Cupcakes make a comeback
Swirls of frosting atop soft cakes bring back fond childhood memories
      Cupcakes are making a comeback! Pastry chefs and home cooks alike are renewing fond childhood memories of big swirls of frosting atop soft, moist cake - with cupcake creations ranging from simple to elegant. Cupcakes are the new trend for people of all ages, according to the recipe development professionals for White Lily®.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Not much she can do about hubby's juvenile behavior
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My husband of over 25 years has a large number of friends and acquaintances listed in his e-mail address book with whom he exchanges jokes, news, pictures and, at times, porn. This sometimes includes very explicit videos.
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     NEW SORORITY MEMBERS - Xi Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi welcomed two new members, Carolyn Jones and Louise Spenser of Shelby, into the chapter. A ritual was held June 6 at the home of Ruth Ann Ohlsen. After the ceremony, members enjoyed a cookout.
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Making most of a doctor visit takes some advance planning
      ROCHESTER, Minn. - Making the most of your doctor visit takes some planning and organizing up front, as well as open, honest communication. Research shows that good patient-doctor communication is a factor in lowering blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, improving blood pressure, and resolving chronic headaches and other health problems.
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Cherokee Mental Health honors two local legislators
      Reps. Olin Phillips and Rep. Dennis Moss were recently invited to a luncheon at the Cherokee Mental Health Center, where they were honored for their support. Phillips and Moss were presented awards of excellence from the center's director, Dr. Richard Harrison, and the psychosocial rehabilitation coordinator, Dottie Peterson.
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Dunton UMC plans annual Mad Hatters Tea
      The United Methodist Women of Dunton United Methodist Church will host their annual Mad Hatters Tea on Saturday, July 19. All women and men are invited to enjoy a cup of tea from 3-5 p.m. The only requirement to attend is that one wear a favorite hat.
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WHAT'S UP
      Reunions The Gaffney High School Class of 1998 is planning its 10-year reunion. Classmates are asked to send SASE to P.O. Box 1057, Gaffney, S.C. 29342. Descendants of Rachel Baxter and Wright Byers will have a family reunion Saturday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. in the Family Life Center at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Events will conclude Sunday, Aug 3, at 10:45 a.m.
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Bethany VBS set for July 14-18
      "God's BIG Backyard - Where Kids Have Fun Serving Jesus!" is the theme for this year's Vacation Bible School at Bethany Baptist Church. Kids and youths can gather for VBS on Monday, July 14, through Friday, July 18, from 6-8:30 p.m. each day. Children from babies to teenagers are invited to participate.
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