CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds

around 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny, windy, cooler. Highs in the lower 60s. West

winds 15 to 30 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper

30s. Highs in the lower 60s to mid 70s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.

Lows in the upper 40s.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain

showers. Highs around 60.

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper

30s. Highs around 60.

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of

rain showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.

 

Near critical fire weather conditions are forecast Wednesday

afternoon.

Strong northwest winds sustained at 30 mph with gusts in excess

of 45 mph are possible Wednesday across northern North Dakota and

into the James River Valley.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to the Newman Signs property in Southwest Jamestown about 1:30-p.m., Monday, where leaves were being burned, outdoors.

City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says, the call came from a passerby who saw smoke coming from the yard.

No structures were damaged, with three city fire units and 26 fire fighters on the scene about 20 minutes.

Chief Reuther says, a city Ordinance prohibits outdoor burning in city limits with the exception of approved fire pits, which may burn only wood.  The city does not allow open burning even in fire pits of other materials such as garbage or other materials.

He adds that it cost the City of Jamestown $1,000 every time the city fire department is called out, and in the case of illegal burning, it costs taxpayers unnecessarily.

He points out that before outdoor burning, residents should be sure to  check with the city fire department, if the action is lawful.

He says the city’s website, jamestownnd.org has the Ordinance outlined.

 

 

Update…

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Rescue Squad was called just before midnight Sunday to a report of a vehicle in a body of water north of Medina.

Lt. Sheldon Mohr says there was no occupant in the vehicle when first responders arrived on the scene, as the incident was investigated by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser reported the driver lost control of the vehicle on a curve, and it rolled into the slough.

Occupants of a vehicle trailing, picked up the occupant who escaped the vehicle, and was not injured, as the accident went unreported.

Nine city fire department personnel and two units responded to the scene, using the under water ROV search craft.

Also responding was the Medina Ambulance Service.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Public Schools evaluation by AdvanceED is finished, with a report to be given to school administrators this Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

The meeting will be at 1:30-p.m., at the Jamestown Middle School, prior to a public meeting.

Five evaluators from the school quality and accreditation through the state Department of Public Instruction, are currently reviewing the school district.

Jamestown Public Schools  curriculum and professional development director  Joe Hegland and Middle School Principal Ryan Harty, co-chair  the AdvanceED committee.

Following Monday’s meeting with school district administrators, principals and parents, the review team will observe classes at the middle school, high school, Gussner and Lincoln elementary schools. Other elementary schools staff  meet with evaluators at evening meetings

Monday’s Jamestown Public School Board meeting was recorded by CSi 10 The Replay Channel, with showings starting Tuesday.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)The Northern Plains Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals hosts National Philanthropy Day each November to usher in the season of giving.  North Dakotans and Northwest Minnesotans who engage in philanthropy and volunteerism are honored on the day.  The 2017 regional event is November 16, 2017, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo, ND.  Edward Thompson, CEO of Thompson & Associates, will give the keynote address entitled “Giving That Makes a Difference.”

The inspiring luncheon and awards ceremony is open to the public. Tickets and more information are available at: www.afpnorthernplains.org.

 

In the Jamestown community, Harold (posthumously) and Mary Newman and Family were nominated and will receive the Lifetime Achievement – Legacy of Giving Award. Through the generosity of the Newman Family, education has been made possible for numerous students attending North Dakota and Minnesota colleges and universities; hundreds of women and children have had a safe place to call home; social and entertainment opportunities have been made available for family and friends; and the promotion and tourism within our great state continues to make ND a fun place to visit. The number of charities, families, and individuals that have benefited from their generosity are too numerous to count. The lifetime accumulation of their generosity, however, nears $10 million dollars.

 

Also being honored at this year’s National Philanthropy Day luncheon are:

Philanthropists of the Year: George and Audrey Gaukler

Outstanding Volunteer (individuals): Dean Pedersen and Irene Schafer

Outstanding Volunteer Group: Dr. Debora Dragseth and her Business Ethics students

Corporate Leadership in Philanthropy: Microsoft, Fargo Campus
Respected Fundraising Professional: Ron Schatz

 

National Philanthropy Day is an annual celebration of the incredible impact giving, volunteering, and charitable engagement makes upon our communities and our world. Association of Fundraising Professional chapters across the globe celebrate National Philanthropy Day by hosting events to recognize activities of donors, volunteers, foundations, leaders, corporations, and those who are engaged in philanthropy. The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern Plains Chapter encompasses all of North Dakota and western Minnesota.

National Philanthropy Day 2017 is sponsored by the University of North Dakota Foundation;
North Dakota Community Foundation; Dakota Medical Foundation; North Dakota State University Foundation; Valley City State University Foundation; North Dakota State College of Science Foundation; Mosaic Consulting, Inc.; Eide Bailly; the University of Jamestown;
Dickinson State University; and West Central Initiative.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The James River Valley Library Adult Programs will present Local History Stories on Tuesday 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 calling for the presentation by calling Bill Kennedy at the Alfred Dickey Public Library at 701-252-2217, on line: www.friendsofjrvl.org/programregistration.

The Local History Presentations will be catered by Jonny B’s Brickhouse, from Downtown Jamestown.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Bruce said his topic will be about Betty Gates the wife of former Jamestown High School Coach, Ernie Gates.  He said that Betty was involved with the U.S. government during World War II with contacts with high ranking U.S. Government officials during the war.

He will have more details during his presentation.

He noted that his information collected from Betty Gates, is the planned subject of an upcoming publication he is planning.

Keith said his presentation concerns a spooky Halloween tale that took place in Jamestown years ago, concerning a mummified body.

During our show he also pointed out that Southwest Jamestown around 1910 to 1920 was the site of a ski jump and bobsled course.

Also on our show the Library’s Development Director, Bill Kennedy said the library is still looking for more “library stories,” from the public to be included in the upcoming 2019, 100 year anniversary of the library in Jamestown.  The stories should be between 300 and 500 words telling what libraries mean to that individual and their families.

Send stories to billkennedy0@gmail.com or submit online at

http://www.friendsofjrvl.org  & scroll down to  JRVLS IS OUTSIDE THE LINE.

Children younger than 15 with fines for overdue books with the James River Valley Library System may have those fines forgiven.

At the James River Valley Library System Librarian Joe Rector has requested that board look at giving  a waiver for fees on overdue library books for children younger than 15, provided the overdue books had been returned to the library.

The James River Valley Library System charges five cents a day for overdue books and any  accumulated fines.

 

Jamestown (CSi)   The University of Jamestown was once again named a “Best in the Midwest” college by the Princeton Review. 2018 marks 15 consecutive years that the University has received this ranking.

University of Jamestown, President Dr. Robert Badal  commented on the award: “We welcome this longstanding recognition from the Princeton Review. The quality of our programs and educational innovations are creating a stronger quality brand and reputational strength for the University of Jamestown.”

The Princeton Review survey asks students to rate their colleges on several issues – from the accessibility of their professors to the quality of their science lab facilities – and answer questions about themselves, their fellow students, and their campus life.

According to the Princeton Review website, “We salute 658 colleges in five zones—Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, and International (outside of the United States)—that we consider academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search.”

Established in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Science in Nursing degrees, as well as Master’s Degrees in Education, Leadership, Clinical Counseling, and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. With the Jamestown Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing them through a student-centered experience. For more information, please visit uj.edu.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Offutt Brass, the brass ensemble of the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band, is performing at the University of Jamestown on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. The quartet, which is stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, will perform a masterclass at 5 p.m. and a concert at 7 p.m. on campus in the Voorhees Chapel. This event is free and open to the public.

Comprised of two trumpets, French horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion, Offutt Brass showcases the Air Force’s excellence and precision in every performance with a diverse repertoire featuring classical selections, patriotic favorites, jazz and popular music, new compositions, and distinctive arrangements.

For more information on the event, please contact Laura Lynch, Assistant Professor and Director of Instrumental Music, at laura.lynch@uj.edu or 701-252-3467 ext.5438.

 

 

Bismarck  (CSi)- The NDDOT informs motorists that the I-94 westbound Medina Rest Area, seven miles west of Medina is now open.

The rest area was closed to reconstruct the septic system and make ADA improvements.

For more information about construction projects and road conditions throughout North Dakota, call 511 from any type of phone or visit the Travel Information Map on the NDDOT website at http://www.dot.nd.gov/travel-info-v2/

 

Courtenay  (CSi)  Unofficial results show that Shane Moran, won the Special Recall Election on Monday in Courtenay.

Moran organized the recall election against City Councilman John Bailey, who he defeated.

In unofficial results, have Moran with 17 votes, and Bailey tallied 11 votes. 28 of Courtenay’s eligible 43 voters voted on Monday.

Moran will finish the rest of Bailey’s term, expiring in June 2018, and could seek re-election

The city of Courtenay contracted with Stutsman County to conduct the election.

 

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minot woman who bit a police officer on the arm while being arrested for alcohol detox has been sentenced to 1 ½ years of probation.

Forty-seven-year-old Tracy Holdaway recently pleaded guilty to felony assault on a police officer in July. If she successfully completes probation, the charge will be cleared from her record.

Holdaway also was ordered to undergo a chemical dependency evaluation and pay $525 in court costs.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Police say a Bismarck man has been charged with assaulting an officer who shot the suspect.

Authorities say 51-year-old Donald Miller was shot in the stomach by the officer, who was responding to an unrelated call.

Police say Miller was trying to steal the officer’s car on Sunday. The officer, whose name was not released, used a stun gun on Miller before shooting him during a struggle. The officer was punched and his eyes were gouged.

Miller is in a hospital being treated for his gunshot wound. The officer was treated at the hospital for head and eye injuries.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The state Agriculture Department says nearly all of the 215 North Dakota farmers who responded to a survey on the herbicide dicamba reported damage from newly registered formulations of the chemical.

But Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says 184 of the 207 responses reporting damage did not have plant tissue analysis to back up the claim.

Whether herbicide drift of newly registered formulations of dicamba is causing crop damage has been a topic in many states this summer.

The federal government on Friday released new label language classifying the new formulations as restricted-use products. He says his agency is drafting North Dakota-specific restrictions to mitigate potential damage next year.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An emergency men’s shelter in Bismarck that’s facing financial problems might remain open this winter if an entity can be found to operate it.Officials announced in August that the Ruth Meiers Hospitality House would be closed and sold. The Bismarck Tribune reports that the Heartview Foundation is buying the facility and is willing to allow its use as a shelter this winter.

However, Heartview Executive Director says the foundation that provides chemical dependency treatment doesn’t have funding or staff to operate a homeless shelter.

The Missouri Valley Coalition for Homeless People says groups that have been working to address the emergency shelter crisis will meet again this week to discuss the matter.

The shelter houses 30-70 men each night and is the only facility of its kind in Bismarck-Mandan.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Agriculture Department is expecting hundreds of applications over the next three weeks from drought-stricken ranchers seeking money to help pay the cost of hauling in hay to maintain their herds through winter.

The state Emergency Commission in late August approved $1.5 million in aid to help with hay-hauling costs, in response to the worst drought in decades.

The state has received about 60 applications so far, and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is expecting as many as 700 by the Nov. 3 deadline.

With hay in short supply, the department also is expanding the program to include straw used for feed.

Straw is typically used for animal bedding, but North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says it’s commonly used as a livestock feed ingredient during droughts.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gackle rancher Warren Zenker will lead North Dakota’s largest rancher organization for another year.Zenker was re-elected president of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association at the group’s recent 88th annual convention and trade show in Fargo.

Zenker has been a Stockmen’s member for 24 years. He and his family farm, ranch and run a feedlot.

McVille rancher Dan Rorvig was re-elected vice president.

The Stockmen’s Association represents more than 3,000 cattle-ranching families. Officers serve up to two one-year terms.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The State Department has granted Enbridge Energy a presidential permit for the final piece of its project to boost the capacity of its Alberta Clipper oil pipeline.Calgary, Alberta-based Enbridge has been operating the pipeline, formally called Line 67, since 2010. The company upgraded its pumping stations in 2014 and 2015 to nearly double its capacity to 800,000 barrels per day.

But Enbridge needed the permit for the 3-mile segment that crosses the U.S.-Canadian border near Neche, North Dakota. After nearly five years of review, the State Department said Monday that issuing the permit serves the national interest.

Enbridge has been running Line 67 at full capacity by using a short detour into a parallel pipeline for crossing the border.

Line 67 carries Alberta crude across Minnesota to Superior, Wisconsin.

 

In sports…

High School Volleyball…

Burke County def. Trinity Christian, 3-0

Carrington def. Midkota, 25-10, 25-10, 25-12

Center-Stanton def. Glen Ullin-Hebron, 15-25, 25-13, 19-25, 25-13, 15-8

Des Lacs-Burlington def. Bottineau, 25-19, 25-22, 25-21

Enderlin def. Barnes County North, 25-17, 25-21, 16-25, 26-24

Herreid/Selby Area, S.D. def. South Border, 25-15, 25-17, 21-25, 25-16

Hillsboro/Central Valley def. Larimore, 25-14, 25-16, 25-12

Kenmare def. Lewis and Clark, 13-25, 25-13, 25-19, 28-26

LaMoure-Litchville-Marion def. Lisbon, 25-11, 25-15, 25-15

Langdon-Edmore-Munich def. Park River/Fordville Lankin, 25-21, 26-24, 25-14

May Port CG def. Grafton/St. Thomas, 25-13, 25-16, 26-28, 25-9

Minot Our Redeemer’s def. Ray, 3-0

Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood def. Newburg-Westhope, 3-0

Napoleon def. Bismarck High, 25-20, 25-10, 25-16

New Town def. Parshall, 25-20, 25-18, 25-23

Oakes def. Kindred, 24-26, 25-15, 25-21, 25-17

Richardton-Taylor def. Grant County, 22-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-14

Surrey def. Nedrose, 3-1

Tioga def. Trenton, 25-19, 25-19, 25-12

Towner-Granville-Upham def. Dunseith, 25-19, 25-21, 25-17

Turtle Lake-Mercer-McClusky def. Drake/Anamoose, 25-15, 25-14, 25-13

Wilmot, S.D. def. Tri-State, 23-25, 25-9, 25-17, 25-1

 

 

ALCS…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees failed to get a hit in their last four turns at bat on Monday, but a victory was already in the bag.

Todd Frazier and Aaron Judge slammed three-run homers to support CC Sabathia (sah-BATH’-ee-uh) as the Yankees ripped the Astros, 8-1 to get within two games to one in the American League Championship Series.

Frazier’s second-inning blast came off Charlie Morton, who was tagged for seven runs over 3 2/3 innings. Morton’s performance came after starter Dallas Keuchel (KY’-kul) and Justin Verlander combined to hold the Yankees to one run over 16 innings.

Morton was pulled just before Judge unloaded a blast that capped the Yankees’ five-run fourth. New York managed just one base-runner the rest of the way, but it didn’t matter after Sabathia held the Astros to three hits while striking out five over six shutout innings.

Adam Warren followed with two hitless innings of scoreless relief to keep the eight-run lead intact, allowing Yankees manager Joe Girardi to use slumping reliever Dellin Betances (beh-TAN’-sehs) in the ninth. Betances was pulled after walking his first two hitters.

The Astros finally scored on a bases-loaded walk in the ninth, but Jose Altuve (al-TOO’-vay) ended the game by grounding into a double play.

Game 4 is Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. Sonny Gray is slated to start for the Yanks on 11 days’ rest. The Astros will go with Lance McCullers.

 

NLCS

CHICAGO (AP) — The Dodgers and Cubs resume the National League Championship Series Tuesday in Chicago after the two teams enjoyed a day off.

Yu Darvish will start for the Dodgers in Game 3 against Kyle Hendricks as the Cubs try to get back in the series.

Los Angeles took the first two games at home, winning 5-2 before Justin Turner’s walk-off homer gave the Dodgers a 4-1 victory on Sunday night.

 

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Final Tampa Bay 3 Detroit 2

 

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans finally have a victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

The Titans scored two touchdowns over the final 5:29 to get a 36-22 win against their AFC South rival. Marcus Mariota hit Taywan Taylor for a 53-yard TD to break a 22-all tie and end Tennessee’s 11-game losing streak to Indianapolis.

Mariota was 23 of 32 for 306 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the 3-3 Titans. He also carried twice for no yards as he refrained from running to protect his injured hamstring.

 

 

VIKINGS…

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater has been cleared to rejoin the Minnesota Vikings for practice. The big day for Bridgewater came roughly 14 months after a dislocation and multiple ligament tears in his left knee put his leg and career at risk. The 24-year-old quarterback was given the green light by his surgeon. Coach Mike Zimmer says Bridgewater will be eased back in with the team beginning this week.

 

PACKERS…

UNDATED (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have surgery on his broken right collarbone, and that his season could be over.

Rodgers got hurt after throwing a roll-out pass in the first quarter of Sunday’s 23-10 loss at Minnesota. The Packers said yesterday that the injury could force the All-Pro to miss the rest of the season.

Brett Hundley is now the starting quarterback, with Joe Callahan promoted from the practice squad to serve as the backup.

 

NBA-NEWS…

UNDATED (AP) — LeBron James’ playing status for today’s season opener against Boston remains unclear.

James has been slowed by a sprained left ankle for more than two weeks and it’s still not known whether he’ll be on the floor when the Cavaliers take on the Celtics and Kyrie Irving, who asked to be traded by Cleveland this summer.

James took part in some post-practice shooting drills with teammates Monday. He didn’t speak with the media as the Cavaliers prepared for their opener, a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference finals.

James has never missed an opener in his NBA career, and teammate J.R. Smith doesn’t expect him to miss this one.

 

COLLEGE CORRUPTION-LOUISVILLE…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville’s Athletic Association has officially fired coach Rick Pitino nearly three weeks after the school acknowledged that its men’s basketball program is being investigated as part of a federal corruption probe.

The move officially ends Pitino’s 16-year tenure with the program, a run that included winning the 2013 NCAA championship but was tarnished by several embarrassing off-court incidents.

The association on Oct. 2 authorized university interim President Greg Postel to begin the process of firing Pitino for cause after Postel placed him on unpaid administrative leave Sept. 27. Pitino isn’t named in court complaints in the federal probe, but Postel said in a disciplinary letter that the allegations violated his contract.

 

In world and national news…

BEIRUT (AP) — A commander with the U.S.-backed Syrian forces battling the Islamic State group says the city of Raqqa has been liberated from Islamic State militants and that combing operations are underway to clear the city of land mines and extremist sleeper cells. Brig. Gen. Talal Sillo told The Associated Press that there are no longer clashes going on in the city. Sillo says a formal declaration will follow befitting “the fall of the capital of terrorism.”

BEIRUT (AP) — After brutalizing people under their command for more than three years, militants from the Islamic State group appear on the verge of collapse. They’re now battling to hang on to relatively small pockets of territory in Iraq and Syria, and they’re besieged by local forces from all sides. But few expect IS to completely go away, or for the bloodshed in the two countries and the region to end quickly.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s freewheeling, last-minute Rose Garden scrum Monday is the latest evidence of his willingness to talk to journalists on the fly. The president has been opining to reporters in the Oval Office, stopping to talk on the South Lawn and chatting on the tarmac near Air Force One.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has incorrectly claimed that his predecessors didn’t call the families of military personnel killed in action. Now, aides to former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush are angrily pushing back, insisting their bosses went to great lengths to honor the dead. Gen. Martin Dempsey, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tweeted that both presidents “cared deeply, worked tirelessly for the serving, the fallen, and their families. Not politics. Sacred Trust.”

KIRKUK, Iraq (AP) — Thousands of civilians are streaming back to Kirkuk, a day after fleeing as Iraqi troops pushed Kurdish forces out of the disputed oil-rich city. The civilians were heading back on Tuesday, driving along a main highway to the city’s east. The Kurdish peshmerga forces had built an earthen berm along the highway, reinforced by armored vehicles, but were allowing civilians to return to the city. Many returnees were seen with their children and belongings packed tight in their cars.