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.REST OF TODAY…CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, A 40PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. BREEZY.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.
.TONIGHT…CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SNOW IN THE
EVENING…THEN SNOW LIKELY AFTER MIDNIGHT. BREEZY. SNOW
ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. WEST WINDS
15 TO 25 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 60 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA A 50 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE MORNING…THEN
SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW IN THE AFTERNOON. WINDY. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
45 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA 40 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. BREEZY. LOWS IN THE LOWER
20S. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS
10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 15.
.FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE MORNING…
THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN
THE MID 30S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. LOWS IN THE
MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
WEDNESDAY WILL FEATURE THE RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF THE
DEPARTING STORM. ONE EFFECT…GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO
40 MPH…WILL PRIMARILY IMPACT THE THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY. THEN
AFTER WEDNESDAY A MODERATING TEMPERATURE TREND THAT WILL BRING A RETURN TO THE 50S AND 60S FOR HIGHS BY SATURDAY. THEN SLIGHTLY COOLER BUT STILL ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES ARE IN STORE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEKEND.
FOR PRECIPITATION, NEXT BEST CHANCE WILL BE SATURDAY NIGHT WITH A COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Freezing rain and snow are creating poor travel conditions in northwestern North Dakota.
The state Transportation Department has issued a travel alert for the region that includes Williston, Watford City, Stanley and Tioga. Officials say motorists can still travel but should be aware of the danger and drive according to conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for freezing rain and snow for northwest and north central North Dakota. Forecasters say 3-5 inches of snow could accumulate on top of the ice by late Tuesday.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building Zoning and Planning, and Civic Center & Promotion Committees met Tuesday evening at City Hall. Council Member Gumke was not present.
With Finance & Legal Committee business:
The committee recommends June 2, 2015 as the date for the public vote on the establishment of a one percent City Sales Tax for the construction and operation of the first phase of the Two Rivers Activity Center (TRAC)
The proposed facility is estimated to cost $28.6 million for its initial phase.
The one percent sales tax would be used to repay construction bonds.
The second phase, would be built only if enough money is raised in a capital campaign.
The facility would be operated by the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department.
The committee recommends that the Special Election be held on June 2, 2015, “for the purpose of determining whether electors approve/disapprove the establishment of a 1% City Sales Tax for the construction and operation of the Two Rivers Activity center.”
The polling place is at the Jamestown Civic Center with polling hours to be from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The polling place for early voting and absentee voting at the Stutsman County Courthouse, utilizing the county staff, including judges inspectors, and clerks.
April 17, 2015, is the date that absentee voting begins
May 18, 2015, to June 1st, 2015, is early voting dates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday June 8, 2015, at 11:00 AM, for the City Council to meet in Special Session as the Canvassing
Board to certify the results of the June 2, 2015, Special Election.
The cost of the election will be paid for by Jamestown Parks and Recreation not to exceed $10,000.
The facility would be operated by the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department.
Paper ballots will be used instead of using tabulating machines to help minimize the cost of the election.
The votes will be hand counted with the city providing vote counters.
In other business:
Considered the draft Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Jamestown and the Jamestown Park and Recreation Department pertaining to forestry.
An item under the agreement is that City Forester Doug Wiles would be under the direction of the park district when performing work for parks and recreation.
Termination of the agreement can be made either by the city or Parks and Recreation.
The committee voted to recommends entering into the amended agreement.
Considered the request from Jamestown Tourism for $18,102 from New Project Funds held by the City to be used for development and marketing of the Jamestown Community Calendar.
Tourism Director Searle Swedlund provided a view of the on line calendar, concept and explained the purpose of the calendar.
The committee recommends approval of the request.
The committee recommends approval of the request from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for a gaming site authorization at the Gladstone Inn and Suites (Banquet Rooms) on April 11, 2015.
The committee recommends approval of the request from the Jamestown Hockey Booster Club, Inc., for a gaming site authorization at the Quality Inn & Suites (Banquet Rooms) on April 18, 2015.
Informational:
A Public Hearing and approval of 2014 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District #14-11 Special Assessments, in the amount of $24,240.92, is scheduled for the April 6, 2015, City Council agenda.
Informational: Public Hearing and bid award for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #15-41, is scheduled for the April 6, 2015, City Council agenda.
Informational:
Applications received for appointment to Shade Tree Committee and Special Assessment Commission.
Informational:
Departmental and financial reports.
Building, Planning & Zoning Committee business:
Tabled until next month is…
The request to vacate 11th Avenue NE/1400 Block, adjacent to Lot 6, Block 4, Leapaldt Addition, Replat of Block 4; Part of Lots 7 & 8 Less N.102.5’ of W.233’ & S.72.75’ of N.175.25’ of W.200’, Replat of Lots 7 & 8, Block 4, Leapaldt Addition, Replat of Block 4; and Lot 1, Block 1, Leapaldt 2nd Addition, to the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota.
The committee considered the First Reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance 329 of the City Code to change the zoning of the proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Edgewood First Addition, within the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 2, Township 139 North, Range 64W from A-1 (Agricultural District) and C-1 (Local Commercial District) to C-1 (Local Commercial District).
The Second Reading will be at the April City Council meeting.
Considered the recommendation from the Planning Commission to authorize SRF Consulting Group, Inc. be given the go-ahead to develop draft Traffic Impact Study ordinance language that establishes procedures regarding when developers need to prepare a Traffic Impact Study, and that this draft language be provided to the City Attorney for review.
The committee recommends the authorization be approved.
Considered approval of the draft Development Agreement between the City of Jamestown and Anne Carlsen Center, Providing For Completion of Engineering Documents Required for Anne Carlsen Center 2nd Subdivision.
The committee recommends approval of the agreement.
Informational:
A Public Hearing and Second Reading of an ordinance for annexation of a part of the NE portion of the SW¼ of Section 2, Township 139 North, Range 64 West, will be placed on the April 6, 2015, City Council agenda.
Civic Center and Promotion Committee
No items were on the agenda.
Just before adjournment the committee and JSDC CEO Connie Ova discussed the sale of lots in the I-94 Business Park.
The item will be brought before the city, again, to clarify any action that may still occur on the sale of the lots, to the City of Jamestown as previously indicated.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) “Paint Our Town Purple” is a chance to raise awareness of the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life in the community.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, the Chairperson Barb Togstad said, on Friday, May 1, 2015, at 5:30pm, a pre-celebration event will be held at the Frontier Fort by the buffalo.
Purple scarves will be place around the World’s Largest Buffalo statue.
There will also be entertainment.
Purple is the signature color of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life program, which represents all cancers.
This year is the 30th anniversary since Relay for Life was founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt. The national theme for 2015 is ‘30 Years Strong’. Locally the theme is “More Birthday’s.”
Barb will be visiting businesses in April, as the American Cancer Society is seeking businesses, organizations, and families to get involved in the Relay for Life movement by displaying purple ribbons and other decorations from May 1, 2015 – June 5, 2015.
She noted that the community can also help “Paint Our Town Purple” by doing other activities, including putting up purple-themed displays in storefronts, swapping out white light bulbs for purples ones, or selecting a day for everyone to wear purple at work or school.
Also, at the pre-celebration event on May 1st, is the opportunity to purchase purple tablecloths to decorate trees with, purple headbands as well as purple wristbands that say: ’30 Years Strong’ as well as some other items.
The proceeds raised will go to the 2015 Stutsman County Relay for Life event. There will be four certificates given out the night of the Relay for Life event on June 5th: Best Use of Purple, Most Original Purple Theme, Most Purple, and Best Purple Window Display.
Also on our show, Stutsman County Relay for Life Co-Chair, Pam Phillips said this year’s Stutsman County Relay for Life will be a 12 hour event, on June 5th, 2015, starting at 2-p.m., until 2-a.m., on June 6th.
The Opening Ceremonies will be at 6-p.m.
She pointed out that The Miss Relay Contest will return this year, with men dressed in costumes to win the contest, as votes cast will require a donation to the relay.
Other upcoming events include the Survivors Social set for May 17, 2015 from 3-5-p.m., at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Jamestown.
The relays Co-Chairs, Pam Phillips and Doreen Brophy have more information. Pam can be reached at 252-8417, and Doreen at 320-7182.
On Facebook: Stutsman County Relay for Life.
Update…
Valley City (CSi) Kasidy Tibke, a sopohmore at Valley City Public Schools has set a lofty Barnes County Relay for Life fundraising goal.
She’s looking for support to reach her goal of $5,000.
Kasidy has been counting down for the event, on June 19, 2015, and, mentally preparing to shave her head, in the name of RFL and cancer research.
Her hair, will be donated, and all funds raised going to Barnes County Relay for Life.
Kasidy along with her family have been ‘relaying’ since 2000 as her grandfather was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 1999, with a second diagnosis in 2006. He passed away in 2012 from leukemia, and her aunt was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2009, and her father in 2010 was diagnosed with colon cancer.
Then in 2013 her uncle was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Anyone who wants to donate to help the efforts of Casidy Tibke can go online relayforlife.org/barnescountynd
Also, attend the Barnes County Relay For Life Daddy Daughter Dance Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Hi Liner Activity Center in Valley City to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society Event. Social starts at 6:30pm and the dance begins at 7pm.
To make a tax deductible donation, make checks payable to the American Cancer Society, with the notation “Granpa’s Little Rascals.”
Send to:
Kasidy Tibke
Grandpa’s Little Rascals
333 6th Ave NE
Valley City, ND 58072
OR
American Cancer Society
RE: Grandpa’ls Little Rascals
4646 Amber Valley Parkway
Fargo, ND 58103
On line visit:
(search team: Grandpa’s Little Rascals and donate on line)
BOTTINEAU, N.D. (AP) – The Bottineau County Sheriff’s Office says two people are dead following an apparent shooting at a hog farm in Landa.
The sheriff’s office says officials found the two bodies at Turtle Mountain Pork on Tuesday morning while responding to an emergency.
The sheriff’s department, state Bureau of Criminal Investigation and other law enforcement agencies are investigating.
Newburg High School Principal Bob Beaudrie tells the Minot Daily News that area schools went into lockdown at about 10 a.m. Tuesday morning following the report of the shooting at a business near Bottineau. The lockdown was lifted by 1 p.m.
The identities of the two victims have not been released.
Further details of the shooting are also not available.
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Federal aviation regulators have given final approval to establish an enormous bomber training area over the Northern Plains.
U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota said Tuesday that the Federal Aviation Administration approved a plan to expand the Powder River Training Complex over North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. Spanning across nearly 35,000 square miles, it will be the largest training airspace over the continental U.S.
The airspace will be used by B-1 bombers at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and B-52 bombers at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota.
Thune says the expansion will help prevent the closure of Ellsworth, improve national security and save on fuel costs.
Critics say the bombers will disrupt rural communities and businesses, and scare livestock.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Bismarck man accused of impersonating a Department of Veterans Affairs doctor in order to obtain drugs has pleaded not guilty.
35-year-old Jason Fuller is accused of calling a medical center, claiming to be a VA doctor and asking a pharmacy to fill prescriptions for a controlled substance.
Fuller is charged in state court with attempt to acquire a controlled substance by deception, a felony that carries a maximum punishment of five years in prison.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Dakotas-based Sanford Health is securing more office space in North Dakota and posting dozens of jobs as its insurance subsidiary prepares to take over as the primary provider for state workers.
Sanford Health Plan will provide coverage for the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System beginning July 1. Sanford says it has secured office space in Fargo and is selecting office space in Bismarck. It also has posted openings for more than 80 new jobs.
Meanwhile, Sanford is asking South Dakota’s Division of Insurance to determine if its insurance plans comply with a law voters enacted in November. The measure allows doctors to join an insurer’s preferred providers list if they agree to conditions set by the insurance company.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Fargo police are hoping to get private cameras to help with public safety.
The department on Tuesday announced its participation in the SafeCam program, which allows citizens to voluntarily register surveillance cameras in their homes or businesses. Police say they will contact participants only if there is criminal activity in the area and citizens can decide whether or not they want to provide the video.
Acting Police Chief Dave Todd say citizens are the “most important partner in law enforcement” and the program can help both solve and deter crime.
People interested in participating in the program can sign up on crimereports.com. Only Fargo police will be allowed to see the information.
In world and national news…
BARCELONA (AP) – An official with the German airline Lufthansa says the company is treating Tuesday’s crash in France as an accident, for now. All 150 passengers and crew are believed to have died. The jet from Germanwings — owned by Lufthansa — went down in a remote area of the Alps, after mysteriously descending for eight minutes without any distress call from the cockpit. The plane had just been inspected yesterday by the airline’s technical team.
HALTERN, Germany (AP) – A German town is filled with sorrow over the crash of a German jetliner in the French Alps. Sixteen high school students had been returning home on that flight, after an exchange program in Spain. The mayor of Haltern says it’s “pretty much the worst thing you can imagine.”
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says the U.S. will keep its current complement of 9,800 troops in Afghanistan through the end of 2015, instead of cutting the number by about half as originally planned. The size of the U.S. troop presence for 2016 will be decided later this year. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had asked Obama to slow the withdrawal of U.S. troops from his country. That’s because Afghan security forces are bracing for a tough spring fighting season and are also contending with Islamic State fighters looking to recruit on their soil. Obama has been meeting at the White House today with the Afghan leader.
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Federal aviation regulators have given final approval to establishing an enormous bomber training area over the Northern Plains. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says the Federal Aviation Administration approved a plan to expand the Powder River Training Complex over North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. Spanning nearly 35,000 square miles, it will be the largest training airspace over the continental U.S. The airspace will be used by B-1 bombers at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and B-52 bombers at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota.
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) – The Connecticut home of the man who carried out the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary school has been demolished. Several neighbors had asked that the house be taken down, saying it was a constant reminder of the tragedy in Newtown. Adam Lanza killed his mother inside the house on the morning of Dec. 14, 2012, then drove to the school, where he gunned down 20 children and six adults before committing suicide. Plans call for leaving the property as open space.
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