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Show nmPmnwnirttr arriBfi iriiniMiiraiTfr-ririTrr- "Middle Age Spread" tf mjarnaW) Mfe riW.MmrTfr tf fjfWWftilHtrtft m rfjjgfriB WffiWljm iftl MtTlto WANTED Planned Parenthood Offers Services Senior Citizens to attend weekly luncheon by Carol Tracy, at model a neighborhood resident by Kirk Terry Last week, David and Elise had their first fight. In domestic bouts, why is it the referee who there should be. Taking a deep breath, I mustered a facade of determined wisdom and righeousness - - and piactically shoved her out the self-confidenc- sustains the most lasting bruises? was sewing school dresses in my back room when I heard Elise I enter the house. e x t ra -- front door. knew My if I "The policies and procedures perception told me something She stomped up the street, was amiss. Besides, she didn't go directly to the refrigerator or ask to borrow my car. For the first time, she didn't go through the sobbing and lamenting loudly. The looks she directed back at me made me feel like a heartless mother who would throw her mail. infant to starving ventured gingerly into the living room. She was perched on the arm of my sofa, her back straight and stiff, her face pale, the auburn highlights glistening in her dark hair like little sparks of fire. Her usually velvet brown eyes were jet black as she stared glassily at the wall. "What's the matter?" came from my mouth before could stop myself. The look on her face broke into all I I er kinds of uneven lines. Her shoulders shook. Her hands trembled. Tears poured, words flooded, drowning my peace of mind for an entire weekend. It seems David had used, homemade camping trailer without consulting her. She hated the trailer and she also resented the unauthorized inroad into their budget. I counseled her, trying to be wise and impartial, some task, when one's own child is hurting. I agreed that he hadn't been too tactful or considerate of their mutual budget, but she had to realize he is a young man used to doing what he wants to do, and men are like that, and she's not too bad off if he doesn't chase women, drink or ignore her - - and if this is all the problems she ever had in life, she'll be very lucky, etc. etc. My rhetoric was not affecting the intensity of her emotions. Elise has a vile temper. pointed out to her that she created more problems when she allowed her anger to turn into physical and verbal violence. She throws objects, slams doors and windows, kicks, scratches, plus, screams vulgarities she never ever heard at my house. Presently, patted heron the head and admonished her to return to her apartment and get I I the situation settled. semi-hysterica- l, She got declared she wasn't going back there, she wanted to stay here with me - - all night. closed my eyes and uttered I a silent but fervant prayer, thinking that if there isn't a God for fledgling mothers-in-law- , organized within Salt Lake City. The following is a portion of a letter sent to Governor Calvin Rampton from the Salt Lake City and County Health Department: bad habit. I a are being developed and e, let her stay, even this once, it could become a I mo t he r y sensory purchased Planned Parenthood services wolves. of the Salt Lake I I stay far away from their problems, and phoned her, she curtly told me to "butt out" and felt terrible. hung up on me. Terrible! One comfort was that both mothers-in-lagot equal time and treatment. David's mother got into it when she called and tried to talk Elise into letting David back into their apartment, I w since he was sleeping in the pickup and she couldn't stand to see her boy not have a good night's rest. She was soundly told off, as only Elise can do it. Once Elise cools off, she is a model of generosity and clear thinking. The transformation is always amazing to me. In a few days, she and David worked out their war games to the satisfaction of both. I could sense a new maturity in each of them, especially when they dropped in for a visit and we all sat down to supper and proceeded to laugh and laugh at ourselves. David announced that he was going to "sacrifice" and sell the trailer and instead, he was planning to buy a sleeper shell for the back of their pickup. Elise, knowing he had two old cars and the camping trailer to sell at this point, looked at me and laughed, "Mom, I give up. I've married a junk fiend and I may as well learn to like it." think it helped when he bought her a pretty new sofa to I replace the floor pillows in their living room. I've resumed my school sewing, settled four or five neighborhood kid fights - much interferring mother-in-law- . y relating to family planning clinics were reviewed and all parties agreed that these are acceptable. They are based on a resolution (SJR 17) of June 1 6, 1965 from the Senate of the 36th legislative session of Health Department clenched my teeth and marched back into my house before the succoring words, "Come back. You can stay until you feel better," could issue forth from my palpitating heart. She did go home and stay. She and David launched an impressive marital battle. She locked him out of the apartment for a time. She didn' t come running to me again. In fact, she didn't speak to me for two days. When got weak in my resolve to tamer sport than being City-Count- an Utah stating support for dissemination of birth control information and service to individuals who voluntarily request this service. "The following types of patients under 18 years of age who request services in the family planning clinics receive services. 1.- ) Married or previously married patients, 2.- ) Patients who have never been pregnant and who have parental consent. 3.- ) Patients who have had a previous pregnancy or verified abortion. 4.- ) Padents who are referred directly by social workers, psychologists, or psychiatrists from juvenile court and private practice. 5.- ) Patients who suspect they are pregnant are given a pregnancy test, examination and counseling. 6.- ) Premarital examination counseling and contraceptives. The rational for seeing the above groups of patients is that the young woman in her teen years is at high risk should pregnancy occur. This applies from a physical, emotional, and social standpoint. Some young patients frequently find it impossible to approach their parents with their concerns and problems and so reach out to community agencies for help." A chart is used to determine the fee a patient must pay and ranges from nothing for an individual earning $2,000 per year or a family of 10 earning $7,700 per year to a fee of 75 of the scheduled rate for an individual earning $3,251 to $3,900 per year or a family of ten earning $9,451 to $10,300 per year. This chart is used by Planned Parenthood in determining by a family's income if that family will be charged for their services. The services for the standard charge includes a 12 month supply of birth control pills. Other charges may be assessed for culture analysis. Pap smear tests. Redwood Service Center etc. The following is a written example of a "walk-i- n patient" situation prepared by Rae Trujillo of Planned Parenthood for Salt Lake City: "What happens to a patient going through a Planned Parenthood Clinic? Many people think that if one walks inside the door they are handed a package of pills and sent on their merry way. I wish to shoot this idea down - - down so far it never Lunch by Reservation: 466-875- 5 Cost per plate: 60 cents Tuesdays reappears. "When a patient enters a Planned Parenthood Clinic, they are asked to fill out a patient information form, which includes name, age, addressss, race, grade of school completed, income, general health information, etc. "They are then interviewed privately for additional personal 12:00 noon -- Reservations by Monday FREE BINGO WITH PRIZES health information. This information is put on a computer sheet (coded for the computer) and put into a personl file. "The patient is then interviewed privately about any health problems. The blood pressure is taken and information about all of the various methods of birth control is discussed. The birth control information is not only about the pill or IUD, but also such things as the rhythm method and others. The patient is also told what will happen to them throughout the course of the Clinic. "The patient then has the lab work done; a blood test and a urinalysis is done. Several things are checked through this lab work. "The patient is then examined by a physican. Several things are checked at this time. The pelvic exam, Pap smear and V. D. culture are part of the check-up- - . "The patient then discusses what kind of birth control, if any, they are interested in. They are given instructions on the kind of birth control they have chosen. "They then are sent to the pharmist who gives the patient what they and the doctor have decided on. They are also given a card with a phone number for an emergency in case any problems occur. "The PPAU policy is 'Make every child a wanted child', or have as many children as you wish, but space them for health of the mother, health of the present children and a real 'biggie' economic stability." Don't be left out! Children Can Still Register For School Parents of children who will be five years of age on or before October 31 are reminded that they can enter these children in Salt Lake City kindergartens until October I, according to Superintendent Arthur C. Wiscombe. The entrance age requirement for these four-year-ol- d youngsters was changed by the Board of Education during the past school year, he said. Dr. Wiscombe urges parents to contact their local schools if they are interested in entering their children in classes. THIS IS YOU!! 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