Peachtree Centre residents keep busy with recent activities
     Peachtree had its annual Halloween trick-or-treat with three local day cares and 60 children visiting the residents. Pictured in their Halloween costumes are Millie Skinner and Polly Ellis (lr) with trick-or-treater Marissa Martin.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Custody of child should be discussed with attorney
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: My boyfriend's ex-wife called and said their 19-month-old son had bitten another child at daycare. This isn't so unusual, but what bothers me is that the daycare provider put dish soap on his tongue. Wouldn't this be considered some form of child abuse? My boyfriend is considering calling Child Protective Services, but his ex is against it.
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     BLACK BELT - Ashley Minor received her black belt in American Karate on Oct. 16, 2008. She is a student at Spartanburg Martial Arts which meets at the Gaffney YMCA and is pictured with her instructor, Billy Lunsford.
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     PET PROJECT - Members of the Cherokee County Junior Women's Club collected dog food for "Saving Gaffney Pets." The Junior Women's Club is a non-profit organization and has numerous service project during the year.
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     VERY SPECIAL FLAG FLIES AT GRASSY POND ELEMENTARY - This South Carolina state flag, donated by Rep. Olin Phillips, once flew at the State House and is now raised daily at Grassy Pond Elementary School. Pictured are the Student Advisory Council of Grassy Pond, and the flag bearers. The students raised the special flag at the school for the first time Friday, Nov. 7.
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WHAT'S UP
      Gospel singings Robert Cummings of Greenville will be in concert Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. at Chesnee Gospel Music Center, 672 Green Lake Road, Chesnee. For information call 828-223-1514. Eastside Baptist Church, 1284 E. Cherokee St., Blacksburg, will have a third Saturday night singing Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.
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ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Childers celebrate 50th anniversary
      Bill and Joyce Childers of Gaffney celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 1, 2008. Mr. and Mrs. Childers were married at First Baptist Church of Gaffney in 1958. Their children are Scott and Anita Childers of Simpsonville, Tim and Donna Childers, Hal and Michelle Childers and Lisa C. and the Rev. Richard Lancaster, all of Gaffney.
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