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Page 8 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, March 26, 2003 Students’ opinions …. (Continued from page 1) “He’s (President Bush) rushing into things a little too fast” even if weapons of mass destruction are a possibility, said seventh-grader Shaun Williams, who has been against the war from the be- ginning. But giving U.N. weapons inspectors more time, would have allowed Iraq more time to prepare for war as well, said seventh-grader Rene Eichmann. The problem could have been solved, and the U.S. would have more allied sup- port, had it dealt with the issue years ago, he added. Even if no weapons of mass destruction are found, seventh-grader Derek Gregg said that the war is a good way to deal with Saddam Hus- sein. DAVID PECKHAM ‘Saddam Hussein does not deserve to be alive,’ said Peckham. “I support this war 100 percent,” he said. “I think Saddam Hussein is a really bad person.” Fellow seventh-grader Kyle Burgess, however, dis- agreed that war is the best way to handle the situation. “He (President Bush) likes the idea of war,” Burgess said, adding that because Bush isn’t actually fighting in the war himself, he feels safe. The decision of whether or not to go to war should be decided by the American peo- ple, even voted on by people her age, said eighth-grader Savannah Bassett. “It affects our future,” she stressed. Like their high school counterparts, the younger group said that they don’t really fear more terrorist at- tacks because of the war. That isn’t to say, however, that some of the students aren’t frightened. Dunham noted that sev- eral of his students have pri- vately, or quietly, told him they are scared about what could happen. He tries to de- escalate those fears, he said. Dunham said he is using the current situation indirectly to teach his students important life skills, such as knowing that there are always two sides to every story. “I give them a somewhat balanced perspective,” he said, adding he wants his stu- dents to know that they need to often ask their own ques- tions to learn the truth about something. “Don’t be afraid to ask. The media are not all knowing.” Dunham’s method seems to have left a big impression on the students in the current events class, which is an elec- tive course for seventh-and eighth-graders. Most of the information she has received about the war has been from Dunham in class, Bassett said. That also seems the case for the students in Morgan’s second period. Teunissen, Eaton, Yanase, and Brittany all referenced their teacher’s honest and ob- jective way of teaching as their primary, and perhaps most respected, source of edu- cation on the war. “He treats us like we actu- ally have opinions,” Robert- son said. The students are turning to resources such as newspa- pers, magazines, T.V. news and the Internet for informa- tion, however, it seems to be to supplement what they have learned or discussed in class. The views and of family and friends also seem to shape the students’ own opinions, whether they are in agree- ment, or disagreement with what others think. Raised in Takilma, Eaton said many of her values closely follow with those of the adults in her life. “That’s how I am, how I was raised,” she said. McMahan said she seems stronger in her support of the war than her parents. Yanase doesn’t agree with the war, while her parents sup- port it. Despite their differing views, though, the students seem in agreement on one as- pect – the need to end the war as quickly as possible and bring the American soldiers home. “Regardless of (our) opin- ions, (we) need to support the troops over there,” Eaton said. JOINT gets $50K worth of meth; six arrested Six illegal aliens were arrested and methampheta- mine with a street value of $50,000 seized by Josephine Interagency Narcotics Team (JOINT) on Friday, March 21. The arrests and seizures, the culmination of a six-month investigation, were at two Grants Pass locations, said JOINT Cmdr. Ron Goodpas- ture. Four of those arrested were held on immigration charges; two were held on immi gration and meth charges, said Goodpasture. Facing two charges are Juan Carlos Martinez Garcia, 29; and Juan Diego Contreras, 26, Held on immigration charges only: Adrian Diego Contreras, 18; Ambrosio Sala- zar Gonzalves, 20; Salvador Martinez Garcia, 26; and Alicia Martin Garcia, 23. “Those involved,” said Goodpasture, “were part of a very active and prolific meth distribution network. More than a pound of meth was seized, as well as several sto- len weapons, money believed to be from drug sales, and nu- merous other items of evi- dence. “The seizure of more than a pound of meth represents a significant disruption of the meth trade in the county. It is not known if the meth was manufactured locally or else- where.” Goodpasture said that a phone call was received at one location, and that when ad- vised that the person answer- ing is a detective, the caller hung up. The comment then was made, “This meth store is closed.” Investigation continues. Tips about meth operations can be phoned to (541) 474- 5151. Ingredients used in the illegal manufacturing of methamphetamine Manufacturing meth a dangerous business (Continued from page 1) solid on the bottom; coffee filters containing white pasty substance, a dark red sludge, or small amounts of shiny white crystals; and an unusu- ally large amount of Coleman fuel, paint thinner, acetone, Red Devil Lye, Heet automo- tive additive and muriatic acid containers. Other indicators of a meth lab include strong chemical smell (ammonia or acetone); blacked-out windows; renters who pay in cash; short-term traffic to and from a resi- dence; and residents staying up all night. “JOINT detectives have several different ways of ob- taining information about the location of meth labs,” said Vorver. “Reports from citizens, confidential informants, other police officers, controlled drug buys, probation searches and precursor purchases by suspects are all very helpful,” he said. “We have what we call a ‘knock and talk,’ where we knock on a door of a house and talk to the resident and ask if we can come in,” he said. “If they have nothing to hide then they should have no problem about letting us in,” said Vorverg. If the detectives smell what they believe to be meth manufacturing fumes, and there are children or adults they feel are in danger, they can kick in a door. “The toxic fumes and chemicals used in manufactur- ing meth can permeate the wood in the walls, floors and surrounding area and can re- main dangerous for a long time, said Vorverg. There is terminology out there that clues us or anyone in on the possibility of meth being in the vicinity or a meth buy going on,” he said. Some names for different amounts of meth for sale are ‘twenty paper,’ ‘teener,’ or ‘eight ball’,” Vorverg said . “So if you are somewhere and you hear one or two of these terms you can be pretty sure that meth is the subject of the conversation,” he said. When a lab has been lo- cated and everything has been seized and taken away then the clean-up begins and can cost in excess of $3,000. The Senate passed House Bill 3661 limiting the pur- chase of Pseudoephedrine to nine grams per transaction and requires the purchaser to sign a form each purchase. The bill also reduces the amount of iodine, iodine crystals or tinc- tured iodine to two ounces per purchase. Light Eaters Dinner Menu 4 to 8 p.m. Now serving lunch all day - ‘til closing Tuesday-Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed Monday) Calling all Vendors Shining Stars Festival June 7-8 WOMEN’S CAFÉ - Dome School held a successful fund-raiser on Saturday, March 15. Numerous pieces of varied art works were displayed, and some of those at- tending the annual event had dinner. The art show was followed by an evening of homegrown entertainment. It included belly dancing, poetry and essay readings, singing and comedy. Proceeds from a Women’s Café are used to help support Dome School operations. 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