Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Mar 15

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. WINDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.
NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER
MIDNIGHT. BREEZY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO
25 MPH.
.THURSDAY…CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE MORNING…THEN CHANCE
OF RAIN POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SNOW IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION
30 PERCENT.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS
IN THE MID 20S.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE
OF RAIN AND SNOW. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
.SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER
20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.

 

LIGHT SNOW IS EXPECTED WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE MINIMAL.  HOWEVER…GIVEN THE LATEST STRETCH OF WARM TEMPERATURES A DUSTING OF SNOW MAY LEAD TO HAZARDOUS TRAVEL AS MOTORISTS ATTEMPT TO REGAIN WINTER DRIVING SKILLS.

 

 

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Commissioner Nielson was not present.

A Proclamation was made by Mayor Werkhoven recognizing the Valley City High School Wrestling Team, EDC Dual Champs for the 2015-16 season, as each member introduced themselves, many of whom broke records.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA INCLUDED:

Electric, Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor License Renewals for Wrigley Mechanical, Inc., Peterson Mechanical Inc., RJ’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Grotberg Electric Inc, dba Triton Mechanical, Grotberg Electric Inc., Fehr Electric, Scott’s Electric Inc., Charlie & Sons Electric Inc., Sheyenne Mechanical LLC., Great Plains Plumbing, Inc., Valley Electric Service, Inc., Manning Mechanical, Inc., Magnum Electric, Inc., ASAP Electric.

A License Renewal for house moving for Liechty Homes Inc. and Carrington House Moving, Inc.

A Game of Chance Raffle Permit for Valley Quilters.

And all licenses received before April 1, 2016.

PUBLIC FORUM: Jim Black spoke. He offered mediation on behalf of Genesis Mediation regarding conflicts and grievances filed against city government officials. He explained the process with those involved in the conflicts. He noted that the mediation service fees will be charged to the city.

The city will hire its own attorney.

ORDINANCES:

Approved the first reading of an Ordinance repealing, amending, and reenacting Chapter 1, General Provisions of the revised ordinances of the City of Valley City, North Dakota.

City Attorney Myhre said the Ordinance is part of the re-codification process.

It addresses criminal offenses and specifies what category various crimes will be considered, for example a misdemeanor. It does not currently specify a specific penalty schedule, as Myhre said that would be left up to the Municipal Judge.

Commissioner Luke asked for that to be included in the Ordinance.

NEW BUSINESS:

City Commissioners heard the Bright Energy Solutions annual report from Marcy Douglas.

The rebate program was explained, programmed specifically for Valley City.

She said the Cash Rebate Program is geared to reduce peak electrical usage, demand.

She pointed out the city’s distribution of energy savings light bulbs.

She outlined various energy efficient programs available to residential and commercial customers.

She said Valley City has reached its energy savings goal, each year since the implementation in 2010.

City Commissioners approved the 2016 Public Works Capital Budget.

Approved a sidewalk contract for 2016 with Lynn Johnson. City Administrator Schelkoph said the contract concerns replacing city sidewalks, and the Commission approved a contract.

City Commissioners approved continuing the forestry contract with Willis Wagar for the 2016 summer season. His salary is increase 1.3 percent, at $6,400 for the summer month work.

Approved replacing the Public Works snow blower for a new Tenco 202 from Swanston Equipment in the amount of $128,600 with trade. City Administrator Schelkoph said the present 10 year old blower lost an engine bearing this past year. A dump truck purchase will be held off in order to purchase the snow blower.

The Commissioners approved a request from Valley Development Group to approve releasing $50,000 for an economic development project to proceed. Valley City Barnes County Economic Development Corporation would not release the name of the company under consideration.

The Dollars would come from the economic developement fund, with additional funding being secured.

The location under consideration would occupy the Northwest Industrial Park Building the former John Deere location. Enhancements are planned for the building.

She said the business would employee 7-10 full time jobs at $15-$16 per hour, with benefits.

She said the Barnes County Commission has approved releasing the $50,000.

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

David Schelkoph noted the City of Valley City has received a Water Quality Award, and added that officials with Flood Control America will be in Valley City to instruct workers on installing the aluminum planks for the permanent flood control project.

City Fire Chief Retterath reminded resident to check their smoke detector batteries and that the units works.

KLJ reported that the flood control wall project along Viking Drive is progressing and is expected to be completed in that area in 4-6 weeks.

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

Mayor Werkhoven said he will be in attendance at the Upper Sheyenne Basin meeting, Wednesday at 9-a.m., at the Valley City Eagles Club.

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

 

 

Bismarck (CSi) The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports that Jamestown Regional Airport boardings in February this year increased over a year ago.

The report says the February 2016 boardings were 892 compared to 798 in 2015.

Through February 2016 Jamestown boardings were 1,814 compared to 1,382 the first two months of 2015.

 

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police wants to warn residents that a convicted sex offender has changed Jamestown addresses.

Brandon Scott Schafer now resides at 219 ½ 7^th Avenue Southeast.

His vehicle is a maroon 1997 Ford Mustang, with ND license plate, EUH901

He is a White male, 6 feet tall weighing 140 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair.

Schafer has been assigned a High Risk Assessment by the North Dakota Risk Level Committee, of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Schafer was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition, involving a 13 year old female friend.

The report says, no force was used.

The conviction date was July 19, 2012 in Ransom County District Court.

The disposition was 366 days, 282 days suspended, 5 years supervised probation.

He is currently on probation with North Dakota Parole and Probation.

Schafer is not wanted by police at this time, and has served the sentence imposed by the court.

This notice is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.

Attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of Schafer’s photo and demographics are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site:  www.sexoffender.nd.gov

Jamestown Police also report that a convicted sex offender has changed Jamestown addresses.

Anthony Allen Rolland is now sleeping in his car located at the 100 block of 1st Street West (city parking lot) Jamestown ND.

More information posted on line at CSiNewsNow.com

 

 

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) – A Killdeer woman accused of causing a crash that killed a man and injured another last year has been sentenced.

Southeast Judicial District Judge John Greenwood sentenced 19-year-old Ashley Birkle to two days in jail and two years of probation after she pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and possession of alcohol as a minor.

The crash occurred on Feb. 2, 2015, on Interstate 94 near Jamestown. The Highway Patrol says Birkle’s vehicle crossed the highway median and struck a pickup, killing 61-year-old David Herold, of Garfield, Minnesota, and injuring Matthew Schroeder, of Dalton, Minnesota.

Birkle told authorities she had fallen asleep. Investigators found text messages she had sent while on the road, but couldn’t determine she was texting when the crash happened.

Greenwood also ordered Birkle to complete 80 hours of community service.

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Veterans Administration is offering programs regarding health care issues.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSI Cable 2, Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton said, the VA has announced the Community Care Center to help vets with Choice Program billing.

He pointed out that March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, pointing out that the VA has a Registry for treatment for TBI.

He added that the VA’s Call to Action program is geared to end veterans suicides, with a reported 22 per day. He said the program emphasizes same-day attention for those that are suicidal.

He added that the Veterans’ Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.

He said that the PTSD group meeting at the LEC in Jamestown is every 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of the month from 12:30 p.m., to 2-p.m., with a combat veteran from the VA in Fargo hearing concerns and offering support and programs available.

He said that the VA’s Healthcare enrollment for pending applications has been extended one year.

He reminded veterans that the Burleigh County van makes stops in Jamestown for Stutsman County vets to go to the VA in Fargo and back. His office in the basement of the Law Enforcement Center in Jamestown has more information on the availability of the van by calling 701-252-9043.

Bratton noted that March 29 is Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29^th each year, which coincides with the date in 1973 when the last American troops left Viet Nam at the conclusion of the American involvement in the war.

He noted that he will not be in the office from March 21-23 for training. Anyone wishing an appointment should work around those dates, or call the office to leave a message that he can return when he gets back.

 

Valley City (CSi) The topic of Deep Bore Hole Drilling will be on the agenda, at the Upper Sheyenne Basin meeting, Wednesday at 9-a.m., at the Valley City Eagles Club.

A research project, part of an $80 million Federal Energy Department project is looking at if deep rock is suitable for nuclear waste disposal.

Officials have emphasized that at this time no nuclear waste will be disposed of near Rugby and test holes will be plugged.

However resident in several counties are skeptical, and petitions in opposition have been given to Pierce County, for a permanent deep hole drilling ban.

Pierce County planners are recommending a permanent ban on deep bore hole drilling to stop the federal project in that county.

Other counties proposed for this deep bore hole drilling project include Barnes, Burleigh and Wells counties in North Dakota.

Valley City Mayor, Bob Werkhoven met with members of the Upper Sheyenne Basin in Carrington last month to express concerns with deep bore hole drilling.

 

Valley City (CSi) – Paleontologists from the North Dakota Geological Survey will began setting up a new display at the Barnes County Museum in Valley City beginning on Tuesday.The new exhibit will feature many different types of fossils, some of which would have been typical plant and animal life of eastern North Dakota millions of years ago.

Clint Boyd, Senior Paleontologist with the Geological Survey says, “In addition to having specimens from eastern North Dakota, like some of the mosasaur fossils that are found there, we are really excited to feature specimens from other parts of the state as well. One of the most exciting pieces that will be on display comes from a recent find this summer of a duck-billed dinosaur rib with bite marks.”

The overall exhibit will also feature a full cast of a Triceratops skeleton, which was originally constructed in Valley City, has recently been out on loan, and is being returned from Tennessee. Museum curator Wes Anderson is happy to see the cast return to fill a void from a previous fossil display that left the museum at the end of 2015.

Museum Director, Wes Anderson adds, “It’s a wonderful opportunity to partner with the state to provide a great experience and understanding of the history of North Dakota for our visitors and our community. This allows us to better tell the story of eastern North Dakota and augment our display capabilities.”

The three person paleontology team will work for most of the week with staff and volunteers from the Barnes County museum to get the exhibit in place and ready for viewing. An official unveiling will be announced at a later date- but the fossils should be ready for the public to view as early as Thursday this week.

Jamestown (CSi) The James Valley Pheasants Forever Chapter No. 891 will hold their banquet on Friday March 18, 2016, at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall in Jamestown.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, spokesperson, Ken McDougall said the banquet is also the opportunity to join the nation’s leading habitat organization, for a night of food, fun, and friends.

He said proceeds will go to supports the local Pheasants Forever programs such as youth gun safety and hunter education programs.

The organization also assists with the Farm Bill Biologists program, assisting producers in signing up for the CRP program.

The organization also supports the Pollinator Project which also is habitat protection based.

Pheasants Forever is also working to financially support the proposed local gun range.

He added that the banquet admission includes dinner, toasting, and boasting with like-minded outdoor folk, along with chances to win great prizes, raffles and Pheasants Forever membership which includes a one year subscription to Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation (five issues), and the opportunity to make a difference for habitat and conservation education in your community.

Live and Silent Auction items include but not limited to: Hunting Trips, Freezers, a wood carving, and two diamond necklaces.

The Cackling Hour is at 5-p.m., dinner is at 7-p.m., at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall in Jamestown.

The membership dinner that includes a Pheasants Forever membership and meal is $50 per person. The spouse dinner is $20 and the Ringnecks Dinner is $20 per person.

For tickets contact Ken McDougall at 701-251-2240.

On line www.pfevents.or/event/2029.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A former Republican congressman from Minnesota has been tabbed as the new president of the University of North Dakota.

The state Board of Higher Education voted Tuesday to offer the job to Mark Kennedy, the director of the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Kennedy was in Congress from 2001 through 2007. He also has been an adviser on trade policy and negotiations to President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama.

Kennedy earned his undergraduate degree from St. John’s University in Minnesota in 1978 and his master’s in business administration from the University of Michigan in 1983. He doesn’t have a doctorate.

Other finalists were Minot State University President Steven Shirley and Nagi Naganathan (NAH’-gee NAH’-gah-NAH’-thihn), engineering dean at the University of Toledo.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Supporters of a University of North Dakota music program that is being suspended due to budget woes are asking higher education officials to reconsider the move.

The music therapy program uses music to help clients who are undergoing various forms of treatment. There are currently 48 students in the program.

Music therapy students Jenna Tullis and Melea Hoeffner (muh-LEE’-ah HEFF’-ner) appealed to state Board of Higher Education members Tuesday to save the curriculum. They say its loss would be detrimental to the entire music department.

The director of the program, Meganne Masko, told the board that 100 percent of graduates have found jobs, typically at institutions like retirement homes, hospitals and schools.

Board president Kathleen Neset says the board will ask UND administrators to take another look at its decision.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Minot police are investigating shots fired in a mobile home park.

Authorities say witnesses reported that the shots were fired Monday night, after a male left a home to talk to two other males who had gotten out of a van that had stopped in front of the home.

A SWAT team responded to the scene but found the home empty.

Police say no injuries were reported, though one bullet entered a neighboring home.

 

SENTINEL BUTTE, N.D. (AP) – A one-vehicle crash on a rural Golden Valley County road killed the driver.

The Highway Patrol did not immediately identify the female victim, who was alone in the car.

Authorities say she lost control of her car shortly before 8 p.m. Monday, and it rolled about a mile southeast of Sentinel Butte. She died at the scene.

 

In sports…

(CSi)  The University of Jamestown baseball with a 23-0 season start,  is ranked No. 10 in the first national poll of the season.

Jamestown was unranked in the preseason poll.  Wins also include the eight fall games.

They Jimmies head to  Lincoln, Nebraska, this coming weekend to taking on  Nebraska Wesleyan.

North Star rival Bellevue is ranked No. 5 in the new poll.

 

Jamestown (UJ.CSi) University of Jamestown head hockey coach Dean Stork announces the signing of three players for the 2016-17 season. All three players come from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), based in British Columbia, Canada.

Graeme Close of　Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, played with the Grand Forks Border Bruins in 2015-16. The 6’0″, 195 pound defenseman appeared in 44 games with three goals, five assists, and 112 penalty minutes.

Stork says,. “Graeme is an outstanding penalty killer and has a defense first mentality.　He takes pride in his defensive game and shutting down the opponent’s top lines.”

Maverick Lynes is a 5’11”, 160 pound defenseman from Christina Lake, British Columbia. He played the 2015-16 season with the Creston Valley Thunder Cats, scoring four goals with 11 assists and 54 penalty minutes in 31 games. In three seasons with the Thunder Cats, Lynes totaled 15 goals and 39 assists in 132 games.

Stork says, “Maverick is a　smooth-skating defenseman who can really push the pace with his fast transitioning game. For a defenseman he will generate a lot of odd man rushes by jumping into the offensive plays. He will be a great addition in the classroom as well.”

Bryson Yee of Calgary, Alberta, also played with the Grand Forks Border Bruins this past season. Yee, a 5’11”, 170 pound forward, registered 14 goals and 11 assists with 57 penalty minutes in 51 games. In two years with Grand Forks, Yee scored 19 goals and had 22 assists in 101 games.

Stork adds, “Bryson has one of the brightest minds in hockey that I have ever seen.

He’s so responsible all over the ice, and　a　fantastic penalty killer as well as　shot blocker. 　He will be a big piece to our success this coming year!”

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team has supplanted Quinnipiac atop both national polls.

UND this week moved up from No. 2 to the top spot in both the USCHO.com poll and the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll.

The Fighting Hawks have won eight straight games, including a sweep of Colorado College last weekend in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference quarterfinals.

UND faces Minnesota Duluth in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff semifinals on Friday.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Five-time defending Football Championship Subdivision champion North Dakota State will host the third annual ESPN FCS Kickoff game in the fall.

NDSU will host Charleston Southern in the Fargodome on Saturday, Aug. 27, with ESPN airing the game live as the kickoff to the FCS season. Charleston Southern reached the FCS quarterfinals last season.

The Bison also played in the FCS Kickoff last year, losing on the road against Montana.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has spoken to Donald Trump and asked him to condemn violence no matter who is responsible. McConnell tells reporters he had a conversation with the candidate Tuesday morning, the first time the two men have spoken since December. The Kentucky Republican and the New York businessman discussed the recent violence that has marred Trump’s rallies, as protesters have clashed with the candidate’s supporters.

BRUSSELS (AP) – Officials in Belgium say a man has been found dead in a Brussels apartment following an anti-terror raid linked to the Nov. 13 Paris attacks that killed 130 people. A police official says police found a body after they stormed an apartment Tuesday. Earlier in the afternoon, an anti-terror raid turned violent when at least one suspect shot at police officials through a door. Four officers were injured, none fatally.

MOSCOW (AP) – Secretary of State John Kerry says he will travel to Moscow next week to discuss Russia’s withdrawal of forces from Syria and the political transition process in the war-torn country. Kerry says he’ll meet Russian President Vladimir Putin with an eye toward pushing peace talks forward. Warplanes and troops stationed at Russia’s air base in Syria started leaving for home earlier today.

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration says it has heard the people in Atlantic coastal communities and will not allow oil drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. The decision is being championed by environmentalists, but condemned by the oil and gas industry, which had pledged that exploration would be done safely with lessons applied from the 2010 BP oil spill. The president of the American Petroleum Institute says the government’s decision “appeases extremists who seek to stop oil and natural gas production.”

NOME, Alaska (AP) – One of two mushers attacked last weekend by a man on a snowmobile has finished third in the Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska. It’s Aliy (AL’-ee) Zirkle’s fifth top five finish in the last five years. Musher Jeff King, who lost a dog to the attack, is running behind in 10th place. The snowmobiler who ran into the teams faces charges and says he was drunk at the time.