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CSi Weather…
. REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 60 percent in the Valley City area. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph shifting to the south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy
after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
An active pattern will continue through the weekend into early
next week, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms
possible.
Jamestown (CSi) On Wednesday, there will be temporary water outages along 4th Ave NW between 13th & 15th Streets NW. That portion of 4th Ave NW will be temporarily closed due to utility repairs in progress. Please watch for road detour signage. Water service will be resumed as soon as possible.
PLEASE CALL THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT 252-5131 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in the final session of the current council, Tuesday at City Hall.
All members were present.
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: No one spoke.
NO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Were Discussed separately:
REGULAR AGENDA
RESOLUTIONS:
To certify that the below named officers were elected by a majority vote at the 2018 State Primary/City Election:
Term Expires Votes
Mayor
Dwaine Heinrich June 2022 1,282
Council Member
David Steele June 2022 1,746
Municipal Judge
Lawrence P. Kropp June 2022 1,986
City Park Commissioners
Mike Landscoot June 2022 1,317
Mike Soulis June 2022 1,490
Mindi Schmitz June 2022 1,381
ORDINANCES:
FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the Code of the City pertaining to security personnel requirements for special event alcohol permits issued for public buildings.
FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the Code of the pertaining to entities permitted to obtain a temporary special alcohol permit.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
Council Member Phillips attended the Community Health Partnership Meeting in Jamestown
OTHER BUSINESS:
A Resolution was approved to accept the affidavit from Joseph Franzen that Check No. 13480 (Unison Bank), dated May 31, 2018, in the amount of $1,575.00, has been lost or destroyed and authorize the issuance of a duplicate.
Approved the request from Vets Club, Inc., for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Vets Club for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
Approved awarding the bid to Strata Corporation, for the 2018 Safe Routes to School Sidewalk District 18-21, Project TAU-2-987(039), PCN 21964, in the amount of $229,810.75, contingent upon NDDOT review and approval.
Approved of maintaining the stop loss coverage at $20,000 per member and establish the monthly premium rates for the City of Jamestown Employee Group Health Plan for the fiscal year September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019, as follows:
City Share Employee Share Total
Single Plan $614.74 -0- $614.74
Single Plus Dependent $755.98 $294.24 $1,050.22
Family Plan $896.58 $642.12 $1,538.70
Adjournment
Sine Die
Mayor Katie Andersen was awarded plaque as mayor of Jamestown with thanks to her eight years of Service.
Council Member Ramone Gunmke was awarded a plaque with thanks for his eight years of service as a City Council Member.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) Following the final Regular meeting, the Jamestown City Council met in Special Session, the meeting of the organization meeting of the new council was held.
All members were present.
Judge Troy LeFevre administered the Oath of Office to, Council Member David Steele and then Mayor Dwaine Heinrich.
Mayor Heinrich called for round of applause for former Mayor Andersen and former Council Member Ramone Gumke.
New Council Member David Steele, and new Mayor Heinrich thanked their families for their support during the campaign.
Nominations for President of the Council.
Voted for approval was Daniel Buchanan
Nominations for Vice-President of the Council.
Voted for approval was Pam Phillips
APPOINTMENTS:
Appointment of Leo Ryan to serve as City Attorney and City Prosecutor for a two year term to expire June 2020
Appointments of Kar Brinster , and Abby Gerioux to serve as Assistant City Prosecutors and Assistant City Attorneys for two year terms to expire June 2020.
Appointment of Tonya Duffy to serve as a Special City Prosecutor for a two year term to expire June 2020.
Appointment of Dwaine Heinrich to serve on the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation Board for a two year term to expire June 2020.
Appointment of David Steele to serve as a City Council representative on the County Zoning Board for a four year term to expire June 2022.
Appointment of Dan Buchanan to serve as a City Council representative on the County Zoning Board to fill the unexpired term of Katie Andersen, June 2020.
Appointment of Steve Brubakken to serve as a City Council representative on the Law Enforcement Governing Board to fill the unexpired term of Ramone Gumke, December 2020.
Appointment of Dwaine Heinrich to serve as a City Council representative on the Law Enforcement Governing Board to fill the unexpired term of Katie Andersen, December 2019.
Appointment of Dan Buchanan to serve as a City Council representative on the Pension Committee to fill the unexpired term of Ramone Gumke, March 2019.
Appointment of David Steele and Dwaine Heinrich to serve on the Storm Water Committee to fill the unexpired terms of Katie Andersen and Ramone Gumke, April 2019.
Appointment of David Steele to serve as a City Council representative on the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority to fill the unexpired term of Katie Andersen, December 2021.
MAYOR’S, COMMITTEE CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS:
Finance & Legal Committee and Personnel Committee—Council Member Dan Buchanan
Building, Planning & Zoning Committee—Council Member David Steele.
Civic Center & Promotion Committee—Council Member Pam Phillips
Police & Fire Committee—Council Member Dwaine Heinrich
Public Works Committee—Council Member Steve Brubakken
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: No One Spoke.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Council Member Phillips said at the July 2nd City Council meeting members of the Frontier Village Association Board will be in attendance.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Special Session at the 5 -p.m., for the organizational meeting of the new Commission, Tuesday at City Hall. All members were present.
NEW BUSINESS
The Barnes County Official Canvassed Abstract and the Certificate of Election from the Primary Election held on June 12, 2018, were read into the minutes
Newly elected City Commissioner, Jeff Erickson, took his seat on the Commission.
Commissioners approved and appointed Vice President to Valley City Commission, Commissioner Magnuson.
Approve reorganization of Commissioners’ Portfolios:
Finance, Commissioner Powell
Public Works Streets, Sanitation & Sewer, Commissioner Erickson
Public Works Electric & Water, Mayor Carlsrud
Police & Fire, Commissioner Bishop
Building & Grounds, Commissioner Magnuson
Appointed and approved Commissioner assignments to additional committees and boards.
Planning & Zoning, Commissioner Erikson.
Representative on the Valley City/Barnes County Economic Development Corporation, is Commissioner Bishop.
Newly Elected Officials Orientation will be held in Jamestown.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The 121st Stutsman County Fair this year runs June 27-30 in Jamestown.
On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Stutsman County Fair Board Member Jim Exner said, Murphy Brothers is back on the midway with 26 rides.
He says Mega Passes at $50 are available from Neighborhood Grocery & Gas and Jetstream Car Wash in Jamestown. The pass will allow for unlimited rides all 4 days of the fair. They will be available until Wednesday only.
Exner pointed out that the fair includes the rodeo, stock car races, 4-H and FFA exhibits, Weiner Dog Races and the concerts all four nights. Performing this year are:
Wednesday, June 27: Bolder Shades of Blue
Thursday, June 28: The Johnny Holm Band
Friday, June 29: IV Play
Saturday, June 30: Unleashed!
New at the fair is the Banana Derby, featuring real monkeys posing as jockeys on dogs while racing, and will show several times during the fair.
On Saturday June 30th, the fair will host the first ever Cornhole Tournament, with up to 64 teams competing in a double elimination tournament for prizes.
Sign up is at Don Wilhelm Chevrolet Buick GMC anfCork & Barrel Liquors, in Jamestown.
Exner said fair-goers will have a wide selection of food to choose from on the midway.
Gate admission is $5 for 13 years and older, $2 for 7-12 years old, and 6 and Under are free admission.
More information on line at: www.stutsmancountyfair.com
Jamestown (CSi) The annual Jamestown High School summer musical has been set.
This Thursday and Friday, June 28, and 29, the group will present their production of the musical “The Addams Family.” Adapted from the comic, TV series and movies, the show provides a different spin on the characters everyone has come to know.
The play is Co-directed by Mike McIntyre and Cheryl McIntyre, who is providing musical direction.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Cheryl said 24 students are taking part in play, along with behind the scenes support and the pit orchestra made up of students and community members.
Also joining us on our show was Samara McDermid playing Wednesday Addams, with the character in this production older that her brother, Pugsley, played by Alexis Young, who has to deal with the sister growing up without him.
Also on our show were Anja McDermid, who plays a dancer and ancestor, and Paris Ndikum (Dee-Kum) who plays Lucas.
Emma Bennett plays the mother Morticia, who tries to keep the family together through their growing pains.
Both shows will begin at 7 PM on Thursday, June 28th and Friday, June 29th at the Jamestown High School. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a West Fargo woman accused of drowning her baby just after giving birth.
Court documents say the 36-year-old woman placed the newborn face down in about an inch of water in a bathtub to cause his death. KFGO reports an autopsy at the University of North Dakota Medical School showed the baby was born alive, but died as a result of drowning.
Authorities say the woman gave birth at a friend’s townhouse in Fargo May 5. The friend found the woman in the bathroom and told her they needed to call 911. Court documents say the woman told her friend she didn’t want to call first responders because she couldn’t afford an ambulance and didn’t want them to see what she had done.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Crime statistics show drug arrests continue to rise in North Dakota.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem released his office’s figures on the last eight years of crime rates for oil country and statewide on Monday.
Stenehjem says drug arrests are increasing despite the state’s fairly level crime rate and population. North Dakota’s overall crime rate of about 6,374 per 100,000 people remained relatively unchanged from 2016-2017, a 0.4 percent increase.
Stenehjem says North Dakota authorities made about 5,100 drug arrests last year, about a 4.6 percent increase from 2016.
Marijuana accounts for about half the drug arrests, with methamphetamine following second and narcotics third. Stenehjem says authorities are seeing meth “in greater quantities and stronger potency.”
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s stepped-up campaign tour this week is taking him to North Dakota to help a Republican candidate who reluctantly entered a high-stakes Senate race and then questioned the support he was getting from the White House.
Rep. Kevin Cramer made it clear he was less than happy with Trump’s friendly treatment of Cramer’s opponent, Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, which included her front-row appearance last month when Trump signed a banking bill. Cramer recently called White House Chief of Staff John Kelly asking the campaign to change its approach.
Cramer told The Associated Press that the hubbub was “more about the White House than me,” but some Republicans believe it’s time for Trump, who’s enormously popular in North Dakota, to take on Heitkamp.
Trump is scheduled to appear at a rally Wednesday evening in a 6,000-seat Fargo hockey arena in a burst of campaign appearances that has included Nevada, Minnesota and South Carolina. Though he’s certain to talk up Cramer’s candidacy, he may spend the bulk of his time defending his administration’s policies on immigration and trade, or reminiscing about his 36-point victory in North Dakota in 2016.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Cass County authorities are investigating the theft of an estimated $30,000 worth of fireworks from a semitrailer south of Fargo.
Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Briggeman tells KFGO radio that employees at Memory Fireworks reported the theft Saturday morning.
There was no immediate word on whether authorities have any suspects.
Bismarck (Gov. Burgum’s Office) – North Dakota offers the best quality of life in the country and ranks fourth overall among U.S. states for the second year in a row in U.S. News & World Report’s Best States rankings released Tuesday.
This is the first year the magazine’s annual rankings have included a quality of life category, and North Dakota topped the list. The state also ranked first in four metrics – growth of young population, labor force participation rate, low food insecurity and budget balancing – and ranked second in the infrastructure and fiscal stability categories.
Burgum says, “Thanks to U.S. News & World Report for reinforcing what the people who live and visit here already know: North Dakotans enjoy an unmatched quality of life, with abundant natural resources, endless recreational opportunities and hardworking citizens who make this the best place to live, work and a raise a family. We’re committed to creating an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and innovation and helping communities reach their fullest potential to make our state an even more vibrant, healthy place to live.”
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Game and Fish Department has implemented a no-wake zone on the Missouri and Heart rivers to reduce bank erosion in the Bismarck-Mandan area.
The river level is expected to remain high through the summer due to higher-than-normal releases from Garrison Dam upstream because of a large amount of runoff in the basin.
Game and Fish on Tuesday restricted boats and other watercraft within 200 feet of the shoreline to idle speed only on a stretch of the Missouri River from about 23 miles north of Bismarck to about 19 miles south of the city.
The zone on the Heart River is from the confluence of the Heart and Missouri rivers to the state Highway 6 bridge.
The penalty for violating the restriction is a $200 fine.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo Theatre officials say they don’t want their iconic marquee used in any campaigns and political ads.
KFGO radio reports that the theatre is a nonprofit organization and a spokeswoman says it must remain a politically neutral entity and cannot endorse any political candidate, or give that impression.
Emily Beck, the theatre’s executive director, has requested that all candidates and office holders refrain from using the images without permission. Beck has asked that any misuse be reported to a member of the theatre’s administrative staff.
It’s not clear what led to Beck’s release about the sign.
The marquee on Broadway was used as the backdrop by ESPN for its “College GameDay” show in 2013 and 2014.
In sports…
American Association…
Fargo-Moorhead 9, Texas 4
WNBA…
Lynx 91-Seattle 79
— The Brewers used homers by Christian Yelich (YEH’-lihch), Jesus Aguilar and Ryan Braun to beat the Royals, 5-1. Yelich and Braun belted two-run shots in support of Freddy Peralta, who tossed one-hit ball while fanning 10 over seven scoreless innings. The Royals have dropped 19 of 23 this month.
— John Ryan Murphy doubled home a pair and had three RBIs as the Diamondbacks knocked off the Marlins, 5-3. Jake Lamb and David Peralta poked RBI doubles in the third inning to put Arizona ahead to stay. Zack Godley allowed two runs over five innings of his ninth win.
— Atlanta’s 5-3 loss to the Reds keeps the Braves atop the NL East by 3 1/2 games over the Phillies. Matt Harvey had his best outing since joining the Reds, yielding just one run and six hits over 6 2/3s to drop his ERA to 5.28. Jesse Winker was 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI singles in Cincinnati’s eighth victory in nine games.
— The Nationals followed their two-hit performance on Monday by collecting just three hits in a 1-0 loss to the Rays. Nathan Eovaldi (eh-VAHL’-dee) no-hit Washington until Bryce Harper doubled with two out in the sixth. Max Scherzer has his first three-game losing streak in nearly three years despite yielding one run and four hits over seven innings.
— Gorkys Hernandez belted a solo homer and worked out a tiebreaking, bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the eighth to lead the Giants past the Rockies, 3-2. Derek Holland was sharp in gaining a no-decision, limiting the Rockies to a run and six hits while striking out eight over 6 2/3 innings. Ian Desmond provided Colorado’s runs with a homer and a double.
— The Mets ended a seven-game losing streak by beating the Pirates, 4-3 on Wilmer Flores’ walk-off single in the 10th inning. Flores also delivered a two-run single to put New York ahead in the first inning, but the Mets needed Michael Conforto’s seventh-inning blast to force extra innings.
— The Padres put together a three-run eighth to turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 win at Texas. Wil Meyers and Hunter Renfroe sandwiched RBI doubles around a sacrifice fly by Christian Villanueva. Rougned Odor (ROOG’-nehd oh-DOHR’) and Robinson Chirinos homered for the Rangers, who lost for only the second time in 10 games.
MLB-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles’ season just got a little rougher.
The Birds have placed ace Dylan Bundy on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained ankle. Bundy was injured running the bases in Saturday’s win over Atlanta.
Manager Buck Showalter expects his top hurler to spend the minimum time on the DL and return for a July 6 game in Minnesota.
Bundy is 6-7 with a 3.75 ERA and a team-high 108 strikeouts for a ballclub that owns the worst record in the majors at 23-54.
Elsewhere in the majors:
— The Rangers have placed first baseman Ronald Guzman on the seven-day concussion disabled list and recalled utilityman Ryan Rua from Triple-A Round Rock.
— The Brewers have placed centerfielder Lorenzo Cain on the 10-day disabled with a left groin strain and recalled outfielder Keon Broxton from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
— Mets general manager Sandy Alderson is taking a leave of absence because his cancer has returned. The 70-year-old made the announcement before Tuesday’s game against Pittsburgh.
WORLD CUP
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Argentina has scraped into the knockout stage of the World Cup after a tense 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a must-win game.
Defender Marcos Rojo scored in the 86th minute to secure the win with volley from the right to spark wild celebrations on the Argentina bench.
Argentina will play France in the last 16 in Kazan on Saturday, as Lionel Messi’s ambition of a first world title is still alive.
Croatia sent Iceland home with a 2-1 defeat. A win would have seen Iceland advance instead of Argentina. France and Denmark played to a scoreless tie after both teams wrapped up spots in the knockout round.
NHL-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — Martin Brodeur (broh-DOOR’) is part of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018.
Brodeur was elected on his first year of eligibility after smashing NHL records for victories, shutouts and games played. He won three Stanley Cups with the New Jersey Devils, where he spent 20 of his 21 NHL seasons.
The four-time Vezina (VEH’-zih-nuh) Trophy winner was 688-394-154 with a 2.24 goals-against mark and 124 shutouts.
Joining Brodeur is former Tampa Bay forward Martin St. Louis (mahr-TAN’ san loo-EE’), who scored 1,033 points in 1,134 games. St. Louis won two scoring titles, captured the Hart Trophy in 2004 and won the Lady Byng Trophy three times in a four-year span.
Also entering the Hall will be Willie O’Ree, who currently serves as the NHL diversity ambassador. O’Ree became the first league’s black player when he suited up for the Boston Bruins during the 1957-58 season. He played 45 NHL games and was a standout in the Western Hockey League despite being 95 percent blind in his right eye.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was also elected. Bettman has overseen the sport’s growth into the Sun Belt as revenues have reached $5 billion annually.
Russian standout Alexander Yakushev and Canadian women’s hockey team star Jayna Hefford will be inducted as well.
In other hockey news:
— The Lightning have re-signed forward J.T. Miller to a five-year contract worth $26.25 million. Acquired from the Rangers at the trade deadline, Miller put up 18 points in 19 regular-season games with Tampa Bay and then eight more in 17 playoff games. The 25-year-old Miller has 82 goals and 108 assist in 360 NHL games.
— The Penguins have re-signed forward Bryan Rust to a four-year deal that runs through the 2021-22 campaign. The 26-year-old Rust set career highs with 26 assists and 38 points in 69 games for Pittsburgh this past season. He was a pivotal member of the Penguins as they won consecutive Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017.
NBA-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — Magic Johnson says he will step down as the Lakers’ president of basketball operations if he can’t persuade an elite free agent to sign with his club within the next two summers.
Johnson took over the Lakers’ front office in February 2017 and immediately announced his plans to revive the struggling 16-time NBA champion franchise by enticing the game’s best players to join as free agents.
With Paul George and potentially LeBron James headlining the market this summer, Johnson is leading the Lakers’ efforts to land both players. If those efforts don’t work, Johnson will pursue the large crop of 2019 free agents.
Also in the NBA:
— A person familiar with the deal says that the Wizards have agreed to trade center Marcin Gortat to the Clippers for guard Austin Rivers. The 34-year-old Gortat averaged 8.4 points and 7.6 rebounds last season, his lowest numbers since 2009-10. Rivers is eight years younger than Gortat and averaged a career-best 15.1 points and four assists last season.
WIMBLEDON SEEDINGS
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams has been seeded 25th for the women’s singles tournament at Wimbledon, the All England Club has announced.
The 36-year-old American, who has returned to competitive tennis following the birth of her daughter last September, is currently ranked 183rd. The All England Club usually follows the latest ranking list but can make a change if deemed “necessary to produce a balanced draw.”
The 23-time Grand Slam champion has won Wimbledon seven times.
Simona Halep (HAL’-ehp) tops the women’s seedings.
Roger Federer is the top-seeded player in the men’s tournament, followed by Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic (CHIHL’-ihch), Alexander Zverev and Juan Martin del Potro.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER-CTE
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — The family of the Washington State University football player who died of suicide in January said the 21-year-old quarterback had extensive brain damage that’s been linked to concussions from playing the sport.
Tyler Hilinski was found dead in his apartment with a gunshot wound and a suicide note on Jan. 16.
NFL-GIANTS-JENKINS
FAIR LAWN, N.J. (AP) — A body has been found at a New Jersey home where New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins lives.
The Bergen County prosecutor’s office says it is investigating a death at the house in Fair Lawn, about 10 miles north of MetLife Stadium. Property records show Jenkins has lived at the house the last two years.
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