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Page 4 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Avoiding holiday hazards: tips offered Holiday decorations give your home just the right festive touch, but they also pose fire hazards. “Unless you deck your tree, halls and walls safely, the season could be memora- ble for the wrong reasons,” said John Drengenberg, manager of consumer affairs at Underwriters Laboratories Inc., a not-for-profit product safety testing and certifica- tion organization. Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat ap- proximately 12,500 people for injuries related to holi- day lights, decorations and Christmas trees. Christmas trees are involved in ap- proximately 360 fires annu- ally, resulting in 15 deaths, 44 injuries and an average of more than $16.4 million in property damage. “The leading factor in fires involving Christmas trees, both live and artificial, is placement too close to a heat source,” Said Judy Co- moletti, assistant vice presi- dent for public education at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). UL and NFPA offer the following safety tips when decorating for the holidays: *Check your tree for fresh, green needles. Trees that have dried out during several weeks pose a greater fire hazard. *Keep your tree wa- tered at all times. The tree stand should hold at least 1 gallon of water. *If you purchase an artificial tree, choose one that is flame-retardant. *Keep your tree at least 3 feet from fireplaces, radia- tors, space heaters, heating vents and other sources of heat; don’t place the tree where it blocks an exit. *Use lights and decora- tions that bear the UL mark, which means that samples of the product have been tested for safety. Light strings with UL’s green holographic label are for indoor use only; lights with UL’s red holo- graphic label are for indoor or outdoor use. *Inspect every electrical decoration before plugging it in. Cracked sockets; frayed, loose or bare wires; and loose connections may cause electric shock or start a fire. *Check your light strings and packaging to determine the maximum number of strings that may be strung together. *Don’t hang lights with staples or nails that can damage the cord’s wire in- sulation. Use plastic hooks designed for hanging light strings. *Turn off all electrical light strings and decorations before leaving home or go- ing to bed. *Keep Christmas trees no longer than four weeks and take down holiday lights after 90 days of use. (NewsUSA) Stories, crafts offered 12/21 An afternoon of stories and winter craft activities will be offered by Learn- ing Through Art, a com- mittee of Illinois River Valley Arts Council. The free program will be held Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cave Junction Library. George M. Gayland George Merrill Gayland, 65, of Cave Junction, died at home Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005. Arrangements are pending at Illinois Valley Funeral Home. ‘Kim’ (Cantua) Winter A graveside service for Cave Junction resident Corinne Mary “Kim” (Cantua) Winter, 86, who died at home Wednes- day, Dec. 7, 2005 was held Tuesday, Dec. 13. The service at Eagle Point National Cemetery was conducted by Father James T. Boston. Mrs. Winter was born on Nov. 13, 1919 in Oakland, Calif. She earned a college degree in science. She married Merl F. Win- ter, who survives, on Dec. 14, 1946 in Carson City, Nev. She moved to Cave Junction 10 years ago from Lockeford and Stockton, Calif., where she lived from 1955 to 1995. She was a member and past president of Native Daugh- ters of the Golden West, Joa- quin Parlor #5; Los Califor- nianos; Stockton Aeronautical Club; and the San Joaquin Sher- iff’s Dept. Air Rescue Unit. Mrs. Winter was a docent for The Haggin Museum in Stockton. She volunteered as a Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout den mother; and she began a Bluebird Nest, which became Camp Fire Girls. She enjoyed gardening, her grand- children, and traveling. Besides her husband of 59 years, Merl F. Winter, of Cave Junction, survivors are her son, William “Bill” Winter, of Cave Junction; three daughters, Maxanna Flint, of Fishers, Ind.; Dia Winter, of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Lisa Winter, of Lin- den, Calif.; three sisters, Bea- trice Turner, AnnaBelle Pearce and Julie Cantua; four brothers, Dudley Cantua, Julian Cantua, William Cantua and Richard Cantua; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Remembrances can be made to Lovejoy Hospice, 939 S.E. Eighth St., Grants Pass OR 97526. Arrangements were han- dled by Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Join us at the Junction! Our banquet room would be perfect for your Holiday Celebrations Family Gatherings Company Parties Phone today for reservations! St. Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church On Sunday, Dec. 18, we will light the last candle of our Advent Wreath. The Gospel reading from Luke will describe the angel Gabriel’s visit to a virgin named Mary. Mary’s acceptance made it possible for Jesus to come into the world to prepare the way for our redemption. Merry Christmas from Abiding in the Vine Purchase a leather-bound Bible at regular price and receive $15 off any Bible cover! 891 NE “D” Street (with this coupon) Grants Pass Shopping Center 474-1060 116 N. Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-8588 FREE name embossing KBCC - LP 107.9 FM Illinois Valley’s only Christian radio station Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by M eals are served in the CJ County Bldg. 592-2126, 474-5440 FRIDAY, DEC. 16 BAKED HAM W/ PINEAPPLE SC Sour Cream /Chive Potatoes Peas & Onions Whole Wheat Bread Bread Pudding w/ Raisins MONDAY, DEC. 19 KING RANCH CHICKEN BAKE Steamed Spinach Carrot Raisin Salad Oat Bran Roll Lemon Pudding WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 CHICKEN CHOP SUEY W/ RICE Green Peas Sunshine Salad Mold Potato Wheat Roll Blushing Pears January Community Calendar deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 21 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SELMA 18285 Redwood Hwy. P.O. Box 279, Selma, OR 97538 - 597-4169 Pastor Monty Pope Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 11 a.m. Sunday evening: 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. *** BRIDGEVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH P.O. Box 645 5181 Holland Loop Non-Denominational Pastor Frank Salerni Children’s Church-10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday Youth Group 7 p.m. Youth Group Leaders Lance & Judy Baker Women’s Prayer Thursday 9:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Meeting 1st & 3rd Saturday - 8 a.m. Corner Dick George/ Holland Loop *** GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH East River Street & Lewis Court Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Sunday School - 10 a.m. Church Phone: 592-2290 *** ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25904 N. Redwood Hwy. Sunday Services: 10 a.m. 592-2006 *** Support the ‘I.V. News’ advertisers FOUNTAIN OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 451 S. Junction Avenue 592-3956 Pastor Mark McLean Sunday School - 10 a.m. Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Evening Worship - 6 p.m. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study *** ST. PATRICK OF THE FOREST CATHOLIC CHURCH 407 W. River Street, CJ 592-3658 Father Harry Holwell Parochial Vicar Masses - Sunday Daylight Saving - 9 a.m. Standard Time - 10 a.m. Daily Mass Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m. First Saturday - 10 a.m. Holy Days - 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday - 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. *** COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH 113 S. Caves Avenue, CJ Evangelical & Non-Denominational Sunday School 9:15-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church, Infant & Toddler Nursery Provided Youth Awana & Crossquest Wednesday - 6:15 to 8 p.m. Dr. Don Blackburn, Pastor Community Christian Academy Preschool to 12th grade *** BEIT EMMANUEL A Messianic Congregation P.O. Box 1949, CJ 97523 Sabbath Services Hebrew classes, worship in dance classes and celebrations of the Lord’s Feasts - 592-3843 *** SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 265 S. Old Stage Road Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m. Sat. Church Service 11 a.m. Sat. Prayer & Praise 7 p.m. Tues. Pastor Vern Hyland Church 592-3218 Everyone Welcome Madrone Adventist School 592-3330 Sr. Teacher: Mrs. Amy Whitchurch 592-6604 *** IMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 Watkins Ph. 592-3876 Pastor David Goodrich Sunday School - 8 a.m. Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m. Child-care for small children Potluck/Bible Study Thursday 7 p.m. Web Page: http://UMCImmanuel.org *** VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 498 Laurel Road P.O. Box 1248 Pastor Les Knapp Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship Service - 11 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Mon. 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Studies Thursday 6 p.m. evfree@frontiernet.net 592-6160 *** CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 207 Junction Avenue, CJ Priesthood, Relief Soc. 9 a.m. Sunday School - 10 a.m. Sacrament Meet - 10:50 a.m. Bishop Charles Rigby 1st Counselor Dennis Swift 2nd Counselor Sam Williams *** ILLINOIS VALLEY PRAISE CENTER 28569 Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting - 6 p.m. Thursday evening - 7 p.m. Home Bible Study/Youth Group Non-Denominational Bible Teaching Church Pastor Doug Wilson 592-4872 *** TAKILMA BIBLE CHURCH 10300 Takilma Road Pastor Dan Robinson Bible Study/Prayer Time 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. *** ILLINOIS VALLEY PENTECOSTALS Bible Study & Fellowship 987 ½ Caves Hwy. 2 p.m. Sunday 7:30 p.m. Thursday 592-4716 Individual Bible Studies available Pastor Wendell Owens * * * FIRST LOVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 139 Caves Ave. Front door Pastors Drs. Bob & Virginia Kurko 592-4775 The Church that Love has built in the Heart of Cave Junction Worship Schedule Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday School & Nursery 10:30 a.m. Tues. & Wed. Bible college classes - 7 p.m. Thurs. ‘First Love Kitchen’ Free meal 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fri. Genesis 12 Step - 7 p.m. Sat. ‘Free Bread’ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. “A Full Restoration, NT Church” Phone for classes being offered this semester. *** ILLINOIS VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 2110 Caves Hwy. Stanley W. Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Bible Study - Thursday - 6 p.m. Youth Meeting - Thursday - 6 p.m. A Southern Baptist Ministry Phone: 592-3029 Cell: 659-8934 * * * BAHA’I FAITH Phone 592-5234 * * * Attend the church of your choice
