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Show i.o ct8r Preview UkgsideRevjew May 19, 1998 7 Hats off to rebellion Theres a family story we how my dressed in Now a freshman, my daughter plagued by issues of school bathrooms and hairstyles. She complains about the pollution in the girls restroom. One girl has three kinds of hair spray: one for her bangs, one for her its misunderstood ends! The school crowd is too fussy. Flora Lee laments. In the classroom, the girls are forever spritz-in- g themselves with cologne or applying hand lotion. In the restroom, they are lined up at the mirrors to apply mascara and lip gloss. Hairbrushes fly. Flora Lee has been whittling her thick, curly locks h since she started junior high. A few weeks ago, while the face. rest of the family slept, Flora Lee Flora Lees father didnt disexecuted the ultimate protest of the haircut either, approve against the school culture: she he sorely misses her though electric our borrowed dogs beautiful curls. And the grandshears and shaved her head -' parents in Louisiana, when renot completely bald, but to the cently surprised by a visit from a five oclock shadow of Demi d granddaughter, took Moore in GI Jane. it in stride. I think Flora Lee expected an Take off that hat so everyone Home Light hand-me-dow- is still if This year, she sported a pixie cut. She has little in common with her classmates, and sadly, few friends among this crowd. Though she spends a lot of time dreaming about boys and teenage romance, her life is too full of books, music and art to waste time in front of a mirror. She seldom wears makeup or carries a comb. her brothers was mistaken for a boy when she was getting a haircut one week before her first day of school. That fall, confused schoolmates forbade Flora Lee from entering the girls restrooms until her hair was long enough to hold a barrette. It was a tough way to begin an education. even Sheri Poe Bernard Columnist part, and one to condition her inch-byinc- uproar. But I was glad that she chose to shave her head rather than get pierced or tattooed. And I had to admire her ingenuity. She found a way to circumvent the school dress code to make a strong statement. Luckily for Flora Lee, it wasnt disfiguring. Like Demi, Flora Lees head has a lovely shape and the lack of hair simply accentuates her fine bald-heade- can see my convict granddaughter! Grampy chided when he was snapping pictures. Your head is beautiful, Granny laughed, but dont do this again! As for Flora, the effect of her shaved head wasnt exactly what she expected. She was an instant celebrity, but a misunderstood one. They think I shaved my head because I have problems at home, she told me. They dont understand that my problems are here, with the school. I console her. At least this time around she isnt mistaken for a boy. Cultivating beauty in self, others teens Help learn to make their own way By D. LOUISE BROWN correspondent Standard-Examin- - Adolescence LAYTON the message is par- ticipants received from psychologist Dallas Empey, Ph.D., at a workshop entitled Riding the Storm: Parenting Teens held last Saturday at the Sixth Annual Womens Conference sponsored by Davis Hospital and Medical Center. Its easier to build the child than to repair the man, Empey said. He taught the class of about two dozen women that the two main factors that will help adolescents make their way are a loving, communicative attachment to a parent and believing they are explained. Regarding the choices that teens have to make, Empey presented a comparison of what school teachers worried about in 1940 versus 1980. Teachers in the 40s were coni cerned with such things as students talking out of turn, chewing gum in school, running in the halls and being too noisy. Their contemporaries today are concerned about students involvement with drug abuse, alcohol, suicide, rape and pregnancy. Teen pregnancy, according to Empcys statistics, is 20 percent among high school teens in Davis County. That statistic concerns me, Empey said. Teen pregnancy is an end result. Parents need to ask, Am I teaching my child how to make decisions at age 2, or is she learning to make ' i See TEENS8 fol- 1 Nurse practitioner Kathy Culliton presents a seminar, "The Crossroads Cnsis," during the Sixth Annual Women's Conference at Northndge High School recently. Workshops focused on many different subjects. AT WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: Your clothes can make first impression on others By RUTH MALAN Standa'd Examiner correspondent - Your first impression LAYTON percent of a persons opinion Marilyn Hardman, image consultant, told women at the recent Sixth Annual Women's Conference sponsored by Davis Hospital and Medical Center. Hardman often demonstrates by having her two daughters dress differently and having members of the audience explain their first impressions. One daughter dresses in a grungy look, with baggy pants and straggly hair, while the other dresses prcppie. The grungy look always gives the impression of low grades, not being happy with herself and of having boyfriends. ihe preppic look gives the impression of getting good grades, being happy and successful. on techniques entitled Without Formaldc-huic,- " presented at the Sixth Annual omens Conference sponsored by Davis Hospital and Medical Center last Saturday was not for the Brendan E. Smith, M D , a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Davis Hospital, skipped discussion on facial exercises and went straight to the more aggressive approaches of combatting aging through chemical, laser and surgical procedures. Smith instructed his audience on the pros and cons of facial peels, eye sculpturing, brow lifts and face lifts. According to Smith, facial peels, the process of applying chemicals which compeel" away the skin, are becoming a women seeking monplace among many youthful appearance. The simplest treatments - called faint-hearte- older Americans is month. There will be exhibits all month of the talents of the seniors. And the instructors who teach the seniors will be honored this month. Legal issues will be discussed on Wednesday at 1 1:45 a.m. Attorney Nelda Bishop will schedule private consultation from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., at no cost. Call the center for an appointment. There will be story telling by Pat Baker on Thursday beginning at 11:45 a.m. And the studentsenior field trip is at 12:15 p.m. The center will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day. Blair Adams will provide musical entertainment on May 27 at 11:45 a.m. The Senior Care Health screening is May 29 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call for an appointment. There will also be an ice cream social for seniors at noon. Layton City summer programs will be discussed June 3 at 1 1 :45 a.m. Student discussions with seniors are at 10:30 a.m. Each Thursday morning the seniors and students from Mountain High School meet in discussion groups addressing various issues of interest to the seniors and students. Join in the lively dialogue as the two generations develop a greater understanding of each other. The students and seniors go on a field trip the third Thursday of each month. Grocery shopping is done on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. . Bingo is played every Volunteer drivers and home visitors for Meals on Wheels program are needed one day a week from 0:45 BROWN - A workshop This Clear-Hel- d, 5 lunch. Pool and rummy are available daily. Line dancing is every Wednesday and I riday. Standard Examiner oonespondorX LAYTON 773-706- Pinochle is played each Tuesday and Thursday after Hardman is a Utah Slate University graduate m family and human development and docs custom sewing and alicnng and is a faculty member of A New You," a class helping to combine the spiritual, physical and emotional traits of women. She is also the mother of six children. Holding your stomach in and shoulders back takes ofT pounds and helps you to breathe better," Hardman said. A person with narrow shoulders needs shoulder pads to make her shoulders look wider. The easiest thing to do to improve your looks is to use shoulder pads. If you dont like them it usually means they are too big," Hardman explained. Look at yourself in the mirror. See where your neck makes a natural turn. Place a ruler in front of you running shoulder to shoulder. If there is more than two inches from the lop of the curve to the bottom, your looks can be enhanced by a small shoulder pad. The paJ gives definition on the shoulder and it looks like your arm is down straighter. Everything has to do with lines," she said. Vertical lines make you look slimmer. In garments there are different lines - in the design, the way the garment is created or sewn, in accessories, stripes and even the way buttons are sewn on. A jacket can give a vertical line if it is left open. A diagonal line is most slimming. Round lines add pounds, Hardman said. 'Repeating a line makes it more pronounced. The perfect shape of having the bust and hip a similar size with the waist 8 to 10 inches different is really rare, Hardman said. Women come in all different shapes and See CLOTHES,'! 2 Plastic surgery proves beauty really is just skin deep By D. LOUISE 562 S. 1000 East, lowing lunch. ac- complished, your adolescent will succeed, Empey said. Emphasizing the need for parents to learn how to relinquish control, Empey said, Your main goal as a parent is to put yourself out of work. He taught that teens have to be responsible for their lives. You can be a good coach or advocate, but they must still be responsible. If you make their choices for them, then either theyll continue to let you, never learning how to make choices for themselves, or theyll grow up resenting you," Empey Heritage Senior Citizens Center Wednesday and Friday If part of something at school. a you can get those two things SENIOR CALENDAR lunch peels" because they can be done during lunch hour - allow the patient to return to work after treatment and require little or no anesthetics. "These give you a younger sheen to your face," said Smith. "For a lot of patients, that's all they need." Smith cautioned that a discoloration of the skin, can occur with facial peels. Ollier risks include possible allergic reactions, especially with deeper peels, and minor scarring. "Ihe more aggressive you get. the more risk there is." said Smith, lie offset that thought by reminding his audience, The less aggressive something is, the less your results are " Laser resurfacing is a different type of wrinkle and skin treatment. I,ascr resurfacing creates a partial thickening injury to the skin." Smith explained. Upon healing. this creates a smoother surface. New collagen forms that tightens the skin, removing wrinkles." Laser resurfacing is excellent for re moval of fine wrinkles, according to Smith, who added that it docs not replace the results that can occur from a face lift One to two weeks arc required for healing from laser resurfacing, and two to redness three months of will be experienced. One benefit is that results can continue to improve for up to a year as the face continues to heal. Expected improvement is around 70 percent of wnnkics removed. The slides augmenting Smiths discussion showing "before, during and after" pictures of patients were a graphic reminder that beauty can, indeed, be skin deep. The more aggressive the treatment, the more evidence there was of the purposeful injury. The audience viewed pictures of patients experiencing redness, swelling, mottled skin, and bandaged and salved faces. As the pictures progressed through the healing process, improvement was evident. Questions abounded. How to select a good plastic surgeon? "Most surgeons are accredited if they are working in a hospital." Smith explained. He suggested that individuals ask around, check with hospitals and other surgeons, and interview the surgeon they select. It's important to spend some time with your surgeon, to let him know what you want and what you expect, Smith said. He also cautioned that most surgeries done in a doctor's office arc not regulated, while those done in a hospital environment are. What to do about sagging neck skin was another question. Smith said that neck tightening is usually done m conjunction with a face lift. A question about puffiness around the eye area led Smith to discuss more aggressive alternatives to facial peels and laser resurfacing. Eyelid surgery gives you more bang for the buck," Smith said. "Lye surgery is the best deal." PufTiness caused either by actual fat or excess skin around the eye is See BLAUTY12 a.m. until 1 p.m. The volun- tcers deliver in the North Davis Area. The Old Timers will present a musical program every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They play the old familiar tunes. Leroy Thompson of Clinton entertains each Monday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. He plays the oldies but goodies on the piano. Fresh bread donated by Smiths Bakery will be available at 12:15 on I riday. Seniors are encouraged to attend the line dancing classes held every Wednesday and Friday at 2. 1 5 p m. The class is open to men and women. 1 Autumn Glow Senior Citizens Center 81 E. Center Street, 544-123- Kays-vill- e, 5 Wednesday is National Pickle Day. Check your health is at 10 a.m. Thursday. And there will be a discussion on congestive heart failure at 11.45 a.m. The center will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. There are several trips planned for June. A visit to llogie Zoo will be on June 11. The cost is 57, which includes a sack lunch. On June 17 enjoy a trip to Mesquite for $65 double occupancy. This three-datwo-nigtrip includes two breakfasts. The center will he going to Tracy Aviary and Trolley Square on June 30. The cost is $6 and lunch is on your own. Dr. George Snell will be at the center each Wednesday at 11 am. for free consultations. The tai chi class registration is $30 per month. Be sure to wear comlortable, loose-fittin- g clothing and comfortable shoes. weight training classes are on Monday, Wednesday and I riday at 10 a.m. Bingo is played every Thursday at 10,30 a m. y, ht Low-impa- Golden Years Senior Center 736 South 100 laist, Boun- See SENIORS |