ELDERLY WOMAN NEEDS HELP IN PAYING HER MEDICAL BILLS

Mrs. B lives alone in an old home desperately in need of repairs. But Mrs. B has no one to help her and no money to hire someone to do the work.

Her only relative, a son, lives out of state. He will likely send her a Christmas card and might call her to wish her a Merry Christmas. But Mrs. B will celebrate the holiday with her chubby little dog.

Mrs. B. is an insulin-dependent diabetic. Her medical bills are high, her income low.

It's important for Mrs. B to pay her bills and she struggles each month to make ends meet on her small Social Security check. But she often falls behind.

A donation toward paying her medical bills, especially her prescription drug bill, would ease Mrs. B's worries a bit.

She would also enjoy a fresh fruit basket. Fruit not only provides a holiday treat, it is a vital part of a diabetic's diet. A gift certificate for groceries would also be helpful.

Ever practical, Mrs. B doesn't spend money on herself when bills are left to pay. Her needs are simple: pantyhose, size medium, white, nylon panties with elastic waist, size 7, and new double-knit slacks, size 14, in navy, green and red.

Her dog eats Mighty Dog food, the beef and liver flavors. She would also like a gift for the dog, a squeaky ball perhaps.

For Mrs. B, a gift and the knowledge that she really isn't alone will make Christmas a much merrier holiday.

Gifts may be delivered to the Southeast Missourian, 301 Broadway, or the Health Department, 1121 Linden.

Gifts or monetary donations may be mailed to Christmas for the Elderly, P.O. Box 699, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63702-0699.

For more information, contact Kim McDowell at 335-6611.