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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Children don't want to see parents give up their authority
      <!-- Page Number: 6--> Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for four years and together for six. Each of us has a young child from a previous relationship, and we have a toddler daughter together. At first, his 9-year-old son, "Dean," stayed with us almost every weekend and at least one or two nights during the week.
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Julia's Dance Company presents Showcase 2007 Saturday in Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Recital features tap, clogging, jazz and ballet
      <!-- Page Number: 6--> Julia's Dance Company will present Showcase 2007 at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, May 12, at 6:00 p.m. Showcase 2007 will feature dance students, ages three to adults, in tap, jazz, ballet and clogging. Highlights include performances by the Southern Jewels clogging and tap teams.
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Limestone College names Ron Owenby honorary alumnus
      <!-- Page Number: 6--> Limestone College named long-time friend and well-known radio personality Ron Owenby of Gaffney as an honorary alumnus during the Alumni Reunion Weekend awards ceremony on April 21 in Stephenson Dining Hall.
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OUT TO LUNCH
      <!-- Page Number: 6--> Peachtree Centre residents try to visit one of their favorite restaurants at least once a month. Their most recent excursion was to Fatz Café, where the staff made them feel right at home. Pictured enjoying the fellowship are Esmer Ligon, Wendy Strain and Sara Sanders.
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Absher, Fisher perform Saturday at Kings Mountain Military Park
      <!-- Page Number: 6--> R.G. Absher and Laurie Fisher will be performing Early American and Celtic music throughout the day on Saturday, May 12, at Kings Mountain National Military Park. The musical program will combine traditional and contemporary Scottish and Irish folk tunes with those of traditional American acoustic forms.
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Pedersens married 60 years
      <!-- Page Number: 6--> Arthur M. and Mary E. Pedersen will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on May 11, 2007. Mr. and Mrs. Pedersen were married in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Their children are Barbara and Loren Williams of Spartanburg, William and Tricia Pedersen of Mendon, Vermont, and Nancy and Earl Sasser of Commerce, Texas. They have three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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Hendricksons celebrate 50th anniversary
      <!-- Page Number: 6--> 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. Marie served as a bridesmaid in their wedding.
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BIRTHS
      <!-- Page Number: 7--> Nicholas LaRann Smith Tracey Leary of Mooresboro and Preston Smith of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Nicholas LaRann, on April 25, 2007, in Gaston Memorial Hospital weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Freddie and Hattie Leary of Mooresboro and paternal grandparents are Curtis and Sandra Smith of Gaffney.
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Look Good... Feel Better program May 14
      <!-- Page Number: 7--> Cancer may take away a woman's energy or appetite, but it does not have to take away her self-confidence.
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Learn how to share oral history
      <!-- Page Number: 7--> CHESNEE - Dr. John R. Williams will reveal the value of collecting your oral history and the techniques used to assemble stories of your hometown to share with future generations on Saturday, May 12, at 3 p.m. at the Carolina Foothills Artisan Center. The program is free.
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WHAT'S UP
      <!-- Page Number: 7--> Meetings The Cherokee County Republican Party will meet May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Republican Party Headquarters on Floyd Baker Blvd. This is an important meeting regarding the state convention and other items. Everyone welcome.
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Shady Grove Baptist Church will honor mothers on May 13
      <!-- Page Number: 7--> Shady Grove Baptist Church, 712 Green River Road, will have its annual Mother's Day program on Sunday, May 13, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Speaker will be Dorothy Manning, wife of Deacon Eugene Manning. The Deaconess, Trustees' and Ministers' wives will be in charge of the service.
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Benefit Saturday for Meagan Ellis
      <!-- Page Number: 8--> A benefit for Meagan Ellis is set for Saturday, May 12, at the VFW Post 3447 on South Granard Street. A hamburger steak supper will be served from 5-8 p.m. Plates include hamburger steak, fries, slaw and Texas toast. Cost of the meal is $8.
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