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Randy Speegle of Benton competed recently in the Legends Division of the Extreme Mustang Makeover, presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Speegle was the recipient of the Gist Belt Buckle as the winner of the Silver Bullet Award, given to a trainer, 50 years or older.
Randy Speegle: Reserve Champion at Extreme Mustang Makeover
Special to the Banner Randy Speegle of Benton competed in the Legends Division of the Extreme Mustang Makeover, presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation, where he took Reserve Champion aboard S...
Dec 07, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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TERESA MOLINARI, an extra on the set of Tyler Perry’s film “The Marriage Counselor” was used as a stand-in for one of the actors. Molinari, who worked as a background performer in California before moving to Atlanta, said, “It’s just so much fun. It’s the camaraderie of meeting people.” More seniors are traveling to work as extras. Banner photo, WILLIAM WRIGHT
Seniors are earning ‘extra’ income
Seniors across the Southeast are taking advantage of an easy way to earn extra income, have fun and possibly be in the movies thanks to Atlanta’s premiere producer, director, writer and actor Tyler...
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Cleveland Music Club invites Cleveland to help celebrate its centennial Sunday at Cleveland Bradley County Public Library. The 100th anniversary reception will be held in the Community Room from 1 to 3 p.m.
Cleveland ‘Music Lovers’ Club: ‘Let the music begin’
The Cleveland Music Club is celebrating its centennial anniversary Dec. 4. Founded in 1911, the club has always remembered its purpose to promote musical art and culture in Bradley County. The Cl...
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Sassy Brass Big Band: Ready to ‘Swing into Christmas’
The Museum Center at Five Points with the Sassy Brass Big Band will hold a Christmas concert called “Swing into Christmas” on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The evening will include a light dinner of thr...
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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’
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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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