Nesting boxes are important to barn owl conservation efforts
      PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Did you know that a family of barn owls consumes over 3,000 rodents per year? An innovative new nest box for barn owls may enhance rodent control programs and help conserve this large white owl around the world.
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX
Teen won't gain mom's approval sneaking around
Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
      Dear Annie: I am 15 years old and recently ended a seven-month relationship with "David." I broke up with him partly because I was very unhappy (I never cried so much in my life) and also because I was falling for "Howard." About three weeks after the breakup, Howard asked me out and, of course,...
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FIVE GENERATIONS
      Representing five generations are Madisyn Grace Gentry, held by her great-great-grandfather, Jeff Mcconnell; (l-r) greatgrandmother, Carolyn Millwood; father, Jason Gentry; and grandmother, Patti Gentry.
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Girl Scout cookie sale is underway
      Girl Scouts of South Carolina, from the mountains to the midlands, began taking orders for their available-only-oncea year cookies on Jan. 11. The cookie sale features old favorites as well as a new project this year, Cinna-Spins. The crispy cinnamon snack swirls are packaged in five 100-calorie ...
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UNUSUAL SIGHT
      A recent day at Meals on Wheels found something unusual - an all male serving line. Working hard to get those meals ready to roll are (l-r) Roy Bolton, Meals on Wheels chairman of the board; Bennie Rogers, Jack Holmes and Grady Williams, MOW volunteers.
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Ivan Parker in concert Feb. 2 in Tigerville
      TIGERVILLE - The exciting sounds of Southern Gospel music will ring loudly on Saturday, Feb. 2, at North Greenville University as recording artist Ivan Parker will be featured in a special concert event at 6 p.m. Joining him will be The Providence Quartet.
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BIRTHS
      Caley Jace Martin Michael and Carolyn "Boo" Martin of Blacksburg announce the birth of their son, Caley Jace, on Dec. 18, 2007, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. Maternal grandparents are Ricky Fowler and Sharon Bryant of Gaffney, Daniel G. Bradford of Blacksburg and the la...
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ENGAGEMENT
Scott - Henderson
      Robin Scott and Todd Henderson, both of Gaffney, will be married on Feb. 23 at the Salvation Army Church in Gaffney. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Oveda Moore and the prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Henderson of Gaffney.
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WHAT'S UP
      Senior Center events The following programs will be held at the Gaffney Senior Center, 499 W. Rutledge Ave.: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m., Cherrill Moshier of Shelby will host a free art demonstration to encourage seniors to learn to paint and tell about future classes; Thursday, Jan. 24, ...
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