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JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP & KCSi-T.V. News Aug 21, 2012) — A Jamestown man on trial for murder in the death of a Somali immigrant says he hit the victim and knocked him to the ground, but denied stabbing him.

35-year-old Leron Howard testified Tuesday that he struck 18-year-old Abdi Ali Ahmed twice during an argument between Ahmed and Janelle Cave on April 30, 2011.

Howard said an altercation between Cave and Ahmed started in a trailer home Cave shared with Howard and Alexa Stoller, over money owed by Ahmed for drugs.

Howard stepped between Cave and Ahmed and struck Ahmed when Howard thought Ahmed was going to strike Cave.

Cave earlier testified that she never witnessed Howard hit Ahmed, and that it was Howard who stabbed Ahmed along a rural roadside.

Howard said Cave stabbed Ahmed.

A medical examiner earlier testified that Ahmed likely died because of blunt force trauma to the head, and that the stab wounds to the abdomen accelerated the death.

Ahmed’s body was found around noon on April 30, 2011, in a road ditch near Spiritwood.

Howard testified Tuesday that he did not know Ahmed was dead until Howard was booked into the Stutsman County Jail, that evening.

Howard is charged with murder and criminal conspiracy in the death of Ahmed, whose body was found in a ditch near Spiritwood.

Cave was earlier convicted of manslaughter and criminal conspiracy and is serving an 11-year prison sentence.

Tuesday  afternoon the prosecution and defense rested, and presented closing arguments.

Defense attorney Steve Mottinger asked the jury to find Howard guilty on a lesser charge of manslaughter, saying Howard did not intentionally kill Ahmed, and that  Howard admitted to hitting Ahmed in the head twice, and kicking him.

 In his closing arguments, prosecutor, Stutsman County State’s Attorney, Fritz Fremgen said,  Leron Howard and Janelle Cave  want to distance themselves from the stabbing as it shows intent to harm Ahmed.

The jury  begins deliberation  Wednesday morning

 Click below for trial recap.

http://csinewsnow.com/2012/08/20/recapping-leron-howard-trial-proceedings/

 

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V News Aug 21, 2012)   –   Valley City police is seeking information on park vandalisms, and is increasing patrols.

Reports of vandalism, fires, and other incidnt reports have recently increased at Chautauqua and City Parks.

Incidents include graffiti on park equipment, and  a city-owned dumpster and garbage can at Chautauqua Park were set on fire, along with  reports of drinking and possible drug activity, which have likely occurred at night, when the parks are off limits.

 Police are increasing park patrols.

Anyone seeing suspecious activity should call Valley City Police at 845-3110. 

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal Committee, Building, planning & Zoning Committee, and Civic Center & Promotion Committee met Tuesday Evening (Aug 21, 2012) at City Hall.

Council Member Gumke was not present.

With Finance & Legal Committee Business:

A motion was made and seconded to table the offer from Tim Dabill to purchase Lots 1 & 2, Block 2, Beverly Hills 6th Addition, and Lots 18 & 19, Beverly Hills 3rd Addition, in the amount of $6,000, subject to the buyer paying for all costs of surveying and approval of a re-plat prior to deed transfer.  Dabill was not present at the meeting.

Approved was the request from the Corner Bar for a permit to close the east end of 2nd St West and to dispense alcoholic beverages on September 15, 2012, from 10:00AM to 2:00AM, September 16, 2012.

Informational: Monthly departmental and financial reports, were presented.

　

At the Building, Planning & Zoning Committee meeting:

Planning Commission minutes of August 13, 2012, were presented.

 

A Public Input Meeting was held to receive public comments regarding Section 8, of Appendix B of the City Code relative to subdivision development improvements and suggested changes.

Committee Chairman, Dan Buchanan outlined guidelines for speaking at the meeting, including a three minute oral presentation, followed by two minutes for the committee response.

Comments would only be taken on the subject at hand.

He added that written comments to supplement oral comments may be submitted to City Administrator Jeff Fuchs by 5-p.m., on August 31, 2012.

 

Mark Goehner, representing Eddy Funeral Home and Marjo, Inc., spoke of changes needed, concerning costs to developers, and installation of infrastructure issues.

He said he has worked with Jordahl developers from Fargo.

 

Clarice Liechty asked what the City Council has been doing to address reviewing and any changes to the city Ordinance, and to look at what other cities are doing.

 

Corey Bayer said he has not developed new properties.

He said Jamestown could look at ways to stretch developers dollars over a period of time, to make projects more cost effective.

The committee asked for general comments from those in attendance.

 

Candice Dempsey, of Reuben Liechty Realty, said the climate for housing in Jamestown is stagnant.

She added a need for condominiums in Jamestown.

Families new to Jamestown in some cases are struggling to find a home to buy in Jamestown.

 

Dave Hillerud, of Hillerud Construction also suggested seeing what other cities are doing with their Ordinances, concerning development.

He asked what kind of timeline the city has to make changes.

City Attorney Ken Dalsted it takes couple of months to affect an Ordinance change based on a consensus by the City Council, in addition to any recommendations by the City Planning Commission.

 

Mayor Andersen said the city has copies of Ordinances from North Dakota cities of similar size to Jamestown, that will be reviewed.

　

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs added, currently the developer is responsible for the costs of installing water and sewer lines, road grading and graveling, curb and gutter, and paving.

Paying Special Assessments is the responsibility of the developer until the property is sold.

Other business following the input meeting:

Informational: A Public Hearing and Second Reading of an ordinance to annex all of Titan Addition excepting therefrom all that portion previously annexed as described in the City Resolution recorded as Document #X32323, all within the NE¼ of Section 4, Township 139 North, Range 64 West, Stutsman County, North Dakota, is scheduled for the September 4, 2012, City Council Agenda.

 

Civic Center & Promotion Committee:

No items at this time.

It was noted that a firm has inspected the Civic Center boilers, with some repairs made, and testing is underway.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by Replays.

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Barnes County Municipal Airport in Valley City is hosting the “Wings & Wheels Airshow,” Saturday September 8, 2012.

On The Wayne Byers Show, on CSi Cable 2, Airshow Co-Director, Lori Jury said in addition to aerobatic entertainment, the event will feature the Bridge City Cruisers Classic Car Show & Shine.

There will also be military and static aircraft displays, plus, and evening outdoor bbq dinner served.

Plans include a fireworks display, and entertainment by the band “Past Due.”

On site concessions will also be available.

There will also be a “Night Air Show,” beginning that evening at 9:30.

The airshow is being dedicated to the memory of local aviators Larry Lindemann and Bob Beyer.

Lindemann served as the manager of the Barnes County Municipal Airport for 27 years from 1985-2012. He passed away March 17, 2012.

Beyer was appointed to the Barnes County Municipal Airport Authority in 1976, serving as chairman for eight years.

He retired in 2009, and passed away in 2011. Beyer was instrumental in securing funding for and implemented many ideas for development of the local airport.

Aircraft performers include…award winning Pilots Matt Younkin, and Warren Pietsch, along with Jim “Fang” Maroney, Toby McPherson, Rex Hammarback, and Jarrod and Paul Lindemann.

Barnes County Airport Authority Chairman, Denny Helland said there will be an after dark performance.

McPherson, from Page, North Dakota, flies the P-51 Mustang, which he says won World War II for the allies.

He will fly the winner of a drawing in his aircraft the day of the show.

Ms. Jury added that advance ticket holders have the chance to win the ride with McPherson.

The drawing will be held on Monday August 27, 2012.

In Jamestown advance tickets are available at Stop N Go, and Cork N Barrell.

For a listing of ticket locations and additional information, on line log onto

 www.barnescountyairport.com or E-Mail bcairport@hotmail.com

Activities include: A fireworks display, Military and Static Aircraft Displays, a Children’s Play Area, On site concessions/Beer Garden, and a helicopter ride.

Show and Shine events include a Tire Changing Contest, and Balance Beam. For more information contact Terry Gortmaker at 701-845-1839, and on line www.bridgecitycruisers.com

On Sunday September 9^th there will be a breakfast at the Barnes County Municipal Airport from 8-a.m. until noon.

The Workship Service is at 9:30-a.m., with Guest Pastor, Lu Mathison of the J.T. Rice Chapter of Pilots for Christ, International, with a free will offering taken.

The breakfast proceeds will benefit the Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 317 in Fargo.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown Public School Board Monday (Aug 20, 2012) considered how to keep students in the school district.

It was noted that seven students or their parents have decided to leave the school district, on kindergarten student, one in sixth grade, two freshman, two sophmores and one junior.

Requested to be allowed to move to the Pingree-Buchanan school district.

Considering each request separately, the board voted 6-1, for approving the no cost tuition for the seven students.

Roger Haut, Greg Allen, Shelly Jystad, Heidi Larson, Terry Anderson and Roy Musland were in favor with Gail Martin opposed. Board members Tanya Ostlie and Diane Hanson were absent.

About $4,000 in foundation aid payments go from the state to the other school district.

Jamestown School Superintendent, Robert Toso said the school district has sent out a letter to everyone who has left Jamestown Public Schools requesting reasons for leaving. He said there has only been one or two responses.

Board member Greg Allen said if students leave the school district that it does not indicate that there necessarily is anything wrong with the school district.

The meeting was recorded by KCSi-T.V. 10 THE REPLAY CHANNEL, with replays showing.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Investigators say a house fire in which
a retired Grand Forks attorney died started on the kitchen stove
and spread to nearby combustibles and the kitchen cabinets.
     Eighty-six-year-old Fred Arnason died Aug. 14. He was a former
assistant Grand Forks County prosecutor who later started a private
law practice.
     Grand Forks fire officials have ruled the fire accidental.

 

 MAPLETON, N.D. (AP) – Authorities have arrested a teenage boy in
the armed robbery of a gas station in the southeastern North Dakota
town of Mapleton.
     The robbery at Gordy’s Travel Plaza was reported about 6 p.m.
Monday.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the 17-year-old suspect was stopped about a half hour later on Interstate 29 in the Fargo area and arrested without incident.
Authorities say items found in the boy’s car including a shotgun and cash link him to the holdup.
     No one was injured in the incident.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Several thousand property owners in North
Dakota’s largest city could fall under federal flood insurance
requirements based on a preliminary new flood plain map for Fargo.

     About 500 structures are affected by the current flood plain.
Under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s proposed update, at
least 2,300 properties will be required to have flood insurance.
And city engineer April Walker says as many as 5,000 more within 25
feet of the new flood plain also might have to have it, depending
on mortgage lender requirements.
     Officials from Fargo, FEMA and the National Flood Insurance
Program have scheduled public meetings for Sept. 11 and 12.
     Permanent flood protection projects in the Fargo area could make
the flood insurance issue moot for many homeowners, but those
projects are not yet finalized.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad says his
official papers will be digitized and available to the public after
he leaves the Senate this year.
     Conrad on Tuesday donated his papers to George Washington
University in Washington, D.C.
     The university is setting up a partnership with the State
Historical Society of North Dakota to make them available to the
public.
     Conrad says the papers will be digitized and searchable on the
Internet.
     He calls them a “treasure trove” of history on everything from
budget negotiations to the impeachment of former President Bill
Clinton.
     Conrad says nothing is being left out.

He says papers detailing allegations that he got favorable loans from the Countrywide mortgage company will be included.
The Senate Ethics Committee concluded Conrad didn’t get
favorable treatment.

 

In sports…

From Jamestown College..

Jamestown College head men’s wrestling coach C.J. Campbell announces that Alex Jackson, Brandon Edwards, Liam Kautz, Antonio Rivera, Joshua Claymore and Dalton Barrie all signed Letters of Intent to enroll at Jamestown College next year and compete in wrestling for the Jimmies.

Jackson will wrestle at 141 pounds. A graduate of Hobbs High School in Hobbs, N.M., he was a two time state finalist at 140 pounds (second place in 2010 and 2011).

Edwards will wrestle at 133 pounds. A graduate of Missoula Sentinel High School in Missoula, Mont., he was a two time state finalist at 130 pounds (fifth in 2011 and third in 2012).

Kautz will wrestle at 133 pounds. A graduate of Southeast High School in Torrington, Wyo., he placed sixth at state at 130 pounds.

Rivera will wrestle at 174 pounds. A graduate of Etiwanda High School in Fontana, Calif., he was a two time state finalist at 170 pounds (second place in 2012 and 2011).

Claymore graduated from Eureka High School in Eureka, S.D. He is the first wrestler in the Jimmie program since 2006.

Barrie graduated from Park High School in Emigrant Mont.

Campbell says, “It has been a great recruiting year for us. The battles in our wrestling room alone will be fun to watch, I can’t wait to see how we do against our competitors.”

　

In world and national news….

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri congressman Todd Akin says his fellow
Republicans have overreacted to his comments that women’s bodies
can prevent pregnancies in case of “legitimate rape.”

Appearing on Mike Huckabee’s radio show today, Akin said he hasn’t done
anything morally or ethically wrong, but simply got a “word in the
wrong place.”

He says his party’s growing pleas for him to abandon his bid against incumbent Democrat Senator Claire McCaskill seem like “a little bit of an overreaction.” Akin says he won’t leave the race.
     
     COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – President Barack Obama says deep cuts in
college aid that Mitt Romney is set to make would be the moral
equivalent of telling youngsters, “Tough luck, too bad, you’re on
your own.”

At a college campus in Ohio, Obama said the budget plans of Romney and his running mate Paul Ryan would slash Pell Grants and student loans.

And noting advice Romney once gave to a college student to borrow money from his parents, Obama said, “Not everybody has parents who have the money to lend.”
     
     HOUSTON (AP) – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney
says his campaign is “a little wiser” in spending its money than
President Barack Obama’s team.

Speaking at a high-dollar fundraiser in Houston, Romney told donors he plans to spend his campaign’s money “to win.”

Romney didn’t say specifically why he thought his campaign was spending money more wisely than the president.

His remarks came a day after the Obama campaign released new finance
documents showing the Democratic team spent more in July than it
brought in.
     
     MARIKANA, South Africa (AP) – South Africa’s defense minister is
apologizing for last week’s police killings of 34 striking miners.
The defense chief (Nosiviwe Noluthando Mapisa-Nqakula) is the first
public official to beg forgiveness for the shootings, which shocked
South Africa.

She issued the apology at the site of the killings, where hundreds of mourners walked barefoot earlier in the day in a ceremony to bless the site.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Food safety advocates are calling on federal
officials to release the name of an Indiana farm that recalled its
cantaloupes amid a deadly salmonella outbreak.
     Advocates say the public needs to know the farm’s name and its
distribution network to protect their families.
     A salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupe has sickened about 140
people in 20 states and killed at least two Kentucky residents.
     
     FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – Federal regulators are trying to find out
whether beef from sick cows reached the human food supply through a
Central California slaughterhouse.

They have shut down the facility after receiving an animal welfare video. It appears to show workers bungling the slaughter of cows that are struggling to walk and even to stand.