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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session, on Thursday November 15, 2012, at 3-p.m. at the Quality Inn & Suites in Jamestown, to discuss the Stutsman Rural Water issue.

The meeting was open to the public.

The Stutsman Rural Water District, board and staff were invited to attend.

However the Rural Water District representatives did not participate in the open meeting.

The water district’s representation was on hand elsewhere at the motel and available, if the city council made a formal motion for action, which it did not.

The City Council has met three times closed Executive Session, for the purpose of consulting with the City Attorney concerning territorial service claims by Stutsman Rural Water District.

At issue is a claim by Stutsman Rural Water that Jamestown was expanding its water service into territory Stutsman Rural Water has rights to serve, in the area of the Titan Machinery facility under construction near Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

The area is in the one mile extraterritorial limits of the City of Jamestown.

At Thursday’s meeting, in lieu of a joint meeting between the city and Stutsman Rural Water District.

Jamestown Mayor, Katie Andersen gave a presentation on the district including, the establishment, the legal agreement between the City of Jamestown, and Stutsman Rural Water District, public testimony, letters of condition, and correspondence between the city and the rural water district.

About 18 individuals from the public appeared to speak at the meeting, with concerns on the issue.

There were no comments from the legal council from either the city or the rural water district at the meeting, relative to specifics of the current contract, or items at issue.

The city did not indicate any future meeting plans.

A contract between The City of Jamestown, and Stutsman Rural Water District in 2010 contained language including city expansion issues.

But when the city announced it would award bids for water and sewer service to the Titan Project, the Rural Water System District threatened a court injunction to prevent the city from servicing Titan with city water.

Thursday’s City Council, open meeting was attended by about 20 individuals, who expressed concerns about negative effects of the controversy relative to future development in Jamestown.

Andersen said the city is seeking resolution and compromise, but has thus far only been able to communicate through letters between legal council for the two entities.

 The meeting was recorded by CSi TV and is showing, starting Thursday evening.  On Friday, viewers can find the replay on CSi TV 67, the channel for Jamestown City Government. 

 

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) – The federal Environmental Protection Agency has fined Jamestown $2,080 for improper handling of chlorine at the city’s water treatment plant.

City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf says the fine initially was $5,000 but the EPA reduced it.

 Schwartzkopf says the infractions uncovered in a spring audit dealt mostly with administrative procedures, and that no chemicals spilled.

Meanwhile, Jamestown’s water treatment plant needs to come into compliance with the North Dakota Department of Health regulations.

Water is accumulating in the holding ponds located south of the water plant.

City Engine Reed Schwartzkopf told a City Council Committee that it’s estimated those ponds will overflow around Christmas if a solution is not found.

The water contains a high concentration of the lime used in treatment, and it would require processing before it could be discharged into a river.

The Jamestown City Council approved $15,000 for engineering work to begin planning these solutions.

Engineers’ plans are anticipated within two weeks. At that time, any construction required could be contracted with an expedited work schedule.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 15, 2012) — The Jamestown High School Theater production of “Turn Back the Clock,” is Friday November 16, and Saturday the 17th, 2012, at the high school theater.

On Thursday’s (Nov 15, 2012) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, student actors,

Tom Mortenson, Jana Lynch, and Libby Kruse said, the comedy, by Joseph and

Marrijane Hayes, with permission from Samuel French, is about, “The universal truth that all generations are more or less alike, after all. It’s all laughter, heart warming tenderness and surprises.”

The comedy is in three acts, and will last about 2- 2 and half hours.

Tickets at the door are $5 for adults and $3 for both students and senior citizens.

　

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown Salvation Army kicks off the 2012 Kettle Campaign on Friday (Nov 16, 2012).

It will run through December 24, 2012.

This year’s goal is $146,000, up from $118,000 in 2011.

The Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

Money raised in the various kettles around town will go to cover programs throughout the year.

At last report, more than 1,300 bell ringing hours are still available.

Organizations that have already committed to donate their time include,

The Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, RSVP+, St. John’s Lutheran Church, along with Ave Maria.

To sign up to ring bells, call the Jamestown Salvation Army or online visit: www.salvationarmynorth. org/jamestown.

Businesses, and organizations or individuals may match donations, per kettle, per day or for a time period.

Donors can be anonymous, or can have a sign showing their matching donations.

The Salvation Army is also looking for businesses that will allow miniature kettles, or counter kettles, with 30 of those available.

Kettles sites are at Kmart, Coborn’s and Sears. On Nov. 23 there will be two kettles at Walmart and one at JCPenney.

The Salvation Army is also accepting applicants for the Angel Tree program through December 7, 2012, to buy gifts for children newborn to 17 years old,who are in school and residents of Stutsman County.

Last year 127 families applied for the Angel Tree program.

To apply for gifts a parent must come to the Salvation Army, on First Avenue, North in Jamestown, between 10 a.m. and noon or 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday., and provide a valid form of identification for themselves and their child.

Families may now apply for holiday food baskets.

People do not need to apply for the Angel Tree to receive a food basket.

Cargill and the Salvation Army hope to supply baskets for 110 families and 40 individuals.

 

 GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – More than 800 farmers are gathering in
Grand Forks this weekend as one of North Dakota’s largest farm
groups holds its annual get-together.

     The North Dakota Farmers Union is holding its 86th annual state
convention at the Alerus Center on Friday and Saturday.

     Speakers over the two days include President Woody Barth, former
U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan and National Farmers Union President Roger
Johnson, who is from North Dakota.

 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Two co-workers of a Fargo surgeon accused of
drugging and sexually assaulting his wife say he was a
conscientious and compassionate doctor who kept current on new
surgical procedures and equipment.
     Doctor Jon Norberg is being tried on charges of gross sexual
imposition and reckless endangerment. Prosecutors say he took
dangerous risks by injecting Doctor Alonna Norberg with the
powerful anesthetic propofol.
     A surgical assistant and registered nurse who worked with Jon
Norberg testified Thursday afternoon for the defense. They say
Norberg managed the administration of sedatives, but did not
perform the injections himself.
     Jon Norberg says he gave Alonna Norberg propofol to help manage
her chronic pain. Prosecutors say he gave her the drug to have sex
with her against her will.
     The prosecution rested its case Thursday morning.

 

 DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) – A 24-year-old man accused of sexually
assaulting an 83-year-old woman in her Dickinson home faces up to
life in prison after entering a conditional guilty plea.
There is no plea agreement between Nick Webster and prosecutors and he
maintains the right to withdraw his plea. Judge H. Patrick Weir
ordered Webster to undergo a mental health assessment before
sentencing.
     Webster was charged with three felonies after the March 10
incident: gross sexual imposition, burglary and interference with
an emergency telephone call.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota woman has been charged with
second degree murder for the death of her boyfriend on the Standing
Rock Indian Reservation.
     Authorities say Alisha Crow Ghost stabbed Cole Harrison after a
night of drinking at a residence in Cannonball. Investigators say
Harrison was dead by the time police arrived.
     The incident happened early Saturday morning.
     Crow Ghost told police that she and Harrison were arguing all
day. She did not remember how many times she stabbed him.
     A preliminary hearing is scheduled Monday in Bismarck.

 

  MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – A Mandan man accused of threatening a man
with a gun at an Oliver County home has pleaded not guilty.
65-year-old Charles Thorson pleaded not guilty to felony
terrorizing and simple assault.
     Oliver County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenny Rude wrote in court papers
that he was dispatched to an Oliver County home in October for a
report that Thorson had threatened to kill a man staying at the
home.
     Thorson was released from jail after posting a $10,000 cash
bond. He later posted an additional $2,500 following a violation a
court-imposed sobriety program.

 

 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – An index of economic conditions in 10 Midwest
and Western states has jumped for a third straight month. But
Creighton University-based economist Ernie Goss says the looming
federal “fiscal cliff” and other factors have shaken confidence
in the region’s farm-based economy.

 Goss’ survey of bankers covers rural areas of the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and Wyoming.
     
     OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The fight over a proposed pipeline to
transport crude oil from Canada to Gulf Coast refineries is picking
up again as groups urge President Barack Obama to either approve or
reject the pipeline.

The American Petroleum Institute held a conference call with reporters yesterday to emphasize the virtues of the Keystone XL pipeline that TransCanada wants to build.

The proposed pipeline would include crude from North Dakota’s Bakken
shale oil fields.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s House Republican majority
leader says the Legislature may take another look at whether the
state should help run a new health insurance marketplace.
     The health “exchanges” are a key part of the new federal
health care law. Fargo Representative Al Carlson says in the wake
of last week’s elections, the law isn’t likely to be changed.
     A year ago the Legislature turned down a proposal to have the
state run its own health insurance exchange – instead of letting
the federal government do it.
     There’s another option called a “state partnership exchange.”
It would allow North Dakota officials to run some parts of the
exchange. Carlson says that’s a possibility.
     North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple (DAHL’-rimp-ul) says the
partnership is an option, but he wants more information about it.

 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The Fargo Civic Center is hosting a Pride of
Dakota Holiday Showcase this weekend.
     North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says more
than 190 booths will display North Dakota-made products Friday
through Sunday.
     The Agriculture Department runs the Pride of Dakota program to
help North Dakota companies promote and market their products. More
than 500 companies are members.
     Holiday Showcases already have been held in Grand Forks and
Minot, and one is planned later in Bismarck.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A board will be certifying the official
results of this month’s North Dakota elections.

     The Canvassing Board includes the secretary of state, the state
treasurer, the clerk of North Dakota’s Supreme Court and
representatives of North Dakota’s Democratic and Republican
parties.
     Secretary of State Al Jaeger says the board will be reviewing
election results from North Dakota’s 53 counties.

     The board looks at races for the U.S. House and Senate,
statewide offices, judgeships and the Legislature.
     Jaeger says it’s a clerical job, but it is important because the
Canvassing Board provides a stamp of approval that shows someone
has been elected.
     The closest statewide race was the U.S. Senate contest between
Republican Rick Berg and Democrat Heidi Heitkamp. Heitkamp won by
about 3,000 votes.
     The board is meeting this  afternoon.

 

In sports…

PREP VOLLEYBALL
 Class A State Tournament
 State Quarterfinal
     Bismarck Century def. Fargo Davies, 25-10, 27-25, 25-18
     Dickinson def. Fargo Shanley, 25-23, 16-25, 13-25, 25-17, 16-14
     Grand Forks Red River def. Bismarck High, 25-21, 25-23, 24-26,
25-20
     West Fargo def. Jamestown, 25-21, 25-19, 25-23
 Class B State Tournament
 State Quarterfinal
     Kindred def. Flasher, 25-11, 25-13, 25-15
     Langdon def. Minot Our Redeemer’s, 25-22, 25-19, 25-19
     Linton-HMB def. Dickinson Trinity, 25-15, 25-13, 25-14
     Park River/Fordville Lankin def. Ray, 23-25, 25-23, 25-22,
25-12

 

 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – The Buffalo Bills won their first
prime-time home game since the 2000 season opener by holding off
Miami 19-14 last night. Leodis McKelvin returned a punt 79 yards
for a touchdown for the Bills, who won a matchup of AFC East teams
with 4-6 records.
 
 
 
    NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

 SAN ANTONIO (AP) – The 6-0 New York Knicks remain the only
undefeated team in the NBA. The Knicks rallied for a 104-100 win at
San Antonio last night behind Raymond Felton’s game-high 25 points.
 
  Final  Brooklyn  102  Boston        97
  Final  Miami      98  Denver        93
 
 

COLLEGE BASKETBALL…

 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Rodney Williams had 15 points and seven
rebounds as Minnesota defeated Tennessee State 72-43 last night.
Andre Hollins added 13 points and Austin Hollins had 12 for the
Gophers, whose 3-point shooting helped them build an 18-point
halftime advantage that never dipped below 17 in the second half.
    TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
 
  Final  ( 1) Indiana      99  Sam Houston St.   45
  Final  ( 2) Louisville   80  Samford           54
  Final  ( 6) NC State     72  Penn St.          55
  Final  ( 7) Kansas       69  Chattanooga       55
  Final  (12) Arizona      72  UTEP              51
  Final  (13) UCLA        100  James Madison     70
  Final  (16) Baylor       84  Boston College    74

 

 MLB-AWARDS
       NEW YORK (AP) – As expected, San Francisco catcher Buster Posey
has been named the Most Valuable Player in the National League. He
came back from a devastating injury in 2011 to lead the Giants to
the World Series.
     The 25-year old was listed first on 27 of the 32 ballots
submitted by writers representing each league city to score 422
points. He also was the NL batting champion with a .336 average,
joining two-time winner Ernie Lombardi as the only catchers in the
league’s history to win batting titles. Posey won the National
League Rookie of the Year in 2010.
     This year’s MVP runner up was Milwaukee Brewers left fielder
Ryan Braun.
     
     In the American League, Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera is the
MVP. He was baseball’s first Triple Crown winner in baseball since
1967, hitting .333 with 44 home runs and 139 runs batted in. He was
listed first on 22 of 28 ballots.
     LA’s Mike Trout was the runner up, just days after being named
winner of the American League Rookie of the Year Award. Trout hit
.326 with 30 home runs and 83 RBI’s. He led the league in runs
scored with 129 and stolen bases, 49.

 

NBA…

 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to
terms on a one-year deal with free agent Josh Howard. The Wolves
announced the agreement yesterday, one day after they lost at home
to Charlotte with six of their top seven players out. Howard
averaged 8.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 43 games with Utah last
season.

 

 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) – Mike D’Antoni (dan-TOH’-nee) is
expected to make his coaching debut with the L.A. Lakers Sunday
night in their home game against Houston. D’Antonio, who’s
recovering from knee surgery, conducted his first Lakers practice
yesterday while hobbling on crutches.

 

NFL…
     
     PLYMOUTH, Minn. (AP) – Governor Mark Dayton is not retreating
from his vow to fight the Minnesota Vikings if they try to charge
new big fees to season ticket holders. Dayton says he believes the
team was not forthright about the possibility of hefty personal
seat license charges to help fund the new football stadium.

 

NHL-LABOR
       TORONTO (AP) – Negotiations had already hit a wall in the
ongoing hockey labor fight, and now the NHL has suggested the sides
take an official two-week break before getting back to the
bargaining table.
     NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman floated the idea of a break to
players’ association executive director Donald Fehr (feer). The
union hasn’t responded to the league yet.
     The hockey lockout is entering its third month.

 

In world and national news…

JERUSALEM(AP) – A Palestinian rocket has targeted Tel Aviv for a
second straight day, but no injuries have been reported. On the
third day of an Israeli military operation against the Gaza strip,
Israel overnight targeted dozens of sites it said Gaza gunmen were
using to fire rockets. Israel then offered to suspend its offensive
during a brief visit today by Egypt’s premier.
     
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Former CIA Director David Petraeus
(peh-TRAY’-uhs) has arrived on Capitol Hill to field questions from
lawmakers about the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya. He’s
testifying behind closed doors before both the House and Senate
intelligence committees. Some Republicans claim the White House
deliberately misled the public on what led to the violence.
Meanwhile, Petreaus is under investigation by the CIA after his
resignation over an extramarital affair.
     
     LONDON (AP) – World markets remain under pressure ahead of
today’s budget discussions between President Barack Obama and
congressional leaders on averting the fiscal cliff. A series of
automatic tax increases and spending cuts will take effect in
January if an agreement is not reached. Some economists estimate
that could cut around 5 percentage points off U.S. growth, plunging
the world’s largest economy into recession and seriously derailing
the global economy.
     
     IRVING, Texas (AP) – Hostess is going out of business. The maker
of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Wonder Bread had set a Thursday
deadline for striking employees to return to work or it would have
to sell off assets. About 18,000 jobs will be lost.
     
     ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) – Police in Pennsylvania say a 3-year-old boy
is dead in a house fire allegedly set by a man who thought his
ex-girlfriend was inside. Sixty-two-year-old Aaron Dishong is being
held on homicide, arson and related charges. Police in Altoona say
the little boy’s mother was able to escape the fire with her
2-year-old daughter by jumping through a third-floor window.