Breckenridge, Kitchens vows exchanged
      Emily Kathryn Breckenridge and Gregory Orman Kitchens were united in marriage March 31, 2007, at 6 p.m. at Steam Mill Plantation in Donalsonville with the Reverend Glenn Martin officiating the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ruth and Homer Breckenridge of Donalsonville. The groom is the son of Nancy and George Kitchens of Tallahassee, Fla.
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Connors - Fortner
      Jeannette Cunningham of Plant City, Fla., announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Connors, to Matthew Robert Fortner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Fortner of Plant City, Fla. The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Plant City High School and currently attends Hillsborough Community College majoring in psychology.
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How to plan a wedding on a budget
      From ice sculptures to fancy stretch limos to a wedding dress that costs more than your mortgage payment - with all these wedding temptations, how can you possibly stay on budget and still have the wedding of your dreams?
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Honeymoons offer much-needed break
      After months (or years) of planning the wedding ceremony and reception and paying attention to numerous details, newlyweds deserve a relaxing, stress-free, romantic firsttime trip as husband and wife. When deciding upon a honeymoon destination, pick a location that both of you will enjoy visiting.
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Local queens compete in state pageant
      Five Early County Forestry Queens will compete in the state pageant in Tifton June 8 and 9. Competitors are Addison Mock, Teeny Miss Division; Emmie Fenn, Tiny Miss EC Forestry; Taylor Engram, Little Miss EC Forestry; Beth Burkett, Junior Miss EC Forestry; and MaKayla Mock, EC Forestry Miss Hospitality.
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Blakely Senior Center
310 Meadowbrook Drive
      Daily Events June 11 - Rhythm band practice 10:30-11:30. Lunch: Hamburger steak with onion gravy, green limas, mustard greens, corn muffin, tropical fruit. June 12 - Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. Karaoke - 11 a.m.
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Learn the ways to prevent medication errors
      Medication errors can occur at any step during the health care process. It's estimated that on average, there is at least one medication error per hospital patient per day, although error rates vary widely across facilities. Errors can also occur at the pharmacy and result from doctors prescribing medications that just aren't compatible.
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Don't underestimate the power of walking
      Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise to improve overall health doesn't require a slew of expensive equipment. You likely already have just what you need at home: a pair of good shoes. Many people underestimate the power of walking. According to James M. Rippe, M.D., a cardiologist and director of the Rippe Lifestyle Institute in Shrewsbury, Mass.
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