LEDGER COLUMNIST
Wanna be a ghost? Here's what you do
      I was walking around the Wal-Mart the other day and just had to stop to admire the commotion in the Halloween costume aisle. People were tearing through all the scary masks, face paints and cloaks for just the right look.
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LETTERS
Urges everyone to research landfill facts before deciding
      Dear Editor: This is in response to the letter published earlier written by Gene Moorhead, executive director of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, concerning the proposed landfill.
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The Sunday School Lesson
Using Your Gifts
      EPH. 4:1 1 therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spir'it in the bond of peace.
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Stories Behind The Hymns
THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
Stories Behind The Hymns By: Warren Shiver
      The Battle Hymn of the Republic Author: Julie Ward Howe (1819-1910) Composer: William Steffe (1830-1890) Julia Ward Howe was born on May 27,1819 in New York City. She was the fourth of seven children born to Samuel Ward III (1786-1839) and Julia Rush Cutler. Her father was a wealthy banker. Her grandfather was a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army.
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