SCOUTS GIVE COMPUTER TO CENTER

EAST PRAIRIE -- The Susanna Wesley Family Learning Center has received a brand new COMPAQ Presario computer, thanks to some Boy Scouts the center sponsored for a field trip.

The computer was the prize in a drawing held during the Scouts' visit to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., last Memorial Day.

The prize was from OAO Olin, a computer consulting firm, whose representatives stayed to watch the GED class graduation ceremony and reception after setting up the prize computer.

The family center officials haven't yet decided what to do with the computer, but have an idea that "we'll use it in our youth program," according to McDowell.

One idea being considered is using the computer for "cybermentoring" as the computer is equipped with a camera and center officials have previously discussed the possibility with Southeast Missouri State University.