The Lompoc Record from Lompoc, California • 4

lompoc nrccsD I Dear Abby Reflections .1 She wants to be a widow mTt 1 Hazel Editor xljy Neu DEAR ABBY: Now I know why God lets the woman outlive her husband by about 10 years. She needs at least that much time to rest and recuperate. Pity tv ') iTmM' -'Nj- ln ,1 the poor woman who been maimed years. I've been married 17 years, and if this man of mine doesn't go pretty soon, I pray to God that I will soon be laid to rest. I couldn't take another 33 years of this.

It's nag and brag Rant and rave Yell and cuss! All he has on his mind is eat, sleep and sex sex). A poor woman goes to bed tired and wakes up tired. All a man is good for is his paycheck. I've heard women talk about how lonely they are after their husbands pass on. Well, here is one who is looking forward to that day.

NO. SIG IN GARDEN CITY DEAR JNQ-SIGvToo bad you didn't sign your nameA husband is entitled to know how his wife feels' about him. He may want to hire a food taster. DEAR ABBY: You recently published a letter from LIKES IT LEGAL, who complained because her boyfriend told her that theTnen in his family never married they just took common-law wives. While your response was sound, you missed a good opportunity to correct a common misconception about common-law marriages.

A common-law marriage IS a legal and binding marriage, just as valid as a ceremonial marriage with a license! A couple who live together, cohabit, and have established a reputation in their community as a man and wife, are, in the'eyes of the law, LEGALLY married. Furthermore, common-law marriage cannot be ended by one spouse simpry moving out. Each party has legal obligations to the other, just as husband and wife have in a so-called "legal" Thus, common-law marriage is much more than just' "shacking up" living together, and it should be made plain that all couples, who decide to live together do not necessarily establish a common-law relationship. Abby, 20 states still recognize common-law marriage, and Ohio is one of them. OHIO LAWYER DEAR LAWYER: Thank you for pointing out that in those states where common-law marriages are recognized, they are as valid and binding as a marriage can be.

And thank you too for: letting my readers know that "shacking up" does not necessarily" constitute a common-law marriage. PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to Keep news of events on this page as up-to-date as possible, pictures and information concerning weddings, anniversaries and similar occasions are not accepted when the event is more than two weeks past. Other business discussed at the meeting included the organization's annual flea market which is scheduled for -May 5. Flyers publicizingit will be printed and distributed about the DR. MARGARET Crouch of Santa Barbara will be heard in a harpsichord concert presented by the Lompoc Music Association Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m.

in Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ. Tickets at $2 for adults and $1 for students will be on sale at the door. 1 opened a little book of typewritten recipes the other day that, somewhere along the line, years ago, I had copied from my mother. One recipe (or chili beans called for 15 cents worth, or pound, of hamburger. A shudder ran through me.

Surely I couldn't be that old. But there it was Can you imagine what would happen today if you asked a butcher for 15 cents worth of anything? If he could stop laughing long enough he might wrap up one scrawny chicken liver. Then you'd still have to pass through the checkstand. "What's this?" they'd probably inquire incredulously staring at the figure written oil the outside of the package. Because nothing costs 15 cents these days.

What you have to keep reminding yourself, I have to keep reminding myself, is that 15 cents in those days was a fair portion of my mother's daily food budget. (After an initial outlay on the weekend for staples and the basics, of course. But a quart of milk was probably something like 12 cents, the same as a loaf of bread. Then, before I get all choked up with nostalgia about the "good old days," what I also have to keep reminding myself is that, proportionately, wages were so low that keeping their heads above water was just as impossible for people with large families, then, as it is today. Ours was a small family in which I was the only child the years after "my older brother left home.

So even when things were bad they certainly couldn't have been as bad as they were for those who had many mouths to feed. But now that those admissions are made, so that we all realize that most things are relative, it doesn't seem that it could do any harm to indulge in a bit of nostalgia brought about by leafing through those recipes. Let's play a game. It's called, "Let's remember." And for each time you can honestly say, "Um hmmm" or "Yes, indeed I do," you can score yourself 10 points. Ready? Do you remember "penny" candy? Like licorice whips, and jaw breakers and caramel suckers? And Lompoc Music Association Kickoff breakfast is set for LVWCC 'YES' Project harpsichord concert soon The Lompoc Music Association will and in ensembles: She also directs music present BrMargaret Crouch of Santa consorts with 'selections from Middle Barbara in a harpsichord concert Sun- Ages, Renaissance, Baroque and con-day.

March 11 at 3 p.m. at the Valley of temporary periods. Plans for the future the Flowers United Church of Christ, include a focus on the music of Spain and 3346 Constellation Road in Vandenberg development of an annual festival of 18th-century French double with the sound quality of an old and well-seasoned harpsichord. The music in Sunday's concert opens with 12th and 13th century and of Elizabethan England to conclude the Birth is announced Youth Employment Services (YES), chief project of the Lompoc Valley Women in Chambers of Commerce, was the subject of. (discussion during members' Monday board meeting.

A kickoff breakfast for-the project will take place April 17 fromj a.m. to 9 a.m. in, the Lions Inn. Guest speakers will be ongressman Robert Lagomarsino, and Joyce Waldron, executive director of employment and job palcement, Ventura Youth Employment Service. The National Alliance of Businessmen will sponsor and- pay for the invitation-only breakfast to which approximately 120 will be invited.

The YES office in the Lilley Building is being furnished with equipment donated by the Santa Barbara Savings and Loan as well as other sources. A part-time office manager will be selected and paid by the Employment Development Department. Village. Dr. Crouch holds the master of arts degree in harpsichord performance and the doctor of philosophy in musicology from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

She is presently developing an intra-disciplinary course combining theoretical and historical perspectives of music for the College of Creative Studies at UCSB. Her background in historical and classical studies lends Itself well to her teaching and research. Mrs. Crouch specializes in the performance of harpsichord music. as a soloist first section.

After the intermissi songs of the 20th century will be added to Renaissance and Baroque periods. Adding their vocal talents to the many songs are tenor Scott Whittaker and soprano Lisa jStidham, both of UCSB. Whittakerjs graduating in June and will continue' his studies in Munich, West Germany. Stidham is in the graduate nroeram in musicolotrv at the universitv. Tickets are on sale at the door for $2 ana si tor students 3ft Handicapped employee example for' others Mr.

and Mrs. Clifton B. Mygatt Sr. are announcing the arrival of a new daughter, Connie Austin, who weighed 8 pounds when she was born Feb. 25 Lompoc District Hospital.

"Welcoming the newcorrter at home are Cliff 18; Kathy, 16; and Lee, 13. Maternal grandparents are Mr. Mrs. D.I. Getchel.

baby's paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Mygatt of Freeport, Maine, and great-grandmother is Mr. W.

Austin of Victorville. many times. All levels of twirling will be taught to ages 4-18. The Lompoc unit will be taught by Jo Anne Bean, head captain of the Batonettes Senior Corps and majorette at Santa Maria High School. Mrs.

Story may be called for further information at 6-5962. DeaiVs ist honors i If ''i mmammstp' A' I Ww classical Spanish music in the Santa Barbara area. Besides her present position, she has taught at the University of Manitoba, Canada. She is a member of the American Guild of Organists, the American Musicological Society, the College Music Society, the International Music Society, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Pi wr lj. ivappa iamoaa.

hapnschord that is played in Suik day's concert was constructedand decorated by David Crouch, Jiusband of the harpsichordist. The instrument is an conditions. According to her supervisor, she negotiated these projects in an extraordinarily rapid and efficient manner, resulting in the Procurement Office receiving many oral and written expressions of gratitude and appreciation from her efforts. Due to complete paralysis of her lower' limbs resulting from polio, Mrs. Johnson has been confined to a wheelchair since age 14.

"Through self-discipline and determination to be self sufficient," said Mrs. Joyce A. Cummings, coordinator for the Physically Handicapped Program, "she has completely rejected the idea that she is handicapped. "Mrs. Johnson is ever alert to situations in which she can encourage or help said is a friend, confidant, and counselor to many young people, both at the office and in her community." Presently, Mrs.

Johnson is arranging for handicapped high school students to receive driver training by using her own specially equipped car for practice driving at her own personal expense. She is chairperson of the Base Affirmative Action Committee to employ handicapped persons. "This entails seeking out qualified handicapped persons in the local area, coordinating with civilian personnel in trying to place them in suitable positions, and coordinating with architect-engineers to improve accessibility to buildings, restrooms and other, facilities," said Mrs. Cummings. In addition, Mrs.

Johnson works with representatives of the County of Santa Barbara in encouraging and assisting handicapped employees by serving as a "role model," advising them of opportunities and assisting them in finding jobs within their capabilities. is encouraged their wives in Yountville. 1 All veterans and their wives were urged to support bills AB 262 and ACA 20 which, if passed, would prevent aliens from acquiring farmland in the United States in the future. Auxiliary members who are ill include Nora Rennie who is recuperating at a daughter's home in Santa Barbara following surgery, and Velma Powres, who is in the Convalescent Care Center. Members also "were reminded to collect rummage and other suitable items and deliver them to Cecile Tidwell for sale at the Grange flea market in April.

r. 4 LOMPOC RECORD (Lompoc. ARLENE M. Johnson of the Vandenberg Procurement Division, for the second time, recently received the Strategic Air Command's Outstanding Handicapped Federal Employee of the Year Award and congratulations from Col. Robert L.

Ruck, base commander. She previously received the award in 1977. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bob Dashiell how about those suckers that resembled a small ear of corn on a stick? (Nasty old sweets.) Yum.

Do you remember when "disc" meant something round and "Disco" was something you'd never heard of? 4 Whatever happened to the two-step?) Do you remember when we-used the word "gay" in both conversations and writing a lot because it was such a lovely word describing someone who was lighthearted and happy? (As-1n "When We Were roungand It still means the ame thine. But we rarelv use it in 'that context anymore. Do you remember when gasoline was about 18 cents a gallon and you could have all you could afford to pay for with no thought where it all would end? Of course, sometimes you couldn't afford too (Which, come to think of it, is beginning to have a familiar- ring, too.) Do you remember when you saw someone running they were either in a terrible hurry, or else they were trying to escape from something or somebody? Also in a terrible hurry. Do you remember "Your Hit-Parade" when the most popular songs were those you could hum? Do you remember when people only rode bicycles to get from point A to point Certainly never for exercise. Do you remember bread pudding with a touch of nutmeg? And lots of raisins? (I priced an average- sized box of raisins at the store the other night.

It was $2.35.) Do vou remember, in some parts of the country, where the ad vent of summer meant lemonade, potato salad, watermelon and picnics with lots of cold, fried chicken? Oh, you might roast weiners over a camp fire. But who'd ever heard of a barbecue? There are no prizes for this game. But tally up your score, anyway, and set it aside. Then you'll have a head start someday when, we play this game, again. Arlene M.

Johnson, of the Vandenberg Procurement Division, was recently chosen for the, -second time as the Strategic Air' Command (SAC) Outstanding Handicapped Federal Employee of the Year. She previously received the award in 1977. The awards program is designed to recognize individual achievements and, by publicizing them, to increase awareness of contributions being made. The program also is set up to focus attention on opportunities for handicapped individuals in federal service. Each year nominations are forwarded to Headquarters SAC for consideration as the Outstanding Handicapped Federal Employee of the Year.

One candidate is selected for the; overall SAC honor and one for the overall Air Force honor. Mrs Johnson competed with five other employees from various SAC bases for the award. In order to be considered, nominees must demonstrate job performance clearly exceeding requirements in spite of severely limiting physical factors, exhibit courage and initiative in overcoming handicaps and be employed in a posi-tion that is paid from appropriated funds. Mrs. Johnson achieved 18 years of federal service Feb.

28; She began her career at Edwards AFB, in 1957. After a short break in service, in 1960 she resumed her career in the Vandenberg Procurement Office as a Procurement agent. Here she has progressed from a GS-3 grade to her current grade of GS-9. After the disastrous fire followed by flood conditions at Vandenberg in December 1977, Mrs. Johnson, also a construction buyer, had to process many construction projects under emergency Support of bills by veterans and Decorations in a St.

Patrick's Day theme were provided by chairman Cecile Tidwell for the regular potluck luncheon meeting of Veterans of World War I Aux-iliary Wednesday ln the Veterans Memorial Building. Veterans Service Officer Philip Dowd, a guest at the meeting, encouraged all veterans and widows to fill out cards received with their checks. The cards, which concern the Veterans Pension Law, may be filled out with his help ln the local Veterans Service Office. The auxiliary is- participating in a fundraising drawing proceeds from which will go to Create a World War I -Veterans Museum at the Veterans Home This and that in the news ing aides award for service, as well as being named to the honor roll and principal's list. A student is named to the dean's honor roll by achieving a minimum 3.6 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.

Organization meeting for -Batonettes soon The Santa Maria Batonettes will hold an organizational meeting Wednesday, March 14 in the home of Mrs. Rose Story, 709 E. Lemon. The Batonettes, under the direction of Nancie Turner, will be forming a unit in Lompoc. Last October, the Arroyo Grande unit was formed, and in January a unit was formed in Nipomo.

All units join with the Santa Maria, unit for parades. Formed in Santa Maria in 1962, the Batonettes have been in Lompoc parades Local CBC students named to honor roll Carlie Polston and Doris Riggs, both residents of Lompoc, have been named to the dean's honor roll for the fall semester at California Baptist College in Riverside. Polston is the son of MfVand Mrs. C.E. Polston of.

South Seventh He is presently a senior at Cal Baptist major" ing in business administration. While at CBC, he has' been' a Business Club member, peer adviser, and has been frequently named to the dean's lisH. He is a 1975 graduate of Cabrillo High. School, where he was named to the honor roll and the principal's list. Riggs is the daughter of Mrs.

Mitsuko "Kathy" Riggs of West North Avenue. She- is presently a freshman at CBC majoring in behavioral science and psychology. As a student at Lompoc High School, where she graduated in 1978, she was a member of madrigals, concert choir, and was the recipient of counsel Calif.) Pridey. March 9. 1979 Rick Wayne Cowgill, grandson of Mrs.

Ida Day, 212 North Street, has been named to the dean's list at Kemper Military School and College, Boonville, Mo. The dean's list consists of cadets maintaining a average or above dur-' ing the first semester. Cowgill Is a high school senior. Cowgill also was recently promoted from cadet private to cadet private firsh" class in the Reserve Officers' Training, Corps at Kemper. A spring furlough for Cowgill begins March 10 and continues until March 19.

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