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KM Senior Citizens celebrate Christmas By Alan Hodge Over 100 Kings Mountain se- nior citizens celebrated the Yuletide season at the Senior Center's sixteenth annual Christmas party last Thursday. Sponsored by Kings Mountain Rotary Club, the get-together featured a cornucopia of snacks and a variety of entertainment. Beginning with a hearty wel- come from Senior Center Director Marty Thornburg, the two hour program included music, door prizes, Christmas stories, and religious services. "We've been planning the party for a couple of months," said Thornburg. "The seniors re- ally look forward it." Arriving in vans, cars, and even on foot, the partygoers soaked up the Christmas spirit that permeated every inch of the Senior Center. Later, every- one made their way through a generous banquet line and soaked up their fill of ham bis-. SANTA AND HIS HELPERS- Santa Claus gets help during the Kings Mountain Senior Center's annual party last Thursday. Helpers are left to right; Donna Canova, Sandra Murphy, and Betty Corry. cuits, vegetable sticks, cake, and punch. "This is a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas," "Thornburg said as he surveyed the scene. Thornburg also expressed special thanks to the many local businesses who helped with the door prizes. Just a few of these included The Pier Restaurant, Cypress Foot Mineral Company, Edie's Beauty Shop, Angie's Etceteras, and Winn- Dixie. Volunteers who worked hard to make the party a suc- cess were Barbara Coxen, Linda Dixon, Jackie Queen, JoAnne Frederick, and Hester Haynes. As if the food and fellowship weren't enough, eyes of all ages lit up when Santa Claus make his grand entrance and began handing out prizes. A Christmas gathering that gets better every year, the Kings Mountain Senior Center party is an old time celebration in the manner many of those present recalled from their childhood. NR We'll be calling you soon! ps Our telemarketing department will be calling soon to ask you to subscribe to your | hometown paper. Stay informed with all the latest happenings in your town and support your paper by purchasing a years subscription. Dm rr ae Heraid/Times ee RRA gw re ig et ~ fn a allel i I GR gp Ng 1 December 24, 1998 - Will Bridges Adam Bridges Will Bridges was four years old November 17, and Adam Bridges was five years old November 30. They are the sons of Kenny and Lee Ann Bridges of Kings Mountain. They celebrated November 14 with a party at The Fun Jungle in Shelby. Guests included Sydney Morris, Kayla Ramey, Jordan and Arden Maney, Wil and Hogan Sellers, Laura and Mitchell Cloninger, Taylor and Dalton Cash, Morgan Robinson, Isaac Pearson, Addison Stinnett, Rebekah Anthony, and Wendy Wheeler. They have a younger brother, Lee, nine months old. Grandparents are Bob and Judy Wilson of Kings Mountain and Joyce Bridges and the late Carl Bridges of Kings Mountain. 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Green, 4x4, Alloys, AM/FM CD, Spoiler, Full Power 98 Honda Accord EX 4 Door, Spoiler, Sunroof Alloys, CD, Only 7,000 miles 20988 or °299™ 97 Honda CRV Red, Roof Rack, Full Power, Only 28,000 miles ‘18988 ‘8988 8 IT Honda Accord E Green, 4 Dr, Sunroof, AM/FM Cass., Alloys, Full Power, Leather ‘16988 ‘15988 97 Honda Civic EX 2Dr., Black, Sunroof, AM/FM, Spoiler, AM/FM Auto, 24,000 miles ‘14488 —— 97 Honda Civic EX | 2 Door, Red, Sunroof, Only 26,000 miles ‘13988 or 209" 95 Odyssey EX Power Window, Low Miles, Alloys ‘17988 mcgenner (H) salinas HONDA. CLE) ROLEAL TT . 36 Mo. lease, $1550 Cash or trade, 12,000 miles per year plus [PL NC 2275 E. Franklin Blvd. 1st payment-security deposit, tax & Admin. Fees are extra. LUCAS LOVELESS Lucas Loveless Lucas Kyle Loveless celebrat- ed his first birthday December 8. He is the son of Chris and Lee Loveless of Blacksburg. Grandparents are the late Mike and Dottie Loveless of Blacksburg, and Marie Wray and the late Carl Wray of Blacksburg. hy Letters to Santa Dear Santa, How are you? I am doing good. I would like a Goldberg man, Brawlin Basher pillow, bi- cycle and some nice surprises. I love you. Love, Caleb Etters. Dear Santa, How have you been this year? I am fine. I would like a My Size Barbie, T.V. and V.C.R., dress up clothes and clothes size 5, and some nice surprises. I love you. Johnna Etters Dear Santa, How are you this year? [ am fine. I would like a Newborn Jennifer, Totally Twister, Mickey Mouse Book Bag and some sur- prises. Love, Meghan Etters Distinctive J {ome Furnishings Hart's Desire A) N22 YY) CARLY BARNES Carly Barnes Carly Shayne Barnes, daugh- ter of Shane and Fonda Barnes of Kings Mountain, was one year old November 28. She cele- brated with a party attended by family and friends. A “Shark” theme was used, due to nickname. Cake in the form of a shark and other shark decorations were used. Carly has a two-year-old sis- ter, Lyndsey Day Barnes. Grandparents are Pam and Jim Rhinehart of Marion, Lynn and Bob Wooten of Forest City, and Tommy Barnes of Bessemer City. Great-grandparents are Rob and Dot Goforth of Kings Mountain, Johnnie Barnes of Bessemer City, Evelyn Burnett of Marion, and Harlan and Edith Brown of Marion. CALEIGH CAREY Caleigh Carey Scott and Dona Carey of 804 Williams Street announce the birth of their daughter, Caleigh Nicole Carey, Thursday, December 3, 1998 at 5:22 p.m. at Carolinas Medical Center. She weighed six pounds and eight ounces and was 20 inches long. She is the granddaughter of MauDava Morton of Lexington, SC, Donald E. Gladden of Simpsonville, SC, and Barbara and Jack Carey of Boston, MA. She is the great-granddaugh- ter of Fred Owens and Ruby Joy Gladden, both of Kings Mountain. . HEATHER WILSON Heather Wilson Heather Marie Wilson, whose birthday was December 21, cel- ebrated her 11th birthday December 12 at First Baptist Church new Christian Ministry Center. i Heather is the daughter of Bill and Wanda McAbee Wilson of 302 Fulton Drive. She is the granddaughter of Bill and Eloise Wilson of Clover, SC, and the late Russell and Josephine McAbee. “Rug Rats” was the theme of the party. A Rug Rats decorated : birthday cake was served with ice cream pops, chips, drinks and party favors. :: Children attending the party were Kendra Syda, Subrina Jones, Lacey Beam, Lindsey Carpenter, Chris Miller, Chelsea Chapman, Abigail Cameron, Lauren Gaffney, and Jessica Stinnett: After some time of cake and ice cream, the children enjoyed watching the movie “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish.” LOGAN ROPER Logan Roper Logan Michele Roper was born November 20, 1998 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, one ounce and was 20 inches long. Parents are Joy and Mark Roper of Kings Mountain. Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Teresa Hudson. Paternal grandparents are Billie and Nelson Roper. Great-grandparents are Sue Saunders, Ruby Wells’ and {Mamie Roper. All Items throughout the store 10-5:30 Mon.-Sat. 401 Cox Rd. at 1-85 ¢ Gaston Mall, (FTA HL BL
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