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PETER V. VERIGIN
One of the hallmarks of Doukhobor life style was simplicity which resulted in a holistic and self sufficient ecological life style.
Their motto of Toil and Peaceful Life left little room for frivolities or pettiness. Their diet was simple and ecological - no fancy or foreign spices appeared. One could say it was bland, some salt and dried red pepper made it more savoury, Still, there was a sweet tooth and occasional sugar was bought to have with tea and kalachi. Peter Verigin, looking to economize, decided they should have their own 'swleetener'. To this end, a beehive department was begun, and he put my grandfather, one of his favourite nephews, son of his older brother Vasilii, Peter Verigin, in charge.
Their motto of Toil and Peaceful Life left little room for frivolities or pettiness. Their diet was simple and ecological - no fancy or foreign spices appeared. One could say it was bland, some salt and dried red pepper made it more savoury, Still, there was a sweet tooth and occasional sugar was bought to have with tea and kalachi. Peter Verigin, looking to economize, decided they should have their own 'swleetener'. To this end, a beehive department was begun, and he put my grandfather, one of his favourite nephews, son of his older brother Vasilii, Peter Verigin, in charge.
peter Verigin & family in front of their dwelling.
At work amoung the many hives!
Peter was also caretaker of PVV's summer home. destroyed in an incendiary action.
Peter w/ fellow workers.
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Another nephew Larion [my namesake] also worked for the CCUB as acountant /book keeper.
Nastasia from the Shouldice colony visits Mission.
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Honey Harvest
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Dad was a bee keeper too - here I am checking the hive at an early age.
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Anestery chart
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LITTLE GIRL: Polly Verigin
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