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‘NATURAL INSTINCTS’ artists will display some of their artwork at the In-Town Gallery in December. Victoria Pearmain’s painting “East Main Street,” is displayed.
‘Natural Instincts’ artists set for In-Town Gallery
Sassy Brass Big Band: Ready to ‘Swing into Christmas’
Nov 27, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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BRAD AND LUANNE WINN, above, along with their two daughters Kensley, 7, and Kelianne, 5, said, “We are thankful for so many things, but above all we are thankful for our families and the love that God has blessed us with for each other.” Having moved to Cleveland eight years ago, the owners of Winn Smiles cosmetic dentistry, said “We are also thankful for the friends we have made in Cleveland and the amazing employees we have that have become family to us.” Photo courtesy of Carrie Workman.
Giving thanks in Cleveland: Local residents voice their appreciation
One of the first Thanksgiving celebrations was said to be in 1621, when Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast. For more than 200 years following that feast, days ...
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SHARON FOSKEY, a former drug addict who was out on the street, is back on her feet with a new mission and ministry to help the needy. The self-described evangelist is offering everything from a full wardrobe and accessories, to toys and nonperishable food items at prices even the homeless can afford. Her thrift store, Heavenly Treasures, is located at 2537 Harrison Pike. Banner photos, WILLIAM WRIGHT
Providing more for the poor
Being homeless and helpless while feeling hopeless and hungry are not conditions Sharon Elaine Foskey merely read about and sympathized with. It was her life. Living on the streets, wearing the sam...
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TWO CLEVELAND RUNNERS joined in one of the big five World Majors Marathons on Oct. 9. From left, Erin Yeoman, Wendy Simko, Dawn Carson and Erin Yeoman participated in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Below, When asked after the race how the marathon had changed their perception, Carson (left) quipped, “I now view running a half marathon as easy.” Simko added, “We constantly encouraged each other.”
Local runners take on Chicago marathon
Excitement tinged the air as 43,000-plus runners waited for the gun to signal the start of the race. Wendy Simko and Dawn Carson of Cleveland stood with the throng of expectant participants in this...
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THOMAS WEBSTER, seen inside this hyperbaric oxygen chamber in Cleveland, is excited to receive his one-hour daily treatment. His mother, Rhonda Arms, back left, said her 18-year-old son, who is mildly autistic has experienced dramatic improvement. Back right is Tracy Senters, a CNA and HBO technician with Hyperbaric Services of East Tennessee. Photo by WILLIAM WRIGHT
Hope is in the air for autism: Parents see improvements with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Stephanie McClain knows there is no cure for autism, but she and her autistic son, Corey, have discovered new hope for a calmer lifestyle by using hyperbaric oxygen therapy to enhance the body’s na...
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Baby Aubree June born on 11-11-11 at 11 a.m. — it’s a time to remember
Nathan and Carrie Hannah celebrated a special 11-11-11 event Friday. Their daughter, Aubree June, was born at 11 a.m. at SkyRidge Medical Center. According to Mrs. Hannah, although the birth was a...
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CAG Craft Palette to kick off the holidays
‘It’s that time again’ The Cleveland Creative Arts Guild presents the Craft Palette’s 31st annual Christmas Open House. The two-day event began Saturday and will continue from 1 to 5 p.m. today. Re...
Nov 13, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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CLOSE FRIENDS FOR 50 YEARS posed together at the home of Travis and Wanda Porter of Cleveland. From left are Joe and Mava Taylor, David and JoAnn Beatty, Travis and Wanda Porter, Bill and Nellie Thompson and Jerry and Peggie Young. The five Cleveland couples have been best of friends for more than half a century.
A friendship for the ages
A lasting friendship in today’s world by two people has become increasingly rare. So for five couples, all married more than 50 years, to remain intimate friends over half a century would seem all ...
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PICKING UP THE PIECES — As the New Jersey team from the Capitol District United Methodist Church searched Jimmy Yarber’s yard by grids, pieces of brick, ceramic, porcelain and glass were found — remains of dishes and other materials. A mosaic was created with the pieces found and was presented to Yarber, front, on their return trip. Standing, from left, are Recovery Coordinator Connie Wright and team members Debbie Gardener and Marie Poole.
Life goes on beyond the tornado: Storm ‘trash’ transformed into a memorable mosaic
Connie Wright, coordinator for the Cleveland District, brought in the Trenton, N.J., team of 53 people — skilled workers — from the Capital District in Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the U...
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KENNETH ANDERSON AND DAWN HAYNES will be getting married on Nov. 11, 2011, at the Blue Hole which is part of the Upper Ocoee River.
Diary of a second marriage
Kenneth Anderson and Dawn Haynes are to be married 11-11-11. The flowers have been ordered, the seating arrangements have been made, and the bridegroom has cut out the bridesmaids’ dresses. Wait .....
Nov 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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