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ee eK ee ee A ver Computerized __ tele- phone exchanges and transmission systems are causing a quiet revolution in Canada's telephone industry, one that will, among other things, provide business and residential con- sumers with a tremendous variety of revolutionary, new services. "'And," says Alan Walter, vice-president of marketing and development for Bell Canada, "'the economic impact of some developments in telecommunications may rival the building of Canada's first transcontinental _rail- way a century ago. Today's 'last spike' is an electronic one--the rapid computerization of the telecommunications system." His statements are contained in an over- view article highlighting Bell Canada milestones -- in 1985, as well as some significant develop- ments expected in the telephone' industry during the next few years. Included in Walter's list of significant developments are: the construction of a 7,000 kilometre optical fibre cable across Canada, described as a world- class, high-tech un- dertaking in com- munications. This network will meet Canadian telecomm- unications needs in voice, data and video well beyond the end of this century and features hair-thin glass fibres that can handle 8,000 circuits each. The raped proliferation of digital telephone exchanges, which are highly specialized computers for processing telephone calls. This new technology is 'starting to put more of the capabilities of the country's communic- ations network into the hands of the individual phone user. In effect, it will allow the network to be customized for each user. The advent of "smart" telephone sets, equipped with small screen displays, that will, for example, show the telephone number or name of the person calling. New data network services for business to help control the cost of MERLE NORMA ™ MERLE NORMAN = MERLE NORMA = : data communications, also changing the way which in some com- telephone companies panies will soon rival operate in the the expense of voice marketplace because technology is opening up so many business op- portunities. "A major communications. Walter adds_ that digital technology is challenge,"' he says, "'is to find distribution channels for new products and services." Over the next decade, according to Walter, the use of these telephone Mobile home park is to be expanded Smith's Mobile Home Park in Nsidland is to expand early next moarih. At present, the mobile home park at +. ino south end of King Street, houses '© nermanent mobile homes. Aecording to owner Rick Smith, sunh's plan to add 53 new units by extending the present four streets in he park as a result of purchasing land Block Parents One hundred Victoria Harbour home cooking recipes are currently in Winnipeg being printed into 'From our kitchen to yours:" a unique cook- book compiled by the members of village Block Parent families. The book is being financed by advertising sold to local merchants, and its sale will help fund Vic- toria Harbour and District Block Parents' projects. The first order of 100 copies is expected to be on sale in the village by May 24, and additional printings may be ordered later. In addition to a complete range of family recipes, the book will feature a two page history of the local organization that put up its first signs, identifying homes of safe refuge, in June 1985. The official Block Parents symbol, of a child holding an adult's hand, will be displayed prominently on the cover of the new cookbook, reminding readers of Victoria Harbour's Block Parents community status. Area Three Science Fair, Friday at MSS The Simcoe County Board of Education invites the public to enjoy the exhibits at this year's an- nual Area Three Science Fair, Friday March 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at MSS. Students will present their displays for judging Friday afternoon, and the official awards presentation is scheduled for 8:30 to 9 p.m. that evening. Aelh Mountainview Mall 526 -7788 of Midland Come in for anew : Sek ' to foe Cosmetician eFree Make-up Lessons eFacials eEar Piercing eNail Tips eManicures, including new French technique eWaxing, partial or complete i For that final touch- Designer Fragrances MERLE NORMAN ux MERLE NORMAN ma MERLE NORMAN Le Conseil des Ecoles Separees Catholiques du Comte de Simcoe Inscriptions (Registration) Pre-maternelle t Maternelle (junior Kindergarten) (kindergarten) mardi, le 18 mars 9h a 15h 30 jeudi, le 20 mars 9h a 15h 30 Ecole Sts Martyrs Canadiens Perkinsfield 526-2824 M. Romeo Marchand, dir. Ecole Saint-Louis Penetanguishene 549-3677 M. Denis 'Levert, dir. Ecole Sainte-Croix Lafontaine 533-2610 Gisele Mellish, dir. -Veuillez communiquer avec |'ecole pour un rendez- vous -Pre-maternelle: enfants nes en 1982 -Maternelle: enfants nes en 1981 Le Conseil Solaire des Ecoles Separees du Comte de Simcoe The Simcoe County Roman Catholic Separate School Board Page 4, Tuesday, March 18, 1986 to th immediate south of the 54-year- 'id mobile home park and camp site. : -e extended mobile home park will yaved and lit this year while a ':venyear plan calls for the original stvee:s to be paved and lit by 1991. Tine popular mobile home park also uOsSts a camp site which features as runy cabins and trailers as does the present permanent home park. 2» June the first 14-foot by 68-foot urts will be placed and occupies, S:aith assured. This garage sale An organ is one of the items the Lioness Club says will be for sale in its upcoming garage sale. The organ is one of many large articles, including beds, tables, and chairs, shelving, doors, and windows, listed by the club as being lined up for the March 22 sale. The sale will be held near the intersection of Vinden Street and High- way 93. y modern Ma Bell services will establish an original pattern of communications _beh- aviour, based on a whole new set of rules. Bell Canada wholly-owned County law-makers Simcoe County's law- makers will meet next Tuesday in Midhurst for is a teleco- their regular monthly -- session. The public meeting of the 43 County Council members begins at 10 a.m. on March 25, in the Administration Centre. Plenty happening at PGH This year, Penetanguishene General Hospital is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Actually. the hospital received its charter in April some 75 years ago. To mark the occasion an in-hospital birthday party is being planned for the 19th of April. During the remainder of the year, PGH plans to stage other special events in conjunction with its an- niversary celebrations. telecommunications services in Ontario, Quebec and parts of the Northwest Territories. mmunications _opera- ting subsidiary of Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (BCE). It provides a complete range of We're glad you asked! Jim Lynn Funeral Director WHAT IS THE FUNERAL DIRECTORS' CODE? As professionals, we subscribe to the Ontario Funeral Service Association Code of proper funeral practice. This means that we adhere to the highest standards of professiénalism for funeral directors. It is your assurance of receiving the most ethical services and that we are worthy of the trust you place in our care. Specifically, our Code pledges us to provide you with full information and to include and display our prices prominently. 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