Mike West, Manger of Springlake-Earth Cotton Growers, retired on July 31st after 42 years of service. He was joined at his retirement luncheon by several members of his family (L-R): Keta West, daughter; Taegan Everett, grandson; Oliver Whitney, grandson; Keri Whitney, daughter; Kathy West, wife; Mike West; London Whitney, grandaughter; Kynlee Pauda, grandaughter; Khloe Pauda, grandaughter; Amara Dyck, grandaughter and Krista Pauda, daughter. (Submitted Photo)