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Oct 16, 2005 Sio 3Hu iUXL www.siouxcityjournal.coni A4 forum atic candidat emocr es speau at union "I was there before Row wages. 'That has been waived by the Department of Economic Development and that's unacceptable," Culver said. "I wiU not allow that to happen on my watch." Culver also demanded a report on who is getting new jobs created with state assistance. "I'd really like to know how many of those projects are being done with union labor," Culver said. Blouin defended his efforts, saying it has created 20,000 new jobs in the state with an average pay of more than $35,000.

"It's a start, it's a good start, it's a generational transformation," Blouin said. "We don't want to go back now." nesses have drained money from other crucial state programs, many times without bringing new jobs to the state. "If you really believe in trickle down economics, vote Republican," Fallon said. "This Values Fund is the some old approach with a new name." Fallon said that the same measure in which the Iowa Values Fund was recreated this year included provisions limiting benefits for injured workers. "You got sold out," Fallon told the activists.

Culver also took aim at Blouin. He said some economic development projects financed by state money have seen waivers of requirements that they pay high lation he considers unconstitutional. That position means he would not sign restrictions on abortion as long as the U.S. Supreme Court guarantees those rights exist, but leaves open what would happen if the high court changes. Blouin came under the most fire at the forum, with state Rep.

Ed Fallon, of Des Moines, aiming at Blouin's efforts to attract new businesses to the state with the Iowa Values Fund, the state's premier economic development program. "This thing is a house of cards," Fallon said. He said using the Iowa Values Fund is little more than the the right of a woman to make her own health care decisions no exceptions," she said. Secretary of State Chet Culver said there is an increasing threat to the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion as President Bush nominates justices to the nation's highest court.

"If Row versus Wade is overturned, I will veto any attempt to restrict a woman's right to choose," Culver said. Their comments were aimed at Michael Blouin, the state's former economic development director, who takes an anti-abortion position. Blouin did not address the issue at Saturday's forum, but has said he would not sign legis DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) -Four Democratic rivals in the governor's race squabbled Saturday over efforts to revive the state's economy, with one telling members of the largest union representing state workers they have been "sold out" by current policies. Two of the contenders also underscored their backing of abortion rights, heightening attention on an issue that could become increasingly important as the campaign unfolds. "1 was there before Row v.

Wade," said Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge, who is also a nurse. "I remember what it was like and I believe without a doubt in v. Wade. I remember what it was like and I believe without a doubt in the right of a woman to make her own health care decisions no exceptions." Patty Judge, Secretary of Agriculture "trickle down" policies started by former President Ronald Reagan. Fallon said millions of dollars spent in giveaways to big busi Two remain hospitalized after Grandview Park wreck By Christian Richardson Journal staff writer Omaha Nation pair meet on field, at mic to sing traditional song MACY, Neb.

Fans label gridiron stars "two-way players" if they line up on both the defensive and offensive side of the ball. Oliver Saunsoci on Friday became a "four-way player" when he played offense, defense and the park's entryway. The car came to a halt pointing south. Emergency personnel used extrication tools to remove doors from both vehicles before transporting them to the hospital. Along with Nunez and Schlee, Nunez's passenger Juan Lopez-Nolasco, 19, of Sioux City, was transported to Mercy Medical Center.

The hospital didn't have information on the three people Saturday. Schlee's passengers, Kiefer W. Huff, 14, of Sioux City, and Alexander R. Huff, 5, of Sioux City, were also taken to Mercy Medical Center, where they were listed in fair condition Saturday. Nunez received two citations for failure to obey a yield or stop sign, a single citation for driving while his license is denied, suspended, cancelled or revoked, and a single citation for violation of financial liability, the police department said.

Schlee received a citation for failure to secure a child. Two children injured Friday night in a two-vehicle wreck at the south entrance of Grandview Park remained hospitalized late Saturday afternoon. Five people, several of whom had been trapped in both vehicles, were transported to Mercy Medical Center Sioux City. The collision occurred at 9:23 p.m. when Jose A.

P. Nunez, 19, of Sioux City, was traveling east on 24th Street and, according to witnesses, drove past a stop sign at the intersection of 24th Street and Grandview Boulevard, the Sioux- City Police Department stated, in an accident report. Nunez's car collided with a mini-van driven by Samantha R. Schlee, 36, of Sioux City. Schlee was driving north on Grandview Boulevard.

The mini-van stopped when it struck the base of the Abraham Lincoln statue located east of FRIDAY NIGHT SIGHTS AROUND SIOUXLAND performed TWO national anthems. That's the kind of surprise you get when taking in a game on the Omaha Indian Reservation in Macy. After starting lineups were announced Friday, Saunsoci walked over to the tiny Omaha Nation Band and picked up the drum sticks. He played snare for "The Star-Spangled Banner." Then he joined cousin Justin Saun-cosi in singing the Omaha Flag Song in one of the most won- "it a Jut, Tim Gallagher Oliver Saunsoci plays snare drum while the Omaha Nation Band performs The Star-Spangled Banner" before Friday's football game in Macy. (Photo by Tim Friedli pointed to the Chiefs players on the field as they fell behind Win-side, 13-0, in the first quarter.

"Some of these students tonight, if they graduate high school, they'll be the first one in their family to," he said. If they don't, they could follow a directionless path, as many before them have, existing solely on government aid that enables them to survive, not same location in the left lane, the Sioux City Police Department said. As Williams attempted to turn into the theater he cut off Clark's vehicle, police said. Williams' vehicle struck Clark's and the two automobiles came to a stop. Brenda L.

Hovde, 35, of Sioux City had been traveling behind Clark and drove into the rear of his vehicle, police said. Williams was transported by ambulance to St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, the police department said. The hospital did not say if he was a patient there Saturday afternoon. Williams received a citation for improper use of lanes, the police department said.

Vilsack extends weight limit suspension DES MOINES Gov. Tom Vilsack Friday extended by 30 days the suspension of weight limits on roadways by issuing another emergency disaster proclamation declaring a State of Emergency in Iowa. The suspension will expedite the delivery of supplies and equipment to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina, as well as aid farmers in moving their crops out of fields. It will also allow Iowa farmers to make fewer trips to market a time when fuel prices are high. Nebraskan dies in crash MACY, Neb.

A Bellevue, man died after the straight truck he was driving went airborne and struck an embankment Friday on U.S. Highway 75, authorities said. At 4 p.m. Danny Mlady, 46, was traveling south hauling paper products for Omaha Paper when the truck crossed the road's center line near the Macy exit and entered the east ditch, the Nebraska State Patrol said. After entering the ditch the vehicle became airborne and crossed a creek before hitting the embankment, the state patrol said.

The Thurston County Sher- iff 's Office assisted at the scene. Crash hospitalizes one A three-vehicle wreck in front of the Sioux City Community Theatre resulted in one man being sent to the hospital Friday night, authorities said. The collision occurred at 9:21 p.m. at 1401 Riverside when Larry D. Williams, 63, of Sioux City, was traveling north in the right lane of Riverside Boulevard.

Williams was turning from the right lane across the inside lane and into the theatre's parking lot as Leo R. Clark, 25, of Sioux City, was driving in the derful school traditions in Siouxland. The Omaha Flag Song, written in part by Oliver's greatgrandfather Parish Saunsoci in 1912, is the national anthem for the Omaha Indian tribe, whose reservation is based around this Thurston County community of 956 residents. Ninety-nine per- cent of the 91 students at Omaha Nation High School here are American Indian, and most of them, like the Saunsocis, are Omaha. So, singing their national song seems natural.

But having two players do it? While that might seem out of the ordinary, it's no hassle for the Saunsocis, a name which means "without worries" in French. Tribe lands near Macy No worries. Sadly, that isn't the case for the Omaha people. This eastern woodland tribe, which originated with the Quapaw near the Ohio River before the colonization of the U.S., was caught constantly for centuries between aggressive forces white settlers from the east, plains tribes from the west. Through treaties and land cessions, the The Omaha Flag Song The Omaha Flag Song, loosely translated, goes like this: The land over there, where you were.

This flag was given to us. Brother, on ac- count of you, I am alive." Omaha ended up with their tribal lands west of the Missouri River, 30 miles south of Sioux City. Life isn't easy. Unemployment, according to Omaha Nation High School Principal Dave Friedli, is at 70 percent. The median household income is $19,500 with most school-age children living below the poverty level.

"If they don't work for the Tribal Council, they are unemployed," said Friedli, noting the lack of industrial opportunities here. There is also a mindset to battle, one that doesn't emphasize formal education. "Nine percent of all Native people nationwide have a college degree," Friedli said. "Less than one percent has a master's degree or doctorate." prosper. Tillie Aldrich and other Chief Booster Club members buck trends.

"Our goal behind all the Booster Club stuff is to promote drug- and alcohol-free activities," Aldrich said while handing out free sub sandwiches and Pepsi at the tailgate supper. "Our supper tonight is sponsored by the State Alcohol Prevention Program. Alcoholism is a constant battle on the reservation for young and old. By doing this, we try to attract either the young or the old to come. If we get a youth to show up here, there's a good chance we'll get the adult, too.

SEE OMAHA continued on page A5 North Sioux City sex offender law to go through second read Soldiers indicted for beating farm couple fered injuries that included a broken arm, skull fractures, cuts, broken facial bones and bruised eves. Ihe two were beaten and tied up in the farm yard, Yankton County authori North Sioux City. "We saw all our neighbors in the tri-state area were doing something, so that was very much a part of it, saying you know what, we need to make sure we're protected, that our residents are protected as well." Thus far the laws only prohibit sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of the places named by each town. The offenders are still allowed to visit or walk into areas within 2,000 feet of such places as schools and day cares. The North Sioux City council meeting begins at 7 p.m.

at the town's city hall, 504 River Drive. and Dakota City, Neb. Those laws were adopted after Iowa began enforcing its ordinance Sept. 1. The Iowa rule, passed in 2002, restricts men and women who committed sex crimes against children from living within 2,000 feet of schools, day care centers and home day care centers.

Neighboring towns have expressed concern that Sioux City sex offenders who are being forced to move will relocate to their areas. "It was a natural thing to do, especially after Souih Sioux City implemented their new ordinance," Menken said about proposing a sex offender law in the proposed city law. The ordinance will go through the second reading at the public meeting then be published in two North Sioux City-area newspapers for residents to read, said Kory Menken with the city of North Sioux City. Anyone with a complaint will have 20 days from date of publication to petition the passing of the ordinance before it becomes law, Menken said. The ordinance's first read was Oct.

3, when it passed unanimously, he said. The proposed ordinance follows those approved by city councils in South Sioux City By Christian Richardson Joimv.il staff writer NORTH SIOUX CITY -North Sioux City council members will take the next step in adopting a sex offender ordinance when the city's proposal goes through a second read Monday night. The ordinance would prohibit a man or women who committed a sex crime against a person tinder 18 years of age from residing within 2,000 feet of a school, designated public bus stop, licensed day care center, park, playground or library, according to a draft of YANKTON, S.D. (AP) A Yankton County grand jury has indicted two soldiers suspected in the beatings of a rural Irene couple. Kyle C.

Dennis, 23, and Luke M. Hoffman, 21, face more than a dozen felony charges. They are soldiers at Fort Riley, Kan. Authorities said the two beat Rodney Mikkelson and Darlene Kruegcr, both 54, on Sept. 10 on Mikkelson's farm northwest of Irene.

According to officers, Mikkelson and Krueger surprised two men who were trying to steal a stock trailer and hogs. Mikkelson and Krueger suf ties have said. Dennis is formerly from Irene and is the son of Mikkelson's former wife. Hoffman is formerly of Shawano, Wis. Their next court appearance is set for Oct.

25. Charges include burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, attempted grand theft and kidnapping a felony that can carry a life sentence for a conviction..