Beltrami Sheriff Seeks Emotional Distressed Missing Person

Missing person called 911 at 1:41 PM on August 14, 2012 indicating he was emotionally distressed. A large scale search in a wooded area ensued attempting to locate the missing person yesterday until 9:00 PM last night and resumed this AM.  Due to dangerous weather, the search has been cancelled.  Cell phone battery is dead so we are unable to get any other details on his location.  

Attempt to locate, do not approach, if seen please call the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office toll free at 218-333-9111, toll free if long distance at 1-888-449-9111 or 911 if there is an emergency present.  Subject does not have a vehicle but may be armed.

City of Bemidji road construction updates Wednesday August 15 2012

Starting at 11 AM today on Rako St SW approximately 5 blocks west of Washington Ave S, water main work will take place. Traffic will be down to one lane with signs posted earlier this AM.  That will be completed later today.

 

2012 Improvement projects, to include new pavement for roadways will commence this afternoon, weather permitting, and take affect the following areas:

      In Nymore, on 3rd St SE between Miles Ave SE and Roosevelt Rd SE, traffic will be limited to upgrade this section of roadway.

      On 19th St NW, between Norton and Delton Ave NW, signs will also indicate the same in that area.

As always, use caution and watch for construction vehicles and workers.  This pavement project will be in effect for the remainder of this week.

City of Bemidji- Road Contruction starting July 31 at 15th and Norton Ave NW

The City of Bemidji will be closing the intersection of 15^th St NW and Norton Ave NW at Norton Ave starting Tuesday , July 31 at 7 AM.  A three way stop sign will be in place with 15^th St fully accessible as a through street.  Those living on Norton will have to drive south on Norton from Paul Bunyan Dr NW as there will be no access from the south going north.  Construction will be in place the remainder of the week. 

City of Bemidji Demolition Site is Closed

The City of Bemidji Demolition site is closed as of Monday July 23, 2012.  Residents of the City will no longer be allowed to bring their fallen trees or brush to the site on Rako St.   Residents are urged to check with Waste Management, Inc. 751-1668  to determine hours of operation at the County demolition site located on the N Lk Plantagenet Dr SE west of Hwy 71 South.

Beltrami County Veterans Services Officer - Flags at Half Staff this Week

From our Beltrami County Veterans Services Officer, here is a news
item of importance to us all. Flags are to be flown at half staff
through and including Wednesay, July 25, until sunset as a mark of
respect for the vicitms of the horrible tragedy in Aurora, CO.


July 20, 2012

Presidential Proclamation -- Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in
Aurora, Colorado

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN AURORA, COLORADO

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence
perpetrated on July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colorado, by the authority
vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag
of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House
and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and
naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in
the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its
Territories and possessions until sunset, July 25, 2012. I also direct
that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time
at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other
facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels
and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-seventh.

BARACK OBAMA

Beltrami County Storm Cleanup Assistance and Needs

LOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS AND LOGGERS- if you own a business that
specializes in removing trees and root balls, cleaning up decimated
groves of trees or other related jobs please call the hotline 333-8395
with your phone number, name, whether or not you provide free
estimates and what your hourly rates are. We are compiling a list for
our citizens to call to help them save time in looking for
professionals who are available. The list will be published as soon
as we get the names.

VOLUNTEER GROUP COMING FROM AROUND MINNESOTA TO HELP THOSE IN NEED

The NECHAMA Emergency Response team, members of MN
VOAD, is in the process of putting together a group of volunteers to
come to Beltrami County to assist residents that are handicapped or in
desperate need of assistance with downed trees. Our hotline has put
together a list of such people in need. Unfortunately this group of
dedicated volunteers, who just finished up spending weeks in Duluth
helping citizens, experienced great difficulty last night in Eden
Prairie, MN at their headquarters where their completely outfitted
trailer and truck were ravaged. The trailer, full of chainsaws and
equipment necessary for processing downed trees was stolen. The truck
was trashed and someone attempted to steal that as well. Therefore,
they are trying to put together a new trailer and repair the truck in
preparation for coming to our area. This will delay their response.

GREENWOOD CEMETERY- this Cemetery, located in the City of Bemidji,
welcomes those of any faith to their burial grounds. Unfortunately,
the storm of July 2 caused major damage to their trees and grounds.
Shortly after the storm, City of Blackduck maintenance personnel
volunteered time and assisted in cutting up trees. Many thanks to
these folks. The Cemetery advises there still remains brush and root
balls that must be cleared. The Cemetery board does not have the
money needed to pay contractors to finish up the work nor the
machinery necessary to do this themselves so they are asking for
assistance. Since they are not sponsored by any particular church they
have a slim budget and would appreciate any donations of time,
machinery, labor or money. Please contact them at 243-2387 or
308-0324 or PO Bx 1431, Bemidji MN 56619 if you can help.

HOTLINE BELTRAMI COUNTY- we have cut back to checking the hotline
once a day now. For those of you who are signed up for help we are
keeping that list and will be forwarding that to our group of
volunteers FOR ASSISTANCE. However, be aware that it will be a length
of time before they are able to be here. We ask for your patience in
waiting.

UPDATES TO STORM NEWS from Beltrami County EM

FROM THE CITY OF BEMIDJI:

· City Crews have begun picking up storm debris for residents.
Please be advised that once City crews have been through your
neighborhood, they will not be returning. Do NOT rake debris onto
the City Street as this will clog our stormwater catch basins.

· CITY OF BEMIDJI EXTENDED DAYS FOR DEBRIS SITE: The City of
Bemidji has extended the use of the Rako Street site to drop off tree
branches, leaves but NO ROOT BALLS AND NO OTHER DEBRIS.

o Monday, July 16 thru Friday, July 20 – 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

o Saturday, July 21 - Noon – 4:00 on Saturday (change to earlier notice)

o YOU MUST BRING PROOF you live in the City limits.

· Diamond Point Park is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The
City of Bemidji requests that all residents stay out of the park.

· PARK CLEAN UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Call Tina at 218-308-3780
or tina.hanke@ci.bemidji.mn.us

FROM BELTRAMI COUNTY Emergency Management:

-Employees from Home Depot have graciously volunteered
their services as a work crew today and are assigned to those on the
top of our list who are in need of assistance.

- Volunteers from the Beltrami County Emergency Operations
Team have been volunteering this week as traffic control at the
Diamond Point park clean up and also will be on hand at the City
Compost site. To the man on the bicycle who almost ran down one of our
volunteers, shame on you!! We ask that the public respect the work
that is being down and watch for volunteers who are there to help. Use
caution please.

-We are working on having more volunteer crews come in
from around the state to assist those citizens that remain in need of
help. Stay tuned for more.