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Published November 22, 2008 02:11 pm - William Lindner waited four years to be matched with a volunteer through Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky. Pair find bond through program Big Brothers Big Sisters connects children with mentors By GINA KINSLOW Glasgow Daily Times William Lindner waited four years to be matched with a volunteer through Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky.
In January 2007 the 13-year-old Barren County Middle School student was paired with Freddie Norris, a Glasgow pharmacist, who finds time to spend with him each week in between work and his duties as pastor of Neal’s Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Glasgow City Council. Norris decided to volunteer for the organization because he felt led to do it. “I felt the Lord was sort of tapping me on the shoulder to see if I could do this,” he said. Norris volunteers through the organization’s Community-Based Mentoring Program, which means he spends on average two to four hours a week with Lindner. “We play basketball, golf and we play pool and we go to church together,” said Lindner. Sometimes the two do chores together. “Wednesday is our day,” Norris said. “We might rake leaves or watch TV a little bit.” They take turns deciding what to do during their time together. Lindner’s parents are divorced. He lives with his mother and teenage sister. He said he sometimes needs someone with whom he can do guy things. “I like being with Freddie, and getting away from all the drama my sister makes every day,” Lindner said. “He’s fun. We have a lot of fun together.” He’s also helped Lindner consider the future. He wants to be a pharmacist. “I’m going to take after Freddie,” Lindner said. Norris has encouraged Lindner to do well in school. “He’s only had one B,” Norris said. “His grades are good.” 
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