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Past 65 DyCarlRibletJr. Q. "What do you think about eating habits of senior citizens? I read from time to time that we oldsters don't eat right. That if we did, we would not only feel better but live longer." - Barbara Z. A. It isn't only elders who so often don't eat properly. Most people of any age eat what they shouldn't and don't eat what they should. Whether they would live longer with a steady and proper diet, I can't say. Only doctors who are specialists in nutrition can. I talked to my own doctor about it at the time I was up to 194 pounds after a trip to Canada that was marked by plentiful good eating. He put me on a simple diet. He said: You'll not only lose weight on this diet, but you'll feel better. It is a daily intake of food that will start you on a food program that could help you add maybe a day, maybe a year, maybe five years to your life. It isn't only that you may live longer, but you'll Jive in better health." The trouble with elders he said, is that so often those who live alone tend to eat mainly snacks. He told of a 68-year-old who has cir­ culatory trouble, who has a lesion on one leg, and who has had an operation to clear out the crud in one carotid artery. This man lives alone and so he mostly eats alone -- at fast food places. His diet is hamburgers, tacos, french fries, doughnuts, pizzas and such stuff. The doctor said, "That man is not only eating himself into his grave, but he is being uncomfortable on the way." This is how I knocked off 19 pounds in six weeks. Break­ fast - one egg or cereal with one slice of toast, margarine, and coffee. No jam or jelly. Lunch - patty of meat, slice of bread, half cup each of two vegetables, half cup of fruit, and a cup of milk. Dinner - the same as lunch without fruit. No snacks in between. It was not only enough food, but it tasted good. Nothing yucky, as my daughter might say. And, although I always was hungry at meal time, it was enough to give me energy. Now I. can again wear the slacks that w^re too tight at, the waist last spring. The idea here is not that you follow my diet unless your doctor says it will be good for you. The idea is to eat sensibly. Run away from doughnuts and potato chips and the like as though they will kill you. It may be boring and burdensome to prepare a well-balanced meal if you are doing it only for yourself or for two of you who are tired of cooking, but cook you must or you might snack yourself into eternity all too soon. Q. "Can you help me look for Joe B.B. who used to live in Stuart, Neb.? The last I knew h« was in Long Beach, Calif. Could you find out through Social Security?" - Margaret O.K. A. No, I can't help find missiig persons. Margaret doesn't say that Joe is listed as missing, only that she doesn't know where he is. She can advertise in the classified sections of California and Nebraska newspapers. She should explain in the ad just why she wants to locate Joe. Is he a longlost friend, a fugitive, or what? If Margaret will make a list of all the places she thinks Joe might have touched through the years, and then write to each with explanation of her quest, she might get a lead. Q. "Malcom J.K. wrote about ringing in his ears. My husband had the same problem. I was told that if he didn't eat sugar it would help. He quit sugar and the ringing stopped. If he uses a little sugar, the ringing starts up again. He is 81 years old." - Mrs. Ralph L. A. Fine for those who eat sugar, but how about those of us who never use it and still have ringing in the ears? Q. "I will collect my full benefit at age 65 from Social Security next year. My wife will be 62 then and will be able to collect minimum SS on her work record. Can she switch to my SS when I collect at age 65? Don't print my name." - Anoqymous. A. Yes, she can switch. She may not want to unless the ambunt she would . get from Prtgnant, NEED HELP? Call BIRTHRICHT OffICE OPIN 9 to It A M AND FROM 7 to 9 PM MON Ihiw . .11 , 24 HOUR ANtWIRINO MRVICI ua lats vvuc oi Anonymous is larger than the amount she would receive on her own. Q. "I am near 62 and recently widowed If I claim Social Security benefits on my own earnings at 62, can I at 65 switch to my husband's benefits without having his monthly check reduced?" - Nadine M. A. Nadine can switch without penalty to her husband's benefits. Q. "How much truth is there in the news being passfed around that new applicants for Supplemental Security Income by newly arrived immigrants this year will not be favorably considered until such new immigrant will have com­ pleted three to five years of U.S. residency even if they are truly senior citizens by age? - Lino L. A. An immigrant is en­ titled to SSI after completion of 30 days' legal residence in the U.S. Q. "My husband and I have been living apart for over six years. He told me that after seven years of living apart we will be legally divorced. Is that true, without legal action? All this time I received no support from him. At first I worked. Now I am disabled and on Social Security disability income. Divorce is against my religion. He has taken out lady friends but I don't go out because I'm still married. I sit home. Would a legal separation make me free? Would he have to give me some support? What is the difference between divorce, legal separation and just living apart?" - Ann W. A. Divorce means freedom to remarry. Separation means freedom to run one's own life and not be hassled by a spouse. Ann had better consult an attorney. No one else can be sure to advise her competently on the legal aspects of her problem. Her husband is cuckoo if he thinks seven years of living apart means divorce. He is confusing the so-called Enoch Arden law that covers a missing spouse who after seven years is presumed dead by some states. Ann and her husband are very much alive. Q. "I am 66 and have a" Civil Service pension. I don't qualify for Social Security. My wife is drawing SS on her own earnings. As her spouse am I entitled to receive SS checks? If I should survive my wife, will I be entitled to receive a portion of her monthly benefits?" - Joseph K. A. Joseph is entitled to receive monthly benefits from SS on his wife's ac­ count, provided she con­ tributes at least one half of his support. Should he survive his wife, Joseph will get nothing except the amount SS allows for funeral expenses. Q. "My wife has been sick for 13 years. She is 59 and is in the last stages of a disease that has her bedridden, unable to speak, or move at all. Her life expectancy is now no more than six months. I went to Social Security and asked that they pay her on my SS account. They told me that I would have to die first and then she would have to wait until she would be 62. She is given six months to live. What can I do? SS ought to do something for a wife who is 59 and completely disabled." -- Robert T. A. A wife undo* 62 cannot expect disability payments on her husband's account as long as he is alive. Write to Carl Riblet Jr. with self-addressed, stamped envelope for advice and information on problems of the aging. All letters are answered if poosible, either direct or in this column. Write to P.O. Box 40757, Tucson, Ariz. 85717. No identities are revealed. Area Youths Rate High In Dog Contest Top winners in the recent McHenry County fair 4-H dog competition have been announced. Kim Hill of Happy Paws club received a first place and was high scoring beginner. Vanessa Everett won first place among beginners; Chris Limbaugh and Lynell Limbaugh, both of Cherry Valley club, placed third and fourth in the same category. Third place for graduate beginner was Valerie Boeldt, also of Happy Paws. Third place novice rating went to Jenny Berry hill of Happy Paws, and Vanessa Everett placed first in the Open B /class. Orientation At Parkland Incoming sixth grade students and their parents are urged to attend Parkland's sixth grade Orientation night in the Learning center of Parkland school at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. Parents and students will be provided with the op­ portunity to see the school facilities and beoome acquainted with the sixth grade teachers and other parents. They will receive an explanation of educational program goals, materials, methods. Lakeland Park & Lakeland Shores the - its and OPEN AIR CONCERT A group of Chicago area musicians is presenting a free open air music concert Sunday, Aug. 30, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Wing park bandshell, Wing street and Route 31 in Elgin There will be many styles of music represented, from folk to jazz to classical im- provizations. The artists will be playing mostly their own original compositions. NOTICE Carol Cominsky Face Lift For Old Building The Lakeland Park Community house Is going to be getting a new look real soon. The walls will be paneled, new tile will be laid in the kitchen and bathroom and paint applied where needed. Plenty of insulation will be added to help lower the cost of heating. People who rent the community house on a weeklv basis for meetings are being notified that it will be unavailable for a few weeks. When the work is completed our community house will be absolutely beautiful. I would also like to remind you that Pat Buhrman is now the person to call if you would like to reserve the hall for a special occasion. She can be reached at 385-3701. PICNIC The Lakeland Park Property owners association End of Summer Picnic is only 10 days away. Bring the family to the community house Saturday, Aug. 29. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with plenty of brats, beer and corn available to feed the crowd that is expected to attend. A band will also be on hand to provide music for those who enjoy dancing. SCHOOLSTARTS In less than two weeks we will hear the familiar sound of the good old yellow school bus coming down the street. Everyone must be very busy now with shopping for new clothes and school supplies. My phone hasn't rung once in the last two weeks so I had to work extra hard looking for news for this column. I would appreciate it if you folks could help make my job a little easier. If you did anything interesting this summer or have someone going away to college we'd sure like it if you'd share it with us. MORE BABIES July 27 is the day Leslie Ann Eltherington arrived at McHenry hospital weighing 6 lbs., 11 oz. Her proud parents are Brian and Marie of Meadow lane. Leslie was welcomed home by a big sister, Jessica. Another baby girl was born July 31. John and Pam Lakowske named their first child Shannon Young. The infant was born at McHenry hospital and weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. Our congratulations are sent to both families on their latest additions. DOUBLE HEADER The Lakeland Park Little league has not completed its playing season yet. The double header that was scheduled for July was rained out. The games will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, at the community house lot. Notice is hereby given that the Village of Lakemoor intends to adopt an aggregate levy in amounts more than 105% of the amount of property taxes extended upon the levy for the preceding fiscal year, May 1, 1980 to April 30, 1981. The amount of property taxes, exclusive of election costs, extended on behalf of the taxing district for the preceding fiscal year. May 1, 1980 to April 30,1981, was $164,120.00. The amount of proposed levy, exclusive of election costs, for the current fiscal year, May 1, 1981 to April $), 1982, is $178,877.00. The increase is nine per cent. A public hearing on the proposed budget and the proposed levy increase will be held on August 27, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 234 W. Rand Road, Lakemoore, McHenry, II. 60050 LOLA NARCAROTI, Village Clerk (Published August 19, 1981) No. 810404 385-7246 beginning at noon. This is your last chance to come out and root for your local boys. WEDDING Don and Carol Humann recently had another of their offsprings leave the nest. Margaret (Meg) became the wife of Mark Redshaw on July 11. The couple took their wedding vows in the Church of St. Mary of the Assump­ tion, McHenry. A reception followed the ceremony at the McHenry Moose lodge. The newlyweds are making their home in "Mstakee Bay. MOVED AWAY Ralph and Mary June Knox are now living in Green Bay, Wis., with their sons Jason and Eric. They are now the proud owners of a pharmacy located in Green Bay. We wish them luck and much success on their new endeavor. JET SET KID Jeanette Dentro flew out to California in July right after pigtail league ended. She finally returned to McHenry last Monday with lots of stories of all the firings she did while away. I'm sure we'll hear all about her escapades for weeks to come. Welcome home Jeanette! FLYING HIGH Denise Winn is finally realizing her life long dream to learn to fly. Her darling husband Duane gifted her with flying lessons last month. If you've seen Denise lately and you thought her feet weren't touching the ground, they weren't. She's definitely been up in the clouds lately. BIRTHDAYS PAST Sure hope Randy Fergan and Chris Rogers had a good birthday Aug. 12. Denise Bucaro, Jim Oeffling and SECTION George Hendle had their special day Aug. 13. Kevin Moore turned 12 years old Aug. 14 and he shared his day with Jerry Rogers and Terri Mai. The 15th saw Margie Becker and Mary Malina add another year. Esther Cygan heard the birthday son Aug. 16. Mary Mueller and Jill Wohnrade celebrated Aug. 17. BELATED ANNIVERSARY Cathy and John Koscher celebrated their third wedding anniversary Aug. 12. Jerry and Jan Sullivan had their first anniversary on the 16th. Aug. 17 was the 13th anniversary of David and Millie Gende. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ...to Brian Moore, David Davson and Stevie Bockman on Aug. 19. Shannon Marie Sweet turns 10 years old Aug. 20 and she shares her day with John (Butch) Arient and Anny Arthurs. A big birthday wish is sent to Sue Danielson on the 21st. Jack Bucaro and Steve Boelter will be another year older Aug. 22. Elizabeth Lean will be six years old Aug. 23 and she shares her day with Dennis Storlie. Aug. 24 is the special day for David Wohnrade, Meg Redshaw, Michael DiBlasi and Linda Hughes. Maureen Serritella will be 15 years old Aug. 25. Courthouse Squares WHO CAM BLAME OUR INDIANS POR BE IKIG DISCOURAGED? THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES' CONQUERED BY THE U. S. WHO DlDM'T COME OUT AHEAD. 1 - PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST It, 1M1 Mpii/ Ornfor/o regulariy meet for rehearsal rvew UrUFOrfO in Crystal Lake and have performed primarily in St. Singers Name 81-82 Officers perform at ̂ loc*tions' The New Oratorio Singers, a choral group formed in 1979, under the direction of renowned conductor, Thomas Wikman, has an­ nounced the election of its officers for the 1981-82 season. Elected at the organization's recent annual meeting are William Hollett, president, Barrington Hills; Michael Emrich, vice- president, Crystal Lake; H. Joseph Gitlin, secretary, Woodstock; Robert Peterson, treasurer, Crystal Lake and Thomas Wikman, director of music, Chicago. Tentative plans for the coming season include the performance of such works as L'Enfance du Christ by Berlioz and Mendelssohn's Elijah. The New Oratorio Singers including Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Boston. Consideration is being given by the officers and board of directors to duplicate per­ formances during the 1981-82 season. New singing members are welcome with the New Oratorio Singers. Auditions for the coming season will be announced in early Sep­ tember. Interested singers may send a post card with name and telephone number to the New Oratorio Singers, P.O. Box 58, Crystal Like. SERVICE MEETINGS There will be a meeting of Turning Point Thursday. Aug. 20, at the Lakeside center, 401 Country Club road, Crystal Lake, at 7:30 p.m. Parents Anonymous meet Aug. 18 and 25 at 7 p.m Call Family Stress Line, 344- 3944, for more information. 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