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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Dec 27, 2012) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol, Thursday released the names of the six men killed in a crash Wednesday (Dec 26, 2012) about 10:26 a.m., on I-94 west Jamestown.

　

The men killed were occupants in a 2002 Chevrolet pickup westbound on I- 94 west of the I-94 Highway 281 Exit, that went out of control on the ice-covered road.

The pickup crossed the median into the path of an eastbound 2006 Freightliner semi pulling a trailer, which struck the passenger side of the pickup.

　

The Highway Patrol listed the occupants, all from Missiouri as: the pickup driver, 47-year-old Martin Zuniga, of Republic; and the passengers,51-year-old Mayolo Lopez, of Springfield; 43-year-old Albino Galicia Martinez, of Springfield; 50-year-old Epitacio Acosta Padron, of Springfield; 54-year-old Jose Isabel Avila, of Springfield; and 34-year-old Herson Orellana of Nixa.

　

The patrol said three of the pickup’s occupants were ejected during the crash and all six were killed.

None were wearing seatbelts.

The semi’s driver, 23 year old Stuart Hauge, of Glen Ullin, North Dakota suffered minor injuries and was taken by Jamestown Ambulance to Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

He was wearing a seat belt.

The crash caused both eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 to be closed for about two hours on the debris littered roadway.

The pickup was totaled and the semi and trailer received about $40,000 in damages.

The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Fire Department and North Dakota Department of Transportation also responded to the crash, which remains under investigation.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — Jamestown Police investigated a two vehicle accident, in downtown Jamestown, on First Avenue, South, during the noon hour, Thursday (Dec 27, 2012).

It was not immediately known the extent of any injuries.

Law enforcement urges drivers to slow down and use caution with snow and ice covered roadways, in town, and on the highways.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol responded Thursday (Dec 27, 2012) to an accident on Interstate 94 west of Jamestown near the Wednesday accident that claimed the lives of six Missouri men.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session Thursday afternoon (Dec 27, 2012) at City Hall.

　

The City Council went into Executive Session, to consult with the City Attorney concerning territorial service claims by Stutsman Rural Water District,

including the area of Jamestown Regional Medical Center, and the Titan Machinery building under construction in that area.

City officials attending the Executive Session included: Mayor Andersen, City Attorney Ken Dalsted, City Administrator Jeff Fuchs, City Fire Chief Jim Reuther, City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf, and City Council Members, Buchanan, and Kourajian.

Following the Executive Session, the City Council reconvened the Special Session.

　

The City Council then voted 3-0 (Council Members Brubakken, and Gumke not present) to retain outside legal counsel, and and consulting services to represent the city in negotiations with Stutsman Rural Water District.

Council Member Buchanan said the legal fees of the attorney, and consultant could be controlled based on need of services.

Also passed unanimously was a motion to authorize City Attorney, Ken Dalsted to respond to the letter, from Rural Water, of December 14, 2012.

The last reported offer from Stutsman Rural Water District on December 14, 2012 was:

Jamestown paying Rural Water $15,000 for lost profits due to the city providing water to JRMC.

Rural Water had originally asked for $2.91 per 1,000 gallons for all water used by JRMC since it opened. The city estimated that amount at about $25,000.

  • Rural Water would be allowed to provide a backup water supply to JRMC.
  • Jamestown would be allowed to provide water to Titan Machinery but would be required to pay a royalty of $1.50 per 1,000 gallons with the royalty rate to increase by the consumer price index or the percentage rate increase Rural Water imposes on its customers, whichever is higher.
  • The contract would be in place for 40 years or as long as Rural Water is in debt.

At a Special City Council meeting that afternoon, that proposal from Rural Water was rejected, and Mayor Andersen said the city would send written response to Stutsman Rural Water District on their latest proposal.

Thursday afternoon’s open portion of the City Council meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.

　

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — Following the death of six men, in a crash between a pickup and a semi Wednesday morning (Dec 26, 2012) on I-94, near Jamestown, the North Dakota Highway Patrol reminds motorists, to….NOT…use their vehicle’s cruise control, while roadway conditions are slippery….and slow down.

The Highway Patrol said the pickup that lost control in Wednesday’s accident, may have had the cruise control engaged, which caused the truck to lose control, crossing the median and t-boned by a semi in the oppose lane.

Also three accidents on Wednesday morning on Interstate 94 near Valley City, led to personal injuries.

One accident occurred near exit 294 involving a pickup pulling a boat and trailer, which struck an overhead sign.

A pickup truck and car were involved in an accident on the interstate, when the eastbound pickup went into the median and entered the westbound lane, and struck by a car.

Another accident involved pickup truck, pulling a trailer, going off the roadway into the ditch, near Exit 290. No injuries reported

Those injured were treated at Mercy Hospital in Valley City with non life threatening injuries.

　

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The New Year, New You Wellness Challenge 2013 is

Accepting registrations through January 6, 2013.

On Thursday’s (Dec 27, 2012) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, organizer, Emily Kjelland said, the program is a community wide 6 week Wellness challenge that encourages participants to exercise and make healthy lifestyle changes in addition to promoting health awareness and enhancing education.

2013 is the 6th year of sponsoring the program.

The mission is to make Jamestown the healthiest city in North Dakota.

Participants create teams and gain points for healthy activities. Points are then reported weekly to the appointed team leader.

The team’s averaged point total is reported and ranked amongst competing teams weekly in the Jamestown Sun as well as online.

　

New Year New You is for all residents in the Jamestown area.

There are 3 divisions: Large Business, Small Business, and Friends and Family. A small business is 15 or fewer participants; a large business is over 16 participants. We had 535 participants last year and hope to get more on-board this year!

　

The goals of this program are to motivate the citizens of Jamestown to make lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use and to assist each individual to attain their highest health potential.

Inspiring stories come forth each year from our participating teams!

The sponors include: JRMC, Orriginals, ND Farmers Union Insurance, White Drug, Redlin Johnson, DuraTech, and Agri Cover.

This year’s community challenge is also supported by the BCBS UND Rural Health: Recess Partnership grant. The James River Family YMCA and Jamestown Regional Medical Center partnered to apply for the grant with 2 goals in mind: to increase opportunities for Stutsman County residents to engage in physical activities regardless of ability to pay as well as increase physical activity of youth, general workforce and seniors.

In conjunction with the partnership, each NYNY participant will get an 11 day punch card to the YMCA to be used for group classes, Fitness on Demand, and general use of the facility.

Participants gain points each day by eating 5 fruits and vegetables as well as accumulating minutes of physical activity. Additionally, each week corresponds with a focus to get participants thinking about different aspects of health and wellness. There will be an article in the Jamestown Sun each week highlighting that week’s topic. There are no videos to watch this year. A new aspect is that there will be an optional workout prepared each week for those looking to learn new ways to exercise or add variety to their current routines. We have nutrition tracking challenges prepared as an opportunity to gain even more points each week. A new addition for this year is partnering with the Community Health Assessment – Community Health Improvement Plan to decrease distracted driving. One point per day can be earned by wearing a seat belt and not using your cell phone as you drive.

With the weekly topics there is a Nutrition focus this year. Weekly topics include: Hydration, Portion Control & Calorie Counting, Fat, Fiber, Sodium, and Sugar.

The cost is $8 per participant for the 2013 NYNY dry-fit T-shirt. This is a non-profit challenge through the JRMC Wellness Center.

　

Go to www.jrmcnd.com to access registration forms for each of the 3 divisions. Additional information can be found on the JRMC website.

Once your group is together, and money collected, the paperwork and one check can be brought to the Wellness Center. Weekly points are submitted online at

www.jrmcnd.com each week. Points will be tracked and submitted to the Jamestown Sun to be printed every Thursday along with an article that ties into the weekly focus. To sign up please visit www.jrmcnd.com. Deadline is Sunday January 6th

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – An undetermined amount of money has been stolen from two cash registers in a Bismarck Kmart. Police say someone took a screwdriver from the store Wednesday evening and forced open two registers in the store’s layaway area. Authorities have not yet identified any suspects.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A 32-year-old man arrested after a standoff in New Town last week will continue to be held in custody pending a trial on an unrelated firearms charge.
 
     Michael Jason Smith barricaded himself in a home in New Town on December 19th when law enforcement officers tried to arrest him on numerous charges, including narcotics charges in Colorado. He was taken into custody on December 20th when officials used a front-end loader to break into the home in western North Dakota.
 
     Smith appeared in federal court Thursday on an unrelated charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Magistrate Judge Charles Miller ordered that Smith be held pending trial on the firearms charge.

 

　BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Authorities say the owner, manager and eight employees of a downtown Bismarck skateboard shop have been charged with selling illegal synthetic drugs.
 
 Law enforcement officers began investigating substances being sold at Discontent in January, after seizing a package of synthetic marijuana from a man who claimed he had purchased it store. 
 
     A company spokesman referred all questions to the Vogel Law Firm. Attorney James Cailao confirmed that the law firm “is involved in the matter” but declined further comment.
 
     The 10 people associated with Discontent are charged with offenses under the law prior to new rules enacted by the Board of Pharmacy earlier this month.

 

  BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – A California woman has reached a plea deal with prosecutors for her role in a scam to dupe investors into sinking money into fictitious oil and gas projects on Montana’s Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Court documents indicate Dana Kent of Santa Ana, California has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of investment fraud by wire.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Safety Council is offering a training course to help prepare people in the case of an armed intruder.
 
     The so-called Active Shooter Survival Training will be held Jan. 17 at Bismarck State College.
 
     Safety Council spokeswoman Serena Schmit says numerous people called the nonprofit organization in the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
 
     Schmit says the class costs $49.  She says early applicants include school administrators, law enforcement officials and hospital employees.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A Grand Forks city commission has drafted a plan to help combat the city’s housing crunch.
 
     The  so-called Blue Ribbon Commission on Housing has listed the priorities online and is encouraging residents to select their top three priorities out of the dozen listed.
 
     The document provides recommended actions and possible development scenarios for the city.
 
     Feedback will be accepted until Jan. 5. The group will vote to ratify the report at its final meeting on Jan. 9.
 
 

In sports…

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The Football Championship Subdivision title game is a rematch, but coaches from both schools say their teams are different from a year ago.
 
     North Dakota State and Sam Houston State will play for the championship on January 5th in Frisco, north of Dallas. The Bison won 17-6 last year in North Texas.
 
     Bearkats coach Willie Fritz says he has more experienced players than a year ago. Bison coach Craig Bohl says the opposite is true with his team, which he says is “not near as veteran” as last year.
 
     Sam Houston also revamped its offense to beef up its passing game, which could help since the Bison are ranked 3rd in the FCS against the rush.
 
     A teleconference with the two coaches was held Thursday afternoon.

 

BOYS BASKETBALL
 Energy Classic Holiday Tournament
 First Round
     Bismarck Century 69, Casper Natrona, Wyo. 37
     Cimarron-Memorial, Nev. 67, Bismarck High 61
 Hillsboro Shoot Out
     Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 60, Larimore 47
     Griggs County Central 51, Park River/Fordville Lankin 43
     Midway-Minto 60, Norman County West, Minn. 35
     Richland 62, Langdon 29
 Mandan Holiday Tournament
 First Round
     Grant County 66, Wilton-Wing 40
     New Salem 51, Hettinger/Scranton 47
     Shiloh Christian 64, Bottineau 53
     Turtle Lake-Mercer 72, Flasher 59
 Northern Cass Holiday Tournament
     Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, Minn. 48, Northern Cass 43
     South Border 73, Badger-Greenbush-Middle River, Minn. 64
 NSU Classic Tournament
     North Star 58, Dupree, S.D. 53
 St. Cloud Cathedral Tournament
 First Round
     Melrose, Minn. 74, Mandan 47
 GIRLS BASKETBALL
 Energy Classic Holiday Tournament
 First Round
     Casper Natrona, Wyo. 59, Bismarck High 30
     Mandan 57, Lincoln, Ore. 42
 Hillsboro Shootout
     Griggs County Central 44, Richland 35
     Hillsboro/Central Valley 77, Four Winds-Warwick-Minnewauken 26
     Larimore 55, Cavalier 34
     Midway-Minto 56, Norman County West, Minn. 41
     Northern Cass 68, Langdon 37
     Thompson 56, Kindred 53

 

NATIONAL  BASKETBALL  ASSOCIATION

 LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Los Angeles Clippers cruised to their NBA-leading 15th straight victory, 106-77 over Boston. Matt Barnes had 21 off the bench to lead to the Clippers, who lead the NBA with a 23-6 mark.

Kevin Durant scored 40 points while Russell Westbrook added eight of his 16 points in overtime to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Dallas 111-105 for their 11th straight home victory. That ends OKC’s two-game slide.
 
 
 
       COLLEGE  FOOTBALL  BOWL  GAMES

 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Duke running back Josh Snead fumbled at the Cincinnati 5 with 1:20 left and Brendon Kay threw an 83-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce with 44 seconds to go, lifting the Bearcats to an improbable 48-34 win over the Blue Devils. Kay threw for 332 yards and his four TD passes were a Belk Bowl record.

David Fales completed 33 of 43 passes for 395 yards and two touchdowns as No. 24 San Jose State completed a comeback season with a 29-20 win over Bowling Green in the Military Bowl in Washington. The Spartans finished 11-2 and are in the national rankings for the first time since 1975.
 
     — Baylor clobbered 17th-ranked UCLA 49-26 in a high-scoring Holiday Bowl. The Bears won their final four games to finish 8-5 in their first season since Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III left Waco. Glasco Martin ran for 98 yards and scored three TDs for the Bears.
 
 
  
 
       TOP-25  COLLEGE  BASKETBALL

 CINCINNATI (AP) – Cincinnati was erased from the list of unbeaten Division 1 men’s basketball teams last night, leaving Duke, Michigan, Arizona and Wyoming the lone unbeaten. New Mexico upset the eighth-ranked Bearcats 55-54, dropping Cincinnati to 12-1.
 

College Football…

 HOUSTON (AP) – Texas Tech players insist they aren’t worried that coach Tommy Tuberville’s abrupt departure will hurt them in today’s Meineke Car Care Bowl against Minnesota. Quarterback Seth Doege (DAY’-ghee) says the situation is “settled now.” Meanwhile, the Gophers are looking for their first bowl win since 2004.

 

NBA…

NEW YORK (AP) – The Brooklyn Nets are in the market for a new coach after firing Avery Johnson after the team had lost 10 of 13 after opening the season 11-4. Assistant P.J. Carlesimo (kar-LIHS’-ih-moh) will coach the team on an interim basis starting with the Nets game against Charlotte tonight.

Miami Heat guard Dwyane (dwayn) Wade has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for flailing his leg and making contact with the groin of Charlotte Bobcats’ Ramon Sessions. He’s due to serve the suspension Friday night when the Heat play Detroit.
 
     – Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Thursday for a flagrant foul against Denver’s Kenneth Faried. Howard was ejected from Wednesday night’s game.

 

In world and  national news…

 NEW YORK (AP) – Police are searching today for a woman seen on surveillance tape fleeing a New York City subway station where witnesses say she pushed a man in front of a train last night, killing him. The video of the woman was released this morning. Witnesses told police she had been following the man closely and mumbling to herself.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Top members of Congress and President Barack Obama are still looking for an elusive deal to avoid the fiscal cliff come Monday. There’s a White House meeting today and House Speaker John Boehner has called members into session Sunday but there’s no sign that legislation palatable to both sides is taking shape.
 
     LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A Christmas Day blizzard that dumped more than 15 inches of snow on Arkansas has left thousands of residents facing the new year without electricity. The storm that killed more than a dozen people as it moved from the nation’s middle into the northeast is about to head into Canada.
 
     MOSCOW (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired the latest salvo in an increasingly contentious relationship with the U.S. He’s signed a bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children as part of a harsh response to a U.S. law targeting Russians deemed to be human rights violators. The adoption ban has been criticized, even in Russia.
 
     BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) – Security concerns deepened in the capital of Central African Republic today after the U.S. ambassador and his diplomatic team were evacuated amid fears rebels could try to take the capital. The Central African Republic president has called for international help to fend off rebels who are quickly seizing territory.