Local 'witches' gather for annual conference
      Friends came to Lynda Ramage's annual "Witch Conference" and enjoyed food, fellowship and the fall and Halloween decorations. Guests on hand for some witchingly good fun were (top right photo) Jennie Hamrick, Lynda Ramage, Diane Pruitt of Atlanta, Jane Waters, Margie Lambright and Carol Pettit.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
She should steer clear of hateful sister-in-law
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: I have been married for 10 years and have one son. He's now at an age when he is starting to notice how much my husband's sister hates me. I have no idea why. What do I say when he asks, "Why does Aunt Jane look at you with a mean face? Why does she laugh at you?
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Sorority has second meeting of 2008-2009 year Oct. 6
      Xi Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its second meeting of the 2008-2009 year on Monday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at Trackside Diner. Shirley Turner was the hostess. The president, Patty Greene, called the meeting to order and Shirley Addis led the opening ritual.
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WHAT'S UP
      Halloween events Nine downtown Gaffney merchants will host "Trunk or Treat on Limestone," Friday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. in downtown Gaffney. Jeff Gates will entertain with music for children and Susan Sarratt will tell stories beginning at 5 p.m.
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Paris Sydnee Pennington
      Edward Pennington and Heather Rains Pennington announce the birth of their daughter, Paris Sydnee, on Oct. 1, 2008, in Upstate Carolina Medical Center weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Bobbie Jo Bolin of Gaffney and Scott Rains and Katie Thomas of Gaffney.
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Photo
     81st BIRTHDAY - Madge Littlejohn (third from left) celebrated her 81st birthday with a party on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Magnolias of Gaffney. In the photo with her are Palma Carragher, Jenny Phillips, Aileen Clary, Net Wilkerson, Evelyn Osment and Ruth Thompson.
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WHAT'S UP
      Fund raiser A benefit concert to raise funds to help with medical expenses for Pam Hester, a multiple sclerosis patient, will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, beginning at 7 p.m. at Gardner Webb University's Blanton Auditorium (located in the Hamrick Building).
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Bethel Baptist Church holds annual Women's Day service
Malisha Smith is crowned Ms. Bethel 2008
      Annual Women's Day services were held recently at Bethel Baptist Church with women of the church in charge of the day's activities. The theme was "Christian Women: Uncommon Achievers For Christ - According to His Purpose." Guest speaker was Betty Dawkins Pyles, daughter of Conell and Lucille Dawkins. She is married to Robert B.
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ENGAGEMENTS
      Quiles - Jefferies Natasha Ca'Nay Quiles and Steedely Daniel Jefferies III, both of Gaffney, will be married on June 6, 2009, in Camp- Swofford Chapel at Limestone College. Miss Quiles is the daughter of Patricia Ruth Woods of Gaffney, Jacques Woods of Charlotte and the late Oscar Rene Quiles. Her grandparents are Ruth B.
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