Dear Mr.Terry,

The last issue of your paper had several comments in the "As You See It" column that were quite critical of the Arts Council.

Our family has spent several thousand hours participating in various activities sponsored by CMAC. We have had opportunities that families in many larger communities don't have available, and we have made friendships that will be cherished the rest of our lives.

Our area is blessed to have CMAC offer such positive opportunities for citizens of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Such opportunities should not be taken for granted. We should also remember the economic impact of the visitors to Cotton Hall. Most communities would love to emulate the success that CMAC has enjoyed.

All of these opportunities didn't just happen. Thank you to the many people who have volunteered hundred of thousands of hours for many years and to the dedicated CMAC staff members who have gone beyond the call of duty.

Thanks especially to the Jinks Foundation. Your generosity provided the seed for many positive projects, and we appreciate all you have done. Mr. Clyde and Miss Joy, you have been an example to all of us.
Sincerely,
Mike, Sherri, and Michaelyn
Newberry

Dear Editor Terry,

I don't always agree or feel the right process has taken place prior to everyone's arrest or conviction in Miller County, but I can say that in the last several months because of some circumstances, I've had the misfortune of dealing with the processes of the Jail and Sheriff's Dept.

My initial exposure was very emotional, scary and hard for me and my family but Sheriff Buddy, the Deputies, the Jailors and others did try to make the process less stressful for us. They did everything they could to help make the unfolding events less traumatic.

But I especially would like to mention Mr. Lavon Cook and the good things with his work at the Jail. He cares about his job. He treats the inmates (our families) there with respect and compassion. He will help them work on problems, issues and offer them guidance and direction to make changes for their future. They are able to go to church and assist with many events for the community. I have seen that he cares about our families in trouble and truly wants to help them. He offers them time to reflect on their lives, give them hope, allow them to work and feel their worth and that is what they need.—A chance to change.
Sincerely,
Debra Bryan Schilling