A Rural Community Pitches In, Comes Together
Richman Farms in Medina, Ohio was the site of destruction last week as a tornado blasted through the farm and destroyed three barns. Richman Farms is the family operation where our staff member, Jenny Thomas, grew up. Follwing is a link to an article in the Medina County Gazette, that contains a lot of detail about how the surrounding community came together to help. http://wp.medina-gazette.com/2007/08/11/top-stories/ruined-barn-remains-a-monument-to-farming-life/
It is a very moving, well-written piece.
August 14th, 2007 at 10:18 am
On behalf of my family, I would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” to all of our industry friends and neighbors for their words of encouragement, support, and assistance during this difficult time. Although looking at the ruins of what was once the home to the Richman Farms herd, our family felt very fortunate to be surrounded by so many great people who truly care about one another. We have received everything from donations of food and water for volunteers from local businesses, construction equipment brought onsite by friends, trucks and trailers to move cattle, hay and straw, and offers from numerous people offering to house cattle. The response has just been overwhelming. I came back to my office to find my e-mail overloaded with kind notes and my voicemail full of condolences. All has been so greatly appreciated! I only hope that someday I can help others the way they have helped us.
Thank you to everyone…words will never express my gratitude!
Jenny (Indoe)Thomas