Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Aug 30

CSi Weather..

TODAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. EAST WINDS AROUND

10 MPH.

.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. EAST WINDS 5 TO

10 MPH.

.WEDNESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTHEAST

WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.

.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO

20 MPH.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 60.

.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS

AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S.

.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND

THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT

CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.

HIGHS IN THE 70S TO LOWER 80S.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.

.LABOR DAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.

 

THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE THURSDAY  NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called out Monday evening about,

5:13  p.m. at the Buffalo Motel.

Lt. Sheldon Mohr says a small fire in a shed caused minimal damage to the structure, and no damage to the contents.

No official cause was listed, with five city fire units and 31 fire fighters on the scene until about 5:40-p.m.

He credits a witness calling in the fire to prevent it from being a larger fire.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Following a number of vehicle breakins, Jamestown Police reminds residents to be sure their cars and trucks and locked, and keep watch for any suspicious activity in their neighborhood.

The  last two weeks  police report 13 vehicle were entered, and  none were forced entry.

Anyone seeing suspicious activity should call Jamestown Police at  252-2414 or with  information concerning vehicle breakins.

 

Valley City  (CSi)   Valley City Police report that graffiti has marred the permanent flood wall with spray paint near 4^th Street and 4^th Avenue Southwest.

The vandalism occurred early Saturday Morning.

The city of Valley City is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) or people responsible.

Call  (701) 845-3110 with information.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Public Works reports that fogging operations in the City of Jamestown for adult mosquitoes is scheduled to  continue throughout the week.

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.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Valley City Public Works announces the  closing a portion of Main Street for storm sewer repair starting  today.

The closure includes Main Street between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue West for repairs to a storm sewer on 7th Avenue West, early Tuesday.

A detour south on 6th Avenue to 2nd Street West to 8th Ave will be set up early Tuesday morning.

The work should take about 6 hours to complete. Anyone with questions should call the Public Works office at 845-0380.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met Monday afternoon to continue budgeting for the 2017 Calendar Year.  All members were present.

Highlights include:

Central Valley Health District’s Director Robin Iszler,  said the agency is requesting $59,657, an increase of $3,381 or a 3% increase over the 2016 budget request.  The request from Stutsman County is just under three percent, noting the county’s cap.

Including other revenues including county dollars the budget is just over $1-million.

She said CVHD will deficit spend in 2017, however there will be carryover funds available, plus they will apply for grant funding. The bond on the building has been paid off.

She added some program dollars will not be forthcoming from federal sources.  The is a projected cost of living wage increase for employees of three percent.

With the utility funds….

With the water utility, City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said, the funds include the Replacement and Depreciation area, for upcoming projects, where $478,000 will be deposited.

Revenues are $4.7 million, with $2.6 million for 2016.  The surplus to end 2016 is $600,000 and $675,000 in 2017.

Bond payments will also be coming in 2017, and the water meter replacement program costs, with the cost of meters coming from a loan.

He said the proposed budget means a 5% increase in utility fees.

Sewer Utility:

In the Replacement and Depreciation Fund 2017 will start with $1.8 million, and $1.5 million in the Debt Service Fund.  There will be $358,000 in deficits.

Sanitation:

A 5% increase in fees is projected.  The positive balance at the end of 2017 is projected at $400,000. No equipment replacement is anticipated.

Solid Waste:

At the end of 2016 the fund will have a deficit of $71,000 and at the end of 2017 at $74,000, with the fund balanced with the reserve fund.  No equipment replacement is anticipated.

The figures do not yet include the implementation of the recycling program in 2017.

The fund may be amended later.

City Administrator Fuchs then projected 2017 deficits at $353,523.

A 3% increase in the Mill Levy generates $88,000.

An 8% reduction in funding outside sources amounts to a savings of $7,300.

A 1% Cost of Living Increase to city employees amounts to $36,600.

Additions to the budget includes a recommendation by City Council Member Buchanan,

of hiring an additional city fire fighter.

The purchase of new police department radios was approved to be delayed to the 2018 budget.

With continuing with the Plumbing and Electrical Inspector, Mayor Andersen suggested increasing building permit fees.

Mayor Andersen suggests an increase in the Mill Levy to cover the 3% Cost of Living increase, and reduce revenue spending by 8% stemming from state funding cuts.

She said the city will offset the projected deficits by drawing on the Reserve Fund.

Council Member Brubakken suggested a COLA adjustment of 2% amounting to and additional  $73,00 and a 3% overall increase in the budget, for additional $88,000.

Deputy Auditor Jay Sveum suggested a 2 ½ % COLA adjustment for those out of salary steps, at an additional $91,500.

The proposed budget for 2017 includes:

A 3 ½ % increase in proposed property tax increase.

A 2 ½% increase in COLA, employee increases.

Outside agencies funded at at the same level as 2016.

Police Department radio purchases will be phased in.

The proposed First Reading of the budget Ordinance will be at the September 6,2016 City Council meeting.

Following that the budget may be reduced, but not increased.

Monday’s meeting was shown live on CSi 67.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  To honor Todd Heck and continue with his legacy at Valley City Public Schools, the Todd Heck Memorial Scholarship to be awarded annually to a high school senior or seniors.”

On June 13, 2016 tragedy struck the Valley City Public Schools and the family of Todd Heck when he lost his life in a lawn mowing accident.

Superintendent Josh Johnson said, “On that day, our school and community not only lost an outstanding person, but also a loving father, grandfather, husband, and great friend.  Todd was a Valley City High School alum through and through…he was a long-time supporter of Hi-Liner activities and had a special love for Hi-Liner football. As an employee of the school district for the past three years, Todd action’s spoke louder than words.  His hard work, passion, dedication, and commitment to improving our district will forever be missed.”

Anyone who would like more information or would like to make a donation to the Todd Heck Memorial Scholarship Fund, should contact

Martin Bratrud,

Activity Director at Valley City Public Schools,

460 Central Ave North, Valley City, ND 58072

or email Martin.Bratrud@k12.nd.us

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Stutsman County Housing Authority Assistant Executive Director Cassie DuBray, organized a diaper drive for the city of Jamestown in July to August 2016.

The idea stemmed from a need for diapers brought up during the July South Central Regional Homeless Coaltion meeting at which DuBray is secretary/treasurer. Several agencies at the meeting including Salvation Army, and Community Action  indicated that they did not have diapers for families who may need them.

The goal of the fundraiser was to collect $1,000 for the purchase of diapers and wipes for donation. DuBray collected $242 through personal donations made to an online crowdrise fundraiser site and an addition $100 in cash donations to purchase diapers (and wipes) for area agencies. Hugo’s Family Marketplace donated $754.93 to purchase diapers and wipes. Hugos placed a special diaper order for the event.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A man whose pay loader was confiscated by a North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation agent has filed a federal civil complaint against the agent and others involved in transporting the loader.

The loader was seized in May 2014 from Darrell Schrum’s shop in Forbes after it was found to be stolen. Schrum says he didn’t know the loader was stolen and bought it in good faith.

The complaint against BCI agent Arnie Rummel and four other defendants says the search and seizure was illegal and the actions violated Schrum’s right to due process. It seeks unspecified damages, including cost of the loader and repairs.

A state judge had ordered Rummel to pay Schrum for the loader for not returning it. That order was overturned by the state Supreme Court.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Bismarck’s Metro Ambulance has recovered a narcotics lock box that fell off the hood of an ambulance.

Police say the ambulance driver drove off Saturday morning, unaware that the black box containing miscellaneous narcotics was on the hood of the vehicle. Surveillance video showed the box falling onto the road on East Broadway Avenue.

Police on Monday asked the public for help.  A private citizen who had found the box returned it.

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — A Williston woman faces four felony charges after police say more than $13,000 worth of drugs fell out of her clothes while she was being questioned on other charges.

33-year-old Stephanie White was being questioned at the Williams County Jail in an unrelated case last Thursday when small bags containing heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine allegedly began to fall from her clothes while she was walking.

White faces four felony counts and one misdemeanor that together would carry a maximum punishment of 36 years in prison. She could enter pleas at an Oct. 20 hearing.

Court documents don’t list an attorney for her, and a telephone listing in the Williston area couldn’t be found.

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — As companies face a Thursday deadline to stop operating oil field crew camps in Williston, one is promising that the fight will continue.

Target Logistics has issued a statement saying the city’s action “represents economic protectionism at its worst.” Spokesman Travis Lawson says a federal lawsuit against the city will continue. Targets Logistics, Halliburton and Lodging Solutions maintain they’re being treated unfairly.

The city disputes that, saying construction of new apartments and hotels has caught up with population growth in the oil patch hub.

Mayor Howard Klug (kloog) says the city “is not picking winners and losers.” He says Williston has plenty of housing available at reasonable prices.

 

In sports…

High School Volleyball…

Kindred def. Barnes County North, 25-11, 25-23, 28-26

 

AA…

Fargo-Moorhead 4, Kansas City 0

 

MLB…

INTERLEAGUE

Final L.A. Angels 9 Cincinnati 2

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jason Kipnis’ 10th-inning single scored Chris Gimenez and gave the Cleveland Indians a 1-0 victory over Minnesota on Monday night, the Twins’ 11th straight loss.

Kipnis lined a 1-0 pitch from Brandon Kintzler (0-1) with one out to left-center to finally break up the scoreless game.

Abraham Almonte pushed a bunt past Kintzler and beat the throw to first to start the inning. Gimenez fouled off two bunt attempts before poking a single through the right side with Almonte moving to second.

Third baseman Miguel Sano fielded Rajai Davis’ slow roller. Third base umpire Ron Kupla ruled Sano tagged Almonte and the call was upheld after a Cleveland challenge.

Kipnis then hit the second pitch from Kinztler for the game-winner.

Zach McAllister (3-2) worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the 10th, retiring Max Kepler on a fly ball to end the inning.

The losing streak is Minnesota’s longest since Sept. 9-21, 2011.

 

Final Toronto 5 Baltimore 1

Final Boston 9 Tampa Bay 4

Final Detroit 4 Chi White Sox 3

Final Texas 6 Seattle 3

Final Houston 6 Oakland 0

Final Kansas City 8 N-Y Yankees 5

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Final Washington 4 Philadelphia 0

Final N-Y Mets 2 Miami 1, 10 Innings

Final St. Louis 6 Milwaukee 5

Final Chi Cubs 8 Pittsburgh 7, 13 Innings

Final Colorado 8 L.A. Dodgers 1

 

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed center fielder Danny Santana on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left shoulder.

Santana was injured when he collided with left fielder Robbie Grossman in the first inning Sunday in Toronto. He left the game the following inning and was examined Monday in Minneapolis.

Santana, a switch-hitter, is batting .240 with two homers, 14 RBIs and 12 stolen bases for Minnesota, which has lost 10 straight games.

Logan Schafer was called up from Triple-A Rochester and started in center field Monday against Cleveland.

 

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Angels have traded outfielder Daniel Nava (NAH’-vah) and cash considerations to the Royals for cash or a player to be named. Nava struggled in his only season with the Angels, hitting .235 with one home run and 13 RBIs in 45 games. Nava is expected to head to the Royals’ Triple-A club at Omaha.

 

TENNIS-U.S. OPEN

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic (JOH’-koh-vihch) was bothered by an achy arm, Rafael Nadal (nah-DAHL’) was hampered by a sore wrist and Garbine Muguruza (gahr-BEEN’-yuh muh-gah-ROO’-thuh) struggled with the heat. However, all three were able to advance to the second round of the U.S. Open by winning on Monday.

The top-seeded Djokovic got off to a sluggish start before pulling out a 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 triumph on stadium court. Djokovic required an arm massage midway through the opening set and was unable to showcase his powerful serve until the third set. It was his first match at a major tournament since losing to Sam Querrey in the third round of Wimbledon, which ended his bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam.

The fourth-seeded Nadal was a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 winner in his first Grand Slam match since the second round of this year’s French Open. The two-time champ played through a heavily-bandaged left wrist that led to his early exit at Roland Garros and his subsequent withdrawal from Wimbledon.

The third-seeded Muguruza rallied for a three-set victory after dropping the opener 2-6. The reigning French Open champion says she thinks the heat caused her to have trouble breathing early in the match.

Joining Djokovic and Nadal in Round 2 are fifth seed Milos Raonic (MEE’-lohs ROW’-nihch), seventh seed Marin Cilic (CHEE’-lihch), ninth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (joh-WIHL’-freed SAHN’-gah) 10th seed Gael Monfils (gyl mohn-FEES’) and American John Isner. The 20th-seeded Isner won a pair of tiebreaks after losing the first two sets.

No. 13 Richard Gasquet (gas-KAY’) was the highest seed to fall Monday, losing to Kyle Edmund in straight sets.

Other first-round winners in the women’s bracket are second seed Angelique Kerber, ninth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova (kooz-NEHT’-soh-vah), No. 12 Dominika Cibulkova (see-bul-KOH’-vah) and No. 14 Petra Kvitova (kuh-VIH’-toh-vah). Monica Puig (pweeg) was ousted in the first round, two weeks after winning the Olympic tournament.

 

NFL-BRONCOS

 

UNDATED (AP) — Peyton Manning has been replaced by a player whose NFL career has consisted of one kneel-down and plenty of clipboard holding.

Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak (KOO’-bee-ak) has selected Trevor Siemian (SIHM’-ee-ihn) as his starting quarterback over rookie Paxton Lynch and veteran Mark Sanchez.

Siemian has taken just one NFL snap and wasn’t a regular starter at Northwestern before he was selected in the seventh round of last year’s draft. However, Siemian had the most experience in Kubiak’s West Coast offense and showed a lot of progress in the offseason.

 

NBA-HEAT-BOSH

 

MIAMI (AP) — Chris Bosh is back on the basketball court, dropping a big hint that he plans to try playing for the Miami Heat again this season.

Bosh has released a video on Snapchat of him going through a non-contact workout, including some shooting and dribbling. It’s the first time this offseason that he’s revealed doing any on-court work.

It’s unknown if Bosh has been medically cleared to resume full workouts after each of his last two seasons were cut short by the formation of blood clots.

 

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