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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
She wants to be a good stepmom
      Dear Annie: I'm 30 years old, and for the past two years, I've been seeing a wonderful man who's 48. "Taylor" is recently divorced and has two grown children. We get along great and seem to be a perfect match. We are very much in love and intend to get married someday.
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Shippy - Smith couple exchange vows
      Candice Anita Shippy and Clarence Lee Smith, both of Gastonia, N.C., were united in marriage on Oct. 6, 2007, in Camp-Swofford Chapel at Limestone College in Gaffney. Dr. A.L. Brackett officiated the 4 p.m. double ring ceremony.
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Exercise helps ease knee pain
      ROCHESTER, Minn. - Pain in the kneecap is a common problem - with many causes. Often, recovery includes exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the knee, as well as stretching tight muscles and thighs,
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HONORED ON BIRTHDAY
      Edna Goudelock of Gaffney celebrated her 90th birthday on Dec. 14, 2007. She was honored with a drop-in from 2-4 p.m. on Dec. 16 in the fellowship building at Rehoboth Baptist Church. Many friends and family members attended. Mrs. Goudelock was surrounded by five children: James Goudelock and wife, Delores, of Cayce, Mike Goudelock and wife, Debby, of Granite Falls, N.C.
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University of South Carolina scientists took part in study that may uncover genes responsible for breast, colon cancers
Team identifies 280 candidate genes they believe cause most forms of the two diseases
      COLUMBIA - University of South Carolina scientists are among a group of researchers who may have discovered mutated genes that cause breast and colon cancers. Dr. Phillip J. Buckhaults, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina's School of Medicine, and Dr.
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BIRTHS
      Hunter Charles Varnadore Maria and Johnathan Varnadore of Gaffney announce the birth of their son, Hunter Charles, on Dec. 15, 2007, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Mary Sue Poole and paternal grandparents are Johnny and Joann Varnadore, all of Gaffney.
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Local Red Cross plans training classes
      The Cherokee County American Red Cross has planned a number of health and safety courses this month. The class schedule includes: Jan. 7-8, 6-10 p.m., CPR with first aid courses, $49 fee; Jan. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m, Blood Borne Pathogens, $10 fee; Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Child and Adult CPR, $42 fee; Jan. 26, 8 a.m.-2 p.
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DUNTON HONORS PASTOR
      Dunton United Methodist Church recently honored its pastor and his family along with the "Mother of the Church" and "Father of the Church" during the Christmas season. In the top photo are the church's pastor, Rev.
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BIRTHDAY
      EMMA JAY OXFORD celebrated her 1st birthday December 13, 2007. She is the daughter of Joshua Scott Oxford and Mary Ada Elizabeth Moss Oxford of Gaffney. Grandparents are (Penny) Donna Estes Oxford of Winston-Salem, N.C.
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