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Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police is investigating an accident involving a BNSF train and a wheelchair occupant, at the crossing at Second Avenue, East near First Street, in downtown Jamestown.
The accident occurred in the 1-p.m. hour.
Lt. Justin Blinsky says the train was westbound, at a relatively low rate of speed when the 60 year old man crossed in front of the train in his wheelchair, and was struck by the train.
The train came to a stop within about 75 yards just short of the 1st Avenue crossing.
The man was transported to Jamestown Regional Medical Center, by Jamestown Area Ambulance Service, with undisclosed injuries. The man was conscious and moving when he was transported by the ambulance
Police Sgt Mann says the crossings of 2nd Ave NE, 7th Ave NE, & 3rd St NE will be closed to traffic about 2-3 hours, until the investigation is concluded. Motorists should plan on using an alternate route.
Investigators from BNSF will be on the scene later, Thursday.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Lottery says a Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Jamestown.
The lottery says the ticket in Wednesday night’s drawing matched all five white balls, making it worth $1 million. No one has come forward yet to claim the prize.
The ticket was sold at Dan’s Sooper Stop, and the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Wednesday night’s winning numbers were 12, 25, 30, 52, and 62. The Powerball was 8, and the Power Play multiplier was 3.
North Dakota Lottery director Randy Miller says if someone has the winning ticket, they should immediately sign the back. Winners have 180 days from the drawing to claim a prize.
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday is $251 million.
(CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire, and Public Works Committee met Thursday evening at City Hall. Council Member Gumke was not present.
POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE
No business this month.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
The committee recommends awarding the bid for the 2016 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District #16-41 to Border States Paving, Inc., in the amount of $1,841,367.55.
The committee recommends awarding the bid for a new motor grader to RDO Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $270,000.00 with a guaranteed buyback of $169,000.00, and including a $0 cost of repairs for 4500 hours or six years, for a net cost of $100,900.00.
The committee recommends awarding the bid for the 2016 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District # 16-11 to LD Concrete, Jamestown, ND, in the amount of $58,127.05.
Moved to the City Council without recommendation accepting the plans & specifications for the Cavendish Water Tower Interior Recoating Project and to authorize the Advertisement for Bids for the project. More information was needed.
The committee to approve a resolution to authorize the submission of a DWSRF loan application to the ND Public Finance Authority to fund the Southwest Water main Replacement Project District #16-62.
The committee considered the request of Prentice Kollman regarding the possibility of extending the frontage road on the west side of 281 South, south of 25th St SW, having purchased lots. The area is near the Chinese Restaurant.
The committee, pending a formal proposal and information from the NDDOT on costs, tabled the matter.
Discussion was held to determined possible action necessary regarding the Solid Waste Study including recycling, performed by HDR Engineering.
Mayor Andersen said with recycling, costs of containers, and surveys of the existing customer base is needed, concerning container size, and she suggests a “pay as you throw,” fee schedule, and later, implement an automated equipment system.
She said a request for proposals to hire a contractor would come next.
Joan Morris from the City Beautification Committee asked about a time line.
Mayor Andersen said information and public meetings should be in place by budgeting for 2017, in July this year, including requests for proposals.
Morris indicated a willingness of the CBC to assist with a draft for the RFPs.
The committee recommends authorizing the CBC to draw up the draft.
Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive, Becky Thatcher-Keller said the Chamber of Commerce, and CBC is willing to spearhead a public education effort including what items can be recycled.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department, has started the Operation: Butt Out, campaign, in the hope of eliminating smoking material fires.
City Fire Chief, Jim Reuther says Jamestown is joining other fire departments in the state who believe the campaign is another step in preventing smoking material fires, and provide a safer environment for individuals and their families.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Arts Center presents, Pianists Geraldine Ong and John Letellier in performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the Arts Center. Tickets: $5 for Arts Center members and $10 for nonmembers and available at the door.
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Arts Center Director, Cyndi Wish pointed out that Open Mic Nightat the Arts Center begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30, Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, etc., are welcome to perform; pieces should be limited to 10 minutes.
| The current exhibit is Nuances” by Michelle Lindblomthorugh May 7, 2016 at the Arts Center Gallery, open to the public, with free admission.Two new classes have been added:Animation Workshop Saturdays: May 7, 14, & 21 from 1:00 – 3:00 pmOil Painting Techniques Mondays: April 25, May 2, 9 & 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 pmClick here for full details & registration.She pointed out that work continues on the Hansen Arts Park.The sculpture is to be created in the park in July this year.Anyone that would like to volunteer in helping out with the projects this summermay call the Jamestown Arts Center, at 701-251-2496.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Wellness Center is to be renamed the Gaukler Family Wellness, Health & Physical Education Center of Valley City.The Valley City Park board unanimously approved the recommendation from the Wellness Advisory board during a special meeting on April 20th.Valley City Park District president Dick Gulmon says without the generous commitment of the Gaukler’s this project would not be possible. |
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(CSi) The Gospel Side of Elvis” with the Blackwood Quartet is coming to Jamestown in May. The performance is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the Reiland Fine Arts Center at the University of Jamestown. Doors open at 6 p.m.
The Blackwood family has received nine Grammy Awards, is in the Grammy Hall of Fame, The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, The Nashville Music Hall of Fame, The Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and many more.
Bill Gaither has said, “The Blackwood name is the best known name in gospel music worldwide.”
Cecil Blackwood was a childhood friend of Elvis Presley. They attended Sunday school together and formed their first gospel quartet called “The Songfellas,” long before Presley went on to become the King of Rock ‘n Roll.
Ron Blackwood knew Elvis Presley personally. He went to church with him and was also J.D. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet’s business manager for years.
Today Mark Blackwood fronts The Blackwood Quartet and continues the tradition of his family and their association with Presley. In “The Gospel Side of Elvis” the group performs Presley’s personal favorites including “Amazing Grace,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Crying In The Chapel.”
This concert will also feature Presley’s greatest hits.
“The Gospel Side of Elvis” starring the Blackqood Quartet will showcase “Danny Elvis.” Ron Blackwood and Mark Blackwood enlisted Dan Wagner of “The Danny Elvis Show” to perform as Elvis in their show.
Get tickets by calling KSJB Radio at 252-3570 or stopping by the KSJB Studio in The Buffalo Mall, Jamestown. Tickets are $24 in advance or $30 at the door and includes all taxes and fees.
More information posted on line at CSiNewsNow.com under Celebrate.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – An Iowa man who engaged police in a shootout after robbing a downtown Fargo motel has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Thirty-year-old Eric Webb, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, pleaded guilty in January to three counts, including use of a firearm during a crime of violence. Authorities say Webb fired a gun into the front desk of the Howard Johnson motel during the June 4 robbery and later shot at two police officers. Webb was shot during the exchange and spent several weeks in a hospital.
Prosecutor Keith Reisenauer said during Thursday’s sentencing hearing that Webb has shown no regret for his actions. Defense attorney Christopher Lancaster said Webb suffers from mental health issues and has trouble communicating his remorse.
About a dozen Fargo police officers attended the hearing.
PISEK, N.D. (AP) – Authorities are investigating vandalism at a historic church in northeastern North Dakota. Walsh County Sheriff Ron Jurgens says fire extinguishers were sprayed throughout St. Johns Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pisek, which caused “a real mess.” The Rev. Prasad Marneni says the church has been closed since vandals struck about two weeks ago. He says a thin residue of white powder has covered everything from pews to carpeting.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The Bank of North Dakota set a record profit in 2015 for the 12th straight year.
Bank President Eric Hardmeyer told the state Industrial Commission on Thursday that the bank’s net income last year was $130.7 million. That’s up from $111 million in profits in 2014.
The Bank of North Dakota is the nation’s only state-owned bank.
Hardmeyer told the commission that 2016 already is off to a strong start. He says net income for the first quarter of 2016 was at $37.5 million. That’s up from $34.5 million for the first quarter of 2015.
The streak of record profits began in 2004. Profits for that entire year were $34.2 million.
In world and national news…
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) – He was a pop superstar known for his original musical and personal style — and fans are stunned today by news that Prince is dead at the age of 57. His publicist says he was found dead at his home near Minneapolis. Prince became widely known in the 1980s with albums like “1999” and “Purple Rain.” When he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he was hailed as someone who created “a synthesis of black funk and white rock that served as a blueprint for cutting-edge music in the Eighties.”
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) – On Twitter and elsewhere, reaction is pouring in from fans and celebrities following the death of music superstar Prince. Justin Timberlake says, “This can’t be real.” Shaquille O’Neal describes Prince as “another icon gone too soon.” And Whoopi Goldberg, using one of Prince’s own lyrics, wrote, “This is what it sounds like when doves cry.”
UNDATED (AP) – Bernie Sanders is still urging his supporters to press for solutions to problems like wealth inequality and the influence of Wall Street — but he’s offering a more subdued speech after his defeat in New York’s primary. Sanders is back on the campaign trail in Pennsylvania Thursday after losing to Hillary Clinton in Tuesday’s presidential primary in New York. He is only mentioning Clinton in passing, pointing to their differences over trade, fracking and Social Security. He points out that 3 million voters in New York were registered as independents but, in his words, “did not have the right to participate.” He says, “that really is not democracy.”
WASHINGTON (AP) – An Associated Press review finds that most companies and groups that paid for speeches by Hillary Clinton lobbied federal agencies. More than one-third are government contractors. Their interests would follow Clinton to the White House should she win election this fall. Federal records show almost all the 82 corporations, trade associations and other groups that paid for or sponsored Clinton’s speeches have sought to influence the government — by lobbying, bidding on contracts, commenting on federal policy, or contacting State Department officials.
CHICAGO (AP) – Surveillance video shows more than a dozen people doing nothing to help a Chicago bartender as he is attacked, left unconscious on the street and accidentally run over by a taxi. Marques Gaines later died at a hospital. His family has filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against several businesses and taxi companies in his Feb. 7 death. Chicago police say detectives are investigating and that the cab driver was not cited at the scene.
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