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Show Review - Wednesday, May 9, 1984 - Page 10 Districts opts for locally owned computer The Alpine School District Board of Education has decided to expand the district's own computer capabilities rather than tie into state systems such as that offered by the Utah State Office of Education. The decision to purchase an IBM System 38 Management Program for Schools and accompanying J&K software was made at the board's monthly business meeting and follows the - recommendation of a district computer advisory com-mittee and Alpine Data Processing Director, Kenneth Beck. "Over a period," said Beck, "it would actually cost more to tie into a state system than to have our own computer. The 10 year cost for the State Office of Education program would be nearly $!H8,0)0; having our own IBM computer with the needed software would cost around $907,000 for the same period." "The IBM 38 will increase our present capabilities nearly 10 times," continued Beck, "and also provides for expansion for future growth. Our present system is outdated and is already operating at four-fifth- s of capacity; it has no add-o- features. The new con-figuration will establish terminals in all of our schools to allow for immediate computer access and feedback to the central office bv the entire district." The preliminary costs f complete system, with t allowed on some of the , ' hardware, will be apDm; Ce $400,000. These costs will be from capital outlay revemE " not maintenance and 0Z funds. Prai,0 With the harW place, the district will be ' develop a new pupil inf DJ system which will also tie data for a student file a facilities file, a school "5' services file, and a Student community scheduling of schedules and academic reJir will be major functions of th system. fx i iLlSilly ; . t .,!.:-..- . .,. T-T- -- r . THE STINSON HOME safely nestled in earth's protecting surface is located in Blackhawk area in southeast Pleasant Grove. family is really 4down to earth' By GWEN PETERSON Seth and Betty Stinson are very "down to earth people with a warm sense of humor that made my visit to their underground home a delightful adventure. From the beautiful entrance way, through the spacious living room, kitchen dining area and family room, to the lovely bedrooms there wasn't a thing about the home that looked cave-lik- e or underground. In fact the home was exceptionally bright, quiet, decorated beautifully, and well organized for family living. "I have eight feet of dirt on my ceiling," Seth told me. "So do I," I commented, althought I couldn't see his dirt. Knowing I was that far underground didn't help my claustraphobia, but as I watched 'his slide presentation my fears were diminished I saw the roof strong enought to hold not only eight feet of dirt, but 10 feet of snow and three front end loaders. The slide presentation is interesting as it shows the home actually being constructed. We saw Betty making forms for cement, shoveling dirt, wheeling cement. "It takes only six days to construct the home," Seth said. I thought that if Betty had some help it might not take that long. (Actually a crew puts up the home.) The frame of this home is 20 times stronger than a conventional home with 192 yards of concrete and 14 tons of steel in the frame. It is completely covered and surrounded by three to eight feet of dirt, except for the front which is solid windows. There are four heating systems in the home. The first is the mass of the home itself. It takes six months for the heat of the summer or the cold of the winter to penetrate the walls of the house. So the home is warmest in January and coolest in July. The second system is a solar system, using the lovely front windows to catch the sunshine and spread it through-ou- t the house. However, this system failed the past two winters as there was so little sunny days. However a check from the government, an outright gift because of their energy effecient home, of $1860 did warm their hearts. The third heating system is a woodburning free standing fireplace which radiates heat into the wall and warms the home with a forced air fan to circulate the heat. The fourth system is an electric furnace which they were required to install but have never turned on. It cost the Stinson's $60 to heat their home for the last six months, approximately one ton of coal. The home is light even at night, with light carpeting throughout the home and the spacious windows. We saw homes in his slide presentation with lovely gardens and walkways going over the homes, indoor rock gardens and added features that create breath-taking homes. The Stinson's have the franchise in Utah for these homes which you can make look anyway you want them to on the outside. The homes are highly energy efficient, flood resistant, earthquake resistant, fire-proo- f, termite proof, no roof repair, no exterior painting, radiation proof, good acoustics, quiet, private, 400 year life span, and affordable. Visit the Stinson's, a tour of the home costs $1, you'll have an enjoyable and informative hour in this unusual home. They live at 1665 East 1000 South in Pleasant Grove. Please call first, the number is 785-646- r""!"' : I K .Jg-a,O- t - ' J t ,,",. f I W i- -. ; t' , V i ' - i ( : " . : I ! I, ! , v . "lV" t' l; ' li ' ;H Mil" V THK STINSON FAMILY enjoys their modern kitchen in their earth home in Pleasant Grove. Photo by John Best. Watch out for deals that sound too good to foe true You can enjoy the convenience of mail-orde- r shopping without run-ning the risk of being taken by swindlers if you follow these words of advice, Postmaster Donald F. Keele of Pleasant Grove said. The cardinal rule, he says, is: "If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Beware of exaggerated claims or unusually low prices. Don't be rushed. Avoid offers that claim to be your "last chance" to get a bargain. Keep a copy of the ad vertisement from which your or-dered. Never send cash. Use a check, money order or credit card because, if necessary, these can be traced. Keep a record of the date of your order and the number of your check, if you pay by check. Retain the canceled check when it is returned to you. If you have doubts about a company, check with the Postal Inspection Service, the Better Business Bureau or a local con sumer protection agency to there are any complaints on recL' against the company. It js beStto this before ordering. "Mail order shopping can be real convenience for busy m! and can offer discerning shoppers chance to get goods only availabli through the mail," Keele said ' Postal Service wants to help on, customers get the bst. I urge maj order shoppers to remember lr few words of advice, then sit back relax and go shopping wihm leaving the comfort of home." Early detection saves from cancer "Many of the 180,000 deaths from lung and colorectal cancers predicted in the U.S. for 1984 could have been avoided through prevention and early detection," observes Jon Farnsworth, president of the Pleasant Grove Unit of the American Cancer Society. "Nowadays, we know what a' person can do to protect against cancer, especially these two most deadly forms," she said. ACS is focusing on lung and colorectal cancer during its annual educational and fund-raisin- g Cancer Crusade which began Monday, April 2. Volunteers will be distributing the new folder, "A Quick Test on Cancer Risks for Lung, Colon and Rectum." The test has questions designed to measure a person's built-i- n risks such as personal and family medical history, age and lifestyle. It also includes a section explaining the significance of the answers and describing measures to take to guard against these cancers. "According to ACS specialists, a person is at much greater risk for lung cancer if she or he has a history of heavy cigarette smoking or exposure to certain industrial substances such as asbestos," she said. "Lung cancer is very difficult to detect early; one nine percent of all lung cancer patients live five years or more after diagnosis. Only 39 percent of people with early lung cancer survive five years or more." Recent trends indicate that the death rate from lung cancer for women is quickly approaching that of men. This has been attributed to a narrowing of the gap between male and female smoking rates. "The best protection against this killer is for people to simply stop smoking or never start at all," she explained. But with colorectal cancer, early detection is the key. Seventy-fiv- e percent of patients facing this second leading form of cancer can be cured if this disease is found at an early stage. "ACS specialists recommend three aids in detecting this cancer1 she said. "The digital recta examination is performed by physician during an office visit at is recommended yearly after ag, 40. The stool blood test done by I patient at home is a simple metba of testing for hidden blood. This tes is recommended yearly after tki age of 50." Proctosigmoidoscopy, know commonly as the "procto," is ai exam in which a physician inspect the rectum and lower colon with: hollow, lighted tube. The aC recommends a procto every three five years after 50, following ti annual exams with negative results "People at higher risk for this cancer have a personal or familj history of colorectal cancer polyps in the intestine," she said "Patients with ulcerative colitisl are at an increased risk for this form of cancer, too. "It's imperative that everybody knows what their personal risks or cancer are because this will ailed their habits and health actions." Creer announces commissioner candidacy Agriculture. Under his supervision the Agricultural Building of the State was constructed, allowing the administration of the Department to be pulled together in one location. Since retiring from the Commissioner of Agriculture's position two years ago, "Doc" Creer has been assisting the agricultural and animal industry in Utah County and the counties of central and southern Utah as an extension Veterinarian. Creer, in announcing his candidacy for the County Commission position says, "I low Utah County and the people who make it great. When I am elected the County Commission I will my experiences in Agriculture, an. my service as a City Mayor d State Official in furthering Utah County through progressive d conservative fiscal policies. "In addition, I will encoura? citizen involvement, give representation, bring P" balance to the Commission anil will not be frightened intimidated by the challenge. Ken, "Doc," Creer has announced that he will run as the Democratic candidate for the four-yea- r term County Commissioner's position. In announcing his candidacy Creer will bring to the Commission a long, successful record in both private business and government. "Doc" Creer, who was born and raised on a farm in the southern part of Utah County, the section of the County that he will represent on the County Commission. For 22 years he owned and operated a Veterinary Hospital in Springville and took an active part in the agricultural industry, one of the county's principle industries. In 1968 Creer was elected to serve on the Springville City Council. After six years in that position Creer was elected to serve as the Mayor of Springville. In 1977 Ken Creer was appointed by Governor Scott Matheson to serve as Utah's Commissioner of Police officers to recertify on intoxilizer Pleasant Grove Police Officers will recertify on the intoxilizer on May 10, it was announced today by the department. Two officers, Jeff Wilson and Mike Blackhurst, completed the last week. The is part of the annual training that police officers are required to take. The intoxilizer is used to determine whether a person is above the legal limit for driving after consuming alcohol. Pleasant (6ruue ffieuiciu l' S P S Nil. l II South Main. Pleasant drove, L'lah W062 Published wwkly by Newlah. Inc. Telephone Numbers Advertising A Circulation. News Publisher Brett R. Bezzant Editors Marc Haddock Marcella Walker Subscription price $9 50 per year Second class postage paid at Pleasant Grove Post office IVimaster St'nd s Id H I) B.7. American pork. i:iahMnit DUFF SHELLEY MOWER & cycle 756-502- 1 a TiQQetr . . . NOW ON ,--r SALE! J Now you can have a tiller that's also a lot of other machines: like a snow blower, rotary mower, and sicw" bar cutter, to name a few. One unit that does many different jobs. That's the BCS. Come in and see for yourself DUFF SHELLEY MOWER & CYCLE Utah County's largest power equipment "" , 260 E. Main. Ampriran Fnrk I Q9 A Art --, XDWll 6 Warehouse Mother's Day Super Special Beautiful Silk , , T7.,7r. t " 4" ' Gloxinia X3 j ' , ;V' amy 400 f ; Sug. retail U5.00 .t - ;,"- - " Offer good while - t-- ' "' supplies last i We also have 20 off all other silk flowers and arrangements in the store. And now's a great time to give your Mom painting lessons. 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