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A cool down is expected Monday with temperatures falling back to
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*** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
This Day In History
August 8, 1883
“The Stutsman County Courthouse opened with a dedication ball. Opening a remarkable event”
.The Historic 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse is open this summer, 10 am to 5 pm Weds through Sun, closed Mon & Tues. The 1883 Courthouse is located at 504 3rd Ave SE in Jamestown, ND.
Photos posted on line at CSiNewsNow.com
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.
All members were present.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 2,351,602.21
Bingo and/or Raffle Permits for Barnes County Ducks Unlimited, Barnes County Senior Citizens Council, Inc., Valley City USBC Association
Block off the Street Request for VCSU on September 6, 2018 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Central Avenue from 2nd Street N to 5th Street N
Block off the Street Request for VCSU on August 17, 2018 from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm on 2nd Avenue SW
Block off the Street Request for VCSU on August 29, 2018 from 9:00 pm to Midnight on 2nd Avenue SW
Parade Application for VCSU Homecoming on October 13, 2018 on Central Avenue
PUBLIC COMMENTS A citizen comment was given on the North Central project.
ORDINANCE
Approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1035, an Ordinance Amending & Re-enacting Title 18, Parks. City Attorney Schoenack the Ordinance was part of the recodification process.
Approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1036, an Ordinance Creating a Perpetual Restrictive Covenant For Structures to be Removed in Accordance with State Water Commission. City Attorney Schoenack said the Ordinance is required by the State Water Commission, in conjunction with the Permanent Flood Control project.
Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1037, an Ordinance Amending & Re-enacting Title 3, Health & Sanitation. City Attorney Schoenack said the Ordinance is part of the recodification process, and the language was updated.
Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1034, an Ordinance Amending & Re-enacting Title 6, Police Department. City Attorney Schoenack said the language is being updated within the recodification process.
Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1038, an Ordinance Amending & Re-enacting Title 19, Disasters & Emergencies. City Attorney Schoenack said under recodification the Ordinance allows the city to declare a disaster emergency, and explains the incident command protocol.
RESOLUTION
City Commissioners approved a Resolution to approve the replat of Block 2 Beyer Industrial Acres.
NEW BUSINESS
Considered was a Conditional Use Permit duly submitted by Tom Morehouse of Star Enterprise/Strata on Lot 8 and 9 of South Valley Addition, to remove gravel. The City Attorney said the permit contains conditions for the removal, and another public hearing if another conditional use permit is required, later.
The City Commission voted to approve.
Considered was the NDDOT Urban Grant program award in amount of $1,643,000, for Streetscape & Lighting Project Phase II in 2020, (Main Street, Central Avenue S, City Park) City Administrator Schelkoph said Phase II does not include sidewalks or bump outs. It does include updated street lighting, traffic lights, and a mill and overlay which would be specially assessed. He said $250,000 of the city’s share of cost of $500,000 would come from the electrical fund, and $20,000 in a verbal commitment from Parks and Recreation in the form of a Special Assessment. $150,000 would come from another fund.
The Commissioners voted to accept.
Approved was a 2 Year Contract with Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation.
Considered a Request for Funds in the amount of $25,000 for Workforce Development by Valley City- Barnes County Development Corporation. Development Director, Jennifer Feist said development is working with the Career Center, with the welding program, and others to build a local workforce.
The City Commission voted to approve.
Considered Increasing Contract Maximum for Construction Engineering for Paving Improvement District No. 113 by $16,950.00 KLJ said addition costs were in the engineering phase.
Commissioners voted to approve, on a 3-2 vote with commissioners Bishop and Powell voted in opposition.
Considered Increasing Contract Maximum for Construction Engineering for 2017 Parking Lot Improvement District by $15,500 KLJ said factors contributed in the time frame for the worked to be completed on time.
City Commissioners voted unanimously to disapprove.
Considered a “Notice to Award” to Swanberg Construction for the Ultra Filtration Project at the Water Treatment Plant. City Administrator Schelkoph recommends the award the bid to Swanberg in the amount of $149,000, which was approved by the Commissioners.
Commissioners then approved a notice to proceed with the Filtration Project.
Commissioners approved the purchase of trench box in the amount of $12,435.00 from RDO Equipment Co. for Street & Water/Wastewater Departments.
Considered the interest rate for 2017 & 2018 Special Assessment Projects that will be financed with 2018 bond issuance City Auditor Richter recommended a three and a half to four percent rate, which was approved by the Commission.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
The Bridge City Cruisers, Cruise night will be moved to the street adjacent to Sheyenne Care Center.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS were given.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Tourism Office Manager, Emily Bivens has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce.
She will succeed Becky Thatcher-Keller, who leaves the post at the end of August this year.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Tourism Executive Director, Searle Swedlund said, a search is on-going to find a new Office Manager.
He added that this month’s Grant/Executive Board meeting will be on Thursday August 16th at 11:30-a.m., at The CSi Technology Center at Historic Franklin School.
A grant request is expected from Jamestown the Jamestown Tennis Association for tournament funding.
Other grant requests may be added to the meeting agenda.
Searle also reminds residents that virtual tours are available for selected Jamestown business at the tourism website, wwwdiscoverjamestown.com
Jamestown (Chamber) The official Chamber news release, states, Becky Thatcher-Keller, the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director for the past four years, will be retiring from this position effective the end of August. The chamber board of directors has chosen Emily Bivens of Jamestown to succeed her as the new chamber executive director.
Emily is currently the office manager for Jamestown Tourism, and an alumnus of NDSU. She brings a wealth of experience and skills to the chamber position, including event planning, expertise in building social networks within the community, and supporting collaborative partnerships with the local community organizations and entities. She has been a member of the Jamestown Downtown Association, the chamber Young Professionals and several other community groups. She has been instrumental in helping Tourism and the JDA expand their social media presence and marketing efforts in the community, the region and the state. Her experience with Tourism will great a great opportunity for collaboration and community growth as she assumes this new position.
Emily, along with her husband Jason, and their two children, moved to Jamestown in 2015 to be closer to their families. They moved the family home that she grew up in, previously located in Hannaford, ND, to property in Jamestown; and they have continued working to make this house their home.
Emily said, “I would like to thank the chamber board for this opportunity. I am excited to create even stronger connections among businesses in the Jamestown area, and foster the future growth of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce.” She will begin working for the chamber officially on September 4th.
Jamestown (CSi) In Jamestown Tuesday, Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, met with Stutsman County officials and area residents to outline progress on his legislation to enable Jamestown Reservoir cabin owners to purchase their lots.
About 50 people were in attendance.
Hoeven successfully included the Jamestown provision in a package of bills to be added to the Senate’s Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The senator said he’s hopeful that the package will be added to the Senate’s WRDA bill in the coming weeks and be passed by the Senate by Labor Day.
Hoven said, “Many homeowners on the Jamestown Reservoir have made improvements and investments in their homes and lots. Our legislation is about providing security to these homeowners by enabling them to purchase their lots. The Jamestown legislation, which was approved by the Energy Committee in May, has now been included in a package of bills that we’re working to add to the Senate’s Water Resources Development Act. The Senate is considering WRDA in the coming weeks and I believe we can get the Jamestown provision passed in the Senate by Labor Day.”
Specifically, Hoeven’s legislation transfers federal lands around the Jamestown Reservoir – including the 71 permitted exclusive use cabin lots, two campgrounds, a park and unpurchased lots – to the Stutsman County Park Board and the North Dakota Game and Fish at no cost. Homeowners would then be able purchase their lots from the Stutsman County Park Board.
Proceeds exceeding the costs of preparing residential lots for sale would be used for administrative costs and deferred maintenance of the dam. The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) would continue to maintain responsibility over the reservoir and dam.
Hoeven introduced the Jamestown Reservoir legislation last November, which grew out of meetings he and his staff held with homeowners and local officials. The legislation follows the senator’s successful efforts to limit fee increases for permittees on the Jamestown Reservoir and other North Dakota reservoirs after BOR had proposed increasing permit fees to more than twice the current cost.
Jamestown (JRMC) One young patient is smiling now, after she received a new, adaptive playground.
Five year old Arianna Walch, has Batten’s Disease, a genetic disorder of the nervous system. Batten’s disease is rare – it impacts about 40 people in the entire United States. Symptoms include vision loss, seizures, delayed learning and eventually, loss of skills, according to the National Institute of Health. Children with the disease usually have a shortened life expectancy.
Arianna’s treatment includes an 8-hour infusion of a medication called Brineura, delivered through a port in her head.
Because the disease is rare, few hospitals offer it. Stephanie Walch, Arianna’s mother, says, the nearest location is in Rochester, Minn. So every other week for three months, the single mom of six children traveled seven hours to her appointment, waited eight hours for Arianna’s infusion and then traveled the seven hours home.
Stephanie says, “This medication helps so much.”
On Monday, that changed for the Walch family, as Arianna received those treatments close to home, thanks to Dr. Myra Quanrud, pediatrician, Essentia Health; and the pharmacy and emergency departments at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. JRMC is the 18th hospital in the country to offer this medication.
Trisha Jungels, chief nursing officer at JRMC, adds, “We’re really proud of our pharmacy and nursing teams for accepting this new challenge. They are the difference to this family.”
In addition to not having to travel, Arianna and her family also received a second surprise – a new playground, courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
JRMC President and CEO K.C. DeBoer says, “When Arianna’s physician approached us about providing this service, we said ‘yes.’” This will allow her to have care close to home – and enjoy this playground more. We are glad we can help this kid be a kid.”
The new playground has an adaptive ramp and swing so Arianna can play with her brothers and sisters. Nill Construction even used old turf from the Bison of North Dakota State University to form the base, said Owner Tim Nill.
Arianna’s sister, MiKaila Walch. “I know she was happy before (this playground). Now she’ll be so much more happy.”
To learn more about services at JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com.
Photos with this story on line at CSiNewsNow.com
Jamestown (CSi) Organizers estimate that between 800 and 1000 people came out to McElroy Park Tuesday evening to Celebrate National Night Out.
The event is an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
Those on hand visited with the area’s law enforcement personnel, and viewed emergency services vehicles.
Participants enjoyed free food, inflatable games, and a foam pit.
(Undated) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that an Aberdeen, South Dakota woman injured in last Sunday’s crash near Edgeley has died.
85 year-old Jean Hanson died as a result of her injuries from the crash. A male driver failed to stop at a stop sign Saturday afternoon, and the truck and livestock trailer he was driving was hit by a vehicle driven by Hanson.
21-year-old Jose Mendosa-Sanchez of Edgeley was arrested and faces multiple charges including reckless endangerment.
An additional charge may be forthcoming.
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) — An elderly Grand Forks man died after a boating mishap on Devils Lake.
Ramsey County Sheriff Steve Nelson tells KFGO radio that the man was launching a boat Monday afternoon when the boat floated off the trailer and the wind began to push it away from shore. The man jumped into the water and attempted to swim to the boat but tired and went under the water.
A bystander got the man to shore, but he died at a Devils Lake hospital. His name wasn’t immediately released.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Four people were arrested after a vehicle chase in Grand Forks in which a police squad car was struck.
Authorities say officers tried to stop a sport utility vehicle that was driving with no headlights about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, and the SUV sped away. It eventually went over a curb, tried to back up and struck an officer’s car.
The four people inside fled on foot. Two were quickly apprehended, and the other two were tracked down later.
The driver was arrested on several charges including reckless driving and refusing to stop. The passengers were arrested for refusing to stop.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Bismarck School Board is spending $1.4 million to try to bolster school safety and mental health support for students.
The Bismarck Tribune reports board members voted unanimously Monday to hire additional staff, including 31 aides, a part-time social worker and two school psychologists. The money also will fund other mental health services.
Interim Superintendent Jim Haussler says teachers shouldn’t be asked to be mental health experts, and the new positions are needed. He also wants to form a committee to review various mental health-based pilot programs throughout the school district.
The money for the additional hires comes from district reserves.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota legislator asked the state Highway Patrol on Tuesday to disclose the costs of providing security for the governor, lieutenant governor and their families, a move he says is needed for budget reasons and legislative lawyers argue are not protected by state law.
The North Dakota Legislative Council asked for the information on behalf of a request by Democratic House Minority Leader Corey Mock of Grand Forks, said John Bjornson, the non-partisan research agency’s top attorney. Bjornson said lawmakers from both parties had inquired about the costs but Mock was the first to formally request them.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — John Walstad, the North Dakota Legislature’s former top lawyer who spent more than three decades drafting bills for lawmakers, has died.
Waltstad’s wife, Jenne, says he died from lung cancer Sunday night in Bismarck. He was 66.
Walstad retired two years ago. He worked for the non-partisan legislative research agency for 35 years and served as its legal division director for nearly five of those years.
Walstad was known as a dapper dresser and for his dry humor, which often lightened intense legislative hearings.
Walstad attended North Dakota State University for two years and received a history degree from Minot State University. He received a law degree in 1978 from the University of North Dakota.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A conservation group claims a Trump administration committee reviewing royalty payments on fossil fuels from public lands is stacked with industry supporters who conduct some meetings in secret.
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Montana, the Western Organization of Resource Council asked a federal judge to disband the Royalty Policy Committee and strike down its recommendations.
The panel was established last year by U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. It’s supposed to find ways to change rules that could slow drilling and mining, while making sure taxpayers aren’t shortchanged by energy companies.
The lawsuit claims the committee is instead making one-sided recommendations that favor industry and weaken environmental protections.
Zinke spokeswoman Heather Swift says it’s inaccurate to suggest the committee is industry dominated. It includes renewable energy and state government representatives.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota judge will not reopen a lawsuit filed against a private security firm hired by the Dakota Access oil pipeline developer during protests over the $3.8 billion project.
North Dakota’s Private Investigative and Security Board says North Carolina-based TigerSwan needed a license to operate in the state. TigerSwan says the services it provided to Energy Transfer Partners, of Texas, didn’t require a license.
The board wanted Judge John Grinsteiner to ban TigerSwan from operating in North Dakota and levy fines. He refused, and on Monday rejected the board’s request to reconsider.
The board says it will appeal to the state Supreme Court and if necessary pursue fines through an administrative process.
TigerSwan’s attorney says an appeal would be “a waste of time and money.”
In sports
Jamestown (uj.edu) —The University of Jamestown has named Nathan Kapaun as the new men’s and women’s golf coach, Director of Athletics Sean Johnson announced Tuesday, and said, “Nathan is not only the right fit for our program, but I’m confident that he is a long-term solution for our student-athletes. He was a tremendous leader in our program as an undergraduate student-athlete, and those leadership qualities will carry over to his role as head coach.”
Kapaun, a graduate of West Fargo High School, was a three-year captain for the Jimmie men’s golf team and helped Jamestown in qualifying for the 2015 and 2018 NAIA National Championships. He was a first team all-conference selection in 2016-17 and 2017-18. In May, Kapaun graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration and is pursuing his master’s degree in Leadership this fall.
Kapaun says,”I want to say thanks to Dr. Polly Peterson and Sean Johnson for this tremendous opportunity. I am beyond excited to continue the success of the Jimmie golf teams both in the classroom and on the golf course. It’s an honor to lead such a great group of players, and I’m excited to continue my role with the University of Jamestown.”
Joining Kapaun will be assistant coach Amber Backen. Backen played two years at Minnesota State University-Moorhead before finishing her collegiate career at Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) University. At DWU, Backen was a medalist at the NAIA Region III Tournament while helping the Tigers qualify for the NAIA National Championships.
The Jimmie men’s and women’s golf teams open the 2018 season on August 28 with the UJ Fall Kickoff at Jamestown Country Club.
Disc Golf Tournament…
- Date: 10-Aug to 12-Aug-2018
- Location: Jamestown Reservoir.
- · Tournament Director: Ryan Pfau
- Phone: 701-253-7442
- Email: JamestownDiscGolfassociation@gmail.com
- Website: www.facebook.com/events/172981256718158/?ti=cl
American Association…
Chicago 12, Fargo-Moorhead 7
WNBA…
Chicago – Tuesday evening, the Lynx Maya Moore poured in 31 points and six rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to an 85-64 victory over the Chicago Sky.
Sylvia Fowles contributed 15 points, 11 rebounds and four steals as Minnesota (16-13) snapped a three-game losing streak. Danielle Robinson added 12 points, 11 assists and four steals, Cecilia Zandalasini tallied 11 points, and Seimone Augustus had 10 points.
— The Red Sox still lead the AL East by nine games over the Yankees after Miguel Andujar (an-DOO’-hahr) homered and singled in the go-ahead run in the 13th inning of New York’s 4-3 victory against the White Sox. Giancarlo Stanton added a two-run shot as New York won its second straight following a five-game skid. After Stanton’s homer made it 3-1 in the 10th, Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer against Zach Britton in the bottom half to extend the game.
— Matt Carpenter’s 30th home run of the season broke a 2-2 tie in the eighth inning of the Cardinals’ 3-2 victory against the Marlins. Carpenter has homered 13 times in his last 22 games to take over the National League lead by one over Colorado’s Nolan Arenado (ar-eh-NAH’-doh). Miami led 2-0 until Paul DeJong (deh-YUHNG’) hit a two-run blast in the seventh.
— Jordy Mercer smacked a three-run homer and Josh Harrison added a two-run shot and three RBIs as the Pirates trashed the Rockies, 10-2. Starling Marte put Pittsburgh ahead with a first-inning blast before the Bucs scored four times in the fourth and five in the fifth. Jameson Taillon (TY’-ahn) threw 107 pitches in a complete-game 10-hitter, blanking Colorado until Carlos Gonzalez doubled home a pair in the sixth.
— Jurrickson Profar (PROH’-fahr)) slammed a three-run homer and Rougned Odor (ROOG’-nehd oh-DOHR’) added a two-run shot and four RBIs as the Rangers ripped the Mariners, 11-4. Adrian Beltre also went deep and Bartolo Colon worked seven innings in his 246th career victory, making him the winningest Latin American-born pitcher in major league history. Seattle is 7 ½ games off the AL West leading following its sixth loss in seven games.
— Shohei Ohtani (SHOH’-hay oh-TAH’-nee) cracked a three-run homer while the Angels scored seven times in the first inning to a 11-5 thrashing of the Tigers. Francisco Arcia capped the first-inning eruption with a two-run single and Justin Upton added a two-run blast in the sixth. Jeimer Candelerio belted a two-run homer and had three RBIs for Detroit.
— Tampa Bay pulled out a 4-3 win over the Orioles on a walk-off homer by Willy Adames (ah-DAH’-mehs) in the bottom of the ninth. The Rays trailed 3-1 in the eighth before scoring on a wild pitch and a double-play grounder. Adames and Matt Duffy each had two of the Rays’ six hits.
— Phillip Ervin launched a two-run homer and had three RBIs to back Sal Romano in the Reds’ 6-1 win against the Mets. Dilson Herrera also homered and Romano limited New York to a run and two hits over six innings. Jason Vargas was chased during a three-run first, leaving him 2-8 with an 8.75 ERA.
MLB-NEWS
Sale slated to start Sunday
UNDATED (AP) — Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale is scheduled to come off the 10-day disabled list and start against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Sale has not pitched since July 27 against Minnesota because of mild left shoulder inflammation. The Cy Young Award candidate is 11-4 and leads the American League with a 2.04 ERA and 207 strikeouts.
In other news from the majors:
— Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani (SHOH’-hay oh-TAH’-nee) will throw a bullpen session Saturday in the latest significant step in the two-way sensation’s return to the mound. Ohtani hasn’t pitched since June 6 after spraining a ligament in his elbow. Ohtani and the Angels are attempting to determine whether he can return to regular pitching without needing Tommy John surgery.
— Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is officially out for the season following left hip surgery that has an expected recovery time of about six months. The 34-year-old Ellsbury has been out all season with a number of injuries, including an oblique strain and sore back.
— The Nationals have signed free agent reliever Greg Holland, who was designated for assignment on July 27 after recording a 7.92 ERA in 32 games for the Cardinals. Holland pitched a scoreless seventh inning in Game 1 of Washington’s doubleheader Tuesday, striking out three and walking one.
— The Brewers have put right-hander Matt Albers on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained left hamstring. Right-hander Jordan Lyles, claimed off waivers Sunday from San Diego, was added to the roster.
— Red Sox television analyst and former second baseman Jerry Remy is again battling cancer. NESN announced Remy’s latest diagnosis in a statement Tuesday, saying “at this time, Jerry’s focus is on his medical treatment.” He was not a part of NESN’s broadcast team for Tuesday night’s game against the Blue Jays.
NFL-NEWS
Browns rookie cited for marijuana possession
UNDATED (AP) — Antonio Callaway is proving to be a possession receiver, but not in the manner the Cleveland Browns had hoped.
The Browns rookie has been cited for marijuana possession after his car was pulled over by police in Strongville, Ohio, Sunday morning. The police report says Callaway failed to yield to oncoming traffic and was in possession of a “small amount” of marijuana under his seat.
Callaway also was driving with a suspended license.
The Browns selected Callaway in the fourth round of this year’s draft despite his troubled past at Florida. He was suspended last season for involvement in a credit card fraud case. He also tested positive for marijuana at the NFL combine in February, which caused teams to stay away from him.
In other NFL news:
— Colts coach Frank Reich (ryk) says Andrew Luck will start and is expected to play about a quarter in Thursday night’s preseason opener at Seattle. Luck has not played in more than 19 months while recovering from surgery on his throwing shoulder in January 2017.
— The Titans have agreed to terms with tight end Jerome Cunningham and linebacker Brandon Chubb. They also have waived tight end Phillip Supernaw and have placed linebacker Nate Palmer on injured reserve.
— Second-year Jets safety Jamal Adams told Bleacher Report in a story published Tuesday that the team appeared used to losing and some players wanted to do only the bare minimum. In an interview conducted a few months ago, Adam claimed a several teammates wanted to do the bare minimum and didn’t want to take that extra step. He said Tuesday that he has no regrets about the comments and also acknowledged that he was speaking about players who are no longer with the team, but did not identify them.
NFL-ANTHEM-BROWN
Hall of Famer Brown says he’d stand during anthem
CLEVELAND (AP) — Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown says he would never kneel during the national anthem. The Cleveland Browns great and social activist said Tuesday night that he respects players’ rights to do what they want, but his preference is they would stand during the “Star Spangled Banner.”
Brown spoke before an HBO premiere of “Hard Knocks,” which is chronicling the team in training camp. He championed civil rights during his playing career and became an activist in retirement.
NBA-MAGIC-MEXICO CITY
Magic will hosts Bulls, Jazz in Mexico
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic will play a pair of regular-season games in Mexico City in December.
The Magic will host the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 13 then play the Utah Jazz on Dec. 15. It is the third straight year that the Arena Ciudad de Mexico has hosted the NBA.
NHL-OBIT-MIKITA
Hockey great Mikita dies
CHICAGO (AP) — Hockey Hall of Famer Stan Mikita (mih-KEE’-tah) has died at 78.
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family.
Mikita spent his entire 22-year NHL career with the Blackhawks and is the team’s all-time leader with 926 assists, 1,467 points and 1,394 games played. He’s also second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals.
Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame three years later.
His career was recognized in the 1992 movie “Wayne’s World,” in which he played himself as the owner of the Stan Mikita Donuts restaurant.
OBIT-BETT
Police: Kenyan athlete Nicholas Bett killed in road accident
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s Nicholas Bett, the 2015 world champion in the 400-meter hurdles, has been killed in a road accident. He was 28.
Nandi County police commander Patrick Wambani says Bett was killed in the car crash early Wednesday in Kenya’s high-altitude training region in the west of the country.
Bett’s coach, Vincent Mumo, says the athlete’s SUV hit bumps in a road and rolled.
Bett won gold in the 400 hurdles at the world championships in Beijing. He had only returned from the African championships in Nigeria on Monday.
OLYMPICS-ANTI-DOPING SURVEY
Survey: Athletes feel pressure of win-at-all-costs culture
UNDATED (AP) — A majority of U.S. athletes responding to an anti-doping survey say they feel pressure from higher-ups to win medals, and the spotlight shines only on those who pile up victories.
Despite that, only a slim number say they would be tempted to take performance-enhancing drugs.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency received responses from 886 athletes in a wide-ranging survey that gauged their feelings about several issues regarding performance-enhancing drugs.
Sixty-five percent agreed when asked if the U.S. Olympic Committee and individual sports federations pressured elite athletes to win medals; 61 percent agreed with the statement: “When I am failing people are less interested in me.”
Yet when asked if they would be tempted to use PEDs under a variety of circumstances, including if their coach recommended it, no more than 9 percent responded “yes” to any of the scenarios.
TENNIS-SERENA WILLIAMS-POSTPARTUM
Williams shares postpartum struggles
UNDATED (AP) — Serena Williams says she’s been struggling with postpartum emotions and wants other new moms to know they are “totally normal.”
The 23-time Grand Slam champion suffered the most lopsided defeat of her career, a 6-1, 6-0 loss to Johanna Konta in San Jose, California, last Tuesday. She then withdrew from this week’s Rogers Cup in Montreal, citing personal reasons.
In an Instagram post, she write: “Last week was not easy for me. Not only was I accepting some tough personal stuff, but I just was in a funk. Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom.”
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