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CREATIVITY is on full display as Myriam Rutland stands before her paintings at the Southern Comfort Furniture Store in Bradley Square Mall. Said Rutland, “My self-portrait would be as happy and as cheerful and as loving life as I could make it. That is what I try to do — just love my life regardless of where I am. It’s a gift and I can’t waste it.” Above, Rutland works on a painting for a private party at the Create and Celebrate studio in Cleveland.
Adding more color to a colorful career
From painting parties to poetry and music, Myriam Rutland does it all
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FALLINGWATERS, above, enjoys a moment with nature near the falling waters that inspired her self-given name.
Amazing Grace touches Fallingwaters
Local Shawnee Indian shares her culture and bond with life
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Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Ruth Pullen poses with her 40-year-old cooktop, ventilation hood and oven. She and her late husband purchased six Whirlpool appliances, including a washer, a dryer and a refrigerator, back in 1972.
Having reliable applicances after 40 years
Ruth Pullen, like many others who grew up around the same time she did, learned to make the most of what she had at a young age. She didn’t always wear the latest clothing styles or have the newest...
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BANNER STAFF WRITER , Delaney Walker, enjoys the thrill of ‘controlled flight’ on the ziplines at Ocoee Zipz. The guides instruct and encourage riders to attempt flips and zip lining upside down. Said guide K.T. Tranthem, “The main thing for me is just meeting new people. That’s really what I enjoy, being able to talk to people from all different walks of life.”
Ocoee Zipz: A fun adrenaline rush through ‘Land of Oz’
The cloudy blue sky promised respite from the heat while nine brave souls waited their turn for the Ocoee Outdoors’s “Wizard of Oz” themed zip-line tour. Emotions ranged from impatient to anxious,...
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NICOLE AND MATTHEW PRICE have put the past behind them and are looking forward to using their experience to help others. The Cleveland couple has been together now for 10 years. Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT
Anatomy of a runaway
In a recent presidential proclamation, President Barack Obama said, “Childhood is a time for our young people to grow and learn, protected by their families and safe in their homes. But for almost ...
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ESSICA BROWN, co-founder of the casting company Southern Hollywood Events, is inviting more people to come out and enjoy being an extra in Harrison Ford’s latest film, “42,” through June 1. The final days of shooting in Chattanooga is set for June 4 and June 6.
Being in a Hollywood film: Reactions of local extras on the set of the film “42”
Cleveland residents were among the crowd of 500 extras featured at Chattanooga’s Historic Engel stadium for the filming of the Hollywood motion picture, “42.” The latest Harrison Ford film is abou...
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JASON AND TOBY LONG posed with some of the Thai children they are helping through entertainment, education and empowerment. The caring couple is asking the Cleveland community to join them in their efforts to help save the children of Thailand from centuries of sex trafficking and drug addiction, by joining their Think Small foundation at www.thinksmallfoundation.org. The former Clevelanders are now living in Thailand.
For the love of children
Cleveland couple raise awareness of Thailand's children
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SOCIAL DANCING is on the rise as family and friends enjoy a variety of dances for fun and physical benefits. Below, dancers Dannie Bentley and Ryan Cooke performed routines together. Cooke, a former dancer with Dance Studio 125 in Cleveland, has moved to Atlanta and teaches dancing.
Dance your way to a healthier life
How locals are improving their overall well-being simply by dancing
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BROCK OSBORNE (left) and Addie Johnson (right) smile for the camera during their Reinbow Riders lesson. While Reinbow Riders is not the only program available at the Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center, it is a popular choice. “The students use ‘Reinbow Reins,’” Sara Munday, an instructor, explained. “The reins attach to the harness, so there is still a leader that has control of the horse, while allowing students to learn how to turn the horse.” Banner Photos by DELANEY WALKER
Reinbow Riders: Therapeutic training on horseback
Atop the almost 1,000 pound horse sits Addie Johnson, a rider with multiple disabilities. She rides with confidence and ease under the watchful eyes of her Reinbow Riders instructors at the Tri-Sta...
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Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT EDWIN DAVIS posed in front of his baseball trophies at home and spoke about the glory days when he played America’s favorite pastime with the Cleveland All Stars. He said he was thrilled to hear about the upcoming movie “42” that celebrates the first black baseball player signed to play in the major leagues and the man who signed him.
Edwin Davis: Former baseball player still in a league of his own
Playing minor league baseball in the old Negro Leagues taught Edwin Davis about the real soul of the game and the importance of being a team player. The 84-year-old Cleveland resident who was born...
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