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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, July 21, 2004 Page 8 Bear Camp Rd. GP suspect, 16, arrested for murder A 16-year-old Grants Pass youth is the suspect in the stabbing death of Wesley Jack McKellar, 21. McKellar, of Grants Pass, was found dead in a residential front yard on Monday, July 19 at 819 N.W. D St., said Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety (GPDPS). According to GPDPS, a disturbance was heard outside the residence prior to finding McKellar, who lived at 402 N.W. C St. When those inside the D Street residence stepped outside to investigate, they told officers that they dis- covered McKellar lying on the ground in the front yard with a stab wound to his chest. They called 911 and attempted to resusci- tate McKellar with CPR. Upon arrival of law enforcement and American Medical Response medics, McKellar was determined to be deceased, said GPDPS. Detectives and additional law personnel were called to the scene to assist the investigation. At 6:57 a.m., a sus- pect, Armando Orosco Hernandez, 16, was lo- cated hiding nearby and taken into custody without incident. He was charged with murder and lodged at the Juvenile Justice Center, said GPDPS. to open Aug. 7 Bear Camp Road (Forest Road 23), linking Galice with Agness, is scheduled to open on Aug. 7, said U.S. Forest Service. Additional work items and more engineering have caused a delay to the open- ing originally scheduled for July 20. There will be no de- tour on the Bear Camp Road, but the public should use caution when traveling with mixed-use traffic. Large trucks and recreation trailers may be encountered. WEEKEND EVENTS IN VALLEY - Among events last weekend were the ‘I.V. Extreme’ program in Cave Junction (top photo), which included performances by ‘Heart of David’ with songs and dance of praise and worship to God. Many games and other activities were parts of the event, sponsored by Cross Quest Expedi- tions. Bottom photo shows some of the radio- controlled model aircraft at the annual Float Fly at Lake Selmac sponsored by Rogue Valley Flyers. That event was held on Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18, and attracted hundreds of visitors and participants from as far away as Roseburg, and Fort Bragg, Calif. The only way to have a friend is to be one. - Ralph Waldo Emerson - I.V. All-Stars win state sportsmanship trophy (Continued from page 1) At state, the All-Star team demonstrated its abil- ity to play with some of the best teams in Oregon. Although I.V. lost its first 2 games, the team won its 3rd game 6-4, netting a large trophy for sportsman- ship. “I can’t wait until next year,” said Fisher. “I al- ways knew they had the capability to go to state. Our kids played great, worked hard, practiced hard, and earned their tro- phies.” Congratulations, Illinois Valley All-Stars, coaches, parents and sponsors! Missing CJ man found uninjured next day A Cave Junction man reported missing by rela- tives on Wednesday, July 14, was safely returned home the following morn- ing after showing up at a Takilma Road residence, said Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). Roger Wayne Stuken- holtz, 73, had apparently been en route to an auto repair shop on Rockydale Road when he “disappeared.” When found, Stuken- holz appeared confused and partially dehydrated, reported JCSO. He couldn’t remember his journey, where he had been, or the location of his vehicle, according to the sheriff’s office. In the Wednesday, July 14 issue of “Illinois Valley News:” *A page 1 story incor- rectly listed the age of David J. Camarato as 29. Camarato is 39. *In “Here There and Everywhere” on page 3, the phone number was in- correct for Women For Sobriety. It is 592-2515.