George the car-washing elephant turning 31  George the car-
washing elephant turning 31  WINSTON, Ore. -- It's a big
birthday party for a big boy: George the car washing elephant is
turning 31.  Officials with the Wildlife Safari in Winston, Ore.
are throwing him a party this Saturday.  The celebration will
have all of the usual stuff, like cake and presents, but the
party will be anything but ordinary.  To make sure this year's
bash is one to remember, George has been busy perfecting an old
skill: washing cars.  Katie Alayan, a Senior Elephant Trainer
says the elephants were happy to get back to doing what they
love. "The elephants absolutely love the car wash," she said.
"When we started practicing with them again, they got really
excited. George, we've always said, is our 'pressure washer,'
and he is not disappointing this year again. He is having a
blast with it."  George and Alice have also just finished up
some artwork for the party.  All of the proceeds of the party
will go to elephant conservation. "Al