Hixson resident published in newest ‘Chicken Soup’ book
Kelle Riley of Hixson has been selected for inclusion in the new edition of “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias,” according to The Alzheimer’s Association.
The book is comprised of essays, stories and poems from people living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, friends and family members. Out of thousands of submissions, Riley’s story was one of 101 personal stories chosen for publication.
“The call for submissions to ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias’ arrived in my inbox on the anniversary of my mother’s death,” says Riley. “She was an avid reader and supporter of my writing, so I wanted to honor her life and her struggle with dementia by writing ‘Always A Mother.’ The process helped me deal with grief I’d put on hold for a decade while the disease stole her life. I hope that the collection helps others cope with the impact of dementia in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.”
“Kelle’s experience is like so many others who lose a loved one to this disease. We hope that families will reach out to the Alzheimer’s Association and take advantage of our programs and services instead of going through this alone,” said Alzheimer’s Association Senior Vice President Cindy Lowery.
Culp wins state poster contest
Taneiya Culp, a fifth-grader at Boyd-Buchanan School, won the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Missing Children’s Poster Contest. The 11-year-old’s entry has been submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice to represent Tennessee in the national contest.