Andrew Larson found the suspension bell in the Leavenworth, WA area according to his Mom. Surrounding it are insulators donated to Andrew through the "Insulators for Kids" program.                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                       

Insulator Dreams

Collectors from around the county have donated insulators to children under the age of 18 who are beginning collectors. The program is coordinated through Crown Jewels. We ask only that the kids, or their parents, pay for the shipping. The insulators are free.

If you are under the age of 18 and would like some insulators, or if you are an adult and you know of a youngster who'd like some insulators, please let us know here at Crown Jewels.

Kid's Letters

Dear Mr. Banks,
Thank you for the nice emerald green CD 164 McLaughlin-20. It makes a nice addition to my collection, and really stands out against all the other plain aqua insulators. That insulator glows when the sun hits it just right. I was really excited when I came home from school and there was a package waiting for me on the table. Thank you. Also thank you for making this magazine so wonderful and exciting. I look forward to it every month. Sincerely, Brian Orr. (age 13)

Dear Mr. Banks,
Thank you for sending me the 4 insulators that you did. I really enjoyed the CD 121, 122, 112 & 296. I was also very surprised to see a purple 121. I thought at first the 7up green 122 was stained because it was so beautiful. But my Dad put it in acid and proved it was real. All in all I was extremely pleased with each insulator. Sincerely, Matthew Smith.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Banks,
I received my Crown Jewels on June 2 (June issue) and quickly paged to "Kids Corner." I was pleasantly surprised to find that my (essay) entry had won a "Crown Jewels" subscription. Thank you so much for choosing me. Sincerely, Stephen Davidson (age 13)

Announcing a Photography Contest

Kids, get out those cameras and prepare to send in some pictures! We're sponsoring a new contest. Take pictures of your favorite insulator, or your collection, or a scene involving insulators or poles. Use your imagination. Photograph anything insulator related.

For every person who submits a picture that is printed in Crown Jewels, we send them a copy of Henry Morgan Brookfield's book about his family's insulator business entitled, Brookfield Insulators. These books have a retail value of $49.95.

Contest rules: You must be 18 or younger to enter. Only one prize will be awarded per person, even if we print more than one of your picture submissions. Hurry! Only 15 prizes are available. This offer ends when the last prize is awarded.