WHAT'S UP
      Meetings Tuesday Woman's Club will meet Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Crescent Room at The Piedmont Club. Members are reminded to bring bread for Meals on Wheels and a Christmas ornament. Church news The Helping Hands Ministry of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church is giving away free clothing for men, women and children to anyone who needs it.
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BIRTHS
      Trevor Aiden Smith David, Jennifer and Turner Smith of Gaffney announce the birth of their son and brother, Trevor Aiden, on Sept. 2, 2008, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 8 lbs. 5 oz. Maternal grandparents are Tommie and Brenda Turner and paternal grandparents are Ronnie and Kathy Smith, all of Gaffney.
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Effective, low-cost ways to get rid of a stuffy problem - sinusitis
      ROCHESTER, Minn. — Home remedies often can reduce problematic sinus symptoms, according to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Symptoms, including nasal congestion, facial pain, headache and fatigue, are common. Annually, doctors report about 32 million cases of chronic sinusitis — when patients' symptoms last 12 consecutive weeks.
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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)
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Brighten your holiday at Lights Before Christmas
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden shines for its 21st year
      COLUMBIA - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden opened its gates on Saturday, Nov. 22, for the 21st annual Lights Before Christmas. Trees adorned with nearly one million twinkling lights and more than 350 handcrafted images set the scene for what has become a holiday tradition for many Midlands families.
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Christmas on
City of Gaffney kicks off holiday season Friday evening
      T he City of Gaffney will host its eighth annual Christmas on Limestone Friday, Dec. 5, from 6-9 p.m. The star of the evening - Santa - will be at the Gaffney Fire Department to greet children and hear their Christmas wishes.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Pair taking advantage of parents' generosity
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: The holidays are fast approaching and I need your advice. Six years ago, our youngest son was living out of state. He met a young woman, married her, and they now have two children. We met her briefly before the wedding, and she has been to our home twice for a short Christmas holiday.
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Gaffney Little Theatre hosts 'Just Desserts' Friday evening
Event at Brown Building features luscious cakes, pies and surprises
      The Gaffney Little Theatre will host visitors to Friday evening's Christmas on Limestone from 6:30-8:30 in the Brown Building. The event is a sumptuous presentation of "Just Desserts," an array of homebaked cakes, pies, candies, cupcakes, cheesecakes and special surprises served by the slice or whole for Christmas entertaining.
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Kids! Have breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6
      The Cherokee County Junior Woman's Club, in partnership with several community sponsors, will sponsor its inaugural Breakfast with Santa fundraiser benefit Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Southside Baptist Church family life center.
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Gaffney Garden Club's Holiday House and Church Tour is set for Dec. 13-14
Matthew McDonald presents program at November meeting
      Holiday and seasonal decorations were the focal point of the Gaffney Garden Club's November meeting. Hostesses were Beth Martin and Paula Marett. Matthew McDonald, owner and designer of the Bookshelf Florist and Gifts, presented a program of seasonal and Christmas arrangements.
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