Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jan 7

 

CSi Weather…

 

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS HAS ISSUED A WIND
CHILL ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY EVENING TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY.

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…CROSBY…BOWBELLS…MOHALL… BOTTINEAU…ROLLA…NEW TOWN…MINOT…TOWNER…RUGBY… GARRISON…MCCLUSKY…HARVEY…CARRINGTON…BISMARCK…STEELE… JAMESTOWN…NAPOLEON…EDGELEY…ASHLEY…OAKES

…CROOKSTON…EAST GRAND FORKS… HALSTAD…MOORHEAD…HALLOCK…WARREN…DETROIT LAKES… BRECKENRIDGE…FERGUS FALLS…ELBOW LAKE…CANDO…LANGDON… CAVALIER…MADDOCK…LEEDS…DEVILS LAKE…GRAFTON… NEW ROCKFORD…LAKOTA…GRAND FORKS…COOPERSTOWN…FINLEY… MAYVILLE…VALLEY CITY…FARGO…LISBON…GWINNER…WAHPETON…

* WIND CHILL VALUES FROM 25 BELOW TO 40 BELOW ZERO.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND WINDS WILL
COMBINE TO GENERATE LOW WIND CHILLS. THIS WILL RESULT IN FROST
BITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.  IF
YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS…MAKE SURE YOU WEAR APPROPRIATE
CLOTHING…INCLUDING HAT AND GLOVES.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 25 BELOW. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH. WIND CHILLS AROUND 40 BELOW.
.WEDNESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS NEAR ZERO. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH
SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON. LOWEST WIND CHILLS AROUND
40 BELOW IN THE MORNING.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF FLURRIES. LOWS AROUND
10 BELOW. TEMPERATURES RISING INTO THE MID SINGLE DIGITS AFTER
MIDNIGHT. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. LOWEST WIND CHILLS AROUND
30 BELOW IN THE EVENING.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. NOT AS COLD. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. NOT AS COLD. LOWS 10 TO 15.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 30.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20. HIGHS
AROUND 30.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGHS AROUND 30.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS AROUND 10.
.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 20S.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. LOWS AROUND
20. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S.

A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM TRACKING ACROSS THE NORTHERN PLAINS COULD

BRING A PERIOD OF LIGHT PRECIPITATION AND STRONG WINDS TO WESTERN

AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY.

 

Valley City (CSi) Valley City Residents are being asked to conserve electrical power usage, after several customers experienced a power outage Tuesday morning.

Electrical Supervisor, Stan Hansen says, while crews work to repair a substation, that went off line about 4-a.m., power was rerouted to another substation.

Until the substation is repaired and back on line, Valley City residents are being asked to reduce power usage, until further notice.

Hansen says it will be critical to cut back on power Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning when the temperature is forecast dip to 25 below zero.

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Engineer’s office informs residents that due to the recent light snow events, City crews have begun snow removal in the RESIDENTIAL areas today, Tuesday, January 7, 2014 during normal working hours.

City crews will begin snow removal in the DOWNTOWN area beginning approximately at 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014 and continue during the night.

PLEASE NOTE:

The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions and snow accumulation totals.

 

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session on TUESDAY January 7, 2014.  All members were present.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items Included:

 

Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.

Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,105,027.71

Electricians License for DC Electric.

Public Forum: No one spoke

A Public Hearing was held for Replat of Hi-Line Estates. City Attorney Myhre said the public hearing was advertised for 10 days as required.

Resolutions:

Approved a Resolution Declaring Resolution of Necessity for the replat of Hi-Line Estates.

Approved a Resolution creating Paving Improvement District No. 104. The area includes the Winter Show Road area, 2^nd Street northeast and northwest, 12^th Street northeast and northwest.

Approved a Resolution creating Paving Improvement District No. 106. The area includes a mill and overlay on 4^th St northwest, and 8^th to Central Avenue.

Approved a Resolution approving engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Paving Improvement District No. 104.

Approved a Resolution approving engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Paving Improvement District No. 106.

Approved a Resolution approving an electric rate increase.City Administrator David Schelkoph said the last increase was in 2010.He proposes an overall increase of 4%, a 2% increase in city costs of power, and a 2% increase in materials, labor and other costs of distribution of electricity. Mayor Werkhoven pointed out the increase is based on the city’s cost of power.

New Business:

The City Commission voted to adopt the Operational Procedures for AMI process. Commissioner Magnuson said he is opposed to charging for the meter to be moved outside the home or building at a cost of $600 if the owner opts out. Schelkoph said leaving the meter inside is problematic. About 20-25 customers are affected. The City Commissioners voted to approve the procedures with financing up to 18 months the cost of moving the meters outside.

Commissioners vote to send a letter of support to the ND Highway Dept. requesting the State of ND to sell their land in the SE corner of the Kathryn interchange for Valley City Development Corporation development. Economic Development Director Jennifer Feist explained the procedure would be through the public sale process.  She said the land is located on the south side of I-94 and the east side of the Kathryn Road.

Considered selling three lots city property at 1054 Riverview Drive that came back to the city through delinquent tax payments. City Commissioners voted to approve the sales, which will be advertised.

Considered the sale of the city auditorium, for $1,000, with plans to be converted into an event center, which will stay on State’s Historic Sites Registry. The building is appraised at $178,000, costing the city $25,000 annual to carry the building. The City has invested about $35,000 in upkeep of the building. The City Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the sale, contingent upon approval by the City Attorney.

 Brandon and  Lindsey Culver of Valley City purchased the building and outlined plans they have for the building.

 

The City Commission approved having a public meeting for Sheyenne River Management-Permanent Flood protection update, along with the Greenway, Erosion mitigation.  The date to be announced.

 

City Administrator’s Report:

The City Commission approved having a public meeting for Sheyenne River Management-Permanent Flood protection update, along with the Greenway, Erosion mitigation. The date to be announced. Commissioners Pedersen, and Nielson voted in opposition

David Schelkoph reported on the Tuesday’s power outage in Valley City (see separate story).  He asked citizens to conserve power usage, such as doing laundry after 8-p.m., and turning off some lights.

 

City Update and Commissioner Reports

City Attorney Myhre noted the city of Valley City is experiences growth, with a recent article in the Fargo Forum, concerning growth along the I-94 cooridor.  He said he will attend to personal items soon, and asked if city matters can be handled through is office before that time.

City Building Inspector Dave Andersen reminded landlords that it’s their responsibility to attend to any heating complaints by renters.

City Fire Chief Retterath reminds residents to keep fire hydrants free of snow.

City Police Chief Fred Thompson said the remodeling process at the police station is progessing  on target.

Commissioner Nielson said the Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking forward to working with the new owners, who will be  converting the auditorium into an event center.

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

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown/Stutsman United Way Campaign is looking to wrap up receiving donations, through February this year.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 United Way Vice President, Megan Aldinger said the campaign kicked-off event of prom in September and the bake sale in October, with great success.

The United Way continues collect packets and donations through February.

She said the campaign is a little behind the donations in comparison to the donations we received the year before so they’re hoping to collect donations in the next month to meet our goal.

This year the board set an ambitious goal of $200,000, the same as last year, with an increase in need in the community over the last few years, but they’ve also seen an increase in donations, and they’re hopeful that the community will come together again to help meet the needs in Jamestown.

The Jamestown/Stutsman campaign serve 22 agencies, including the local Red Cross, local Girl Scout and Boy Scouts, the Arts Center, RSVP +, Senior Companion Program, Service Dogs of America, James River Transit, and the YMCA.

Ms. Aldinger pointed out that a donation to the United Way helps young and old alike, and added that 99% of donations stays local.

You can make a donation through employers by either making a one-time donation out of our check or having a certain number of dollars come out of each check. That is how United Way raises the most money.

She said the United Way is thankful to their biggest donors who make all the difference such as, Newman Signs, Cavendish, Cargill, UTC Aerospace Systems, Noridian, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, and many others. Their generous support really makes a difference in the community.

Make a United Way donation by mailing a check to P.O. Box 85 Jamestown, ND 58402 or call at 952-U-W-A-Y that’s 952-8929. On Facebook “like” the page, United Way of Stutsman County, to receive updates on the campaign and upcoming events, or to become involved in serving on the board,or becoming involved otherwise.

　

Jamestown (CSi) At the January 6, 2014 City Council meeting, the owner of Strategic Plan ND, Jim Boyd, and Mainstreet Downtown Association President, Nancy Miller, told the Council of plans for the Downtown Association for 2014.

The Mainstreet Downtown Association newsletter reports that the organization is doing some planning for the future and has enlisted the services of Strategic Plan ND to assist them.

The MSDA board of directors has been meeting with Jim Boyd, the past

months and has come up with a strategic plan that will guide the organization in the future.

The plan’s goals are:

A. Re-Branding the organization

B. Infrastructure advocacy

C. Art Park advocacy

D. Re-Purposing projects advocacy

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce reports that the January Business Training Series “Ready Rating” presented by the American Red Cross is being rescheduled for Thursday, February 13^{, 2014} from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Ready Rating is a FREE service designed to help businesses be prepared in the event of an emergency. Some examples include a family depending on you to bring home a paycheck. Developing a plan to relocate a business due to a catastrophic event. Those topics will be dealt with in this training.

Call the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce has more information at 252-4830.

 

  FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The American Crystal Sugar Co. executive who led company negotiations during a labor dispute with union workers is resigning.
 
     A spokesman for the Moorhead, Minn.-based cooperative says that Chief Operating Officer Joe Talley is stepping down on Jan. 17. Talley has worked for the company for nearly 20 years.
 
     Crystal Sugar spokesman Jeff Schweitzer said in a statement that Talley has served the co-op “extremely well” and the company wishes him well in his future pursuits.
 
     Talley was the company’s representative at the table during a lockout of union workers that last 20 months.
 
     KFGO radio first reported Tuesday afternoon that Talley was leaving.
 
     Crystal Sugar has plants in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Hollywood actor and Minot native Josh Duhamel is providing the voice for a series of tourism advertisements for North Dakota.
 
     State Tourism Division Director Sara Otte Coleman made the announcement Tuesday at a Bismarck banquet room partially owned by Duhamel. The actor wasn’t present.
 
     Duhamel is providing narration for six TV ads. He’s being paid $6,600 per spot.
 
     North Dakota tourism officials historically have geared marketing campaigns toward audiences in the neighboring states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota and Montana, as well as the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. 
 

 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota philanthropist T. Denny Sanford is giving another donation of at least $100 million to the Dakotas-based health system that bears his name.
 
     Sanford Health Chief Executive Kelby Krabbenhoft tells KELO-TV that the money has been earmarked for Sanford’s internal medicine clinics and its genetics research.
 
     Executive vice president Cindy Morrison tells the Argus Leader that Sanford will also use the money for construction and technology costs.
 
     The 78-year-old Sanford is a Sioux Falls banker and businessman. He gave $400 million in 2007 to the Sioux Valley health system, which then adopted his name. He’s given the system more than $700 million.
 
     Sanford is based in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Fargo, N.D. It has locations in 126 communities in nine states.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) – A compromise now appears possible, to get benefits flowing again to the long-term unemployed. The Senate Tuesday unexpectedly voted to move forward with legislation backed by the Whitte House to renew those benefits. A half-dozen Republicans joined with Democrats on the test vote. But Republican leaders say they’ll try to make changes in the measure, so the $6.4 billion cost won’t add to deficits.

 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – A U.S. Army general who led U.S. forces through some of the most deadly years of the Iraq war says the U.S. shouldn’t send any combat troops back there in response to the recent gains in that country by Islamic militants. Gen. Ray Odierno told reporters Tuesday that he’s disappointed by the Iraqi government’s loss of control in key cities in the restive western province of Anbar. The general says the U.S. should now remain engaged diplomatically to help Iraqi government leaders get their political system back on track.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says if it had been given any say in the matter, it wouldn’t have approved the trip to North Korea by former NBA player Dennis Rodman. He’s there with a group of retired planers to play a game tomorrow that Rodman has called a birthday gift for the country’s leader. A White House spokesman isn’t responding to Rodman’s outburst when he was asked by CNN Tuesday whether he would raise the issue of Kenneth Bae (beh), an American who’s been held by the North for over a year.
 
     HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Jerry Sandusky may have to wait months to find out if the state retirement system will reverse its decision to cancel his Penn State pension because of his child molestation conviction. Sandusky testified for nearly three hours Tuesday before a hearing examiner who’ll recommend whether to reinstate his $4,900-a-month retirement benefit. The Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System stopped his pension the day he was sentenced in October 2012.
 
     NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – A New Jersey man is suing the National Football League, accusing it of pricing average football fans out of the Super Bowl.  Josh Finkelman says the NFL only made 1 percent of all tickets available to the public for purchase at face value. He says that means most fans must buy their tickets on the secondary market, where they can command thousands of dollars. The NFL notes that three-quarters of the game’s tickets are given to teams, which sell them at face value to fans who win lotteries.