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Page 9 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, December 8, 2004 ROLLOVER - Illinois Val- ley Fire District (IVFD) firefighters and Ameri- can Medical Response (AMR) medics responded to a single-vehicle crash at approximately 9:28 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. The crash on Holland Loop at Fort Briggs apparently occurred due to wet pavement and excess speed, said IVFD Deputy Chief Jeff Gavlik. There were three people in the pickup truck, and none of them were transported by AMR, said Gavlik. (Photo by Dale and Elaine Sandberg/IVFD photographers) Custom Shampoo - Aroma Therapy - Body Care - Diffusers - Men’s Line Available Ask about my custom parties! April Wells, Certified Aroma Therapist 592-2889 219 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction E-mail: aprilsaromahome@cavenet.com Iraq fallen honored SCRAPPY GRAPPLERS - Some 311 young wres- tlers from throughout Southwestern Oregon competed in the annual I.V. Youth Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Dec. 4 in Ken Mann Me- morial Gym at Illinois Valley High School. I.V. Youth Wrestling, which sponsors the competi- tion, raises its own funds through various activi- ties. The concession stand for the day-long event was sponsored by Shop Smart Food Ware- house. First-, second-, and third-place medals were awarded to victori- ous wrestlers. Selmac Burn Day set Dec. 11 by FAC “Come have some fun at Lake Selmac,” said Cave Junction-based Forestry Action Committee (FAC), which is sponsoring a Com- munity Volunteer Burn Day. The event is to help Josephine County Parks & Recreation Dept. dispose of several hundred burn piles left over from fuels reduc- tion work last year. The event will take place Saturday, Dec. 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is geared toward people and IVHS defeats Panthers in wrestling Illinois Valley Cougars tamed the Brookings-Harbor Bruins in nonleague wres- tling matches in Brookings Wednesday, Dec. 1. I.V. won the season opener 54-24. At 125 pounds, I.V.’s Jacob Miller handily pinned B-H’s Cody Miller in 35 seconds. And for the Cou- gars, Sam Green (135 pounds) pinned Tanner Gomman in 55 seconds. I.V.’s Anthony Miller (171 pounds) took 2:38 to pin Joel Mipps. Also, Cougar Paulo Rocha (152) won by 10-4 decision vs. Quincy Coons. I.V.’s Lefi Tausaga (189) was victorious against Brian Olsen in an 11-6 decision. families who enjoy burning accumulated piles in their own yards, said FAC. Illinois Valley Fire Dis- trict will bring a fire truck. At the location parking lot there will be nearby picnic tables, electric connections, playground and restrooms. The group will provide coffee, hot chocolate and cider. Participants will need to bring their own marsh- mallows, said FAC. There will be a raffle at 3 p.m. I.V. Building Supply has donated a shower sprayer and a flashlight; FAC has donated a cord of madrone. All raffle proceeds, said FAC, will go toward the Tree Planting Project seed- ling fund. To reach the site, turn east onto Lakeshore Drive a half-mile south of Selma and go approximately 4 miles. Just past the Lake Sel- mac Resort, turn right (south) onto McMullen Creek Road. Go 300 feet to the first right turn into the park, Hickenbottom Road, and then travel approxi- mately 700 feet to the park- ing area. Someone will be present to direct participants. “Come join the fun at this first-time event,” said FAC. Get that unbeatable combination now with Auto, Fire, Life or Commercial insurance from Farmers Fast, Fair, Friendly Service Hospice tour set Thursday Lovejoy Hospice will offer a tour of its facility from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Thurs- day, Dec. 9. The tour will include a brief video, an “inspirational Lovejoy Hospice story,” and presentation of basic hos- pice facts. Phone (888) 758-8569 to sign up, or contact pam@lovejoyhospice.org. NOW WITH TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! 128 S. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, OR (541) 592-4541 134 N.W. ‘E’ St. Grants Pass, OR (800) 888-6704 (next to Treehouse Florist & Gifts) Enjoy Sweet Dreams Tonight Celebrate the Holidays with Bunkbed 398 King Canopy Bed $ • Complete Mattress Showroom • Bedroom Collections • Children’s Furniture • Sleepers and Recliners • Electric Fireplaces • Futons and more! Daybed $ 1198 $ 98 Bring your family & join us at the County Building in C.J. Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food - Raffle - Gifts FREE Holiday Crafts for Kids Holiday Cookie Platters and Handcrafted Wreaths on! www.bedsforless.com New Locati Support the merchants who advertise in the ‘Illinois Valley News’ U.S. flags statewide, including those at the county building and city hall in Cave Junction, flew at half- staff Tuesday, Dec. 7 and Wednesday, Dec. 8 in honor of two fallen soldiers from Oregon. They were identified as U.S. Army Spec. Jeremy Christensen, hometown not available, although he is from Oregon; and Sgt. David Mitts, of Hammond. He was a member of 3rd Battalion 21st Infantry. At the direction of Gov. Kulongoski, flags are flown at half-staff on the day that a service is held for a member of the military from Oregon in the Iraq War. Christensen, a member of the 1st Armored Division, served in the Oregon Na- tional Guard, then went onto active duty after “9/11.” His M-1 tank struck a roadside explosive device, according to a report. Open 7 Days 1165 Court St. 780 NW Garden Valley Blvd. 891 NE D St. Medford Roseburg Grants Pass Corner of Court & McAndrews Next to Joann Fabrics Next to Staples 772-0282 677-9001 474-1060 We love it when you order early! For more information, to place an order, to volunteer or to donate goods, phone Shining Stars 592-2236 The Shining Stars is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of local children through art, music and recreational activities.
