CSi Weather…

Valley City Forecast…

1132 AM CST MON JAN 28 2013

REST OF TODAY…ISOLATED
SNOW SHOWERS EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW AND
SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS
25 TO 30. SOUTHWEST WINDS UP TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION
50 PERCENT.
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LIGHT SNOW LIKELY IN THE EVENING…THEN
SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP
TO 5 INCHES. LOWS 15 TO 20. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO
THE NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF SNOW 70 PERCENT.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW IN THE MORNING…
THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE
MID 20S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW 30 PERCENT.

 

Jamestown Forecast…

910 AM CST MON JAN 28 2013
 
 .REST OF TODAY…CLOUDY. AREAS OF FOG LATE IN THE MORNING. A
 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS AROUND 30.
 NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
 .TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE
 EVENING. LOWS 15 TO 20. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
 .TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE
 AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
 .TUESDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. COLDER.
 LOWS AROUND 5 BELOW. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
 .WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. MUCH COLDER. HIGHS AROUND 5 BELOW.
 NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.
 .WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND
 20 BELOW. HIGHS AROUND 10 BELOW.
 .THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20 BELOW.
 .FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE
 OF SNOW. HIGHS 15 TO 20. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
 .SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
 20S. LOWS AROUND 10.
 .SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Freezing rain is causing travel problems in parts of the Dakotas.
 
     The National Weather Service early Monday issued advisories for freezing rain and wintry weather in eastern North Dakota, and northeastern and east central South Dakota. The rain was forecast to turn to snow later in the day, with heavy amounts possible in some areas.
 
     Slick roads also were a problem in the two states over the weekend. The Dickinson Press reports there were several crashes on Interstate 94 in southwestern North Dakota on Saturday, including a semi-tanker rollover. KELO-TV reports that authorities responded to numerous crashes in eastern South Dakota on Sunday, including a semitrailer rollover.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met Friday (Jan 25, 2013) with the Stutsman Rural Water District at the SRWD Offices, to discuss water service territories.  NOW SHOWING ON CSi TV 67.

It was an official City Council meeting held at the SRWD office.

Council Member Buchanan was not present, being out of town.

Representing the City were…Mayor Andersen, City Administrator Jeff Fuchs, City Fire Chief Jim Reuther, and City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf, along with Council Members Charlie Kourajian, and Steve Brubakken.

Stutsman Rural Water District Manager Geneva Kaiser spoke along with board members that were on hand. A phone conference call was set up with the Rural Water District Attorney, outside legal counsel, and the outside city legal counsel.

The two entities have been meeting separately the past several weeks discussing proposals presented from each side.

The City and Stutsman Rural Water District are planning another joint meeting  the week of January 28, 2013, , after questions were raised on issues, relative to serving Titan Machinery, at their location west of Jamestown.

The city water pressure is based on having water tower storage, and other means to supply water, and includes a loop delivery system.

 Territorial boundaries are yet to be decided, which would  determine which entity would serve the Titan Machinery, which could be given the option of choosing who provides the business with water.

Water provide by the City of Jamestown Jamestown  would be less per 1,000 gallons, as the city would charge a large special assessment to bring water pipes to Titan.

Stutsman Rural Water District  charges more per 1,000 gallons.  However it currently has working pipes closer to Titan’s new location and would  cost less for the hookup.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs commented that any agreement must contain language that leads to both sides have potential for growth.

Fuchs, agreement, framwork,would extend any agreement to other areas.
 
It divides the territory around Jamestown between the city and Rural Water.
 
Further negotiations would include drawing the map.
 
  Rural Water, designated area would include SRWD building any water infrastructure and providing service to the customers.
  Fuchs said fire protection is a concern of the city.
 
 The water pipe infrastructure, meeting  city requirements relative to water flow and pressure of water necessary for fire-fighting uses,would come under rural water responsibility.
 
Under the proposal Rural Water would  purchase  water sold in those areas from the City of Jamestown at the current agreed rate,  equal to the cost the city charges its own residents.
 
Fuchs said the city would not be a wholesaler of water to Rural Water with  the rate charged  equal to its own retail rate.

The means by which the city and the Rural Water District would supply water, to Titan and other customers for fire protection.

Titan was asked to supply information on the type of water pressure needed for fire protection sprinklers.

Ms. Kaiser pointed out that the Rural Water District would supply the pipeline, at the water usage rate would be based in part on those costs.

The Stutsman Rural Water users engineer will supply information relative to those and other concerns.

City Engineer, Reed Schwartzkopf indicated that the city water lines range form 8 inches to 12 inches.

Fuchs  added, a resolution needs to be reached soon, concerning serving the new Titan Machinery building.

Following the joint meeting with the City Council and Stutsman Rural Water District Friday, the Water District met to discuss topics brought up at the joint meeting.

The Friday meeting was recorded by CSi TV with replays over the weekend on 10 and now showing on CSi 67.

At issue is whether the City of Jamestown, or Stutsman Rural Water District is to serve the area west of Jamestown, in this case, specifically the Titan Machinery building, under construction, across from Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

A city Ordinance outlines that any facility within city limits has to be serviced by the city, with this area previously annexed into Jamestown city limits.

Stutsman Rural Water District contends that a federal code protects rural water companies from cities going into their territory.

The City Of Jamestown and the Rural Water District are negotiating a royalty figure the city would pay and keep the rural water district from filing an injunction.

The City of Jamestown has retained outside legal counsel, and a consulting firm.

Thursday this week, in Bismarck, Mayor Andersen testified against a house bill 1269 in the state legislature, that would provide $9.97 million in funding for Stutsman Rural Water District’s expansion.

The bill was heard by the House Appropriations Committee at the North Dakota Capitol.

The Mayor testified that she opposes the bill because it may affect the territorial dispute between the city of Jamestown and Stutsman Rural Water.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jan 25, 2013)– Work continues on transforming the former Jamestown Hospital building into “Legacy Living.”

On Friday’s (Jan 25, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Lutheran Social Services, Special Projects Coordinator, Lisa Richmond said, LSS has been involved over the past few years, first, in the western part of North Dakota with renovating and converting existing buildings into affordable housing.

She said, now, LSS has moved into the eastern part of the state with projects, including the former Jamestown Hospital Building.

An open house last Friday from 10-a.m. to 5-p.m., was held at a model, furnished apartment, on the 3rd floor, apartment 308.

She added in March this year, apartments will be available to view each Saturday.

Ms. Richmond pointed out that as the conversion progresses, the various areas will be opened, on a phased-in basis.

She added April 1, 2013 is the target date to have the apartment units ready for move in.

The James River Community Center will move to the building in April or May this year, and will feature a restaurant, that will also be open to the public.

Other areas of the building will include a chapel, and a large ballroom.

Ms Richmond said there will also be 14,000 square feet of commercial rental space available.

For more information on the housing units call LSS at 701-271-3207.

　

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A man accused of threatening to kill a federal judge in North Dakota has pleaded not guilty.
 
     Carlos Kidd is charged with two counts of mailing threatening communications. Authorities say he mailed letters from Texas to U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland in Bismarck.
 
     Kidd is currently serving two prison sentences, including a 10-year term for escape and a 5-year term for harassment.
 
     Arraignment for Kidd was held in Fargo last week. A trial date has not been set.
 
     No further details were available.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Several North Dakota small farmers are set to teach their trade to budding farmers who might one day have farms of their own.
 
     An education-focused nonprofit organization called Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resource Management is taking applications for its new internship program.
 
     Called FARRMS for short, the organization hopes to attract between five and 15 interns to live and work full time on a farm for a growing season.
 
     Marketing and outreach coordinator Sue Balcom says that interns will be paid a stipend for their work. They’ll also keep a journal about what they do, to be turned in at the end of the season. Applicants must be 18, have a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.

　FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Cities in North Dakota with growing populations are studying how to handle the challenges that come with busier intersections.
 
     The issue might be of most concern in the western oil patch cities of Williston and Dickinson. Dickinson City Administrator Shawn Kessel says  one intersection there that had a daily traffic count of 15,500 vehicles in 2011 is expected to see 21,000 vehicles each day within a few years.
 
     Williston City Traffic Technician Neil Bakken says nearly 42,000 vehicles pass through that city’s busiest intersection each day. That is about 1,400 more than the busiest intersection in Fargo, the state’s largest city.

 

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) – The commander of the North Dakota National Guard’s Camp Grafton Training Center at Devils Lake is retiring Thursday after 36 years of service.
 
     Col. Dave Rickford joined the Guard in 1976 and began working full-time for the Guard in 1985. He has been in charge at Camp Grafton the past two years.
 
     Camp Grafton has multiple training operations, from a cooking school to demolition ranges.
 
     A retirement ceremony for Rickford was held earlier this month, during which he was awarded the Federal Legion of Merit.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A University of North Dakota astrophysicist is part of an international team of scientists hoping to detect an elusive form of energy called dark energy.
 
     Wayne Barkhouse has spent the past seven years creating computer software in preparation for the Dark Energy Survey, which began last month.  Dark energy is “the biggest puzzle in astrophysics in 100 years.”
 
     Dark energy appears to have anti-gravity-like properties and is estimated to make up three-quarters of the universe. It hasn’t been directly observed. Its existence is inferred from observations of other things in the sky.
 
     The Dark Energy Survey aims to measure dark energy by measuring the expansion of the universe.
 
     The project uses the world’s most powerful digital camera, situated in the mountains of northern Chile.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A Grand Forks-based financial services company reported record net income in 2012.
 
     Year-end results released Friday show that Alerus Financial Corp. had net income of $17.9 million for the year, up 66.9 percent from 2011. Its fourth-quarter net income was $4.8 million, up 51 percent from fourth quarter of 2011.
 
     Alerus officials say the results were due to increases in net interest income and fee-based revenue, and a lower provision for credit losses.
 
     Company President and CEO Randy Newmansays  the results would be remarkable in the best of times, but says the results are magnified by the “ongoing challenges of our national economy and industry.”

 

In sports…

 DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) – Officials say a new four-season fish cleaning house is open near Devils Lake, which is considered one of the top destinations in the country for anglers.
 
     The 20-by-32-foot building owned by the city of Devils Lake will be heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer. It can handle 15 people at one time.
 
     The facility has two stainless steel tables, two grinders and a separate cleanup sink.
 
     Access to the station can be gained by obtaining a code number at Ed’s Bait Shop next to the facility.

 

NATIONAL  FOOTBALL  LEAGUE  PLAYOFFS

 HONOLULU (AP) – The NFC blew past the AFC 62-35 yesterday in the Pro Bowl. Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was voted the game’s MVP with 122 yards receiving and a touchdown. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson rushed for just 13 yards in the game.
 
   
 
       NATIONAL  BASKETBALL  ASSOCIATION

Carmelo Anthony tied a franchise record with nine 3-pointers, then converted a go-ahead, three-point play with 12.5 seconds left to cap a 42-point night and lead the New York Knicks to a 106-104 victory over Atlanta.
 
   Final  2OT    Boston                100    Miami                      98
   Final            L-A  Lakers        105    Oklahoma  City      96
   Final            Detroit              104    Orlando                102
   Final            New  Orleans        91    Memphis                  83
   Final            Dallas                110    Phoenix                  95
   Final            L-A  Clippers      96    Portland                83
 
 
       NATIONAL  HOCKEY  LEAGUE

 ST. LOUIS (AP) – Vladimir Sobotka scored from close range in overtime last night to give the St. Louis Blues a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild. Chris Stewart, Barret Jackman, Wade Redden and Patrik Berglund also netted goals for the Blues. Zach Parise had two goals and an assist for the Wild.
 
   Final            Washington      3    Buffalo                  2
   Final  2OT    Pittsburgh      2    Ottawa                    1  (SO  Pittsburgh  3-2)
   Final  OT      Montreal          4    New  Jersey            3
   Final            Tampa  Bay        5    Philadelphia        1
   Final  OT      Chicago            2    Detroit                  1
   Final  OT      Winnipeg          5    N-Y  Islanders      4
   Final            San  Jose          4    Vancouver              1
 
 
       TOP-25  COLLEGE  BASKETBALL
 
   Final    (  2)  Michigan        74              Illinois              60
   Final    (  7)  Indiana          75    (13)  Michigan  St.      70
   Final    (17)  Creighton      81              S.  Illinois        51
   Final    (25)  Miami              71              Florida  St.        47
 

 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Vikings officials and public authorities are squabbling over how to squeeze a baseball field into a stadium designed primarily for football. The Star Tribune reports the impasse threatens to delay a project already facing tight deadlines. The Gophers and other local teams hope to play early-season games in the shelter of the new stadium.
 
     ASPEN, Colo. (AP) – A young fan has been treated and released after a runaway snowmobile veered into the crowd at Winter X last night. Snowmobiler Jackson Strong tumbled off the vehicle during the best trick competition, and the throttle stuck on the machine as it swerved toward the crowd. Jeremy Bester of Minnesota quickly applied the brakes to keep it from moving.

NBA…

 After yesteday’s game,  Boston Celtics players were told that All-Star guard Rajon Rondo (RAH’-zhahn RAHN’-doh) will miss the rest of the season due to a severe injury to his right knee. He was injured in Friday’s double-overtime loss to Atlanta.

 

 AUSTRALIAN OPEN…
 
 
     MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – The Australian Open is over and it came to an end with Novak Djokovic (NOH’-vak JOH’-kuh-vich) winning an Open era-record third-straight title. The top-ranked Serb beat third-seeded Andy Murray 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 to collect his sixth Grand Slam championship. Murray was hunting his second following last year’s breakthrough victory at the U.S. Open, where he beat Djokovic in the final.
 
     It’s Murray’s third loss in the Australian Open final in four years.
 

 

PGA…
 
     SAN DIEGO (AP) – Tiger Woods will have the lead when play in the PGA’s Farmers Insurance Open resumes Monday.  When play was shut down Sunday because of darkness, Woods had a six shot lead through seven holes of the final round. At the end of three rounds, he was in front by four.
 
     Defending champion Brandt Snedeker and Nick Watney will start the day tied for second at minus-11. Snedeker has completed 13 holes of play, Watney eight.
 
     Woods is a seven-time winner at the Torrey Pines course, including a U.S. Open.
 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) – A White House meeting on gun violence is on President Barack Obama’s agenda today. Participants include police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings. A White House official says representatives from the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the Major County Sheriffs Association will also participate.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Sweeping legislation to rewrite the nation’s immigration laws may be closer to consideration. A bipartisan group of leading senators has reached agreement on the basics and plan to outline the deal today. But there are still thorny issues to iron out and success remains uncertain.
 
     ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – Police in Istanbul are poring over security camera footage in an effort to get a lead on the whereabouts of a New York City woman missing in Turkey. Sarai Sierra was supposed to return to the U.S. Jan. 21 but wasn’t on the plane. Her passport and other belongings were left at a hostel where she was staying.
 
     CAIRO (AP) – Clashes between police and demonstrators continue in Egypt today, despite an emergency declaration from President Mohammed Morsi. Riot police fired tear gas at rock-throwing protesters in central Cairo. More than 50 people have been killed in the unrest, which began Friday and is fueled by anger over the policies of the country’s new Islamist leader and the slow pace of change.
 
     SEVARE, Mali (AP) – The mayor of the fabled Malian desert city of Timbuktu says historic manuscripts have been lost in a library fire started by Islamist extremists. He said he did not have details or whether the rebels were still in the town. Ground forces backed by French paratroopers and helicopters are working their way toward the city.