LETTERS AND E-MAIL

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Cemetery Remembrance In the September 2003 issue, I read the "Along the Way" column on Camelback Cemetery.A few days before Christmas in 1932, we buried my father in Camelback Cemetery. I was probably three weeks away from my 13th birthday. I was the oldest of six children.

My aunt, who was Daddy's sister, and her husband took my mother and all of us children to the cemetery after the services. She wanted us to see where Daddy was buried so if, after we were grown and wanted to show our own children where their Grandpa George Thaggard was buried, we would know how to find the grave.My mother took a camera along and stood us at the head of Daddy's grave, on the left side of a grave with a marker that read "Laura Dunne Stanley and Baby." So you can see why it brought back memories.

As far as I know, my Dad's grave is unmarked, but in standing in front of the two graves, Daddy's would be on the left side of Laura Dunne Stanley.

Sybil Thaggard Sammons, Los Banos, CA Satisfied Readers I subscribed to Arizona Highways on a whim last fall when the junior class at our high school held a magazine drive. I wanted a magazine that showed me the West. Arizona Highways does just that. Your magazine brings to life in its beautiful photography the places I've visited only in books. In fact, I liked the magazine so much I purchased several of the Wild West books you publish and thoroughly enjoyed them.

Karen Collins, Twin City, GA After almost 40 years of receiving Arizona Highways, I ask, "What can it publish that I haven't already seen?" And every month I wait with anticipation for the arrival of yet another issue, and I am never disappointed. There is always something new and interesting to see and read.

Hilda Desmond, Fairport, NY I have been a reader of your wonderful magazine since 1950. I am continually amazed at the gorgeous photos that show up each month. It seems your newest issue outdoes the previous one in pictorial displays.

Receiving letters like these really invigorates the poor old editor. They're much more effective than taking a short nap.

Charitable Act While camping at Lee's Ferry, I was reading your September 2002 issue when I came upon an article about the Cameron Trading Post in your "Destination" department. Knowing we would be passing through there on our way to Sunset Crater, I said to my wife, "Let's stop there."

We did so and I asked if that was Elsie Glander (a Navajo woman featured in the story) sitting over there weaving a blanket, and was told, "Yes, she is." I walked over and asked if she had seen the article about the Cameron Trading Post, and she said she had but only had one copy. I gave her mine, and she was so thrilled you would have thought I gave her a million dollars. It made my day.

Bobby and Faith Brown, Fort Mohave Magazines to Iraq We now send our copies of Arizona Highways on to our grandson who is serving with the Arizona National Guard in Iraq.

Many of our readers are doing the same, sending a touch of home to our soldiers serving in harm's way. It is a tradition of sorts that began during World War II. And judging by our mail, the troops really appreciate it.

Kartchner Caverns I was in Bisbee recently visiting my sister, and we took a side trip to Kartchner Caverns. I was left speechless, it was such a beautiful place. I would tell anyone visiting Arizona that a trip to the caverns is a must.

Mary Romero Sabato, Philadelphia, PA Need More Maps As a loyal subscriber for 30 years, I have never written you a letter, even though I occasionally wish you might do more of certain types of articles. I realize you have a lot of interests to please.

But one thing really irritates me. You do not put enough maps with stories that call for them. I am presently reading the stories on the Kofa Mountains ["You Can Almost Smell the Water," September '03]. This type of story screams for a good map.

I think you once mentioned that maps take up space. But a map would take up no more space than a picture takes. I'll trade one picture for a map anytime. Additionally, maps are works of art that would enhance the article's enjoyment.

John F. Mueller, Toledo, OH The poor old editor sympathizes with Mr. Mueller and all the others who want more maps. I agree some stories scream out for maps. Believe me, we are trying to find ways to provide more maps and to do it without affecting the photographs. And we are getting closer, but we're not there yet. Bear with us.

ARIZONA HIGHWAYS FEBRUARY 2004 VOL. 80, NO. 2

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