Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Sept 26

 

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH
SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. COLDER. LOWS IN THE MID
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH. CHANCE OF SHOWERS 40 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 30 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.FRIDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
COOLER. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE
MORNING…THEN SUNNY IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. WEST
WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S.
HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 50.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
60S. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.

 

Update Jamestown Sanitary Sewer Project, Sept. 26, 2013.

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Sept 26, 2013) – Interstate Engineering reports, that residents and drivers are advised to be aware of the following closures that will take place today on 1st Street SE, near City Hall, as part of the Jamestown sanitary sewer project. 1st Street SE is expected to close from 2nd Avenue SE to 4th Avenue SE. In addition, 1st Street SE will be open to local traffic only from 4th Avenue SE to 7th Avenue SE. Updates on these closures will be posted online at jamestownsewerproject.com.

4th Avenue SE will remain open during this time. These closures are expected to be in place for about two weeks.

Also, 2nd Ave NE is OPEN for a half block south of 3rd St NE.

A reminder, those accessing CSi Cable and CSi Computers need to enter the parking lot at 4th Avenue, SW.

Updates on line at CSiNewsNow.com and on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2.

Questions on the Jamestown sanitary sewer project can be directed to Darrell Hournbuckle with Interstate Engineering at (701) 252-0234.

On line also visit jamestownsewerproject.com

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Sept 26, 2013) — Otter Tail Power customers in part of Northeast Jamestown, and most of Northwest Jamestown lost electrical power just after 9-a.m. Thursday.

Jamestown office, Customer Service Manager Jeff Hoff said the outage was caused by a squirrel that shorted a line that was located near Washington Elementary School, in Northwest Jamestown.

Crews re-routed service to restore power to the affected areas, while the squirrel was removed from the power line, and all the outages were restored by about 10-a.m., while some customers were back on line by about 9:30-a.m.

Hoff says after the squirrel was removed from the line, the breakers were re-set and the normal routing was restored.

He adds that about 3,300 customers were affected, on average of about an hour, and included the Northeast part of Jamestown from an area west of Highway 20 to the railroad tracks, and most of Northwest Jamestown.

　

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) – University of Jamestown authorities are asking if the public has knowledge of a suspect that was responsible for an act of vandalism, that occurred early Wednesday morning (Sept 25, 2013).

At about 12:30-a.m., the vandalism occurred to the main entry of the Taber Hall Liechty Center on campus, as a witness told authorities that a light green or gray 1980’s Ford Aerostar, or a Chevrolet Astro Van drove up to the building, inflicting the damage.

Anyone with information to find the suspect is asked to call Tom Heck at the University of Jamestown at

701-252-3467, extension 5565, or contact him at his office at Taber Hall.

　

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council committees met Thursday (Sept 26, 2013) at at 4-p.m.,at City Hall. 

With Police Committee Business:

The committee recommended passing a resolution pursuant to Jamestown City Code Sec. 21-06-04 relating to Police jurisdiction at the University of Jamestown. City Attorney Ken Daltsed says passing a Resolution will allow Jamestown Police to enforce a speed limit of 15 mph. The University has requested the police presence.

 

The Fire Committee:

The committee discussed the roofing project at the main Fire hall. City Fire Chief Jim Reuther explained drainage issues, and urged moving forward with the project as soon as possible, as water leaking will lead to more structural damage.   The project is to re-roof and fix chimney leaks, and manage roof water drainage.   The committee recommends, going with the external drainage process, and close off the present chimney stack, due to flue problems, and install two new flues, pending cost estimates, with a change order, and to be voted on at the October 7, 2013 City Council meeting.

 

Public Works Committee:

The committee discussed action related to the Traffic Signal System Study performed by Midwest Traffic Consulting, LLC.

The city has talked about removing traffic signals at First Avenue intersections of: Third Street North, First Street, Second Street South, and Fourth Street North. Upgrades at locations have also been discussed, under DOT mandates. At Thursday’s meeting, City Council member Buchanan said he’s received calls from the public concerning safety issues with removal of traffic lights. City Engineer Reed Schwartzkoph said if the traffic lights are not removed, they wil need to be replaced, due to controller issues. He pointed out the First Street and First Avenue controller near the railroad tracks is especially in need of attention, and needs replacing. Mayor Andersen noted the Land Use and Transportation Plan may have a bearing on making a decision. Buchanan suggests all three traffic lights on 10^th Street Southeast need attention. The committee recommends cost estimates upgrading traffic controllers at 10^th Street Southeast and 1^st Avenue, 4^th Avenue and 7^th Avenue Southeast, and upgrade traffic lights at 1^st Avenue and 3^rd Street and 4^th Street North, and us present parts as needed for other controllers.

 

The committee considered a recommendation from Interstate Engineering, Inc. on performing a “pipe bursting” at 2nd St SW at the James River crossing relating to the Sewer project.  The committee recommends a change order, removing the pipe bursting.

 

The committee discussed the possible extension of sanitary sewer service and annexation of property owned by Duane Enzminger northwest of Jamestown Regional Airport. Water provided by Stutsman Rural Water District. The committee recommends obtaining a cost estimate concerning a design study, and what type of work needs to be done.

 

The committee discussed a proposed agreement between the City, GRE and Stutsman Rural Water for the City to provide steam and process water to the proposed Dakota Spirit AgEnergy Biorefinery. City Attorney Ken Dalsted has reviewed the proposal, and costs associated, and the city’s share of costs. The city had previously agreed to provide GRE with a water connection, at the Cavendish water tower location. The city would sell water to GRE and Stutsman Rural Water District, would transport the water. City Water Superintendent Steve Suko expressed concerns on the plan concerning additional water usage as it affects the northeast part of town. He said budgeting for the water department is likely to be reviewed, in light of this project. Schwartzkoph said an additional water main may be needed. Mayor Andersen said the topic was discussed to bring up forthcoming needs. More discussions will be held in the future.

 

The committee discussed the request of Casey Willman and Lucas Dockter for approval of a Renaissance Zone Project on the N1/2 of Lot 13, less the E. 40’, Block 32, Original Addition (113 1st Ave. South). the former Tae Kwan Do building.City Administration Jeff Fuchs said the application is for tax exemptions from the city and the state. The item will be forwarded for action to the City Council, without recommendation.

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

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Sept 25, 2012) — The Men of Trinity Lutheran Church in Jamestown, along with much help from the Women of Trinity, will be holding the 47^th Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Supper, at the church Fellowship Hall.

On October 2nd, 2013, the meal will be served from 4-p.m., to 7-p.m.

On Thursday’s (Sept. 26, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, spokesperson Tom Olson said, in addition to the Norwegian lutefisk, and 200 pounds of Swedish/German meatballs, male waiters will provide the meal, which includes boiled potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, cranberries, buns, lefse, coffee and ice cream for dessert.

He added that carryout meals are available by calling in advance, Joleen at the church at 252-2841, or by making arrangements at the supper.

Meals will be delivered at no cost.

Meals will also be delivered to local nursing homes.

Also at the conclusion of the supper, surplus items, mainly lefse will be available for purchase by those in attendance.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from the church or any Men of Trinity member at $14 for adults, children 6- 11 years old at $4 and pre-schoolers, free.

At the door, tickets are $15 for adults.

Proceeds from the supper go to local and area charities supported by Trinity Lutheran in Jamestown such as Boy Scout Troop 163, along with the Jamestown Salvation Army and others.

The supper began in 1966, by one of the founding father, Harvey Jensen, who was also involved in the construction of the church in 1956.

Tickets will be given away on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, on the live morning show at 8:25 a.m., through Oct 1, 2013.

　

WATFORD CITY, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim in an unusual traffic fatality in Watford City.
 
     Authorities say 29-year-old Rodney Holton, of Grand Junction, Colo., died Monday night when he apparently crawled out the sunroof of a pickup truck, fell off the vehicle and was run over.
 
     The patrol has not identified the other three people in the vehicle. They are still investigating possible charges against the driver.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) – A Minot Air Force Base woman has been charged with negligent homicide in a traffic crash three months ago that killed a Westhope man.
 
     Thirty-two-year-old Maria Sutton faces a felony charge that carries a maximum punishment upon conviction of five years in prison in the June 23 death of 49-year-old Robert Morrison in north Minot.
 
     Authorities say Sutton’s car hit Morrison’s car head-on about 1 a.m.  Sutton’s blood-alcohol level was below the legal limit for driving.
 
     Court documents do not list an attorney for Sutton, and a home telephone listing for her could not immediately be found.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A man convicted of murdering a Bismarck woman in 1977 has died while serving his sentence.
 
     State Corrections officials say 58-year-old Mark Wells died of natural causes at a Bismarck hospital on Sept. 18.
 
     Wells was originally from South Dakota. He pleaded guilty in the Jan. 23, 1977, slaying of 24-year-old Deborah Gustin. Wells was sentenced to life, had it reduced to 97 years, and served more than 36 years before his death.
 
     Wells told authorities Gustin came upon him as he attempted to break into her apartment, and that he raped her before killing her. Her body was found in an abandoned mine in the Terry Peak area of South Dakota’s Black Hills on Jan. 30, 1977. A medical examiner concluded she was strangled.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Two North Dakota State University researchers who have predicted that an influx of oil field workers will continue to boost the state’s population now want to know more about those workers.
 
 Nancy Hodur and Dean Bangsund plan a study on workforce characteristics. It will complement their previous study on projected population, investment and jobs numbers in the western oil patch.
 
     Hodur and Bangsund want to conduct personal interviews and use focus groups and written surveys. Hodur says they want to find out such things as where workers are from, where they’re living, where they would like to live, how old they are, if they’re married and if they have children.
 
     The researchers unveiled their plans at the Bakken Construction Summit in Bismarck on Wednesday.

 

　FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s top federal prosecutor says a program to reduce violent crime on American Indian reservations is working.
 
     U.S. Attorney Timothy Purdon released a review Thursday on the department’s two-year-old anti-violence plan, three days after a man was convicted in a double murder on the Spirit Lake Reservation.
 
     Purdon says the report shows that safety on reservations is improved, but more work needs to be done.
 
     The federal government primarily handles sexual assault and homicide cases on tribal lands, including the Standing Rock Indian Reservation that straddles the South Dakota border.
 
     Purdon says the conviction earlier this week in the stabbing deaths of two children at Spirit Lake shows that federal prosecutors are “willing to take on the hard cases and make sure that justice gets done for those victims.”

 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A delegation of 30 officials from Topeka, Kan., is touring the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., metro area.
 
     The visit is part of the Topeka Chamber’s annual exchange program that allows area business leaders to study cities similar in size.
 
     The two-day trip includes a tour of Microsoft Corp. and meetings with area business and civic leaders.
 
     Topeka Chamber president Doug Kinsinger says his group wants to know how the F-M area has attracted and retain young professionals and achieved national rankings in economic and population growth.
 
     The delegation was scheduled to arrive in Fargo Thursday morning.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House isn’t confirming that an agreement has been reached among the five permanent members of the Security Council on key elements of a resolution requiring Syria to dismantle its chemical weapons stockpiles. Spokesman Jay Carney will say only that there’s been “good progress.” U.N. diplomats have said while there is agreement on some major elements of the resolution, Russia and the United States are still negotiating on a handful of unresolved issues. They reportedly include details on how Syria’s chemical weapons will be destroyed.
 
     DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) – For the second time in a week, a local al-Qaida commander has been killed in northern Syria, in clashes with Kurdish militiamen. It’s part of the intensifying power struggle between factions that are fighting to topple President Bashar Assad. Meanwhile, U.N. experts are resuming their probe into the use of chemical weapons in Syria’s civil war. But the rebel-against-rebel violence may complicate their work.
 
     LARGO, Maryland (AP) – In just five days, Americans will be able to start signing up to buy health care coverage in new government-run exchanges. And President Barack Obama says as the day draws near, Republicans are getting “more desperate” in trying to block implementation of the health care law. With polls showing many Americans still skeptical, Obama was in suburban Maryland Thursday, for a speech explaining some of the basics of how the law will work.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – A couple of last-minute technical glitches with the new health care law are making supporters anxious, and giving opponents a new line of attack. The administration says small business owners who want to use insurance markets that are designed especially for them will have to wait until sometime in November before they can finish their sign-ups. Wednesday, officials told Hispanic groups that the Spanish-language version of the health care website won’t be ready to handle online enrollments for a few weeks.
 
     FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – Farmworkers have some of the lowest incomes in the nation — but they’re seeing wages jump to as much as three dollars above the eight-dollar-an-hour minimum wage in California. The harvest is in full swing on the West Coast, and farmers say they can’t find enough people to pick grapes, peppers, apples and other high-value crops. Some farmers are offering incentives — like buying meals for workers and paying for transportation to and from the fields. And some are stationing foremen near the workers, to keep other farmers from luring them away with a better offer.