tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90964077634302413082024-03-04T23:05:23.904-05:00Cherokee Beekeepers AssociationCherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-64552594656293675462021-05-20T20:24:00.002-04:002021-05-20T20:27:36.537-04:00What’s the big deal about varroa mites? Come to the May meeting to find out. <p> Our May meeting will be Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00. The topic will be Varroa Mites and Treatments with Scott Venable as our speaker. Scott is the Monroe County Beekeeping Association President, a Tennessee Master Beekeeper and a local inspector for Monroe County. This will be a very informative and interesting meeting and we look forward to seeing you there. </p><p>Meet at the Athens AgCentral Farmers Co-Op</p><p>- Suzi Drumright</p>Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-68522795032515161312021-05-08T22:27:00.000-04:002021-05-08T22:27:39.792-04:00Field day<p>Looking for something to do Saturday, May 15th? Join the Cherokee Beekeepers for a Beekeeping field day. Hive inspection starts at 11:00 a.m. You’ll need to wear a veil to join the fun. Call Jim Gentry at 423-263-2248 for location. If no answer leave a message and he will return your call. See ya Saturday. </p>Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-55622336484530771602021-04-22T09:24:00.001-04:002021-04-22T09:24:28.793-04:00Tuesday, April 27, 2021 meeting<p> WOW! Cherokee is having their first 2021 meeting Tuesday, April, 27th. Meeting will be at the Ag Central Farmers CoOp in Athens. Start time is 7:00pm . Come early if you like. Meeting room will be set for social distancing</p><p>Topics: 10 Mistakes Often Made by New Beekeepers.</p><p> I've Installed my Package Bees " Now What?"</p><p> Why Split a Perfectly Good Hive?</p><p>Information about May 15th Field Day will be covered.</p><p>COME EARLY AND BRING A FRIEND.</p><p><br /></p>Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-42051273348732075082021-02-06T19:58:00.001-05:002021-02-06T19:58:19.465-05:00More time to order package bees <p> The Cherokee Beekeepers Association has extended the deadline for bee packages. Checks must be received by March 1, 2021. </p><p>Payment should be mailed to Cherokee Beekeepers Association, P.O. Box 71, Athens, TN 37371.</p><p>The packages will be Italian bees and will come from Willbanks Apiaries in Claxton, GA as they did last year. Cost will be $125.00 for a 3# package with a marked queen. We expect delivery on March 27th, weather permitting. Pickups will be similar to last year with the location to be determined closer to delivery. </p><p>I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy and your bees are too!</p><p>Suzi Drumright</p>Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-66305840693340405622021-01-21T21:30:00.000-05:002021-01-21T21:30:10.187-05:00Considering becoming a beekeeper?<p><b> If you are considering starting beekeeping and are looking for good advice the Cherokee Beekeepers Association (CBA) ask that you read "Beekeeping In Tennessee"*. This booklet is published by the University of Tennessee, Agricultural Extension Department. The information below came from that publication. CBA will work to post timely advice through the coming months. <i> CBA Leadership Team </i></b></p><p><b>Beginning Beekeeping Basics </b></p><p><b>• Start small. Two colonies is an ideal number for an
inexperienced person to keep for one or two years. </b></p><p><b>• Expand as your experience and confidence grow. </b></p><p><b>• Start right. Avoid discouraging mistakes at the very
beginning by thorough preparation. Read, read, read
and ask questions of beekeepers and Extension staff. </b></p><p><b>• Buy new equipment. The experience of assembling
new hives is very informative for the inexperienced
beginner. </b></p><p><b>• Plan ahead. Order your bees, hives and tools in the
fall. The hives and tools should be delivered in time
to be assembled before your bees arrive the following
April. </b></p><p><b>• Be ready. When the packaged bees arrive, your hives
should be assembled and located on the site selected
for your apiary.</b></p><p><b>* Google Beekeeping In Tennessee</b></p>Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-71670213025102961752021-01-21T11:18:00.003-05:002021-01-21T11:20:32.763-05:002021 PACKAGE BEES<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We are going to offer bee packages again this year. This is one of the top benefits we offer to members. The packages will be Italian bees and will come from Wilbanks Apiaries in Claxton, GA as they did last year. Cost will be $125.00 for a 3# package with a marked queen. We expect delivery on March 27th, weather permitting. Pickups will be similar to last year with the location to be determined closer to delivery. Payment is due by January 31, 2021 and should be mailed to Cherokee Beekeepers Association, PO Box 71, Athens, TN 37371. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </p>Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-38152646281795041232021-01-21T11:07:00.003-05:002021-01-21T11:07:49.993-05:00TBA HIVE TOOL <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: #b8e885; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;">TBA MEMBERS</span></p><span style="background-color: #b8e885; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;">The latest TBA Hive Tool email came out 1/18. Lots of great information. You might want to read it then forward to a beekeeping friend.</span>Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-85193450939116852162021-01-21T11:05:00.002-05:002021-01-21T11:05:45.587-05:00WINTER CAUTION<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">WINTER CAUTION!</span></p><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Queen laying has increased</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Brood is expanding</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Winter stores being consumed</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Increased moisture due to more activity </div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">EQUALS-Possible starvation and/or wet bees</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">WHAT TO DO-Check stores(when bees are active). Feed dry or patty food as needed. NO LIQUID FOOD! Check for excessive condensation on top of frames. Remove moisture with a paper or cloth towel. Increase ventilation as needed. </div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Additional helpful recommendation are welcome. </div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"> BEEKEEPERS HELPING BEEKEEPERS</div></div>Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-92226052303341492432020-03-25T09:43:00.000-04:002020-03-25T09:45:42.451-04:00Saturday Package Bees pick up location. <span style="font-family: "uictfonttextstyletallbody"; font-size: 19px;">Because the Co-Op will be closed when our packages arrive and we will not have space there to set up a drive- through for pick-up. We have permission, from Michael’s restaurant, to</span><span style="font-family: "uictfonttextstyletallbody"; font-size: 19px;"> set it up in the restaurant’s back parking lot. The restaurant is directly across from the Co-Op.</span>Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-57992856516971530032020-03-22T19:25:00.000-04:002020-03-22T19:27:34.039-04:00Package bees Package bees should arrive this Saturday, March 28th. Make sure your hives are ready, assembled, painted and placed where you will be installing your bees. The hardest thing about installation is getting the feeder can out. Here’s a couple of things that works. A suction cup or magnet works great! Outside of that it should be a breeze. If you need help!<br />
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What an action packed meeting Tuesday evening! We started out with John White talking Flora and Bees. We sat in silence taking in all of the information John shared about how bees see, what they see and what flowers (this includes trees) attract bees. Even learning how bees feed almost all year.</div>
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John also shared what was native, non-native, poisonous to bees, poisonous to humans. Lots of good questions generated. He has already replied to me and I will have the Secretary ema<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">il everyone today. John has information about Holly and flowers for the Dearth.</span></div>
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Next, Kellye Bishop shared about different Feeder types. Again, wonderful discussion. I loved that she stated there are as many different types of feeders as there are opinions from beekeepers! ha!ha! It's true we each have our own opinion on what works for us. Thank you Kellye for leading this event!</div>
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Then our own Donna Yarber shared a New Beekeeper's Checklist and a Queen Information list. Both of these are forms that she has developed from her own experience and "OCD". She will be talking more about these forms as the year goes, so make sure you bring yours to each meeting. We look forward to hearing more as the year goes.</div>
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Lastly, Suzi Drumright revealed the winners of our Hive Grant. Please congratulate: Melissa Coyne, Stephanie Myers and Norman (Roger) McCullough!</div>
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Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-25876345819772375772020-01-29T20:30:00.000-05:002020-01-29T20:30:11.560-05:002020 Short Course and first monthly meeting<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Short Course</b></span><br />
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Thank you to everyone that came out and supported our first meeting of the year! It is hard to believe that it has been 3 months since we have had an official meeting. We had lots of business to take care of for most of the meeting and lots of new beekeepers in attendance.</div>
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Of course, we had the challenges of technical support! I loved it! It should show us that beekeeping works the same way. What does that mean? Well, it means that every time you think you have it figured and<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"> planned out, that those lovely ladies in the bee world have a different plan. Never stop learning from them.</span></div>
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John Hartman talked with us about what we need to be looking for and what preparations we need to be doing for the next couple of months. We look forward to his words of wisdom at the next meeting.</div>
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We had a panel of beekeepers at the end answering questions from the attendees. We loved that each beekeeper had an answer and shared from their lessons learned. <b><u>The most discussed question was about feeding your bees. So, an action item for our February 25th meeting, is to bring an example of what and how you feed your bees.</u></b></div>
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Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-12453553068618795582020-01-09T20:20:00.000-05:002020-01-09T20:31:33.954-05:00Annual Short Course<div style="background-color: white; color: #660000; font-family: Tinos; font-size: 17.82px; text-align: center;">
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Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-59575838421015974542020-01-05T15:11:00.001-05:002020-01-05T15:34:34.172-05:00Mark your calendarTime is drawing near for Cherokee's 2020 annual Beekeeping Short Course. First meeting after the short course will be Tuesday, January 28th at the AgCentral Farmers CO-OP in Athens.This meeting will allow you to get your short course questions answered and meet a lot of helpful beekeepers.Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-68434088398579553592019-11-27T22:13:00.005-05:002020-01-05T15:38:36.451-05:002020 Beekeeping Short Course<div style="text-align: center;">
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Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-38235293455520119452019-11-26T00:35:00.000-05:002019-11-26T00:35:00.032-05:00Cherokee Beekeepers Association Leadership Team make plans for 2020The new CBA leadership team has met and plans are being made for an awesome 2020. The annual short course is going to be a knockout. More information to come when all speakers and topics are finalized. You're really going to like the monthly meetings. There's going to be something for all levels of beekeeping from the new beekeeper to beekeepers with years of enjoying the art of beekeeping.Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-10741041221345116862019-11-26T00:17:00.003-05:002019-11-26T00:17:54.237-05:0050th Anniversary Harvest Dinner<div class="_1dwg _1w_m _q7o" style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding: 12px 12px 0px;">
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<b>What a GREAT 50th Anniversary Harvest Dinner! Awesome food, fellowship and fun. Cherokee's guest speaker, Dr. Jennifer Tsuruda, gave an outstanding presentation "The Importance of the Honeybee and Beekeeper" Thanks to all Cherokee members and our guest for making the harvest dinner an evening to remember. Group picture does not include all attendees.</b></div>
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Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-34048361082472233822019-09-26T12:34:00.000-04:002019-09-27T19:57:14.735-04:0050th Anniversary Harvest Dinner will be catered<br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">50</span><span style="font-size: 26.6667px;">th</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Anniversary Harvest
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Harvest
dinner plans are coming together with one change I think everyone will like. GREAT
NEWS! The meal will be catered instead of potluck. Now you can enjoy a meal,
have time for fellowship and listen to great speakers. No need to worry about
preparing food for the dinner.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Since the
meal will be catered, I’ll need a head count to make sure we have plenty of
food. If you will send your family name and total number attending to <a href="mailto:cherokeebeekeepers@gmail.com">cherokeebeekeepers@gmail.com</a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ASAP, I’ll compile a count for the caterer.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the dinner. Thanks for all your help.<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<br />Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-60273346208990377772019-09-08T15:24:00.000-04:002019-09-08T15:24:27.702-04:00Dr Jennifer Tsuruda 50th Anniversary Guest SpeakerDr Jennifer Tsuruda, TN Apiculture Specialist, will be Cherokee’s 50th Anniversary Harvest Dinner guest speaker. She is originally from California and conducted her undergraduate and graduate studies at UC Davis with Dr. Robert Page. She then worked with Dr. Greg Hunt at Purdue University as a postdoctoral researcher and was SC’s apiculture specialist at Clemson University before coming to TN in February. She hit the ground running by establishing apiaries, teaching Master Beekeeping Program classes, and working with Extension agents. It’s exciting to have Jennifer as our guest speaker.Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-8838960656832782902019-09-06T22:45:00.000-04:002019-09-26T11:44:56.596-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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205 McMinn Avenue</div>
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Athens, TN 37303</div>
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If you know of someone that we need to send a special invitation, send their name and address to cherokeebeekeepers@gmail.com</div>
Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-7347495092804189402019-09-06T22:28:00.000-04:002019-09-06T22:29:01.616-04:00September 24th Meeting-Products of the HiveHere we go again. Another great speaker for our September meeting. Michelle Enriquez, Monroe County Beekeepers Association member will be talking about products of the hive. What can you do with beeswax, pollen, propolis and even honey? Michelle will answer these questions. Mark your calendar and come early. 7:00pm, Tuesday, September 24th. Athens, AgCentral Co-Op.Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-44964110482631533572019-08-03T22:17:00.002-04:002019-08-03T22:17:41.984-04:00New Cherokee President for 2019If you missed the last couple of meetings you might not know that Cherokee's 2019 president, Jeff Martin, resigned effective at the close of the June meeting. Jeff resigned due to increased family business demand of his time. We thank Jeff for his leadership during his short tenure.<br />
A special paper ballot election for president took place during the July meeting. Myron McCleary, a long time active Cherokee member, was elected to finish out 2019. Congratulations to Myron and best wishes to Jeff.Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-18323299948741978222019-07-08T13:15:00.000-04:002019-07-08T13:15:10.901-04:00July meeting: REQUEENING and election of remaining 2019 CBA President<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">This is a friendly reminder that our next meeting is July 23rd at 7pm at the AG Central Co-Op. Feel free to arrive early to chit chat with fellow beekeepers.<b> Our guest speaker is Jay Heselschwerdt </b>who has over 20 years of beekeeping experience. </span>Jay<span style="color: #464646; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="color: black;">works as the Eastern Regional Apiary Inspector for the State of Tennessee. Jay also is Co-Founder of the HONEY Convention, President of Bee Friends Bee Club, and the 4H leader for Claiborne Youth Beekeepers.</span><span style="color: black;"> <b>He will be discussing Requeening which is a very important topic, and its importance is not always FULLY understood. </b>We hope that you all will be able to attend.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">Please note that nominations for President are to be made to our Vice President Keith Riggle prior to our meeting as mentioned in previous email. Keith's cell number is 423-322-1715. At the meeting, we will review those nominated for President, and vote. Members must be present to vote.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">Melissa</span></div>
Cherokee Beekeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665350234674047756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096407763430241308.post-63357265918945558982019-06-27T17:07:00.003-04:002019-06-27T17:07:59.292-04:00Field Day Saturday, June 29th<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 19px;">Fellow Beekeepers! The field day is </span><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 19px;">rescheduled for <a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://0" style="color: black; text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">this Saturday, June 29th from 10am to 12:30pm</a> at Kuenzer Honey Farm</b><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 19px;"> hosted by Chris Kinser and wife Melissa, located ON Hwy 30 E between the airport and the drive-in....but on the opposite side of the road. Address is </span><a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: black; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 19px; text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" x-apple-data-detectors-type="address" x-apple-data-detectors="true">2022 HWY 30 E.</a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 19px;"> </span><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 19px;"> They </i><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 19px;">will hang balloons on our mailbox! Sorry </i><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 19px;">for late notice. It </span><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 19px;">should be a dry and storm free day.</b><br />
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We hope you can attend. We want this to be a learning experience for all levels of beekeepers. They will <b>provide nitrile gloves for sanitary purposes.... WATER and GATORADE available</b>. It will be HOT and they want people to stay hydrated. They will also have light snacks. Remember to wear shoes that may get muddy....and that you can comfortably walk a ways....<b>You must wear a VEIL at the least. </b></div>
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