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.REST OF TODAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 15. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.
Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 10 to 15. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 20s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows 5 to 10 above.
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 10.
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 15.
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.
On Wednesday, a clipper system makes its way into the area bringing
snow chances to the state, mainly over northern locations.
Any amounts should remain on the lighter side. Breezy
conditions will develop. Cold air moving in with the clipper will lead to a chilly night Wednesday night.
Quiet weather is then expected through the remainder of the week
into the weekend with a slow gradual warming trend.
From the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History
This Day In History, December 4, 1947 –
Plans were underway for Army to build the James River Dam in 1952. Twelve million dollars is the estimated cost of this project.
Pictures during construction phase 1952 on line at CSiNewsNow.com
Jamestown (JPD) On Monday December 3, 2018, at 11:11-a.m., Stutsman County Communications Center received information from an anonymous concerned citizen reporting a male with an active arrest warrant was currently inside 122 Sunnyside Trailer Court. The caller indicated the suspect drove a vehicle to the trailer house, which was still parked outside.
Assistant Police Chief, Major, Justin Blinsky’s news release continued, Jamestown Police Officers responded to 122 Sunnyside Trailer Court and the first officer to arrive observed a male walking into the residence. The officer attempted to make contact at the residence and a female answered the door. She notified officers of the male’s identity in the back bedroom. Officers attempted to make contact, but the male suspect fled out of a window and ran through the trailer park.
Officers witnessed the male suspect flee into 128 Sunnyside Trailer Court. Multiple Officers set up a perimeter around the residence and attempted to convince the suspect to come out and give himself up. The male refused to acknowledge the officers commands and a search warrant was obtained for the residence.
Officers carried out the search warrant. During the search, Officers located Gary Zinck, Jr., a 43 year old resident of Jamestown, inside the entryway of the trailer house. Zinck Jr., was arrested on the Parole Violations warrant. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to Stutsman County Corrections, to await further legal proceedings.
The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office and North Dakota Dept of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The incident remains under investigation.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session, Monday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: David Satrom said in December of 2017 his rental apartment was flooded while he was on vacation for two weeks, when the thermostat malfunctioned, causing the water pipe to burst.
He said he’s been paying back the city on a water bill of $1500.
He said he’s been paying the back bill over the past several months, and wanted to the city to further look into the status of the late fees, and payments.
He added that he’s been paying fees for services not used in apartment buildings, as well.
Mayor Heinrich said the city will take his statements under advisement and look into the issues.
A PRESENTATION WAS MADE, OF A NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES AWARD TO THE CITY OF JAMESTOWN.
The National League of Cities presented the City of Jamestown with an award at the recent convention in California. Blake Crosby, ND League of Cities Executive Director, accepted the award on behalf of the City of Jamestown. The award recognized Jamestown for 50 years in the League of Cities, the longest running in North Dakota.
NO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
An “Other Business,” item was moved up in the meeting.
A Frontier Village Program Update by current President, Nellie Deegan.
She said that she’s resigning as President and Board Member.
She pointed out that she is involved in addressing domestic violence and abuse, and needs further time to dedicate to those efforts.
She said she requested the FVA board to regularly update the City Council on a regular basis, on Village business.
REGULAR AGENDA
RESOLUTIONS:
A Resolution to forego bids and enter into an agreement for the purchase of hydrocarbons for 2019 for the City of Jamestown Operational Programs and the Jamestown Park Districts Operational Programs, a sharing of resources.
Requires a 75 percent, or 4 out of 5 yes votes to pass.
Yes votes, 100 percent, and passed unanimously.
Considered a Resolution to forego bids and enter into an agreement to establish the specific market prices for chemicals for the water, sewer and wastewater departments during the 2019 calendar year.
Requires a 75 percent, or 4 out of 5 yes votes to pass.
Yes votes 100 percent the Resolution passes unanimously.
TWO APPOINTMENTS APPROVED:
The City Council moved to appoint Blaine ‘Pat’ Stockert and James Weight to serve as a members of the Fire Code Board of Appeals for three year terms to expire November 2021.
Appointed Calvin Dupree to serve as a member of the Law Enforcement Governing Board for a four year term to expire December 2022.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:
Council Member Steele thanked the University of Jamestown for supporting the Jamestown Police Department to allow special uniforms worn during a recent hockey to be auctioned to support the police department.
Council Member Buchanan thanked law enforcement for their service, regarding life saving efforts performed during emergencies.
Council Member Phillips pointed out that the James River Valley Library System will hold an open to all public meeting and social, on December 11th.
Mayor Heinrich said the city is close to making a decision on re-establishing garbage and recycling routes, regarding alley and residential curbside, pick up.
He asks residents not to go ahead with the changes, if they’ve been notified until it goes into force.
OTHER BUSINESS:
A PUBLIC HEARING was held to obtain citizen views and to respond to questions related to the proposed Community Development Block Grant application for the Downtown Façade Improvement Project; the community development and housing needs, including the needs or very low and low income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be addressed through the CDBG program, and the performance of the City in carrying out its community development responsibilities. No one spoke at the Public Hearing.
Following the Public Hearing, the Council approved, a Resolution to approve and authorize the signing and submission of the final grant application for the CDBG program to the North Dakota Division of Community Services for a ten-year, up to $100,000 annual grant for the Jamestown Downtown Façade Improvement Project, for commercial property owners.
The City Council approved a Resolution to approve and authorize entering into an agreement with the State of North Dakota for a hazard mitigation grant for Phase III of the River Project to stabilize the riverbank, for which 75% is federal, 10% state funded, and 15% locally funded to be paid from the Special Assessments Deficiency Fund.
Council Members then approved a Resolution to approve and authorize entering into an agreement with Interstate Engineering to provide the basic civil design services and special services on the River Project: Phase III Riverbank Stabilization.
The City Council approved a Resolution to approve the applications for Renaissance Zone Incentives for up to a five (5) year, one hundred percent (100%) state income tax exemption for the following pending approval by the State of North Dakota Department of Community Services
City Assessor Jamison Veil explained specifics of each request.
The first three requests concerned business properties.
1) Legendary Properties LLP on Lot 10, Block 1, Lindberg Addition (213 Lindwood Drive SW);
2) William and Carrie Curtis on Lot 11, Block 1, Lindberg Addition (211 Lindwood Drive SW);
3) Jon Lindberg, Lot 1, Block 1, Lindberg Addition (200 Lindwood Drive SW);
The final application is under residential.
4) Joseph and Jaime Kraehenbuehl, east 100 feet of Lots 16 and 17, and east 100 feet of the south 20 feet of Lot 18, Block 31, Jamestown Original (124 3rd Ave SE).
The City Council approved a Resolution to approve and authorize signing of the Department of Transportation North Dakota State Aid for Public Transit Funding Agreement for Section 5311 and State Aid to Public Transit funding on behalf of Jamestown Taxi Service, and committing the local share of funds necessary as budgeted for 2019.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) Passage in the North Dakota Legislature in 2019 of the “Prairie Dog,” legislature would bring significant annual dollars to the state non-oil producing counties.
On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said, counties including Stutsman would come in for $2.4 million dollars annually, on a continuing basis.
He feels confident that the legislature will pass a bill to create the annual funding.
On another topic, Mayor Heinrich said this month’s joint City Council Committee meetings on December 18, will include a recommendation on changes in city garbage and recycling routes, with designated residential areas, moving from alley to curbside.
He said most of the alley routes will remain as is.
He pointed out that city officials have made a “good faith,” effort to plan for the changes, as some alleys are not being navigated by the new larger garbage and recycling trucks.
He said that stems from narrow alleys with a “T” design, plus alleys with structures close to the alley.
He said maps outlining the changes will be “tweaked” a bit yet, before the final plan is set.
He added at residences affected the changes have been notified by mail, with more possibly to be notified if more are indicated.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Public School Board on Monday approved course changes at Jamestown High School and James Valley Career and Technology Center effective next school year.
JHS Principal Adam Gehlhar pointed out that each department did research into where courses needed to grow and evolve. The courses will still teach to the standards but are more relevant and consistent.
Course to start next school year will include, a nurse assisting course; sports and health classes to include living sports, dance, strength development and conditioning, food and fitness; business information and technology courses, and new math courses to include college level classes.
Superintendent Robert Lech, teacher-driven changes happen when needed and not on a schedule.
The focus is, offering students courses with real-life applications, for students planning to go to college, two-year schools, the military or into the workforce.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is rescheduling a public scoping meeting on its Lake Ashtabula master plan.
The meeting is being postponed due to the closure of all federal offices Dec. 5, in honor of President George H.W. Bush. The public scoping meeting for Lake Ashtabula Master Plan planned for Dec. 5, is now rescheduled for Dec. 11, at the Valley City Fire Department. The Homme public scoping meeting will continue to be held on Dec. 6.
Homme Reservoir Public Scoping Meeting Lake Ashtabula Public Scoping Meeting
Dec. 6, 7 – 9 p.m. Dec. 11, 7 – 9 p.m.
Walsh County Courthouse Valley City Fire Department
600 Cooper Ave 241 3rd Ave NE
Grafton Valley City
The nearly 650 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, employees working at more than 40 sites in five upper-Midwest states serve the American public in the areas of environmental enhancement, navigation, flood damage reduction, water and wetlands regulation, recreation sites and disaster response. Through the St. Paul District Fiscal Year 2018 $106 million budget, nearly 1,700 non-Corps jobs were added to the regional economy as well as $163 million to the national economy. For more information, see www.mvp.usace.army.mil.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Police have made an arrest for a bomb threat at the Grand Forks Public Library.
Staff at the library called police about 2:30 p.m. Monday after a man said they had a bomb in their computer. The library was evacuated and the man was arrested. KFGO reports he was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Officers cleared the library after finding no threat and it reopened a short time later.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota has ordered a Rhode Island woman convicted of funneling lottery scam money between the U.S. and Jamaica through her airline job to remain jailed pending her February sentencing. Jurors in September convicted 28-year-old Melinda Bulgin of Providence of conspiracy, fraud and money laundering in the case authorities say bilked 90 mostly elderly Americans out of millions. Judge Daniel Hovland says Bulgin faces “significant time.”
In sports…
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota State quarterback Easton Stick has been named one of three finalists for the Walter Payton Award, which recognizes the offensive player of the year in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision.
The other finalists are Kennesaw State quarterback Chandler Burks and Samford quarterback Devlin Hodges. The winner will be announced at the STATS FCS awards banquet on Jan. 4, in Frisco, Texas, a day before the national championship game.
Stick, from Omaha, Nebraska, has led NDSU to a 12-0 record and into the quarterfinals. He ranks second in FCS history for wins by a quarterback with 46. He’s third in the nation in passing efficiency and has accounted for 2,585 yards of total offense and 33 touchdowns, setting school career marks for total yards, passing touchdowns and total touchdowns.
GIRLS BASKETBALL=
Grafton/St. Thomas 66, Hatton-Northwood 40
New Salem- Altmont Invitational=
First Round=
Grant County 45, Mott-Regent 40
Underwood 52, Center-Stanton 48, 2OT
Tioga Tip-off Tournament=
Divide County 66, Trinity Christian 14
Trenton 68, Ray 16
Class B Girls Basketball Poll…
(First-place votes in parenthesis)
Team Rec. Pts.
1. Thompson (13) 2-0 164
2. Kindred (2) 2-0 146
3. Langdon (1) 1-0 126
4. Rugby (1) 4-0 117
5. Shiloh Christian 2-0 82
6. Velva 3-0 72
7. Grafton 1-0 55
8. Oakes 2-0 29
9. Kidder Co. 3-0 25
10. Linton-HMB 3-0 23
Others receiving votes: Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier (1-0), Trenton (0-0), Hettinger-Scranton (1-1), Bowman County (1-0), Four Winds-Minnewaukan (2-1), Harvey-Wells County (3-1), Beach (2-0), Carrington (0-1), Center-Stanton (1-0), Grant County (2-0), Oak Grove (0-1).
Men’s Basketball…
AMES, Iowa (AP) — The thinking when Iowa State suspended sophomore forward Cam Lard until December was that the Cyclones would need to find a way to survive until they got their uber-talented big man back.
Well, December is here — and the Cyclones have improved so quickly that Lard might find minutes hard to come by.
Marial Shayok scored 20 points, Michael Jacobson had 15 with 10 rebounds and Iowa State rolled past North Dakota State 81-59 for its fourth straight win.
Bowles has come under heavy criticism in his fourth season as the losses have piled. While management has not commented on the coach’s future, it would appear that Bowles will not return after this season.
In other NFL news:
— Kareem Hunt went unclaimed on NFL waivers three days after he was released by the Kansas City Chiefs. The star running back was cut Friday after TMZ released a video showing him pushing and kicking a woman during a February incident at a Cleveland hotel. Police did not charge Hunt with a crime, but the Chiefs released him for being untruthful with them about what happened.
NFL-INJURIES
Broncos won’t place Harris on IR
UNDATED (AP) — Broncos coach Vance Joseph says star cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is week to week with a fractured lower right fibula and won’t be placed on injured reserve. The Broncos won’t be adding another cornerback to the roster as they prepare for their next game, at San Francisco. Harris was injured in Denver’s 24-10 win Sunday at Cincinnati.
— Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward remains in concussion protocol after getting hurt in Sunday’s loss at Houston. Ward got injured in the first half and did not return in Cleveland’s 29-13 loss to the Texans. Interim coach Gregg Williams said Ward was initially checked for a neck “stinger” before he was evaluated for a head injury.
—Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold will be monitored in practice this week before the team determines whether he will start against the Buffalo Bills. Coach Todd Bowles says during a conference call that Darnold took “a great number” of snaps during practice last week and was healthy enough to play against Tennessee on Sunday.
NBA…
— Karl-Anthony Towns helped erase a 14-point halftime deficit to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Houston Rockets 103-91. Towns led Minnesota with 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Andrew Wiggins had 16 points.
Adams, Westbrook lead Thunder to rout of Pistons
DETROIT (AP) — Steven Adams scored 21 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 and the Oklahoma City Thunder ended the Detroit Pistons’ five-game winning streak with a 110-83 victory Monday night.
Paul George added 17 points for the Thunder, who are 15-3 since losing their first four games. Adams made his first seven field-goal attempts, along with five free throws, and forced Drummond and Zaza Pachulia to the bench with four fouls each. The Pistons finished the third quarter with Griffin at center and 6-foot-7 Stanley Johnson at power forward.
Blake Griffin led Detroit with 20 points, while Andre Drummond added 13.
In other pro hoop action:
— Nikola Jokic capped a triple-double with three free throws in the final seven seconds, Kyle Lowry missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets overcame an injury to leading scorer Gary Harris to beat the Toronto Raptors 106-103.
— Newcomer Alec Burks threw down a two-handed dunk with 3.2 seconds left in regulation, and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a fourth-quarter collapse and edged the Brooklyn Nets 99-97.
—Stephen Curry scored 30 points, Kevin Durant had 28 and Klay Thompson chipped in with 27 as the Golden State Warriors cruised past the Atlanta Hawks 128-111 to snap a six-game losing streak on the road. With Curry scoring 18 points in the opening quarter, this one was never in doubt.
— Bradley Beal scored 27 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. had 21 off the bench and the Washington Wizards beat the New York Knicks 110-107. John Wall had 18 points and 15 assists for the Wizards, who collected their just their third road win of the season and beat the Knicks at Madison Square Garden for the eighth straight time.
—Tobias Harris made two clutch free throws with 4.7 seconds left to close out a 27-point performance, and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the New Orleans Pelicans 129-126.
NBA-BULLS-HOLBERG FIRED
Chicago Bulls fire coach Fred Hoiberg; Boylen takes over
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have fired coach Fred Hoiberg with the team stuck near the bottom of the standings.
The Bulls promoted associated head coach Jim Boylen to take over.
Hoiberg was named Chicago’s head coach in June 2015 after spending five seasons as head coach at Iowa State. He finishes his tenure in Chicago with a record of 115-155 (.426) and a single playoff appearance, when the Bulls were ousted in the first round by Boston in 2017.
MLB-MARINERS-METS TRADE
Mets get Cano, Diaz
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have acquired longtime star second baseman Robinson Cano and major league saves leader Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners in a seven-player trade.
The Mets also got cash from the rebuilding Mariners in the deal Monday.
Seattle received outfielder Jay Bruce, reliever Anthony Swarzak and three prospects: former first-round draft picks Justin Dunn and Jarred Kelenic plus right-hander Gerson Bautista.
In other MLB news:
— The Boston Red Sox have accepted an invitation to the White House to celebrate their World Series championship. A date hasn’t been set yet. The traditional champions’ visit has become more politicized, with some declining invitations from President Donald Trump. Team president Sam Kennedy says it’s up to players to decide whether they want to attend.
— The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed on a four-year contract with manager Dave Roberts, which would keep him at the helm of the team through 2022. Roberts just finished his third season as the Dodgers’ skipper during which he led LA to its second straight World Series. Los Angeles lost in five games to the Boston Red Sox in October. The Dodgers lost the 2017 World Series in seven games to the Houston Astros.
NHL…
Predators edge Sabres
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kevin Fiala scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the Nashville Predators beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 Monday night.
Ryan Ellis also scored and Pekka Rinne stopped 20 shots to help the Predators win their second straight.
Sam Reinhart had a goal for Buffalo, which has lost three straight after a 10-game winning streak. Carter Hutton had 23 saves.
Rinne denied a slap shot from the Sabres’ Jack Eichel with 15.4 seconds remaining to preserve the victory.
In other action on the ice:
— Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists for his first four-point game, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to an easy 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Brayden Point had a goal and two assists, Steven Stamkos added a goal and an assist, and Tyler Johnson and Yanni Gourde and also scored to help the Lightning become the first team in the league to reach 20 wins this season.
—Jamie Benn scored his fifth goal in six games, helping the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1. Jason Dickinson, Brett Ritchie and Esa Lindell also scored in the Stars’ third straight win. Mattias Janmark had two assists and Anton Khudobin stopped 28 shots.
DUCKS-PENGUINES-TRADES
Penguins send struggling forward Daniel Sprong to Ducks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Daniel Sprong experiment is over for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Penguins sent Sprong to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday for defenseman Marcus Pettersson.
Pittsburgh selected Sprong in the second round of the 2015 draft, but the 21-year-old struggled to find a secure spot in Pittsburgh’s forward group. He thrived at the American Hockey League level, scoring 32 goals in 2017-18 for Pittsburgh’s AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, but had trouble duplicating that success in the NHL. Sprong has four goals and five assists in 42 NHL games, including no goals and four assists in 16 games this season.
In other NHL news:
— The NHL is dealing with some uncertain situations as it prepares to finalize expansion to Seattle. The Ottawa Senators’ downtown arena project is in danger of falling apart, and Arizona Coyotes owner Andrew Barroway is looking for a partner and trying to secure a long-term home in the desert. Meanwhile, the league would like to begin making plans for a 2020 World Cup of Hockey but has no guarantee of labor peace that would allow such a tournament to take place.
— Detroit forward Tyler Bertuzzi was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL for his hit on Colorado’s Matt Calvert during the weekend. Bertuzzi was sanctioned for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct for his hit with 7:15 left in the third period of the Avalanche’s 2-0 win Sunday.
— The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Chuck Fletcher as their general manager in hopes that he can resuscitate one of the worst teams in the NHL. Fletcher will replace the fired Ron Hextall.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL POLL
Michigan moves up
NEW YORK (AP) — Michigan has climbed to No. 5 in the latest AP Top 25 poll after impressive wins against ranked opponents.
The top four remain unchanged in the poll released Monday with Gonzaga at the top, followed by Kansas, Duke and Virginia. But the Wolverines jumped Nevada and Tennessee after double-digit wins against North Carolina and Purdue last week.
It continues a rapid ascent for the Wolverines, which played in the national championship game last season. Michigan started at No. 19 before quickly leaping into the top 10 after a blowout win at reigning champ Villanova on Nov. 14.
Nevada, Tennessee, Auburn, Kentucky and Michigan State rounded out the top 10.
T25-SCHEDULE-MICHIGAN STATE-IOWA
Spartans cruise by Iowa
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Nick Ward made all 10 of his shots, scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 10 Michigan State to a 90-68 win over No. 18 Iowa on Monday night.
The Spartans (7-2, 2-0 Big Ten) trailed for more than six minutes in the first half and were behind by as much as six points before a Ward-led surge gave them a 43-33 lead at halftime.
The Hawkeyes (6-2, 0-2) missed 18 of 19 shots to open the second half.
In other T25 action:
— Number 12 Wisconsin rallied to get by Rutgers 69-64.
— De’Andre Hunter and Kyle Guy scored 15 points each and No.4 Virginia won its eighth straight game in an 83-45 rout of Morgan State.
— Number 11 Florida State had its way in an 83-67 blowout of Troy.
HEISMAN-FINALISTS
Heisman 3: Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins
‘NEW YORK (AP) — Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa (tag-oh-vay-LOH’-ah), Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray and Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins are the Heisman Trophy finalists, ensuring a quarterback will win the award for the 16th time in the last 19 years.
Tagovailoa has been the favorite for most of the season, but Murray and Haskins both finished strong. Unlike most seasons, there should be some real drama Saturday night when the Heisman is awarded in New York City.
Tagovailoa and Murray will also face off in the College Football Playoff.
The finalists are determined by the margin of votes received, starting with the third- and fourth-place finishers. Ballots from 928 voters were due Monday.
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