Fans of cavies, this show is for you
The Florence Events Center will be alive
with the happy squeal of Cavies (Guinea
pigs) and their enthusiasts when the Oregon
Cavy Breeders Society hosts a Cavy Show
July 30 at the FEC, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local owners and breeders will be
bringing their favorite cavies to be judged
and assessed for their quality. Top winners
will be awarded prizes. In addition there will
be a free youth cavy show open to the public.
“Our youth have some beautiful
examples of cavies,” said last year’s
organizer Manetta Deggleman. “Everyone is
invited to see why we love our animals, and
why we have so much fun.”
Though there are 13 breeds of Guinea
pig, only a few breeds are commonly found
off the show table as pets. The short-hair,
Abyssinian, Peruvian and Sheltie (aka
Silkie) breeds are those most frequently
seen as pets.
Here’s a quick look at how to determine
the difference: Short Haired: The short
coated cavy, often called the American, Self,
or English — has consistently short, glossy
hair without a part; Abyssinian: Known
for its short, rough coat that has cowlicked
rosettes of hair; Peruvian: The Peruvian is
the progenitor of all modern long-haired
breeds, being a Guinea pig with hair that
grows long continuously all over its body,
sometimes to an excess of 20 inches; Silkie
or Sheltie: A Silkie has long hair that fl ows
back over its body and never forward over
the face (as in the Peruvian); Texel: Like a
Silkie, but with curls.
The show will be a unique opportunity
to see and interact with the many breeds
of this popular animal, as well as see what
determines the best of the best in the eyes of
professional breeders.
“We welcome questions about our little
friends at this show or any of our many
shows around the state,” said Deggleman.
That jingling means it’s time for the 19th annual Coin show
Man has used some form of coin in
exchange for goods and services for more
than 2,000 years, from the Romans to the
Aztecs. At the 19th annual Coin and Stamp
Show, nearly 50 vendors from Oregon,
Washington, Idaho, California and as far
away as Connecticut will be exhibiting,
trading and selling coins from around the
world. On hand will be U.S. territorial gold
coins, as well as coins from Greece, Italy, the
Middle East and more.
“Buy, Sell or Trade” is the theme. For
anyone who is new to coin collecting, or who
has never been to a major coin show, here are
a few tips to make the show more enjoyable:
• Plan to arrive early in the day rather
than later. This will allow plenty of time to
look at all the exhibits and talk with dealers.
• Bring a good coin guide with prices for
reference. There will be many coin dealers
at the show. Find out who can offer the best
value by having the current pricing chart
handy and visible.
• Bring a notebook or use the memo
function in your smart phone to keep track
of contact information for dealers you may
want to contact again in the future.
The show will be held Saturday, Aug.
20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug.
21., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free to the public and coin
appraisals will be available.
For more information, contact Dennis
Hankins at 541-401-0949, or Terry
Woodward at 541-997-2682.
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