ThnndST. November 8, IMt-KINOS MOUNTAIN HEBAIJD-Pan 7C tioiincil On Aging Project Free Legal Service €f C» Legal Services Saturday at Shelby Presbyterian Church Saturday attracted a large number of area k senior citizens who listened to topics ' concerning property management, estate planning, civil actions, power of attorney, wills, criminal actions, Intbrmatlon and legsd referral and social security. The Council of Aging, which co- qransored the program with Shelby Junior Woman’s Club, Is currently providing free and discounted legal service for all persons 60 years of age and older. According to Mrs. Faye Webber, Outreach Representative for the Council, the Legal Services Program Is the first of Its kind In the county and In the area. Mrs. Webber said that citizens with questions concerning the program or In terested In obtaining help with legal matters should call the Council office, 482-8488, or Mrs. Webber at 789-B367. An appointment will be arranged and transportation will be provided. If necessary, Brenda Poston, executive director of the Council on Aging, moderated the panel discussion which Included as panelists Michael Kennedy and aayward Corry, Jr., ‘attorneys, Howard Ware, retired Judge and president of the Council board. Attorney Corry commented, "I was Impressed to find an organization designed to make an accumulation of people’s problems, then attempt to solve them for an entire county for a group as large as the aged.” The Council also has other ac tivities for older adults. Including distribution of the Tar Heel Card for senior discounts, a Telephone Reassurance Program, and coun- Students Want You To Quit Smoking Fifth grade students are par ticipating In a unique project this week. 'ITie youngsters are trying to sign iq> as many adults as possible to take the pledge to quit smoking. It’s all a part of the annual Great Amerlcsm Smokeout, in which the Cleveland County Cancer Society, In cooperation with the American Cancer Society, la designating ’Thurs., Nov. 16th, as Great American Smokeout Day. “Quit smoking (or help a friend quit) for one day,” la the aim of the Smokeout. Local fifth grade teachers par ticipated in a workshop, "What’s The Harm In Smoking” and learned how to be more effective In teaching smoking education at the Cleveland County Health Department yesterday afternoon. The Health Department Is offering free "stop smoking clinics” In group classes to Interested persons who can register by caUlng Joyce Doggett at 487-1181. According to Ms. Doggett, last year 26.6 percent of the nation’s cigarette smokers participated (nearly 14,600,000). Of these, about 3,600,000 made it all the way through the day, and 2,400,000 were still not smoking two weeks later. sellng on any personal problem. Local people helped register over 400 senior citizens In the program Saturday and are still registering by telephone In Grover, Kings Mountain, and Waco. Mrs. Webber pointed out that the Council has an extensive file for Information and referral and an swers on many topics of Interest to older adults and that numerous activities for the elderly are un derway by 82 senior groups and at the Senior Center which Is renovating offices at 408 E. Marlon St., Shelby. ’Ihe Council’s program, according to Mrs. Webber, Is the Focal Point program for the county and has been so designated by the Division of Aging Office, directed by Nathan Telton and a unit of the Department of Human Resources In Raleigh. Open House for the new Center In Shelby Is slated for Mon., Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. with U.S. Senator Robert Morgan to give the principal ad dress. Special music will be presented by Upper Cleveland Senior Citizens Harmonica Band under the direction of Mrs. Tyner Ivester and Oettys Bingham. Recognition will be given to past I leaders In the Council’s work and Senator Morgan will present the key I to the building to the county’s oldest | resident. Miss OlUe Hamrick. All residents of Kings Mountain, along with citizens from across | aeveland County, are Invited attend. Volunteers will provide | refreshments which will be served by Mrs. Eva Weaver and Mrs. Connie Butler. Mrs. Webb Invites calls dally and 1 after 6 p.m. and on weekdays which are recorded by an answering device In which the caller can leave his number or message. Local members of the Council Aging are John McGill and Kelly Dixon. Mil PRICE-CONSCIOUS AT CLARKS WE arFready to assist you 1’ ' ■ 4' iS-' VOLUNTEERS ALL-These Kings Mountain citizens are a few of the large number of volunteers who registered more than 400 senior citlsens In the “Legal Services” program of the Council on Aging recently. Photo by Katrena McCall From left, Marlon Cooke, Nola Morrow, Edna McOlll, Vita Linder, Attorney CtoywarO Corry, Jr., Berue .Amos, Helen ChUders, Carrie Hord, and Faye Webber. Not pictured la Edna Hord. WEST MOUNTAIN STREET DOWNTOWN KINGS MOUNTAIN Springmaid Road Race Is Scheduled FORT MILL, S.C. - Runners will fill the streets Fort Mill Saturday, Dec., IS, competing In the Sprlngmald Special Road Race. Sponsored by Springs Mills, Inc., the road race will Include a two-mlle fun as well as 6.2 mile (10,000 meter) and 13.1 mile (half marathon) AU three races begin and end at Leroy Springs Recreation Complex on Highway 160 east of Fort Mill. Starting time for the half marathon and 10,000 meter events is 10 a.m. Pun runners leave the complex at 10:06 a.m. Runners will be com peting for 04 trophies and awards to be given at the complex after the race. ’There will be seven age divisions, male and female, ranging from 16 and under to 60 and over. In half marathon and 100 meter run. ’There will be only male and female divisions In the fun 3^DA Y PRICE BLITZ Thursday, Friday and Saturday Only^*^^^ One Group Men’s V-NECK SWEATERS Reg. 'i« SALE *14®® S, M, L, XL. Camel, Navy A Winter White. One Group Men’s Long Sleeve KNIT AND I SPORT SHIRTS H Reg. '10-'20 Lw'S-’li** II Terry Cloth, Leisure & Sport jj Men’s Wrangler jj Western Style FLANNELSHIRTS Reg. '15 *10®® ***■ "Dne GronyMdh** ’ ■ " SWEATER VESTS Reg.'13 SALE *9®“ Sizes S, M, L, XL. Navy, Camel & Winter White. Men’s Navy VELOUR WARM-UP JACKET Reg. ‘29” SALE *24 88 SALE L, XL. Permanent Press Entire Stock The races are sanctioned by the South Carolina Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness. Pre-registration fee for each of the races Is $8.00 for entries postmarked no later than Dec. 7. After Dec. 7 and up to 9 a.m. on the day of the race, the registration fee will be $4.00. All runners will receive a Sprlngmald fecial Road Race shirt. Registration forms are available at the Leroy |i i... Recreation 11 _ Reg. l1-10 “CANDIES” SHOES »0OO NOW Big Group Men’s Wrangler FLANNEL SHIRT Reg. ‘11 SALE *8®® , M, L, XL. Permanent Press Small Group LADIES BOOTS 'h PRICE LARK TIRE & AUTO 407 S. Battleground Tim Taylor Mgr. Piwne 739-6456 Springs Complex In Fort Mill or from Bob E. Slough, director of community relations. Springs MUls, Inc., P.O. Box 70, Fort Mill, S.C. 29715, phone (808) 647-2901. PH- One Rack CENTER STAGE MISSY SPORTSWEAR CENTER STAGE MISSY SPORTSWEAR ■■ 'One'Group MEN’S FALL & YEAR ROUND SUITS Va PRICE Short Sizes 41, 42 Reg. Sises 85,88, 39,40, 42, 43, 44, 46, 48 Long Sizes 37-40, 42, 44, 46, 48 Alterations Extra. One B(g Rack MEN’S TIES *350 Each Reg. ‘6ne*8roup Boy’s KNIT SHIRTS Reg. ‘7-‘9 SALE *488 Sizes 8 to 20. Famous Makers. Entire Stock HANG TEN JR. SPORTSWEAR 20®/o OFF One Group JR. MISSY SKIRTS Reg. *14 % OFF 1 20% OFF i ’9‘“ The U.S. end Itsly pro duce half the world's crop of peaches.

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