Last Sunday, my husband and I attended the Decoration Day at Salem Baptist Church at Bluffton (Cherokee Co.), AL. We were welcomed and enjoyed meeting the area folk. Their hospitality was heartwarming. However, I am concerned that there is no established fund for the maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery. I made a donation to start such a fund and would encourage anyone with any family connection to do the same. There is so much history and heritage there and I want to do my part to preserve it. The community around the church seems to have almost diminished. If you would like to contribute, the minister's name is Rev. Gene Fair. His address is 863 Old Centre Hwy., Piedmont, AL 36272. Please mark any contributions Cemetery Fund. Feel free to mention my name. Hope this posting does not offend anyone. It is not posted with that intention. Only with concern for our ancestors who worked so hard for the good of their community, church and families. Elaine Clonts Russell Townsend, TN