VERA CARTER (nee Grimshaw) writes: "Just a short note of thanks. I have received word of/from all the people I mentioned in your column, and, for that, I sincerely thank you.

I have even heard from people I did not mention, but who saw my name and have written or e-mailed. One of them was a relative I had "lost" over the years. Once again - thank you so very much and keep up the good work! I will keep on reading!