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Limited alcohol at Patriots Park By Loretta Cozart On Tuesday, November 27, City Council approved an ordinance amending Section 130.10 allowing sponsorship sale and consumption of beer and wine at Patriots Park. The initial discussion also included the Cherokee Street parking lot, but that was removed from the motion by Councilman Mike Butler and unani-
mously approved by Council. Mayor Scott Neisler commented on the challenges faced by law enforcement, since coolers are currently allowed at events like Beach Blast and Mountaineer Days. “We currently do not have good control over alcohol being brought into the park by festival guests, since folks can bring their own cool-
ers,” Neisler said. He also stressed, “By no means would we offer alcohol during youth activities or at the Fourth of July.” Council asked Assistant Police Chief Lisa Proctor if the town could limit or exclude coolers in the park. Proctor replied, “The City Council can exclude coolers. We enforce the rules See ALCOHOL, Page 2A
The Grinch stole the Christmas parade By Loretta Cozart The Grinch may have stolen this year’s Christmas parade, but he couldn’t steal the spirit of Christmas in Kings Mountain. Due to heavy rain, and to the dismay of many, Kings Mountain was forced to cancel this year’s Christmas parade. The Winter Wonderland Festival, scheduled to follow the parade, was also cancelled. Events scheduled to occur during the festival have been rescheduled to coincide with to the “Home for Christmas” events already planned in upcoming weeks. There will be plenty to do downtown on December 8, 15, and 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Carriage rides are also available during the Downtown Holiday Market. Tickets for carriage rides are: $5 for adults, $3 for
The Grinch may have stolen the Christmas parade, but there’s hope for him yet. (Photo provided) children ages (3 – 12), and children three and under are admitted free. Tickets will be sold (cash only) in the Cherokee Street parking lot, behind the buildings on Battleground Ave. Carriage
rides continue Sat, December 15th and 22nd from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The cutoff time for ticket purchases will be 7:30 p.m. The
Grady Costner’s Christmas tradition and gift continues on in Kings Mountain and downtown Patriot Park. Photos by Carolyn Henwood
Costner’s gift continues to bless Kings Mountain By Loretta Cozart More than 20 years ago, Grady Costner retired from his floor covering business and kept himself busy year-round creating unique Christmas decorations in his workshop at his home in Midpines. He’d create a new display each year using small rods and his imagination. His wife, Katie strung the lights. Folks piled their families into their cars each year and made their annual trip to Midpines during the Christmas season. For many, Christmas wasn’t complete without the trip to the Costner’s. Katie and Grady Costner greeted visitors and “Santa” handed out candy canes to passing children. Over time, the display grew to the Costner’s front yard, back yard, and adjoining property. The winter
This memorial to Grady Costner stands in Patriot Park. wonderland was complete with all the trimmings of Christmas, nostalgic characters, animals, giraffes, dolphins, trees, and even a merry go round. Visitors referred to the display as a mini-McAdenville (now called Christmastown USA.) Last year, after the pass-
ing of both Katie and Grady Costner, many feared the Christmas lights would go dark and the Costner’s legacy would only be a memory. But their son, Charles, kept the holiday tradition going for one more year to honor his parent’s memory and the community was given the See COSTNER, Page 3A
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Enjoy Nutcracker ballet Feed the Children distribution this weekend at the this Friday December 7th Joy Performance Center On Friday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Cormetech will join forces with Feed the Children and Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry to provide 400 families with food and essentials The food distribution will take place in middle section of the Cherokee Street Parking Lot. That area of the parking lot will be closed from 8 p.m. Thursday until 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hours were extended this year to allow working families more time to pick-up. Families receiving support have been pre-identified by Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry through
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local school counselors that work with the children in most need of assistance. Each family will receive a 25-pound box of food such as canned vegetables, peanut butter and mac ‘n cheese; a 15-pound box of essentials that include personal care items such as lotion, shampoo and conditioner; and toys. With the help of Cormetech’s generous donation and the support of Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry, Feed the Children can help feed those in need in North Carolina communities. This is one of many
events Feed the Children has planned across the country to help defeat hunger. Feed the Children is committed to helping children and families across the U.S. and around the world. Visit feedthechildren.org for more information. The Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry is an emergency assistance agency sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association and is governed by an eleven-member board of directors consisting of interfaith ministers and community leaders.
This year add The Nutcracker Ballet, a classic story of Clara’s magical trip to the land of sweets, to your holiday plans. Kimberla's School of Classical Ballet presents the Nutcracker Suite at the Joy Performance Center on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 9 at 4 p.m. With a chill in the air and downtown Kings Mountain transformed into a Winter Wonderland, the opportunity to create a new holiday tradition awaits you and your family. Ballet is much more than just dance. When your children experience the ballet, you introduce them to See BALLET, Page 2A
Nutcracker Prince Alex Nivens (back center) with soldiers (L-R) Annie Coleman, Cassidy London, and Lindsay Burrows. (Photo provided)
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