CSi Weather…

…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM CDT TUESDAY…INCLUDES JAMESTOWN & VALLEY CITY..

.TONIGHT…Clear. Widespread frost. Lows 25 to 30. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Widespread frost in the morning. Highs 55 to

60. South winds 5 to 15 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs 60 to 65.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain, possibly

mixed with snow. Lows in the mid 30s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain. Highs 50 to

 

Update….

Jamestown  (CSi)  Logan Hord of the Stutsman County Narcotics Task Force reports that on October 4, 2017, at 11:51 a.m., a search warrant was executed at 1001 10th St NE., Jamestown.  The James Valley Special Operations Team and the Jamestown Police Department assisted the Stutsman County Narcotic Task Force due to the seriousness of the situation. Three males were located inside the residence and detained.

Officers found drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm at the residence. Approximately ½ ounce of methamphetamine and ½ pound of marijuana was seized from the residence.

18 year old Jacob Wangrud-Eberhardt of Jamestown was charged Friday October 6, 2017, with 3 Class B felonies; delivery of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and marijuana. Wangrud-Eberhardt was also charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance (buprenorphine & LSD), and three counts of drug paraphernalia.

Information on his court appearance was not immediately available.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi-JRMC)   — Modern Healthcare  has named Jamestown Regional Medical Center one of the Best Places to Work in 2017.

Modern Healthcare honors workplaces throughout the healthcare industry that empower employees to provide the best possible care. Each year, Modern Healthcare singles out and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry on a national level. Modern Healthcare announced the recipients at the Workplace of the Future conference in Las Vegas last month. Modern Healthcare announced that of the Top 150 organizations, 75 are providers/insurers and 75 are suppliers/vendors. Of the 75 in its category, JRMC placed No. 63.

 

Receiving the award on behalf of JRMC was: Abby Morken, human resourses generalist; Stacey Pesek, patient access lead; and Ricki Ramlo, vice president of operations.

 

JRMC President & CEO K.C. DeBoer, says, “Being named No. 63 is a significant honor. That’s No. 63 in the entire country. Receiving this honor means JRMC can continue to hire and retain the best people to care for Jamestown and the surrounding communities.”

 

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Best Places to Work award. This is the first year JRMC has received it.

 

Ramlo adds, “We are honored to be named one of the top 75 healthcare employers in the nation.” JRMC is fortunate in that employee engagement is a priority of its board. We’re also fortunate in that our employees are dedicated to providing the best care for this community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

 

JRMC’s employee satisfaction scores are in the 88th percentile when compared with other hospitals. Turnover at JRMC in fiscal year 2016-2017 was 18 percent, below the industry average of 19 percent.

Ramlo says, “JRMC’s vision is to ‘Be the best rural hospital in the country for patients to receive care, employees to work and for providers to practice.  This award is evidence that we are on the right track.”

To learn more about JRMC, visit  www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The community is invited to a Prayer Service in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, on Tuesday October  17, 2017 at Voorhees Chapel at the University of Jamestown at 7-p.m.

The Community Service of Prayers, Readings, and Hymns will be held mourning those who have died, remembering those still suffering, and celebrate those who have survived.

People of all denominations are invited.

Sponsored by SAFE Shelter, and the University of Jamestown.

Mary’s Place Update…

Construction has started on SAFE Shelters Mary’s Place, with footings poured in September with completion estimated to be in late 2018.

Adjustments were made to the building plans to keep costs down, as bids came in higher than expected.

A good portion of the funds needed have been received, however, additional financial support from the community is needed to complete the project.

Donations are welcome on line at: www.safeShelterJamestown.org and click on the donate button.

The on line donation form is at http://app.mobilecause.com/form/UOEmkQ

Text: MARY2 to 71777.

Send checks to P.O Box 1934 in Jamestown, ND 58402 and write Mary’s Place in the memo.

Mary’s Place will offer victims of domestic violence  and survivors of domestic Violence a safe place to heal and rebuild their lives.

 

 

Valley City (CSi)     On Tuesday, October 17, area educators, adminstrators, parents and other interested citizens will take part in Most Likely to Succeed’s worldwide campaign to re-imagine education. The acclaimed film Most Likely to Succeed offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of—if we have the vision and courage to transform our schools. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Greg Whiteley, the film has been an official selection of two dozen of the world’s top film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca, and AFI DOCS. It’s been featured at leading conferences on education, including ASU/GSV, SxSWedu, Harvard/GoldmanSachs, and NewSchools Venture Fund. Audience members call it the most compelling film ever done on the topic of school. In the past year, more than 2,300 communities have booked a screening of Most Likely to Succeed.  This event will be held in Vangstad Auditorium on the Valley City State University campus at 7 PM.

The purpose is to foster meaningful discussion among educators, administrators, parents, and students about how current obstacles can be overcome and steps towards change can be taken on a local level. Born out of these conversations is a community-wide commitment to moving forward; transformational initiatives are undertaken and real change is ignited.  District 24 legislators have been invited to take part in the discussion afterwards, as well as VC Public School Superintendent Josh Johnson.  Nick Archuleta, VCHS and VCSU graduate and current president of North Dakota United will moderate the discussion.  This event is free and open to the public.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The James River Valley Library Adult Programs will present Local History Stories on Tueaday October 17, 2017 at 6-p.m., at the Alfred Dickey Public Library in Downtown Jamestown.

The presentation will be taught by local authors Bruce Berg and Keith Norman.

Pre-register by callint 701-252-2217, on line: www.friendsofjrvl.org/registration.

Catered by Jonny B’s Brickhouse, from Downtown Jamestown.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota won’t be getting the presidential major disaster declaration it had sought for this summer’s drought.

Gov. Doug Burgum lobbied hard for the declaration, which could have unlocked direct disaster payments to farmers and ranchers. He first made it in August, and also asked President Donald Trump directly last month when the president made an appearance at an oil refinery in Mandan.

But Burgum’s office announced Monday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had denied the request. FEMA Administrator Brock Long wrote that direct assistance is “not appropriate” for the drought.

Long also wrote that relief was available through other federal programs and sources.

Burgum says he knew the request was a long shot, especially as hurricanes and wildfires have meant new demands for federal aid.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minot father has been sentenced to time already served and probation for leaving his young daughter alone in a car behind his apartment building last April while he was intoxicated.

Thirty-six-year-old Craig Cadotte pleaded guilty to felony child neglect. The Minot Daily News says Judge Todd Cresap gave Cadotte a suspended one year sentence, except for the seven days he’s already served in jail. Cadotte will also be on probation for two years. If he successfully completes probation the charge will appear as a misdemeanor on his record.

Officers investigating a fight between a heavily intoxicated Cadotte and two other men discovered the girl, born in 2013, alone and crying in the back seat of Cadotte’s vehicle.

 

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A standoff between an armed man and SWAT team officers ended without injury in Fargo.

Police were called to a home Saturday where the gunman was reportedly suicidal. KFGO reports there was another person in the house, but authorities say the man was not making threats against that person. The Red River Valley tactical officers were deployed and neighborhood streets were barricaded.

The man was arrested without incident about 2½ hours after the standoff began.

 

 

In sports…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are bringing back Paul Molitor as manager after he led a historic turnaround.

The Twins announced Monday that Molitor is getting a new three-year deal that keeps him under contract through 2020. They went 85-77 this season, becoming the first team to make the playoffs after losing at least 100 games the previous year. They lost to the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card game last week.

New executives Derek Falvey and Thad Levine never addressed Molitor’s future during the season. That led to some uncertainty about whether they would retain a manager they inherited when they took over.

But the two sides reached agreement on a new deal less than a week after the season ended.

 

Bismarck   (CSi)  Now is the time to locate your deer license and check it for accuracy.

Every year the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s licensing section receives last-minute inquiries from hunters who can’t find their license. When that happens, it’s difficult to try to get a replacement license in time for the season opener.

Another reason to check the license now is to make sure the unit and species is what was intended.

Deer hunters in need of a replacement license can print out a duplicate (replacement) license application from the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, or can request an application by calling 701-328-6300.

The form must be completely filled out and notarized, and sent back in to the department with a fee.

 

 

The Associated Press

Y.A. Tittle, the Hall of Fame quarterback and 1963 NFL Most Valuable Player, has died. He was 90.

His family confirmed to LSU, where Tittle starred in college, that he passed away. No details were immediately provided.

Known as “The Bald Eagle” as much for his sturdy leadership as his prematurely receding hairline, Tittle played 17 seasons of pro football. He began with the All-America Football Conference’s Baltimore Colts in 1948 and finished with the NFL’s New York Giants. He played 10 years in between with the San Francisco 49ers, but had his greatest success in New York, leading the Giants to three division titles in four years in a remarkable late-career surge.

 

In world and national news…

HAZARD, Ky. (AP) — EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says he will sign a new rule that will end the Obama-era Clean Power Plan. That plan was intended to limit carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants. Speaking in Kentucky on Monday, Pruitt declared “the war on coal is over.” Pruitt, appointed by President Donald Trump, is closely tied to the oil and gas industry. He rejects the consensus of scientists that man-man emissions from burning fossil fuels are the primary driver of global climate change.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — As U.S. President Donald Trump challenges the Iran nuclear deal, some in Tehran say they have yet to benefit from the accord and that it might already be doomed. And that is hardening their skepticism toward America. The Associated Press interviewed some average Iranians in the capital, and they say Trump’s threats fall in line with what Iranian leaders have warned since the 1979 Islamic Revolution _ that Americans can’t be trusted.

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Another wildfire has erupted in California, this time southeast of Los Angeles in Orange County. The Anaheim Fire Department says people in the area have been ordered to evacuate. The Southern California fire erupted as the toll from fires in the northern half of the state has risen to at least 1,500 homes and buildings destroyed.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a step toward a long-sought Republican goal of allowing insurance to be sold across state lines. The White House is preparing an executive order that would expand health plans offered by associations to allow individuals to pool together and buy insurance outside their states. Trump sees selling insurance across state lines as a way to foster competition that brings down premiums for people buying their own policies. But experts say that’s not guaranteed.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Prominent engineers says dozens of lives likely could have been saved in Mexico City’s Sept. 19 earthquake if officials had outlawed a building technique now banned in parts of the United States, Chile and New Zealand. Almost two-thirds of the collapsed buildings were designed with a suspect construction method called flat slab.