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And.. spring is here!

And.. spring is here!
What a quick and busy winter it has been! It seems like just yesterday we had our Southeastern Indiana Beekeepers Association (SIBA) Christmas party. Located at the Moores Hill Senior Center, many of the SIBA members gathered to celebrate another year of beekeeping and club success. The members graciously brought covered dishes and homemade meads…
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Fall-Winter 2021 Recap

Fall-Winter 2021 Recap
W. Cooley September 11th, club state newsletter editor, Whitney Cooley, organized and hosted the first annual Lawrenceburg River Sweep. The event began with a mobilized, exceptional performance from the 35th Indiana Pipes and Drums performing a bagpipe salute in respect to those who lost their lives and in tribute of our first responders. As the…
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February 2021 Meeting Recap

February 2021 Meeting Recap
By W. Cooley The planning meeting was a great success. We were very humbled by the number of people who showed up to understand the future of SIBA and how they could help. We will be having a meeting in March! Jeff Montag will show us how to take a nuc to honey in one…
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Fourth-quarter update from Michael Slivka

Fourth-quarter update from Michael Slivka
The fourth quarter of my first year of beekeeping saw a slowdown in activity as preparations are made heading into winter. I started October with a decision on what to do with the two full honey supers. Of my four hives, one was smaller and was still in a single deep and I was concerned…
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