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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, September 24, 2003 Page 8 Jobs ... JOINT meth bust ... (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) “Local education em- ployment is now 130 jobs below the year-ago figure. Comparing education em- ployment with the totals from the same month one year ago should be done with caution, as some dis- crepancies occur due to the timing of seasonal hiring by various school districts. When September and Oc- tober data are available, there should be a more meaningful analysis re- garding cutbacks in gov- ernment education em- ployment due to lingering budget uncertainties,” OED concluded. stance (MCS)/marijuana, possession of a controlled substance (PCS)/meth; and two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor. Todd Renecker was charged with possession of precursor substances with intent to manufacture/ meth. Bill Renecker was charged under a felony arrest warrant charging absconding on an original charge of MCS. Usher was charged with PCS/meth. JOINT provided the following account: Officers served a search warrant at 8 a.m. on the 17th at 8560 Deer Creek Road. They found evidence of marijuana cul- tivation (four plants), and possession and use of small quantities of meth, which were being manu- factured and used in the presence of two children Council ... (Continued from page 1) “c. Drunk and disor- derly conduct. “d. Vagrancy or other behavior that includes as one of its elements either drinking alcoholic bever- ages or using controlled substances in public, being an alcoholic or a drug- dependent person, or being found in specified places under the influence of al- cohol or controlled sub- stances.” “e. Using or being un- der the influence of con- trolled substances.” The ORS notes that driving under the influence of intoxicants is not af- fected by the above. “We have to come into compliance with the state,” said Polk. Despite the coming changes, the city ordinance prohibiting drinking in Jubilee Park will still stand unless prior approval is received from the council. under 12 years of age. Evidence obtained there led JOINT detectives to 900 Naue Way. There they found more than 19 gallons of chemicals used in the manufacturing of meth, processed acids, phosphorus, bleaches and meth byproduct from the manufacture of meth and small quantities of finished meth product. Small quan- tities of marijuana also were found. Brack and Usher, friends of the Reneckers, were arrested while visit- ing at the Naue Way ad- dress, when it was deter- mined that Brack at- tempted to hinder discov- ery of Bill Renecker, who was hiding from investiga- tors when they arrived. It was found that Usher was in possession of a small quantity of meth at her home on Deer Creek Road. (Related story on page 9) BUG PLAY - Children and adults learned how to collect and identify insects living in area wa- ters during the 2003 ‘Kids and Bugs’ event at Chinquapin Campground on Saturday, Sept. 20. It was the first such oppor- tunity offered for the public, according to Illi- nois Valley Watershed Council, a co-sponsor of the event. The half-day family-oriented activity was free and needed equipment, such as nets, was provided. Patrol ... (Continued from page 1) IVCP’s aim is to serve as eyes and ears to help sher- iff’s deputies deter crime. Two-person patrols are under way, and there is a strict no confrontation pol- icy. Patrollers are not to enter buildings or even get out of their vehicles. Scheduling of patrols is being coordinated with the sheriff’s office. During Mon day’s meeting it was noted that many downtown mer- chants are willing to sup- port IVCP with donations of equipment, fuel and funding. Those present ap- proved IVCP bylaws, and vowed to maintain patrols for the safety and vitality of the business sector. ‘BEARY’ FUN DAY- Num- bers of I.V. residents and others turned out to see the unveiling of the large bronze bears at Ever- green Federal Bank on Saturday, Sept. 20 (photo above). The bank pro- vided refreshments and small, squishy bears to the first 500 attendees (photo right). Also given away through a drawing were oversize stuffed bears won by Rebecca Pearson, Martha Waddell, William V. of Lakeview, Doris Spur- gen, Elaine Correia, the Sedlows, and Steve Blakely. Riverside Physical Therapy Full Rehabilitation Services: Cougars triumph in Skyline opener Hidden Valley got the point in high school foot- ball action against Illinois Valley on the Mustangs’ field in Murphy on Friday night, Sept. 19. The Cougars also got the point and definitely made their points -- win- ning the Skyline Confer- ence opener 49-20 -- led by Illinois Valley’s “Touchdown Trio” con- sisting of Mike Pagnotta, Natty Krauss and Josh Pope. The win put Illinois Valley at 1-0 in Skyline plan; 4-0 overall. With the fourth con- secutive victory, the Cou- gars made their point that this looks like their season to head for the playoffs. Against a stunned team of Mustangs (1-2, 0-1 after Friday’s contest), I.V. racked up 42 points with- out stopping for breath in the second through fourth quarters. Significantly, the Cougars did not let the fact that the Mustangs took the lead in the first quarter discourage nor deter them. Far from it; seniors Pagnotta, Krauss and Pope kept punching hard, in a Elementary Schools Menu Sponsored by ‘Illinois Valley News’ 321 S. 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And the trio scored six of the Cougars’ seven touchdowns. Pagnotta was responsi- ble for three TDs and gained a game-high 218 yards on 10 carries. I.V. tallied 473 offensive yards vs. HV’s 367 yards. The Cougars will face North Valley on the field in Cave Junction on Satur- day, Sept. 27 with kickoff at 1 p.m. •Physical Therapy •Occupational Therapy •Speech Therapy TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Cave Junction Office 218 N. Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-6580 grants Pass Office 1619 N.W. Hawthorne Ave. Suite 109 (541) 476-2502 •Jeff Wood, M.S., P.T.