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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Opinion WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2003 Columbia. The mother of an son, she was on her first shuttle mission when Columbia disintegrated over Texas. The day before she died, she sent an home to family and Letters Continued from Page 4 Power issues Dear Editor: We were pleased to read the two articles that appeared in the February 5th issue of the SUN. The first article with the heading, Mayor requests executive power to sell Kanab City Power Company and the second article in the Opinion Column Dixie Speaks with the heading, Time to look in the mirror, friends: Hello from above our magnificent planet Earth. The perspecThis tive is truly is a terrific mission and we are very busy doing science round the clock. J list getting a moment to type is precious so this will be short, and distributed to many who I know and love. I have seen some incredible sights: lightning spreading over the Pacific, the Aurora AustraMayor. lis lighting up the entire visible We would like to thank Dixie for writing these articles, and horizon with the cityglow of also thank Jim Matson and those Australia below, the crescent members of the City Council, moon setting over the limb of the Power Board, or whoever the Earth, the vast plains of Afwas involved in bringing out the rica and the dunes on Cape Horn, truth about the petitions con- rivers breaking through tall cerning the sale of the Power mountain passes, the scars of humanity, the continuous line Company. Also thanks again Dixie for of life extending from North the second article. Both of these America, through Central articles bring out issues that the America and into South citizens of Kanab need to know. America, a crescent moon setThanks again, ting over the limb of our blue Darwin & Marilyn planet. Mount Fuji looks like a Crawford small bump from up here, but it Kanab does stand out as a very distinct landmark. Magically, the very first day Loving thanks we flew over Lake Michigan and ' ' I saw Wind Point, Wisconsin Editor: Dear Kanab Senior Center would clearly. Havent beeri so lucky like to say a big thank you to the since. Every orbit we go over a Rivers ofLife Youth Group. The slightly different part of the youth group did a fabulous job of Earth. Of course, much of the awe-inspirin- Thanks again for your derful show of love. won- From all of us at the Kanab Senior Center We miss your decorations . Dear Editor: To Ms. Anderson on the corner of 100 E. and 100 N. Many of us in the community have enjoyed the time and effort you have put into decorating your home and yard for the different seasons. We are hoping that you will continue to beautify our community. ail Spacehab and dont see any of it. Whenever I do get to look out, it is glorious. Even the stars have a special brightness. I have seen my friend Orion several times. Taking photos of the earth is a real challenge, but a steep learning curve. I think I have finally gotten some beautiful shots the last two days. Keeping my fingers crossed that theyre in sharp focus. My near vision has gotten a little worse up here so you may have seen picsvideo ofme wearing glasses. I feel blessed to be here representing our country and carrying out the research of scientists around the world. All of the experiments have accomplished most of their goals de- -. spite the inevitable hiccups that occur when such a complicated With thanks, undertaking is undertaken. of Kanab Some experiments have even citizens many done extra science. A few are .V. finished and one is just getting started today. from the The food is great and I am Columbia shuttle E-m- ail feeling very comfortable in this Editor: Dear new, totally different environLaurel Clark of Racine, Wis- ment. It still takes a while to eat consin, was a submarine doctor as gravity doesnt help pull food with the U.S. Navy before join- - down your esophagus. It is also ing NASA in 1996, traveling to a constant challenge to stay adthe depths of the oceans before equately hydrated. Since our soaring above as a mission spe- - body fluids are shifted toward cialist helping with science ex- our heads our sense of thirst is periments on the space shuttle almost i . non-existe- nt. Love to all, Laurel g. decorating the center for time Im working back in Valentines Day. The added touch of hearts and poems about love help bring warmth and cheerfulness to the center. Thanks to many of you who have supported me and my adventures throughout the years. This was definitely one to beat all. I hope you could feel the positive energy that beamed to the whole planet as we glided over our shared planet. High Flight Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvere- d wings. ; Sunward Ive climbed and joined the trembling mirth of ' clouds , Dear Editor: I want to thank my wonderful husband, New Hope Bible Church, the 2nd Ward Ladies and the KES staff for their prayers, cards, gifts, encouragement and food received during my recovery from surgery. I appreciate all of you. Thanks, Lou Ann Studebaker Kanab of-Whee- ' led V Hovring there, Fve chased the shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air, Dp, up the long, delerious, burning blue. hills with easy grace, Fve topped the wind-sweWhere never lark, or even eagle flew; ' ' - ' , pt And, while with silent, lifting mind, I trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God! . ; ; Submitted by Daphne Negus. Poem by John Gillespie Magee shortly before his death at age 19 in 1941 while serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force . before the public hearings and Bill Too afraid it And done 100 things you have not dreamed and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence. ' Much appreciated sun-spl- . Continued from Page 3 public has the opportunity to understand the issue and ask questions before they are even approached for signed support of an initiative. Hickman also touted the imAnn Westfall portance ofmore frequent finanKanab cial reporting so the public knows Dear Editor: This is addressed to: Too afraid to put your name on killing foxes, bobcats, and how about coyotes? How much beef, pork, poultry and eggs do you eat? God made those too, and you. the election those who monetarily support the initiative. Senate Majority Whip John Valentine, said, The initiative bill provides an open, public process very similar to the Legislatures. Citizens may attend public hearings, hear debate on both sides of an issue and weigh the evidence for m, 1 Take your best shot... ' and enter it in the Kanab Area Vacation Guide Photo Contest! r For details, see the Vacation Guide Online at: qrv Each year, 50,000 copies of the Guide are distributed across Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. We are looking for original local photos for this year's Guide, depicting the natural beauty, history, and appeal of our unique area. Call the SUNaX 644-290- 0 or email: sunmike kanab.net The Grand Prize (cover) winner will receive $100, with full photo credit in both the print and online versions of the 2003 Guide. All other selected photos will earn a 1 year subscription to the Southern Utah News, with full photo credit wherever used. 2001 2002 2003 YOUR PHOTO HERE? S |