Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Oct 21

CSi Weather..

REST OF TODAY…CLEARING. HIGHS IN THE

UPPER 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.

.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. WEST WINDS 5 TO

10 MPH.

.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 60. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO

15 MPH.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. EAST WINDS

AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH AFTER

MIDNIGHT.

.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS

AROUND 15 MPH DECREASING TO 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.

HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.

.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND

40. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.

.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE

AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER

30S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Tourism Board, has heard requests Thursday from entities, who have applied for funding under the City Promotion, Capital Construction Fund.

The meeting was held at the CSi Technology Center, at Historic Franklin School.

On hand were:

Arts Center Director, Cyndi Wish, concerning installation of artist designed bike racks for the Hansen Arts Park.  The request is for $6,000 with a total project cost of $15,000.

She said eventually two sculptural bike racks will be installed in conjunction with designs by the Valley City Art Department.

Paulette Ritter requested $5,000 for   funds for a concrete path, for the Sensory Gardens, to be located at Solien-DeNault Park, to provide the entire Jamestown Community and surrounding areas, to enjoy.

She said the project cost for this phase is $20,000, with $5,000 in a donation from the Jamestown Community Foundation, and a $10,000 donation from the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation.

She added that the park will be advertised state-wide such as the School for the Deaf in Devils Lake, and the School for the Blind in Grand Forks, along with the Anne Carlsen Center families,  with emphasis on the disabled community, working with the Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, and the Jamestown City Forester.

The park will start with a 300 foot long by six feet wide concrete path, with an estimated cost at of $10,000 to $12,000.

Museum Manager, Ilana Xinos requested  $21,320 for continuing construction on a National Buffalo Museum, 300 square foot, Orientation Video Room, a renovation of existing space.  She said the   total cost is $56, 715, not including the electronic equipment.  She added that individual and corporate donations thus far amount to $10,110.

The film will serve as visitor’s initial overview of the museum, using a network quality 16 mm orientation film.

Guinn Hinman from the State Historical Society presented an application for funding  for an 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse, Exhibit Room, with the request for funds for renovating the former Jury Room.

The total project costs for this part of the courthouse restoration is $42,590.

The Jury Room will establish a gallery to house rotating exhibits, as such space will provide a unique  opportunity for visitors across the state to further explore the history, art and objects that make Jamestown special, as well as a location for local artists to showcase their work.

 

Frontier Village requested $50, 164, for project work.

Representing the Frontier Village were Board President Nellie Degen, and Treasurer, Tina Busche.

They stated that $21,140 is needed to complete the Fire Hall building, to bring it up to code.

$5,000 has been provided by the NDMAP  (Museum Assessment,) and $500 from the Jamestown Fire Department.

$23,000 is needed to repair the asphalt shingles on the General Store.

$6,023.95 for the church, to justify raising the rent.

A church group donated $300.

After applications are received, they are reviewed twice a year, in October and March.

Jamestown Tourism, Director, Searle Swedlund said  $40,000 of the $125,000 in the Capital Construction Fund would be allocated this month with a new round of applicants in March

 

On Tuesday October 25, 2016 the Grant/Executive Board will review and determine the results of the Thursday, October 20^th meeting.

Also at that meeting the Board will hear Grant Requests concerning:

A Fishing Tournament, Jamestown Rural Fire Department requested $4,500 for advertising for the February 18, 2017 Fishing Tournament, at Pelican Point, at Jamestown Reservoir.

Raffle tickets are estimated to raise $115,000.

 

Lynn Lambrecht The Downtown Association  is requesting $1,000     (pending marketing plan)

to support  the 12^th Annual, Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade.

Sponsor amount are put at $1,100, with parade entry fees estimated at $685.

The economic impact is expected to at $100, 000.

 

 

The 5 Star Bucking Bull, Civic Center (Justin Stringer…pending marketing plan)

The request is in the amount of $9,500 for Finals Advertising.

The event will be November 18-19, 2016, at the Jamestown Civic Center.

The Sponsor amount is $3,000, with rider entries at $13,000.

The economic impact is estimated at $125,000.

 

Jordan Wilhelm….Dakota MotoCross, Jamestown Community Foundation, requesting  $7,500  the total costs for construction of new buildings at the local dirt track, including a flag stand at the finish line with and enclosed shed underneath.  Also included in spectator decks, and rebuilding the tunnel under the track t a spectator area.

Plans also include rebuilding the current spectator seating, build infield fencing, purchase a new PA system, repainting starting gates, and installing a new sign to display sponsors names.

The work will start in the spring of 2017.

 

Jamestown  (CSi) At the Hansen Arts Park in downtown Jamestown  The “Prairie Grass Ballet” sculpture is almost finished.

Sculptor Owen Fritts, hopes to have the remaining blades of grass and the LED lighting installed in the next day or two.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director Cyndi Wish said, Fritz will return in the Spring to work on installing a pavilion, and stage, which he is designing.

She also pointed out that the Annual Art show wraps up Saturday, October 22.
She added that If you haven’t seen this fantastic display of local and regional art, you need to stop by the gallery. Admission is always free.
Votes are still being accepted for the “People Choice” Award. The winning artist will be happy to receive the cash prize and the bragging rights.

The Annual Wine and Cheese Tasting will be on November 19, 2016 from 7-p.m., to 9-p.m., at The Arts Center.  Must be 21 or older to participate.

Tickets are suggested to be purchased in advance from Arts Center Board members or at Cork & Barrell Liquors in Jamestown at a cost of $35.  Proceeds will toward Arts Center operations.

Open Mic Night is set for October 27 from 7:00 – 9:00pm on The Arts Center Stage
Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night. There will be a sign up sheet at the door. Please limit your piece to 10 minutes.  A P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp and music stands will be provided and facilitated by local musician / teacher Steve Kuykendall.

 

Also at the Arts Center:

The Buffalo City Photo Club meets the Third Tuesday of Every Month  in the Hansen Arts Studio
For those that love photography and want to continue to expand their skills

The Artful Happy Hour, the Third Wednesday of Every Month from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
in the Hansen Arts Studio.  Create your own masterpiece… or close anyway. Join us after work for a creatively good time in the Hansen Arts Studio. All materials provided. $10. RSVP required: email The Arts Center or 701-251-2496.

Woodcarving is the Third Thursdays, each month, at 6:30 pm, at The Hansen Arts Studio with the local Woodchippers…  Experienced carvers and curious beginners are all welcome to drop in a get carving. The more experienced members of the Woodchippers group will help get beginners starts. The group meets the third Thursday of each month, except Holiday weeks. This is a free activity.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Police Chief, Scott Edinger reminds residents that all motorhomes, camper trailers, RVs, or trailers of any type, should be removed from all city streets by November 1, 2016.

After that date, vehicles found in violation will be tagged and impounded.

Police appreciates the public’s cooperation.

 

ST. THOMAS, N.D. (AP) — A St. Thomas man accused of shooting a man he found in his home with his wife is facing charges, while the wife will not be charged for shooting her husband.

Court documents show 31-year-old Brandon Thompson is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, terrorizing and reckless endangerment in the Oct. 13 incident. He could face up to 31 years in prison if convicted.

Authorities allege that there was an exchange of gunfire during the incident, and that Brandon Thompson shot the man visiting his wife, and Lora Thompson shot her husband.

Prosecutor Ryan Bialas says  the charging decision came after a review of what happened.

Thompson’s attorney didn’t respond to an Associated Press request for comment. Thompson could enter pleas at a Nov. 30 hearing.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Backers of a Red River diversion project around the Fargo-Moorhead area say a Minnesota agency’s refusal to issue a permit won’t be a factor for many years and construction should go forward on the North Dakota side. Diversion opponents say they might ask a judge to halt the start of construction.

Gerald Von Korff is an attorney for upstream residents who have filed a lawsuit asking for a cheaper project that wouldn’t flood farmland. He says the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority should get all necessary permits — including Minnesota’s — before starting construction.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources earlier this month rejected a permit for an upstream dam to hold back water. A diversion authority lawyer says the agency “did a complete about-face” after Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton complained.

 

WATFORD CITY, N.D. (AP) — The McKenzie County sheriff is asking a judge to stop an effort by county commissioners to remove him from office.

Commissioners want the governor to remove Schwartzenberger from office because of what they say is a workplace culture of bullying and retaliation. They’ve also voted to place Lt. Michael Schmitzon on unpaid administrative leave with the possibility of termination.

Sheriff Gary Schwartzenberger’s court filing also asks for a judge’s order to retract that vote. Schwartzenberger says Schmitzon continues to work.

Schwartzenberger argues that county leaders overstepped their authority by making unlawful personnel decisions and arranging an internal investigation into his office without consulting him.

A special meeting to discuss disciplinary action against Schmitz and the petition for the Schwartzenberger’s removal is scheduled for Monday.

Schwartzenberger declined the Williston Herald’s request for comment Tuesday.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — An 11-year-old boy in North Dakota who raised money by mowing lawns all summer to buy a headstone for the father he never knew in Illinois has realized his goal.

Bakke traveled to Chicago earlier this month and saw his dream come true.

Brandon never knew his biological father, who died recently. But he felt enough of a connection to want to personally buy a grave marker, and the Fargo family who had adopted him supported his quest.

Dakota Monument of Fargo surprised Brandon by donating the headstone. The cemetery in Chicago also waived its normal fees.

 

In sports…

Jamestown   (CSi)  The University of Jamestown reports that Cedric D. Smith, a recent member of the Jimmie men’s basketball team, passed away Thursday at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, according to a press release issued by the university.

The UJ news release states that his cause of death was not known.

Jimmies Head Basketball Coach Danny Neville says, “Obviously, everyone is shocked, he was part of our family.”

Smith attended the University of Jamestown from fall 2014 through spring 2016, playing for the Jimmies during the 2014-2015 season. The 6-foot-7 forward, whose hometown was Gary, Ind., helped the Jimmies to a 20-9 record and the North Star Athletic Association regular season championship as a senior that season.

A transfer from Benedictine-Springfield (Ill.), Smith earned All-NSAA honors averaging 9.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Jimmies under former University of Jamestown head coach Alan Magnani.

Smith continued his association with the team as a student assistant during the 2015-16 season under current coach Neville.

The Jimmies canceled practice Thursday, as coach Neville added, “We canceled practice.”

We just have to stay together. He was a basketball guy. It’s just really tough.”

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   The North Dakota Roughrider Rodeo Finals are at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Jamestown Civic Center.

Admission: Adults, $15 in advance, $20 beginning Oct. 28 and $30 for three-day pass; and children ages 5-12, $8 in advance, $10 beginning Oct. 28 and $20 for a three-day pass.

 

MLB….

NLCS…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Chicago Cubs hammered the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 last night to take a three-games-to-two lead in the NL Championship Series. Addison Russell snapped a 1-1 tie with a two-run homer in the sixth, two innings before Javier Baez delivered a three-run double. Jon Lester gave up just one run and five hits over seven innings to help the Cubs get within one victory of their first World Series appearance since 1945. 

Game 6 is Saturday at Wrigley Field. The Dodgers will go with ace Clayton Kershaw, who blanked Chicago over seven innings in Game 2. Kershaw will be opposed by ERA champion Kyle Hendricks.

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Eric Staal  scored twice and Minnesota recovered from another deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night.

 

Final Anaheim 3 Philadelphia 2

Final Boston 2 New Jersey 1

Final Pittsburgh 3 San Jose 2

Final Montreal 5 Arizona 2

Final Colorado 4 Tampa Bay 0

Final Washington 4 Florida 2

Final L.A. Kings 4 Dallas 3

Final Edmonton 3 St. Louis 1

Final Carolina 4 Calgary 2

Final Vancouver 2 Buffalo 1

 

WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —Nneka Ogwumike’s short jumper with 3.1 seconds left gave the Los Angeles Sparks a 77-76 victory over the defending champion Minnesota Lynx for their first title in 14 years in the deciding game of the WNBA Finals on Thursday night.

The league MVP joined her teammates in celebration as a stunned crowd slowly filed out after finishing with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Candace Parker had 28 points and 12 rebounds to earn MVP honors of the Finals. It was Parker’s first WNBA title.

Rebekkah Brunson made one of two free throws with 23 seconds left to give the Lynx a 74-73 lead. Parker answered with a layup on the other end that Maya Moore countered with a jumper with 15 seconds remaining. Ogwumike’s first try for the win was off the mark, but she worked her way over to the loose ball for another attempt that she coolly swished.

Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve was livid in her postgame news conference following her team’s loss in the decisive Game 5 on Thursday night to Los Angeles.

After congratulating the Sparks for winning the WNBA championship  Reeve lit into the officiating.

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL

BOISE, Id. (AP) — No. 14 Boise State trailed 27-21 until Jeremy McNichols scored on a four-yard run with 10:37 remaining to give the Broncos a 28-27 triumph over BYU. Boise State managed to improve to 7-0 despite a pair of Brett Rypien (RIP’-ehn) interceptions that were brought back for second-quarter touchdowns. Rypien threw for 442 yards and three touchdowns, including a 76-yard scoring strike to McNichols during the first minute of play.

 

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

GREEN BAY, Wisc. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw two of his three touchdown passes to Avante Adams Rodgers set a team record for completions in a game, hitting on 39 of 56 passes for 326 yards as the Packers improved to 4-2 and dropped the Bears to 1-6. Chicago finished the game with Matt Barkley at quarterback after Brian Hoyer broke his left arm in the second quarter.

 

NBA…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has announced his retirement after 17 NBA seasons. He was the Bulls’ first overall pick in the 1999 draft and went on to win rookie of the year honors. Brand ends his career averaging 15.9 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

 

PGA…

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Derek Fathauer, Keegan Bradley and Justin Thomas are tied for the lead after the opening round of the PGA Tour’s CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

All opened with an 8-under-64.

Paul Casey trails by a shot in a field that includes the top 60 players available from last season’s FedEx Cup standings and 10 leading players from the Asian Tour money list.

 

LPGA…

HAINAN, China (AP) — Australian Minjee Lee has a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Blue Bay LPGA event in China. She birdied the final three holes for a 7-under 65.

American Jessica Korda and Germany’s Sandra Gal shot 67 to tie for second.

 

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