Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Nov 20

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
 15 MPH.
 .TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
 5 TO 10 MPH.
 .WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WINDS
 AROUND 5 MPH.
 .WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. SOUTH
 WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST 5 TO 15 MPH AFTER
 MIDNIGHT.
 .THANKSGIVING DAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE
 MORNING…THEN CHANCE OF RAIN…SNOW AND SLEET IN THE AFTERNOON.
 BREEZY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH.
 CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.
 .THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
 BREEZY. LOWS 15 TO 20.
 .FRIDAY…DECREASING CLOUDS. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S.
 .FRIDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS 15 TO 20.
 .SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.
 LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.
 .SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 15. HIGHS 15 TO 20.

 

Valley City, ND (KCSi- T.V. News) — The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening (Nov 19, 2012) at City Hall. All members were present.

Mayor Werkhoven read a proclamation concerning small businesses, proclaming Saturday November 24, 2012, as Small Business Day.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items include:

　

A New Master Heating license for Grotberg Electric Inc. dba Triton Mechanical.

　

Public Forum: No one spoke.

 

Resolutions

Approved an engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Paving Improvement District No. 101, in the Southwest quadrant of Valley City, at a cost of $760,000. A public hearing will be held in mid-December.

　

Approved a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 102 for a Street Reconstruction on 9th Street NE and 12th Street NE.

A public information meeting will be held in January.

　

Approved a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 103 for New Street Construction in Prairie View Addition, 10th St NW – Hyland Park Addition

Drainage issue will be examined in the area.

An informational meeting will be held in early December.

New Business:

A Presentation was given from URS.

Commissioner Luke explained that URS is an international engineering firm, with the representatives at the meeting explaining the issues of flooding and erosion on the Sheyenne River.

A comprehensive river study in Valley City was performed.

From the study a prioritization of river bank erosion solutions will be made.

A comprehensive stabilization/restoration plan will be developed, using “bio-engineering,” including, using live plants, to prevent future river bank erosion.

Cost effective processes are being looked at to work together in bank stabilization.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is also working on a Flood Risk Feasibility study.

URS will make additional studies of the river bank, through Valley City, and prioritizing areas and identifying the plan to be used.

The study will include four phases.

The cost will be determined based on variables.

Sharon Buhr gave a presentation of Sidewalk, Walking and Health, with the On the Move Program, in Valley City.

The next program begins in January of 2013.

The ACHIEVE program was outlined concerning health lifestyles, and programs.

Ms.Buhr pointed out that sidewalks are not as common, taking away a source of walking and riding bikes.

The number of students riding bikes to school is half of that from the late 1960’s when the figure was 48%.

She pointed out that a survey indicated where Valley City Residents would like to see sidewalks installed, such as the ball diamond, and Winter Show Drive.

It was suggested a city Ordinance be developed concerning the location of sidewalks.

Mayor Werkhoven pointed out the costs of new sidewalks, and the citizens paying for it.

Ms. Buhr responded by pointing out the costs of health care to individuals out of shape from the lack of excercise that sidewalks can provide.

The City Commission approved selling three City owned residential lots located at 5th Ave NE & 12th Street; 423 7th Ave NE; Countryside 2nd Addition.

City Administrator Schelkoph said the cost will be the assessed value.

　

The City Commissioners evaluated bids for Sweeper for the Street Department. City Administrator Schelkoph pointed out the bids from companies in Minnesota and California.

The City Commissioners voted to award the bid for an Elgin unit, in the amount of $175,533.

 

The City Commission then considered Police Escort for Funeral Processions.

Commissioner Nielson asked for a review with Police Chief Fred Thompson.

The Chief said he favors a plan that reduces liability, in lieu of eliminating the escorts.

City Attorney Russell Myhre said the city’s liability for negligence can not be waived under the law.

Commissioner Mary Lee Nielson said funeral processions are becoming less, in recent times.

She made a motion to require police escorts for funeral processions.

The motion passed on a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Werkhoven in opposition.

Commissioner Nielson asked City Commissioners to considered redirecting $95,000 from the 2013 Budgeted Law Enforcement Center’s Evidence Vault to Small Projects. Chief Thompson said an evidence vault needs to be built.

Commissioner Pedersen moved to approve, which failed.

　

Received and approved Valley City Canvassing Board Report on the General Election Held on November 6, 2012.

 

The City Commission approved an Economic Development request for funding in the amount of $665,000 for I-94 Regional Development Corridor land purchase.

　

The auditorium proposals were reviewed, and the City Commission set a minimum bid and timetable for a possible auction.

City Administrator Schelkoph outlined and recommended a repurposing plan proposed by a developer, Berkle Properties, for the facility.

The City Commission voted 3-2 to approve the Berkle proposal, concerning 50% of the appraised value, or $35,000, and with the approval of the State Historical Society. Commissioners Luke and Nielson voted in opposition.

Commissioner Luke discussed the upcoming Devils Lake Advisory Commission meeting.

　

Ordinances:

Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance amending, abating and reenacting Article I, Chapter 26, Taxation, a City Sales, Use and Gross Receipts tax under the Home Rule Charter of the City of Valley City for an Additional 10 Years.

City Auditor Richter noted voters approved the extension on November 6, 2012.

 

City Administrator Schelkoph’s Report:

He gave an update on home buyouts.

80 % of the flood buyout properties have been taken down.

The city will work with those deliquent in paying utility bills.

City Attorney Myhre said the city is prosecuting those in violation of the animal Ordinance. He added amendments will be coming in the future.

City Auditor Avis Richeter said the city has received a “clean audit report.”

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

　

Bismarck, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The North Dakota Aeronautic Commission reports, the over-all state boardings are up over 19% from this time last year.

Jamestown boardings in October 2012 were 261, compared to 525 in October of 2011.

That’s compared to a usually slow September 2012 number of 171.

Fargo continued to board the most passengers, and Minot increased 53%.

Williston had its largest October on record. United and Delta began offering service to Williston in November, providing travelers with four airlines to choose from.

With Minot, Grand Forks, and Fargo also adding service to Denver, numbers will be increasing even more.

Joshua Simmers, Aviation Projects Manager, said, “North Dakota breaks a record every month. We’re not aware of any other place in the nation experiencing significant growth in aviation – certainly not at this capacity.”

The most significant demand is in the western portion of the state, but the growth is state-wide as Fargo and Grand Forks also experience significant increases.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — On Thanksgiving Day, the 22^nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is at Concordia Lutheran Church, at 502 First Avenue, North in Jamestown.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Amy Neustel said the dinner will be served from 11-a.m. to 1-p.m., in the church basement. (handicapped accessible.)

She said the meal was started several years ago by the late Fritz Buegle, when he owned the Pantry Cafe.

At the first dinner, just 20 meals were served.

When he retired he asked Concordia Lutheran Church to take over the meal which they have.

Last year a record 637 meals were served, either at the church, or home-delivered.

Drivers will be available to deliver meals or give rides to the church for services and the meal.

The church service starts at 10-a.m.

Those wishing a ride or a delivered meal should call the church at 252-2819.

The meal is free to anyone.

On the menu is turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes gravy, corn, and dessert.

This year, twentyfour 22 pound turkeys will be prepared.

Music will also be playing for those enjoying the meal.

Those wishing to help with cleanup, that will start at 1:30-p.m.

　

 NEW TOWN, N.D. (AP) – Residents of New Town turned out for a
prayer service to mourn the deaths of four people slain in their
home in the Fort Berthold Reservation community over the weekend.
     Clinical psychologist Bob Edwards traveled from Minot for the
Monday night service to help people cope with the Sunday deaths of
64-year-old Martha Johnson and three of her grandchildren. 

 People want peace and safety back in their lives.
     Authorities are investigating a New Town man who committed
suicide in nearby Parshall later Sunday as a person of interest in
the case.
     School classes in New Town were canceled Monday but were
resuming Tuesday. Superintendent Marc Bluestone says additional
counselors and clergy were called in to help students and staff
cope.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A federal judge is allowing a woman
accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death on the Standing Rock
Indian Reservation to ride with her mother to a Fargo halfway
house.
     Twenty-two-year-old Alisha Crow Ghost was charged last week with
second-degree murder for the death of her boyfriend, Cole Harrison,
of Cannon Ball. Authorities say Crow Dog stabbed Harrison after a
night of drinking and arguing.
 Judge Charles Miller ordered Crow Ghost be held at a Fargo halfway house
until the trial and said her mother could drive her so she wouldn’t
have to wait until next week.
     Prosecutors had wanted Crow Dog to remain in jail, but her
lawyer argued that her criminal history was minimal.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Two men accused in the armed robbery of a
North Dakota bank have been indicted in federal court.
     Colt Schneider and Johnner Ward Jr. face charges of bank robbery
and use of a firearm during a crime of violence.
     Authorities say Schneider and Ward held up the American Bank
Center in New England on Oct. 18.
     The suspects allegedly were dressed in ski masks and got away
with an undisclosed amount of money.

     Court documents show that Ward was arrested on Nov. 8 in
Midland, Texas, and Schneider was arrested on Nov. 13 in Sarasota,
Fla.
     Ward is scheduled for arraignment in federal court in Bismarck
on Dec. 5. A court appearance for Schneider has not been set.

 

  FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Lawyers for a Fargo surgeon accused of
drugging and raping his wife have rested their case without calling
him to testify.

A psychiatrist called by the defense testified that
Doctor Jon Norberg’s wife suffers from mental disorders, including
one that causes her to invent illnesses. Defense attorneys say she
made up the rape allegations to use in divorce and child custody
cases.

 

 THOMPSON, N.D. (AP) – Residents in the eastern North Dakota town
of Thompson are deciding the fate of a proposed $3.4 million school
building project.
     The school addition would include two classrooms, a stage for
music and theater productions and a gymnasium that also would
function as a community center.
     Sixty percent approval was required in Tuesday’s vote for the
measure to pass. About 1,000 people live in the community.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Burleigh County prosecutors will not file
charges over radio ads that criticized Democratic Public Service
Commission candidate Brad Crabtree.
     A nonprofit corporation called the “Brighter Future Committee”
bought the ads. Crabtree filed a complaint last month, saying that
violated state laws that bar corporations from spending money for
political purposes.
     Committee founder Shane Goettle (GEHT’-uhl) said the ads were
legal under federal election law.
     Assistant Burleigh County State’s Attorney Lloyd Suhr has sided
with Goettle.
     Crabtree lost to Republican Randy Christmann in the Nov. 6
election.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Favorable weather conditions have allowed
farmers and ranchers in North Dakota to complete most harvesting
activities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the harvesting
of sunflower was almost complete at 96 percent. This is slightly
behind from last year but ahead of the five-year average.

 

In sports…

High school Girls Hockey…

Carissa Finck stopped 22 shots as the Blue Jays shut out Fargo North 2-0.

It’s the first win over a Fargo team in the history of the Jamestown Blue Jay girls hockey program.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi- TV. News Nov 19 2012) — WDA All-Conference Volleyball selections have been announced.

Blue Jays selected include: Josie Hegerle, Siri Jystad, and McKayla Orr.

Other players and their schools are:

Hannah Larson Century Patriots

Ali Moody Dickinson Midgets

Karli Sanders Bismarck Demons

Abby Grove Dickinson Midgets

Ashley Bohrer Century Patriots

Ashlee Hilzendenger Bismarck Demons

Mary Roller St. Mary’s Saints

Courtney Kessler Century Patriots

Alex Bolinski Minot Majettes

JaeLyn Russell Mandan Braves

Morgan Milbrath Minot Majettes

Rachel Schroeder Dickinson Midgets

 

 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Colin Kaepernick (KAP’-ur-nik) completed 16
of his 23 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns as the Niners
blasted the Chicago Bears 32-7. Kaepernick hit Vernon Davis and
Michael Crabtree for short TDs while San Francisco was building a
27-0 lead. Bears quarterback Jason Campbell was 14-of-22 for just
107 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions and five sacks.
 
   
 
    NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

 UNDATED (AP) – The Denver Nuggets managed to halt a three-game
skid by knocking off the NBA’s hottest team Monday night.
     Danilo Gallinari drained a three-pointer with 13 seconds left
and finished with 23 points as the Nuggets downed the Grizzlies
97-92 in Memphis.
 
  Final     Indiana        96  Washington    89
  Final     Charlotte     102  Milwaukee     98
  Final     Atlanta        81  Orlando       72
  Final OT  Golden State  105  Dallas       101
  Final     L-A Clippers   92  San Antonio   87
  Final     Utah          102  Houston       91
 
 
    TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

NEW YORK (AP) – Top-ranked Indiana trailed at halftime Monday
before reaching the finals of the Progressive Legends Classic in
Brooklyn. Victor Oladipo had 15 points and eight rebounds as the
Hoosiers downed Georgia 66-53. Next up for Indiana is unranked
Georgetown, which surprised No. 11 UCLA 78-70.
 
 No. 9 North Carolina coasted to a 95-49 win over Mississippi
State in the first round of the Maui Invitational. Leslie McDonald
poured in 21 points and P.J. Hairston added 18 in just 15 minutes
for the 4-0 Tar Heels.

  Final  (10) Arizona          94       Long Beach St.    72
  Final       Georgetown       78  (11) UCLA              70
  Final  (12) Kansas           78       Washington St.    41
  Final       New Mexico       66  (21) UConn             60

 

NBA…

 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Brandon Roy will
miss at least the next month after undergoing surgery on his right
knee. The team says Roy had surgery yesterday in the Twin Cities.
Roy signed with the Timberwolves in the offseason after sitting out
all of last year because of chronic knee issues.

 

 CLEVELAND (AP) – The Cavaliers are going to spend at least a
month without reigning Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving because of a
broken finger suffered Saturday against Dallas. The team initially
said the finger was only bruised and he played against Philadelphia
on Sunday, scoring a season-low 9 points.

 

 NEW YORK (AP) – The NBA has hit Memphis forward Zach Randolph
with a $25 thousand fine for his actions during a game against
Oklahoma City last week. Randolph confronted the Thunder’s Kendrick
Perkins after both were ejected with just over two minutes to play.
    

NFL…

 NEW YORK (AP) – Baltimore Ravens star safety Ed Reed has been
suspended for one game by the NFL for repeated violations of rules
prohibiting hits to the head and neck area of defenseless players.
     The 11-year veteran will miss Sunday’s game against San Diego.
Reed is suspended for three violations of the player safety rules
in the past three seasons. The latest came in Sunday night’s 13-10
victory over Pittsburgh when he was penalized for unnecessary
roughness in the third quarter for a hit to the head of receiver
Emmanuel Sanders.
     
               ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Lions are benching wide
receiver Titus Young for Thursday’s game against Houston following
what coach Jim Schwartz calls “unacceptable” behavior during
Sunday’s loss to Green Bay. Schwartz does not characterize the move
as a suspension or divulge what Young specifically did wrong.

Broncos coach John Fox says running back Willis McGahee
(muh-GAY’-hee) tore a ligament in his right knee Sunday and is
expected to miss the rest of the regular season.
     – Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather is out for the season with
a torn ACL in his right knee.

 

BIG TEN…

 NEW YORK (AP) – The Big Ten is making its mark on the East
Coast.
     The Maryland Terrapins are heading to the Big Ten after being a
charter member of the ACC, which was founded in 1953. School
president Wallace D. Loh (loh) and other university officials
involved in the decision felt the potential money to be made in the
Big Ten was more significant than the $50 million exit fee and the
tradition associated with belonging to the ACC for 59 years.
     Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany said Maryland’s entry was
approved unanimously by the conference’s 12 presidents.

 

NHL-LABOR
          NEW YORK (AP) – For the first time in eight days, the NHL and
the players’ association were back at the bargaining table to try
again to reach a deal that will end the two-month old lockout. The
two sides met for about two hours before adjourning.
     This is the 65th day of a lockout that has already wiped out 327
games and threatens the entire season if a settlement isn’t reached
soon.

 

In world and national news…

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) – There’s a sense of urgency as the
U.S. tries to help contain the latest Middle East bloodshed and
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is headed there to see
what can be done. Clinton hastily left Cambodia and summit meetings
with Asian leaders. The White House said she would make three
stops, meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in
Jerusalem, Palestinian officials in the West Bank and Egyptian
leaders in Cairo.
     
     PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) – The Middle East conflict has
overshadowed President Barack Obama’s efforts to deliver an
economic message on an Asian tour. He closed his trip today by
meeting with leaders of Japan and China. Obama was trying to
broaden U.S. influence in a part of the world long dominated by
China.
     
     WASHINGTON (AP) – An independent panel that sets screening
guidelines wants to make testing for the AIDS virus as common as
cholesterol checks. The panel recommended yesterday that Americans
ages 15 to 64 should get an HIV test at least once – not just
people considered at high risk.
     
     KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – The crop report on Afghan opium is in
and it’s up. The U.N. says Afghan efforts to stamp out opium poppy
cultivation are failing because of high prices for the illicit crop
and that pushed farmers to grow 18 percent more in 2012 than last
year. Afghanistan is the world’s largest producer of opium, the raw
ingredient in heroin.
     
     CAIRO (AP) – A leading international rights group says Egyptian
troops have arrested more than 300 children during protests in
Cairo over the past year, beating and torturing some and trying
many as adults. Human Rights Watch says the detentions occurred
during protests against harsh measures imposed by the military in
the wake of the uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak.