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| 4H 2007 Season Another successful year has been completed for the Ohio's first Alpaca 4H group, the "MIGHTY MICRONS". This year the youth had the input and tutelage of many excellent individuals but we would like to especially thank Sharon for all her hard work. We'd also like to congratulate this years ribbon winners and have loved how much each has grown through out the year. Now it is time to return to school to begin the New Year. But don’t worry; the activities will begin again soon enough. Great job by everyone!!! |
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| Alpaca Product Sale 2006 It's that time of year when Heaven Sent Alpacas has their "Annual Alpaca Product Sale" This year it will be Friday December 1st, and Saturday December 2nd from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Exquisite apparel and accessories have been selected to showcase the best qualities of alpaca for our annual sale. Products include men's and woman's sweaters, scarves, hats, capes, teddy bears, and blankets. These products will make a great gift for that special person on your list. So don't wait, we’ll see you then!!! |
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| Another Great OABA 2005 Show !!! Well everyone – it was another great show season, which was ultimately wrapped up by our home favorite the OABA competition. It’s always bitter sweet as we love the show and seeing all our friends very much, but it signifies the end of another years show season as winter sets in and we go into a bit of a hibernation until spring and all the new Crias starting to arrive. We were, again, blessed to have won or placed in every event we entered. Thank you all for your patronage, purchases, companionship, and fellowship. Continue to watch as we continue to bring new offerings to market and run our yearly specials. And as always – if you have a question or proposal, call and we’ll see what we can put together. Until then have a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas season !!! |
 Beauty and the Beast :-) |  Lots of Ribbons !!! |
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| Open Farm Sept 17 and 18 Yes folks, it's that time again when we have the public come visit us at the farm to get a little taste of farm life and to look around. If you want a bigger portion we recommend that you call for an appointment so we can give you much more of our time than with several people at once. We'd be happy to accomodate you. So come on down and enjoy, Saturday and Sunday 1 to 6 PM. For those who want to purchase product, drop us a line so we can put you on our product list and mail you an invitation with our dates and times - or just call. |
 Pasture Life |  We've picked one out for you!! |
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| Fair season is here and gone again Well if you blinked you may have missed it. The 2005 Fair season has come and gone again and a Great Time was had by all!!! If you missed us out there - that's OK. You can still see all your favorite critters and cria at the Farm. Until Next time - Take care !!! |
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| New Building for the Mighty Micron 4H Alpaca Pac The Lake County Fair is a whole lot drier this year – at least for the Alpaca 4H and Alpaca exhibitors. After a lot of hard work, planning, and the generous gifts of many contributors the Alpaca 4H Pavilion is a reality. The beautiful 40 x 60 foot freestanding pavilion style structure is up and the Mighty Micron Alpaca Pack has a permanent home on the fairgrounds directly across from the 4H display Building. This is a great addition for the fair as they are renovating many of the areas to give the fair a new look. The turnout was great and the kids did great at there events. Everyone came home with something. Top honors went to Michael Reeder / Rachael Means for best Project, Pam Baster / Stacy Means for Showmanship Class and Scott Platt / Rachael Means for Obstacle Class. If you missed them this time around join us at the fair next year – you’ll be glad you did. If you want to join the 4H call Kim Platt the 4H Leader at (440) 259-3564to find out more. |
 A Grand New Building !!! |  Thanks to One and All !!! |
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| Mighty Micron 4H Alpaca Pac The Mighty Micron Alpaca Pac has been hard at it again this year. The team has put an exceptionally strong showing forth this year with all the youth bringing home ribbons of their own. Shown here are a few of this years participants, but not all in one place at once as it’s hard to get them to stand still. GREAT JOB GUYS AND GALS !!!! |
 Ready for the Fair !!! |  Days later and still going !!! |
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| Public Seminars Now Being Given Alpaca Showmanship Skills Awareness Kim, a National Champion Handler, with her many skills and abilities as a mentor of new alpaca farmers has taken to the road. This year marks the first of her presentations to the public on a number of subjects. She’ll be providing these hands on teaching seminars at several shows this year. So look for her to be lecturing at seminars in many of your favorite shows. If she’s not on your venue, then ask your show providers to see about scheduling her in the future. This year her initial presentation will be on “Alpaca Showmanship Skills Awareness”. This seminar will outline the skill areas that many exhibitors can use to greatly improve performance scores for both their alpacas’ as well as the showperson for Halter Class as well as Performance Class. This will include increasing awareness of alpaca owners’ responsibilities and conduct with respect to their animals both in and out of the showring. For a full Synopsis of the course and it’s cost, contact us at our email or snail mail addresses. Or just call to talk about your specific needs as we can tailor some aspects of the material to cover any perceived or desired need in depth. |
 Focusing on the judge |  Ready to present |
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| Spring Crias are Arriving Well the first of our spring arrivals is here already and we’re overjoyed with our newest member. After a year of patient waiting and a lot of excellent work from the mom our little guy is finally here. Meet HSA’s Peruvian Black Forrest – our next generation stud. Pictured here with his mom, he is the product of a Dark Rose Grey dam and our National Champion Bay Black stud. He’s a handful already racing around the pastures and keeping his mom busy. Too see him and more call and stop by to visit us. |
 Relaxing with Mom |  Love is ..... a warm Cria :-) |
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| Spring Breeding is Almost Here Spring is just around the corner folks. After a long winter breeding season is almost here and now is the time to put your final thoughts into securing some quality breedings to your cherished foundation stock. Again this is the place to go – we discount for multiple breedings and all have been extremely pleased with the results. Our Champion Studs are looking forward to meeting your needs and as always that comes with HSA’s Quality Guarantee. Contact us now to schedule your time – Onsite or drive by. |
 Cold but Full of Beans |  Ready for the Springs Fun |
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| Winter Life Well folks it took a bit of time but we finally automated enough to be able to post information with much greater speed and accuracy. So please check in periodically to see what's new with Heaven Sent. Right now all our little sweeties are staying warm and romping around. At least they wore their winter coats... :o) They can hardly wait for spring and the fresh grass... But rest assure they get the best hay we have to tide them over. So give us a call, as they love to have visitors during the otherwise boring winter. Don't let them get away !!!! |
 Winter Fun |  Catch Me If You Can |
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| AOBA Nationals Orion, our black herdsire, took 1st place of 16 blacks and Black Male Reserve Champion! Brittania placed 5th in her class and Elora placed 2nd. Our son, Scott, took 1st place in his age group in the kids' Performance/Showmanship competition. Kim Platt took 1st place in the adult advanced Performance/Showmanship competition! She is now recognized as the best alpaca handler in the US! |
 Orion, 1st place AOBA winner & Kim Platt awarded 1st place in Performance/Showmanship. |  Scott Platt is awarded 1st place in Performance/ Showmanship at AOBA for his age group. Princess Elora placed 2nd |
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Local Schools Tour Our Alpaca FarmWell, once again another class of happy school kids were treated to a field trip at our Alpaca Farm to learn about these interesting creatures. The children got to see and learn about the various things made from alpaca fiber including a shorn blanket from one of the animals and of course the alpacas themselves in their full fleece. Juice was served, and everyone was made comfortable on the best hay bales available for demonstrations. The questions were insightful as always from our local youth and everyone had plenty of hands-on time, too... The alpacas were as curious about them as they were about the alpacas - but then aren't they always... Whether large or small, two legs or four, they all had a great time. We look forward to our next encounter.
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Star Beacon Article by Carl E. Feather
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Kim Platt of Madison, Ohio, talks with Scott's Royal Gold before entering the ring in the halter competition at the alpaca show at the Butler Fairgrounds last weekend. Dr. Julio Sumar, who traveled from Peru to serve as the halter and fleece judge, praised the yearling's fleece as having the "nicest crimp" he had ever seen. The crimp is the zigzag pattern in the fleece revealed by gently parting it. |
News Herald
By Laura Freeman
Community Editor
Tribune
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Eagle:
Shear-to-shawl event adds
style to alpaca show
By Darlene White Natale
Eagle Focus Editor
Star Beacon
Get to know an alpaca this weekend
By Kelly K. Speer
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Jamie & Kim Platt
Heaven Sent Alpacas
2842 Townline Road
Madison, OH 44057
Phone: (440) 259-3564
Cell: (440) 796-3996
Email: hsalpacas@ncweb.com
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