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. f+ vik Race close for Port man "T had the numbers. | had the numbers. I didn't get them on the bus, for whatever reason," John Moreau said last Saturday. Early Friday morning he was second on the last ballot to elect a Liberal can- didate for Muskoka- Georgian Bay. Moreau was in good spirits after finishing 32 votes behind Ken Black of Bracebridge on the third ballot. "We made the con- vention, really."' The vote for Port MeNicoll reeve's increased on each ballot but Black's lead was too great. Black, 324, 307, 331. Hayden, 14. Moreau, 237, 254, 299. Prati; st¢7, doo. Some Moreau supporters Computer program on the bus on the return to Midland were of the opi- nion that their candidate was a bus load short of winning the candidacy. (Four other buses carried Liberals from ~ Port McNicoll, Victoria Har- Provincial paving contract awarded The Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications together with Simcoe East M.P.P. Allan McLean have announced the award of a contract to K. J. Beamish Limited to resurface and rehabilitate Highway 12 from Highway 93 easterly to Simcoe County Road 37, a distance of 6.4 km. The resurfacing project start at YMCA Computers are amazing and mysterious machines. The product of a technological revolution, they show up in everything from cars to digital wat- ches. Although the technology is only a few years old, we are rapidly becoming an electronic generation. Many people feel over- whelmed by this technology, even if they work with or own a micro- computer. Many have put off buying a home com- puter out of a fear that it was too complex to unders- tand or use. Many users of 'computers also find that there is always more to discover. User-friendly software and relatively easy to learn programming languages have taken much of the mystery and difficulty out of using a computer. And since even a relatively in- expensive computer like the world's most popular home computer, the Com- modore 64, has sophisticated and varied software, the average homeowner can easily af- ford to enter the com- puting field. In it's continuing effort to establish courses rele- vant to the intellectual and physical needs of the com- munity, the Midland YM- CA is launching another series of computer courses. Conducted in the YM- CA's-computer room on seven Commodore 64's, courses are limited to seven participants and stress 'hands on" learning. The following schedule of courses is planned for your local Y. Wordprocessing Learn the basic operation of a modern' word- processor. You will prepare correspondence, enhance and manipulate text, and learn how to for- mat, load and save files, and much more. No previous computer or wordproccessing skill re- quired although ability to type is an asset. Six Sessions - Mondays, starting March 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Small Business/Home Applications Designed for people that want to experience the variety of ways a computer can be used in the home or in small business. Par- ticipants will experiment with: wordprocessing, spreadsheets, databases, financial managers, visual and printed graphics. Six Sessions - Tuesdays, starting March 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. Introduction to Computers Know nothing about computers? Then this is the course for you. Learn how the computer, disk drive, printer, etc. function. Learn how software works and experiment with a wide variety of applica- tions. An excellent course for new users and those contemplating purchasing a home computer. Six Sessions Wednesdays,starting March 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. Programming in Basic (level 1) An introduction to the Basic computer program- ming language for those who would like to learn to write their own computer programs. No prior com- puter programming ex- perience required. Use of a Commodore 64 an asset. Purchase of a programm- ing textbook (approx. $25.) may be required. Six Sessions - Thursdays, starting March 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. For further information phone 526-7828. Pool regulations for township Although swimming out- side might be the furthest thing from most people's minds right now, Tiny Township council recently discussed the matter of erecting fences around out- door pools. The councillors passed a bylaw saying that a person considering putting a pool in their backyard must first produce and submit plans My ype tye 6 oe for all fences and gates before the Township will approve the pool plans. The township's lawmakers agreed fences are necessary to deter children from swimming without supervision. | Fences and gates must be at least 1.2 metres high. Breaking this bylaw could result in a fine of bet- ween $50 and $500. s S begin in May of this year i bour, and Waubaushene.) Moreau was shocked at the difference between the number of his first ballot votes and the number of votes he expected, based on the number of member- ships he sold. on Highway 12 will be undertaken to restore the road surface and .to rehabilitate the north and southbound lanes of the Wye River bridge at Midland. The overall results of the work should extend the life of the struc- ture, provide improved driving conditions and reduce the maintenance requirements. Work on the projet will McLean. BRASS PLANTERS $4400 BRASS HALL TREE $3111 6 PIECE SOFA, 2 CHAIRS, COFFEE & END TABLES In Oak $4,41100 QUEEN SIZE MOTEL/HOTEL MATTRESS & BOX SPRING $41100 & Moreau, Moreau! with completion set for Supporters of John Moreau at the Liberal nomination early summer, said Al meeting in Bracebridge loudly made their preference known during the meeting that ended with the elec- WAYS TO SAVE ON OUR ELEVENTH BIRTHDAY Urb's Home Furnishings tion of Ken Black of Bracebridge. Moreau supporters had large buttons, and pennants, as identification. 39" MATTRESS & FOUNDATION SUPER STYLE SOFA & MATCHING CHAIR $9 1100 54" HOTEL/MOTEL MATTRESS & BOX SPRING $31100 LAZY BOY ROCKER RECLINERS \$5 1100