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! State Vocational Winners f" ' s- 8hown above are state winners from the MCHS Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) chapter. The competition took place in Springfield. In front row, left to right are Robert HeinmiUer, honorable mention in Restaurant Services; Brian Pender, second place in Machine Shop; David Quist, third in Electrical Trades; Dan King, third in Centerpiece; back row, Linda Baxley; Matt Rogers, third in Auto Body; Jerry Loan, third in Woodworking; Ken Howerton, second in Creative Photography; Tom Alcott, second in Woodworking; Rob Neumann; Diane Odarczenko and Dawn Romano. Not shown is Jeanne Pitel, first place Dental assistant. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Past 65 by Carl Riblet Jr. - Q. "My husband has a problem about sleeping with me in the same bed because I have feet that are always cold at night. We have a double bed. He wants twin beds. I don't want to sleep by myself as we have been in a double bed for 45 years. I said let's buy one of those big king-size beds and still sleep together in the same bed but not so close. He said they are too expensive those king- sizes. But I said they don't cost anymore than two twin beds. What do you suggest"" - Miriam Van G. . A. Here comes Solomon! There are two less-expensive ideas come to mind that could solve Miriam's problem. First, she can pull on some wool socks when she goes to bed. Her cold feet then would not make her husband shudder when the four feet touch in the night. Second;--can buy a queen-size bed. It is a bit smaller than the king-size but wide enough for separateness I think a queen-size costs less than twins, and less, too, than a king-size. Q. "My mother, who is 94, was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons for many years. Now, neither she nor I like AARP because their insurance company, ( deprived her of $27. My mother received a check from them for $27, but it came back with the advice stapled to it that it was being returned because it was a 'stale date.' "The idea that started AARP was to be helpful to senior citizens. Yet, the insurance company AARP sponsored took advantage of my old mother because she held their check too long before cashing. What can she do?" - Jeanne L. A. Many corporations state on their checks that the checks must be cashed within a stipulated time limit, but I've never seen or heard of one that stated it wouldn't be paid at all, with a new-dated check, if it were not cashed within the time limit. Jeanne should write by certified mail to the chief executive officer of the in­ surance company and demand a new check. I think she will get it, along with an apology. Sometimes, it would seem, insurance companies try with all their might to be stupid, but this onte, • since its separation from AARP last year, cannot afford to appear stupid, uncaring or cruel in refusing to pay $27 to an old lady. Q. "I have been appointed tour guide for my senior group Where can I obtain information on tours, sightseeing trips, good restaurants, hotels and motels?" - Martha J R. A Martha can obtain brochures and pamphlets at travel agencies, tour departments of the large airlines that serve her city, the various states' tourist bureaus, the U.S. Forest service in Washington, and the tour offices of hotel and motel chains A phone call will suffice for local inquiries She will have to write to others. And she mustn't forget the auto clubs Q. "Will you again give your readers the means of contacting the organization in Pearl River, NY that helps senior citizens pursue claims against the Social Security Administration? " - V.H. A The phone number of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives is 1-800-431- 2804. The call is free. Q. "I read Minor's letter about the chocolate cake he wanted and didn't get and the gifts he didn't want. Most of us lack the imagination to choose the right gift for a particular person. I'm one of those. Here's how my family and I do it: we save catalogs gathered during the year. Then, as we turn the pages, we each put our initials beside the items we might like to have. All then know what the others would like. It works great! We are careful not to mark items that are too expensive." - Kathy C. A. A good idea for Minor if he recovers from eating all of the chocolate cakes that are arriving at his mailbox, one from a woman of 82. Q. "For a back-scratcher I have' found that a long- handled wooden spoon from the kitchen is most ef­ fective." - Mrs. G. ADVERTISING NOTICE i Due to manufacturer's can­ cellation, the men's 97* straw hats on page 2 of our Memorial Day Circular will not be available. We Apologize for any incon­ venience this may cause. ssm 4499 W. RTi. IH.ii--T •f. 47 A CMNTtY CUM Rft. - WMMTKK A." Yes, if the spoon has no splinters. Q. "My wife gave me a foot-long shoe horn that's curved fine for back scratching." - Marty L. A. Yes, if Marty has a long arm. Q. "I grab a golf club in the middle of the shaft and I can tell you that a putter makes a worthy back-scratcher." ~ Putney H. A. I think Putney is putting us on. Q. "My grandfather recited the lines below. He said they kept coming to his old mind but that he wants me to find out where they came from Can you tell us? "Man in the air shall he seen in white, in black and green. An iron upon the water shall float as easy as a wooden boat MSn in the hills shall ride, no ass or ox at his side, And in the latter days women shall cuddle their cats and dogs Instead of their child." - Mrs. Rae Marie Z. A. None of my source books give me a clue, although I, too, seem to recall the lines from somewhere in my past. Does anyone out there know? Q. "Most of nhy cash, which is $3,000, is in local time certificates at 12 percent. I am 60 and holding a housekeeping job. I plan to retire at 65 or 70 and would like to get the best income. What do you think of putting the savings in tax-free bonds? Where can I get them?-' - Lillian P. A. Lillian might do best to keep the money in savings at 12 percent. A seller of bonds- - any stock broker - may explain the advantages of tax-free bonds. Lillian should be very careful, however she guesses. Q. "My husband is still working at 74 and collecting Social Security. He pays self- employment SS tax. When he quits working can he collect more on SS because he has been paying in ever since he was 65? Some people are calling in their life insurance policies and putting the money out at interest. Do you think that is a good idea?" - Mrs. Dane N. A. Mrs. Dane's husband can ask SS for an automatic recomputation of his stan­ ding. He may qualify for more, but only SS can tell him if it is^likely. On her second question, Mrs. Dane doesn't say how much cash- in value is involved, and who will lose the payoff as beneficiary; both important factors in considering the question. She'd best do some hard thinking. I will tell her this, however: I cashed in four of my life, insurance policies and retained one to pay for burying me. Write to Carl Riblet Jr . P.O Box 40757, Tucson, Ariz., 85717, with self- addressed, stamped en­ velope for advice and in­ formation on problems of aging. He will try to answer all questions, either in this column or direct All inquiries are kept con­ fidential. No identities are revealed. $8 OFF 6N SECOND GALLON! 1M> BOY ONE GALLON OF EITHER FEATURED FULLER-O'BRIEN PAINT, GET NEXT GALLON AT *8.00 SAVINGS. UUnVEUfET •Uthejuu* LIQUID VELVET LATEX WALL FAINT • Premium quality • Over 1000 colors • Dries quickly • High hiding, washable finish • Soapy water cleanup WEATHER KING LATEX HOUSE PAINT • Premium Quality Acrylic latex • Beautiful velvet flat finish • Mildew, blister, fume resistant • Superior color retention • Soapy water cleanup TINE SAVER SPECIALS SAVE 25% • ASSOTTFD SUES ROLLER COVERS • FOR SMOOTH Sl*C BOUGH SOfff ACTS *ttAIN PAINT 4 DECORATING INC. 3419 W. Main McHenry 345-1115 POLICE TICKETS The City of McHenry Police department has issued the following citations I»rraine K Pitzen. 3904 Grove, failure to yield the right-of-way. Daniel A Freund. 2901 Maryville. no valid registration Virginia B Morton, 2001 Oakleaf, speeding. 39 mph in a 25 zone Patricia O Pogose, 211 Augusta, disobeyed a stop sign David M Higgs. 1018 Barreville. driving with a suspended license, no valid safety test and no valid regist ration. Larry S Travis. 4609 Lake Shore drive. Wonder Lake, speeding. 58 mph in a 40 zone Raymond C. Jensen. 913 Curran road, no valid regist ration Ernest B Faudel, 2810 Sterling, no valid safety test Roger M Brock, 9008 Shady lane. Wonder l>ake, disobeyed a traffic control device Hose Stilling. 2102 Chapel Mill road. no valid registration Beverly A Schmitt. 2101 Sunset. speeding. 39 mph in a 25 zone Ralph W. Robertson. 2944 Shorewood. speeding. 39 mph in a 25 zone Catherine L. Miller. 5121 VV Shore Hill, speeding. 43 mph in a 25 zone. Paul Louis Wheaton. 4613 Prairie, disobeyed a stop sign Charlotte A Zasadny. 3106 Crescent. no valid registration Donald .1 Thompson. 4301 Prairie, no valid registration, improper use of registration, failure to notify the Secretary of State of a change of address and driving with a suspended license Mary Anne Lange. 3002 Walnut. Wonder Lake, improper starting Timothy Tucker. 2206 Manor, disobeyed a traffic control device Michael F Widhalm. 4619 Home avenue, disobeyed a traffic control device. Antonie A. Ehredt. 3220 Bull Valley road, speeding. 43 mph in a 30 zone Volkhard D. Becker. 2108 West End. Spring Grove, speeding. 47 mph in a 30 /one Robert S Stull. 4713 Park­ view. speeding. 39 mph in a 25 zone Timothy J Vickery. 6411 Roundup, speeding, 48 mph in a 35 zone. Thomas S. Babb, 907 S. River, no valid registration. Patricia M Burr. 3905 W. I-afte Shore drive. Wonder I^ake, speeding. 54 mph in a 40 zone. Darlene Grenier. 1510 Morgan trail, speeding. 43 mph in a 25 zone Jack A Nickol. 5112-A Thornwood, speeding. 40 mph in a 25 zone Mark B Yenny, 1719 Lakewood. failure to yield the right-of-way Scott J Sima, 4912 Wilmot, speeding, 41 mph in a 25 - zone Robert Gurske, 814 Southside. speeding. 42 mph in a 25 zone Janet M Bockhorst. 715 Center, disobeyed a traffic control device Mary V Guzniczak, 5311 Home avenue, no valid registration Maxwell Lee Dawdy. operation in violation of restriction. Barbara J Devivo. 4314 Parkway, speeding. 39 mph in a 25 zone Roberta E Leonard. 5102 Barnard Mill road, speeding. 48 mph in a 30 zone Mark A Peschke, 7413 Bull Valley road, speeding. 49 mph in a 25 zone Robert E Waddell. 8514 PAGE 5 - PLAINDF ALER Memory lrail. Wonder Lake, speeding. 56 mph in a 40 zone. * Melanie M Frett, 2422 W. Aspen, speeding. 40 mph in a 25 zone. John A. Oeffling. 4112 Crystal Lake, speeding. 42 mph in a 30 zone Jennie L Kuzbal. 3923 Main street, disobeyed a stop sign - WEDNESDAY. MAY 20,1961 Facts are very often stubborn things and well concealed. * * * * Planning for the future is the best way to improve the future. * * * * The idea that the world is evil explains much of what we read and 4i£ar. 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