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Show Page 10 "(Wfe Nephi, Utah Ehttes-Neh- is trunks while feeding. Some of these birds will feed at more than one level. It is ideal to have foods available at various levels to attract the most variety. In choosing or building feeders almost any invention will work. A raised feeder can be made with a simple wooden platform base mounted on a post, patio railing or even modified to fit a window Revs QM Vievs Prom tloor Coant (Tgent sill. Feed the birds and Christmas plants FEED THE BIRDS Most restaurant managers will tell you the key to creating a successful and profitable smorgasbord is variety. You need to offer something for everyone and sufficient quantities. This concept holds true for anyone looking to attract birds to their yards this winter. Wildlife, like human beings require adequate food, water and shelter to survive. Much of their winter behavior, including, migrations and daily movement are instinctive, or learned behaviors, associated with the need to satisfy survival requirements. Birds must eat large quantities of high energy foods often and rapidly. Research shows that g some birds can survive up to 67 hours without food in the summer but only 15 hours- - the length of a seed-eatin- the winter. To survive the winter, small birds must find feed daily during wintertime daylight hours. The quickest way to begin a winter feeding bird program is to buy seed and throw it on the ground. However, to attract the greatest variety of birds while minimizing the effect of severe weather and cat predation, consider using an assortment of elevated feeders placed in strategic backyard locations. Birds generally prefer feeding on one of the four levels. Mourning doves, most sparrows and juncos are ground feeders. Cardinals, finches, jays and some sparrows will visit table level feeders. Chickadees and gold finches will cling to hang- 40-5- 5. Thursday.. mostly cloudy with a slight chance of valley rain showers and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 20s and 30s. Highs 40s to lower 50s. Friday & Saturday... Lows in Hanging feeders can be made out of hollowed coconut shells, plastic mailing tubes and even large cans. Trunk feeders to distribute suet can be fashioned out of predrilled logs, hardware cloth or even pine cones that are filled with a melted suet and then allowed to harden. Research shows that two common seeds, the black sunflower and white proso millet are most attractive to the greatest variety of birds. Select feeding covers near cover. Adjacent trees and shrubs provide important escape cover to avoid predators and adverse will have beautiful plants weather. throughout the winter and well Take precautions to avoid a into the spring. possible aspergillosis outbreak. This is a potentially fatal bird disease caused by a fungus that grows in wet bird seed. Consider oil-ty- the 20 - 35. Highs 40s to lower 50s. Nephi weather Norma Sherwood, reporter Alfred Godek, reporter fE(A Cascade !eaC Estate 1st In Service for adyour real estate needs cad: 9 Qeorge or Judy Sinn Efidips at 623-198- For your information: As of December 6, 1996, federal law requires any owner or agent selling or renting a home built before e 1978 to disclose any know presence of paint and provide a federally approved pamphlet to buyers or tenants. lead-bas- 623-023- 8 O. Leavitt December 8 through 14 Snowmobile Safety Week in Utah. This statewide observance is held in conjunction with International Snowmobile Safety Week, a worldwide promotion of safety within the sport. The purpose of safety week is to bring about snowmobile safety awareness during the time of year when people are preparing their machines for the new season, says Utah State Parks and Vehicle Recreation (OHV) Coordinator Scott Behu-niA day of snowmobiling fun can turn tragic if operators and riders go into the backcountry unprepared. Behunin provides the following safety tips: Never ride alone. Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. Watch your fuel supply. Ride only to a point where the fuel then follow gauge reads trailhead. back to the tracks your Dress for changing weather conditions. Layered clothing allows the body to adjust as temperature and weather conditions change. Always wear a helmet. SCOTCHMANSS DELIGHT 3 bedroom, 1 bath on 12 acre deep lot. OnlyflOO. Wont last at this price. STEP UP TO THIS LOVELY HOME IN NEBO HEIGHTS. Only 2 year old. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement, framed, electrical and heat already run through. 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To prevent this, apples should be washed thoroughly in water with -- Snowmobile safety tips and classes offered by Utah State Parks and Recreation has declared d apple juice? 151 North 800 AMARYLLIS is a beautiful plant that many people receive or give as gifts at Christmas time. The pots should be large enough to allow one inch of soil between the bulb and the rim. The potting mix should be very light, well drained and only cover about half the bulb. Add only enough water to moisten the soil thoroughly. Do not keep the soil soaked and do one-hal- f, "Patttt&i fresh-presse- CHRISTMAS PLANTS Governor Michael Levan weather Is it safe to drink Rpp HutffflQn PIqopq using weatherproof feeders where possible. Buy and use only clean seed. Throw it out if it becomes moldy. Periodically scrub feeders with a ing feeders. Suet eaters like disinfectant. Discontinue if sickwoodpeckers, nuthatches and birds are noticed. brown creepers prefer to use tree ly You can begin your feeding program anytime, but once you do, try to maintain it until early spring. Dont pull the rug out from under a local population of birds dependent on your feeder for winter survival. Wednesday... a chance of rain or snow showers. Highs Extended forecast... not water from below. Warmth is an important influence in promoting blooms. After the plant blooms, keep the plant at 65 to 68 degrees to lengthen the life of the blossoms. After the blooms are gone, place the plant in a light place indoors until all danger of frost is past. They may then be put outdoors. In the fall bring them into a garage where they will not freeze. The leaves will yellow and the bulb will go into its resting period. Store at degrees where it is dry and dark. Do not water. You may bring them into the house in December and start the cycle over again. 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