BOSQUE FARM BUREAU OFFERING FREE 'PROJECT CHILD SAFE' GUN LOCKS

CLIFTON----- The Bosque County Farm Bureau is joining efforts with "Project ChildSafe" to protect families from the accidental discharge of firearms.   

Project ChildSafe will distribute 20 million free firearm safety kits as a part of a nationwide initiative as a part of a nationwide initiative to promote safe and responsible firearm ownership and storage. The program is an expansion of Project Home Safe, funded by a $50 million grant from the U.S. Dept of Justice and managed bay the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

"Providing gun owners with free gun locking devices is an excellent way to practice gun safety in the home," said Bosque County Farm Bureau President Alan Day. 

This is an effort that involves all level of law enforcement and government officials. All are encouraging secure storage of firearms in homes to prevent firearm accidents, especially among children.

"We encourage all of our members to participate in this effort and to always handle and store firearms carefully," Day said. "If even one child is saved from an accident, it is worth the effort." 

The safety kits include a cable style gun lock and a safety brochure that outlines safe handling and proper storage procedures. Last year, 2.4 million firearm safety kits were distributed at local events in 43 states. 

Kits are now available in the county office. For more information, contact the Bosque County Farm Bureau 

Texas Farm Bureau Predicts Bright Future For Ethanol Fuel  

CLIFTON-----The president of the Bosque County Farm Bureau said that Texas farmers could be at the center of a major effort toward more American energy independence.

"Texas is one of the leading states in production of grain and other stocks that could be made into fuel ethanol," said Alan Day, president of the Bosque County Farm Bureau. "Yet, there are only a handful of places in the Lone Star State where a motorist can buy ethanol."

That could be changing, as construction of an ethanol plant in Dumas is underway, and two other companies have plans to build similar facilities in the Texas Panhandle. The Dumas plant will have a 30 million gallon per year capacity.

In 2001, when Congress began debating the nation's energy policy, annual ethanol output was about 1.5 billion gallons. By the end of this year, the nation will produce nearly four billion gallons, much of it from farmer-owned plants. 

Wholesale ethanol prices have dropped below wholesale gasoline prices. The Consumer Federation of America announced in May that oil companies would blend more ethanol with gasoline, Americans per gallon.

America's farmers are ready to help the nation move toward energy independence, and Texans need to; have access to ethanol, " Day said.