“The Modest Farmer,” The Bulletin, July 23, 1985, p. 98, in the anonymous “Wildcat” section.

Bert Kelly, The Modest Farmer, whose whimsy and philosophy have adorned these pages for the past four years has left to graze in other media pastures.

Bert has been writing his column for nearly 16 years now. We thank him for his efforts and wish him well.