Ledger readers HIT THE ROAD
      Many local residents have spent their summer vacations traveling north, south, east and west... and took along something to read on their journey - The Gaffney Ledger.
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73-year-old says she's 'too young' for senior community
ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My sister, "Rita," lives with my widowed mother. Mom is 73 and in a wheelchair. She has a hard time getting out the front door on her own, so she never goes out without Rita. She won't take the handicapped bus because she thinks it would be too hard and doesn't like to keep to the bus schedule.
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BIRTHS
      José Enrique Rodriguez Garcia Odilia Garcia Perdono of Gaffney announces the birth of her son, José Enrique Rodriguez Garcia on Aug. 24, 2008 in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. Maternal grandparents are Secundino Garcia Torrez and Hilda Consuelo Perdono Garcia of Guatemala.
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WHAT'S UP
      Benefit A benefit singing for Stacy Million, who was hurt at Cherokee Speedway in July, will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, from 5-6 p.m. at White Plains Baptist Church, 206 Soap Stone Road. After the singing a Poor Man's supper will be served with donations accepted.
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Proper maintenance of septic system protects environment
Having tank inspected, pumped regularly is important in protecting system
By GEORGE DICKER County Extension Agent
      An ample supply of clean, safe water is something that we all take for granted. While events such as the current drought can, will, and do have devastating implications for agriculture, livestock, and wildlife, they also serve as a wake-up call to all of us that we should do everything possible to protect our water.
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