Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Sept 17

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.

Lows around 60. Southwest winds around 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 15 to

25 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds

around 5 mph in the evening becoming light.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around

10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in

the morning, then showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in

the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation

70 percent.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight

chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of rain

showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of

precipitation 60 percent.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the morning,

then chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in

the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation

40 percent.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and

slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance

of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of

precipitation 30 percent.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.

Highs in the lower 60s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

 

There is a chance for thunderstorms Tuesday night. Though a few stronger

storms will be possible, the overall threat for severe weather

will be low.

There are chances for thunderstorms Thursday night through

Saturday. Some storms may become strong to severe Thursday night

through Friday.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called out at 1:24-p.m. Tuesday to a residence at 501  8^th Street Southwest.

Lt. Sheldon Mohr says the fire department extracted smoke from the home, caused by a self-cleaning oven.  No fire was evident.

Four City fire units, and 16 fire fighters were on the scene about 20 minutes.

 

Valley City (INFORUM) Authorities say the search for a missing Valley City,  Mark Davies is still very active.

The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office originally reported the disappearance of Mark Davies, 40, of Valley City on Friday, August 23 when he reportedly texted someone that he was heading home from the town of Kathryn, about 20 miles south of Valley City, but never made it back.

Valley City Police Chief Phil Hatcher says their department still gets a few tips called in every week, but until they get new information on his whereabouts, their search radius is the entire United States.  He says searches have stalled, but they still check in on every tip they receive and are asking property owners to check their land and for hunters to keep an eye out.

Davies drives a black 1999 GMC Yukon SUV with plates 327 CCM, but there was no sign of it or him in the area where his cellphone was last on.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact the Valley City Police Department at 701-845-3110.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Public Works informs residents that fogging operations will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, beginning at 8:00 pm until approximately 6:00 AM.

Fogging will begin again at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 if necessary.

Parents are advised to keep children out of the streets and away from the fogging machines.
Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in the vicinity of the fogging units.

All fogging operations are contingent upon weather conditions.
For more information visit jamestownnd.org, click on Departments/Vector Control or call 701.320-5503.

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met Tuesday evening at City Hall.  Commissioner Bishop was not present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

A Raffle Permit for Sheyenne Care Center.

A Parade Application for Valley City State University Homecoming on September 28, 2019 on Central Avenue at 10:30 AM

Approved a Blocking off Street Request on 4th Street NE for City-County Health District on October 1, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM for the Welcome to the Block Party.

Approved was a raffle permit for Valley City Fast Pitch.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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.

A citizen former City Commissioner, Madeline Luke indicated salary increases in the proposed 2020 city budget, for city officials, and compared them to  similar positions in other cities, saying the Valley City salaries in the proposed increases were higher than the average salaries in other cities.

She said the city is borrowing from the electric fund for other city budgets,

and indicated a bond rating decrease for Valley City.

City Auditor Avis Richter said, Moodys issued a negative notice, but the bond rating had not decreased.

No comments were made by the Commissioners.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing for 2020 Annual Budget City Auditor Richter Declared the public hearing open.

Former Mayor Bob Werkhoven asked about how the salary increases are determined.  He asked if the City Attorney is still a paid position, along with a private practice, which could possibly lead to a conflict of interest. City Attorney Martineck said there is no conflict of interest between his private practice and handling city legal matters.

No other comments were made.

Commissioner Powell said salary increases should be considered on a merit basis.

Following the Public Hearing, the City Commission approve first reading of the 2020 Annual Budget Ordinance.

ORDINANCE

Approved was the second and final reading of Ordinance , an Ordinance Amending Title 14, Motor Vehicles & Traffic. City Attorney Martineck indicated a slight change in the First Reading, which was approved by law enforcement.

Considered was a recommendation to begin Renewal Application for Valley City Renaissance Zone Authority board, Chairman, Jim Knutson,  said the Zone came into effect in 2000, and 119 projects have been approved, at $36 million and the when finished while provide the city with a half million dollars.

Commissioners approved to start the renewal process.

Considered was a construction extension for Brockopp Brewing, LLC pursuant to V.C.M.C. 4-01-11(1.b.iii).  City Attorney Martineck recommended a six month construction extension, which was approved by the Commission.

Considered was the purchase of Christmas decorations for the new street lights on Central and Main St. for $14,000.  City Administrator Schelkoph said the existing decorations will not work on the new light poles.  The decorations have been approved by a city committee.  The City Commission approved on a 3-1 vote, just over $13,000 to purchase 42 new wreaths.  The dollars were previously earmarked for a cold storage shed.  Commissioner Erickson voted no.

Approved on a 3-1 votre was a  Construction Engineering Agreement for Permanent Flood Protection Phase III with KLJ in an amount not to exceed $182,500.  Commissioner Erickson voted no.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

David Schelkoph indicated the drop off location at the landfill, for trees and lawn debris is available 24/7.

He noted the street lighting improvements being installed.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:

KLJ updated upcoming additional changes in traffic flows, which he will communicate with Valley City Public School, to pass along to parents and others.

Mayor Carlsrud noted the additional work performed by city employees during street constructed, and pointed to Jefferson School parents for handling access changes to the school stemming from street construction detours and changes in the traffic flows, as school began this year.

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

 

Valley City  (VCSU)  VCSU alumnus and president of North Dakota United, Nick Archuleta, will present “Choosing to Participate: Social Justice Is Not a Spectator Sport” on Thursday, Sepember 19, at 7 p.m. at the Barnes County Museum, 315 Central Avenue North, in Valley City.

Archuleta will speak on how individuals can step up within their community to promote social justice and combat racism.

His talk will be supported by posters, provided by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, that explore the history and impact of racism and prejudice in our country, and encourage viewers to consider the consequences of everyday choices and to make a difference in their own communities.

A graduate of Valley City High School, Archuleta holds a bachelor’s degree from Valley City State University and a master’s degree from the University of North Dakota. He has served as president of North Dakota United since the 2013 merger of the North Dakota Education Association and North Dakota Public Employees Association.

Sponsored by the community organization “What In The World Is Going On?,” the presentation kicks off season 21 of the Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series. The event is open to the public free of charge.

Valley City  (CSi)  Trucks supplying fresh vegetables, bakery items and boxed goods will be in Valley City from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in the parking lot of Epworth United Methodist Church, 680 8th Avenue, Southwest.

The distribution will be a drive-through, where clients will be able to stay in their vehicles and those who walk will be helped accordingly.

As part of the Great Plains Food Bank Pop-up Perishable Food Program , anyone in need of food assistance is welcome to attend and receive food at no cost.

Jamestown  (CSi)  The community is invited to the 12^th Annual Patriots Banquet and Auction Fundraiser is on Thursday October 17, starting at 5-p.m., at the All Vets Club in Jamestown.

Tickets are available from area veterans and at the club.

Anyone wishing to donate an auction item, or make a monetary donation may do so by contacting the All Vets Club at 701-252-8994.

The All Vets Club is a non-profit 501-c19 Corporation.

 

Valley City  (Barnes)   The Barnes County Commission informs residents that all grass and weeds along Barnes County roads must be mowed on or before October 1st, 2019, by the landowner or operator-as required by the North Dakota Century Code 63-05-02.

Mowing along the slope and ditch bottom must have a maximum stubble height of 4 inches. The width of cut shall be as such that no weeds or grasses will extend higher than the shoulder of the road.

Hay bales must be removed by October 1st or they will be disposed of so they will not create a snow problem.

Failure to comply with this order will result in the cost of mowing or hay bale removal being charged to the Barnes County Landowner. By order of the Barnes County Commission.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota State University freshman from Minnesota who was killed five years ago died of asphyxia.

Authorities have said little about the September 2014 death of 18-year-old Thomas Bearson of Sartell, Minnesota, other than it was a homicide.

KVLY-TV obtained Bearson’s death certificate, which says he died of asphyxia — meaning he was deprived of oxygen.

Besides alcohol, two prescription medications were in Bearson’s system — alprazolam, an anti-anxiety drug also known as Xanax, and temazepam, a sedative used to treat insomnia.

Bearson was last seen at a party in Fargo. His body was later found at an RV dealership in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Despite hundreds of tips, no arrests have been made. Moorhead Deputy Police Chief Tory Jacobson says the investigation remains active.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota lawmaker wants to ensure firearms are legal on the state Capitol grounds after a gun rights rally he hosted there drew some supporters who were probably armed.

Bismarck Republican Rep. Rick Becker said Tuesday he will introduce legislation to change the policy when the Legislature reconvenes in 2021. Dozens attended the “Shall Not Be Infringed Rally” Sunday on the steps of the Capitol to support gun rights and combat efforts in Congress to expand background checks and oppose “red flag” laws, which let courts remove guns from people who might threaten themselves or others.

Current policy prohibits firearms on the 130-acre Capitol grounds. Becker said he only learned of the rule the day before the rally, and warned followers on Facebook about it.

Still, Becker believed some at the rally were armed.

“I did not see anyone carrying but if I was a betting man, I’d bet there were,” said Becker, a plastic surgeon who made an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2016. He also leads a group of ultraconservative House members who call themselves the Bastiat Caucus.

Ondine Baird, a state Democratic party official and its national committeewoman, pointed out the no-gun policy on Becker’s Facebook page, which led to some contentious exchanges between the two. Baird later posted that she and her family had received threats for the posts and intended to contact police.

Baird said in a statement to The Associated Press that she’s “working with a private detective before engaging law enforcement because from experience I know their ability to work cyber crime is very limited.”

Becker said he was “dubious” of Baird’s claims, but said that if true, they should be denounced.

In sports…

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Sydney Ellingson (JR/Langdon, N.D.) (women’s volleyball) and Garrett Mitchell (SO/Shakopee, Minn.) (football) have been named Jamestown Optimist Club Athletes of the Week for the week of September 9-15, 2019.

Ellingson was also named Great Plains Athletic Conference/Hauff Mid-America Sports Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week,

She ended the week with 39 digs (5.6 digs per set) as the Jimmies went 2-0 in GPAC conference play with wins over Mount Marty College and Dakota Wesleyan University on the road.

Jamestown (12-2) hosts Briar Cliff (Iowa) Saturday at 5 p.m.

Mitchell caught touchdown passes of 21 yards, 52 yards, and 6 yards from quarterback Jordan Mann (SR/Bismarck, N.D.) to account for all the Jimmie scores in a loss at Hastings. Garrett tied a school record with three TD catches in a game, last accomplished by Trent Roemmich in 2012.

Optimist International is an association of more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to “Bringing Out the Best in Kids.” Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be.

Valley City  (CSi)  The North Dakota High School High Rodeo will be held September 21 and 22 in Valley City, at the North Dakota Winter Show, main arena, and at the outdoor arena, weather permitting both days.

Admission to the North Dakota High School Rodeo is $10 per day or $15 for the weekend, children 10 and under get into the rodeo free this Saturday and Sunday. Food vendors will be available during the event.

In world and national news…

JERUSALEM (AP) — In an apparent setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, exit polls show the Israeli leader has fallen short of securing a parliamentary majority with his hard-line allies.

The results posted by Israel’s three major TV stations indicate Netanyahu’s political future could now be in doubt.

The three stations all showed challenger Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party slightly ahead of Netanyahu’s Likud party. However, neither party controls a majority in the 120-seat parliament without the support of Avigdor Lieberman, who heads the midsize Yisrael Beitenu party.

Netanyahu had hoped to secure a majority with his allies in hopes of winning immunity from an expected indictment on corruption charges.

The results raise the likelihood of a unity government between the three parties.

 

 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s energy minister says 50% of the production cut by the attack on its oil processing plant has been restored.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman made the comments Tuesday night at a news conference in Jiddah.

The attack Saturday struck a Saudi oil field and the world’s largest crude oil processing plant, which knocked out 5.7 million barrels of crude oil production per day for the kingdom, or about 5% of the world’s daily production.

The prince added that within this month, production capacity will be up to 11 million barrels per day by the end of September. It had been around 9.6 milllion barrels per day before the attack.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels, whom a Saudi-led coalition have been fighting since March 2015, claimed the attack. However, U.S. and Saudi officials say they believe Iran carried out the assault, something denied by Tehran.

 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Corey Lewandowski is confirming that President Donald Trump asked him to urge Jeff Sessions to reverse himself and oversee the Russia investigation. Lewandowski never delivered that message, but he told the House Judiciary Committee that Trump didn’t ask him to break the law.

He said, “I didn’t think the president asked me to do anything illegal.” Under questioning later by Louisiana Democrat Hank Johnson, Lewandowski confirmed as “accurate” that Trump had asked him to deliver the message.

Asked why, according to the Mueller report, he never delivered the message to Sessions as instructed, Lewandowski answered that he had taken his kids to the beach.

Lewandowski never worked for Trump in the White House, but remained a confidant.

The questioning came as the Democratic-led panel conducted its first impeachment hearing.

 

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Cokie Roberts, longtime political reporter and analyst at ABC News and NPR, has died at age 75.

ABC announced her death on Tuesday. Roberts was the daughter of Hale and Lindy Boggs, two members of Congress from Louisiana, and went on the chronicle the political world she grew up in.

She joined ABC News in 1988 and was co-anchor with Sam Donaldson of the Sunday political show “This Week” from 1996 to 2002.