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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MAY 10, 2000 Community The American Legion Auxiliary Woman of the Year 2000 - Anna May Little 20 Greyhound Gathering this weekend! The greatest gathering of retired racing greyhounds in the western U.S. is taking place in Anna May Ford Little has been 69 (founded by her father) since four generations of members and Kanab, Utah this weekend. a member of A. Clair Ford Unit 1949. She is the matriarch of has served as President, and held Over 300 racing greyhounds other offices and chairmanships. rescued from death, and the She has put her heart and soul families who adopted them, are into the American Legion Auxil- coming to Kanab to join in the iary Unit 69. She has led a rela- Greyhound Gathering orgatively quiet life in the eyes of the nized by Utahs own Greyhound public, yet she has made lasting Gang. contributions. Her decades of Founder Claudia Presto says; service is a great example to her Nothing like this has ever hapcommunity and family. Anna pened in the west before. We May is not one to draw self- have hundreds of happy resacclaim, but is interested in the cued racing hounds, and the development and success of oth- humans who have opened their ers. hearts and homes, coming toPatriotism is a strong quality gether to celebrate the joys of Anna May has expressed in greyhound rescue and adopmany ways. Through tears of tion. emotion at the presentation of These majestic animals will the American Flag, to the years parade down Kanabs scenic of support to the American Le- Main Street at 10:30 a.m. on gion Auxiliary. Most every year May 13. This will be followed by she is the driving force for mem- a scrumptious lunch at a natubership, Poppy Day activities ral amphitheater on Best and Girls State. She appreci- Friends Animal Sanctuarys ates the women that labor with property at noon. A group roo her. We give credit to Anna May where greyhounds think they for having a great number of are but are more actu singing, Girl State participants from our relatively small community. Anna Mays knowledge of the The American Legion Auxiliary chose Anna May Little as the Woman of the Auxiliary makes her a treasure ofinformation to the officers and Year 2000 for her dedication, patriotism and devotion. chairman in the Unit. Serving as Unit photographer and Historian she has spent many hours compiling the Historical Scrapbook on yearly Unit Activities. Anna May is a great patriot and -- ally imitating sirens - and a group photo are all part of the days festivities. Other activities will include human & hound races, sessions with greyhound specialists, blessing of the animals, guided hikes - picture this 300 greyhounds against the backdrop of southern Utahs red rock, greyhound goodies shopping and more. This is a special opportunity to focus on these spectacular animals who, but for the over 200 greyhound rescue organizations, would otherwise have been euthanized when they no longer turned a profit for the n dollar dog racing industry. Its also a chance to see how this elegant, centuries old breed has made a difference in the lives of the people who adopted them. Most are two to three days to get to the Gathering. All the western states, and many eastern and midwestem states will be represented at this multi-billio- citizen ofAmerica. She strives for fairness, is slow to judge the faults of others, and is very prompt in her business affairs. Because 11th Annual Mother's Day Special Sunday, May 14 from Noon tijl 10 p.m. TT A S Dinner Menu Only of Anna Your local Soil Conservation District is sponsoring a free ground wider r tha pceph frriirprc v ho h :v sv"-- ' lies and c 644-540- 0 ofhounds like these this weekend in Kanab. More than will be bringing their people to the 2nd with a gift from Have your well dr spiri ng "Normas Country Gifts" All Mother's Day gifts water tested 25 off ! for free water Reservations required Look fora whole Remember Mom 1 4th f, HlVibr-- ' Mays pack Herculean efforts she has led the three hundred rescued greyhounds unit through both weak and strong annual Gathering. years by being a strong supporter of Auxiliary programs and its members. She has reached out and touched many lives, and has proved that service to veterans and their families is more than just words. It is an honor to bestow this award to her. a t' W !,. - S if: 11 ( rom l' :t rils, I i rUr Cards - Figurines - Candles Chocolates - Bath Salts - Just say ifs for Mom -or... Call Norma and have her put together a beautiful basket for Mom starting at $50. Complimentary gift wrapping also available. Norma's Country Gifts - 644-270- 0 310 S. 100 East |