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A Christmas never forgotten

December 11, 2014
Leon Leavitt
It was December of 1987, the same year that Progressive Dairyman made its debut as a viable dairy publication (in March). My 82-year-old dad was gradually losing his strength as the effects of cancer were completing their merciless attacks upon his once-healthy body.
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Do you know a ‘Bobby Decker’?

December 10, 2013
Leon Leavitt
Five years ago, a dear friend who served with us on a church service mission in Chile shared with us what they did for their adult children for Christmas one year. Instead of sending Christmas gifts, they decided to send a copy of “No Santa Claus?,” along with some money as an incentive, for them to take initiative and encourage their kids to appreciate the gift of giving.
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Agricultural design engineer Wayne Raiche retires

April 26, 2011
Leon Leavitt
Loewen Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. recently announced the retirement of Wayne Raiche, an engineer-designer turned salesman, effective May l. In the 1970s, Raiche found his first employment in engineering in steel fabrication. A friend who owned a welding supply business encouraged Wayne to meet Ernie Loewen, owner of Loewen Welding in Matsqui, British Columbia, Canada.
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