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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 1996 Opinion 4 Dixie Speaks Controversy has surrounded the Kane County Hospital Board over the past few months. First, it was the bonding of the new hospital, which required voter approval. Next, it was the bidding process to find the right contractor for the job. That didn't go well, because they soon discovered that there were some serious problems with the contractor they selected. The hospital board had to repeat the bidding process, and are now in the process of selecting the contractor they feel will do the best job according to their specs. And then, in the midst of all the other challenges they were facing, the hospital board was notified of one doctor's departure. They now had to begin a recruitment process to find a new doctor on extremely short notice. To say that, the hospital board and administrator have had a rough couple of months, would be an understatement. Due a large degree to rumor and misinformation, the board has come under fire for everything from violating closed meeting laws to paying exorbinant sums of money to departing doctors. I feel I'm in part to blame for the bad light that has been cast over the board recently. Due to an amazing amount of meetings and time obligations, I haven't been able to cover their meetings as well as I should. For that, I'm sorry and I'll try to do better. I remind the hospital board, as other local entities, you are more than welcome to give me minutes of any meetings that I miss, and we will publish them. I'd like the hospital administration and board to know that they are appreciated for all the long, countless hours that they devote to overseeing hospital ' operations: We realize that you try to do the best job that you can. Keep up the good work and keep us informed. Letters to the Editor What is your opinion ? 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 less. Letters must be signed and include your full name, address and telephone number. Thank you for your interest. Privacy invaded Dear Editor: The phone rang at 2:00 a.m. With an automatic reaction, I answered it. Someones breaking into my house. Would you call 911?, a man whispered into the phone. Yes, of course, I told him, ready to hang up and do my good deed. Wait a minute! Whats your address? He immediately responded with one and I said it over and over in my mind until I reached the 911 dispatcher, who was very alert for that time in the morning. She also took my address and phone number. The dispatcher called me back very quickly, saying they were on their way. After hangingup from her, I had another call. Within a few minutes the dispatcher called again. The officers would like to speak to you. Im sure at that point, they were aware that I had probably received a prank call. But being a slow thinker, especially at 2:00 a.m., it took longer for the fact to sink in. They explained that there was no such address. Wide awake by this time, it was a while before we could get patcher, the police officers who The Kanab 6th Ward, Bishop were so quick to respond, and Chatterly. Dennis and Jeff my apologies for disturbing you Mosdell for all your assistance unnecessarily. Also, thanks to and the lovely service. Julie our Pastor and Mrs. Darrell Johnson for the beautiful songs. Thank you for all the flowers, Bingle for their helpfulness. Bon & Julie Tennant cards, prayers and assistance. Thanks to all Loma (Kester) Watson AAA Deadlines AAA Mitch Kester Leslie (Turner) Chamberlin Dear Editor, friends, neighbors: FRIDAY 1 PM Lathim & family It is with deep feelings of ap- Byron Wimp: See LETTERS, Page 5 preciation that we wish to thank all of you that have touched our lives in this time ofour sorrow in thie passing of our dear mother. ifmuj&M'ij) The kind words, food, flowers and many acts of service have truly touched our lives and made us grateful for each and everyone who has helped to ease our burden. We thank you for your expressions of love to us, and The Southern Utah News (ISSN No. 0049-165is published every letting us know of the love you N. Main at 26 Utah 84741 SUNews serves . The Kanab, Mom. Wednesday St, had for 9) The LaVerde McAllister family Larry & Cheryl McAllister Sam & Anna McAllister Dean & Donna McAllister back to sleep. By morning, I had Chamelle & George Manson Ida Lue & Velden Black some wonderful suggestions from various sources for situaByron & Janice McAllister tions like the above: Mary & Leland Spencer 1. Let your answering machine receive any calls after youve gone to bed. If its an important call, they will leave a message and you can call right back 2. My husband suggested we get a caller I.D. box immediately. You can give the 911 dispatcher Did you call? Did you call? he a lead right away! Call U.S. West to inquire about caller I.D. whispered again. My thanks to the 911 dis Yes, I responded. Marlene Turner Kanab Southern Utah News Kane County, Utah, and the Arizona Strip. Address communications to 26 Fax 801 St, Kanab, Utah 84741 , or telephone 801 Advertising rates available upon request. Second Class postage paid at Kanab, Utah 84741. Newsstand price 50C 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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