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[email protected] http://www.thebeacher.com/ PRINTED WITH Published and Printed by TM Trademark of American Soybean Association THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. To “Bee,” or Not to “Bee” by Rick A. Richards “This is a great hobby,” said Theis in his deep radio voice. “By doing this, I’ve been able to learn more about fl owers and wildlife than I ever thought I would.” Still it’s hard work, which is why the 82-year-old Theis looks 20 years younger. The retired Valparaiso postmaster lives a few miles south of the Porter County Expo Center, just off Indiana 49. From the picture window in his fam- ily room, Theis has a clear view of his hives, which during the winter are kept near a small grove of trees at the back of his property. While he’s excited about the new growing season, Theis also is a bit apprehensive. At the end of each season, beekeepers like Theis expect to lose a per- Beekeeper Ken Theis talks about his 35 years of experience with honey bees.