European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 07, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 20a the stars and stripes Ann Landers dear Ann Landers 1 was surprised by the dumb answer you gave that fellow who was concerned Aboul his Mother and Quot aunt Ellie a the Bingo junkies. These two old biddies play Bingo at least four times a week. Quot son a or his wife drive them to the games because neither of these ladies can see Well enough to drive at night. Then somebody has to go pick them up. Songs wife must fix supper for them at 4 . When the kids Are just getting Home from school. The entire family a schedule revolves around the Bingo games. Son also complained about How much the old Dames smoke and How they sit around All Day in their bathrobes. The Only exercise they get said is moving the number r covers a Rou n d. You suggested gamblers Anonymous because a they Are most certainly you also suggested that their doctor order them to quit smoking and stay out of the Bingo Hall. Anyone with half a brain should know its useless to order people to do anything a especially when an addiction is involved. Please look at that advice again Ann. I can t believe you gave it. Palo Alto Calif. Dear pal _ neither can i. It was pretty bad. I wish i could shift the blame on my editor or an assistant or a typesetter but i can to. Every word that appears under my byline is written by me. If its Good i want the credit and if its bad i take the lumps. You Arentt the Only person who yelled at me. Read on dear Ann Landers Are you on vacation your advice about a aunt monday october 7, 1991 Ellie and Quot mom Quot the Bingo addicts was from hunger. Why did no to you Tell that numbskull son and his wife to Stop being enablers. A wife Quot should refuse to drive those pixilated Sisters to the Bingo games and a a Sony should Stop picking them up. And what kind of Dingbat fixes supper at 4 o clock so a couple of nuts can go play Bingo you blew that one Kiddo Frank h., Seattle from Mason City Iowa i am retired and live by myself. I pay All my own Bills and have Money put aside for emergencies. I Don t Tell other people How to spend their Money and nobody has the right to Tell me How to spend mine. I done to smoke or drink or go to sports events which Cost plenty. My Hobby is Bingo and i intend to keep right on playing. Your advice was disappointing. Kalamazoo Mich times have changed. Old ladies done to have to slay at Home and knit anymore. I think its terrific that a aunt Ellie and a pm oms play Bingo. It sure beats going to doctors. Beaumont Texas How old do we have to be to do As we please Bingo is a lot More than covering up numbers or winning a few dollars. Its a Way to connect with others and have a social life. Chicago in be worked Benefit Bingo for several years and 1 know that crowd Well. The average Bingo player is a senior citizen who lives alone or with a son or a daughter. They come to Bingo games to combat loneliness and forget their aches and pains. As for the smokers there so what they Don t care about living longer. In fact most of them would rather not. Getting old is Lousy. If Bingo can help these folks enjoy a few hours More Power to pm. Baton Rouge in be seen too Many old folks rat holing Money for a old what so a old a 110? if Bingo gives them pleasure what the hell c creators Syndicate today a crossword dear Abby dear readers its National fire prevention week again and the message for 1992 is Quot a fire wont wait a plan your escape Quot since 80 percent of All fire deaths occur in the Home knowing How to escape will dramatically increase your chances of survival. Firefighters urge you to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors when Yon turn your clocks Back from Daylight saving time a sunday oct. 27. However the warning of the smoke Detector is not enough. You must have a Well rehearsed plan of escape before a fire strikes. Remember smoke is thick and you can to see through it. Also toxic gases can be disorienting so you should practice crawling close to the floor feeling your Way along Walls until you reach the door to the exit. Fire drills Are essential to ensure safety so All members of the family should participate. You should All plan two escape routes from each room and make sure that each exit to accessible. Also Check for windows that could be quibble painted shut furniture blocking doorways dead Bolt locks too High for children to reach etc., and remedy these obstacles before a fire Breaks out. If you must escape through smoke remember to crawl close to the floor where the air is fresher. If your clothing catches fire Stop drop to the floor and Roll to extinguish flames if there Are elderly disabled or very Young family members special efforts to get them out must be planned. They should also be included in your fire drills. Many lives have been saved because a farsighted homemaker had a sturdy rope attached to an upstairs window enabling those who were trapped upstairs to slide Down the rope to safety. And remember once you arc out a stay out. Never go Back into a burning House in an Effort to a a save anything. Fire drills Are important not Only for Homes but for schools and places of employment. Although this years motto is Quot plan your escape a i would Hope that everyone who reads this has at least two fire extinguishers that Are in working order one for the front of the House or apartment and one for the Back. 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