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(CSi)) – The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting of two dogs and two cats near their owners’ homes in the Ypsilanti and Montpelier areas of Stutsman County.
The news release states, On August 9, 2015 the perpetrators shot repeatedly at two Pyrenees dogs, Gracie and Georgia Rose, while they were in their owner’s yard. The shooters fired a .22-caliber rifle once at Gracie, and a shotgun three times at Georgia. Both dogs are recovering from their wounds.
Detective Major Jason Falk with the Stutsman County’s Sheriff Office provided details on the subsequent deaths of the two cats. On Aug. 26, Michael Keyes arrived at his home in the Ypsilanti-area around 5:30 p.m. and found his cat dead with a gunshot wound to the head from a small-caliber rifle.
On September 7, Jenny Olson found her cat shot in the stomach in the yard of her Ypsilanti home. She rushed the cat to a veterinarian, but the animal died the next day from sustained injuries.
Falk stated that the two cats were wearing collars, so the shooters must have known they were pets. North Dakota’s animal abuse statute prohibits any act resulting in physical injury to an animal or causes their death, including the tragic shootings of these four animals.
Animal Cruelty: Getting the serious attention of law enforcement, prosecutors, and the community in cases involving allegations of cruelty to animals is an essential step in protecting the community. The connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented. Studies show a correlation between animal cruelty and all manner of other crimes, from narcotics and firearms violations to battery and sexual assault.
North Dakota state director for The HSUS, T.J. Jerke says,”There is no excuse for killing these defenseless cats, and wounding these two dogs. It’s very sad and concerning story to see beloved members of these families brutally shot near their homes, and we hope this reward will help catch those responsible for these abusive acts.”
The Stutsman County Sheriff’s is investigating, and anyone with information about the case is asked to call Major Jason Falk at 701-251-6200.
Resources: The HSUS Animal Cruelty Campaign raises public awareness and educates communities about the connection between animal cruelty and human violence while providing a variety of resources to law enforcement agencies, social work professionals, educators, legislators and families. The HSUS offers rewards in animal cruelty cases across the country and works to strengthen laws against animal cruelty.
The National Sheriffs’ Association and The HSUS recently launched ICE BlackBox, a free smartphone tool, to allow users to record video of illegal animal cruelty and share it securely with law enforcement for possible investigation and prosecution.
The HSUS recently doubled its standard cruelty reward from $2,500 to $5,000 thanks to a generous donation from an HSUS board member.
To see information on statistics, trends, laws and animal cruelty categories, click here.
Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton reminds vets of upcoming events and services available.
On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, David pointed out that at the Fargo V.A.’s 3rd floor auditorium on Friday October 16, 2015 there will be a Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair, from noon –to 3-p.m., featuring a Survival Panel. Medical professional will be on hand as well.
He added that the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month there is a Vets Center/PTSD group meeting from 12:30-p.m., to 2-p.m., at the LEC lower level meeting room. Private consultations are available at that time.
He reminded area vets of the free Flu Clinic at the Jamestown VA Clinic, with the next clinics set for October 21, and 28from 9-a.m. to 3-p.m.
Also available is the 24 hour,Veterans Crisis Line, at 1-800-273-8255.
The Veterans Stand-downs are available for those needing assistance filing claims, plus other programs and services that area available.
He said the West Acres Cinema in Fargo will be screening the movie, “Project 22,” the story of two veterans crossing the country promoting PTSD awareness, with the showing October 28, 2015, at 7:30-p.m. Reservations are required, due to limited seating.
The Burleigh County VA Van makes regular stops in Jamestown on the way to the Fargo VA Clinic, and back.
Those wanting more information on various services, and more, may contact the Stutsman County Veterans Service Office at 252-9043, located in the lower level of the LEC in Jamestown.
The office is open 8-a.m. to noon, and 1-p.m. to 5-p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays.
Jamestown (CSi) Work is progressing to convert a downtown church garage into a bus depot for Jamestown.
Recently the First Congregational United Church of Christ has made their garage at 119 2nd Ave. S.E available to Jamestown Bus Stop, INC., to remodel for a Bus Depot. Fund raising efforts are continuing.
Bus depot organizer, Charlie Kourajian points out the the garage fixing up to meet building codes, includes excavating to bring in water and sewer lines to install a restroom, meet ADA regulations, install heating and cooling, insulate the facility and put in two partition walls. The budget for all this is $20,000.
Jamestown Bus Stop, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation is accepting gifts of any amount to compliment the $5,000 commitment by the City of Jamestown to help the organization to fulfill its mission “To provide a safe, comfortable place for bus riders to wait for the bus to arrive.” There will also be a computer and ticket printer at the location so individuals can purchase their tickets onsite.
Charlie will be on the Wayne Byers Show, on Monday October 19th at 8:25 a.m. with additional updates.
Budget for Remodeling the Building in the Congregational Church Parking Lot Into A Bus Depot:
Bringing sewer and water to the building
and plumbing costs to install restroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
Electrical work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000
Building materials to fir the walls and insulate them,
heater/cooling,windows, shelving, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000
Most labor will be volunteer, some professional . . . . . . . . . . $3,000
TOTAL $20,000
Public funds will be used for the cost of bring sewer and water to the
building and the restroom.
The remainder of the budget will be raised by grants and private
donations.
All amounts are estimates and could be more or less, which will
determine our fundraising efforts.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown and Valley City has events/activities set for this Halloween.
October 30-31 The Haunted Village, at Frontier Village 8-p.m. to midnight, each night. The entrance fee is $5 and a non-parishable food item.
October 30th
The annual “Ruckus at the Rec” Halloween celebration is set in Valley City, for 6-p.m., to 8-p.m. There will be a variety of games for children ages 2 through 6th grade with prizes for everyone.
Donations will also be taken at the door for the Barnes County Food Pantry. Volunteers & donations are needed
Those interested in volunteering to help, contact the Valley City Parks & Recreation office at 845-3294.
Halloween Party, James River Family Fitness, time to be announced.
October 31
Trick or Treating at the Buffalo Mall 3-p.m., to 5-p.m.
Treat Night at Frontier Village 5-p.m., to 7-p.m
Trunk or Treat, Victory Lutheran Church, 5:30-p.m., to 7:30-p.m.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s attorney general tells The Associated Press that he will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appeals court ruling that the state’s law banning abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected is unconstitutional.
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem (STEHN’-juhm) has until Tuesday to make the formal request.
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a decision last year from federal Judge Daniel Hovland, who ruled the law unconstitutional. The Republican-dominated Legislature passed the law in 2013, though it was quickly put on hold after the state’s lone abortion clinic sued.
Republican Gov. Jack Dalrymple has called the law “a legitimate attempt by a state Legislature to discover the boundaries of Roe v. Wade.”
Opponents say it’s an attempt to shutter the abortion clinic in Fargo.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem (STEHN’-juhm) says he has formed a committee to accept campaign contributions for a possible gubernatorial bid next year.
Stenehjem says he registered the committee last week with the Secretary of State’s Office. He says he did so because he had gotten about $12,000 in unsolicited contributions from supporters.
Stenehjem is a Republican. He expects to announce within a month whether he will run for the seat being vacated by Gov. Jack Dalrymple.
GOP Rep. Rick Becker, a plastic surgeon in Bismarck, also has formed a committee to accept campaign contributions. Becker says he is running for governor and plans to make a formal announcement next week.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota oil industry official says proposed federal regulations threaten the state’s oil production more than depressed crude prices.
North Dakota Petroleum Council Vice President Kari Cutting told an interim legislative committee on Wednesday that the new rules range from changes in air quality standards to additional animals being listed as endangered species.
Cutting says the industry is most concerned about the possibility of the federal government regulating the burning of natural gas as a byproduct of oil production.
Cutting says the industry has been able to adapt so far to slumping oil prices. But she says it will have a tougher time adapting to what she calls increased federal overreach.
Cutting’s group represents more than 550 companies and 65,000 workers in North Dakota’s oil and gas industry.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The planting of winter wheat is wrapping up in North Dakota, and the harvesting of soybeans, potatoes and sugar beets is nearing the finish.
The Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop report that the seeding of winter wheat is 95 percent complete. Winter wheat is seeded in the fall and harvested the following summer.
The report says 86 percent of soybeans, 89 percent of potatoes and 92 percent of sugar beets are harvested – all ahead of the average pace.
North Dakota’s corn harvest is behind average at 15 percent. The sunflower harvest is on the average pace at 14 percent.
Pasture and range conditions statewide are rated 47 percent good to excellent. Stock water supplies are 78 percent adequate to surplus.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – A 13-mile-long bypass designed to divert regional truck traffic around the western edge of Williston has been completed.
The $150 million four-lane bypass routes truck traffic west of Williston, connecting U.S. Highway 85 and U.S. Highway 2.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple says the Williston bypass will provide a safer and more efficient roadway for both regional and local traffic. More than 29,000 vehicles traveling through the area each day,
North Dakota state has invested a total of $420 million on the construction of truck routes for the communities of Williston, Watford City, Alexander, New Town, Dickinson and Killdeer.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation began work on the first phase of the Williston bypass in early 2014. State and local officials celebrated the completion of the final third phase on Wednesday.
HAZEN, N.D. (AP) – Sakakawea Medical Center and USDA Rural Development broke ground Wednesday on a new medical campus in Hazen.
The 54,000-square-foot center will combine the hospital, clinic and long-term care facility in one location. The current hospital built in the 1940s serves the city of Hazen and Mercer, Oliver and Dunn counties, but officials say it’s aging and is too small.
USDA Rural Development state director Ryan Taylor says reinvesting in rural health care infrastructure is critical.
USDA approved a direct loan for $11 million and guaranteed a $10.3 million bank loan through Union State Bank. The two loans will cover about 70 percent of the project’s costs. Additional financing will be provided by the medical center and through the Medical Facility Infrastructure Loan Program administered by the Bank of North Dakota.
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – A cow that caused a stir in early September when it escaped from a livestock auction in Mandan and ran down a busy city thoroughfare and into a corn field had a reason for going there.
Kist Livestock officials say it turns out the cow gave birth to a calf in the field.
Officials finally have been able to corral the cow and calf after more than a month. The cow is being kept at the livestock auction for now so it can raise the three-week-old calf.
In sports…
Jamestown (CSi) A ceremony to honor the 2015 inductees to the University of Jamestown Athletic Hall of Fame was held last Saturday, October 10 2015
at the Reiland Fine Arts Center on the University of Jamestown campus.
Each of the five inductees received a plaque to commemorate their accomplishments at University of Jamestown
Mark Wiest (‘94),
Tom Boerger (‘85),
Keri Esslinger (‘01),
Kathleen Kallis (‘94),
Brandon Wilkens (‘04)
More information at CSiNewsNow.com under sports.
In world and national news…
LAS VEGAS (AP) – As Lamar Odom remains hospitalized on life support, authorities are trying to find out how he ended up in such bad shape during his visit to a brothel.
Officials in Las Vegas have sought a warrant to have the former NBA star’s blood checked for evidence of drugs. Hospital officials are providing no updates on Odom’s condition. But civil rights activist Jesse Jackson told reporters that doctors believe Odom is better today after being totally unresponsive yesterday. Jackson says Odom’s estranged wife Khloe Kardashian is at his side and that former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant visited last night, after the Lakers played an exhibition game in Vegas.
Another former teammate and childhood friend of Odom’s is Metta World Peace. A distraught looking World Peace said: “there’s not one word I could say that would make sense.”
JERUSALEM (AP) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is blaming Israel for the escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Abbas says it stems from what he calls Israel’s “rejection” of peace, and the continued building of Jewish West Bank settlements. In a televised speech Wenesday, Abbas neither condemned nor encouraged the spate of attacks by Palestinians against Israelis, although he called for “peaceful popular resistance.”
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans say anti-abortion activists have sent them unedited videos they recorded showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing their retrieval of fetal tissue. The chairman of one of the House panels investigating Planned Parenthood, Jason Chaffetz (CHAY’-fits) of Utah, says the videos won’t be publicly released now – “to ensure the safety and security of all individuals recorded.” The panel is looking into whether Planned Parenthood has illegally sold fetal tissue for profit. Planned Parenthood says it’s broken no laws and that videos previously released by the activists were deceptively edited. And it says the latest videos may also be altered.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump’s campaign appears to have settled on a new target — Democrat Bernie Sanders. Trump’s people released an online ad Wednesday that portrays the Vermont senator as too weak to lead. The ad comes a day after the first debate among Democratic presidential candidates, in which both Sanders and Hillary Rodham Clinton are being credited with strong performances. The Sanders campaign says it’s raised more than $1.3 million since the debate.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s attorney general is accusing one of the nation’s largest vehicle-donation charities of putting little money toward its advertised mission — while steering millions of dollars to companies owned by the group’s founders. State Attorney General Lori Swanson says about one-fifth of the Car Donation Foundation’s $108 million in gross revenue over a four-year period went toward charitable grants, while the rest was used for overhead, marketing and payments to a pair of companies.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – The law firm representing the New York City woman who sued her 12-year-old nephew for $127,000 says she was never looking to get money from the boy or his family. The lawyers say Jennifer Connell sued because it was the only way to try to get her nephew’s family’s insurance company to pay for her medical treatment, for injuries she suffered at the boy’s 8th birthday party four years ago. The lawsuit had claimed the boy acted unreasonably by jumping into her arms, causing her to fall. A court Tuesday found that the boy wasn’t liable.
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