– Wayne Byers Show Evening – May 4

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers after midnight 50 percent chance in the Valley City area. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds around 10 mph

WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Numerous rain showers and snow

showers in the morning, then isolated rain showers in the

afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch in the Jamestown area. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley city area.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. West

winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds

10 to 20 mph.

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

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs around 60.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain

showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain

showers. Highs in the lower 50s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain

showers. Lows in the mid 30s.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.

Highs in the mid 50s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain

showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows

in the lower 30s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers possibly

mixed with snow showers in the morning, then slight chance of

rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of

precipitation 20 percent.

On Wednesday, rain and snow chances will continue in the south central and James River Valley through the morning, then rain ending in the east in the afternoon

Fire Danger Rating

NDDoH

Covid-19 Dashboard Update, Following the end of the statewide COVID-19 emergency declaration on April 30, all COVID-19 daily updates will be published through the NDDoH COVID-19 Dashboard.

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Tues. May 4, 2021

Barnes

New Positives 1

Total Positives: 1405

Active: 12

Recovered 1360

Stutsman:

New Positives: 5

Total Positives: 3494

Active: 31

Recovered: 3377

Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District this week will have COVID-19 Testing at the Jamestown Civic Center in May Monday, Wednesday, and Friday’s from 11-a.m. to 12 noon, at the Jamestown Civic Center, with the exception of Memorial Day, May 31, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow.

By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample from the lower part of the nostril.

If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.

Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov for faster registration.

For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota’s screening strategies, visit https://www.health.nd.gov/rapid-antigen-screening

Valley City A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place:

Wednesday May 5

7:45-a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

HAC Lobby

Pfizer 1st and 2nd Doses

Those 16 and older

Friday May 7

8-a.m. to 10-a.m.

HAC Lobby

Pfizer 1st and 2nd Doses

16 and older

Monday May 10

10-a.m. to 11-a.m.

Barnes County North School

Pfizer 1srt and 2nd Doses

16 and older

Also Monday May 10

1-p.m. to 4-p.m.

CCHD Location

Pfizer 1st and 2nd Doses

16 and older

Appointments are REQUIRED and can be made at https://www.ndvax.org//reg/0146051292 (link will not open in Internet Explorer).

City-County Health District now has COVID-19 vaccines available for all Barnes County residents over the age of 16.

Administrator Theresa Will said if you are 16 or older you may receive the Pfizer vaccine. She said for those 18 and older, the Moderna is a viable option.

Walk in Clinics at CCHD for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines for those 16 and older.

Valley City (CCHD) City/County Health reports, that testing continues to be important. If you have any symptoms, it is important to be tested. If you have symptoms and need to be tested at other times contact your clinic.

Administrator Theresa Will says Testing is now on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at the CCHD location. Enter through the west door. The times will be 12:30- 1:30p.m. Quick testing will be available.

Also, walk in Pfizer vaccination clinics will be held May 5, 7, and 10 at CCHD. Pre-register for all clinics.

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund says plans and application information continues to be developed as local officials will file an application with the North Dakota Legacy Fund Investment Committee, as he says the Buffalo City Park project is still a “go,” to obtain state funding.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Searle said the presentation with the Legacy Fund Investment Committee will be this fall.

He pointed out that traffic counts show that annually 8-million vehicles drive by the planned site on I-94 annually, and that 270,000 stop in Jamestown, and 50,000 to 70,000 vehicles stop at the Frontier Village and the National Buffalo Museum, each year.

He said the $60-million dollar Buffalo City Park project, is estimated to gross $13-million dollars annually with annual expenses estimated at around $10-million, showing an annual profit in park operations.

Searle said the Buffalo City Park will be a unique experience, as nothing like it is currently in operation in North Dakota.

On another topic the public is invited to participate in the Frontier Village cleanup day on Friday May 7.

The day is set for May 7, from 9-a.m. to 3-p.m. With lunch available provided by Casey’s General Store.

All materials ready with most of the work cleaning, with such things as washing windows, sweeping debris and cobwebs, wiping cases clean, and picking up litter and trash outdoors.

Other minor maintenance and landscaping items are also on the list.

Volunteers are asked to bring along work clothes and closed toed shoes for the day.

If you’re interested in volunteering, and the time frame you are available contact Allison Limke at 701-251-9145 or email Allison@DiscoverJamestownND.com.

Valley City (VCBC Library) The Valley City/Barnes county Library has issued new information on library protocols”

The library remains committed to using accurate and up-to-date information as part of the decision-making process. As CDC, state, and local guidelines change, we will follow the science.The library board made the following changes regarding library operations effective Monday May 3rd.

To meet the needs of all our younger patrons, the previous age limitation has been rescinded.
Appointments are no longer required; however, they are encouraged. Patrons with an appointment will count toward the capacity limit, whether they have arrived yet or not.
Walk-ups without an appointment will be admitted to the building unless we have reached the patron limit, at which time they will have to wait outside until a current patron departs.
The library is increasing to a ten-patron limit in the building at any one time. This will be limited to five upstairs and five downstairs to help social distancing.
We will no longer be quarantining returned materials. Please feel free to return items to one of the circulation desks or utilize the red drive-up drop box between the library and city county health.

The library is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-7pm and Saturdays 1pm-5pm. Face masks will continue to be required while in the library.

Additionally, social distancing, and good hand hygiene practices will continue to be required to enter and remain the building.Patron visits will continue to be limited to a ½ hour.

Patron entrance and exit will remain only at the SE entrance. Please ring the doorbell located on the orange pylon by the door or give us a call on your cell phone. Library doors will continue to remain locked to help staff keep track of building capacity.

Curbside service will continue to be available for all patrons. Any patron who chooses not to abide by the above rules will not be permitted entrance or will be asked to leave if they disregard the rules after entering.

Any complaints or comments can be addressed to the director or a board member. Abusive behavior toward staff will not be tolerated.

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.

All Commissioners were present. ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION

Read By Mayor Carlsrud. April 30, 2021 was declared Arbor Day in Valley City. The City encourages residents to plant trees, and noted the Beautification Committee’s doing so.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS…

An Application to Block Off Street for VCSU-VC Activities Board from 3 PM to Midnight on May 5th for the End of Year Street Dance on 2nd Ave SW, East Side of the Student Center and Library.

An Application to Block Off Street for Sheyenne Valley Soapbox Derby Association for the Soapbox Derby Race held from 6 AM to 6 PM on June 5th, Central Ave from 3rd St to 9th St.

A Raffle Permit for Bridge City Cruisers.

A Raffle Permit for Fraternal Order of Police James/Valley Lodge #4.

Public Comments No one spoke.

ORDINANCE

Approve the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance amending and reenacting VCMC section 8-01-02 re contractor license renewal date. City Attorney Martineck said no change from the First reading, where the City Auditor can determine when the contractor licenses are due.

Approved Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance to Create and enact Section 15-01-12.1 re Tax Assessment of Unpaid Utility Charges. City Administrator Crawford said time will be afforded to the property owner to come into compliance. No changes from the First Reading.

Approve the Second and Final Reading of, an Ordinance Enacting a new section of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to Wireless Telecommunication Facility Guidelines. Administrative changes include distance requirements regarding noise, and a noise study if required.

Approve the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1075, an Ordinance Amending and Reenacting Sections of Titles 7 and 11 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Building Permits and Zoning Code Violations. Martineck said no changes with enforcement of violation with fees.

Approved the First Reading, an Ordinance Amending and Reenacting Section 12-02-01 of the Valley City Municipal Code re Property Maintenance definitions. City Attorney Martineck said “junk” is defined in the Ordinance, and is expanded to help in clean up properties in the city.

RESOLUTION

Approved was a Resolution Filing of Application with NDDOE for Clean Water & Drinking Water Loan. Deputy Auditor Klein said this starts the application of a low interest loan, to obtain and better interest rate.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Designating Funds from the Cares Act Relief Funds in the amount of $25,000 for Lights to Place on the Elks Foot Bridge and in Veterans Park and $5,000 for the VC Park District to add concrete cornhole games to Chautauqua Park. City Administrator Crawford said if all the lights are not used as indicated they can be used elsewhere.

Approved a Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board to approve application from John Hill for the 5 year property tax and 5 year income tax exemption up to $300,000 and designate it as VC-128. Deputy Auditor Klein said the Renaissance Zone Board approved, for a new home that Hill plans to build.

Approved a Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board to approve four applications from Legacy Developments for the 5 year property tax and 5 year income tax exemption up to $300,000 each, contingent on receiving their Certificate of Good Standing.

Approve the Valley City Barnes County Rescue Joint Powers Agreement. City Administrator Crawford said the agreement with the Barnes County Commission has agreed to pay the city $30,000 a year starting July 1, 2021 for up to five years maximum revisited after five years.

Discussed was Amending City Administrator’s Contract. City Attorney Martineck the amendment includes leave time, and accrued leave time.

Approved the BlueScope Contract. City Administrator Crawford it outlines vision sites, within construction.

City Commissioners Amended Resolution 2292, a Resolution Approving Plat of Hyland Park District. City Administrator Crawford said sidewalks were added to the plat, after studies.

Approved an offer for purchase of property located at 476 5th Ave NE. City Administrator Crawford said the offer was for $5,000 and the purchaser is aware it is located in the flood plain, and areas of attention were indicated. This was the only offer on the property.

Approved the Preliminary Design Engineering Agreement for Water/Sanitary Sewer Extensions to Nextera Addition. After attention is paid to some issues and are solved, actual construction can start, including installing under the interstate. Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition.

Approve Site Authorization Renewal for Valley City Baseball Association at The Clubhouse Lounge from 7/1/2021 through 6/30/2022.

Approved was the purchase of a new vehicle for the Fire Department with a commercial contract with GMC for the Rescue vehicle. The item has been budgeted for. Commissioner Magnuson abstained from voting approved by the Commission.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Gwen Crawford indicated the city’s sign Ordinance is being reworked including.

The cold storage building purchase agreement has been signed, that will be used to store planks for permanent flood protection.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

Deputy Auditor Kline said meeting will be held on Wednesday at 5:30-p.m. at City Hall, for those affected in a storm sewer work area.

City Fire Chief outlined the City’s Burn Ordinance, and what is allowed and not allowed to be burned.

KLJ pointed out projects progress, with more information on work areas being started.

StreetScape work was also noted.

Commission Gulmon highlighted updates from VCBC Library regarding protocol Changes in affect. (Seen Separate Story at CSiNewsNow.com)

Mayor Carlsrud said City County Health District has a plentiful supply of COVID-19 vaccine, and walk up clinics are available.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.

Valley City (Chamber) Residents of Barnes County are asked to participate in a survey for the Barnes County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The mitigation plan is updated every five years and is necessary to apply for grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Survey results will be used to identify gaps in capabilities and develop mitigation projects for the plan.

The survey is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Barnes_County_Mitigation_Survey. The survey link is also available on the websites for Barnes County and the City of Valley City.

For more information, please contact Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd at 701-845-8510 or Daniel Schwartz at Nexus Planning & Consulting, LLC at 701-989-7970.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Environmentalists have filed a new legal challenge against a U.S. government program that allows oil and gas pipelines to be built across wetlands, rivers and other bodies of water. The lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court alleges the program has let companies skirt environmental reviews of potential spills. The Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity and other groups won a court order last year that blocked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers program. The agency authorized a new permit in January, but environmentalists say officials again failed to consider how that work could affect imperiled wildlife.

(AP) America’s normal temperature is now a degree hotter than just 20 years ago. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Tuesday released climate figures showing the nation’s new normal temperature keeps getting hotter. They also show normal is wetter in the eastern and central U.S. while drier in the West. Meteorologists every decade update normal climate numbers for the United States based on 30 years of data. The figures show climate change at work. The U.S. normal annual temperature is now 53.3 degrees Fahrenheit based on data from 1991 to 2020. Normal was 52.3 degrees just 20 years earlier. Fargo’s temp dropped a tenth of a degree.

In sports…

N.D. High School Softball

Coaches Polls

May 3, 2021

Class A

Dickinson
Century
Jamestown
West Fargo
Bismarck
WF Sheyenne
Valley City
Minot
Davies NR
Legacy NR

Class B

Central Cass
Des-Lacs/Burl.
Kindred-Rich.
Thompson
Beulah
Velva
Central McLean
Wilton-Wing
Hankinson
Hillsboro

(UJ) The University of Jamestown is pleased to announce that Jim Zalesky is the new men’s wrestling head coach.

A member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Zalesky brings a track record of success to the University of Jamestown.

University of Jamestown Director of Athletics Sean Johnson “We are thrilled that Coach Zalesky has decided to lead our men’s wrestling program. He is a perfect fit for our institution and our department and will provide tremendous leadership for our men’s wrestling student-athletes.”

Zalesy says, “I’m excited to be part of the University of Jamestown family and look forward to leading the Jimmie men’s wrestling program to success in the classroom, the community and in competition.”

Zalesky, a native of Shueyville, Iowa, has enjoyed incredible success as a student-athlete and coach.

In his 23 years as an NCAA Division 1 head coach, Zalesky won three NCAA Division 1 national championships, 13 conference championships, compiled a 274-109-2 dual match record and coached over 50 All-American wrestlers.

As the head coach at Iowa (1997-2006), he led the Hawkeyes to the NCAA title in 1998, 1999 and 2000 and was national runner-up in 2001 and 2004. He was named the national Coach of the Year in 1998 and 1999 and the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2000 and 2004. Zalesky coached 10 NCAA champions, 20 Big Ten champions, 45 All-Americans and two Olympians during his time as head coach at Iowa.

During his 14 years as head coach at Oregon State (2006-2020), Zalesky captured seven Pac-12 wrestling titles and finished in the top-25 at the NCAA Tournament six times including an eighth place finish in 2013. He was named the conference Coach of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Zalesky coached 14 All-Americans, 33 conference champions, 79 NCAA Tournament qualifiers and two Olympians while in Corvallis.

Prior to becoming the head coach at Iowa, Zalesky served as an assistant coach at Minnesota and Iowa. During his time at Iowa, he was an assistant under Dan Gable and helped lead the Hawkeyes to six NCAA championships and seven Big Ten titles before taking over as head coach in 1997.

Zalesky was inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1994 and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2003.

As a high school wrestler at Cedar Rapids Prairie High School, he compiled a 99-12 record and was a two-time state champion.

As a collegiate wrestler at the University of Iowa, Zalesky was a three-time NCAA individual champion for legendary coach Dan Gable. He posted a record of 131-7 and was named the Outstanding Wrestler at the 1984 NCAA Tournament. He was a four-time All-American (1981-84) and three-time Big Ten Champion (1982-84). He finished his collegiate career with 89 consecutive wins, still a record at Iowa.

Zalesky earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa.

Jim and his wife Teri are the parents of four children – Nicolette, Jaclyn, Zackery, and Lucas.

What They Are Saying About Jim Zalesky

Terry Steiner, USA Wrestling Women’s National Team Coach
University of Iowa graduate and NCAA champion

“He is a great hire for the University of Jamestown. Jim has been successful as both an athlete and a coach at the highest level of collegiate athletics. Coach Zalesky will bring not only a great wrestling mind, but he will be a great part of the university’s athletic department, the community of Jamestown, and the state of North Dakota. There is not a doubt in my mind that he will bring the wrestling program to a completely different level in Jamestown.”

Mike Moyer, Executive Director, National Wrestling Coaches Association

“Coach Zalesky represents the gold standard in transformational coaching. He has been extraordinarily successful as a wrestler and coach at the highest levels. He has served in various national committee and board leadership roles at the highest levels in college wrestling over his tenure. The University of Jamestown should be congratulated for hiring a coach of his caliber and reputation.”

Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director, National Wrestling Hall of Fame

“Jim Zalesky epitomizes excellence in the world of wrestling as a coach and as a competitor. He excelled in the sport as a competitor in the state of Iowa during his high school years and at the University of Iowa during his collegiate career. He continued his legacy of excellence in coaching as head wrestling coach for his alma mater at the University of Iowa from 1997-2006, and at Oregon State University from 2006-2020, before accepting what is sure to be a promising legacy ahead for the University of Jamestown’s wrestling program.”

Hegerle and Holen are the first Jimmies to earn first-team accolades in program history, while the national Coach of the Year award is the first in Hegerle’s career.

Hegerle tied for the team lead with a .305 hitting percentage and was second on the Jimmies with 301 kills. Holen led UJ with 322 kills and was second on the team with 498 digs. Hegerle and Holen both were selected as first-team GPAC All-Conference members and recently earned AVCA West Central Region honors.

Jon Hegerle led the Jimmies to a 30-2 overall record, with the only two losses coming to Northwestern (Iowa) and 2020 runner-up Midland (Neb.). The team captured its first No. 1 ranking in program history and amassed five No. 1 rankings throughout the regular season. The Jimmies had only advanced as far as the round of 16 in 2017, but the Jimmies have now reached the national semifinals in consecutive seasons. He earned his 300th career win against Eastern Oregon on April 29 and is now 300-112 for his career. Hegerle was also named GPAC Coach of the Year.

2020 NAIA Women’s Volleyball All-Americans

Valley City (VCSU) The Valley City State University athletic department recognized excellence in its student-athletes Monday night May 3, 2021 at the 2021 Viking Awards.

The annual banquet brings together most of the university’s student-athletes for a meal, awards and recognition of their accomplishments during the 2020-21 season. This year’s celebration was held outdoors at VCSU’s Lokken Stadium, and students were served a tailgate-style meal prepared by members of the VCSU Century Club Board of Directors.

Athletic director Jill DeVries emceed the event as VCSU announced its major athletic awards, honored its seniors and North Star Champions of Character, and celebrated numerous school record breakers during the night.

Recipients of VCSU’s athletic awards are listed at the VCSU Vikings web page.

They include: Athlete of the Year, Viking Impact Award, Newcomers of the Year, Viking Iron Award, and Golden Crutch.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden is setting a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July 4. This comes as the administration pushes to make it easier for people to get shots and to bring the country closer to normalcy. The new goal, which also includes fully vaccinating 160 million adults by Independence Day, comes as demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their vaccine doses unordered. Biden will call for states to make vaccines available on a walk-in basis and will direct many pharmacies to do the same.

DETROIT (AP) — Teams of canvassers from Detroit’s health department have been fanning out across city neighborhoods to educate residents on where to get free COVID-19 vaccines. Detroit’s door-to-door campaign is the latest in its efforts to connect residents to vaccination sites across the mostly Black city. Various campaigns also are underway in Black and other communities of color across the U.S. to persuade people that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Detroit has been urging people to get vaccinated against the virus which has already killed more than 2,000 of its residents. Only about 31% of Detroit adults have received at least one dose.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two House Republicans are asking the White House to explain why a scientist appointed by the Trump administration was removed from her post overseeing a government-wide report on climate change. Betsy Weatherhead, a career scientist named in November to lead the sweeping National Climate Assessment, was reassigned last month to the U.S. Geological Survey. The White House declined to say why Weatherhead, a longtime University of Colorado climate scientist, was removed. GOP Reps. James Comer of Kentucky and Ralph Norman of South Carolina called the decision part of a “purge” of officials based on ties to the Trump administration.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Officials say 24 people were killed when an elevated section of Mexico City’s metro collapsed as a train was traveling along it. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said the train fell onto a busy boulevard late Monday night. It was one of the deadliest incidents in the history of the subway system, which is among the busiest in the world. Of the 24 killed, the mayor said 21 died at the scene, while the others died at hospitals, and children were among the fatalities, Crews used a crane to lower a train car to the ground as they untangled the steel and concrete wreckage. Officials say 77 people were hospitalized.

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s health minister has resigned over a week after a deadly fire ripped through a Baghdad hospital for coronavirus patients killing dozens. A statement from Iraq’s prime minister says Health Minister Hasan al-Tamimi’s resignation request was approved Tuesday. The resignation came hours after the Cabinet voted on recommendations of an investigative committee that probed the catastrophic fire at Ibn al-Khatib hospital. It is unclear what impact al-Tamimi’s departure will have on the Health Ministry’s pandemic response policies as Iraq grapples with a severe new wave of the coronavirus.

(AP) Stocks were solidly lower in Tuesday afternoon trading, dragged down by big technology companies like Apple and Google. The declines added to the drop in tech shares that happened late Monday. Most sectors in the benchmark S&P 500 index fell as investors continue to focus on corporate earnings and gauge the economic recovery’s progress. Earnings and most economic indicators have been signaling a steady recovery, but investors remain concerned about the lingering threat from COVID-19, inflation and other factors that could crimp progress. The S&P 500 index was down 0.9% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq slipped 2.2%. Bond yields fell.