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.SATURDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
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.SUNDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
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.COLUMBUS DAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE
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Jamestown (CSi) A large turnout was on hand, as the fire fighter statue, and memorial in front of the Jamestown City Fire Hall was dedicated on Wednesday evening.
City Fire Chief, Jim Reuther MC’d the program.
He pointed out that the statue was purchased with memorial funds given in remembrance of long-time Jamestown City Fire Department, volunteer, and Deputy Chief Gerald (Jerry) Kainz who passed away in July this year.
Jerry served the department for 46 years, and went on 3,000 fire calls over the years.
Chief Reuther pointed out that donations in honor of Jerry Kainz, suggested by Nadine Kainz, were first earmarked for the purchase of equipment.
However, city fire fighters decided instead to use the dollars, which came in from around the United States to construct the memorial, including the statue and 1400 paver bricks, some of which indicate the name and service dates of 86 past Jamestown fire fighters.
The statue pays homage to “All Firefighters, Past, Present, and Future,” which will be written on a black granite plaque to be installed at the statue.
There is also a time capsule placed beneath the brick pavers, with instructions to open it in the year 2064.
Those speaking at Wednesday’s dedication included:
Jerry’s family, wife Nadine and son, Chad.
Nadine talked about her pride in the fire fighters, for their commitment, and thanked those who donated to the memorial including those who gave labor and materials. She was given, by Chief Reuther, a Certificate of Service awarded to Jerry.
Chad spoke of the fire fighters who have given of themselves, and all were remembered this day, and will be in the future.
Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen said the large turnout by the community for the dedication was a sign of appreciation the community has for the fire fighters.
She read the Jamestown City Council’s proclamation in honor of Jerry.
Volunteer Firefighters, President, Mark Urquhart, said Jerry Kainz “was a true mentor,” to the incoming fire fighters.
Also in attendance were past Jamestown City Fire Chiefs, Mel Kachel, and David Robertson, along with past members of the fire department.
Eight Partisan Awards were given out, to those who donated time, labor or materials to the memorial project.
Those include Aggregate Industries, Hillerud Construction, Total Recon, Lindberg Brothers, Walsh Masonry, Hatch Construction, and Dave and JoAnn Vining, who will support maintenance of the statue.
Refreshments were served following the dedication.
The event was covered by www.CsiNewsNow.com with photos posted.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to a house fire about 4:20-p.m., Wednesday at 921 9th Street Southeast.
The home was filled with smoke.
Firefighters entered the structure with air packs and determined the source was a malfunctioning ceiling light fixture.
No major smoke damage was reported.
Lt. Sheldon Mohr said five units and 32 fire fighters were on the scene about 15 minutes.
Update…
Jamestown (CSi) Two women have been charged stemming from vehicle pursuit that started in Jamestown and ended near Medina Tuesday afternoon after being arrested.
Jamestown Police Lt. James Hunt says police attempted to stop the two women, at Gate City Bank, who were in a car that was stolen in Florida, on suspicion of forging checks.
The two women purportedly stole a rental car and forged a check for over $2,000 at Gate City Bank in Jamestown.
The pursuit ended on Interstate 94 when the car ran out of gas.
65 year old Jeanne Reed,faces two charges of criminal conspiracy, forgery and theft of property, Class C felonies, and fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, and reckless endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
29 year old Crystal Rollo,, faces two charges of criminal conspiracy, forgery and theft of property, all Class C felonies.
The women are currently being held in Stutsman County Corrections. Judge Thomas Merrick set Reed’s bond at $150,000 and Rollo’s at $50,000.A Class C felony is punishable by a maximum of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum of one year in jail and a $3,000 fine.
Police continue with the investigation, as the case may be linked to several forgeries reported in Fargo.
Federal authorities may become involved as the vehicle crossed state lines.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for dealing with a potential spread of the Ebola disease to the Jamestown area, and a patient showing symptoms of the disease that comes to the hospital for treatment.
A JRMC news release states that Ebola is only contagious when symptoms are present and those include a fever of 101.5 degrees or higher, headache, weakness, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and/or suspicious bruising or bleeding.
JRMC staff will only suspect Ebola if any of these symptoms are present and if the individual has traveled to an Ebola-affected country in West Africa in the past 21 days. Those countries include Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
The CDC asks people who believe they may have been exposed to the disease to contact his or her doctor to evaluate exposure level and the need for actions to be taken. If symptoms arise, people are asked to contact the medical facility prior to arrival to allow medical staff to take precautions.
The CDC advices, to reduce the possible spread of the disease, to habitually wash hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and avoiding the body fluids of sick people or items that may have come in contact with the victim’s body fluids, including clothes, bedding, needles and other medical equipment.
Jamestown (CSi) The Early Voting Precinct for the November 4, 2014 General Election will be open at the Stutsman County Courthouse (Auditor’s Office) starting Monday, October 20, 2014. All residents of Stutsman County may vote at the Courthouse, 511 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown, ND.
Voting hours:
Monday – Friday Oct 20 – Oct 31 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Nov 1 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Monday Nov 3 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please call 701-252-9035 or check out the County’s website at
www.co.stutsman.nd.usfor election information.
Jamestown (CSi) The University of Jamestown is once again hosting its annual fall leadership conference on Thursday, October 9th as part of the University’s Character in Leadership program.
On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, University of Jamestown Character in Leaderhip Director, Liz Hunt said, the conference this year will consist of a keynote speaker and breakout sessions.
The Keynote address will feature Rod Olson, “The Coach’s Coach”, delivering a message of “Next Level Coaching Tools for the 21st Century Leader”.
She pointed out that Olson was a baseball coach in the 90’s at Jamestown College, before moving on to football coaching and other accomplishments.
Rod Olson has taught at USA Olympic coaching schools, works with the US Navy SEAL instructors, and currently directs the coach’s development for the entire Pittsburgh Pirate organization. He has written a critically acclaimed book on leadership and coaching titled The Legacy Builder: 5 Timeless Principles for 21st Century Leaders. Also known as Coach O, Olson delivers cutting-edge presentations that bridge the gap between the worlds of sport and business. His seminars bring maximized performance to the workplace. Fisher DeBerry, United States Air Force Coaching Legend says “Rod not only helped our program reach new heights, but he has been a blessing to me and my staff.”
The breakout sessions will consist of Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund speaking about “Finding Your Mr. Miyagi: Why Young Professionals Need Mentors for Success”, University of Jamestown, Athletic Director, Lawrie Paulson discussing “The Power of Leadership”, and Suzi Orlopp showing us the way to “Leadership Through Faith”.
Ms. Hunt added that the event is not just for sports oriented individuals as the conference will have information on topics that apply to everyday life.
The Annual Fall Leadership Conference is free and open to the public, but seating should be reserved by contacting the Reiland Box Office at 701-252-3467 ext. 5435 or emailing
tickets@uj.edu. The breakout sessions begin at 6:30PM and Rod Olson will speak at 7:30PM. For more information about the Character in Leadership program, contact Liz Hunt at lhunt@uj.edu or 701-252-3467 ext. 5598.
The University of Jamestown was established in 1883 and is ranked as a top regional school in both US News and World Report and The Princeton Review. The school features development of the whole person through its distinctive Journey to Success experience.
Valley City (CSi) U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Wednesday put a spotlight on Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October by bringing together officials and advocates in Fargo to talk about how far we have come in combating domestic violence and how there is still a great deal of work to do.
Heitkamp spoke with local law enforcement officials, victims services professionals, and advocates about how when she implemented the original Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) across the state as North Dakota’s Attorney General 20 years ago, she worked to change the perception of domestic violence as a public health issue, so it would be treated and viewed as what it is – a criminal act. As a result, Heitkamp saw firsthand the dramatic changes in the number of incidents that followed after domestic violence was criminalized. Heitkamp then fought to reauthorize VAWA last year in the U.S. Senate. In large part due to VAWA, according to the Justice Department, the annual incidences of domestic violence have fallen more than 60 percent since 1993.
Following her discussion in Fargo, Heitkamp visited the Abused Persons Outreach Center in Valley City, to hear stories of the impact VAWA has had in improving victims advocacy and services, including providing better community recognition and support for domestic violence as a crime, and not simply a domestic dispute.
Heitkamp said, “Bringing domestic violence out of the shadows takes a village. We’ve come a long way in North Dakota since I implemented the original Violence Against Women Act as Attorney General 20 years ago, but we’ve got a long road ahead. Today I was fortunate enough to talk with folks who care for the victims of these horrific crimes, who respond to the calls for help, and who dispense justice. Together we’ve shone a light on this issue – our communities are more aware of the difference between a domestic dispute and an abusive situation. But we can’t stop here. We must keep working to identify the gaps and holes for improvement in the law, so that we can go after abusers and make sure victims know they’re not alone in this – that we as a community are going to get the access to the services and care they need to truly free themselves from the all-too-often cyclical nature of abuse.”
Since joining the Senate, Heitkamp has built on her work as Attorney General to combat domestic violence and stop those who seek to harm adults and children. The first bill she co-sponsored was the reauthorization of VAWA which she then played a key role in pushing through Congress. Heitkamp authored a key provision in VAWA to address the continuing crisis of violence against women in tribal communities. The provision strengthens the existing programs and provides tribal governments the force they need to prosecute non-Indian perpetrators who commit these crimes on tribal land.
Heitkamp has built on her work to combat domestic violence by expanding her efforts to also reducing human trafficking. Human trafficking is a growing problem in North Dakota, especially in the western part of the state. Since the fall of 2013, Heitkamp has been a leader in Congress working to combat human trafficking by holding Senate hearings, introducing legislation to crack down on human trafficking and support victims, setting up training sessions for North Dakotans on identifying human trafficking, and coordinating with lead advocacy organizations to raise awareness about this problem.
Last month, Heitkamp launched her Strong & Safe Communities Initiative to address emerging challenges throughout North Dakota in the wake of the state’s energy boom. Specifically, Heitkamp is leading a Strong & Safe Communities Task Force comprised of experts, advocates, and officials throughout the state who have a strong understanding of some of these new challenges in the state, including the recent rise domestic violence. The Task Force will also look into increases in drug-related crime, human trafficking, infrastructure stress, the increased transportation of crude oil by rail, as well as other issues. This group will provide recommendations to Heitkamp over the next five years on the best ways to address issues including domestic abuse and violence, so that Heitkamp can work toward policies that keep our communities strong and families safe in their homes.
Jamestown (CSi) Korean War Historian Merry Helm will speark at the statewide Korean War Vet’s 25th Annual Meeting in Jamestown, at the All Vets Club in Jamestown on Saturday October 18, 2014, at 4-p.m.
Ms. Helm will read from her recently published first volume of the history of the Korean War, Prairie Boys At War.
She will sign and have her books for sale after the reading.
This three-volume series tells the history of the Korean War primarily through the experiences of more than 400 combat warriors, airmen, and navy frogmen, most of whom were from ND, SD, MN, IA, NE and MT. Most were decorated for heroism, and a troubling number remain missing in action.
What sets this book apart from other Korean War history books is that many of the men Merry writes about fought and/or died in little-known battles. Their stories require deep research, locating battle survivors, finding family members, and providing accounts that never made it into existing history books.
Merry Helm is the recent recipient of the 2014-15 General and Mrs. Matthew B. Ridgway Military History Research Grant, bestowed by the U.S. Army Military History Institute (Army War College) to assist with further research for the Prairie Boy series.
Helm is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker and researcher who has written more than a thousand history-based radio scripts for Dakota Datebook, a popular daily program on Prairie Public Radio. She also worked as a screenwriter in the movie industry from 1994 to 2008. The 24th Infantry Division Association bestowed on her an honorary lifetime membership in 2009, after her research helped secure a posthumous Medal of Honor for Master Sergeant Woodrow Wilson Keeble, a Dakota Sioux warrior, and she now serves as the association’s historian.
She lives with her husband Roger Gress in Fargo, ND, and honors Korean War veterans throughout the northern prairies by engaging in book tours and speaking engagements.
For more information about the event, call the Vet’s Club at 701-252-8994.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota man is accused of masterminding an identity theft and fraud scheme.
Chude Umeh, of Fargo, is charged with mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and producing a counterfeit document.
Authorities say Umeh promised money to people for installing advertising wrapping on their cars. The victims were told they would receive a check in the mail and in turn needed to send money to someone else for the materials.
Court officials say Umeh is a citizen of Nigeria who came to the United States on a student visa, which has expired. He is not currently enrolled as a student, which makes him ineligible for renewal of his visa.
Umeh is being held in jail until trial.
A defense attorney was not immediately available for comment.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – A Minot woman convicted of trying to kill her estranged husband has been sentenced to 15 years in the State Penitentiary.
Thirty-six-year-old Heather Leavitt in June was convicted of attempted murder. Authorities say she stabbed her husband eight times during the early morning hours of Feb. 1.
Timothy Leavitt ran to the home of a neighbor, who called police. A doctor testified during Heather Leavitt’s trial that Timothy Leavitt suffered punctures to both lungs.
Heather Leavitt will be on probation for five years following her prison term.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – The Montana Supreme Court has denied a Colorado man’s petition to be declared unfit to stand trial in the murder of a high school teacher in the Bakken oil patch.
Attorneys for 25-year-old Michal Keith Spell argued he would be unable to understand the case against him because he is mentally disabled.
But the high court said in a unanimous ruling Tuesday that his disability does not automatically mean Spell can’t understand the case and participate in his defense.
Justices also said state District Judge Richard Simonton acted within his discretion when he ruled Spell’s competency was restored since a 2010 drug case in Colorado in which he was declared incompetent.
Spell faces a November 17th trial in the January 2012 killing of 43-year-old Sherry Arnold. An accomplice pleaded guilty.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The Democratic candidate for North Dakota tax commissioner says it’s tough to debate issues when his opponent has taken a month off from the job to seek treatment for alcohol addiction.
Republican Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger announced in September that he was taking an unpaid leave of absence for alcohol treatment.
Democratic candidate Jason Astrup says the only place Rauschenberger has been seen publicly is on television campaign advertising. Astrup says he would like to debate his opponent before the Nov. 4 election.
Rauschenberger and his campaign did not return telephone calls on Wednesday.
Deputy Tax Commissioner Joe Morrissette has been in charge of the agency in Rauschenberger’s absence. Morrissette says that he has had no contact with his boss and did not know when he would return.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Public Service Commission says a permit to convert a 197-mile long oil gathering line into a transmission pipeline has been approved.
The commission made the announcement about the $55 million Hiland Crude, LLC project Wednesday.
The approval is conditional on the company securing waivers from five residences that are located within 500 feet of the pipeline. Under North Dakota law, transmissions within 500 feet of residences must be avoided unless a waiver is secured from the residence’s owner.
The pipeline will have a maximum capacity of 65,000 barrels per day and will link crude oil gathering systems to larger pipelines and rail networks to transport oil out of state to market.
Gathering pipelines transport oil or gas from wells to transmission pipelines or processing facilities.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Rain over the past week slowed or halted harvest in some parts of North Dakota, while a hard freeze ended the growing season for remaining crops across much of the state.
The Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop report that the spring wheat harvest is 95 percent complete and the durum wheat harvest about 85 percent done. Both are slightly behind average.
About half of North Dakota’s sugar beet crop is harvested, well ahead of the average pace.
Pasture and range conditions are rated 79 percent good to excellent, and stockwater supplies are 98 percent adequate to surplus.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The University of North Dakota is breaking ground on a new aerospace research facility.
Officials say a ground-breaking ceremony is planned Thursday for the 66,000-square-foot aerospace research facility at the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences.
The project is expected to cost about $25 million, with funding from state, federal and private donations.
The school says UND Aerospace’s Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems will be a major tenant of the new research building.
MEDORA, N.D. (AP) – The National Park Service plans to reduce the bison herd in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park by as much as two-thirds. The roundup will begin Sunday, with a helicopter herding the bison into a handling facility. It’s scheduled to wrap up Thursday.
In sports…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Three Mandan brothers arrested after a confrontation in the crowd at a children’s soccer game in Bismarck have pleaded not guilty to terrorizing.
25-year-old Ali Mutleq, 21-year-old Omar Mutleq and 18-year-old Abed Mutleq each could face up to five years in prison if convicted. Their trial is to begin Feb. 3.
Authorities allege the brothers got into an argument with other spectators on Aug. 22 and threatened them with garden tools including shears. No one was hurt.
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE REGULAR SEASON STARTS…
Final Montreal 4 Toronto 3
Final Boston 2 Philadelphia 1
Final San Jose 4 Los Angeles 0
Final Vancouver 4 Calgary 2
NFL…
CONROE, Texas (AP) – A Texas judge has tentatively set a December trial date for Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson on a charge of felony child abuse. Peterson is on paid leave. The Vikings’ final game of the season is December 28th. Defense attorney Rusty Hardin says he wants to try the case as quickly as possible to get Peterson back to playing.
NEW YORK (AP) – An Associated Press poll says most NFL fans believe Commissioner Roger Goodell should keep his job after his handling of recent domestic violence cases. Only 32 percent say Goodell should lose his job over the issue. Support for his handling of the cases was about 15 percent.
MLB…
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett has retired at the age of 34, ending a 14-year career that included two World Series championships. Beckett was facing surgery for a torn labrum in his left hip that caused him to miss most of the last three months of the season after he tossed a no-hitter in May. Beckett had a career record of 138-106 and a 3.88 ERA.
NBA…
NEW YORK (AP) – The NBA has doled out punishment stemming from an altercation between Wizards forward Paul Pierce and Chicago’s Joakim (JOH’-keem) Noah during Monday’s preseason game.
Wizards players DeJuan Blair, Nene, Daniel Orton and Xavier Silas were each suspended for one regular-season game for leaving the bench area during the incident. Noah was fined $15,000 for initiating the altercation by pushing Pierce in the chest. Pierce was fined $15,000 for hitting Noah in the forehead with his left index finger.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The Indiana Pacers have worked out a long-term deal with coach Frank Vogel (VOH’-gihl). The 41-year-old was entering the final year of his current deal, which began when he took over as interim coach in January 2011. He led the Pacers to the playoffs for the first time in four seasons and the win total has increased each season. Last season the Pacers had the best record in the Eastern Conference.
NASCAR…
UNDATED (AP) – Sam Hornish Jr. has signed with Richard Petty Motorsports for a full-time ride in 2015. The three-time IndyCar Series champion last completed a full NASCAR Sprint Cup season in 2010. He’ll replace Marcos Ambrose and drive the No. 9 Ford for Petty. Ambrose is leaving NASCAR at the end of the season and return to his native Australia.
In world and national news…
STOCKHOLM (AP) – This year’s Nobel Prize in literature goes to a French author whose work focuses on the Nazi occupation and its effect on his country. The Swedish Academy says Patrick Modiano has been awarded the $1.1 million prize “for the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the occupation.”
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – Dutch prosecutors say the body of one passenger of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was found wearing an oxygen mask. That raises questions about how much those on board knew about their fate when in July the plane plunged out of the sky above Eastern Ukraine, where government troops battled Russian-backed separatists. Prosecutors say the passenger, an Australian, did not have the mask on his face, but its elastic strap was around his neck. All 298 passengers and crew died.
SANAA, Yemen (AP) – Yemen’s health ministry says a suicide bombing in the capital Sanaa (sah-NAH’) has left 47 dead and 75 wounded. That’s in addition to another blast that killed at least 20 Yemini soldiers today. Officials say the attack in Sanaa happened when the bomber set off his explosives in a gathering of supporters of the rebel Shiite Houthi movement that recently overran the city. The second bombing happened near the southern city of Mukalla, where a suicide car bomber rammed his car against a security outpost.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Tehran has refused to allow a member of an International Atomic Energy Agency delegation into Iran. Iran’s envoy to the U.N. nuclear watchdog tells the semi-official Fars news agency that Iran had a sovereign right to deny a visa to a delegation member. Iran in the past has refused to let in agency inspectors who have Western nationalities. An agency delegation arrived Monday for two-day talks aimed at reaching a lasting agreement with world powers on Iran’s contested nuclear program.
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Police in St. Louis say there will be an investigation following last night’s police shooting that killed an 18-year-old man. Police say an off-duty officer working for a private security company fired the shots. They say ballistic evidence from the scene indicates the 18-year-old fired three rounds at the officer before his weapon jammed. The officer fired 17 shots. Relatives of the dead man tell The St. Louis Dispatch that he was not armed.