Letters To The Editor

Thu., June 27, 1996

Act of kindness won’t be forgotten by family

We recently lost a family member, our dog, Tanner. He was out where he shouldn’t have been, although the usual precautions had been taken to keep him in his yard. Who really knows why or how he got out? That is beside the point.

Someone ran over him on North Wall and kept going. Maybe they never saw Tanner or if they did, thought, “Just a dog.”

Tanner had three children who thought he was more than “Just a dog.” They will be fine, but their faces broke their parents’ hearts. Again, not the point.

I would like to express a heartfelt thank you for the thoughtful, caring people who stopped and took the time to find Tanner’s house. I don’t know who you are, but you can be sure our family will not forget the kindness you showed us and Tanner. Thank you so very much.

We are a fortunate family to be surrounded by good neighbors. That would be the point. Linda Emch Spokane

Students, parents make Grad Nite a success

Over the past nine months I have had the privileged to chair Grad Nite ‘96, the graduation all-nighter for Shadle Park High School.

Now that we have reached its successful conclusion it is time to share some important reflections with the Spokane community.

The family is alive and well in Spokane. Throughout the year parent volunteers responded with enthusiasm and eagerness when help was needed.

The chairpersons dedicated themselves to developing a high quality event for these most deserving students.

Most of the parents worked, some two jobs or were themselves going to school or had other commitments. Celebrating their student’s success was the driving force behind every action, every event and when Grad Nite arrived June 8 this goal was realized above and beyond our expectations.

Thank you Shadle parents, you are the greatest.

Secondedly, over and over again the parents at Grad Nite commented on the politeness and courtesy of the students. Whether waiting in line, cheering on a fellow student as they took part in the games or just receiving a can of pop, without exception the students showed a genuine regard for the other person.

All of which brings to mind that too often only the extremes in our teenage population make the headlines.

I am here to say that we do have a generation of young people we can count on, have hope in, and entrust our society to. Each of these young people deserves front page acclamation and recognition of their success - the Superstars 1996.

Congratulations Shadle graduates. Barbara Hutchison Shadle Park Grad Nite ‘96 Committee

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