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REST OF TODAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA A 20 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITYAREA. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTH
WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, A 40 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE
LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 70S.
.TUESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
THE CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS RETURNS TO ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Engineer’s Office reports that fogging operations in the City of Jamestown for adult mosquitoes that started Thursday evening is to continue throughout the upcoming weekend.
All fogging operations are contingent upon weather conditions.
All fogging operations will take place between approximately 8:30 PM (dusk) until approximately 6:00 AM.
Parents are advised to keep children out of the streets and away from the fogging machines.
Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in the vicinity of the fogging units.
Jamestown (CSi) At a Special Meeting, the Jamestown Public School Board Thursday evening reviewed concept-facility assessments for master planning of the city’s elementary schools.
The School Board will seek feedback from the education staff, parents and the community on a combination of ideas.
Recommendations for four concepts were developed by DLR Group, an architectural design firm based in Minneapolis.
The concepts were based on an enrollment study that projects a 7 percent increase in Jamestown’s K-12 school population to reach 2,380 pupils by 2020.
DLR Group Principal Christopher Gibbs presented the recommendations based on a school facilities assessment study. It produced a three-option plan based on an anticipated five-year, 1,200-student population growth with 10 sections in each grade level.
The concepts are alternatives to deferred maintenance options that run approximately $44.9 million for estimated structural improvements at all city schools.
Gussner Elementary School was by itself $5.4 million, followed by Lincoln Elementary at $5.1 million, Louis L’Amour Elementary at $2.2 million, Roosevelt Elementary at $5 million and Washington Elementary at $5.3 million. The middle school deferred maintenance is at $13.2 million or $19 million depending on certain work. The high school is at $2.9 million, the alternative high school at $1 million and the James Valley Career and Technology Center at $4.8 million.
The options/concepts
* Option 1 is the least expensive alternative with the least amount of change at $23.9 million. It adds a new two-section elementary school for 240 students and makes Louis L’Amour Elementary a two-section building. A one-section school would have one version of each grade. It would also update three elementary buildings and eliminate Washington as a K-5 facility.
* Option 2 was called the most efficient and expensive at $34.9 million, according to the DLR Group study recommendation. It eliminates Washington and Roosevelt elementary schools, adds one new four-section elementary school and converts Louis L’Amour to a two-section building.
* Option 3 costs $31.5 million or $33.5 million if a gymnasium is added to Roosevelt. It would eliminate Washington and update Louis L’Amour and Gussner schools to accommodate 360 students and renovate Roosevelt and Lincoln to handle 240 students.
A fourth option offers no alternatives but would essentially manage growth within the current structures. It is not a recommended option in the DLR Group study.
The meeting including comments from the school board members was recorded by CSi 10 THE REPLAY CHANNEL.
Jamestown (CSi) The Frontier Village Association Board of Directors is looking for a re-allocation from the Jamestown Tourism Site Advisory Committee of $34,000 for a new storage building into repairs to existing structures at Frontier Village.
FVAA Board President Charlie Tanata said the city had approved a recommendation from the committee last year to give the Frontier Village Association Board of Directors $34,000 to pay for a new building to store donated items on the grounds of the Frontier Village.
Tanata said that he belives those funds would be more wisely spent on repairs and improvements to existing buildings in the village.
The board has been looking at constructing a new building next to the Frontier Village Hall to store antique farm equipment and other items that were donated by an area family.
Jamestown Tourism executive director, Searle Swedlund said the advisory committee will meet on Wednesday and make a recommendation to the Jamestown City Council concerning projects that should be funded by 20 percent of the capital construction fund set aside by the city as a portion of the hotel and restaurant hospitality tax for this fund.
Jamestown (CSi) The exhibit at the Jamestown Arts Center is “A Walk in
the Woods.”
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center, Director, Cyndi Wish said, the display is from the North Dakota Museum of Arts Permanent Collection by artists who create images and constructions about wood or include wood as their Material.
Visitors will see photography, sculpture, wood-fired ceramics, wood block prints, plus work for the Museum’s new African collection.
She also pointed out that the Arts Center will host The New York Kammermusiker on Wednesday July 1, 2015 at 6-p.m.
The ensemble has traveled extensively throughout the world, combing a repertoire ranging from early Renaissance through Contemporary, with an informal stage mannor.
Prior to the concert, from 3-p.m., to 5-p.m., at the Arts Center, local musicians, students, and historians can converse with the NYK about the group, try the double-reed instruments, and learn what makes them unique, and a type of music not widely practiced in the region.
The evening performance will begin with a conversation between musicians and audience, followed by musical performance.
Tickets at the door are $10 for Arts Center member, $15 for non-members, and young people age 18 and under will be admitted free.
Cyndi reminded that the Mini Art Hunt will take place during White Cloud Days, Saturday July 11th and Sunday the 12th.
Four sets of visual clues in the form of photos to each artwork’s hiding place will be made public on Saturday July 11th at 10-a.m., and 3-p.m., and Sunday the 12th at 10-a.m., and 3-p.m. All art work will be hidden in plain sight.
12 unique mini-art works by visual artist, William Hessian will be hidden throughout Jamestown Parks.
More information on how to participate is posted on line at CsiNewsNow.com
Jamestown (CSi) District 12 North Dakota Representative Jessica Haak will host forums in Jamestown, to discuss the needs surrounding childcare in Jamestown and surrounding communities. The forums will be held from 12:07 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, and Monday, June 29, at the Gladstone Inn and Suites. The events are open to the public and will have leaders from the childcare industry and the business community in attendance.
Haak says, “Childcare is a critical issue in Jamestown. It is important that we bring business leaders, parents, and providers together to discuss solutions to the needs throughout the community. In Jamestown, over 90 percent of households with two parents have both parents working. That’s higher than the state average. We need to collaborate to address this issue to anticipate the growth in Jamestown and surrounding communities in upcoming years.”
An opportunity will be provided to all who attend to comment on the childcare issue. Lunch will not be served, but attendees can order off the menu at their own expense.
Valley City (CSi) The annual Hill-In-A-Hole Mud Bog will be held Saturday, June 13, 2015, in the North Dakota Winter Show parking lot.
The event is sponsored in part by Triple Twisted Motorsports.
Gates open at noon and the mud bog begins at 1 pm with the ATV classes followed by the truck classes after 3pm.
Admission is $10. No admission for children 10 and under.
There will be FREE admission to the live music Saturday night. Beer and food concessions will be available.
Top mud-bogging trucks in the United States are entered and local drivers will be competing with over $6,000 in pay outs.
For more information, contact the NDWS office at 845-1401 or on line go to
www.northdakotawintershow.com.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Killdeer teenager is accused of texting while driving in a crash that killed a Minnesota man and injured another in February.
18 year-old Ashley Birkle was charged Thursday with negligent homicide and possession of alcohol as a minor.
The crash occurred on Feb. 2 on Interstate 94 near Jamestown.
The Highway Patrol says Birkle’s vehicle crossed the highway median and struck a pickup, killing 61-year-old David Herold of Garfield, Minnesota, and injuring Matthew Schroeder of Dalton, Minnesota.
Birkle told authorities that she had fallen asleep. Investigators say her telephone revealed text messages that she allegedly sent while on the road.
It’s unclear if Birkle has an attorney. She is slated to appear in court on July 1.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – A man is accused of robbing a Williston gas station at gunpoint.
Casey Cunningham is facing seven felony charges for the armed robbery on Sunday.
It is unclear if Cunningham has retained an attorney.
Police say Cunningham revealed a gun at M & H Gas station and demanded $300 from the store’s cashier. Investigators say Cunningham received $250
Police say Cunningham was arrested later that day.
Court documents say a search revealed Cunningham was in possession of a syringe, methamphetamine, marijuana and a gun.
SAWYER, N.D. (AP) – The superintendent and high school principal in Sawyer accused of felony sex crimes involving a 15-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty.
Fifty-year-old Charles Soper pleaded not guilty on Thursday to human trafficking, corruption or solicitation of minors and luring minors by computer. He could face life in prison without parole if convicted.
Police allege Soper developed a sexual relationship with the boy last fall and that it continued into this spring, when the boy disclosed details to officers. Investigators seized computers from Soper’s home.
A judge earlier set bond at $250,000.
Sawyer School Board President Cody Roteliuk has said that Soper has been placed on administrative leave.
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – A Mandan man accused of killing a friend and setting his brother’s mobile home on fire to cover up the crime is seeking to have evidence in the case suppressed.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that 49-year-old Rodney Friesz wants to suppress all evidence obtained from the scene of the alleged crime, saying police entered the residence without consent or a warrant.
Prosecutor Brian Grosinger maintains authorities followed proper procedures. Judge David Reich will rule later.
Friesz has pleaded not guilty to murder and arson in the Oct. 9 slaying of 62-year-old Gene Jassmann. Authorities allege Friesz shot Jassmann in the head with a .22-caliber rifle after the two argued, then lit the home on fire.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Grand Forks officials say cleanup of a mercury spill on a sidewalk in town is nearly complete.
Officials say the hazardous materials workers were expected to finish the cleanup on Thursday.
The spill was discovered on June 4. Officials say about a quarter cup of mercury was spilled but they don’t know the source.
Officials say several people, including children, had direct contact with the mercury.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Soldiers with the North Dakota Army National Guard will conduct training exercises at Kimball Bottoms south of Bismarck.
The Guard says Kimball Bottoms will be closed on Saturday through mid-Sunday for 957th Engineer Company’s training.
More than 120 Soldiers will be at the site on the Missouri River. The recreational area, including the off-highway vehicle trails, will be closed.
The Missouri River in the area will remain open, but boaters are urged to use caution.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The developer of a new statewide program that will make college textbooks and other resources available online says it could save students thousands of dollars per year.
The state Legislature in April gave the project $110,000, part of which will be used this fall to train professors on how to use so-called open textbooks and other materials like lectures, videos and simulations.
The program was created by North Dakota University System distance education director Tonya Spilovy. It is believed to be the only statewide college open resources program in the country.
Spilovoy says she believes the program can pay for itself. She wants the campuses to own it.
The average cost for textbooks for a North Dakota college student in 2013 was $1,100.
In sports…
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota State football fans interested in attending the season-opening football game at Montana in August will have a chance to buy tickets beginning Monday. Tickets are $70 each and will be awarded on a priority points system. The game in Montana has been tabbed the “FCS Kickoff” and will be televised live on ESPN.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Former University of North Dakota shortstop Tyler Follis has been drafted by the Colorado Rockies. Follis was selected in the 28th round of the Major League Baseball draft, the 827th overall pick. He’s the first UND player drafted since 2000, when Matt Mahoney was selected in the 48th round by the Milwaukee Brewers.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Mike Trout smacked his 17th home run and added an RBI double before Albert Pujols (POO’-holz) belted a two-run homer his 537th careet homer, in the Angels’ 6-2 triumph at Tampa Bay. He passes Mickey Mantle and move to number 6 on the alltime home run list.
Final Cleveland 6 Seattle 0
Final Oakland 7 Texas 0
Final Baltimore 6 Boston 5
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final San Diego 6 Atlanta 4, 11 Innings
Final Miami 6 Colorado 0
Final N-Y Mets 5 San Francisco 4
Final Chi Cubs 6 Cincinnati 3
Final Milwaukee 6 Washington 5
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
CLEVELAND (AP) – Stephen (STEH’-fehn) Curry and Andre Iguodala (ih-gah-DAH’-lah) scored 22 points apiece and the Golden State Warriors shut out LeBron James in the fourth quarter of a 103-82 rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors went on a 9-0 run bridging the third and four quarters to take a 12-point lead before evening the NBA Finals at two games apiece. Timofey Mozgov (TIM’-oh-fay MAHZ’-gahv) had a game-high 28 points for the Cavaliers, while James finished with 20, 12 rebounds and eight assists. The next game is Sunday in Oakland.
WNBA BASKETBALL
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Tricia Liston scored 15 points as the Minnesota Lynx rolled to a 94-70 victory over the Seattle Storm on Thursday night. Minnesota never trailed en route to its 10th straight home win. Liston hit four 3-pointers. Jennifer O’Neill, Seimone Augustus and Rebekkah Brunson each added 12 points apiece.
Chicago at Connecticut 7:00 p.m.
Phoenix at New York 7:00 p.m.
San Antonio at Atlanta 7:00 p.m.
NBA…
MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Detroit Pistons have acquired veteran Ersan Ilyasova (ehr-SAHN’ ih-lah-SOH’-vah) from the Milwaukee Bucks for forwards Caron (kuh-RAHN’) Butler and Shawne Williams. Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said the 6-foot-10 Ilyasova is a player that Detroit has coveted. He averaged 10.7 points and 6 rebounds in 453 games, all with the Bucks.
FIFA…
STRASBOURG, France (AP) – European lawmakers have urged FIFA (FEE’-fuh) President Sepp Blatter to step down immediately, and for an interim leader to be appointed. Members of the European Parliament passed their resolution by a show of hands after debating the corruption allegations which have plunged soccer’s governing body into crisis. Blatter announced his resignation plans last week and promised an election to replace him would be held within nine months.
GOLF…
ST. JUDE CLASSIC
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – There’s a three-way tie for the lead through 18 holes of the PGA’s St. Jude Classic in Memphis.
Ryan Palmer, Brooks Koepka and Greg Owen each shot 6-under 64s for a share of the top spot. Palmer played a bogey-free round and Koepka had eight birdies to match his low round of the year.
Scott Brown, Steven Alker and Brian Davis each shot 65s, putting them one ahead of defending champ Ben Crane and four others.
Dustin Johnson lasted just nine holes before withdrawing with an illness.
SENIOR PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
BELMONT, Mass. (AP) – Defending champ Bernhard Langer (LAHN’-gur) birdied four of the last five holes on the way to a 6-under 65 to set the course record in the opening round of the Senior Players Championship.
Rocco Mediate (MEE’-dee-ayt), Lee Janzen and Guy Boros shot 4-under 67s to tie for second.
U.S. Senior Open champ Colin Montgomerie trails by just three shots. The Scot has won three of the last six majors among the 50-and-over crowd.
LPGA…
HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) – Jenny Shin is the leader after one round of the Women’s PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club.
Shin signed off on a 7-under 66 that leaves her one stroke ahead of Brooke Henderson, who three-putted for bogey on her final hole. Shin eagled the par-5 15th and had five birdies.
Karrie (KAH’-ree) Webb, Charley Hull and Moria Jutanugarn share third at minus-5.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Many House Democrats say they plan today to vote against a measure to retrain Americans who’ve lost their jobs because of international trade. They support a retraining program, but the Democrats say they’re willing to sacrifice it in order to bring down an entire package that would give President Barack Obama fast-track trade-negotiating authority. Such authority would let Obama present Congress with proposed trade agreements that lawmakers could either ratify, or reject, but not change.
DANNEMORA, N.Y. (AP) – Law enforcement officers are heading out for a seventh day of searching for two murderers who escaped from a maximum-security prison in northern New York. Armed officers in body armor started boarding New York state prison system buses soon after dawn today in the village of Dannemora, where David Sweat and Richard Matt used power tools to cut their way out of their neighboring cells last weekend. State Route 374, the main road leading into Dannemora, remains closed for a second day, as does the local school district.
BERLIN (AP) – Federal prosecutors in Germany say they’ve found no evidence that would stand up in court in their investigation into the alleged tapping of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cellphone by the U.S. National Security Agency. They say they’ve wrapped up their probe. The suspected monitoring has weighed on relations between Germany and the U.S.
LILLE, France (AP) – A French court has cleared former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of pimping charges. Ten other people were acquitted as well. The charges hinged on sex parties that took place in the midst of the global financial crisis. Strauss-Kahn told the court he didn’t know the women who took part were prostitutes. The allegations started when a New York hotel maid accused him of sexual assault in 2011. That case was settled out of court.
PARIS (AP) – A bill to make it illegal to buy sex in France is back at the lower house of Parliament for the second time with the two houses sharply divided. Supporters argue it would help fight human trafficking networks, while opponents defend those who buy sex from France’s 40,000 prostitutes. The lower house wants to penalize clients and lighten punishment for soliciting. The upper house wants the reverse. Prostitution is legal in France, but brothels, pimping, and the sale of sex by minors is illegal.
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