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REST OF TODAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 40 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, A 40 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, A 40 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING…THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.MEMORIAL DAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE
70S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70.
TODAY…SCATTERED AFTERNOON AND EVENING THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED. SEVERE WEATHER IS NOT ANTICIPATED
Thunderstorms that develop Saturday afternoon in the west will move into central North Dakota Saturday night while weakening with time. Sunday.. a mainly dry day into Monday morning wtith chances for scattered thunderstorms.
Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a 46 year old Harwood man was injured late Thursday afternoon, after rear-ending a vehicle eastbound on I-94 near mile marker 257 at Jamestown.
The accident occurred at 5:50 when 46 p.m., year-old Michael Erstad’s SUV approached a pickup, that was traveling at 65 mph, driven by 64 year-old Ricky Geier of Carrington.
Sgt. Tom Herzig reports, Erstad’s vehicle rear-ended Geier’s, connecting both vehicles. Geier was able to maintain control, slowing and stopping on the south shoulder of the road.
Erstad was transported by ambulance to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
He has been charged with following to close.
Jamestown Police Department and Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Public Works, Police and Fire, Committees met Thursday at City Hall. All members were present.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
At 3-p.m., the Public Works Committee heard first from Troy Gunderson from Youth for Christ who spoke to indicate storm water issues with drainage from the property. The issues include summer rain drainage, and winter snow melt and icy conditions.
From the City Engineer’s Office, Beth Dooley said the Middle School alley adjoins the property. She said the water flow is correct, but the water still flows, creating a problem
Council Member Gumke said the city will look into the slope on the property, and then look at costs and how to pay the costs. The matter will be forwarded to next month’s committee meeting, pending more information.
Next, from Shawn Gaddie, of AE2S with a presentation and update on the Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study.
He reported on a recap, the and the next level of analysis.
Revenue requirements and funding sources were recapped from the previous report.
Capital cost-share options were presented, plus what areas of the city will benefit from the proposed project. 80 percent would be funded by the city, through special assessments or the city sales tax, estimated at $80,000 annually. Rate designs were also pointed out.
Residential, commercial and institutional demands on the system were indicated.
The average residential charge option was noted, concerning a flat fee based on average demand for single family units, and charges concerning multi-family units.
Commercial parcel demand, and charges were explained.
Implementation considerations were presented, plus billing options, including the option of billing through property taxes.
AE2S will return in about a month, at the committee meeting and before budgeting to determine if the city is interested in moving forward, with implementation.
POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE
Discussion was held relative to the Law Enforcement Shooting Range.
Jamestown Police Lt. Justin Blinsky said the range near the fairgrounds was improved, with the raising of berms.
With the use of more high-powered weapons, an improved range was necessary to be implemented. He said all shooting will go to the east, with higher berms.
The range location within the city’s one mile extraterritorial area, in Midway Township.
Mayor Andersen asked for more information on agencies to use the range and documentation on days and hours of usage.
Council Member Buchanan suggested a Special Use Permit may be necessary.
Rob and Donna Lindberg present signatures of residents of the area indicating they are opposed to the range, adding that a business will not continue to lease in that area.
They also talked about the possibility of overshoots, and the devaluation of property..
Phyliss Unrue’s house is east of the range. Her house is for sale and her realtor indicated the possibility of “bullets flying.” in that direction.
Lt. Robert Opp said noise suppressers have been added to the weapons.
The committee recommends suspending training, temporarily, until all issues are worked out.
Information relative to the Police Dog was given. Major Johnson said the dog will be retired, after eight years of service, adding the K-9 Unit vehicle needs replacement.
The committee recommends the retirement of the dog be approved and another dog be put into service.
The balance of the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING continued.
Consideration was given of the Draft Requests For Proposals for Residential Recycling Collection for the City of Jamestown. The information will be compiled and a Final Draft, presented at the June City Council meeting without recommendation from the committee.
The committee discussed the request to vacate a portion of 26th Street SW adjacent to Allen Enterprises and Buffalo City Diesel.
The committee recommends to instruct Interstate Engineering to examine the drainage and roadway.
Considered was entering into an agreement with Interstate Engineering, Inc., to provide engineering services for construction of 23rd St SW from Menards to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center.
Mayor Andersen said the annexation and platting will happen in time for design. She said construction is anticipated this year, and finishing paving next spring.
The committee recommends approving.
The committee recommends approving a request from three homeowners in the 200 Block/14th Avenue NE for permission to plant grass after removal of damaged sidewalk.
Informational:
Update on ND State Health Department requirement for lab testing of the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill monitoring wells for 2016.
Informational:
The appointment of Lynn Hill to the Shade Tree Committee, is scheduled for the June 6, 2016, City Council meeting.
A Preliminary Engineering Report was given by Interstate Engineer for 5th Avenue SW & 21st St SW Drainage & Roadway Improvements.
Mayor Andersen said input should be taken on the issue from the property owners and coordinate a meeting with them.
City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said if a district was set up, the property owners can be contacted for a meeting.
Thursday’s committee meetings were shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Police Department released more information in an updated report concerning the April 21, 2016 accident in Jamestown when man was struck by a BNSF train in the crossing at Second Avenue, Southeast while he was in a wheelchair
The report says 60 year old Dennis Schneider, was attempting to cross the BNSF railroad crossing at about 1:45 p.m. when one of the wheels on his wheelchair got stuck on a railroad track. He was soon after struck by BNSF train.
The report said Schneider, who has cerebral palsy and has been in a wheelchair all of his life, was able to talk with Jamestown Area Ambulance personnel at the scene before being transported to Jamestown Regional Medical Center. The report said he told Jamestown Area Ambulance personnel he was traveling south over the railroad crossing, but couldn’t recall any details about the accident.
The report said the BNSF train was traveling at 35 mph, and the engineer saw Schneider and hit the emergency brake. The train slowed to about 10 mph before it struck Schneider. The engineer sounded the train’s horn once the engineer saw Schneider.
Jamestown police officers had the engineer test some of the train’s equipment like its headlight, bell and horn at the scene of the accident.
The report says, one witness was traveling north on Second Avenue Southeast and saw Schneider at the railroad crossing.
The witness saw Schneider on what she thought was a motorized scooter on the roadway portion of the railroad crossing and his scooter (wheelchair) appeared to be hung up on something. The witness thought Schneider was clear of the railroad tracks.
The report adds that the witness heard the railroad crossing arms activate, and she could hear Schneider hollering. The witness said she heard the train’s brakes activate at the Fourth Avenue Northeast viaduct.
The Jamestown Police Department is waiting for final accident scene measurements from the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
Schneider is now breathing on his own and recovering in a hospital room in CHI Mercy Hospital in Valley City.
Jamestown (CSi) More features have been added to the Strides for Change program held at James River Family Fitness in Jamestown.
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, University of Jamestown, Foss Wellness Center, Program Director, and Kinesiology Instructor Madeline Ranum said the program is now considered more of a general exercise program versus a walking program, although walking is still very much a part of the program.
She said some of the new features of Strides for Change include group classes such as chair weights, chair yoga, chair pilates, and balance classes. We also have access to equipment such as treadmills, Nu Steps, Cybex strength training machines, recumbent and air dyne bikes, as well as ellipticals. The program has several students on hand who are ready to teach individuals how to use the machines, if needed.
The goal in the Strides for Change program is to help adults in the community of Jamestown meet their individual exercise needs. They pride themselves on working with each individual to develop an exercise program that suits their particular interests, abilities, and goals.
When individuals enroll in the Strides for Change program they will be working with five exercise science or health and fitness administration students who are juniors and seniors at UJThey will also work with Madey, a clinical exercise physiologist and supervisor of the program.
Clinical exercise physiology is a field that prepares individuals to properly exercise not just healthy individuals but those with disease as well. A CEP is a healthcare professional who is trained to work with patients with chronic diseases where exercise training has been shown to be of therapeutic benefit, including but not limited to cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, and metabolic disorders.
She added that if an individual has a particular disease, it does not necessarily mean to shy away from exercise, saying in fact, it might mean that that person should exercise more. However, it is always best to consult a physician before joining any exercise program to see if it is right for that person. When enrolling in the Strides for Change program, there is a pre-screening and health history questionnaire to determine whether it is safe for the individualto start exercising or to consult a physician first.
The Strides for Change program is open to adults of all ages. The program takes place at James River Family Fitness on the walking track.
The cost to join is…
$40 for non-members for ONE four-month session (summer, spring or fall)
$100 for non-members who sign up for a year (save $20)
FREE for JRFF members (although a free will donation is welcomed to help offset program costs)
The program this summer runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3pm. The summer program is now underway, and will continue through August 18th. You can enroll at any time by calling Madey Ranum at 701-253-4106, or at the front desk of James River Family Fitness in Jamestown.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has unveiled an “America first” energy plan.
Trump outlined the plan at a speech Thursday at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck. He says it would unleash unfettered production of oil, coal, natural gas and other energy sources to push the U.S. toward energy independence.
Trump delivered the policy address just hours after The Associated Press determined he had won the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican presidential nomination.
Trump promised to cancel the Paris climate agreement and stop all payments of U.S. tax money to a United Nations fund to mitigate effects of climate change worldwide.
Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune says Trump’s energy plan was “an unmitigated disaster.”
Trump’s good news has been tempered by ongoing internal problems, including the sudden departure of his political director and continuing resistance by many Republican leaders to his outsider candidacy.
Clinton is facing fresh questions about her use of a private email server while secretary of state even as she fights to pivot toward Trump, whom she called an “unqualified loose cannon.”
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – An Ohio man has been sentenced to serve three years in prison for pressuring a 16-year-old North Dakota girl he had met on the Internet to send him nude photos and then posting them online.
Twenty-one-year-old Jesse Goble of Dayton, Ohio, pleaded guilty last fall to two felony sex crime charges. He was sentenced Thursday.
Goble was 19 when authorities say he pressured the Minot girl for the photos.
He’ll get credit for more than a year he has already served in prison. He also must complete sex offender treatment and pay $1,175 in court costs and $3,636 in restitution.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – A Ward County prosecutor accused of drunken driving has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.
Deputy State’s Attorney Kelly Dillon was arrested March 19 after police say she crashed her car into a parked vehicle and her blood-alcohol level tested more than double the legal limit for driving. No one was hurt in the crash.
Dillon was sentenced this week in Minot municipal court to 22 hours of community service, ordered to complete a chemical dependency evaluation and assessed $775 in fines and fees.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Law enforcement officers from the United States and Canada gathered in Fargo this week for a ceremony to mark the cooperation between the two countries in an investigation into drug overdoses.
The director of the federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program handed out awards to three-dozen individuals who participated in “Operation Denial,” a probe into the international trafficking of powdered fentanyl, heroin and other drugs.
The case includes defendants from North Dakota, Oregon, Georgia, Washington and Panama. One of them, Daniel Vivas Ceron, allegedly operated a criminal enterprise while imprisoned in Canada. It moved fentanyl and other similar substances from Canada and China to several U.S. states.
Five people have been sentenced in the case and at least seven others have been indicted.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Williston man accused of stealing explosives from companies operating in the western North Dakota oil patch and stashing them in his home also allegedly had books on preparing explosives.
Thirty-five-year-old Tyler Porter is charged in federal court with stealing and possessing explosives and two weapons counts. The Associated Press requested comment from the federal public defender’s office.
Authorities allege Porter stole explosives by using a cutting torch to open padlocked sheds. An agent with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says in an affidavit that a confidential informant tipped off authorities.
Authorities haven’t speculated on what Porter allegedly intended to do with the explosives.
Porter has a criminal history in North Dakota and South Carolina and could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The Bismarck City Commission has extended a land deed for a proposed $36 million science center by more than two years, to give the Gateway to Science organizers more time to raise money.
Fundraising for the 65,000-square-foot facility has been slower than expected. The groundbreaking deadline has been moved from this coming August to December 2018.
Bismarck State College President Larry Skogen attributes the fundraising problems to “the current economic climate” in North Dakota, which has been hurt by the slumping oil industry.
Supporters of the science center have raised about $8 million, which includes a $5 million grant. Project Executive Director Beth Demke says another $19 million in donations is pending.
In sports…
Softball.. EDC Tournament…
High School Baseball…
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Blue Jays baseball team was limited to one hit in their 7-0 loss to Bismarck High in the opening round of the West Region tournament.
Jamestown’s only hit came in the top of the first when Dawson Douty singled through the left side.
Dickinson 6, Mandan 2
The Jays will play Mandan at 11am on this morning.
Third-seeded Dickinson plays second-seeded Bismarck High at 4 p.m., today in the first semifinal.
Williston 6, Minot 1
Bismarck Century 8, St. Mary’s 0
Play-in
St. Mary’s 3, Legacy 2
The Carrington Cardinals defeated Midkota-DP 3-2 in 10 innings to capture the Region 3 baseball title and advance to next weeks state tournament in Fargo.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Game and Fish Department is urging outdoors enthusiasts to be courteous at boat ramps.
The agency says it gets a number of complaints every year about overly aggressive behavior at boat ramps. Officials say boaters should be patient and should plan ahead when heading to a lake or river this summer.
Tips for boaters include preparing for launch and finishing the securing of a boat after leaving the water in the parking area, rather than in the ramp area.
Game and Fish urges boaters to wait their turn in line when ready to launch.
Jamestown (CSi) The Dakota Anglers, Little Britches Derby is set for June 4, 2016
Registration will be held from 8-10 a.m. at Joos Park. Teams may fish any one legal North Dakota water, but must be back for the weigh-in at Joos Park at 2 p.m.
The tournament is free and open to the public. Teams consist of a child and and an adult. The tournament is held in conjunction with North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Free Fishing Weekend.
Also, Dakota Anglers will be registering youth from ages 8-13 interested in attending the Devils Lake Fish Camp Aug. 7-12. The Anglers will be sending four kids to the $300 camp free with a draw being held.
Hot dogs, chips and pop will be served after the derby. A casting contest for each age group will be held along with drawings for prizes.
For more information contact Kay or Cliff at 252-8451.
MLB…
INTERLEAGUE
Final Miami 9 Tampa Bay 1
Final Colorado 8 Boston 2
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Final Toronto 3 N-Y Yankees 1
Final Houston 4 Baltimore 2
Chi White Sox at Kansas City 8:15 p.m., postponed
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final Pittsburgh 8 Arizona 3
Final Washington 2 St. Louis 1
Final Milwaukee 6 Atlanta 2
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – The Golden State Warriors have forced a Game 6 in the NBA’s Western Conference finals by downing the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-111. Stephen (STEH’-fehn) Curry finished with 31 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five steals to help the Warriors bounce back from a pair of lopsided losses in Oklahoma City. Kevin Durant had a game-high 40 points for the Thunder, who will host Game 6 on Saturday.
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Bryan Rust scored twice in the second period and the Pittsburgh Penguins advanced to the Stanley Cup finals by downing the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. Rust notched the tiebreaking goal 30 seconds after Jonathan Drouin knotted the score for the Lightning. Matt Murray stopped 16 shots for the Pens, who open the finals against the San Jose Sharks Monday in Pittsburgh.
WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final L.A. Sparks 77 Connecticut 72
Final OT Washington 84 Seattle 82
COLLEGE BASEBALL…
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Jonathan Engelmann scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch with two out in the eighth inning, and Michigan defeated Minnesota 3-2 Thursday.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota pitching coach Todd Oakes died Thursday after a four-year battle with leukemia.
The school announced his death and Terri Oakes wrote on her husband’s CaringBridge page that he died “surrounded by his family with a cross in his hand and his favorite music playing.” Todd Oakes had been placed in home hospice care last week.
Oakes joined the Gophers coaching staff in 1999, and 26 of his pitchers were drafted by major league teams, including three-time All-Star Glen Perkins with the Twins.
Minnesota won the Big Ten regular-season title this season, and coach John Anderson took the trophy to Oakes’ home. The Gophers on Thursday lost 3-2 to Michigan in an elimination game at the conference tournament.
In addition to his wife, Oakes is survived by three sons.
TWINS…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Twins have suspended pitching coach Neil Allen indefinitely with pay, following his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.
Minnesota made minor league pitching coordinator Eric Rasmussen the interim pitching coach. The team was off Thursday, traveling to Seattle for a series starting Friday.
The Twins issued a statement acknowledging awareness of the pending DWI charge, but did not comment further.
Allen is in his second season with the Twins. The 58-year-old pitched in the major leagues for 11 seasons, beginning with the New York Mets in 1979. Allen, a recovering alcoholic, told the Star Tribune of Minneapolis in an interview last year that he hadn’t had a drink since 1994.
MLB…
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) – Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred traveled to the “Field of Dreams” movie site in eastern Iowa to announce this year’s National Baseball Hall of Fame tour stops in six cities.
The Telegraph Herald reports Manfred was joined by 2015 Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz in Dyersville to announce that Davenport, Iowa; Kansas City, Missouri; Milwaukee; St. Louis; Minneapolis; and Las Vegas will be host cities for this year’s “We Are Baseball” tour stops.
Hundreds came to hear the announcement at the site of the 1989 movie. Manfred told attendees that the league wants to bring baseball’s history to its fans because not everyone can make it to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
The tour will begin July 3rd through 10th at Davenport’s baseball stadium.
In world and national news…
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) – He laid a wreath and then met with survivors. President Barack Obama visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan today and paid tribute to the 140,000 people killed when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb Aug. 6, 1945. Obama said, “Death fell from the sky and the world was changed.” The president did not apologize, but offered a reflection on the horrors of war and his hope that Hiroshima would be remembered as the beginning of a “moral awakening.”
BEIRUT (AP) – Militants of the Islamic State group have seized at least six villages from Syrian rebels near the Turkish border. Syrian opposition activists and an international medical organization say the rapid advances forced the evacuation of a crucial hospital. The advances in the northern Aleppo province brought the militants to within few kilometers from the border town of Azaz, where rebels hold an enclave that’s hosting tens of thousands of internally displaced civilians.
DETROIT (AP) – More than 12 million more vehicles are being added to the list of those containing faulty Takata air bag inflators that can explode with excessive force. The U.S. government today posted documents detailing recalls by Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Ferrari and Mitsubishi. The auto recall already had been the largest one in U.S. history. Today’s recall includes passenger air bags mainly in older models in areas along the Gulf Coast, where there’s high heat and humidity.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – A video clip from a gas station surveillance camera shows a Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulling his motorcycle next to a car during a traffic stop in Miami Gardens, and then jumping onto the hood before firing through the windshield. The 33-second video taken Wednesday then shows the car driving away. The Miami Herald is reporting that the car driver then crashed head-on into an SUV a mile away and died. A police spokesman says Trooper Miseal Diaz was in fear for his life.
NEW YORK (AP) – A New York City man has been sentenced to six years in prison for calling 911 more than 50 times to report fake emergencies. Ronald DeShields was sentenced yesterday. The calls, made between January and February 2014, included false claims of police-involved shootings and fires with people trapped.
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