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CSi Weather…
.REST OF TODAY…Increasing clouds. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to15 mph shifting to the southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT…Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow and light freezing drizzle. Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Cloudy. Chance of light freezing drizzle and slight
chance of snow in the morning, then drizzle likely, chance of
snow and light freezing drizzle likely in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
60 percent in the Jamestown area, 20 percent in the Valley City area.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow and
light freezing drizzle in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area. Lows 15 to 20. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY…Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the morning.
Highs in the lower 20s. North winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs 15 to 20.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows near zero.
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 15.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s.
.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s.
There is a chance of freezing drizzle late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday
A light wintry mix is expected over portions of the area
Wednesday morning, and again Wednesday night into Thursday. This
could result in slippery spots on secondary or non treated roads.
On Thursday, gusty north winds will also cause some blowing and
drifting snow. This may also result in slippery spots on roads.
This Day In History, March 17, 1979 – Running O’ The Green. . . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History.
23 people line up for the first “Running O’ The Green” in Jamestown – Sobriety of participants in question.
Follow this year fun with CSiNewsNow.com and the Replay Channel CSi channel 10.
Updates, statements, restrictions Re: COVID-19 virus mitigation, protection and spread…
Jamestown (CSi) At a special meeting of the Jamestown City Council Monday, March 16 at 5:30 PM the Council, unanimously approved Mayor Dwaine Heinrich’s Declaration of a Health Emergency for the City of Jamestown that officially was issued on Saturday March 14, 2020. All members were present.
He said the City Code states that the Resolution needed to be ratified by the City Council within ten days of the declaration, and needs to be place before the city can apply for any federal financial assistance to cover any costs incurred by the city in the protection of city residents. The mayor added that the Emergency Declaration was also made prudently to alert the public as quickly as possible, of containing the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, and possible health hazards.
The Emergency Declaration also authorizes city departments to take necessary action and activates the Stutsman County Emergency operating plan. Mayor Heinrich added that the Jamestown Civic Center events and activities have been cancelled through the end of March 2020, at which time a decision will be made on reopening, based on information from health officials. That also includes the Civic Center being closed to walkers.
Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Bergquist said, the Stutsman Commission is to meet, Tuesday to ratify an Emergency Declaration as well.
Speaking at the council meeting, Central Valley Health District, Administrator, Robin Iszler said the health district has answered questions from the public concerning the COVID-19 Virus. She said eight counties in the area are being assisted with fit testing. She added, in the event of a positive test of an individual CVHD acts as a trace agency to determine who that person has had contact with, to help stem the spread of the virus.
She pointed out her office has phone numbers for the State Health Department and other agencies including web sites for additional information.
Great Plain Housing Authority, Director, David Kline pointed out that during this time, services of his agency my be limited, and pointed out other services available.
The Jamestown Emergency Declaration follows the National Emergency Declaration by President Donald Trump, and the North Dakota Emergency Declaration by Governor, Doug Burgum.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum Monday announced that K-12
schools which were closed this week by executive order will not have to make up the instructional time later this school year.
Burgum on Sunday ordered public and non-public schools to
close from March 16-20 to provide time for planning and
mitigation of the COVID-19 crisis. The governor said Monday he will waive all instructional hours scheduled to take place this week, meaning schools do not have to reschedule those hours. This decision will ensure state aid payments to K-12 school districts are not interrupted. The Governor’s Office will not require districts to submit the waiver form (SFN 51826 (03-2020))
for this week’s instructional hours.
Valley City (CCHD) City County Health District Office in Valley City passes along health information concerning the Coronoavirus.
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person–between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet), through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
To protect yourself, wash your hands often. Here’s how:
1. Wet your hand and put soap on them.
2. Rub your hands together, then rub your thumbs, then rub the backs of your hands, then fold your hands together and rub up and down, then rub your fingernails. Do this for at least 20 seconds, about the length of time it takes to sing Yankee Doodle or Happy Birthday.
3. Rinse your hands well. Note that washing hands does not kill germs but rather it removes most of them if done properly and washes them down the sink. Soap is a surfactant, a slippery substance that, when combined with lots of running water, causes germs (bacteria and viruses ) to slide off of your hands.
4. Dry your hands.
Actually, soap and water reduces germ count better than alcohol based hand cleaners that don’t wash away the germs.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
For more information on covid-19 (the coronavirus) go to www.health.nd.gov and click on coronavirus/more information.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Public Schools and Valley City Public Schools have issued updates in light of Governor Doug Burgum’s Executive Oder, closing all north Dakota Public and Private schools this week.
School officials this week have “essential staff” reporting Monday and Tuesday, to create local plans in an effort to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rob Lech stated, says, “These will be individuals responsible for cleaning, planning, and communicating our next steps. We will use these days to develop our plan for reopening or continuing the closure depending on the circumstances.”
Dr. Lech says that Wednesday through Friday this week, they will invite all staff back and start the work on enacting their plans.
He adds, “There are unprecedented work for K-12 schools over the next few weeks. Our district is fortunate to have outstanding people that will do their best to support our kids and families in these uncertain times.”
Valley City Public Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson says ..we will continue to provide our students, staff, parents, and community with information that involves our K12 school community over the next week.
He points out that there will be no school,March 23, a scheduled day off from school already on our school calendar.
Valley City (City of Valley City) The City of Valley City has issued a statement concerning access to city building.
City spokesman Carl Martineck said, “While North Dakota, and Valley City in particular, remain at a low risk status for community transmission of the COVID-19 virus, many organizations have begun to take preventative actions in an effort to mitigate future transmission.
The City of Valley City government offices and facilities are committed to remaining accessible to members of the public until it is no longer advisable to do so.
For the safety of our employees and to assist in community mitigation efforts, Valley City residents are highly encouraged to conduct business with the City by phone or email. Utility payments should be mailed, deposited in the drop box in the front entry of Public Works, or deposited in the drop box in the parking lot behind the Valley City Post Office.
Residents that require personal service (ie. credit card payments) at City Hall or Public Works may be asked to remain in a designated area while they are being assisted.
Commission meetings are open to the public; however, residents are encouraged to remain at home and watch the broadcast (live or replay) on CSI channel 68 or BEK channel 26. Members of the public who wish to address a matter of public business at the meeting should call or email City Hall in advance to request time to speak.”
Mail payments to: Valley City Public Works, PO Box 240
Payment drop box: Public Works entry or USPS rear parking lot
City Hall phone: 701-845-1700
Public Works phone: 701-845-0380
Transfer Station phone: 701-845-0314
Additional information and updates available at: www.valleycity.us
Valley City (CSi) South Central Adult Services informs the community that it will continue to deliver meals to Seniors and provide transportation services following reports of the COVID-19 virus.
Director Pat Hansen says South Central Adult Services says precautionary measures have been taken since word was received of a North Dakota man tested positive for the virus last week in Ward County.
Valley City (CSi) New Life Center Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions, have been announced ongoing way to alter practices that help reduce the odds of the Coronavirus impacting our community.
First, due to the vulnerable health conditions of those we serve, we are limiting access to our building for visitors, non-essential staff, and volunteers. This includes large social gatherings, onsite meetings, events, and large volunteer groups. To ensure the health of those we serve, we will screen guests for symptoms or high-risk status as they come through our doors. Guests who exhibit symptoms will be isolated in a designated dormitory. Guests who are at high-risk (elderly or having other health complications not related to Covid-19) will be moved to a separate dorm area to distance them from our general population.
Their onsite Sanford Health nurse and operations director will work closely with all departments to ensure appropriate hand-washing and other prevention measures.
Throughout this process, they will stay in close contact with Fargo Cass Public Health. In addition, all high-touch surfaces in the building will be cleaned every hour. Hand sanitizer and gloves are readily available. Regarding our meal service, sack meals will be available in our front entry for community members.
Their kitchen will discontinue self-service items and begin using disposable dishware and utensils. Access to kitchen will be limited to those who are preparing and serving meals. Financial support is very important at this time.
The above measures will impact their budget. Gifts will help us continue to serve a very vulnerable population.
Jamestown Statement from Volunteer Center
Dear Volunteers and friends,
I am sorry so many of your favorite activities have been cancelled for the
next few weeks.
One of the most important tasks we can still participate in is checking on
your neighbor. I hesitate to use the word ‘Elderly’ because even my parents
don’t consider themselves in that category. This just proves that age is
only a number. So let me suggest you check on anyone 10 or more years older than yourself!
A phone call can check on their health, grocery supply, medicine needs, and
well-being. The phone visit helps you both. You because you extended a
helping hand and them because someone cares.
James River Transit has changed their priorities to cover medical
appointments and work travel only. Home delivered meals are still being
delivered and maybe some of your neighbors need that service. (call
252-2882). Bag lunches can be picked up but no dine in or activities
available.
Keep in mind this is not a one-time call. Do the neighborly thing and keep
in touch. There is also nothing wrong with getting together for a game of
cards or Sorry! No one knows how long this Social Distancing will last.
If you have a neighbor situation that you are not sure of and need to tell
someone, call me. I will refer it to the right person. 952-9684
If you are unable to reach out to someone but can help another way, the
Dakota Store will accept donations of food, personal items and TOILET PAPER.
We will get it to the appropriate agency.
Thank you for what you are already doing and REMEMBER- Don’t Spare the Soap and Water!
Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Museum is CLOSED for the duration of the public emergency. We are following the North Dakota public-school closing policies and will act accordingly.
All scheduled lectures and events are postponed until further notice. For further information, Contact Wes Anderson 701-845-0966.
Jamestown (CSi) The March 19 Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities has been canceled due to the social distancing directive. We are hoping to reschedule at a later date.
Jamestown (SAFE Shelter) The 3rd Annual Rabbit Run and Bunny Hop fundraiser to support Mary’s Place, has been postponed at this time!
The Statement goes on to say, we will make every effort to reschedule but feel we must wait until additional information concerning Covid-19 comes forward. Please watch for updates as we learn more.
In the meantime, if you have already registered, you may request a refund or
you may simply remain registered until the rescheduled date. If you aren’t
able to attend on the rescheduled date, you may request a refund at that
time, as well.
In other news
Jamestown (JSDC) At their March 9,2020 meeting, the JSDC Board of Directors unanimously approved assisting employers who participate in the ND Career Builders Loan Repayment Program.
This new Program is a partnership between business, employees, and the
state to incentivize work in high-need and emerging occupations. Employers can utilize this program to recruit and retain talented employees by matching state dollars. Individual recipients may qualify for up to $17,000 lifetime under the program which is $8,500 of private-sector and $8,500 state funding. JSDC will reimburse 25% of the private-sector funds. For example, if Company Y contributes $8,500, they would be eligible for $2,125 of reimbursement from the JSDC program.
Qualifications Individuals newly hired into their current position in 2019 or later. Individuals who graduated from a qualifying program of study and hold a balance on a non-defaulted student loan Individuals who live AND work (in a high-need or emerging occupation) within North Dakota Those who have matching private sector dollars.
For more information on the ND Career Builders Scholarship & Loan Repayment Program, give Corry a call at 701.252.6861. To check out other incentives offered by JSDC, check out our Financial Incentives page. Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation 701.252.6861 | info@growingjamestown.com | www.growingjamestown.com
STAY CONNECTED Jamestown/Stutsman Development
Corporation | 120 2nd St SE, PO Box 293, Jamestown, ND 58401
Jamestown (Chamber) The Chamber AgEnergy Committee awarded the Ag Woman of the Year Award on Friday evening to Barb Williams. The award
was presnted by Committee members, Courtney VanDyke of Bank Forward and Alicia Harstad of Stutsman County Extension Services.
Fargo (WDAY) Another event been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fargo Marathon Race director Mark Knutson said the marathon has been postponed from its original date of Saturday, May 9, to Saturday, Aug. 29.
On WDAY’s “Hot Mic with Dom Izzo,” program, Knutson said.
“We have to do our part, and after the announcement from the CDC last night of not having crowds of more than 50 people, we don’t have a choice.”
Knutson added that, Marathon organizers are still working through logistics on refunds for the race.
Jamestown (CSi) The Shrine Circus has revised its Jamestown performance, delayed until May 5, 2020, due to concerns about public gatherings due to the Coronavirus.
The tentative new date is May 5, 2020.
Officials indicated that date may change, pending future announcements regarding mitigation efforts and public exposure and spread of the virus.
Jamestown (CSi) Organizers of the “Come Fill Your Cup” program have made the difficult decision to postpone their March 28 gathering, in light of all that’s happening with the Coronavirus.
Annika Caldwell says another date in the fall will be looked at, and hope to have a definite date, in the future.
With that in mind, she says on March 28 starting at 9am, they will be hosting LIVE EVENTS right on their Facebook event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/3425832030791447/?active_tab=about.
Each of the Five speakers will be sharing a little bit on wellness! We hope women will still join us for some online cup-filling!
Jamestown (CSi) The James River Humane Society reports that the Potato Bar and silent auction fundraiser has been postponed, with a make up date to be announced.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Cass County is planning to reduce the number of inmates in its jail to deal with a possible coronavirus outbreak. Jail administrator Andy Frobig says reducing the population will allow single bunks for every inmate. KFGO reports there will also be housing units designated for those that show signs of illness. About 270 inmates are currently in the jail. Frobig says the goal is to cut the number of inmates to 180 or less. Modifications may be made on a case-by-case basis for inmates with minor offenses that would allow their release, most under supervision by the sheriff’s office.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The city of Bismarck is partnering with local nonprofit organizations in an effort to promote participation for the 2020 census in underserved communities. The Bismarck Tribune reports that Bismarck is focusing on ramping efforts to engage Native Americans, homeless people and parents with children under age 5. Will Hutchings leads the Bismarck Complete Count Committee. He says it’s imperative that residents are counted in the state’s capital. Hutchings adds that North Dakota officials predict that the state will miss out on about $19,000 in federal funding over the next 10 years for each person not counted.
RAY, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a 76-year-old North Dakota man driving a pickup the wrong way on a four-lane highway was seriously injured after running head-on into a snowplow. The crash happened about 4:15 a.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 2 about 12 miles east of Ray. The Highway Patrol says the snowplow operator saw the pickup driver traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes and slowed to almost a complete stop before the collision. The pickup driver, who lives in Ray, was taken to a Williston hospital. The snowplow driver, 56-year-old Wayne Lerohl, was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
(AP) A prosecutor alleges a Bismarck man submitted false letters of support before he was sentenced to four years in prison for sexually abusing an infant. Officials say 34-year-old Andrew Glasser signed the name of a former college acquaintance to a letter on his behalf. The Bismarck Tribune reports when the man learned of the alleged forgery, he said he was “furious” his name was used to sign a false letter. Burleigh County State’s Attorney Julie Lawyer alleges Glasser admitted he forged the documents, and she argues that Glasser should be re-sentenced.
In sports…
Kansas City (MO) The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has canceled its 2020 spring sports season, including at the University of Jamestown.
NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr says the decision was made to immediately cancel the season Monday following a meeting with the NAIA’s Council of Presidents Executive Committee, which received input from the organization’s National Administrative Council and National Eligibility Committee.
The NAIA stated no spring sport student-athlete will be charged a season of competition, and any spring sport student-athlete who was enrolled full-time in 2020 will be awarded two additional semester terms of attendance or the equivalent. The NAIA’s decision to cancel spring sports stems from the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Carr says, “We know this is extremely disappointing, especially for our student-athletes. All possible options for maintaining the spring season were discussed at great length by multiple governance groups. However, the growing state of emergency due to COVID-19, as well as the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation yesterday to limit gatherings to fewer than 50 people for eight weeks, meant we could not in good conscience move forward, possibly putting student-athletes, staff, and fans at risk.”
NEW YORK (AP) — This was supposed to be the earliest start to the major league season. Instead, it will be the latest.
MLB has pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest because of the new coronavirus. The decision follows the federal government recommendation restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement following a conference call with executives of the 30 teams. His office issued a statement saying teams remain committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins.
The season was slated to begin March 26.
UNDATED (AP) — NHL players have been told they can return home and self-isolate there until the end of March while hockey is on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The league cautioned that it will not be able to even provide guidance on the potential reopening of team practices for another 45 days, which could make May the earliest possible restart date.
Players had previously been told to remain in their team’s city and await further direction.
The new directive comes in the aftermath of the CDC’s recommendation the U.S. not hold gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks.
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has barred in-person interviews with free agents and is requiring local physical examinations for them rather than team-conducted exams.
The league also banned travel by team personnel to meet with free agents as well as those players traveling to team facilities. The moves were included in a memo sent to all 32 teams.
The NFL also says it will proceed with its draft but without public events next month in Las Vegas. It’s not yet clear, however, if the draft itself will be held in the city.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday the draft will take place April 23-25 as scheduled but under a modified format still being developed.
The draft will be televised regardless of its venue or format.
UNDATED (AP) — NASCAR has suspended its season until May as part of the CDC’s recommendation to postpone gatherings for the next eight weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision came after at least two Monday conference calls between the sanctioning body and its team owners. The series plans to return to the track at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia on May 9.
LOUISVILLE, KY. (AP) — The Kentucky Derby is being postponed from May to September because of growing concern about the coronavirus pandemic, according to a published report. The Courier-Journal of Louisville cited unidentified sources close to the race saying Churchill Downs will postpone the Derby from May 2 to Sept. 5. That would make it the first time in 75 years that the race won’t be run on the first Saturday in May. A formal announcement by the racetrack will be made Tuesday. The last time the Derby wasn’t held on the first Saturday in May was in 1945.
UNDATED — Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials say they are holding off on postponing the month of May activities that conclude with the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend.
The speedway issued a statement Monday saying officials are aware the CDC’s interim guidance suggesting the postponement of events involving more than 50 people over the next eight weeks.
The Indy 500 draws crowds in excess of 300,000.
In world and national news…
(AP) Britain’s dramatic escalation of social restrictions to fight the new coronavirus was sparked by new scientific evidence. A report from Imperial College London suggests that 250,000 people in the U.K. and more than 1 million in the U.S. might die if the country did not suppress the spread of the new virus. The epidemiologists advising the U.K. government drew on data from Italy, the hardest-hit European country. They found that a strategy of “mitigation” — slowing but not stopping the spread of the virus while protecting vulnerable groups like the elderly — would still lead to a huge number of cases that would overwhelm the health care system.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional lawmakers and administration officials are pushing for a massive economic lifeline to keep American households and businesses afloat in spite of the weight of the new coronavirus. Democrats say at least $750 billion will be needed. And top White House officials briefing Senate Republicans at the Capitol say a similar-sized package needs to pass, some suggesting in a matter of days. The rush to inject cash and resources into the economy is an effort unlike any since the 2008 economic crisis. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is expected to meet Tuesday with Senate Republicans to launch the effort.
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are meeting to try to forge a united front against the coronavirus as the case count multiplies across the 27-nation bloc. The challenge at Tuesday’s video-conference, their second in two weeks, is to halt the arrival of more virus cases, coordinate any border closures and guarantee that vital goods can reach people in need. They are expected to endorse a 30-day ban on travel and non-essential business visits to the EU. It’s likely the leaders will also agree to set up fast lanes at internal European borders to smooth the passage of medical equipment and food. But the tendency for some countries to go it alone with quick-fix measures is undermining unity.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic presidential primary is consumed with uncertainty after leaders in Ohio called off Tuesday’s election just hours before polls were set to open to combat the spread of the new coronavirus. Not since New York City postponed its mayoral primary on the day of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has an election been pushed off in such a high-profile, far-reaching way. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine initially asked a court to delay the vote. When a judge refused to do so, the state’s health director declared a health emergency to block the polls from opening. Elections officials in Arizona, Illinois and Florida say they’re moving forward with plans to vote.
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