– Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Oct 24

Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Bergquist says, Stutsman County is making filled sandbags available to all Stutsman County residents. Bags will be distributed on a first come first served basis. The filled sandbags will not be delivered to any locations. Individuals wanting bags will need to arrange to pick up the bags and transport them to the destination.

To arrange for the filled sandbags, during business hours Monday thru Friday, call the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office at 701-251-6200. After hours and weekends call 701-252-9000. The number of filled bags available is limited. When the bags are gone, they are gone.

Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown is notifying residents that a public information meeting will be held at the Jamestown Civic Center, in the Exchequer Room, 212 3^rd Ave NE, Jamestown, ND, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at 5:30 PM, concerning water releases from Jamestown and Pipestem Dams.

City council members will be in attendance at this meeting.

Update..

Jamestown (JPD) Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger reports that on Wednesday October 23, at approximately 10:48 p.m., Jamestown Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 1600 11 Ave NE. The victim of the domestic reported that Shawn Teggatz, age 54 of Jamestown, was inside, possibly armed and had threated to harm the victim and himself. Teggatz also had a “No Bond warrant” for his arrest from Burleigh county. When officers attempted to contact Teggatz, he barricaded himself inside and refused to communicate.

Officers evacuated the building and continued to attempt contact over the next several hours. A search warrant was obtained and the James/Valley Special Operations team (J/V SOT) and Crisis Negotiations team (CNT) were called to the scene. After many more attempts to communicate with Teggatz, the J/V SOT forced contact through the exterior of the building. Teggatz resisted arrest, including an unsuccessful attempt to take him into custody using a taser. Officers physically restrained him and were able to take him into custody. Teggatz was examined at the scene by Jamestown Ambulance and later booked at the Stutsman County Correctional Center.

The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, Valley City Police Department, Barnes County Sheriff’s Department, James/Valley Crisis Negotiation Team, Jamestown Fire City Department and Jamestown Area Ambulance, during this incident. This incident remains under investigation. Several formal charges are pending review by the Stutsman County State’s Attorney, in addition to the Burleigh county warrants.
During the above incident, Jamestown Police officers also responded to a man with a gun call at the Jamestown Motel at 0247 on 10/24/2019. A male reported that three other men threatened him with a gun at his motel room. Officers responded to that scene and were unable to locate suspects. The incident is still under investigation.

Earlier Thursday about 3:45-a.m. the Jamestown City Fire Department was called to the National Guard shop on Highway 281 North, where a brake fire on a vehicle was reported. Lt. Sheldon Mohr said, the fire was out on arrival.

Valley City (CSi) On Thursday October 24, Cornelious Edward Johnson was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison, by Southeast District Court Judge, Jay Schmitz.

Johnson from Mesa, Arizona,was sentenced on two felony counts of attempted murder and one count of robbery in the November 21 2018 shooting in Valley City.

Johnson had entered guilty pleas to all three felony counts during a change of plea hearing on September 5 this year.

Judge Schmitz gave Johnson credit for 267 days already served, waived all fees and issued no probation order once he’s released from prison.

The shooting victim, Trey William Kamstra, shot once in the upper body continues to make a full recovery.

Johnson fled North Dakota after the shooting.

On January 30 this year, U.S. Marshals arrested him in Maricopa County Arizona.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s attorney general says a Jamestown tourist attraction violated the state’s open meetings law when it failed to post a notice of a special meeting.

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the association operating Frontier Village held the meeting in September, notified the county auditor, but never posted it in the newspaper or elsewhere.

Stenehjem says the village association must amend its minutes to “add detailed recollections of any conversations held during the meeting and provide the minutes free to anyone who requests them.”

He says the association must comply in seven days or face mandatory costs and attorney fees if the person requesting the opinion prevails in a civil action.

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council on Thursday afternoon, at 2:30-p.m., at City Hall, held a Public Hearing, concerning the request from Eagle Flats Apartments LLC for a tax abatement under N.D.C.C. Section 40-57.1 for a period of fifteen (15) years for the development of a low to moderate income based 1, 2 and 3 bedroom unit building with green space, playground and parking in Downtown Jamestown in the former Eagles Club building. Eagle Flats, involves demolishing the current vacant Eagles building and constructing a multi-story housing unit.

All council members were present.

A presentation was made by Asset Management, with Common Wealth, the developer. A background on the company was given.

He showed a project similar to the one planned for Jamestown.

The Jamestown project is geared to provide affordable housing. The developer has requested to pay $35,000 per year for 15 years rather than the normal property taxes estimated at almost $80,000 per year. The financing aspect of the project was explained in conjunction with the Tax Abatement.

Mayor Heinrich welcomed those from the audience to make comments.

David Kline from the Great Plains Housing Authority in Jamestown spoke in favor of the project, especially three bedrooms housing and accessibility, under ADA guidelines, plus integration of all individuals within the community.

In opposition, to the project, homeowner, Dwight Rasmussen said, his property taxes increase each year, and is opposed to the projects tax abatement, and pay for what the property is worth.

The Public Hearing was adjourned.

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

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire, and Public Works Committees, met Thursday at 4-p.m., at City Hall. All members were present.

POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE:

An update was given by Jamestown City Fire Department, Chief, Jim Reuther about the Fire Department’s State ladder truck, replacement.

He said the current truck is back at the fire department, but still out of service indefinitely. Around $200,000 is needed for repair costs.

He said the city’s fire insurance rates may go up without the ladder truck in service, and adequate fire protection is not available without the truck.

The committee recommends the city notify the State about the problem through the proper means about the situation.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

Consider was the tabled AE2S Stormwater Utility Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $28,000, to the contract dated July 29, 2016.

Shawn Gaddy provided information, including progress on a test run, of the software, data base including the storm water utility billings. The first billing will be sent in November, on the October service.

The $28,000 stems from additional software.

Mayor Heinrich said he would not vote for the amendment if there are more coming with additional dollars. Gaddy said he feels this is the final amendment. The final invoice is expected in December.

The committee recommends accepting the amendment, with the understanding this is the final change order.

Considered was a request from Stutsman County Fair Association to place a sign on city right-of-way near 4th Ave NW/5th Street NW.

City Engineer, Travis Dillman says, the sign will be placed near the tennis courts, on Parks and Recreation Department property, with all parties making sure the sign is not on the DOT right of way.

City Building Inspector Tom Blackmore said signs are not allow on either city of DOT right of way.

No committee action was necessary.

INFORMATIONAL:

Travis Dillman said on Thursday Morning the Release from pipestem Dam was increased by another 100 cfs, at 8:30-a.m., and another 100 cfs increase on Friday and another 100 cfs increase on Saturday, for a combined release of 2400. He said the present flood mitigation measures should be adequate to hold the combined 2400 cfs release.

He said when winter freeze up occurs, the releases will be decreased, based on the ice formation on the reservoirs.

A public input meeting on the Downtown Road Diet Project is scheduled November 7, 2019, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at City Hall.

Recycling collection update. …Ralph Friebel of Recycle North Dakota said the participation rate for recycling in Jamestown is between 63 and 72-percent with the highest participation rate in Northeast Jamestown at 78-percent.

Garbage collection update. The baler is not operational pending parts, scheduled to be back on line by mid afternoon, on Friday.

It has been out of operation for two weeks.

An item on Tuesday’s Building Planning and Zoning Committee agenda was discussed, concerning an unsafe structure at 1809 7th Avenue Southwest.

The owner has been notified to have the building repaired of demolished by November first this year.

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

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session Thursday evening at City Hall, at 5-p.m. All members were present.

Discussion was held on the request from Eagle Flats Apartments LLC for a tax abatement under NDCC Section 40-57.1 for a period of 15 years for the development of a low to moderate income based 1,2 and 3 bedroom unit building with green space, playground and parking in Downtown Jamestown. (The space currently occupied by the former Eagles Club.)

The negotiating committee consisting of the city county , school district met earlier this week, and approved a 2.5 percent yearly increase in the $35,000, payment in lieu of taxes, per year for 15 years rather than the normal property taxes estimated at almost $80,000 per year. The City Council, Thursday unanimously approved the motion to accept the increase.

Also considered was the request from Commonwealth Company (Eagle Flats Apartments LLC) requesting the preliminary approval to lease 20 city owned parking spaces for one dollar annually for the Eagle Flats, LLC Project. All members were present.

The request was tabled indefinitely, pending the developer receiving additional information

The city meetings were shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

Jamestown (CSi) Notice is hereby given that the Stutsman County Park Board will receive sealed proposals for the concession contract for the campground previously known as Pelican Point Landing. The contract will begin for the 2020 recreation season with a negotiable term length. The deadline for submitting a proposal is 3:00 p.m. on November 22, 2019. For more information view the full contract and Request for Proposal documents below.

Request For Proposal
Contract
Proposal Form

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Arts Center is offering a Fiber Weaving Class with Sue Balcom on November 9th from 12:00 – 3:30.
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz said, the class teaches how to wrap a small loom; some vernacular and how to go about deciding on equipment and your very own loom. Everyone will have a chance to weave and the scarf will be given away to a lucky winner at the end of the evening. PLEASE do not purchase a loom until you speak to the instructor. If you already have a loom, please bring it to class with some yarn to add to our scarf project (optional). This class is ideal of beginning weavers, and hopes to set participants on a broader weaving journey. $40 / $35 for members.

Sue Balcom is a well-known name around North Dakota and beyond for her fiber arts (but, it doesn’t stop there). She is the owner of the Root Sellers Farm, is a blogger, author of four books, farmer’s marketer, fabric artist, self-described bread head. She is also a frequent guest on Prairie Public Radio’s “Main Street” to talk about community, family, and culinary traditions of North Dakota.

Click here to Register

Other activities include:

CREATIVE WRITING: November 4 – 22 with Bill Kennedy

THE WORLD OF WILLY WONKA: November 25 – December 6 with Mindi Schmitz

STOP MOTION ANIMATION: December 9 – 20 with Linda Roesch

PHOTOGRAPHY: January 6 – 17 with Happy Mermaid!

The Arts Center also reports that Two Rivers Performing Arts School is hosting a vocal seminar with master voice instructor, Soprano Carol Eikum who has had a solo performing career focused on concert, oratorio and recital literature with numerous musical organizations, colleges, universities, and churches in the Upper Midwest and other regions of the United States and Europe.

Carol is a respected voice clinician, pedagogue and vocal consultan. Her voice students regularly win top awards in vocal competitions and have continued on to graduate study and successful performing and teaching careers.

The Arts Center has a need of teaching artists, looking for artists to exhibit, teach and be involved. There are several options for artists who are willing to teach on a contractual basis.

Contact the Jamestown Arts Center for more information at 701-251-2496.

Bismarck (CSi) – Seat belts save lives and are the single most effective way to prevent injury and death in a motor vehicle crash.

Law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols from November 1 through December 12 for the Click It or Ticket campaign enforcing the state seat belt law.

Preliminary data in 2019 indicates of the fatalities that have been seat belt eligible, 52% were not wearing it.

All vehicle occupants should take personal responsibility when traveling and always buckle up. Every trip. Every time.

Valley City Police Chief, Phil Hatcher says, “The first thing you should do when you get in a vehicle is put on your seat belt. It’s about taking personal responsibility when you travel and making sure you’re buckled up for the ones you love.”

This campaign is part of the Vision Zero strategy to eliminate motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries on North Dakota roads.

Visit the North Dakota Crash Memorial Wall to view memorials built on the hope of preventing another death on North Dakota roads.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Tech executive-turned-governor Doug Burgum announced Thursday that he’s seeking a second term, highlighting anew his themes of “reinventing” government and running North Dakota state government like a business.

In a video announcement posted on YouTube, the 63-year-old Republican highlights accomplishments since he took office three years ago against a backdrop of state revenue shortfall and the contentious protest over the Dakota Access oil pipeline.

Burgum said they are “reinventing government with modern business efficiencies” and have “turned a budget shortfall into a budget surplus and cut government spending without raising taxes.”

Burgum won in 2016 by running as an outsider, bucking what he called the “good old boy” party establishment and hitting the innovation theme.

He infuriated the GOP-controlled Legislature at the time with television ads that claimed lawmakers squandered the state’s oil bounty. He portrayed himself as a proven job-creator uniquely qualified to help diversify the state economy. And he beat the GOP’s preferred candidate, longtime state Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, in a primary before easily winning the general election.

Prior to taking office, Burgum had been critical of the Legislature’s stance on social issues, including its failure to pass a bill that would have banned discrimination based on sexual orientation. His perceived liberal leanings on some social issues likely appealed to many Democrats, who crossed party lines to cast votes for him in the primary.

After taking office, Burgum walked a fine line on abortion in the highly conservative state until this year, when he signed two anti-abortion bills last session that were hailed as a victory by anti-abortion advocates.

Burgum who has long vowed to rein in “runaway” state spending, surprised many this year by supporting a record $14.7 billion, two-year budget that includes federal aid.

The current budget represents about $4.9 billion in state general fund spending, up about 12.5% from what was approved by lawmakers two years ago. But was $2 billion less than in 2013-2015.

The general fund portion of the budget is spent on an assortment of programs, including education and human services. It is funded largely by state taxes on income, sales, energy, tobacco and gambling.

Democrats haven’t held the governor’s office for more than a quarter-century and have no declared challenger yet. Former Democratic U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, the state party’s star, has said she won’t run.

Former U.S. Rep. Rick Berg, the state GOP chairman and a former legislator, said he expects Burgum to cruise to a victorious second term.

“Anyone facing him has a tremendous uphill challenge,” Berg said. “The economy is going well because people have confidence in our government.”

Berg discounted past friction between the Legislature and Burgum.

“There is always going to be tension and I think that is healthy because you get better solutions,” Berg said.

Burgum also personally funded much of his campaign in his first bid, but will not say by how much. State law does not require candidates to disclose their own contributions.

In sports..

Jamestown (uj) The University of Jamestown Jimmie Janes, in conjunction with Jamestown Regional Medical Center, are hosting a Pink-Out during the Jimmie Hockey game on October 25. The Jimmies will battle Waldorf University at 7 p.m. in the Wilson Arena.

“Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to show the importance of attending breast cancer screenings so it can be detected and treated early,” explained UJ goalie Tyson Brouwer, who donated his helmet to help raise funds for the cause. “I think the Jimmie Janes and JRMC did a great job with this whole event. The hockey team is honored to be able to play for such a great cause and raise money for breast cancer.”

During the game, the Jimmie Janes will be fundraising for JRMC Cancer Center by selling shirts and raffle tickets. Tickets prices are: 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and 5 for $20. Raffle prizes include:

Custom-painted UJ hockey helmet, worn by goalie Tyson Brouwer during the month of October 2019
UJ Hockey team-autographed jersey
Custom cornhole board, courtesy of Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Five tie blankets
Jimmie Prize Pack
Plantation Coffee Gift Cards

“The students at the University of Jamestown are inspiring and very thoughtful about being part of our community and showing support for women’s health,” said Lisa Jackson, Foundation Director at JRMC Foundation. “JRMC is grateful to the Jimmie Janes and the hockey team for not only creating awareness about early detection but action. They deserve a lot of credit for being difference makers.”

Attendees are asked to join the hockey team in wearing pink to the game. Free hot chocolate with pink marshmallows will be given out to the first 50 fans. Admission to the game is free for those 12 and under, $4 for seniors aged 60+, and $8 for attendees 13 and older.

The Pink-Out hockey game is part of a larger campaign hosted by the Jimmie Janes called “Fight Like A Jimmie.” “The ‘Fight Like A Jimmie’ campaign is a chance for our Jimmie Janes to support and lift each other up by promoting women’s health,” said Aime Aesoph, Jimmie Janes advisor. “We are women supporting women, and I am so proud that we are bringing attention to women’s health one step at a time.”

During this campaign, which takes place in the month of October for Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Jimmie Janes have been raising funds and spreading awareness in support of JRMC’s cancer center – which included promoting mammograms as part of JRMC’s No Excuses program.

“The Pink-Out is a chance to celebrate those women that have fought a courageous battle,” Aesoph continued. “We are elated to be a community partner with Jamestown Regional Medical Center so that we can support having important cancer services in our area for women.”

In addition to the Pink-Out, Director of the Booster Club, Jim Klemann, is collaborating with Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Dakota. Area Wish Children have been invited to the game, and will have a behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet the UJ Hockey Team, as well as other special surprises.

Established in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Science in Nursing degrees, as well as Master’s Degrees in Education and Leadership, and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The University of Jamestown offers more than 40 areas of study, integrating the liberal arts with sound professional programs. With the Jamestown Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing them through a student-centered experience.

In world and national news…

GEYSERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Flames are no longer visible from a wildfire in Southern California but mandatory and voluntary evacuations remain in place as Santa Ana winds gust through the region and create extreme fire risk.

The fire broke out early Thursday about 60 miles (97 kilometers) east of Los Angeles in the San Bernardino National Forest near the city of San Bernardino.

The U.S. Forest service says in a statement that firefighters have made good progress but have not established containment lines around the area where vegetation is still smoldering.

TV images have shown the scorched landscape with no flames apparent and little smoke.

The Forest Service says 80 homes are under evacuation in the city and a Red Cross shelter has opened at a high school.

Very dry air and strong winds are affecting much of California, including the wine county north of San Francisco Bay where a huge wildfire has forced evacuations and burned at least three homes.

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he plans to ask Parliament to approve an early national election to be held on Dec. 12. Johnson says it’s the only way to break Britain’s Brexit impasse.

Britain’s next scheduled election is not until 2022. To call one early, Johnson needs to win a vote in Parliament. He has tried twice before and lost.

Johnson says the Dec. 12 date will give lawmakers time before the election to scrutinize his Brexit bill. Under his plan, Parliament would remain working until Nov. 6, when campaigning would start.

LONDON (AP) — British detectives investigating the deaths of 39 people found in a refrigerated truck in southeastern England have been given an additional 24 hours to question the driver on suspicion of murder.

The 25-year-old truck driver from Northern Ireland has not charged in the tragedy.

Police say in a statement Thursday that the recovery of the bodies, all Chinese citizens, is ongoing and that the post-mortem and identification process will take time.

They are getting assistance from Chinese embassy officials in London and police in Belgium, where the truck’s container apparently was put on a ferry at the port of Zeebrugge and sent to England.

A book of condolences has been placed at the town office in Grays, where the industrial park where the truck containing the bodies was found early Wednesday.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More than two months before the phone call that launched the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s newly elected leader told advisers he was worried about pressure from the U.S. president to investigate Democrat Joe Biden.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy gathered a small group together in Kyiv on May 7, where they discussed how to navigate Trump’s insistence for a probe and to avoid becoming entangled in American elections.

The meeting was recounted to The Associated Press by three people familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the diplomatic sensitivity of an issue that has roiled U.S.-Ukrainian relations.

The meeting came before Zelenskiy was inaugurated but about two weeks after Trump called to offer his congratulations on the night of the Ukrainian leader’s April 21 election.

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian state media and a war monitoring group say a car bombing wounded several people in a town taken by Turkey-backed rebels from Kurdish fighters during Ankara’s invasion this month into northeastern Syria.

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says at least four people were hurt in Thursday’s explosion in the town of Tal Abyad.

The state news agency SANA also reported the bombing, for which no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Syrian Kurdish fighters this week completed their withdrawal from a stretch of territory along the Turkey-Syrian border where Ankara launched its incursion into Syria this month. The stretch lies between the towns of Ras al-Ayn and Tal Abyad.

That pullback, allowing Turkish-backed forces to take over, was part of an agreement Turkey made with the United States.

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is telling leaders at the first-ever Russia-Africa summit that developing economic and security ties with the continent ranks among Moscow’s top foreign policy priorities.

Addressing the two-day meeting in Sochi that wraps up Thursday, Putin noted that African nations have emerged as “one of important pillars of the multi-polar world.”

The Russian leader emphasized that Russia and African nations should expand their cooperation in combating extremism.

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union provided generous economic and military aid to many African countries amid global rivalry with the United States. Moscow’s influence withered after the 1991 Soviet collapse, but in recent years the Kremlin has intensified efforts to bolster ties with Africa.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders are paying tribute in the Capitol to late Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, who is lying in state in Statuary Hall.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (puh-LOH’-see) on Thursday called Cummings the “North Star” for House Democrats and said, “Elijah was truly a master of the House.” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said, “Our country has lost a giant.”

Cummings died last week at age 68 of complications from long-standing health issues. A sharecropper’s son, Cummings rose to become a civil rights champion, a committee chairman and a leader of the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

As a tribute to Cummings, no votes are scheduled Thursday in the House.

A wake and funeral are planned Friday in Baltimore.