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Show December, J rf Page Utah Farm. iBureau, .News : 1972 a . , . : . t. 2 ! 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY There is a war going on in Vietnam and military action in many other parts of the world. There is hunger and strife and hardships everywhere. What then is the joy of Christmas? The real joy is in the realization that virtually every person, particularly Americans, can rejoice in the knowledge that America is still free. Joy can be found in the abundance of food and fiber, comforts of all shapes and sizes, schools, churches and many other institutions that are and enjoyed in greater abundance than anywhere in the world. Few things are denied the industrious no matter how lowly the beginning. Now there are major considerations that need attention. Perfection of living has not been accomplished. However, the course of giving to the ungrateful by misappropriation of public funds is not the solution. Americans need to stand upright with pride and self respect from personal accomplishment and work. One of the major elements that needs to be added is trust. And at Christmas this word has ever so much meaning. At Christmas we put our trust in God, a living God, that truth and justice will prevail. That each person will get his just dues. Where men fail because they are human, God will not fail. We can put our trust in Him. Today's young people have lost or are losing confidence in national and world leadership. There is a lot said about "credibility gaps." This only means that national and world leadership has created doubts about what's happening. It appears that the truth of circumstances is not being ac-cessab- le told. nations have spied on other nations since the beginning. Russia was accused of building missile sites in Cuba-sathin- g- "Untrue, untrue, untrue!" was the reply. Again it wasn't long until the missiles were loaded on ships and supposedly the buildup was ended. These are only a couple of a multitude of incidents that have come to public attention, to say nothing of the accusations that are spoken during political campaigns that have substance and in many cases are allowed to die a quiet death even when they were later found to be correct with reality. Why? Because justification takes over. The winning candidate is still the best of the choices - he is less wrong than the other. Or perhaps the public is reconciled to the fact that the accusation related to rather insignificant matters. Public officials could do well to the trust the citizens deserve. How many billion dollars a year do tax payers give up with the hope that officials will in fact use the funds judiciously and for purposes intended by the taxpayer and for the use for which the taxes were extracted? How can citizens trust leaders who are willing to share billions of dollars when in fact they are billions of dollars in debt? Grade school kids can see through such "glowing statements." It is a time for leaders of all walks of life, government (national, state and local) church, business, civic organization, and particularly family leadership to reestablish the trust that the governed demands and is entitled. How much greater would be this "season to be jolly" if the young and old alike could regain the confidence, the TRUST, the faith in America, and in church leadership that is so fundamental to happiness. Nnc me re-establi- 1972. s, 9. time-save- Mr. Ashby has been active in religious affairs serving as a member of the Sutherland Ward Bishopric, and as a charter member of Delta Jaycees. With his wife DeAnn George and three children, two girls and one boy, he farms a 1000 acre irrigated farm, raising corn, small grains, alfalfa, hay, seed. In addition Ken is in business with his uncle operating a feed yard with about 3,000 head of cattle. Both of these new board members have had varying experiences in the agricultural business, in civic and church responsibilities that will measurably contribute to Utah Farm Bureau as the organization faces many new and challenging problems and opportunities in the coming months. While new men can never fill the spot left vacant by retiring board members, their wisdom and judgement will expand the horizons of Farm activities in Utah. Frank Nishiguchi and Ken Ashby replaced A. Alton Hoffman and Arland Hawkins, respectively who served well on the board and are commended for their faithful service and contributions. Frank and Ken --- Welcome! sh ITEM: The owner of a 1972 automobile can expect to spend 13.6 cents a mile or $13,533 over 10 years to drive and maintain the automobile. ITEM: Window cornices, easily made in the home workshop, can be the crowning touch in many rooms, where theyll compliment the curtains, draperies and walls. ITEM: Fixing double recipes of family favorites, then freezing some for another meal is a real r for busy homemakers. standard-size- d ITEM: Medical care costs rose almost 32 percent from 1967 to re-asse- 1969. Some examples: When the U.S. was accused of flying spy missions over Russia we unequivocably denied such was happening only to later admit such was true. It wasn't a matter of whether it was right or wrong to spy, ITEM: In 1971, costs of home accidents, including wage loss, medcal expense and administrative and claim settlement costs of insurance amounted to 1,900,000-000- . Change seems to be inevitable and the most constant thing we can depend on. Change is a natural occurance that demonstrates progress, new ideas, a time to to strengthen and encourage. It is a time for new involvement. Cautiously perhaps, but courageously new leaders will contribute to building an even stronger Farm Bureau in Utah. As in church and other civic organizations, new leadership means many people who have not felt motivated to public service will be brought forward and become recognized for their wisdom and good judgement. Frank Nishiguchi, President of North Box Elder Farm Bureau and Kenneth R. Ashby, Delta and former YF & R leader both in Utah and the American Farm Bureau have been elected to the Utah Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Their term of office is for two years. Mr. Nishiguchi was born in Riverside, Utah in 1929 and was educated in Box Elder county schools and attended Weber College for one year. He served two years in the U.S. Army and with the money saved while in the army he began farming in 1953. Frank served as a director, vice president and president of North Box Elder Farm Bureau for four years. He is currently serving on the Farm Bureau Insurance Company Board of Directors. Mr. Nishiguchi has been active in church affairs serving in the stake Sunday school presidency for two years. He is one of the founding directors of Riverside-Nort- h Garland Culinary Water Company. He is also a founder and vice president of Bellmont Drainage District. Frank is currently serving on the board of directors of a new hospital to be built in North Box Elder County. While doing all of this Frank Nishiguchi operates a 24 acre irrigated row crop farm and is married to Eumiko Ishii. They have two girls and one boy. Kenneth R. Ashby was born in Delta, Utah May 26, 1940. Ken spent most of his youth in Phoenix and attended schools there, graduating from Camelback High School in 1958. Mr. Ashby later attended BYU for two years and then served two years on a mission to the Southern States for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Upon his return he completed schooling at BYU and graduated in 1965. Ken served on county and state Young Farmers and Ranchers committees from 1966 to 1969. He served as state chairman of Utah He served as a member of the Young Farmers & Ranchers from 1967-61968-6& 9 and became National Chairman in National YF R committee If you do this, use a container that holds just enough food for one family meal. Quart containers hold 4 to 6 servings; pints hold 2 to 3. ITEM: Altogether in 1971, 114,-- . 000 people in the U.S. died from accidents and almost 11,000,000 had disabling injuries. Frank Nishiguchi Kenneth R. Ashby UTAH FARM BUREAU IHlNEWS Published each month by the Utah Farm Bureau Federation at Sak 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 Salt Lake City, Utah UTAH FARM BUREAU FEDERATION OFFICIALS Elmo W. Hamilton, Rivorton Jay Child. Clearfield V. Allen Olsen Neil D. Sumsion S. President President Executive Secretary Vice Editor UIRECTORS: A. Alton Hoffman, Smiffcfield; William Holmes, Ogden; Jack Brown, Grantsville; Edward Boyer, Soringville, Kenneth Brasher,Huntington; Jerald Johnson, furore; Arlond Kawkins, Hurricane; Mrs. Willis Whitbeck, Benhion, Stanley Jackson, Ogden. |