Kim Gunter, Bowater CU vice president marketing/HR; presents the $1,000 donation to Tammy Johnson, Habitat for Humanity executive director and Bowater CU member; and Jordan Haugen, Bowater CU branch manager. Bowater Credit Union Donates $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland

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ERICA NELSON, right, one of four future Habitat for Humanity homebuyers, holds back tears as local Habitat Executive Director Tammy Johnson hugs her for support. Nelson thanked God and the staff of Habitat for helping her on her journey to homeownership.

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With the rapid approach of Thanksgiving, we are reminded the “good” in our Cleveland and Bradley County community far outweighs the “bad.”

Bank of Cleveland mortgage lenders were honored by the Chattanooga Bankers Association for volume of loans closed. Tammy Self was awarded highest honors, achieving Diamond level status. Traci Hamilton achieved Platinum level status and Joe Collins achieved Gold level status.

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BETH ALEXANDER of Capstar Marketing, presented Lynn Thompson, Athens Federal Foundation's chairperson, with the first $500,000 of a $1.5 million commitment to the foundation. Capstar is a partner of Athens Federal Community Bank.

HABITAT WORKERS all banded together to trim the trees at the Habitat ReStore this past week, including Finance Director Rick Smith and volunteer chair Deborah Flower.

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JOSEPH PEAGLER, the grandson of Col. Joseph Peagler, wears his grandfather's military medals with pride. After a box containing these medals was donated to Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland, Re-Store volunteer Dale McClure researched the medals and gave them to Peagler's family, who had no idea of their existence.

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THE STAFF of Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland stand in front of their newly redesigned entrance wall, which was designed using recycled pallet planks. From left are Dave Williams, ReStore manager; Meta McGuire, community engagement manager; and Tammy Johnson, executive director.

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STUDENT LEADERS present a check for $1,408.63 to Tammy Johnson, Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland executive director, as part of their 2018-19 service project. Youth Leader student representatives shown, from left front, are Courtney Rogers, Bradley Central; Hannah Hawkins, Walker Valley; back, Mason Taylor, TCPS; and ASA Blake, Cleveland High School.

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A CHECK was presented to Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland for $1,233 on Tuesday. Funds were raised by Russell Cellular Verizon stores in the area, which asked for $10 donations throughout the month of June. In attendance in no particular order are: Ron Wallace; Kelby Canty; Amy Little; Holly Fain; Jason Foster; Jon Costilow; Drickson Toussaint; Tammy Johnson; Chris Benalli; Jasmine Evans; Ryan Lemme; Juliana Warner; Scott Reader; Carey Urquilla; Matt Beal; and Jason Powers.

BANNER PHOTO, COLBY DENTON