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Don't sell Utahns short

Published: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 12:11 a.m. MDT

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Whoever said Utahns are not as generous to nonprofit organizations has some more research to do. They would do well to look up "fast offerings" on lds.org. A large percentage of Utahns are Mormons, who are encouraged to give up meals and donate quite generously at least once per month.

Michelle Glauser

Salt Lake City

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