Parrett's June Newsletter

In This Issue:

Current Events
On-line Banking
Tip for the Month: Web E-Mail
Web Site of Local Interest

It is our hope that you will find this newsletter both informative and helpful. We will keep you informed of current events here at Parrett and provide you with useful information and tips pertaining to the Internet. If you wish to un-subscribe to this newsletter at any time simply:

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Current Events

Ameritech is in the process of completing the installation of our new DS3 circuit. For our business customers that have been considering a form of dedicated service now is a perfect time to act. With the installation of this new circuit we can offer quicker turnaround times and substantial savings over existing Ameritech pricing on 64k to T-1 services. For questions on dedicated services please contact Kip Kulich at 429-8160 Monday through Friday.

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On-line Banking

Many of our larger local banks are now offering secure on-line banking services. This can be very convenient since you can access your accounts 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week from your own computer. To log on to your account is usually as simple as entering your ATM account number (or social security number) and PIN number. Most of these banks don’t charge for balance checking or account transfers but do charge for other services such as automatic monthly bill payment. To check out the particular on-line banking services that your bank may offer please visit the links listed below.

5/3 Bank www.53.com

1st Source Bank www.1stsource.com

Bank One www.bankone.com

First Resource Federal Credit Union www.frfcu.org

Old Kent Bank www.oldkent.com

Shoreline Bank www.shorelinebank.com (Shoreline will be offering online banking services in the near future)

United Federal Credit Union www.united.org

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Tip for the Month: Web E-Mail

Our Web site offers a way for you to read or send e-mail without using your regular e-mail program. This can be helpful when you're traveling, or if for some reason your regular e-mail program is not working, and you still have access to the Internet from your remote location. Simply point your browser to www.parrett.net. After the page loads click on the link titled "Web E-Mail." Doing this will bring up a new page where you can then enter your login (user) name and password. Click on the "Login" button and this will retrieve your e-mail. You may then view, delete, reply, forward or compose a new e-mail message to send.

Please note that using this method of e-mail retrieval will not automatically delete your messages off the server. Also, some file attachments are not supported by this program and therefore can not be viewed. Messages must be manually deleted when using the Web E-Mail program. If this is not done periodically, it can lead to excessive accumulation of files in your mailbox. Your messages will then take longer to download and are more susceptible to corruption.

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Web Site of Local Interest

Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council has a Web site located at www.swmichigan.org. It offers information regarding local lodging, entertainment, and businesses. You may find this site’s "Calendar of Events" useful for planning your family activities.

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Contact Information

If you have any comments or questions you can e-mail us at webmaster@parrett.net . If you wish to talk with us in person we have technicians to take your calls at 429-0505 (M-F 9AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-1PM). After hours voice mail messages can be left at extension 19.