Wednesday, October 28, 2009
KMWC has record turnout for Fall Fest
The Kings Mountain
Woman's Club had a
record turn-out for its an-
nual Fall Festival last
Wednesday, and in this
struggling economy, it was
needed.
All ‘of the proceeds
raised during the day-long
fest will go towards the
club's operating expenses
and the other charitable or-
© ganizations they support.
Betty Gamble, the
club's trustee chair, said
that they served 702 meals
last Wednesday.
Nearly 400 of ‘those
were served during lunch
at the clubhouse, said club
reporter Lois Blanton. "So
‘many people supported
us. n
Many club members
agreed on Wednesday that
the turn-out for this year's
Fall Festival was the best
they've had in a while.
In the floral contest,
Kings Mountain Florist
won first place for its
‘arrangement, and Linda
Newsome won second.
In the table decorating
contest, Gail Herndon and
, Kathy Dixon won first
place, Maryanne Hen-
dricks took second and
Suzy B's came in third.
In horticulture, Jo Ross
Linda Newsome, who chaired the floral arrangements and horticultural ex-
hibits at the Fall Festival, stands in front of the art exhibit in the clubhouse.
The exhibit featured a
lot of artwork from stu-
dents in KM schools
and from residents of
White Oak Manor. Gail
Herndon chaired the
Literature, Arts and
Crafts division at the
festival.
RIGHT, Connie Phifer
Savell serves up lunch
at the Woman's Club
during the Fall Festival.
won first place with her
begonia.
The Kings Mountain Herald
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Children of a local Boys & Girls club smile for the camera.
Boys & Girls Club
to hold fundraiser
for home in KM
Kings Mountain Boys &
Girls Club, currently look-
ing for a home in Kings
Mountain, will hold its first
fundraiser in its campaign
to raise start-up funds on
Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. at the
Patrick Center.
A double elimination
spades tournament is
planned with a top prize of
$300. A fee of $50 for each
player is required before the
start of the tournament.
Fish, chicken and hot dog
and hamburger plates, along
with homemade cakes will
be available. Fish plates are
$7.50, chicken plates are
$6.50 and hot dog and ham-
burger plates are $5.50.
"We invite youth and
adults to take part, all for a
good cause," said Kelvin
Jewell. He said a basketball
tournament/benefit is
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Mountain in the recent Gateway Festival.
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