Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jun 24

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance  of  thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to

15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds

5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

 

NDDoH

COIVID-19 Stats 11:00a.m.

Thurs. Jun. 24,  2021

Barnes

New Positives 0

Total Positives 1423

Active: 1

Recovered: 1392

 

Stutsman

New Positives 0

Total Positives 3462

Active 1

Recovered 1392

 

 

Bismarck  (NDDoH)   – The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) announced Thursday that it has confirmed the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in North Dakota. The case occurred in an adult who was not hospitalized.

“This variant is more easily transmitted from person to person and early data is indicating that this variant can cause serious disease, especially in those who are not vaccinated,” said Kirby Kruger, disease control and forensic pathology section chief for the NDDoH. “This variant, because of its increased infectivity, is predicted to become the predominate virus variant circulating in the United States. Additionally, early evidence from a laboratory setting is showing that previous infection with COVID-19 may not protect against this variant.”

Early data is showing that mRNA vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna) available in the United States are 88% effective against symptomatic infection and are highly effective in protecting against severe disease and hospitalizations due to illness caused by the delta variant.

“We are encouraging all North Dakotans who are eligible to receive the vaccine to choose to get vaccinated,” said Molly Howell, immunization director for the NDDoH. “The COVID-19 vaccines are the best tool we have to slow the emergence of this variant and all other variants of this virus. Data collected through the end of May indicates that unvaccinated North Dakotans are five times more likely to be hospitalized due to COVID-19 then those who are vaccinated. North Dakotans are encouraged to discuss COVID-19 vaccination with a trusted health care provider.”

To date surveillance for variants has detected 1078 variants of concern in North Dakota.

Variant Lineage	World Health Organization Label	Number in ND	Percent
B.1.1.7	Alpha	941	87.3%
B.1.427/B.1.429	Epsilon	108	10.0%
P.1	Gamma	26	2.4%
B.1.351	Beta	2	<1%
B.1.617.2	Delta	1	<1%
Totals		1078	100%

Ninety-seven variants of concern have been identified among people hospitalized and 10 variants among people who have died.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which had previously classified the delta virus as a variant of interest, has now classified it as a variant of concern, indicating increased transmissibility, more severe disease, reduction in antibodies after infection or vaccination, decreased effectiveness of treatment, or potential for laboratory detection failures.

The CDC estimates that nearly 32% of the variants in Region VIII, which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Utah, are the delta variant. The predominate variant in Region VIII and in North Dakota remains the alpha variant also known as the United Kingdom variant or B.1.1.7.

 

Jamestown  (City)  The evening of  Thursday, June 24, 2021; City crews will begin mosquito fogging at approximately 9:00 P.M. This will continue throughout the city until finished.

Parents are advised to keep children out of the streets and away from the fogging machines.

Motorists should use extreme caution in these areas.

The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.

For more information, visit www.JamestownND.gov, Departments, Vector Control or call 701-320-5503.

 

Jamestown  (City)  On Friday June 25, 2021; there will be a street closure on 3rd St NE (off the corner of 9th Ave NE) in the west bound lane. This closure will take place from 9:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM.

Construction signing will be put in place by the contractor.

Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes, if possible.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Chalkfest will feature works by nationally renowned chalk artist Shawn McCann accompanied by eight other artists from around the country. This is a family-friendly event where young and older alike can participate while enjoying in the breathtaking works of these great artists.

The event starts on Thursday June 24 at 5pm and continues on Friday June 25 and Saturday June 26, from 10-a.m. to 5-p.m, and is free to all, and opens this summer’s Jamestown Arts Market, at the Hansen Art Park in Downtown Jamestown.

Arts Center Director Mindi Schmitz said, eight nationally known chalk artists will be at the event, to take place at the Arts Park, and on the street, in front of the Arts Center. Planned artists to join Shawn are Jamie & Craig Rogers, Chris Carlson, Tonya Youngberg, Allison Severson, Julie Jilek, Erik Greenawalt, Brigid Higgins and Sandy Forseth.

Entertainment will be by singer Jesse Veeder returning to Jamestown.

Chalkfest opens The Downtown Arts Market  Thursday evenings June 24 through August 26.

The Jamestown Arts Center has announced this summer’s entertainment at the Downtown Arts Market, and the Hansen Arts Park.

Beginning Thursday, June 24 at 5:30 pm downtown Jamestown comes to life once again!

Enjoy the best of regional live entertainment in The Hansen Arts Park.  The Downtown Arts Market… a celebration of culture and community when we need it the most! Don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket.

Would you like to one of the artisan vendors at this year’s Downtown Arts Market? We are currently accepting applications. Click to download the Vendor Application.docx.

 

OPENING NIGHT, JUNE 24: CHALKFEST! begins

On Stage:   JESSIE VEEDER
With: Retro Entertainment (Mark Urquhart & Jeremy Gray)
Jessie has been a long-standing favorite and a symbol of folk music in the badlands of Western North Dakota for what seems like forever. She is well know across all of North Dakota and the region. The singer song-writer has recently released a new album “Playing Favorites.” Jessie’s new album pays tribute to those songs and songwriters who influenced her at a young age, celebrating the traditional songs as well as covering music by John Prine, Guy Clark, Nanci Griffith, Kathy Mattea, among others.

Retro Entertainment is Mark Urquhart & Jeremy Gray. They perform a wide range of genres but for the Downtown Arts Market we will be doing Maritime Folk Music which includes “Songs from the Sea” as well as Scottish and Irish tunes. We will entertain the crowd with some good toe tapping and hand clapping upbeat songs that will be sure to engage all.

 

See the rest of the schedule at CSiNewsNow.com

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire, and Public Works, Committees met in joint session, Thursday evening at City Hall.

POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE:

INFORMATIONAL: Community Correction annual report and contract by Director, Sarah Frohlich.   She asked that the current contract be extended another year.  An informational booklet was given to the committee for review.  She will be certified in alcohol education as part of the corrections duties.  She said with cases, 56 total cases were monitored in 2020, with about half that amount so far this year.  She said work sites are on schedule. Sentencing by the court  for community service has changed according to state law.

The committee recommends City Council renew the current Community Service Agreement for an additional one-year term as allowed in Section 3 of the current 2020 agreement, the additional term expiring December 31, 2022, and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the amendment to renew the agreement.

 

INFORMATIONAL: Police department and municipal court general update, training.

Police Chief Scott Edinger said, the School Resource Officer has undergone additional training.

He added officers have also had advanced training.

 

Discussed was the engineer’s probable cost of a future south Public Safety Building. Travis Dillman said the information is vague at this time, without land acquisition costs not available.

 

Chief Edinger said, the preliminary floor plan has basic ideas in the documentation.  No land acquisition costs are included at this time.  He added an architect will also need to hired.

He talked about evidence collection and retention items, that continue to increase, and the property needs to kept, with over 3500 items collected and stored, at this time.  He said right now five  locations are being used, but not up to standards.  The Police Department is also holding the items under more security.  He said the Public Safety Building could also be used as a backup to the Dispatch Center.

 

INFORMATIONAL:

Fire Department update, inspections, training.

 

Before that City Fire Chief Jim Reuther said the southside fire hall is in poor condition structurally.  He said the location is not allowing fire units to access the Business Loop due to traffic in a timely manner.  He said the location of a Public Safety Building is important, and that a committee be formed in the planning.  Mayor Heinrich said the building costs may have to come to a public vote, once the information has been established.

Council Member Steele said land acquisition need to be known as the first step, in the planning process, and forming a committee.  The consideration of Public Safety Building will be on next month’s Police & Fire Committee agenda.

 

Chief Reuther, went on to report that,  training continues on operating the Ladder 1 truck.  He added fire inspections are continuing.

 

Considered recommending the City Council amend the City Code to integrate the adopted policy to follow the Stutsman County burn ban and authorize the City Attorney’s Office to write the amendment.  Reuther suggests amending the City Code, which was recommended by the committee.

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

Considered recommending approval of the specifications and authorizing advertisements for proposals for the City Hall roof project budgeted in the 2021 Public Building Site Fund.

City Building Inspector, Tom Blackmore said the present cedar roofing is deteriorated.

The committee recommends, approval and be budgeted for.

 

The committee recommends,  approval of Change Order No. 5 – Final Balancing Change Order, to Scherbenske Inc., for the State Hospital Water Line Replacement Project, District 20-62. The change order is a negative $408.

 

The committee recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 – Final Balancing Change Order, to Naastad Brothers, Inc., on the University of Jamestown Storm Sewer Improvement Project, District 21-71,  with five items that needed to be changed after the project got started due to unknowns.

The committee recommends, approving the Change Order of an additional $9,000, an increase of 2.3 percent.

 

Considered the request from Arnie Falk (Farmers Market) to place signs on City property.

He said advertising on social media has been use, however he points out that some customers do not have access to the internet, and social media, to advertise to.  He said sign  locations are near Central Valley Health, along with across from the Gladstone and at Highways 10 &20.

Also considered is placing signs on NDDOT right of ways.

The committee recommends, approving requesting waiving for 60 days, the placing of Farmers Market signs for 60 days.  The Farmers Market is now located south of the railroad tracks, near the Civic Center parking lot.

 

 

INFORMATIONAL: A public hearing is scheduled at the July 6, 2021, regular City Council meeting, to consider the request to vacate a part of 19th Ave NE adjacent to Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 2, replat of Block 2, Hillcrest Park Addition, to the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota.

 

INFORMATIONAL: City Engineer project updates were given.  Striping of the pavement on the road diet, project, the final markings, will be inlayed with reflective tape, to last longer that just painting.

 

INFORMATIONAL: Recycling collection update. Ralph Friebel from Recycling North Dakota passed along the fact that one of the recycling trucks was destroyed by fire last week    and is looking to be replaced.

 

INFORMATIONAL: Garbage collection update. Sanitation Foreman Shwan O’Neill said the bulk item pick ups are starting to increase, with a minimal charge to residents, to pick up the items, according to schedules.   He said a new city garbage truck has arrived, to be put into service.

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

 

 

 

Jamestown  The 14th Annual Running of the Pink was held on Saturday, June,2021 in both an in-person and virtual event.  Organizer Tara Kapp says this year’s run raised $28,933.31, including Casey Stoudt’s match of$10,000.

The event has raised money for Women’s Way and No Excuses, both programs focused on eliminating barriers to breast and cervical cancer screenings.

Kapp adds, “A special thank you to Robin [Iszler] and the staff at Central Valley Health District for donating your slice of the event proceeds directly to No Excuses through [the] Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Women’s Way through CVH continues to receive federal funding to assist those in need of necessary screenings so with their coffers full, they opted to donate their portion.

Kapp thanked everyone who dedicated time and money through volunteerism, sponsorship, participation and/or general donations, saying,  you make a difference.  You touch lives around you in a most positive way. You continue to join our army in the fight against breast and cervical cancer.”

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Shrine Parade is scheduled for Saturday Jun 26, through a section of Jamestown.

The parade starts at 10:30 – a.m. from City Hall going west on First Street to Second Avenue and South on Second Avenue to Eighth Street Southeast,  then east for one block, and then back north on Third Avenue ending back to City Hall.

Spokesperson Cory Bayer say, candy will be handed out, rather than thrown from the parade units.

He adds about 15 to 20 parade units will participate representing the Shriners.

 

 

Jamestown  (JDRA Website)  Jamestown Drag Racing Association announces the 2021 Drag Races are planned at Jamestown Regional Airport Jun 26 and 27, 2021

Gates open at 7:00 AM. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, children 6 and under are free!

9:00 AM Time Trials Begin / 1:00 PM Eliminations Begin

Times are approximate. Single elimination. All cars must pass safety inspection and all NDHRA safety rules apply. Must have helmet and seat belt minimum. Each day is a separate, full race day. No camping on airport grounds. No alcohol on airport grounds and no alcohol shall be consumed by racers prior to or during race.

Registration.

Thanks for showing interest in our event! We’d love to have you join us for the upcoming race. Before you register, we ask that you take a look at our list of rules and guidelines in order to help you better understand how our drag races are held and what policies are in effect on race day.

We hope that it covers any questions you may have but if you don’t find the answer you are looking for please feel free to contact us by using either the form below or via Facebook. On race day if you have any questions you’ll be able to spot our JDRA staff in the bright orange t-shirts who will try their best to help you or get you to the appropriate person.

Again, we truly appreciate the support from you, the racers, the race crew and of course the fans that come out each year. Our association is made up of a volunteer crew that work hard on planning these races each year. We hope that you enjoy our race and know that we’ve done our best to ensure a low-cost, high energy event.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Due to rain last weekend the Dakota Riders Hill Climb as part of Rally in the Valley has been postponed to this Sunday June 27.

The  Climb starts at 10am sharp.  No glass containers, no pets no firearms, no attitudes.  Riders under 18 years old need parents notarized permission.  More information at 701-840-0123.

 

NEW TOWN, N.D. (AP) — Oil pumped from Native American lands in the U.S. increased almost tenfold since 2009 to more than 130 million barrels annually, bringing new wealth to a handful of tribes. Other tribes left out of the drilling boom have become increasingly outspoken against fossil fuels as climate change’s impacts grow worse. Drilling on tribal lands is overseen by the federal government and burning that oil produces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to millions of vehicles. With huge reserves of fossil fuels on tribal lands still untapped, the Biden administration faces competing pressures to help develop them even as it seeks to curb emissions.

 

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Opponents of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline project are worried about the potential impact of the company’s plan to temporarily pump as much as 10 times more groundwater out of the construction area than once planned. Enbridge has encountered more groundwater than anticipated as it digs trenches for the replacement pipeline across northern Minnesota. Earlier this month the company obtained a permit to pump more water. Minnesota Public Radio reports that tribal leaders worry about the impact on wild rice. But the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the increased pumping won’t have harmful impacts on natural resources.

 

 

In sports…

SEATTLE (AP) — The expansion Seattle Kraken have hired Dave Hakstol as the franchise’s first coach. Hakstol takes over the team that will play its first NHL season beginning in the fall. It’s his second NHL head-coaching job after three-plus seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers. Hakstol coached the Flyers to two playoff appearances and was fired midway through his fourth season. The longtime college coach at North Dakota spent the past two seasons as a Toronto Maple Leafs assistant. Hakstol gt the Seattle job over former Arizona coach Rick Tocchet and others who interviewed multiple tiomes.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (UJ)  The 35th Annual Jimmie Scramble took place Saturday, June 19, at the Jamestown Country Club. Like previous years, the format was a four-person Scramble and featured record-breaking numbers across the board.

 

A record number of golfers, 94 on the Friday night shootout event and 244 on Saturday’s Scramble, participated in the events. The golf event and online silent auction grossed a record $66,000. All proceeds from these two events help support athletic scholarships and program operating budgets at the University of Jamestown.

Assistant Athletic Director Jim Klemann“The Jimmie Scramble has become a great tradition, and its impact on our UJ student-athletes and athletic programs is tremendous.  We are incredibility grateful for the support from our UJ alumni, friends, and sponsors.”

 

The Scramble was split into two divisions, with each placing the top three teams.

 

Participants:

Shootout: 94 players (47 two-player teams)

Scramble: 244 players (61 four-player teams)

 

Gross Division: No Handicaps Calculated

First:         Brian Meyer, Alan Anderson, Tyler Lamp, Chris Nogosek            gross score: 52

Second:    Brent Giesler, Michael Nogosek, Troy Roaldson, Shane Ost      gross score: 54

Third:        Matt Eggl, Jordan Padilla, Brennen Grubb, Doug Eggl                gross score: 55

 

Net Division: Handicaps Calculated

First:     Greg Ulland, Dustin Jensen, Jeremy Rahm, Tracy Gustafson        net score: 50.7

Second:  Bryan Wenzel, Meghan Wenzel, Marshal Burgess, Garrett McNeil   net score: 51.65

Third:     Steve Schmitz, Sean Rinkenberger, Terry Olson, Trenton Olson  net score: 53.7

 

Women’s Division:

First:         Carrie Orn, Brietta Iverson, Brandie Ulland, Mary Jensen           net score: 70

 

Shootout Winners:

Steve Sedler and Shawn Taft                                                                        score: 67

 

Prize Winners:

Hole One—Closest Second Shot: Nick Nelson

Hole Two—Longest Drive: Natalie Lonnberg/Cody Vogler

Hole Three—Longest Putt: Natalie Lonnberg

Hole Four—Closest to the Hole: Dawn Zinkie/Steve Sedler

Hole Six—Longest Drive Closest to Line: Tracy Gustafson/Jason Bitz

Hole Seven—Closest to the River in Fairway: Danny White

Hole Eight—Closest to the Pin: Paige Argent/Shane Piatz

Hole Nine—Longest Putt: Drew Serres

Hole 12—Closest to Pin: Tara Lipetzky/Todd Steinwand

Hole 13—Closest Second Shot: Shane Ost

Hole 14—Closest to the Hole: Sierra Bennion/Brandon Stahlhut

Hole 15—Longest Drive: Sierra Bennion/Scott Nune

Hole 16—Longest Putt: Bill Malone

Hole 17—Longest Drive: Sierra Bennion/Brandon Stahlhut

Hole 18—Longest Putt: Natalie Lonnberg/Brian Wenzel

Photos from the event can be viewed at uj.edu/ScramblePhotos.

 

 

Jamestown  (UJ)  The University of Jamestown has  announced the resignation of four  Jimmies coaches.

UJ Director of HR Becky Knodel said “We appreciate everything that these individuals have done for the University! Please join me in thanking all of them for their hard work and their dedicated service to the University, and wish them the best of luck in their new endeavors.”

Assistant Women’s Basketball coach Janay Morton has accepted a position at the Minnesota State University Mankato. In her letter of resignation, Janay said “I greatly appreciate my time here in Jamestown and wish the program the best in its future seasons to come.”

Assistant Football Coach Charles Alexander,  will be headed to Bemidji State to take a similar position. Charles said “I would like to thank the University of Jamestown for welcoming me and making UJ feel like family. BEAT VALLEY!”

Head Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Coach and Assistant Athletic Director Meghan Kuehl will also be leaving UJ.  She says, in her resignation letter, “Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of the University of Jamestown family. We were absolutely best to move here.”

Head Men’s Soccer Coach Tommy Nienhaus, stated, “The last year was especially tough on myself and family and what this school and community did for us is unforgettable. The people are what make this place special.”

 

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced that “we have a deal” — a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan. The agreement, reached in a meeting Thursday at the White House, means a breakthrough after arduous negotiations on the president’s top legislative priority. Biden invited members of the bipartisan group to discuss the pared-down plan that has rare broad backing and could open the door to the president’s more sweeping and more expensive proposals. The senators have struggled over how to pay for the new spending.

 

 

 

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Part of a 12-story beachfront condo building has collapsed in a town outside Miami, killing at least one person while trapping others in rubble and twisted metal. Rescuers pulled dozens of survivors from the tower Thursday morning and continued to look for more. Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett warned during a news conference that the building manager told him the tower was quite full, and the death toll was likely to rise. Rescuers have pulled 35 people from the building. The mayor says two people were brought to the hospital and one died. Authorities did not say what may have caused the collapse.

 

 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it’s barring from the U.S. market Chinese-made materials that are used in solar panels. It’s part of a broader effort to halt commerce tied to China’s repressive campaign against Uyghurs and other minorities. The moves could make it harder for the U.S. to meet renewable energy goals aimed at addressing climate change. That’s because about 45% of the global supply of the polysilicon used to make photovoltaic cells for solar panels comes from Xinjiang region. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection investigation has found evidence that the industry is tainted by forced labor tied to the campaign against ethnic minorities.

 

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Leaders of Indigenous groups in Canada say investigators have found more than 600 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school for Indigenous children — a discovery that follows last month’s report of 215 bodies found at another school. The bodies were discovered at the Marieval Indian Residential School, which operated from 1899 to 1997 where the Cowessess First Nation is now located, about 85 miles (135 kilometers) east of Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan. Chief Cadmus Delorme of the Cowessess said Thursday that a search with ground-penetrating radar resulted in 751 ’’hits,″ indicating that at least 600 bodies were buried in the area.

 

 

(AP)  Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots. New data suggests that fewer than 1% of U.S. deaths from COVID-19 in May were in people who were fully vaccinated. Vaccine remains scarce in much of the world. The U.S. supply, meanwhile, is so abundant that shots sit unused. All U.S. adults have been eligible to get the shots since April 19. Children 12 and older have been eligible for vaccination since the middle of May.

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco city workers will be required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus when a vaccine receives full federal approval. The San Francisco Chronicle says the policy covering 35,000 municipal workers may be the first by any city or county in the U.S. Employees who refuse to get vaccinated and don’t get a medical or religious exemption could be fired. The three COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the U.S. have emergency authorization by the Food and Drug Administration. They are expected to receive full approval in several months. San Francisco city employees will then have 10 weeks to get their shots.

 

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Some Ohio lawmakers are proposing that high schoolers should get a do-over after their pandemic-troubled school year, even if they qualified to graduate. New legislation in the Senate would give students who just finished their senior year a chance to re-enroll in 12th grade this fall to take the same classes and get another round of eligibility for sports. A separate bill in the House would set up a program in which high schoolers could seek to repeat or supplement the courses they took and pursue additional eligibility for athletics. Similar flexibility is being offered for students in Kentucky and considered by lawmakers in Pennsylvania.