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Page 4A Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, September 12, 2007 They’ve got the knack-a for alpaca (Continued from page 1) in the highlands of Peru. There are two types of alpaca: the Huacaya, and the Suri. Huacaya fleece stands up perpendicular to the skin Asked whether it might be easier or more profitable to farm another way, Chris- tine responds: “Farming for sustainability requires a deep commitment; you have to do it be- cause it’s the right thing for you to do. Caring for the next gen- eration is what real farmers have always done. When it comes from your heart it is easier.” The animals are sheltered within a large hoop-house style barn, which lets out onto a large pasture. Inquisi- tive, elegant, and The newest arrival at Suri Futures social, the alpaca flock to where John and like Merino wool, whereas Christine are tending them, Suri fleece hangs down in and will investigate a re- thin locks, and is much like spectful newcomer. Most of silk. Suris are prized for the animals have been born their longer and silkier fi- on their farm, but some have bers, and are estimated to been bought in. make up between 19 to 20 Christine knows most of percent of the alpaca popu- her fleecy charges by sight, lation. and calls them by name. Since importation into “We pretty much know the United States, the Suri them all by their fleece and population is growing sub- face,” she said. stantially in number and Both members of the color diversity. The Suri is camel family, the alpaca and bred for the luster of is the llama, could potentially fleece and conformation. interbreed, but the alpaca is “We’ve had 14 babies more closely related to the so far this year,” Christine vicuña. They are some of beams. The breeding herd is the first domesticated live- presided over by 18-year- stock, cultivated and bred old “Bruxo,” said to be a for many thousands of years legendary stud of mellow temperament. There is also a herd of non-breeding fiber males. Desirable and some- Juanita Rose Steffens what rare, alpaca fiber finds Juanita Rose Steffens, 84, its way into capes, scarves, of Cave Junction, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007. Arrangements are with Perl Funeral Home, Medford. blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, and a wide variety of textiles, including luxurious sweaters, socks and coats. The fiber is in demand by the fashion industry around the world “The alpaca fiber industry is in it’s early days. We’re part of a growing industry for textile production both in the U.S. and abroad,” Christine says. “Part of our goal,” she added, “is to en- courage people who have land and would like to do something economical and pro- ductive with it to start with a non- breeding herd to pro- duce fiber and poop, and graze the brush. It’s a cost-effective way to start.” They’re also hoping to generate a dialog about helping to grow a sustain- able economy. In her opin- ion, the alpaca’s fleecy product is a commodity on par with pinot noir as an economic catalyst. The Gardiners are now gearing up for National Al- paca Farm Days on Satur- day Sept. 29 & 30, as part of a national campaign to edu- cate the public about al- pacas. “We’re hoping folks will be interested in seeing an al- paca farm,” said Christine. There are some six al- paca farms in Josephine County. The public is wel- come to visit the Suri Fu- tures alpaca farm at the west end of River Street and en- joy lemonade; examine dis- plays of award-winning fleece; an array of end- products; and learn about the animals. Photoshop basic class set Sept. 22 Southern Oregon Guild multimedia artist Bruce Stone will teach “Introduction to Photoshop Elements,” a three-hour ba- sic course on Adobe’s photo manipulation software, on Saturday, Sept. 22. Students will use com- puters to download a trial copy of Photoshop Elements software, which can be taken home on CD or zip drive, so enrollment will be limited to 10. Course content will in- clude: 1) How to learn the program – methods and re- sources; 2) Basics of file handling and management for this particular software, and 3) Layers – what they are and how to use them. Phone Stone at 592- 2901 or email him at BS@cavenet.com to sign up. If you leave a message, be sure to include your phone number and your name and request to be placed on the reservation list. Because the class is limited to 10 students, it is recommended that places be reserved early. The class will meet in Rogue Community Col- lege’s computer lab at the RCC Belt Bldg. in Kerby from noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 to Guild members and $10 for nonmembers. Regis- tration will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the class will start promptly at noon. Attendees should bring a lunch or eat beforehand. John 3:16 Come hear the Word at Bridgeview Community Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Following Jesus the Christ in discipleship is not a cake- walk. We need to be in it for the long haul, even though it’s not necessarily convenient. The Lord seeks committed disciples. As Yogi said, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. 592-2126, 474-5440 FRIDAY, SEPT. 14 BRAISED BEEF TIPS Whipped potaotes Scandinavian blend vegetables Honey bran bread Banana nut cake MONDAY, SEPT. 17 CHICKEN DIVAN BAKE Oregon bean medley Marinated vegetable salad Squash roll Almond poppy-seed cake WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19 ROAST PORK W/GRAVY Sweet potato cuts Green peas Rye bread Applesauce Pregnancy Center’s 20th Anniversary Banquet Friday, September 21, 7 p.m. at the I.V. Senior Center Keynote Speaker: Cindy Meyer Nobile RN MC: Larry Nobile, Focus on the Family Tickets: $20 Phone: 592-6058 The Christmas Offering Celebrating the Greatest Gift of All The all congregations ‘One Body ~ One Voice Choir’ invites you to sing with us! Practice: Sundays, 3-5 p.m. at Selma Baptist Church, 597-4169 Director: Tom Ninow, 592-6083 “Why shouldn’t I shop for the best price on funeral services?” Cremation $460.00 Burial $830.00 ‘Ray’ Wolf Cave Junction resident Raymond D. “Ray” Wolf, 80, lost his battle with congestive heart failure on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007 at Johns Hopkins Hos- pital in Baltimore, Md. He was born on Dec. 17, 1926 in Truman, Minn., and lived there until the mid-1970s. He moved to Cave Junction, and began his gold mining career. His wife, Barbara, is plan- ning an informal celebration of his life. The date will be an- nounced. HOPE FOR THE FUTURE P replanning funeral services allows you to ensure that you get the best value for your services. 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