Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Sept 22

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. EAST WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.THURSDAY…DECREASING CLOUDS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. EAST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
.SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE 70S.

 

THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. AN ISOLATED STRONG THUNDERSTORM IS POSSIBLE WITH HAIL OR HEAVY RAINFALL IN THE LOWER JAMES RIVER VALLEY.
 
…WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY. SEVERE WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED.
 

  TOWER CITY, N.D. (AP) – A Mayville man is in custody after authorities chased him for at least 80 miles in two states.
 
     The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 40-year-old David Schiebe was arrested Monday on charges including driving under the influence and fleeing a peace officer. A warrant for a parole violation was also out for his arrest.
 
     Authorities say the chase began around 4:30 p.m. Monday when a Minnesota Highway Patrol trooper tried to stop Schiebe for a traffic violation in Moorhead, Minnesota. The vehicles traveled from Interstate 94 to Interstate 29 and continued on rural roads into Cass County.
 
     North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers joined the search near Prosper and the chase ended when Schiebe ran out of gas near Tower City. He was arrested after he tried to flee on foot.
 
     It wasn’t immediately clear if Schiebe has an attorney.
 

Jamestown (CSi) All committees of the Jamestown City Council met Tuesday evening at City Hall.

 All members were present.

The committee recommends approving the request from JSDC for authorization to enter into a lease agreement with UTC for the lease of the JSDC building located on Jamestown Airport property. The lease amounts to $3,853 dollars per month.

The committee recommends approving the offer from Steve Arlen Ronngren to purchase Lot 1, Block 23, Lloyd’s 2nd Addition, in the amount of $3,000, covering expenses, taxes, and specials.

It was noted that a public hearing and Second Readings of Ordinance No. 1467 & 1468 pertaining to the 2016 City Budget, is scheduled for 6:00 PM, October 5th, 2015.  Prior to that meeting another budget meeting may be held, concerning the police department budget policy issues.

Departmental and financial reports were presented.

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE BUSINESS:

The committee recommends approval of the final plat of Wanzek Second Addition, a replat of Lots 1-4 Wanzek Addition, within the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 35, Township 140N, Range 64 West, within the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The action concerns the moving of an alleyway, and was approved by the City Planning Commission.

It was noted that a public hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend the City Code to change the zoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Meadowlark Lane Addition, from R-1 (One Family Residential District) to P-O-C (Public Open Development and Conservation District) for the TRAC facility is scheduled for the October 5, 2015, City Council meeting.

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

No items scheduled at this time.

POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE BUSINESS:

The committee reconsider an ordinance relative to allowing ATV & UTV vehicles to be used on City Streets.

At the August 27, 2015 meeting the committee considered first reading of an ordinance to recommend the use of All-Terrain-Vehicles and Utility-Task-Vehicles in the City of Jamestown and was defeated on a 3-2 vote. Mayor Katie Andersen and Councilman Ramone Gumke voted in favor of considering a first reading of an ordinance allowing the vehicles on city streets. Councilmen Charlie Kourajian, Dan Buchanan and Steve Brubakken opposed.

At Tuesday’s meeting Council Member Kourajian told the committee he has recently driven a UTV and found them safe, much like a small car and wanted the UTV’s reconsidered for street use. 

Council Member Brubakken said the National Safety Council does not recommend the use of UTVs on city streets. He added the street use opens the city up for liability issues.

The committee moved to reconsider.

Mayor Andersen suggested law enforcement meet and bring to the committee information to be presented for public review.

Council Member Kourajian moved to recommend a First Reading of an  Ordinance to approve UTVs, only for street use in the city.  The committee voted unanimously to recommend the First Reading.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE BUSINESS:

The committee recommends the request from Mark McPherson for the City to construct (grading and blading) approximately 200 feet of additional rock surfacing to “open” 20th Street SW from the current property access (near 3rd Avenue SW) to 2^nd Avenue SW, for off-loading vehicles, on a pad. The initial roadway will be gravel.

Mayor Andersen said the cost of graveling should come from the city budget, which Council Member Buchanan disagrees with.

Council Member Gumke moved to recommend the opening with the city responsible for blading and graveling.

The recommendation was approved unanimously.

Discussion concerned the paving of 5th Street NE from 12th Avenue to 27th Avenue NE.  The committee took no action.

It was noted that the Cavendish Water Tank Re-Coating project will need to be delayed until Spring of 2016 due to issues with gaining ND-SRF approval to proceed.

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

 

Jamestown (CSi) The 5th Annual car show at Wilhelm, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC on Business Loop West in Jamestown will be held on Saturday September 26, 2015, and is named the “Dan Wilhelm Memorial Car and Bike Show,” to commemorate the late Dan Wilhelm. In addition this year, funds will also be raised to support the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, with a 5K Run/Walk.

Dan Wilhelm was a co-owner of Wilhelm Chevrolet Buick GMC and lost his life to Huntington’s Disease at the age of 55, on November 11, 2012. All proceeds from the event will go to Huntington’s Disease Society of America.

Last year the event raised over $10,000.

Guests on Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, were James Valley Street Machines member Tom Ravely and from the club, the event organizer, and Wilhelm’s dealership, Business Manger, Steve “Skovy” Jaskoviak.

The benefit 5K Run, will have day of registration from 7-a.m., to 8-a.m., with the run from 8-a.m., to 10-a.m., starting at the dealership. Registration is now Adults $25, Youth 12 and under $20, and Seniors 60 and over $20. Pre-registrations are still be accepted.

For more information on the run and registration, contact Chantelle Wilhelm at 701-320-8675 xt 113.

Run/Walk Prizes will be given out for the Largest Family, and Largest Business Team.

Photo Album from the Sept 20 Car Show online at Facebook. Tag & Share.

Several local businesses have donated money toward Huntington’s Disease Society of America, amounting so far to $7,000.

At this year’s event the James Valley Street Machines has donated a 1971 Honda Scrambler that is completely restored. Raffle tickets are $10 each, for the bike valued at $4,000.

In addition, The Shed in Warroad, Minnesota will have on hand two Real Deal 1969, Yenko Chevrolets on display. Also on display will be a new 2014 Yenko Camaro, from Bismarck.

A vote for a favorite vehicle is a free will donaton, with the proceeds going to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, votes will be tabulated at 1-p.m.

Awards…

Plaques and cash awards this year are for both cars/trucks and bikes:

1^st Place Show Stopper Judged $250

2^nd Place Show Stopper Judged $150

3^rd Place Show Stopper Judged $75

 

1^st Place Peoples Choice $150

2^nd Place Peoples Choice $100

3^rd Place Peoples Choice $50

 

Best Rat Rod $150

Owners Choice $150

Wilhelm’s is providing the cash awards, and Stutsman Harley Davidson is matching the dollars for the motorcycle awards.

Don Wilhelm’s will also have car prints for a donation.

A cure is yet to be found, as Huntington’s disease is an inherited brain disorder that results in the progressive loss of mental faculties and physical control.

An individual who has been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease will eventually die from pneumonia, heart failure or other complications.

　

Jamestown (CSi) James River Valley Library Board of Directors has accepted the bid for a bookmobile from an Ohio Company OBS Inc., that designs and builds specialty vehicles.,

The $243,000 bid was approved unanimously. Board member Jim Nyland, was not present.

The price includes all expenses of the bookmobile, except paint and wrap. The bookmobile will be white in color.

Three bids were received with only one being valid, as one bid arrived late, and another was submitted electronically and would have needed to be mailed and sealed for consideration.

Library Director, Joe Rector says, the bookmobile will be paid for through the library savings fund.

A grant, covering 15 percent of the total cost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will also be allotted once the purchase is complete.

He says, the bookmobile will include a wheelchair lift, maximum space for books and rotating carts to appropriate for specific stops: For example, if the bookmobile is headed to a day care center, carts with books geared to that specific group could be put into the bookmobile and others rotated out.

The library is planning to sell the current bookmobile upon arrival of the new unit.

In other business, Rector says the library elevator is currently undergoing maintenance. Half of the total maintenance bill of $52,000 has been paid, and the second half will be paid when the repairs are complete.

The board also considered interior design recommendations previously made by Elizabeth Meed of JLG Architects, located in Fargo.

Rector is also looking to replace carpet in the library, primarily in the children’s sector as soon as possible. Rector plans to gives estimates for cost to replace the carpet by the end of the year.

 

Valley City (CSi-Valley City State University) VCSU has set a record with its final Fall Semester 2015 enrollment figures, which show a total headcount of 1,422. That number surpasses the previous high of a 1,384 headcount in 2011.

President Tisa Mason, says “The record enrollment we’re experiencing this fall reflects the quality education offered at VCSU and the choice students are making to be here. Not only are we attracting more new students, we’re also retaining more students who have entered the university and decided to stay at Valley City State.”

The record enrollment follows a record class of graduates in 2015, when VCSU awarded 302 degrees to 255 undergraduates and 47 graduate students.

Mason went on to say, “That we’re able to graduate record numbers while at the same time growing our student body speaks to the attractiveness of our programs. Consistently we’ve paired solid academics with a personal campus experience, and students and families have recognized the value of a Valley City State education. We’re very proud of our university and the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends who contribute to our success—this is a team effort.”

Founded in 1890, VCSU is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. The university was recently ranked the No. 1 Public Regional College in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report; it has been recognized as a U.S. News “Best College” for 18 consecutive years.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The University of North Dakota has scheduled the voting for a new school nickname.
 
     The online voting will begin at 8 a.m. Central time on Monday, Oct. 19, and close at midnight Central time on Friday, Oct. 23.
 
     UND has been without a nickname the last three years after the state Board of Higher Education retired the controversial Fighting Sioux moniker that the NCAA deemed offensive. A committee this summer finalized five nickname options: Roughriders, North Stars, Fighting Hawks, Nodaks and Sundogs.
 
     Voting is open to UND students, faculty and staff; school alumni and retirees; donors; and athletic event season ticket holders. People who fall into more than one of the categories may vote only once.
 
     UND expects to announce the voting results early the week of Oct. 26.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota man has been charged after being accused of assaulting a 6-year-old boy who was trying to call 911 during a domestic dispute.
 
     40-year-old Duane Blackshear is charged with child abuse.
 
     Court records show a police officer was dispatched to a Bismarck home after a woman called authorities to report that a boy was at her house saying Blackshear was hitting his mother.
 
     The boy’s mother then told police that Blackshear had grabbed the boy by the neck to keep him from running to a neighbor’s home to call 911.
 
     The officer reported the boy had minor scrapes on his neck. Records show the boy told police that Blackshear choked him.
 
     Blackshear’s attorney didn’t immediately return a call seeking comment on the charge.

 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s spring wheat crop is in the bin, and more than half of the winter wheat crop is in the ground.
 
     The Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop report that the spring wheat harvest is done, the durum wheat harvest is 95 percent complete and winter wheat seeding is 52 percent done. Winter wheat is seeded in the fall and harvested the following summer.
 
     The harvesting of soybeans is underway, but the maturing of the corn crop is behind the average pace.
 
     The sugar beet harvest is 15 percent done and the potato harvest 32 percent done. Both are ahead of the average pace.
 
     Pasture and range conditions in North Dakota are rated 50 percent good to excellent. Stock water supplies are 81 percent adequate to surplus.
 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Oil industry representatives say that federal research on the qualities of crude oil from North Dakota shows that Bakken crude has been unfairly singled out in safety discussions.
 
     American Petroleum Industry spokeswoman Beth Treseder told a meeting of North Dakota oil company officials in Fargo Tuesday that several agencies appear to debunk the notion that Bakken crude is more flammable than other products. 
 
     Treseder cited comments by NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart last week about that agency’s investigation into oil transportation accidents. Hart told Fargo radio station KFGO that the main contributor to large explosions or fires is how much product is released, not the volatility of the crude.
 
     North Dakota Petroleum Council president Ron Ness says his group has stated “from day one” that Bakken crude is not unique.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) – For the first time in his presidency, Barack Obama will be greeting a visiting dignitary at Andrews Air Force Base. The president and first lady Michelle Obama decided to be at the foot of the airplane stairs to welcome Pope Francis this afternoon when he arrives from Cuba. Wednesday, the pope visits the White House. Some 15,000 people have been invited to the arrival ceremony on the South Lawn.
 
     DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton is unveiling a plan to hold down the rising cost of prescription drugs and target pharmaceutical companies that flood the airwaves with ads. The Democratic presidential candidate is proposing to place a monthly cap of $250 on covered out-of-pocket prescription drug costs to help patients with chronic or serious health conditions. It would also deny tax breaks for direct-to-consumer TV advertising and require drug companies that receive taxpayers’ support to invest in research and development.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – A new report predicts most people will experience at least one wrong or delayed diagnosis in their lifetime. The Institute of Medicine says errors involving diagnosis don’t get enough attention. Some have devastating consequences, such as missing cancer until it spreads. Other times, patients recover anyway and may never know there was an error. The report urges patients to ask, “Could it be something else?”
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Whistleblowers from Veterans Affairs facilities across the country say the agency continues to retaliate against them despite repeated pledges to stop punishing those who speak up. The whistleblowers told a Senate committee Tuesday that the VA has failed to hold employees accountable more than a year after a scandal broke over chronic delays for veterans seeking care and falsified records covering up the delays.
 
     LOS ANGELES (AP) – Los Angeles officials say they will declare a state of emergency on homelessness and propose spending $100 million to reduce the number of people living on city streets. City Council President Herb Wesson, members of the council’s Homelessness and Poverty Committee and Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the plan Tuesday outside City Hall, as homeless people dozed nearby on a lawn. Both the emergency declaration and the funding will require action by the full City Council.