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..WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING…

Forecast….

REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS AROUND 50.  WINDY. SOUTHWEST

WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH, GUSTS TO 45 MPH.

.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FROST AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN

THE MID 30S. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.

.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. PATCHY FROST IN THE MORNING. HIGHS

50 TO 55. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF FROST AFTER MIDNIGHT.

LOWS 30 TO 35.

.FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF FROST IN THE MORNING. HIGHS IN

THE MID 40S.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. WIDESPREAD FROST. LOWS 25 TO 30.

.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. WIDESPREAD FROST. HIGHS 45 TO 50.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FROST. LOWS IN THE MID

30S.

.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 40.

.COLUMBUS DAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65.

.MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 45.

.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65.

 

A WIDESPREAD FREEZE IS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT,

THURSDAY…FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  A two vehicle crash just before noon Tuesday led to at least one injury at the intersection of Highway 281 South and 25th Street Southwest.

The Jamestown Rescue squad and Jamestown Police responded to the scene, along with Jamestown Area Ambulance Service.

A pickup had  front end damage and a car received damage to its passenger side. One individual was extricated from the car by the fire department.

Traffic was directed by police around the  accident scene, until the vehicles were removed.

More information when the accident report is filed.

 

Jametown (CSi)  Stutsman County is expected  start mailing out tax statements by the end of November, as Commissioners have approved the 2017.

Stutsman County auditor/COO Casey Bradley says the county will experience a drop in state aid and property tax collections, with a revenue decrease of $5.1 million.

The figure is down from $26.9 million in 2016 to $21.8 million in 2017.

Stutsman County’s taxable valuation went up $6 million from $102 million to $108 million,

County Commissioners  decided to cap levy increases at 3 percent for all departments.

 

Valley City (CSi)  The Valley city Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

 

Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.

Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 3,291,478.10.

Raffle Permit for North Dakota Hereford Association

Raffle Permit for American Fisheries Society Student Subunit

Raffle Permit for Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals

Plumbers License for Jerred’s Plumbing

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

Madeline Luke informed the Commission that there will be an open public hearing on Wednesday October 12, 2016, a 7-p.m., at the Hi-Liner Activity Center Lobby concerning concepts of storm water infrastructure.

 

A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement Districts No. 108.

 

Commissioners then approved  The Special Assessments as Recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving  Improvement Districts No. 108.

 

ORDINANCES

Approved the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1014, an ordinance adopting the 2017 City Budget.

 

RESOLUTIONS

Approved a Resolution designating depositories and authorizing officers to make deposits and withdrawals. Finance Director Richter said the Resolution establishes Valley City financial institution available, with signer designations.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

The City Commission received and accepted the Official Canvassed Abstract from the Special City Election held on September 15, 2016.

 

The Commissioners  appointed Matt Pedersen, as Vice President to the City Commission.

 

Reorganization of the Commissioners Portfolios included:

 

Pedersen:  Finance Committee

 

Carlsrud: Building and Grounds

 

Appointed Mike Bishop as the City Commissioner to the City-County Health Board.

 

The City Commissioners  considered a Property Tax Exemption for Clear Cut Investments at 1026 6th Ave NE, in the Victory Park Addition, for substantial improvements to the house.     Assessor Sandy Hansen explained the criteria concerning the exemption.

City Commissioners unanimously approved.

 

The City Commission then approved a Property Tax Exemption for Jason Phillips at 648 4th St SW.

From the audience Lloyd Nelson said with granted property tax exemptions, other property owners should also get a tax break.

 

The City Commission approved Preliminary and Design Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Phase II of Permanent Flood Protection.

 

Approved an Application from VC Eagles Club for a Special Beverage Event Permit at Puklich

Chevrolet’s Grand Opening, on Thursday October 13, 2016 from 4-p.m., to 7-p.m.

 

Considered the selection of Stantec Consulting Services Inc., Bismarck office, to facilitate the creation of a Land Use and Transportation Plan for Valley City, which is required by state law.  City Administrator Schelkoph said the last plan was approved in 2001, and with growth in the city, an updated plan is needed.  Four engineering firms have submitted a proposal.  The four gave the city, and NDDOT officials a presentation that anticipates future growth.

Following an evaluation process it was determined that Stantec be selected.

The cost has yet to be determined, with and 80-20 grant from the NDDOT.  City dollars have also been set aside.

Schelhoph added that a series of public hearings will be held to receive input from the community.

The City Commission approved the hiring of Stantec.

 

 

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

 

David Schelkoph said letters have been set to 21 property owners for property on the Phase Three flood buyout list.

He said a Public Meeting will be held on Monday October 10, 2016 at 6-p.m., at City Hall, on the topic, with the appraisal firm.

Schelkoph walked the entire area in the Phase One permanent flood control project, now completed,

giving thanks to the contractor, Swanberg Construction and KLJ Engineers.

 

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

 

City Attorney Myhre said the recodification process will be resuming.

 

City Auditor Richter gave an update on the 1.5 percent low interest  loan for Phase One of the Permanent Flooding Control project, at $800,000.

 

Fire Chief Retterath reminds residents to check the working condition of smoke detectors, adding that the installation of more smoke detectors and checking batteries.

 

Police Chief Thompson reminded that the Walk to School Day is on Wednesday.

He reminds residents about if you see something, say something, and report anything suspicious seen to police.

 

Commissioner Magnuson said the city and police department will be looking at a resource officer for Valley City Public Schools.

 

Mayor Carlsrud thanked the city employees for a warm welcome as mayor, and working with him as he takes office, and thanked the commissioners for serving.

 

The first Coffee with the Mayor session will be on Wednesday October 12, 2016 from 5:30-to6:30-p.m., at City Hall.  The sessions are planed each month the second Wednesday, to be held at announced locations.

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.

 

 

St. Paul, Minn.  (CSi) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $5.9 million contract Sept. 30, to RTS Shearing, LLC, of Jamestown, to complete Phase 1 of the Marsh Lake Ecosystem Restoration Project.

Marsh Lake is on the Minnesota River between Swift and Lac qui Parle counties near Ortonville, Minnesota.

The project involves restoring the environment by improving the waterfowl habitat and the aquatic species in the area. Phase 1 includes constructing a drawdown structure and a fish passage at the Marsh Lake Dam. Phase 2 of the project includes rerouting the Pomme de Terre River to its historic channel for an additional cost of approximately $3.5 million. At less than 5 percent of the average cost for a habitat restoration project of this size, this project is expected to provide significant return in environmental and habitat restoration benefits.

 

The Corps is working in partnership with the Upper Minnesota River Watershed District, as its non-federal sponsor, as well as other external stakeholders such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, to ensure the project’s success.

For more information, see www.mvp.usace.army.mil.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Authorities believe the body of a missing Minnesota woman might be in the Dakotas, and they’re seeking the public’s help.

Sheriff’s offices in Minnesota’s Ramsey County and North Dakota’s Cass County are asking people who live east of Jamestown, North Dakota, and Aberdeen, South Dakota, to search barns and other rural buildings for anything suspicious.

Authorities are trying to find the body of 45-year-old Michelle Newell, of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. She was reported missing by her family Sept. 8.

Fifty-one-year-old Timothy Barr, of Lakeville, Minnesota, is charged with second-degree murder without intent and criminal vehicular homicide. Authorities believe he ran over Newell with his car, killing her, and traveled through the Dakotas before returning to the Twin Cities area.

It isn’t clear if Barr has an attorney.

 

DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) €” A Dickinson State University building was evacuated and a professor was taken to a hospital after a mishap in a chemistry laboratory.

The  university science building known as Murphy Hall was evacuated Tuesday afternoon following the small explosion.

No students were hurt. Injuries suffered by the professor aren’t believed to be life-threatening.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Birders are set to participate in The Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge’s Big Sit set for Sunday, October 9th from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

The refuge 30 miles North of Jamestown in Pingree,has roughly 16,000 acres of land for wildlife.

The event has been held since 2008 and gives  residents and birdwatcher  the opportunity to watch for the many different bird species..

The Big Sit  is for bird watching beginners, experts or those who just enjoy the outdoors.

Contact the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge for more information at 701-285-3341.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A three-judge federal appeals court panel is set to hear a dispute over the $3.8 billion four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is being asked to keep a temporary stop of construction in place while the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe appeals a lower-court ruling from September that didn’t block the pipeline.

The same appeals court earlier issued a temporary injunction against construction for 20 miles on either side of the Missouri River at Lake Oahe (oh-AH’-hee) to give it time to consider the tribe’s request. The pipeline is otherwise nearly complete.

The tribes say the construction and operation of the pipeline, which is being built by Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners, would damage and destroy sites of historic, religious and cultural significance.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A college known for its sports and agriculture programs has discovered it no longer makes sense to combine the two into a major field of study.

North Dakota State University is dropping its bachelor of science degree in sports and urban turfgrass management because of low enrollment. There are eight students pursuing the degree.

There are stand-alone turfgrass degree programs in about 30 states. NDSU’s program has prepared students for jobs as golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, lawn care operators and facility managers.

It began in 2002, the middle of the golf course building boom. In the last decade, hundreds of golf courses have closed every year.

School officials say it’s part of the normal ebb and flow of college curriculums and say students can still take turfgrass classes through horticulture.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A U.S. senator from North Dakota says the Army Corps of Engineers and Minnesota regulators should find creative ways to solve a dispute over a planned Red River diversion around the Fargo area.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Monday rejected a permit application by the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority for construction of an upstream dam to hold back water in times of serious flooding. The DNR says there are better options for flood control.

Sen. John Hoeven says  the corps and Minnesota DNR plan to begin negotiations on the project this week. Hoeven says he believes the two sides can come to an agreement in a “reasonable amount of time.”

The corps is hoping to begin work this fall on the $2. 1 billion channel.

 

KILLDEER, N.D. (AP) — State officials are forcing the closure of a waste-treating facility in the North Dakota oil patch that has a history of violations.

The Renewable Resources facility north of Killdeer took oil-contaminated waste and recycled it into usable materials. State officials say problems included unreported spills and storing more waste than allowed.

State Health Department Waste Management Director Scott Radig says the company took care of some of the problems but not all of them. The state Industrial Commission last week declined to permit the plant under new state regulations.

Renewable Resources CEO Shawn Kluver thinks the violations were minor and says the company worked hard to meet the state’s conditions. He says he doesn’t understand the decision of regulators to force the facility to close.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A wayward moose turned heads in North Dakota’s capital city.

The young bull moose sauntered through a mall parking lot, backyards and the state Capitol grounds on Tuesday.

The animal drew a crowd wherever it went, but police urged people to stay away from the stressed wild animal.

City Animal Warden Ed Woodcock says it’s the time of year when moose mothers are kicking out their young. He says the moose likely wandered into the city from the Baldwin or McKenzie areas.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Minot’s city limits will remain off-limits to chickens.

The City Council voted 8-6 this week to reject the drafting of an ordinance to allow up to three hens in backyard coops.

Supporters of city chickens said benefits would include food, companionship, education and bug control. Opponents worried about odors and loose fowl in the city.

Sara Bloom led the failed effort. She says she’ll bring the proposal back once a new City Council is elected next June.

 

In sports…

High School Volleyball…

Jamestown def. Bismarck St. Mary’s, 25-23, 25-17, 25-13

Sheyenne def. Valley City, 25-17, 25-10, 25-19

Oakes def. Midkota, 25-16, 25-13, 25-14

 

Beulah def. Richardton-Taylor, 25-8, 25-9, 25-15

Bismarck Century def. Dickinson, 25-15, 25-10, 25-17

Carrington def. Barnes County North, 25-8, 25-20, 25-18

Dickinson Trinity def. New England, 3-2

Drayton/Valley-Edinburg def. Griggs County Central, 25-23, 25-15, 25-16

Ellendale def. Litchville-Marion/Montpelier, 25-14, 25-22, 25-15

Fargo Davies def. Wahpeton, 25-11, 25-16, 25-18

Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran def. Milnor-North Sargent, 25-8, 25-13, 25-13

Fargo Shanley def. Grand Forks Central, 25-14, 25-16, 25-8

Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page def. Thompson, 25-13, 25-21, 19-25, 25-17

Glen Ullin-Hebron def. Bowman County, 25-21, 25-19, 25-10

Grand Forks Red River def. Fargo North, 25-19, 25-21, 23-25, 23-25, 16-14

Hankinson def. Richland, 16-25, 25-11, 16-25, 25-22, 15-9

Harvey-Wells County def. Benson County, 3-0

Hazen def. Mott-Regent, 3-0

Heart River def. Killdeer, 25-17, 25-17, 25-20

Hettinger/Scranton def. Beach, 25-16, 25-18, 25-11

Kenmare def. Powers Lake, 25-14, 23-25, 27-25, 18-25, 15-11

LaMoure def. Edgeley-Kulm, 25-21, 25-12, 25-9

Langdon-Munich def. Rolla, 25-5, 25-11, 25-9

Larimore def. Midway-Minto, 25-20, 25-16, 25-20

Lisbon def. Sargent Central, 3-0

Mandan def. Bismarck High, 26-24, 25-21, 25-23

May Port CG def. Grafton/St. Thomas, 25-14, 20-25, 25-22, 25-14

Medina-Pingree-Buchanan def. Napoleon, 25-20, 25-19, 25-21

Minot def. Williston, 25-19, 25-27, 19-25, 25-12, 15-8

Minot Bishop Ryan def. Glenburn, 25-10, 27-25, 25-23

Minot Our Redeemer’s def. Lewis and Clark, 25-12, 25-9, 25-15

Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood def. Des Lacs-Burlington, 25-21, 25-14, 11-25, 26-24

Moorhead, Minn. def. Fargo South, 25-11, 25-8, 25-19

New Rockford-Sheyenne def. Lakota/Edmore, 25-10, 25-20, 25-18

New Town def. Parshall, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23

Newburg-Westhope def. Drake/Anamoose, 25-21, 27-25, 25-23

North Border def. Cavalier, 25-27, 25-22, 25-17, 25-20

North Star def. St. John, 25-7, 25-10, 25-5

Northern Cass def. Tri-State, 25-22, 25-19, 21-25, 21-25, 15-4

Park River/Fordville Lankin def. Hillsboro/Central Valley, 25-12, 25-10, 25-17

Ray def. Divide County, 25-6, 25-17, 25-13

Rolette-Wolford def. Dunseith, 25-12, 18-25, 26-24, 26-24

South Border def. Linton-HMB, 23-25, 25-12, 25-21, 25-15

Tioga def. Trenton, 19-25, 25-14, 25-11, 22-25, 15-6

Velva def. Rugby, 25-27, 25-23, 25-18, 22-25, 15-12

Wyndmere-Lidgerwood def. Maple Valley, 25-12, 25-16, 25-23

 

MLB…

AL WILDCARD…

TORONTO (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer in the 11th inning off Ubaldo Jimenez, and Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 in Tuesday night’s AL wild card game to advance to a Division Series matchup against Texas.

Jimenez relieved Brian Duensing with one out in the 11th, and Devon Travis singled in a 1-1 pitch. Reigning AL MVP Josh Donaldson singled on the next pitch, and Travis went all the way to third as left fielder Nolan Reimold bobbled the ball.

With the infield in, Encarnacion sent the following pitch, a 91 mph fastball, soaring into the second deck in left. Encarnacion immediately knew it was gone and raised both arms in triumph, index fingers pointed skyward.

“We were fortunate we had the last at-bat,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said.

Baltimore used seven of its 10 pitchers but closer Zach Britton, who was perfect in 47 save chances with a .0.54 ERA during the regular season, never got in the game.

 

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets are going with 14-9 Noah Syndergaard (SIHN’-dur-gahrd) against the San Francisco Giants, who send out 15-game winner Madison Bumgarner in tonight’s National League wild card. The winner of tonight’s game heads to Chicago to play the NL Central Division-winning Cubs at Wrigley Field Friday night.

 

CUBS…NLDS…

CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester will start the Chicago Cubs’ playoff opener.

Manager Joe Maddon announced Tuesday he was going with Lester over Kyle Hendricks and 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta in Game 1 of the NLDS against the New York Mets or San Francisco Giants. The series opens at Wrigley Field on Friday, with the Cubs’ sights set on winning their first World Series since 1908 after leading the majors with 103 wins.

Lester (19-5) was second in the majors to Hendricks with a 2.44 ERA.

Hendricks (16-8, 2.13) will start Game 2 at home on Saturday. Arrieta (18-8, 3.10) will pitch Game 3 on the road, with John Lackey (11-8, 3.35) starting Game 4 if necessary.

Lester was 10-2 with a 1.74 ERA at Wrigley Field. Hendricks also dominated at home, going 9-2 with a 1.32 ERA.

Arrieta was shaky down the stretch, going 3-3 with a 4.33 ERA in his last seven starts.

 

TORONTO (AP) — Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred supports changing the rule that expands active rosters from 25 to 40 each Sept. 1. Saying he doesn’t think using “18 pitchers a game is a good thing,” Manfred says the issue of expanded rosters is part of negotiations for a labor contract to replace the deal that expires Dec. 2.

 

RED SOX ROTATION…

BOSTON (AP)— The starting pitching rotation for Boston’s opening American League Division Series against Cleveland could feature a foursome that has yet to register a postseason victory as a starter.

Manager John Farrell previously said that Rick Porcello and David Price would start Games 1 and 2. Clay Buchholz and Eduardo Rodriguez are expected to pitch Games 3 and 4. But Farrell wouldn’t confirm that rotation and has until Thursday morning to do so.

 

WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS…

Final L.A. Sparks 95 Chicago 75

 

TENNIS-SHARAPOVA

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Maria Sharapova (shah-rah-POH’-vah) has had her two-year suspension for using a banned substance reduced to 15 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sports. The ruling means the Russian tennis star can come back in April and return to Grand Slam play at the French Open.

The five-time major championship winner and former No. 1 player in the world was given the suspension after testing positive for meldonium at the Australian Open in January.

 

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Golfing greats from around world gathered to paid tribute to Arnold Palmer at a memorial service in his hometown of Latrobe, Pa. Palmer passed away on Sept. 25 at the age of 87 and last Thursday a private funeral was held.

In the public farewell Jack Nicklaus, his voice cracking as a large tear formed in his left eye, urged everyone to remember how Palmer touched their lives and implored them to, “please don’t forget why.”

The service at Saint Vincent College was filled with much laughter and warmth from stories of the most dominant figure in modern golf.

 

SPORTS-HURRICANE

Keeping an eye on Matthew

UNDATED (AP) — Teams across the southeastern portion of the U.S. are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Matthew, which forecasters say could have a major impact on no fewer than four states this week. The Atlantic Coast Conference could have at least five Saturday football games affected if the storm strikes as forecasters believe it could.

Also, the second game of the National League Division series between the Dodgers and Nationals is scheduled for Saturday in the nation’s capital. The long-range forecast is for an 80 percent chance of rain Saturday in Washington.

 

In world and national news…

MIAMI (AP) — Many school districts along Florida’s Atlantic coastline already have canceled classes as Hurricane Matthew approaches the state. Most colleges and universities in the warning areas also have canceled classes starting this evening. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is about to make a final decision on evacuation orders. Matthew has already brought misery and destruction to Haiti, and is currently approaching the Bahamas.

 

FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Republican Mike Pence was calm and steady in the face of Democrat Tim Kaine’s fiery and frequent challenges. But when it came to defending Donald Trump, Pence dodged, sidestepped or was silent about some of his running mate’s most provocative words.

Kaine aggressively pressured Pence to vouch for Trump throughout the 90-minute debate, often using the brash businessman’s own words. While Pence defended Trump’s tax history, he notably sidestepped criticism of Trump’s demeaning comments about women and his public doubting of President Barack Obama’s citizenship.

The usually easygoing Kaine went on the attack from the start and seemed determined to make the debate a referendum on Trump’s disposition. He slammed Trump for having called women pigs and slobs, and also condemned the GOP nominee’s praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

 

FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Some Mexican-Americans are taking issue with Republican Mike Pence for something he said during last night’s vice-presidential debate with Democrat Tim Kaine. Pence brushed off Kaine’s repeated mentions of Donald Trump’s comments on immigrants, saying at one point, “Senator, you’ve whipped out that Mexican thing again.” The remark quickly became one of the most talked about moments of the debate, trending online under (hashtag)ThatMexicanThing.

 

BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Afghanistan’s recent peace deal with a notorious warlord could be a model for reconciliation with the Taliban. Speaking in Brussels at an international conference on Afghanistan, Kerry implored the country’s former leaders to lay down their arms so U.S.-led military forces can leave. Kerry said a political settlement is the honorable way to end the conflict.

 

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ highest court has rejected a trio of cases brought by the South Pacific nation of the Marshall Islands. The islands wanted to urge Britain, India and Pakistan to resume negotiations to eradicate the world’s stockpile of nuclear weapons. But in a blow to disarmament activists, the International Court of Justice at The Hague says it lacks jurisdiction in the matter.

 

JERUSALEM (AP) — The world’s oldest man has finally celebrated his bar mitzvah — a century later than usual. Israel Kristal, who’s 113, has lived through both World Wars and survived Auschwitz. But the First World War forced him to miss his bar mitzvah, the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony celebrated when a boy turns 13. So his children, grandchildren and nearly 30 great-grandchildren gathered over the weekend to mark the occasion in Israel.