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CSi Weather…
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area. Lows around 60. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 15 to
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and
thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of rain
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny with chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Friday afternoon and evening will see the threat for severe thunderstorms over the entire area.
Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown informs residents that due to City utility repairs, there will be temporary water outages beginning Monday, September 16th, 2019 in the areas along 6th Ave NE from 11th St NE to 13th St NE. The work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the day.
Motorist’s should use extreme caution in this area. If possible, please use alternate routes.
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) The North Dakota Department of Health reports that the medical marijuana dispensary planned for Jamestown will open business on September24.
The Jamestown, the dispensary will be located at 1513 Business Loop East and will operate under the name Herbology.
For qualifying patients or their designated caregiver to enter the display area of the dispensary, they must have their registry identification card. So far, over 1,200 registry identification cards have been issued in North Dakota.
An opening is also planned for September 19, for the dispensary at Minot.
The Jamestown and Minot dispensaries will mark the sixth and seventh to open in North Dakota since medical marijuana was approved by the voters in 2016. The eighth and final dispensary will open in Dickinson before the end of the year.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Rural Fire Department, volunteer firefighter, Paul Bensch says, on Friday September 13, 2019 Six members of the Jamestown Rural Fire Department represented the department in Bismarck for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
Representing Jamestown Rural Fire Department were Rylee Woehl (Firefighter), Tygh Yatkis (Firefighter), Travis Lemieux (Department Secretary/Treasurer), Dakotah Daker (Assistant Training Officer), Molly Fritz (Apprentice Firefighter) and John Mehlhoff (Firefighter)
Others participating with JRFD were Tara Kapp, Rusty Kapp, Nicole Lemieux and Jamie Kapp.
To honor 9-11 fallen firefighters at the World Trade Center, Twin Towers, the stair climb was up 17 flights of stairs in the North Dakota State Capitol tower seven times.
The Bismarck Tribune reports, the annual event Friday, raised more than $30,000 to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation providing counceling services for families of local fallen firefighters and the Fire Department of New York. 9-13-2019
Information on the climb from Bismarck Tribune link below. Rusty and Tara Kapp are in one of the pictures.
Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Historical Society, in Valley City has on display another dinosaur project.
Alan Komrosky has brought in “Willard,” another branch of the Certopisan family, for the first ever public showing.
Willard in named after the landowner when the fossil was discovered in southwestern North Dakota.
Willard stands two feet taller than Bob the triceratops that was on display at the museum a few years ago.
Museum Curator Wes Anderson thanks Alan and the crew at Hell Creek Relics for making this display possible once again in Valley City.
Jamestown (CSi) Over 100 law enforcement will take part in the Tip-a-Cop event, September 17, 18, when personnel will volunteer their time, hosting guests in Applebee‘s Neighborhood Grill and Bars across the state.
In Jamestown Tip-a-cop takes place during the dinner shifts from 5 to 9 p.m. at Applebee’s.
The 13th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run group (LETR), is comprised of volunteers from law enforcement agencies. The Law Enforcement Torch Run program is the largest public awareness and fundraising program for Special Olympics throughout the world.
Sherry Schutt, of the James River Correctional Center, says, officers, deputies and personnel from other agencies are volunteering, greeting, hosting, seating, and visiting with the customers at Applebee’s, with help of area athletes.
Valley City (VCSU) Nick Archuleta, VCSU alumnus and president of North Dakota United, will present “Choosing to Participate: Social Justice Is Not a Spectator Sport” on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Barnes County Museum, 315 Central Avenue North, in Valley City.
Archuleta will speak on how individuals can step up within their community to promote social justice and combat racism.
His talk will be supported by posters, provided by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, that explore the history and impact of racism and prejudice in our country, and encourage viewers to consider the consequences of everyday choices and to make a difference in their own communities.
A graduate of Valley City High School, Archuleta holds a bachelor’s degree from Valley City State University and a master’s degree from the University of North Dakota. He has served as president of North Dakota United since the 2013 merger of the North Dakota Education Association and North Dakota Public Employees Association.
Sponsored by the community organization “What In The World Is Going On?,” the presentation kicks off season 21 of the Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series. The event is open to the public free of charge.
Valley City (CSi) Sunday Sept 22 at 4 pm is set for the Grand Opening of the NEW Amphitheater in Pioneer Park in Valley City. There will be speeches, music and merriment as we celebrate the restoration and renovation of Pioneer Parks Amphitheater. Come and help us CELEBRATE!!!
Wes Anderson says, Joe DeMasi has pretty much single-handedly re-tuckpointed all of the fieldstone rocks and overseen the reconstruction of the steps and stage as well as the installation of handrailings for safety. He and a handful of concerned others have saved this landmark from imminent demolition and restored it to full functionality.
It has been 8 years since the Bridges Arts Council embarked on the journey of restoring the Amphitheatre in Pioneer Park. This is a unique treasure to Valley City, one that deserves to be restored and used. There will be a few speeches plus participation by the Boys and Girls Scouts as well as entertainment from our community. See you on Sunday, Sept 22 at 4 pm!! The Amphitheatre in Pioneer Park has been RESTORED!! COME HELP US ALL CELEBRATE!!
Washington —U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) has awarded $234,300 from its Community Facilities Grant Program to four North Dakota projects.
The Oberon School District received $49,700 for a fire suppression system. The water supply in the city of Oberon was unable to provide enough fire flow to put out a fire at the school if needed at the new school it is constructing. These funds will be used to purchase a 10,000-gallon water tank, pumps, piping, distribution system, and a backup generator for additional protection in the event of a power outage during a fire.
The City of Linton received $56,200 to replace 228 sodium vapor lights with LED lights in its city-owned street lights. This project will bring to Linton safer and more energy efficient lighting.
The Steele Volunteer Fire District received $53,400 to purchase a new rescue truck and two self-contained breathing apparatuses. The updated rescue truck will provide adequate fire protection for the community. The breathing apparatuses will protect the safety of the volunteer firefighters while they are fighting fires.
The Tribal Nations Research Group of Belcourt received $75,000 to construct an addition to its building for a conference room, utility room, secure server space and accessibility improvements. As the designated point of contact for all research for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, this group ensures all research is conducted in a manner that protects the people, respects the culture, and works to reduce adverse effects on the tribal community. This expansion will allow for community meetings to be held at the facility and to further research efforts of the reservation.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators say drillers set a record for oil production in July.
The Department of Mineral Resources says the state produced an average of 1.44 million barrels of oil daily in July. That was up from the previous record of 1.42 million barrels a day in set in June.
North Dakota also produced a record 2.94 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day in July, up from 2.88 billion cubic feet in June.
Statewide, companies flared 23 percent of all gas produced in July, or nearly double the 12 percent target.
There were a record 15,943 wells producing in July. The July tallies are the latest figures available.
There were 62 drill rigs operating Monday, up five from the July average.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Lincoln brewing company is planning a move to Bismarck.
The Bismarck Tribune says Gideon’s Brewing Company wants to move into the building formerly occupied by the Laughing Sun Brewing Company which relocated. Gideon owner David Duma says he plans to add two more beers to the eight he offers.
Duma says he’ll start renovations in Bismarck as soon as he has the necessary license and permit from the city.
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Shutdowns of two of the world’s largest coal mines are adding to uncertainty for the top U.S. coal-producing region.
Wyoming employees of Blackjewel LLC hold out hope the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr mines in the Powder River Basin might reopen. Blackjewel filed for bankruptcy July 1 and the mines have been shut down ever since.
The company says it’s looking for ways to resume production soon but workers say that doesn’t alleviate the uncertainty. They must decide whether to take other jobs or wait to see if they will get their old jobs back.
The Blackjewel bankruptcy is one of several in the basin as utilities switch to cleaner-burning natural gas and renewable energy to generate electricity.
U.S. coal production is down 30% since 2008.
In world and national news…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is calling the “deeply troubling” attacks on key Saudi oil installations “a direct assault on the world energy supply.”
Kelly Craft told a U.N. Security Council meeting on Yemen Monday that “the United States condemns these attacks in the strongest possible terms, standing firmly with our Saudi friends.”
She reiterated Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statement that “there is no evidence that the attacks came from Yemen” and “emerging information indicates that responsibility lies with Iran.”
Craft said the U.S. backs U.N. envoy Martin Griffiths’ efforts to facilitate a Yemen peace agreement and calls on Iranian-backed Houthi Shiite rebels fighting the government “to cease escalatory attacks that have impacted civilians in Saudi Arabia.”
She also said “Iran must stop providing lethal aid in defiance of the (U.N.) arms embargo” against Yemen.
“Only an inclusive political settlement will guarantee Yemen’s stability, unity and prosperity in the long term,” Craft said.
LUXEMBOURG (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said after a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker that “there is a good chance” of a Brexit deal with the European Union.
Johnson says “I can see the shape” of an agreement, but it will “require movement” from the EU.
The EU, in contrast, says Britain must move and produce concrete proposals to overcome differences over the Irish border that have so far blocked a deal. The European Commission says Britain has yet to offer any “legally operational” plans.
Johnson said he is serious about getting a deal by next month, “but if we can’t do it by then we will make sure we can come out on Oct. 31, deal or no deal.”
Johnson gave an on-camera statement outside the British Embassy in Luxembourg after a planned news conference alongside Prime Minister Xavier Bettel was scuttled by noisy protesters.
CHICAGO (AP) — The first sexual experience for 1 in 16 U.S. women was forced or coerced intercourse in their teens.
That’s according to a study published Monday that says those encounters may have had lasting health consequences.
The authors say the experiences amount to rape, but they relied on a national survey that didn’t use the word in asking about forced sex.
It happened to almost 7 percent of women surveyed, they were age 15 on average the man was often several years older.
Affected women had more sex partners, unwanted pregnancies and abortions, and more reproductive health problems than other women. Almost 16 percent reported fair or poor health, double the rate of other women.
Other data show nearly 1 in 5 U.S. women have been raped in their lifetimes.
Update…
(AP) The lead lawyers for local governments suing drug companies over the opioid crisis say the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy filing won’t stop a trial scheduled for next month against other parts of the drug industry.
Purdue filed for bankruptcy late Sunday night as part of a settlement plan. Lead lawyers for the local governments suing the company and others support the settlement, as do attorneys general for about half the states.
Other states oppose the plan and say they’ll fight it in court. The first court proceeding in Purdue’s bankruptcy case is expected Tuesday in White Plains, New York.
The lawyers for the local governments say the first federal trial on the matter scheduled to start Oct. 21 in Cleveland should still move ahead.
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