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<'• IV I0 IM.AIMII-.AI.I-.II lll.lt Al.I), WH»M-.M>\ Y, NOVKMIIh|4fT7. |<M4 r. Help in finding birth certificate ,ohn Prine.to aPPear a« °Pera House Q. - "For 15 years I've turned every possibility for a birth cer­ tificate upside down, with no luck Recently I read I could get one by „ writing you Please use the enclos ed information to help your sear­ ch."-Mary II. A. -- Never in a thousand years could I get birth certificates for all who want them, except in my own town Mary is regrettably misin­ formed. Please read on. Q -- I need a passport and so I need a birth certificate How can I get one when I don't know for sure w h e n a n d w h e r e 1 w a s horn?"--Michael J. A. -- The Bureau of Census can Thelp nearly everyone who was counted in a census since 1900. Write to the U.S. Department of .Commerce, Bureau of Census of­ fice nearest your home There are 12 regional offices - Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Denver, New York City, Detroit, Kansas City, Charleston, Î Dallas and Los Angeles. Seekers of proof of birth can request the bureau to mail them an applica­ tion for search of census records. " When they receive the applica­ tion, those who want to prove they were indeed born, like Mary and Michael, are on the way to suc­ cess. Please read on. The following is a repeat of a let­ ter 1 think we all should read C, again. \ Q. -- "I am a widow of 75. My Social Security check is $240. My • health is good. I painted my house , Inside and out, have a large 'garden, do all my own canning, ' i mow the lawn, shovel snow and ^ ̂ Irive my car for groceries, etc. I * '•nave the interest on $20,000 sav- " ings which brings my total income ^ to $340 a month. 4D< / bi !¥ tir 0 TURKEY RAFFLE Algonquin Moose Lodge 1193 November 10 7:00p.m. , 1320 S. Main (Rte31) . 312-658 5970 That would lie sad for someone of her strong character Instead of spending her savings, as momen­ tarily attractive as the idea may be, she might get twice her in­ come from the savings if she put them in money market funds She needs competent advice Q. - "My grandmother of 84, recently widowed, would like to find another single lady to live with who might help her with cooking, etc. She does not want to go into a nursing home because she wants to be near my mother. Can you help us find so­ meone?"-- Vana O'B. A. -- flave your mother take your grandmother to the County Office on Aging and be careful about selecting roommates. The wrong choice can mean great trouble Q. -- "I am 65 and on Social Security since 1979. I met a 45- year-old widow who has been receiving her late 0 husband's Social Security payments for herself and her three children ag­ ed 5, 9 and 13 We have been cour­ ting each other pretty seriously for a year and the idea of mar­ riage comes up from time to time. Can she keep receiving her pre­ sent S.S. payments when and if she marries me?"- R.D. A ^ No. Q. -- "I want to marry a lady who is on Supplemental Security Income. I am 67. She is only 56. I draw $449 a month from S.S. Will she receive her S.S.I, check every month after marriage, or will she receive S.S. payments based on my S.S ? If such payment js possi­ ble, what amount or percentage is authorized? "Also, does it matter what state a p e r s o n l i v e s i n f o r S.S.?--R.R.W. A. -- She will receive payments based on R.R. W.'s S.S. income. He will have to go to S.S. for full in­ formation. The same rules go for all 50 states. Q -- Where can I find a system that will show me how to locate a ways and means of locating a lifetime care retirement com- , munity or complex?<*'--N.M. I A. -- There are hundreds, if not thousands of retirement com­ munities in the United States and Canada, the best way to select from such a large list is to write to the Council on Aging in the towns and cities in your area. Have a form letter xeroxed and then send a copy to each of those listed. Most will reply and you than can have many pleasant hours studying the lists that result. Q. -- "I am 79. My sole income is from interest on savings and Social Security. How much can I have in income from savings cer­ tificates before having to (ile an income return?"--SedgwickG; A. -- If Sedgwick is single, the figure is $4,300. If married and his wife is not yet 65, the mount is $6,400. If his wife is past 65, the amount is $7,400. ***** Write to Carl Riblet Jr. at Box 40757, Tucson, Ariz. 85717, for in­ formation and advice on questions you may have as an elder citizen, with self-addresseti, stamped envelope. All questions will be answered, either direct or in this column. FARM LOANS The Illinois Farm Develop­ ment authority (IFDA) is again issuing bonds for low interest rate loans to qualified farmers, who can apply for real estate and used depreciable property purchases, permanent soil conservation structures and no- till equipment. "Yet, I have less to live on than those who get supplementary security income. They have no £jhealth insuranceor doctor bills to , "pay because they get it free, and u'they get free house care if they ^,jfieed it, and snow shoveling. "I see the bums who never ^Vorked very much getting all the **Htenefits, while tbose of us who saved and labored get the crumbs. Should 1 spend my savings and Join the S.S.I, group and be that mlich more expense to my coun­ try, or should I keep struggling, living in a cold house because I r* can't afford heat at night? v * "I feel that I am being penalized by our system for trying to keep off welfare. I see my neighbors' homes are warm from fuel sent by welfare. I hate our system for what they are doing to cause fric­ tion among us. Why can't the government equalize things and at least give us old widows, who can't afford It, those free health benefits and keep us of the S.S.I, rolls without suffering?--Blanch D. A. -- Spending the $20,000 might be thrilling and desirable for a * time until the $20,000 is gone and Blanche comes up against the bureucUcy of S.S.I. And, worst of ail, Blanche would be giving up. 3.718 3,000 20.543 REPORT OF CONDITION, CONSOLIDATING DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES OF The First National. Bank of McHenry In the state of Illinois, at the close of business on September 29, 19B4, published In response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 15765 Com­ ptroller of the Currency Twelfth District. Statement of Resources and Liabilities Thousands of dollars ASSETS Cash and balances due from depository institutions Noninterest bearing balances and currency and coin Interest bearing balances , . > ... ... Secwitiet. v.-'-v • Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell in domestic offices of the bank and of its fdge and Agreement subsidiaries. and in IBFs 700 Loans and lease financing receivables Loans & leases, net of unearned income , 12,458 LESS Allowance for loan and lease losses 139 Loans and leases, net ol unearned income, allpwance, and reserve 12,319 Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) 543 Other assets 766 lotal assets 41,589 LIABILITIES Deposits: In domestic offices 38,424 Noninterest bearing 6,071 Interest bearing 32,353 Other liabilities 425 Total liabilities 38,849 EQUITY CAPITAL Common stock . f 670 Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves ,... 1,185 Total equity capital 1 . 2,740 Total liabilities, limited life preferred stock, and equity capital 41,589 We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. Mae. M. Stinespring William J. Busse Ronald L. Graves Directors I, Neida D Rechisky, Cashier of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this Re port of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Neida D Rechisky October 25,1984 (Published Nov. 7, 1984) No. M2382 Prices Good Nov. 7-Nov. 13 LIQUOR MART 2314 W. RTE. 120, EAST OF McHENRY OKI N SAT at 8 a m.. OPtN SUNDAY 10 a.m. 7 p.m. dm DON ! HISS ^drroJYOUR CHANCE TO WIN $6.5 MILLION Ceke, Wet Ceke, ie««fe ieke 1*9* Ptm tourft Cakt 816 oz Bott. cST!-*- '1.29 » plus dep. "v-, Cigare t t e s $T39CARTON •rS.F.Uk.M* KINGS PIUS TAX 1.75 Liter $M9 1.75 Liter '10.98 plus dep. PIUS TAX TtaNiffc Mortal Liter *8*98 BoNoy'i Irish Croon *10.98 750 ml FIOIMImnhnm 8h 1.75 Liter $8.19 OMttyl. 121202 NR Bott '3.89 CMoCoffooUqooor 3 '«.!• * ! Sal? Reei Not It ed RoloaLifkt Iter loportid fro* ftraaiy NR Bott. '3.69 Chrbtkm Bros. Mm. ' Lrter '1.99 blfQivlHillil |aaL|m imMR 750 ml. 3 for'6.99 William Tell Productions, in association with the Woodstock Opera House, will present John Prine, one of the most critically and popularly acclaimed singer- songwriters of our time. Prine will perform at the Woodstock Opera House on Dec1. 14 and 15. Each show will begin at 8:15p.m. Prine, a native of the Chicago area, has gained the distinction of "The American Storyteller" by combining sound rhythm and lyric wit, to expose a vast number of facets of everyday life. After nine albums, appearances on television shows such as "Saturday Night Live," "Austin City Limits," and "Soundstage," Prine has developed a widespread audience who enjoy his quirky lyrics and bold stage manner. SERIES ON AGED Victory Memorial Hospital will continue its "Caring for the Aged at Home" series Tuesday Nov. 13 with a 7 to 9 p.m. program on "Grief and Loss" at the hospital, 1 3 2 4 N . S h e r i d a n R o a d , Waukegan. Many of Prfrne's songs, such as "Hello in There," "Flag Decal Sticker," "Paradise" and others have been covered by such recor­ ding artists as Bonnie Raitt, John Denver, Johnny Cash, David Allen Coe and Don Williams. Tickets are S13 and $11 and are on sale at the Opera House ticket office. Ticket office hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Call (815) 338-5300. Over 60 exercise class still has some openings The McHenry Department of Parks and Recreation fall class in "60 and Over Dance and Exer­ cise" will begin at 9 a m., Tues­ day, Nov. 26 at the Lakeland Park Community House. Fee for the eight-week class is $10. Each session will last for one hour. The class is designed to help older residents work out their "body kinks" with exercises to stimulate joints and muscles. The community house has no stairs, so people in wheelchairs are also en­ couraged to participate. 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