Senior in the Spotlight ‘Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life’ Retired banker and beekeeper loves ‘honey and money’ By STACEY HAIRSTON Staff Writer Jan 2, 2017 Jan 2, 2017 Updated May 16, 2019 0 Edgar Clinton Brooks has spent his life around bees and money. He is featured this month in Alpine Photography’s “Senior in the Spotlight” segment. Photo by Wills Holland Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By STACEY HAIRSTON Staff Writer As a retired banker and current bee farmer, Edgar Clinton Brooks loves honey and money.kAmqC@@<D[ gb[ :D E96 7:CDE @7 7@FC 49:=5C6? 3@C? 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