Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Apr 24

CSi Weather…

 MOSTLY SUNNY. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND SNOW SHOWERS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. BREEZY. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE EVENING.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTH WINDS
10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 40.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.

 SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS WILL SPREAD FROM WEST TO EAST ACROSS
 WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA WEDNESDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
ACCUMULATIONS SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN AN INCH…MAINLY SOUTHWEST AND CENTRAL.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT TEMPERATURES WILL DROP AS SKIES CLEAR…APPROACHING THE RECORD LOW OF 17 (SET WAY BACK IN 1907) FOR JAMESTOWN.
 
THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
 
 A WARMING TREND WILL OCCUR ACROSS THE JAMES RIVER BASIN BY THE END OF THIS WEEK AND THROUGH THIS COMING WEEKEND. HIGHS IN THE 50S BY FRIDAY AND INTO THE 60S OVER THE WEEKEND ARE CURRENTLY FORECAST.

IN ADDITION…OVERNIGHT LOWS ABOVE FREEZING ARE EXPECTED. THIS WARMING TREND WILL RESULT IN A FAST MELT OF MUCH OF
 THE REMAINING SNOW PACK. STREAM AND RIVER RISES ARE LIKELY THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK…ALONG WITH AN INCREASED RISK OF OVERLAND FLOODING. STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST WEATHER AND WATER FORECASTS AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BISMARCK.

 

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP Apr 24, 2013) – Federal investigators say pilot error was the probable cause of an airplane crash last fall that killed a veteran North Dakota pilot.
 
     Bob Odegaard died Sept. 7, 2012  when he crashed his vintage Super Corsair plane while practicing for a Valley City air show.
 
     The  National Transportation Safety Board says Odegaard made an acrobatic maneuver at an altitude that didn’t allow him to fully recover the plane before it hit the ground.
 
     The NTSB found no signs of a mechanical problem, though investigators said the extent of the damage didn’t allow for a complete exam of the flight control system.
 
     The 66-year-old Odegaard was a longtime pilot and airplane rebuilder who owned an aerial spraying business.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center & Promotion Committees, met Tuesday evening (Apr 23, 2013 at City Hall. All Members were present.

With Finance & Legal Committee business:

　

The committee recommends approving the application from Brolin Investing for Renaissance Zone tax incentives on (Lots 1-9 and 34-44, except the North 10 feet of the East 5 feet of Lot 4, and except the North 10 feet of Lot 5, and except the North 18 feet of Lots 6 & 7, and except the North 70 feet of Lots 8 & 9, Block 9, Kelly & Fuller 2nd Addition,) by the granting of a five (5) year 100% property tax exemption and a request to the State for a five (5) year 100% state income tax exemption. The area is now included in the expanded boundary of the Renaissance Zone.

　

　

The committee recommends approving the application from CVA, Inc., for Renaissance Zone tax incentives on )Lots 8-12, except the South 103.21 feet of said Lots 8 & 9, Block 9, Kelly & Fuller 2nd Addition,) by the granting of a five (5) year 100% property tax exemption and a request to the State for a five (5) year 100% state income tax exemption. The property is the former Job Service building in Southwest Jamestown.

　

Schmeichel Brothers Property, LLP requested the annexation of (Auditor’s Lot 30-2 within the NE1/4 Section 30, T140, R63W, Bloom Township,) into the City of Jamestown. Mayor Andersen said the area would be served by Stutsman Rural Water District, if the proposed territory swamp between the city and SRWD takes place.

The committee recommends approving the request.

　

The committee recommends approving the request from James & Debra Schumacher for the annexation of (Auditor’s Lot 30-1 within the NE1/4 Section 30, T140, R63W, Bloom Township,) into the City of Jamestown.

　

The request from BL2 Management, LLC, was recommended for approval for an On-Sale Beer & Wine license for The Depot Cafe. (new owner request).

　

The committee recommends approving providing credit card payments for utilities, licenses, permit fees, etc. The credit card fee will likely be $3 for the minimum amount charged to the card. The committee recommends using the “Municipay,” credit card company.

　

The committee recommends entering into a Public Site Lease for a 3 year period, instead of the current 4 year period with the Buffalo City Tourism Foundation to provide an area to house the tourism offices. The period is retroactive to January 1, 2013.

　

The committee recommends entering into an agreement for engineering services with Prairie Engineering, P.C., for the Jamestown City Hall Cooling Tower Replacement, not to exceed $10,500.

　

The committee reviewed the application of Ben Maulding for an animal permit to pasture and keep horses at 605 10th Avenue NW in the City. The item was forwarded to the May committee meeting until the new city Ordinance is in effect.

Discussion then centered on filling the City Forester position within the City. Mayor Andersen moved and was seconded for the committee to recommend approving advertising for a City Forester/Equipment Operator position, with the same pay range as a full time City Forester. The City Forestry Department will remain. Deputy City Auditor Jay Sveum said the primary job will be City Forester, and assisting in the Street Department in the winter months, as qualified. Sveum does not feel the added title of Equipment Operator will limit the number of applicants for City Forester.

Former Shade Tree Committee member Roy Sheppard said he was a 30 year member of the committee and worked with four full time and one part time City Forester, and outlined reasons for a individual holding a City Forester position only.

Others advocating a full time City Forester were Chamber President, Tim Burchill, and City Beautification Committee member, Joan Morris. City Council Member Buchanan noted the previous full time City Forester, Vern Quam worked on landscape planning on Mill Hill, and was able to save the city money, with in-kind services.

Mayor Andersen rescinded her motion based on the 2002 job description, of a City Forester, only, position.

The committee voted unanimously to recommend.

　

The committee recommends, recognizing the Ave Maria Village Fundraising Committee as an other public spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a raffle permit with the drawing to be held June 17, 2013.

　

The committee then considered the request from Otter Tail Power Company on whether the City would consider acquiring Lot 14, Block 3, Replat of Block 3 Hi-Acres 3rd Addition, from Stutsman County in order to provide an easement to Otter Tail Power Company for the placement of a power line. The utility will be upgrading its local system.

Without the easement Otter Tail Power would need to purchase the property on its own.

The committee recommends the city acquire the property and grant the easement.

　

Informational:

Monthly departmental reports were presented.

It was noted that the Second Reading of Ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 6-7 of the City Code pertaining to animals and fowl is scheduled for the May 6, 2013, City Council meeting.

　

Also a Public Hearing relative to the special assessments for the 2012 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District # 12-11 is scheduled for the May 6, 2013, City Council meeting.

　

With Building, Planning & Zoning Committee business:

Draft Minutes of the April 8, 2013, Planning Commission meeting , and draft minutes of the April 18, 2013 Planning Commission meeting were presented.

　

The committee discussed introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance to change the zoning of the S55’ of the W130’ of Lot 7, Auditor’s Plat No. 3 from R-2-A (One to Twelve Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). The land south of the Don Wilhelm car dealership.

Currently a single family home is located there and would be removed under Wilhelm’s plan to use the property for the dealership, parking. Mayor Andersen pointed out that C-2 Zoning will allow for other types of businesses locating there, such as a “quick lube,” business.

She feels that a “buffer zone,” be in place between residential and commercial property.

The City Planning Commission recommends approval, but not unanimously.

It was noted that issuing a condition use permit would not require a zone change.

The committee recommends moving the Ordinance to the City Council meeting without recommendation.

　

The committee recommends introducing the First reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 8.8(F), Paragraphs 1 & 2 and Section 9(B), Appendix C, pertaining to building requirements within zoning districts, concerning the height of walls of accessory buildings, (such as garages or storage buildings) in residential areas.

Civic Center and Promotion Committee, had no official business.

Council Member Charlie Kouarjian pointed out that White Cloud the Albino buffalo gave birth this week to her 10th calf — a brown heifer.

　

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

　

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Apr 23, 2013) – The planned District 24 Legislative Forum scheduled for Saturday April 27, 2013 in Valley City has been postponed, until after the 2013 legislature.

The date to be announced.

At that time area legislators will review selected bills passed in this session.

　

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Apr 22, 2013) — The Jamestown Education Association and the Jamestown Public School Board are meeting in teacher negotiations.

Ground rules were set at the first meeting on Monday.

With the next meeting set for Tuesday April 30, 2013 at 7-p.m., at the Jamestown Middle School, Thompson Community Room, the organizations will present their initial proposals for a contract.

The next meeting is scheduled to have both presenting final proposals.

Jamestown Public School Board negotiators are Terry Anderson, Tanya Ostlie and Roger Haut.

Negotiators for the Jamestown Education Association are Cody Mickelson, Todd Roth, and Bill Nelson.

The goal is to complete negotiations by July 1, 2013,or stayed if progress is being made.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple is requesting an emergency declaration from President Obama due to the strong potential for spring flooding in North Dakota.
 
     Dalrymple says current conditions show there is significant potential for severe flooding that could exceed local response capabilities.
 
     If approved, the presidential declaration would make available federal resources and financial assistance to help local and tribal jurisdictions recover costs associated with severe flooding. North Dakota would be eligible for federal funding to cover 75 percent of all eligible costs for flood protection measures incurred by communities and counties.
 
     Last month Dalrymple issued a state emergency declaration for counties and tribal nations that face a 50 percent chance of reaching or exceeding moderate flood stage

 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Flood-weary Fargo residents looking for some uplifting news could look upstream.
 
     The National Weather Service on Tuesday slightly downgraded the crest prediction for Wahpeton, about 50 miles south of Fargo. The Red River flows north.
 
     The weather service has lowered the expected peak in Wahpeton from 17 to 16.5 feet. That’s likely to happen late Sunday or early Monday.
 
     Forecasters say the Red River in Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., should rise to near 37.5 by mid-morning on next Tuesday. That’s nearly 20 feet above the point where the river spills over its banks.
 
     A crest prediction for Fargo-Moorhead could be released later today.

 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Fargo police are warning residents about emergency ordinances related to flooding.
 
     The city is building clay levees and dropping off sandbags into neighborhoods in preparation for the fourth major Red River flood in five years.
 
     Police say residents are prohibited from climbing or driving on a levee, damaging a levee, entering a restricted area, or operating a watercraft that could cause damage to a levee or other flood protection by creating a wake.
 
     Those infractions carry a fine of $500.
 
     Police say driving around a barricade carries a $20 fine.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Fargo’s neighbors are ramping up their flood fight against the Red River.
 
     The National Weather Service last week warned residents in Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., to prepare for possible record flooding, which would likely force more than 300 homeowners in the two cities to build sandbag dikes or provide other protection.
 
     Workers began dropping off sandbags in Fargo neighborhoods on Tuesday. Moorhead officials say they plan to begin delivering sandbags on Wednesday.
 
     Moorhead City Manager Redlinger says officials are looking to sandbag between 38 and 100 homes, depending on the initial weather service crest prediction. That forecast could be released as soon as Wednesday.
 
     The Red River is likely to peak next week. It will be the latest crest on record.

 

 GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Grand Forks officials say that two of the city’s three bridges could be closed to cars and people if the Red River reaches the 49-foot mark.
 
      There’s a 50 percent chance the water will reach 49 feet.

While that’s largely manageable for the city because it’s protected against levels as high as 60 feet, bridges could be closed at the 43-foot mark.
 
     On the south end of downtown, Point Bridge would close at 43 feet. The Sorlie Bridge, connecting downtown Grand Forks to East Grand Forks, could close if the river rises to 46 feet.
 
     City officials say that traffic could be routed over the Kennedy Bridge on Highway 2.

 

 WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – An inmate is back in custody after escaping from a courthouse where he was scheduled to have a bond hearing.
 
19-year-old Calum Kinstler was facing a several felonies and misdemeanors stemming from an alleged theft and armed robbery when he escaped from the Williams County Courthouse on Monday.
 
     Officers were able to apprehend him a few minutes later at a nearby garage.
 
     This was the second inmate to escape from the courthouse in a week.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Bismarck woman accused of leaving two toddlers home alone has pleaded guilty to felony child abuse or neglect.
 
     Twenty-six-year-old Bonnie Packineau was accused of leaving a 2-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl home alone on March 12. Authorities say a neighbor found the boy outside in 15-degree weather, screaming.
 
  Packineau told officers she went to Mandan to pick up a friend and could not handle all of her children in the car. She said during an earlier court appearance that she has a 7-month-old and a 5-year-old.
 
     Packineau could face up to 10 years in prison. A sentencing date was not immediately set.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota man has pleaded not guilty to starving about 100 cattle to death.
 
     Forty-four-year-old James Schnabel is charged in McIntosh County with four misdemeanor counts of mistreating animals. He could face up to four years in jail if convicted.
 
Court documents indicate Schnabel told authorities stray dogs chased some cattle into a shed in January, leading to trampling and suffocation deaths.
 
     A veterinarian concluded almost all of the dead cattle died of starvation.

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – Williston city commissioners have suspended the liquor licenses of the city’s two strip clubs in response to what police say are excessive calls for disorderly behavior.
 
Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to suspend the license of Heartbreakers for 30 days and the license of Whispers for seven days.
 
     City Attorney Taylor Olson says the clubs have violated ordinances related to serving drunken customers, allowing patrons to take alcohol outside and maintaining an orderly establishmente state-owned Bank of North Dakota set a record last year with $81 million in profits. 
 
    

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The state-owned Bank of North Dakota set a record last year with $81 million in profits. The bank’s annual report says it’s the ninth consecutive year the bank has set an income record. The Bank of North Dakota had more than $70 million in profits in 2011 and $62 million in profits in 2010.

 

(AP) – A three-day oil conference is getting under way in Minot.
 
     The third annual Bakken Investor Conference is Wednesday through Friday. It’s expected to draw as many as 400 people from around the country.
 
     Organizers say the goal of the conference is to connect potential investors with opportunities in the western oil patch. It’s targeted at investors who have a net worth of $1 million not including their home, or who earn $200,000 annually.

 

Bismarck, ND  — The Bismarck anchorman fired after opening his first-ever broadcast with a pair of obscenities will appear on CBS’ “The Late Show” with David Letterman Wednesday night.

“The Late Show” announced via its Twitter account Tuesday night that it would feature fired reporter A.J. Clemente on its Wednesday night show.

While in New York, Clemente also will be making an appearance on NBC’s “Today” show Wednesday morning.

Clemente was put on suspension by employer KFYR-TV following the Sunday broadcast and fired Monday.

Video of Clemente’s broadcast immediately began circulating on social media sites. Many of his Twitter followers jumped to his defense and called for the station to rehire him.

 

In sports…

MLB…

INTERLEAGUE

 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Rob Brantly had three hits and a career-high four RBIs last night as the Miami Marlins topped the Minnesota Twins 8-5 and earned a split in the day-night doubleheader. Miami had a season-high 16 hits in the second game. Joe Mauer had two hits and drove in a run for the Twins, who beat the Marlins 4-3 in the opener. 
 
 
 
       AMERICAN  LEAGUE
 
   Final            Oakland            13    Boston            0,  6 1/2  Innings
   Final            Baltimore          4    Toronto          3
   Final            N-Y  Yankees      4    Tampa  Bay      3
   Final            Houston              3    Seattle          2
   Final            L.A.  Angels      5    Texas              4,  11  Innings
 
     Kansas  City    at    Detroit                (7:05  p.m.,    postponed,  Rain)
     Cleveland        at    Chi  White  Sox    (8:10  p.m.,    postponed,  Rain)
 
 
       NATIONAL  LEAGUE
 
   Final            Atlanta                4    Colorado                3    (first  game)
   Final            Atlanta              10    Colorado                2    (second  game)
   Final            Pittsburgh          2    Philadelphia        0
   Final            St.  Louis            2    Washington            0
   Final            Chi  Cubs              4    Cincinnati            2,  10  Innings
   Final            L.A.  Dodgers      7    N-Y  Mets                2
   Final            Milwaukee            6    San  Diego              3
   Final            Arizona                6    San  Francisco      4,  11  Innings
 
 
       NATIONAL  BASKETBALL  ASSOCIATION

  UNDATED (AP) – The Miami Heat and New York Knicks have 2-0 leads in the NBA’s Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Dwyane (dwayn) Wade scored 21 points and the Heat opened the fourth quarter on a 12-0 run to beat Milwaukee 98-86. Carmelo Anthony poured in 34 points and the Knicks outscored Boston 32-11 in the third quarter of an 87-71 stifling of the Celtics.

     DENVER (AP) – Stephen (STEH’-fehn) Curry contributed 30 points and 13 assists as the Golden State Warriors beat the Nuggets 131-117 in Denver to even the Western Conference quarterfinal series at a game apiece. Jarrett Jack chipped in 26 points and Harrison Barnes added 24 points to help the Warriors end the Nuggets’ 24-game home winning streak. Golden State shot 65 percent from the field, including 14-for-25 from three-point range.
 
    
 
       NATIONAL  HOCKEY  LEAGUE

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Charlie Coyle and Cal Clutterbuck scored 16 seconds apart in the first period as the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 last night. Niklas Backstrom stopped 22 shots for the Wild, who remained in seventh place in the Western Conference. Jeff Carter netted the Kings’ lone goal.

 UNDATED (AP) – The Washington Capitals have wrapped up the Southeast Division title while helping the New York Islanders end a six-year postseason drought.
 
     Jason Chimera (chih-MEHR’-uh), Nicklas Backstrom, Mathieu Perreault (peh-ROH’) and Alex Ovechkin (oh-VEHCH’-kihn) each had a goal and an assist as the Capitals beat Winnipeg 5-3. The Caps blew a 2-0 lead before Backstrom and Perreault scored 2:46 apart late in the second period to restore their two-goal advantage.
 
     The Islanders clinched a playoff berth despite a 4-3 shootout loss to Carolina. Riley Nash and Jeff Skinner had the shootout goals for the Hurricanes after Kyle Okposo (oh-POH’-soh) scored with 61 seconds left in regulation to give the Isles the point they needed to wrap up a postseason spot.
 

  Boston and Montreal remain in a virtual tie for the Northeast Division lead after the Bruins and Canadiens lost on the road.
 
 
   Final            Buffalo                4    Pittsburgh            2
   Final            Florida                3    N-Y  Rangers          2
   Final            Nashville            4    Calgary                  3
   Final            St.  Louis            3    Colorado                1
   Final            San  Jose              3    Dallas                    2

 

 NBA…

  CLEVELAND (AP) – The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially rehired Mike Brown as their coach.
 
     Brown, who led the Cavs to five consecutive playoff appearances before he was fired in 2010, is returning to the team for a second time. Brown will replace Byron Scott, the man who replaced him three years ago but was fired last week following Cleveland’s third straight losing season.
 
     The 43-year-old Brown most recently coached the Los Angeles Lakers, but was let go five games into this season.
 
     Brown’s career .652 winning percentage is the sixth highest in NBA history among coaches with at least 400 games. He’s led his team to at least the second round of the playoffs six straight times.
 
     The Cavs will re-introduce Brown as their new coach this afternoon.

 

 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – The Charlotte Bobcats have fired coach Mike Dunlap after just one season. The Bobcats went 21-61 under Dunlap, finishing with the second-worst record in the NBA ahead of only the Orlando Magic.
 
 
     INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana forward Paul George has been named winner of the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. He averaged 17.4 points and 7.6 rebounds a game this season, both career highs. In the opening game of the Pacers playoff series with the Hawks, George had a triple double with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists in the Pacers’ 107-90 Game 1 win over Atlanta.
 

In world and national news…

 NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) – Voters in the Connecticut town where the December schools shootings occurred have said no to a budget that included extra money for security. Voters in Newtown turned down the $72 million school budget by 482 votes and rejected the $39 million town government budget by 62 votes Tuesday. Nearly 4,500 residents voted on the plans, which would have increased spending by 4.7 percent next fiscal year. Officials put an extra $1 million in the school and town budgets for security.
 
     BOSTON (AP) – Traffic is flowing again today all the way down Boylston Street in Boston. It’s the first time since the marathon bombings that the street where the finish line is has been completely open. There was still heavy police presence as delivery trucks made their way down the street.
 
     TORONTO (AP) – There’s a court appearance in Toronto today for one of the men accused of plotting with al-Qaida members in Iran to derail a train in Canada that crosses into the U.S. Chiheb Esseghaier (chih-HEHB eh-suh-GUY-uhr) says he’s innocent. Canadian investigators say Esseghaier and Raed Jaser (rah-EED’ JAH’-sur) received guidance – but no money – from members of al-Qaida in Iran. Iran denies any connection.
 
     PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) – There are frayed nerves in the Midwest where rivers are still rising after another bout with rain, raising flood worries. Swollen rivers have already swallowed some neighborhoods and farmland. The National Weather Service expects many of the waterways to remain high into next month, straining levees holding back the rivers.
 
     SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) – Workers say an eight-story building in Bangladesh housing several garment factories developed large cracks that were reported on the news the day before it collapsed, killing at least 70 people. Officials say many people may still be trapped in the rubble of today’s collapse. Several hundred people were rescued.