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NORVEL. By Kenneth Conklin. Self published. 359 pages. $26.99.
Norvel Lee, a big man with a big heart, came out of the hills of northern Botetourt County to win a boxing match at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, and a landmark desegregation case before the State Supreme Court.
Kenneth Conklin, a retired technology writer, also from Botetourt, tells Leeâs story in a fictional version of many events in the life of a man who proudly carried his African American heritage from a farm on Mill Creek near Gala to Howard University, the Army Air Corps, international boxing circles and civic leadership in the Washington area.
The donation will be used to restock supplies as demand for help increases during the pandemic. Lorna Sharples, site leader at Faulds Park, said: “Inverclyde Foodbank is a lifeline for vulnerable families in our community and we’re pleased to offer our support to help the team restock supplies.” Lesley Jackson, manager of Inverclyde Foodbank, said: “Amazon in Gourock has always been a great friend to us and we are so pleased to be able to offer our services to the Inverclyde community with the support of Lorna and her team.”
He died on January 11 and the popular war veteran will be missed by many. Bill was in the Royal Engineers and part of the historic Operation Varsity, which led to Allied troops securing victory on the ground, and taking control of crucial German towns, villages and strongholds. After the army he was in Cumbria Constabulary for 31 years, reaching position of police inspector. Mr Pearson had the rare ability to be able to transcend the age gap and get on just as well with both the young and old. One of Bill’s friends, Richard Ashcroft, said: “He was an absolutely incredible man. Very astute and very switched on and incredibly articulate. Just a really decent man.
Caring councillors took part in a vital campaign to support homeless veterans – by brightening key workers days. Allerdale Borough Councillors Peter Little, Iain Greeney, Adrian Kirkbride and Lynda Williams completed their task on Saturday (December 19), walking the streets of Maryport to raise funds for Walking with the Wounded s Walking Home for Christmas campaign. The charity supports all those who have served in the military with their mental health, employment, finding a home, and care coordination. And the team couldn t be more proud to support the cause, delivering hampers of biscuits, sweets and chocolates to the Dale’s, Granville Court, Parkside and Solway House residential homes.