Miss Denton is bride of Jeffrey W. McMeans
      CHARLESTON - St. John's Lutheran Church was the setting Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, for the marriage of Allison Frances Denton and Jeffrey William McMeans, both of Summerville. The Rev. Steven Plonk officiated at the 4 p.m. ceremony. A reception, hosted by the bride's parents, followed at The Citadel Beach House on Isle of Palms.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Daughter feels she must defend abusive husband
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My daughter, "Alicia," is married and pregnant. The problem is, her husband is very abusive and I fear for her life. She is young and he is her first love, and she will not leave him even though she could be in danger. Alicia will not have anything to do with the family because we will not accept her husband.
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'Beauty and the Beast' opens Nov. 13 at Limestone
      Disney's Beauty and the Beast will begin a two-weekend run Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Fullerton Auditorium. Limestone College, in association with the Cherokee County Arts Council and the Gaffney Little Theatre, will present nine performances of the popular musical. Other evening performances will be Nov. 14 and 15 and Nov. 20, 21 and 22.
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Cookbook features recipes of Brookview
      Brookview Healthcare Center's employee advisory committee has published its first cookbook, "From Our Family to Yours." The recipes were collected from residents and submitted by their family members, along with favorites from staff members of the facility.
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Photo
     103rd BIRTHDAY - Ruth Wilkins McCluney celebrated her 103rd birthday on Oct. 5, 2008, with a party at the Peachtree Centre in Gaffney. In the photo with her are her son and daughterin law,, Harold H.and Margaret J. McCluney.
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ANNIVERSARY
Couple celebrate 60th anniversary
      Mr. and Mrs. David Stubbs celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. Mr. Stubbs and the former Lucille Floyd were married in Gaffney on Nov. 6, 1948. A party was given in their honor by their daughter and granddaughter on Oct. 25 in Mooresville, N.C.
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Women's organization to honor vets with flag-folding ceremony
Program will be Nov. 11 at Magnolias of Gaffney
      Captain Moses Wood Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will present a traditional flag-folding program to honor veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Magnolias of Gaffney, located at Tiffany Park off Ellis Ferry Road.
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BIRTHS
      Hailey Lynn Finch Tammy Gibbie and Shane ("Meat") Finch of Gaffney announce the birth of their daughter, Hailey Lynn, on Sept. 30, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Reba and Gene Allison of Gaffney. Paternal grandparents are Cookie and Charles Coyle of Gaffney.
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WHAT'S UP
      Notices The Cherokee County libraries in Gaffney and Blacksburg will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. Regular hours will resume Wednesday. Red Cross classes The American Red Cross, Cherokee County Service Center, will conduct a dog first aid class Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. until noon.
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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
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