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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Opinion WEDNESDAY MAY 31, 1995 Dixie Speaks Utah seems especially good at demonstrating its American patriotism and pride. Many activities carried on by organizations throughout the year, have a central patriotic theme. But. I don't think anything could compare to how beautiful and moving Memorial Day efforts were this year. From the flags lining the cemetery entrance, to the beautiful display lining Center Street-Kana- b was dressed for celebration! The sight of the unfurled flags waving in the breeze, would have stirred even the most hardened heart. Thanks to all the individuals and organizations who worked hard to show pride in their community, as well as it. pect and admiration for veterans. You make us proud to be Americans. . What is your opinion1? This newspaper welcomes opinions from its readers concerning any subject. Anything of a libelous nature or defamation of character will not be considered for publication. Please limit your letters to 300 words or lesr. I etters must be signed and include your full name, address and telephone number. Thank you for your interest. Looking forward to become another St. George? Will Kanab becoming citizens of Kanab Dear Editor: Sooner than you may have the lyrics of our favorite country Dear Editor: We are future residents of expected, Kanab is merging with songs, lots of money is a bad, bad Kanab and are very, anxiousio. . StvGeorge and the road is paved thing. Work is a good, good thing. move to the. beautifuLarea, .We with .'styrofoam' containers. Just for the sake of argument, have met so many friendly resi- When you travel this road and lets look at the kind of money dents and enjoy learning about arrive in beautiful Kanab, town fast food brings to the commuthe community. We would espe- of the true West, youll be met nity. We wont even touch the cially like to thank Lynette Fos- with golden arches! Now, I issues of nutrition. A fast food restaurant will emter of ERA, who has gone above know people come to Utah to see the call of duty as a real estate the magnificent arches, but the ploy very few people full time and a few more at part-timThey bright yellow, neon variety? agent. She is a dear friend. all so they dont the controversy prefer the Despite T. L. & G. L. Happ Lake Gregory over the committees that are have to pay any benefits like trying to regulate the quality of health insurance. These employour town in terms of architec- ees will be making minimum Gateway thanks ture, and weed control, I am wage thats it. Now, many of the Dear Editor: temglad there are people with the employees will be part-tim- e The Gateway Aviation Club future in mind who are con- porary to accommodate all the thanks all those who helped cerned with the Kanab well live tourist traffic and then theyll be make the annual Long E. Z. Fly-i- n in twenty years down the road. laid off-t-o collect state benefits? So why are we inviting a tuma success. And speaking of tourists, now To Gene and Carol Peters for bleweed like McDonalds into that there are McDonalds evtheir over-a- ll knowledge of pre- town? You know what tumble erywhere from Tokyo to Frankvious forgreeting old weeds do. They blow around furt, why would any of the tourfriends as' they arrived, and to anywhere the wind will take ists even want to patronize a George and Lucille Curtright them and spread their seeds near fast food restaurant- -' yen the who assisted them in greeting. and far. Before you know it, that choice? Choice is the issue: when e To Houstons Trails End restau- one little tumbler becomes a the is the motivation for encouraging certain types of rant and Mobile Catering for whole field of weeds. Taco Time is at least a busi- business into our community the use of their equipment and to Shea Houston for organizing ness with a little southwest ap- there are many options. If the breakfast. To Dick Brewer of the peal. McDonalds is about as vision of a western town is what Red Rock Cafe for organizing appropriate to Kanab as using a has drawn tourists here in the lunch. To Don Fern for painting Mercedes to round up a herd of past it is that image we must our sign. To Don Owen, airport cattle. In the name of growth work hard to preserve. Family manager,, for his cooperation and and prosperity we are danger- owned and operated businesses assistance in so many ways. To ously close to a quick fix that that participate in the commuall other club members who pro- will change the face ofour beau- nity not just come into town to vided transportation, set-utiful little town forever and cash in on a good thing. Our options are plentiful. Many served meals, ran errands and most likely for the worse. E-cleaned up. And to the Long What would motivate a small, other towns in a position to enchose our western town like Kanab to courage new growth, romance Club members who embrace a fast food restaurant individuals or companies that airport for their annual fly-iWe are lookingforward to greet- like McDonalds or an Arbys compliment the town. Why e beef roast doesnt Kanab have a fine baking you again next Memorial even though weekend. is a little more western than ery pies and home-madMacy Burgin, chicken McNuggets the an- healthy breads. What about a Club president swer is money. Now according to cobbler, leather tooler, tailor , e. part-time- rs shop? A blacksmith? More an- tique and western collectible shops? What about supporting all the arts and crafts made locally by the talented individuals who already reside, and are trying to make a living in Kanab? Farmers markets, clothingstores and many other of the small industries that could train and employ local people? Wake up and smell the coffee Kanab! Or is it welcome to St. George Blvd.? Valerie Reynolds Katrina Riding Dirk Van Dijk Southern Utah News AAA Deadlines AAA FRIDAY 1 PM . fly-insa- nd tax-bas- p, Z n. bar-b-qu- e, "NEWSPAPER The Southern Utah News (ISSN No. 0049-165is published every N. at Main 26 Utah 84741 . The SUNews serves St., Kanab, Wednesday Kane County, Utah, and the Arizona Strip. Address communications to 26 N. Main St., Kanab, Utah 84741 , or Fax telephone 801 44-2900, Advertising rates available upon request. Second Class postage paid at Kanab, Utah 84741 . Newsstand price 500 per copy. Yearly subscription rates to Kane County addresses and Fredonia and Moccasin, Arizona, $22; others $30 (out of U.S. $50). 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