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“LITTLE MURRAY MEMORIES in stories and pictures of the way we were” was presented to the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library’s History Branch on Sept. 9 by author Betty Bryant Bandy. From left, front, are Bandy and Barbara Fagen, History Branch manager; and back, Tommy Benson, Evelyn Benson and Ralph Bandy. Banner photo by WILLIAM WRIGHT
Historic ‘Memories’ presented to Cleveland library’s History Branch
Author Elizabeth “Betty” Bryant Bandy presented a copy of the book, “Little Murray Memories, in Stories and Pictures of the Way We Were,” to the Cleveland Public Library History Branch Sept. 9. The...
Sep 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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JAY McCLUSKEY, pastor at North Cleveland Baptist Church, discussed his lifelong commitment to the Vols as well as his loyalty to family, friends and his work. The Knoxville native is celebrating a quarter of a century of service at North Cleveland Baptist Church. Photo by DELANEY WALKER
Jay McCluskey: A man who understands the meaning of loyalty
“True Southerners do not get to choose their [favorite] team, they are born with it; you live and die with them,” says Jay McCluskey. Vols fans may appreciate the heart in McCluskey, the pastor for...
Sep 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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A COLORFUL CAST OF multi talented singers and dancers promise to dazzle audiences and define the true spirit of America in the world premier of the 90-minute song and dance production of “American Spirit,” a powerful, insightful, musical glimpse into American history starting with the American Revolution. For more information, call 476-6979 or 473-1114.
‘American Spirit’ concert is Sept. 27
The Cleveland-Bradley Concert Association announces its first concert of the season — “American Spirit” — will be Sept. 27 at Conn Center at 7 p.m. On this the 10-year anniversary of the tragic ev...
Sep 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Helen Burton
Helen Burton honored as member of the National Watercolor Society
Helen Burton of Cleveland has been honored with a Signature Membership in the National Watercolor Society, considered one of the most prestigious art organizations in the world. Burton painted a n...
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ROUP DELILAH is made up of former Voices of Lee singer Candace Whittington, third from right, and other top singers who performed on seasons one and two of “The Sing-Off.”
Lee alumna is back on ‘The Sing-Off’
Candace Whittington, who performed with Voices of Lee on the first season of “The Sing-Off,” is back on NBC’s hit a cappella talent show with an all-new, all-girl group known as Delilah. The 29 yea...
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WANDA IDE poses with her prophetic paintings in the sanctuary of International House of Fire in Cleveland. Her painting (from top left) of the two eagles clasping feet is titled “Commitment.” Top center painting of strawberries Ide calls “Food for Thought or Fruit of the Spirit.” The two sword-bearers and the woman is called “The Spirit of Intercession.” Next to Ides is her painting “Showers of Mercy and Grace. Banner photo, DELANEY WALKER
Wanda Ide: A prophetic artist shares her vision
For some, inspiration springs from a song, or perhaps nature. Wanda Ide, an internationally trained artist who received her training in France, said her inspiration comes straight from God. Since ...
Sep 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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IVO AND LORI MILLER returned to Cleveland for her 30th high school class reunion during the Labor Day weekend with their son, Jordan.
Reflections of a purposeful life
When Lori and Ivo Miller returned to Cleveland over the Labor Day weekend for her 30th high school reunion, no one knew how their life’s journey had taken them far from home but closer to the meani...
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A MAKE-A-WISH send-off party was held at Shane’s Rib Shack for Justin Hardin, front, who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 3. From left are Ashley Boyd, manager with Shane’s; Make-A-Wish volunteers Pat Fuller and Teresa Shelton; and back, Justin’s parents, Kim and Dave Hardin with sister, Rachel. Justin with his favorite food, ribs, at Shane’s; and being surprised with a cake made especially for him by Cooke’s Food Store.
Wish comes true for little Justin Hardin
Justin Hardin was only 3 when he was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2005. His mother Kim Hardin said, “It has been a long, hard road, but Justin is doing much better. He goes every six months for...
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Museum’s 13th Annual Gala Fundraiser is Sept. 13
The Museum Center at Five Points will host its 13th Annual Gala fundraiser on Sept. 16. This year’s Gala theme is a light-hearted look at the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas, called “Viva Cle-Vegas!”...
Sep 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ann Almond Pope
From the beginning ... Music part III
When Ann (Almond) Pope and her husband David built their home in Chattanooga, they built it to accommodate two Steinway grand pianos. Why not? Her whole life has been built around music. Her first ...
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