177 On Bob Sinnard’ s first visit to the Royal Swaziland Sugar Mills, we passed many stray cattle on the road; as a seasoned African driver, I would just push passed or drive on the wrong side of the road to avoid these animals. Bob said to me that in the USA, if cattle were on the road, the police would close the road and call the National Guard! If that were the case in Africa, we would never get to go anyplace real quick. As Western States prepares for the challenges of the future, we know that we can continue to count on these strategic partners. We’re excited at the opportunities that await us in the century to come. 177 above: left to right: Mario Greaves (Metric Manufacturing), Doug Buckner (WSMC), Brian Gôut (Metric Manufacturing), Nancy R. Lewit (WSMC Board), Michael Church (MES) above: Mike and Gary Church (MES Engineering Technologies)