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Show The Beaver Press - January 27,2011 - Page 4 SANDY, Utah - January 2 1 , 2011 - U t a h Farm Bureau and USU Extension will again cosponsor the Utah Hay & Forage Symposium set for January 2728, 2011, at the St. George Holiday Inn Resort. The two-day seminar begins Thursday, Jan. 27, at 12:30 p.m. and concludes at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan 28. "The habitat they rely on in the winter is also wet," he says. "Ifs easily damaged. Once the habitat is damaged, it can take years for It to recover." Fortunately, Fowiks says you can have fun gathering shed antlers without stressing the animals and damaging their habitat. "A free course that's available at our website will show you how," he says. Fowiks says you must complete the DWR's Antler Gathering Ethics course if you want to gather shed antlers in Utah between Feb. 1 and April 15. Featured speakers include Steve Orioff, University of California-Davis Extension; Rick ZoUinger, North Dakota State University; Glen Shewmaker, University of Idaho; Dillon Feuz, Utah State University; Keith Bolsen, Kansas State University', Peter Reisen, Forage Genetics international; and other USU Extension professionals. Free course The free course is available at www.wkfife^ilah.gov/shedanaer. After you finish the course, make sure you print a certificate that shows youVe completed the course. "And make sure you carry your certificate with you," Fowiks says. "Bylaw, you must have your certificate with you while you're gathering shed antlers." A wide variety of topics will be addressed at the symposium this year, including pest management, irrigation, forage quality and testing, fertilizer costs and application rates, current and emerging alfalfa variety traits, economic forecasting and more. There will be an alfalfa pest identification display as well as commercial and educational booths. The Utah Department of Agriculture & Food will offer Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) at this symposium. If you have young children, and you've completed the course, your children dont need to complete it. As long as youVe completed the course, your certificate will cover your kids too. Fowiks says if you complete the course, you can gather antlers across Utah. "Please remember, though, that many of the state's wildlife management areas are closed in the spring and the winter to protect wildlife," he says. Biennial Hay & Forage Symposium Scheduled for January 27-28 New this year, the conference will also dive into rotation crop alternatives, including corn. There will also be a preconference workshop limited to 60 people on January 27, from 8-11 a.m. Participants will rotate through sessions on weeds, fertilizers, and Insects taught by USU Extension specialists. This workshop will be hands-on, with an emphasis on diagnosing infield problems. The cost for the pre-conference workshop is $25. Registration, which Includes a breakfast buffet on Friday available "at the Holiday'Inn for $88. Make your own reservations by calling 800-457-9800 or 435-628-4235. To secure the $88 rate mention 'Utah Hay Symposium' when you call. To see the hotel property visit http://www.hlstgeorgeuUih.com. There win also be a hay judging contest, a trade show exhibition with new products and technologies, and several door prizes for conference goers. For more information, please contact Spencer Gibbons at 435-770-4590 or skg@xmlsslon .com, Tlffiny Monson at 801-233-3011 or tlffany.monson@fbfs.com. Want to Gather Shed Antlers in Utah? You Must Complete an Online Course Rrst Late winter and early spring Is the worst time of the year for elk, moose and especially deer in Utah. Deep snow makes it harder for deer to move and find food In the winter. And cold temperatures sap the deers' strength. By the time winter ends, deer are usually the weakest they'll be aN year. Winter Is also the lime of year when male deer, elk and moose shed their antlers. The animals will be without antlers untfl this spring, when they'll start to grow a new set. Gathering shed antlers Gathering antlers that drop off the heads of deer, elk and moose is an activity that*s grown in popularity across the country, including here in Utah. The challenge with shed-antler gathering is that it happens during the worst time of the year for the animals and the habitat they rely on in the winter. "By the time winter ends, the animals are stressed," says Mike Fowiks, Law Enforcement Section chief for the Division of Wildlife Resources. You must complete the course if you want to gather shed antlers between Feb. 1 and April 15. If you wait until April 15 or later to gather antlers, you don't need to complete the course. For more information, call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR's Salt Lake City office at (801) 538-4700. Ask a Specialist: How can I Help my Child Deal with the School Bully? LOGAN, UT - Answer by: Kathleen Riggs, Utah State University Extension family and consumer sciences professor. Iron County. Unfortunately, bullying occurs frequently among youths, but parents aren't always aware that their son or daughter may be dealing with it. Physical and emotional bullying are the most frequent types. Boys tend to use physical bullying while girls tend to use emotional bullying. Whether a young person gets hit or punched, teased or shunned, bullying can be very harmful to a child. In addition, the latest trend of using cell phones and computers as tools for bullying can be Just as harmful. Referred to as cyber-bullying, your child may receive threatening texts or e-mails, be "put down" on blogs or chat rooms or be the target of mass instant messaging. In the worst cases, bullying can lead to depression, low self-esteem, shyness, poor grades, isolation and oven threatened or attempted suicide. Additional signs that can be an indication your child is being bullied include: he or she is suddenly scared to go to school, comes home with clothes or books destroyed or missing, becomes withdrawn, afraid, upset or nervous, has unexplained bruises, scratches or cuts or begins to bully other children or siblings What can you do as a parent if you think your child is being bullied? Ask your child. While he or she may be scared to tell you about it and may perhaps deny that anything is wrong, take whatever is said seriously, even if it seems small. Your job is to become trusted enough that you can find out exactly what is or has been going on. According to Don Bower, University of Georgia Extension human development specialist, there are six skills parents can teach their youths: * Practice positive self-talk. Teach your child to give a silent, personal pep talk when he or she is picked on. For example, your child can toil him or herself, "I know what you're saying Isn't true, f don't feel that way about myself;" • Know when to stand up. Your child should tell the bully that he or she won't put up with the bullying. It can be as simple as saying, "You can't talk to me like that. Leave me alone," or even just, "So what?" Teach your child to act confident and to look the bully in the eye. • Some bullies actually feed on getting a response. Tell your child to stand up for him or herself this way just once. If it doesn't work, move on to something else. Never encourage your child to fight with the bully. • Use humor to distract the bully. Doing or saying something funny or unexpected is another good way to distract a bully. Help your child come up with a silly one-liner that could throw the bully off-balance. It might be enough to make him or her stop. • "Never let the bully see you sweat." Teach your child not to let a bully see that he or she is upset or scared. Bullies want to feel powerful, and that Is exactly how they feel when they see their target is afraid. • Avoid, when necessary. One of the best ways to avoid bullying is to avoid the bully. Tell your child to find a different route to school or walk down a different hallway. This is not a long-term solution but it offers your child safety in the short run. For more information on protecting your child, visit: http://www.cyberbully.org/cyberbully/ and http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adults/cyber-bullying.aspx. These sites focus mainly on cyber-bullying^ Apply for a Big Game Hunting Permit Applications accepted starting Feb. 1 If you enjoy hunting big game in Utah, a time you wait for all year is almost here. Starting Feb. 1, you can apply for a permit to hunt big game animals in 2011. "Big game hunting in Utah is very popular with people across the country," says Judi Tutorow, wildlife licensing coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. "We expect to receive about 280,000 applications this year." Start applying on Feb. 1 You can apply for a 2011 permit at www.wildlife.utah.gov starting Feb. 1. Your application must be received through the website no later than 11 p.m. on March 3 to be entered in the draw for permits. If you have questions or need help completing your application, please call any DWR office before 6 p.m. on March 3. Results of the 2011 Utah big game draw will be available by May 3 1 . Applying for a point If you're not going to hunt in 2011, you can still apply for.a bonus point or a preference point. These points increase the chance that youil draw a permit the next time you apply. You can start applying for a point on Feb. 1 . Your application for a point must be received through www.wildlffe.utah.gov no later than 11 p.m. on March 10. Please remember that you must have a hunting license or a combination license to apply for a point or a hunting permit For more information; call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR's Salt Lake City office at (801) 538-4700. Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing* —Albert Schweitzer **# You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you. —Erie Hotter •** Did You Know? (NAPS)—Vaccinations can work in two ways for adults: to boost the immuno response to a vaccination received in childhood— for example, a tetanus booster—or to protect an adult from a particular illness. lb learn more, visit the College of American Pathologist^ at www.cap.org. *•* For information on slot machines and how they work, you can read "Taking the Mystery Out of the Machine: A Guide to Understanding Slot Machines" on the American Gaming Association site at www.americangaming.org. 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According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), rodents alone invade about 21 million homes in the U.S. each winter. For tips on how to pest-proof your home for the winter, visit www.pestworld.org. • • • How To Keep Smiling While Losing Weight by Sherry Torkos (NAPS)—Good news: There is a wuy to keep your spirits up and your weight gain down. Most adults gain between one and two pounds a year. Driven by hectic schedules, increased stress, reduced physical activity and poor eating habits, weight gain affects overall health in many ways. Not only can it increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease, it can also affect sleep and mood and may even contribute to sexual dysfunction. Fortunately, you can avoid this trap. Here's how: 1. C h a n g e y o u r e x e r c i s e routine with the seasons. Don't let cold winter weather make you sedentary. There are plenty of ways to stay active during the winter. Try skiing or ice-sknting, or take a class like Pilatcs or yoga. 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