Wayne Byers Show Weekdays on CSi 2

Wayne Byers Show Weekdays on CSi 2

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, A 70 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY ARE.  UP TO 3 INCHES OF NEW SNOW IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. BREEZY. LOWS

IN THE MID 20S. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.

.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE

MORNING IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, A 40 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. BREEZY WITH PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS 20 TO

25 MPH.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20. NORTHWEST WINDS

5 TO 15 MPH.

.SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 30. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH

SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20. HIGHS

AROUND 30.

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS

IN THE 30S.

.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE

MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.

.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.

 

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY…..LA MOURE-MCINTOSH-DICKEY COUNTIES

IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY  EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY…

* EXPECT ACCUMULATING SNOW TO DEVELOP AROUND 6 PM AND DIMINISH

FRIDAY MORNING.

* THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL RATES WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 6 PM THIS

EVENING AND MIDNIGHT THURSAY NIGHT.

* TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.

* WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH WILL CAUSE PATCHY BLOWING SNOW

THROUGH THE DAY ON FRIDAY. REDUCTIONS TO VISIBILITY ARE

EXPECTED.

* PLAN ON DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL

CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED

ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITy…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1.

ALSO POSTED ON LINE AT CSiNewsNow.com

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Parts of North Dakota appear to be in for the first significant snowfall of the season.

The National Weather Service has issued blizzard and winter storm watches for the far southeastern part of the state through Friday afternoon. A winter weather advisory is posted for portions of the southern James River Valley.

Snow accumulations are expected to range from 3 to 10 inches. Wind gusts also could reach 50 mph in some areas, making travel hazardous.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Snow plow drivers in southeastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota and west central Minnesota are preparing for battle.

If forecasters‘ predictions are accurate up to 10 inches of snow along with windy conditions are headed for the region.

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning to begin at midnight through Friday evening. Wind gusts of up to 55 mph are expected to cause whiteout conditions and drifting snow.

Street crews in Fargo have been out with tanker trucks pretreating main roadways with a salt brine solution. Public Works supervisor Lee Anderson tells KFGO the city will be ready to roll once the snow hits with 33 pieces of heavy equipment and more than 2,000 lane miles of streets to plow.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports Jamestown airline boardings in October this year were at 991.

That compares to 782 in October of 2015, 489 in October of 2014, and 246 in October of 2013.

The year to date Jamestown boardings were at 9,351, compared to 6,397 through October of 2015, and 2,216 through October of 2014, and 2,234 through October of 2013.

649 boardings in November this year will put year to date boarding at  the 10,000 mark.

Jamestown Regional Airport Authority Chairman, Jim Boyd points out that having 10,000 paid passenger boardings in a calendar year, Jamestown Regional Airport will receive $1 million in entitlement funding from the FAA, that would come in 2018.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Tourism’s Grant Executive Advisory Board met Thursday at Historic Franklin School.  Board Members present were: Janna Bergstedt, Matt Woods, and Mitzi Hager.

Also present, Ex-Offico Member Jamestown City Council Member Pam Phillips, who is also on the Full Toursim Board.

A grant request was approved from the Jamestown Classic Car Club, and the  Winter Wheels Show to be held January 20-21, 2017 at the Jamestown Civic Center.

The organization requested, $1,800 for advertising expenses, which was approved by the board.

Advertising expenses were placed at $3,345.

In Addition, promotional expenses are $6,450.

An attendance of 1,100 is estimated including overnight stays, and day trips, with an estimated economic impact of $50,000.

The Tourism Board granted the $1,800 as the event is “an example of a community event that works to draw visitors to attract the ‘regional profile.’”

With the Financial Report, Searle Swedlund reported that there is $4,212 remaining in the 2016 calendar year budget.

He noted that a total of $35,763 was spent on the Talking Trail project, minus $1,000 given from Central Valley Health District on Get Fit & Explore  a 1.5-mile downtown walking route, consisting of a circular route that connects eight Talking Trail points.

The Board reviewed the Promotion Capital Construction Funding Awards, and the process of determining the application awards.

Tourism  Executive Director Searle Swedlund says Tourism will continue to work with Frontier Village, in any subsequent requests for funding.

Last month the Tourism Grant/Advisory Board denied their request, based in part on the late application, plus needing additional information concerning the Frontier Village Association’s accounting procedures.

The Board voted to expend $10,000 for the 2017,  4th of July Fireworks display, with dollars coming from the grant 2016 budget.

New board members were nominated to be presented to the full board for confirmation.

They include: Paulette Ritter, Jamie DeSai, and Frank Balak.

Nominated for President was board member Matt Woods, Taylor Barnes Vice President, Mitzi Hager Treasurer.

Two At-Large members nominated are: Janna Bergstedt, and Tena Lawrence.

Going off the board, having served the maximum six years are Tenea Clocksene and Beth Dewald.

The Board approve the end of year bonuses for Tourism Director Searle Swedlund, and Secretary Emily Bivens.  Current President, Mitzi Hager said they have provided service above and beyond their requirements, adding that Jamestown Tourism has become, “a respected entity.”

The board approved Swedlund’s request to defer his compensation raise, to be reviewed in April of 2017.

Swedlund requested the delay to review Tourism’s upcoming budget expenses, and tax revenues before any action is taken.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown Arts Center’s 2016 Wine and Cheese Tasting “Judgement of Jamestown,” will be on Saturday November 19, 2016, from 7-9-p.m., at the Arts Center.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable2, Arts Center Director Cyndi Wish said, this year the celebration notes the 40th anniversary of the “Judgement of Paris.”

A wine tasting competition held in Paris that pitted California wines against the highly regarded French wines, with surprising results.

Those participating the Arts Center event can decide for themselves if the foreign or domestic wines win over their palette.

Also available will be a variety of cheeses, that may be a new taste to some.

Tickets at the Arts Center, or Cork and Barrel at $35.

Proceeds benefit Arts Center programs, including, Arts After School, Art for Life, Artist in Residencies, and more.

Must be 21 or older to attend.

Also on our show was Carrie Roemmich who plays two roles in the upcoming 2nd Act community Theater Production of “Love They Neighbor,” By Gary Ray Stapp.

She pointed out that the two act comedy features some of the cast playing two characters.

Carrie plays Ava, and Matilda, with two completely different personalities.

In the play, homeowner Leona Crump armed with a sharply judgmental attitude and a pair of binoculars, is consumed with anxiety over her new neighbors. She quickly realizes that neither God, nor her favorite telephone psychic, has prepared her for the series of showdowns set to take place in her living room as she attempts to purge her cul-de-sac.

Carrie added that the play is family friendly.

There will be three dinner shows on: Thursday December 1, 2016, Friday December 2nd, and Saturday December 3rd, at 6-p.m., each evening at the Jamestown Arts Center.

Sponsored by Lifetime Vision Source in Jamestown.

The dinner is catered by Emma Rosie’s Homecookin’ is at 6 p.m., followed by the play.

Tickets in advance only. $35 / $30 for Arts Center members. Available at The Arts Center.  Call  701-251-2496.  Act soon, as tickets sell quickly and some performances sell out.

More information at www.jamestownarts.com

 

Valley City  (CSi)  As part of Valley City’s Holiday “to-do list,” this Sunday November 20, 2016, it’s the Holiday Preview Open House.

Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, Event Coordinator, Jerilyn Beckman says several merchants are participating, helping area shoppers to get into the Christmas shopping mode.

She points out that the Snowman Contest is November 20 – Decmeber 1st.

Visit participating Valley City businesses, and get your card stamped, at each store visit, vote at the bottom of the card for your favorite snowman, and leave the card at the business or drop it off at the Chamber office.  Be entered to win $100 in Chamber Bucks to spend locally in Valley City during the Christmas holiday season.

She added more parade entries are welcome for the Parade of Lights in Valley City, to be held on Thursday December 1, 2016 on Central Avenue.  Contact the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce with parade entries.

Thursday Night Christmas Shopping in December will be on The 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

The Christmas in the Valley Button Drawing will be on December 22nd  at the Valley City VFW at 6:30-p.m.

 

Merricourt, ND  (CSi) Otter Tail Power Company  announces that they have signed agreements to purchase a 150-megawatt wind farm in the Merricourt area, 15 miles south of Edgeley, in Southeastern North Dakota.

EDF renewable Energy will design and build the wind farm, costing more than $250 million to construct.   It  will generate enough electricity to power more than 65,000 homes.

Otter Tail Power Company President Tim Rogelstad says North Dakota has produced some of the best wind resources.

He says, “Our North Dakota service area has some of the best wind resources in the country to produce low-cost energy. And, because of advances in technology, this wind farm will have a high energy output—even by North Dakota standards.”

Wind energy now supplies approximately 19 percent of the electricity Otter Tail Power Company uses to serve its customers. With this addition, customers will receive approximately 28 percent of their energy from wind.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A 64-year-old man accused of sexually abusing an 8-year-old Minot boy he was baby-sitting in 2014 has been extradited from Thailand to face felony sex crime and bail-jumping charges. Mark Allen Rogers appeared in state district court this week. Judge Doug Mattson ordered him held without bond and advised him to apply for a public defender. Rogers had been scheduled to stand trial last February, but he went missing and the court ordered his $50,000 bond forfeited.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) —  An administrative law judge has been appointed to oversee a potential hearing on whether the company building the $3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline violated orders from North Dakota regulators.

The state Public Service Commission last week proposed a fine of at least $15,000 against a subsidiary of Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners. The PSC says the company in October failed to get approval to continue with pipeline work after diverting construction around tribal artifacts found along the pipeline route.

The State Historic Preservation Office concurred with the company’s plan, and ETP has said it didn’t do anything wrong. It can agree to a fine or request a hearing to fight one.

State Office of Administrative Hearings Director Timothy Dawson says any hearing likely wouldn’t be until mid-December.

 

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials say they’ve cancelled 15 oil and gas leases in an area bordering Glacier National Park that’s considered sacred to the Blackfoot tribes of the U.S. and Canada.

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said the move to be announced Wednesday would preserve northwest Montana’s 130,000-acre Badger-Two Medicine area.

Details were obtained in advance by The Associated Press.

The Badger-Two Medicine is the site of the creation story for members of Montana’s Blackfeet Nation and the Blackfoot tribes of Canada.

The leases were issued in the 1980s and held by Oklahoma-based Devon Energy. No drilling has occurred.

The cancellation comes amid sometimes-violent protests over an oil pipeline being built near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. The Obama administration has been criticized by some American Indians for its handling of that dispute.

This story has been corrected by the Associated Press to locate reservation in North Dakota.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The harvest of remaining late-season crops in North Dakota is drawing to a close.

The Agriculture Department in its latest weekly crop report says all but about 15 percent of the corn and sunflowers has been harvested. Farmers also have been busy with fall tillage.

The report says 96 percent of the state’s winter wheat crop has emerged.

North Dakota ranchers over the past week have been hauling hay and working calves. Pasture and range conditions statewide are rated 49 percent good to excellent. Stock water supplies are 75 percent adequate to surplus

 

In sports…

Fargo  (CSi)  Fargo Shanley defeated the Jamestown Blue Jays 3-2- Thursday afternoon, at the State Volleyball tournament, as the Deacons advance.

Jamestown will play West Fargo at 12pm on Friday afternoon in consolation semifinals.

 

In world and national news..

BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama says he’s “cautiously optimistic” about his successor, President-elect Donald Trump. Obama says there’s something about the solemn responsibilities of the office that forces one to focus. The president says he told Trump when they met that the passions generated during the campaign may not work in unifying the country now, and Trump seemed to understand that. Obama was speaking to reporters in Germany.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President-elect Mike Pence says he’s confident the all-Republican government can “rebuild our military, revive our economy and, in a word, make America great again.” That’s what the Indiana governor said as he left a closed-door meeting with House Republicans. Pence was making the rounds of meetings on Capitol Hill, sitting down with Republican and Democratic leaders. Pence spent more than a decade in Congress. He sought to reassure Republicans that the Donald Trump transition wasn’t in disarray.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Discontented House Democrats are signaling that they may challenge Nancy Pelosi as minority leader. Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan says he’ll decide soon whether to run against Pelosi in party elections later this month. He says there’s “a lot of anxiety in the caucus,” and that “a lot of people want some change.”

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that a Wisconsin inmate featured in the Netflix series “Making a Murderer” must remain behind bars even though his conviction has been overturned. Brendan Dassey was convicted in 2007 of raping and killing Teresa Halbach and sentenced to life in prison. A federal judge in August overturned his conviction, saying investigators coerced him into confessing. State attorneys have appealed that ruling.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times is pushing back against President-elect Donald Trump, saying that its paid subscriptions have jumped since the election despite what Trump has said on Twitter. On Sunday, Trump tweeted that the Times “is losing thousands of subscribers” because of what he called “their very poor and highly inaccurate coverage” of Trump’s election. The Times says it added 41,000 paid subscriptions to both its newspaper and digital products in the week since Election Day.