Against the Tide
SHEARER WITH APT NAME KEEPS ON TRIMMING
sheepish Not for the
Story and photos by Cat Cutillo
W
ith a name like Bruce Wool, you might think he was destined for a sheepshearing life all along, but, as it turns out, he stumbled onto the weekend profession mostly by
accident. Wool has been a highlight at the Elkus Ranch “Sheep to Shawl� event every June for more than a decade. There, he shears sheep all day in front of a crowd as his wife, Jennifer, demonstrates how to spin wool at a table nearby. The annual event is held to educate the public about agriculture. In addition to sheep shearing, the event allows children the opportunity to feed farm animals, dye wool and explore the gardens. Kids and adults filled the hay bale stadium seating
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2016