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Contractor demands money: Contractor demands payment for disputed work; promises to make officials ‘famous’
A dispute over a grade raise has left Stutsman County commissioners wondering if the work was carried out according to federal permits — and a contractor is telling the county to pay up or “become famous.” “I told you guys in one of my last letters that you are all going to become famous if you don’t pay, and you will,” wrote Brad Baird, president of contractor Aspen Construction, Hackensack, Minn., vowing to publicize the matter.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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A dispute over a grade raise has left Stutsman County commissioners wondering if the work was carried out according to federal permits — and a contractor is telling the county to pay up or “become famous.” “I told you guys in one of my last letters that you are all going to become famous if you don’t pay, and you will,” wrote Brad Baird, president of contractor Aspen Construction, Hackensack, Minn., vowing to publicize the matter.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Board sticks by decision: School Board votes 5-4 not to revisit hiring Nold
As a crowd of 100 people watched, the Jamestown Public School Board decided Monday to maintain its April 25 decision not to hire its own principal’s son.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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As a crowd of 100 people watched, the Jamestown Public School Board decided Monday to maintain its April 25 decision not to hire its own principal’s son.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Residents oppose hiring decision
Hiring Jeff Nold, the son of Jamestown High School Principal Bill Nold, is on tonight’s agenda for the Jamestown Public School Board.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Hiring Jeff Nold, the son of Jamestown High School Principal Bill Nold, is on tonight’s agenda for the Jamestown Public School Board.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Smartphone technology: American Red Cross offers free apps for emergencies
People with smartphones have a few new tools — and some older ones — to help them in the event of severe weather and other emergencies. The American Red Cross has rolled out a number of free applications for emergencies — fires, first aid, tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes. “They’re still developing the flood one,” said Beth Dewald, executive director of the Buffalo Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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People with smartphones have a few new tools — and some older ones — to help them in the event of severe weather and other emergencies. The American Red Cross has rolled out a number of free applications for emergencies — fires, first aid, tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes. “They’re still developing the flood one,” said Beth Dewald, executive director of the Buffalo Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Fire burns 100 acres: County assigned medium rating for fire danger
A grass fire burned approximately 100 acres about 5 miles northwest of Spiritwood Friday afternoon. “This time of year, we’d like to recommend (people) just not burn, until things green up,” said Rick Woehl, fire chief of the Jamestown Rural Fire Department.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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A grass fire burned approximately 100 acres about 5 miles northwest of Spiritwood Friday afternoon. “This time of year, we’d like to recommend (people) just not burn, until things green up,” said Rick Woehl, fire chief of the Jamestown Rural Fire Department.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Shared influence: Woiwodes — father and daughter — learn from each other’s work
It’s easy to find a young author influenced by a celebrated older writer, but for novelist Laurel Woiwode and her father, North Dakota Poet Laureate Larry Woiwode, that influence runs both ways.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Entertainment
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It’s easy to find a young author influenced by a celebrated older writer, but for novelist Laurel Woiwode and her father, North Dakota Poet Laureate Larry Woiwode, that influence runs both ways.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Entertainment
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Crew camp plan: Proposed crew camp ordinance receives more changes
A proposed crew camp ordinance still needs some work, the Stutsman County Planning and Zoning Board decided Tuesday. The Zoning Board and an audience of about 20 people met to discuss the second draft of a county ordinance that would regulate crew camps in Stutsman County. Though the county currently has no crew camps, it is working on updating its ordinances in case someone wants to build one — perhaps to house construction workers building at Spiritwood Energy Park.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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A proposed crew camp ordinance still needs some work, the Stutsman County Planning and Zoning Board decided Tuesday. The Zoning Board and an audience of about 20 people met to discuss the second draft of a county ordinance that would regulate crew camps in Stutsman County. Though the county currently has no crew camps, it is working on updating its ordinances in case someone wants to build one — perhaps to house construction workers building at Spiritwood Energy Park.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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JPS, JEA unveil proposals
The Jamestown Education Association and the Jamestown Public School Board exchanged initial proposals Tuesday, but only one group’s offering included anything about salary increases.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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The Jamestown Education Association and the Jamestown Public School Board exchanged initial proposals Tuesday, but only one group’s offering included anything about salary increases.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Stutsman County to test emergency operation plan
Blizzard season may be over, but North Dakotans still need to be aware of warmer-weather hazards — floods, high wind, thunderstorms, tornadoes and hail.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Blizzard season may be over, but North Dakotans still need to be aware of warmer-weather hazards — floods, high wind, thunderstorms, tornadoes and hail.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Sun earns 53 awards in NDNA contest
The Jamestown Sun took home 53 awards this weekend from the annual North Dakota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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The Jamestown Sun took home 53 awards this weekend from the annual North Dakota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Ave Maria Village breaks ground
In the midst of a capital campaign that’s netted $935,000 of its $1.6 million goal, Ave Maria Village broke ground for its expansion Friday. “It’s exciting,” CEO Tim Burchill said of the project, which will likely take approximately nine months to complete.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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In the midst of a capital campaign that’s netted $935,000 of its $1.6 million goal, Ave Maria Village broke ground for its expansion Friday. “It’s exciting,” CEO Tim Burchill said of the project, which will likely take approximately nine months to complete.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Crew camps: Second draft of county ordinance is complete
A second draft of Stutsman County’s crew camp ordinance is complete and, if adopted, would allow townships to specify the zoning districts where crew camps would be permitted.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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A second draft of Stutsman County’s crew camp ordinance is complete and, if adopted, would allow townships to specify the zoning districts where crew camps would be permitted.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Heated talk fuels hiring decision
The Jamestown Public School Board voted 5-3 against hiring Jeff Nold as a business teacher Thursday after a contentious discussion. Jeff Nold is the son of Bill Nold, principal of Jamestown High School — where the position of business teacher now remains vacant. “It’s a contentious hire,” said Diane Hanson, a member of the School Board.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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The Jamestown Public School Board voted 5-3 against hiring Jeff Nold as a business teacher Thursday after a contentious discussion. Jeff Nold is the son of Bill Nold, principal of Jamestown High School — where the position of business teacher now remains vacant. “It’s a contentious hire,” said Diane Hanson, a member of the School Board.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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April showers leave schools short on hours
April snows have caused scheduling woes for Jamestown Public Schools, as the April 15 snow day has left the district needing to make up a day of school.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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April snows have caused scheduling woes for Jamestown Public Schools, as the April 15 snow day has left the district needing to make up a day of school.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Strategic plan work: JPS looks at identifying issues
A group working on a five-year strategic plan for Jamestown Public Schools has identified several general areas for the school district to work. JPS administrators, teachers, parents and School Board members met and divided into eight groups to discuss issues the district will need to deal with during a planning meeting Tuesday.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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A group working on a five-year strategic plan for Jamestown Public Schools has identified several general areas for the school district to work. JPS administrators, teachers, parents and School Board members met and divided into eight groups to discuss issues the district will need to deal with during a planning meeting Tuesday.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Toxic to pets: Common substances, plants can sicken them
Even a seemingly safe home can become a minefield of toxins for pets, and owners need to take precautions if they want to prevent pet poisoning. “Treat your house like you’re childproofing it,” advised Dr. Dawn Entzminger, who sees about 40 to 50 pet poisonings a year at her practice, Dr. Dawn’s Pet Stop.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Even a seemingly safe home can become a minefield of toxins for pets, and owners need to take precautions if they want to prevent pet poisoning. “Treat your house like you’re childproofing it,” advised Dr. Dawn Entzminger, who sees about 40 to 50 pet poisonings a year at her practice, Dr. Dawn’s Pet Stop.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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JEA, JPS open negotiations
Negotiations began for a new two-year contract between the Jamestown Education Association and the Jamestown Public School Board Monday. The two groups of three negotiators each agreed on ground rules used in previous years, and proceeded to set the next meeting for 7 p.m. April 30 in the Thompson Community Room in Jamestown Middle School.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Negotiations began for a new two-year contract between the Jamestown Education Association and the Jamestown Public School Board Monday. The two groups of three negotiators each agreed on ground rules used in previous years, and proceeded to set the next meeting for 7 p.m. April 30 in the Thompson Community Room in Jamestown Middle School.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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JRMC + Sanford: JRMC seeks affiliation agreement to work with Sanford Health
Jamestown Regional Medical Center will pursue an affiliation agreement with Sanford Health, the JRMC Operating Board decided unanimously last week at a planning retreat.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Jamestown Regional Medical Center will pursue an affiliation agreement with Sanford Health, the JRMC Operating Board decided unanimously last week at a planning retreat.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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One-act plays to be performed at JC
Three student directors will present comedy and romance, nightmares and illusions and even pies in “An Evening of One-Acts,” featuring Jamestown College students.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Entertainment
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Three student directors will present comedy and romance, nightmares and illusions and even pies in “An Evening of One-Acts,” featuring Jamestown College students.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Entertainment
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Moroccan music: Orchestra of Fes to perform as part of Caravanserai
The rhythmic, undulating tunes of the Orchestra of Fes combine the familiar with the unfamiliar, showing the fusion of many cultures that makes Morocco unique.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Entertainment
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The rhythmic, undulating tunes of the Orchestra of Fes combine the familiar with the unfamiliar, showing the fusion of many cultures that makes Morocco unique.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - The Jamestown Sun - Entertainment
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