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Show Feature SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6, 1995 The Family Learning Center specializes in service By Barbara Pyles The Family Learning Center, located at 24 N. Main, opened its door on October 9. Sisters Peggy Lynch and Patty Wilcox own the business. The store sells IBM compatible computer systems, customized to fit the customers needs. Financing is available. And theres no doubt about it: A PC consumer gains more than just a computer from the Family Learning Center. Peggy Lynch explains why. Yes, there are some computers being sold in Kanab, but the difference is ser- lems they cant handle. Our technician in Salt Lake is only a phone call away, and he can walk us through many problems. says Lynch. If we cant handle a problem we will say so, and offer to ship the computer to him. Its only a five day 17 want to click onto the Internet, and Lynch is hoping to sign you up soon. The women also put together home school packages for parents who want to turn over. teach their children. The store sells computer sup- Among the related plies, Kid tested educational services offered are software, and printers. Software testing and evaluaand computer parts can be or- tion, set up of curdered. The center also offers com- riculum, and textbooks and software puter classes. Computer 101 is for beginners suggestions. Then an and those who always wanted to outline is given to the vice. We dont just sell you a learn about computers. I take parents on how to system. We stand behind our the cover off and show the stu- conduct home schoolproduct, and service that sys- dent inside the computer. Then, ing. They also do a tem. Computers are basically all I show them what a computer bit more, such as in- Peggy Lynch of the Family Learning Center thinks every student should get a a stalling computer computer education, whether at school or at home. Photo by Barbara Pyles. with the software, and give Today if youre computer illiterate, you're classes on the computer and the illiterate. If students are not getting a computer software. Although the women do not advertise it, they still education, they are not getting an education perform this service. Co-own- the same, its the service that can do. people need to start shopping Plus, the Family Learning for. Center offers classes on WinThe Family Learning Center dows 3.1, WordPerfect 5.1, is ready to serve any PC user. WordPerfect 6.0or 6.1., Quicken, Lynch says if a user is having LDS Collectors Library, Family difficulty with his PC, even if Origins, and the wizardry of the PC was bought elsewhere, Internet. Often Lynch instructs you can bring the computer to the student in shortcuts not the store. found in the manual. Each class Both Lynch and Wilcox in- includes: stall modems, CD Roms, and do workbook, certificate of compleupgrades. In fact, the owners tion, free follow-u- p help and adare ready to help with almost vice. Theres now another reason to any PC dilemma. Although the women are wizards at comput- visit the Learning Center. It is ers, there may be some prob- - becoming a hub for people who hands-on-experienc- e, er Lynch believes that comput- ers have become invaluable to education, Today if youre computer illiterate, youre illiterate. If students are not getting a computer education, they are not getting an education, whether it is in public or home school, she says. According to Lynch the idea for the store started years ago. We have a store that we always wanted when we first got our computers. The Family Learning Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information call 644-816- 6. Kanab Tire Center May your IIMK CO Expertly Trained Professional Technicians be filled with Joy... and may the coming ibliK1 ifnfjiiur BOOKfANDISURRLY, NORMAN THE NEPHITE'S BOOK OF MORMON TIMELINE Your Complete Auto Service Center holidays ffl 0 Who are all these ites amyway? Families will enjoy this book together. See where everything in the Book of Mormon fits. 250 color illustrations. Reg. $14.95 -- $12.95 year bring you health & happiness Lorin Tonks 310 S 100 E Kanab, 644-268- UT 3 State Farm insurance Companies Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois STATI I 'AIM INtUBANCI a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Like IMflilffi- - AVateJiUV1 Tires Auto & Light Truck Largest Selection in Area Road Hazard Protection Service Competitive Prices-Loc- goodtear al FREE THE SAVIOR AND HIS GOSPEL REFERENCE LIBRARY ON 1? (BRAND NEW) CD-RO- M 64 Deseret Book publications, including the standard works - Reg. $79.95 - $72.95 Rotation-Balancin- g (Ask for Details) Computer Alignment-Balancin- Tires BOOK OF MORMON REFERENCE LIBRARY g ON 'Professional Brake Service Brake Lathe for Resurfacing Drums & Rotors Trained Brake Specialists FREE Brake Inspection 265 East 300 South Kanab 37 Deseret Book publications, including the standard works 7 - Reg. $49.95 3) (SfifiJWsR) 644-255- (BRAND NEW) CD-RO- M $B - $42.95 |