The Daily News-Journal from Murfreesboro, Tennessee • 5

Monday, June 15, 1992, Murfreesboro, Tenn. 5 LIFESTYLE ghrtettg News Isumd Fun at the NAACP Field Day look Good; Feel Better' helps cancer patients 7 cope with side effects First patron greeted at new library By CLINTON CONFEHR News Journal Staff Writer The new Linebaugh Library opened this morning at the Civic Plaza. The library's services had been interrupted for about a month as about 117,500 books and accompanying shelves were moved from the old library to the new building at the Civic Plaza. Megan Landers of Regency Park and her daughter Riley were the first two people entering the new library as patrons this morning, said children's librarian SherleaSwan. A pin-on button saying "I was first" was presented to them, said head librarian Briley.

Adcock, describing the gifts donated by Helen Brown, head librarian at the library in Smyrna. The but-" trms fllsn Vinvo a rarhirA vf fko 1 ruut A it i v. ft treatments. a hairdresser and make-up artist, is a' volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She began working with them after learning about cancer as a mother.

Her son is now in remission from cancer. "When the word cancer, comes into your life, changes and they happen fast," she says sympathetically to-, the small group seated around a table in the Middle Tennessee Medical Center board room. There is a slide projector, a drawing easel, a television, an "array of mirrors and tissues, and gift bags for the patients with an astounding array of make-up" lotions and per- all; donated by various companies, 'Hone i ust like" Randolph laughs, peeking into the bags. She firmly tells the patients they- will not; talk about high medical bills or other worries. They are here to be pampered.

Pam Emerson smiles approvingly. She had been a volunteer with the American Cancer Society for eight years and was diagnosed in March. She has had breast removal surgery and radiation. She has. just begun chemotherapy and will lose her short gray bob over the next eight treatments.

She is here as a patient. Randolph reminds them all that; the- cosmetic side effects are temporary. In time, Josie's hair will grow back. In the meantime, she smiles shyly from underneath the short brown wig. ON Photo by Pamela Harrison Fun for all ages Capt.

Ricky Jones, above, explains about fire-fighting equipment which was on display Saturday at the annual NAACP Field Day at Patterson Park. A large crowd enjoyed the activities, which: included displays, relays, booths, games, food and a talent program. Below, Tony Green 'gets a laugh while pretending to drive the fire truck which was on display. By SERENITY SUTTON Lifestyles Writer Pam Randolph stands back, happy with her work. "Now Nannie, if you want some sympathy you are going to have to tell people that you are sick," she teases.

"Because they can't tell just by looking at you." It's true, Nannie grins self-consciously and looks in the mirror. There is no trace of the cancer that has infected her body and spirit. 0 Her daughter and grandson look approvingly from across the room. Cancer recovery is a long haul. Josie, or "Nannie" as everyone calls on her way Jndemeath.

thernake-up and the glossy brown wig, Josie has a few wisps of hair and her face js worn with the "effort of illness. She is beyond middle age but -old. If she looks good, Randolph believesr she-will feel better. That-is the. premise of this program, appropriately- called "Look Good Feel Better." "One sign of recovery is when a patient takes an interest in her appearance," Randolph points out.

There is a correlation be tween looks and health." The program is designed for volunteers to help cancer patients conceal the temporary effects of radiation and" Lost hair, patchy skin, puffiness and other possible effects. The. program was developed by the and Fragrance Association Foundation, the National Cosmetology Association and the American" Cancer Society, specifically for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation Little Gardens Club The May meeting of the Little Gardens Club was held at the Farm Bureau' Building. Mrs. M.G.

Scarlett and Mrs. A.E.. Lamerwere hostess. Esther Cunningham, hostess, was out of town. Mrs.

Marvin Manson, president, preside d. Mrs ohn James -introduced Janet Keese, manager of Cotton Patch in Murfreesboro who gave a slide program of spring and summer clothes which included long and short skirts, big white shirts, denim in all colors, gingham, and smaller earrings. Mrs. Agnus Maples read the awards: Theme: World's Beauty I.j Iris-Stately1 Elegance: Blue, Macon Manson; red, Alice Penuel. ,11.

A Tisket-A Tasket (Baskets-Blue, Bertha Chrietzberg; red, Macon Manson. III. Tribute to Mother (Precious Memories): BlueM, Or-valena Maples; red, Elizabeth Prahl. Miscellaneous-A. Large: Blue, Macon Manson; B.

Medium: Blue, Macon Manson; red, Elizabeth Prahl. Small: Blue, Ruth. Miniature: Blue, Mary Woodruff. V. Horticulture: A.

"Single Specimen: Blue, Mozelle Brown; blue, Alice Penuel; blue, Orvalena-Maples. B. Three of a Kind: Blue, Martha Todd, two blue, Virginia Woodfin; blue, Alice Penuel. Collection of One Species: blue, Mozelle Brown; D. African Violet, blue, Mary Woodruff; E.

Dish Club Corner new building and today's The MurfreesboroRutherford County Linebaugh Library Board voted June 4 to delay by a week the opening of the building because it was not ready. It was previously scheduled to open June 8. Adcock hired Charles TndH'st Cleaning Service to prepare the building, she said. His price was "considerably less" than a $600 bid rejected by the board June 4. Since June 1, librarians have continued to offer children's "WOiact 70 children each week in Story, Hour and 175 signed up for the reading program on the front porch (of the old building at 110 W.

College Swan said. This morning "we have our hands full with all the people" coming to look on the first day," she said. "People have been coming to the front door and cuuiam get in aunng me past few weeks)." Local PoIe Two earn degrees Two Murfreesboro residents were among the approximately 250 students participating in commencement exercises May 2 at Freed-Hardeman University. Suzette Leigh Swift received a bachelor of science degree with a major in elementary education (K-8). She is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles JSwift of Murfreesboro. Constance Ellis received a bachelor of business administration degree with, a concentration in finance. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Tom Ellis Sr. of Murfreesboro. Consumers By LANI DENTON Lifestyles Writer What's hot in home computers? It depends on what you need it for, area computer retailers say. Most computer customers are using home computers for home accounting, as a supplemental educational tool, to run the many programs available, word processing and for entertainment. The uses of the new powerful computers on the market are many.

"What's real popular now is the 386.33 MHz which is available in the different brand names," said Harlon Webb, who is in sales and service at The Computer Typewriter Shop. "You need at least a 386 33 MHz for home use he added. The number 386 indicates the micro processor and the MHz number indicates how fast it can run, Webb explained, with 50 MHz being the fastest. "Most people want the 2V2- by 5 -inch floppy disc drive, and most people want 40 to 80 megabyte hard drive which lets you store more information," he said. Most customers want a VGA (video graphics adaptor) color monitor which is a higher resolution monitor," Webb explained.

Other popular items in the choose computers based Garden: blue, Marian Deavours; F. Arboreal, blue, Nita Martin. Awards: Tricolor, Macon JManson; Creativity Award, Oi valina Maples; Award of Merit Mozelle Brown; Flower Growers Judges: Mrs. Cecil Annie Bragg. American Heart Association WE'RE FIGHTING FOR NOUR LIFE SUMMER SERIES MINERVA DRIVE CHURCH OF CHRIST.

Every Wednesday Evening thru July 7:00 P.M. "Give Us Christian Families" SPEAKER JUNE 17 Jesse Clayton Director of Agape "Effective Family Communications" 1115 MINERVA DRIVE Murfreesboro 893-7532 and you shouldn't need more than that," he added. There is a computer called the 286 which is still on the market, but Ford advises against this model because it is becoming obsolete since the introduction of the 386. "If you want one, I'd be glad to sell you one, but they are almost obsolete and you can't run many of the programs that are available now," Ford said. The very first computer that -IBM came -out with was the-8088 which is obsolete now, he explained.

Then, came the 286, which is being pushed out of the market by the more powerful 386 and the 486, he added. There will also be a' 586 on the market soon. "The 486 is the powerhouse right now, but the 386 is going to be around a long time in computer years," Ford said. The 8088 computer had a memory of a 4 bit path, the 286 has a 16 bit path and the 386 has a memory of a 32 bit path, so it has twice as much memory as the 286, Ford explained. The 386SX is a true.

33 bit micro processor but it can run 32 bit software," he said. "Once the information gets in there it is a little slower than the 386. That's on needs why it's a pretty good hybrid. "The 486 50MHz is the fastest commercially produced computer available now," he added. When looking for a.

home computer, Ford said no printers come with the computer system. The computer system consists of the monitor, keyboard and the computer unit, he said. Most of the home computers are used for word processing, business, entertainment, and as an educational supplement. i hey make algebra programs which high school students might use at home and can get the wrong answers without being embarrassed," Ford said. "I would never recommend computer take the place of books, but they are good supplemental tools.

"Adult-wise, most like the big powerful things that can run the big programs," he said. "Right now, computers are still moving up," Ford said. "We've got the 586 coming out in the fall. "There's always going to be something new coming out, and you don't want to get something you can't use in a few years," he said. 'The 386 should be around for awhile," he added.

'The 486 is not going to do to the 386 what the 386 did to the 286," he said. The best way to find out which computer best suits your personal needs is to visit a computer showroom and discuss your needs with one of the salespeople, Ford said. CHURCH OF CHRIST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL computer system include a 101 extended keyboard, Windows, and DOS, he added. "A lot of people use them to start a business in their home; a lot use them just for word processing, doing home accounting and things like that' Webb said. "Programs are easier to use now and most are menu driven to the point where you need very little book instruction," he said.

"And a lot of good and cheap -programs are available," he added. "There are a lot of Share programs which are put on the' market at very little cost by the programmer who does this to share the program with others." Laser printers are gaining in popularity as the price comes down, Webb said. "A lot of people are going to them because of the drop in price," he said. "A laser post script printer is about the best quality printer." The 386 computer is also the best seller for home use at Compumax, said David Ford, technician and salesman. "It really depends on the application of it as to what is the most popular," he said.

"The basic home computer shouldn't be less than 386SX, Interactive electronic books are three-dimensional. The beginning is wherever you want it, the content whatever interests you, the sequence however you decide. In May, Knowledge Adventure of La Crescenta, Calif, released Science Adventure, an interactive book written by the late Isaac Asimov in what became his only software collaboration. Aimed at an IBM PC with a hard disk and a VGA monitor, Science Adventure is an adventure both as a product and as a concept, making it well worth the $79.95 retail price. Science'Adventure is organized by graphics and text so that everything is linked.

If the photo on the screen is of the solar system, for example, move the pointer to a planet. That can lead to a discussion of who discovered Electronic books offer 3-D information the planet, the medicine available in thatperson's time, the significant mechanical' discoveries of that era, how they relate to things we use today and on and on. Try that in an astronomy textbook. RIVERDALE FAMILY Theme: For more Time: Mon. WE DO OUR OWN INSTALLATION By LARRY BLASKO Associated Press The challenge of school's summer break is to get kids to think on their own time, and the family PC can help.

Sure, they could read books. But for these third-generation children of Mediaworld, anything that doesn't need electricity, screens or speakers is suspect. Enter the interactive electronic book, a medium just beginning to appear. Electronic books use personal computers to integrate text, video and sound in ways impossible for other information systems. Ordinary text and video is two-dimensional.

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