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Six decades later, family retains ties to sap fest

Judy Biesinger, one of Elmira’s Duench triplets, recalls the efforts of her uncle, Herb Ainsworth, who envisioned maple syrup fest

By Julian Gavaghan

Last updated on Feb 22, 24

Posted on Feb 22, 24

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Six decades later, family retains ties to sap fest
Judy Biesinger at her home near Dorking. Her uncle, Herb Ainsworth, came up with the idea for the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival but he died six days before the first one in 1965. [Julian Gavaghan]
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