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EVERLASTING LOVE — Charles and Shirley Hawkins will celebrate 60 years of bliss April 2. The couple cite having God in their lives, laughing together and seeing life together as important ingredients to a long and happy marriage. Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT
How to make a marriage last: Local couples share secrets to decades of happiness
Many couples wishing for a special day of romance on Feb. 14 may also enjoy knowing the secret to a lifelong relationship filled with love and happiness.
Feb 13, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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FAMILY TIES — Brenda Porter, left, and Breandra Porter, right, celebrate their recent mother-daughter graduation with degrees in medical assisting from Miller-Motte Technical College in Chattanooga. Photo by DAVID DAVIS
Mother, daughter celebrate college journey together
Mother and daughter college graduates Brenda and Breandra Porter, like many students, had to balance their coursework with other things going on in their lives, only they did so together — as a fam...
Feb 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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DISABLED YET WILLING AND ABLE — Mike Crittenden’s tragic fall became an opportunity for redemption, according to the courageous hunter who said he turned his life over to the Lord. “When all is said and done I’d like people to remember me as someone who tried to share the Lord with them, made them smile and could say, ‘I see the Lord in him,’” said Crittenden, author of the new book, “I Didn’t Have To Stay.” Photo by WILLIAM WRIGHT
Surviving a life-changing fall: Accident that nearly brought death brought new life to local hunter
Wildlife hunter Mike Crittenden was falling head-first out of a tall tree to the ground below, and nothing could save him. The devastating fall rendered him a quadriplegic. But Crittenden insists t...
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VINDIMA GIRL IS LAUNCHED — Machelle McCulley created her own makeup and beauty line, “VindiMa Girl,” when she decided she wanted to walk into retail stores and see her own makeup line on the shelves. It was easy for the inventor who says she enjoys being a “girly-girl.” Banner photo, MELISSA SNYDER
Machelle McCulley designs beauty line
Local makeup artist creates ‘VindiMa Girl’
Feb 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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THE MUSIC MAN — Jack Clark has been hailed a humorous, virtuoso pianist who had the privilege of playing with the best and entertaining the rest with his gifted hands. The 76-year-old musician has been playing the piano at Westwood Baptist Church for the past 43 years after touring with some of the most well-known quartet groups in gospel music.
Jack Clark: Playing songs in the key of life
His first public performance on the piano came at age 8 during a Sunday night service at Shady Springs Community Church.
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OUT ON DVD — Actor, writer and producer Joshua Wade said he is excited about the nationwide release of his film, “Farm Girl in New York,” in which he co-stars. The former Cleveland resident said he hopes his fans and local supporters will enjoy his screwball romantic comedy now on sale. Wade performed in several theatricals, including “The Fantastics” before co-starring in his latest film.
Romantic comedy on DVD stars local actor Joshua Wade
An exciting new romantic comedy, “Farm Girl in New York,” co-starring former Cleveland resident Joshua Wade Miller, was released nationwide just in time for Valentine’s Day. The acclaimed independe...
Feb 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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BURNS ON BROADWAY — Todd Burns of Cleveland was in New York the week “The Ananda Lewis” Show first aired. The composer for such shows as “Carmen: A Hip Hopera,” starring Beyonce and “Double Platinum,” starring Diana Ross and Brandy, also composed music for the show hosted by TV personality and model Ananda Lewis.
Todd Burns makes good as Hollywood composer
His award-winning music has been heard on TV for more than a decade, but before composer Todd Burns brought music to the ears of Hollywood, he honed his skills at the Lee University School of Music...
Feb 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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SPECIAL REMINDER — Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Area Director Robert Green wears a red bracelet as a reminder to pray for the 280 local students who recently made commitments to play drug and alcohol free.
Robert Green: Taking ministry to school campus
“To change lives” is why self-proclaimed “kingdom player” Robert Green has committed to being the Ocoee Region area director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
Jan 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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PRESERVING THE PAST — Dr. Charles Hawkins of Cleveland decided to write memoirs of his World War II-era experience and share them with the world. The author of “Borrowed Shoes” said he has first-hand information that will be helpful in telling the complete story of a bygone era. Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT
Local author to share WWII memoirs with public
Dr. Charles G. Hawkins, the Cleveland resident who wrote “Borrowed Shoes,” a book about his efforts to understand the homeless by becoming homeless himself, has decided to write another eye-opening...
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OUTDOORS DELIGHT — Kindergarten students from Yates Elementary enjoyed playing together during recess Monday. Above, Toniah Beck, standing, watches while her friends Jalyn Usher, left, Addison Norwood and Cameron Norwood, right, enjoy sliding down together. Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT
Backyard blessings: A walk on the wild side
“There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot,” wrote Aldo Leopold in the 1949 foreword of “A Sand County Almanac.”
Jan 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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