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Fragrant farms dot the landscape of Sequim, Wash., Lavender Capital of North America.
C 'arinq residents
While 1 was taking a walk with my
daughter I tell on the sidewalk and a
woman in a ear actually turned around
and came back to make sure I didn't need
a lift to the doctor. Tliats small town
caring! Shops display congratulations to
our students when they achieve a positive
accomplishment and stand beside them
when they need encouragement. Neigh
bors watch each other's homes and look for
lost dogs together These are just a few of
the reasons I feel my hometown of Gravs
lake. 111. (pop. 18.506), is great.
—Vicky Memtka
In Oak Lawn, 111. (pop. 55,2-45), our
Christ Hospital and its adjoining Hope
Childrens Hospital accept children and
families from around the world. These
families, who often have unique problems,
are given another chance tor a better lift.
The local residents often contribute time
and money to the parent or family mem
bers expenses for what can sometimes be
a long stay in the area while their child
recovers . . . Who wouldn't be proud to be
an Oak Lawn resident!'
—Margaret (Peggy) Ryan Sains
Nineteen years ago, mv sisters and
their families were visiting. All of us
attended the annual Klamath Falls (Ore.)
Fourth of July parade. After the parade,
we gathered our group at a nearby street
comer and realized mv 4-year-old nephew
was missing! After searching for a few
minutes, we spotted a family with three
little boys returning to the same spot. In
disbelief, we saw that they were holding
hands with my nephew in tow. That spe
cial family not only returned my nephew'
to us. but did so in a manner that he was
not scared or upset about being lost. The
kindness displayed by this family is typical
of the canng townspeople in Klamath Falls
(pop. 19,462).
—Laivn Ami Ostrick
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The Dial-A-Ride program in Enfield,
Conn., keeps senior citizens active.
North Platte, Nebraska’s most shin
ing hour came dunng World War 11 when
thousands of volunteers from 125 commu
nities came together to organize the North
Platte Canteen. From Christmas Day 1941
until tlie war ended five years later, every
single trixip train was met night or day.
Six million servicemen with uncertain
futures were served tree refreshments, and
jierhaps |ust as important were the smiles,
love, respect and honor shown during
those 10-minute rest stops in North Platte
(pop. 25,878).
— -Jmt) Herbst Brown
Tlie importance of education perme
ates Siloam Springs, Ark. (pop. 10,845),
home to John Brown University. Thirty
years ago, two mothers with seven high
school kids between them knew they
would need help in getting them through
college. Soon a plan was developed. Tlie
women approached business people and
organizations about sponsoring individual
scholarships. Tlie response was encourag
ing and 2~ seniors received scholarship
money This past year more than 100 stu
dents received nearly $500,000 to further
their education. These gifts all are raised
locally. Many of them are memorials or
gifts to honor community members.
—-Joyce Anne Mum
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I live in Enfield. Ginn. (pop. 45,212),
home of the Enfield Dial-A-Ride. What
makes this program unique is its availability,
home pickups and wide variety of destina
tions (shopping, doctors, hair salons, nursing
home visits). It transports senior citizens and
physically challenged individuals. It's my
lifeline to independence. I am a physically
challenged individual who lias never driven
a car. With this wonderful program I am
able to volunteer daily as well as be active
and independent.
—-Jayne can Jen Basel:
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Located in the mile-high desert of north
west New Mexico, my hometown of Farm
ington (pop. 57,844) is unique. It is in the
Four Comers ' area—the only place in the
United States where four states —Gilorado,
Utah. Arizona, and New Mexico—meet
in one spot Tire big sport here is baseball!
Every August, tlie town hosts the Connie
Mack World Senes for players 17 to 19.
Major league scouts and thousands of fans
come to see the future stars of the game.
—Sarny Coats
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