Show February 2 7 2002 Gunnison Valley NewsSalina Sun An Open Because of the dangers on farms and the growing concern over protecting our youth the Utah Farm Bureau and Utah State University Extension have created a Farm Safety Certification process for youth who work on farms This course has been held annually over the last ten years in Sanpete County Since its conception over 200 people have taken the course and become certified Of those who have taken the course there have been no disabling or life threatening injuries reported Once again Farm Bureau and Letter Thanhs to National Guard for BLOC Buty to the Editor: would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks and appreciation and convey our respect and admiration to the National Guard members for their dedicated service to their country in assisting law enforcement security mission during the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Guard members from throughout the State of Utah and from 25 other states assisted with the mission all did a superb job The Guard members performed their assigned tasks with the utmost professionalism and character they are a credit to the United States Armed Forces the National Guard their individual units their families and their employers These soldiers are your neighbors employees and your friends so please take a moment to thank them for the time they so unselfishly spent away from their families and for their service to this great country Our world and country have Letter We seen a significant change since Sep 11 2001 Guard members have committed their time talents and efforts to defend the freedoms we all enjoy on an everyday basis We would like to personally let them know of our appreciation for their out- standing efforts in the performance of their assigned tasks Time after time as we worked with the National State and Local law enforcement officials they were grateful for the pro- fessionalism with which the Guard members performed their tasks The Guard members demonstrated that they are true heroes in every sense of the word Their families and the patrons who came to experience the Olympic Games should be proud of the quality of these dedicated troops Many individuals expressed their sincere appreciation to the Guard members as they performed their security tasks To we say those individuals thank you for the recognition of these citizen soldiers To the employers of the citizen soldiers who served during this military activation "Thank you for allowing the Guard members many of whom are your best employees the opportunity to serve when called" These employees are proudly representing you and your support is crucial to their success As senior leaders in the Utah Army National Guard we recognize the sacrifices you make to employ National Guard members We as leaders work diligently to train your employees in leadership tasks dedication loyalty and service all of which we believe will enhance the performance of their duties as your employees Again thank you for your support The final and most sincere THANKS goes to the citizen soldier and their family We know first hand the sacrifices you make and of those trials that your family suffers while you are absent You must know that your service is greatly appreciated and your efforts have not gone unnoticed We salute each and every one of you for your dedication your service and your to answer the call willingness May we always stand united We agree completely with the young child who approached a Guard member and said "I think it should be a soldier who lights the torch because they represent all the many sacrifices that have been made to insure our freedom" We sincerely echo that comment to us each individual Guard member is a torch bearer and plays a significant part in protecting our freedom in the future COL(P) Patrick D Wilson Olympics Downtown Area Commander Farm Safety Course Slated there were 770 deaths and 150000 disabling injuries Farm Safety has become a caused by farm accidents were major concern in Agriculture Many of those affected Nation wide in 1999 young people practices by Craig Poulson USU Extension Agent Hunter Education Instructors Needed For Coming Season The Division of Wildlife Resources will certify new instructors at a free instructor training seminar that begins March 6 in Fillmore The seminar runs for three weeks from 7 to 10 p m on Wednesday and Thursday at the Public Safety Building 765 S HWY 99 To be in instructor a person must be at least 21 years old and must be cleared through a background check Prior experience m teaching is not required "In addition to getting people familiar with what the course teaches we also teach people how to be good teachers" says Mark Beamson hunter education coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources "We focus a lot on teaching techniques and how to relate to the young audience that instructors typically teach" m & i AJ t r’ CSM Steven T Stone Olympics Downtown Area Command Sergeant owned by their parents they must have completed a Farm Safety Certification course However we encourage all youth who are working on farms or who have a desire to work on farms to attend We also encourage parents who allow their children to work on the family farm to see that they have received this safety training Remember the USU Extension are offering this principles taught at this course course for anyone who desires could save your life For more information about to attend The course is a two day event starting with regis- the Farm Safety Certification tration at 4 30 on Friday the 8th Course contact Craig Poulson of March and concluding Sa- at the Sanpete county USU Exturday the 9' This course is tension office 325 W 100 N open to anyone but is espe Ephraim or by phone at (435) Those interested in attending the instructor training are enSalim Producer Auction couraged to preregister by call- Salable: 2308 Last Week: 1790 Last Year 1984 Feeder Steers mostly They also ing 00 lower over 550 lbs 00 steady Feeder Heifers under 550 lbs of first the night may register higher Holstein Steers: steady on fewer numbers Slaughter Cows: class lower on reduced numbers Slaughter Bulls 2 00 lower After being certified new inlbs 111 00 structors must teach or assist Feeder Steen: Medium and Large Frame 16 50 lbs 9600-- 16 00 lbs 96 lbs 97 another instructor in teaching 3 00 lbs 92 lbs 87 lbs 75 50 at least one student course each 25 individual 98 50 lbs 79 lbs 50 year Instructors are also re- 85 00 75 lbs 73 3 25 lbs 75 50 0 quired to attend a 25 lbs pkg 901 lbs 75 00 lbs 6550-750 training seminar each year lbs 73 Seminars are held throughout Holstein Steen: Large Frame 2 Baby Bulls scarce lbs 51 the state 100 lbs 56 00- - 60 00 00 lbs 57 00 Bearnson says instructors Feeder Heifen Medium and Large Frame lbs 96 00 aren't paid for teaching but lbs 86 lbs 86 50 pkg 334 lbs 105 50 50 they do receive a lot of rewards lbs 85 lbs 86 lbs 85 00 00 "The biggest reward I think a 50 pkg 534 lbs 9350 lbs 76 5 lbs 79 00 hunter education instructor 50 lbs 74 50 lbs 71 lbs 00 0 can have is the knowledge that 65 50 lbs 70 lbs 68 00 they have had a positive impact lbs 60 50 lbs 61 00 Hciferettes- 46 00 on the life of a young hunter" Stock Cows: Medium and Large Frame Bred Heifers: 0 00hd he says "The information in the Cows 570 00hd pairs 00hd Older Cows- 425 course is very positive and eth- Young 00 per pair ics and safety oriented The Cows: Boning Utility 00 Breaking Utility 40 34 knowledge that the instructor Slaughter Commercial scarce Cutter and Low Dressing Utility 24 00 has played a role in teaching a Bulb: Yield Grade lbs 5075-5lbs 50 young h tin ter those things you Slaughter 54 Yield Grade 2 scarce Feeder Bulls: scarce can't put a price tag on that" A chance to teach young hunters to be safe responsible and ethical awaits those who volunteer to become Hunter Education course instructors nights cially designed for youth 14 16 years of age This is to comply 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