I haven't been by there in recent days, but the last time I was the fences along Wentworth Road would not contain red deer or elk. I hope that care is being taken to provide these animals with a safe environment, and to protect neighboring livestock (not to mention the orchard) from them if they are purchased and moved to the Jasse's property.

I realize this is a well-meaning effort, but bear in mind that these are food animals that have always been "facing slaughter;" the only difference is that they are a little bit exotic when compared with a lamb or a steer. As a farmer, I am not at all comfortable with the implied judgment that food animals need to be "rescued" from their intended purpose. I have 109 lambs that are "facing slaughter" this year and early next. Some of them will be served up at the restaurant where Bobby Hall works.

Bill Fosher (Who worked at Alyson's many years ago, and remembers the look in Bob Jasse's eyes when he was after deer in his orchard.)