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|\\<!K 20 - ri.AINDKAI.KR - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1». 1983 general «• y IC?I a i News Senior Action Line: Looking ahead to 65 Aluminum price hike for recycling announced rvij-- #lA>Mnn/] f/NM mw4iwsrc r\f aluminum fn nov mnrp "™" 4 -- Citing an increased demand for scrap aluminum, the McHenry hike for used aluminum cans ef­ fective immediately at Defenders' recycling locations in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, McHenry and Lake in the Hills. "We now will pay 34 cents a pound for uncrushed cans and 36 cents per pound for crushed cans," says Alice Howenstine, chairperson of the Defenders' Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Committee. "That's about lMs cents per can, a price that makes recycling worth the effort." Ms. Howenstine continued, "The pice increase is possible at this time because of a very competitive market for used beverage con­ tainers. Hie Japanese export market has strengthened, thus causing domestic primary producers of aluminum to pay more for cans. It's good for the consumer- he earns more-and good far the environment. Fewer cans are thrown away into landfills. With increased prices and publicity, we hope to increase can recycling by ten percent over the next year. The McHenry County Defenders is a non-profit, county-wide con­ servation organization. In addition to recycling, the Defenders sponsor environmental education programs and activities; simport sound land use policies; won to preserve im­ portant natural areas, agricultural land, and open space; and award scholarships for environmental education. Fbr further information about Defenders' recycling in the county, call 815 459-0450, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. . This column contains answers to questions that are frequently asked at Lieutenant Governor George Ryan's Senior Action Centers. Q--My sixty-fifth birthday Is just around the corner. Do I have to apply for Social Security, CM* will my benefits begin automatically? -Social Security checks do not begin automatically. You must apply for benefits. It is important to apply for Social Security at least 2 to 3 months before you wish your benefits to begin, when possible. Applicants should present proof of birth, their W-2 income tax forms from the previous two years, and their Social Security card when applying for benefits. Your first step should be to call the* Social Security Administration office that serves your area. You can find thi Rh Government, s yc this office by looking in >hone Dy looking in your book under "U.S. Health and Human Services, Social Security Administration". You can also check with the Social Security office about Medicare benefits. Medicare is administered by the Health Care Financing Administration, but local Social Security offices take applications for benefits, assist people in filing claims, and provide information about the program. Q--Who Is eligible for Social Security? 1 A-Social Security checks may be issued to workers and their dependents when the worker retires, becomes disabled according to Social Security Administration rules, or dies. Injwder to be eligible for retirement benefits, you must be age 62 or older, and have the required number of "work credits". Disability checks are paid to workers who are unable to work because of illness or injury that is expected to last a year or longer or result in death. Disability checks can start during the sixth month of die of four quarters of credit each year. A set amount of earnings are needed to receive a credit. In 1983, for example, workers received one quartern of coverage for each $370 of covered annual earnings. The amount of earnings needed to get a quarter of coverage changes each year to reflect average wages. Below is a chart showing the amount of work credit needed lor retirement benefits, Uiis chart was taken from the U.S. Department of Health and HumaA Services' publication "Your Social Security", January 1963 edition. Work Credits If You Reach 62 In: 1981 1982 1983 1987 1991 or later Years You Need 7.5 7.75 8.0 9.0 10.0 Q--What are "work credits"? A-Work credits are used to determine Social Security retirement eligibility and benefits. They are measured in "quarters of coverage". A worker can receive a maximum Recognize teachers The Governor has announced the formation of a 12- member Governor's Master Teacher Program Advisory Committee to identify outstanding If you would like to check on your credits, contact the Social Security Administration. Q--If 1 retire at age 62 Instead > of 65, will my Social Security ! benefits be reduced? A-Yes. Your benefits rate , will be permanently reduced. * The amount of the reduction will depend on the number of months . you receive checks before you • reach age 65. If you retire at age . 62, your benefits will be reduced by 20 percent. Benefits are - reduced by thirteen and one. third percent for people who * retire at age 63, and six and two • thirds percent for persons who retire at 64. . .Q--Will my Social Security benefits increase If I work past age 65? * A - Y e s . M o n t h l y Social Security benefits are increased by three percent for each year that you do not receive benefits. For people who reached 65 before 1962, the credit is one percent for each Starting in 1990, the credit, gradually be increased until it reaches 8 percent in 2008. , Plan neighborhood kitchen Some families in the McHenry area are hungry. The high rate of unemployment, government cutbacks on aid, etc., have resulted in dollars just not stretching very far according to a group of concerned citizens who would like to help by using donated food to prepare one meal a week for the needy. Starting in January, 1984, the Neighborhood Kitcnen will be nutritious dinner to all who are in need. The group will be located in the parish hall of St. Patrick's Church. This is a non- denominational, community endeavor and the organizers would welcome any ana all food or monetary donations, paper products, volunteer workers and drivers. . Those who wish to help, call : Pat Threlkeld, 344-0572; Patsy Wray, 385-8608; Marilyn Wisniewski, 344-2505; or Jan Walker, 385-3241. 98th Anniversary Celebration at open between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. every Tuesday to serve a %'• \ BR0ASTED i iCHICKE 3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS. •McHENRY (115) 344-1103 • WOODSTOCK (615) 338-9706 •ELGIN (312) 681-0900 (WmI Side Stor* Only) 1 DINNER/** 1 '*'2» NHPP . v -- 'A > • r-S"J HP « •> v •••-' .v. -• REG. '7.00 FRESH CUT POTATOES WITH THE SKINS! PINNER INCLUDES •ROASTED* POTATOES, COLE SLAW, AND DINNER ROLL (LIMIT 2 COUPONS (COUPON EXPIRES I OCT. 31, 1983) BR0ASTED POTATOES Bwmm ... . with anv dress mmmM h BEEF VILLA COUPON imnfc.c -:sLjy % MERCHANDISE CLEARANCE DENIER &ell . . . . f c i b u k w n Come join the fun and savinfls during our 98th anniversary sale...and register for $100.00, $50,00 and $25.00 in gift cer­ tificates. There's no purchase necessary and the winners need not be present at the drawing to win. Just stop in and register - \ 4.* Mf-v v '• . •25% Off Casual Slacks, Outerwear & Sweaters •Woven & Flannel Shirts $12.98 b., •25% Off Jockey T-Shirts & Shorts $8.60 $10.50 •Socks Buy one pair Get one pair FREE •Levi's Jeans •««ryd«y ̂5.99 pr,ce Prewash »1 more. 3 "Pak Briefs. .^EG MI SO 3 Pak T-Shirts. $ plus many other specials! MM On the Woodstock Square as MCC CATALOG OUTLET STORE MCC CATALOG OUTLE1 STORE USE CASH, VISA, M.C. or OUR PURCHASING CARD SALE DATES OCT. 1 9 -OCT. 25 301 W. Virginia St. (Rt. 14) Crystal Lake--815-455-0333 HOURS: Sun. 10-3 Mon., Tyes., Sat. 9-5 Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-8 --WHILE QUANTITIES LAST- Have you visited our store in Wauconda? FALL CLOTHING SALE OUR TOTAL STOCK TOPS BLOUSES SLACKS PANTS SHIRTS JOGGING SUITS OUR REG PRICE EXTRA SPECIAL MEN'S COUNTRY SWEATERS $7.49 V-NECK ASSORTED COLORS 100% COTTON, REG. $15.00 EXTRA SPECIAL WOMEN'S KNOBBIE KNIT SWEATERS *5.99 V OR CREW NECK ASSORTED COLORS, REG. $14.00 SLEEPING BAGS 1/2 PRICE FOR THE FALL CAMPING SEASON ENERGY SAVERS 1/2 PRICE ; CHECK OUR HEATING VENT FOR DRY|RS FURNITURE THROWS 40% OFF REGULAR PRICE Check Our New Arrivals TOY "SPECIAL *1.00 EACH KIDDIE PLANE COUNTING SCALE WESTERN MAN ALL DRAPES, CURTAINS and {SHAMS 60% OFF REGULAR PRICE TENDER TOTER FOR THE BABY *4.99 Carrier-Feeder Reg. '9.98 MCC CATALOG OUTLET STORE MCC CATALOG OUTLET STORE