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LifeStyles June 25, 2007
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Wife needs help solving this mess
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My worst nightmare came true a few weeks ago. I found out my husband of 14 years has been having an affair. Over the years, I suspected "Tony" was seeing "Connie," the mother of my son's friend, but he always told me he loved me too much to sneak around. He was lying.
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Blossom end rot a familiar sight to local tomato growers
Condition results from lack of calcium in fruit
By DAVID PARKER County Extension Agent
      That rotten spot on the bottom side of tomatoes is all too familiar to home vegetable growers. The same problem can be seen on melons, squash and cucumbers, but is most often seen on tomatoes. Many growers feel they have a disease problem, but actually this condition is a mineral deficiency.
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10 symptoms not to ignore
Some reasons to seek immediate medical attention aren't obvious
      ROCHESTER, Minn. - Chest pains, abdominal pain and unexplained bleeding are good reasons to seek immediate medical care. Other reasons to seek immediate medical care are less well known.
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New Talent Night July 17
      The Blacksburg Rotary Club will sponsor the Peach Festival's New Talent Night on Tuesday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Fullerton Auditorium. There will be two age categories - under 15 and 15 and older. A $100 cash prize will be presented to the first place winner in each division with a $50 cash pr...
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Study encourages child's creative play to burn calories
It's not surprising that young Americans are losing battle of the bulge
      COLUMBIA - It's hardly news that many young Americans are losing a battle of the bulge: Half of all U.S. children are predicted to be overweight or obese by 2010. But a University of South Carolina psychology professor's research points to a new approach in motivating kids to develop more physic...
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ANNUAL MEN'S DAY AND CONFERENCE
      Focusing on the theme, "Christian Men Marching With A Purpose: On Time, On Target and On Fire For Christ," the men of Bethel Baptist Church recently had their men's conference and men's day services. Dr. J.W. Sanders Jr. was the chairman for both events. Participants were the pastor, Dr.
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Teens can make locker magnets at library
      Hey, teens! Do you need something cool for your locker when school starts back in August? If so, come to the Cherokee County Public Library in Gaffney and design and make your own locker magnets. This summer event for teens will take place on Thursday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m.
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WHAT'S UP
      Meetings Blacksburg VFW Post 4941 and its Ladies Auxiliary will have their monthly meeting June 26 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Fund raisers Draytonville, McKowns Mountain, Wilkinsville Volunteer Fire Department will have a barbecue and hash sale on Sat...
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