ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Teen must choose between friendship or a ring
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: I'm a 15-year-old girl, and my friend "Kendall" has stolen a ring from me. I've known Kendall for a couple of years, and recently we've become best friends. I invited her over to my house and showed her the ring, and she really liked it. The moment she left, I noticed the ring was missing.
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Crafter donates handmade cabinet to Peachtree auction
All funds raised at 'Fun Day' will buy Christmas gifts for residents
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Staff Writer spowell@gaffneyledger
      Peachtree Centre volunteer Chester Spencer brought in a large present when it came time for this year's Christmas fundraiser. Spencer donated a handmade cabinet for a silent auction that begins Wednesday, Sept. 17.
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'How to Eat Like a Child' continues for three more shows
     How to Eat Like a Child, a look at relationships between teenagers and their parents, begins a second-week run Thursday at the Gaffney Little Theatre on East Robinson Street. Shown in the top photo in "How to Say No" are Zach White, Kasey Jackson (foreground), Ali Henderson, Leala Grindstaff, Breanna Conwell, Sydney Ford, Kennedy Batchler, Kimberley Guthrie (second row), Hannah Welch, Donovan Davis, Heidi Walker, Aidan Baxter Ferguson, Amanda Mullinax, Allison Conwell, Madeline Clough and Grace Wylie (back row). At right is Sydney Ford in her featured number, "Waiting." The musical features 20 secondary school students and runs Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. For reservations, call 864- 489-4589. Phil Gibbons and Tedi Gibbons are the directors.
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ANNIVERSARY
Spencers married 50 years
      Sam and Annie Spencer of Gaffney celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 11, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer were married in 1958 at the Cherokee County Court House. They are the parents of Bobby and Lori Spencer and have four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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ENGAGEMENT
Lowry - Hoey
      Jacqueline F. Lowry and James H. Hoey Sr. announce their engagement. Ms. Lowry is the daughter of the late William and Amy D. Foster. Mr. Hoey is the son of the late Precious and Willie Mae Hoey. Both are graduates of Granard High School.
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ARC offering disaster kit classes
      The American Red Cross is sponsoring a Home Disaster Preparedness Kit class for senior citizens. The classes will show seniors what should be inside their disaster kits at home. Possessing a well-stocked disaster kit can make the difference between life and death if the unthinkable happens.
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WHAT'S UP
      Community events Pacolet Road Baptist Church will have its ninth annual community party on Saturday, Sept. 20, from noon until 6 p.m. There will be many things going on with games for kids from 1-3 p.m.
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BIRTHS
      Samantha Shyann Millen Christy and Jason Kyle Millen of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Shyann, on Sept. 3, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 8 lbs.1 oz. Maternal grandparents are Lisa Smith and Roy Arrowood Jr. of Gaffney and Lois and Dennis Hickerson of Pacolet.
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