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Show April 1969 UTAH FARM BUREAU NEWS Page 8 GRAIN OFFERED Death Takes Former, TO KANE COUNTY Extension Leader USD The U. S. Department of Agriculture today offered governmenen t-owned feed grain to in Kane County, Utah, where range livestock have been severely weakened by lack of forage. Heavy snows during January and February limited livestock movement and available feed was depleted. This month marked the passing of former Director of Extension Services at Utah State Mr. University, W.W. Owens. live-stockm- was killed in an unfortunate traffic accident. One of the speakers at the funeral requested a statement Mr. Owens from the Utah Farm Bureau. The following is that Owens a-b- out Under severe drought, flood, or similar conditions which reduce feed supplies, USDA is authorized to make available Commodity statement. "Among those who shall be remembers as true friends of agriculture the name of William W. Owens stands out in its own In his quiet but untiring glory. he way sought the goals established own love for the people his by and the purposes of the great university which he served. the entire state of Through Utah he was known and loved for his sincerity, his devotion to his work and his unswerving pursuance of the better life for the farm people of our state and nation. In many councils we have sat with him in search of a better way for the application of a program designed to enrich the lives of the farm people and always found him resourceful in thought and asking the incisive questions that revealed the merit of the matter under consideration. We remember him not only as a friend of agriculture and its people but as a Christian gentlemen who constantly emulated the principles taught by the man of Galilee. His service to his fellowman did not end as he left the place of his dally work but continued on until the day was spent in unselfish effort designed to uplift the eyes of youth, to comfort those in sorrow, to aid the needy and strengthen the arms of those who with him in the service Joined of their fellowmen. While Richard is the only one of Mr. and Mrs. Owens children with whom we have been frequently associated, we know him as a respected agricultural leader in California, highly regarded by the people of that state. We recognize in him the high qualities of manhood engendered by Mr. Owens and his faithful wife and mother of his children. On behalf of the farm families throughout Utah we express gratitude for the service of this noble man. We cherish his friendship and pray for the conforting influence of God to be with his loved ones in their hour of be- feed Credit Corporation-owne- d grains to eligible farmers in the affected areas for assistance in the preservation and maintenance of foundation herds and other eligible livestock. In these circumstances, CCC-ownfeed grains are offered at reduced prices in keeping with local price -- support levels for the kinds of grains supplied. The grain, as available, will be offered through the Kane Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service County Office, which is charged with responsibility for determining eligibility of individual producers for assistance. ed was loaned to a daily paper and not returned so that we could use it last month. However, these men are as handsome in April as they were In March. Cache County Farm Bureau officers for 1969 are: Ernest Speth, left; Earl Darley; Edis Taggart; A. Alton Hoffman, president; Steve Bodily; Lloyd Olsen and Valden Pitcher. THIS PHOTO reavement. SNOWPACK SHOWS POSSIBLE DAMAGE LeRoy Holdtwty, heavy in West, in Utah streamflow high spring is likely: Mountain snow packs continue to deepen throughout most of the West, promising one of the best irrigation seasons in years but also possible high water damage, the USDAs Soil Conservation Ser-vi- es Snow continues ' said said two to three times as much spring water supply as was forecast in February is now expected for some watersheds, and some forecasts are for 3 to 5 times the normal spring flow. Many major reservoirs are already being drawn down in advance to provide added storage space for the expected heavy stream flow, SC said. Overper all, the forecast is 20-cent higher than last months. SCS low-elevati- on 50 The outlook as of March 1st shows: UTAH. - - Forecast is up 10-- 30 percent over last month; most streams now are expected to yield flows between 125 to 300 percent of normal. Fourteen snow courses now exceed previous March 1st records set in 1952. Northern slope has an of the Uinta mountains average snowpack. Vineyard, Utah had my accident I never knew just how much I would appreciate Farm Bureaus complete insurance services! Until I The excellent coverage and services provided by Farm Bureau Insurance prompted LeRoy Holdaway, Vineyard, Utah to express these words of appreciation following an untimely accident which took his right arm. Farm Bureau performed just as they promised they would if ever an accident should occur. I had my first check immediately and my financial burdens resulting from medical expenses and the need to hire additional help to keep the farm running have been greatly relieved. 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