Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Oct 5, 2020

CSi Weather…

..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA…

NOON TO 8 PM

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* WINDS…Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 to 25 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA…Northern and central North Dakota.

* IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress. Those outdoors or working in
agriculture fields should be mindful of any errant sparks that
may start unwanted fires. Anyone with burn plans may want to
delay until a more favorable day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

Forecast…

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest around 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest

winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to

15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 40s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in

the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s.

 

Valley City  (VCPS)  Valley City Public Schools announced Monday that a student at Jefferson Elementary was hit by a vehicle on Central Avenue as he was crossing the road on Monday, October 5. The student was transported to Mercy Hospital for evaluation and precautionary reasons.

Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson said we are very thankful that our student will be ok; however, this does serve as a safety reminder for all of us. Please tell your children to use crosswalks when crossing the street and we encourage parents/guardians to drop off your child in the parking lots when available or use the same side of the road as the school.Johnson encouraged the community to be extra cautious in our school zones, especially before and after school. If you have any questions or concerns regarding student and school safety, please feel free to contact either myself or School Resource Officer Sean Hagen at sean.hagen@k12.nd.us or 701.840.9761.

Josh Johnson

Superintendent

Valley City Public Schools

(701) 845-0483

 

North Dakota health officials have confirmed 12 new hospitalizations and three deaths due to complications from the coronavirus. The results released Monday lifted the state’s total to 277 deaths and 112 hospitalizations. The fatalities included a woman in her 90s from McHenry County, a woman in her 80s from Stark County and a man in his 80s from Ward County. All had underlying health conditions. There were 312 positive tests in the last day, for a positivity rate of just more than 7%. More than 23,860 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Active cases stand at 3,693, an increase of 86 from Sunday.

COVID-19 Stats

Mon Oct 5, 2020

Posted 11-a.m.

Barnes

New Positives  0

Total Positives 255

Active Cases 31

Recovered 224

 

Stutsman

New Positives  5

Total Positives  548

Active Cases 45

Recovered 499

COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.

BY THE NUMBERS

4,737 – Total Tests from Yesterday*

666,931 – Total tests completed since the pandemic began

312 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

23,862 – Total positive individuals since the pandemic began

7.03% – Daily Positivity Rate**

 

3,693 Total Active Cases

-86 Individuals from yesterday

395 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (292 with a recovery date of yesterday****)

19,892 – Total recovered since the pandemic began

112 – Currently Hospitalized

+12 – Individuals from yesterday

3 – New Deaths*** (277 total deaths since the pandemic began)

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

• Woman in her 90s from McHenry County with underlying health conditions.
• Woman in her 80s from Stark County with underlying health conditions.
• Man in his 80s from Ward County with underlying health conditions.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED MONDAY

• Benson County – 5
• Bottineau County – 4
• Burke County – 1
• Burleigh County – 47
• Cass County – 50
• Dickey County – 9
• Dunn County – 2
• Eddy County – 1
• Emmons County – 14
• Golden Valley County – 2
• Grand Forks County – 47
• Grant County – 3
• Hettinger County – 1
• Kidder County – 2
• McHenry County – 2
• McIntosh County – 5
• McKenzie County – 6
• McLean County – 3
• Mercer County – 14
• Morton County – 9
• Mountrail County – 3
• Nelson County – 6
• Ramsey County – 11
• Renville Count – 2
• Richland County – 2
• Rolette County – 3
• Sioux County – 2
• Stark County – 11
• Stutsman County – 5
• Traill County – 2
• Walsh County – 3
• Ward County – 13
• Williams County – 22

 

* Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.

**Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters).

*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.
**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

******Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.

For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.

 

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich reminds travelers that this week First Avenue pavement markings are changing.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said, just First Avenue marking are being changed in conjunction with the project.

The purpose is to outline the lane changes from four lanes to two lanes and right turn lane indicators.

He added that pedestrian crossing signs will be installed, with the pedestrian crossing beacons to be put up next spring.

With the 2021 City Budget he said, with $900,000 coming to the city from the federal CARES Act, over five months earlier this year, the city budget will allow for a $1,000 increase in city employee budgets, over 2021,and will allow for adding to the General Fund Budget, to help offset shortfalls in anticipated revenues.

He pointed out that with a minimum of a $2-million cushion in the General Fund Reserve Fund, efforts continued to be made in adding dollars to the reserve.

Mayor Heinrich added that with the North Dakota Legacy Fund, having $7-Billion on hand for investments in North Dakota projects to benefit the state’s economy it could mean dollars coming to the Jamestown Buffalo City Park funding.

On our show the mayor said, the Frontier Village had a good tourism season this year, despite the slow in pandemic related travel.  He said Jamestown Parks & Recreation has assisted in Frontier Village projects, with refurbishing buildings.

He said Jamestown residents for the most part are observing the NDSmart guidelines of staying safe, and wearing face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

He noted the recent surge in Stutsman County positive cases, adding Stutsman County has a relative low positivity, rate, the number of positive cases, per 100,000 population.

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall. Council Member Kamlitz was not present.  Council Member Buchanan joined by phone.

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:

Ernie  Williams appeared to address a “washboarding,” issue concerning a township road that abuts a city street.

He said, the township road is heavily traveled, and the roadway is deteriorating and requested a schedule for blading.

Mayor Heinrich said he would bring the issue to the city street department.

NO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY

RESOLUTIONS:

Considered was a Resolution extending the Temporary Moratorium pertaining to possession of alcohol on public right-of-way through January 5, 2021, and extended to include offsale liquor that goes with food serving, as amended by Council member Steele.

The Council voted to approve, including the amendment.

ORDINANCES:

A PUBLIC HEARING was held,  concerning the proposed budget for City General and Special Funds for the fiscal period January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.

The SECOND READING: of an Ordinance, pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, was approved.

The SECOND READING: of an Ordinance, pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021 was approved.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Mayor Heinrich reported that a four lane to three lane conversion including right turning lanes, of First Avenue is taking place with r-estriping the pavement.   He said it will be a little “painful,” for motorists to adjust to the changes.  This is the first phase of reconfiguring the roadway under the Road Diet Plan.

Travis Dillman said the four pedestrian crossings will be temporarily installed, with the permanent crossing installed next summer.

He commented on improvements to Frontier Village, as he talked about on Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, with the story at CSiNewsNow.com

He also commented on the COVID-19 situation in Jamestown and Stutsman County, with a recent surge.

He noted the recent surge in Stutsman County positive cases, adding Stutsman County has a relative low positivity, rate, the number of positive cases, per 100,000 population.

He said Jamestown residents for the most part are observing the NDSmart guidelines of staying safe, and wearing face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Passed was a Resolution directing the City Administrator to notify the County that the City of Jamestown should be exempt from the County Library Levy as the City maintains its own library levy.

Also passed was a Resolution directing the City Administrator to certify the tax levies to the County for the fiscal period January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.

Bids for city trucks:

City Attorney Leo Ryan said a defect was noted in one of the bids. He said defect is waivable. The City Council moved to open the bid, and all bids.

Upon opening the bids, the name on the Wesley bid and the bond were different.  Ryan said those should not be allowed.

A Resolution awarding the bid for a One (1) New Single Axle Truck (Cab, Chassis & Packer Body) for the Sanitation Department to Fargo Freightliner in the amount of $142,632, which was the low bid. The City Council voted unanimously to accept.

A Resolution awarding the bid for One (1) New Roll Off Truck (Cab, Chassis & Hoist) for the Solid Waste Department to Fargo Freightliner in the amount of $142,445 was passed.

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

 

 

Valley City  (VCSU) Valley City area voters will have the opportunity, to attend a candidate forum.

 

Valley City (Chamber)   Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud with a message for resident.

Greetings Folks

*Please “Think”. A number of Campaign signs have been stolen! Whether or not a candidate is your candidate of choice, be thankful for people who are willing to step up, run and serve. Oh, did I mention, stealing is wrong and thieves will be prosecuted?

*The weather is mellowing, try getting out and enjoying  it.

*September 24^th VCSU hosted a Social Issues Forum on the lawn at McFarland Hall. It was a beautiful setting and evening. There were introductory statements followed by an “open mic” segment. A number of people shared experiences of which all were heartfelt and informative. A mutual respect for the other person’s position in life was exhibited. Thank you all for the event and thank you Daijah for inviting me. “To move along, we need to get along”.

*Fun! Have you seen the new lights in City Park? It was accomplished with a Parks & Recreation and Valley City partnership. Thanks to Valley City Public works for installing, they look great.

*Thank you all for efforts you have made battling the virus. The daily numbers of positive tests have been in the lower single digits recently; keep up your good work. ** Hygiene, Social Distance and “MaskUpND” when you can’t social distance. “Work towards “Green”

*Good News: Saturday I had the pleasure of observing two of our police officers help an elderly person who was up town and lost. They were compassionate and efficient in accomplishing their mission. Thank you to the officers and Todd Christiansen.

*Please, exercise your right to vote.

“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” (Special Olympics Oath)

Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

Jamestown  (CSi)  COVID-19 Testing this week, is Wednesday October 7, at the Jamestown Civic Center.

On Wednesday, from 9:00AM-1:00PM; 2nd St NE (road over viaduct) to 3rd Ave NE; 2nd Ave NE (in front of Civic Center) from 2ND St NE to 3rd St NE; also 2nd Ave N from 1st St W to 3rd St NE will be closed for Covid-19 testing.
There will be signs put in place for entrance to the Depot as well as where to enter for testing.
Testing at the Civic Center will resume to Fridays on October 16 through December 18, 2020.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.
Questions regarding testing; please contact Central Valley Health at 252-8130.

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Williston State College President John MIller says he’s retiring at the end of the school year. Miller started at the school as vice president for academic affairs in 2015. He served as acting president for a year before he was named fulltime president in June 2017, In a letter sent to campus late last week, Miller said he would be retiring effective on June 30, 2021. Miller was unanimously appointed by the state Board of Higher Education in 2017.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has refused to take up an appeal from South Dakota’s only death row inmate, who was sentenced to death after he pleaded guilty to taking part in a torture killing 20 years ago. The court did not comment Monday in leaving in place the death sentence for Briley Piper, an Alaska man who was one of three people convicted in the killing of Chester Allen Poage of Spearfish, South Dakota. One has been executed and the other is serving a life sentence in prison. Prosecutors said the three men were high on methamphetamine and LSD when they decided to burglarize Poage’s home. The episode ended with the men stoning Poage to death.

In world and national news…

Update

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump has walked out of the military hospital where for three days he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. Wearing a mask and stepping gingerly, Trump left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a waiting SUV that carried him to Marine One for the short helicopter flight back to the White House. Trump, who remains contagious, is expected to continue his recovery at the White House, where he will be cared for 24/7 by a team of doctors and nurses.

Previously…

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will leave the military hospital and return to the White House Monday evening. Trump tweeted that he would be leaving after being treated for three days for symptoms of COVID-19 and continue his recovery at the White House. He tweeted that he felt better than he had in 20 years. The news comes as the White House is still learning of the scale of the outbreak within the complex. Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tested positive for the coronavirus Monday morning.

Doctors say that he will continue to receive his treatments from the White House.

Doctors couldn’t say when he’ll no longer be contagious for the coronavirus or when he’d be able to travel again.

The president’s personal physician, Dr. Sean Conley, told reporters at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday afternoon that Trump is not out of the woods yet, but that there is no care at the hospital that the president cannot get at the White House.

He says Trump “may not entirely be out of the woods yet” but he and the team “agree that all our evaluations and, most importantly, his clinical status support the president’s safe return home, where he’ll be surrounded by world class medical care.”

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s governor says President Donald Trump’s fundraiser at his Bedminster golf club in the state hours before announcing he had the coronavirus “put lives at risk.” Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday called the trip the “wrong decision at every level” and says it should have been canceled. The state is trying to keep tabs on over 200 attendees and nearly 20 workers in an effort to thwart a potential outbreak from Thursday’s gathering. One donor says he sat near Trump at an indoor roundtable that lasted 45 minutes or more. A White House spokesman says the president didn’t have close contact with donors or staff.

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A police officer wounded during protests rekindled by a Kentucky grand jury’s decision to not charge officers in the death of Breonna Taylor has been released from the hospital. Louisville Metro Police Officer Robinson Desroches and another officer were shot on Sept. 23. The shootings happened during protests in the hours after prosecutors announced a fired officer had been indicted on charges of wanton endangerment for firing into a home next to Taylor’s, but not on charges involving the Black woman’s death. A Louisville police spokeswoman told news outlets that Desroches returned home Sunday and will recover with family. The other officer returned to work last week.