42 Passing the torch
I recently wrote a business feature article about a company owner who retired after serving his community for three decades. His
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reputation for integrity and service is outstanding and as part of his choice for a replacement, he went to great lengths to ensure that whoever purchased the company would uphold those standards.
Next, because he and the company are located outside a major metropolitan centre, it was essential that his replacement be willing to re-locate with the intent of remaining there.
Lastly, this person needed to accept the counsel and mentorship of those more experienced. Along with the owner, most of his employees stayed during the transition, offering help and support. As I pondered this month of November and its implications, I recalled that article. Though not thematically related, it reminded me of the poem so many of us learned as students in elementary school. “In Flanders Field, the poppies
grow… To you, from failing hands we throw the Torch, be yours to hold it high, if ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep though poppies grow in Flanders Field.”
Passing the torch is not a matter to be taken lightly.
The gentleman featured in my article certainly did not. He noted academic qualifications alone were not sufficient; as important as knowledge was, it needed to be supplemented with the ability to relate to and care for each client. For me and for all
contributors to and readers of Country Life in BC, the torch has been passed from Peter Wilding to Cathy Glover. From all that I’ve observed over the six or more years since I’ve had the privilege of
contributing to this paper, the choice of successor has been excellent. I want to to express my great appreciation to Peter, to Cathy and to the readers of my column. I didn’t have the privilege of being raised on a farm but from my grandparents and from my mother, I learned the deep satisfaction that comes with hands in the dirt, carrots from the backyard garden and a freezer and pantry well stocked with food. Years spent
Members of the Boundary “C” 4-H Club (from left to right, Marijka van Kuik, Alec Elliot, Sarah MacDonald, Jade Fossen, Adele Fossen, leader Greg MacDonald and Analia van Kuik) were the official representatives of BC 4-H when Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, visited Mission Hill Winery on their royal tour through BC in September. (Photo courtesy of Boundary “C” 4-H Club)
in rural Saskatchewan only intensified my appreciation for the incredible work done by our farmers. My great thanks to all!
Armed forces
Up there with them is the honour that needs to be bestowed on members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Be they army, navy or air, it is because they have given of themselves for the sake of our
freedom. It is for each of us to follow their example in our personal corners of the world, to remain staunch in our commitment to uphold the principles of integrity and to be willing to learn from every circumstance.
When Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae composed his now world-famous poem during the second battle of Ypres, Belgium on May 3, 1915, he probably could not have imagined the power of his words. What he longed for,
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Dwayne Webb from Quesnel found Lane’s suggestion to try a mixture of kale and rye grass (or a similar combination of brassica and grass) to increase feed value and extension of the growing season useful. Lane will be publishing a second book in 2017 titled Forages and Grazing, to be stocked by CCWG.
“His advice on how best to prepare the weaning of bottle lambs at about four weeks of age might really save us,” said Webb.
Krumsiek, a veterinarian in Williams Lake, compared available dewormers, the worm’s life cycle, recent and upcoming research, and mentioned there may be two new dewormers available in 2017.
"This was the best $90 that I have ever spent,” said Wilson, after the conference had
ended.
"This was so informative and helpful that it is difficult to say which was the most useful and interesting," agreed Ian Brennan from 100 Mile House. “We have been a bit inclined to pass on previous workshops or talks but having been to this one, we will definitely be going to the next ones.”
Cariboo Sheep Breeders Association president Mike Doherty expressed his gratitude to the membership for their enthuasiasm in organizing the conference.
Christmas party
Sheep producers in the Fraser Valley are invited attend the Lower Mainland Sheep Producers Association annual Christmas potluck, December 3 at St Andrews Church in Fort Langley. LMSPHA hosts monthly meetings, usually with an educational component, September to June. This is a great time to meet some of your fellow breeders.
however, was that the torch of freedom from war and all that provoked it in the first place would be passed to every succeeding generation. To all those current members of the Canadian military, thank you! In closing this monthly epistle, I send my
congratulations and my best wishes: Peter, may you and your wife, Linda, enjoy all you’ve wished for in this new season of your life; Cathy, continue holding the torch high! Peter has chosen well!
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COUNTRY LIFE IN BC • NOVEMBER 2016 Royal delegation
celebrating Canada’s 150 years
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