Miss Pryor, SSG Goforth wed Dec. 27
      Crystal Lynn Pryor of Greenwood and SSG Michael Paul Goforth of Clinton were married at noon on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at Connie Maxwell Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Bill Goforth of Bristol, Tenn., the Rev. Scott Smith of Greenwood and the Rev. Jonathan Pryor of Gaffney officiated.
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     VOWS SPOKEN - Johnetta and Broderick Littlejohn were married on Sept. 29, 2008. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fuller and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Hemphill and Nathan Crosby.
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ENGAGEMENT
Craig - Bedenbaugh
      SPARTANBURG - Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson Craig announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Grey Craig, to Christopher James Bedenbaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harmon Bedenbaugh of Gaffney. The wedding is planned for March 28, 2009, at Spiegel Farms in Campobello.
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Pound cakes are always in style
      NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Big beautiful pound cakes rank high on the list of favorite Southern desserts. Most food historians believe that the name comes from the fact that they were originally made with a pound of butter, a pound of sugar, a pound of eggs and a pound of flour.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Friend's motive in flaunting new beau is questionable
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: I am a recovering alcoholic and have worked in addiction recovery for the 22 years I have been sober. Two years ago, I married a wonderful man. I am 60 years old and it is my first marriage. We are quite happy.
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     BLACKSBURG SENIOR CENTER SINGERS VISIT PEACHTREE CENTRE - The Blacksburg Senior Center seniors visited recently at Peachtree Centre to sing for the residents. There were smiles on the residents' faces as they listened to the group sing old hymns.
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Effort to stop smoking more intense for women
Average weight gain for women who quit smoking is 5 to 10 pounds
      ROCHESTER, Minn. — No evidence can confirm if men or women have more success in efforts to stop smoking. But, according to the December issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, women tend to report more intense withdrawal symptoms, including depression, irritability, anxiety, lethargy, a reduced ability to concentrate, and weight changes.
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WHAT'S UP
      Meetings Gaffney Masonic Lodge No. 186 meets on the second Tuesday every month at the Masonic Lodge located at 219 E. Floyd Baker Blvd. A meal is served at 6:45 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Notices Iron City Ministries in Blacksburg will be closed Jan. 5-9 and reopen Jan. 12. Normal hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.- noon.
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New fee schedule for announcements
      The Ledger has the following fee schedule for Lifestyles announcements: Wedding (photo and write-up) - $25 Engagement (photo and write-up) - $10 Anniversary (photo and write-up) - $10; (25- and 50-year anniversaries
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