To the Editor:

There are numerous unknown heroes that have stepped up to the plate to assist communities during and after the recent hurricane Katrina emergency. The radio operators assist in communications when other methods of communications fail.

I am talking about the Amateur Radio Operators who assisted the various agencies such the Salvation Army, Red Cross, Local Authories such as the Fire, Police and Local Emergency Preparedness Agencies.

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People may not know this but these operators put in many hours in assisting in disasters, festivals, parades, and many other functions in the neighborhood.

They hold training sessions with their various clubs and train to handle emergency situations.

To become an Amateur Radio Operator you must pass a test that has 35 questions on the various related subjects to get your Technician Level entry license. This license gives broadcasting privileges for 6 meters, 2 meters and 70 centimeters otherwise known as bands and also Echolink for communications.

For more information please contact the American Radio Relay League at http://www.arrl.org/

David Fuller

KC0STG

Park Hills, Mo.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: The letter writer is a Washington Parish native.)

To the Editor:

The Bogalusa Citywide Resident Council wouldlike to thank the many peoplewho came out in support of our community achievement fuction on July 1.

More than 60 people came out in support of our endeavors and their support is greatly appreciated.

Keith Merrill

President

Citywide Resident Council

Bogalusa