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Times Advocate, 1984-08-22, Page 20Page 6A ,Times -Advocate, August 22, 1984 Beekeepers Ferguson Apiaries, RR 1 Henson, hosted a bins -load of apiaculturists last week. The 30 -member group headed by Dr. Roger Morse, professor of apiaculture at New York State College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Cornell University, was composed of New York Slate commercial beekeepers, some Cornell tour Ferguson Apiaries students, and three officials Guelph. The tatter bad sus - from the Egyptian ministry of gested the Ferguson Apiary agriculture who are on a be included in the tour, month-long North American range by Cornell U. every visit. twee years. This is the third The Ferguson operation tune In 20 years Ontario has was the final stop on a busy been visited. two-day schedule that began The commercial apiarists in Ithaca, NY, visited two owned anywhere from 100 to American apiaries, five in 3,500 hives, with the average Canada and the University of being 1,000. Dr. Morse said ANTICIPATION -- Children enrolled in the have a look at the pizzas to be cooked for Pepper is at centre back. Hensoll summer playground program their final party. Supervisor Jo -Anne Wright reunion well attended Over forty attended the an- nual Wright Reunion held Sunday August 12 at the Kirkton-Woodham Communi- ty Centre. After a bountiful smorgasbord dinner the business portion was con- ducted by President Alex Wright, Toronto. Everyone was in favour of holding the 1985 reunion at the same place the second Sunday in August. It was agree Presi- dent Alex Wright and secretary Laurabelle Reichert continue next year. Bob and Marion Ready and Bob and Nancy Ross will be the sports committee. Ethel Ross and Gordon Wright tied for having the largest Tamil ; in attendance. John Wrigt t. Cookstown came the fa -thest. Gordon Wright was the oldest person and Hillarey Hardeman was the youngest. Charles Baillie had polished his own shoes; man with the most things in his pocket was Gordon Wright. Lady wearing a col- oured slip was Trish Wright: most keys in his pocket was Charles Baillie, Norma Reichert had the smallest shoe for ladies'; Orland Reichert and Ross Kercher had the smallest shoes for the men. Doris Jeffery had the most articles in her purse: Ruth Wright had the most re- cent hair appointment, and Alex Wright had a hair cut on Friday. Ivana Wright had the most buttons on her dress. Ken and Norma Reichert had a wed- ding anniversary recently. Trish Wright had a birthday the day before, and Michael Ready won for the child's bir- thday. Guessing the candies in a jar was won by John Wright. Results of the children's races: sack race under 6 - Kim Ross, Jonathon Wright; over 6 - Grace Wright, Wesley Wright and Laura Hardeman tied. Frisbie throwing - Adam Wright; kicking slipper - Grace and Jonathon Wright; wheelbarrow race - Laura Hardeman, Laurel Ready; three-legged race - Grace Wright, Laurel Ready, Linda and Laura Hardeman. Runn- ing under 3 - Kara Ross, under 6 - Kim Ross and Jonathon Wright; under two - Grace and Wesley Wright. Marathon - Grace and Wesley Wright; a candy scramble concluded the sports. Each child received a balloon. Northcrest news The residents of the Nor- thcrest Home welcome Miss Lottie Lawrence from Van- couver who has come to make her home at Northcrest. Mrs. Jessie Armstrong spent a few days last week visiting with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Don Flear at Grand Bend. Mrs. Rose Pyke, Mrs. Irene Finlayson and Mrs. Mabel Shirray enjoyed the bus trip sponsored by the Hor- ticultural Society to the Seaway Fruit Farms and on to Beacon Motor Inn where they had dinner followed by a trip through the Jordan Winery near Niagara, where they enjoyed the winery and hospitality of the hostess. Pearl McKnight enjoyed a day last week visiting with friends at Chesley Lake. Mrs. Nan Britton attended the wedding of her grand- daughter Laurie Britton at Bramalea last week. Mrs. Irene Finlayson and Mrs. Rose Pyke enjoyed see- ing the Tall Ships at Goderich last week The McKnights had their grandson Gary Gravett and friend Lynne ilaines of Port Elgin visiting them last week. Personals Mrs. Jack Corbett visited for several days with Mrs. -Evelyn Flynn at Silver Lake. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor returned home after visiting last week with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Don MacLaren, Jodi and Brooke at Oakville. Queensway news The highlight of Monday's activities was a sing -song in the afternoon. The Tuesday church ser- vice was conducted by Rev. Forsythe assisted by Mrs. Forsythe and Rev. Mills. On Wednesday morning our monthly Residents' Council was held. Throughout the week the residents took ad- vantage of the sunshine with small excursions about town. Thursday afternoon was highlighted by a National Geographic film "England's Thames", an excellent movie about the history of England's largest river. In the evening several ladies' from the Men- nonite Church in Zurich led residents in a heated game of bingo. On Friday, the active rhythm of the week was con- tinued with outdoor pro- menades and a swing bowling tournament. We extend our deepest sym- pathy to the Lammie faily in the passing of Vera this past week. Hensall 4-11 The next 4-H project, Fitness Fare, will begin in September. This club will take a look at food habits, learn some techniques for weight control, test one's stamina against other Cana- dians and test recipes low in fat and high in fibre. Some other interesting topics will be women in sports, fad diets, tricks for eating at fast food outlets and how to get involved in a fitness program. Young people between 12 and 20 are welcome. Please call 262-2715 so arrangements for leaders and supplies can be arranged. Legion Branch 468 The Hensall Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has been very quiet since the Centennial weekend which we feel was a big success. There are still some Centennial calendars left. if you wish to purchase one. you may do so at Ron's health, William's Hairstyling or the Legion Hall This Saturday night August 25 we hope to liven things up by having Alf Salton from Brussels here playing the piano Alf plays all the old Bine tunes and I'm sure you \vitt enjoy yourself Alf's %Vile. Ethel is also coning and she has a beautiful voice Comrades and Legion friends, come. and bring a guest and sing along with Alf The Branch is always look- ing for new associate members. If you area son, daughter or spouse of a man or woman that was in the Ser- vice, you are eligible to Ix' a member I'lease call our membership chairman Lloyd Alian at 262-2135. Wednesday 'September 12, will be our first general meeting. Please keep this date in mind. We were saddened by the death of yet another of our comrades. Paul Neilands. fie was president in 1970 and our Service Officer for many years. Ile will be missed by Branch -168. We extend our condolences to his wife Alice and family. At the going down of the sun, And in the morning... We will retnember them. '-R.O. Bea Uyl) Kippen boy baptized. By '11argarel 1loggarth (in Sunday August 12, Scott William Forrest. son of Bill and }leather Forrest was bap- tized in IlensaII united Church Later that day Bill a nd Heather entertained relatives at their home. Those present were Steven Forrest, Bill and Ileather's other son; Peggy and Wilmer Ferguson. Dave and 1)eanna Brock a nd their family Tini. Mark and Janice. Nancy and Kevin Ka le 1)ave Bowie: Dan and Michael Powie and friends Gloria and Heather. Jim. Marilyn and Nicholas Bowie. and Ken and Denise Schroeder On August 19, Bill and Heather Forrest and sons Steven and Scott attended the PREPARING THE PIZZAS - Hensall playground supervisors Tommy Bell and Trevor Cottrell unwrap and cut some pizzos for the wind-up party of the playground program. 1 I t F'orrest picnic at The Lion's Park, Seaforth Aaron Savage, son of fen- ny and Mark Savage has returned from a week at Ilaliburton hockey Haven. While there. apart from lear- ning more about hockey. Aaron learned to windsurf and kayak, and in his own words "had a super tine" 1-11 news 'i'he last regular meeting of the Huron County Poultry Club was held on Wednesday August 15 at 8 p.m. at the home of leader Barry ('leave. The first business of the meeting was to distribute the marks to all of the members concerning their club visit of July 25 The marks for all members were very good The chub picnic and field trip were discussed. A date of August 26 was decided on for the club picnic and the field trip was temporarily set aside due to no suitable date being found The club was given some of the finer points of live bird judging, and then proceeded to judge two classes of hens. However the judging was upstaged by another fowl, namely ilank the roaster. who proceeded to "voice" his opinion on how the classes should be placed. After all members had both classes placed and had given reasons, leader Barry Cleave gave the official placings and reasons. The achievement day on August 25 at Bayfield Fair was discussed, with all members being reminded of times to be present. The meeting was adjourned, and the members went for a swim. SWEET TALK — Ferguson Apiaries hosted a tour by commercial beekeepers d officials from the Egyptian ministry of agriculture. Shown talking shop are tour orgainzer Dr. Roger Morse (left), professor of apiaculture at Cornell University, Helmy Abbas Selim, Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim and Dr. Mahmoud„Mazeed, all from Cairo, and Bill Ferguson. •Hensall and district news the priced honey has stayed low because China has joined major producers Canada, the US, Mexico, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand on the international market. Since 1970 more than half China's annual production of 250,000,000 pounds is exported. Great Britain's entry into the European Common Market erased the Com- monwealth preference previously enjoyed by Canada, and dealt the Cana- dian honey market a crippl- ing blow. Beekeeping is a world-wide industry, necessary for both honey prodyction and crop pollination. Egypt, known as a land of milk and honey in the era of the Qld Testament patriarchs, has been a honey producer for thousands of years. Tour participants Dr. Mohammed M. lbrihim, Dr. Mahmoud M. 'Mazeed and Helmy Abbas Selim, employees in the plant protec- tive institute of the Egyptian ministry of agriculture, are returning a visit to their coun- try by tour organizer Dr. Morse. Dr. Ibrahim explained Egypt has over 1,000,000 wooden hives, plus 300,000 cylindrical -shaped mud hives whose construction has changed little since the time of the pharoahs. Before intensive use of in- secticides, much of Egypt's honey was produced from the nectar of the cotton plants. The primary sources now are from clover and citrus blossoms. The first thing to greet the tour was a welcoming'sign at the highway. The apiarists were also impressed with the foundation which Bill Ferguson makes himself. Foundation, sheets of natural beeswax moulded into ap- propriate shape, encourages bees to build even, sym- metrical cells, and allows the beekeeper to easily check ac- tivity in the hive, and extract honey from the frames. Com- mercially produced founda- tion ;s bleached white and is very brittle. If given a choice, bees prefer the natural product. Rosemary Ferguson 'found the group "very open and ' friendly, compared to some tours". Perhaps part of the reason was the honey - sweetened chocolate cookies, spice cake and zucchini loaf she had baked earlier to serve to her guests. The Fergusons were heartened by the com- pliments they received, and pleased to hear their opera- tion compared favourably with others the tour had visited. Mrs. Bertha MacGregor Phone 262-2025. 1111 BEEKEEPERS TOUR — Ferguson Apiaries, RR 1 Hensall, hosted a tour of commer- cial beekeepers, students from New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and three officials from the Eygptian ministry of agriculture. Shown with Bill Ferguson (right) are son Matthew, daughters Sherri and Susy, wife Rosemary, and some of the tour members. WELCOMING SIGN — Ferguson Apiaries let a tour of commercial beekeepers know they were welcome. Orientation and Registration for Hensall Nursery School Aug. 28 7:30 p.m. in the Hensall Arena. Come and meet the teacher. FOREIGN MONEY — Helmy Abbas Selim, a member of a party of apiaculturists touring Ferguson Apiaries, gives Matthew Ferguson some Eygptian coins. Or. Mahmoud Mazeed, also with the plant protection in- stitute in Cairo, watches. APPLIANCE REPAIR Large or small, we'll fix them all... Our repair experts will have your ap- pliance in tip top shape fast. 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