Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 144, Decatur, Adams County, 19 June 1963 — Page 11

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1963

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Mountain Hiking Is Rugged Short Course

By HORTENSE MYERS United Press International INDIANAPOLIS (UPI’ — A hiking trip in the mountains is a rugged short course in the history of civilization. This writer, as one of a party of eight, a week ago naively began a 30-mile hiking trip along the Appalachian trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. To a.. spaceage product, 30 miles sounded like a day’s stroll. But 30 miles in the mountains turned out to be the equivalent of 150 miles along a canal tow path in the manner of the President Kennedy administration hikers. Hiking in the mountains is a matter of either ascending or descending along a trail boobytrapped with sharp rocks, slippery moss and hungry bears. The first impact of the primitive world which we were entering came in the form of packboards loaded with all the food we would eat for four days, sleeping bags, extra clothing, knife, flashlight, canteen and a Bible. The packs varied in weight from 25 to 35 pounds. Indians Killed Bears The gesture of slipping one’s arms into the harness of a packboard and bearing its added weight became a symbol for the assumption of civilization’s burdens. When Indians walked this trail they were capable of sleeping on the ground, and of killing the bears for food and skin. The plastic packages of dried food which we civilized beings required would have flabbergasted the aborigines. A sample day’s SOCIAL SECURITY QUIZ 1. Q—l notice that my W-2 form showed a typographical error in my social security number, but my name and address were correctly listed. Will I receive proper credit for my wages, or must I do something else to assure it? A—ln order to make certain you receive the proper credit for all wages earned, you should get in touch with your social security office as soon as possible and explain what has happened. In addition, it is a good idea to call the error to the attention of your employer as soota as you can, so he may make the necessary corrections on his records and not repeat the error later. 2. Q—l notice that my social security tax is shown as FICA tax on my W-2. What does F. I. C. A. stand for? A—FICA taxes and social security taxes are the same. FICA is simply the initials for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, which is commonly known as the social! security tax. 3. Q—How can I check my social security record? o 1 A—You can obtain a self-ad-dressed post card (Form 7004) at your local social security office for use in obtaining a record df income credited to your account. A statement of earnings cannot be furnished without a signed statement from you. 4. Q —When should I notify social security about a change in my address if I receive a benefit check each month? A—Notify social security as early in, the month as possible, preferably before the 10th of the month, so that your check will be mailed at the usual time to your new address. 5. Q—l may return to work this year but I am not sure. When should I report this to the social security ftfice. A—When you return to work and expect to earn over SI2OO in the year, you should immediately report the fact to the social security office. 6. Q —l will receive dividend payments from stocks I ' have. Must I'report this to social security? ■ - a - A—No. Dividend payrnerits do not have to be reported to social. security. Ohly earnings from employment dr self-employment are counted in the retirement test. 7. Q—l am a widow with two young children. If I remarry should I report this to the social security office and, if so, when should the report be made? A—You should report a month* before your marriage. Social security payments for a widow step with the check for the month her fore the remarriage takes place. Payments for the children will continue, and may even be increased.

menu: apricots, pancakes and hot chocolate for breakfast; raisins, beef sandwiches and lemonade for lunch, and applesauce, mulligan stew, pudding and hot beverage for supper. ' The rudimentary organization from which our complex modern society evolved Was evidence. One man—Duane Fleener, Fulton Junior High School teacher—was the undisputed leader. He had made three hiking trips over this same trail and his superior ability was acknowledged silently by the oth- , ers. Some Collect Garbage The work duties assigned by Fleener represented division of occupation. They included chopping wood, building fires, cooking, ’ cleaning-up and bear-watching. In the discriminating civilation to which wre returned, a garbage collector ranks in a lower social r scale than a chef or a military J officer, but in this primitive world, [ there was no difference. In fact, the cleaner-uppers had ; the first exciting bear adventure. ’ They were washing dishes in a ' spring when a female bear lumbered down upon them. They threw a kettle of oatmeal at her 1 and fled. I The barbarian practice of leav--1 ing the old and crippled to die - along the trail becomes under--1 standable after joining a group • which must cover a certain dis- ; tance in a certain time or face starvation. Fortunately for this ■ tail-ender, the Christian concept prevailed on our hike and the stronger waited patiently for the weaker. Compete With Others The younger members of our group felt themselves in competition with the only other group of hikers traveling the. same trail at the same time. The other group consisted of 17 boys from the Nashville, Tenn., area. Each day our group was first to reach the rude campsites located along the trail. In the primitive society, this would have given them conqueror rights, but our group shared the

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“ONE LONG, ONE SHORT .. .’’—Appearance of the two men, above, signals two Navy extremes aboard the USS Vance at Pearl Harbor. Lt. (j.g.*) Robert Baker stands 6 feet 9. -Seaman Appren. Carl Hutchins is an even 5 feet shelters with the others, and shared something more valuableexperience. Fleener — dubbed FL for fearless leader—knew about collecting all food at night and swinging it high out of the reach of bears, but this was something the other group had to learn. Once bears got into their food, which was not beyond reach, but the combined din of mess kits, cooking kettles and lung power frightened the raiders away. Another time a sleeping bag was ripped open by a bear to get candy which a boy had hidden in it. On the final night of the hiking trip, both groups joined for a camp fire service and songfest.’ Competition finally was crowded out by cooperation.

You, Your Child And The School

By DAVID NYDICK UPI Education Specialist Parents and children presently are making plans for the summer vacation. One decision concerns the continuation of academic activities versus relaxation and recreational activities. The answer depends’ upon the needs of the individual. The majority of children probably should have a vacation away from educational pressures. They have worked hard during the year meeting the demands of the school program. They will appreciate the opportunity to live without the tight routines of a school schedule. This does not mean complete chaos but does mean a 'relaxed plan. Naturally there are many ways to spend a summer away from academic pressures. The choice should involve the child’s interests, abilities and age. Many Situations Although most students will spend their vacation away from rigid routines, there are many special situations to be considered. Careful evaluation should be given to decisions which might involve studies during the summer. College students sometimes want to attend summer classes in order to graduate early. If this is for monetary reasons, they should think about earning money at a summer job which could help pay winter expenses. Besides the money, they will be gaining valuable experience and a change of pace. Special seminars in which college students travel and study abroad can be desirable. There is value in activities of this nature where students gain first hand experience and pursue their specific interests. Secondary school students who have to make up courses may “HAPPY NAPPY?”

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have very little choice. In such cases the school often requires attendance for part of the summer. At the elementary level, you will not find very many regular summer school programs. Most plans are for individual or small group tutoring. Some students with psychological or physical problems may benefit from programs of this nature. This matter should be discussed with the professional responsible for guiding your child. Some individuals, regardless of level, require a constant rigid structure, stopping during the summer months might be destructive. The summer is a time for a child to have fun and build experiences other than in the academic subjects. Enjoyable courses in which a child has a specific interest can be included in summer plans. Frozen Vegetables For best results when cooking frozen vegetables, do not thaw them out (except corn on the cob or spinach) before cooking. Cook in very little water for as short a time as possible, so that the vegetables are tender, but still slightly crunchy. IDEAL FOR LAKE OR VACATION TRIP II phi - I B| wCHunk J :.t><ii«nf li ■ kil NEEDS NO REFRIGERATION