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CSi Weather…
REST OF TODAY…Cloudy.
Snow likely in the afternoon. New snow accumulation around
1 inch. Highs near zero. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 70 percent in the Valley City area. Wind chills around 25 below.
.TONIGHT…Snow likely. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Lows
around 5 below. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow
70 percent. Wind chills around 25 below.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then
snow likely in the afternoon. Areas of blowing and drifting snow
in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around 3 inches. Highs zero
to 5 above. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 70 percent in the Valley City area.
Wind chills around 25 below.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then
chance of snow after midnight. Areas of blowing and drifting snow
through the night. Light snow accumulations. Lows around
10 below. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent in the Jamestown area 70 percent in the Valley City area.
.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of snow in the
morning. Patchy blowing and drifting snow through the day. Highs
around 5 below. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Patchy blowing and drifting
snow. Lows around 20 below.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Patchy blowing and drifting snow in the
morning. Highs around 10 below.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 20 below.
.SATURDAY…Cloudy. Highs near zero.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10 below.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs
zero to 5 above.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10 below.
.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs
5 to 10 above.
Light snow will develop southwest Tuesday afternoon and spread
north and east through the night. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
are possible.
Dangerous to life threatening wind chills will remain in the
forecast through Saturday.
Accumulating snow will be possible east of the Missouri River
Wednesday into Thursday with the highest totals likely across the
southern James River Valley. Breezy winds will likely cause patchy
blowing and drifting snow.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public Works reports that due to City utility repairs along the south half of 17th Ave NE and 2nd Place NE, there will be temporary water outages throughout the day today, Tuesday, February 05, 2019. It is anticipated the repairs will be completed
PLEASE NOTE:
The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.
PLEASE CALL THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT 252-5131 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Jamestown (CSi) Mindi Schmitz is the newly hired Jamestown Arts Center Director.
The Arts Center’s Angela Martini says, Mindi took on the position on February first, suceeding Larry Kopp who resigned to head back to Pennsylvania to be with family.
Martini says, Schmitz is a long-time Jamestown resident, involve in the community in different areas.
She’s an active member of the American Association of University Women and Rotary International.
Schmitz grew up in Wahpeton and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from North Dakota State University and a Masters in Leadership from the University of Jamestown. She has been an active member of Jamestown for over 20 years, serving as a Jamestown Public School Board member and recently, the Jamestown Park Board.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: No one spoke
A PUBLIC HEARING was held, Concerning the performance of the City of Jamestown in carrying out its community development responsibilities related to the $150,000.00 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 4271-CD1316-PF-U, for the James River Tree Snagging and Clearing Urgent Need, and to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions.
No one spoke concerning the 2018 river cleaning project.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED SEPARATELY…
Mayor Heinrich asked that Item F be discussed separately, a Resolution to approve the JSDC Board of Directors’ recommendation to approve the purchase of 18 iPads and covers at a cost not to exceed $8,000 the city’s share of the cost to replace the iPads purchased in 2012 for Board members and staff, and funds to come from the city sales tax fund. He asked that the cost not exceed $8,000 and come from the sales tax fund.
The City Council approved the Resolution.
REGULAR AGENDA:
RESOLUTIONS:
The City Council approved Change Order No. 2 & Final, to Border States Paving, Inc., for construction on 5th Street NE (12th Ave to 27th Ave NE), Paving Improvement District #16-42, for a net increase in the contract price of $41,548.39.
Approved was Payment No. 12 & Final, to Border States Paving, Inc., for construction on 5th Street NE (12th Ave to 27th Ave NE), Paving Improvements District #16-42, in the amount of $54,295.64.
Council Members approved Change Order No. 3, to Scherbenske Inc., for construction on NW Water Main Replacement Project District 17-61 (11Blocks), for a net decrease in the contract price of $26,117.43.
Approved was Payment No. 10, to Scherbenske, Inc., for construction on NW Water Main Replacement Project District 17-61 (11Blocks), in the amount of $84,785.90.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:
Council Member Phillips presented the Jamestown Tourism Annual Report.
Council Member Steele reminded property owners to keep fire hydrants clear of snow.
Council Member Buchanan said he was pleased by outcome of the Citizens Police Academy.
He said the city fire department won the “Battle of the Badges” blood drive, winning over the Jamestown Police Department.
Mayor Heinrich said he also attended the Tourism Meeting, and noted the change in garbage and recycling pick up schedules, and a move to Monday through Friday collections.
He also pointed out city snow removals this season, saying he’s heard good things about the effort by the city street department.
He added that City Administrator Sarah Hellekson has received her certification as auditor, through a program conducted by the North Dakota League of Cities.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Approvedwas the annual Resolutions for the 2019 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District #19-11:
1) To set up and establish the district;
2) To direct the City Engineer to prepare plans & specifications for the construction of the district;
3) To accept and approve the plans and specifications, as prepared by the City Engineer, for the construction of the district; and
4) To direct the City Administrator to advertise for bids for the construction of the district.
Approved the appointment of Russell J. Myhre as alternate municipal court judge effective immediately.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department responded to a house fire Sunday night at 10:52 p.m., at 617 Third Avenue, Northwest.
Lt. Sheldon Mohr says the blaze extensively damage the home, and no other structures were involved.
No injuries reported.
He says the home was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
The Red Cross is assisting the occupant with living and other arrangements.
22 City Fire Fighters were on the scene, three hours.
The cause is under investigation.
Jamestown (CSi) The newly installed traffic control signals on Highway 281 South at the intersection of I-94 became operational this past weekend.
On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Mayor Dwaine Heinrich reminded residents that the cost was entirely paid by the State Department of Transportation.
The signals are part of the updates to the roadway that occurred last summer.
On another topic Mayor Heinrich added that the Prairie Dog Bill in the state legislature moves from the House committee to the full house for consideration, and then after crossover to the state senate for consideration.
The Bill would clear the way for counties and townships in North Dakota to come in for a significant amount of dollars, in two years, for infrastructure projects, expected to be distributed each year for the foreseeable future.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Parks and Rec Department reminds the community that now through February 10 is Cabin Fever Days in Jamestown.
There will be co-ed softball games, have warming houses for skating and cross country skiing as well as have public skating at Wilson Arena.
There are pinochle and basketball tournaments are set.
Sleigh rides available at the Bunker.
The coed softball tournament is Saturday, February 9, at McElroy Park weather permitting. The deadline to register is Feb. 5 and the cost is $75 per team.
Parks and Rec is also hosting a 10 a.m. pinochle tournament Saturday, Februrary 16, at Hillcrest Pro Shop. Two-person team cost is $12 and includes a lunch and beverage.
Register for softball/pinochle at the Parks and Rec office (1002 2nd Ave. SE). Questions can be directed to John at 252-3982.
Valley City (VCSU) A VCSU Blood Drive sponsored by the Student Nurse Association will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Center Skoal Room.
There is a critical need for all blood types, and everyone is encouraged to donate.
For an appointment, contact Becky Pfennig at 701-490-0355 or Vitalant at 877-258-4825, or register online at vitalant.org with sponsor code VCSU.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Two veteran astronauts headed for the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame are high fliers who came a long way from their small-town roots.
James Buchli was born in New Rockford, North Dakota and raised in Fargo. He was a member of four space flights and has orbited Earth 319 times. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and the NASA Astronaut Office in 1992.
Buchli is also a retired United States Marine aviator, logging over 4,200 hours flying time including 4,000 hours in jet aircraft and combat in the F-4 Phantom II. He’s been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and Vietnam Gallantry Cross with silver star.
Janet Kavandi is a native of Carthage, Missouri, and a veteran of three space flights. She logged more than 33 days in space and orbited the earth 535 times. She served in various leadership capacities with NASA and is currently director of NASA’s John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.
Both Buchli and Kavandi will be inducted April 6 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A bipartisan House bill that would allow authorities to temporarily seize guns from a person who may pose a risk to themselves or others would likely save lives in North Dakota but has no hope in the Republican-led Legislature, a powerful GOP co-sponsor said Monday.
“It will die in the House,” Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner told The Associated Press.
Wardner, who has signed on the bill sponsored by Democratic Rep. Karla Rose Hanson, said he has been “cursed at and called names” by constituents for supporting the measure in the firearm-friendly state.
The House Judiciary Committee completed its two-day hearing Monday on the bipartisan “red flag” measure, which would allow a judge to order guns temporarily seized if police or family members believe a person is a danger to themselves or others.
A court hearing must be held within 14 days to determine whether to return the guns, or confiscate them for a year or longer. Opponents argue the bill is a violation of due process; supporters say it will save lives.
Janelle Moos, executive director of North Dakota’s Council on Abused Women’s Services, told the committee that people killed in domestic violence incidents are more likely to be killed with a firearm, than those killed in non-domestic violence crimes.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A company facing opposition from environmentalists and landowners as it works to build an $800 million oil refinery near Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota has cleared another hurdle by obtaining a state water permit, though the matter could still end up in state court.
State Engineer Garland Erbele on Thursday followed the recent recommendation of an administrative law judge and issued a permit to Meridian Energy Group allowing the company to draw water from an underwater aquifer for the Davis Refinery, State Water Commission spokeswoman Jessie Wald said Monday.
The agency was prepared to issue the permit last summer but three landowners challenged it, citing concerns over how they might be affected and how much of the water would be wasted. Landowner attorney JJ England also argued that Meridian’s plans for treating and using the water were vague and at times conflicting.
Administrative Law Judge Tim Dawson held a hearing in November and issued his recommendation Jan. 8, concluding “there is no realistic harm to the public interest” should the permit be issued.
In sports…
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=
Bismarck High 62, Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter 49
Des Lacs-Burlington 58, Nedrose 57
Four Winds/Minnewaukan 91, Harvey-Wells County 31
Glenburn 53, Burke County, Ga. 43
Kenmare 56, Divide County 44
Mandaree 72, North Shore – Plaza 36
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 60, Stanley 53
Parshall 50, Tioga 27
Rugby 50, Velva 47
Sheyenne 79, Fargo Shanley 60
Washburn 66, Max 51
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=
Lakota vs. Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page, ppd.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=
Beach 75, Richardton-Taylor 51
Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 52, Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter 31
Fargo Shanley 67, Sheyenne 61
Flasher 56, Washburn 45
Glenburn 56, Burke County, Ga. 42
Grant County 72, Lemmon, S.D. 46
Hankinson 37, Maple Valley 32
Hettinger/Scranton 63, Beulah 30
Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 50, New Rockford-Sheyenne 33
Milnor-North Sargent 60, Sargent Central 32
New Salem-Almont 40, Hazen 37
Oakes 68, Lisbon 33
South Prairie 67, Ray 62
Surrey 41, Westhope-Newburg 37
Timber Lake, S.D. 55, Standing Rock 49
Turtle Lake-Mercer-McClusky 50, Drake/Anamoose 27
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=
Carrington vs. Thompson, ppd.
Grafton/St. Thomas vs. Four Winds/Minnewaukan, ppd.
Larimore vs. Drayton/Valley-Edinburg, ppd.
North Border vs. Dakota Prairie, ccd.
Wyndmere-Lidgerwood vs. Oak Grove Lutheran, ppd.
Class B Basketball Polls
NDAPSSA Class B Basketball Polls
(First-place votes in parenthesis)
Boys
Ninth poll
Team Rec. Pts LW
1. Thompson (15) 14-1 159 2
2. Hillsboro-CV (1) 13-2 139 1
3. Four Winds-Minn. 13-2 118 3
4. Rugby 14-1 106 4
5. Shiloh Christian 13-2 96 5
6. Bishop Ryan 14-2 77 7
7. Richland 13-2 71 6
8. Kindred 13-2 40 8
9. New Rockford-Shey. 12-2 38 NR
10. Grafton 12-2 16 NR
Others receiving votes: White Shield (14-2), Dunseith (11-3), Cavalier (10-3), LaMoure-Litchville-Marion (12-3).
Girls
10th poll
Team Rec. Pts LW
1. Kidder Co. (12) 19-0 157 2
2. Langdon (5) 15-2 153 3
3. Grafton 15-2 135 1
4. Thompson 16-2 118 4
5. Trenton 19-0 91 5
6. Kindred 15-3 75 6
7. Carrington 15-2 58 8
8. Hettinger-Scranton 17-1 52 10
9. Four Winds-Minn. 15-3 44 7
10. Velva 17-2 34 9
Others receiving votes: Linton-HMB (17-2), Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood (17-2), Rugby (16-3), Center-Stanton (16-2), Oakes (14-4).
Jimmie Basketball…
Men…
Jamestown 102 Dakota Wesleyan 63
Women…
Dakota Wesleyan 98 Jamestown 92 4 OT
Valley City (VCSU) The Valley City State University softball team begins the 2019 season this weekend with four games at the Presentation College Dome Tournament. The Vikings are picked to win the NSAA conference title this season and are ranked No. 25 in the NAIA Top 25 Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
Cavs trade Hood to Blazers
UNDATED (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers have added front-court depth by getting Rodney Hood from Cleveland. The Cavaliers receive guards Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin, along with a second-round pick in 2021 and 2023.
Hood is averaging 12.2 points in 45 games this season, his fifth in the NBA. He signed a one-year, $3.4 million qualifying offer last summer after helping Cleveland reach the 2018 NBA Finals.
In other NBA news:
— Caris LeVert will practice with the Nets’ NBA G League affiliate on Tuesday as he works to return from a dislocated right foot. Coach Kenny Atkinson says Monday that he doesn’t know how soon LeVert will be ready for game action, though he says the guard is “progressing great.” LeVert was leading the Nets with 18.4 points per game when he was injured Nov. 12 at Minnesota.
— Kristaps Porzingis (KRIHS’-tahps pohr-ZIHN’-gihs) won’t play for the Dallas Mavericks this season as he continues his recovery from a knee injury suffered last February. The Mavs acquired the 2018 All-Star in a blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks last week. The 7-foot-3 Latvian can become a restricted free agent after this season, but Dallas owner Mark Cuban says he envisions Porzingis forming a Euro star pairing with 19-year-old rookie Luka Doncic for years to come.
— Chris Bosh will have his No. 1 jersey retired by the Miami Heat on March 26, three years after playing his last game for the team. Bosh played parts of six seasons in Miami before his career was cut short by recurring issues with blood clots. Bosh helped Miami reach the NBA Finals four times and win championships in 2012 and 2013.
NFL-HEAD COACH HIRINGS
Dolphins, Bengals hire coaches
UNDATED (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals have hired head coaches, with each team taking a member of a Super Bowl staff.
The Dolphins have hired Brian Flores to take over for Adam Gase, and the Bengals have replaced Marvin Lewis with Zac Taylor.
Flores just won the Super Bowl after serving as the New England Patriots’ linebackers coach. He was the first person interviewed by Miami after the team fired Gase. The Dolphins decided on Jan. 11 to offer him Flores the job, but they had to wait until New England’s season ended to complete the agreement.
Flores is the ninth former assistant to Bill Belichick to become a head coach, and the NFL’s fourth minority head coach for 2019.
Taylor comes to the Bengals after serving as the Rams’ quarterbacks coach. He helped in the development of quarterback Jared Goff as Los Angeles turned into one of the NFL’s top offenses.
Like the Dolphins, the Bengals had to wait to complete the hiring until the Rams’ season ended with Sunday’s 13-3 loss to the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
In other NFL news:
— Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty says he’ll skip the traditional Super Bowl champions’ visit to the White House. Teammate and twin brother Jason says he doubts he would make the trip if the team is invited by President Donald Trump. Their comments came after the Patriots returned home from Atlanta with their sixth Lombardi Trophy.
— The Giants have released veteran linebacker Connor Barwin, who finished with just one sack and 12 tackles in 15 games last season. Barwin signed a two-year contract with the Giants last July after playing for the Texans, Eagles and Rams. Barwin’s release creates a $365,000 hit against New York’s 2019 salary cap.
— The Patriots’ Super Bowl win over the Los Angeles Rams was seen by 100.7 million viewers, the smallest Super Bowl audience in a decade. The Nielsen company said viewership dropped 3 percent from last year’s 103.4 million. The TV audience has been dwindling since its 2015 peak of 114.4 million.
TOP 25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-SCHEDULE
Cardinals down Hokies again
UNDATED (AP) — Louisville won a battle of top-25 ACC teams while continuing their hex on Virginia Tech.
Ryan McMahon scored 12 of his 17 points during an 83-second span of the second half to help the 16th-ranked Cardinals beat the No. 11 Hokies for the 15th straight time, 72-64. McMahon nailed three free throws and a trio of 3-pointers during his second-half spree.
Jordan Nwora and Dwayne Sutton each scored 15 for the 17-6 Cardinals, who ended Virginia Tech’s 12-game home winning streak.
Kerry Blackshear Jr. scored 21 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker 17 for the Hokies.
In Monday’s other top-25 finals
— Lindell Wigginton scored 17 points in helping No. 17 Iowa State pull out a 75-74 victory at Oklahoma. Marial Shayok scored 10 of his 16 points in the final eight minutes, including a crucial off-balance 3-pointer as the shot clock expired with 1:19 remaining.
— Brandone Francis scored a season-high 16 points and No. 18 Texas Tech went on a 13-0 run midway through the first half to take control in an 81-50 thrashing of West Virginia. The Mountaineers finished with only nine made field goals, the fewest ever for a Big 12 team.
TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Tennessee remains at number one
UNDATED (AP) — Tennessee remains at No. 1 for the third straight week and the top four are unchanged in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll.
The Volunteers received 48 of 64 first-place votes, second-ranked Duke claimed 12 and No. 3 Virginia four.
Gonzaga and Kentucky round out the top five and are followed by Nevada, Michigan, North Carolina, Michigan State and Marquette. The Wolverines dropped two spots following their loss to Iowa, and the Spartans fell three notches with a setback against visiting Indiana.
No. 25 Cincinnati moved into the AP Top 25 for the first time this season.
NHL-SCHEDULE
Eight straight for Flyers
UNDATED (AP) — An eight-game winning streak has moved the Philadelphia Flyers over .500 for the first time since Nov. 13.
Carter Hart made 18 of his 41 saves in the third period to preserve the Flyers’ 2-1 victory over Vancouver. Hart improved to 10-5-1 since being recalled from the minors in December.
Jakub Voracek (VOHR’-ah-chehk) scored 3:20 into the second period to give the Flyers a 2-0 lead. Sean Couturier (koo-TOOR’-ee-ay) notched a power-play goal for Philadelphia, which was 16-23-6 before the winning streak.
Brock Boeser (BEH’-sur) scored in the middle period for the Canucks, who are 1-1 on their four-game road trip.
Elsewhere on NHL ice:
— Jake Muzzin (MUH’-zihn) collected his first three points since joining the Maple Leafs last week as the defenseman provided a goal and two assists in a 6-1 pounding of the Ducks. Andreas Johnsson had two goals and two assists as Toronto improved to 3-0-1 in its last four games to move three points ahead of second-place Montreal in the Atlantic Division.
— Tyler Seguin (SAY’-gihn) scored a tiebreaking goal with 7:32 left, capping the Stars’ four-goal third period in a 5-4 victory over the Coyotes. Ben Bishop made 39 saves as Dallas extended its winning streak to a season-best five games.
— Tyler Toffoli (tah-FOH’-lee) set up the tying goal and scored 25 seconds into overtime to complete the Kings’ 4-3 triumph over the Rangers. Los Angeles trailed three times before Adrian Kempe (KEHM’-peh) beat Henrik Lundqvist with one minute left in regulation.
NHL-CAPITALS-GOALIES
Capitals sign goalie Copley to 3-year deal
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals have signed backup goaltender Pheonix Copley to a three-year, $3.3 million contract.
Copley is 10-5-3 with a 2.98 goals-against average and one shutout in 19 games this season.
Copley will count $1.1 million against the salary cap in each of the next three seasons.
MLB-NEWS
Devenski, Astros agree to 1-year deal
UNDATED (AP) — Reliever Chris Devenski and the Houston Astros avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth just over $1,5 million.
Devenski was 2-3 with a 4.18 ERA last year, striking out 51 and walking 13 in 47 1/3 innings. He was sidelined between July 27 and Aug. 30 because of left hamstring tightness, the first time in his big league career he was on the disabled list.
Astros starter Gerrit Cole remains scheduled for a hearing. He has asked for a raise from $6.75 million to $13.5 million.
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is expected to receive an arbitration decision on Tuesday.
In other major league news:
— Francisco Liriano is back with the Pirates after accepting a minor league contract and an invitation to big league camp. He pitched for Pittsburgh from 2013-16, going 41-36 with a 3.67 ERA and 659 strikeouts in 107 starts.
— Left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins has agreed to a minor league contract to rejoin the Athletics. The 35-year-old broke into the majors with Oakland in 2007 and went 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA in 64 appearances for the Mets last year.
— Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham has asked for $4.1 million this season through arbitration, while the team countered with a $3.5 million offer. Pham made $570,000 last season while hitting .275 with 21 homers and 63 RBIs for St. Louis and Tampa Bay, which acquired him on July 31. He batted .343 with seven homers and 22 RBIs in 39 games for the Rays.
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