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CSi Weather…
.TONIGHT…Cloudy. Snow likely after midnight. Not as cold. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows 15 to 20. Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. Chance of snow 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.
.WEDNESDAY…Decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 10. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 20.
.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow possibly mixed
with rain in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in
the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in
the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Update..
Jamestown (CSi) The Frontier Village Association was to meet in Special Session, Tuesday, November 12, at 5:30-p.m., at the All Vets Club in Jamestown.
FVA Board President, Melody Mittleider said that she received a letter from the FVA, attorney, Matthew Sorensen of Fargo, stating that without a quorum of board members, a meeting was not to be conducted.
The letter from Sorensen stated:
“Upon receipt of an agenda for a meeting of the Frontier Village Association (FVA) Board of Directors, scheduled for November 12, 2019, FVA Board members, Tina Busche, Joann Herrick, Shawn Syverson, and Jason Holland have advised me they will not be attending the November 12, 2019 meeting of the FVA Board of Directors. Pursuant to Article X of the FVA Bylaws a quorum will not be present and no FVA business shall be conducted.
After various outbursts at the last meeting, these board members do not feel that it is feasible to conduct a productive meeting. The FVA board has made it abundantly clear that it will transfer its collection to the city of Jamestown. The abstaining board members request that the City work with the FVA attorneys at the Vogel Law Firm to finalize the FVA’s affairs.”
Signed,
Matthew Sorensen
Melody then went on to say to those who came to attend the meeting, that she was “Here to do the right thing,” and to “Get this thing in line.” She added that she needs help in sorting through the process.
Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich pointed out that the Jamestown City Attorney is not permitted to represent Frontier Village, as that would constitute “multiple parties.”
He said the city does not want to be “goaded” into any action on behalf of the city, in this matter.
He again pointed out that unless there is paper work showing agreements on how artifacts became a part of Frontier Village, it’s not known what exists, or who owns them, and if they were loaned or given to the Village, and if they have the legal right to give them to the city. Mayor Heinrich said, of the process, “This will resolve itself.”
Jamestown Tourism Director Searle Swedlund said that Melody Mittleider, has shown, “Great humility and humanity,” through the course of the last few weeks. She became FVA Board President, when Jay Mickelson resigned the position.
Omaha (USACE 11-12-19) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, reports, on Tuesday, updated forecasts have indicated the river downstream of Jamestown and Pipestem Dams should not see significant ice formation for at least another week. To release as much flood storage as possible, combined releases will be held at 1,400 cubic feet per second until three days before the new forecasted date for ice formation.
To mitigate the risk of freeze-up ice jams or other ice-related flooding, the target combined release rate before ice sets in is 800 cfs. Three days before expected ice formation releases will be reduced 200 cfs per day to a combined release of 800 cfs.
Updated reservoir forecasts indicate combined winter releases are not expected to exceed 850 cfs; however, additional precipitation, earlier than expected ice formation on the river, or higher than expected baseflow could necessitate higher release levels. Ice conditions in the entire James River basin will be continually evaluated throughout the winter. The Corps of Engineers will operate to minimize the risk of ice-related flooding, and adjustments to the releases will be made as needed.
Jamestown Dam on Tuesday was at a pool elevation of 1442.0 feet, about 31% into the flood pool, and rising. Inflows into the reservoir peaked Oct. 30 and are dropping, currently near 800 cfs. Reservoir releases are 700 cfs.
Pipestem Dam on Tuesday was at a pool elevation of 1469.9 ft, about 34% into the flood pool, and dropping. The pool elevation peaked Oct. 29 at 1475.0 feet, which was 43% into the flood pool. Inflows are near 325 cfs, and releases are 700 cfs.
The Corps of Engineers is coordinating with relevant agencies in North and South Dakota.
Jamestown (CSi) Severe Winter Weather Awareness Week this year was October 28- November 1, however by then, there was already had a major blizzard in North Dakota.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Bergquist said, Excessive moisture was building all summer long (above average moisture all summer).
A Damage Assessment was submitted to the ND Department of Emergency Services on Friday, November 8. Jerry said, the dollar amount submitted for Stutsman County Non-Federal Aid damages was $606,000. Stutsman County township road damages were put at $3.4-million, at 225 separate locations in the county.
In this region of the state, infrastructure damage was $4.2-million.
At this time, there is currently no Presidential Disaster Declaration, that would free up federal aid.
He pointed out that the City of Jamestown so far has expended $72,000 in the flood fight, including sandbagging this fall.
Jerry pointed out that all was normal for the Jamestown and Pipestem Dam flood storage capacity to reach the freeze up level.
A heavy Rainstorm, occurred on September 20, 2019 with — Continuous Rain Events following and the Blizzard, that occurred on October 11-12.
Not only a significant amount of rainfall within a months time in Jamestown, but also 10-12- inches of rain in Wells County with that precipitation moving south in to the basin that drains into both reservoirs.
Jerry pointed out that this fall and winter will consist of some new cold weather threats
Those include, high water releases from both Pipestem and Jamestown Dams.
Unsafe Ice on both reservoirs and on Pipestem Creek and the James River.
Stutsman County Sheriff, Chad Kaiser, has issued advisories to stay off the reservoirs and the river, when and after the ice forms.
And, Jamestown Rural Fire Dept Fishing Derby canceled
Emergency Declarations have included:
In Jamestown for reservoir water releases.
Stutsman County with the support of the City of Jamestown – road related damages.
Cleveland – Streeter – Courtenay – Medina with overloaded sanitary sewer/lagoon system.
River systems upstream of the dams will go into freeze-up storing about 60,000 ac ft of water on top of the normal spring melt.
River James River water temperature on Tuesday was at 32 degree, and Jerry adds, the water temperature is very important – watching for ice formation – frazzle ice – Earliest ice formation on the river was forecasted for Wednesday November 13th.
Valley City (VCSU) A blood drive will be held on the VCSU campus Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Center Skoal Room.
Contact Sydney Brunmeier at 845-7120 or sydney.brunmeier@vcsu.com for more information. You may register online at vitalant.org using sponsor code VCSU.
Jamestown (Chamber) Members of the Chamber Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Chamber Ambassadors recently presented the Business of the Month Award to Dental Specialists of Jamestown for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community.
The nomination stated, “It has been almost ten years since I have been to an orthodontist, I needed a new retainer pronto and they were able to fit me in super quick. My whole experience was extremely pleasant, everyone I encountered at this business was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I received my new retainer within 15 minutes.”
The Young Professionals of Jamestown honor businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community. This award provides recognition throughout the month with a plaque and a recognition banner for the month. Monthly award winners will be considered for the Business of the Year to be awarded at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet in January of 2020. Business of the Month award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and online at www.jamestownchamber.com . Call 701-252-4830 for more information.
Update…
The Highway Patrol reports, as of 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, one eastbound lane of I-94 is open. Traffic is no longer being rerouted.
Previously…
Bismarck (NDHP) At 6-a.m., Tuesday, NDHP troopers responded to the report of a vehicle fire on I-94 eastbound near exit 110. Square hay bales, loaded on a flat-bed trailer, started on fire for an unknown reason. The semi was unhooked from the trailer and the trailer was left on the south shoulder of the eastbound lane.
Glen Ullin Fire Department responded to the scene. The eastbound lane was closed since 7:45 a.m.
Traffic was rerouted south at exit 110 on Hwy 49 toward County Road 139. At Country Road 139, motorists will travel east to 60th Avenue. At 60th Avenue, motorists need to turn north to get back toward I-94.
(Photo courtesy, NDHP)
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former North Dakota grain trader who admitted to bilking farmers, elevators and commodity brokers out of millions of dollars has been sentenced to serve eight years in prison.
Twenty-two-year-old Hunter Hanson, who became involved in the business shortly out of high school, pleaded guilty in July to wire fraud and money laundering for defrauding about 60 sellers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Canada.
Court documents show that Hanson contracted with the victims to buy crops and either failed to pay them or sent them checks that bounced. Hanson allegedly had no grain marketing training or experience.
U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland ordered Hanson, of Leeds, to pay back more than $11 million. U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley says the government will “offset the losses to the degree possible.”
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Police say they have arrested a suspect in a shooting in Williston that left one man dead and another critically injured.
Authorities say a 17-year-old male was taken into custody about 4 a.m. Monday. He’s being held on possible murder charges.
Police responded to a report of gunshots about 8:30 p.m. Sunday and found the two victims behind a Cash Wise store. A witness told police he saw a man run off after he heard what he thought were firecrackers. Then he heard yelling and went outside to help the victims before first responders arrived.
Officials say the man who died is 19-year-old Matthew York. The man who was injured is 19-year-old Parker Haider.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority seems prepared to allow the Trump administration to end a program that allows some immigrants to work legally in the United States and protects them from deportation.
There did not appear to be any support among the five conservatives for the challengers to the administration’s decision to wind down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. It currently protects an estimated 660,000 immigrants who came to the United States as children.
Several justices indicated that the administration has provided a sufficient reason for wanting to do away with the program or that courts should not be reviewing the executive branch’s discretionary decisions.
The high court’s decision is expected by June, at the height of the 2020 presidential campaign.
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says he won’t sue over the House impeachment proceedings after all.
It’s the latest reversal in position by Mulvaney, who last week asked to join the lawsuit of another Trump adviser before changing his mind Monday and saying that he intended to bring his own case.
In a one-page court filing Tuesday, Mulvaney says he’ll rely on the direction of President Donald Trump and won’t cooperate with the impeachment proceedings.
Mulvaney had been subpoenaed to appear last week for a closed-door deposition before the House impeachment panel but did not show up.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Jordan’s foreign ministry is condemning an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip that killed a top militant commander.
The Israeli strike triggered a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza and set off the fiercest fighting between Israel and Gaza militants in months.
In a statement Tuesday, Daifallah al-Fayez, a spokesman for the Jordanian foreign ministry, blamed Israel for the ensuing escalation in violence.
He said the fighting “will only increase tension and violence, deepen the environment of despair and promote extremist agendas in the region.”
He called for Israel and the Palestinians to return to negotiations, saying that talks, along with an end to the Israeli-Egyptian blockade on the territory, could bring a solution to Gaza’s woes.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading gun industry group says it believes the U.S. Supreme Court should have reviewed and dismissed a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation says it’s disappointed that justices Tuesday allowed the lawsuit against Remington Arms to move forward in a Connecticut court but is confident the company will prevail at trial.
The Madison, North Carolina-based gun-maker made the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators at the Newtown school in 2012. It argued a 2005 federal law shields gun-makers from liability in most lawsuits.
The lawsuit alleges Remington Arms violated Connecticut law in how it marketed the product to the public.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation says the school shooter, Adam Lanza, was solely responsible.
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