Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Feb 8

CSi Weather…

WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL NOON WEDNESDAY…

Includes Valley City and Jamestown Areas…

WIND CHILL VALUES…Expect wind chills to range from 20 below

zero to 35 below zero until  noon Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as

little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A wind chill advisory means that cold air and the wind will

combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can

occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and

gloves.

 

Forecast…

REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Patchy blowing and drifting snow this afternoon. Highs zero to 5 above. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

Wind chill readings 28 below to 33 below zero.

.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows 5 to 10 below. West winds 10 to 20 mph, with patchy blowing and drifting snow.

Wind chill readings 25 below to 30 below zero.

.THURSDAY…Sunny in the morning then partly sunny. Highs 10 to

15. Southwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the south in the

afternoon. Lowest wind chill readings 26 below to 31 below zero

in the morning.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 40 to 45.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 20 to 25.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 30 to 35.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 20 to 25.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 30 to 35.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 20 to 25.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 20 to 25.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 30 to 35.

 

EDGELEY, N.D. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say a man hunting coyotes in LaMoure County has died of an accidental shooting.

Sheriff Bob Fernandes says the man was with two others hunting northeast of Edgeley Tuesday. Fernandes says the 57-year-old man died at the scene. The sheriff says the victim is not from North Dakota and that the shooting does not appear to be suspicious.

The body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner in Bismarck.

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  Gov. Doug Burgum was joined by  leaders of Minnesota Soybean Processors (MnSP) and its subsidiary North Dakota Soybean Processors (NDSP) in announcing  Tuesday that MnSP is taking steps toward construction of a $240 million soybean processing plant – the first of its kind in North Dakota – at Spiritwood.

The plant would be an integrated soybean crush facility and refinery, crushing 125,000 bushels of soybeans per day. It would produce soybean meal, refined, bleached and deodorized soybean oil and biodiesel.

MnSP, a membership cooperative that owns and operates a soybean crush facility and biodiesel operation in Brewster, Minn., has selected a site on 150 acres near Spiritwood. The co-op would move forward with construction following further due diligence, necessary approvals and a successful engineering study.

By selecting the Spiritwood site, MnSP is able to conduct a preliminary front-end engineering and design study, which will be used to determine feasibility of construction. MnSP is working with the North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission to complete the construction feasibility study.

Burgum says, “The potential for this type of value-added project is great news for our farmers and the entire state of North Dakota, The NDSP plant will create value in the local community and beyond by creating 55 to 60 full-time jobs, supporting local service companies, vendors and suppliers and supporting the soybean price paid to local farmers.”

Burgum, MnSP Board President Bruce Hill and MnSP General Manager Scott Austin made the announcement during the annual Northern Soybean Expo and Trade Show in Fargo, joined by North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring.

Austin says, “Our preliminary market analysis shows there are markets this facility would serve that would complement our current efforts at the Brewster facility to reach both global and domestic markets for meal and oil,”.We also believe that the biodiesel from this plant would serve both domestic and international markets.”

The NDSP plant would annually produce 900,000 tons of soybean meal, which is usually used as livestock feed for poultry and swine but can also be used for cattle, and 490 million pounds of oil. Half of the oil will be used to produce biodiesel, while the other half will be food-grade soybean oil.

The plant would utilize steam from the nearby Spiritwood Station, a coal-fired power plant operated by Great River Energy.

MnSP has been working with the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. and meeting with the appropriate state agencies, including the Department of Commerce, Office of State Tax Commissioner and Bank of North Dakota.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Public School District is moving ahead with the planning phase in order to hold a special election for a bond referendum in the spring of 2017, concerning the renovation or expansion of school buildings.

The School Board has approved a negotiations agreement with Consolidated Construction Co. which will provide construction management at-risk services for pre-referendum planning and design.

At the March School Board meeting, a negotiation agreement is expected to be formalized and presented to the School Board.

A Special Election for September 29, 2015, for $19 million in general obligation school-building bonds for school construction and renovations at elementary and middle schools failed, with 58% “yes” votes, not  mustering the 60 % majority of “yes” votes needed to pass.

 

Valley City (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.

All members were present.

 

Phillip Hatcher was sworn in by Mayor Carlsrud, as Valley City Police Chief.

 

On January 17, 2017, Valley City Commissioners, unanimously approved the promotion of Lt. Phil Hatcher, the Acting Police Chief, to Police Chief, effective immediately, succeeding former Chief Fred Thompson who resigned on December 8, 2016.

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Raffle Permits for Barnes County Ducks Unlimited, ND Appaloosa Horse Club, Valley City Lions

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Procedures:

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

No personal attacks to persons present or not

No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform

5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair

Thank you for participating in City Government.

From the audience Lloyd Nelson attempted to speak and was told by the Mayor that he did not prior to the meeting, request a time to speak, and to sit down.

 

RESOLUTION

The City Commission  approved a calling for a Special Election to elect a City Commissioner, to succeed, Richard Ross who resigned on January 4, 2017.

Petitions may be taken out starting February 13, 2017.

Petitions must be returned to City Hall be March 14^th, with 142 valid signatures.

The Special Election Day will be on Tuesday May 23, 2017.

The time line will include time to officially publish notice of the election in the official newspaper.

In a letter dated January 4, 2017,  to the Valley City Commission, Commissioner Rick Ross tendered his resignation.

Ross was elected to the City Commission in June of 2016.

Ross resigned following what he alleges were threats of violence against him and his family that occurred over several weeks by some Barnes County residents.

 

Commissioners  approved a Resolution approving the  Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Cost for Construction of Improvements for 2017 City Parking Lots Improvement District, and authorizes advertisements for bids.  Storm water runoff and green areas will be taken under consideration.

 

The City Commission approved a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving Improvement District # 113 to Bituminous Paving Inc. in the amount of $1,826,300.75

 

NEW BUSINESS

The City Commission approved  the Final Acceptance of the West Main Street Hot Bituminous Pavement Shared-Use Path Construction & Incidentals

 

Approved Final the Acceptance of the 6th St NE, 2nd Ave NE – Paving Improvement District No.110, Mill and Overlay & Incidentals.

 

Commissioners approved a 5 year income tax exemption and a 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 in building value, for Renaissance Zone applicants, Ronald & LeeAnn Peterson, and designate it as VC-82.  George Dutton said the Renaissance Zone Committee recommends approval with the applicants meeting all requirements.

 

The Commission approved a 5 year income tax exemption and a 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 in building value. for Renaissance Zone applicant Ruth Nathan, and designate it as VC-104.) George Dutton again said the Renaissance Zone Committee recommends approval with the applicants meeting all requirements.

 

Following discussion, Commissioners approved the appointment of David Schelkoph to the MRES Board of Directors.

Schelkoph said issues concern regulation by the federal government are being addressed, adding that he will provide input to the MRES from Valley City.  He told the commissioners that he will have time to take on the extra responsibilities.

Commissioner Bishop noted that Schelkoph still needs a job evaluation performed.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Commissioners voted 3-1 to approve with Commission Bishop voting in opposition.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

David Schelkoph reminded residents not to push snow into the streets when clearing snow from their property.

He said compacted snow forms icy conditions on the streets, which is difficult to remove.  The exception is the downtown area.  Sidewalks are to be cleaned within 24 hours following the end of a snow event.

Contractors removing snow are reminded to do the same, as Schelkoph pointed out fines to those not following  the city ordinance.

 

He added that residents purchasing energy efficient items, are entitled to rebates from the city.   Over $100,000 was rebated to Valley City residents last year, under the Bright Energy Solutions program, plus savings in their electricity bills.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Attorney Russell Myhre said with the Phase Three Flood protection buyouts, they are continuing.

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath reminds citizens to help keep fire hydrants clear of snow.

Police Chief Hatcher reminded residents of the 72 hour parking on streets Ordinance.

 

Mayor Carlsrud pointed out that citizens need to be respectful of all elected officials.

 

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.

 

Bismarck  (CSi) Nine teams of students from six North Dakota High Schools will compete in the LifeSmarts state finals this week.

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, says the competition will be held today at the Heritage Center on the capitol grounds in Bismarck beginning at 9:00 AM.

The teams will compete in a series of double elimination rounds to reach the final round. The winning state team will advance to compete in the national finals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania later this year. The high schools competing in the state competition are Jamestown, Kindred, TGU Granville, TGU Towner, Burke Central and Flasher.

The state competition, which is in its twentieth year, tests teens in grades 9-12 about personal finance, health and safety, the environment, technology, and consumer rights and responsibilities. The Attorney General’s Office hosts the annual event, which is coordinated by the Consumer Protection Division and supported by many North Dakota groups, including the ND Securities Department, Capital Electric Cooperative, Inc., ND Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, Super Valu Warehouse and Capital Trophy.

The public is invited to watch the competition.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  A Relay for Life walk is at the University of Jamestown  from 1 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 to 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Larson Center on the UJ campus.

UJ student Alyson Freitag, says 50 to 75 students are expected to participate this year.

The walk is open to everyone.

The theme for this year’s walk is “movies,” and participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite movie character. There will be food, games and other activities during the walk.

Admission is $2 without a commemorative T-shirt and $10 with a T-shirt. To sign up for the event, visit http://bit.ly/2kfgrYd.

The UJ Relay for Life walk is a separate event and part of the Stutsman County Relay for Life that is scheduled for June 9, 2017  at the outdoor track on the UJ campus.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The  Jamestown Arts Center holds its Gala fundraiser on February 18, 2017.

The non-profit center relies on fundraisers and donations to continue their services. The gala is the single biggest fundraiser that the Arts Center holds every year.

Tickets are going quickly at  $100 each, and all funds support the Arts Center and the children’s programs. You can contact the Arts Center for more information, at 251-2496.

 

LISBON, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota father has been convicted of killing his infant son.

A jury found Byron Whetsel guilty of child neglect and murder Tuesday following a 5-day trial in Ransom County.

Court documents say the Lisbon father squeezed his 2-month-old son, broke the child’s ribs and neck and severely injured the infant’s brain. A medical examiner concluded all of the injuries were caused by inflicted trauma.

Whetsel faces a possible sentence of life in prison without parole. A sentencing date has not been set.

 

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — National Transportation Safety Board investigators say a broken axle caused a 2013 train derailment that led to a series of explosions in North Dakota.

The train carrying soybeans derailed and was struck by a train carrying oil, setting off explosions near the small town of Casselton, about 30 miles west of Fargo. About 1,400 residents were evacuated from their homes. No one was hurt.

NTSB investigators said Tuesday at a meeting in Washington that after finding the grain train’s broken axle, others like it that might have had similar defects were recalled.

The group also discussed federal rules on buffer cars between locomotives and cars carrying hazardous materials, and the development of advanced braking systems.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge says Dakota Access pipeline opponents involved in a violent clash with police in North Dakota in November are unlikely to succeed in a lawsuit alleging excessive force and civil rights violations.

U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland didn’t rule Tuesday on a request by law enforcement to dismiss the lawsuit. But he did deny an earlier request by pipeline opponents to bar police from using such things as chemical agents and water sprays to disperse crowds of protesters.

Hovland said those who filed the lawsuit “are unlikely to succeed on the merits of their claims,” that police used inappropriate force and violated the civil rights of protesters in the clash at a blockaded bridge.

Attorney for the protesters, Rachel Lederman, called Hovland’s ruling “disturbing” and said she’ll appeal.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani (bruh-SHAW’-nee) says he is no longer interested in leading Ohio University, where he was one of four finalists for president.

Bresciani said in a campus-wide email Tuesday that he has received strong support from NDSU boosters since he applied for the Ohio University job “and it is greatly appreciated.”

Bresciani’s tenure in Fargo has been rocky at times. The state Board of Higher Education last June declined to extend his contract over complaints about his communication, teamwork and decision-making skills. The board gave Bresciani six months to show improvement, and voted in November to give him another year.

Supporters say Bresciani has spearheaded record-setting fund-raising at the school.

Bresciani was named NDSU president in May 2010. He makes about $355,000 annually.

 

BOTTINEAU, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota National Guard unit in Bottineau is leaving town after 75 years.

The Minot Daily News reports that a decommissioning ceremony is scheduled to take place on Feb. 20, Presidents Day.

The ceremony will be followed by a community luncheon in the Bottineau National Guard Amory. The event will be open to the public, and Guard members are encouraged to attend.

Bottineau city auditor Penny Nostdahl says the community is saddened by the news of the unit leaving and wants to honor the Guard and their longtime presence. She says the Bottineau Guard has housed 10 different units since its establishment in 1941.

Units in several locations in the state, including Bottineau are moving or being deactivated, as part of a federally directed nationwide force structure reduction.

 

In sports…

Boys Hockey…

 

Mandan 3, Jamestown 1

 

Boys Basketball…

 

West Fargo 102, Valley City 78

 

Mens Basketball…

Jamestown 131 Trinity Bible College 42

Womens Basketball…

Jamestown 89 Trinity Bible College 65

 

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Final Charlotte 111 Brooklyn 107

Final Houston 128 Orlando 104

Final Portland 114 Dallas 113

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE…

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Jason Pominville and Nino Niederreiter each scored twice and the Minnesota Wild hung on for a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

Pominville also had two assists, and Charlie Coyle added three assists. Niederreiter’s second goal was an empty-netter.

Devan Dubnyk made 38 saves for the Western Conference-leading Wild, and Minnesota finished its road trip 3-1-0.

Joel Armia had a goal and assist and Bryan Little scored his 15th goal of the season for Winnipeg.

Ondrej Pavelec went to the dressing room just over six minutes into the second period after stopping 11 of 14 shots. The Jets announced he wasn’t returning because of a lower-body injury. Connor Hellebuyck made 10 saves in relief for the Jets, who began a four-game homestand.

 

Final Washington 5 Carolina 0

Final N-Y Rangers 4 Anaheim 1

Final OT Buffalo 5 San Jose 4

Final SO Calgary 3 Pittsburgh 2

Final Toronto 3 Dallas 1

Final OT Columbus 3 Detroit 2

Final Tampa Bay 5 L.A. Kings 0

Final St. Louis 6 Ottawa 0

Final Nashville 4 Vancouver 2

Final Colorado 4 Montreal 0

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Andrew Chrabascz scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half, Avery Woodson scored 17 points in his first start in more than three weeks and No. 22 Butler held off Marquette for a 68-65 victory Tuesday night.

The second-ranked Villanova Wildcats are 23-2 overall this season following a tougher-than-expected win over Georgetown.

The Wildcats blew most of a 17-point lead but closed on a 15-6 run to knock off the Hoyas, 75-64 at Villanova.

Kentucky had dropped three of four before Wenyen Gabriel scored a career-high 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the 15th-rated Wildcats to a 92-85 win against LSU.

Florida is also 9-2 in the SEC after Chris Chiozza (chee-OH’-zah) scored 15 points and Kasey Hill added 12 to send the 17th-ranked Gators past Georgia, 72-60.

South Carolina had been leading the SEC at 9-1 until Riley Norris scored six of his 11 points in the fourth and final overtime to carry Alabama over the 19th-ranked Gamecocks, 90-86.

No. 21 Maryland absorbed its second straight loss as Lamar Stevens scored 16 of his 25 points in the second half of Penn State’s 70-64 victory against the Terrapins.

 

TIMBERWOLVES-PAYNE

 

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves say forward Adreian Payne is out indefinitely with a blood condition.

The Timberwolves announced the diagnosis on Tuesday night. They say that Payne has thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count. The condition can cause bleeding, bruising and slow blood clotting after injury.

Payne is receiving care from team doctors. The team says he has a good prognosis for recovery and can return to the court when that happens.

The 25-year-old has played sparingly in his third season in the league. He is averaging 4.0 points in 12 games this season.

Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau says the team’s primary concern is for Payne’s health.

 

TIMBERWOLVES-STEPHENSON

 

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves coach and president Tom Thibodeau says the team is eyeing Lance Stephenson, among others, for its open roster spot.

Thibodeau says no final decision has been made, but indicated on Tuesday that Stephenson is a strong candidate for a 10-day contract. The 26-year-old started the season in New Orleans before needing groin surgery in November.

The volatile swingman could bring some defensive intensity and toughness to a young team in need of both. His experience as a seven-year NBA veteran could also be a bonus for one of the youngest teams in the league.

The Wolves are coming off their fourth straight loss, a defeat at home to Miami that prompted Thibodeau to challenge his team to be better on defense.

 

NBA-KINGSl

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins will serve an automatic one-game suspension when the Sacramento Kings host the Boston Celtics on Wednsday.

Cousins received the punishment after picking up his 16th technical of the season during Monday’s loss to Chicago. He also was fined $25,000 by the NBA for his gesture and inappropriate words at Bill Spooner during Saturday’s overtime win against Golden State.

 

NHL-BOSTON

BOSTON (AP) — The 10-year reign as coach of the Boston Bruins is over for Claude Julien (ZHOO’-lee-ehn). His has the longest tenure of any current NHL coach. He has been replaced by assistant Bruce Cassidy.

The Bruins have lost two in a row and six of nine to fall out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Julien is the fourth NHL coach to be fired this season.

 

MLB…

The Indians have finalized a one-year, $6.5 million contract with lefty Boone Logan, who was 2-5 with a 3.69 ERA in 46 appearances for Colorado in 2016. The 32-year-old Logan put up his best numbers during a four-year stay with the Yankees, going 19-7 with a 3.38 ERA in 256 appearances from 2010-13.

— The Yankees have acquired a power bat by working out a one-year, $3.5 million package with free-agent Chris Carter, pending a physical. Carter was the National League co-leader in home runs last year with a career-high 41 for Milwaukee.

 

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