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Volume 130 • Issue 42
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October 17, 2018
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Four arrested at Jail-A-Thon By Loretta Cozart On Saturday, three elected officials and one city employee were arrested on nefarious charges, placed in manacles, and hauled by paddywagon to the ‘Jail House' at Patriots Park during Mountaineer Days. The three elected officials arrested were Mayor Scott Neisler and Council members David Allen and Rodney Gordon. Each had to raise $200 bond within two hours. Due to rowdy behavior, Rodney Gordon had to raise additional bond money. Mayor Neisler implicated Karen Tucker who was subsequently arrested for "Impersonating the City Clerk." Tucker had to raise a $25.00 bond. All funds raised benefit the Kings Mountain Historical Museum's history education boxes that highlight local history in Kings Mountain schools. Sarah Lunch, Museum Director, and Curator commented,
HOMECOMING QUEEN – Belle Hollifield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hollifield was crowned Kings Mountain High School Homecoming Queen for 2018 at half-time of Friday night’s Homecoming football game at John Gamble Stadium. Photo by GARY SMART
Karen Tucker serves hard-time. See more photos on page 3A (Photo provided) "Thank you, to all of those who gave donations to make this event a success!
We are so thankful for our Community and are excited to continue giving back!"
Kings Mountain High School Class of 1993 celebrated 25th reunion. (Photo by Gary Smart)
Four KMHS class reunions held Homecoming weekend By Loretta Cozart Four Kings Mountain High School classes held reunions last weekend. Celebrating were the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, and 1993. The Class of 1968 gathered for dinner on Friday night in Gastonia and celebrated at the Patrick Senior Center Saturday evening with 110 guests. Classmates bought ads and found creative ways to fund their event. Organizer Cindy Jolly Troublefield commented, "Our reunion was extremely special, not that others were not, but it was spectacular in every way."
The three other classes attended the Homecoming football game and watched as the Mountaineers trounced Ashbrook. Sitting together at the 40-yard line, these alumni showed their Mountaineer pride wearing black and gold. The Class of 1973 held their reunion at the Kings Mountain Country Club, and 80 attended. At noon on Saturday, the class had a picnic at Lake Crawford, followed by the reunion later that evening. Avis Morrow, a member of the organizing committee, commented, “We had several classmates who hadn’t attended before who joined us, and we were excited to see them. We also gave awards to four classmates who served in the armed forces. And, we gave the reunion in Lynn Gann Yarboro’s honor.” The Class
of 1978 held their festivities at Deer Woods Farm in Bessemer City as 80 gathered for the celebration. After dinner, classmates danced to a DJ as others visited on the patio or gathered around the fire pit. Earlier in the day, classmates played a round of golf at the Kings Mountain Country Club. Class Treasurer Steve Laughter commented, "It was awesome getting together with our classmates for our 40th class reunion. How wonderful it was to relive those old high school memories. We started our weekend attending the KM homecoming football game Friday night. On Saturday morning, classmates played in the Scott Summitt memorial golf outing. We topped See REUNIONS, Page 6A
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Mush, Music and Mutts By Loretta Cozart
The Official State of North Carolina Fall Liver Mush Festival is this weekend Friday, Oct.19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Uptown Shelby around the historic Court Square! Yes, it's time for Mush, Music and Mutts to mark the wonders of fall in Shelby. Join in the fun with this traditional food festival that has something for everyone. Of course, there is Liver Mush to sample, with a variety of preparations and choices. There is a fall festival of children's activities on the Court Square with Uptown Shelby Association and volunteers offering crafts and fun activities for the kids. The festival is now two days and starts on Friday evening with the NC Brew Fest and Chili Cook-Off. Pet owners can appreciate See MUTTS, Page 6A
Children’s activities include pumpkin painting. (Photo provided)
Community Revival A Community Revival “Together for the Gospel” is planned for October 25-28, 7:00 p.m. nightly for all ages. This will be a tent revival across from Bethware School (Kings Mountain). There will be a special children’s event on Saturday, October 27, from 3 - 6 p.m. at David Baptist Church with large inflatables, a magician, jugglers, games, missionary speaker, a gospel presentation along with hot dogs and drinks. Saturday evening will be children’s and youth night. See REVIVAL, Page 6A
SWEET POTATO RECIPE WINNER - Marily Bunch Benton, owner of Bunch of Sweets & Healthy Eats won first place in the Sweet Potato Recipe Contest at the Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival. Her winning entry was for Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls.
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