Daughter has found a new love.......planning for an estate sale. She is working on the vast collection of works from a retired Searcy AR teacher, Mr. Othel Jones, who apparently loved finding and keeping things. This is one of the treasures (certainly one of a kind) that has been discovered.
Since Daughter attended schools in Searcy she was definitely interested in this item. It was evidently used gently by a loving teacher who then asked the kid if he/she would like to sign the paddle. She did point out that one kid signed Kilroy which may have gained him another lick. You can turn this paddle in different directions under different lighting and see more and more names. I am going to list a few that I think I can read. Some are carved, some are scratched, some are penciled and if you were ever paddled by this teacher, we'd love to hear your comments!
Steve England, Randy Cooper, Brad Latey, Terry Hampton, Kristi Matejko, JLWays, Larry Haskins, Deane Mason, Mike Langford, Steve East and one says With Love Kathi.
There are SO many others. You could study this paddle for hours! What a great conversation piece it would be in your home! Daugher is Valerie Canepa if you want more information.
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