Senior Citizens Gather For Fun* Food Senior Citizens from all of the county came n , together for a day of fun, food, crafts exhibits, prizes and .entertainment on Older Americans Day last Wednes day at Madison High School ^Sponsored by the Madison BBounty Council on Aging and fte County Nutrition Pro Sram, the yearly event '^Sooored approximately 175 local residents over 60 who were welcomed by Esther Pranks, Aging Services coor dinator. Highlights of, the day includ ed prizes awarded to various individuals and groups. The Marshall-Walnut community %roup won the prize for having i the largest attendance with 43 present. Greater Ivy was ae eond with 3ft representatives Huida Green from Hot Springs won three $10 awards in the categories of most children ? 13; most grandchildren ? 35; and woman who was married at the youngest age ? 13. Rhonda Shook from Upper Laurel won in two categories for being the oldest woman present at M and for most great-grandchildren with 4B. Bill Shelton from She! ton Laurel earned the prize for be ing the oldest man at 89. George Thomas from Mar shall captured the prize for the man who was married at the youngest age. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Angel from Greater Ivy were the event* greatest sweethearts as they took the honor of the couple married the longest - M years. Addi t tonally, each woman present was given a carnation donated by Gudger's Flower Shop, Shady Side Florist, Four Petals Florist and Mars Hill Flower Shop. Entertainment for the day was provided by Ada Moore from Hot Springs who sang hymns as she was accom panied by Blanche Houston from Marshall on the piano Quinton Ramsey and Steve Rice performed some old Carter Family songs and I DISPLAY of crafts made by in dividuals from various areas in Madison County shown at Senior Citizens Day. UStop Smoking, Lose Weight \ciinics To Be Offered &I<J ?H E M Sstopsi Etried Syoufi Even though you'd like to lose weight, do you find ourself scooping out a second ?helping, topping your meals ?with rich desserts and then ?sneaking snacks and goodies too often? Or even though you want to top smoking ? and have even numerous times ? did find yourself grouchy, ir amtable and so out of sorts that finally gave up and lit up again? Many North Carolina residents will have the same opportunity when the Asheville American Lung Association sponsors his Self Psych stop smoking and weight control clinics on Mon day and Tuesday, Aug. 11 and 12. Participants in all clinics will relax during three hyp notic inductions during which Hoke gives suggestions to their subconscious minds. The clinics are complete with literature and cassette tapes for reinforcement of the sug gestions at home. Hoke's approach is to help people change their emotional attitudes that make them overeat or smoke too much. "Most Americans are overweight because we're pro grammed to believe that no matter what the problem, food will make us feel better," Hoke said. "If you can change the way your mind feels about food, you can then change your body and be the slim per son you want to be." Hoke's weight control ses sion also deals with overcom ing stresses that cause per sons to raid the refrigerator, trying to eat their problems away. Stresses also cause smokers to continue smoking, in spite of physical harm they doing to their I rational part t A postcard follow-up survey indicates a success rate of two out of three people who par ticipate in the Self Psych stop smoking clinics. Hoke's stop smoking clinic will be at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 11 and 12. The fee is $30, and participants at tend only one session. His weight control clinic will be at 9 p.m. both evenings, and par ticipants may attend one or both sessions. The fee is $25 per session. The clinics will be at the Sheraton Hotel. To register call 252-2071. Author of I Would If I Could And I Can, to be published by Stein and Day in September, Hoke has conducted clinics for the American Lung Associa tion in Charlotte, Monroe, Winston Salem, Greensboro and many cities in Michigan, his home state. President of Self Psych, Inc., in Southfield, Mich., Hoke is certified as a hyp notist, specialist, instructor and psychotherapeutic analyst with specialized train ing from the American In stitute of Hypnosis, the Ethical Hypnosis Training Center, the American Board and the American Psychotherapy Association. He received specialized training under four leading Michigan psychiatrists and serves as a consultant to a suburban mental health clinic, law enforcement agencies, doctors and dentists. Now's The Time To Plant Collards Mid-summer is the planting season for coiiards, so you need to get on with the seeding job if you want to enjoy these popular greens next fall. The plants should be ready to transplant by late summer. Coiiards will last right on in to winter, since they are among the most cold-hardy of the leafy-type vegetables, point out N.C. Agricultural Extension Service hor ticulturists. Two of the most widely grown varieties are Vates and Morris' Improved Heading Coiiards grow best in fertile, well-drained soil. Apply six to eight pounds of fertilizer ? or equivalent ? per 100 feet of row. Additional nitrogen ap plied as a sidedressing may be necessary to assure fast growth. The North Carolina State University extension specialists explain that coi iards may be set out in early plants growing vigorously for best results. Space collards 6 to 24 inches apart, depending on how long the plant will be growing before harvest. For example, those plants set in the spring and carried through the sum mer will require the widest spacing. The Ramseys Entertain Guests Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ramsey are entertaining oat other country tunes Addi tionally, a trio of former Duke University students visiting the county performed several folk numbers. Two quilts were given away. The first quilt which benefit ted the Marshall Meaisite was won by Ruth Schrenker. The second quilt made by the Greater Ivy Senior Citizens Quilters was awarded to Bar bara Penland. Proceeds from the second quilt were used to cover the costs of the events. Following a blessing by Rev. David Aliman from Up per Laurel, Maria Cox and her food service staff from the Child Development Program and the meal site managers served a delicious lunch of ham sandwiches, green beans, potato chips, watermelon and ice cream. Afterwards, master of ceremonies, Quin ton Ramsey, awarded numerous door prizes donated by local merchants throughout the county. Win ners included: Nell Angel, Rachel Tillery, Faye Ramsey, Pat Moore, Wanda Whitson, Iva Glen Roberts, Cleone King, Ada Lyles, Susie Shelton, Edna Haynie, Zenoia Whitt, Helen Penland, Mae Gillis, Laura Cook, Pat Wor ley, Melba Wells, Rhode Shook, Vivian Gardner, Glenn Smith, Ennis Briggs, Grady Brown, Ada Moore, Pearl Lawson, Josephine Goforth, Zelta Maney, Obray Ramsey, Homer Hawkins, and J R. Deaver. In concluding remarks, Teresa Zimmerman spoke about several of the many pro grams available to county citizens over 60. Currently, five meal sites are operating, the Multi-purpose senior citizens center has opened in Marshall and a home- ' delivered meals program is almost ready to begin. Transportation services for older presidents although limited are offered through Older Americans Act funds by the Hot Springs Health Pro gram and the Opportunity Corporation. Additionally, the nursing home planned for the county is underway. 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