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Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Tourism Board, has heard requests from entities, who have applied for funding under the City Promotion, Capital Construction Fund.

The meeting was held at the CSi Technology Center, at Historic Franklin School.

On hand were:

Arts Center Director, Cyndi Wish, concerning installation of artist designed bike racks for the Hansen Arts Park.  The request is for $6,000 with a total project cost of $15,000.

She said eventually two sculptural bike racks will be installed in conjunction with designs by the Valley City Art Department.

Paulette Ritter requested $5,000 for   funds for a concrete path, for the Sensory Gardens, to be located at Solien-DeNault Park, to provide the entire Jamestown Community and surrounding areas, to enjoy.

She said the project cost for this phase is $20,000, with $5,000 in a donation from the Jamestown Community Foundation, and a $10,000 donation from the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation.

She added that the park will be advertised state-wide such as the School for the Deaf in Devils Lake, and the School for the Blind in Grand Forks, along with the Anne Carlsen Center families,  with emphasis on the disabled community, working with the Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, and the Jamestown City Forester.

The park will start with a 300 foot long by six feet wide concrete path, with an estimated cost at of $10,000 to $12,000.

Museum Manager, Ilana Xinos requested  $21,320 for continuing construction on a National Buffalo Museum, 300 square foot, Orientation Video Room, a renovation of existing space.  She said the   total cost is $56, 715, not including the electronic equipment.  She added that individual and corporate donations thus far amount to $10,110.

The film will serve as visitor’s initial overview of the museum, using a network quality 16 mm orientation film.

Guinn Hinman from the State Historical Society presented an application for funding  for an 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse, Exhibit Room, with the request for funds for renovating the former Jury Room.

The total project costs for this part of the courthouse restoration is $42,590.

The Jury Room will establish a gallery to house rotating exhibits, as such space will provide a unique  opportunity for visitors across the state to further explore the history, art and objects that make Jamestown special, as well as a location for local artists to showcase their work.

 

Frontier Village requested $50, 164, for project work.

Representing the Frontier Village were Board President Nellie Degen, and Treasurer, Tina Busche.

They stated that $21,140 is needed to complete the Fire Hall building, to bring it up to code.

$5,000 has been provided by the NDMAP  (Museum Assessment,) and $500 from the Jamestown Fire Department.

$23,000 is needed to repair the asphalt shingles on the General Store.

$6,023.95 for the church, to justify raising the rent.

A church group donated $300.

After applications are received, they are reviewed twice a year, in October and March.

 

On Tuesday October 25, 2016 the Grant/Executive Board will review and determine the results of the Thursday, October 20th meeting.

Also at that meeting the Board will hear Grant Requests concerning:

A Fishing Tournament, Jamestown Rural Fire Department requested $4,500 for advertising for the February 18, 2017 Fishing Tournament, at Pelican Point, at Jamestown Reservoir.

Raffle tickets are estimated to raise $115,000.

 

Lynn Lambrecht The Downtown Association  is requesting $1,000     (pending marketing plan)

to support  the 12th Annual, Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade.

Sponsor amount are put at $1,100, with parade entry fees estimated at $685.

The economic impact is expected to at $100, 000.

 

 

The 5 Star Bucking Bull, Civic Center (Justin Stringer…pending marketing plan)

The request is in the amount of $9,500 for Finals Advertising.

The event will be November 18-19, 2016, at the Jamestown Civic Center.

The Sponsor amount is $3,000, with rider entries at $13,000.

The economic impact is estimated at $125,000.

 

Jordan Wilhelm….Dakota MotoCross, Jamestown Community Foundation, requesting  $7,500  the total costs for construction of new buildings at the local dirt track, including a flag stand at the finish line with and enclosed shed underneath.  Also included in spectator decks, and rebuilding the tunnel under the track t a spectator area.

Plans also include rebuilding the current spectator seating, build infield fencing, purchase a new PA system, repainting starting gates, and installing a new sign to display sponsors names.

The work will start in the spring of 2017.

 

Jamestown  (CSi) At the Hansen Arts Park in downtown Jamestown  The “Prairie Grass Ballet” sculpture is almost finished.

Sculptor Owen Fritts, hopes to have the remaining blades of grass and the LED lighting installed in the next day or two.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director Cyndi Wish said, Fritz will return in the Spring to work on installing a pavilion, and stage, which he is designing.

She also pointed out that the Annual Art show wraps up Saturday, October 22.
She added that If you haven’t seen this fantastic display of local and regional art, you need to stop by the gallery. Admission is always free.
Votes are still being accepted for the “People Choice” Award. The winning artist will be happy to receive the cash prize and the bragging rights.

The Annual Wine and Cheese Tasting will be on November 19, 2016 from 7-p.m., to 9-p.m., at The Arts Center.  Must be 21 or older to participate.

Tickets are suggested to be purchased in advance from Arts Center Board members or at Cork & Barrell Liquors in Jamestown at a cost of $35.  Proceeds will toward Arts Center operations.

Open Mic Night is set for October 27 from 7:00 – 9:00pm on The Arts Center Stage
Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night. There will be a sign up sheet at the door. Please limit your piece to 10 minutes.  A P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp and music stands will be provided and facilitated by local musician / teacher Steve Kuykendall.

 

Also at the Arts Center:

The Buffalo City Photo Club meets the Third Tuesday of Every Month  in the Hansen Arts Studio
For those that love photography and want to continue to expand their skills

The Artful Happy Hour, the Third Wednesday of Every Month from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
in the Hansen Arts Studio.  Create your own masterpiece… or close anyway. Join us after work for a creatively good time in the Hansen Arts Studio. All materials provided. $10. RSVP required: email The Arts Center or 701-251-2496.

Woodcarving is the Third Thursdays, each month, at 6:30 pm, at The Hansen Arts Studio with the local Woodchippers…  Experienced carvers and curious beginners are all welcome to drop in a get carving. The more experienced members of the Woodchippers group will help get beginners starts. The group meets the third Thursday of each month, except Holiday weeks. This is a free activity.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Police Chief, Scott Edinger reminds residents that all motorhomes, camper trailers, RVs, or trailers of any type, should be removed from all city streets by November 1, 2016.

After that date, vehicles found in violation will be tagged and impounded.

Police appreciated the public’s cooperation.

 

ST. THOMAS, N.D. (AP) — A St. Thomas man accused of shooting a man he found in his home with his wife is facing charges, while the wife will not be charged for shooting her husband.

Court documents show 31-year-old Brandon Thompson is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, terrorizing and reckless endangerment in the Oct. 13 incident. He could face up to 31 years in prison if convicted.

Authorities allege that there was an exchange of gunfire during the incident, and that Brandon Thompson shot the man visiting his wife, and Lora Thompson shot her husband.

Prosecutor Ryan Bialas says the charging decision came after a review of what happened.

Thompson’s attorney didn’t respond to an Associated Press request for comment. Thompson could enter pleas at a Nov. 30 hearing.

 

WATFORD CITY, N.D. (AP) — The McKenzie County sheriff is asking a judge to stop an effort by county commissioners to remove him from office.

Commissioners want the governor to remove Schwartzenberger from office because of what they say is a workplace culture of bullying and retaliation. They’ve also voted to place Lt. Michael Schmitzon on unpaid administrative leave with the possibility of termination.

Sheriff Gary Schwartzenberger’s court filing also asks for a judge’s order to retract that vote. Schwartzenberger says Schmitzon continues to work.

Schwartzenberger argues that county leaders overstepped their authority by making unlawful personnel decisions and arranging an internal investigation into his office without consulting him.

A special meeting to discuss disciplinary action against Schmitz and the petition for the Schwartzenberger’s removal is scheduled for Monday.

Schwartzenberger declined the Williston Herald’s request for comment Tuesday.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Backers of a Red River diversion project around the Fargo-Moorhead area say a Minnesota agency’s refusal to issue a permit won’t be a factor for many years and construction should go forward on the North Dakota side. Diversion opponents say they might ask a judge to halt the start of construction.

Gerald Von Korff is an attorney for upstream residents who have filed a lawsuit asking for a cheaper project that wouldn’t flood farmland. He says the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority should get all necessary permits — including Minnesota’s — before starting construction.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources earlier this month rejected a permit for an upstream dam to hold back water. A diversion authority lawyer says the agency “did a complete about-face” after Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton complained.

 

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Construction has wrapped up on a $180 million solar farm in Minnesota that’s billed as the largest single solar facility in the Midwest and one of the largest in the country.

The North Star Solar project in Chisago County just north of the Twin Cities comprises more than 440,000 solar panels on 1 ½ square miles of land. It’s expected to produce enough energy to power more than 20,000 homes, starting in December.

Swinerton Renewable Energy built the facility in about six months, after developers spent more than a year negotiating with landowners and acquiring needed permits. Pennsylvania-based Community Energy Solar owns and will operate the project.

Xcel Energy will buy power from it as part of a 25-year deal, to provide solar energy to customers across the upper Midwest.

 

In sports…

Jamestown  (CSi)   The North Dakota Roughrider Rodeo Finals are at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Jamestown Civic Center.

Admission: Adults, $15 in advance, $20 beginning Oct. 28 and $30 for three-day pass; and children ages 5-12, $8 in advance, $10 beginning Oct. 28 and $20 for a three-day pass.

 

In world and national news…

BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military says an American soldier has died from wounds suffered in a bombing in northern Iraq. It’s the first time a U.S. service member has died from fighting in Iraq since the launch this week of a massive operation to take the city of Mosul from Islamic State militants. More than 100 U.S. special operations forces are embedded with Iraqi units. Hundreds more are playing a support role. But the statement didn’t say whether the service member was involved in the offensive.

WASHINGTON (AP) — More Republicans are among those criticizing Donald Trump for his refusal to say he’ll accept the outcome of the presidential election. John Thune of South Dakota, the number-three Senate Republican, says questioning the electoral process “undermines an electoral system that is a model for nations around the world.” Trump Thursday told a rally that he will honor the result — but then added, “if I win.” He says he wants to reserve the right to challenge a “questionable result.”

UNDATED (AP) — Tim Kaine says there needs to be greater voter protection efforts because of Donald Trump’s refusal to say he will accept the results of next month’s election, regardless of who wins. The Democratic vice presidential nominee says he does not expect there to be trouble with voter intimidation on Election Day. But he said the Hillary Clinton campaign will be well-prepared in case there is. Campaigns typically use volunteer poll watchers to ensure voting laws are followed on Election Day.

MIAMI (AP) — President Barack Obama is promoting his health overhaul by saying that never in U.S. history has the uninsured rate been lower than it is today. Obama says in a speech at Miami Dade College in Florida that the law has worked. But, he adds, “That doesn’t mean it’s perfect. No law is.” Obama says the Affordable Care Act is just a first step and that he recognizes the need for improvements. The president is pushing more young adults to enroll in insurance plans. This group is generally healthier and tends to help offset the cost of providing health care to older adults.

NEW YORK (AP) — The state attorney general in New York says his office doesn’t have the authority to investigate the fatal police shooting of a mentally-ill 66-year-old woman in New York City. Activists had called for Democratic Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to oversee the investigation into the death of Deborah Danner. She was shot to death by a police sergeant Tuesday night in her Bronx apartment. Schneiderman’s office has the power to investigate police shootings of unarmed people. But authorities say Danner was threatening the sergeant with a bat.