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THE FIERCE AND FEROCIOUS FLOWERS encircle the Tin Man (Kennedy Brown), Scarecrow (Dan Watson of Missoula Children’s Theatre), Toto (Lindsey James), Dorothy (Sarah Cobb) and the Lion (Lauren Goldston) in the recent performance of “The Wizard of Oz” at the Museum Center at Five Points. Banner photo, SARA DAWSON
‘Wizard of Oz:' Missoula Children’s Theatre’s captured kids imagination at Museum Center
The Museum Center at Five Points filled up with laughing munchkins, mysterious magicians, fierce and ferocious flowers, and many other characters on March 23 as 60 local children and teens presente...
Mar 27, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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BACHMAN ACADEMY STUDENT Noah Tobitt uses an electric hand sander to prepare lumber for birdhouses. All of the wood for the Science Week project comes from recycled pallets provided by the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga to build the birdhouses for the wetlands area adjacent to the plant. Inset photos, right, are images of the type of birdhouses that could be built.
Bachman Academy partners with Volkswagen
Bachman Academy students will be “thinking blue” as they participate in a schoolwide science week at the beginning of April. The school will be partnering with the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga t...
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The magnificent peaks of Mount Everest were captured by photographer Spears McAllester on an 18-day search for the most dramatic mountains of the world.
‘SOUVENIRS’ exhibit adds ‘inspiration’ to In-Town Gallery in April
Whether ascending to extreme heights in search of the perfect photograph, or lounging on a beach collecting seashells, two Chattanooga artists explored these geographic opposites as more than just ...
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HAYLEI CUMMINGS, an activity assistant at Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, said she has a heart for helping others and enjoy spending time with the residents who thrive when getting personal attention. Banner photos, WILLIAM WRIGHT
Haylei Cummings: Nurturing seniors with heart and soul
If like flowers, residents at nursing homes need lots of love and attention, Haylei Cummings, with her sunny personality and ability to shower others with kindness, offers added incentive for sever...
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LOCAL CLEVELAND SHOPPERS Frieda Moses (left) and Sonya Mangrum are self-proclaimed Coupon Queens. They work together to make grocery shopping an enjoyable experience that is painless for their wallets. “I never thought I’d be spending three hours in a grocery store,” Moses said of her couponing hobby.
Local coupon queens share their secrets
They are stuffed into the Sunday paper, shoved into mailboxes, and sometimes scattered throughout the grocery store. They are online, on paper, even on smart phone apps. More often than not, they e...
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DEBBIE MOORE, above left, a local educator and documentary writer, interviewed Troye Moore Linginfelter, right, and five other former residents of Caney Creek for the historic documentary.
Local family documents tales from bygone Caney Creek Village
Driving through the Ocoee River Gorge, tourists can see the various buildings and dams that form the hydroelectric system now run by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Some of the buildings are even ...
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THESE THREE TALENTED BEAUTIES, left, made for one of the most exciting programs ever at Cleveland’s recent 2014 Distinguished Young Women event held March 9. From left are Allie Beth Cody, second runner-up; Laura Kate Evans, 2014 Distinguished Young Woman of Cleveland and Megan Castleberry, first runner-up.
2014 Distinguished Young Women of Cleveland shines
The 2014 Distinguished Young Women of Cleveland Scholarship Program turned out to be one of Cleveland’s most exciting scholarship programs of all time. The entertaining event was filled with amazi...
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Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT EASTER at the Lillios home was often associated with birthdays since Nicholas, left, and his sister celebrated their birthdays around the time Easter festivities took place. From left are Nicholas and his parents, Amy and William Lillios.
Easter celebrations earthwide
“Easter Day, the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord, is the greatest of all the festivals of the Christian Church,” wrote Christina Hole in her book “Easter and Its Customs.” According to Rober...
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WADE GLADSON is carrying a 55-pound blue monster catfish which he caught with his bare hands, or “noodled,” from the Tennessee River. The 42-year-old Clevelander said, “I have two daughters, Chelsea Coulter and Taylor Gladson and they both like to participate, although neither has actually caught a monster by hand yet. But they have both caught fish well over 50 pounds on rod and reel. My youngest daughter Taylor says she plans to catch a monster by hand this year so we will see how that turns out.”
Reality bites on ‘Catfishin’ Kings’
If you love fishing, fierce competition and the thrill of a dangerous seahunt then Animal Planet’s new show, “Catfishin’ Kings,” starring three Cleveland catfishers will have you riveted to your TV...
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Bud Kinches, became certified weather spotters through the National Weather Service SKYWARN™ program last year. There are currently 250 trained weather spotters in Bradley County, according to the NWS. Kinches captured the above lightning photo from his backyard during a storm soon after attending the spotter training class last spring. Banner photo, SARA DAWSON
Weather spotters in Cleveland prepare for severe weather season
Severe weather season has started again for Eastern Tennessee, and past years’ storms have caused more local residents to prepare for severe weather by becoming certified weather spotters through t...
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