Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Oct. 25

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Breezy. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in theafternoon in the Jamestown area . Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain in the Jamestown area, 60 percent in the Valley City area.

Lows around 40. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around

25 mph shifting to the west after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the

morning in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area.  Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

COVID-19 Stats

Sun. Oct 24, 2021

10:15 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives: 0

Total Positives: 1824

Active: 51

Recovered:  1729

Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 18

Stutsman

New Positives: 2

Total Positives: 4354

Active: 54

Recovered: 4199

Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 17

Jamestown (CVHD 10-22-21)   – Central Valley Health District (CVHD) is continuing to receive calls and questions in regard to Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster vaccinations. CVHD is currently only providing Pfizer COVID-19 booster doses at this time.
CVHD Unit Administrator, Robin Iszler says, “We are waiting for more information from the Department of Health regarding booster doses for Moderna and Johnson and Johnson. We will be receiving more information from them [NDDoH] on the proper dosage for the boosters for Moderna and J&J and how to safety mix-and-match vaccine in the near future.”
While Moderna and Johnson & Johnson manufacturers have been authorized emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for booster doses for those 18 years and older, CVHD is waiting for the proper guidance from the NDDoH for the administration of the booster vaccinations.
CVHD will need time to order and receive an appropriate allocation of vaccine prior to beginning administration. CVHD will announce when they are ready to begin administering the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster doses.
All available COVID vaccination clinics are available on the CVHD website. To register for an appointment, visit the www.centralvalleyhealth.org/covid-vaccine/.

 Drive up clinics at the Buffalo mall are being held on Sundays and Mondays.  The event takes place from 1 pm to 6 pm in the Buffalo Mall parking lot located at 2400 8^th Ave SW in Jamestown.  The clinics are open to anyone 12 years of age and older no appointment is needed you can preregister at https://www.ndvax.org.

For more information, please call CVHD at 252-8130.

More information on Buffalo Mall Vaccination Clinics. and S&R Truck Plaza Clinics, in Jamestown.

Valley City (CCHD)  City County Health in Valley City COVID-19 testing days and site location in Valley City.

Testing is at the REC Center at 140 4th Street Southwest.  Testing will be 12:30-2:30 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

There are opportunities for vaccinations, both for annual influenza and for the COVID vaccine. In October CCHD opens early on Tuesdays at 7-am and late on Wednesdays until 6-pm, Call 845-8518 to make an appointment)

Valley City (CSi) A Valley City man has been formally charged by the Barnes County State’s Attorney, in connection with incidents that occurred sometime over the weekend of October 16, 17, 2021.

The Barnes County Clerk of Court Office, reports that 26 year old Jeffery Lee Hoganson has been charged with two counts of Felony Burglary, one count of Felony Theft, two counts misdemeanor possession of stolen property, and two misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief.

He made his initial court appearance on October 18, 2021. Bail was set at $2,000 cash or $5,000 Surety Bond.

At last report he remained incarcerated at the Barnes County Correctional Center.

Valley City (CSi) Valley City Police continues asking for the Public’s help concerning finding those responsible for a vandalism and burglary of buildings at Bjornson Public Golf Courses over the weekend, of October 16, 17, 2021.

Valley City Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Jacobson states that the someone was unsuccessful in attempting to break into a safe. He said the damage caused by the vandalism is estimated in the thousands of dollars.

Meanwhile police are also investigating burglaries and vandalism reported at the Valley City Town and Country Club and Smith Lumber Company in Valley City.

Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact the Valley City Police Department at 845-3110.

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police is warning residents of a high risk sex offender who is living in Jamestown.

Gary Lee Amyotte is a 58 year old American Indian male, five feet seven inches tall, weighing 214 pounds with brown eyes, and brown hair.

He currently resides at 2605 Circle Drive at the North Dakota State Hospital, (CTC House)

He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

He was convicted of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in November of 1998 in U.S. Federal Court, in North Dakota, involving raping an 83 year old developmentally disabled female he encountered while she was walking along a dirt road, dragging her into an area of brush, seen by a 10 year old boy who reported it.

Disposition: 120 month, 5 years supervised release.

He was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition in July of 1989, in Rolette County, North Dakota District Court, involving dragging a woman into trees attempting to rape her.

Disposition: 7 years, to serve remaining 3.5 years.

Amyotte is currently on GPS monitoring.

Amyotte is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.

This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.

Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of the demographics of Gary Lee Amyotee are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Tourism held the City Promotion Capital Construction Fund October meeting on Friday, at the JSDC Conference Room.  Those present, Tourism Director Searle Swedlund, Board President Tena Lawrence, Board Members Pam Phillips, Frank Balak, Amanda Thrift, Nick Bruns, and Paulette Ritter.

With the City Promotion Capital Construction Fund, members were reminded of the Goals and Objectives of the Fund.

Funding requests were made by:

The Fort Seward regarding, Flag and Flag Storage.  Representative of Ft. Seward  Reconstruction  Sonja Thierer said, the funds are being requested for the general support of North Dakota’s largest flag and education.

The total cost of for the two flags is $8,100, for the 30 foot by 60 foot flags.

More storage space plans to be added for the flags when not in use, including storage bins, for the folded flags to be placed in.  Also planned is placing donation boxes to help support flag and associated costs, and a box to drop off tattered flags, for proper disposal, with the help of the Boy Scouts.  Fundraisers have also been discussed.

The total project request from Ft. Seward was for $6,800. The board granted $6,525.

Jamestown Fine Arts Association requested $2,500, for a projector for the Arts Center, Gallery. for Meetings and Events.  Arts Center Executive Director, Mindi Schmitz said the current projector no longer works. She said projector uses include, showing the Manhattan Short Film Festival, and films showing during meetings of the Stutsman County Human Rights Coalition, which meets regularly at the Arts Center.

The Board funded  the full $2,500.

The Frontier Village requested $25,000 for funding for the General Store Interior Upgrades.

Searle Swedlund said the General Store has been in place at the Village since 1994.  Repairs and upgrades have been made, but during this time of vacancy, there is an opportunity to address some deferred maintenance, and bring the building up to capacity.  Plans include more storage space, within the existing square footage. He said, the request for these funds will provide a portion of the cost for the overall improvements.  By approving the request it will provide the applicant, (The City of Jamestown, and Jamestown Tourism)  the opportunity to start to engage with vendors, sign contracts, and complete work within the scope of the project.

The board voted to fund the full amount of $25,000.

Washington  (CSi)  – Senator John Hoeven Friday announced that Jamestown native Will Nelson has been selected to participate in the U.S. Senate Page Program’s fall 2021 session. A junior at Jamestown High School, Will is a member of the swimming and diving team, football team and participates in Speech. He currently serves as class president, is involved in a number of extra-curricular activities and has received recognition for his exceptional work serving his school, church and community.

Hoeven says, “Individuals participating in the Senate Page Program receive a unique opportunity to study our nation’s government from within the halls of Congress.  Our democracy needs talented young people, like Will, to understand and engage in the legislative process, and his front-row seat to the Senate will provide him invaluable experience. We welcome Will to DC as this opportunity permits him firsthand knowledge and exposure to the democratic process.”

Will is the second page that Senator Hoeven has sponsored. The Senate Page program dates back to 1829. Senate pages serve primarily as messengers, delivering documents throughout the Capitol complex. Other responsibilities include preparing the Senate Chamber for each day’s business, distributing the Congressional Record and other documents related to daily business and assisting in the cloakrooms and chambers. Senate pages complete their studies during early morning classes held at the Senate Page School which is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Valley City, (Chamber)  The Valley City Branch office of the Department of Motor Vehicle Branch at the Rosebud Visitors Center will officially become a Title Printing Office on Tuesday, October 26th.  Appointments are required by callin701- 845-3812 or on line, dot.nd.gov and select motor vehicle Valley City Branch.

DMV spokesperson, Kay Vinje says  motorists will have to set up on appointment first, but starting on October 26th same day motor vehicle title printing will be available in Valley City.

Previously, the motor vehicle title printing took about 3 to 6 weeks for area residents.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Members of a Bismarck-based North Dakota National Guard unit who were called to active duty in Washington, D.C. late last year have been honored for their service. Seventy soldiers with Company C, 2nd Battalion of the 285th Aviation Regiment were deployed last November to the the nation’s capital. The unit flies the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and was called up to transport personnel and light cargo within what’s known as the National Capital Region. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said the unit successfully flew about 1,300 hours and completed more than 50 mission requests during the nine-month deployment. Burgum and U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer attended a homecoming ceremony for the Guard members Sunday in Bismarck.

NEW TOWN, N.D. (AP) — A college on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation is offering an incentive for students to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town announced that students who can verify they are fully vaccinated will receive $500. The shots must be completed by Nov. 4. College President Twyla Baker says there has been a resurgence in the number of cases in the Fort Berthold area and across the state. She says the school’s board determined that it was “time to act.” The Three Affiliated Tribes college offers in-demand certificate programs and associate degrees as well as three bachelor’s degrees.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Canadian man facing life in prison for the death of a Bismarck man two years ago has entered into a plea agreement that would send him to prison for 25 years. Earl Howard,, of Bellwood, Ontario, pleaded guilty Friday to murder, arson and three conspiracy counts in the death of Chad Entzel. His body was found Jan. 2, 2020, after emergency workers responded to a call of a house fire. An autopsy showed he died of a gunshot wound to the head. Nikkisue Entzel is charged with conspiracy. Authorities say she and Howard plotted the victim’s death.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Attorney General’s office has subpoenaed a Bismarck photography firm that suddenly closed, leaving customers with no way to get their money back. Parrell Grossman, the director of the consumer protection division, says investigators are seeking relevant documents from Glasser Images and owner Jack Glasser. When Glasser Images closed in early October, the company apologized and said refunds would not be provided. Grossman says more than 500 complaints have been received from customers in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado and other states.

In sports

Saturday

Football

At Valley City

Dickinson St  14  VCSU  7

Dickinson improves to 5-2 overall and 5-0 in the North Star Athletic Association.  VCSU drops to 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the NSAA.

VALLEY CITY   (VCSU) – A defensive struggle went the way of Dickinson State on Saturday as the top two teams in North Star Athletic Association football clashed for the conference lead.

No. 23-ranked Valley City State held a 7-0 halftime lead, but Dickinson State scored two second-half touchdowns to edge the Vikings, 14-7.

Valley City State drops to 6-2 overall and 4-2 in conference play. Dickinson State moves to 5-2 overall and 5-0 the conference. Dickinson State leads the NSAA standings while Valley City is now third behind Waldorf.

Both defenses turned in impressive performances Saturday, holding the offenses to season-lows for points. VCSU’s defense intercepted four passes and held the Blue Hawks to 30 points less than their season average of 44 points per game. Viking linebacker Jahidi West had three interceptions – all in the first half – as he tied VCSU’s single-game school record for interceptions. The Vikings also held Dickinson to a season-low 271 yards – which was 183 yards below their season average.

Despite being held down, the Blue Hawk offense found a way in the second half scoring on a four-yard run by Riley Linder and a one-yard rush by quarterback Drew Boedecker. Both touchdowns were set up by long passes of 43 yards and 49 yards to Kaden Kuntz, who gained more than half of Dickinson’s 183 passing yards on the two plays.

SCORING SUMMARY
The teams were scoreless for much of the first half, trading short drives before the Vikings put together their lone touchdown drive of the game late in the first half. Set up by West’s second interception at the Dickinson State 47-yard line, the Vikings chewed up 6 minutes and 37 seconds of clock before Justice Bice found the end zone on a five-yard rush. The extra point by Nico Magana sent the Vikings to the locker room with a 7-0 lead.

The Vikings maintained their momentum in the third quarter, moving deep into Blue Hawk territory on their second drive of the half. Facing a fourth-and-1 from the DSU 26-yard line, the Vikings went for it and were stopped and the momentum began to shift.

Four plays later, Boedecker hit Kuntz for his first big pass reception and the Blue Hawks punched in their first score to tie the game. Dickinson scored its second touchdown on the next drive, taking a 14-7 lead with 12:02 remaining in the game.

The Viking defense appeared to have a game-changing play on Dickinson’s next drive as VCSU safety Anthony Russell stepped in front of a receiver for an interception and was off to the races towards the end zone. Kuntz was able to catch Russell at the 5-yard line though and poked the ball out from behind, allowing Dickinson State to recover in the end zone for a touchback.

After another defensive stop, the Viking offense again drove deep into Dickinson State territory but could not convert on a fourth-and-6 from the 16-yard line. The Blue Hawks took over on downs with 2:21 remaining. The Viking defense forced a three-and-out, allowing the offense one more chance, but Dickinson’s defense held again and forced another turnover on downs to end VCSU’s last chance.

WEST TIES RECORD
The three interceptions by Jahidi West are the most by a Viking since Chauncey Calhoun did it in 2006. He is one of just six Vikings to accomplish the feat. West now has seven interceptions this season and is just one shy of tying the school record of eight interceptions. As a team, VCSU leads the entire NAIA this season with 18 interceptions, which is one away from VCSU’s team record of 19 interceptions.

STAT SUMMARY
Valley City State had 258 yards of offense, including 128 rushing and 130 passing. Dickinson State gained 271 total yards – 88 on the ground and 183 through the air.

Riley Gerhardt finished with 10 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss to lead VCSU’s defense. Sal Avila added nine tackles and one TFL, while Dustin Kasowski had eight tackles. West finished with seven tackles and the three interceptions, and Garrett Pemelton had seven tackles and two sacks.

Krew Mathern led Dickinson’s defensive effort with 13 tackles, two sacks and four tackles for loss. Nick Miller added 12 tackles and a forced fumble.

VCSU quarterback Jalen Pfeifer was 17-for-34 for 130 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. Pfeifer led VCSU’s rushing attack with 70 yards on 17 carries. Justice Bice gained 51 yards on 15 carries, and also caught six passes for 39 yards. Benjamin Dumond added six catches for 56 yards.

Dickinson State quarterback Drew Boedecker was 12-for-20 for 183 yards and four interceptions. Riley Linder gained 60 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Kunts had two catches for 92 yards, and Tyger Frye caught five passes for 39 yards.

UP NEXT
Valley City State travels to Waldorf University (6-1, 4-1 NSAA) on Saturday, Oct. 30. Dickinson State hosts Mayville State on Oct. 30.

Volleyball

At Valley City

More local regional Weekend Scores/ Recaps at CSiNewsNow.Com

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Sophomore quarterback Cam Miller came off the bench to lead two late touchdown drives and FCS No. 3-ranked North Dakota State came from behind to beat 17th-ranked Missouri State 27-20. Miller connected with Christian Watson on a 24-yard touchdown for the game-winning score with 4:57 remaining. His 29-yard scoring pass to Phoenix Sproles tied it at 20-all with 13:40 left. Miller completed 7-of-9 passing attempts for 122 yards. Jason Shelley threw for 242 yards and Tobias Little ran for two scores for the Bears.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Tommy Schuster threw one touchdown pass and North Dakota added two more scores off trick plays as the Fighting Hawks rolled to a 34-10 victory over Western Illinois. Schuster threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Brock Boltmann early in the third quarter. Later, quarterback Quincy Vaughn handed the ball to Boltmann, who tossed back to Vaughn for a 15-yard score to give North Dakota (3-4 1-3 Missouri Valley Football Conference) a 31-10 lead. Fighting Hawks’ receiver Jake Richter was handed the ball on a reverse and then threw to a wide-open Bo Belquist for a 45-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

— The Packers earned their sixth consecutive win as Aaron Rodgers went 27 of 35 for 274 yards and three touchdowns in their 24-10 decision over Washington. Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Robert Tonyan provided the scoring grabs for the NFC North leaders. Washington outgained Green Bay 430-304 but had five scoreless trips inside the Packers 30-yard line, including back-to-back series that ended inside the 5.

— Tom Brady became the first player to throw 600 career touchdown passes, reaching the milestone in the Buccaneers’ 38-3 thrashing of the Bears. Brady completed 20 of 36 passes for 211 yards and four TDs as the Bucs improved to 6-1, the best seven-game start in franchise history. Tampa Bay’s defense had three interceptions, sacked Justin Fields four times and caused the quarterback to fumble twice.

— Carson Wentz threw for a pair of scores and ran for a TD to lead the Colts to a rain-soaked 30-18 victory over the 49ers. Jimmy Garoppolo (gah-RAH’-poh-loh) threw for 181 yards, lost a fumble, threw two interceptions and struggled to engineer drives in his first game back after missing one with a calf injury. The 2-4 Niners have dropped four in a row and the Colts are 3-1 since an 0-3 start.

— Roman Josi (YOH’-see) had a four-point game and Connor Ingram won his first NHL start as the Predators handed the Wild their first loss in five games this season, 5-2. Josi had a goal and three assists to support Ingram’s 33 save effort.

In world and national news…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A camera operator told authorities that Alec Baldwin had been careful with weapons on the set of the film “Rust” before the actor shot and killed a cinematographer with a gun he’d been told was safe to use, records released Sunday show. A search warrant affidavit includes details with camera operator Reid Russell, who told a detective that Baldwin was rehearsing a scene Thursday in which he was set to draw his gun while sitting in a church pew. The camera wasn’t rolling when the gun went off, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The records released Sunday also include details from an interview with “Rust” director Joel Souza, who was also wounded by the shot.

LONDON (AP) — Former Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen plans to answer questions from lawmakers in the United Kingdom who are working on legislation to rein in the power of social media companies. Haugen is set to appear Monday before a parliamentary committee scrutinizing the British government’s draft legislation to crack down on harmful online content. It will be her second appearance before lawmakers after she testified before the U.S. Senate this month about the danger she says the company poses, from harming children to inciting political violence. The U.K. government’s online safety bill calls for setting up a regulator that would hold companies to account when it comes to removing harmful or illegal content from their platforms.

ST. MARY, Mo. (AP) — A suspected tornado damaged buildings and knocked out power in communities along the state line between Missouri and Illinois, and damage was reported in other parts of the states from severe weather. The National Weather Service says one suspected tornado moved Sunday night through St. Mary, Missouri, about 55 miles southeast of St. Louis, before crossing the Mississippi River into Chester, Illinois. There were no immediate reports of severe injuries. Across the river in Illinois, Chester fire Chief Marty Bert says wind ripped off part of the roof at Three Springs Lodge nursing home, but all the residents were safe. A suspected tornado also hit Sunday night near Fredericktown, Missouri.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A powerful storm barreled toward Southern California after flooding highways, toppling trees and causing mud flows in areas burned bare by recent fires across the northern part of the state. Drenching showers and strong winds accompanied the arrival of an atmospheric river — a long and wide plume of moisture pulled in from the Pacific Ocean. Flooding was reported across the San Francisco Bay Area. To the north, the California Highway Patrol closed State Route 70 in Butte County because of mudslides within the massive Dixie Fire burn scar. The weather service’s Sacramento office warned of “potentially historic rain.”

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rose Monday after Wall Street slipped and China tightened travel controls in some areas in response to coronavirus infections. Shanghai and Hong Kong advanced while London and Frankfurt opened higher. Tokyo declined. On Wall Street, futures for the S&P 500 index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were 0.1% higher. A province in China’s northwest closed tourist sites after coronavirus cases were found and the capital, Beijing, banned visitors from areas with infections in the past 14 days. China has reported only a few dozen new cases, but Beijing’s strategy of shutting down travel prompted concern the economy might suffer.