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By Ross Haugh from the
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Exeter Times Advocate
10 YEARS AGO
August 22 , 1984 - Two
Goderich men have purchased
the property at 527 Main
street from Dr. Ralph Topp
and plan to open Robindale's
Fine Dining Restaurant. Park-
ing will be provided at the
south side of the property for
20 vehicles.
A three-month study on
commercial areas of Exeter
reveals that the high cost of
renting commerical properties
in the core area and zoning re-
sttictions for the highway
mall make it difficult for
many businesses to establish
in Exeter.
With the federal election
only two weeks away, a poll
conducted by the Bluewater
Regional Newspaper Network
revealed that 82 of the 160
persons polled were undecid-
ed and of the committed vot-
ers 74 percent would vote for
the Progressive Conserva-
tives.
The Exeter Co -Op juniors
easily defeated Wheatley and
will now meet the Tillsonburg
White Sox in the OBA Jr. "D'
semi-finals.
Sherri Wells was named
Crediton Summerfest Queen
for 1984.
25 YEARS AGO
August 21, 1969 - Don
Shepherd of Hensel) was the
first patient at South Huron
Hospital Monday afternoon
when the doors swung open
for the first time since the
flash flood of July 24.
Farmers from Usborne and
Stephen townships have sub-
mitted claims in excess of
$350,000 for damages caused
by the recent flood.
50 YEARS AGO
August 23, 1944 - Messrs.
Frank Creech and Harry Par-
sons of the Times Advocate
staff spent a few days last
week fishing at Silver Lake.
Mr. J.L. Hendy, the new
manager at the Exeter branch
of the Bank of Montreal has ar-
rived in town. He succeeds Mr.
W.J. Lloyd who has been
transferred to St. Thomas.
75 YEARS AGO
August 21, 1919 - Mr.
George Snell landed a beauti-
ful pike from the river west of
here Wednesday of last week.
It was three feet long and
weighed nine pounds. We did
not see the fish, but George
vouches for the authenticity of
both measurement and weight,
so we are obliged to accept it
as not being an exaggerated
fish story.
Corporal Milton Pfaff was
home from London Convales-
cent Hospital for the weekend.
100 YEARS AGO
August 23, 1984 -The month
of September is Fall Fair time
in Huron county. Following
are some of the dates; Ilderton
September 14; Exeter, Stephen
and Usborne 24, 25; Goderich
25, 26; Seaforth South Huron
27, 28; Wingham 25, 26 ; Clin-
ton Huron Central October 2 to
4.
Dr. Wickett has opened a
drug store in A. Zwicker's old
store in Crediton.
School has opened again
much to the relief of parents in
general.
Mr. William Elliott of Cen-
tralia has purchased a splendid
high bred driver Dolly Wilks
from Mr. F.H. Neil. With a
record of 2.16.4 we may ex-
pect to see some fast times
made by this fine horse.
The James Street United
Church Sunday School picnic
was a splendid success at
Shapton's Grove.
Starting small business means not being
afraid to venture out and., try something new
By Catherine O'Brien
T -A staff
HENSALL - Over the past few
years more and more people are
venturing out on their own and
starting small businesses. That in-
cludes Larry Mason who trans-
formed a hobby into a part time job
that, in recent months, has turned
into full time work.
For the past four years, Mason
has been working on a part time ba-
sis with Bill Ferguson, of Ferguson
Apiaries. It was here that Mason
learned the basics of caring for bees
and realized beekeeping was some-
thing he would enjoy doing on a
full time basis.
"I own a lot to Bill. He taught
me everything I know and encour-
aged me to go for it," Mason said
referring to setting up his own busi-
ness.
So when he was laid off from his
full time job he decided to take the
plunge and set up his own business
earlier this year doing what he
loved to do - care for bees.
Having practical experience
working with bees as well as in
depth study, having taken bee
breeding courses at the University
of Guelph, Mason decided the time
was right to go out on his own.
So earlier in the year he bought a
300 hive operation located just out-
side of Clinton and set up Beeline
Apiaries. Since then he has im-
ported 50 queen bees from Aus-
tralia to increase the business.
He is working towards having a
1,000 hiver operation.
"I want to work as a wholesaler
rather than retailer," Mason said.
"It was something I was doing on
the side and really enjoyed," Mason
said. "I always joke that I feel sort
of guilty because I'm making mon-
ey from something I would be do-
ing anyway."
And the past few months Mason
has been doing double duty setting
up his business, while taking a
small business course sponsored by
the Canada Employment Centre.
While Mason was confident about
his ability as a beekeeper, he said
he wanted a bit more practical
knowledge about being your own
boss.
Mason said the small business
course taught him a lot about him-
self. "They teach you how to mar-
ket yourself and express your ideas
to others," he said.
"I owe a lot to one of the in-
structors, Allision Lobb. She has
helped me quite a bit with the busi-
ness," he said.
As well, Mason said the course
confirmed for him what friends
have been telling him for years -
that he is a natural born teacher.
That was something that excited
Mason. "With the business, I
planned to set up an information
package with a video and l hope to
be able to go into the schools and
demonstrate to children what the
bee business is all about," he said.
The students would be able to
view bees.and the process of mak-
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Above, Larry
Mason of Beeline
Apiaries shows
some of the bees
he is working
with. At bottom
Mason shows
some of the
equipment he
uses to expand
his operation.
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"There are so many opportunities
in this field. It's just a matter of
marketing yourself and not being
afraid to try new things," Mason
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