FARGO, N.D. (Oct. 4, 2013) – The Fargo Police Department would like to remind tailgaters about the laws regarding minors and alcohol in the City of Fargo.
The Fargo Municipal Code prohibits persons under the age of 21 from purchasing, possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages within the city limits of Fargo. Any minor found in possession or having consumed alcohol must appear in court and may receive a maximum penalty of thirty days imprisonment, a fine of $1,500, or both. Fargo Police also want to remind minors they may receive additional sanctions from any universities or colleges they attend.
Fargo Police issued nine citations on September 7 and 13 citations on September 21 for underage drinking within the area of the FargoDome.
NDSU has a Football Tailgating Policy which states “under no circumstances shall persons under 21 years of age have possession of alcoholic beverages in the tailgating areas.
Epilepsy Foundation of MN issues statement on Coach Kill’s absence from the Michigan game on October 5
The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota issued the following statement on Coach Kill’s absence from the Michigan game on October 5:
“The difficult reality is that epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder; getting and maintaining seizure control can be difficult and can change over time. The Foundation supports Coach Kill and his family, as well as the 60,000 people and their families in MN and ND who live with epilepsy. The challenges that seizures present are all too familiar for many families dealing with epilepsy.” – Executive Director Vicki Kopplin
FARGO/MOORHEAD FIRE FIGHTERS RAISED
OVER $20,000 IN FILL THE BOOT DRIVE FOR MDA
Fargo, ND, On September 10-12, fire fighters took to the streets of Fargo and Moorhead at each Hornbachers to “Fill the Boot” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Our local firefighters raised more than $20,000 to help find treatments and cures for neuromuscular disease and send local kids to camp next summer.
“We deeply appreciate the work fire fighters in both Fargo and Moorhead do for MDA,” said Executive Director Sue Wiger. “It does make a difference to all the people and families here who are living with muscle disease. They see these American heroes going out to support them, and it tells them they have strong partners standing by their side.”
Both Fargo and Moorhead fire fighters came together to Fill the Boot at 6 different Hornbachers locations throughout Fargo and Moorhead for a three day span. Fire fighters put their lives on the line every day battling blazes or rushing through traffic to help someone who has been badly injured. They have a sense of compassion for and service to the community that is demonstrated through their commitment to MDA.
IAFF became the first national sponsor for MDA in 1954, and since that time, fire fighters have raised over $500 million to help improve and enhance the lives of those living with neuromuscular disease. Fire fighters have raised money for MDA through their participation in the annual Fill the Boot campaign, as well as by sponsoring golf and softball tournaments. Many also contribute some of their vacation time each year to volunteer at MDA summer camps across the country.
Funds from the Fill the Boot campaign also help send 3,500 kids to MDA summer camp for a free week of lighthearted fun with other kids who are just like them. Many fire fighters become friends of the kids and their families, volunteering a week of their vacation time each year to go to camp and support their young friends.
About MDA
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
In addition to funding some 300 research teams worldwide, MDA maintains a national network of 200 medical clinics; facilitates support groups for families affected by neuromuscular disease; and provides free local summer camp opportunities for thousands of youngsters fighting progressive muscle disease. For more information, visit mda.org.
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BETHANY CELEBRATES SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Annual Senior of the Year Award program was held Thursday, October 3 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo. The event is a program of Bethany Retirement Living.
The Senior of the Year Award program recognizes the contributions of seniors in our community. Through their profession and the time and resources they give back to the area, they have made this a great community in which to live.
Recipients include Donovan Witham – Business Person; Gib Bromenschenkel – Community Involvement; Jan Stoffel – Education/Arts; Harvey Seidel – Faith; and Tom Selleys – Health/Wellness.
Other nominees include Delores Berndt, Sandy Conzemius, Arnold Ellingson, Ray Green, June Lacey, Adelaide MacMillan, R. Tracy Myers, John Postovit, Lola Smith, Clark Tufte, and Durran “Hank” Ungar.
Proceeds from the event help support the mission of Bethany Retirement Living, to provide living opportunities in a senior community shaped by Christian values.
AllSun Dual-Axis PV Tracker
AllEarth Renewables (www.allearthrenewables.com) released its AllSun dual-axis tracker last spring. AllEarth offers complete packaged systems, which include PV modules, an inverter, the tracker, and a remote system monitoring (all shippable on a single pallet).
Consumers can choose from 20-module (4,200 W) or 24-module (5,520 watts) model. Each packaged system is covered by a 10-year limited warranty, in addition to the 25-year PV module performance warranty.
Note: PV modules can be sourced separately. The AllSun tracker utilizes GPS technology for active tracking, thus it can track the sun even during cloudy weather (so that it is aimed in the correct position for when the sun eventually emerges).
The tracker is designed to automatically shed snow and to stow itself during high winds. The remote system monitoring provides users with daily, monthly, and yearly energy (kWh) production values via the AllEarth energy production webpage. The increase in system production for tracking systems (as compared to fixed arrays) can be up to about 45%, but as always, to get the full benefit of a tracking array, dawn to dusk solar access is required. Courtesy AllEarth Renewables (2)
Central Parking Ramp Reopened October 7
Parking in downtown Grand Forks became a lot easier on Monday, October 7, 2013. That’s when three of the five levels of the 1st Avenue Parking Ramp reopened. The ramp is located across from Central High School, and the top two levels of the structure will reopen for Central student parking by the end of October.
The $1.9 million project has involved significant improvements that create a safer, more efficient parking environment. These include enhanced signage and color-coded parking levels to help motorists safely navigate through the ramp, larger parking spaces to accommodate bigger vehicles, and better location of general public and permit parking areas to improve traffic flow.
All general public 2-hour parking will be located on the ground (Green) level and available weekdays from 6 AM to 6 PM. All permit parking (Orange) will located above the ground level and available weekdays from 6 AM to 6 PM unless marked as 24-Hour Reserved. Central High student parking will be on the upper (Maroon) levels. Hang tags will be color-coded to the parking level on which your space is located.
Anyone interested in obtaining a parking permit for the 1st Avenue Parking Ramp should contact the Office of Urban Development at 701-792-2876.
Sex Offender Change of Address Notification
The Fargo Police Department would like to inform the public of a sex offender who has changed their address: Jeffrey Wayne Wright
Wright, a Level III Sex Offender, has moved to 1122 2 Ave S #3, Fargo, ND.
Born in 1965, 5’9”, 220 lbs.
Brown eyes, Black hair
Offense Background: Wright was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition in Cass County ND District Court on 08/28/2003 and Criminal Sexual Assault in Springfield County IL District Court on 06/24/1991. Both victims were adult females and in both cases threats of violence were used. The Springfield County victim was an acquaintance while the Cass County victim was a stranger. Wright is a lifetime registrant.
More information regarding this Sex Offender can be found here: http://www.cityoffargo.com/CityInfo/Departments/Police/CitizenResources/SexOffenders/