Francisco Moreno, 5, of Fairfield, tries to rope a hay bale after getting some pointers from Tim Wellman, right, a local cattle rancher, during the 18th annual Rush Ranch open house Saturday, April 26, 2008 on Grizzly Island. The free event also offered demonstrations of wheat weaving, wool spinning, wood carving and Native American crafts.

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(Ryan Chalk/The Reporter)