Letters

To the editor:
On behalf of the Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association of Alabama I would  like to thank all of the businesses and individuals of Harrison County, Ky., who donated the truckload of fencing supplies to the tornado relief effort in Phil Campbell, Ala.  
Many of the cattlemen whose  farms were hit by the EF-5 Tornado on April 27, 2011, lost everything (houses, barns, fences, livestock and equipment.) More than 26 people lost their lives.

To the editor:
First off, I would like to invite the public down to the Sheriff’s office board room for the meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday night the 30th day of June. All meetings that involve our city commissioners and county magistrates are open to the public.  I am guilty of not showing up and being a part of these meetings but you can guarantee I will be there on this night.  

To the editor:
On behalf of the parishioners of St. Edward I wish to thank everyone who supported our recent Ice Cream Social. It was a great success. All proceeds benefit the operation of St. Edward School.
We appreciate the kindness and generosity of our local businesses who provided items for our silent auction. We are grateful to the many members of our local churches and community who stopped by and enjoyed some great food, delicious cake and ice cream.

To the editor:
The Hospital Board and HMH Staff are to be commended for sponsoring a reception on June 12 to honor the lengthy and highly successful medical practice of Dr. Joe A. Nichols.  
Janice and I went to Dr. Smiser for a few years before Joe started his practice in that office. It was easy to transition to Dr. Nichols, and we were with him until his retirement. Being born during the Depression, I thought of Joe as one possessing many of the admirable traits of the “country doctor”.