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REST OF TODAY…CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.

.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40. SOUTH WINDS AROUND

5 MPH.

.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS

5 TO 10 MPH.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTH

WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.

.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. WINDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. WEST WINDS

10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH INCREASING TO NORTHWEST

25 TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.

.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS

IN THE MID 40S.

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.

HIGHS IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S.

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF

RAIN. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.

.MONDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.

.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.

 

AREAS OF FOG WILL LIKELY PERSIST THROUGH DAYBREAK BEFORE

DISSIPATING GRADUALLY. TRAVELERS SHOULD PREPARE FOR CHANGING

VISIBILITIES…AND USE EXTRA CAUTION AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS AND

INTERSECTIONS.

 

The National Weather Service reports that in  the James Valley,there  were reports of 0.50 to over 2 inches of rainfall from Tuesday.

The Jamestown Weather Station reported .72 inches of rain, bringing the running total of precipitation for October to 1.17 inches.

 

Chances of rain…possibly mixed with snow at times…on Friday night and Saturday.

Another storm system moving east across the Rockies and into the

plains will bring chances of rain…possibly mixed with snow at

times…to our area Sunday night and Monday.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Engineer’s office informs motorists  that continued street and underground utility work will begin today on 5th,  Street Northeast between 17th Avenue Northeast & Eastwood Drive, Northeast. All through traffic will be unable to commute on this street, but will be open to local residents who live in the area.

Also,  due to Utility Work, WATER SERVICE WILL BE TEMPORARILY SHUT OFF beginning at approximately 7:30 am – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016, for approximately 8 hours in the following areas:

Along 5th St NE between 17th Ave NE and Eastwood Dr NE

Water outages will be temporary  – water service will be resumed as soon as is possible

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown Tourism Grant/Executive Board on Tuesday October 25, 2016, at Historic Franklin School, reviewed and determined the results of the Thursday, October 20, 2016 requests from entities, who have applied for funding under the City Promotion, Capital Construction Fund. Board members present were, Matt Woods, Mitzi Hager, Beth Dewald, Tanea Clocksene, and Janna Bergstedt.

Requests were received from:

The Jamestown Arts Center, for a bike rack at the Hansen Arts Park, the Sensory Gardens, to be located at Solien-DeNault Park, National Buffalo Museum Video Room, 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse Exhibit Room.

And from Frontier Village, funding for building upgrades.

The board awarded Capital construction funds to:

The 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse Committee:  In the amount of $42,000, which the board felt would allow the Jury Room, restoration, for a rotating exhibit space, to continue with the progress to be completed in time for next summer.  The requested amount was $35,000.

The board granted the National Buffalo Museum $10,000 for the video project.  The requested amount was $21,320 toward the physical renovation of the existing building.

The board also awarded $5,000 for the Sensory Garden’s project for the concrete installation portion of the project.  The dollars will be used for the concrete installation.

The board said the Frontier Village may reapply for funds for consideration in the March 2017 round of Capital Construction Grants.

There is now $23,000 left in the allocation for possible distribution in the March 2017 funding.

 

Also at that meeting the Grant/Executive Board then heard 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.

The board voted to fund $4,000.

 

The Downtown Association  is requesting $1,000 to support  the 12th Annual, Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade. The board voted to grant the full amount requested.

Sponsor amounts 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, organization that’s putting on the Dual in the Dirt  Bull Riding competition at the Jamestown  Civic Center, November 18-19, 2016, requested $9,500 for Finals Advertising.

The board voted to grant $8,500.

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

The economic impact is estimated at $125,000.

 

Jordan Wilhelm spoke on behalf of the 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 is spectator decks, and rebuilding the tunnel under the track to the 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.

The board voted to fund, up-front, $4,500, to start the prioritized projects.  The board suggested that the organization apply for March funding from the Capital Construction Fund.

 

Jamestown  (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Legal & Finance, Building Planning and Zoning, and Civic Center & Promotion committees met Tuesday evening at City Hall.  Council Member Gumke was not present.

 

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE BUSINESS:

 

Steven Fenlon, FROM MHC, spoke relative to requesting the City Council  conduct a public hearing concerning a tax-exempt refinancing of long-term indebtedness of Lutheran Social Service of North Dakota.  LSS will use it’s tax exemption status to refinance.

The Jamestown property is Legacy Center, the former Jamestown Hospital.

The refinance package is for $5 million.

The committee recommends setting the Public Hearing at the December City Council meeting.

 

Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund, requested  $14,072 from the Tourism New Project Fund held by the City of Jamestown for partial cost of the Jamestown Talking Trail Project.  He said the project cost is $29,000.

The committee recommends allocation of the funds.

 

The committee considered recommending the City Council approve the request of Joel Onsurez for Renaissance Zone incentives by granting a five (5) year 100% property tax exemption and to recommend the State of ND grant a five (5) year 100% state income tax exemption  at

104 3rd Street Southeast, the former Masonic Temple.

 

Joel and Barb Onsurez are renovating the 1916 structure. Part of the building will serve as their personal residence. They are also installing a caterer’s kitchen and planning to use the great hall as banquet/event space.

The committee took no action pending more information, and moved the item to the City Council meeting without recommendation.

 

The committee  recommends the City Council approve the 2015 City Audit Report, as prepared by Schauer & Associates, PC.  No deficiencies were in the report.

 

Informational: The Second Reading of  an Ordinance to repeal a section of the City Code pertaining to alcoholic beverages, is scheduled for the November 7, 2016, City Council meeting.

 

Informational: An application for appointment to the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority has been received from David Mark Urquhart.

 

Informational: Departmental and financial reports.

 

City Beautification Committee member, Joan Morris indicated her concern on the progress of implementing the Jamestown Residential Recycling program.  City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said the City Attorney is working on paper work, at this time.  That includes the Requests For Proposals to “mesh” with the proposal from Renaissance Recycling of Jamestown.

Ms. Morris said Renaissance Recycling has not yet been contacted by city officials.

 

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE BUSINESS:

 

Informational: Minutes of the October 10, 2016, Planning Commission Meeting was presented.

 

The committee recommends approving  the request from Lurue Weber to move a mobile home into the city and place it at 1324 14th Avenue SW (Lots 1-2, Block 2, Meidinger 4th Addition).

 

Considered approving the plat of Corell Addition, a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, of the Jamestown Hospital Healthcare Campus Addition, (within the NW ¼ of Section 3, Township 139N, Range 64W.) City Attorney Leo Ryan said he reviewed the replat, and said the  Planning & Zoning Commission  should meet with the developer concerning infrastructure.   Planning & Zoning had recommended approval. If the replat is allowed the property has to follow all city codes and specifications.

The committee recommends approving the plat.

 

The committee considered introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to create Section 6.7 of Appendix B and amend and re-enact Section 9 of Appendix B and Section 11 of Appendix C pertaining to traffic impact studies, which was tabled from the September 20, 2016, Committee Meeting.

Mayor Andersen said the trigger is ambiguous.  She asked who would pay for the study, and who pays for identified issues stemming from the study.

Council Member Phillips said she has no problem with the Ordinance as amended.

The committee recommends sending the First Reading to the City Council without recommendations, with Mayor Andersen voting in opposition.

 

The committee considered introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Sections of the City Code pertaining to standards for repair, vacation or demolition.

The committee recommends the First Reading with the addition of “The exterior of the structure.”

 

Informational: The Second Reading of an Ordinance  to amend and re-enact Section 3, Sections 5.2 to 5.6, and Section 7 of Appendix C pertaining to definitions, allowed uses and parking requirements for senior and assisted living uses, is scheduled for the November 7, 2016, City Council meeting.

 

Informational: A Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance  to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 by amending the District Map to change the zoning of the West 1,690’ of the South 400’, less the West 620’ of the SW ¼ of Section 14, Township 140, Range 64 West, located within the One Mile Extraterritorial Area of the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, from C-2 (General Commercial District) and R-1 (One- Family Residential District) to C-1 (Local Commercial District), is scheduled for the November 7, 2016,

City Council meeting.

 

CIVIC CENTER & PROMOTION COMMITTEE

No items at this time.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

 

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The state of Nevada and two counties could end up paying well over $100,000 in legal expenses as they continue to wage a legal battle with two tribes over alleged violations of the U.S. Voting Rights Act.

A federal judge ordered Washoe and Mineral counties earlier this month to establish new early voting and Election Day voting sites on two Paiute reservations after concluding Native Americans were being denied equal access to the polls.

Nine additional tribes followed with a similar request last week in federal court in Reno.

Lawyers for the Pyramid Lake and Walker River Paiute tribes also filed a request for $117,000 in lawyer fees and expenses incurred to date.

That’s 10 times as much as the tribes said it would have cost to comply with their lawsuit in the first place.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Actor-activist Mark Ruffalo has traveled to North Dakota to support the Standing Rock Sioux tribe’s opposition to the four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline.

Ruffalo is co-founder of The Solutions Project, which promotes clean and renewable energy. He says he plans to deliver a pair of Navajo-made solar trailers on Wednesday to help power the encampments established to protest the pipeline.

The Standing Rock Sioux and other tribes and environmental groups say that the pipeline could threaten water supplies for millions, since it will cross the Missouri River, as well as harm sacred sites and artifacts. Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners says the pipeline has numerous safeguards.

Ruffalo is one of the movie industry’s most outspoken advocates for environmental causes. He says “water is life.”
CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he is going to North Dakota to join the protest against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.

Jackson says Native Americans who oppose the pipeline have a “moral claim to be heard” and that their burial grounds “must be honored.”

The civil rights leader says he plans to arrive in Bismarck on Wednesday and will stand with pipeline opponents and “if necessary, go to jail with them.”

Jackson has been campaigning for Hillary Clinton, but says he is diverting to North Dakota “because their case is that precious to me.”

Pipeline opponents worry about potential effects on drinking water on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s reservation and farther downstream on the Missouri River, as well as destruction of cultural artifacts, including burial sites.

Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners says the pipeline has numerous safeguards.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Some Indian leaders in Wyoming say they object to the state’s decision to send six Highway Patrol troopers to North Dakota to help authorities there deal with Indian protesters opposing construction of an oil pipeline.

Col. Kebin Haller of the Wyoming Highway Patrol says six troopers went to North Dakota on Saturday and plan to return Nov. 8. Haller says the troopers volunteered after the governor of North Dakota declared an emergency and asked other states for law enforcement assistance.

More than 100 protesters were arrested over the weekend in Morton County, North Dakota, in the faceoff between protesters and Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners, developer of the four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline.

The Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes in Wyoming have expressed support for the protesters.

 

DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) — United Airlines will continue to serve the Dickinson airport in the western North Dakota oil patch for another two years.

United announced earlier this year that it planned to discontinue twice-daily nonstop service between Dickinson and Denver, effective Sept. 27.

The federal Transportation Department in July ordered United not to stop service until a new contract could be awarded under the Essential Air Service program, which subsidizes flights to rural cities.

The state’s congressional delegation says the department has selected United for a $4.1 million contract to provide subsidized service through September 2018.

 

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Williston State College is expanding the area covered by a program that offers free tuition and fees to graduates from high schools in the region.

The two-year school in northwestern North Dakota will make the scholarships available to five counties in northeastern Montana.

The college began the scholarship program two years ago in North Dakota’s Williams County to increase the number of professionals such as nurses and accountants needed in the booming oil patch. This year it was expanded to the North Dakota counties of Burke, Divide, McKenzie and Mountrail.

Beginning next fall, the program will also be offered in Montana’s Daniels, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Valley counties.

The program has led to record enrollments at Williston State.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced a new effort to help North Dakota farmers and ranchers who are having financial difficulty.

The state Agriculture Department will partner with North Dakota Farm Management Education to provide credit counseling services through the North Dakota Mediation Service.

Producers needing assistance can call 1-800-242-7535 to be paired with a credit counselor.

 

In sports…

Valley City def. Grand Forks Central, 25-5, 25-21, 25-10

Jamestown def. Mandan, 25-17, 25-14, 25-20

 

Benson County def. Rolla, 25-17, 25-16, 25-22

Bismarck Century def. Bismarck High, 25-20, 16-25, 25-12, 25-22

Bismarck Legacy def. Minot, 25-11, 25-23, 25-16

Dakota Prairie def. Lakota, 25-14, 25-11, 23-25, 25-21

Devils Lake def. Fargo South, 25-22, 22-25, 25-15, 27-25

Dickinson Trinity def. Beach, 25-13, 25-13, 25-13

Enderlin def. Griggs County Central, 25-15, 25-13, 25-23

Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran def. Sargent Central, 23-25, 25-17, 25-9, 25-15

Fargo Shanley def. Grand Forks Red River, 25-23, 25-21, 22-25, 25-16

Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page def. Drayton/Valley-Edinburg, 25-23, 25-11, 25-23

Flasher def. Center-Stanton, 25-19, 25-19, 25-19

Garrison-Max def. Washburn, 25-16, 25-17, 25-18

Glen Ullin-Hebron def. Grant County, 25-19, 15-25, 25-9, 26-24

Hankinson def. Waubay/Summit, S.D., 25-19, 25-19, 27-29, 25-20

Harvey-Wells County def. Four Winds/Minnewauken, 25-8, 25-9, 25-14

Hazen def. New England, 26-24, 25-23, 25-15

Heart River def. Bowman County, 25-7, 25-14, 25-10

Hettinger/Scranton def. Richardton-Taylor, 25-9, 25-16, 25-22

Hillsboro/Central Valley def. Midway-Minto, 25-19, 25-15, 25-9

Kindred def. Maple Valley, 25-7, 25-17, 25-14

Langdon-Edmore-Munich (All sports) def. Rolette-Wolford, 25-4, 25-7, 25-6

Larimore def. Hatton-Northwood, 3-2

Mott-Regent def. Killdeer, 25-18, 25-14, 26-28, 25-22

North Star def. Dunseith, 25-5, 25-12, 25-14

Northern Cass def. Milnor-North Sargent, 25-13, 25-9, 25-18

Park River/Fordville Lankin def. Cavalier, 25-16, 25-8, 25-11

Ray def. Parshall, 25-8, 25-5, 25-8

Rugby def. Glenburn, 25-13, 25-11, 25-20

Shiloh Christian def. Turtle Lake-Mercer-McClusky, 25-8, 25-17, 25-6

Thompson def. May Port CG, 25-18, 25-22, 26-24

Towner-Granville-Upham def. St. John, 25-16, 23-25, 25-22, 25-16

Underwood def. New Salem-Almont, 3-0

West Fargo def. Fargo North, 22-25, 23-25, 25-14, 25-22, 15-7

Wilton-Wing def. Standing Rock, 25-9, 25-11, 25-19

Wyndmere-Lidgerwood def. Wilmot, S.D., 3-0

 

MLB… WORLD SERIES…

CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber worked six-plus innings and batterymate Roberto Perez belted a pair of homers as the Cleveland Indians pounded the Chicago Cubs 6-0 in Game 1 of the World Series. Kluber held the Cubs to four hits and became the first pitcher in postseason history to strike out eight over the first three innings. Perez smacked a solo homer to make it 3-0 in the fourth inning and capped the scoring with a three-run blast in the eighth.

 

 

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers hoisted their first NBA championship banner before LeBron James posted a triple-double in a 117-88 romp over the New York Knicks. James finished with 19 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his 43rd career triple-double. Kyrie Irving scored 19 of his 29 points during a 20-4 spurt that put the Cavs ahead by 21 in the second half.

 

Final San Antonio 129 Golden State 100

Final Portland 113 Utah 104

 

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

BOSTON (AP) — Devan Dubnyk made 27 saves, Charlie Coyle and Chris Stewart scored 12 seconds apart and the Minnesota Wild used four second-period goals to beat the Boston Bruins 5-0 on Tuesday night.

Ryan Suter and Jason Zucker each had a goal and an assist for Minnesota, and rookie Joel Eriksson Ek got his first three NHL assists.

Jason Pominville scored in the third period, and Dubnyk got his 20th career shutout and the first for Minnesota this season.

 

Final Pittsburgh 3 Florida 2

Final New Jersey 5 Arizona 3

Final Tampa Bay 7 Toronto 3

Final Detroit 4 Carolina 2

Final 2OT Philadelphia 4 Buffalo 3

Final Calgary 4 St. Louis 1

Final Dallas 3 Winnipeg 2

Final San Jose 2 Anaheim 1

Final Ottawa 3 Vancouver 0

Final L.A. Kings 3 Columbus 2

 

NFL-MOVES

 

UNDATED (AP) — Jay Cutler will be back under center for the Chicago Bears against Minnesota on Monday.

Cutler was out five weeks with a sprained thumb suffered on Sept. 19. He was replaced by Brian Hoyer, who was placed on injured reserve after breaking his left arm in Sunday’s loss.

Hoyer performed will for the 1-6 Bears, throwing no interceptions and recording a 98.0 passer rating.

 

The Broncos have acquired tight end A.J. Derby from New England for a fifth round draft pick in 2017. Broncos tight ends have combined for 17 catches for 183 yards and a touchdown this season. Derby had 15 receptions for 189 yards, and a TD in the preseason.

 

FAN FALLS…

DENVER (AP) — Authorities say a fan has died after falling 60 feet at the Denver Broncos’ stadium.

Denver police say 36-year-old Jason Coy was sitting on a railing when he fell following Monday’s 27-9 win over Houston.

 

In world and national news…

ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — This morning Donald Trump takes a break from campaigning to formally open his new hotel in Washington. Then Trump heads to North Carolina for two campaign rallies in the afternoon. Democrat Hillary Clinton, who turns 69 today, holds two events in Florida, both aimed at encouraging voters in the state to cast an early ballot.

GENEVA (AP) — A new report says the global gender pay gap will not be closed for another 170 years if current trends continue. The World Economic Forum’s annual Global Gender Gap Report also says the pay gap has reverted to where it was in 2008 after peaking in 2013. The report says no country has fully closed the overall gender gap, but the five countries that top its Global Gender Gap index, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Rwanda, have closed more than 80 percent of theirs.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Officials in Afghanistan say Taliban insurgents have killed at least 26 civilians after abducting them in the remote central province of Ghor the previous day. It’s the latest brutal attack targeting the local population on one of the country’s most lawless areas. A local police chief says the slain civilians were from a group of 33 taken by the militants while battles were underway between the Taliban and Afghan security forces.

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — That famous green-eyed Afghan girl made famous in 1984 when her photo appeared on the cover of National Geographic, is under arrest. Authorities in Pakistan say Sharbat Gulla (SHAHR’-baht GOO’-lah) was arrested in Pakistan for having a fake identity card. Gulla was an Afghan refugee girl when photographer Steve McCurry took the famous photograph. He found her again in 2002 in Afghanistan, and a photo of an adult Gulla once again graced National Geographic’s cover.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich is telling Fox News host Megyn Kelly that she’s “fascinated with sex.” The comment came last night on Kelly’s program when the topic was Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Kelly responded to Gingrich’s comment with a chuckle, asking “really?” Kelly said she’s “not fascinated by sex,” but is “fascinated by the protection of women” and has a responsibility to cover the accusations. Kelly told Gingrich to take his “anger issues and spend some time working on them.”