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Show ADVICE FROM THOSE WHO KNOW fa 9 Challenge Of Retirement News Staff Writer The elderly, man began to talk. And when be did, his eyes sparkled and the years suddenly slipped white-haire- ' away, d , You know, being interested In life will keep you ycung. my advice. Keep Thats really ... be busy . . . and active most important of all, truly love and appreciate people. The gentleman speaking was just one of the oldsters who happened to dron by as we were interviewing Dr. Melvin A. While, director of the Utah State Council on ings about growing older and retiring. OUR QUESTION We asked: Is retirement really an empty and lonely Ervin D. Rhead, time? left; Mrs. Edith M. Anderson, Emil Nyman discuss projects Dr. Melvin A. White, of state Council on Aging. for retired people with Many men and women end ALL constructive and worthwhile activity the minute they retire. They literally give up . . . nit around and vegetate. Happily these particular oldsters arent like that. I believe that a person, no matter how old, should al as long ways keep active as he is able to get around. He should seek part-tim- e ceases to be involved in life, senility is just around the corner. Statistics prove that retired people who are busy both keep healthier longer physically and mentally. We asked: Just what can a retired person do to keep alert, active, interested in life? employment . . . travel . . . do any go back to college one of a number of things. But he should do SOMETHING! When an older person oar Abby Tm Still By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN DEAR ABBY: This is in regrd to a "CONFiDEN-TIAyou had in your column not long ago. Your words were: It is a enmmon and tragic misconthat people who ception threaten to commit suicide never do. Nearly everyone w'') has commuted suicide has warned others of his indentions. L I dont know for whom th:s message was intended, but I want to thank you for printing it. PHONE 292-234- 1 WILFORD WOOD A There are homes for retarded and handitutoring capped children ; all in desperate programs need of volunteer workers. And serving as a volunteer is a perfect way for a retired person to contribute to society and forget his own little aches and pains! We asked: How can an individual prepare for retirement years and old age? The senior citizens said that the best preparation is to have a wealth r? avocations. Dr. White said: Avocations things you are interested in other than can your family or your job hospitals; And we took advantage of the opportunity! In between firing questions at Dr. White, we asked the senior citizens their own, very personal feel- Glad P't' X& others. Aging. The senior citizens said no . . . retirement isn't the hast bit empty and lonely! In fact, it can be one of the happiest, fullest, most rewarding eras in a persons life. Dr. White said: These people are lucky. Actually, the years after 65 cm be either happy or unhappy depending upon the individual involved. -- The senior citizens said that older folks should take up new and absorbing projects, like oil painting or leather craft in involved become . . . worthwhile community serMeals on vice.;, like the Wheels program that priand marily benefits chut-in- s invalids. Dr. White said: Here at the Council on Aging, we encourage retired men and women to utilize their talents and skills to help By ROSE MARY PEDERSEN Deseret . For Gentle Skin Car- e- Alive When I told them I was going to try su e de, no one believed me, and I ended up doing just that. Now I am glad that I didnt succeed, and Im getting the help I needed all along. God blpss you. Abhv, and thanks a million. GLAD TO BE ALIVE DEAR ABBY: Last Christmas I gave Cindy an engagement ring, and later on we decided that marriage was not for us, so we called the wlHe thing off. Cindy and I picked out the ring together. She likes it very much and wants to keep !t as she has another boy friend who is willing to take ove- - the payments. My question: Would it be Delicate skin is often the most beautiful with a translucent quality and a special baby-lik- e softness that sets it but its also the most apart vulnerable and requires special care. my husband is 22. We get along very well but here is the problem: He has very long hair, and I mean it is practically down to his shoulders. During, the daytime he keeps it nicely combed, but at nigtit it is all over the place and it drives me crazy. When I mention a net he gets mad. What should I do OUT OF PATIENCE Only the ' kind of babying that is given to an infant's tender skin is gentle enough for such delicate skin. Pure baby soap will provide look withthe out the likelihood of drying or irritation, and baby oil will easily wipe away all traces of clean-scrubbe- d DEAR RUNNING: I agree, that mail of yours needs a net nryb? both kinds. Youll probably run out of patience before he runs out of hair, so let him know hes no treat to sleep with, and let him make a choice. without rubbing, which could easily damage it. When gentle care keeps it soft and clear and a minimum of makeup enhances the translucent quality, sensitive skin can be competition for babys. make-u- p be life-saver- s after you retire. They can keep time from hanging heavily on your hands; keep you from becom- ing bored with life. EVER Dont let your homemaking or your profession be your only outlet. Be a individual an individual who finds joy in learning new things, starting new projects. d OUR QUERY We asked: What biggest problems a are tion . . . lack sive but nice inexpen- the retired person encounters? Both the senior citizens and Dr. White said a lack of sufficient income (social security just isnt enough) . . . lack of convenient transportaof housing . . . lack of really pleasant and nursing homes. Maybe, they told us, society well-staffe- d will someday these solve problems. At least, it presently is trying to do so by taking a long, serious look at the a look at his older citizen problems and potentialities. Dr. White: Emphasized Personally, I believe the potentialities far outnumber the problems. And thats why, in the next few years, I think we'll see more retired people makmore people over 65 ing REAL contributions to and communities their the cookie jar with these spicy applo cookies. We assure you they're too good to last long. They are perfect in lunchboxes or for party snacks. Fill Cookies That Please By WINNIFRED JARDINE Deseret News Food Editor By the way, where is your cookie jar? Better get it down, for heres a tasty cookie to fill it up. Its the perfect after-schocookie, filled with chopped raw apple, raisins and nuts and piqued in flavor with m.Or lasses and an assortment of spices. It doesnt matter how old or 1 y2 cups firmly packed brown young the children in your sugar home are, theyll love them yt cup light molasses for munching after school, 3 eggs during the evening, at mid- 3 cups flour night, too. teaspoon salt And theyre great to tuck 1 teaspoon baking soda into a lunch with a cube of 3 teaspoons cinnamon cheese to go with. yt teaspoon cloves Apples keep the cockies teaspoon nutmeg fresh but you cant keep yt teaspoon allspice them long. 1 cup broken walnuts Theyre too good ! rawr 1 cup finely chopped SPICY MOLASSES apples APPLE COOKIES Rinse raisins in hot water; drain on absorbent paper. y cup seedless raisins 1 cup shortening Cream shortening with 14A Shutters Are The Solution To Need a disguise for uneven or ungainly windows? Painted or stained shutters are an excellent, decorative solution. These inexpensive wooden I country." IQ) ..WAYS FIRST QUALITY 0 A Decor Dilemma shades can be purchased at an unfinished furniture store. 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