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TONIGHT…CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
.TUESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. EAST WINDS AROUND
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.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S.
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OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. LOWS
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RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. LOWS IN THE
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.LABOR DAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY FOR
PARTS OF NORTHWESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA.
THE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS RETURNS FOR MUCH OF WESTERN AND
CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A tornado that touched down in eastern North Dakota over the weekend caused damage in the Hillsboro area.
A farmstead was damaged during the Saturday storm, and some Rahr Malting Co. grain bins were smashed.
The National Weather Service reports another tornado touched down near Arvilla.
No injuries were immediately reported.
The storms also brought heavy rain and large hail to eastern North Dakota.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Public Works announces the closing a portion of Main Street for storm sewer repair starting on Tuesday.
The closure includes Main Street between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue West for repairs to a storm sewer on 7th Avenue West, early Tuesday.
A detour south on 6th Avenue to 2nd Street West to 8th Ave will be set up early Tuesday morning.
The work should take about 6 hours to complete. Anyone with questions should call the Public Works office at 845-0380.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public Works reports that fogging operations in the City of Jamestown for adult mosquitoes is scheduled to begin TONIGHT- Monday, August 29, 2016 and will continue throughout the week.
All fogging operations are contingent upon weather conditions.
All fogging operations will take place between approximately 8:30 PM (dusk) until approximately 6:00 AM.
Parents are advised to keep children out of the streets and away from the fogging machines.
Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in the vicinity of the fogging units.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Street Department informs motorist that beginning Monday- August 29, 2016 16th ST SW from 11th Ave to 16th Ave SW will be closed to through traffic due to utility work. Traffic/Detour signage will be posted as necessary. Roads will be re-opened as soon as construction work is completed.Motorists and other traffic should use extreme caution when entering detoured areas. The public should consider alternate routes if possible.
The Road Closure is contingent upon changing weather conditions.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Rescue Squad was called out just after 4-p.m., Friday.
The rescue squad and dive team bus were enroute to Lake LaMoure, at about 4:20-p.m.
City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says the Regional Response Team and State Game and Fish responded to a request from the LaMoure Police Chief of a car that was in about 10 feet of water.
One person got out of the vehicle, but it was unknown if another occupant was in the car.
Reuther says the dive team which brought along the ROV and boat did not locate another person.
The car was then brought out of the water as law enforcement continues with the investigation.
It appears the car was purposely driven in to the water.
Reuther says eight Jamestown City Fire Department rescue and dive team members responded to the scene.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met Monday afternoon to continue budgeting for the 2017 Calendar Year. All members were present.
Highlights include:
Central Valley Health District’s Director Robin Iszler, said the agency is requesting $59,657, an increase of $3,381 or a 3% increase over the 2016 budget request. The request from Stutsman County is just under three percent, noting the county’s cap.
Including other revenues including county dollars the budget is just over $1-million.
She said CVHD will deficit spend in 2017, however there will be carryover funds available, plus they will apply for grant funding. The bond on the building has been paid off.
She added some program dollars will not be forthcoming from federal sources. The is a projected cost of living wage increase for employees of three percent.
With the utility funds….
With the water utility, City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said, the funds include the Replacement and Depreciation area, for upcoming projects, where $478,000 will be deposited.
Revenues are $4.7 million, with $2.6 million for 2016. The surplus to end 2016 is $600,000 and $675,000 in 2017.
Bond payments will also be coming in 2017, and the water meter replacement program costs, with the cost of meters coming from a loan.
He said the proposed budget means a 5% increase in utility fees.
Sewer Utility:
In the Replacement and Depreciation Fund 2017 will start with $1.8 million, and $1.5 million in the Debt Service Fund. There will be $358,000 in deficits.
Sanitation:
A 5% increase in fees is projected. The positive balance at the end of 2017 is projected at $400,000. No equipment replacement is anticipated.
Solid Waste:
At the end of 2016 the fund will have a deficit of $71,000 and at the end of 2017 at $74,000, with the fund balanced with the reserve fund. No equipment replacement is anticipated.
The figures do not yet include the implementation of the recycling program in 2017.
The fund may be amended later.
City Administrator Fuchs then projected 2017 deficits at $353,523.
A 3% increase in the Mill Levy generates $88,000.
An 8% reduction in funding outside sources amounts to a savings of $7,300.
A 1% Cost of Living Increase to city employees amounts to $36,600.
Additions to the budget includes a recommendation by City Council Member Buchanan, of hiring an additional city fire fighter.
The purchase of new police department radios was approved to be delayed to the 2018 budget.
With continuing with the Plumbing and Electrical Inspector, Mayor Andersen suggested increasing building permit fees.
Mayor Andersen suggests an increase in the Mill Levy to cover the 3% Cost of Living increase, and reduce revenue spending by 8% stemming from state funding cuts.
She said the city will offset the projected deficits by drawing on the Reserve Fund.
Council Member Brubakken suggested a COLA adjustment of 2% amounting to and additional $73,00 and a 3% overall increase in the budget, for additional $88,000.
Deputy Auditor Jay Sveum suggested a 2 ½ % COLA adjustment for those out of salary steps, at an additional $91,500.
The proposed budget for 2017 includes:
A 3 ½ % increase in proposed property tax increase.
A 2 ½% increase in COLA, employee increases.
Outside agencies funded at at the same level as 2016.
Police Department radio purchases will be phased in.
The proposed First Reading of the budget Ordinance will be at the September 6,2016 City Council meeting.
Following that the budget may be reduced, but not increased.
Monday’s meeting was shown live on CSi 67.
Valley City (CSi) To honor Todd Heck and continue with his legacy at Valley City Public Schools, the Todd Heck Memorial Scholarship to be awarded annually to a high school senior or seniors.”
On June 13, 2016 tragedy struck the Valley City Public Schools and the family of Todd Heck when he lost his life in a lawn mowing accident.
Superintendent Josh Johnson said, “On that day, our school and community not only lost an outstanding person, but also a loving father, grandfather, husband, and great friend. Todd was a Valley City High School alum through and through…he was a long-time supporter of Hi-Liner activities and had a special love for Hi-Liner football. As an employee of the school district for the past three years, Todd action’s spoke louder than words. His hard work, passion, dedication, and commitment to improving our district will forever be missed.”
Anyone who would like more information or would like to make a donation to the Todd Heck Memorial Scholarship Fund, should contact
Martin Bratrud,
Activity Director at Valley City Public Schools,
460 Central Ave North, Valley City, ND 58072
or email Martin.Bratrud@k12.nd.us
Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County Housing Authority Assistant Executive Director Cassie DuBray, organized a diaper drive for the city of Jamestown in July to August 2016.
The idea stemmed from a need for diapers brought up during the July South Central Regional Homeless Coaltion meeting at which DuBray is secretary/treasurer. Several agencies at the meeting including Salvation Army, and Community Action indicated that they did not have diapers for families who may need them.
The goal of the fundraiser was to collect $1,000 for the purchase of diapers and wipes for donation. DuBray collected $242 through personal donations made to an online crowdrise fundraiser site and an addition $100 in cash donations to purchase diapers (and wipes) for area agencies. Hugo’s Family Marketplace donated $754.93 to purchase diapers and wipes. Hugos placed a special diaper order for the event.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A man whose pay loader was confiscated by a North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation agent has filed a federal civil complaint against the agent and others involved in transporting the loader. The loader was seized in May 2014 from Darrell Schrum’s shop in Forbes after agents determined it was stolen. Schrum says he didn’t know the loader was stolen and bought it in good faith. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, including the cost of the loader and repairs.
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Sheyenne man spent about 12 hours in Devils Lake after his boat sank.
Benson County Sheriff Steve Rohrer says authorities were notified early Saturday that a 73-year-old man who went fishing didn’t return as scheduled.
A few hours after the launch of a search and rescue operation, authorities received a report that the man had floated to shore.
Rohrer says the man was wearing a life jacket and held on to a plastic gas can as he floated overnight. Rohrer says the man is doing well.
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) — A St. Michael woman accused of spitting on a police officer has been sentenced to serve a year in prison.
Twenty-one-year-old Meggie Leftbear was charged after a July 22 incident in which she was accused of being drunk and combative at a Devils Lake residence. Authorities say she unsuccessfully tried to run from officers, resisted arrested and spit on an officer’s face.
Leftbear pleaded guilty Aug. 23 to felony contact by bodily fluids and two misdemeanors, preventing arrest and disorderly conduct. The Devils Lake Journal reports she said in court she was too drunk to remember the incident and acknowledged there was sufficient evidence to convict her.
Court documents show she was sentenced to two years in prison with one year suspended, two years of probation and $600 in fees.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Bismarck police and Metro Ambulance officials are looking for a lost narcotics lock box that fell off the hood of an ambulance Saturday morning. Police say the ambulance driver was not aware that the black box containing miscellaneous narcotics was on the hood of the vehicle. Surveillance video shows the box fell onto the road on East Broadway Avenue. Police are asking anyone who might have found it to return it.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Department of Health says about 10,710 gallons of an oil and water mixture has spilled in Billings County.
The spill happened Friday at a site almost five miles southwest of Fryburg. The spill resulted from a tank leak at a site operated by Texas-based Denbury Onshore LLC.
The agency estimates about 9,240 gallons of produced water have been recovered. Produced water is a mixture of saltwater and oil that can contain drilling chemicals.
The department says no surface water has been impacted.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Powerball ticket sold in Grand Forks is worth $100,000 in the latest drawing. State lottery officials say the ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball in Saturday’s drawing to win the game’s $50,000 prize, and an option that was purchased doubled the amount. The winning numbers were 4, 32, 48, 49, 63, and the Powerball was 20.
In world and national news…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Operations are returning to normal at Los Angeles International Airport after false reports of a gunman caused panicked evacuations. But flights have seen major delays. An airport spokeswoman says about 280 flights were delayed, including 120 arrivals and 161 departures. At least 27 flights were diverted to other airports, and two were canceled. Police say a search through the terminals uncovered no evidence of a gunman or shots fired. Loud noises Sunday night spurred the reports, and police are still investigating to find the source of them.
ROME (AP) — Italy’s government has heeded the anger of quake survivors and will hold a state funeral for many of the earthquake victims in Amatrice (ah-mah-TREE’-cheh), instead of at an airport hangar 40 miles away. Amatrice is the town where at least 229 of the 290 earthquake deaths took place. Earlier Monday, survivors there shouted angrily after authorities informed them the funeral Mass would be celebrated Tuesday evening at the airport in Rieti. A short time later, the mayor told his fellow citizens that the state funeral would be held in Amatrice after all.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is calling on NATO ally Turkey, as well as U.S.-backed fighters aligned against the Islamic State, to stop fighting each other in northern Syria. A Pentagon spokesman calls the clashes “unacceptable” and a source of “deep concern.” The United States has called on the Syrian Kurds to pull back to the east side of the Euphrates (yoo-FRAY’-teez) River, in accordance with U.S. assurances given to the Turks. The Pentagon says the pullback has “largely occurred.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers have been increasing their spending at a slower pace, as incomes accelerate slightly. The Commerce Department says spending grew 0.3 percent in July following a 0.5 percent increase in June. The slowdown had been expected given an earlier report that retail sales were flat in July. Incomes grew 0.4 percent in July, up from a 0.3 percent increase in June. Economists are counting on solid gains in consumer spending to power overall growth in the second half of the year.
DETROIT (AP) — There’s been a fatal explosion involving Takata air bag inflators — but this time, it was on a truck carrying the inflators and a load of ammonium nitrate. The truck crashed, caught fire and exploded in southern Texas last week. The company says it’s helping authorities investigate the crash. A newspaper (the News Gram of Eagle Pass) says a woman was killed when her home was destroyed in the explosion.
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