CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Cloudy. Not as cold. Lows around 20. Northwest winds

around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing and drifting snow in the

afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph

increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing and drifting snow

in the evening. Lows around 15. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 30. West winds 5 to

10 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. West

winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance

of snow. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.

Lows 15 to 20.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 20.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow after

midnight. Lows 15 to 20.

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

afternoon. Highs in the upper 20s.

 

On Friday…a clipper passes mainly to the east of the area, but

enough cold air will push into our territory to result in

increasing winds leading to some patchy blowing snow. Winds will

gradually subside in the evening.

 

Occasional modest clipper systems pass through the area from time

to time bringing low chances for snow along with breezy

conditions. Otherwise, quiet weather expected.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi) – Another business workshop presented by SCORE, is set for Jamestown on Monday December 11, 2017.

Recent  guests on CSi’s Wayne Byers Show on Channel 2, David Smette, and Ken Astrup  said, the group of former business owners and entrepreneurs  will host the event at the University of Jamestown’s Larson Center, at the former daycare location in the building, at 8-a.m.

Smette pointed out, the group provides  guidance free of charge,  including free legal, tax and insurance advice from experts, and provides workshops.

Astrup added, the Jamestown Office was launched about a year ago, and all conversations and consultations are confidential.

SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters across the United States.

Presenters and topics include:

Judge Tim Ottmar on Legal Considerations for Small Businesses

Duane Dunn with Schauer & Associates on Taxes Issues for Small Businesses.

Lindsey Vogel with Witthauer Financial Group on Insurance for Small Business.

Courteny VanDyke & Tory Hart with Bank Forward on Using Data to improve your business.

For more information, visit score.org or contact Katherine Roth   at 701-253-4112.

The Jamestown SCORE office is located at Legacy Center, the former Jamestown Hospital location in Downtown Jamestown, Co-located with the SBA and South Central Regional Council Office.

Smette pointed out the Jamestown based SCORE Office serves Jamestown, Valley City, Ellendale, Carrington New Rockford, and Steele.

Other regional offices are located in Bismarck-Mandan, Minot, and Grand Forks.

 

 

(New York)   – The nomination of Rod Wilhelm, dealer principal at Don Wilhelm Inc., a Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealer in Jamestown, for the 2018 TIME Dealer of the Year award has been announced  by TIME.

A feature in the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter the news release goes on to say that, Wilhelm is one of a select group of 47 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the National Automobile Dealers Association’s 2018 NADA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 23, 2018. The announcement of this year’s nominees was made by Meredith Long, senior vice president and general manager, News, Luxury & Style, TIME, and Tim Russi, president of auto finance for Ally Financial.

The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. Recipients are among the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service.

Rod Wilhelm says, “Whether it’s helping generations of the same family buy a car or helping a stranded motorist with the immediate need to get back on the road, there is great satisfaction, day after day, in providing the best service to our community.”  It always comes back to assisting our customers and welcoming new customers.”

 

 

Jamestown  (NDFU)  – The state’s largest farm organization will kick off its 91st annual state convention in Bismarck on Friday, Dec. 15, at the Bismarck Event Center. A mix of educational speakers, entertainment, policy debate, elections, youth achievement recognition and a visit from royalty, all highlight this year’s event.

On Friday morning, Dr. Frayne Olson, a crops economist and marketing specialist from NDSU, will conduct a pre-convention seminar at 8:30 a.m. on market outlooks globally. Well-known ag analyst Mike Pearson will also share his market insights with Farmers Union members on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

Educational breakout sessions will be held Friday afternoon at 4:15 p.m. on health care, FSA producer loans, and our state’s climate outlook. Dr. Adnan Akyuz will share his long-range climate predictions and the consequential opportunities and challenges for farmers and ranchers. As North Dakota’s climatologist, he’ll also address the 2017 drought and moisture outlook for 2018.

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is expected to address members on Friday evening. Policy debate, election of officers, Farmers Union Insurance’s annual meeting, live and silent auctions, and entertainment by farmer/comedian Jerry Carroll, and the Johnny Holm Band round out the two-day celebration.

Of special highlight on Saturday evening is an address by newly crowned Miss America Cara Mund, who will be speaking to the 2017 Torchbearer Class. Twenty youth will earn their Torchbearer award, the highest honor a youth can achieve in the Farmers Union youth program. Mund is the first Miss North Dakota to be crowned Miss America.

The convention is open to the public. A $70 registration fee is required. Activities for youth and daycare are also provided throughout the convention. To see a complete agenda or to register, go to ndfu.org or call 1-800-366-8331.

 

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  The NDDOT informs motorist that law enforcement patrols will be stepped up from December 16, 2017, through January 31, 2018, as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

The NDDOT reports that from mid-December 2016 through late January 2017 there were two preventable deaths and 43 injuries in alcohol-related North Dakota crashes. More than 300 people have died in alcohol-related North Dakota crashes over five years.

In conjunction with the enforcement campaign, NDDOT is launching an impaired driving campaign. It tells the story of a fatal Mandan crash on Oct. 29, 2011.  23 year old Taylor Berhow, was convicted of manslaughter for driving drunk in a crash that killed three of his passengers.

Now, Berhow speaks to youth and other groups around North Dakota about his experience and the decisions he made that day, with his goal to deter others from making bad choices.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota is rescinding one of its new rules for use of the controversial weed killer dicamba on soybean crops next year.

The state Agriculture Department has decided not to require dicamba applicators to first notify the agency.

The request came from North Dakota Farm Bureau. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says he agrees that the requirement would amount to an unnecessary headache for applicators.

The state rules are in addition to new federal rules resulting from complaints around the country of dicamba drift damaging neighboring crops.

North Dakota’s rules also implement a cutoff date for applications. Chemical maker Monsanto has objected to that, but Goehring says North Dakota is simply tailoring the federal rules to the state’s growing climate. He says that rule will stay.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck man is accused of setting a fire in an apartment in attempt to kill his roommate.

The Bismarck Tribune reports that 42-year-old Darren Weber is charged with endangering by fire or explosion as well as four counts for violating a court order.

Authorities say Weber placed two vacuum cleaners, a foot soak tub, a plastic container, two lawn chairs, a dresser and a footstool in front of his roommate’s bedroom door before starting a fire in his own bedroom and leaving.

Weber eventually returned to the apartment and woke up the other man. No injuries were reported.

Police say Weber blamed his roommate for a probation search the night before, when Weber was found with marijuana.

Weber’s criminal history includes a range of charges, including gross sexual imposition.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s second-most populous county is changing how people can vote on Election Day.

Burleigh County is eliminating roughly half of its polling sites in favor of 12 universal Election Day vote centers. The Bismarck Tribune reports the move will enable people to vote near their home, work or school.

County Commission Chairman Jerry Woodcox says research indicates universal vote centers not only are more convenient but also get more people out to vote.

Some area state lawmakers aren’t in favor of the change. Rep. Mike Nathe says he worries about long lines at the centers. Rep. Larry Klemin calls it too drastic of a change.

The County Commission vote Monday approving the change was 3-2.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s governor and his family are expected to move into their new residence by the end of the month.

The 13,600-square-foot home on the state Capitol grounds in Bismarck is about 97 percent complete. Facilities manager John Boyle says a final walkthrough had been done and a list has been made of the remaining tasks.

The Bismarck Tribune says movers are tentatively scheduled for Dec. 27-28. The project was funded with $4 million from the Capitol Building Trust Fund. An additional $1 million is being raised from private donations.

 

In sports news…

Jamestown  (JRMC)  —  The Jamestown Blue Jay Varsity volleyball team hosted its “Dig Pink Night” to raise money for breast cancer detection and treatment equipment at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. To celebrate a successful season, the team presented a donation to JRMC Foundation for more than $3,000.

Lady Jay players and coaches sold more than 200 t-shirts that were donated at cost by Wildside Creations. The fans in attendance also enjoyed Dilly Bars and bid on silent auction items. Additional supporters include: University of Jamestown bookstore, Valley Plains Equipment, Shear Ashlyn, Kelly Erickson, Erin Lamp-State Farm, Dairy Queen and Coca-Cola.

“Throughout the season it was really fun to get to know of these ladies. We always love doing Dig Pink. We are proud to wear the jerseys,” said senior player Hannah Schiele.

Schiele is one of six seniors who helped promote the seven-year tradition of Dig Pink.

“It’s really exciting for us to get dressed up and show support, but it means more to make a difference in peoples’ lives, said senior Megan Gaffaney.

Throughout the years, Dig Pink funds have helped women who are undergoing cancer treatment. Those funds have also supported 3D Mammography equipment at JRMC. This year, proceeds will benefit additional screening technology.

“Early detection and treatment of breast cancer is key for the best outcomes. At JRMC, access to advanced technology and equipment makes that possible. In addition to 3D Mammography, we offer the No Excuses program to remove any barrier women have to receive preventative screenings,” said Lisa Jackson JRMC Foundation Director. This includes financial support or women who are underinsured and uninsured pay for mammograms and Pap tests.

To schedule a 3D Mammogram, call (701) 952-4852.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Al Franken says he’s been an advocate for women. That’s even as he resigns amid a torrent of sexual misconduct accusations. The Minnesota Democrat says he’s used his position “to be a champion of women.” He says despite the allegations, “I know who I really am.” Franken is serving his ninth year as senator. He says he’ll resign in the coming weeks.

VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Residents are being ordered to evacuate a tiny beachfront community of Faria Beach northwest of Los Angeles on Thursday where a huge wildfire is churning down hillsides toward seaside homes. U.S. 101 along the coast was intermittently closed, as were highways in and around the resort town of Ojai (OH’-hi), where residents are under evacuation orders.

UNDATED (AP) — Trust no one, document everything. With that, Mosul Eye risked his life collecting proof of the atrocities of Islamic State extremists to post online for the world to see. One of his unwitting sources was a childhood friend who joined the fanatics. Another was a friend who worked at the hospital. His secret double life helped him survive, but Mosul Eye is done being anonymous. He is a scholar, a blogger, a fundraiser. And he wants the world to know his identity.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A former elite Michigan sports doctor who possessed child pornography and assaulted gymnasts has been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison in one of three criminal cases that ensures he won’t ever be free. U.S. District Judge Janet Neff followed the government’s recommendation Thursday in the porn case, saying Larry Nassar “should never again have access to children.” Neff said the federal sentence won’t start until he completes his sentences for sexual assault.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A white former police officer says he is grateful for the forgiveness from the family of a black man that he shot to death. Ex-North Charleston officer Michael Slager testified Thursday before he was sentenced to 20 years for violating the civil rights of Walter Scott.