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Show 4 SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Opinion WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5, 2001 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. We reserve the right to edit for clarity or length. Letters must be signed and include your full name, address and telephone number. Limited to one letter per person per month. Thanks Dear Editor: The family of Robert J. Talbot would like to express gratitude to all those who offered support, meals, flowers, calls, and cards. These expressions of love and thoughtfulness have provided comfort during our time of sorrow. We especially want to thank Mosdell Mortuary for the service, care, and support they pro- vided for our family during this difficult time. We want to thank the EMTs, Kane County Hospital Staff, and Dr. Pandya for their help and quick response. We also appreciate Kanab 4th Ward for their compassionate service With sincere appreciation, Kenna Talbot Barry & Arlene Judd Robert & Louise Talbot Mike & Beth Talbot Jay & Debbie Phillips Bobs grandchildren Animal behavior trouble. Ifthere is a problem that seems too big to handle, call TOLL FREE-1-877-738-02- (Colo- 17 rado time is one hour later). An animal behavior expert will call you back within a few days. With patience and kindness, almost every problem can be solved. Rhoda Christopher Kanab Boosting spirit Dear Editor: On behalf of the Fredonia Booster Club I would first like to thank Honeys Jubilee and Kanab Pizza Hut for sponsoring the Fredonia High School Honor Students and Student of the Month. We appreciate the continuing support that we get from these businesses. I would also like to thank the Fredonia Alumni for supporting the 1st annual alumni basketball games, and for the many fans that came out and supported the games and made it a great success. I would also like to thank the other Booster Club Members who have donated and supported all ofour activities we have done this year, and invite any who would like to join to do so and help Fredonia High activities be a success this year. For reasons I' cannot seem to understand, there are those among us who have takenitupon themselves to look down their noses, pass judgement, start rumors, listen to rumors, etc. My question to you is - what gives you the right? I, myself, have judged too many times when I had no right, however, I now have a new perspective on Thank you, that. This has been a terrible tragDavid Kimball Booster Club President edy for two families andyet these families will continue to love and take care ofeach other. Those of Dear Editor: I cant imagine why anyone would bother to get a pet and then tie it up or just leave it in the backyard in solitary confinement, to languish and suffer the pain of loneliness. In my wanderings I often see adult dogs and puppies in the backyard, tied up, sometimes not, freValley thanks quently alone and crying, but always depressed and in dis- Dear Editor: tress. The Valley High Honor SociAnimal behavior studies have ety would like to extend a speshown that dogs are social be- cial thanks to all those who doings. They need to be included nated and helped with the anas members of the family. Cats, nual food drive, held through although more independent than out the month ofNovember. This dogs, also need human company was one of the best years yet! and affections. Though legally Thank you also to the Valley fresh nutritious food, acceptable, High Student Body and Faculty water available at all times, and who collected the donations. shelter from the harsh elements Well see ya next year, happy are not enough. The law does giving! not consider the needs of the Valley High Honor Society animals. We all need animals as well as huNew perspective and the animals need to mans; come inside where its warm and Dear Editor: I would like to express my friendly. want to their humans be sincerest heartfelt thanks to all Dogs the leaders-th- e alpha. They of you who have, and continue learn at different rates. Some- to, show love and support for times it is necessary to show SuTanna, JK, Kelsi and the them over and over again, the families. Thank you so much for kind of behavior you want. But the food, flowers, kind words, after they do the right thing, hugs, thoughts and prayers. You and you reward them with a pat know who you are and you are and verbal praise, they will come wonderful. Words cannot propto trust you. They will be loyal erly express my graditude. and they will love you for life. It .To some ofthe others, you too, will have been well worth the know who you are let him TLC-com-pani- without sin cast the first stone. you who seem to have appointed themselves judge and jury are not basing your hurtful words or actions on fact. I know this because there are only two people who know all the facts. So, until we have walked a mile in either of those shoes, none ofus have the right to pass judgement on anyone outside of ourselves. We all need to keep in mind that there are still two children here and they are the true victims. They are the ones who will be severely, unforgivably hurt by the things that are said or done. I think they have enough to deal with' right now. I know these children will be loved and protected by their families no matter what, but I also know there are people who are not considering these two precious children when they make the choice to do or say hurtful things. on -- - Obviously I know I cannot control what anyone else chooses to think, say or do. My part in writing this letter is not to offend anyone or put aside all the wonderful people and the things they j have done, only to express my so much to those who truly care and want to help, it is a great own personal thoughts. We have all been deeply af- comfort. fected by this tragedy. We love " Cassy Morgan Gentry Fredonia Kris, SuTanna and their kids so much and this situation in no way calls for blame, finger pointing or outrageous unfounded rumors. I am personally going to do my best to keep things in AAA perspective and remember who and what is important and put I i D the rest aside. Take from this letter what you AAA will, even if nothing atall. Thank you for taking the time FRIDAY 1 PM to read it. And again thank you Southern Utah News nes ead owN-ngwsp- The Southern Utah News (ISSN No. 0049-165is published every Wednesday at 26 N. Main St., Kanab, Utah 84741 . The SUN serves Kane County, Utah, and the Arizona Strip. Please address communications by mail to: 26 N. Main Street, Kanab, Utah 84741 , telephone 9) 435-644-290- 0, rates available upon request. Second Class postage paid at Kanab, Utah 84741 . Newsstand price is 600 per copy. Yearly subscription rates to Kane County addresses and Fredonia and Moccasin, Arizona - $25; others - $35 (out of U.S. - $50). The SUNaws reserves the Advertising right to edit or reject any advertisement or submitted items! v, Dennis and Dixie Brunner Publishers and Editor Michael Evangelista ' SalesProduction . Sharlotte Brewer Receptionist , " : Carol Sullivan Rachel Tueller Reporters Myrna Cox Valley News Postmaster. Send change of address cards to 26 N. 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