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The Jenkins County Times
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - Page 7
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Perkins Music
Show Saturday
Perkins is once again gearing up for their
summer music show on April 27th, 6pm.
This is the first 2024 Perkins, Ga. Live
Music show of the season!
Make plans to be there!!! Bring a chair or a
blanket! Food and drink will be available.
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Heating &
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Residential or
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Contact:
Emmanuel Watson
478-259-9009
Free Estimates
Sweet Blossom Alpaca Hosts
Annual Shearing Event
Sarah Saxon, Reporter
Sweet Blossom Alpaca Farm
held their annual spectacle
of fleece and shears as 60
alpacas and llamas underwent
their yearly shearing process
on Thursday, April 18. This
reporter had the privilege of
witnessing the meticulous
shearing procedures performed
by the seasoned professionals of
Spit Happens Alpaca Services,
based out of Eustis, Florida.
Owned by Narvel and Debbie
Pettis, Sweet Blossom Alpaca
Farm, has become a cornerstone
of the Millen community since
the Pettises relocated from
Eustis, Florida. The farm has a
longstanding partnership with
Spit Happens Alpaca Services,
led by Chad Bryan and Joshua
Hall, who boasts 17 years of
expertise in the industry.
Bryan and Hall traverse the
region annually, dedicating four
weeks to shearing alpacas and
llamas across farms in Florida
Alpaca gets sheared, Photo by Sarah Saxon and Georgia. Their meticulous
approach ensures the welfare of
the animals while efficiently harvesting their valuable fleece.
The shearing process, akin to shearing a sheep, typically lasts between 7 to
10 minutes per animal. In addition to shearing, the animals receive essential
grooming services, including toenail trimming and, if necessary, teeth trimming.
With alpacas shorn once a year in the spring, the harvested fleece undergoes a
meticulous cleaning and sorting process. The fleece is carded to align the fibers
before being spun into yarn, with particular attention paid to preserving the
integrity of the fine undercoat.
One distinguishing feature of alpaca fleece is its thicker awn hairs, which serve to
protect the delicate undercoat. Careful handling ensures these hairs are separated
from the finer fibers, preserving the quality of the fleece.
Once cleaned and processed, the alpaca wool is ready for various applications,
from knitting wool to high-quality textiles such as scarves, shawls, hat, gloves,
socks and even long underwear. Thanks to its low lanolin content, alpaca wool is
relatively easy to clean, making it a sought-after material for discerning artisans
and craftsmen.
The annual shearing event at Sweet Blossom Alpaca Farm not only ensures the
health and well-being of the animals but also provides a sustainable source of
premium fleece for a range of textile products. As the farm continues to uphold its
commitment to ethical practices and quality craftsmanship, its annual shearing
event stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of alpaca farming in the heart
of Georgia.
If you are interested in purchasing an alpaca or llama items from their store or
have any questions, you can contact Sweet Blossum Alpaca Farm at 813-335-7387
or visit their website at dpettisii@yahoo.com.
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4 Nosebag
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8 Swindle
12 Swelled
head
13 Down in
the dumps
14 Actress —
Anderson
15 and
justice
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16 Time of
fasting
17 Actor —
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20 Confuse
21 Gear
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31 Challenge
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36 Crooked
38 Go out
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39 Wanted
41 Proprietor
43 Off
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44 “Go,
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45 Skin-and-
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48 Papyrus
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51 Duo
52 Eastern
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54 Estuary
55 “Picnic”
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56 Conduct
57 Weep
58 Unmixed,
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59 Destitution
60 Sailor’s
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7 Collection
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11 “Magic —”
19 “In — We
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20 Melody
22 Tears to
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24 Dressed
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46 Woody
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47 City in
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48 Wise
49 Pride
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50 Chocolate
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52 Barley
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