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CSi Weather…
…WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY…
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IN THE
EVENING. LOWS AROUND 20 BELOW. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH. WIND
CHILLS AROUND 45 BELOW.
.WEDNESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS NEAR ZERO. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
LOWEST WIND CHILLS AROUND 45 BELOW IN THE MORNING.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING…THEN MOSTLY
CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS
AROUND 5 BELOW. TEMPERATURES RISING INTO THE MID SINGLE DIGITS
AFTER MIDNIGHT. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. WIND CHILLS AROUND
25 BELOW.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW
THROUGH THE DAY. WINDY. HIGHS AROUND 10. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH
INCREASING TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP
TO 45 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW
IN THE EVENING. BREEZY. LOWS AROUND 10 BELOW. NORTHWEST WINDS
20 TO 25 MPH.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.
LOWS AROUND 10 BELOW.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND
10 BELOW. HIGHS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR ZERO. HIGHS
15 TO 20.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.
ANOTHER ROUND OF DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. BLOWING SNOW POSSIBLE THURSDAY.
A CLIPPER SYSTEM IS THEN FORECAST TO IMPACT NORTHERN AND EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.
EVEN THOUGH THE HEAVIEST SNOW AMOUNTS ARE FORECAST ACROSS THE CANADIAN BORDER COUNTIES…SNOW AMOUNTS WILL GENERALLY REMAIN LESS THAN ONE INCH. HOWEVER…THE MAIN
IMPACT WILL BE THE WINDS BEHIND THE CLIPPER SYSTEM THURSDAY. STRONG WINDS COULD CREATE AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW THURSDAY.
STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH ARE FORECAST ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA ON THURSDAY. THIS MAY LEAD TO AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES. THOSE PLANNING TRAVEL ACROSS THE STATE ON THURSDAY SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS IN BLOWING SNOW. ANOTHER ROUND OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS ARE FORECAST THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown city crews will begin snow removal in the residential areas beginning approximately at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2015 during regular daytime hours.
The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions and snow accumulation totals.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Commissioner Luke was not present.
Items approved on the Consent Agenda included:
Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 1,589,637.63
Game of Change Raffle Permit for Pheasants Forever, ND Chapter of Delta Waterfowl Inc. and El Zagal Shrine Sheyenne Valley Flag Corps.
New plumbing license for Tim’s Plumbing.
PUBLIC FORUM No one spoke
ORDINANCES
The first reading of an Ordinance was held increasing the commission salaries by $1,000 annually, a 12 percent increase, annually, effective January 1, 2015. Commissioners now receive $8,000 per year, which includes a vehicle allowance. From the audience, Lloyd Nelson said the increase was not in line with what he said the population in Valley City is receiving for salary increases. Commissioner Nielson voted in opposition.
RESOLUTIONS
Approved a Resolution determining the Sufficiency of Protests of Paving Improvement District No. 108.
Approved a Resolution determining the Sufficiency of Protests of Paving Improvement District No. 109.
Approved a Resolution declaring license fees for dogs and cats, of $15 for a two year license, inclusive of dogs and cats. There is also a new leash law in effect in Valley City requiring the animal be on a leash unless under the control of the owner. Bob Drake asked why the city cares what his cats does? The Resolution was put together under advice of Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals. Mayor Werkhoven said the Ordinance also protects animals. He pointed out an instance where a cat had bitten a child.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Commission approved a bid from Great Plains Fire for new fire pump truck in the amount of $417,236.00. with an up-front payment of $75,000.
Approved the transfer of Renaissance Zone exemptions from Legacy Developments to Duane and Linda Hesch, VC-76 and from Legacy Developments to Gerald and Mary Ann Gamrath, VC-78. From the audience Lloyd Nelson felt RZ exemptions that have been granted in Valley City are not in line with the intent of the program. Commissioner Nielson said the Zone has contiguous blocks, and the program is under compliance with the law.
Approved a Cost Participation, Construction, and Maintenance Agreement to access funds under the Urban Federal Aid Project (TAU-2-094(136)928 for the Main Street Shared Use Path. There will also be state and local matching dollars. The city will provide maintenance.
City Commissioners considered economic development request to renegotiate the contract for the Elks parking lot. Barnes County/Valley City Economic Development Director, Jennifer Feist explained that economic development is looking to swap the I-94 corridor lighting project for the municipal swimming pool. Commissioner Nielson moved to approve action to clean up contracts between the city and economic development concerning a swap of. the I-94 corridor lighting project for the municipal swimming pool. The motion was approved.
The City Commission approved a Gaming Site Authorization for the ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc at the Eagles Club on February 7, 2015.
CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
Dave Schelkoph updated AMI meter installations, and noted the electrical load control is in force. Anyone still wanting the meters should contact City Hall.
He added that a developer is looking at construction a 40unit apartment complex in Valley City. He said there will be state funds available.
He noted the North Dakota Homeless Coalition is asking Valley City for its support.
CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS
City Building Inspector Dave Andersen said Valley City had $18,253,300 dollars in total building permits issued in 2014, a 13.6% increase over 2013.
He said residential permits were $5.6 million, and commercial permits were $6.59 million.
Commissioner Nielson said the State Legislature will hearing Senate Bill 2020 dealing with permanent flood control, on January 15, adding that she will testify at the hearing.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota Fraternal Order of Police, James Valley Regional Lodge #4 has announced that Nellie Degen of Jamestown has been named the organization’s officials liason.
In a letter, presented to the Jamestown City Council by Ms. Degen, Lodge #4 President, Thomas Nagel said, “Nellie has been an advocate for health education and law enforcement. She has assited in policy changes at local government as well as at the state level. She has over 25 years experience in those areas.”
The letter goes on to say, “The Fraternal Order of Police is the largest organization of sworn law enforcement, with more than 325,000 members, in more than 2,100 lodges.
They’re the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our community.
Our goal and objectives are to have a positive communication with government and our communities.”
Nellie explained more on Monday’s City Matters program on CSi 10 THE REPLAY CHANNEL. The program replays the rest of this week.
Jamestown (CSi) Polar Pig, Walk the Plank, for 2015 is set for Saturday January 31st at Stutsman Harley Davidson in Jamestown.
The event will raise dollars for the JRMC hospice program.
As usual, participants in the Polar Pig Splash, “walk the plank,” wear self-styled costumes plunging into a small pool of frigid water outdoors.
On the January edition of City Matters on CSi Cable 10 THE REPLAY CHANNEL, Don Wegner said the event is sponsored by the Harley Owners Group (HOGS) and District 3, ABATE.
In addition to the live auction,provided by Roger Nenow, a silent auction will be held this year, running from 9-a.m., to 1-p.m. Several local businesses and individuals have donated items for the auction.
Registration and the Chili Cook-off begins at 10:30-a.m., and Walk The Plank starts at 1:30-p.m.
Prizes will be awarded for:
Team Spirit
Best Splash
Wildest Costume
Those participating do not necessarily have to plunge, but rather can make a donation to hospice.
Also on City Matters, George Quigly pointed out that during the Chili Cook-off there will be samples of 15 to 20 varieties of chili to taste, for a donation. District 8 of American Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE). will give a prize for the best chili.
For more information, to donate auction items or volunteer for Polar Pig Walk The Plank, call Don Wegner at 320-7866, or George Quigly at 320-5355.
Photos from last year’s event, posted on line at CsiNewsNow.com
Jamestown (CSi) Cyndi Wish is the new Jamestown Arts Center, Director.
On the January City Matters program on CSi 10 THE REPLAY CHANNEL,
she said she moved to Jamestown just before Thanksgiving to accept the position. She pointed out adapting to Jamestown’s cold winter temperatures.
She grew up in New Jersey and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C., and later earned a Master’s in Printmaking from the University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia.
Before coming to Jamestown she oversaw the Prior Fine Arts Work Center, educational program, in Provincetown, Mass.
Wish is also an artist who works in printmaking and has worked as the interim executive director for ArtWorks!, a community-based museum in New Bedford, Mass.
She applied for the Arts Center position almost on a whim, browsing jobs on Americans for the Arts website, and the Arts Center job caught her eye.
She saw the Jamestown Fine Arts Association’s financial information was good, and then applied.
She said it was also unusual for a smaller organization like the Arts Center to be doing a national search for a new director.
Wish added that the Arts Center in Jamestown is much more community minded than most art centers, such as the artists in the schools program, the after-school programs, working we with the Anne Carlsen Center, and the gallery space.
She added that she’s pleased that there is a downtown in Jamestown, and that there is a focus on developing the downtown area.
She succeeds Taylor Barnes in the position, as Ms. Barnes retired in 2014.
Update…
(CSi) The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the names of those who died in the school bus involved in Monday’s fatal accident between the bus and the BNSF train.
Fatal Victims
Bus driver: Max Danner, 62, Gilby
Passenger: Cassidy Sandstrom, 17, Emerado
Those injured include five males, ranging in age from six to 16. Seven females were injured, ranging in age from five to 14.
Ten of the students were taken to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Officials say four people remain in the hospital. Three of them have been transferred to other facilities and three of them have been released.
BNSF Staff
Train engineer: Keith Erickson, 55, Lake Park, MN
Train conductor: Paula Randall, 32, West Fargo
The crash remains under investigation.
LARIMORE, N.D. (AP) – Public records show the bus driver killed in a collision with a North Dakota train recently had Arizona citations for speeding and running a red light dismissed.
Authorities say driver error is likely the cause of Monday’s crash that killed a 17-year-old student and 62-year-old Max Danner, who was driving.
According to records, he was ticketed in September 2012 in Phoenix for not stopping at a red light. That citation was dismissed a month later.
In January 2013, also in Phoenix, he was cited for speeding after causing an accident. That ticket was dismissed in May 2013.
Details were not immediately available on why both were dismissed.
The only other item on Danner’s criminal record is a November 2012 ticket in North Dakota for not wearing a seat belt.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The head of Larimore Public Schools says the bus driver who was killed in a train collision was a longtime, valuable member of the faculty and well-liked by students and staff.
Sixty-two-year-old Max Danner was driving the bus that collided with an empty BNSF freight train Monday afternoon. One 17-year-old student was killed and 12 other students were injured, including seven girls between the ages of 5 and 15 and five boys between 6 and 16.
Superintendent Roger Abbe says he has known Danner for 30 years and calls his death a huge loss for the community of about 1,400 people.
Abbe says Danner developed outstanding vocational agriculture and FFA programs at the school. Some of Danner’s classes were carpentry, engines, welding, livestock and introduction to agriculture.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The head of Larimore Public Schools says school officials have received offers from about 30 schools to provide counselors in the wake of a school bus-train accident that killed two people and injured 12 students.
The collision Monday killed the bus driver, 62-year-old Max Danner, and a 17-year-old student. Seven girls between the ages of 5 and 15 and five boys between 6 and 16 were injured.
Roger Abbe, the superintendent of Larimore schools, says many of the counselors who volunteered were on hand for classes Tuesday, as well as clergy members. He says substitute teachers were brought in to support regular faculty.
Abbe says the offers for help show that area schools may be rivals on the basketball court or football field, but come together in tough times.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The pickup truck that authorities say was stolen by a bank robbery suspect in Moorhead, Minnesota, has been recovered in Fargo.
The vehicle was found in a parking lot over the weekend. Police earlier arrested the 52-year-old male suspect in the bank robbery, carjacking and kidnapping case. Formal charges are pending.
Authorities say the man with a gun demanded cash from a Wells Fargo branch in a Moorhead grocery store on Dec. 29. The suspect then went to a liquor store across the street, stole the pickup truck with the driver still inside and fled back to Fargo.
Authorities say the man concealed the gun when he took a city bus to the bank.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the suspect in the death of the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office says Joseph Patterson violated the terms of his bond by contacting the boy’s mother.
Patterson was released on $2 million bond in September. He’s charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and aggravated assault in the 2013 death of Tyrese Ruffin.
Patterson also has pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and kidnapping charges in an alleged attack on Tyrese’s mother in June.
Patterson was living with Tyrese’s mother when he called 911 to report that the boy had stopped breathing. Doctors determined the boy’s injuries couldn’t have been accidental. Prosecutors say Patterson beat Tyrese. Patterson maintains the child choked on a snack.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Legislature began Tuesday.
The 2015 session is expected to last until May. The North Dakota Constitution limits the Legislature to 80 days of meetings every two years.
Speeches dominate the first week of the Legislature, with Gov. Jack Dalrymple delivering his State of the State address Tuesday afternoon.
Dalrymple says “North Dakota is stronger than ever” but low oil prices may impact the state’s meteoric growth.
The governor says record oil production has helped spur the state’s economy and grow its population.
Dalrymple says he believes the legislature will make “prudent decisions” if oil revenues continue to decline.
He says the state’s growth “may be slowed but it will not stop.”
On Wednesday, Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle (VAN’-duh-wall) briefs lawmakers about issues affecting North Dakota’s judicial system.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault on Thursday is slated to give a speech about the relationship between North Dakota’s American Indian tribal governments and the state government.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The new Republican leadership in the Senate has made it clear that a measure approving the Keystone X-L pipeline from Canada will be put to a vote right away. But the White House says President Barack Obama would veto it. Senate supporters say they have the votes to overcome a filibuster, but not a veto.
KEENE, N.D. (AP) – The environmental cleanup at the site of a well blowout that spilled 600 barrels of oil and salt water in western North Dakota is nearing completion.
Crews have been removing contaminated soils and snow cover following the Friday incident in McKenzie County about a mile northwest of Keene. The well blew after it’d been hydraulically fractured.
Fred Hosey is a spokesman for well owner Petro-Hunt LLC. Hosey says the blown production water and oil stayed on the well location and didn’t penetrate any watershed areas.
Karl Rockman with the state Health Department says inspectors will return to the cleanup site this week. He says the contaminated area is roughly 500 feet by 500 feet.
Rockman adds that the department didn’t order a specific cleanup protocol.
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – Weed control officials from around the state are gathering in Mandan.
The North Dakota Weed Control Association is holding its annual meeting at the Baymont Inn and Suites on Wednesday and Thursday.
The annual North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner’s Weed Forum was scheduled Tuesday at the same site. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the forum is an opportunity for local weed officials to network with scientists, pesticide industry representatives, and state and federal officials.
In sports…
Jamestown (CSi) University of Jamestown head men’s football coach Shawn Frank has announced the signing of Aidan Yellin of Cloquet Senior High School who will join the Jimmies in the 2015-2016 season.
Yellin (Cloquet, MN) was All Conference and All Section during his senior year. His team was 2013 Section 7AAAA Champions, 2014 Sea Range Conference Champions, and 2014 Section 7AAAA Champions.
Frank has also announced the signing of Nicholas Helfrich of Berthold, ND who will join the Jimmies in the 2015-2016 season.
Helfrich, 5’11″ and 180 pounds, achieved 44 PAT’s during the 2014 season and 61 in his career. In addition, he kicked 2 field goals this season and 3 in his career.
University of Jamestown head men’s soccer coach Tommy Nienhaus has announced the signing of Ben Prochniak of West Fargo High School who will join the Jimmies in the 2015-2016 season.
Prochniak (West Fargo, ND) was received awards of Hardest Worker, Varsity Captain, and All-Tournament Team at the State Tournament in 2014 for West Fargo High. He was a varsity soccer player during his 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years. His team received 1st place in the state tournament for 2014, 3rd place in 2013, and 4th place in 2012.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s attorney general office has ordered the state Game and Fish Department to recover more than $37,000 paid to current and former employees who improperly billed the agency for meals, travel and other expenses.
Assistant Attorney General Matthew Sagsveen says in a memo that the department must provide a progress report within two months.
Officials have said a civil suit could be initiated if the improperly paid funds are not recovered.
An audit of more than 4,700 payments to employees over a nearly three-year period found improper payments to 174 employees. Officials say 74 of the employees are no longer with the department.
Game and Fish Director Terry Steinwand says the overpayments were made due to problems with the agency’s computer system. He says the issue has been corrected.
NEW YORK (AP) – For the first time in 60 years, baseball writers have elected four players to the Hall of Fame in the same year. This year’s inductees are Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio (BIH’-zhee-oh). The first three of those names are all pitchers who all made it to the Hall on their first try.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Newly re-elected House Speaker John Boehner says he wants President Barack Obama to back Republican bills on energy and jobs as a way to break the partisan logjam that has stalled legislation in recent years. The Ohio Republican also used his first speech to the new Congress to rap colleagues – whom he did not name – for what he called “shadowboxing and show business.” Boehner was addressing the House shortly after he was elected to his third term as speaker.
YULEE, Fla. (AP) – Although 36 states now allow same-sex marriage, it’s still banned in much of the Deep South. So from across the region, gay couples have been crossing the border today into Florida, where gay and lesbian weddings are legal, as of Tuesday. They’ve been lining up outside county courthouses in the Panhandle and in northern Florida counties.
NEW YORK (AP) – To the surprise of even health officials, it turns out that most deaths from drinking too much involve middle-aged adults – not teens or college kids. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found six Americans die each day from alcohol poisoning. CDC officials said three-quarters of those deaths are adults ages 35 to 64, and most are men. CDC officials said they thought more would be younger.
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