CSi Weather…

 

OCTOBER 17, 18, 2012

FOSTER KIDDER-STUTSMAN-EMMONS-LOGAN-LA MOURE-MCINTOSH-DICKEY- COUNTIES.

A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR IS OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH…AND OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR HIGHER CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

A RAPIDLY STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK ACROSS THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND BECOME STATIONARY OVER MINNESOTA THROUGH THURSDAY.

NORTHWEST WINDS SUSTAINED TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. WINDS WILL WEAKEN SLIGHTLY LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT…BUT WILL STEADILY INCREASE TO 40 MPH GUSTING TO 65 MPH AGAIN BY THURSDAY MID-MORNING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.

WITH WINDS THIS STRONG…MOTORISTS…ESPECIALLY THOSE IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES…WILL ENCOUNTER DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

THOSE WORKING IN ELEVATED LOCATIONS SUCH AS ROOFTOPS AND TOWERS WILL BE AT RISK. INFRASTRUCTURE SUCH AS ROOFS AND POWER LINES MAY BECOME DAMAGED. ANY FIRES THAT IGNITE WILL SPREAD RAPIDLY.

BARNES COUNTY….

WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY… …

HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED…

In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG  WARNING

FOR SEVERAL COUNTIES IN WESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, UNTIL 10-P.M., WEDNESDAY.

COUNTIES IN THE AREA INCLUDE; LAMOURE, LOGAN, DICKEY, MCINTOSH, AND EMMONS.

The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services says any burning will

be extremely dangerous, and farmers should delay field work until

conditions improve. The fire danger is predicted to be high in

western North Dakota.

Forecast

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY…
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…RAIN…WINDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH.
.THURSDAY…RAIN…WINDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS
30 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 60 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE EVENING… THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. WINDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOW AREA, 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN.
LOWS IN THE MID 30S.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN POSSIBLY MIXED
WITH SNOW IN THE MORNING…THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE
AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND 50. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN.
LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.

 

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Oct 16, 2012) — The Valley City Commission met in Special Session Wednesday morning (Oct 17, 2012) at 8-a.m., at City Hall to discuss the Barnes County’s 9-1-1 decision. to take over the 9-1-1 department. All City Commissioners were present, Mary Lee Nielson attended by telephone.

Earlier this week, the Barnes County Commission voted 3-2

to allow 9-11 dispatcher now employed by Valley City to become Barnes County employees, effective January 1, 2013.

The ratio agreement for costs was 1- Barnes County, 2-Valley City, 3 9-1-1 funding.

　

Under the county’s plan Barnes County Emergency Services Director, Kim Franklin is the temporary 9-1-1 Coordinator.

A 9-1-1 Administrator will be added, January 1, 2013.

County Commission President Cindy Schwehr, Rodger Berntson and Eldred Knutson vote in favor of the 9-1-1 employees transfer back to the county. Commissioner’s Jon Froehlich and Phil Leitner voted against the motion.

At Wednesday’s Valley City Commission meeting, City Administrator David Schelhoph said he attended the Barnes County Commission meeting, along with Police Chief Fred Thompson and Lt. McDonald.

 

Schelkoph said yhey tried to persuade the county to phase in the program over a year, and added that the 9-1-1 department should remain under city control.

Schelkoph noted three points to the city’s position.

  • the cost for the change will mean more expenses for the city and county.
  • Current 9-1-1 staff, could leave due to the change.
  • Police Chief Fred Thompson has experience in leading a 9-1-1 department.

Mayor Werkhoven said the issue needs to move forward and fears the possibility of the 9-1-1 staff being ‘political pawns.’

 

City Commissioner Magnuson had questions about early morning staffing of 9-1-1.

He said the city has not yet seen any projected county costs, or expenses.

 

Schelkoph said cost will be shared with the city on a 2-1 ratio, and would be an added expense to the city.

 

Police Chief Thompson question why the dispatcher should handle calls that may better be responded to, by police officers, or other proper authorities.

 Commissioner Pedersen suggested 9-1-1 staff be part of crafting the changes.

 

Dispatcher, and the present 9-1-1- Coordinator, Andrea Suhr said the consensus of the 9-1-1 staff is to stay at the present location, for operations.

 She said the policy and procedures manual for 9-1-1 needs updating.

She said the policy and procedures manual for 9-1-1 needs updating regardless of which political subdivision is running the department.

 She said the policies are currently under review by the 9-1-1 Department.

 She noted 9-1-1 currently is handling 70,000 in administrative calls, alone.

 She added the current 9-1-1 staff is taking a “wait and see,” stance as to future developments.

 She pointed out, those working 12 hour shifts go without eating, to maintain answering 9-1-1 calls, and so more staffing will be required.

 She said the present equipment is in need of replacement.

 

Mayor Werkhoven says the police chief is working with 9-1-1 staff on resolving various issues.

 

Chief Thompson said moving the 9-1-1 dispatch area to the back room will not add to expenses.

 

City Commissioner Pedersen said he prefers the 9-1-1 department be under city oversight.

 

Mayor Werkhoven said the city needs to take an official stance, on the issue, with the city’s thoughts, and the issue is not settled.

 

City Commissioner Magnuson said he wants to see a plan outlined from Barnes County.

 

City Administrator Schelkoph said the two main issues are, planning for transition of 9-1-1 to Barnes County, and the city employee transfer to the county.

 

The Valley City Commission on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Nielson voting “no” passed a Resolution, to present to the Barnes County Commission.

 

The Resolution says the city agrees with the proposed Barnes County Commission cost-share ratio, it requests a timeline for the transfer of city 9-1-1 employees to Barnes County, a plan of action is requested from the county for daily 9-1-1 operations, a county reasoning for the take over of 9-1-1 operations, and, for the county to address cost increases.

The meeting was shown live on CSi cable 68, followed by replays.

　

Jametown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The community is invited to join together on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at 11:30-a.m., in moment of prayer and special thoughts for 15-year old Anne Dodson of Jamestown.

Anne is the daughter of Chris and Rosalie Dodson.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, family friend, Bonnie Laber said, that Anne continues to suffer from a chronic illness, which has escalated and prevented Anne from attending school last year, and so far this school year.

Anne has been able to some extent to be tutored.

She said that Anne is very frail, adding the illness has caused numerous hospital visits on a regular basis.

Anne has had five surgeries, she’s been in nine different facilities in seven states the past year.

She said the medical field is still puzzled about Anne’s illness, adding that the many trips to the emergency room and to many hospitals, along with the sleepless nights and sick days at home have taken a toll on this family.

　

She said that local pilots have volunteered to provide air transportation for Anne and her family to hospitals.

She said that the moment of prayer request has been added to a number of church bulletins, including in the Fargo Diocese.

Ms. Laber added that she appreciates those who are supporting us and those that have contacted us in their support and participation.

They are: First United Methodist, the State Hospital Chaplaincy ministry, Concordia, Grace Episcopal, St. James Basilica, St. Margaret’s Buchanan and the Fargo Diocesan Office.

She said that she looks forward to hearing from other area churches and groups that will join in this special event.

Those wishing to participate may contact Bonnie Laber at 252-0119 or 269-4210 or at parish@csicable.net

　

Also on our show, an organizer of the community prayer, Nellie Degen said she believes this is the first outreach of prayer as a whole, for the Stutsman County community, for a young person.

She added the Parent Awareness and Prevention Center in Jamestown is working with the school district and other entities in the community on their concerns.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Two Jamestown residents are accused of
stealing nearly $9,400 in merchandise from seven local stores this
past summer.
     Twenty-five-year-old Eric Kagle and 26-year-old Holly Maxwell
face several misdemeanor and felony charges related to theft of
property and dealing in stolen property.
     Kagle’s attorney, Scott Sandness, declined comment. The attorney
for Maxwell was out of the office early Wednesday and didn’t
immediately respond to an Associated Press request for comment.
     Police say the two suspects allegedly shoplifted items from the stores, kept some of the property for themselves and sold some to a secondhand
electronic store and to a pawn shop.

 

HAZELTON, N.D. (AP) – A custom combiner from Kansas faces a
felony charge in North Dakota for allegedly stealing a load of corn
from an Emmons County farmer whose fields he was harvesting.
     Forty-eight-year-old Kevin Clark faces a theft of property
charge that carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison upon
conviction.

His attorney, Sidney Gross, told The Associated Press
on Wednesday that he had just gotten the case and was not prepared
to comment.
 Clark is accused of selling about 1,400 bushels of corn worth about
$9,500 that belonged to the farmer who hired him.

     Clark owns American Quality Harvesting and Trucking, also known
as Clark Farms, in Hesston, Kan.

 
     MINOT, N.D. (AP) – A New Town man accused of running over a
security officer at Four Bears Casino on the Fort Berthold
Reservation has been sentenced to four years in federal prison.
     Authorities say officers tried to arrest 28-year-old Thomas
Edwards Jr. on April 5, 2011, on an outstanding tribal warrant, and
he tried to flee in a vehicle. They say Edwards ran over the leg of
a security officer, breaking it in several places.
     U.S. Attorney Timothy Purdon says Edwards pleaded guilty to
assault resulting in serious bodily injury. He will be on
supervised release for three years following his prison term.
    

 

 WASHBURN, N.D. (AP) – A group trying to save the old McLean
County Courthouse wants a judge to stop the county from tearing
down the structure to build a parking lot.
     The McLean County Heritage Preservation Foundation says the
century-old building has value because it is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and could be rented out for offices.
     Voters in November 2010 approved a new courthouse. It is now
under construction, and county commissioners have refused to halt
plans to demolish the old building, which they say has health
concerns. The preservation group wants more time to seek grants so
it can hire experts to dispute that.
     The county commission on Tuesday awarded a bid to remove
asbestos from the building. Full demolition is to occur in the
spring.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A previous owner of McDonald’s restaurants
in North Dakota is about $10,000 richer after selling a 20-year-old
container of McJordan barbecue sauce to a buyer in Chicago.
     The sauce was used on McJordan Burgers, named for basketball
icon Michael Jordan. The promotional item was sold in the Chicago
and Minneapolis area for a short time in the 1990s.
     Mort Bank, of Bismarck, sold the gallon jug of sauce on eBay for
$9,995. He says the buyer is from Chicago, where Jordan led the
Bulls to six NBA championships in the 1990s. Bank would not
identify the buyer other than to say it’s not Jordan.

 

In world and national news…

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) – Jobs for women — it was an issue at last
night’s debate, where Mitt Romney got a lot of attention for his
comment about getting “binders full of women” to fill jobs when
he was governor of Massachusetts.

And Wednesday, Romney is accusing President Barack Obama of failing America’s women.

Romney told supporters in Virginia that women have suffered through high
unemployment and high poverty rates during Obama’s term. Romney
says he has a better plan to help them.
     
     MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (AP) – President Barack Obama is ridiculing
Mitt Romney’s five-point plan for the economy as a “sketchy deal”
that boils down to helping the wealthy at the expense of the middle
class.

Obama told a political rally at an Iowa college Wednesday that
Romney won’t reveal details about how to pay for his proposed 20
percent cut in tax rates.

The president says that when politicians say they will wait to explain plans until after the election, “they don’t have a pleasant surprise in store for you.”

     
     NEW YORK (AP) – Health officials say four more people have died
in the national meningitis outbreak, bringing the number of deaths
to 19.

In all, nearly 250 people in 15 states were sickened in the
outbreak, which has been tied to steroid shots for back pain.

Most have a rare fungal form of meningitis. A specialty pharmacy in
Massachusetts made the steroid, and federal officials are
investigating the business.
     
     ISLAMABAD (AP) – In Pakistan, there’s widespread outrage over
the Taliban shooting of a 14-year-old female activist. But there’s
still no agreement on whether Pakistan’s government should use this
opportunity to target the last major sanctuary of the militants
along the Afghan border.

Although some Pakistanis say the government should harness the anger over last week’s shooting and build public support for a push into North Waziristan, others say it would just trigger a violent backlash.
     
     SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) – A wildfire near Santa Barbara,
Calif., is threatening a hillside community of about 100 homes.
Sheriff’s deputies are going door to door telling people to leave
the Painted Cave area, a mix of cabins and homes near a rocky
ridge. The fire erupted earlier today.