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THIS MONKEY TREE on
during the recent snowfall.
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Mr. View rehearsed for a White Christmas
Care of Christmas
trees discussed
The tradition of a decorated , llreplaces and direct stmlight, all
Christmas tree in the United
States may date back to the
Revolutionary War, when
homesick Hessian troops cut and
decorated fir trees as was their
German custom.
Since then, the Christmas
tree - with its forest fragrance
and freshness - has come to
represent the Yule season. It is
the mainstay of both indoor and
outdoor holiday decorations.
Today, selecting the perfect
Christmas tree is one aT the
highlights of many families'
pro-holiday preparations.
Choosing a tree that is "just
right" for you will be easier if
you know what species you are
looking for, the different
features that indicate a good
tree, and how to select and
maintain freshness, says County
Agent James Freed.
If you buy your tree several
days before it will be set up and
decorated, store it outside. Cut
the butt of the tree at a diagonal
about one-inch above the original
cut - this opens the pores and
aids in the absorption of water.
Place the butt end in a container
of water.
When you bring it into the
house, saw the butt again,
squaring off the diagonal. This
facilitates placing the tree in a
stand as well as aiding
absorption. Keep the butt end of
the tree in a container of water
the entire time it is in the house.
Refill the container daily as the
tree requires a lot of water.
Sprinkling water on the branches
and needles before you decorate
the tree will help retain
freshness.
If, this Christmas season, you
are planning to buy a living
Christmas tree, do the following
to insure proper care:
1. Place the tree root ball in
a sturdy container that has a
drainage hole. Check on water
needs daily.
2. Bring the tree into the
warm climate of your home in
gradual stages. Keeping the tree a
day or two in a cool porch or
breezeway before taking it
indoors will minimize shock.
Foll6w' the same procedde bhen
taking the tree back outside.
3. Keep the tree in a cool
spot away from radiators,
of which could dry the tree out
rapidly.
4. Plan on having the tree
indoors for no more lhan 7-10
days to avoid breaking
dormancy.
5. Dig the planting hole now
in a location that will provide
the tree with plenty of room to
grow, like 20'x20' plus. Be sure
to allow for good drainage by
planting the tree root ball 2-3
inches higher than what it was in
the nursery. Taper the soil
around the plant for good
drainage.
6. Remove any wires, plastic,
burlap, or container material
when planting.
7. Stake the tree; then water
it.
For further information call
the Cooperative Extension office
(426-4732) and ask for E.M.
3802, "ttow to buy a Christmas
Tree" or E. B. 675,
"'Transplanting Woody l'lants."
to meet
today
8helton Chamber of
tee will hold its
membership meeting
in the Timbers
Mason County
has been notified by
Liquor Control Board
has received an
for a transfer of
the Quarterdeck
Union from James
to Robert Blair.
The program will be a
presentation of Christmas music
by the Shelton tligh School
choir.
Four members of the board
of trustees will be elected.
Recommended by the
nominating committee are Ruth
TingvaU, Dave Thacher, Gerry
ltimlie and Terry Moore.
The noon luncheon meeting
will take the place of the usual
evening dinner membership
meeting.
Corruption
Morals today are corrupted by
our worship of riches.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
l am pleased to hove
designed the custom
lighting for the new
Alderbrook Inn.
00der
Ugchot s
Union 898-4581 Greg Linder
to¢oast
Many
More Unadvertised
Toy Specials
December 14-December 21
All remaining toys in stock
I 5% off list price
New Christmas Hours:
low open 8:30-5:30 Monday-Thursday,
.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 8:30-5:00 Saturday,
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
December 18 thru Friday, December 22nd,
we'll be open until 9 p.m.
TO
126 South 2rid Street
Shelton, WA
II
OPEN
HOUSE
Alderbrook
Inn
A truly
Outstanding
R ESORT-HOTEL
Alderhrook Inn - Union, Washinilton 9892
Phone: 898-2200 or 898-2500
Refreshments
will be
served and
we will
proudly
show you
the new inn.
Come to
erbroo
The new inn is ready for
you. Enjoy the luxury and
service of a truly
outstanding convention
resort: verlooking beautiful
Hood Canal.
We'll be waiting
for you!
2 p.m. until
6 p.m.
Sunday,
December 17
Holiday
OPE]00 HOUSE
December 18-19-20-21-22.
Join us for
coffee and cookies
at both
Hoodsport and
Shelton
offices,.
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HOOD CANAL STATE DANg
WE'RE ALL THE BANK YOU'LL EVER NEED
MT. VIEW BRANCH
DRIVE-IN BANKING
8.6 Monday thru Friday
LOBBY HOURS
9-5 Monday thru Thursday, 9-6 Friday
• . HOODSPORT OFFICE
DRIVE-iN BANKING
9-5 Monday thru Thumlay, Friday until 6 p.m.
LOBBY HOURS
9:.30-4 Monday thru Thursday, 9:30.6 Friday
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