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Show Gayle Yates to Become Bride of J. Todd Jenkins Monday, January 7 ———Single File- Best Interests By SUSAN DEITZ The courts may have a long way to bs go toward fairness in awarding child Gayle S. Yates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwain L. Yates, Orem, will become the bride of J Todd Jenkins son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Jenkins. Provo, in a ceremony to be performed Wednesday in the Provo LDS Temple An open house will honor the couple that evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shadowbrook Club House, Provo. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Orem High School, where she was a member of the yearbook staff and co-editor of the school magazine. Shealso attended Brigham Young University and is cur rently employed in Orem. Her fiance is a graduate of Provo High School. He was a memberof the BYU Jazz Band, the Utah Valley Symphony. and the Utah Valley Youth Symphony. Herecently returned from the Tennessee-Nashville Mission. He is currently employed in Provo. After their marriage the couple will reside in the Provo-Orem area GAYLES. YATES Polly: Fogged Up Windows DEAR POLLY — At this time of year when mywindows fog up and moisture runs down them I pour liquid soap on a Paper towel or rag and wipe over the windows. That ends thetrouble. DEAR POLLY — find that leftover coffee used for the liquid makes delicious mochaflavored chocolate cakes and icing. It also adds flavor and color to most gravies and it can be added to a fresh cup ofcoffee to cool it a bit. (Polly’s Note: I always add coffee to chocolate icing and think it tastes much better.) Grapefruit spoons are great to use for eating canteloupe and for scraping seeds out of squash and other vegetables. home rather than buy already made. — IRENE: I make my own high Polly will send you one energy snack by comthank-you bining raw sunflower of her seeds, raisins, diced Newspaper-coupon clipdates, figs, cut-up pers if she uses your nutmeats, coconut, favorite Pointer, Peeve sesameseed or anycombination of them. The kids love it and it is cheaper to make it at or Problem in her column: Write POLLY’S POINTERS in care of this i custody, but let's be fair and give them credit: they have also come a long way In New York State recently, the Supreme Court ruled that “under certain circumstances a mother's traditional right to custody could be superseded by foster parents Othercourts have awarded children to their stepfather (the mother, who objected fiercely, was not deemed incompetent) to m terests'’ — a dimension rarely con- sidered until now. Cour?s’ sensitivity to the well-being of the youngsters shows they are attempting to keep pace with our society. to update their rulings to Teflect new philosophies on parenting. Michigan wins hands down for their criteria: ‘The love, affection and other emotional ties existing between the competing parties and the child. The capacity and disposition of the competing parties to give the child love, affection and guidance and to continue the education of the child in its religion, if any. The capacity and disposition of the competing parties to provide the child with food, clothing and medical care or remedial care. The length of timethe child haslived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity. The permanence, as a AMERICAN FORK — Auditions for the 8th annual Utah Pagenat of the Arts have been scheduled for Jan. 9, 10 and 11 from to 9 p.m. and on Jan. 12 from 9 a.m.until 5 p.m. at the PageantStudios located at 450 N. CenterStreet, American Fork. The Pageant, a unique blendingofthe arts into a theatrical setting, reproduces the world’s art masterpieces with the use of living models. The 1980 show, which will have a 30performancerun from June 6 through July 11, will require more than 300 cast membersofall ages. Moreadult males will be needed than ever before. All applicants will be photographed in the Pageants special photo booth. Female applicants should wear slacks and short sleeved houses. to be photgraphed as a potential cast member for the 1980 season of the Utah Pageantof the Arts. grandparents Ohio (the parents werenotruled un: fit), and to the fatherofillegitimate twins, in New Jersey. All were startling and revolutionary decisions. All took into accountthe children’s “best in- Casting Tryouts Scheduled for Pageant JOD'ANN THRASHER checks height of Kent Nielson in the Pageant’s special photo booth while Jon Dalton waits his turn According to Pageant Directors, David Oran Brockbank andBill Kirkpatrick, the 1980 production will portray someof the most unusual as well as beautiful art masterpieces in the Pageant’shistory. Already established as one of Utah’stop culturalattractions, the Pageantoffers to both young and oldthe opportunityto participate in a professional show and gain a most unusualart experience. family unit. of the existing or proposed custodial home The moral fitness of the competing parties The home. school and community record of the child. The reasonable preference of the child. if the court deems the child to be of sufficient age to express a preference. thelife of your spices, keep them in a cool and dry place. And to avoid prolonged storage, purchase them in small containers that can be used up quickly. DEAR CONSUMER REPORTS — I own an electric mixer, a blender and a meatgrinder and have been thinking about adding a food processor to my kitchen tool collection. Would it perform enoughtasks thatthe others can’t do to justify the expense? © DEAR READER — Whetheran expense is justified is an entirely personal matter that only you can answer after considering the facts. A food processor is a very useful kitchen apppiance. It cuts food preparation time and can handletricky mixing tasks (such as making bread or pie crust dough) quickly andeasily. Most of the processors we've tested are remarkably easy to use — an advantage that might inspire youto try recipes you've always considered beyond your reach, including mousses or pates. Still, as versatile as they are, food Any other relevant factors Judges are handed vast personal discretion. They are charged with deciding in the “best interests’’ of the child whois involved in the mess of divorce. From where | sit, it looksasif the young will be awarded more consideration and recognition in the divorce process, in regard to their affected lives. I see that as progress What cuis me to the quick is the wording of the message: People who once vowed to love and honor each otherfor a lifetime are seen as “competing parties.” A voice in the wind, perhaps. but I must ask the question: Why does the divorce phenomenonforce formerlovers to becomegladiators in the arena of the courts? There must be a better way to serve the interests of the children and the sensibilities of the parents who are going through the pain of Splitting apart, The adversary system of divorce is not working, and has great difficulty in truly meeting the best interests of youngsters involved. But there has been someprogressin the courts, I am pleased to report. (Susan welcomes letters from readers and will print them whenever possible. For a personal reply, write to her in c*7e of this newspaper and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.) MRS. JOHN WILLIAM OGILVIE (Genie Lyons) Couple Wed On Dec. 27 Genie Lyons. daughter of Lt. Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. A. Eugene Lyons, Orem, married John William Ogilvie, son of Ferrai J. Ogilvie, Mapleton, in a ceremony performed Dec. 27 at the home of the bride's parents. A reception honored the couple that evening at the samelocation The bride wore an antique satin Victorian ee made, by her aunt. Janyce Harrison. The dress featured leg-o-mutton sleeves and a lace covered bodice. She worea lace mantilla veil and carried a bouquet of red roses. Attending the bride was Chris Derryberry. Paul Ogilvie performed the duties of best man. A special guest was the bridegroom’s grandmother, Ida Ogilvie, Salt Lake City. The couple are residing in Salt Lake City where they are attending the University of Utah. ‘Y' Food Department SIDE GLANCES Brigham Young Universityis offering three classes in weight control based on a behavior modification diet that combines good nutritional information with a liveable eating plan Three classes are being offered, and those interested should contact the Food Science and Nutrition Department at BYU. Classes will be taught * Tuesdays at 1 p.m. beginning this Tuesday, at 3260 Smith Family Living Center; Thursdays at 5 p.m. at 3215 SFLC and Fridays at noon at 3215 SFLC. Those completing the course receive one credit hour at the University. The class may also be audited. Money for the course, not counting the University’s registration fee, is refunded by attending every class and losing at least 15 pounds. In the BYU course completed last emester more than 80 percentof the participants iost 10 pounds or more. Teaching the classes ar Dr. Ruth Walker, Winifret Bates and Janis Lodholm, faculty members at BYU. Behavior modification diet programs have been growing over the past three years. Psychologists who developed the concept discovered that nutritionists are ideally suited to teach the classes “She's not much of a cook, but she's great at placing orders for take-out dinners!"” NewYear’s) rocessors can’t do everything in the itchen. An electric mixeris better for whipping cream or beating egg whites, and a blenderoutdoesa processor when it comesto pureeing large amounts of food. Indeed, many people may not want anall-purpose gadget and might be more thanwilling to chop vegetables, grate cheese and knead bread dough by hand. DEAR CONSUMER REPORTS — Should I put snow tires on my latemodel front-wheel drive car? If the answer's yes, should they go on the front or the back? DEAR READER — Snow tire regulations vary from state to state, and local weather conditions mustalso be taken into consideration when discussing snowtires. So, check with your local motor vehicle agency and consider the prevailing. weather. Generally, snow tires should always go on the driven wheels,if not onall four. Many makers of front-wheel drive cars suggest placing snowtires on all four wheels for better braking and handling. Resolve Now To Make 1980 A Slimmer, Healthier Year! Choices: HusbandIs Living in the Past By Karen Blaker, Ph.D. DEAR DR. BLAKER —Myhusband lives in the past. He doesn’t want to go anywhere; he only wants to ialk about the trips we took years ago. WhenI ask him why he has almost stopped living, he says heis gettingold and after72 years has earned the right to live on memories. I don’t know why,butthis kindof talk is upsetting to me. | . I can understand why discussing the past is pleasant. We have many happy memories to share. ; But at 70, I certainly don'tfeel like givingupon life until I get sick or feeble. Weare both in good health for our ages. How can I snap him ontofthis mood? DEAR READER — It may be more than just a mood ; Although aging naturally finds one focusingless on the future and more on the past and present, your husband sour's moreas if he has entered some halfway station between life and death. No wonderyouareupset. It mustfeel like you are losing him. Can you pinpoint just when this change started? Perhaps he was physically ill recently or shared intimately the sickness or even death of a peer. Anything that reminded him of his mortality — even a moving TV show — might haveprecipitated this disturbing personality shift. Helping your husband understand how and why this change occrred may give him the encouragementhe needs to get re-connected with life. It is also possible that he is beginning to experience somesenility. Sinking back into safe memories may seem preferable to facing his declining faculties. ‘a observe whether heis havin, difficulties with his memory or wif orienting himself to his surroundings. Encourage your husband to get a complete medical checkup. Certain physical conditions can alsoleadto this kind of withdrawn behavior. DEAR DR. BLAKER — I am 69 by Gill Fox Offers Weight Class Spices Do Have Varied Shelf Lives This is hhefirst of three consumer reports releases for the daily service of 12-12, paste up 12-10 und mail 12-11. All outputs. Monday, December 24 Spices do have lives By the Editors of Consumer Reports ia DEAR CONSUMER REPORTS — Do spices — ginger or sage, for example — haveshelf lives? How long and under what conditions cantheir flavor and aroma be maintained? DEAR READER— Spices do have shelf lives that vary depending on temperature and humidity conditions of storage. Most spices are ground, some on equipmentthat can heat them enoughto drive off the aromatics that provide flavor and arema. Thus, those qualities in a spice often have deteriorated even before reaching the grocer’s shelf. If spices were vacuum packed, they probably could retain their flavor and aromafor a year or more. But, since they aren’t packed that way. the shelf life is shorter than that. To maximize 1980. THE HERALD, Provo, Utah—Page 15 : Wad | years old anda little afraid about how I am living my older years. Do you have any advice for someone like me who wants to get the most out of life right up to the end? DEAR READER — read this advice somewhere and would like to pass it on to you: Take a few minutes to think of the biggest mistake that older people make. Includes Full Use Of All Facilities & Services: soothingsauna @ heatedindoorswimming pool ¢ relaxing whirlnoo! @ steamroom ¢ modern conditioning equipment ¢ individual exercise programs ® nutritional guidance This psychological trick may help you identify new ways to get the most. outoflife. Sex after 60? Get the facts in Dr. Blaker’s hotline ‘‘Sex: How Old Is Too Old?" Send 50 cents plus a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Dr. Blaker in careof this newspaper, P.O. Box 475, Radio City Station, New York, NY Write to Dr. Blaker at the above address. Volume of mail prohibits personal replies, but questions of general interest will be discussed in future columns, offer limited to new adult patronsonly Orem \225-7750 703 so1"Stais |