Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jan. 3

CSi Weather…

..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY…

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING….The Devils Lake region south through Valley City, Lisbon, and Forman.

Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5
inches possible in the Valley City area. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

 

* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches in the .The James River Valley.Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Dangerous wind chills are expected Tuesday
night into Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

 

Forecast

MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around zero.  East winds 5 to 10 mph.

TUESDAY…Cloudy. Light snow likely in the afternoon. Areas of

blowing and drifting snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up

to 1 inch. Highs 5 to 10. Northeast winds around 15 mph shifting

to the north in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow

70 percent in the Valley City area, 50 percent in the Jamestown area.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Light snow likely. Blowing and drifting snow

with visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Snow

accumulation up to 1 inch. Total snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches.

Lows 5 to 10 below. Windy. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with

gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent in the Valley City area, 50 percent in the Jamestown area . Wind chill readings 27 below to 32 below zero.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Windy. Areas of blowing and drifting

snow. Highs zero to 5 below.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 20 below.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 10 below.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 25 below.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 10.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow after

midnight. Lows near zero.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning. Highs 10 to 15.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing.

Lows around 10 below.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs zero to 5 above.

Snow is forecast for Tuesday and Tuesday night over western and
central North Dakota along with gusty winds causing blowing and
drifting snow. Snow totals are forecast to range from less than
one inch south and west of the Missouri River, to as much as 4
inches in spots around the Turtle Mountains. The more major
cities of Williston, Minot, Bismarck and Jamestown should end up
with an inch or two.

Gusty winds are forecast to reach near 35 mph north and east, to
as high as 45 mph southwest. This will cause reduced visibility in
blowing snow, and drifting snow, especially in areas that get the
higher amounts of fresh snow. Conditions will be worse, of
course, in open country.

It will turn much colder, again, for Wednesday and Thursday, then
not as cold for the coming weekend.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi) The North Dakota Highway patrol reports,  a one vehicle rollover occurred Monday about 10-a.m. on I-94 at Valley City.

The driver was merging onto I-94 from exit 292, when the vehicle hit an icy spot, rolling the vehicle which landed on it’s top. The operator  was transported to Mercy Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries and released.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol was assisted by Valley City Police and  the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office.

 

 

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.

 

Mon. Jan 3, 2022

10:20 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives: 3

Total Positives: 2237

Active: 12

Recovered: 2164

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 440

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 9

Total Positives: 5186

Active: 31

Recovered: 5024

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 476

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(AP)  The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday allowed extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and the FDA says they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds. The FDA also said everyone eligible for a booster can get one as early as five months after their last dose rather than six months. But the move, coming as classes restart after the holidays, isn’t the final step. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to recommend boosters for the younger teens.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi) Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich says city officials are reviewing the massive Jamestown snow removal from the week of December 28, 2021.

The mayor said Emergency Snow Routes were cleared first, followed by the rest of the city streets, and alleys.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Mayor Heinrich said plans include “what went right, and what went wrong,” during the days after the blizzard that dumped 22 inches of snow and wind-whipped high drifts.

He pointed out that Street Superintendent Rick Lepetzky and Sanitation former, Sean O’Neill worked diligently in scheduling the snow removal and garbage collections.   Recycle North Dakota also rescheduled its collections completed within the week.

The City of Jamestown reminds residents of proper removing of snow from private property and timely removal of ice and snow from sidewalks, according to City Ordinance.

 

 

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.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Approved as printed

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:

Approved a Resolution designating a local North Dakota Cares steering committee for the Jamestown community per the October 2018 City Council resolution, to help improve understanding of the needs and services for military service members, veterans, and their families.  The local ND Cares  steering committee will be made up of community members.  North Dakota Army National Guard members presented, a sign  “ND Cares,” designating Jamestown as a North Dakota Cares City.  The program was started by then Governor Jack Dalrymple, and is carried on by Governor Doug Burgum.

The City may participate in military culture training at no cost.

Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve information is also available.

Fund raisers may also be held to support ND Cares.

 

ORDINANCES:

A PUBLIC HEARING was held concerning an ordinance for the franchise agreement for a proposed non-exclusive franchise in the city with Midcontinent Communications.  No one spoke.

Following the Public Hearing, SECOND READING: of 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.  The geographical coverage of each of the franchise agreements was presented toeach business, and was approved.

 

Another SECOND READING: of 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.

 

Another SECOND READING: of an Ordinance for the franchise agreement for a proposed non-exclusive franchise in the city with Cable Services Inc. (CSi) 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.

Each Second Reading was approved by the City Council.

 

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 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.

Following the Hearing, a SECOND READING: of an Ordinance amending the District Map to change the zoning was, approved.

 

Another PUBLIC HEARING was held 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.  No one spoke.

Following the hearing a SECOND READING: of an Ordinance to repeal the current Appendix C and to enact the reformatted Appendix C of the City Code of the City of Jamestown pertaining to Zoning Regulations was approved.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

The City Council will re-advertise for the appointment of an individual   to serve as a member of the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority for a five year term to expire December 2026

 

Appointed was  Darrell Losing and Harold Bensch  to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment for a three year term to expire January 2025.

 

Appointed was   Jon Lilijord  to serve as a member of the Civil Service Commission for a five year term to expire January 2027.

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Council Member Steele pointed out the challenges that were met by the City Street Crews, following last week’ blizzard, noting community members working together, to get the job done.  He asked for the public to be patient in awaiting streets being cleared.

Mayor Heinrich echoed Steele’s comments, as the mayor said on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2.  (See Story at CSiNewsNow.com)

He said he looks forward to 2022 be a good positive year for Jamestown.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Considered approving the Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement with the NDDOT on Highway 52 from 4th Ave SW to 18th St SW, Project No. NHU-2-052(049)266, PCN 23350, Contract No. 38211466, and authorizing the City Auditor, City Attorney and Mayor to sign the agreement and the NDDOT authorization.  The City Council approved the agreement.

Approved was the request from Jamestown Gymnastics Club for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Jamestown Gymnastics Club Board Room on June 13, 2022.

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

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Here is this week’s message from Mayor Dave Carlsrud to VC residents.

Hello Folks,

Proof that “time heals”, I don’t remember the last time we had so much snow in one storm. Depending from where your reading comes, it seems we had 18-20 inches of snow. The nice part is, it makes for a beautiful scene in our part of the Sheyenne Valley.

 

The snow did make for some challenges of course. Our Public Works Crews had to wait for the storm to subside before snow removal could be effective. We didn’t get out of our driveway Monday and with the longer duration of the storm; our garbage is waiting to be picked up.

 

Puppy “poop” is easily seen in the white snow, please pick up your pet’s waste.

 

Kudos to our Public Works Crews as once snow removal began it was “all hands on deck”. Workers jumped in and worked wherever needed be it hauling snow, sanding or plowing. Once they began, long hours were worked and the city was pretty well cleaned in about forty hours, running time.

 

Over the weekend I went for a couple walks, warm clothes were needed, and I want to say thanks to all of you who have cleaned your sidewalks and driveways. It makes walking easier and much safer for mail carriers and delivery people so if you haven’t cleaned yours, please do.

 

VCPS and VCSU have fine arts and athletic competitions during this time of winter. Get out and watch the kids compete; it is warm in the venues.

 

Thank you to contributors again this week.

 

“All you need is love; but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”       

 (Charles Schulz)

 

Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

Dave Carlsrud

 

 

 

 

Jamestown (JRMC)— The parents of the 2022 New Year’s Baby say he has a special guardian angel.

Knox Bryan Walden arrived on Jan. 2; the first baby born at Jamestown Regional Medical Center this year. The son of Brooke and Kyle Walden, Leal, N.D., Knox weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20.5 inches tall. Dr. Stacey Roers Irmen delivered the baby at 11:48 a.m.

Also born on that day was Knox’s cousin in Oregon. Though the family welcomed both infants with joy, they also mourned a loss. Knox’s great-grandmother Delores Demars passed away the same day – in the early hours of the morning.

“When Knox was born, he needed oxygen to support his breathing. We think Kyle’s grandmother was looking out for him,” Brooke said. “She had two great-grandchildren on the day she passed away.”

“The New Year’s baby symbolizes a fresh start and rebirth,” said JRMC Family BirthPlace Manager Emily Woodley. “We always look forward to welcoming these little ones to the community. Knox’s story gives us goosebumps.”

In 2021, JRMC delivered 331 babies, compared to 319 babies in 2020 and 328 in 2019.

Knox’s parents as well as big sister Blake, 2, are excited to bring him home. The name “Knox” begins with the same letter as Kyle, just like big sister’s first initial is the same as Brooke’s.

“We did that on purpose,” Brooke said, saying both she and Blake have November birthdays and Kyle and Knox have January birthdays.

Knox’s middle name comes from a deceased family friend, Brooke said.

“I thought that would be a good way to honor the memory of ‘Uncle’ Bryan,” she said.

The couple say they hope for what most parents want for their children – health and happiness.

To learn more about delivering at JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com/moms.

 

 

 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The final 2021 report on a monthly survey of business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states shows the region’s economy continues to improve going into the new year, with confidence in the economy over the next six months soaring. The overall index for December of the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions released Monday grew to 64.6 from November’s 60.2. Any score above 50 on the survey’s indexes suggests growth. The survey’s business confidence index, which looks ahead six months, rocketed from a weak 46.2 in November to 64.0 in December. The monthly survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The City of Fargo and the municipal board that governs the community’s airport are signing an agreement that gives the airport more autonomy. Formal negotiations have gone on for more than two years and at times have been contentious. The city and the Hector International Airport Authority are signing a memorandum of understanding Monday that changes the 50-year agreement between the two. The airport authority will take over services currently provided by the city, including those related to finances, information services, payroll and other human resource services. And, airport employees are no longer considered to be city employees.

In world and national news…

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ top doctor says lawmakers should move to a “maximal telework posture.” The attending physician, Brian P. Monahan, says there have been surging numbers of coronavirus cases at the Capitol, with most of them breakthrough infections of people already vaccinated. In a letter to congressional leaders, Monahan says the seven-day average rate of infection at the Capitol’s testing center has risen from less than 1% to more than 13%. He says there has been “an unprecedented number of cases in the Capitol community affecting hundreds of individuals.” He says about 61% of the cases were the new omicron variant while 38% were the delta variant.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation into the family’s business practices. Attorney General Letitia James’ office said in a court filing Monday that it is seeking testimony and documents from Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump “in connection with an investigation into the valuation of properties owned or controlled” by Trump and his company, the Trump Organization. Trump has sued attempting to end the probe, which he says is politically motivated.

 

(AP) Arizona health officials are reporting the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a year. Monday’s 14,192 new cases were the most ever tallied in a day except for Jan. 3, 2020, when more than 17,000 cases were counted. The state Health Services Department said the new case count was boosted by lower than normal counts on Sunday, when just 701 new cases were reported. The state did say there has been a steep upward trend of cases in recent days. The state reported no new deaths on Monday and just one on Sunday, bringing the total number of pandemic deaths to 24,355.

 

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (AP) — Investigators looking for the cause of the Colorado wildfire that destroyed nearly 1,000 homes have narrowed their search to a sparsely populated neighborhood near Boulder. Authorities say it’s the same area where a passer-by captured video of a burning shed on the day the fire began. Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle says authorities don’t know whether the burning shed started the larger fire or whether it caught fire as a result of other flames. Meanwhile, teams continued searching Monday for two people who were still missing, and survivors sorted through the charred remnants of their homes to find whatever was left.

 

CHICAGO (AP) — Officials say more people were shot to death in Chicago and surrounding Cook County in 2021 than in any other year on record. The county medical examiner’s office said Monday that there were 1,002 gun-related homicides last year in Cook County, which includes Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. That was 121 more than the previous record set in 2020 and nearly twice as many as in 2019. The announcement comes two days after police in Chicago announced that the nation’s third-largest city recorded its most homicides in a quarter-century. In Cook County, Black people were the victims of 80% of the homicides and Hispanic people were the victims in 14% of them.

NEW YORK (AP) — A 2009 lawsuit settlement that Prince Andrew’s lawyers claim protects him from being sued by an American woman has been publicly released. The lawyers said the $500,000 settlement between Virginia Roberts Giuffre and Jeffrey Epstein was released in Manhattan federal court on Monday. The prince’s attorneys say a line that prevents Giuffre from suing anyone who could have been a potential defendant in the lawsuit would protect Andrew. Giuffre sued the prince in August, saying he’d sexually assaulted her multiple times when she was 17. The prince maintains the assaults never happened.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ top doctor says lawmakers should move to a “maximal telework posture.” The attending physician, Brian P. Monahan, says there have been surging numbers of coronavirus cases at the Capitol, with most of them breakthrough infections of people already vaccinated. In a letter to congressional leaders, Monahan says the seven-day average rate of infection at the Capitol’s testing center has risen from less than 1% to more than 13%. He says there has been “an unprecedented number of cases in the Capitol community affecting hundreds of individuals.” He says about 61% of the cases were the new omicron variant while 38% were the delta variant.