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Bismarck  (CSi)  The State Aeronautics Commission has released North Dakota airline boardings for September 2016 and year to date figures that show Jamestown boardings with continued increases.

In September 2016 Jamestown Regional Airport boardings were at 930, an almost 58% increase over the 589 boardings in September of 2015.  In 2014, Jamestown boardings were at 426.

Through September of 2016 Jamestown boardings were at 8,360 up nearly 49% from the 5,615 boarding through the first nine months of 2015.  Year to date boardings through September 2014 were 1,988.

Jamestown Regional Airport has an annual goal of 10,000 boardings.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi) The Valley City Commission Wednesday, in Special Session approved a Resolution, officially declaring an emergency to allow the City Council to contract for the construction a public improvement.

City Attorney Russell Myhre outlined the procedure, adding that the situation qualifies for the City to install a knife valve at the Master Sewage Lift Station, without seeking bids.

KLJ reports that Swanberg Construction will be supplied with information,  for the design phase, with materials then ordered, and replacement work to start within a week or two, which includes the installation of two man-holes.

City Administrator, David Schelkoph added that the knife valve will permanently enable the city to maintain the Master Lift Station, a critical piece of infrastructure.

He said the project cost, estimated at $150,000 will come from funds available.

The City Commission then approved appropriating the funds.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Tourism Board invites the community to a ribbon cutting on Thursday October 13, 2016, at 4:30-p.m., at Jack Brown Stadium in Jamestown for the Talking Trail program

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Tourism Director Searle Swedlund said, in Jamestown Talking Trail is an audio tour that uses any cell phone to access recordings related to places, events and personalities of Jamestown. There are 70 locations throughout Jamestown, each location is a story unique to that place.  At this time another 5-10 locations are to yet have signs posted.

On Thursday, October 13th, there will be four points  featured, relating to Jack Brown Stadium and it’s rich history, as well as some firsthand recollections from Darin Erstad and Travis Hafner and their memories of Jack Brown. More details related to the 70 locations will be provided at the event.

He pointed out that the brochures listing the locations, and more information will be available for distribution, and on the Tourism website.

Anyone with ideas of Talking Trail locations may contact the Jamestown Tourism Office.

Swedlund adds Jamestown Tourism is grateful for the number of partners who have been instrumental in providing knowledge, access and support that  has been significant in this effort.

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced a new hotline available for farmers and ranchers affected by the Dakota Access Pipeline protests.

Goehring says, “Many farmers and ranchers near the protest area urgently need assistance to finish their seasonal work before inclement weather sets in.  There is frustration with trying to hire local truckers to haul livestock, grain and hay; as well as in hiring custom silage-chopping services. We are appealing to those who can provide these services to contact the hotline.”

Goehring adds that farmers and ranchers who need help, or individuals available for hire should call the Farm/Ranch Emergency Assistance Hotline at 701-425-8454 to be matched up with other callers.

North Dakota Department of Agriculture employees will answer calls to the hotline weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Callers can also leave a message on evenings and weekends. The service is free of charge.

Goehring says, “Those in need of assistance in conducting their normal agricultural activities should call the Morton County Sheriff’s Department at 701-667-3330. They will do their best to assist in providing safe passage to get the work done.”

The Farm/Ranch Emergency Assistance Hotline is modeled after the Harvest Hotline, a free service for farmers and combiners that has been in place since 1992.

 

MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Engine problems forced a turboprop plane flying from Minot, North Dakota, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to make an emergency landing in the South Dakota city of Mitchell.

Mitchell Airport Manager Mike Scherschligt tells The Daily Republic newspaper that the pilot was the only one aboard and wasn’t hurt in the Tuesday night incident. Authorities didn’t identify him.

Officials determined the plane’s problems were caused by an overheating engine.

 

In sports…

Jamestown (CSi- WDAY )  The University of Jamestown Thursday afternoon is expected to announced that it has been accepted for membership in  the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) in the 2018-19 sports season.

UJ reached the 75% minimum approval by a vote of presidents of  GPAC on Tuesday this week.

UJ  will remain in the North Star Athletic Association through the spring of 2018.

The University of Jamestown will be the 12th school in the GPAC.

Other GPAC members include:

Dakota Wesleyan of Mitchell, South Dakota, Mount Marty College of Yankton, South Dakota, Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa, College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska, Concordia University  at Seward, Nebraska, Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, Dordt College in Sioux City, Iowa, Hastings College Hastings, Nebraska, Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska, Morningside College Sioux City, Iowa, along with Northwestern College located at Orange City, Iowa.

The Jimmies will no longer play rivals VCSU, Mayville State, and Dickinson State.

 

In world and national news…

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board says the FBI is taking over the investigation into a fatal small plane crash in Connecticut. The NTSB says its initial investigation indicates Tuesday’s crash in East Hartford was an intentional criminal act. One of two people aboard the plane was killed, the other survived.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — California prosecutors have charged a man with murder in the ambush shootings of two Palm Springs police officers. Riverside County District Attorney Michael Hestrin announced that John Hernandez Felix was charged Wednesday with multiple felonies. They include two counts of first-degree murder.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Residents of low-lying areas of eastern North Carolina are being told to prepare for major flooding in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Authorities plan to go door-to-door in some neighborhoods, telling people to escape to higher ground. Flooding triggered by heavy rain from Matthew has left at least 35 dead in the U.S.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials last month kept a key interest rate unchanged but saw the decision as a “close call.” Minutes of the Sept. 20-21 meeting showed Fed officials were inching closer to hiking rates for the first time since last December. But they decided to hold off.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh pedestrians are being urged to “Look Alive” and not at their cellphones by folks dressed as though they’re dead. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and other groups are trying to “scare” pedestrians off their mobile devices. Actors dressed as the Grim Reaper and zombies are urging people to look up while they’re downtown.