     Congratulations on picking up the Erie County BBS Listing
(ECBL for short).  It is the most comprehensive guide to the BBS
community for Erie county.

     I started this newsletter as a way of informing the BBS
community of changes in the BBS systems in Erie County.  Since the
first release in June OF 1993, the ECBL is now spreading into 
New York, Ohio, New Jersey, and lets not forget all over 
Pennsylvania.
     
     There is a new Professional Organization that has recently
formed in Erie County.  The name for it is North Western Pennsylvania
Sysop Association.  This organization is geared to the users and
providing them with guarentees.  What we guarentee is that if you
become a subscription member to one of our BBS's, your membership is
guarenteed.  If that system goes down for any reason, temporary or
perminate, another one of the members of N.W.P.S.A. will pick up
your membership with in 24 hours and honor your membership for the
rest of the duration of it.  There is no fee to the users for this
extra service, only the fee to become a member of a particular BBS
that is a member of the N.W.P.S.A. (this is normally $15.00 a year).
Funds are generated from other Sysop's that want to become a member
of the organization.

     To become a member of the organization first a BBS MUST be
REGISTERED with the authors of their BBS software.  Second, they
must abide by state and local laws pertaining to BBS's (no private
file areas for commercial software).  If you would like more
information about becoming a North Western Pennsylvania Sysop
Association member, contact Marvin Richardson at ADT II BBS or Carl
Turk at Country Road BBS.

     As of October 1, 1993 there will be a new file included with
the ECBL.  This new file will be a monthly sponcer list to help
advertise various BBS systems and special events for the BBS
community.  All information will be quoted from the sysop's of that
particular BBS. The service fee for this service will be $5.00 a
month.  Some may think that this is a high fee to pay but currently
the ECBL is reaching over 4 states and I also have software
manufacturers interested in the listing.

     As of this release of the ECBL, I will no longer be including
the DEADLIST file with it anymore.  Too many systems are coming on
line then going off line for me to keep up with them.  Also, I will
no longer be sending out the ECBL to all the BBS's in the area as
before.  To recieve it all you will have to do is contact my system
for the newest release of the file.  This will allow me to update it
more often than once a month.  Once I have a compiled version put
together it will be released on the system immediately.  Contact
ADT II BBS at 814-474-3921 for the newest release.  For ROBO Term
users, contact Country Road at 814-459-8875.  This is the only other
official release site for the ECBL.

     Northcoast Data is off-line and is not expected to ever come
back on-line.

     MECHA Express is on-line again.  This system is very unreliable
and is on-line and off-line all the time.

     APEX is off-line.  APEX will not be back on-line ever again.  He
has moved out of state.  His system is now based in Cleveland, Ohio.

     Ben's BBS is back on-line.  This system is very unreliable and
is on-line and off-line all the time.

     NCCUG is becoming very unreliable.  This system is now on-line
and off-line all the time.  As of this release his system is down but
will probably be back on-line shortly.

     Travelers Inn is now back on line using RAT Soft BBS software.

     Wine Cellar BBS has just opened up. This BBS is located near North
East. It is still in the construction phases but it's sure to become
popular real quick. Friendly sysop.  JD has just registered his copy of
Spitfire.

     The Erie County Library system is now running their own BBS. You
can now connect directly to the Library only during normal business
hours. You can also access GET RAD mail from this system.
     
     Mystic BBS was originally going to be a new BBS to announce but
after talking to the sysop and his parents, the BBS will not be on-
line ever again.

     Looney Tunes has started to build up their Adult file areas.  His
system is quickly becoming popular so don't fret if you cannot connect
right away.  Best time to call is after 1:00 am or before 8:00 am.

     The Magic Castle has converted to TRI-BBS from Spitfire. 
Their hours are still the same, 10:00pm to 8:00am daily.  If you're
into D&D this is the place to go.  New on-line games are apparing daily.

     ADT II BBS is now operating with SPITFIRE 3.4.  This version
was just released by Buffalo Creek.  We now support RIP term
graphics and mouse.  Check us out today.  We always have the newest
version of the ECBL available for download before anyone else.  I have
now started to add programming areas for my users since the system is
becoming popular around the colleges.  So beat the rush and check out 
ADT II BBS.  As for the non-members that have not joined the system, I 
have changed the policy of the BBS.  After 30 days anyone can access the 
BBS and Download, but, they have to maintain a 1 to 1 ratio on each 
session.  Also, if you would like adult access, this can only be 
obtained now only if you are a paid member.  This will eliminate a few 
of my file hogs on the system.  I am currently building a large adult 
movie base for the paid members. I have just REGISTERED the Spitfire 
Software and have added new transfer protocols to the system.

     Tim's BBS, nodes 1 and 2 are now running with SPITFIRE version
3.4.  Tim's BBS is the official winner of the Best BBS Contest for
Erie County for this year.  Tim will be adding a new node to his 
system.  The new number for this line will be 824-6129 and will support 
1200 to 14,400 baud users.

     Lake Erie Vineyard nodes 1 thru 3 is currently under some
major reconstruction.  All nodes are still on-line but soon, they will 
be up and running with 6 or 7 nodes.  The completion date for this is
still unknown.  With the extended service that they will be providing 
they have deleted all ADULT file areas and request that no one uploads 
this type of material anymore.

     Country Road BBS and Tomarrow's Computers Today, (both part of
the Fireball Communication network), is now offering advertisement
space on their BBS's for other BBS's, Organizations, and
Businesses.  Be sure to contact their system for rate information
and details.  

     Tomarrow's Computers Today node 2 has changed phone numbers.
Please review the ECBL.40, ECBL.80 or the ECBL.132 listing for the new
numbers and additions to the listing.
     
     Window's on Windows is throwing a contest on their slot machine.
Check it out.  They are the best source for new Window's software.

     2nd Amendment BBS is a very good source for 2nd amendment issues
and issues regarding the National Rifle Association.
