The good word comes to Cardinals from Pope

Two pieces of correspondence concerning southern neighbors in Glenwood:

Monday morning

Hi, Stan!
In a recent Echo, there was an article on "Princess Kay of the Milky Way." Pope County is represented by Elizabeth Thurk, the daughter of Ken and Jackie (Kalina '65) Thurk.

Keep up the good work....
Pat (Kuhl) Cain

Thanks, Pat. They're finally getting some great representation in Pope County, it sounds like.
Later today comes this:

Hi, Stan.
Nope. I'm not from your class, but we have a mutual friend. I sit "down the hall" from Rick Beresford. We were having a cup of coffee and our usual brags and gags conversation when he mentioned his years at Alexandria. I stated in my subject line that I am the competition, and that's because I'm a graduate of Glenwood High School. I've been tracking your blog ever since and have to say I really enjoy the pictures and conversations. Since I have a fair amount of relatives in the Alexandria area, I'll catch a few tidbits of family and friends that I would never find in any other way.
Well, to get to the point, you have inspired me and I am considering a similar endeavor for the class of '69 at good old Glenwood High. Can you give me a couple pointers on getting started? We have some tech folks who will be able to get me out to the tough places, but just curious of any insights you can provide.
Keep it up. Your site is great and even though I'm from the enemy camp, I do enjoy it!
Jerry Martinek

(Thanks Jerry. Always enjoy alien visits to the Cardinal site. Don't know if that makes you an illegal immigrant, but you're welcome nonetheless. I sent you some tips under separate cover. Good luck. -- Trailboss)