Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Apr 15

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light snow after midnight. Lows 30 to 35. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds

10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds

10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 30.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of rain in the

afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the

evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the

mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs around 40.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

11am

Thurs. Apr. 15, 2021

Barnes

New Positives 0

Total Positives: 1358

Active: 7

Recovered 1320

Stutsman:

New Positives: 6

Total Positives: 3407

Active:  46

Recovered: 3281

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

Please note that from now on the daily news release will be sent Monday – Friday. The NDDoH dashboard will continue to be updated daily.

* Note that this includes PCR and antigen; it does not include individuals from out of state. 

**Individuals (PCR or antigen) 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 with a PCR or antigen test and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. Please remember that deaths are reported as they’re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay). 

**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test. 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.

 Valley City (VCSU)  A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place On

On Friday April 16

9-a.m. to 11:30-a.m.

At CCHD

Moderna Vaccines

CCHD Administrator Theresa Will says, those who have registered to receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, will instead receive the Moderna Vaccine. Moderna is a two dose vaccine, and you will have to register for the second dose.

Appointments are REQUIRED and can be made at https://www.ndvax.org//reg/0146051292 (link will not open in Internet Explorer).

City-County Health District now has all three COVID-19 vaccines available for all Barnes County residents over the age of 16.

Administrator Theresa Will said if you are 16 or older you may receive the Pfizer vaccine. She said for those 18 and older, the Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccines are a viable option.

Valley City  (CSi)  A free COVID-19 testing event for the VCSU and Valley City communities will be held this week from 1-2 p.m. at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, “The Bubble”. Rapid and conventional testing will be offered at again on April 16.

These are WALK-IN testing events. If you wish to be tested, please park your vehicle and enter through the west entrance. Handicap parking spaces and access are available at the east entrance. Preregistration at testreg.nd.gov is encouraged; one only needs to register once.

Jamestown (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District this week will have COVID-19 Testing at the Jamestown Civic Center in April from 11-a.m. to 12 noon,  at the Jamestown Civic Center,  April, 16,19, 21, 23, 26,28, 30, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow.

By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample from the lower part of the nostril.

If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.

Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov for faster registration.

For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota’s screening strategies, visit https://www.health.nd.gov/rapid-antigen-screening

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Legislature will decide if a last-minute proposal for a state-financed amusement and theme park along a major interstate would be an economic boon for the area, or if it would take taxpayers for a ride. The idea that’s been quietly tucked into the state Commerce Department’s budget in the waning weeks of the legislative session would provide $65 million in loans and grants for the proposed facility on state-owned land adjacent to Interstate 94 in Jamestown, (Buffalo City Park). Lawmakers pushing the project say they’re already being mocked by some of their colleagues for bringing up the proposal.

Jamestown  (CSi)  The  Jamestown Tourism Grant Executive Advisory Board met Thursday at 11:30-a.m., Virtually Via Zoom.us.  Members present were:   Board President, Tena Lawrence, Pam Phillips, Frank Balak, and Paulette Ritter, along with Ex-Officio members, JSDC Business Development Director, Corry Shevlin, and Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Emily Bivens.

Tourism Director Searle Swedlund, Board also gave updates.

At the GRANT BOARD MEETING

A grant request was heard from the Jamestown Downtown Association by President, Lynn Lambrecht.

The JDA requested $17,200 for the Downtown Digital Guide, and Tour, this summer.

The budget is $15,000 for a fee to the  “Be more Colorful,”  organization, $1,700 for a 360 camera and equipment, and $500 for additional photography to support the downtown regional for a total of $17,000.

The goal of the project is to provide a better digital imprint of the downtown region, its historic and artist expressions, and interpretation and folklore related to its past.  It also addresses the question:

“What’s in Jamestown?”

The solution is an attempt to package the story with the navigation, while providing the visitor with detailed, knowledge related to the businesses adjacent to these places.

Future plans will engage businesses and ask them to invest to be part of the tour.

The Board voted to fund $17, 200.   Lynn said the JDA will approach downtown business to assist smaller businesses with a matching dollars toward the digital tour.

A request was made from Fort Seward for the Big Guns of the Old West event to be held July 25,26, 2021, as a part of Buffalo Days.

The amount requested  was $975.

The event will include the Gattling Gun demonstration, which typically draws over 200 people.

The event hosts a number of vendors and Civil War era activities.

The gun demonstrations also draws people, with creative programs developed to keep them there.

Marketing will be coordinated with the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, with promotion also from Fort Seward’s additional resources.

The Board Voted unanimously to fund, the full amount.

Two Rivers Activity Center,  Director, Amy Walters requested funding for the Meidinger Splash Park,” Splash Bash,”  event on, June 5, 2021.  She said the event is planned with day-long activities and will include family activities, with vendors, and entertainment.  She said the total budget at this time is $10,000 with possibly more added, as other activities may be added.

The board unanimously approved funding $5,000.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

No board members Conflict of Interest were heard.

Grant Allocation Report  was presented by Frank Balak, outlining pending grant requests, and grant dollars available the rest of this year.

The Tourism Report was given by Searle Swedlund, who said a grant request, last month for Capital Improvement Construction Fund of $5,000 was rescinded to the Jamestown Soccer Club as the organization has indicated other funds toward the previously announced event in Jamestown.  The dollars will return to the Tourism Capital Improvement Fund.

Ex-Officio Reports

JSDC’s Corry Shevlin reported on the applications being taken for the Internship program, along with progress on the Greenhouse Project, naming of the Airport Business Park, along with upcoming meetings planned with other officials and entities about the planned Buffalo City Park.

The Chambers, Executive, Emily Bivens, reported that the recent Home & Garden Show was well attending with steady traffic through the Civic Center.  She also updated the April Business of the Month and Customer Service Awards, and the DMV availability of a kiosk, at Cashwise Foods, in Jamestown for license plate tab renewals.

Bismarck  (CSi)  The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports that during a month that marks one year since the COVID-19 pandemic started to severely impact air travel;
North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted a total of 72,504 airline passenger boardings.
This is an increase of almost 22,000 passengers from the previous month of February as Spring travel in
North Dakota begins to take off.
This month experienced the highest level of passenger traffic that North Dakota has seen since the Covid-
19 pandemic began; however, these passenger counts are still approximately 32% below the normal prepandemic
levels seen in March of 2019.
The growth in passenger demand and optimism surrounding a recovery in the travel industry has
prompted the airline industry to revive hiring plans as they continue to slowly add back flights and seat
capacity to certain communities. The only non-stop destination route in North Dakota that was lost during
the pandemic (Williston – Minneapolis) is now also expected to return as Delta Airlines announced its
plans to add its route back to Williston this coming June.
“Optimism is building for the travel industry’s recovery as airport parking lots are noticeably filling with
vehicles and activity levels and passenger counts continue to trend in a positive direction,” stated Kyle
Wanner, Executive Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Com.

Jamestown  Regional Airport, Airline Boardings in March this year were at 830 compared to 590 in March of 2020, and increase of nearly 41 percent.

Year to date, through March this year was 1764 compared to 2414 last year a decrease of 40 percent.

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Young Professionals of Jamestown (YPJ) received a gift directed by Curry Kuehl through Dacotah Bank’s Give Where We Live initiative. Curry is part of a YPJ team that is working to develop a robust young leaders academy in Jamestown. The goal of the academy is to give local young professionals another option for leadership development as well as further connect them with the Jamestown community. With this initial gift, YPJ hopes to launch a pilot class this fall. Thank you to Curry Kuehl of Dacotah Bank for the gift to help this project come to fruition.

The Young Professionals of Jamestown are a subcommittee of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. Their mission is to connect, empower, and inspire Jamestown young professionals to make a difference in our community. Members are encouraged to attend events such as trainings, social events and professional development opportunities. To become a member of the Young Professionals in Jamestown contact the Chamber office by calling 701-252-4830.

Jamestown  (CSi)  Plans are moving forward with this summer’s Chalkfest, kicking off the Arts in the Park, Arts Market.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz said, the activities kickoff the Summer Arts Market at the Arts Park in Downtown Jamestown.

The event starts on Thursday June 24 at 5-p.m. and continues on Friday June 25 and Saturday June 26, from 10-a.m. to 5-p.m.

She said, eight nationally know chalk artists will be at the event, to take place at the Arts Park, and on the street, in front of the Arts Center.

Entertainment will be by singer Jesse Veeder returning to Jamestown.

Of This Place” is artworks by Avis Veikley & Nicole Gagner

This exhibit is in its final days at The Arts Center. The show runs through April 17th. So, if you haven’t had a chance to see these amazing paintings that showcase the ND landscape, stop in before Saturday!

It is truly a beautiful show depicting the ND landscape from multiple points of view. From homesteads, the Badlands and big skies in acrylic and oil paintings.

Next week we will be installing the next exhibit, “North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival Exhibition,” which will open April 22.

In activities coming up:

An Afternoon of Watercolors with Linda Roesch, April 17, 2-p.m., to 5-p.m.

Back by popular demand, our Artist-in-Residence, Linda, is going to teach about her watercolor technique! Beginning with your composition, she will help you consider fundamentals such as space, size, layout, positive and negative space. Join us for a relaxing spring afternoon at the Arts Center. Small class sizes and Linda’s one-on-one attention make this class enjoyable for experienced artists and those just beginning to learn.

Mindi said an Exhibit Opportunity is, “Put a Mask On It.”

Entries are due by May 1

In the past year, the surgical-style face mask has been a powerful tool for combating the corona virus but it has also become a powerful political symbol and an accessory for personal expression. Whatever your view, “the mask” has touched our lives and will be forever part of our personal history. Many artists have created works that include mask imagery. These pieces are sometimes serious, sometimes humorous. This is a call to artists to create an artwork that includes at least one “mask” (or visual image of masks in photography or digital art). The art can take any form, mixed media, sculpture, painting, textile, video whatever your creative mind can conceive. Selected artwork will be included in an exhibition for Summer 2021 with a possible future touring component.

Please email digital images with identification details by May 1st to Sally Jeppson, Gallery Manager, The Arts Center, Jamestown, ND
sjeppson@jamestownarts.com.

The next Perfectly Paired, Wine and Cheese Tasting is April  22, at 7-p.m., at the Arts Center Gallery.  This program is first-come-first-served. To sign up for participation give the office a call at 701-251-2496. soon to reserve your spot,  limiting attendance to 25 guests.  Cost is $25 per person.

The pandemic has given the Arts center the opportunity to creatively change some of the signature Arts Center programs to safely enjoy all that culture and the arts have to offer. Over the next five months, in association with the opening of each new exhibition we will be offering an “exclusive” wine and cheese tasting for up to 25 participants aptly named Perfectly Paired, because what’s better than curated wine and cheese parings coupled with art. Sommelier Karla Sandness will be choosing each exhibition’s pairings which may be inspired by the art or other common theme. To be sure, the wine and cheeses will delight your palate.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A tattoo artist accused of spray painting his logo on some businesses in Bismarck has been acquitted of felony criminal mischief. The prosecutor who handled the case against 33-year-old Richard Hudson who had been scolded by the judge during the trial was fired before hearing the verdict Wednesday. Hudson was accused of painting the word CRAN, which is his tag or logo, on a number of businesses and a railroad bridge causing about $18,000 in damage. A jury deliberated for just 10 minutes before finding Hudson not guilty. South Central District Judge John Grinsteiner earlier Wednesday raised his voice at Assistant Burleigh County State’s Attorney Scott Miller for mishandling prosecution exhibits and ignoring an order the judge had issued.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in George Floyd’s death won’t testify in his own defense. Derek Chauvin on Thursday invoked his right to remain silent and leave the burden of proof on the state. It’s a high-stakes decision. Taking the stand could have helped humanize Chauvin to jurors who haven’t heard from him directly at trial. But it also could have opened him up to a devastating cross-examination. In court, without the jury present, defense attorney Eric Nelson and Chauvin agreed it would be an understatement to say they had gone back and forth on the decision.

In world and national  news…

PARIS (AP) — France has become the third country in Europe after the U.K. and Italy to reach the unwanted milestone of 100,000 COVID-19-related deaths as new infections and deaths surged due to virus variants. The country of 67 million is the eighth nation in the world to reach the mark after a year of hospital tensions, on-and-off lockdowns and personal losses that have left families nationwide grieving the pandemic’s impact. France added 300 new deaths Thursday to the previous day’s tally of 99,777, bringing the total to 100,077 deaths. Lionel Petitpas, president of the association “Victims of COVID-19,” told the Associated Press that the number of 100,000 deaths is “an important threshold.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top watchdog for the U.S. Capitol Police told a House committee Thursday that there is a need for a culture change within the force after broad failures in its response to the Jan. 6 insurrection, including missed intelligence predicting a “war” and weapons that were so old that officers didn’t feel comfortable using them. Capitol Police Inspector General Michael A. Bolton has investigated the force’s missteps since the siege when hundreds of President Donald Trump’s supporters broke into the building and sent lawmakers fleeing for their lives. In a 104-page report obtained by The Associated Press, he paints a dire picture of his agency’s ability to respond to future threats and casts doubt on whether the force would be able to respond to another large-scale attack.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former California college student charged with murder in the 1996 disappearance of classmate Kristin Smart and the defendant’s father, who is accused of helping hide her body, made their first court appearance but did not enter pleas. Paul Flores was charged with first-degree murder in the killing that allegedly happened as he tried to rape Smart in his dorm room at California Polytechnic State University campus in San Luis Obispo after a party. His father Ruben Flores is charged as an accessory after murder. Their arraignments and bail hearings were postponed until Monday.

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — The Google Earth app is adding a new video feature that draws upon nearly four decades of satellite imagery to vividly illustrate how climate change has affected glaciers, beaches, forests and other places around the world. The tool unveiled Thursday is rolling out in what is being billed as the biggest update to Google Earth in five years. Google says it undertook the complex project in partnership with several U.S. and European government agencies to help a mass audience understand the abstract concept of climate change in more tangible term through its free app. Some features will also be available via Google’s YouTube.

ADAMS, Mass. (AP) — Under a steady rain, the flag-draped casket of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William Evans was carried into a Massachusetts church as dozens of state police troopers stood in the street and saluted. Mourners followed the casket into St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Adams on Thursday for a private funeral Mass, which was to be followed by burial at Bellevue Cemetery. Evans will be laid to rest beside his father, Howard. The 41-year-old was killed this month when a driver struck him and another officer at a barricade outside the Senate. He was raised in North Adams and Clarksburg. He had served with the U.S. Capitol Police since 2003.

LONDON (AP) — Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday. That will minimize the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers, who have faced strains in their relationship since Harry’s decision to step away from royal duties last year. Buckingham Palace on Thursday released the broad outlines of the funeral program for the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week at 99. It said William and Harry’s cousin, Peter Phillips, would walk between the princes as they escort the coffin to St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, and his sister, Princess Anne, will lead the 15-member procession.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rallying toward records after a suite of stellar data suggested the recovery for the economy and corporate profits is accelerating. The S&P 500 was 1% higher in Thursday afternoon trading and on track to surpass its all-time high set on Tuesday. Expectations are very high on Wall Street that the economy is in the midst of exploding out of the cavern created by the pandemic. Reports on Thursday only bolstered those expectations, including ones showing how hungry Americans are to spend again, how fewer workers are losing their jobs and how much fatter corporate profits are getting.