Llamas and alpacas, both native to South America, have been steadily growing in popularity among 4-H’ers across the state. There are a half-dozen 4-H llama clubs in Clackamas County.
The Clackamas 4-H Horse Advisory Board recently voted to use the $750 donation made in Shirley Byrne's name to pay for all of the members’ pre-fair entry fees.
Sela Raisl, a senior member of the Fuzzy Squad 4-H Club in Clackamas County, volunteered to help rescue 70-plus animals from a farm that was under threat of wildfire.