Aug. 2 fundraiser will help send local kids to the Great White Way
      Local youngsters may get the chance of a lifetime to see some Broadway plays and enjoy the thrills of New York City. The Gaffney Little Theater hopes local citizens will make this possible. The theater is co-sponsoring a project called "Send a Kid to Broadway," scheduled for June 2009.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Attitude needs adjusting
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My frustration with my husband's lack of income has become so intense it's threatening our relationship. We've been married 15 years and have two kids. He's been selfemployed since he was laid off five years ago. The first three years, his business seemed promising, but he hasn't been able to draw any salary at all for the past year.
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Gaffney native honored with retirement ceremony
      Sergeant Major Steven A. Leach, a Gaffney native, was recently honored during a special ceremony after serving 26 years in the U.S. Army. Leach entered the Army in June 1982 after graduating from Gaffney High School. He received basic and advanced individual training at Fort Dix, N.J. His assignments included D 1/55 ADA, Ft.
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     HOMEMADE ICE CREAM SURE TASTES GOOD! - Peachtree Centre residents had a special treat recently when staff members and volunteers made homemade vanilla ice cream to serve during an afternoon activity. Pictured (l-r) are Sara Sanders, Esmer Ligon and Mattie Valentine; (standing, l-r) , Bernice Estes, care tech/restorative aide; Paula Kirby, assistant activities director; and Lindsay Wright, junior volunteer.
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Savvy use of sunscreen reduces the risk of getting too much sun
      ROCHESTER, Minn. - Sunning in the summer feels oh-so-good. But ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) light damage the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for all skin cancers, including melanoma. UV exposure - even when no sunburn occurs - increases the risk of cancer.
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Turn fried green tomatoes into creative appetizer
      NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Fried green tomatoes - a Southern specialty believed to have originally become popular as a substitute for meat or fish during the Depression - are enjoying a new appreciation by young chefs and cooks.
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Bethel Baptist Church celebrates Men's Day; holds annual conference
      Reflecting the theme, "Men Focusing Upon Christ: Making a Difference," Bethel Baptist Church recently had its annual Men's Day and Men's Conference. Speakers for the Men's Conference were Dion Dewberry, James Bobo, Dr. J.W. Sanders Sr., Dr. J.W. Sanders Jr., and the Rev. Tracey Miller.
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WHAT'S UP
      Notices All women who played softball for Alberta Buscheva Rogers are asked to attend a meeting Saturday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. at Mayberry Park on Hwy. 29. The agenda will be discussed when the meeting is called to order.
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MARRIAGES
      The following marriages have been filed in the probate court of Cherokee County: Charles Casey Pennington and Tracy Lynn Jeffcoat of Gaffney; Ronnie Dean Humphries and Martha Joyce Queen of Blacksburg; Timothy Edward Wylie and Candace Gail Crow of Blacksburg; Brandon Clay Kirby of Gaffney and Courtney Alisha Blanton of Cowpens.
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ENGAGEMENT
Stevens - Dawkins
      E.J. Stevens and Brian Thomas Dawkins will be married on Saturday, July 26, at Limestone Baptist Church. Ms. Stevens is the daughter of Mary Stevens and Eugene Smith of Union. Her grandparents are Aza Lee Smith and Anna Stevens Garner of Union. A graduate of Union High School and York Tech, she is attending Cosmetologist School of Columbia.
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Health and Safety classes offered by local Red Cross
      The American Red Cross will be conducting several certification courses in August. On Monday, Aug 4, Adult CPR, First Aid, and Adult CPR and First Aid classes will be held from 6-10 p.m. The fee for Adult CPR and First Aid is $21 each. Fee for both the Adult CPR and First Aid is $37.
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Drought may have briefly quieted buzz from mosquitoes, but recent heavy rains can provide nurseries for tiny insects
      COLUMBIA - The drought may have briefly quieted the buzz from some of South Carolina's most unwelcome guests but recent rains can provide nurseries for tiny, yet persistent, mosquitoes. "A key factor in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus, is to reduce mosquito breeding grounds," said Sue Ferguson, an environmental health manager with the S.
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Doris Mauney speaker Sunday at Shady Grove Baptist Church
      Shady Grove Baptist Church will have its annual Mother's Day program Sunday July 27, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Doris Mauney, associate minister at Ebenezer Baptist Church. She is under the leadership of the Rev. Freddy Davidson, pastor.
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