All present and accounted for
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      A Draytonville Elementary first grade class went three weeks with perfect attendance before the streak ended this week. All students were present in substitute teacher Nancy McAloney's classroom for 18 straight days until one student was counted absent Tuesday.
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     Ledger photo by SCOTT POWELL SCARED STIFF - Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler, right, shows Cherokee Technology Center students a multimedia presentation entitled "Scared Stiff" on Thursday during a school career fair. The coroner's office has created the program to educate students about the dangers related to alcohol and drug use.
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Diplomate Award presented to local dentist
      Dr. L. West Turnage Jr. of Gaffney recently attended the 2007 meeting of the American Orthodontic Society, a professional organization composed of general practice and pediatric dentists who include orthodontics in their practice.
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Audit council lists areas to be reviewed
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      The South Carolina General Assembly's Legislative Audit Council passed the first hurdle in trying to resolve the issue of the state's non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) program. The council conducted survey work on a legislative audit regarding a controversial decision by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in May.
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School board election changes take effect next year
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      A new school election date means no special election is needed to fill the vacant seat left by the Oct. 15 death of school trustee Ola Copeland. A special election is required if a school board vacancy occurs within 10 months of a regular election.
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Saturday's 'Memory Walk' has something for everyone
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Saturday's Memory Walk that will help fund efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer's Disease has taken on a festive feel this year, with a number of events for all ages to enjoy. "We wanted to get everyone involved with the event," said Jonna Turner of the Memory Walk organizing committee.
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DOWNTOWN HAPPENINGS THIS WEEKEND
      The third in a series of concerts at the Michael Gaffney cabin will occur today beginning at 6:30 p.m. as hip hop artist A.J., Erin Malone and the James Brown Recording Artists take the stage. Bring lawn chairs and all your friends for an exciting evening downtown.
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Boys & Girls Clubs issues call to 'share the outrage'
      America's young people need our help, concluded a panel of child development experts that came together in New York City Friday, Oct. 19, to examine issues impacting youth. Too many children and teens are not receiving the guidance they need to graduate from high school, to avoid the effects of violence, gangs and drugs, or to become responsible adults.
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City of Gaffney pleased with response to Caribbean Cowboys Concert
      Thanks to continued support from Gaffney City Council and City of Gaffney employees, attendance by members of the community and visitors from Spartanburg, Rock Hill and Charlotte, the Caribbean Cowboys concert drew an even larger crowd than at the first Shindig at the Gaffney Cabin that featured Shaggie Maggie, one of the best Beach, Boogie,
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MEALS FOR PETS
     Mary Carpenter and Joan Ganther presented bags of dog food to Meals on Wheels recently to be given to people on their lunch routes who have animals. The donation was prompted by some Meals on Wheels clients sharing their meals with pets, which gave them less to eat. Pet food and monetary donations for Saving Gaffney Pets are currently being accepted at the Meals on Wheels office at 403 W. Montgomery St.
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'Neighbor Helping Neighbor' auction Nov. 10
      Iron City Ministries will sponsor its fifth annual auction, "Neighbor Helping Neighbor," on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Blacksburg Middle School. Events begin at noon with a hot dog sale, silent auction, bake sale and yard sale. A live auction starts at 6 p.m. and door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening.
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     CAMEL RIDERS - Donnie Elmore and Leland Lemmons enjoy a camel ride Oct. 16 while attending the Renaissance Festival "Student Day" in Huntersville, N.C. The young lads were accompanied by the fourth and fifth grade classes from The Village School of Gaffney. The festival is a medieval village and amusement park loaded with family fun.
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Cherokee County included in disaster designation for 5th District counties
      WASHINGTON - The Secretary of Agriculture has issued a Secretarial Disaster Designation for 13 South Carolina Fifth District counties that have been hit by severe drought. The designation makes farmers who have suffered crop losses eligible to apply for low-interest emergency loans.
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Donation made in memory of 'Pitt' Brown
      A donation was recently given to the Bob Prevatte Education Scholarship Foundation in memory of Robert 'Pitt' Brown by his wife, Sherrie, and daughters Lindsey and Lauren. Pitt's brother, Fender Brown, and his wife Patsy also made a donation to the foundation.
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