Since Jimmy Driftwood's name has come up in these threads several times and folks have expressed admiration for Jimmy and his contributions to the world of music, there may be some interest in the following letter. The theater that Jimmy built and where he performed over the past twenty years or so is to be sold. The performers who have performed with Jimmy over the years have started a campaign to buy the theater and continue its music tradition. This letter has been sent out soliciting donations toward "saving the barn". This is truly a grass roots effort and one I personally endorse although I have absolutely no vested interest, present or future, in this endeavour.

"Before Jimmy Driftwood died, he donated the Driftwood Barn to the University of Central Arkansas, to be sold by UCA and the proceeds used to establish scholarships in his name. The University prefers that the Driftwood Barn Rackensack Folklore and Music Society continue the tradition of music that began 23 years ago, and have offered the property to the Society for $49,350. WE NEED YOUR HELP. First, please forward this email to everyone on your list,and ask them to do the same. Second,if you can make a contribution, send it to Save The Barn, PO Box 1228, Mountain View, AR 72560. Thank you. M.L. Crutchfield, Chairman, Save the Barn Committee.