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Show Citizen. Press, Review - Wed., June 1, 1994 - PageJ20 Literacy software to debut About 30 percent of people who are functionally illiterate, persons who read below a fourth grade level, are high school graduates. "Someone dropped theball," said Perry Kassing, a driving force behind the effort to produce software to help further the adult literacy programs currently being offered. Kassing and Rachel McOmber have developed a series of readers to be used by literacy tutors. The new program, written by Brad Gurney, can be used in conjunction with the readers, or can be run as an indepen CD-RO- dent method of learning. Field testing is currently being conducted at Provo City Library's Project Read. The national debut of the program will be given in Little Rock, Ark. on June 2 at the Laubach Literacy Action Biennial Conference; the software will be available to libraries throughout the United States and Canada Oct. 1. "As success occurs, more people come forward," said Kassing about the results of the literacy efforts. "They are making some pretty big strides. Frequently we have more students than we have tutors." Locally, literacy programs are offered in Lehi, Provo and Payson. Although the Pleasant Grove Library does nothave a full program, Kassing said they do have a new adult reader section that is recom- mended. "We're trying to do some preventative teaching," saidKassing, "supporting the public school system." Generally a friend or relative will recommend a program to someone who cannot read. To refer students, or to volunteer as a literacy tutor, call the Lehi Public Library, 768-715- 0. Free boat inspection available Sat. Utah County boaters will have a chance for a free boat safety inspection this weekend. They will be offered at Utah Lake State Park and East Canyon Reservoir Saturday, June 4, as part of Safe Boating Week. Local flotillas of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct the examinationsaspartoftheir function to support the Coast Guard Hospital offers diabetes education Free screening activities. There is no penalty for those who do not possess all of the safety items. No enforcement report will be filed concerning the examinain nt tion. Those boats which do pass will be awarded a Seal of Safety decal. Vessel examiners have passed training in many facets of boating and are familiar with currentregu- - lations. They will be available to answer questions. Those who are unable to have an inspection at either location may call for an appointment to have the Coast Guard Auxiliary do an examination at another time or location. They m ay contact Lou Carroll at or Don Densley at 756-749- 1 Elementary teacher elected Phyllis Powell Sorensen, American Fork, was recently elected vice president of the Utah Education Association. join the hospital's weight management program which will teach you how to lose weight safely and how to maintain a healthy weight by changing old habits. The program emphasizes long-terhealth and lifestyle change rather than dieting. Classes concentrate on dietary change, exercise and behavior modification m which includes lessons on eating out, eating slower and dealing with binge eating. Stress reduction and problems, as they relate to weight loss, are also addressed. course begins The eight-wee- k on Tuesday, June 7, and will meet weekly from 6 to 7 p.m. in the American Fork Hospital library. The cost is $65, with a possible $24 refund through exercise, keeping food intake records and class April 29 1 Boy May 2 Boy Boy Boy of Bonneville UniServ, working with teachers in the Al pine, Provo and Nebo school districts. The Alpine Education Association and Utah Education Association are affiliated with theNational Education Association. Mrs. Sorensen is married to Steve Sorensen and is the mother of four children. She is currently a teacher at Highland Elementary and will continue as a fifth grade teacher next year. She will take office July 15, 1994. attendance. Participants may register at the first class. For graduates of beginning weight management, a follow up course is being offered at an earlier time slot. The course begins June 7 from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. in the hospital's library. The cost is $48 with a possible $24 refund. Register at the first class. For more information, call Adele at to Steven and Laurie Hansen of Orem. to Lara Belcher of Pleasant Grove and Kevin Larson of Orem. Girl to Mark and Heidi Stutz of Inglewood, Colo. Boy Boy May Weight management class to start Let American Fork Hospital help you lose weight and keep it off. Just April 28 as president of the Alpine Education Association. She is also president !R7FDa Girl to Jason and Luana Miller of Provo. Girl to Darren and Megan West of Pleasant Grove. Mrs. Sorensen G00Q to Darin and Diane Jacobson of Alpine. to Randy and Julie Ashton of Pleasant Grove. to Dirk and Jody Crenshaw of Lindon. to David and Sue James of Orem. Girl to David and Kaylyn Taylor of Orem. Girl to Kirt and Jennifer Victor of Alpine. Boy to Patrick and Candace Swank of American Fork. May 3 Girl to Bobby and Shelly Anderson of American Fork. Boy to Brad and Lanae Kirkham of American Fork. Boy to Glen and Celia Robbins of Provo. Boy to Rex and Mary Goodwin of Pleasant Grove. Girl to Matthew and Julie Stout of Provo. Boy to Walter and Kim Morse of Fillmore. Boy to Mike and Kim Priday of Orem. Boy to Gary and Rachel Orr of Orem. May 4 Girl to Kim and Jill Broadhead of Lehi. Girl to Eric and Emily Hafen of Orem. May 5 Boy to Michael and Michelle Hall of American Fork. Boy to Kenneth and Jennifer Harris of American Fork. Boy to Brent and Rebeca Johnson of Lehi. Boy to Lamar and Claudine McKague of Provo. Boy to Jennifer Robinson of Pleasant Grove. Boy to Sidney Scown of Lehi. Boy to Kenneth and Julia Tollstrup of Provo. Boy to David and Sally Linford Austin of Provo. Girl to David and Nofoalii Vanlenten of Lehi. Girl to Jeffrey and Anna Willey of Riverton. May 6 Girl to Rick and Dennene Craven of American Fork. Girl to Brian and Nicolette Madsen of West Valley City. Girl to Steven and Shamae Mickelson of Pleasant Grove. Boy to Evan and Julie Palmer of Lehi. Girl to Toby and Brenda Peterson of Lehi. 756-757- 8. American Fork Hospital and the Utah Department of Health Diabetes Control Program are sponsoring a screening for known diabetics. The free screening, tagged The Heartbeat Club, will assess heart disease risks for diabetics and will meet Monday, June 13, from 8 to 10 am. at AFH's Education Center. Thirty minute For People Wrio Spend Money Like There's No Tomorrow. follow-u- p will be scheduled appointments Thursday, June 16. Total cholesterol and blood fat testing will be offered. Also included is the test Hemoglobin Ale, which determines average blood sugar for three previous months. A diabetes nurse educator and a dietitian will provide counselors. Players in the Heartbeat Club game will receive free Here's Some Timely Advice. take-hom- e tee-shirt- s. Disabilities will not impede participation, accommodations may be arranged when making an appointment. This event is free and participants must be able to attend both days. Act quickly, space is limited to 25 participants and appointments are 5 necessary. Call Cindy at and make your appointment. 763-350- Managing diabetes American Fork Hospital is expanding their diabetes education program to include a curriculum tagged "Beyond the Basics." This program is designed to help diabetics stay motivated in managing their diabetes. The class will meet on the second Sunday of even months. Participants will help determine class content by sharing their questions, concerns and successes. The next class is Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the hospital's Education Center. This month's topic is weight management for the diabetic by Adele Leavitt, registered dietitian. "Sittercises" will also be and individual demonstrated counseling will be available by a certified diabetes educator. The fee is $5 for an individual session or participants may prepay $25 and get the sixth session free. Please register at the class. 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The class is Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Education Center at American Fork Hospital, 170 N. 1100 East, American Fork. The cost is $10 per participant or $15 per couple which includes material. educational all Participants must be at least 12 years old and must RSVP by June 1. Call Janette Kirkham at or Holly Glore at According to Janette Kirkham, certified diabetic educator at UVRMC, upon completion of the course, a test is available for those interested in certifying as a Diabetes Child Caregiver. Kirkham said participants should bring the glucometer of the diabetic child they are tending so they can certify on 768-370- 4 371-754- that specific meter. 6. With Planned Savings Plus, you can spend with reckless abandon without abandoning your future. 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