Wayne Byers Show – Morning Nov. 2

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny. Highs 35 to 40. West winds up to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. South winds around 5 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. South winds around

5 mph.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to

10 mph.

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

.FRIDAY…Partly 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…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 30s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

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

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Rural Fire Department was called to a grain dryer fire 10 miles southeast of Valley City on Monday, about 8:37am, on a call for service.

Fire crews assisted with removal of smoldering corn in the dyer as the owners had the fire under control when the fire units arrived.  They assisted with putting out the smoldering corn.

Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said there was minimal damage and no injuries reported in the call for service.

 

 

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:

 

OVID-19 Stats

Mon. Nov. 1, 2021

10:30 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives: 2

Total Positives: 1886

Active: 55

Recovered:  1795

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 234

 

Stutsman

New Positives: o

Total Positives: 4450

Active: 68

Recovered: 4291

Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 252

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Valley City  (VCPS)   Valley City Public School Superintendent Josh Johnson has updated the two week mask requirement in grades K-6 in Valley City.

The news release states:

“At the beginning of last week, we were reporting a relatively quick rise in the number of active COVID-19 cases in our school district. On Wednesday, October 27th, we implemented a two-week mask requirement in both elementary schools as a strategy of decreasing further spread of COVID-19 in our classrooms. This requirement is set to expire at the end of the day on Wednesday, November 10th. Please know a review and evaluation of our plan will be completed on or before November 10th by our school district and an update will be shared via email with all parents.

Johnson said following a peak of 25 active cases in our school district last week, the number of active cases has declined over the past four days, and we are currently down to 14 active cases. The trending of our COVID-19 positive cases downward would follow similar patterns that are being reported at both the county and state levels. Of course, we will continue to closely monitor cases in our school district and will remain prepared to implement mitigation strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Below, is a brief highlight of school district dashboard for COVID-19:

Active Positive Cases (Avg. in Past Two Weeks) – Averaging 17 active positive cases (less than 1.5% of students/staff)
Location – (Super)Majority of cases have been with K-6 students
Hospitalization rate – 0 individuals
Contact Tracing – Currently 10 individuals self-quarantined due to being a close contact
Student Absences (due to illness) Past Two Weeks – Avg. of 36 k-12 students absent daily due to illness

Valley City Public Schools will continue to provide our staff and parents with bi-monthly updates regarding COVID-19. Additional information regarding City-County Health vaccination clinics for students ages 5-11 will be forthcoming and shared with our parents via email and the Friday flier. If you have any other specific vaccination, testing, or related questions on COVID-19, I encourage you to contact to contact City-County Health at 701.845.8518.”

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Public School Board Monday was updated by Superintendent, Dr. Robert Lech about facility projects.

Meetings continue with with architects and engineers during the design phase, projects planned  in the Summer of 2022 at Jamestown High School, Jamestown Middle School, and Gussner Elementary school.

The concern now is with the planning stage turnaround time on prefabricated metal buildings.

In other business, Superintendent Lech  has received a cost proposal from the Avel eCare services, which he believes  will address some gaps in the districts coverage.  eCare would provide services in one pilot elementary building, using one nurse in one building, recommended for Louis L’Amour School.   He feels  the school board should  move ahead with the pilot if even if a grant was not available.

The school board unanimously approved to look into the eCare services pilot program.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich says the new roofing installation is finished at City Hall.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said the cedar shake shingles, original to the building has been replaced by a stone and steel covering, expected to last around 75 years under normal conditions. The cost of the project, with funds from the city’s Buildings Site budget was $148,000.

The Mayor Added that the new water line has been installed under the James River, with no problems encountered with the boring, with the connections to be completed when parts arrive.

Mayor Heinrich said when the North Dakota Legislature meets in Special Session on Monday November 8, under consideration will be allocating $1-Billion Dollars in federal allocations.  Once allocated Jamestown will request a grant from the State Water Commission, for water and sewer improvements, at about $75-millon.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

PUBLIC HEARING:
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:  No one spoke.

(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.)

BIDS:

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Discussed Separately…

To provide more time to discuss controversial or disputed issues, the Council will consider the items on the consent agenda together at the beginning of the public meeting. These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the City Council or public requests to be heard on one of these items, the Council will remove the item from the consent agenda and consider that item individually.

Council Member Buchanan asked that Item A. be discussed, a Resolution to approve changes, as amended, to the City of Jamestown Employee Leave Policy and to track use of leave by type during 2022 and provide an update to the Pension Committee. He said he is a member of the Pension Committee, having met several times.  Human Resource Director, and Deputy Auditor, Jay Sveum provided an overview of the items and amendments .  The policies are similar to those of Stutsman County.  Following the presentation, the City Council approved amended changes to the policy.

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:
The City Council approved a Resolution to approve the adjustments to both  license and permit fees effective January 1, 2022.  Mayor Heinrich said no changes were recommended in the water utility rates.

With waste water the five percent increase was left intact.

Commercial Garbage rate and landfill had no changes.

No changes in the tipping fees at the landfill, including the inert landfill.

A five percent increase in the 95 gallon residential cart.  The residential walk up service was put at 10 dollars per month, down from 20 dollars.  Late payment fees are reduced to zero.

Approved was a Resolution to approve the adjustments to utility rates effective January 1, 2022.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ORDINANCES:
Approved was the FIRST READING: of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lubeck’s Addition, Lots 5, 6, 10 & 11, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota from C-1 (Local Commercial District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). The property is located at 1512 Business Loop East (Unit A & B) and 1602 Business Loop East.  A Special Use Permit is also recommended.  It’s the former Don’s Greenhouse location.

APPOINTMENTS:
Appointed were Pat Stockart  and  Jim Weight to serve as members of the Fire Code Board of Appeals for three year terms to expire November 2024.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Council Member Steele said he participated in the Main Street Govenor’s Summit.  He offered items discussed there and how they may benefit the City of Jamestown, including phasing out Special Assessments, and increase fees in lieu of the Special Assessments.

OTHER BUSINESS:
Considered was the request from Jamestown Drag Racing Association for a Letter of Support.

The JDRA is looking to build a drag strip west of Jamestown, and explore grant activities, and fundraising.

The City Council voted to support the JDRA.

Considered entering into a lease agreement with S & R Truck Plaza, LLC, and direct the City Attorney to negotiate a lease with Vining Oil, in obligation to their agreement in conjunction with Marathon Oil locating at S & R Truck Plaza.  The City Attorney will act on behalf of the city in the negotiations.  After discussion the City Council voted  4 to 1 approve with Council Member Buchanan voting in opposition, saying he has “misgivings,” on entering into the lease agreement, without City Council prior approving the lease.

The Council approved  entering into an agreement with CPS, Ltd., to provide the 2021 Annual Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Report and additional consultation regarding the City’s Ground Watering Monitoring Plan.

 

The City Council approved and authorized the issuance and sale of $1,991,000 Water Treatment Assessment Warrant, Series 2021C (City Project 21-61) groundwater Monitoring Plan and additional consultation regarding the City’s Groundwater monitoring plan.

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

 

 

Jamestown  (City) On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, there will be a temporary road closure on 7th Ave SE, from 4th St SE to 5th St SE. This will take place at approximately 9:00 am until approximately 12:00 pm or until finished, with tree work to be performed in that area.
Detour signs will be put in place.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and take alternate routes during this time, if possible.

 

 

 

Valley City (11-1-21)  Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud has his latest message to Valley City Residents on Monday this week.

“Greetings Folks,

Hasn’t it been a beautiful fall? With the early winter type weather we have had in recent years, this is enjoyable. The air is clear and fresh, try to get out and enjoy.

Our dog Mindy’s license expired the other day so we renewed it at the VCPD. With so many dogs utilizing the dog park, licensing is a safety factor for all as current vaccinations are required. So, please license your pet(s).

Next Sunday morning, November 7^th, Daylight Savings Time ends for this year. We’ll have a bit more light in the morning, but it will be rather dark shortly after 5:00 in the afternoon.

That Sue, our dog and I walk often, we want to say “thank you” as more and more drivers are being respectful of pedestrian right-of-way at crosswalks. You are appreciated.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY illuminates the significance of supporting “small businesses” independently owned by people like your friends and you. Small Business Saturday, November 27^th, is a day dedicated to supporting a wide range of local businesses helping create jobs, boost the economy and keep communities thriving. When local businesses flourish, the community flourishes. Small businesses often have “homey”, friendly atmospheres lending to caring service. If they don’t have exactly what you want, they will help get it for you or you may buy a GIFT CARD!

There is a Pedestrian Crosswalk on West Main by the Rosebud Center. Please stop when crossing lights are flashing as pedestrians have right–of-way. Let’s be respectful of one another and be safe.

Thank you to contributors again this week.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”   

(Benjamin Franklin)                                                                                  

Blessings, Respect Others, Be Kind and Pray,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

 

 

 

Jamestown (JPD)  The Jamestown Police Department is warning Jamestown residents of a convicted, high risk sex offender, who had relocated in Jamestown

Daniel Jeff Bellard now resides at 1610 Business Loop East, Apt, A, Jamestown, ND 58401

His vehicle is a red 2006 GMC Sierra.  Bellard is a 52 year old white male,  five feet eight inches tall, weighing 250 pounds with hazel eyes, and gray hair.

He has been assigned a  High Risk Assessment by the North Dakota Risk Level Committee, of the ND Attorney General’s Office.

Offense: Carnal Knowledge of a 16 year old female on numerous occasions.

Conviction Date:  January 2009, in St. Landry Parish Louisiana District Court.

Disposition: Five years to run concurrently with two other counts, credit give for time served.

Offense:  Indecent Behavior with a juvenile.  Bellard had and oral sex,  intercourse with a 16 year old female on numerous occasions.

Conviction Date: January 2009  in St. Landry Parish Louisiana District Court.

Disposition: Five years to run concurrently with two counts, credit given for time served.

Offense: Contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, with intercourse with a 16 year old female on numerous occasions.

Conviction Date: January, 2009  in St. Landry Parish Louisiana District Court.

Disposition:  Five years to run concurrent with two counts,, credit given for time served.

Offense: Molestation of a Juvenile, when he was 31 years old involving an 11 year old girl.

Conviction Date:  January 2004 in  Acadia Parish Louisiana District Court.

Disposition:  Three years.

Bellard 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 Bellard 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

 

 

 

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)    The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce reminds the community that the 2021 Ladies Day is a two day event Friday November 5, and Saturday November 6, 2021.

The community (Men TOO)   is welcome to shop Downtown Valley City those two days and get in on specials, giveaways, craft projects and much more.

Businesses interested in submitting Ladies Day Specials can E-Mail the Chamber at chamber@valleycitychamber.com or call 701=845-1891.

The Chamber wants to include participating businesses in their advertising for this kick-off to Christmas in the Valley, 2021.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi) Construction starts on a building, along Highway 281 South and 25th Street, SW in Jamestown, for the new location of Taco John’s in Jamestown.

Previously ….

Jamestown  (CSi) A building that most recently housed a Chinese restaurant and other businesses over the years was leveled by construction workers on Monday, along Highway 281 South and 25th Street.

A new building to contain another restaurant currently located in another part of Jamestown, Taco John’s, that will move and locate there.

 

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say Williams County deputies and the North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to a report of a shooting at a residence near Williston. The caller reported an individual breaking into the residence was shot shortly before 7 a.m. Monday. Authorities arrived and found that the individual suspected of breaking in to the home had died at the scene. According to a statement from Sheriff Verlan Kvande, there is no current danger to the public. No further information was provided.

 

Update

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – West Fargo Police Department Officer Tim Brown was stabilized at a local hospital after suffering a heart attack on the morning of Oct. 31, 2021. Upon further evaluation, Officer Brown was transferred by a medical flight to the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha Sunday afternoon to receive specialized care.

His medical team states that Officer Brown remains on a ventilator and heart bypass machine and is in critical condition. He has been exhibiting positive signs since arriving at Nebraska Medical Center, including opening his eyes, but they report there is still the potential for setbacks.

A GoFundMe has been set up by the West Fargo Police Association to raise funds for Officer Tim Brown and his family. You can donate by clicking here. Donations can be made at Bell Bank to the West Fargo Police Association account in support of Officer Tim Brown.

Officer Brown began with the West Fargo Police Department on Jan. 18, 2021, and was sworn into the department Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. Before his time with the West Fargo Police Department, Officer Brown had been with the Memphis Police Department since March 2017. He also served in the United States Army for four years as an active-duty combat medic.

The department’s thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Tim Brown. The West Fargo Police Department would like to thank the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Fargo Fire Department, Fargo Police Department, and Sanford Ambulance for their lifesaving efforts and continued support throughout this devastating event.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal airplane crash investigators have found no mechanical problems with the plane in a crash that killed a student at the University of North Dakota’s aerospace school last month. John Hauser was a 19-year-old sophomore majoring in commercial aviation. A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board found that he turned around the Piper airplane he was piloting late on Oct. 18 shortly before it crashed. The report found that the plane then made a “rapid descent” before hitting the ground. Hauser, who was from Chicago, was pronounced dead at the scene.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation is beginning a pilot study to examine the possibility of longer trucks on state roads. Last spring, state lawmakers considered legislation dealing with “road trains” or extra long semi trailers meant to save on fuel costs and other expenses associated with moving goods. But, the idea raised some safety concerns, so legislators decided to pass a bill to study the matter. The department is accepting applications from the transportation industry through the end of November to gather input on possible trucking routes and configurations. Among the ideas considered will be allowing cargo trailers up to 130 feet in length. The existing limit is 100 feet.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A declining number of employees at the State Crime Lab in Bismarck has limited what evidence can be processed for law enforcement agencies. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says eight of 23 lab employees have left in the last two years, including five in 2021, because they’ve been offered higher salaries elsewhere, including one employee who left for a position in Georgia where the salary was $30,000 more. The lab has eliminated its firearms and latent fingerprint divisions due to the staffing level. Stenehjem says South Dakota was doing firearms analyses for the lab, but is now overwhelmed and unable to help anymore.

 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey of business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states shows significant jumps in employment and inventories since September, but confidence in the economy over the next six month remained at a dismal low. The overall index for October of the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions released Monday rose to 65.2 from September’s 61.6. Any score above 50 on the survey’s indexes suggests growth. But the survey’s business confidence index, which looks ahead six months, failed to budge from 37 recorded in September. The monthly survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

 

 

In sports..

(VCSU) Valley City State University linebacker Jahidi West has been named the North Star Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.

NSAA Football Defensive Player of the Week
Jahidi West – Valley City State (N.D.) – 5’10” – 210 lbs., Sophomore – linebacker – Stockton, Calif. – West tallied a team-high 11 tackles (4 solo, 7 assist), a forced fumble, and broke up a pass in Valley City State’s (N.D.) 21-14 come-from-behind victory at Waldorf (Iowa). With the Warriors driving in the final minute, West forced a fumble at the VCSU 30-yard line that the Vikings recovered to preserve the victory. West’s 11 tackles matched his career-high.

NSAA Football Offensive Player of the Week
Conor McCarvel – Dickinson State (N.D.) – 5’11” – 180 lbs., Junior – wide receiver – Helena, Mont. – McCarvel led No. 24 Dickinson State (N.D.) with at least a share of North Star Athletic Association regular-season title, their seventh straight after defeating Mayville State (N.D.) 53-7.  He caught seven passes for 110 total yards with two touchdowns in the game for the Blue Hawks.  McCarvel averaged 15.7 yards per catch.  He caught 12- and 29-yard touchdown passes.

NSAA Football Special Teams Player of the Week
Isaiah Kludt – Dickinson State (N.D.) – 5’8″ – 155 lbs. – Junior – wide receiver – Hettinger, N.D. – Kludt returned two punts in No. 24 Dickinson State’s (N.D.) 53-7 home finale victory over Mayville State (N.D.), clinching at least a share of the North Star Athletic Association regular-season title.  He returned one punt of 88 yards for a touchdown.  Kludt finished the game with 151 all-purpose yards, registering 101 punt yards return and 50 receiving yards).

            Saturday, Nov. 6
(24) Dickinson State (N.D.) @ Presentation (S.D.) – 1 p.m.
Dakota State (S.D.) @ Valley City State (N.D.) – 2 p.m.
Waldorf (Iowa) @ Iowa Wesleyan – 2 p.m.

 

 

Monday

District 5 Volleyball Tournament, At LaMoure

Match 1: Oakes 3, Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier 0

Match 2: Griggs-Midkota 3 Ellendale 1

Match 3: LaMoure/Litchville/Marion 3 Carrington 2

Next

The Top 4 Seeds,Carrington, LaMoure, Oakes and Griggs-Midkota  will   represent District 5 in the Region 3 Tournament  Monday, November 8 in  Carrington.

 

— Cole Anthony scored a season-high 31 points and Wendell Carter Jr. chipped in a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Magic came from behind to beat the Timberwolves, 115-97. Rookie Franz Wagner had 28 points for Orlando, which snapped a four-game losing streak. Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 16 rebounds for Minnesota, which led by 11 late in the third quarter.