Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jun 1

CSi Weather…

TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. West

winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. West winds 10 to

15 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers

and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers

and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.

 

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats  11:00 a.m

Jun. 1 , 2021

Barnes

New Positives  0

Total Positives 1418

Active: 5

Recovered: 1382

 

Stutsman

New Positives 0

Total Positives 3539

Active 9

Recovered 3449

 

Update: Jamestown  (CVHD) Starting in June Central Valley Health District’s COVID-19 testing clinics will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11-a.m. to noon.

The clinics will be held at the Jamestown Civic Center.

Pre registration is required.

 

Jamestown  (City of Jamestown)  Jamestown city crews are flushing fire hydrants in the SW area of the city (from 2nd St to 28th St SW). This will continue through Friday, June 4, 2021. This will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. throughout the week until finished.
The possibility of lowered water pressure may occur in these areas during these times.
Motorists should use extreme caution in these areas.

 

Jamestown  (JRVLS)  JRVLS Director Joe Rector reports that the Bookmobile is open and traveling in Jamestown and surrounding communities.

Rector says patrons may enter on the bookmobile in smaller groups with windows and doors open. Staff is helping to guide patrons through, open during optimum weather conditions. Face masks are encouraged, but not required.

Also patrons can visit both Alfred Dickey or the Stutsman County Library, Rector says they continue to offer curbside service.

For more information on programs, hours, and more, visit jrvls.org.

 

Update

Jamestown  (JRVLS)  Readers of all ages will explore the animal kingdom this summer as the James River Valley Library System presents “Tails and Tales” during our summer library program.

The 2021 Summer Reading Program is open to kids, teens, and adults. There will be challenges, incentives, prize drawings, and more!

 

The library also offers the Level Up! Reading Program, which is an advanced reading program for teens and is separate from the Tails & Tales reading program.

 

Registration for “Tails and Tales” & “Level Up!” begins on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, and you may register anytime throughout the summer. For more information, call the Alfred Dickey Library at      701-252-2990, Stutsman County Library at 701-252-1531 or visit our website, www.jrvls.org.

 

How to Register for the Tails & Tales Programs

Kids (3-8): In person at Alfred Dickey Library, Stutsman County Library, or the Bookmobile

Youth (9-13): In person at Alfred Dickey Library, Stutsman County Library, or the Bookmobile

Teens (13-17): www.beanstack.com and select the James River Valley Library System

Adults: www.beanstack.com and select the James River Valley Library System

 

How to register for the Level Up! Teen Reading Challenge

Teens: In person at Alfred Dickey Library only.

All programs are open to the public and free of charge.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Frontier Village in Jamestown is now open seven days a week, from 10-a.m. to 6-p.m.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund said,

The Village has been cleaned up, and repainting of buildings included,  the General Store, and the church, has been recently done.

He pointed out that a vendor is still needed for the General Store.  Anyone interested is invited to call Jamestown tourism at 701-251-9145.

Searle added the Frontier Village Stage Coach is again accepting rides.

He added that visitor confidence is growing at the start of the new tourist season.

On another topic Searle said the June Tourism Calendar printed copies are now available, distributed at various locations and in the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Parks & Recreation is planning another exciting summer of Music at the City Park Bandshell on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 pm starting June 2nd. This summer they will be celebrating 25 years in existence as Music in the Park. Musicians are featured each week showcasing their talents for the community and surrounding area.

Event coordinator Diane Sommerfeld said the free concerts started as “Music in the City Park Bandshell” the summer of 1996. Families and local groups volunteered their time and talents each week. The first couple years the entertainment wasn’t regular but it eventually grew to be every Wednesday evening in June and July. Through the years, interest has grown and we now enjoy entertainment till mid-August.

Music in the Park continued each summer until 2009, the year of the flood. After the flood of 2009, the band shell was declared structurally unsafe and music in the park relocated to the courthouse lawn. During late summer of 2014, work began to move the City Park Bandshell to a slightly new location in the park. It is now placed on a new concrete foundation. The Bandshell withstood the moving process with very little additional structural damage. The programs returned to the bandshell in July, 2015. Fully planning on returning to the bandshell the summer of 2016, the flood protection construction project at the entrance of City Park began that spring. Programs returned to the City Park Bandshell fully the summer of 2017!

“It’s very exciting to celebrate 25 years of Music in the Park this summer! We are hoping to feature special guests & activities throughout the summer.” Diane Sommerfeld said. “We have a great line up of programs with some new & some familiar groups. You are in for a treat each week at the beautiful City Park again this year. We welcome everyone to join us!”
The bandshell stands strong. There is still some work to complete and is a continued work in progress. Donations can be made to “Save the Bandshell, PO Box 422, Valley City, ND 58072.

2021 Schedule
June 2 – The Valley Troubadours
June 9 – Greg Hager
June 16 – SueAnn Berntson & Family
June 23 – Kroshus & Krew
June 30 – Kathie Brekke & the 42nd Street Jazz Band
July 7 – Micaiah Studio of Ballet
July 14 – Monroe Doctrine
July 21 – Myron Sommerfeld & Music of the Stars
July 28 –
August 4 – Maasjo Sisters
August 11 – Jesse Veeder, singer/songwriter ???
August 18 – DeMasi Brothers

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

Mayor Carlsrud announced there are two openings on the Renaissance Board.  Contact Brandi Johnson at City Hall for more information.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.

Approved Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 1,297,026.82

Approved  Blocking off the Street Request for City Lights Wiffle Ball World Series from 5 PM-12 AM on July 24th, 2021 for Elm St. to Parking Lot of City Lights.

Approved Raffle Permit for SHINE.

Approved 2021-2022 Renewal of Retail Tobacco Licenses for the following businesses:

1. CHS Inc.
2. Family Dollar Inc.
3. Farmers Union Oil, Petro Serve
4. County Bottle Shop Inc. dba The Liquor Locker
5. Leevers Foods, Inc. at 148 South Central Ave.
6. Leevers Foods, Inc. at 424 2nd Ave NE
7. Casey’s
8. And all licenses received before June 30 at 12 Noon
9. Approve Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following businesses:
10. Brockopp Brewing, LLC
11. Jimmy’s Pizza
12. The Clubhouse Lounge, LLC
13. Chinese Palace
14. Hi-Line Hospitality, LLC
15. Captains Pub
16. Bridges Bar and Grill
17. The Liquor Locker
18. And all licenses before June 30 at 12 noon

Public Comments:  No One Spoke

ORDINANCE

Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning the Undeveloped Land Located West of 8th Ave SE and South of 10th St SW West of Waterfront Meadows Addition. City Attorney Martineck said the zone change is from Agriculture to R-1 Single Family Residential.

 

Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Relating to the Annexation of territory-Meadow View.   No Change from First Reading.

 

Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Approving Hidden Ponds Estates Planned Unit Development. The action will create a Planned Unit Development in Northwest Valley City.  Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition

 

Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Lot 2 Block 1 of Love’s Valley Addition.

 

The First Reading of an Ordinance was heard, to Adopt and Enact section 12-01-11 of the Valley City Municipal Code re littering. City Attorney Martineck said the Ordinance now includes littering on  public or private property.

 

Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Chapter 08-07 and Section 11-05-11 and to repeal Title 13 of the Valley City Municipal Code re Mobile Park Regulations. City Attorney Martineck said amendments had not been brought up to date since the 1950’s, and the Ordinance brings the language up to date, in accordance with state law.

 

RESOLUTION

Approved a Resolution Approving the Plat and Variance request of undeveloped land located west of 8th Ave SE and south of 10th St SE, west of Waterfront Meadows Addition. It was approved by Police Chief Hatcher.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit l for The Labor Club at the Labor Club South Lot June 19th from 7 PM to 2 AM for the Rally in the Valley Parking Lot Dance. Richter)

 

Approved  Site Authorizations Renewals for Eagles Aerie at the Eagles Aerie, Captains Pub, Labor Club, My Bar, City Lights and Tavern 94 from 7/1/2021 through 6/30/2021. (Finance Director Richter)

 

Approved the  Preliminary & Design Engineering Task Order for Project No. SU-2-990(061), OCN 23233-12th St N (9th Ave NW to 5th Ave NE) and 8th Ave SW/Winter Show Rd (Mill & Overlay and Turn Lanes).   Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:

Gwen Crawford said the cold storage building update was given.  She said, the closing date will take place later when easement issues are finalized.

Cleanup Week was last week, and she said for next year some items may need to be addressed, after reviewing the results of this year’s event.

It was also reported that this year 164 tons of garbage was collected, with 78 tons going into the inert landfill.

The Electric Boxes art work has been applied by students, in Valley City, working with city officials.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSIONER REPORTS: City Attorney Carl Martineck said city Ordinances will be brought up to date in line with state changes approved in the last legislative session.

City Assessor Sandy Hanson said no changes were noted at the Barnes County Board of Equalization meeting.

Fire Chief Scott Magnuson urges continued caution in preventing fires, especially with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast later this week.

He added the tribute to city firefighters and statue  will be on June 19 at noon, in front of the city fire hall.

Mayor Carlsrud noted additional duties by city employees of late, in addition to their regular responsibilities.

He said extra stop signs were ordered, as motorists have been going through intersection in the construction areas, without using caution.  He also urged motorists not to Text and Drive.

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

 

Update:

BISMARCK, ND  A 71-year-old Fort Rice man died after the farm sprayer he was driving along the right edge of a roadway was rear ended by minivan.

The crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. Monday on Highway 1806, about three miles south of the town of Huff. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 71-year-old  Kenneth Miller of Ft. Rice, was driving the spray coupe when it was rear ended. Both vehicles spun clockwise into the east ditch and Miller was ejected from the spray coupe. He died at the scene. 89-year-old Robert Stanley of Mandan driver of the minivan was taken to a Bismarck hospital.

Investigating were the North Dakota Highway Patrol assisted at the scene by Mandan Rural Fire.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey shows the economy in nine Midwest and Plains states remaining strong in the wake of a devastating global pandemic, but the survey’s index gauging inflation soared to a record high. The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions for May released Tuesday came in at 72.3, down slightly from April’s record high of 73.9. Any score above 50 on the survey’s indexes suggests growth. But the survey’s wholesale inflation gauge for the month surged to a record 96.3 from April’s previous record of 96.2, and nearly 1 in 3 supply managers surveyed said rapidly rising input prices were their greatest 2021 economic challenge. The monthly survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

 

FOSSTON, Minn. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say the operator of an all-terrain vehicle was killed and his wife, a passenger, was seriously injured in a crash in Polk County. Authorities say the ATV entered a ditch near Fosston Monday and rolled over. Seventy-five-year-old Edward Halvorson was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-one-year-old Judith Halvorson was taken to a hospital in Fosston and later was airlifted to a hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. There’s no word on her condition. Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the crash.

 

 

In sports…

Valley City  The Valley City High School softball team is leaving for Mandan on Wednesday from Valley City High School, at noon from the high school led by  a police escort.

The team will be in the North Dakota State Softball Tournament.

The first tournament  game will be on Thursday  June 3, at 11-a.m. vs. the Jamestown Blue Jays.

 

In world and national news…

(AP) The Memorial Day holiday weekend has produced the two busiest days for U.S. air travel since early March 2020. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration says about 1.96 million people passed through U.S. airport security checkpoints on Friday, and 1.90 million did so on Monday. Tuesday was also expected to be busy, as travelers returned home after the Memorial Day weekend. Analysts expect travel to continue rising slowly now that many Americans are vaccinated against COVID-19 and airlines are adding more flights. Last month, the number of people screened at U.S. airports was down one-third from May 2019.

 

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The OPEC oil cartel and allied producing countries have confirmed their plans to return 2.1 million barrels per day of oil output, balancing fears that continuing COVID-19 outbreaks in some countries will sap demand against rising demand from recovering economies around the globe. Energy ministers made the decision during an online meeting Tuesday. Saudi Arabia’s energy minister, the de facto leader among member countries, said that there were still “clouds on the horizon” despite recovering demand and the economy rebound in many countries.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to meet with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito the top Republican negotiator on infrastructure. Time is running out to strike a bipartisan deal. Biden and the West Virginia senator will meet Wednesday afternoon, a White House official said. The administration says the deadline for a deal is June. 7. Biden and the GOP senators appear to be pulling farther apart as they try to narrow their ideas. The president is proposing $1.7 trillion on roads, bridges and other investments. The Republicans countered last week with $928 billion. But Biden finds the GOP senators’ proposal unworkable because they want to tap unspent COVID-19 funds to pay for it. Biden proposes raising the corporate tax rate.

 

(AP) The movie theater chain AMC is raising $230.5 million through an 8.5 million share sale, cashing in on the meme stock frenzy that has sent its stock price up more than 1,100% this year. Theaters and other beleaguered industries like restaurants and concert venues are anticipating the return of crowds over the next few months. But AMC is also part of a Wall Street phenomenon that began this year pitting larger, institutional hedge funds against a cadre of online investors, and shares in the companies have soared. Shares of AMC jumped another 20% Tuesday.

 

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Court records show an FBI agent has been charged with attempted murder in the off-duty shooting of another man on a Metro subway train last year in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C. Agent Eduardo Valdivia was scheduled to make his initial court appearance Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County Circuit Court on charges including attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault and reckless endangerment. Lawyer Robert Bonsib tells The Associated Press that his client has served the community for the past decade and was confronted on the morning of the shooting by a man who threatened his safety.

 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is plunging Florida deeper into the culture wars. With a stroke of his pen on Tuesday, Florida is now the latest state to bar transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls. The measure DeSantis signed at a Christian school was approved by the GOP-led Legislature. Starting July 1, a transgender student athlete can’t participate without first showing a birth certificate saying she was a girl when she was born. Critics call the new law hateful and are preparing to challenge it in court.

 

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is prepared to risk “friction” with the United States if it means neutralizing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The embattled premier on Tuesday said Iran remains Israel’s biggest existential threat. If Israel is forced to choose, “eliminating the existential threat” wins, he said. Netanyahu has issued similar declarations before, but he spoke Tuesday as talks continued in Vienna between the United States and other nations about reinstating the 2015 atomic accord. Former President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement and imposed sanctions on Iran. Democratic president Joe Biden wants to update and rejoin the agreement.