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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 2012
Page
5
Bruce and Macel Koerth describe alpacas as durable highland animals. They are farmed in the United States for breeding and fiber used in clothing. A pregnant female can sell for up to five thousand dollars. Vincel calls alpacas green animals noting their soft feet and light land impact. Spitting is rare but can occur if between two squabbling alpacas.
Catherine Sterling Lew of Lawrence visited with two grandchildren and her daughter to see alpacas described as a cross between a camel and a sheep. The animals were shy after feeding on pellets, and grandson Brian Lewis had trouble approaching them as the Koerths noted the expo date.
Kaw Valley Alpacas farm at 22925 Hemphill Road between Lawrence and Tonganoxie welcomes visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Today features live demonstrations from noon to 3 p.m. showing alpaca fiber garneting and the gentle animals. Bruce notes the event aims to show alpacas are fun to raise while staff intern Adam Strunk can be reached at 832-7146.
Lawrence officials say the bedbug situation at Vermont Towers is being addressed with pest control and monitoring. The city is unsure who should handle such complaints and is coordinating with the Health Department to assess staffing, protocols, and costs while educating residents on prevention and reporting.
Fair remarks by Jillian Rodrigue, assistant director of Douglas County Emergency Management, urged readiness to lessen disaster impact. She cited Joplin, Greensburg and Atchison recoveries and emphasized keeping communities prepared to reduce first responders’ workload. Officials handed out first aid bags and toiletries to start emergency kits, aiming to give away 100 or more kits.
Jillian Rodrigue, assistant director of Douglas County Emergency Management, speaks at a preparedness day. The Hunter family from Lawrence attends, with Chrystal and Cub Scout Gabriel stressing that readiness keeps people safe and prevents injuries or disappearances.
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