Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Apr 21

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to

10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to

10 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.

Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to

15 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain after

midnight in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the upper 30s.

.MONDAY…Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the

lower 50s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the

evening. Lows in the lower 30s.

.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the

upper 40s. Lows in the lower 30s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the

morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in

the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The City of Jamestown informs residents that due to increased releases from both reservoirs, the City of Jamestown will be closing the Oxbow West & East gates and activating the pumping station. Flows will remain high until further notice.

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Police is warning residents of a convicted sex offender living in Jamestown.

42 year old Geoffrey Owen Lynch resides at 517 4^th Street, Northwest, Jamestown, ND

Lynch is a 42 year old white male, five feet eight inches tall, weighing 205 pounds with green eyes and brown hair.

His vehicle is a black 1985 Chevy half ton pickup with ND license plate:  JES357.

Lynch has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee, of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

 

Offense: Sexual Imposition involving a female in a camping tent, while Lynch was camping with his family.

Conviction Date: January 2016 in McLean County ND District Court.

Disposition: Three years, 18 months suspended, seven days credit, three years supervised probation.

 

Offense:  Sexual Imposition:  Involving intercourse with a 15 year old female, while she was asleep, after providing alcohol to three minors.

Conviction Date:  February 2001, Rolette County ND District Court.

Disposition:   10 years, three years suspended, three years supervised probation.

Lynch is currently on probation with North Dakota Probation and Parole.

He is currently on GPS monitoring.

Lynch is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed on him by the court.

This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.

Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of the demographics of Geoffery Owen Lynch are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov

Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Police is warning residents of a high risk sex offender, who has changed addresses in Jamestown.

Kyle Greenough now resides at 102  4^th Avenue Southwest, Jamestown, ND

He presently has no vehicle.

He is a 20 year old white male,  5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 169 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair.

Greenough has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota Attorney General’s risk level committee.

Offense: Gross Sexual Imposition, when he was 19 years old engaging in a sexual act with a 14 year old female.

Conviction: July 2015 in Dunn County, District Court.

Disposition:  7 years suspended, 42 days credit, 3 years supervised probation.

Offense: Gross Sexual Imposition.  When he was a juvenile  he had sexual intercourse with several juvenile females.

Conviction date:  November 2012 in Dunn County Juvenile Court.

Disposition: 1.5 years.

Greenough is currently on probation with North Dakots Parole and Probation.

He is currently on GPS Monitoring.

Greenough is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.

This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.

Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of the demographics of Kyle Greenough, are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Tourism  Grant/Executive Advisory Board met Thursday morning at The CSi Technology Center, at Historic Franklin School.  In attendance were, Chairman, Matt Woods, and Board Members Tena Lawrence, and Janna Bergstedt.

During the Grant Board meeting requests were made by:

The North Dakota Roughrider Association Championships for the James River Roughrider Rodeo.

Rods & Hogs, from the Jamestown Downtown Association.

The Two Rivers Performing Arts School’s,  2017 Spring Concert, at the University of Jamestown .

 

Greg Carlson, and Marlin Bertsch represented  James River Rodeo, Inc.,  requested $12,500, for the three day full performance of the Roughrider Association Finals, rodeo to be held October 27, 28, 29, 2017 at the Jamestown Civic Center.

Roughrider Association contributions are listed at $8,000, sponsors $20,000, ticket sales $25, 000.

The estimated economic impact from the 2016 Jamestown Rodeo was listed at $948,400.

The total revenue from the 2016 rodeo at the Civic Center  was listed at $63,183.69.

Total expenditures for the Civic Center reported as $69,742.59, for a net loss for the Civic Center at $6,558.90.

Approximately 2,000 were in attendance.

It was noted by Bertsch and Carlson that negotiations continue with the City Of Jamestown on a new contract with the Rodeo, at the Jamestown Civic Center.  Carlson said his attorney and the City Attorney are in discussions on a new agreement.

They indicated that they are also financially supporting the rodeo, and want to see it stay in Jamestown, and continue to grow and be self-supporting.

Also at the Meeting was Pam Phillips who chairs the City Council’s, Civic Center, and Promotion Committee.

She said the new contract is based on a different model, adding the rodeo’s expenses should be picked up by their advertising efforts.

She added the City Council on May 1^st is expected to have the rodeo issue on the agenda, for further discussion.

The committee recommended unanimously, supporting the Rodeo at $7,500, citing Tourism’s support, keeping in mind the events economic impact on the community.

 

The Jamestown Downtown Association represented by President,  Lynn Lambrecht, requested $1,000 for Rods & Hogs-3,  to be held on First Avenue in Downtown Jamestown, on June 10, 2017.  Sponsorship amounts are anticipated at $2,000, and registrations at $1,500.

She added that in 2016 the event drew 1,000, with 55 registered to display or have booths.

The event will feature classic cars, trucks and motorcycles, with food trucks, motorhead activities, and entertain for all ages.

The Board discussed recommending funding at the full $1,000 citing the event brings life and energy to downtown, important to tourism.

Chairman Matt Woods declared a conflict of interest in voting on the request, due to being a member of the Downtown Association, and the Board agreed to have him not vote on the request..

With two board members there was lack of a quorum to vote on the request, which was delayed.

 

The University of Jamestown/Two Rivers Chamber Choir was represented by Mark Reeves, of the Two Rivers Performing Arts School, requesting funding for the  Spring Concert, April 30, 2017 at Voorhees Chapel on the UJ campus, featuring the featuring the Two River Chamber Choir and Orchestra, along with the University of Jamestown Choir.

The requests list Agri-Cover contributing $250, Real Truck $500, Cavendish Farms $200, with Funding from the Jamestown Arts Center, Jamestown Rotary Club, and Jamestown Optimists Club to be announced.  The economic impact is estimated at $2,000.

The request said Two Rivers Chamber Choir’s vision is to see the arts elevated in our community, by providing events characterized by excellent artistry, and community involvement.

The Tourism Board discussion noted  that supporting the arts brings value and outside engagement to the community.  It’s uncertain the event will draw a significant crowd, however, the partnerships involved, suggest outstanding outcomes.

Tena Lawrence declared a conflict of interest in voting being affiliated with the University of Jamestown, and board agreed to have her not vote.  Due to a lack of a quorum. the vote on the request was delayed.

The Tourism Reports was given by Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund.

He said Tourism and the Jamestown Downtown Association nominated The Hansen Art Park, which was awarded the  2017  Annual North Dakota Travel Industry, Flint Starter Award for a Tourism Development Project at Wednesday’s Conference in Bismarck.  On hand from the Jamestown Arts Center to accept the award were Jamestown Arts Center Director, Cyndi Wish, along with the Arts Center’s Angela Martini, and from the Board Laurel Haroldson.

He also distributed the newly published National Buffalo Museum Newsletter, along with a thank you note, from the Jamestown Rural Fire Department, as Tourism granted funding toward the annual fishing derby.

The present 990 Tax Return was reviewed by the Board.

The Board will reconvene Monday at 5-p.m., before the regular full board meeting, when a quorum will be present, to vote on the requests from the Downtown Association, and Jamestown Two Rivers Performing Arts School and the University of Jamestown.

 

Jamestown  (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire Committee, and Public Works Committee met Thursday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

 

POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE:

 

The committee considered Aladtec Online Scheduling.

Police Chief Scott Edinger said scheduling of officers and staff is now on paper.

He said this system has more features including training certifications, and does multiple schedules.

Mayor Andersen said she would like to have the request come before the budget hearings, and if the system is applicable to other departments.

The committee’s consensus is that departments look into the system for their needs.

 

Concerning property at 403 ½ 3rd Avenue, Northwest, a single family dwelling which is burned out,

City Fire Chief Jim Reuther said the fire occurred last New Year’s eve and rekindled the next day.

He said the structure is unsafe, and was uninsured.

The square footing is not large enough for another single family structure.

He asks the city take the next steps in remedying the situation, asking what can be done to secure the building.

The city will tag the property as unsafe, and draft a letter to the owner, and the daughter informing them of the situation.

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

 

Discussion was held relative to the request from Ascendum Machinery to withdraw their bid on the new loader awarded to them by the City Council due to misinterpretation of the bid specifications.

Mayor Andersen recommends the city accept their withdrawal and rebid.

Council Member Brubakken suggests to go the next low bidder, meeting requirements, RDO Equipment, which says it will honor the bid.

The committee recommends accepting the bid withdrawal and award the bid to RDO.

 

A Request from Craig Dewald to acquire used lime from the Jamestown Water Treatment Plant was recommended for approval pending of the City Attorney on a “hold harmless,” agreement.

 

The committee considered  bids for construction of 20th St SW roadway – JRMC to Menards.

10 bids were received.  The estimate was for $3-million.  Border States Paving submitted a bid of $2.1 million for all aspects of the project.

The bids will be reviewed by Interstate Engineering and come back to the Council with a recommendation.

 

Also considered were bids for construction of 5th St NE (12th to 27th Ave) Paving Improvements District16-42.

The estimates was for  $2.4 million dollars, with the bid of $1.8 million dollars from Border States Paving and will be reviewed with a recommendation.

 

The committee considered two suppliers for furnishing of Pay As You Throw garbage carts and related equipment and services, Shaffer and Rehrig Pacific.

Rehrig was about $10,000 less than Scaffer.

Software costs for readers, were also considered, web based, or Smart Phone.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs suggests the Rehreg Pacific quote be accepted.

The committee recommends Rehrig Pacific for the supplier.

 

Considered was the handling of yard debris as a result of switching to Pay As You Throw system.

The yard waste would require another container, which will incur a separate charge, on a monthly basis including winter months.

The committee recommends allowing the yard waste to go into the dumpster if it fits, otherwise wait until the next week or rent another dumpster for yard wastes.

The meeting was shown live on CSi cable 67 followed by replays.

 

Valley City  (CSi)   The Valley City Zoning Commission discussed considering changing the former Pizza Corner factory’s zoning.

WDAY reports, after listening to concerns from neighbors, the commission opted to take the rezoning process to the next step, with he full City Commission addressing the situation and vote on it at the May meeting.

Neighbors to the former Pizza Corner factory say that for years its round-the-clock work made living next to it a nightmare.

The property’s owner, meanwhile, says he was forced to sell the business on his land because the city “singled him out.”

For 30 years, Valley City’s Dave Zubrod owned the Pizza Corner factory, until he decided he needed to expand to meet demand.

Zubrod believes the city treated him unfairly, claiming other businesses were given the correct zoning but not him, meaning he couldn’t expand his factory.

He said he was treated unfairly because he, “hired so many out-ot-towners.”

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Hansen Arts Park in Downtown Jamestown is expected to hold its official opening on August  25, 2017.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Arts Center, Director, Cyndi Wish said, work will be starting on the Park’s Pavilion-stage in the northwest corner of the park.

The Pavilion will be now consist of a boulder structure to be sculptured by the creator of the Park’s “The Prairie Grass Ballet” sculpture,” Owen Fritts.

The sculpture and dedication was last year.

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has awarded grants totaling $52,500 for 13 projects to plant orchards and gardens in local communities.

Organizations received part of the grant funding, include:

Jamestown Parks and Recreation: $5,500 to create an orchard for use by the community and to provide educational opportunities for Jamestown High School.

Valley City Beautification Commission: $6,000 to create a community orchard.

Oakes – Sargent Central – Ellendale Agriculture Education/FFA: $7,000 to provide an orchard as a hands-on learning tool for agriculture education classes about tree husbandry, and future classes on processing and preserving fruit.

Goehring says “The North Dakota Community Orchard Project provides educational opportunities and fosters community spirit by bringing people together to plant and tend these orchards and gardens. The fruits and vegetables produced will benefit communities, schools and those in need.”

 

ARGUSVILLE, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a man wanted on felony charges in Montana has been arrested following a long search in North Dakota.

The  man stole a car in Fargo and eluded Cass County authorities after they responded to a report of a suspicious person in the Argusville area Wednesday afternoon.

Multiple law enforcement agencies and search dogs were used to track down the 41-year-old man. He was located following a five-hour search. No other details were released.

Officials say he’s wanted in Montana for felony burglary.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Senate has killed a measure that would allow any elected official to carry a hidden firearm in a government building or at a public gathering.

The Senate rejected the bill Thursday, after House overwhelmingly endorsed the bill earlier this month.

Sen. Kelly Armstrong says Senate and House negotiators could not agree on some provisions in the bill. He says the Senate wanted to limit elected officials only to those holding statewide office or legislators.

He says the Senate also wanted to exclude churches and schools from the bill.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Legislature is racing to finish its work five days before the constitutional 80-day limit.

Thursday is Day 72. Lawmakers had discussed working on Saturday to finish their work but have decided to come back next week instead.

The session opened in January with more than 800 measures. Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner says there were 33 bills awaiting action on Thursday morning.

Lawmakers had hoped to be finished in 70 days to give themselves a cushion if they need to react to any continuing declines in state revenue or federal policy changes.

The Legislature ended its longest session ever in 2013, when it logged 80 days. Lawmakers met for more than 20 hours straight on the last day of that session.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Attorneys in a Bismarck homicide case are fighting over whether to allow a police station confession to be used at trial.

The Bismarck Tribune reports the defense attorney for Morris Brickle-Hicks alleges his client lacks cognitive abilities and couldn’t understand Miranda warnings. But a prosecuting attorney argues Brickle-Hicks is faking mental psychological impairments to keep self-incriminating statements out of the courtroom.

Brickle-Hicks is accused of killing Misty Coffelt behind a store in Bismarck last year. Police interviewed him the night after the incident under the pretense that authorities wanted to discuss an assault he reported the night of Coffelt’s death.

Brickle-Hicks’ attorney says his client realized he was being interviewed as a suspect in the murder case after signing away his right to remain silent.

Brickle-Hicks’ trial is scheduled to begin in July.

 

In sports…

Jamestown  (CSi)  Stutsman County Wildlife will hold  its Tuesday night fishing league, beginning May 16, 2017 at Spiritwood Lake. Start time is 5:30 p.m

Those wanting to participate can join that night or any Tuesday night of the season, running  through August  15th.

For more information contact Travis Lange at (701) 320-2883.

 

High School Softball…

Fargo North 4 Valley City 1

 

High School Soccer…

Jamestown 2, Bismarck 0

 

MLB…

INTERLEAGUE

Final Baltimore 2 Cincinnati 1, 10 Innings

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Bauer struck out seven in 6 1/3 innings and Carlos Santana had two doubles and two RBIs to lead the Cleveland Indians over the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Thursday.

Bauer (1-2) gave up two runs, three hits and three walks, lowering his ERA from 8.44 to 6.35. Andrew Miller pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief and the Indians took all three games in a series that included a rainout Wednesday night.

Ervin Santana gave up one run, four hits and three walks over six innings for the Twins, who are 1-5 in a 10-game homestand.

 

Final Boston 4 Toronto 1, 10 Innings

Final Tampa Bay 8 Detroit 1

Final Houston 2 L.A. Angels 1

Final Texas 1 Kansas City 0, 13 Innings

Final Oakland 9 Seattle 6

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Final Philadelphia 6 N-Y Mets 4

Final Washington 3 Atlanta 2

Final Milwaukee 7 St. Louis 5

Final San Diego 4 Arizona 1

 

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

UNDATED (AP) — A 25-point halftime lead wasn’t enough for the Indiana Pacers against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.

The Cavaliers are up three games to none in their NBA first-round series after setting a league record for the largest halftime deficit in a playoff victory, a 119-114 win at Indiana. The Cavs were down by 26 in the in the first half and trailed 74-49 at intermission before LeBron James scored 13 of his 41 points in the third quarter.

James also had team highs of 13 rebounds and 12 assists while passing Kobe Bryant for third on the NBA’s career playoff scoring list. He also tied another NBA record by winning his 20th consecutive first-round game.

The Pacers wasted Paul George’s 36 points, a playoff career-high 15 boards and nine assists.

The Cavs will try to complete the four-game sweep Sunday at Indiana.

Checking out the rest of the NBA action:

— San Antonio had won 10 straight playoff games against Memphis until Mike Conley scored 24 points and had eight assists in the Grizzlies’ 105-94 victory against the visiting Spurs. Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph added 21 points apiece for the Grizzlies, who outscored the Spurs 31-17 in the third quarter to get to two games to one in the series. Spurs forward Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard was held to 18 points after scoring 69 in the first two games.

— Milwaukee owns a 2-1 series lead after Khris Middleton dropped in 20 points and All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo (an-the-tuh-KUHM’-poh) finished with 19 and eight boards in a 104-77 trouncing of Toronto. Greg Monroe added 16 points and seven rebounds for the Bucks, who held DeMar DeRozan without a basket and never looked back after leading by 20 points after the first quarter. The Raptors never recovered after shooting 4-for-18 in the opening period. The series stays in Milwaukee for Game 4 Saturday.

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

UNDATED (AP) — The defending Stanley Cup champs have advanced to the second round of this year’s playoffs, while the 2015 champions are done after one round.

Bryan Rust had a pair of goals and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 49 shots as the Penguins ousted the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-2 in Game 5 at Pittsburgh. The Pens were clinging to a 3-2 lead until Sidney Crosby and Scott Wilson scored 51 seconds apart early in the third period.

Phil Kessel also tallied for the Penguins, who will take on either Washington or Toronto in the next round.

Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators have completed what is arguably the biggest series win in team history.

Roman Josi (YOH’-see) scored twice and the Predators used a three-goal third period to close out a four-game sweep of the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks, 4-1. Nashville went ahead 3-0 after Colton Sissons and Josi scored 1:29 apart midway through the final period.

Pekka Rinne (PEH’-kuh REE’-nay) stopped 30 shots and blanked the Hawks until Jonathan Toews (tayhz) tallied with 5:18 remaining.

The Predators outscored Chicago, 13-3 in their first series sweep.

Elsewhere in the NHL:

— Mika Zibanejad (MEE’-kuh zhih-BAH’-neh-zhahd) scored 14:22 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 victory and a 3-2 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots and blanked the Habs following Brendan Gallagher’s power-play goal late in the first period. Jesper Fast (YEHS’-pur fahst) and Brady Skjei (shay) also scored for the Rangers, who can finish off the Atlantic Division leaders on Saturday.

— Edmonton also won in OT as David Desharnais (day-ahr-NAY’) scored at 18:15 of the extra session to complete the Oilers’ comeback in a 4-3 win against San Jose. Oscar Klefbom tied it with 2:46 left in regulation before Desharnais gave the Oilers a three-games-to-two lead. Mark Letestu (leh-TEST’-too) sparked the Edmonton rally with a late second-period tally after the Sharks went ahead 3-1. Game 6 is Saturday in San Jose.

 

 

VIKINGS SCHEDULE…

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota will start the season with a Monday night home game against New Orleans, one of three prime-time kickoffs for the Vikings.

The NFL schedule released Thursday put the Vikings in Minnesota for the Sept. 11 opener for only the second time in 10 years. The Vikings have another Monday night game Oct. 9 in Chicago and a Saturday night game Dec. 23 in Green Bay. They return to Detroit for a Thanksgiving Day game.

Other home games are Sept. 24 (Tampa Bay), Oct. 1 (Detroit), Oct. 15 (Green Bay), Oct. 22 (Baltimore), Nov. 19 (Los Angeles Rams), Dec. 17 (Cincinnati) and Dec. 31 (Chicago). Other road games are Sept. 17 (Pittsburgh), Nov. 12 (Washington), Dec. 3 (Atlanta) and Dec. 10 (Carolina). The Vikings play Cleveland Oct. 29 in London.

 

NFL-RAIDERS-VEGAS…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Oakland Raiders wouldn’t pay rent at a proposed tax-funded stadium they want to call home in Las Vegas. That’s according to the most recent version of a lease agreement unveiled Thursday during a meeting of the public entity overseeing plans for the $1.9 billion project.

The stadium authority board justified the lack of rent for the Raiders with the investment that the team is making on the 65,000-seat domed stadium. Guests of hotels and other lodging facilities in the Las Vegas area are contributing $750 million through a room tax increase.

 

NHL-CALDER FINALISTS…

UNDATED (AP) — The NHL has announced the finalists for the Calder Trophy as the league’s rookie of the year. Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski and Jets winger Patrik Laine (LY’-nay) are up for the award, which will be presented June 21 in Las Vegas.

 

WOODS-BACK SURGERY…

UNDATED (AP) — Tiger Woods will go another year without playing in a major after undergoing a fourth back surgery yesterday to alleviate pain.

The announcement on his website Thursday said typical recovery from a single-level fusion surgery is six months. He went 15 months without competition before making a brief return in December and January.

 

PGA-TEXAS OPEN…

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Branden Grace is the first-round leader at the PGA’s Texas Open in San Antonio.

Grace shot a 6-under 66 that puts him one stroke ahead of Stewart Cink (sihnk), Will MacKenzie, John Huh and Steven Alker.

 

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