It鈥檚 unknown when a Coldstream politician will be returning to duty following a serious accident.
Coun. Glen Taylor, who is also the general manager of O鈥橩eefe Ranch, was injured last Thursday and is recovering in Vancouver General Hospital.
鈥淚t鈥檚 going to be long-term recovery,鈥� said Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick. 鈥淚 think he鈥檚 going to be tied up in Vancouver for some time.鈥�
While it鈥檚 beleived Taylor sustained a head and back injury while getting ready for the corn maze, the Ranch would not comment on the specifics.
鈥淥ut of respect for the family we are keeping things quiet,鈥� said Kelly MacIntosh, O鈥橩eefe鈥檚 marketing and events co-ordinator.
鈥淲hat we are focusing on is what鈥檚 going well - Glen鈥檚 baby - the Field of Screams. We had a record weekend last weekend on our opening days. And the corn maze we were full to the brim, Glen would be proud.鈥�
Meanwhile Coldstream officials will need to discuss options for council, as he is not expected back on the job anytime soon.
鈥淭his isn鈥檛 something someone decided to do, it was an accident,鈥� said Garlick. 鈥淚鈥檓 sure allowances can be made.鈥�
In the meantime, everyone who knows Taylor is hoping for a speedy recovery.
鈥淲e wish him all the best as far as the recovery goes, and his family, this will be tough on them,鈥� said Garlick.
Similar sentiments come from the Ranch, which is doing what it beleives Taylor would want - continuing with Field of Screams and Family Days.
鈥淚t鈥檚 the biggest fundraiser of the year for us,鈥� said MacIntosh of the event that drew upwards of 2,000 people last Saturday.
