forges were Sunday evening visitors with Doug and Florence Ashton. Grant and Sheila Parrott en- joyed dinner with the Ashtons on Saturday evening. The Moms and Tots of Ashburn are now accepting new registrants for the September Moms and Tots program. Please call Jackie Andrews at 655-4858, for more information. Plans are underway for Ashburn's fourth annual Canada Day Picnic which will take place on Sunday, July 1st. This year, the NUMA The computer directs the user to the shelf in the library where the book or material is stored. And the computer will even tell you if the book is out on loan. For library staff, the sys- tem eliminates a lot of time con- suming paper work involved in the checking out and returning of materials. And there is a built-in warning to let staff know if a li- brary beer has over-due books. he ribbon-snipping cer- money last Thursday evening was attended by members of the Library Board, staff and Scugog Township councillors. show Community Centre Board will be hosting a barbeque lunch. Any suggestions, ideas, or much need- ed volunteers, please contact Brenda Singler at 655-8671, or any board member. Next Sunday, at Burns, we celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion. We. warmly welcome anyone to join with us for worship each Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. with church school at 10:00. St. Andrew's Chalmers' Presbyterian Church choir, Ux- bridge, invite everyone to a Hymn Festival based on The Lord's Prayer, on Sunday, May 27th at 7:30 p.m. See you next week. YARD SALE. BAKE SALE At Home of Len & Betty Somerville, Seagrave THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY JUNE 14th, 15th, 16th Proceeds to Seagrave United Church 6 VALMED HEALTH SERVICES INC. (416) 433-1494 24 HR. NURSING and HOMEMAKING SERVICES * FOOTCARE * VISITING NURSES BAKE SALE SATURDAY WE NEED YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS If you have any items you wish to donate please contact Bill Barr 985-7239 or Fred Puckrin 985-2627. Proceeds for further church work.