Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Oct. 4

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to

20 mph.

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

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy.  Lows in the mid 50s.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in

the morning. Highs in the upper 70s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain

showers. Lows in the mid 50s.

.SATURDAY…Rain showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of

showers 60 percent.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. A 40 percent chance of rain

showers. Lows in the mid 40s.

.SUNDAY…Sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs

in the mid 60s.

 

The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from previous news releases or social media postings.

Check out our other dashboards: The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, NDUS Dashboard.COVID- 19 stats:

 

COVID-19 Stats

Mon.,  Oct. 4,  2021

10:30-a.m.

Barnes

New Positives: 1

Total Positives: 1656

Active: 57

Recovered: 1563

New  Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 125

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 4

Total Positives: 4108

Active: 79

Recovered: 3932

New Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 166

 

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing is  on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m. to 1-pm

Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 to register.

 

 

 

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session on Monday evening at City Hall.

All members were present, Council Member joined by phone.

EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

The meeting was closed to the public in accordance with the North Dakota Century Code.

Mayor Heinrich said the content of the Session was to discuss negotiations in the matter of  Middle’s, LLC, d/b/a, Fred’s Den,  Alcohol violations, appeal.

Following the Executive Session the Regular Council meeting was recovened.

Mayor Heinrich directed the City Attorney  to proceed as discussed in Executive Session, approved by the City Council.

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item not contained on the agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the hearing. If the full 15 minutes are not needed, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or Committee.)

From the audience Josh Meade asked the Council if it is involved in the Bison World project or if a public vote is anticipated. No Discussion was held by the Council Members.

 

No CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED INDIVIDUALLY  AND THEN PASSED.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

RESOLUTIONS:

Considered the bid award for the Truck Scale at the City Transfer (Baler) Facility to Northwest Scale in the amount of $138,000. The City Council voted to approve.

ORDINANCES:

 

A PUBLIC HEARING was held concerning the proposed budget for City General and Special Funds for the fiscal period January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

 

Following the Public Hearing the City Council held the  SECOND READING: of an pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.   Mayor Heinrich has said the 2022 budget has been balanced, through several budget meetings earlier this year. 

The City Council approved the Second Reading.

 

Then a SECOND READING: Ordinance No. 1549, introduced by Mayor Heinrich, pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

The City Council approve the Second Reading.

The budget balances revenues and expenditures at a level about $630,000 over general fund revenue and expenditures 2021.

The projected ending balance for 2022 is about $3.4 million.

The property tax budget for 2022 makes up  $4.4 million of the city’s $8.8 million revenue budget. The rest of  funds is from state and federal distributions, license fees, sales tax and charges for city services.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Council Member Steele Complemented the City Forester, Erik Laber on the recent Arbor Day activities.  He also encouraged the public to view the Pumpkin Launching at the Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch.

Council Member Buchanan recalled memories of Ernie Gates Field at the last game held there this past Friday, including his playing days with the Jamestown Blue Jays football team.

Mayor Heinrich acknowledged that Otter Tail Power, and Northern Plains Electric in collaborated in supporting Applied Block Chain located in Jamestown on Highway 20 North at the Otter Tail substation.

 

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, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

 

The City Council approved the request from North Dakota Buffalo Foundation, Inc. for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Quality Inn & Suites, Conference/Banquet Rooms, on December 10 & 11, 2021.

 

Consider awarding the 18” Emergency Watermain Replacement Project, District 21-62, under the James River, by directional boring, to Naastad Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $574,456.00, as recommended by Interstate Engineering.  It does not include the previously approved water pipe purchase.   The project is slated to start in about two weeks.  The City Council voted to

 

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

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Mayor, Dwaine Heinrich, reminds residents to get vaccinated, if not already against the COVID-19 Virus.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said fully vaccinated individuals, and those getting booster shots will significantly help bring down the rising cases of the corona virus, along with the mitigation of the virus.

Also on our show, Mayor Heinrich pointed out that the City Council continues to address funding for development issues, including buildable lots in the city  with the Residential Infrastructure Study, and studies for the need for more developers in light of planned expansion and startup of businesses.

He pointed out the Applied Block Chain business coming to Jamestown on Highway 20 North at the Otter Tail Power Company substation site.  He said the company plans on erecting eight buildings on the site, with four structures going up initially, yet this year.  He added that the thousands of computers at the site will use more electricity, in cooperation with Otter Tail Power Company than does the entire City of Jamestown.

 

 

 

 

Valley City  (Chamber 10-4-21)  Here is the latest message to the Valley City Community from Mayor Dave Carlsrud.

Hello Everybody,

What beautiful fall weather we have been experiencing and more is forecast this week. Try to get out and enjoy it before ……… will, you know what comes next.

Did you ever think about being a “fire fighter” when you were younger? There are opportunities available in our VCFD now. Check with Chief Scott or Assistant Chief Lance at 701-845-3351, the VCFD may be a good fit for you.

COVID is hospitalizing many unvaccinated people. Be safe, be vaccinated.

VCSU celebrated its Homecoming last weekend with a myriad of activities including banquet recognitions, a parade, and a football game to name a few. Many VCSU Alumni and families returned to join in the festivities.

OFFICIATING: Have you wondered what it is like being a game official (referee)? There is a dire shortage of officials in our nation for numerous sports. North Dakota is no exception. The “total” number of officials isn’t too bad though there is great need in the rural areas. Becoming a game official is a great way of “giving back”. I will share that officiating is a very rewarding experience. Competing to make the right calls is exhilarating and the life long relationships with players, coaches, officials and fans are “priceless”. Ask an official about her/his experiences. Women & men alike, even if you think officiating is something you’d never do, please give it further thought. “Without officials, it is just a scrimmage”. For further information, call the NDHSAA @ 701-845-3953.

Thank you to contributors again this week.

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

Blessings, Respect Others, Be Kind and Pray,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi) Disabled American Veterans Chapter 31 will meet In Jamestown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the All Vets Club in Jamestown.

The Forget Me Not weekend has been cancelled . Upcoming events include the Fall Conference on October 9 in Valley City.

Contact Commander Roger Parsons at 320-5204 with any questions.

 

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A former North Dakota legislator who once was the Republican Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate has died. According to her obituary, Donna Nalewaja, died Sept. 30 from COVID-19 at the age of 81. Nalewaja served in the state House from 1983 to 1986 and in the state Senate from 1987 to 1998. She was the running mate of Leon Mallberg on the Republican gubernatorial ticket in 1988, losing to Democrats George Sinner and Lloyd Omdahl. Nalewaja also ran unsuccessfully against Democrat Byron Dorgan for U.S. Senate in 1998, after which she left politics.

 

 

 

Amenia  (NDHP)  The Highway Patrol reports a two vehicle crash on Sunday, October 3 about 10-am on Highway 18 MM 83, junction w/ 28th St. SE near Amenia.

The report says, the driver of a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 36 year-old Matt Kapaun of Amenia was not injured. The driver of the second vehicle a 2005 Peterbilt 70 year-old Roger Sherrit of Blanchard, ND was towing a flatbed trailer hauling a combine.

The  Dodge was eastbound on Cass Co. Rd. 15 (28th St. S) from Amenia and approached Hwy. 18. The Peterbilt was southbound on Hwy. 18. Traffic on Co. Rd. 15 must stop and yield to traffic on Hwy. 18. The Dodge began to enter the intersection of Hwy. 18 and Co. Rd. 15 to turn left and travel north. While doing so, the Peterbilt entered the intersection and struck the front of the Dodge. The passenger side of the Peterbilt trailer, and the combine it was hauling, struck the front of the Dodge. After the collision, the Dodge spun into the ditch in the SW corner of this intersection. The Peterbilt came to a stop on the southbound shoulder of Hwy. 18.  Kapaun, was cited for Failed to Yield at a Stop Intersection.

Neither Kaupaun or Sherrit were injured.

Assisting at the scene were  the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, and the Casselton Fire Department.

 

In sports…

WELCOME TO ACC NETWORK – Now on CSi 82.3.

Come for the 40 football games, for the 150 men’s and women’s basketball games, and the 250 Olympic sports events. Come for the tailgates, the triumphs and everything you love about the ACC. For weekday mornings with Packer and Durham, game day action with The Huddle and unrivaled coverage of the conference that wins all year long. Come for more than the game. Come for it all.

CSi Note to customers:  During the recent contract renewal negotiations with Disney/ESPN,  they made it a requirement to add the ACC Network to the cable lineup.   It was added in place of ESPN Classic.

If you are watching ESPN HD on 84.14,  you should be able to view ACCN on 82.3.

The guide on CSi 77 will be updated soon.  For online schedule go to  ACC Schedule

October 4, 2021.

 

 

In world and national news…

Associated Press (AP) — Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms were apparently down worldwide on Monday. The company said it was aware that “some people are having trouble accessing (the) Facebook app” and that it was working on restoring access. The company did not say what might be causing the outage, which began around 11:45 ET. Facebook is going through a major crisis after the whistleblower who was the source of The Wall Street Journal’s series of stories exposing the company’s awareness of internal research into the negative effects of its products went public on “60 Minutes” Sunday.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday told Republican senators to “get out of the way” and let Democrats suspend the nation’s debt limit on their own. He wants to keep the U.S. government from coming dangerously close to a devastating credit default as Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to lend his party’s help. Biden’s criticism comes as Congress faces an Oct 18 deadline to allow for more borrowing to keep the government operating after having accrued a total public debt of $28.4 trillion. The House has passed a measure to suspend the debt limit. But McConnell is forcing Senate Democrats into a cumbersome process that could brush up against a deadline with little margin for error.

 

(AP)   A Texas man who joined the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has been sentenced to 45 days behind bars. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan handed down the sentence for Matthew Mazzocco on Monday after she blasted comparisons between the riot and the Black Lives Matter protests over racial injustice. The judge’s remarks came days after another judge in Washington’s federal court suggested that the Justice Department was being too hard on the Jan. 6 defendants compared to the people arrested during the protests after George Floyd’s murder. Prosecutors had been seeking three months of home confinement instead of jail time.

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The company that operates the pipeline suspected in a large California oil spill has been cited 72 times for safety and environmental violations that were severe enough that drilling had to be curtailed or cut off to fix the problem. That’s according to regulatory records. In all, Beta Operating Co. has been cited 125 times since 1980. The company was also fined a total of $85,000 for three incidents. The company is under scrutiny after a suspected leak in an underwater pipeline fouled the sands of famed Huntington Beach and other coastal communities. The spill could keep beaches closed for weeks or months.

 

(AP)  Calls are growing for an end to the financial secrecy and shell companies that have allowed many of the world’s richest and most powerful people to hide their wealth from tax collectors. The outcry came after a report published Sunday revealed the way that world leaders, billionaires and others have used offshore accounts to keep trillions of dollars out of government treasuries over the past quarter-century, limiting the resources that can be put to work helping the poor or combating climate change. The report, published Sunday, is being dubbed the “Pandora Papers.” Many of the tax dodges are legal, and analysts say one solution is to ban shell companies that help investors avoid paying taxes.

 

(AP)  Police say one person is in custody after someone opened fire aboard an Amtrak train in Tucson, Arizona. The shooting happened Monday just after 8 a.m. on a train parked at the station in the city’s downtown. Authorities say there is no more threat. An Amtrak spokesman said there are no reported injuries to the crew or passengers. Passengers say after hearing shots had been fired, they huddled together before police told them to flee. Dramatic video taken from a camera at a nearby museum shows shots being fired, sending an officer and a police canine running for cover. The Sunset Limited train was traveling from Los Angeles to New Orleans, and arrived at the Tucson station at 7:40 am. There were 137 passengers and 11 crew members. All have been evacuated to the station.