Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Jun 6

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the lower 80s. South

winds around 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms in the evening, 70 percent in the Valley City area,  then partly cloudy after

midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest

winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North

winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

Highs in the 80s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower

60s. Highs near 90.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers

after midnight. Lows around 60.

.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.

Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.

.MONDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.

Highs in the mid 70s.

 

 

There is a chance of afternoon thunderstorms over eastern portions

of central North Dakota this afternoon…and continuing in the James Valley

this evening. Severe storms are not expected.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown Public Works Department informs residents that due to Utility Service Work, WATER SERVICE WILL BE TEMPORARILY SHUT OFF beginning at approximately 7:30 am  today for approximately 8 hours in the following areas:

Along 12TH AVE NE between 9th ST NE and 13TH ST NE

Water outages will be temporary  – water service will be resumed as soon as is possible.

This announcement is contingent upon changing weather conditions.

PLEASE CALL THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT 252-5131 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Stutsman County Library is closed today (Tues June 6) due to a shortage of available staff.

James River Valley Library System Director Joe Rector says the bookmobile will go out as scheduled on June 6 and Alfred Dickey Public Library be open from 10 am to 8 pm.

He says the Stutsman County Library is accepting applications for a full-time library assistant, a full-time bookmobile driver, and a part-time library assistant. Applications are available at jrvls.org.

Please call Joe Rector with any questions at 252-2990.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen reminds residents of continued street/road construction in Jamestown.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, she said, currently 5th St NE between 12th Ave NE & 17th Ave NE is closed to through traffic due to road construction.  The closure will continue for approximately 3 – 4 weeks.

Motorist should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes as necessary.

Also, residents along 5th Street Northeast are being informed about limited access to their property as paving is on-going in conjunction with paving to the Two Rivers Activity Center.  The work is expected to be completed in time for the TRAC opening in August this year.  Infrastructure work has already been completed on 5th Street Northeast.

Mayor Andersen added that utility work has started on the new road between Menard’s and Jamestown Regional Medical Center, followed by paving.

She said infrastructure replacements have been scheduled in sections of Jamestown this summer where the old lines are being replaced.

The Northeast section of Jamestown is this year seal coat project.

Motorist should use caution or find alternate routes of travel.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall. All members were present.

 

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED SEPARATELY:

Council Member Buchanan asked that Items J and K be discussed.

Resolution to authorize the issuance of a $2,500,000 Definitive Improvement Warrant with an interest rate of 2% and a term of thirty (30) years to finance the construction and engineering costs on 5th St NE between 12th Ave NE and 27th Ave NE (Paving District #16-42).

Resolution to authorize the issuance of a $3,347,000 Definitive Improvement Warrant with an interest rate of 2% and a term of thirty (30) years to finance the construction and engineering costs on 20th Ave SW from Menards to the JRMC (Paving District #16-43).

He questioned if the loan is from the Bank of North Dakota, does that mean the Special Assessments are also for a 30 year period?

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs pointed out that the Specials are expensive, and the 30 year period makes the payments easier.  He said the Specials could be paid off sooner, if preferred.

Both items were approved by the City Council.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:

The City Council approved  and authorized the issuance of improvement warrants and exchanging them for $4,090,000.00 Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2017, Series AA, and awarding the sale of $4,090,000.00 Refunding Improvement Bonds to  Robert W. Barron   for the purchase price of  $4,140,364.70  at an average annual net interest rate of 1.67 %.  For two Special Assessement Districts.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS WERE PRESENTED:

ORDINANCES:

The  FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact an Ordinance of the City Code to change the zoning of Approximately 5.3 acres, including Blocks 3, 4, and 5 of Mall Woods Addition, from P-O-C (Public, Open Development and Conservation District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). The property is located at: 900 23rd St SW, 912 23rd St SW and 1024 23rd St SW.

 

The  FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Chapter 16 of the City Code pertaining to Solid Waste Management.

 

A PUBLIC HEARING was held:  Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact an Ordinance of the City Code to change the zoning of property located at 901 4th Ave NW, consisting of 8.4 acres, from P-O-C (Park/Open Space/Recreation District) to R-1A (Single Family or Duplex Residential District).

 

Following the Public Hearing, A SECOND READING: of the Ordinance  was then approved. Council Member Buchanan said he was aware of public objections, and was disappointed that no one from the public was present at Monday’s meeting to express their concerns.  There had been some written protests filed.

Council Member Buchanan voted in opposition.  Mayor Andersen said 4-of-5 council member yes votes were needed for approval

 

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: No one spoke.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

The City Council approved the appointment of Craig Olien, to serve as a member of the Regional Airport Authority to fill the unexpired term of Brent Harris, to  December 2020.  Council Member Phillips voted in opposition.

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Council Member Phillips pointed out that the Jamestown Downtown Association is working on promotional items adding that on Tuesday a meeting will be held on trafficking.

Council Member Buchanan added that a number of recreational vehicles are parked on the wrong side of the street.

The issue will be brought to the June Police Committee meeting for discussion.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

The City Council approved recognizing the Jamestown Area Youth Baseball as an other spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a calendar raffle permit with drawings to be held June 2017 thru August

 

Approved  recognizing the Jamestown Area Youth Softball as an other spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a calendar raffle permit with the drawings to be held July 1 thru August 31, 2017.

 

 

The City Council   approved   a final payment to Champion Coatings, Inc., for the 1.5MG Cavendish Water Tower Recoating and Repairs Project, in the amount of $23,270.00.

 

The City Council  approved accepting the Temporary Construction Easements for the 20th Street St SW from JRMC to Menards roadway construction from the following property owners:

1) John A. Corell and Brenda J. Corell, in the amount of $544.00.

2) Liechty Associates, LLP, in the amount of $292.00.

3) Anne Carlsen Center, in the amount of $76.00.

4) Lutheran Charity Association d/b/a Jamestown Hospital, in the amount of $82.00.  The amounts based on square footage.

 

Approved re-advertising and reject all bids, for the Cell 4A Liner & Cell 2/3 Partial Final Cover for the Jamestown Municipal Solid Waste Landfill.

 

The City Council approved accepting additional road right-of-way for the 20th St SW – Menards to JRMC, from the following property owners:

1) Liechty Associates, LLP, in the amount of $9,926.00.

2) John A. Corell and Brenda J. Corell, in the amount of $42,773.67.

 

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

 

(CSi) The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program has awarded loans to three cities in North Dakota between February and May 2017.

The North Dakota Department of Health, says funding was provided from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and provieds below-market interest rate loans to political subdivisions for financing projects authorized under the Clean Water Act.

A project that will benefit from the funding is the City of Jamestown receivng $4,800,000 to develop an additional sanitary landfill cell.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The All Vets Club in Jamestown will host a “Memory Night” on Friday, June 16, 2017 starting at 5 p.m. to honor the lives lost during the Vietnam War (1963-1975).

There will be a short presentation followed by the reading of the 203 names of those who were killed in action from North Dakota. Ten Vietnam veterans, family members or volunteers will be asked to each read about 20 names.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Ride for the Line, on Saturday June 10^th at noon.  Sign up from 10-a.m., to noon at Stoudt ross Ford on Winter Show Road.  The Ride starts at noon rain or shine.

The proceeds from the $15 per rider, will benefit the Sheyenne Valley Backing the Badge and their mission to support local emergency personnel.

The Route includes stops in Katheryn, Ft. Ransom , Litchville, and Sanborn before returning to Valley City.

Refreshments will be served prior to launch.

Presented by Stoudt Ross Ford and Sheyenne Valley Backing the Badge

 

Valley City  (CSi)  CHI Mercy Health is hosting an Effective Communication Seminar on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm.

Stephane Mayfield says, a  complimentary dinner will be served at 5:30pm and the course will begin at 6:00pm.  The free event will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, located at 138 3rd St. NW, Valley City.

The program is  to enhance self-awareness and learn more about the acceptance of others through a COLORS personality test.  We will also learn about the ground rules for healthy communication and how to avoid communication pitfalls, you’ll be sure to walk away from this event with a fresh perspective.

This seminar will focus on developing and refining healthy communication skills and techniques that can be used with partners, friends, children, co-workers and others.  All of which will lead to reduced stress and healthier interactions with the important people in your life.

The event is open to anyone 18 years and older and couples are encouraged to attend together.  No matter what stage you are in your relationships…you will learn valuable tools to better interpersonal skills and effective communication.

Preregistration is required.  Register by calling Stephanie Mayfield at 701-845-6557 or emailing stephaniemayfield@catholichealth.net.

This event is made possible through grant funds provided by Catholic Health Initiatives’ Mission and Ministry Fund with the purpose of supporting innovative projects designed to improve the health of a community.

 

Bismarck  (CSi)   Gov. Doug Burgum has accepted an invitation from the White House to meet Thursday with President Trump, senior administration officials, fellow governors, mayors and other stakeholders on ways to improve the nation’s infrastructure through partnerships.

The invitation came after Burgum spent time with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao during Wednesday’s Drone Focus Conference in Fargo, including a one-on-one discussion about how federal investment in transportation infrastructure can have a greater economic impact locally. Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford will join Burgum for the June 8 meeting at the White House.

The summit is free and registration is still open. Links to registration information and a list of speaker bios are available at https://www.governor.nd.gov/.

 

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they’ve recovered more than $389,000 in forfeitures and seizures from a scheme to defraud investors in a North Dakota oil patch trucking business.

The figure is in a document filed ahead of sentencing this week for Sarah Creveling, the co-owner of a Minot trucking company along with her ex-husband, James Henrikson.

Creveling reached a plea agreement earlier this year after being charged in federal court with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and money laundering. She faces up to 20 years in prison.

Prosecutors say restitution claims run to nearly $500,000.

Henrikson is serving two life terms in prison after being convicted of ordering the deaths of two former oil patch associates, including a Spokane, Washington, businessman, and a former employee in the trucking company.

 

BERTHOLD, N.D. (AP) — Officials say a registered sex offender from Alabama wanted on numerous felony warrants has been hiding out in North Dakota.

Authorities say the 41-year-old man was convicted of sexually abusing a child in North Dakota among other felonies. Police say the man was a passenger in a vehicle stopped in Berthold. He was arrested for providing false information and drug possession.

Ward County jailers ran a fingerprint check and learned he was wanted in Alabama. He was booked into the jail Friday.

 

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Hot, dry weather is hampering North Dakota farmers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says much of North Dakota saw hot, dry and windy conditions during the week that ended Sunday. Temperatures for the week averaged 2 to 6 degrees above normal.

Western North Dakota received little to no rain last week, while some areas in the east received up to an inch. Wind caused topsoil to dry out and delayed spraying.

Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 17 percent very short, 37 percent short, 44 adequate and 2 percent surplus.

Corn plantings reached 99 percent, close to last year’s 98 percent but ahead of the five-year average of 93 percent. Eighty-six percent of the corn crop has emerged, equal to last year but ahead of the 73 percent average.

 

In sports…

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department will be holding summer track meets every Wednesday in June beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Taylor Stadium.  Competition age levels are 2 years old and up.

Events will include the “Guess Your Time” Mile, 50, 100, 200, 400 meter dashes, 4 x 100 relay and softball throw and standing long jump.  Parking will be available in the east parking lot.  For more information, please contact the Parks and Rec office at 252-3982.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi-VCSU)  VCSU’s Mark Potts was named the North Star Athletic Association Sports Information Director of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday, May 24, during the NSAA Summit meetings in Watertown, S.D.

Potts has served as sports information director since 2013. Under his guidance, Viking athletics has improved its presence online and on social media. This year he led the creation of a new VCSU athletics mobile app in conjunction with SIDhelp. The app launched in January and has been downloaded by about 650 users.

He took on a large role in the revamped Viking Awards Banquet this spring and the first North Star Baseball Honors Banquet, held in Valley City ahead of the NSAA Baseball Championships. He also served as tournament SID for the Baseball Championships.

On a day-to-day basis, Potts is responsible for all VCSU athletic publicity, including communication with local media, stats and record keeping, stories, photos and videos. He also oversees VCSU’s live video streaming of home events and various aspects of game management.

Potts will now be nominated for the NAIA Sports Information Director of the Year Award.

 

 

Bismarck   (CSi)  North Dakota deer hunters are reminded the deadline for submitting applications for the 2017 gun season is June 7. Hunters are encouraged to apply online at the state Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov.

The deadline applies to muzzleloader, regular gun, gratis and nonresident landowner, and youth antlered mule deer applications (specifically for antlered mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, and 4A-4F).

A new law passed by the North Dakota State Legislature allows youth who turn age 11 before the end of the calendar year to receive a whitetail doe license valid for only the youth deer hunting season. Therefore, 10-year-olds who turn age 11 in 2017 are eligible to receive an antlerless whitetail license. Hunter education is not required until the youth turns age 12.

State law requires residents age 18 or older to prove residency on the application by submitting a valid North Dakota driver’s license number or a North Dakota nondriver photo identification number. Applications cannot be processed without this information.

Gratis applications received on or before the regular deer gun lottery application deadline (June 7) will be issued an any-legal-deer license. As per state law, gratis applications received after the deadline will be processed based on licenses remaining after the lottery – generally only antlerless licenses remain.

The application deadline for regular statewide youth deer licenses is Sept. 1.

 

AA…

Fargo-Moorhead 7, Gary Southshore 0

 

MLB…

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Final Houston 7 Kansas City 3

Final Oakland 5 Toronto 3

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Final Cincinnati 4 St. Louis 2

Final Philadelphia 11 Atlanta 4

Final San Francisco 7 Milwaukee 2

Final Chi Cubs 3 Miami 1

Final Washington 4 L.A. Dodgers 2

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Stanley Cup Final is tied at two games apiece following the Predators’ 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Nashville. Pekka Rinne (PEH’-kuh REE’-nay) stopped 23 shots and blanked the Penguins after Sidney Crosby tied the game with a breakaway goal late in the first period. Frederick Gaudreau provided the game-winner for the Predators, who also got goals from Calle Jarnkrok (KAL’-ee YAHRN’-krahk) and Viktor Arvidsson before Filip Forsberg added an empty-netter.

 

Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has returned to the team after taking some time away to tend his ailing right eye. The team announced yesterday that Zimmer was back on the field to start another week of voluntary practices.

 

NHL

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of a former NHL player who blamed the league for their son’s brain damage and addiction to prescription painkillers. Derek Boogard was a feared enforcer with the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild. He died of an accidental overdose of pain medications and alcohol in 2011.

 

College Basketball

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Thad Matta is done after 13 seasons as Ohio State’s men’s basketball coach, a run that included two Final Four appearances. The 49-year-old coach said he and athletic director Gene Smith agreed he would leave, although Matta cited his health as a reason for his departure. The Buckeyes won at least 20 games in each of their first 12 years under Matta, but they missed the last two NCAA Tournaments and finished just 17-15 this past season.

 

NBA

CLEVELAND (AP) — The first two games of the NBA Finals have been blowout wins by the Golden State Warriors over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but they’ve drawn plenty of television viewers. The Nielsen company says the games have averaged 19.6 million viewers, a five percent increase over last year’s finals and the most since Michael Jordan’s last title with the Chicago Bulls against the Utah Jazz in 1998. Sunday’s game averaged 20.1 million viewers and peaked at 23.1 million.

 

NASCAR

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Darrell Wallace Jr. will replace the injured Aric Almirola at Pocono Raceway this weekend, making him the first black driver since 2006 to race in NASCAR’s top circuit. Richard Petty Motorsports said Wallace will continue to drive the No. 43 car until Almirola returns. Almirola fractured a vertebra during a fiery wreck last month at Kansas Speedway and is out indefinitely.

 

TENNIS…

PARIS (AP) — Top seed Andy Murray and No. 3 Stan Wawrinka (vah-VRIHN’-kah) have advanced to the French Open quarterfinals with straight-sets victories.

Murray posted a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 triumph over Karen Khachanov, and Wawrinka was a 7-5, 7-6, 6-2 winner against Gael Monfils (mohn-FEES’).

No. 8 Kei Nishikori (kay nee-shee-KOHR’-ee) knocked out Fernando Verdasco in four sets despite losing love-6 in the first. Seventh seed Marin Cilic (CHEE’-lihch) was leading his fourth-round match, 6-3, 3-0 when Kevin Anderson had to retire due to injury.

On the women’s side, second seed Karolina Pliskova had to rally for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory against Veronica Cepede Royg. Third seed Simona Halep (HAH’-lehp) cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win over No. 21 Carla Suarez Navarro. Fifth seed Elina Svitolina defeated Petra Martic, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 to join No. 28 Carolina Garcia in the quarters.

The men’s and women’s quarterfinals begin Tuesday with men’s second seed Novak Djokovic (JOH’-koh-vihch) against No. 6 Dominic Thiem (teem) and fourth seed Rafael Nadal versus Pablo Carreno Busta. Women’s No. 11 Caroline Wozniacki (wohz-nee-AK’-ee) is the highest women’s seed in action Tuesday, taking on Jelena Ostapenko after Kristina Mladenovic faces Timea Bacsinszky (bah-CHIHN’-skee).

None of the women still playing for the French Open title has ever won a Grand Slam tournament.

 

GOLF-US OPEN QUALIFYING

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Steve Stricker has earned a sport in the upcoming U.S. Open following rounds of 67 and 65 in the sectional qualifier in Tennessee.

Stricker was leading when he finished and was assured of being among nine players who earned spots to Erin Hills Golf Club next week.

The 50-year-old Stricker has been playing a limited schedule, but he cranked it up in recent months in a bid to make the U.S. Open.

 

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