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PARTICIPANTS in the pageant for the crowning of 2013 Miss Life Care Centers of America were, from left, Inez Kaylor, voted Most Christ-like; second runner-up Essie Mullinax; Most Attractive, Francis Curtis; Miss Personality, Donna Jones; Queen of Life Care Centers of America 2013 Icye Rominger; Miss Congeniality, Sue Watts; Best Smile, Francis Carringer; Biggest Heart, Uva Cofer. At back are first runner-up Wanda Smith; Pilot Club member Brigitte Miller; Sheriff Jim Ruth; and Debbie Williams of Pilot Club. Not pictured were Best Hair, Gedena Munger, and third runner-up Georgia O'Neal. The late Shirley Farmer was Miss Life Care Centers of America 2012. Banner photos, DONNA KAYLOR
2013 Miss Life Care Centers of America

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Donna Harmon honored for 40 years of service
During Oak Grove Elementary Kindergarten graduation held recently at Lake Forrest Middle school, Donna Harmon was honored for her 40 years of service to the students of Oak Grove. Kenneth McNeal, ...
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Hiwassee River Heritage Center holds ribbon cutting
PHASE ONE and grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for the Hiwassee River Heritage Center were held Friday. Community and board members were allowed to tour the center and learn more about the...
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Director of the Montessori Kinder International School, Brigitta Hoeferle, along with one of the teachers, Kerstin Weiss, enjoys watching events. The fundraiser is for the Nancy Lieberman Foundation and to build a WorldVentures Foundation Dream Court. The school has been working with the Cleveland Housing Authority and the Boys & Girls Clubs to best determine the spot for the court to be located in Cleveland.
Maifest German Cultural Event
THE MAIFEST GERMAN CULTURAL event was held downtown Saturday at the First Street Square.
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NAMI plans ‘With Hope in Mind’ series
If a family member or loved one lives with a mental illness, you know the effects it can have on you as well as your family member or friend. He or she may live with you or depend on you for care. ...
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CATHY KIRKPATRICK shared some roses “from my dear sweet Mama’s garden that she still sends me from heaven.”
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Recent photos may be submitted for Your Best Shot by emailing gwen.swiger@clevelandbanner.com, mailing good quality photos to Your Best Shot, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 or dropping the...
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PAT AND GEORGE STOKES of Cleveland have been enjoying the annual Evening Shade event held every Friday evening in May. This was the third year they have attended the event.
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Jetport hangar bids accepted
Cleveland Municipal Airport Authority members accepted the lowest bid for T-hangars and taxilanes Friday, though it will require using a portion of the airport’s entitlement money for the next yea...
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Animal Control officers provide services
For 21 years Roy Womack has been serving Cleveland and Bradley County as an animal control officer. He and a sparse staff serve the sprawling area in their jurisdictions, responding to several tho...
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Lee students depart for 12-day trip to Israel
On May 5, a group of 25 students departed Lee University for a 12-day trip to Israel. During their time there, students were to have the opportunity to take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, stand...
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Banner photo, DONNA KAYLOR THE CLASS OF 2013 of Polk County High School held graduation commencement on Friday evening. Ready to graduate are, from left, Emily Wilson and Olivia Stillwell.
Polk County Graduation

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MEMBERS OF THE Col. Benjamin Cleveland statue committee included Van Deacon, Claude Hardison, Phil Newman, Dave Hicks, Tommy McLain, Stan Evans, Bob George, Dave Whaley, Joe Brock, Bill Hamilton, James Stone, Lynn Freeman and members from the parks and recreation department.
Umberger, Datz receive SAR medals
On May 9 the Col. Benjamin Cleveland Charter of the sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting at the Elks Club. SAR President Van Deacon called the meeting to order, Chaplain Eddie C...
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Phil Robertson, of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty,” is greeted on the red carpet at Cleveland Regional Jetport by Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland Friday afternoon. Robertson was in town for a special evening to talk about “Faith, Family and Football” at First Baptist Church on Stuart Road. The Duck Commander was the featured speaker for the Walker Valley Football Booster Club fundraising dinner. Banner photo, DAVID DAVIS
‘A&E’ ‘Duck Commander’ guest at WVHS event
Duck Dynasty patriarch and seasoned “Duck Commander” Phil Robertson flew in Thursday for a Walker Valley Football Booster Club fundraising event. Robertson sat down for interviews prior to book s...
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DISPLAYING THEIR “HELPING SCHOOLS” license plates and support for local education are members of the Bradley/Cleveland Public Education Foundation Executive Committee. Standing, from left, were Art Rhodes, Don Lorton, Sherry Brown, John Haile, Vanessa Hammond, Matt Bentley and Rodney Fitzgerald. Seated in the Mini-Cooper, from left front, were Chari Buckner, Johnny McDaniel, Steve Robinson and Rebecca McIntire. Executive Committee members unavailable for the photo were Keith Barrett, Ron Braam, Brenda Lawson, Martin Ringstaff and Jim Williams.
Education foundation shows support for new license plates
The Executive Committee of the Bradley/Cleveland Public Education Foundation is demonstrating support for local schools with new license plates on their automobiles. Driving support for our local...
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Reader’s Choice balloting in final 4 days
Voted yet? Plenty have, but there’s still time for those who haven’t marked their ballots in Reader’s Choice 2013, the Cleveland Daily Banner’s annual salute to Bradley County favorites. Deadline f...
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