December 13, 1979 EL UVALDE TIMES Page 3 Leiters to DEBORAH WHITE Social Security Reps, increase their availability DEAR DEBBIE: I am a young 58-year-old divorcee. After 35 years of marriage I am finding it difficult to meet a man to go out with. I have tried singles clubs, church, and senior citizens’ groups. They were either too young or too old. The only men 1 seem to ‘be able to get any attention from are married and I don’t want any part of a married man. I would like to meet someone between 55 and 60 but I don’t know where. I am very lonesome and long to have the companionship of a nice man. Can you give me some advice? LONELY ONE DEAR LONELY: When all else fails, the best way to meet more men is to meet women. If you The Social Security Administration has announced several changes in their services to our area. Beginning January 1, 1980, representatives will be in Uvalde every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each first, second and third week of each month. In Uvalde, the Reading Room of the Uvalde Civic Center is the interviewing site for Social Security participants. The representatives will close for lunch between 12 noon and 1 p.m. There will be bilingual employees available on each day announced. The Uvalde area recently was changed from the jurisdiction of the San Antonio District to the Laredo District. Peter Gonzales of the Eagle Pass Social Secrutiy Office also added that the new days and hours will greatly improve the service to Uvalde residents. DEAR NICE GUY: You're NOT a nerd. As you grow older and lose some of the shyness that makes you freeze up with the opposite sex, all that niceness which endears you to your friends will become evident to girls as well. Meanwhile, remember that a lot of the girls you meet are even shyer than you, so just relax and be yourself. ♦ ♦ * DEAR DEBBIE: Every year around this time I get so depressed because of the holidays. I know this is supposed to be a joyous season but what have 1 got to be thankful for? I’m an elderly widower. My children have long since gotten married and moved away. I can't afford to visit them even if they want me to, which they don’t. I spent Thanksgiving alone and 1 'll be alone Christmas and New Year's too. When I see the store decorations and people busy shopping, I wish I had someone to buy presents for. 1 know a lot of elderly people who feel the way 1 do. How are we supposed to have a Merry Christmas or New Year if forgets us? Sale ot 1OOO Gifts Assistance for elderly offered Southwest Texas, Inc. Neighborhood Center locations in Kinney, Real, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties. Prospective applicants in Vai Verde County may request assistance at the County Annex Building in Del Rio. Maverick County applications will be accepted at the County Judge’s Office or the Nutrition Project in Eagle Pass. Edward County residents may apply for assistance at the City Hall in Rocksprings. to JOE OZV THE St/H/VES/OE rNeught Synd. Inc THANK Your Pick I •glhit a Happy everyone etc. Mr. new new alie- Program this agency Proposed will be 1979, McNaught Synd. MM rum Í omAu Cb'y* WIFE TO HUSBAND: “LET’S GIVE EACH OTHER SENSIBLE GIFTS LIKE TIES AND FUR COATS Ansco 99< more meet enough, some of them are bound to introduce you to brothers, cousins, You may not find Right, but your friends will give you interests and help viate your loneliness. * * * DEAR DEBBIE: Something happens me when I go out on a date. I 'm 16 years old, not bad looking, and very athletic. My friends think I have a great personality, but girls don’t. I can call a girl up and sound great on the phone. One girl said she went out with me because 1 sounded so macho, but after the evening was over she said I was a nerd. My friends all have steady girls. The only way I can get a date for New Year’s eve is to have one of them fix me up with a blind date. 1 don’t mind, but I know the girl will probably be disappointed in me. I have one of the highest averages in school, I'm good to my parents, and I even go to church regularly. Why no luck writh girls? NERD DEAR JOE: Unfortunately many people do forget the elderly, but thank heavens the elderly can remember each other. Why not invite some of your friends over for a modest Christinas or New Year's gathering? If money’s a problem, ask each one to bring something they can share. You might even consider a shopping spree of your own. Limit spending to under a dollar per gift and surprise people you know with a thoughtful token of your friendship, Giving often brings as much joy as receiving. Community Council of Southwest Texas, Inc. will accept applications under the Energy Crisis Assistance Program in this area for elderly persons, low-income and others. Program requirements are similar to the S.C.I.P. operated by last spring, participants required to furnish utility bills and income verification documentation. Prospective applicants may seek assistance at the Community Council » . . and be sure to keep them together!" Food Stamp changes to aid elderly Changes in the food stamp program will benefit numbers of olders Texans, according to the Texas Department of Human Resources, the state’s food stamp agency. Effective January 1, 1980 Texans 60 years of age or older will be able to claim part of their medical cost in calculating food stamp benefits. Monthly medical expenses exceeding $35 will be deducted from the individual or family’s income, thereby increasing their food stamp benefits. Medical expenses reimbursed by health insurance will not be deductible. Acceptable medical expenses under the new law include physician, der^tist hospital, nursing and nursing home care, most prescription drugs, some over-the counter drugs, insulin, health insurance premiums, dentures, hearing aids, prosthetics, eyeglasses, seeing eye dog expenses and others. Under the new federal regulations, the increase in benefits will apply*to any food stamp recipient 60 years or older, or to anyone receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or to anyone receiving Social Security disability payments. While the additional medical benefits apply only to older or disabled Texas, changes in food stamp regulations also grant a larger income deduction to many other food stamp households to offset higher shelter costs, primarily utility expenses. The food stamp program adds more than $30 million a month to the economy of Texas through increased food purchases in retail outlets. 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