For more information on these and other Jackson District Library News view the JDL Newsletter
http://myjdl.com/files/sep_oct_2010_newsletter.pdf
For Events
http://www.myjdl.com/event
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Jackson District Library Adult Computer Classes
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2010
Registration for September classes begins September 7, 2010 at 8:00 am
Registration for October classes begins October 5, 2010 at 8:00 am
Register by calling 517-788-4087, ext. 260
Computer Basics or How do I turn this Darned Thing On?
Geared
for adults with limited experience using computers, this class will
cover basic components of computers. Use and operation of the mouse,
(right click, left click, double click) and saving and retrieving
documents.
Keyboarding Skills
Learn and/or refresh typing skills and learn various functions of the keys (F keys, Esc, Ctrl, Alt etc).
Basic Utilities:
Prerequisites:
Computer Basics class. Comfortable with the mouse and keyboard,
knowledge of the computer, Windows, saving files, the difference between
“Save” and “Save as” Participants of this class will learn how to
change screen resolution, mouse properties, create folders, move files
from one place to another, back-up files, delete files, download and
upload files.
Introduction to the Internet
Prerequisites:
Participants should have Computer Basics class (above) or be
comfortable with the computer, keyboard, mouse (right click, left
click, double click, scroll) and Windows.
Learn how to do a general search of the Internet and how to evaluate information you find on websites.
Learning email
2 sessions, must attend both sessions.
Prerequisites: Some knowledge of the computer, mouse, keyboard, word processing and the itnternet.
Because
of a wide variety of email programs, we cannot cover each one
specifically, Participants will be settingup and using online email
accounts (Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail) to demonstrate the use of email.
We will also be sending and receiving e-mail messages, creating and
using address books, making and using folders, and forwarding e-mail
with attachments
Beginning Microsoft Word
Prerequisites:
Computer Basics class (above) or similar experience using a computer,
mouse, keyboard and Windows. Should know how and why to right click,
left click and double click.
Users will gain an overview of MS Word
and practice formatting documents (selecting text, changing font size
and style, cut /copy and paste).
Getting the most from the Jackson District Library Website
Prerequisites: Computer Basics class or knowledge of the computer,
mouse, Windows, and Internet. Participants will learn how to find books
and articles, place requests, and check their accounts. Bring your
library card and know your PIN number!
eBay part 1
Prerequisites:
Must be comfortable with computer, mouse, keyboard and Windows
operating system. eBay part 1 will cover two aspects of ebay.com.
Participants will learn how to set up their very own eBay account and be
shown how to bid on, and purchase items from eBay.
eBay part 2
Prerequisites:
Must be comfortable with computer, mouse, keyboard and Windows
operating system. Must have an eBay account. eBay part 2 participants
will learn how to auction/sell items on eBay (bring a small item that
you would like put up for auction). Participants will also learn tips
and tricks to help get the most out of eBay
Managing Photos on Your Computer
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of the computer, mouse, Windows, and E-mail. Participants
will learn how to download photos from their camera to the computer and
how to send and receive them through e-mail. Bring your camera/flash
drives, cords/connectors, etc. to the class
o These classes are FREE
o SPACE IS VERY LIMITED - registration is required to reserve your spot.|
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Each class is only one session. The information obtained is cumulative,
what is learned in one session will be applied in later classes.
o There is no limit on the number of classes you can take; sign up for one or the whole series.
For more information and to see time and location for classes go to this link http://www.myjdl.com/files/sep_oct_2010_newsletter.pdf and go to page 8 or call 517-788-4087 EXT 260
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Jackson District Library Book Clubs
CARNEGIE
244 W. Michigan, Jackson
517-788-4087
Jane Austen Book Club
Monday, Sept. 13, 6:00 pm
Monday, Oct. 11, 6:00 pm
Brown Bags & Books
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
The Help by Kathryn Stocket
EASTERN
3125 E. Michigan, Jackson
517-788-4074
Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1:30 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1:30 pm
HENRIETTA
11744 Bunkerhill, Pleasant Lake
517-769-6537
Adult Book Discussion Group
First Wednesday every month
5:00 pm
Teen Book Discussion Group
Second Wednesday every month
5:00 pm
MEIJER
2699 Airport, Jackson
517-788-4480
Book Club
10:00 am
1st Friday every month
NAPOLEON
6755 Brooklyn, Napoleon
517-536-4266
Book Group
Thursday, Sept. 16, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Local Authors-Anna Moffitt & Carrie Rogers discuss Deeply Rooted
Thursday, Oct. 21, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Book signing & refreshments
Books with Britt
Wednesdays, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20
Reservations required
SPRING ARBOR
113 E. Main, Spring Arbor
517-750-2030
Book Discussion Group
Monday, Sept. 13, 12:00 pm
Contact branch for title
Monday, Oct. 4, 12:00 pm
The Help by Katheryn Stockett
SUMMIT
104 Bird St., Jackson
517-783-4030
Summit Book Club
Thursday, Sept. 16, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Topic: Books about Animals.
Thursday, Oct. 21, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Topic: Spooky books
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Library News
NEW Hours of Operation effective 9/7
Brooklyn Branch
Monday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday 11: 00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday closed
Hot Picks
Hot Picks collection includes copies of selected fiction titles from a variety of best seller lists that are now available for immediate check out. You can pick up an item from the Hot Picks collection on a first come first served basis and check it out immediately for a period of 14 days. To ensure that there is a constant availability of these popular titles, Hot Picks titles cannot be placed on hold or renewed. There is no fee to check out a Hot Picks title, but they do circulate for a shorter period of 14 days to enable more residents to check out these new items. Additionally, there is a $1 per day fine for items not returned within the 14 day period.
Popular DVDs
JDL has increased the number of copies of popular DVDs that are ordered for the branches
Request Hold Times
Pickup time for holds have changed from 10 days to 7 days. Please contact your local branch if you are unable to pick up your items within the 7 day period.
Wizards at JDL?
Well, not real wizards. They are really volunteers for the Story Wizards program. Volunteers visit a day care or a preschool once a month and present stories and fingerplays to the children.
Is there a “Story Wizard” in you? No special talents or experience is needed; just bring a love for children and story-telling! Training, books, and materials are provided by the library. We ask that you commit to visit your day care or school once a month. For more information, please contact the Children’s Department, 517-788-4087, ext. 235.
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Boat, Dock and Hoist Installation and Removal
Sad to say, it is getting close to the time again to put our toys to bed for the winter.
Neighborlink has been asked many times for referrals for boat, dock and hoist installation and removal providers. If you know of someone who provides this service (they do not need to be Neighborlink members), please email Neighborlink with their name or business name and contact information.
After checking with them to be sure they would like to be listed as available, we will share the contact information with all members and also post it on the Link's website.
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Additional Weather Warning Sirens Approved for Township
Township officials approved the purchase of three new severe weather sirens to supplement the existing sirens in the township.
Township Treasurer John Calhoun said the sirens will be useful for people participating in outside activities. If you are out on a golf course or a Lake... you need to get off. The sirens in Columbia Township are designed to be heard outside.
The new sirens will be located at Hayes & Somerset; Hyde & Jefferson; and at the township office in Brooklyn.
Have you wondered why the sirens seem to go off more often than they used to. Brad Flory of the Citizen Patriot has an explanation in a recent editorial. Presented with his usual humor but sounds right... It's the trade off for radar technology. They no longer have to wait for a trained human "spotter" to actually see a tornado. Now radar detects cloud rotation capable of producing tornadoes so we get more warnings. Some tornadoes never develop but the siren goes off if conditions are right for one to form.
http://blog.mlive.com/bradosphere/2010/07/brad_flory_column_we_cant_say.html
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Wanted Runners and Walkers
Oh These Irish Hills officials are looking for runners and walkers for their 5K and Kid's sprint that will take place at Hidden Lake Gardens at 9:00am on September 18 before the Oh These Irish Hills Festival.
For more information call 403-5358 or visit http://otih.org/ to register.
They are also looking for vendors for the festival.
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Green Group at Columbia Middle School
The students at Columbia Middle School have formed a Green Group to help make our grounds more eco-friendly as well as beautiful. We would are asking for donations such as perennials so that we may add your beautiful landscape to ours. If you are willing to donate any perennials, mulch, rocks, rain barrels etc…please contact Karen at 592-2181. Here’s to our beautiful Michigan ecosystemsJ
Karen M. Liebau
Science Teacher and Department Head
Columbia Middle School
517-592-2181
5/7
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**IMPORTANT-SAFETY ISSUE**
*****POP BOTTLE BOMBS ****
A "Works" Bomb is Drain-o and Tin Foil, mixed together inside of a bottle. The chemical eaction between the Drain-o and the Tin Foil makes a volatile build up of gases and subsequently detonates the bottle with a great amount of force. Once the detonation occurs, the chemical substance that is in the bottle is actually boiling liquid. The amount of force that is generated at the time of the explosion is enough to severe fingers and also deliver 2nd and 3rd degree chemical burns to the victim. The chemicals can possibly cause blindness and the toxic fumes can be harmful.
1) If you find a soda bottle or any other bottles, examine it carefully before you touch it or get near it. If it shows signs of swelling, or melting in any way, DO NOT TOUCH IT! Call 911 and let us respond to take care of it.
2) If you find a soda bottle that has any liquid in it, DO NOT TOUCH IT! Call 911 and let us respond to check it / dispose of it.
3) Bombs can appear to be slightly swollen, with a dark colored liquid, inside of it. This liquid could have easily been mistaken for left over soda.
I know that calling 911 for a soda bottle may sound silly or like a misuse of your Police protection but trust me, it is not. You do not want one of these devices detonating in your hand or your children's hands or in your pets face. We are here to incur the danger for you so that you are and your loved ones are not harmed. So please check your yard thoroughly before letting your children out to play and be mindful before you just deem that soda bottle as garbage and pick it up.
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How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
(to see responses to this question click here)
taylor_peggy2000@yahoo.com
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Walking and Riding on the Roads
When walking on the road you walk AGAINST traffic. That way if a car doesn't see you, you will see them and get off the road before getting hurt. - when walking stay on the left.
When riding your bike you ride WITH traffic. That would be riding on the right side of the road.
Stay safe and follow the rules of the road.
Thank you,
REPLY TO Walking and Riding on the Roads
FROM GERRY AND KATHY BALWIN
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REPLY TO Walking and Riding on the Roads
FROM SALLY KENNEDY
People, please wear bright clothing.
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REPLY TO Walking and Riding on the Roads
FROM PEGGY TAYLOR
Bikers - those reflectors on the back of the bike pedal, on your shoes, or on the back of the bike seat are not visible when you ride. Please help the rest of us and get reflectors on the bike, and wear a helmet with a mirror so that you can see the traffic on the road behind you. Wear a reflective vest.
Message From Neighborlink
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Junk mail is detected at the email service provider level so if you use Outlook, Outlook Express or a similar email tool, please also add us to your originating Web Mail address book (Comcast.net, AOL.com, Yahoo.com etc) as that is where your email service decides if something is "junk". It does not happen at the Outlook [etc] level.
Neighborlink never sends "forwarded" (humor,political etc) email or include attachments or links that could take you to an unknown (dangerous) website.
If at any time you wish to unsubscribe from Neighborlink, just send us an email requesting we remove your name. lcneighborlink@comcast.net. Please do not block us or report as spam as that may prevent other members from receiving our emails.
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Learn a Foreign Language Free - Online
Jackson District Library
The Jackson District Library now offers an online program you can access from home. BYKI is designed to help users quickly learn foreign words and phrases. It is available for free through the library's Web site.
BYKI is a powerful language learning system makes use of virtual flash cards with audio to help with pronunciation. It offers more than 60 languages, plus programs to help speakers of Spanish, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese learn English.
You just need your library card and PIN. If you don't have or don't know your PIN, contact your local JDL branch for assistance.
To log on, visit http://www.myjdl.com/databaselisting and select BYKI from the list of databases. If you are not already logged in you will be prompted for your JDL card number and PIN. You will be prompted to set up a FREE account with BYKI and then just pick your language (drop down box on right).
If have not used a JDL database before, you can stop by your local library branch for some personalized assistance in connecting to BYKI.
Also, JDL is offering guided introductions to BYKI at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Clare H. Sergeant Auditorium at the library's Carnegie branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave. To reserve a seat, call Joyce Betz at 788-4087, ext. 260.
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Jackson County Prescription Discount Card
On
December 16, Jackson County launched a discount card program to help
consumers cope with the high price of prescriptions. These cards may be
used by all county residents, regardless of age, income or existing
health coverage.
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There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.
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The NACo discount card program remains a useful option now that Medicare Part D has been implemented. For example, the card can be used when a Medicare Part D plan doesn’t cover a drug.
- The cardholder pays the negotiated discount price or the pharmacy’s retail price, whichever is lower. The average discount is 20 percent.
- Residents can visit www.caremark.com/naco to print an ID card and
use it immediately at any participating pharmacy. Cards will also be
available at the Health Department and other county facilities. County
residents can call toll free 1-877-321-2652
For more information on the discount Prescription Card and other Jackson County Health services such as Mchild & Healthy Kids visit http://www.co.jackson.mi.us/hd/Insurance.asp
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Humane Society Pet Food Drive
You can drop off donations of dog and cat food and cat litter at the
Humane Society 1515 Carmen Drive in Jackson from Noon to 6:00 PM
Tuesday thru Saturday. The goal is to support a pet food pantry for
local at-risk families.
For more information 517-787-7387 or visit www.chspets.org
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Columbia Sports Connection
This is a a new service to Columbia students and parents where you can
find or donate used sports equipment. All you need to do is call
795-5669 or e-mail jennifer.leppert@myeagles.org and tell her what you
need or have and she will get you connected with the person who has
what you need or needs what you have. This service includes all sports
and activities Elementary through High School.
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