Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Dec 6

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above. South winds around 5 mph.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 15 to 20. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light snow in

the afternoon in the Valley City area . Highs 25 to 30.. South winds 10 to

20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Most ly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows 15 to 20.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning. Highs in the upper 20s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 10.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi) Monday at approximately 5:10pm, a car slid down the south bank of the James River, just off the Buffalo Scenic road. The location was just west of the spillway, and west of the State Hospital Road (12th Ave SE).

It appears the car went down the bank and came to rest just at the ice line. From the northside of the river cut-off channel, the taillights of the car were still illuminated.

A man and woman did get out of the car and were taken to Jamestown Regional Medical Center. On scene was Jamestown Fire Department to get the woman out of the car. More on this story on the Wayne Byers Show when the police report is filed.

Submitted photo.

 

Update

Jamestown  (City)  Tuesday, December 7 and Wednesday, December 8, 2021; there will be a road closure at the intersection of 7th Ave NE & 3rd St NE. This closure is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday and last until approximately 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, or until work is completed.

The above schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.
Construction signing will be put in place by the City.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and take alternate routes during this time, if possible.

 

 

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. Dec. 6, 2021

10:10 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives:  1

Total Positives: 2098

Active: 36

Recovered:  2020

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 350

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 2

Total Positives: 4956

Active: 105

Recovered: 4748

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 410

 

 

 

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)  Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich says the recent presentation on the concept of Bison World, documented the positive impact it will have on Jamestown, and North Dakota.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 he pointed out that Bison World is a 501 c3 non profit and will with approval from North Dakota be funded by the State’s Legacy Fund.

He said that the profits from Bison World will be back into the Legacy Fund, and that no tax dollars will be used.

On another topic, Mayor Heinrich while there is no need to panic over the COVID-19 variants that are in North Dakota or may be coming to North Dakota, to get vaccinated with two vaccines, for those 18 years old and older, spaced apart when indicated and then the booster shot six months after the last vaccine.  The pediatric Pfizer Vaccine is available for those 5-11 years old.

Regularly scheduled vaccination and testing clinics are available, with a registration.

 

Boosters are available through Central Valley Health District in Jamestown, and City County health in Valley City, along with the Jamestown VA Clinic.

The mayor added that while active COVID-19 cases in Stutsman County have increased in recent weeks, at 114 as of the Sunday December 5, 2021,  NDDoH reports they are much lower than the active cases a year ago, in the mid triple digits.

He said residents should continue to use common sense in protective measures.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Executive Session, Monday evening at City Hall.  All members were present, Council Member Schloegel joined by phone.

The City Council entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION: The purpose of the executive session is for the City Council to consult with legal counsel and discuss risks and negotiating strategy in a legal matter, which discussion in public would have an adverse fiscal effect on the City’s litigation position. The legal authority for closing this portion of the meeting is N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-19.1 and 19.2.

A Resolution was approved to convene in executive session rather than in an open meeting to consult and discuss risks and negotiating strategy in a legal matter with legal counsel, which discussion in public would have an adverse fiscal effect on the City’s litigation position.

Mayor Heinrich said, discussed in the Executive Session was the Middles LLC Alcohol Violation Appeal.

Following the Executive Session, the City Council reconvened into  open session.

A Resolution was accepted to direct Legal Counsel Porsborg to proceed as discussed during the executive session.

During the Regular Session that followed:

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.)   No One Spoke.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

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 separately  a Resolution to approve the S&R Truck Plaza agreement as presented earlier with no changes and signed.  He said a fully executed document was presented, saying that previously that the city attorney was to negotiate the agreement.  Buchanan said he  saw no information on any negotiations.

He questions the city leasing the right of way for commercial purposes invoving Marathon Oil and Vining Oil.

He asked the matter be sent back to committee for further discussion. Mayor Heinrich said the matter has been fully discussed in the past.

The Council voted 4-1 to approve the Resolution with Council Member Buchanan voting in opposition.

THe City Council approve the balance of the Consent Agenda as printed.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Approve the FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance for the franchise agreement for a proposed non-exclusive franchise in the city with Midcontinent Communications for the right to construct, maintain, and operate within and upon, in and under, the streets, alleys, and public grounds of the city, a telecommunication system for public and private use in the city.

 

Approved the FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance for the franchise agreement for a proposed non-exclusive franchise in the city with Daktel Communications for the right to construct, maintain, and operate within and upon, in and under, the streets, alleys, and public grounds of the city, a telecommunication system for public and private use in the city.

 

Approve the FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance for the franchise agreement for a proposed non-exclusive franchise in the city with Cable Services Inc. for the right to construct, maintain, and operate within and upon, in and under, the streets, alleys, and public grounds of the city, a telecommunication system for public and private use in the city.

 

Approve the FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of the South One-Half (S ½) of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 139 North, Range 64 West of the Fifth P.M., except that portion thereof presently existing as highway right of way, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota from C-2 & Ag (General Commercial District & Agricultural District) to M-1 (Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District). The property is located at 3790 Hwy 281 SE.

 

Approve the  FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to repeal the current Appendix C and to enact the reformatted Appendix C of the City Code of the City of Jamestown, North Dakota, pertaining to Zoning Regulations.

 

A PUBLIC HEARING was held : Concerning 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.

No one spoke.

Following the Public Hearing:

SECOND READING: Ordinance No. 1551, introduced by Council Member Kamlitz, 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.  Following the Second Reading the Council unanimously approved the Ordinance.

APPOINTMENTS:

Appointed  Dr.Heidi Heim Larson   to serve as a member of the Central Valley Health District to fill the unexpired term of Laurel Haroldson, July 2023.

Appointed  Robet Hoxtra   to serve as a member of the James River Valley Library System Board to fill the unexpired term of Carolgene Wolf, March 2024.

Appointed Council Member Steele to serve as the City Council representative on the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority for a five year term to expire December 2026.

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Council Member Buchanan pointed out that Wednesday December 7, 1941 Japan attacked the United States Naval installation at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii  that was 80 years ago. He also noted the passing of Former Senator, Robert Dole, a World War Two veteran, and war hero.

Council Member Steele gave a shout-out to the Jamestown Shriners on the decoration of Mill Hill (Shriners Hill) Christmas Trees.

Mayor Heinrich pointed out the City Street Crew was out timely over the weekend clearing the recent snow fall.

He said the Bison World project is a 501 C3 non profit organization, and profits will go back to the ND Legacy Fund from which it will come if approved.

He added that City Attorney Leo Ryan recently retired as a General from the North Dakota National Guard, and praised his many years of service.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Considered was approving a Resolution of the City of Jamestown adopting the Stutsman County, ND, Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2021.  It was previously approved by Stutsman, and the City Council has also approved the Resolution.

Approved was a stormwater easement agreement on University of Jamestown property next to the football stadium.

The City Council approved the additional one-year renewal option to December 31, 2022 (Section 5) of the Volunteer Reintegration Agreement and Waiver for James River Correctional Center volunteers on City projects.

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

 

 

 

Valley City  (Chamber 12-6-21)  Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud has his latest message to Valley City Residents:

A “White Christmas”? We received a pretty white snow Saturday night and at this time of the year, it is likely to be here for a while.

 

Last Thursday night the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce facilitated the “Parade of Lights “. It was a beautiful December evening with a great crowd and a big number of parade units participating. Kudos to all the folks who prepared floats, cars, dogs, trucks, etc., as it seemed evident that considerable work and passion were involved. Thank you all.

 

One of our local Salvation Army Bell Ringers shared a nice story of benevolence. “A college age person walked by without leaving anything in the kettle.  A few minutes later he returned with a hand full of coins for the kettle. He said, “I cleaned out my car”. The person shared, due to shortage of money, he had taken the year off school to earn enough for the next semester.   Really nice!                  ** Ringing the Bell can be very heartwarming, why not give it a try? Call 701-541-1418 or 701-840-1357 to sign up.

 

This is a time of the year when people of different Faiths celebrate special events within their respective religions. Let us be compassionate and respectful of all, especially of those who may worship differently than we do.

 

Be “prudent” as COVID is still lingering.

 

Thank you to contributors again this week.

 

“Compassion is an action word with no boundaries.”                    (Prince)

Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

 

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

 

 

 

Jamestown  (Chamber)   Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Open Country Lodge as they celebrate opening to the public. Open Country Lodge is a 16 bed, 8 bath modern recreation lodge. It is available for rent for retreats, reunions, crafters, hunting, fishing, and more. They are located at 9678 35^th St. SE Spiritwood, ND 58481. For more information call Kelli or Dean at 701-490-1440.

For more information about ribbon cuttings, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.

 

Jamestown  (JRMC)   — When caring for cancer, individuals need more than medicine.

Cancer care impacts a person’s body, mind and soul. That’s why Farmers Union Insurance (FUI) made a $50,000 gift to the REACH program at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

REACH stands for Resources, Educate, Advocacy, Care and Hope. JRMC’s REACH Coordinator Kalen Heller meets with every JRMC Cancer Center patient to discuss diagnosis and treatment plans, apply for programs that offer financial assistance, offer spiritual care and learn about life as a cancer survivor. The coordinator provides support and other services to help reduce the stress of the patient and their family through all phases of treatment and recovery. Patients have the option of meeting regularly with the REACH coordinator after this initial consult.

 

JRMC Foundation Director Lisa Jackson says, “We always wanted to offer spiritual care and care for survivorship. However, we didn’t expect to offer it so soon. In the two years since we’ve opened the JRMC Cancer Center, we’ve saved 500,000 miles of travel and offered holistic care to our patients. This is only possible because of generous individuals and organizations like Farmers Union Insurance.”

 

Built to improve the quality of life for patients and their families, increase access to under-served communities in central North Dakota and support patients on their cancer journey with state-of-the-art care, the JRMC Cancer Center opened in 2019. Since then, the cancer care team has offered more than 200 infusions each month to individuals from 35 communities in a nine-county area. The center is in partnership with Sanford Health’s Roger Maris Cancer Center.

 

FUI supports this program because it supports the residents of rural communities, said Mark Anderson, FUI chief executive officer. The support is also personal for Anderson, whose mother passed away from breast cancer when he was 17 years old.

He says, “Supporting rural communities and specifically their members’ health is important to us. Miles matter when people are sick. We’re proud to be part of what you do here and feel that this commitment is a natural fit with our original gift in 2016.”

 

Farmers Union and Farmers Union Insurance also named the Welcome Center at the JRMC Cancer Center. The organizations donated $150,000 to the cancer center in 2016 – launching the development of the service.

“We couldn’t have opened the JRMC Cancer Center without North Dakota Farmers Union and Farmers Union Insurance,” Jackson said.

 

To learn more about cancer care at JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com/cancer. To support cancer care patients, visit www.jrmcnd.com/giving.

 

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A strong storm that created blizzard-like conditions in several Upper Midwest states left behind more than a foot of snow in some places, closed an interstate and dozens of schools and contributed to numerous accidents, including one that was fatal. A slick highway in Beltrami County, Minnesota was cited in crash that killed a 20-year-old passenger in a two-vehicle collision Sunday night. In North Dakota, the Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol closed Interstate 29 from the Canadian border to Grand Forks Sunday night due to blizzard-like conditions and reopened it Monday morning. In Wisconsin, Rhinelander, Phelps and Northland Pines were among school districts that called off classes Monday.

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minot man has been convicted of murder in the slaying of his father. Christopher Vickerman had pleaded not guilty in the May 2019 death of 55-year-old Mark Vickerman at his Minot home. A jury returned a guilty verdict on Monday, after a weeklong trial. Testimony at trial showed the father and son had a strained relationship. Mark Vickerman told several people he was afraid his son would try to kill him. Thirty-one-year-old Christopher Vickerman faces up to life in prison without parole. A sentencing date has not been set.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A new analysis of North Dakota’s state-owned minerals is nearly $1 billion more than a similar estimate last year when the coronavirus created uncertainty and low prices and demand for oil declined. MineralTracker, of Watford, which is part of First International Bank & Trust, estimates the current value of the state’s minerals is $2.4 billion. Oil prices have rebounded considerably since the 2020 downturn and even exceeded $80 per barrel this fall before dropping in recent days as fears about the omicron coronavirus variant emerged. Natural gas production is growing at a faster rate than oil production, though oil generally remains the sought-after commodity in the region.

 

In Sports…

Valley City  (VCSU/Mark Potts) – Valley City State University will once again host the annual Barnes County High School Basketball Tournaments this winter.

The Girls Barnes County Tournament is set for Dec. 7, 9 and 11 and will feature six teams vying for the championship. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion is the top seed and the five-time defending champion in the girls tournament.

The Boys Barnes County Classic is scheduled for Jan. 11, 13 and 14. The boys will play a “classic” format will all matchups predetermined. The boys field will likely include several top ranked Class B teams in the state. A tournament champion will not be crowned on the boys side.

All games will be played at VCSU’s W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. A schedule for both tournaments is below.

SPONSORS: Major tournament sponsors include Valley City State University, VCSU Athletics, the Valley City Chamber of Commerce, the Valley City Convention and Visitors Bureau, Sodexo, and Pizza Corner.

 

2021 Girls Barnes County Tournament

Tuesday, Dec. 7 – Day 1
4:30 p.m.: (1) LaMoure/Litchville-Marion vs. (4) Maple River
6:00 p.m.: (2) Sargent County vs. (6) Enderlin
7:30 p.m.: (3) Wyndmere-Lidgerwood vs. (5) Barnes County North

Thursday, Dec. 9 – Day 2
4:30 p.m.: (4) Maple River vs. (6) Enderlin
6:00 p.m.: (2) Sargent County vs. (3) Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
7:30 p.m.: (1) LaMoure/Litchville-Marion vs. (5) Barnes County North

Saturday, Dec. 11
5th place – 12:00 p.m.: 5th and 6th best records vs. each other
3rd place – 1:30 p.m.: 3rd and 4th best records vs. each other
Championship – 3:00 p.m.: Top 2 records vs. each other

Tiebreaker Criteria to determine Saturday matchups
1. Head-to-head
2. Point differential (up to 17)
3. Fewest points allowed in two games
4. Highest seeded team
*After a multiple team tie is broken, the tiebreaker reverts back to head-to-head

 

2022 Boys Barnes County Classic

Tuesday, Jan. 11
3:00 p.m.: Maple River vs. Barnes County North
4:30 p.m.: Enderlin vs. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion
6:00 p.m.: Dunseith vs. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
7:30 p.m.: Sargent County vs. Four Winds JV

Thursday, Jan. 13
3:00 p.m.: Barnes County North vs. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
4:30 p.m.: Maple River vs. Sargent County
6:00 p.m.: Dunseith vs. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion
7:30 p.m.: Enderlin vs. Hillsboro-Central Valley

Friday, Jan. 14
3:00 p.m.: Central Cass JV vs. Barnes County North
4:30 p.m.: Sargent County vs. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
6:00 p.m.: Enderlin vs. Dunseith
7:30 p.m.: LaMoure/Litchville-Marion vs. Maple River

 

(AP)  Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has collapsed and died after a workout at Santa Anita. The 3-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert had just completed five furlongs in his second workout since finishing second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic a month ago at Del Mar. Baffert confirmed the colt’s death and attributed it to a heart attack. Medina Spirit will undergo a full necropsy, which is required by the California Horse Racing Board. In his last race, Medina Spirit finished second in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar a month ago.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses. It’s move that China has vowed to greet with “firm countermeasures.” White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters during Monday’s briefing that U.S. athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support.” The administration, however, won’t dispatch U.S. dignitaries to attend the games. Psaki says the U.S. has a ”fundamental commitment to promoting human rights” and says the U.S. “will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games.”

 

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Department of Justice has sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state’s booming Latino and Black populations. The maps passed by Texas’ Republican-dominated Legislature favor incumbents and decrease political representation for growing minority communities that have driven growth in the nation’s largest red state. The map pack Black and Latino communities into bizarre-shaped districts — a Dallas-area one is referred to as a “seahorse” shape — while preserving safe seats for white Republicans.

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Bill de Blasio says all New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers by Dec. 27. De Blasio said Monday that the new mandate is aimed at preventing a spike in coronavirus infections during the holiday season and the colder months. He called it a “preemptive strike” to “stop the further growth of COVID.” Vaccinations are already required for city employees including teachers, police officers and firefighters, and a vaccination mandate for employees of private and religious schools was announced last week. De Blasio said he expects the new mandate to survive any legal challenges.

 

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A cruise ship that carried at least 17 passengers and crew members with breakthrough COVID-19 infections when it docked in New Orleans has set sail again with new passengers. The Louisiana Department of Health said Monday that nine crew members and eight passengers were infected when the Norwegian Breakaway docked in New Orleans last weekend. Norwegian Cruise Line says none had any symptoms and only fully vaccinated people are allowed on board. It says all passengers who boarded the ship on Sunday were offered a chance to cancel without penalty. It did not immediately respond to questions about whether any canceled or how many are now cruising to Belize, Honduras and Mexico.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to consult by phone with European allies about Russia’s troop buildup on the Ukraine border. This is one day ahead of Biden’s highly anticipated video meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Officials from leading NATO members — the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy — are expected to be on Monday’s call with Biden. The U.S. president is looking to coordinate messaging — and potential economic sanctions against Russia — in response to the Ukraine situation. The Biden-Putin conversation also is expected to touch on cybersecurity, Iran’s nuclear program and other issues of mutual concern.

 

OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The prosecutor overseeing the case against the student accused in last week’s deadly Michigan school shooting and who took the rare step of charging his parents has left open the possibility that school officials could also face charges. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said Monday on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that the investigation into Tuesday’s attack at Oxford High School will determine whether school officials will face charges. She noted that three hours before 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley opened fire, killing four students and wounding six others and a teacher, he was sent back to class after his parents and school counselors met about a drawing a teacher found on his desk showing a bullet and the words “blood everywhere.”

 

CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett has taken the witness stand at his trial on charges of staging a racist, anti-gay attack on himself and lying to Chicago police about it. The former “Empire” actor is testifying Monday as the trial enters its second week and nears a finish. Two brothers testified last week that Smollett, who is gay and Black, orchestrated the hoax to get publicity. They said he paid them to fake the January 2019 attack in downtown Chicago. Smollett’s attorneys have argued the attack was real and that the brothers made up the story about a hoax then asked the actor for $1 million each to not testify at trial.