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Camp Spectrum planned at Lee June 17-20 The fifth annual Camp Spectrum will be held at Lee University’s Helen DeVos College of Education from June 17-20. Camp Spectrum, a day camp for individuals...
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Morris receives Shelter scholarship
The Shelter Insurance Foundation awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Carly Morris, a graduate of Cleveland High. Shelter agent Dennis Anderson sponsors and partially funds this scholarship. Beginning t...
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Brown receives Civitan award
Cleveland Civitan President Veronica Fox surprised one of the club members Wednesday with an award. Phil Brown received an award and lapel pin from Civitan International for his milestone of sponso...
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Moseley earns doctorate in education
On May 9, Lauren “Jeneva” Moseley, daughter of Richard and Courtenay Kimberling, earned a doctorate in education, with a concentration in teacher education and a specialization in mathematics educa...
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Wonders in the Woods
This is the 26th year for a "wonder-filled" tent camping program called Wonders in the Woods that Broad Street United Methodist Church offers at its Johnston Woods facility during June and July. T...
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Sunrise Rotary plans fundraising events
By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Banner Staff Writer Members of the Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club took time from their regular schedule of speakers Thursday to make progress on their plans for upcoming fundraisi...
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Protecting Bradley County
Two of our patrol deputies, Sgt. Jerry Rogers and Deputy Sam Long, recently have shown how important it is for our patrol units to be out in our neighborhoods and on the roads of the county. Rogers...
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FREDONA was one of the groups providing music for the Annual Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival April 27.
Polk Ramp Tramp was a success
In spite of the rain, a large crowd attended the Annual Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival on April 27. Attendees enjoyed a meal of ramps while great bluegrass and gospel music was played. During ...
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LIFE BRIDGES recently named an entrance on its campus in honor of dedicated lifetime employees. One entrance is named for Martha Whaley Sermons. Photo on left, from left, are Harriett Whaley, sister; Charlene Carter, daughter; Latrice Whaley, friend; Merle Johnson, sister; and Adonia Latham, niece.
Life Bridges names entrances for Sermons, Ownby
Life Bridges has named two entrances on the main campus in honor of dedicated lifetime employees. Bobbie Ownby began work with Life Bridges in 1976. Joining her at the agency was her husband, Don. ...
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Pro-Rodeo slated for May 24, 25
The Pro-Rodeo is coming to Tri-State Exhibition Center May 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. Cowboys and cowgirls from across the region will rope, race and ride, all hoping to have the fastest time of the night...
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Darden Foundation presents $1,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland announced it has been selected to receive a $1,000 grant as part of the Restaurant Community Grants program from the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of Darden ...
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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
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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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