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Show Page 2 May, 1971 UTAH FARM BUREAU umsooinis silly The IPirke We IPiy seems that mankind has accumulated the greatest store of knowledge for the modern man to use for his benefit. Knowledge is a wonderful commodity. With knowledge of the world, of nature, of peoples, of science, of planets, of human behavior or whatever, life can be enjoyable in such confort and luxury by more people than has ever been experienced in history. Take any period of time that stands out in your mind and consider how it would have been to live then. There were periods of great challenge, periods of adventure, romantic periods as some were called. What ever your choice or interest it must be remembered that living may not have been as much fun as the historian records. Take for interest the history that may find reflection in the "Knights of the Round Table" era. The stories of such adventur-erer- s as "Prince Valianf. What a time they must have enjoyed in those daysl Yes, to them and to any other era of time men and women found happiness doing their thing. The choices for most people werefewin the "good old days." If you were born a son of a tenant farmer, you no doubt would train and learn to follow in footsteps of father. Born a son of a blacksmith, blacksmith you would be one day. Of course, there should have been consolation for anyone who didn't find his lot joyful because in those days life expectancy was rather short, perhaps 30 to 40 years, and you were old and ready for the grave. It Isn't it interesting that in todays world with all of the choices that lay before youth, choices without number, that so many can't find happiness in doing something constructive and a contribution to an even better way of life. There is easy access to a career thatwould make a young person a leader in the community, or the nation, but many today seem to find today's opportunities less desirable. How many of your family doctors, for example, were born in a wealthy family, thus making a medical career possible? Many doctors and lawyers, skilled technicians and men from every professional and educational walk of life could tell you they were raised as a youth in a small town in the southern part of the state and milked or fed cows on their parent's farm. It is not uncommon to see men and women of the most humble beginning to develop into business and professional leaders. You are right, things have changed. Without change the quality of life cannot improve. Quality of life has been steadily increasing and at such a rapid pace that most people get left in the dust when interest wains. It would appear that with all of the getting in knowledge perhaps the ingredient of wisdom has been left out. Knowledge it appears is everywhere present and easily acquired. But wisdom comes always only from living experiences, using knowledge and evaluating the results careful to draw the correct conclusions. While there are fewer distraught young people than would appear from reading the news reports, it is of concern that as many as there may be have failed to find themselves in a world of fantastic opportunities. Could it be that parents, educators and most of us in society have come to believe by the example we set that there is an easy way. Thinking the way is easy, and when the train we ride in life stops at the wrong station or heads in the wrong direction no one remembers the emergency procedures and before long young folks are hopelessly distracted from a promising career. must be remembered, there is no easy way. There wasn't 100 or 1000 years ago. No matter how many cpmforts of life are absent or present - - there is no easy way. What ever an individual wants out of life must be paid for. Parents cannot practice with pay in money what youth must pay in experience. To be a pianist a little talent is required. To be a painter one would suppose something similar is required. To be a mathematician or a scientist of a technically trained and skilled worker or whatever, you must learn and be able to apply the learning. It is surprising how many, the large percentage of people, who can perform almost unbelievable tasks with the methods of training available today. Who would have believed so many people working together could accomplish the feat of sending men to the moon and even when great problems arise having the training skill to bring the men home. These men and women who performed were common everyday people. Anyone of them could have been you or me. But for the desire to achieve, to meet the challenge, to pay the price we are what we are. In today's world we can blame no one but ourselves for the condition we find ourselves in. Farmers and ranchers have a great way of life, they have learned that no one waters the hay when you choose to stay in bed until noon or milk the cows while you trip across the country. The blessings of knowledge are for those who responsibly use the opportunities before them. Toallthosewho have any doubt about finding happiness, the challenge is present to find it in yourself and your abilities not in the welfare lines or from social security or whatever the program may be that might be accounted acceptable. Make no mistake about something that appears to be free. There is a price and it will be paid. What used to be criminal still is. Immorality is still immorality. Sin is still sin. Stealing is still stealing. Living in filth is still the same today even though in many cases these things find public acceptance. What is the price you plan to pay this year for not doing your best? It Ray BertHansenandwifewatchasdaughterpicksa food at stock show. Utah County FB At Stock Show One of the largest shows and exhibits In the history of the Span- lsh Fork Livestock Show was held April 30 and May 1. They had the largest beef, hog, sheep and dairy exhibits In the history of the show which Is the oldest livestock show West of the Mis- slsslppl. At the stock show this year the Farm Bureau sponsored a booth which was located In the dairy barn helping relate to the public that food Is still the best buy for the American housewife. Ing way of film and tape record- a brief showing compared prices 10 years ago and 40 years with todays food prices. A great deal of Interest was shown In the booth as many people stopped to read the flyers and brochures that were on display and to watch the brief two minute film that was shown. Ray Bert and Connie Hansen, members of Utah Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee arranged the display in cooperation and for the Utah County Farm Bureau. The booth was sponsored by the UtahCoun-B- y ty Farm Bureau Young Peoples Committee. Silver Beaver for FB Man At the annual Fellowship Meeting held at Brigham Young under sponsorship of UtHl National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America on April 15, 1971, a surprised Meeks Morrell was Unl-verl- sty awarded the coveted Sliver Beaver Award. The award Is given to only a few people who have devoted untiring service to youth and to the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Morrell has served In many and varied positions where young people are participants. He has served as District Chairman, Cub Master, Troop Committee memcommittee district ber, and member of the scouting program. He has also served In addition as Ward MIA Superintendent, member of ward bishopric, member of stake MIA board and Is presently serving on the Wayne Stake HighCoun-cl- l. Mr. Morrell owns and operates a 150 acre farm and cattle operation. He sells Insurance for Utah Farm Bureau. He and his wife, Lawana, have five children. Farm Bureau commends you Meeks, for outstanding community and church service. UTAH FARM BUREAUS NEWS Published each month by the Utah Farm Bureau Federation at Salt Lake City, Utah. Editorial and Business Office, 629 East Fourth South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84102. Subscription price of twenty-fiv-e cents per year to members is included in membership fee. Second Class postage paid at SaltLake City, Utah UTAH FARM BUREAU FEDERATION Elmo W. Hamilton, Riverton OFFICIALS . President Jay Child, Clearfield . . Vice President V. Allen Olsen Executive Secretary Neil D. Sumsion Editor 6lRECTORS: A. Alton Hoffman, Smithfield; William Holmes, Ogden; Jack Brown, Grantsville; Edward Boyer, Springville, Kenneth Brasher, Huntington; Jerold Johnson, Aurora; Arlond Hawkins; Hurricane; Mrs. Willis Whilbeck, Bennion, Stuart Johnson, Aurora. S. |