ANNIE'S MAILBOX
It pays to be cautious with a four-time loser
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: I am an intelligent, educated, attractive woman, in good physical shape, and I like to cook and keep house. My daughter always tells me, "You're hot, Mom. Anybody would be happy with you." I left a 30-year marriage because I never felt fulfilled, and then I experienced empty-nest syndrome. After considerable counseling by my pastor, I got a divorce that I don't regret.
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Annual Potters on Gaffney's Old Field pottery show and sale is set for May 19
Fifth generation potter will be here with his 'crawdad slip' creations
      T he fifth annual Potters on Gaffney's Old Field returns (rain or shine) from 10 a.m. to 4.p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at the Cherokee County History and Arts Museum at 301 S. Johnson St., site of the historic mustering grounds of the S.C. Militia.
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ADVICE FROM THE DOC
      Dr. Ron Barrett visited students at Buford Street United Methodist Church Child Development Center during Dental Health Month and explains to them the importance of taking care of their teeth.
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ENGAGEMENT
Rhyne - Robinson
      Christina Rhyne and Michael Dean Robinson II, both of Gaffney, are planning a May wedding. The bride-elect is the daughter of Barbara Martinez of Gastonia and granddaughter of the late Leonard Rhyne Sr. and the late Ada Mae Rhyne. A 1997 graduate of Hunter Huss High School, she is employed by Burger King in Gaffney.
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ANNIVERSARIES
Solmons married 45 years
      Dever and Gladys Wallace Solmon of Blacksburg celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on April 14, 2007. Mr. and Mrs. Solmon were married in Gaffney in 1962. Their children are Debbie Mullinax and husband, Joe, and Dever Solmon Jr., all of Blacksburg, and the late Tammy Mullinax. They have five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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Hendricksons celebrate 50th anniversary
      Merlin and Jean Hendrickson of Blacksburg celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 2, 2007. To celebrate the special occasion, the couple enjoyed a four-day trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. While there, they visited with Marie and Bob Grund in whose wedding Mrs. Hendrickson served as a bridesmaid.
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WHAT'S UP
      Fund raisers Buffalo Baptist Church in Blacksburg will have a yard sale Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. The church is located at the junction of Hwy. 5 and 18N. Temple Baptist Church will have a yard sale, bake sale and breakfast Saturday from 7-11 a.m. All proceeds will go to the Acteens for a mission trip.
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BIRTHDAYS
      ELIZABETH ANNE MOSS will celebrate her 7th birthday May 5, 2007. She is the daughter of Ronald and Carri Moss of Gaffney. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Ginger Conrath of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Ann Moss of Gaffney and the late Ronnie Moss.
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BIRTH
Viante LaDavius Robbs
      Aeysha Morman and Vida Robbs of Berea, Ky., announce the birth of their son, Viante LaDavius Robbs, on March 26, 2007, in Patty A. Clay Hospital, Richmond, Ky., weighing 8 lbs. and measuring 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are David and Teresa Morman of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Sheila Miller of Gaffney and Ronnie Graham of Union.
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