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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, June 11, 2003 (Editor’s Note: Names, ages, addresses, incidents and charges are provided by official law enforcement agencies. All persons listed in this report are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) * * * Saturday, May 24 *In the 24500 block of Redwood Hwy. a teen-age boy repeatedly passed out, possibly due to medication. Deputies called American Medical Response. *A mother was advised to clothe her children if they were outside due to the fact that a sex offender lives in the area of the 100 block of Junc- tion Avenue. An anonymous neighbor complained after the children were seen running around naked. *Kirk R. Owen, 23, was cited on a charge of speeding at the intersection of Waldo Road and Redwood Hwy. *James L. Sumner, 29, was cited on a charge of DWS in the 200 block of S. Red- wood Hwy. *A man in the 100 block of Patton Bar Road said he thought there was a fire in his chicken coop. No assistance was needed, deputies said. Sunday, May 25 *An audible alarm was heard at Speedy Mart in Downtown Cave Junction be- tween 1 and 4:30 a.m. No crimes were located. *Someone reportedly damaged a woman’s rental property at 2 a.m. in the 100 block of S. Kerby Avenue. *A man reported that an alarm at Kerbyville Museum was going off at 9:54 a.m. The alarm reset itself. *In the 4900 block of Happy Camp Road. Douglas Gillette, 52, was found dead by his neighbor at 10:33 a.m. The neighbor was visiting Gil- lette to borrow a cigarette. Deputies said that Gillette died from natural causes. *A woman in the 1400 block of Sun Glo Drive said that a neighbor threw dog fe- ces at her driveway. Deputies contacted the neighbor, who denied any wrong doing. *The driver of a vehicle was transported to Three Riv- ers Hospital after he hit an embankment in the 4700 block of Caves Hwy. *Deputies received a noise complaint from an anonymous caller in the 10400 block of Takilma Road. *Two motorcycle riders said they were harassed by a resident in the 500 block of Slate Creek. Deputies advised the resident of his options to pursue the matter civilly due to a trespassing complaint. *Deputies assisted a man in the 1000 block of Sucker Creek Road, who was camp- ing after his vehicle was wrecked. *A citizen alerted police that a driver was passing vehi- cles on the right side near the summit of Hay’s Hill at 4:26 p.m. Deputies advised OSP. *A woman said she felt threatened by her husband and wanted him to leave their resi- dence in the 17500 block of Redwood Hwy. Deputies ad- vised both of civil options. *A citizen said that a van was being driven erratically on Redwood Hwy. near Lau- rel Road. *Someone reportedly threw a bottle at a man at 10 p.m. near the intersection of Reeves Creek Road and S. Shore Drive. *A woman hit the “no parking” sign in front of Speedy Mart at 10:45 p.m. *In the 130 block of N. Redwood Hwy. someone put soap in the Evergreen Federal waterfall at 11:21 p.m. Monday, May 26 *A man in the 18400 block of Redwood Hwy. re- ported a reckless driver on a motorcycle. Deputies warned the motorcycle rider. *Deputies responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash near the intersection of Finch Road and Westside Road at 2:52 p.m. The rider crashed into a ditch and “flew” over a nearby fence. He was transported to Three Rivers Hospital. *A car was on the shoul- der of the road near Hay’s Hill after the driver hit a deer at 10:08 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 *There was a 911 hang-up reported in the 500 block of Queen of Bronze Road. When contacted by the 911 operator, a man said his son was having a diabetic seizure, but was OK. He was advised to not hang up without disclosing such information in the future. *A stop sign was knocked over at the intersection of Waldo Road and Suncrest Drive at 7:30 p.m. *In the 1000 block of Crooks Creek Road a man said he saw a large amount of gray smoke to the east. He was advised of several con- trolled burns in the Hidden Valley and Applegate area. *A woman reported that someone was checking out her mail box in the 3800 block of Caves Hwy. When she looked in the box there was no mail. She returned later and discov- ered mail in the box. She said nothing seemed to be missing. *Deputies assisted a woman whose teen-ager was “out of control” in the 1700 block of White School House Road. *An anonymous woman reported a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of June Drive. She said that loud mu- sic was coming from a blue van and that people were sneaking around in her bushes. *** Wednesday, May 28 A citizen in the 200 block of W. Watkins Street said a man was cussing and yelling on the parking lot of Shop Smart. The man took off his shirt and went from “hysteria to yelling.” Deputies said the man was not a danger to him- self or others and reported that he moved on. *Donald D. Bernald, 42, was cited on a charge of driv- ing while uninsured and driv- ing while suspended (DWS) at Caves Hwy. and Caves Ave. at 10:24 a.m. *A woman in the 5800 block of Lakeshore Drive said that her car was repossessed at 10:37 a.m. *In the 300 block of Old Stage Road a woman said that two men have been living in her attic for several months and will not leave. Deputies said that the complaint was unfounded. *Deputies conducted a welfare check after an alarm went off at a residence in the 200 block of Ollis Road. The resident was fine, according to deputies. *A citizen said someone dumped a holding tank at the end of Lone Mountain Road. Deputies were unable to find the spill and said county road crews may have cleaned it during routine ditch cleaning. *Deputies responded to a restraining order violation in the 4800 block of Dick George Road. A woman said that her estranged husband returned to her house without permission. *In the 300 block of Kerby Avenue a woman said a young boy threatened to shoot her son in the head with a .BB gun. She said the boy was raising the gun when she grabbed it from his hand. Deputies warned and coun- seled the parents and children involved. *A man was advised by deputies of his civil options after he complained that he was not getting paid for land- scaping work. *A man filed a runaway report when his son failed to return home in the 500 block of Deer Creek Road. *In the 10500 block of Takilma Road a woman said a new battery for her pickup valued at $75 was missing. *A man in the 5800 block of Lakeshore Drive said his vehicle was missing at 9:26 p.m. *A woman reported that someone driving a blue station wagon crossed over the fog line twice in the 33000 block of Redwood Hwy. *A citizen heard five gun- shots near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and McMullen Creek Road at 11:19 p.m. Thursday, May 29 *Woody John Nelson, 18, was cited and released on a charge of reckless driving and failing to carry and present a driver’s license in the 600 block of Deer Creek Road at 1:44 a.m. *Minutes later, deputies advised Woody John Nelson that he could no longer drive without insurance near Squaw Mountain Road and Redwood Hwy. at 1:48 a.m. A teen-age girl violating curfew was re- turned to her mother by depu- ties. *Russell Randall Ballard, 50, was arrested and lodged in the Josephine County Jail on charges of manufacturing, delivery and possession of methamphetamine and for DWS at 2:38 a.m. at 200 Palmer St. (Continued on page 8) Page 7 FISHING DERBY ‘FIN’-ISHERS - Approximately 800 youths and adults from throughout South- western Oregon converged at Lake Selmac on Saturday, June 7 for the annual Kids’ Fishing Derby, sponsored primarily by Grants Pass Kiwanis Club with help from a number of other organizations. Crystal Kime, 13, of Murphy (top left) took first place in her age group with a 22-inch, 5-pound trout. Mike Shinault, 11, (above) a student at Lorna Byrne Middle School in Cave Junction, was the proud possessor of two big trout. Grand prize winner was Kirt Robin- son, 6, who landed a trout measuring 22 3/4-inches and weighing 5 pounds-14 ounces. The winners won prizes provided by sponsors. (Photos by C.R. the P.R.) RCC effort helps students get jobs Rogue Community Col- lege is working to build part- nerships among employers in Josephine and Jackson coun- ties and RCC students. Rogue Valley employers can post job openings and em- ployment opportunities on the RCC Student Employment Services Web site at www.roguecc.edu.emp. Job postings will benefit RCC students and graduates of the college as well as area businesses. Many of the students come from a variety of age groups are interested in work- ing while they attend school. There is no cost to em- ployers for this service, who may post jobs themselves by accessing the Web site at the address above. Employers also may con- tact Barb McCormack at (541) 956-7091 or by e-mail at bmccormack@roguecc.edu for assistance. Four different prize categories: Category 1 - Ages 1-10 * Category 2 - 11-18 Category 3 - Adults * Category 4 - Seniors ( 55 & up) Prizes awarded to 1 winner in each category. For more information phone 592-3799 Support the merchants who advertise in the ‘I.V. Noose’