Wayne Byers Show – Evening – May 6

CSi Weather…

 TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
EVENING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.
NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH. CHANCE OF SHOWERS 70 PERCENT.
.THURSDAY…RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY. BREEZY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH. CHANCE OF SHOWERS 70 PERCENT.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
EVENING…THEN CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS… POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SNOW
SHOWERS  IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 50 PERCENT, 60 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
LOWS AROUND 40.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE
OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS AROUND 60. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF
RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS AROUND 60.

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT.

HIGHEST RAINFALL AMOUNTS OVER
 SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA…WITH AREAS ALONG AND SOUTHEAST OF A
 LINE FROM SIOUX AND GRANT COUNTY TO BISMARCK/MANDAN TO CARRINGTON
 RECEIVING ANYWHERE FROM 1/2 INCH TO NEARLY 1 INCH IN THIS 36-HOUR
 PERIOD.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has named the interim president of Valley City State University.
 
     The board on Tuesday approved the appointment of Margaret Dahlberg to succeed Steven Shirley, who will take over as president at Minot State University in July.
 
     Dahlberg has served as vice president for academic affairs for VCSU since 2009 and has taught English at the school since 1996. She received her doctorate degree in English from the University of North Dakota.
 
     Dahlberg is currently on the search committee for the school’s next permanent president. She said she will remove herself from the committee to alleviate any concerns.

 

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.  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 $2,128,411.50

A new electric and plumbing licenses for Dan’s Electrical Service, Inc. and On Demand

Plumbing, and renewal of plumbing and heating license for Air Anderson, Inc., Overn Electric LLC and DC Electric.

A raffle permit for St. Catherine’s Knight’s of Columbus and Ladies Golf Association – Town and Country Club, American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Valley Quilters.

An Alcohol & Beer License renewal for Dakota Silver (July – June 30)

Approve Parade Permit for Memorial Day.

　

Public Forum:

Gary Schalgel spoke about the bridge clearances over the Sheyenne River.

 

Ordinances:

Approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 969, a recodified Traffic Ordinance. It brings the Ordinances into compliance with the North Dakota Century Code.

 

Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 970, an ordinance rezoning of property within the one mile exterritorial jurisdiction from A -Agriculture to R-1 Residential Single Family homes (Svenningsen property).  The rezoning and replatting is to allow a residential development.

 

Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 972, an ordinance amending Section 1-9 of Chapter 1. General provisions of the Valley City Ordinances. City Attorney Russell Myhre says the amendment will allow the city to come under compliance with state law, concerning the amount of dollars that are able to be levied in Municipal Court.

New Business:

Considered an Alcohol license for Mo Eats and designate the license as Class D, for the catering part of the business.

Approved Gaming Site Authorizations for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #2192 to conduct games at My Bar Valley City LLC, Hi-Line Hospitality LLC dba City Lights Supper Club, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #2192 and The Labor Club.

Approved a Conditional Use Permit for Adam and Marcia Faul for processing and storage of metal and glass at Auditor’s Lot 1 of SE ¼. 6/54 acres (within 1 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction).

Approved a forestry contract with David Dunham for the 2014 summer season.

The City Commission discussed an MRES Electric Rate Study for Valley City in the amount of $17,000, with the city’s share at $8,500. City Administrator David Schelkoph said the study from 2015-19 address the projected growth of Valley City.

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization for the Edgar A Fisher Post No. 60 of the American Legion to conduct games at their location.

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization for the Valley City Hockey and Figure Skate Clubs to conduct games at Valley City Town and Country Club.

Approved the Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. (formerly Fox Lawson & Associates) to perform an updated salary survey for the amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

 

City Administrator Schelkoph’s Report:

3200 new automated meter have been installed.

At the next City Commission meeting the Commissioners will discuss what can not be flushed or drained into the city’s sanitary sewer system. He said material currently being put into the system is plugging pumps and costing the city more money.

He said a special meeting will be set to finalize the Public Works budget, to be presented to the City Commission.

 

City Update and Commissioner Reports.

Inspections are being made of properties, with appointments being set by the City Assessor, Sandy Hansen.

Building-Fire Inspector Dave Hansen asked that property owners pick up and clean up their properties.

Fire Chief Retterath reminded residents of using caution using fire pits, and extinguish fires at the end of  each use.

Police Chief Thompson reported the city, through a state grant of $1,500, will replace a radar unit.

He added that Mercy Hospital foundation has supplied funds, for replacing five AED units.

Commissioner Luke reminded residents that unused prescription drugs may be disposed at the Valley City Police Department.

Commission Magnuson reminded motorists to be aware of emergency vehicles going to calls.

He added Valley City Citywide cleanup is next week, May 12, 16, 2014.

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

 

 COOPERSTOWN, N.D. (AP) – A 3-year-old northeastern North Dakota boy who was missing for nearly six hours managed to find safe shelter underneath the family dog.
 
     Griggs County Sheriff Bob Hook says Carson Urness was found about a mile from his Cooperstown-area farm about 2 a.m. Tuesday after a massive search that included law enforcement officers and others on foot, ATV and horseback. A North Dakota Highway Patrol airplane and bloodhound were also brought in to assist.
 
     Hook says Carson’s German shepherd, Cooper, was found on top of the boy, who was face-down on the ground. Hook says the dog was shielding Carson from the cold and rain.
 
     Carson was reunited with his family before he was checked out at a local hospital and released.
 
     Hook says Carson didn’t even cry.

 

Jamestown (CSi) Plans are set for the dedication of the gazebo replica at the Stutsman County Memorial Museum in Jamestown.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Alden Kollman who conceived the idea, and a major worker on the project said, the dedication will be on Saturday May 17, 2014, beginning at 1-p.m.

The event will feature a historical presentation by Keith Norman, with the Jamestown Middle School Band, performing and the high school band on hand, along with bleachers to be set up for those in attendance, with refreshments available.

Other speakers include Dave Smette from the Jamestown Rotary Club, and major financial contributor to the project.

As part of the project a Peace Poll will be installed nearby, and then dedicated.

School students will be invited to visit the gazebo on field trips, as Kollman added that the gazebo may be used for weddings, and family reunions, or other gatherings, noting that a concession area will be added, later.

Reservations may be made after the Stutsman County Memorial Museum opens later this month at 252-6741, or before that by calling Alden Kollman.

Kollman pointed out that the gazebo is a smaller replica of the original gazebo that was built in 1883 and located along the railroad tracks in Jamestown across from what is now the Memorial Building.

The orginal gazebo was visited by Union, Civil War General, and later President U.S. Grant.

 

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown will host a regional event, this summer in connection with North Dakota’s 125^th Anniversary celebration.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Buffalo City Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund said more information on the specific location date, times and activities will be announced later.

Swedlund pointed out that Memorial Day marks the opening of Jamestown tourist attractions, including Frontier Village, with summer hours for the National Buffalo Museum.

He added that the Frontier Village has a new red entrance gate.

 

Jamestown (CSi) City-wide cleanup in Jamestown will take place June 2-7 2014. in Jamestown.

City crews will pick up items on the street next to the curb on designated

days for each quandrant of the city.

June 2nd pickup is in the Southeast.

June 3rd pickup is in the Southwest.

June 4th pickup is in the Northwest.

June 5th pickup is in the Northeast.

City Street Crews will begin pickup at 9-a.m., each day, and sanitation crews will join as soon as the normal garbage routes are completed each day.

City crews WILL NOT go back to an area, once that area has been picked up.

Look for the brochure the city will be distributing, which will also be posted on the city’s web site, www.jamestownnd.org  indicating what items will and will not be picked up.

The brochure also listed recyclers in Jamestown, and assistance available to senior citizens, and disabled individuals.  The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce will again have trash bags available that week, and encourages groups and individuals to help pick up public areas in Jamestown.

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Downtown Association reports that the summer hanging flower baskets in Jamestown will be going up this month. The Downtowner newsletter reports, annual drive to raise money to support the hanging flower baskets is well underway with a little over $7,500 raised so far from donations from people who appreciate them and want to help beautify the city during the warmer months of the year. The flower program costs about $11,000 yearly, and donations are still needed. Sponsorship of a light pole is $150, however, JDA welcomes donations of all amounts.

Send checks to:

Jamestown Downtown Association,

P.O. Box 1026, Jamestown,

ND 58402-1026.

At last report, 58 businesses and individuals have sent in donations.

This year, the flowers will be Wave Petunias and are being planted by Don’s Garden Center of Jamestown.

 

Jamestown (CSi) On May 31, 2014, the Jamestown Arts Center will host”Plant the Park.”

Arts Center Director, Taylor Barnes says everyone is welcome to help plant flowers in the Art Park located on Main Street downtown Jamestown.

The event will be at 9:30 A.M. and lunch will be provided.

 (CSi)  The transition from Stop-N-Go to Casey’s General Store, has started in the region.  Casey’s announced in February this year that it would be purchasing 24 Stop-N-Go’s in both Minnesota and North Dakota.

Casey’s  Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer Bill Walljasper, says over  the next two weeks, local Stop-N-Go’s will start seeing sign changes to Casey’s. Current employees at Stop-N-Go will have opportunities to have a job at Casey’s as well. Casey’s will also honor Stop-N-Go gift cards and car washes through July.

There will be two Stop-N-Go’s in Jamestown that will be converting to Casey’s over the next several weeks as well.

 

  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Bismarck police are looking for a man they say robbed Dakota Community Bank.
 
     Bismarck Police Sgt. Mark Buschena says a man entered the bank at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday and demanded cash. He did not display a weapon.
 
     He fled eastbound from the bank after receiving an undisclosed amount of cash.
 
     Buschena says the suspect is described as a 5-foot-10-inch white male who weighs about 160 pounds and has a “skinny” build. He was wearing dark cloths.
 
K-9 units and multiple officers searched in the immediate area following the robbery but have no solid leads. Buschena says police have security camera footage.

 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Cool, wet conditions continue to hamper spring planting in North Dakota.
 
     The federal Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop and weather report that much of the state got an inch or more of rain over the past week, and fewer than two days were suitable for field work.
 
     The department now pegs the average start of field work in North Dakota at May 4, three days later than last week’s estimate. The 10-year average start date in North Dakota is April 20. The average over the past five years is April 25.
 
     The report says only about 5 percent of North Dakota’s staple spring wheat crop is in the ground, well behind the average of 28 percent.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has reversed a lower court decision requiring a couple to allow grandparents to see their children.
 
     Justices said the district judge made mistakes in his ruling.
 
     Diane Bjerke and her husband, Robert, had sued their son, Cory, and the children’s mother, Naomi Sterf, after a mediation attempt to work out visitation failed. The younger parents appealed Judge Lawrence Jahnke’s order last August.
 
     The Supreme Court recently found that Jahnke’s ruling was “induced by an erroneous view of the law.” Justices said Jahnke failed to consider that capable parents had acted in the best interest of their children, and that he didn’t place the burden of proof on the grandparents.
 
     The case will now be sent back to district court.

 

  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – An autopsy has concluded that a woman found dead in an unheated home during a propane crisis on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation died of hypothermia.
 
     The body of 61-year-old Debbie Dogskin was found Feb. 4 in a mobile home with an empty propane tank. Sioux County Sheriff Frank Landeis (LAN’-dyc) says the official cause of death is “hypothermia due to exposure to cold temperature.”
 
     The temperature that day in Fort Yates dropped to 1 degree below zero.
 
     Landeis says authorities are still awaiting results of toxicology tests that will show if Dogskin had drugs or alcohol in her system. Her family has said she was house-sitting for a friend.
 
     The Standing Rock tribe declared a state of emergency last winter when a nationwide propane shortage caused prices to soar.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – U.S. Census Bureau Director John Thompson says the agency is up to the challenge of counting North Dakota’s exploding population.
 
     Thompson is touring North Dakota to see firsthand what’s occurring in the fastest-growing state in the nation.
 
     North Dakota’s population has climbed to record levels with the state’s robust economy. Some officials have criticized the Census Bureau for undercounting the state’s population, which is pegged at 723,000 residents.
 
     Thompson says the agency’s count is accurate and officials are “working very hard to produce high-quality data.”
 
     He says the Census Bureau increasingly is using mapping technology to help find people. But he says the agency still relies on census takers knocking on doors.
 

 

 WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – A tourism industry organization in North Dakota says the state’s hotel availability is excellent with an inventory of more than 25,000 hotel rooms.
 
     The Destination Marketing Association of North Dakota says the state added 6,552 hotel rooms between 2010 and 2013. Much of that growth has been seen in the state’s oil patch.
 
     Amy Krueger is the association’s vice president. She says Williston has more than tripled its number of hotel rooms from nearly 600 to almost 2,000.
 
     Krueger says the difficulty that some people used to face in finding a room for the night in the oil patch has been mostly alleviated.
 
     The association says North Dakota had a 66 percent occupancy rate in 2013, slightly higher than the national rate of 63.9 percent.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) – A White House science adviser says there’s “good news” in Tuesday’s federal scientific report warning that global warming is increasingly disrupting the daily lives of Americans with storms, droughts and other severe weather. John Holdren says the good news is that there are “opportunities to take cost-effective actions to reduce the damage.” Later this summer, the Obama administration plans to propose controversial new regulations restricting gases that come from existing coal-fired power plants.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration says a planned referendum by pro-Russian separatists on independence for portions of eastern Ukraine this weekend would be illegal. The State Department says the vote would be like the one in Crimea that led to Russia’s annexation of that peninsula in March. Few nations recognize the annexation and the United States and Europe have hit Russia with sanctions over it, although Russia remains in control of Crimea.
 
     SANAA, Yemen (AP) – Yemen’s Defense Ministry says its forces have seized an al-Qaida stronghold in the country’s south after an offensive that left dozens of suspected militants and troops dead. The area came under successive air strikes over the past weeks that targeted the sprawling al-Qaida base, which included a training ground and weapons storehouses.

 
     FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – The family of a Texas teenager who killed four people in a drunken-driving wreck has agreed to pay more than $2 million to the family of a boy who was left paralyzed by the accident. The boy was among 12 people injured. The case involving Ethan Couch drew national attention after his attorneys argued that his wealthy parents coddled him into a sense of irresponsibility, which one witness termed “affluenza.” Five other families of the injured or killed have settled with the Couches, pending court approval. One family wants a jury trial.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Monica Lewinsky says there’s no question that Bill Clinton “took advantage” of her when he was president. But if there was any abuse in their affair, she says, it came afterward, when Clinton’s inner circle tried to discredit her and his opponents used her as a pawn. The former White House intern writes about her life in the next issue of Vanity Fair magazine, out this month. In released excerpts, she says she’s perhaps the first Internet scapegoat and wants to speak out on behalf of other victims of online humiliation.