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Page 16 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Family faces $45,000 bill for barbecue A backyard barbecue will cost a family approxi- mately $45,000, said Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety (GPDPS). Ten units, including four engines from GPDPS and Rural/Metro Fire Dept., re- sponded to an alarm at 6:41 p.m. Sunday, June 18 at 1121 S.W. Major Drive. The fire that damaged the residence was caused by an empty briquette bag, said GPDPS. Investigation shows that briquettes in a barbecue grill were ignited, said the agency, and that subsequently more charcoal was added. It was not noticed that while additional charcoal was being dumped into the grill, the bag was ignited. The empty bag was thrown against the house. The bag later flared and ignited a wall and items stored on a back porch, said GPDPS. First-arriving units reported a large volume of smoke from the rear of the single-story home. The fire had gotten into the attic, spreading from the wall and porch. No injuries were reported. Stress can be reduced with spray product It’s normal to feel ill- tempered in heavy traffic. But when anger provokes you to act out, the situation can become dangerous and even deadly. While you can’t control the action of others, maintaining your composure will help you stay safe on the road. One way to do this is by taking a stress-fighting sup- plement such as Stress & Tension, part of the “Spray” line of sublingual sprays. The spray was developed by doc- tors to help the body adapt and recover quickly from everyday stress. For more information, phone (866) 412-7827 or visit www.thespray.com. NewsUSA Louis Swisher and Carol Butcher, of Crystal Kaleidoscope in Selma, with views of some of their many shiny goodies. (Photos by ‘Illinois Valley News’) Crystal Kaleidoscope opens in Selma with dazzling array of stones, crystals It’s a treasure chest to dazzle the eyes. There’s sparkling jewelry with and without stones, blown glass paperweights, plus crystal figurines, jewelry and rainbow prisms. It’s an amazing array from around the world featur- ing fossils, geodes, meteor- ites, shark teeth, mammoth bones, loose cut stones, and hundreds and hundreds of polished and rough stones. And don’t forget the di- nosaur egg. True to its name, Crystal Kaleidoscope, now open in Selma, offers more than 100 handcrafted kaledioscopes from 30 artists. Co-owners Louis Swisher and Carol Butcher enjoy their work and take pleasure in offering quality items at affordable prices. “We’re a large rock shop and gift store -- much more than just a rock shop,” they stress. The new business also carries geology items and toys for children, not to men- tion CDs of Native American, New Age and Celtic music. Plus, there are books on top- ics including Oregon, volca- noes, rocks, metaphysics and feng shui. More than 400 styles of stone and crystal beads also are highlights, as well as windchimes. There are even crystal candy sticks. Incense, candles and lava lamps are among other items. Although it’s a new busi- ness in Illinois Valley, it’s not a new undertaking for Swisher and Butcher. They’ve relocated from Gard- nerville, Nev., where they had a similar shop for 16 years. And prior to that, they operated one for 20 years in Santa Cruz, Calif., and two years in Carson City, Nev. Crystal Kaledioscope is at 18435 Redwood Hwy. in a totally remodeled building that used to be a motorcycle shop. The store is across from the Selma 76 station. Current hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. The telephone number is 597- 4300. “We’re not a high-end boutique,” the couple note, adding, “Our prices are af- fordable, and we want folks to leave our store happy. “We’ve been in business so long because we treat peo- ple as friends. Plus, we don’t order from catalogs -- all our stones, jewelry and beads are hand-picked for quality and great prices.” The variety in the nicely arranged store provides a wide selection of unique and distinctive merchandise in- cluding onyx vases, Austrian crystal décor for windows, and signed-and-dated Glass Eye Studio paperweights made from the ashes of the Mount St. Helens eruption. Still in process is the Crystal Cave, a small room off the main display floor. Rose quartz, selenite, crystal laser cubes and fiber optics are among exhibits that glow and change colors in a con- tinuous light show. “We feel that we have something for everybody,” said the couple. “And we want people to be smiling after they’ve been here.” Stones & Fossils Reasonable Prices Crystals Open 7 days, 9 - 6 Jewelry 18435 Redwood Hwy. Selma Kaleidoscopes Unique Gifts Tantalize your Palate with Wine Selections from www. oregon mountain.com Following are the high-and- low temperatures, and rainfall, recorded in O’Brien by Cheryl & Harry Johnson. *Fri., June 9: 83-47 *Sat., June 10: 85-49 *Sun., June 11: 87-57 *Mon., June 12: 74-56 *Tue., June 13: 66-52 *Wed., June 14: 64-52,.05 *Thurs., June 15: 84-52 Following are the high-and- low temperatures, and rainfall, recorded in Cave Junction at Mountain Wind Farm. *Fri., June 9: 79-45 *Sat., June 10: 80-45 *Sun., June 11: 83-54 *Mon., June 12: 75-52 *Tue., June 13: 63-52 *Wed., June 14: 63-53,.07 *Thurs., June 15: 79-51 Illinois Valley Wednesday, June 21 Sunny High--86 Low--49 Thursday, June 22 Sunny High--86 Low--54 Friday, June 23 Clear & Sunny High--89 Low--54 Saturday, June 24 Sunny High--90 Low--54 Sunday, June 25 Sunny High--91 Low--55 Monday, June 26 Sunny & Warm High--92 Low--59 Tuesday, June 27 Sunny High--92 Low--60 597-4300 A Benefit Celebration and Auction for Siskiyou Community Health Center Saturday, June 24, 2006 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bridgeview Vineyards and Winery 4210 Holland Loop Road Cave Junction, Oregon Music by Dejà Blues and Jefferson A TORCH BEARER for the World Harmony Run, Anja Kanther of Germany, one of 10 participants from different countries running relays, came through Illinois Valley Sunday, June 18 on the way to Crescent City, Calif., up to Gold Beach, Ore. and then will return to New York City. The U.S. run began April 15 and is part of a global relay that seeks to promote international friendship and under- standing. As a symbol of harmony, runners carry a flam- ing torch, passing it from hand-to-hand between mem- bers of thousands of communities, traveling through more than 70 nations. The run, said sponsors, simply strives to create goodwill and strengthen a sense of inter- national brotherhood. (Photo by ’Illinois Valley News’ with thanks to T. & Sandi Lund) Tickets: $50 per person available at Siskiyou Community Health Center US Bank, Grants Pass Downtown Branch Bridgeview Vineyards and Winery Home Valley Bank, Cave Junction Branch or on-line at www.savorthevalley.com Proudly Sponsored By: Does Check Cashing Mon. - Fri. 10-6 Sun. 12 - 4 220 N. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction Plaza 592-2987 with Fine Cuisine from McGrews Carlos Restaurante Kate Dwyer Catering Pietros Italian Restaurant Taylor’s Sausage, Inc. Wild River Brewing & Pizza Company The Lodge at Riverside Catering Stevereno’s Family Restaurant Auction Items Include 2007 Rose Bowl Game and Parade Package Vacation Packages River Excursions Jewelry Wine Art CAVE BEAR PAWN Limited I.D. - No Problem Cheapest Rates in Town No Amount Too Large Come Down & Let’s Talk Bridgeview Vineyards BearCreek Vineyards DeerCreek Vineyards Foris Vineyards For more info rmation Sterling Development & Investment, LLC phone 541-476-2700 or go to Shop Smart Food Warehouse www.savorthevalley.com Make Checks Payable to: Siskiyou Community Health Center P.O. Box 159 Grants Pass, OR 97528
