Wayne Byers Show – Morning – May 11

Valley City  (CSi)  Valley City Crews will pick up curbside items at no charge to residents as part of a City-Wide clean up week starts today,  May 11 through May 15, 2015  in Valley City.   The annual clean up is  to help residents get rid of unwanted items.

It should be noted that tree branches, household items, and small landscaping debris will be picked up. Certain items won’t be picked up including medical waste, electronics and appliances.
The city will pick up household garbage, couches, chairs, furniture, shrubs, branches and wood. Do not bag or box branches, just place the items on your boulevard during your regular garbage pickup day.

Paints and liquids can be disposed of in a dry form. Cat litter or sawdust can be used to absorb the liquid. Empty can be left out with garbage.

The following items will not be picked up:

• Leaves and grass need to be taken to the collection site or to the landfill at no charge.
• Tires must be taken to the transfer station.
• Batteries must be taken to Truck & Auto Salvage or Valley Recycling Center.
• Scrap metal may be taken to Valley Recycling Center.
• bags or cans not to exceed 32 gallons or 50 lbs.

Residents can take their unwanted appliances to Truck & Auto Salvage or Valley Recycling Center. There may be a fee for refrigeration or freezing units with freon.

Free disposal of grass, leaves, branches, trees and used motor oil and metal can be disposed of at the Transfer Station all year long.

 

Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office reports two individuals have been arrested in connection with burglaries.

The report says the Sheriff’s Office has investigated the burglaries at a farm, from a vehicle, firearms, stolen farm equipment, at a rural Dazey farm.

Barnes County Sheriff’s recovered the stolen vehicle, Two stolen firearms and some of the stolen farm equipment.

The Sheriff’s Office reports that Nicholas Cascone and Autumn Rasmusson were charged with Theft of Property, Criminal Conspiracy and Burglary, and Felon in Possession of Firearm.

Both individuals were apprehended in Grand Forks County with charges pending.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, a one vehicle crash on Highway 52, 30 miles north of Jamestown Thursday evening about 9:40 led to a car fire.

The NDHP report released Friday evening  says a 2007 Pontiac G-6 operated by 28 year old John Reyes of Carrington was northbound on Highway 52 near Edmonds when the Pontiac partially drifted off the right shoulder into the east ditch. Reyes steered left attempting to correct the vehicle. The Pontiac slid across both lanes and entered the west ditch.

The vehicle became stuck and started on fire. Significant damage was sustained to the engine compartment area.

Reyes was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.  He was not injured, and was wearing a seat belt.

The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.

Assisting at the scene were the Stutsman and Foster County Sheriff Offices, Carrington Police,  and Carrington Fire and Rescue.

 

Jamestown (CSi) A Jamestown man who lost part of his leg due to extensive injuries in a motorcycle accident, is receiving support from members of the community.

On the afternoon of April 28, 2015, 40 year-old Shawn Durfee was struck by a car while driving his motorcycle on First Avenue North in Jamestown receiving extensive injuries to his left leg and wrist.

After treatment in Jamestown, he was airlifted to a Fargo hospital where he has undergone several surgeries and many more will be required.

To help offset financial costs of the surgeries fundraisers have been planned in Jamestown.

A benefit pool tournament and live auction has been set at the Corner Bar in Jamestown.

A vendor and bake sale will be held on May 23rd at the Quality Inn & Suites in Jamestown and Younique will be selling products and all commissions will be donated.

The Individuals Motorcycle Club and Jamestown Crusaders Motorcycle Club will host a benefit bike ride on June 6th.

Registration will be at 10:30 AM and kickstands go up at 12-noon.

Valley City (CSi) Officials in Valley City report that because of the recent rain, College Street from 2nd Avenue Southeast to 3rd Avenue Southeast (between the Rhodes Science Center and the bridge to the east) will be closed starting May 18, 2015. The contractor will be focusing on Viking Drive to be open for graduation.

Updated maps for all road closures will be posted on line at

www.valleycity.us

Anyone with questions regarding the project should call KLJ engineering office in Valley City at 845-4980.

 

Jamestown (CSi) A Friday morning celebration was held at Jamestown Middle School, as the Jamestown Kiwanis Club presented Jamestown Schools Buddy Benches.

The Buddy Benches are supported locally by the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 4, the Jamestown Kiwanis Club, coordinator by the local FOP Liason, Nellie Degen. Nellie says, when a student sits on the Buddy Bench, it’s a signal for other students to approach them, asking them to join play . A Buddy Bench eliminates loneliness and fosters friendship.

She adds that here are Buddy Benches all over the United States; however this is the first time any community will receive eight Buddy Benches as a donation. The eight schools receiving a Buddy Bench are Gussner, Lincoln, Louis L’Amour , Roosevelt, Washington , Victory Lutheran, Hill Crest, and St. John’s Academy.

Those on hand at elebration and ceremony were: The Jamestown Kiwanis Club, President, Jan Barnes, Jamestown students, School principles, board members, and government officials along with the North Dakota Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4 (who helped put them together and will be delivering the benches).

Guests included, District 12 State Senator, John Grabinger and District 12 State Representative Jessica Haak, who joined Jamestown City Council Members, Charlie Kourajian, Ramone Gumke, and Steve Brubakken.

Lincoln School Principal, Sherry Schmidt was joined by Lincoln students, Liv Frolich and Leeah Bender.

Also on hand for the celebration were: Miss North Dakota Pre-Teen, Annika Tweten and Miss North Dakota Little, Gabby Tweten.

Before the closing ceremony with Jan Barnes, a Ribbon cutting and release of balloons was held.

Photos posted on line at CsiNewsNow.com

The Jamestown Kiwanis Club”s, Janna Bergstedt says, the Kiwanis Club’s theme is “Focus on Kids,” and is one of a number of ways the Kiwanis Club supports young people. Those wanting to support the Jamestown Kiwanis Club may send donations to post office box 1462 in Jamestown.

Jamestown Police Detective, Tom Nagel, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge four, points out that FOP Lodge four is involved in several youth activities, in addition to the Buddy Bench, which includes the Cops & Kids Christmas shopping event, along with the Bike Rodeo, and after prom and after graduation activities.

To support the Fraternal Order of Police send donations to post office box 1851 in Jamestown.

Photos posted on line at CSiNewsNow.com

 

Jamestown (CSi) The James River Humane Society has announced that calendars are now on sale at the shelter, for a donation of $20.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 President, Matt Opsahl said the cookbook fundraiser is coming soon.

Coming up on June 6, 2015, the fundraiser Pancake Feed is set at Applebee’s in Jamestown with tickets at $6 available at the shelter, or at the door.

He pointed out that an Open House is set at the James River Humane Society, located off the I-94 Bloom Exit on July 18, 2015 from 10-a.m., to 2-p.m. the open house will also have air games, and face painting.

He added that volunteers are needed to socialize and exercise the dogs and assist in feeding, giving medications to them, in addtion to cleanup .

Also donations of dog treats, toys, leashes, rawhides, cat toys treats and collars, along with cleaning supplies are always welcome.

Currently there are 28 cats and 14 dogs available for adoption.

For more information contact the James River Humane Society at 252-0747.

The shelter is open everyday from 9-a.m., to noon or appointments to visit can be made.

The James River Humane Society is located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.
Valley City VCSU-CSi) Valley City State University President Tisa Mason will lead her first VCSU commencement—and the university’s 123rd commencement exercises—at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015, in W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse.

President Mason will give remarks, as will two student speakers—graduate student Duane Arnold and undergraduate student Jacob Olson. Eric Murphy, faculty adviser to the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE), will also speak.

Tisa Mason, Ed.D., began her work as VCSU president on Dec. 15, 2014. President Mason came to Valley City from Hays, Kan., where she served as vice president for student affairs at Fort Hays State University. She previously served as dean of student life at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater in Whitewater, Wis., and as executive director of the Sigma Kappa Sorority and Foundation in Indianapolis, Ind. Her academic credentials include a doctorate in higher education from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va.; a master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill., and a bachelor’s degree in sociology/anthropology from Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky.

Eric Murphy, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of North Dakota, will represent the SBHE at VCSU’s commencement. He is also editor-in-chief of “Lipids,” a journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society. Murphy holds a bachelor’s degree from Hastings College and a doctorate from Ohio State University. He has 25 years of experience in research and laboratory science; his work has appeared in more than 100 publications.

Duane Arnold will present the graduate student address. A student in the library and information technologies concentration of VCSU’s Master of Education program, Arnold is a resource strategist at Robert Asp Elementary in Moorhead, Minn. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Trinity Bible College.

Jacob Olson will present the undergraduate student address. A human services major with a human resources minor, Olson is a member of a VCSU family—his father, Alan (who serves on the faculty); his uncle, Steven; and his brother, Isaac, are all graduates of the university, and his sister, Clarissa, will matriculate at VCSU in the fall. Jacob has participated in VCSU theatre all four years and sang in Concert Choir two years.

VCSU could see its largest graduating class in university history as 304 graduates—47 students in its Master of Education degree program along with 257 undergraduate students—are eligible to participate in the 2015 commencement exercises.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony and a reception immediately following in the VCSU Student Center. The commencement ceremony will be live streamed online at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-CvTTkIXZ0.

 

MANDAREE, N.D. (AP) – Tribal officials say they’re looking into a saltwater spill in western North Dakota.

Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Mark Fox says officials were notified of the spill near Mandaree by a pipeline operator Thursday. He says preliminary assessments indicate roughly 220,000 gallons of saltwater spilled in what’s primarily open field on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.

According to Fox, initial reports say no major water sources were impacted by the spill, and that the closest water source is a stream 40 to 50 yards from the affected areas.

Officials are investigating to find out more details.

A saltwater spill of about 1 million gallons of happened in the Mandaree area in July. Saltwater is a byproduct of oil and natural gas production.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers are working overtime to enhance safety in construction zones.

The patrol says the enforcement effort will continue through October. Troopers will be issuing citations for violations including speeding, passing in a no-passing zone, following too closely and improper lane changes.

Last year, troopers issued nearly 900 citations in a similar enforcement effort, including nearly 550 speed-related tickets.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A state Transportation Department official says low oil prices are making road construction dollars stretch further. State DOT spokeswoman Jane Berger says petroleum-based asphalt prices are down as much as 20 percent than estimated. Officials say that’s good news for asphalt-dependent projects that are tied to a so-called surge funding bill that has fast-tracking $1.1 billion for North Dakota highways and communities that have grown quickly.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Three North Dakota health care organizations are getting nearly $1 million in federal funds to expand their services. Northland Health Partners Community Health Center in Turtle Lake and Coal Country Community Health Center in Beulah are getting the bulk of the money. U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp says the funds will allow the clinics to “meet the growing demand for rural and quality health care.”

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The two largest universities in North Dakota are holding spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday. The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks says less than 2,000 students are eligible to graduate. More than 2,100 students are eligible at North Dakota State University in Fargo.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)  –  A student graduating with a doctorate degree from the University of Mary in Bismarck got a marriage proposal to go with her diploma.

During the school’s commencement ceremony, 24-year-old Alexa Jesse Edman was proposed to on stage by 30-year-old assistant football coach Chuck Miesbauer. She said yes.

Edman, who earned a doctorate degree in physical therapy, tells the Bismarck Tribune that she didn’t expect the proposal, “not in a million years.”

Miesbauer says he had the idea in his head for a couple months, and got approval for his plan from a university official. He says he wanted to share the moment with people who helped them get to where they are.

The two have been together since December 2013.

 

In sports…

Jamestown Blue Jay JV Baseball Monday vs. Bismarck Century has been CANCELLED due to weather.  No makeup date has been announced.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Wildlife officials are closing North Dakota’s paddlefish snagging season early on the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers, in order to protect the fish population.

The state Game and Fish director is allowed to close the snagging season if it appears more than 1,000 paddlefish will be harvested. Officials say there’s also a record high proportion of female fish this season, necessitating an early closure.

The season will end at 10 p.m. Monday.

An additional four-day snag-and-release season will begin Tuesday and run through Friday. Paddlefish snaggers with an unused tag can continue snagging during the extra season, but must release all fish immediately.

Anglers who already used their tag on a harvested paddlefish are not allowed to participate in the additional snag-and-release period.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The Summit League champion North Dakota State University softball team is making its sixth appearance in the NCAA tournament in the past seven years.

The Bison will play Fresno State University on Thursday in the opening game of the NCAA Eugene Regional at the University of Oregon. The other game in the regional pits No. 2 overall seed Oregon and BYU. The format is double-elimination.

There are 64 teams in the tournament field. Defending national champion Florida is the No. 1 seed.

NDSU is 5-10 in its five previous tournament appearances.

 

MLB…
INTERLEAGUE

Final            Chi  White  Sox      4    Cincinnati          3

AMERICAN  LEAGUE

CLEVELAND (AP) – Danny Salazar retired 21 straight batters as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-2 yesterday. Lonnie Chisenhall hit a three-run homer. Salazar matched his career high with 11 strikeouts. He was removed after throwing 102 pitches in seven innings.

Final            N-Y  Yankees          6    Baltimore            2
Final            Boston                    6    Toronto                3
Final            Texas                      2    Tampa  Bay            1
Final            L.A.  Angels          3    Houston                1
Final            Seattle                  4    Oakland                3
Final            Kansas  City          2    Detroit                1,  10  Innings

NATIONAL  LEAGUE

Final            Washington            5    Atlanta                4
Final            N-Y  Mets                7    Philadelphia      4
Final            Pittsburgh            4    St.  Louis            3
Final            Milwaukee              3    Chi  Cubs              2,  11  Innings
Final            San  Francisco      3    Miami                    2
Final            L.A.  Dodgers        9    Colorado              5
Final            Arizona                  2    San  Diego            1

NATIONAL  BASKETBALL  ASSOCIATION  PLAYOFFS

UNDATED (AP) – The Los Angeles Clippers have a 3-1 lead in their conference semifinal series, while the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls are tied at two games apiece.

DeAndre Jordan scored 26 points and Chris Paul chipped in 15 and 12 assists as the Clippers blasted Houston 128-95.    Game 5 is Tuesday in Houston.LeBron James capped his 25-point performance by hitting a jumper at the buzzer to give the Cavs an 86-84 triumph over the Bulls.
The Cavs, host Game 5 on Tuesday.

NATIONAL  HOCKEY  LEAGUE  PLAYOFFS

UNDATED (AP) – The Anaheim Ducks and New York Rangers won last night’s Stanley Cup games.

Corey Perry scored at 2:26 of overtime to give the Ducks a 3-2 comeback win over the Flames, putting Anaheim in the Western Conference finals against Chicago.

Chris Kreider scored twice and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 42 shots as the Rangers downed Washington 4-3 to force a Game 7 in their second-round series.      The series will be settled Wednesday at Madison Square Garden
GOLF-THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Rickie Fowler has won The Players Championship in a four-hole playoff with Kevin Kisner (KIHZ’-nur).

Fowler made birdie from inside 6 feet three times Sunday on the island-green 17th, the last of which gave him the victory over Kisner after Sergio Garcia was eliminated on the third hole.

Fowler trailed by five shots with six holes left in regulation before a birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie finish to his final round. He took the lead with a 5-under 67 and continued to wait for the end of regulation before Kisner and Garcia caught him at 12 under to force the first three-man, three-hole playoff in tournament history.

Bill Haas and Ben Martin were one stroke back and two ahead of Kevin Na (nah) and Rory Sabbatini.

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy finished four shots off the pace.

TENNIS…

MADRID (AP) – Andy Murray beat Rafael Nadal (rah-fay-EHL’ nah-DAHL’) on clay for the first time, dominating the Madrid Open final to win 6-3, 6-2.

It was Nadal’s fourth loss on clay this year, raising questions about his ability to win a 10th French Open title this spring.

F1-SPANISH GP

GRANOLLERS, Spain (AP) – Pole-sitter Nico Rosberg is the winner of the Spanish Grand Prix for his first victory of the Formula One season.

Championship leader and Rosberg’s Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton finished second, followed by Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel (VEHT’-ehl).
HOCKEY-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

PRAGUE (AP) – Brock Nelson had two goals and an assist to pace the United States to a 3-1 win over Slovenia at the ice hockey world championship.  The victory moves the Americans into the quarterfinals. Nelson has six goals in the tournament.
In world and national news…..

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) – Flags are lowered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, today as the city mourns two slain police officers. Prayers will be offered later at a memorial. Two suspects facing capital murder charges face an initial court appearance today, along with another charged as an accessory and a fourth accused of obstruction of justice.

TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) – Authorities at a prison in southeast Nebraska continue efforts to regain control after disturbances that left inmates running at least part of the Tecumseh (teh-KUHM’-sah) facility. Two staff members and two inmates were injured in the incidents which began yesterday afternoon. The Department of Correctional Services says some fires were set and property damaged. All staff has been accounted for.

NEW YORK (AP) – Despite closer scrutiny because of inmate deaths, the company that provides health care for New York City jail inmates hasn’t done much to improve. An evaluation obtained by The Associated Press finds that Corizon (kohr-EYE’-zuhn) Health Inc. earned a rating of “fair” for the second straight year in 2014. The problems that came to light put the company’s $126 million contract under review. It expires in December.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Migrant officials and activists say thousands of migrants abandoned at sea by smugglers in Southeast Asia remain trapped in crowded, wooden boats with food and water running short. Hundreds have reached land and relative safety in the past two days but officials say the number of Bangladeshis and Rohingya (ROH’-hin-GAH’) Muslims from Myanmar still stranded could be as high as 6,000.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina is the beneficiary of plans for a new auto plant that could eventually mean 4,000 jobs. Volvo Cars will build the $500 million plant about 30 miles from the Port of Charleston. Volvo says the plant is initially expected to make about 100,000 vehicles a year. South Carolina and Georgia had been the two finalists for the plant, expected to be ready in 2018.