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Show Feature SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 7. 1994 v 0' . 4 11 Pearl Little - Grandmother By Myrna Cox As a Home Health Care C.N.A., I have had the pleasure of visiting some of the elderly persons in our surrounding communities. When Pearl Little discovered that we were both Glendale girls, a common bond was formed between us. I look forward to my visits and have grown to love the adorable lady. We have spent moments discussingthe old home places and buildings that have been torn down. The folks of Glendale who have passed on, or moved to other places, have been topics of our discussions. The main interest which brings a glow to Pearls face, is her grandchildren. It is obvious to myself, as a Home Aid, that thefeelingismutual. Stephanie and Kevin were with their grandmother on my first visit, Perhaps someone expressed it they informed me in a caring, polite manner what her needs best in a poem I wish to share. were, and responded as a supDon t tell me she is old, for love port system to help with these needs. In a busy world of the working society, do we take the time to care for the people in our famie lies who need us? How these youngpeople and feel of their genuine caring in behalf of their dear Grandmother. Kevin and Stephanie share the responsibilities with other willing family members as well. The family affair, includes each of the members of the Lane and Dave Little families. Andrea and Shayne Singleton, Randy, Danny and Mike, as well as who Dedra keeps Grandmothers hair trimmed. Loucille Shenard, who attends Pearl also plays a vital role in the care giving. never ages. Nor tell me she is blind, for her soul has discovered more in her vars than my eyes ivill ever see. refresh-ingtoobserv- Don t talk to me of the frailties when I feel the strength of her spirit in the small hand holding mine. Dont forget her ever. For because of her, lam. She is pail of my blood that I gained from birth. Never suggest to me that she no longer serves, for in her precious state, she teaches me daily to serve, to love and to care. SHE IS MY GRANDMOTHER. Loan and Brittany Robinson enjoy a moment playing with their pet goat Clara. Photo by Myrna Cox. Best Friends cook-ou- t s will be offered for those who desire. A modern reception area awaits visitors. Continued from Page 10 Our proposal, explains Best Friends is an expensive Francis Battista, is to eventu- Kevin and Stephanie Little share a special moment with their Grandmother, Pearl Little. Pearl lives with the Dave Little and Lane Little families on alternating weeks. Photo by Myrna Cox. proposition. Our annual bud- ally build a restaurant and conget is $1.6 million, said Michael ference center to accommodate Mountain, Best Friends Out- the growing number of people I think overall people really do of the visitingthesanctuary.Battista care, said Maloney with a smile. reach. Over 15 More and more animal shelWRITE-I- N sanctuarys annual budget is explains that the facilities will spent locally. In addition, Best be located at the front of Kanab ters across the nation are reF riends pays full property taxes Canyon. placing the no choice but to to Kane County. Other plans include an inn, euthanize philosophy, and Future sanctuary plans campground and new animal adopting the no kill philosofor Best The future is exciting facilities. phy. This is welcome news to the Friends. In order to accommoSilver linings date the growing number of While their goals seem unat- animal sanctuary outside of they, like all of people visiting the sanctuary, tainable at times, Best Friends Kanab-becaus- e lincould a few more sure use basisilver few a We is us, has witnessed growth a necessity. Friends! Best of cally only have one accommodaings in the past couple years. tion here, said Maloney. And people are coming to visit. People are comingto visit Best Friends to the tune of 1542 visiWatch KND-LIV- E Wednesdays at 8 p.m. tors between January and July KNOWLEDGEABLE A live call-i- n show, designed as a forum for discussion of of this year alone, constituting a the issues of importance to the area. When possible, there will substantial impact on the surbe guests to help answer your questions and hear your comrounding community. The great can be found at 8 p.m. Wednesday nights on ments. KND-LIVmajority of these people stay in or channel 10 on cable. Suggestions for air 12 the on channel Kanab and eat and shop locally. 1 or write to from anyone. Call Write-i- n Future visitors to Angel Cantopics are welcome Georgia Baca Clerk! Auditor 84741. Utah Kanab, North KND-THillcrest, 359 will and Best Friends yon enjoy on November 8, 1994 an expansion of tourist offerings. Angel Canyon tours and GEORGIA BACA KANE COUNTV CLERK AUDITOR QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED DEDICATED E 644-256- |