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A Wednesday, October 50, 2013 family on DAVE BLANTON i dave.kmherald@gmail.com A rude awakening has turned into a chance to win ~ $10,000 for a Grover family. KMHS 9th grader Madi- son Hoyle and her dog Toby are the unwitting stars of a short video that has been se- lected by the popular Amer- ica’s Funniest Home Video as a finalist. The video features ‘the teenager Snoozing with the family’s pet miniature schnauzer on the Sunday morning before the first day "of school. Enter air horn. The blast startles the dog -and abruptly ends Hoyle’s peaceful rest as the piercing noise causes her to roll out of bed and quickly cover her face in a blanket. Dad Marty, mother Gina and lit- tle sister Leah can be heard laughing off camera. The TV show is ‘flying the entire family out’ to southern California for the Manhattan. Beach taping. The Hoyles have been in- formed they are among three The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.net Air horn prank gets local ‘Funniest Videos’ Madison would have liked to slept in that August morning, but the family, armed with an air horn, had other ideas. finalists, with 1st place pay- ing $10,000, 2nd place pay- ing $3,000 and 3rd place paying $2,000. “Last week they called and said they loved it,” Gina said. “They’re flying us out there. We’re really excited.” Gina said she posted the funny video on Instagram . and within a day or so everyone at Madison’s “school had seen it. “It spread really, really quickly.” The 8:30 a.m. prank was Madison’s father’s ‘idea. After many friends and fam- ily members saw the hilari- ous outcome, they pressed Gina to submit it to the funny video show. In talking with the show’s producers, she learned the show is set to tape on Saturday, Nov. 2. The tentative air date is Nov. 24, Should they win first place, the family’s air horn video will instantly become eligible for the funniest video of the year, which pays a $100,000 prize. That taping, according to show’s producers, would happen sometime in December. Train exhibit, other events coming to historical museum The holidays are just around the corner, and antic- ipation is building at Kings Mountain Historical Mu- seum as it gets ready for its 10th annual model train dis- play and other upcoming holiday events. November 16 - January 4: “Toys, Games & TRAINS” Exhibit The annual model train display by the Piedmont “S” Gaugers returns! Back by popular demand, this exhibit fills the museum with model train displays, railroad mem- orabilia, and antique toys and games. An extensive in- teractive model train track provides hands-on fun for all ages. Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm & Sun. lpm- 4pm. Saturday, December 7: Christmas in Kings Mountain Celebrate at Kings Mountain Historical Mu- seum with a full day of ac- tivities sure to get the whole family into the holiday spirit! + 10am-3pm: Experience the magic of the “Toys, Games & TRAINS” exhibit, and tour the historic Corn- well and Barber Houses dec- orated for the holidays. Learn about the history of Christmas celebrations, and see traditional craft demon- strations such as Scheren- schnitte, the historic German art of paper cutting, pre-: sented by Linda Bell. 3pm-5pm: City of Kings Mountain’s annual Christ- mas Parade (Museum closed). ~ » 5pm-7pm: Enjoy extended evening hours of the “Toys, Games & TRAINS” exhibit, candlelight tours of the his- toric Barber House, and hot apple cider by the firelight. Saturday, December 14: Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus at the Museum At 11 a.m., Mrs. Claus’ will do a special reading of the classic 1823 children’s story, “The. Night Before Christmas” to get the kids ready to meet Santa Claus, who will visit the Museum from 1 p.m.-3pm. Bring your camera for the perfect holiday family photo. Our Museum Gift Shop has a great selection of pot- tery, art, jewelry, and other one-of-a-kind items crafted by local artists perfect for all of your gift-giving needs. We also sell a variety of ‘books, train novelties, toys, and holiday treats like Moravian cookies and cheese straws. PLEASE NOTE: The : Museum will be closed on Saturdays from Oct. 26 — ‘Nov. 9 while it prepares for the upcoming “Toys, Games & TRAINS” exhibit., It will remain open regular hours Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Museum will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christ- mas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Please check the website for addi- tional closings. ADMISSION IS FREE! Donations are appre- ciated. All donations go to- ward fulfilling the Museum’s mission to col- lect, preserve, and interpret history through exhibits, ed- ucational programs, tours, and other’ appropriate aneans, in order to foster a deeper understanding of the history of our community and the region. To find out more about upcoming ex- hibits and events, please visit us at: www.kingsmoun- ~ tainmuseum.org or - call (704) 739-1019. You can also follow us on F acebook, ‘Twitter, & Pinterest. done it without you. important to you. John Caveny * AM Best 20 Zon Combined Line: We owe it all to you. Thank you for making us the #1 auto insurance provider - in North Carolina for over 20 years*. We coglan t have If you need a quote on auto, home, life or business, call us today so we can protect the things that are most Join me in Kings Mountain. 210 East King St. (704) 739-3953 cavenyj@nationwide.com rion Side Mutual Insurance Company and Afiated Companies. 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The winner notched a distance of just under 200 feet. Photos by DAVE BLANTON Below: Kids have a thrilling time on the Tilt-A-Whirl at the Grover Pumpkin Festival on Saturday under sunny skies and cool weather. T was born and raised in Kings Mountain and am proud to call Kings Mountain my home today! Please visit my website: www.tommyhawkins.us to view my list of achievements.and goals! 2013 Polling Sites: Mauney Memorial Library and the Patrick Senior Center (If you voted at the YMCA last election you, will now vote at the Senior Center) There is still time for early votingh Need a ride? Call me at 704-472-8138 Vote for a proven leader who works for the betterment of Kings Mountains future Please Vote November 5 to Re-elect Tommy Hawkins City Council - Ward 3 Paid for by the committee to elect Tommy Hawkins \Y
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