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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11, 1996 Opinion 4 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. Thanks for the Kanab Christmas decorations bone. In all but a very few cases; however, their opinions (or arguments) on the subject have very little to do with the facts of Dear Editor: the matter. Most agree that A special thanks to those who these are issues well worth participated in Kanabs Christdiscussion. There mas decoration project: City thoughtful are definitely problems that Workers, Garkane Power, Beau- deserve our consideration and tification Committee, Kay & even our collective efforts toKent Broadhead, and Ray Clark ward resolution or improve& Kanab Third Ward Young ment. The ironic thing is that Men. most of this type of discussion, This years display includes confused or void of fact, is actuditen new attractive six-focounter-productivally ameter pole decorations. If we feel enough to Each year, we plan to add a voice our strongly we shouldnt little more and encourage all to make an opinion, effort to learn all we look them over. can? If an issue is worth discusSue Jones sion, isnt it worth the time it Kanab City would take to find the truth? As Beautification Committee difficult as it is for us to go to the source, doing just that may be On of concern the best way to confront our concerns. Dear Editor: Bottom line: If we have conI write risking the retaliatory cerns regarding government, we criticism that is the fate of most to need become involved enough who dare to be published in this to know the facts of the issues weekly. I am no stranger to criticism, however, because I am a facing those who govern. If we are concerned about problems public servant. So, I take the in our schools, perhaps we would risk of spiteful retort in order to well to look to those who condo voice a point of concern to me, as front these problems on a daily a citizen of the area. There are, as always, many basis. The school board, administracontentious issues facing us in tors, teachers, and other dediKane County. Perhaps you cated people, to one degree or might agree that some have reached a fever pitch. There is another, are at the very heart of concerns. The same probcertainly conversation readily these lems complain about are you available at any time, anywhere with dealt daily by those who on a wide variety of topics ranglines of the battle at the front are ing from federal politics to local children. They to our educate school politics. I am one who firmly believes know these concerns as well as in Freedom of speech espe- anyone could. We are all in this thing tocially as it pertains to voicing Ifyou want to help, take publicly ones opinion. (.I de- gether. first-han- d look at the realities a nounce those who hide behind of todays public schools. (Dont the First Amendment to bum on what you can see from flags or undertake other activi- rely where you sit.) Then lets talk ties that conflict with the very WE can do to make about what ideas on which our freedoms are better. founded.) I believe, as well, that it McKay S. Shields our opinions must have basis in fact or at least reality. This is Kanab High School where my concern lies. I have been privy to countless Dear Editor: Student leaders as well as facconversations whos participants pick at the proverbial ulty and staff are very proud of ot e. issues the student body at Kanab High School. On a regular basis our students perform commendable acts and accomplish superior EEOCRING We rf are available for your Christmas tree flocking needs. We have trees to sell and flock, or will flock yours, for information. Call 644-293- 5 For all your pet & craft need-s- achievements. Oftentimes, however, we have not done a good job of communicating and publicizing those accomplish- ments. In an effort to rectify this, we are planning to write a column making our community aware of whats - two weeks; Gold Buckle Awards, significant achievements of KHS individuals and groups; and Cowboys on the Move, a brief summary of the accomplishments and activities offour or five Kanab High School alumni. We plan to focus on graduates during the past fifteen years, but would be glad to report on any former students. We are requesting that you call Gene Drake at the high school or at home (644-549to report on your favorite KHS graduate. Whether it be a son or daughter, granddaughter, nephew, or simply a friend, etc., we welcome your call. We would simply ask that your information be accurate and verifiable. Please help us to get the word out on KHS a great place to be, a grand place to be from. ), 2) Gene Drake Kanab High School Southern Utah News Handmade crafts Craft supplies Birds, fish, reptiles Pet supplies Birthday gift ideas 612 S. Main 643-731- happening, and who is doing what at the high school. We plan on dividing the column into three parts: Coming Attractions, listing of high school events for the ensuing (644-5821- (anaBucm I AAA DeadlinesAAA FRIDAY Fredonia 1 PM 9 The Southern Utah News (ISSN No. 0049-165is published every N. Main at St., Kanab, Utah 84741 . 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