Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Nov 18

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY.

HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.  TEMPERATURES FALLING IN THE AFTERNOON.NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO

AROUND 45 MPH.

.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 15. NORTHWEST WINDS

5 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE EVENING.

.SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND

5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS 15 TO 20. SOUTHEAST

WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.

.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 30. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO

15 MPH.

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.

HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S.

.MONDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS IN

THE UPPER 20S.

.TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW

POSSIBLY MIXED WITH RAIN. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.

.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE

UPPER 30S. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.

.THANKSGIVING DAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN IN

THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.

 

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR LAMOURE…DICKEY AND MCINTOSH

COUNTIES REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY EVENING…

 

.LIGHT SNOW IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY DIMINISH THROUGH THE MORNING

OVER DICKEY…LAMOURE AND MCINTOSH COUNTIES. STORM TOTAL

ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE INCHES ARE EXPECTED. NORTHERLY

WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH WILL CREATE OCCASIONAL REDUCED VISIBILITY AND AREAS OF BLOWING AND

DRIFTING SNOW THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.

* PLAN ON SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS…INCLUDING DURING THE

MORNING COMMUTE.

3.5 INCH DICKEY COUNTY THIS MORNING….

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS PERIODS OF SNOW WILL

CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED

ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS CALL 5 1 1.

.SNOWFALL RATES WILL INCREASE TO 1-2 INCHES PER HOUR ACROSS

CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA THROUGH LATE MORNING.

REDUCTIONS IN VISIBILITY AND NEAR-BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE.

 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP)   The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Friday in eastern parts of North and South Dakota and western Minnesota, as well as winter storm warnings for other parts of those states and Nebraska.

The service says up to a foot of snow could fall in parts of Minnesota, and 3 to 8 inches elsewhere.

Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected to cause whiteout conditions.

Low temperatures are expected to drop into the mid and lower 20s, with wind chills even lower.

 

 

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 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.

The application stated that the marketing plan is to try to get more people attending from surrounding areas.

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,  4^th 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 Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign begins November 18, 2016

This year goal is $157,000 from both kettle donations and matching funds from anonymous donors.

Last year’s $156,000 goal was  short by $20,000.  The shortfall was made up from a one-time rainy-day fund.

Jamestown Salvation Army Major Tim Nauta says, the fundraising goal is reachable in the Jamestown  community, requesting more individuals to give.

He Points out that without enough revenue, one option is to cut services, adding that somewhat restrictive policies are already in place.

Nauta adds, that the annual cost of  providing direct services to individuals and families can reach $250,000 or more.  He says in 2015 there were three anonymous matching donors in 2015 and two this year.

More emphasis is being place on the  mail appeal solicitations and revenue from the thrift store.

Giving options include direct giving at the red kettle, a tax-deductible check by mail, or an electronic donation can be made online through the middle of January that is counted as part of the Red Kettle Campaign.

The Red Kettle Campaign runs through Saturday, December 24, 2016, with, volunteer bell ringers at the Cash Wise entrance to the Park Plaza, and at two entrances to the Buffalo Mall and Wal-Mart during store business hours Monday through Saturday.

Major Terri Nauta says the Angel Tree Program, provides holiday gifts to children, adding that families can register their children for gifts or for a Christmas food box at the Jamestown Salvation Army office, on First Avenue North in Jamestown through November.

Angel Tree cards will be at the Buffalo Mall from November 18 through December 8. Each card has a child’s age and gender, along with clothing size or a wish list.

When a sponsor fills some or all of the card items and drops it off at the Salvation Army, the staff will match the card number to the child for distribution to the family. Families area asked to pick up the gifts or food baskets on Thursday, December 15.

Cash donations to buy gifts are welcome and go toward filling incomplete wish lists.

 

 

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 40^th 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 2^nd 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 2^nd, and Saturday December 3^rd, 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 from noon to 4-p.m.

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 1^st.

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 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, and 22^nd.

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

 

Merricourt, N.D.  (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.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Opponents of the Dakota Access oil pipeline protested in North Dakota’s capital for a fourth straight day.

A couple of hundred protesters marched around downtown Bismarck on Thursday, prompting police to temporarily shut down a couple of streets.

Police spokesman Sgt. Mark Buschena (boo-SHEE’-nuh) says eight people were arrested, including a man who allegedly resisted arrest, spit at officers and yanked on an officer’s gun holster. Six others were arrested on criminal trespass charges, and another was arrested on a California warrant.

Protesters have targeted numerous sites in Bismarck and neighboring Mandan since Monday, including the state Capitol and the state-owned Bank of North Dakota.

About 500 people have been arrested since August in protests against the $3.8 billion pipeline that’s to carry North Dakota oil to Illinois.

 

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Morton County sheriff’s officials say some oil pipeline protesters are releasing personal information about law enforcement officers in an attempt to harass them and their families.

The sheriff’s department says the tactic is known as “doxing” and has been used by professional protests groups like “Anonymous.” The personal information in one case includes the home address of a Bismarck police officer.

Bismarck Police Chief Dan Donlin says “this type of activity is not peaceful,” because it not only involves officers, but their families as well.

 

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.

 

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…

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Civic Center, hosts the “Dual in the Dirt,” 2016 bull riding series final.

The action is set for Friday November 18, 2016, and Saturday November 19, 2016

Tickets are  $15 adults, $10 students, free for children 6 and younger.

Early bird tickets are $5 off through today. Purchase tickets at Jamestown Civic Center box office.

 

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.

 

College women’s basketball…

MOORHEAD, Minn. (UJ)-– The Jimmie women’s basketball outscored Concordia-Moorhead 36-20 over the second and third quarters to overcome a five-point first quarter deficit on the way to a 69-57 win Thursday night, in Moorhead.

The Jimmies play next  on Sunday at Minot State in the first of three exhibition games against D-II teams.

 

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Wiggins had 35 points, 10 rebounds and four assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 110-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Gorgui Dieng added 12 points and 10 boards for the Wolves (4-7). The Wolves shot 50.6 percent and avoided the poor third quarter that had plagued them this season.

Joel Embiid had 10 points and 10 rebounds in 23 minutes after sitting out the front end of Philadelphia’s back-to-back on Wednesday night. Dario Saric led the way with 16 points, but the 76ers lost their 21st straight road game.

 

Final Washington 119 N-Y Knicks 112

Final Miami 96 Milwaukee 73

Final Houston 126 Portland 109

Final Chicago 85 Utah 77

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE…

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Mikael Granlund scored with 44.5 seconds left, Devan Dubnyk stopped 24 shots for his league-leading fourth shutout, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 Thursday night.

Granlund took a pass from Jonas Brodin circled below the end line and came out to the right of Tuukka Rask. His centering pass went off the skate of Adam McQuoid and trickled into the Boston net.

Dubnyk has had to carry the Wild lately as Minnesota’s offense has mustered just 10 goals in its past seven games, winning three. He has allowed nine goals in his last nine games, stopping 274 of 283 shots in that span to account for a .965 save percentage.

Minnesota has allowed an NHL-low 29 total goals in 16 games this season, including 10 in its last nine games, dating back to the 5-0 shutout Oct. 25 in Boston.

 

Final Tampa Bay 4 Buffalo 1

Final Philadelphia 5 Winnipeg 2

Final Toronto 6 Florida 1

Final Nashville 5 Ottawa 1

Final St. Louis 3 San Jose 2

Final Dallas 3 Colorado 2

Final Anaheim 3 New Jersey 2

Final Vancouver 3 Arizona 2

Final L.A. Kings 4 Edmonton 2

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL…

UNDATED (AP) — Lamar Jackson’s Heisman Trophy hopes took a major hit Thursday night. Even worse for Louisville, the Cardinals may have played themselves out of consideration for a berth in the college football playoff.

Duke Catolon scored three touchdowns and Houston raced out to a 31-0 halftime lead in a 36-10 thumping of the third-ranked Cardinals. Greg Ward threw for a TD right after Louisville fumbled the opening kickoff. Catalon caught a TD pass and ran for another while the Cougars reached the end zone on three straight possessions in the second quarter.

Final Arkansas St. 35 (25) Troy 3

 

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Final Carolina 23 New Orleans 20

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL…

 

Final (3) Villanova 76 W. Michigan 65

Final OT (11) Xavier 83 Missouri 82

Final (12) Louisville 88 Long Beach St. 56

Final (9) Wisconsin 69 Chicago St. 51

Final (23) Texas 85 E. Washington 52

Final (4) Oregon 76 Valparaiso 54

Final (16) UCLA 88 San Diego 68

 

 

BIG TEN-FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL-OHIO…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association is voicing its displeasure over the Big Ten’s decision to play some games on Friday night next year.

The group has joined prep coaches in Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin in speaking out against the conference’s decision to play six games throughout the season on Friday night, which traditionally is reserved for high school football.

Matt Dennison, president of the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association, said the decision will hurt prep football, adding that “the Big Ten’s quest for money is greater than the great game of football.”

Ohio State said it is willing to host a Friday night game once every three years, but only when the Friday falls during fall break on the academic calendar.

In other top-25 football:

— Chris Humes caught a 31-yard pass on a fake punt and recovered a fumble in the end zone to help Arkansas State upset No. 25 Troy 35-3. Trojans quarterback Brandon Silver was picked off twice and Sun Belt leading rusher Jordan Chunn was held to 51 yards on 16 carries.

 

MLB-MVP…

CHICAGO (AP) — The winners have been announced for baseball’s MVP awards, and they go to a World Series champion and a player from a losing ballclub.

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is the National League MVP in just his second full season. Bryant hit .292 with 39 home runs and 102 RBIs for the World Series champs to become the first MVP from the Cubs since Sammy Sosa in 1998.

Bryant received 29 of 30 first-place votes, runner-up Daniel Murphy of Washington picked up the other first-place vote and Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was third.

Bryant is the sixth player to win the award just a year after being named the Rookie of the Year.

Angels center fielder Mike Trout is the American League MVP for the second time in three years after batting .315 with 29 home runs, 100 RBIs and 30 steals. Trout received 19 of 30 first-place votes in becoming the first MVP from a losing team since Alex Rodriguez for Texas in 2003. Los Angeles finished fourth in the AL West at 74-88, 15 games out of a wild-card berth.

Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts finished second in the balloting, followed by Houston second baseman Jose Altuve (al-TOO’-vay).

 

MLB-YANKEES-ASTROS TRADE..

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees continue to acquire prospects as they try to return to their glory days

The Bombers have shipped seven-time All-Star catcher Brian McCann and $11 million to the Astros for minor league pitchers Albert Abreu (ah-BRAY’-oo) and Jorge Guzman (GOOZ’-mahn).

The 32-year-old McCann hit .242 with 20 homers and 58 RBIs this year and is expected to replace Jason Castro behind the plate for Houston. His playing time was slashed upon the arrival of hot-hitting backstop Gary Sanchez.

The Yankees have stockpiled young talent in deals involving Carlos Beltran, Andrew Miller and Aroldis (ah-ROHL’-dihs) Chapman since last July.

 

Gardy back on the field…

PHOENIX (AP) — Ron Gardenhire will be the bench coach for new Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo. The 59-year-old Gardenhire managed the Minnesota Twins for 13 seasons and gives Lovullo an extremely experienced right-hand man.

 

LPGA-TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP…

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Shanshan Feng is the leader through one round of the CME Group Tour Championship in Florida as she seeks her third consecutive LPGA win and a lot of bonus cash.

Feng opened with a 6-under 66 that leaves her one stroke in front of So Yeon Ryu and Charley Hull. Feng is coming off victories in Malaysia and Japan and entered the season finale with a chance to win the Race to the CME Globe season title and $1 million bonus.

Top-ranked Lydia Ko had a 70. She needs a win this week to secure player of the year honors.

 

PGA TOUR…

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Mackenzie Hughes is the leader through 18 holes of the RSM Classic in Georgia, the final PGA event of the year.

Hughes fired a 9-under 61 that puts him one stroke ahead of Stewart Cink (sihnk) and Jonathan Byrd.

 

In world and national news…

 

NEW YORK (AP) —  President-elect Donald Trump has picked Mike Pompeo (pahm-PAY’-oh) — a Kansas congressman — to be CIA director.

That’s according to a Trump transition official.

Pompeo is a conservative Republican and a fierce critic of President Barack Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran.

Trump is beginning to fill out his governing team, and the transition official says Trump will make the Pompeo announcement on Friday morning, along with his nomination of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions to be attorney general and his selection of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn to be national security adviser.