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Page 7 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, October 8, 2003 Shooting ... Oregon lawmakers say Forbing ... (Continued from page 1) crashed, deputies searched the area, but whoever was driving got away. The vehicle was im- pounded. JCSO did not release the caliber of weapon used in the shoot- ings. In connection with checking the residence at 475 O’Brien Road, depu- ties found equipment and chemicals used to make methamphetamine. The drug aspect is not listed by JCSO as a possi- ble reason for the shoot- ings. JCSO said that Cod- dington was armed with a handgun, and that he shot the two men after an argu- ment. Coddington is de- scribed as “armed and dan- gerous.” He stands 6-0 and weighs 160 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with informa- tion about the suspect’s location should phone (541) 474-5123, or 911. I.V. Citizens Patrol defines ‘no gun’ rule Members of I.V. Citi- zens Patrol (IVCP) want to make one fact crystal clear: They are not armed. During a meeting on Monday night, Oct. 6 in the Junction Inn, it was noted that rumors indicate IVCP members carry fire- arms. But such is not the case, it was stressed. Members said that there are some merchants and others patrolling on their own, who are not members of IVCP, and who carry firearms. The grass-roots IVCP began a few weeks ago to help stem the tide of van- dalism and burglaries in and around Cave Junction. The bylaws specifically state that not only are members not to carry fire- arms, but they are to stay in their vehicles and make no physical contact during their patrols. The sole goal is to serve as eyes and ears for suspicious persons and circumstances and notify the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. ‘No’ to billions in taxes In a landslide vote taken by members of the Oregon Republican Party Central Committee, dele- gates from all throughout the state voted 86-6 in op- position to the billion dol- lar tax increase recently passed by the Legislature. “This vote sends a strong message to the gov- ernor and lawmakers that Oregonians are not going to stand for more taxes, especially during a reces- sion,” said party chairman Kevin Mannix after the results were announced last week. Ballots were sent ear- lier this month asking dele- gates: “Shall the Oregon Republican Party Central Committee oppose adop- tion of the tax increase contained in HB 2152?” Mannix, according to the central committee, has been promoting the refer- endum to give taxpayers a chance to vote on the larg- est tax increase in Oregon history because as he put it, “The political elitists don’t want people to exer- cise their democratic right, and I want to make sure Oregonians have a voice in the process.” In August, the com- mittee voted unanimously in support of a resolution urging legislators to hold the line on taxes. The resolution read in part, “We recognize less revenue demands less spending. We further maintain that excessive taxation can be detrimental to economic develop- ment.” Hundreds of grass- roots Republican volun- teers have been out collect- ing signatures in their neighborhoods during the past few weeks. Mannix is encouraged by the groundswell of sup- port for the referendum which is, “motivating folks to get involved and do something to show their frustration with the Legis- lature and the governor.” Referendum organiz- ers have until Nov. 25 to gather approximately 50,000 signatures. The party joins several other organizations throughout the state work- ing on the referendum. Mannix said that he is excited about working with the Taxpayer Defense Fund, led by Russ Walker of Citizens for a Sound Economy. “Russ and his team have done a great job put- ting together this cam- paign, the ORP will do all we can to help them,” he said. As the group spear- heading the campaign, it has established a new web site and toll-free phone number to provide more i n f o r m a t i o n : www.stoporegontax.com, 1-888-No-On-Tax. The Taxpayers Asso- ciation of Oregon also has been actively involved in the referendum. It can be reached at www.oregonwatchdog.co m or (503) 603-9009. (Continued from page 1) Waldo resident under- stands the fear and uncer- tainty of the possibility of having cancer. Two years ago she found a lump in her breast. Doctors removed it to do a biopsy, but the growth was lost before it could be tested. It could have been cancer but Forbing will never know if it was. She noted she doesn’t quite understand that in an area where a large number of people are either bat- tling cancer, are cancer survivors, or know some- one with cancer, there isn’t more support for her. That’s why she chal- ‘I am the butterfly of life, spirit and hope. Walking to honor the spirit of those men and women who have passed and encour- age those who have survived their battle of breast cancer.’ - Forbing, who refers to herself as the but- terfly for breast can- cer. lenging anyone to step up and join her on the walk. If she can do it, she said, anyone can. “This is a great cause,” she said. “Anyone, including men, can get breast cancer.” Injury and recovery has also been a big part of her adult life. Twenty years ago she fell into a ravine and se- verely injured her back and JoAnne Forbing hips. Doctors told her she would never walk again. But with strength and de- termination she overcame that prognosis. Even if no one from I.V. will participate in the walk, Forbing is hoping they will feel compelled to help in another way. Donations are needed for equipment, transporta- tion and supplies during the trip. Forbing must raise $2,000 to do the walk. Alleged meth lab uncovered in CJ While serving a search warrant on Sept. 20 at 436 Old Stage Road in Cave Junction, detectives found chemicals including acids, red phosphorous and methamphetamine paste and chemical residue asso- ciated with manufacture of the illicit drug metham- phetamine. Josephine Interagency Narcotics Team (JOINT) also said that residents of 438 Old Stage Road, Randy Malm and Lisa Hazzard, were utilizing a cabin on an adjacent prop- erty (owned by a relative of Malm’s) at 436 Old Stage Road in the manu- facture process. The ma- jority of the illicit chemi- cals were found at this lo- cation. Also arrested was Ed- ward Box, who came to the property during the service of the search war- rant with a small quantity of methamphetamine and marijuana. While serving the search warrant, Donald Thomas confronted offi- cers and attempted to as- sault one of the detectives, JOINT said. He was subdued and released with a citation to appear. While serving the search warrant, informa- tion was developed which led to a second search war- rant being served at 24035- B Redwood Hwy., Kerby. At this location JOINT detectives located more meth precursor substances and evidence of an earlier meth lab and marijuana. As a result, Brian Box and Dustin Crutchfield were arrested at the scene, JOINT said. Airport book earns award ATTENTION ALL FOOTBALL FANS! Monday Night Football at Stevereno’s Lounge 3 Tacos & Pint of Draft $3! Free chips & dip (during the game) NEW! Daily special Come check us out *3 color TVs *Lottery Games *Pool Table *Air Hockey The Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association (OAPA) has selected Oregon Dept. of Aviation’s “Airport Land Use Compatibility Guide- book,” to receive the 2003 Professional Achievement in Planning Award. The award was pre- sented to Dept. of Aviation employee and guidebook project manager, Gary Viehdorfer, at the Oregon Planning Institute in Eugene. The “Oregon Airport Land Use Compatibility Guidebook” serves as a critical primer on compati- ble land uses around air- ports and is a vital step in providing understanding and information in the de- veloping area of land use compatibility to protect the future of airport environs. The guidebook is a free publication from Dept. of Aviation. (R) Wherever man goes to dwell, his character goes with him. --African proverb-- An account has been set up for Forbing at Home Valley Bank. Donations can be made to the JoAnne Forbing 3-day walk ac- count. There are also T- shirts at area Home Valley branches for survivors and loved ones of those who have died of cancer to sign. “Don’t ever say no to any challenge,” Forbing said. “I have to keep fight- ing. I can’t give up.”