{"id":106163,"date":"2016-08-23T07:08:23","date_gmt":"2016-08-23T12:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=106163"},"modified":"2016-08-23T14:30:37","modified_gmt":"2016-08-23T19:30:37","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-aug-23-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=106163","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Aug 23"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"wbAM5\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY.\u00a0\u00a0 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.\u00a0 HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS<\/p>\n

10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. A 20 PERCENT CHANE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.\u00a0 LOWS IN THE MID 50S. WEST WINDS 10 TO<\/p>\n

15 MPH.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. WEST WINDS<\/p>\n

10 TO 20 MPH.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.<\/p>\n

NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO<\/p>\n

15 MPH.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS<\/p>\n

AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN<\/p>\n

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS<\/p>\n

AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE<\/p>\n

OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS<\/p>\n

IN THE MID 70S TO LOWER 80S.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN<\/p>\n

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND<\/p>\n

THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.<\/p>\n

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THERE IS A HIGH CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT.<\/p>\n

LOW CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS CAN BE EXPECTED SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY.<\/p>\n

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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Valley City Police Chief Fred Thompson reports that\u00a0 two males are\u00a0 facing charges of \u00a0terrorizing, felonious restraint and burglary resulting from an incident this past weekend that occurred at residences in Valley City.<\/p>\n

The report says, the two men are in custody after terrorizing residents at two Valley City residences at gunpoint and kidnapping a juvenile girl<\/p>\n

Chief Thompson says 23 year-old Johannes Brannan of Sharon, North Dakota and 22 year-old Drew Gullicks of Valley City were arrested Sunday in Valley City, and remanded to the Barnes County Jail.\u00a0 The weapon was recovered.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Police Department is warning residents of a convicted sex offender who changed addresses the City of Jamestown.<\/p>\n

Ramon Martinez, Jr.,is now\u00a0 living at Frontier Fort Campground(Living in a tent).<\/p>\n

His vehicle is a dark green 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, ND license:\u00a0 684AEK.<\/p>\n

He is a 37 year old male, five feet six inches tall, and 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.<\/p>\n

He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota Risk Level Committee of the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n

He has been convicted of Corrupt\/Solicitation of a minor involving a 15 year old girl at his Fargo residence.<\/p>\n

Convicted in December of 2007 in Cass County District Court.<\/p>\n

Disposition, five years, one year suspended, 10 years supervised release.<\/p>\n

He has been convicted of Corrupt \/Solicitation of a minor providing alcohol to a 16 year old girl and then had sex with her.<\/p>\n

He was convicted in October of 2001 in Richland County District Court.<\/p>\n

Disposition, one year-359 days suspended for one year.<\/p>\n

He is currently on probation with North Dakota Parole and Probation, is on GPS monitoring.<\/p>\n

Martinez is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.<\/p>\n

This notification 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.<\/p>\n

Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.<\/p>\n

Printed handouts of the demographics of Ramon Martinez, Jr., are available at the Jamestown Police Department.<\/p>\n

More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The City of Jamestown held a Budget Committee meeting Monday at 3-p.m., at City Hall, to discuss the 2017 budget. \u00a0All members were present.<\/p>\n

At the outset of the meeting, City Administrator Jeff Fuchs read a narrative , and projected that 2016 revenues will be\u00a0 $609,000 less than budget. Many based on North Dakota projected cuts.<\/p>\n

The Highway Tax Distribution, items related to vehilces, is down $263,00 from the amount budgeted and $178,00 less than the 2015 actual.<\/p>\n

The State Aid Distribution, sales tax, is down $417,000 from the budgeted amount and $311,000 less than the 2015 actual.<\/p>\n

Fuchs says he used the same property tax levy of $2,939,215 for the General Fund, as was levied for 2016.<\/p>\n

The value of one mill in 2016 was $38,2018, and for 2017, is projected to be $41,499.<\/p>\n

Projecting that overall 2016 expenditures will be $450,000 less that was budgeted and about the same as 2015 actual expenditures.\u00a0 Some 2016 expenditures have not yet been made.<\/p>\n

The 2017 Draft Budget was prepared as a \u201cbare bones,\u201d operating budget and includes:<\/p>\n

No salary adjustments for COLA increases or step adjustments included.<\/p>\n

No requests for additional funding or equipment replacement or new equipment included, however, all additional requests are listed following each department\u2019s budget for informational purposes.<\/p>\n

No additional personnel were included in the budget.<\/p>\n

No additional or improved employee benefits were included in the budget.<\/p>\n

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Based on that scenario, the 2017 base budget, if approved, will still result in $354,000 in deficit spending.<\/p>\n

The 2017 Draft budget is $659,273, (8%) less than the 2016 Approved Budget.<\/p>\n

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As the city will deficit spend in 2016, and 2017, and most City Department are seeing a reduction in their 2017 budgets, averaging 8%, Fuchs is encouraging the City Council to reduce any funding to other agencies by a similar 8%.<\/p>\n

He also strongly encourages the City Council to allow zero increases in levies for other agencies, as the city would not be levying any increase dollars in the City Levies.<\/p>\n

At the end of 2017 the Reserve Fund should be at 25% to 30%.<\/p>\n

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The Equipment Replacement which is funded by depreciation annually, does, include the equipment items requested for replacement.\u00a0 The purchases would not impact the General Fund ending balance for 2017.<\/p>\n

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The City Motel Tax is project to be $41,940, (21.9%) less than budgeted.<\/p>\n

The Restaurant Tax is projected to be $28,310, (8.4%) less than budgeted.<\/p>\n

It is anticipated that the fund will deficit spend $98,680\u00a0 for 2016, and $86,805 in 2017.<\/p>\n

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City Fire Department Budget the request is for $349,000.\u00a0 Chief Reuther said the dollars include equipment replacement, and possible additional fire fighters.\u00a0 Currently there are 36, with the retirement of Gordie Christianson.\u00a0 He said the requests are a \u201cneed,\u201d and not a \u201cwant.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jamestown Police Department, Chief Scott Edinger said $20,000 for body cameras is an option at this time.\u00a0 He said $150,000 is needed for radio replacement, noting recent radio failures.<\/p>\n

Finance and Assessment\u2026.computers<\/p>\n

Engineering\u2026..replacing old surveying equipment.<\/p>\n

Inspection Department\u2026.hiring a plumbing and mechanical inspector, and an additional vehicle, and to replace a retiring staff member.<\/p>\n

Forestry\u2026request for\u00a0 $5,000 each for tree removal and planting.\u00a0 $5,000 for a dump trailer.<\/p>\n

Civic Center\u2026.new amplifier system.\u00a0 Concession stand stainless steel counter top and triple sink replacement to be compliance with state guidelines.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Replacing food warmers.\u00a0 Floor buffer. Locker room plumbing improvements.\u00a0 Security gate replacement. Curtain and backdrop replacement.<\/p>\n

Some items will be taken from the 2017 General Fund.<\/p>\n

Arts Center requests $12,000 for matching grants including expanding educational grants.<\/p>\n

Street Department $100,000 for river tree and debris removal.<\/p>\n

Also hear from was the Municipal Court\u2026.Community Service Program\u2026. Construction Fund.<\/p>\n

City Administrator Fuchs pointed out that the city has lost in 2016, and 2017 10% in revenues from the state, or $700,000. He added that if that amount had been available all the department requests would likely be possible.<\/p>\n

He said each department needs to take that under consideration.<\/p>\n

City Council Member Phillips is not in favor of no salary increases for city employees, and suggested that the City Council Members might take a pay cut.<\/p>\n

Council Member Buchanan pointed out that when health insurance premiums were increased to city employees, the city absorbed the increase in premiums.<\/p>\n

Mayor Andersen asked department heads to review their requests for any possible cuts in requesting.<\/p>\n

The 2017 budget will be introduced at the September City Council meeting.<\/p>\n

After that meeting the proposed budget may be reduced, but not increased.<\/p>\n

The next city budget meeting will address utilities, and will be held, next week with the date to be announced.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has contacted Jamestown\u00a0 officials concerning trees that have fallen into the channel of both the Pipestem Creek and the James River.<\/p>\n

In the years 2009, 2010, and 2011, trees along the bank of Pipestem Creek and the James River died and have been submerged in the water.<\/p>\n

Also with recent low- flow years, many trees have fallen into the channel.<\/p>\n

Pipestem Dam Manager Bob Martin says\u00a0 it’s the city’s responsibility to have clear channels for the two dams to hold releases.<\/p>\n

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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 JRMC and JRMC Foundation are pleased to bring nationally recognized nurse, author and motivational speaker Rich Bluni to Jamestown on Sept\u00a0 12 and 13 for multiple speaking engagements. JRMC employees will have an opportunity to hear Bluni\u2019s presentation, INSPIRED CARE over the course of two days.\u00a0 Bluni will present to the Jamestown community on Sept 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Jamestown Reiland Fine Arts Center. Prior to the community event, JRMC Foundation will host its annual Pillars of Giving social recognizing benchmark levels of giving.<\/p>\n

Bluni is a national speaker for the Studer Group, and the best-selling author of the award- winning books: Inspired Nurse <\/em>and Inspired Journal.<\/em> Bluni has presented to tens of thousands of people all across the United States and Canada and has keynoted major conferences as well as speaking for hospital organizations, medical practices, and Universities. With clinical experience in a broad range of areas such as pediatric intensive care, trauma intensive care, flight nursing, behavioral health and emergency medicine, Bluni understands the challenges, joys and value of purpose and worthwhile work while making a difference in healthcare.<\/p>\n

Specific topics will include but not limited to: gratitude, humor, using different words and thoughts, mental preparation for \u201cthe day,\u201d honoring mentors and encouraging new peers.<\/p>\n

Bluni\u2019s talk is free for JRMC employees, Pillars of\u00a0 Giving honorees as well as University of Jamestown Nursing faculty and students with a valid university ID. The cost for general public is $10 for the keynote speaker. Tickets are not required in advance, but pre-registration is preferred. To register online, please visit our website at www.jrmcnd.com<\/a> .The Pillars of Giving social is $10 per ticket. Please call JRMC Foundation at 701-952-4880 for more information.<\/p>\n

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20th<\/sup> St. SW, Jamestown, ND and serves approximately 60,000 people in nine counties. Between JRMC, JRMC Clinic, Sanford Health Jamestown and Essentia Health Jamestown, the community is served by over 25 local medical providers and a variety of visiting specialists. For more information on services at JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com<\/a> or call 701-952-1050.<\/p>\n

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Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi) The State Health Department reports that the City of Jamestown has received $1.33 million and $663,000 loans from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program to help maintain and improve its water supply.<\/p>\n

The \u00a0$1.33 million loanwill go toward replacing 7,000 feet of deteriorated water main, hydrants, valves and corporation stops. The \u00a0$663,000 loan will go toward repairing and relining the interior of the 1.5-million-gallon water storage tower<\/p>\n

The \u00a0Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program is administered by the North Dakota Department of Health with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.<\/p>\n

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WASHINGTON (CSi) \u00a0\u2013 Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a total of $219,600 to Glen Ullin Municipal Airport Authority and Oakes Municipal Airport Authority. The funds are awarded as follows:<\/p>\n

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