Letters To The Editor
Small-Town Radio

To the editor:

One hears a lot about what small-town radio stations bring to a community and in some cases what they may lack compared to the larger ones. Too often, we take for granted our own small-town radio station, WFRM, and its s t a f f . WFRM keeps us informed on a daily basis of happenings throughout our communities, especially in emergency situations -- everything from snowstorms to tornados. They have stayed on the air throughout all hours of the night.

On Oct. 19, Potter County was hit with torrential rainstorms resulting in many residents lacking phone service. WFRM News Director Gerri Miller immediately went to work, notifying listeners of the causes for Verizon's phone outages. She contacted the Emergency Management Agency and others to relay information to her listeners.

Gerri knew that without phone service, a situation might become critical; what would happen if there was a fire or if someone needed an ambulance?

The WFRM staff offered their personal assistance in forwarding any critical information for listeners. Meanwhile, she tracked down Verizon representatives for updates. Thanks to cellphones, WFRM kept our community apprised throughout the day and evening.

Thank you to Gerri Miller and Jayne James at WFRM for their contribution to our community and to our small town radio station for all that it contributes. It takes very special people to take action on short notice in times of need. Their example serves as a wonderful example for us all. Catherine I. Bowers

Potter County Commissioner

(Editor's Note: Congratulations to WFRM's Gerri Miller on her 27-year service anniversary. She joined the station on Nov. 5, 1979. Sales Manager Jayne James boarded in June 1991. Veteran sportscaster Ed Easton is now in his 51st year of calling local games and color commentator Paul Heimel has been at Easton's side for 30 years.)

Support Troops

With Red Friday

To the editor:

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing red every Friday.

Americans who support our troops used to be called the silent majority. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record-breaking numbers.

We are not boisterous or overbearing. Many Americans simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops.

Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home.

Let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red. It will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their side more than ever.

The first thing a soldier says when asked what we can do to make things better for the troops is, "We need your support and your prayers."

Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.

Patty Wilson Coudersport