Wayne Byers Show – Morning – May 4

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of rain 90 percent.

.TONIGHT…Cloudy. A 60 percent chance of rain showers in the evening in the Jamestown area, 90 percent in the Valley City. Lows around 40. East winds around 5 mph shifting to the west around 5 mph after midnight.

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

showers in the Jamestown area, 70 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows

in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around

10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

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

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in

the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly

cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers possibly mixed

with snow showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.

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

 

On Tuesday, scattered light rain showers in the area.

Wednesday looks dry.  Yet another rain system takes aim on North Dakota Thursday.

Chances for scattered showers continue through the weekend.

Overall, expect cooler temperatures than what we`ve been seeing lately, with

highs generally in the mid 50s to mid 60s.

 

Jamestown  (NDHP)  – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a McKenzie. man has been charged with DUI after a vehicle rollover east of Jamestown at 12:54-p.m., Sunday.

30 year-old Will Gullickson was  westbound on I-94 when his 2006 Cadillac DTS  left the roadway near MM 267 east of Jamestown, and entered the median. The vehicle crossed the eastbound lanes of the Interstate and entered the south ditch,  hitting a ridge and went airborne, continuing to traveling through a fence and coming to rest in a slough.

Gullickson was transported to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center for minor injuries before being taken to the Stutsman County Jail.

Seatbelt used

Charges: Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs

The crash remains under investigation.

 

NDDoH

Released Sun May 3, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Friday, May 1  Central Valley Health COVID-19 Health Updates will be held at 2:30-p.m.  The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 67.   To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/TheReplayChannel/live/

Presenters were from:   Central Valley Health District, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, City of Jamestown, and the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce.

Central Valley Health District Administrator, Robin Iszler said, there have been seven positive COVID-19  cases, in Stutsman County, (11 as of Sat.) with two cases recovering.  She said since Tuesday last  week another 560 people were screened, bringing the total as of Friday afternoon to 955, in part due to surveillance testing in congregate living facilities. She said those who have been tested will be informed of the results.  Those testing positive will be followed up by the State Health Department, and CVHD.   She said travel restrictions for people, coming into North Dakota from another state is still in place, and those individuals must quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in North Dakota.

She said face mask fit testing continues, adding that a fit testing for the public may be forthcoming, with plans still being developed.   She said those wanting to be tested for COVID-19 to contact their healthcare provider.

From Jamestown Regional Medical Center, President and COO Mike Delfs said the hospital as of Friday afternoon after tested 117 people, with zero positives.  The hospital is still accepting those in need of medical assistance at the Emergency Department, to still come into the hospital.   Call JRMC in advance to make arrangements, and if having symptoms of COVID-19 with respiratory problems to indicate that. Everyone entering the hospital will be screened, with questions. With the Smart Restart, he said, be sure to stay vigilant with good hygiene, and other safe practices.

From the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Emily Bivens said, the Chamber’s web site, is updating local business changes in hours and other changes in operations During this Smart Restart time starting May 1.  Another area on the web site directs people to other resources…jamestownchamber.com  She pointed out legislative changes that businesses  can access, through NDResponse.com .  The Chamber of Commerce is closed to walk ups.  Call 701-252-4830. The Jamestown DMV office is closed.  Call 701-952-0852 for services.  She said CVHD has received the May Business of the Month Award.

From the City of Jamestown, Mayor Dwaine Heinrich thanked businesses for sacrificing staying closed or reducing services the past six weeks, by the governor’s executive  order.

He stressed that residents follow guidelines and observe social distancing, and good hygiene practices and use common sense.

He said the city is looking at approving outdoor seating at restaurants, adding a permit will need to be developed, and try outdoor seating on possibly a temporary basis.  On May 4, the off sale alcohol at food locations expires.

From Dairy Queen and Quiznos, Trisha Seckerson said, when the walk ins were prohibited with take outs, the staff adjusted well.  Now that walk ins are allowed, seating is reduced by 50 percent and floor markings are indicating where to stand, and sanitary stations are available.  She added to – go service is still available, and encourages that along with ordering on the mobile app.

She said no employees were furloughed during the restrictions, as employees rotated shifts.

The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 67.   To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown City Administrator, Sarah Hellekson says,  says Mayor Heinrich  has indicated that he wants the City Council meeting on May 4 at 5-p.m. to be held in person in the City Council Chambers and be open to the public.

Hellekson says she would like those who will attend to let the city know.

Phases two and three would be ready in the next week or two and should have those facilities listed in those phases.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum Friday said his executive order directing K-12 schools to provide education via distance learning will remain in effect through the end of the current school year to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect students, staff and communities.

Burgum ordered schools closed to on-site instruction on March 15, four days after the state identified its first case of COVID-19. That early and decisive action to prevent the state’s 112,000 public school students and nearly 6,800 non-public school students from congregating on a daily basis likely prevented hundreds of additional cases of COVID-19, the governor said, noting the state has seen only 100 cases of COVID-19 in individuals under the age of 20, with only two hospitalizations.

Distance learning began across the state by April 1 as directed by the executive order.

Burgum said, the decision to maintain distance learning was made after much deliberation and a tremendous amount of input from state Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, the state Department of Health and its physician advisors, school administrators, teachers, school board members, legislators, parents and students. He expressed his deepest gratitude for everyone involved in the effort, saying, “They have stepped up to do the impossible.”

Maintaining distance learning through the end of the school year will help the state slow the spread of the coronavirus, manage risk, preserve hospital capacity and protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19 – the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.

(See Burgum’s Friday News Briefing,  and related news story)

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A widespread outbreak of the coronavirus that has shuttered a wind turbine plant in northeastern North Dakota has led many of the state’s largest manufacturers to review and relay their safety measures. The number of infected workers at LM Wind Power stands at about 150 at the Grand Forks plant that employs about 900 people. Officials with some of the state’s largest plants, like Marvin and John Deere Electronic Solutions in Fargo, say their safety regulations go beyond the standard protocol of proper hygiene, protective gear and social distancing. Changes have included temperature checks, unique equipment like “no touch” door openers and liberal leave policies and pay provisions.

(CSi) Jamestown Police is warning residents regarding a convicted high risk sex offender who has changed his Jamestown, address.

Colten Michael Pede now resides at  ^{518 3rd Av} Avenue, NW, Number4 Jamestown, ND

He currently  has no vehicle.

Pede is a 35 year old white male five feet 10 inches tall, weighing 260 pounds with blue eyes and blond hair.

He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee of the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Offense:  Criminal Attempt, attacking a 30 year woman from behind and taking her clothes off.  She was able to escape to her bathroom, but Pede forced her back to the living.  While attempting to rape her, her friend kicked in the door, and Pede released the victim.

Conviction Date: February 2008 in Grand Forks County, ND, District Court.

Disposition:  Five years, one year suspended, credit for time served since April 2007, One year supervise probation.

Pede is currently on GPS Monitoring.

Pede is not wanted by police at this time, and has served the sentence imposed by the court.

This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.

Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.

Printed handouts of the demographics of Colten Michael Pede are available at the Jamestown Police Department.

More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov

Jamestown  (CSi)  The James River Humane Society continues to be accessible, during the North Dakota Smart Restart.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Vice President, Jay Nitschke said, those interested in viewing dogs and cats available for adoption can call the shelter at 701-252-0747, or the cat manager Sheila at 701-367-6913 for more information.  She said the James River Humane Society currently has four dogs and 10 cats available for adoption.  She said, shelter employees and volunteers observe social distancing when in the building.

Jay pointed out that with guidelines concerning social distancing and limiting participants at indoor fundraising events, the shelter was not able to hold their largest fundraiser, the Potato Bar.  Other fundraisers are on hold, until state guidelines concerning slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus are amended to allow such gatherings again.

She said monetary donations are being accepted, especially in light of funds needed to repair the kennels.

Those wishing to send a monetary donation may do so by sending it to the James River Humane Society at P.O. Box 636, Jamestown, ND 58402.

Donations of food, cleaning supplies, toys and other needs are still being accepted, either at the drop box at Hugo’s or call the shelter to arrange for dropping off the items there.

On our show Jay highlighted “Cookie” a Healer/Collie mix.  Cookie likes people and cats but not other dogs, so the forever home should not have a dog living there.

The James River Humane Society is located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.  Again call 701-252-0747 for more information, and a reminder of the guidelines in place.

On line visit jamesriverhumanesociety.org  that includes a link to petfinder.com

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The chamber Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Chamber Ambassadors recently recognized Central Valley Health District with the May Business of the Month Award for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community.

The nomination stated, “During this unprecedented time, it is so reassuring to work with the healthcare professionals and emergency preparedness team at Central Valley Health. They are unsung heroes and they deserve recognition for their works.”

The Young Professionals of Jamestown honor businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community.  This award provides recognition throughout the month with a plaque and a recognition banner for the month. Monthly award winners will be considered for the Business of the Year to be awarded at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet in January of 2021.  Business of the Month award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and online at www.jamestownchamber.com .  Call 701-252-4830 for more information.

(The Chamber volunteers were not present at this presentation due to the recent CDC guidelines of social distancing.)

Jamestown  (UJ)    ̶  University of Jamestown’s Tour of Thanks is scheduled to take place Wednesday, May 6. Everyone in the community is encouraged to decorate their vehicle with orange and black messages of thanks. Join this car parade that will honor Jamestown’s first responders and frontline workers, including medical professionals.

University of Jamestown President Polly Peterson says “We are so very grateful to the first responders and frontline workers in the community of Jamestown.  It is our hope that through the Tour of Thanks they will see and feel the appreciation that everyone has for them and the work that they accomplish so selflessly.”

Community members interested in taking part in the parade should line up in their cars at the Reiland Fine Arts Center at 6:45 p.m. The parade will leave University of Jamestown at 7 p.m. The tour will take drivers by the Law Enforcement Center, out to Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC), and will loop back to downtown Jamestown by Jamestown Area Ambulance. We encourage people to then drive by the Fire Department, and end their evening by supporting their favorite local restaurant. Participants are encouraged to decorate their cars and cheer/honk in celebration as the parade passes the police department, fire department, and ambulance station.

UJ  Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Karen Crane says, “Once the parade enters the JRMC grounds, we want to maintain JRMC’s space of healing.  To do so, we are asking participants to drive in silence to honor medical professionals, without disturbing patients.” Cars should continue driving in the parade route by JRMC while refraining from beeping, loud music, or cheering with windows rolled down.

To keep everyone safe, participants are asked to maintain social distancing and are required to stay in their vehicles for the entirety of the parade. Photos of the parade can be shared on social media using the hashtag #UJTOUROFTHANKS.

For more information, including to see a map of the parade route, please visit uj.edu/TourOfThanks.

 

University of Jamestown Tour of Thanks
Route
v Headlights on, please!
v Start at Reiland Fine Arts Center, UJ Campus
v Right on College Lane
v Left on Westminster Lane
v Right on North University Drive / 9th Ave. NE (takes you by Harold Newman Arena)
v Right on 12th Ave NE
v Right on 4th St NE, which becomes 3rd St NE
v Left on 2nd Ave NE (front of Jamestown Civic Center) Route takes us by the Law Enforcement Center
v Right on 10th St SE (stay in right lane; go up Mill Hill)
v Right on 17th St. SW
v Right on 17th Ave SW, and immediate Left on 17th St SW (frontage road)
v Left, and go over the overpass by JRMC
v Left on road with “H” sign (NO HORNS OR LOUD MUSIC near JRMC, preserving healing for patients)
v Left at JRMC main entrance road—heading straight toward JRMC

Return Route:
v Turn, and go through the parking lot to the west of JRMC entrance, straight back up the route we took to the hospital
v Go back over the overpass
v Right on Frontage Road
v Right on 17th Ave SW, and immediate Left on 17th St. SW
v Left on West Business Loop (Mill Hill)
v Left on 1st Ave S, past Jamestown Ambulance Center
v Left at Babb’s; Right and go over tracks to drive by Jamestown Fire Department
v Disperse, and support your favorite Jamestown restaurant tonight! Thank you!

Jamestown  (CSi)   On  Friday Morning, Jamestown Police updated the on-going investigation into an incident  Thursday  morning where at least one gunshot was fired in Northeast Jamestown during an altercation has led to multiple search warrants being served at multiple locations.

Assistant Police Chief, Major Justin Blinsky says,through those investigative efforts, the Jamestown Police Department has arrested 2 male suspects on multiple charges stemming from the incident and other crimes discovered during the investigation.

25-year-old Justin Wayne Mickelson of Jamestown has been arrested on suspicion of the following offenses: Reckless Endangerment; Discharging a firearm within city limits; Possession with intent to Deliver Marijuana and Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances and other various drug related offenses.

34-year-old James Joseph Goodroad of Jamestown has been arrested on suspicion of the following offenses: Manufacturing a Schedule I controlled substance; Possession with the intent to Deliver a Schedule I, controlled substance; and various other drug related offenses.

Both suspects are currently being held at the Stutsman County Correctional Center awaiting formal charges. The investigation into the incident continues and further charges are possible.The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office and the Stutsman County Drug Task Force.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has directed state agencies to identify substantial spending cuts to help deal with a battered state economy that’s been battered as officials try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Burgum says agencies must pare spending 5% percent to 15% when they prepare their plans for the next two-year budget. The Republican governor’s move reflects an increasing downturn in tax collections largely due to slumping crude prices and production in North Dakota. The governor will use the agencies’ blueprints due July 15 to draft his own spending recommendations for the Legislature when lawmakers meet in January.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The latest survey of supply managers in a nine-state region of the Midwest and Plains shows many have hope for a rebound yet this year, even as the survey’s other indices show the coronavirus pandemic has knocked the economy in Middle America for a loop. The Mid-American Business Conditions index released Friday plummeted from March’s 46.7 to 35.1 in April — the lowest reading since February 2009. But the confidence index, which gauges supply managers’ economic outlook for the next six months, rose to 45.5 from March’s record low 14.5. Any score above 50 suggests economic growth, while scores below 50 suggest decline. The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

BISMARCK, N.D. (Bismarck Tribune) — Bismarck police are searching for a gunman in an apparent road rage incident. Authorities say the suspect was a passenger on a motorcycle that had gotten close to a vehicle about 9 p.m. Saturday. The passenger reached out and touched the vehicle’s side view mirror. Police say the vehicle’s driver followed the motorcycle and the passenger turned, pointed a gun at the vehicle and fired into the air. No one was hurt. The Bismarck Tribune says the gunman then got off the motorcycle and fled. The motorcycle drove away. Investigators recovered a shell casing from the scene. The investigation continues.

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KFGO-AM) — Sheriff’s officials say a body has been found in a burned home in Beltrami County and a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a nearby building. Deputies responded to a report of gunshots and a fire early Sunday morning about 10 miles west of Bemidji. Authorities say the house was fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived. KFGO reports the body was found after the fire was extinguished. The man was taken to Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji. There’s no word on his condition. The woman’s body was taken to the Midwest Medical Examiners Office for an autopsy.

In sports…

VALLEY CITY, N.D.  (NDHSAA)– The North Dakota High School Activities Association is committed to the health and safety of our student participants, member schools and communities across the state, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Today the NDHSAA Board of Directors unanimously voted to cancel the remaining 2020 NDHSAA winter postseason basketball tournaments, spring sports seasons and championships, and spring fine arts region and state contests. This decision was made in accordance with Governor’s Burgum’s Executive Order that will close schools to in-person education for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, as well as current Center for Disease Control (CDC) social distancing guidelines that will make the resumption of all sports and activities impossible during the current academic year.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies. That’s according to U.S. intelligence documents obtained by The Associated Press. They say Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January. However, experts have said that many of the Chinese government’s missteps appear to have been due to bureaucratic hurdles, tight controls on information, and officials hesitant to report bad news. Chinese officials muffled doctors who warned about the virus early on and repeatedly downplayed the threat of the outbreak.

 

BRUSSELS (AP) — An alliance of world leaders aims to drum up billions of dollars Monday to help fund research into a coronavirus vaccine and to develop new treatments and better testing. The aim is to gather about $4.37 billion for vaccine research, around half that for treatments and $1.64 billion for testing. Officials say the funding is just the start, as much more will be needed in coming months to scale up production and distribution. Ahead of the meeting, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Norway and top European Union officials said that the money will be channeled mostly through recognized global health organizations.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will gavel in Monday as the coronavirus rages. The senators face a deepening national debate over how best to confront the deadly pandemic and its economic devastation. With the House staying away due to the health risks but the 100 senators meeting for the first time since March, the conflicted Congress reflects an uneasy nation. Tops on the Senate agenda is not the next virus aid package but confirming President Donald Trump’s nominees. Senate Republicans are reluctant to spend more money on virus relief. They’re counting on the country’s reopening to kick-start the economy and reduce the need for aid. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is quietly crafting the next relief package.

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Volunteers at a Georgia dental college who started using a 3D printer to make nasal swabs used in test kits for the coronavirus are now a major part of the state’s effort to expand testing. Dr. Jeffrey James says his crew at Augusta University began by printing 300 swabs a day. Now at the urging of state officials, they’re working around the clock to produce 5,000 swabs daily. It’s an example of how Georgia is scrambling to increase testing for the virus after Gov. Brian Kemp has lifted a shelter-at-home order for most people and reopened many businesses. There are some signs of improvement. Georgia had administered 84,300 tests as of April 20. That number is now more than 174,000.

 

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — An anonymous donor has gifted their local hospital $1 million, designating the funds to go entirely to the staff, from floor cleaners to nurses. This means $800 bonuses this month for staff at Dignity Health Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California. Nursing supervisor Amy Loudon says she’s amazed at the generosity of a stranger, and especially appreciative it’s being shared with everyone on their team, working throughout the coronavirus pandemic.