Michael Stanley, Cleveland s Hometown Rock Hero, Dies at 72
Michael Stanley, Cleveland s Hometown Rock Hero, Dies at 72 If you re reading this then I am off to catch up with that big club tour in the sky, the rocker-turned-DJ wrote in a farewell message to fans.
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Michael Stanley, who became known nationally for a radio hit in 1981 but was the very symbol of rock ‘n roll for decades in the city of Cleveland, died Friday at age 72. The cause of death was lung cancer that had been diagnosed seven months earlier.
Stanley’s illness became known when he took leave of his usual afternoon radio shift at Cleveland’s 98.5 WNCX in late February and the station released a statement requesting prayers for his family.
Mirani has the best of both worlds being on the doorstep of nature s playground while only a short drive from the city. How many rural townships could boast about having a swimming pool, basketball court, a pub, schools, a library, butcher, chemist and more while being just minutes away from gorgeous natural swimming spots? Mirani Library at 16 Victoria St, Mirani. Picture: Mackay Regional Council The
Daily Mercury s My Town series will head to the Mirani Library on Tuesday, March 9, to meet with locals about what they think makes the area great, but also delve into what more is needed to make their home even better.
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Subscriber only Their backgrounds could not be more different: a mechanical engineer, surveyor, TAFE instructor, and professional fisherman to name a few. But the 22 members of the Seaforth Men s Shed share camaraderie and an eagerness to learn from each others expertise. They can now craft just about anything from wood-turned tables and chairs to fancy walking sticks made out of pieces of driftwood scavenged from nearby Seaforth Beach. Seaforth Men s Shed. Picture: Heidi Petith And with a new dedicated metal work shed, their imaginations were the limit. Secretary Neil Matthews said his favourite part of being a member was the companionship and men-only time.
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Subscriber only Mackay council workers have mobilised to clean up the region s cemeteries after wet weather sprouted long grass over the summer months. Walkerston resident Joan Hamilton said she noticed the cemetery off the Peak Downs Highway was overgrown when she visited during the Christmas period, and questioned what was being done about it. Mrs Hamilton said the Walkerston grounds were overgrown, and was similar to Mackay Cemetery on Cemetery Rd. Mackay Regional Council development services director Aletta Nugent said staff regularly monitored and maintained the region s cemeteries.