History and drama highlight CHAPs's hay ride and ghost walk
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      U sing a tablespoon of history and a pinch of drama, the Cherokee County Historical and Arts Preservation Society (CHAPS) hopes it has cooked up something the entire community can enjoy in this weekend's historic hay ride and ghost walk.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Lying is no way to start a marriage
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: I am a widower and recently got engaged to "Dyann." We are planning on getting married soon, but a few things have me puzzled. My wife-to-be told me she had been married and divorced. She had a child living with her who I thought was her only child.
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Shady Grove to host Pure 'N Heart children's choir workshop, concert
      Shady Grove Baptist Church will sponsor a Pure 'N Heart workshop and concert this weekend. Individuals and area youth directors are invited to bring their children or youth choirs (approximately age five to 13) to participate.
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Workshop leader is talented musician
      Alphaeus Anderson, director of the Pure 'N Heart Ministry, serves as Minister of Music at Mt. Sinai World Outreach Ministry in Spartanburg. A graduate of Anderson University with a degree in Christian Ministries and minor in Music, he is married to his best friend, the former Alexias Harrison, who makes up their duo.
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ENGAGEMENT
Wilson - Bell
      Jim and Becky Wilson of Gaffney announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly D., of Gaffney to Kevin M. Bell of Greer, son of Ren and Iris Bell of Greenville and Raymond and Lynn Bruce of Greer. Miss Wilson graduated from Gaffney High School and is employed by Cherokee County.
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BIRTHS
      Ruby Katherine Hoffman Nathan and Tanya Hoffman of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Ruby Katherine, on Sept. 30, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. Grandparents are Mike and Marcia Melton and Oscar and Dona Hoffman, all of Gaffney.
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WHAT'S UP
      Meetings Tuesday Woman's Club will meet on Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. in the parlor at Limestone Presbyterian Church. Hostesses are Sharon Thompson, Pam Oliver and Nanilou Cooper. Members are reminded to bring an unwrapped toy for the Salvation Army.
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New fee schedule
      The following fee schedule is effective immediately: Weddings (photo and write-up) - $25 Engagements (photo and write-up) - $10 Anniversaries (photo and write-up) - $10; (25- and 50-year anniversaries no charge) Birth announcements - No charge
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