Plot point question (***SPOILERS***)

Rating: 7/10 (2 August 2004)

I have a quick question regarding something that occurred in the film and it seems to be the only point I haven't come up with a clear explanation on (my wife thinks I'm crazy for thinking it) . . .
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At the beginning of the film, we are witness to the burying of August's 7-year old son in an emotional opening sequence. Later, in the ranger station as Kevin speaks to his boss (M Night) and the final elements of the wildlife preserve story play out, M Night continually opens and closes a newspaper. In the right-hand corner of the newspaper, we keep seeing this article stating that a 7-year old boy has been kidnapped and has been missing for X amount of days. So, simply stated, are these related? If so, doesn't that add a very sinister element to the story and perhaps, that is why MNS is smirking ever so slightly as he reads the newspaper. I wouldn't think of it at all, except that he opens the damn paper 4 or 5 times and that article is also in the foreground of the shot as Kevin sneaks Ivy's medicine. Any food for thought would settle the last of many discussions we have had in the last couple of days.
Thanks . . . Fascinating discussions about this film from all of you by the way.