Show Gunnison December 6 2000 Valley NeusSalina Sun Wanlass Elk Ranch hayride helps get 'back the spirit' in we came second by Lori Christensen the gate through hen e stopped in the field es er) one giabbed handfuls of gram pnv all the holiday shopping s ided by the ranch owners and the hait on down7 Doyou need borne osss Would come right up and eat thing to get vou back into the spirit7 out of your hands Mas be getting a little bit closer to Ot course the grain did not last nature can help Why not try tin long with all of the elk that were Wanlass Flk Ranch Winter Ha there Howes er they still stuck Ride7 eating the hay right oOt from That did not matter under you because while they were though to pet them and really eating got you at 2 p m and were amazed at all the a close look at the beautiful creaother people w ho had also come out get tures for the ride They took us past the So if the Christmas rush has gotcahes that were berm this spring ten to you may suggest taking the then os er to the bulls Taking a few famly out to the Wanlass Flk photos through the fence we then Ranch7 It is an afternoon they w ill found out we were going in In the talk about fora sery long time And bulls' pen the bulls came right up don't forget your camera and plenty next to the trailer where they were This weekend Wanlass Elk Ranch provides hayrides for those wishing to "get back to nature" the kids and around I en- joyed the has ride at the Wanlass Flk Ranch We arris ed at the ranch eating some fresh hay Homeranelkthathad of film been raised got up close and peres'eryone enjoyed calling to him After the bulls had finished their shosv it was off to the cow since that close to some beautiful Mountain Flk is surely some- Being Rocky thing to capture and ranch will be holding birth sonal and enclosure Boy has e known thes DO YOU HAVE TIPS ON SELECTING AND CARING FORA CHRISTMAS TREE? Answer by Mike Kuhns USU Extension Forester In late November and early December many Utahns head for their loc al Christmas tree grow er or lot to purchase thisyear'sChristmas tree Your holiday will be happier and safer if you select a good tree and care forit properly Your tree should be fresh and moist Once needles dry out they usually stay dry ev en when the tree is placed in a stand with water Buy from a local grower or from a'retailer you know and trust either at a choose rod cutoperationorata lot Trees hipped to Christmas tree lots from out of state may be tresh but some may be old and dried out To check for freshness gently pull on see eral needles It many come off the tree may not be fresh You can a o lift the tree and strike the butt end on the ground Again if many needles fall off the tree is probably The Salina Buck s Back This Christmas! followed those cows must Saturday at3pm until ery $2 per what was going on the trailer from the not fresh Finally pull off a couple of need les a nd brea k them to see f t hey are moist and fragrant Don't worry about old unat tached needles accumulated inside the crown Though these needles can be messy and a fire hazard they do not indicate a poor tree and can easily be removed Once a fresh tree is brought home store it outside with the butt end in water until you are ready to deco rate it Keep it away from sun and w ind so it does not dry out It also a thin section from helps to s the butt end to open the tiee's When you are ready to bring the tree in cut the butt end again if the tree has been stored very long Once inside the tree should be placed in a sturdy stand that holds at least one gallon of water A fresh tree can lose this much water or small more a day large person groups at 2 keep The elk hayrides evp in and Sunday Christmas For I he cost is reservations for call stands do not hold enough water Place the tree away from heaters furnace vents televisions or other heat sources I lghts on the tree should be UL approved and protected by an mime fuse Small pinpoint lights are good because they stay cool Old lights with cracked insulation or loose sockets should be discarded — don't be sentimental about old Christmas Turn lights off w hen the tree lights tree isunattended riammabledeco-ration- s should not be used on a Christmas tree with electric lights Candles should never be used to light a Christmas tree r wreath A fresh tree that is watered daily can stay moist and safe tor several weeks If a tree is displayed in a public building it generally should be kept for nmorehan 15 days and should be triated with a solution The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual Shop Salina and Earn Salina Bucks promotion beginning November 24! 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