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'&*4&jf JhFW fj/Vj y^y»^far^gP^jJßy. 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 www.americanprofile.com ~~~1T777 ,•) I r. I y i.l • jKßt' - f & n 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 Page 11 TTmiiifci r ii| idm M idii pridcinacadamkadriMmMfc 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: VINCE GILL 43 Brand New Songs including “The Reason Why” VINCE GILL | THESE DAYS • ’ ' % J ' ' % % J Includes guest performances by Diana Krall, LeAnn Rimes, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, Alison Krauss, Emmvlou Harris, Phil Everly and more. Available Now at WAL-MART Famous people, places andei’cnts 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 (Continued on page IS) THESE DAYS 'MHEM i MCA NASMVILU w vfcw.umgnjsnx ilie- com