Llama, Alpaca Festival Set VERNON. Conn.—They have quietly and peacefully been mak ing their way onto both commer cial and hobby farms across the country, building a loyal, cver gi owing following among those who appreciate their versatility, gentleness, beauty, and intelli gence. What animals could these.be? They are llamas and alpacas, the South American relatives of the camel, that have been domesti cated for centuries as wool produc ers and pack animals. No longer thought of as an exo tic fad for celebrities, llamas and alpacas are domestic livestock that have initiated many people into fanning and helped to diversify established working farms. In this country, they ate used for a wide variety of purposes. Their luxuri ous wool is warm, soft, and grease free (contains virtually no lanolin) and is considered a fine fiber. They are used as guardians for sheep and goats because of a natural wariness of coyotes and stray dogs. They are used as pack animals, and when mature, can carry up to 25 percent of their adult body weight (an adult llama will usually weigh between 250 and 400 pounds). They are not considered riding animals, but can be trained to pull carts— nursing homes and schools are often vis ited by llamas both for educational and therapeutic reasons. (They have very little odor, and remain calm, cool, and collected even if they have to go inside a building for the visit. This enables many people the chance to enjoy them, even if they can’t visit-a farm). Last, but not least, another rea son for owning llamas and alpacas is simply to enjoy their company, their beauty, and their serenity. Where can you find out more about llamas and alpacas? Come to the Tolland Agricultural Center, Rte. 30, Vernon, Conn., on Satur day, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p,m. There will .be llamas and alpacas there from 35 farms, representing most of the Northeast states. Demon strations will be ongoing through out the weekend, highlighting the many uses of these versatile ani mals, and some of the participating farms will have llamas and/or cas for sale, as well as related products. This event will be held indoors, rain or shine, and both parking and admission are free. For more information, call Har mony Acres, (203) 644-1136 or Hindsight Farm, (203) 774-7623. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 15, 1995-A47 ADADC Re-elects Johnson SYRACUSE, N.Y.—Raymond Johnson was re-elected President of the American Dairy Associa tion and Dairy Council, Inc. (ADADC) after the 35th annual meeting, held late February, at the Sheraton Inn in Liverpool, New York. Johnson, a dairy farmer from Schaghticoke, New York, starts his 13th year as president of ADADC’s board. In partnership with his son Edward, Johnson operates a 530-acre Holstein dairy farm. Other officers elected were Walter Kingston of Geneseo, New York, vice president; Paul Kirsch of Varysburg, New York, second vice president; Kenneth Dumont of Chateaugay, New York, trea surer, and David Hardie of Lans ing, New York, secretary. Elected to the executive com mittee were Warren Beardsley, Fairport, N.Y,; Donald Bergey, Millville, Pa.; Jo Collins, Rich- PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE OF THE LATE JOHN LEADER 1 MILE SOUTH OF EVERETT PA, BEDFORD COUNTY, ON RT. 26. Saturday, April 29 at 9 a,m. Consisting of: 2 Kenmore electric stoves; small drop-leaf table; Kenmore dishwasher; refrigerator, dinette table & 4 chairs; 13’ TV; gun cabinet; recliner, Zenith color TV; 2-pc. living room suite; recliner/rocker; coffee & end tables; 3-pc. bedroom suite; electric sewing machine; Gibson washer, Weslinghouse washer, Coldspot chest freezer; electric appliances; electric fans; metal wardrobe; small chest of drawers; dress form; dishes; pots & pans; microwave; haps; bed; lawn furniture: small hutch. Antiques: Copper wash boiler, wooden chum; cherry seeder, waffle iron; griddle; crocks; jugs; drop-leaf table; 2 school desks; 6 oak chairs -1 rocker (not matched); oak dresser; 3 iron kettles; meat grinder, cross-cut saw; lard press. Tools selling first: Bench grinder; sockets; sanders; elec tric drill; hand saws; Aldens 5-h.p. roto-tiller; log chains; wrenches; air compressor, garden & lawn tools; grind stone; walking plow; potato digger, hiller; lawn mower, wooden ladder; come-along; 2-1/4 floor jack; 7-1/4” saw; meat bench; weed eater, wheelbarrow; garden plow Real Estate at 12:00: Double lot; 2-story; 5 rooms; 1-1/2 baths; stone cased house; 2 detached garages; 2 utility storage buildings; municipal sewage; well water, oil hot air heat; fireplace with insert Lunch. Not responsible for accidents. TERMS: Personal property, cash or approved check; real estate, 10% down day of sale, bal ance on delivery of deed within 45 days. Owner has the right to accept or reject any or all bids. For more information phone (814) 652-2809 or (814) 652-2209 Executors: Gary Leader & Kay Stuckey. Auctioneers Robert Grubb & Sons, AU-001294-L, (814) 652-2547. field Springs, N.Y.; Wesley Coots, Hornell, N.Y.; Warren Herklotz, Franklin, N.Y.; Robert Pardoe, Milton, Pa.; and Elaine Streeter, Adams, N.Y. Dairy producers representing New York, New Jersey and Penn sylvania met in February to elect officers and review the advertising and promotion programs imple mented by ADADC during 1994. Accomplishments of ADADC’s retailunutrition educa tion and publicity divisions of 1994 were highlighted through a video presentation, showing pro ducers the value in generic adver tising and promotion. In his president’s report, Ray Johnson spoke about both the national and local dairy promotion organization’s commitment to deliver efficient programming. At the national level, he cited the merger between United Dairy Industry Association and the National Dairy Board as evidence of cost savings to dairy farmers. Public Sale Of Real Estate Sat., May 20, 1995 At 198 Clay Rd., Carlisle, Pa. 38 Acre Farmette with barn setup for beef cattle, all acreage in pasture, lots of road frontage along Clay Rd. & frontage on Springfield Rd., modern brick rancher built in 1987 with lots of space. House is in manner of new, close to Cumberland Golf Course in West Penn Township. Big Spring School District. Sale by W. CLARK & MARTHA CRAIN 1 For inspection call 249-8860 after 8:00 p.m. j Owners reserve right to reject bid. Real estate i sells at 12:00, large ad later. ' Foreman: Auct AU1163
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