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Show Citizen, Press, Review, Wed., Oct. 30, 1985 - Page 14 Ream's offers new computer age grocery shopping t ' tin ) ' t $ ma ' A I ' I" I' J - - 1 I si " ;v - rt ' pi I id I ' i ?! The latest in state-of-the-a- rt self-serv- e check-ou- t equipment is not only in operation at Ream's Super Store in American Fork - but was developed there. J. R. Jolley, Ream's owner, and his son-in-la- Neldon Johnson, designed the sophisticated equip-ment and they have now obtained a copyright on it. Mr. Jolley said the equipment, which includes a video screen, keyboard and scanner, was put into operation eight months ago and "is proving popular with most of our customers - especially the youngsters who aren't afraid of computers." (1 The children then usually gel Mom ipr Dad to go to the self-servic- e 'computer unit so they can operate it. After their parents see how easy it is to operate they are hooked. "We still have our conventional check-ou- t stalions for individuals who don't want to use the new self-servi-units," Mr. Jolley said, adding they don't plan to give these up. He explained a customer brings his or her basket to the check-ou- t station, placing it on a mat on the floor to one side of the scanner. The video screen acknowledges the presence of the basket and tells the customer what to do. An item is then taken out of the basket and the product number passed over the scanner. After the "beep" indicating it has been registered, the item is placed in a second basket already on the other side of the unit. If a mistake is made, it can be corrected by summoning a clerk located nearby to assist. In the same way, if a shopper finds she (or he) has more items than cash, an item can be taken off. If a "six-pack- " of something is purchased, the scanner registers this - or it registers only five of the six if necessary. Currently most produce items have to be weighed by a clerk and a product number placed on them before they can go through the scanner. "We have a bottle neck here but in a store built around the machine, all your produce would be pre-packaged and there would already be a number on it," Mr. Jolley ' commented. If an item can't be scanned for some reason, the video screen tells the customer to manually type the product number in to record it. Once all the items are scanned, you make out your check, or get your cash ready, get your coupons ready and pay the clerk. You receive a slip listing every item purchased and the cost. After paying the bill, you bag your groceries yourself. Mr. Jolley said when prices change on an item, the change can be made at the central station and registered in less than a minute. Mr. Jolley said the system is a boon to inventory taking. When in complete operation store managers can put in how much inventory they want on an item and when it goes below this, the item will automatically be ordered. Presently clerks can take in-ventory by using a portable scanner instead of counting the items in-dividually as in the past. Mr. Jolley said the new system has the capacity to handle 95,000 separate items. Why do customers like it? One said because of savings -- prices are marked up only 6.8 percent in comparison to up to 10 percent at check-ou- t counters with clerks. Another said because of the ease in use. Still another liked it just because it was "something new and different." Computer assisted grocery shopping is fast, easy and makes self-servi- shopping fun. d Mr. Jolley said the system also tightens store security, especially "up-fron- t" security, because every item is on inventory and you know which item is down, even by one can or whatever. .VIA" Although the system is only iB 'ft operation in American Fork at the present time, Mr. Jolley has been contacted by other groceries and W other businesses interested in 8e' learning more about it. i Al A.F. Hospital honors employee of the month ....: - '4 'Aw 4 - j l J Dennis Hartle, Director of Respiratory Therapy Care, is being honored as American Fork Hospital's October Employee of the Month. Dennis is being honored for his "helpful and friendly attitude." According to his peers, "He is considered to be a very fair and caring department manager and a very fine person and asset to the hospital." Dennis has attended the University of Utah and Weber Slate College, and has worked for IHC as well as Holy Cross Hospital and the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. He has been employed at American Fork Hospital since April 1982. In his spare lime, Dennis enjoys sports of all kinds, especially activities and fishing. He and Dennis Hartle his wife, Vickie, have five children. Suspense, acting of 'The Bad Seed' entertains audiences By MARCELLA WALKER In a poignant scene near the end of the play, "The Bad Seed," which is being presented by the Pleasant Grove Community Theater this week, this reviewer found the tears were running down her face and when actors can invoke this emotion they've got to be doing a good job. The story line of this drama is exciting. It moves along at a good clip and the actors manage to even keep the scene changes as short as possible which is a real plus. Connie McFarland, the performer in the role of Rhoda Penmark, does a splendid in-terpretation of the cunning, but lovely, child. This is her first major acting role and she certainly has caught the spirit of the play. Another outstanding character is Maureen Eastwood as Monica Breedlove. Her experience as an actress shows through in several scenes. Her delicate English accent adds spice to this drama. Kathleen Reed is the one who's monologue near the end of the play brought the tears to the reviewers eyes, as well as those of many others in the audience. As the mother of the tainted child, Christine Penmark brings emotion from deep within and helps the audience to feel her agony as her suspicions come to light. Connie Rae Morgan as the drunk, Mrs. Daigle, adds dimension to the performance. Some of the very experienced performers in this production, Jan Mecham, Keith Christeson and Joel Osborne give stability to the show. The set for this play is one of the finest we have seen in Pleasant Grove for a long time. It is nicely done and the costumes worn by the players are representative of their station in life. Once again, Cathy Johnston has come through with a magnificent job of directing. She directed several fine performances at the Alhambra Theater in recent years and has a good talent. Others who make commendable performances in "The Bad Seed" are David Bastion as Commander Kenneth Penmark, David During as Emory Wages, and Jon Carter as Leroy. This is the first production of the Pleasant Grove Community Theater and has Keith Christeson at its head. "The Bad Seed" will be presented again tonight and tomorrow night, Oct. 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove High School Auditorium. For an evening of superb en-tertainment plan to attend this entertaining drama which is in keeping with the Halloween season. Hospital promotes Halloween safety Area youngsters are invited to pick up a free Halloween trick-or-tre- at bag at the American Fork Hospital - and later have it's con--, tents if desired. The hospital is offering the service in connection with KSL TV and radio, and IHC and it's hospitals, according to Craig Smedley, hospital administrator. Halloween bags may be brought to the Radiology Department at the hospital between 6 and 10 p.m. Halloween night, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the following day, according to Tom Marshall, Radiology Department Manager. "In the three years we've offered this x-r- service, we've never found anything harmful, but it's still a nice, safe service for those who are concerned," Marshall said. Smedley urged parents to remind their children of the basic Halloween safety tips in order to help ensure a fun evening. These are: --Wear short costumes to avoid tripping. --Face masks should not inhibit vision. --Use sidewalks and crosswalks. --Avoid short cuts ; through yards and vacant lots. --Skip houses with no outside lights on. --Stay in your own neighborhood and only visit the homes people you know. --Don't go into the home of anyone you don't know well. --Wear light colored clothing so you can be easily seen . --Use a flashlight after dark. --Avoid eating wrapped treats until they have been either inspected by parents, or else at the hospital. Presbyterians to hold church craft boutique The Community Presbyterian Church will hold its "I'll Be Home for Christmas" craft boutique Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church at 75 N. 100 East, American Fork. Among the offerings at the boutique will include an array of homemade items, gifts and baked goods. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Desserts and beverages will be served all day. 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The two-ho- course will be on Nov. 7 beginning at 4 p.m. at the American Fork Hospital. This clinic will provide instruction and practice in how to provide fun and safe child care, as well as in-struction in safety and emergency procedures taught by a member of the American Fork Police Department. Participants will learn what to do in emergency situations, such as posoning and choking, as well as hands on experience in using CPR. All participants will receive ' personal packets of information and 'ideas. Groups are encouraged to attend. The registration fee is $4. Please contact Kim Hardman, 756-600- 1 ext. 406, for information or to pre-regist- |
