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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY Opinion MAY 26, 1999 Dixie Speaks "Is this the little girl I carried, is this the little boy at play? I don't remember growing older, when.. .did. ..they?" "Sunrise, sunset...sunrise, sunset. ..swiftly go the days. One season following the other, laden with happiness and tears." and never is that more apparent than high school graduation. Our children have grown from being totally dependent on us, to totally independent. It is a bittersweet time for us parents, because even though we've prepared our children for life away from home, it's awfully difficult to let go. The 1999 graduating class has much to look forward to. Most will begin college in the year 2000, and the Life passes quickly, new century will hold endless promise and possibilities. You have shown us through your performance in activiacademics, athletics and other d individuties, that you are als, who will strive for excellence in all you do. We bid farewell to the 1999 senior class with heavy hearts, but great expectations. You are our hopes, our dreams, and our future. You've behaved with integrity and class through the years, and we expect no less from you in the future. Good luck and know that our prayers are with you as you begin your journey. extra-curricul- hard-workin- ar well-rounde- g, "Is this the little girl I carried, is this the little boy at ways ask, what is so wonderful about your county? I reply, The I don't remember growing older, beautiful scenery and the wonwhen...did...they?" derful people. It is saddening sunset.. the to hear stories like those in past "Sunrise, .sunrise, sunset, swiftly go davs. newspapers where visitors were turned away by negative comOne season following the other, laden with happiments or treatment. We want ness and tears." everyone to feel welcome when visit or move here. I comI they mend all those who are striving to make this a better place, from What is your opinion ? This newspaper welcomes opinions from its volunteering, to a friendly smile readers concerning any subject. Anything of a libelous nature or and hello. Thank you for all defamation of character will not be considered for publication. your support. Please limit your letters to 300 words or less. Letters must be signed Sincerely, and include your full name, address and telephone number. Thank Torrie Lynn Caseboit, Miss Kane County 98-9you for your interest. play? . , . Letters to the Editor impact of their influence will last a lifetime for each boy and girl. It takes a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication to be a master teacher. We truly feel that KES has some of the finest master teachers in the field. We thank each of you for the remarkable job that you do! John and Tammy Banks Kanab Southern Utah News AAA Deadlines AAA FRIDAY 1 PM See LETTERS, Page 5 9 Be kind to all animals ing never to hunt again. One man even mailed in his precious elk permit for which he had waited for years. President Kimball, of course, did not oppose hunting when folks really needed the game to put food on the family table. However the wanton shooting of little birds really upset him a lot. Dear Editor: After reading Michael Mountains article on shooting Woodpeckers in last weeks paper, I am reminded of past LDS President Spencer W. Kimball. He told about singing a particular song as a child from which he often quoted: Catherine Ives Dont kill the little birds, Kanab That sing on bush and tree, All thro the summer days, Caseboit says Their sweetest melody. thank you Dont shoot the little birds! Dear Editor: The earth is Gods estate, As Miss Kane County 1998-9And he provideth food I want to thank everyone For small as well as great. who helped me in my year of From Deseret Songs, 1909, no. 163. service to Kane County. Thanks goes to the county commissionPresident Kimball, in fact, of- ers for their support and for the ten denounced hunting merely generous scholarship. I love for fun. It is said that many men Kane County and want to alafter hearing him speak sent ways make it a better place to - live. In interviews, people al- licenses pledghim their 4 A -v'j - , - - ... hunting 9, . -- - -- . . Incredible teachers at KES Dear Editor: As parents of children who attend Kanab Elementary School, we wish to openly express our sincere gratitude to the who educate the children in Kanab. Our oldest child has completed her education at KES and will move on next year. We feel that she has been well prepared to move ahead and that the teachers do an incredible and superior job in educating our children. We are pleased that each of our children are able to experience such an enriching, stimulating, and positive learning environment. We have witnessed numerous times the extra efforts and personal sacrifices made by teachers to ensure the best interest of students is met. The influence of a childs teacher is immense. The rriTmjTmjTii; 3ZJZD The Southern Utah News (ISSN No. 0049-1659- ) is published every Wednesday at 26 N. Main St., Kanab, Utah 84741 . The SUNews serves County, Utah, and the Arizona Strip. Address communications to 26 N. Main St., Kanab, Utah 84741 or , Fax telephone Advertising rates available upon request. Second Class postage paid at Kanab, Utah 84741 . Newsstand prica is 50c per copy Yearly subscription rates to Kane County addresses and Fredonia and Moccasin, Arizona, $22; others $30 (out of U.S. $50). The SUNews reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement or submitted items. 435-644-290- 0, Dennis and Dixie Brunner Publishers and Editor Sharlotte Brewer Production Staff Dillon Cunningham AdvertisingProduction Postmaster: Send change of address cards to - 26 N. 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