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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…Increasing clouds. Highs in the mid 20s.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 15. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 20s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then snow after
midnight. Light snow accumulations. Lows 5 to 10 above. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Snow and slight chance of light freezing
drizzle in the morning. Patchy blowing and drifting snow in the
morning. Light snow accumulations. Highs 10 to 15. Northeast
winds around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 5 below.
PRESIDENTS DAY…Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in
the afternoon. Highs 5 to 10 above.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
evening. Lows around 5 below.
.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 5 to 10 above.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 below.
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs 10 to 15.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows zero to 5 above.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 20s.
Widespread accumulating snow is expected across most of western
and central North Dakota Saturday night through Sunday morning.
The areas most favored to receive at least 3 inches of snow are
between US Highway 2 and I-94. Lesser amounts are favored
elsewhere. A light glaze of ice is possible south of I-94 as
freezing drizzle may mix with the snow. Some uncertainty in
potential snowfall amounts and locations remain. Hazardous travel
conditions may develop.
Arctic high pressure is expected to build across western and
central North Dakota Monday and Tuesday. A period of dangerous
wind chills is expected Sunday night through Tuesday night.
Jamestown (CSi) The Cause of the fire that destroyed a mobile home on Monday February 12th, at 154 Sunnyside Mobile, in Jamestown is officially undetermined.
Lt. Sheldon Mohr tells CSiNewsNow.com that the dollar amount of the loss is not known as the value of the trailer located at 154 Sunnyside Mobile Manor is not known.
Bismarck (CSi) The State Aeronautics Commission reports that Jamestown airline boardings in January this year improved over January 2017 numbers.
The report says, last month boardings at Jamestown Regional Airport were 920 compared to 862 in January of last year and 872 in January of 2016.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Arts Center’s Annual Gala is set for Saturday February 17th starting at 6-p.m., at the University of Jamestown’s Harold Newman Arena.
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director, Larry Kopp said this year’s theme is Heart & Soul Remembering the Groovy 70’s.
The Heart and Soul Band from Fargo will entertain with 70’s themed music.
The Social Hour starts at 6-p.m, followed by Dinner, Live & Silent Auctions, Raffles, Live Music and Dancing.
Food provided by Sodexo Food Service.
Call 701-251-2496 or email info@jamestownarts.com to reserve the limited amount of tickets at $100 each available, with Friday the deadline to reserve tickets.
On another topic, Larry said he’s taking bookings for this summer at the Hansen Arts Park in Downtown Jamestown.
He added that each Thursday evening this summer from 5-p.m.,to 9-p.m., there will be entertainment and activities at the Art Park.
So far he’s booked Jon Wayne and the Pain, and a big band from Fargo plans to entertain in August this summer.
Call the Arts Center for more information at (701) 252-2496 for more information and book events and activities.
Larry thanked the community for supporting the Jamestown Arts Center during the recent Giving Hearts Day event.
Including a $4,000 match, the Arts Center received $8,500 in donations.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Area Grief Support Team will present “Soup for the Soul” on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the James River Senior Center, located at the Legacy Center, 419 5th Street NE, Jamestown, ND (use the west door on 4th Ave NE across from Lincoln School). The theme of this evening is “Grieving the Loss of a Pet”
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSI Cable 2 JAGST members, Eileen Lisko and Diane Witzig said, the death of a companion animal unquestionably causes grief. The family pet is not just a dog or a cat; it’s a member of the family. Our pets offer us constant companionship, acceptance and unconditional love. Studies have shown that pets can lower blood pressure, change heart rate and alleviate feelings of loneliness. With the death of that pet, a family experiences a significant loss.
Diane pointed out that with these things in mind the Jamestown Area Grief Support Team has put together of panel of experts including veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Entzminger, Reverend Tom Eckstein, Clarice Snow and Gary Sahr of the James River Humane Society. Panel members will discuss the affects of the loss of a beloved pet and share ideas on how to handle that loss.
Everyone is welcome to share in this informal evening that includes a meal of soup and sandwiches and beverages. The program is free and open to all. Please bring a picture of your pet. For more information on this program or the Jamestown Area Grief Support Team, please call Diane at 320-4915.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce announces the annual Chili Cook-off and Community Olympics will be held on Monday March 5th and the North Dakota Winter Show, Main Arena.
Olympic contests will include…Egg Toss, Smooth Race, Dizzy Cowboy, Outhouse Horseshoes, Fly Flicker, and the Modified Chuckwagon Race.
The chili cook-off is $10 per team, the Community Olympics $20 per team, or both events for $25.
General Admission for the Chili Cook-off is $2, the Community Olympics is free.
Sign up forms available at the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce or on line at www.valleycitychamber.com
Jamestown (CSi) The latest edition of the the Jamestown Downtown Association newsletter answered questions concerning the Jamestown Mainstreet Improvement Project.
At the recent public meeting JDA officials had the opportunity to learn more about the Jamestown Mainstreet Improvement Project and provide feedback.
JDA encourages individuals to contact the City of Jamestown with questions and concerns regarding the project.
The newsletter contains a few common questions the Downtown Association has been hearing and the answers they have received:
-Why would the city decide to reduce the number of lanes on one of the busiest streets in town? Jamestown is considering reducing the four lane configuration (two in each direction) to three lanes (one each direction with a center turn lane) on First Avenue. This lane reduction is commonly called a Road Diet. The Federal Highway Administration defines a Road Diet as “removing travel lanes from a roadway and utilizing the space for other uses and travel modes.” A Road Diet is recommended for consideration on roads with less than 25,000 Average Daily Traffic (ADT). First Avenue in Jamestown has significantly less than 25,000 ADT, and it therefore an excel-lent candidate. Road Diets have many advantages: 1. Road Diets reduce vehicle-to-vehicle conflicts that contribute to rear-end, left-turn, and sideswipe crashes. Studies indicate a 19 to 47 percent reduction in overall crashes when a Road Diet is installed. 2. Road Diets reduce speeders and speed differentials. 3. Road Diets improve safety for pedestrian and active transportation by reducing the number of lanes to cross and reducing the time pedestrians are exposed to moving traffic.
-Why do this project now when there are other areas of the city that should be a higher priority? The Main Street Improvement project was identified in the Land Use and Transportation Plan as a priority for improving traffic movement in Downtown and improving the business district for economic benefit. In 2018, the ND Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Governor’s office separated some transportation funds into a separate pool of competitive grant funds specifically for Downtown transportation improvements. The opportunity for grant funding and a previously identified priority makes now an excellent time to consider a Main Street Improvement.
–Why would the city make such a major snap decision with-out consulting the public or researching the effects? The main street improvements conversation is not new, and the specific conversation about reducing to three lanes began with the Land Use and Transportation Plan (LUTP) over two years ago. The LUTP development process included many public engagement tools. Additionally, the City of Jamestown recently hosted an informational meeting and request for public comments. The grant application is due February 23, 2018. After the City learns the results of the grant, there will be additional opportunities for public input.
-Why doesn’t the project include diagonal parking? The total road width for First Avenue is only 60 feet. Even with the reduction of one lane, if we are going to widen the driving and parking lanes, we are still short the width for diagonal parking. Additionally, diagonal parking is considered by the DOT one of the least safe parking options because of the blind entry into traffic. First Avenue is still designated as HWY 281. The current cost participation agreements with DOT prohibit diagonal parking.
-How will this affect the economic climate downtown? The improved walk-ability, reduced traffic speeds, wider more convenient parking lanes and aesthetic improvements will be a tremendous benefit to the economic climate of Downtown.
JDA pointed out that, quite a few downtown business owners are in support of the project. “As one of the owners of Sabir’s Buffalo Grill, I strongly sup-port the plan to reduce 1st Avenue down to 2 lanes. I believe it will effectively manage our traffic. We want to take back our main street from being a 4-lane highway!” says Jim Boyd.
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MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minot woman who left her two preschoolers in a car outside a bar for about an hour while she and her boyfriend drank and gambled inside in December 2015 might be going to prison.
The Minot Daily News reports the state has filed to revoke the probation of 24-year-old Chelsea Erie. Her probation officer says Erie pleaded guilty on Jan. 4 to leaving the scene of a property damage accident last September, and Erie also has allegedly failed to pay fines and court supervision fees.
A court hearing is scheduled Thursday.
Erie pleaded guilty to felony child neglect in the bar incident. She was given a two-year deferred prison sentence and 10 days in jail.
Police say Erie’s 3- and 5-year-old children weren’t harmed.
U.S. Attorney Chris Myers says Smith was recently sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for arson, to be followed by three years of supervised release.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Authorities referred five boys to juvenile court Thursday following alleged misconduct in the boys’ locker room at a small North Dakota school.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office said an investigation into the incident at Richland 44 School in Colfax found “numerous juvenile male victims in various grades,” but no female victims or suspects.
The combined offenses included nine counts of felonious restraint and one count of terrorizing, both felonies; 13 counts of hazing and 11 counts of sexual assault, both misdemeanors.
Details of another incident that happened in Bismarck also was referred to police there.
Attorneys for two of the students being investigated say their clients are being treated unfairly. Luke Heck and Charlie Sheeley said school officials suspended their clients without following the policies of the school board and without due process.
The 2018 fair is July 20-28. Tickets go on sale March 16.
In sports…
(Minot) The State West Region Boy’s Hockey Tournament Thursday at Pepsi Arena in Minot:
Jamestown 4 Dickinson 3
The Blue Jays scored two goals a minute 15 seconds apart in the third period
The Jays take on Bismarck Century Friday night, in the semi finals who beat Williston Thursday.
Williston and Dickinson face off in the consolation round
Boy’s Basketball…
Bismarck Century 69, Jamestown 50
Beulah 75, New Town 62
Carrington 78, Four Winds/Minnewauken 58
Cavalier 76, Larimore 54
Dickinson Trinity 53, Hazen 52
Drake/Anamoose 69, Max 53
Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 85, Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 39
Ellendale 65, Strasburg-Zeeland 59
Flasher 70, Center-Stanton 30
Garrison 75, Des Lacs-Burlington 59
Grafton/St. Thomas 66, Midway-Minto 33
Grand Forks Red River 84, Grand Forks Central 56
Grant County 44, Underwood 41
Hettinger/Scranton 53, Mott-Regent 51
Hillsboro/Central Valley 90, North Border 48
Kenmare 70, Surrey 62
LaMoure-Litchville-Marion 56, South Border 33
Linton-HMB 61, Oakes 60
May Port CG 65, Griggs County Central 43
Minot Our Redeemer’s 66, Velva/Sawyer 47
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 78, Tioga 55
New Rockford-Sheyenne 95, Midkota 54
New Salem-Almont 40, Richardton-Taylor 33
Rolla 70, Warwick 62
Thompson 86, Park River/Fordville Lankin 68
Washburn 49, Harvey-Wells County 42
Girls
Bismarck Century 65, Jamestown 46
Grand Forks Red River 72, Grand Forks Central 28
Mandan 65, Minot 60
Valley City 68, Fargo North 49
Class B Region I Play-In Round
Enderlin 70, Sargent Central 40
Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran 55, Northern Cass 41
Hankinson 56, Tri-State 50
Milnor-North Sargent 61, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood 51
Richland 56, Maple Valley 52
College Hockey…
JAMESTOWN (uj.edcu)– Three straight second period goals turned a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 lead as the Jimmie hockey team won its 12th straight game, 3-2 over Colorado State University Thursday night at Wilson Arena.
The Rams took a 1-0 lead at the 3:29 mark of the first period on Max Legere’s goal.
Trailing 1-0 after the first period, Jamestown needed just 41 seconds to tie the game. Cole McKechney (SO/Calgary, Alberta) made it 1-1 on assists from Jason Richter (SO/Cranbrook, British Columbia) and Trevor Okino (SO/Richmond, British Columbia).
Phoenix McElroy-Scott (SR/Morden, Manitoba)’s power play goal at 8:49 made it 2-1 Jimmies. McKechney and Cameron Todd (SO/Burraneer, Australia) got the assists.
Richter extended UJ’s lead to 3-1 with a goal at 12:43 of the second. Okino and Todd each picked up their second assists of the game.
Austin Ansay cut the Jimmie lead in half with an unassisted goal at 13:35.
Neither team found the back of the net in the third period. CSU pulled goaltender Dax Deadrick for an extra attacker with 1:55 left but could not take advantage.
Tyson Brouwer (SO/Lethbridge, Alberta) had 19 saves for Jamestown. Deadrick finished with 29 saves on 32 shots.
Jamestown was 1-of-5 on the power play and Colorado State was 0-for-5.
The two teams wrap up the series Friday night at 7:00 p.m.
NBA…
Minnesota 119 LA Lakers 111
Denver 134 Milwaukee 123
BOTTINEAU, N.D. (AP) — While U.S. teams compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, a North Dakota coach is preparing another U.S. team for a different Olympic competition, the Paralympic Winter Games.
The Minot Daily News reports that David Hoff is an assistant coach training the 2018 U.S. Paralympics sled hockey team in Chicago. This year’s Paralympic Winter Games will be held March 9-18 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Sled hockey is played like traditional hockey except the sleds don’t have backward movement.
Hoff says the team is comprised of players from across the country and includes military veterans, players who lost legs from cancer and others who are disabled due to birth conditions or trauma events.
Hoff says there’s confidence that comes from being around the players, who are the best in the world at the sport.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Roger Penske has a car capable of winning the Daytona 500.
Maybe even three of them.
Penske again went 1-2 at Daytona International Speedway for its second sweep of Speedweeks. This time, Ryan Blaney went to victory lane after winning the first of two Thursday night qualifying races that are used to set the Daytona 500 field.
Chase Elliott won the second race in a Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet to put a temporary halt on the Team Penske dominance.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and seven others are switching to backup cars for the Daytona 500.
All of the teams sustained damaged in qualifying races Thursday. The group includes Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron, 2012 Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson, Austin Dillon, Aric Almirola, Matt DiBenedetto and David Gilliland.
NASCAR also said Friday that Johnson, Keselowski, Almirola and DiBenedetto will swap engines.
NASCAR rules for Speedweeks mandate any engine change not related to crash damage would require starting at the rear of the Daytona 500 and the next race in Atlanta. Since the engine changes are due to crash damage, none of those four will have to start at the back of the pack in Atlanta.
OLYMPICS-DAY 7
Rough day for some American stars
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — Day 7 was a rough one for several American Olympic stars.
Mikaela Shiffrin failed to defend her Olympic gold in the women’s slalom, her signature event. She finished a disappointing fourth, a day after winning gold in the giant slalom.
Figure skater Nathan Chen, a two-time U.S. champion thought to be a top contender for gold, wound up in 17th place after failing to cleanly land a single jump in his short program. The 18-year-old fell on his opening quad flip, stepped out on a quad toe and triple axel, and never could work a missed combination back into his shaky program.
Lindsey Jacobellis (jay-kuh-BEHL’-ihs), the most accomplished snowboardcross rider in history, failed to medal. The 32-year-old, competing in her fourth Olympics, gave up the lead halfway through the women’s final and finished fourth. She hasn’t reached the Olympic podium since settling for silver after an ill-advised jump in 2006 while she was clear of the field.
In other competition:
— Defending champion Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan won the men’s figure skating short program with a games-record 111.68 points. Adam Rippon was the top American as he finished seventh, 10 places ahead of two-time U.S. champion Nathan Chen.
— A pair of college players helped the United States secure an important 2-1 win over Slovakia in the preliminary round of men’s hockey at the Olympics. Ryan Donato scored two power-play goals and Troy Terry dominated with his speed. They are two of four NCAA players on the no-NHL Olympic roster.
— Dutch skaters have now won six out of seven gold medals in speedskating at the Olympics, with. American Carlijn Schoutens finished 11th of 12 skaters. The one race where the Dutch had to settle for silver was the men’s 10,000, which was won by a Canadian who was born in the Netherlands.
— Austrian Matthias Mayer won the men’s super-G to break Norway’s 16-year grip on the title.
— South Korea’s Yun Sungbin dominated the skeleton as the 23-year-old finished 1.63 seconds ahead of Nikita Tregubov of Russia.
In world and National News…
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is forging ahead with its messaging app for kids, despite child experts who have pressed the company to shut it down and others who question Facebook’s financial support of some advisers who approved of the app.
Messenger Kids lets kids under 13 chat with friends and family. It displays no ads and lets parents approve who their children message. But critics say it serves to lure kids into harmful social media use and to hook young people on Facebook as it tries to compete with Snapchat or its own Instagram app. They say kids shouldn’t be on such apps at all — although they often are.
Circuit Judge Mark Wolfe ordered the confinement of Howell Donaldson Jr. and Rosita Donaldson on Friday. Their 24-year-old son, Howell Donaldson III, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the October and November shootings of four people in Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood.
Assistant State Attorney Jay Pruner said Florida law doesn’t give parents privilege against testifying against a child. The Tampa Bay Times reports he suggested home confinement as an alternative to jail.
Their son is facing the death penalty.
Christian Toro was also arrested on rape charges. Police say he brought a 15-year-old student to his home on two occasions.
Jenkins said the son had previously attempted suicide and was living with his grandparents when Jensen visited. Jenkins said authorities don’t believe that Jensen was serious when he told his son to set himself on fire and shoot himself in the head. But Jenkins said Jensen’s comments started the chain of events that followed.
Jenkins says the boy’s grandparents were able to put out the fire.
NEW YORK (AP) — This nasty flu season, which has been worsening for months, may finally be leveling off.
Health officials on Friday said about 1 of every 13 visits to the doctor last week was for fever, cough and other symptoms of the flu. That’s no reason for health officials to celebrate yet: That level is among the highest in a decade. But it’s no worse than last week, and flu activity had been increasing each week since November.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the number of states reporting heavy flu patient traffic also held steady at 43.
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