– Wayne Byers Show – Morning – May 20

CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 60 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 60 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms

likely in the evening, then chance of rain showers and

thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of

precipitation 60 percent.

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

and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.

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

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s.

.MEMORIAL DAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.

An active pattern looks to continue this weekend into early next

Week.

The best chances for thunderstorms are forecast Saturday into

Sunday.

Temperatures are expected to trend near to above

normal through the extended period.

From the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History.

This Day In History, May 20, 1946 – Northern Airway has two flights into Jamestown. . . .

Northern Airways announce two daily flights into and out of Jamestown

Update

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to 1735 5 and an half Avenue, Northeast about 4:33-p.m., Tuesday.

The resident thought he had extinguished a fire in the basement and called the fire department to investigate any hot spots.

Lt. Sheldon Mohr says there was a fire in the basement when the units arrived on scene.

He says there was moderate smoke damage, with heavy fire damage to the finished room in the basement.

No injuries reported.

The cause was an electrical issue.

Three city fire units, and 21 fire fighters were on the scene about an hour and a half.

Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, a 19 year old man was seriously injured in a dirt bike crash, Monday evening about 6:24-p.m., on a gravel road, five miles north of Jamestown, on 85^th Avenue, Southeast.

The report says, 19 yr old Clint Grommish was traveling west bound on a gravel roadway towards a boat ramp. The motorcycle entered the north ditch and struck an embankment causing the motorcycle and Grommish to go airborne. The motorcycle came down in a grass area, and Grommish was ejected several yards away.

He was not wearing a helmet.

Grommish was transported by Jamestown Ambulance to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center. He was later transported by Life Flight to Essentia Hospital in Fargo for treatment. The crash is under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

Assisting at the scene were the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department, and Jamestown area Ambulance Service.

Jamestown (CSi) Central Valley Health District in Jamestown held its weekly COVID-19 Stutsman County Response news briefing Tuesday May 19, 2020, at 2:30-p.m.

The meeting was held virtually to observe social distancing.

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.

At the briefing were representatives of CVHD, Jamestown Tourism, and Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Central Valley Health District Administrator, Robin Iszler said, as of Tuesday, there were 16 positive COVID-19 test results, with 13 recovered. 144 tests were made in Logan County.

No public testing in Stutsman County is planned at this time. There will be continued testing in group homes, and long-term care facilities.

She said more information on the guidelines for mass gatherings available at NDSmartRestart.com

She said vaccinations for students and adults will be given before school starts this fall.

Jamestown Tourism, Director, Searle Swedlund said, the tourism web site has information on Frontier Village opening June 1, 2020, 10-a.m. to 6-p.m., with the same hours at the National Buffalo Museum…Call ahead to the museum to schedule group tours. Ft. Seward opens June 1, and will be open through the season from 10-a.m., to 6-p.m.

Searle pointed out tourism and local experiences in the area.

At Ft. Seward, The “Glamping” camping experience will be opening June 1, call 701-252-1875 for reservations.

The 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse features the new Civics Exhibit, the first of its kind in the nation.

He talked about tour sites in the area.

Two new trails include Island Trails at the Jamestown Reservoir.

The Arctic trial is north of Parkrhurst Campground at Pipestem.

He noted that Sapphire Gallery in Downtown Jamestown features local artists work.

Lazy Fish is at Pelican Point Campground.

The Jim is located for meals at Jamestown Reservior.

Davoni’s Italian/ Seafood Restaurant in Downtown Jamestown is now open.

He pointed out that Whitestone Hill at Kulm highlights battle history.

In Valley City he sited Medicine Wheel Park.

In Cooperstown, the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site.

More information is in the Jamestown Resource Guide. Discoverjamestownnd.com with more information, the Tourism website.

Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s, Katie Ryan Anderson said, elective surgeries are again being performed, available, based on the availability of in patient rooms. Visitors area limited to one per patient.

When coming to JRMC individuals will be screened with questions, and temperatures taken.

The waiting area and Café have been modified to observe social distancing, with employees and guests are wearing face masks.

She outlined COVID-19 symptoms, and those with the symptoms should contact their health care provider for an appointment.

The next Stutsman COVID-19 Response News Briefing is planned for Tuesday May 26, 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.

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Hospital (NDSH) in Jamestown recently completed a two-day COVID-19 testing event of patients and staff. Nearly 500 tests were administered by the hospital’s 20-person testing team of nurses, infection control specialists, administrators and other key team members.

State Hospital Superintendent, D.r Rosalie Etherington says, “I’m so proud of our team members at the North Dakota State Hospital. This event was truly a team effort, and it is evident that everyone on our campus is taking very seriously the additional health-related measures and infection control procedures we implemented in late March.”

Etherington said the event went smoothly because of the team’s thoughtful planning and strategic use of four testing stations that operated simultaneously, which resulted in a five to 10-minute testing process for each individual.

As part of the hospital’s revised operating procedures, all new admissions are also screened and tested for COVID-19.

Etherington adds, We are well positioned to continue to keep our campus safe and healthy for our staff, the people we serve and for our community. We plan to hold additional testing events in the future in collaboration with community partners.”

The hospital is following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the North Dakota Department of Health and taking various precautions, including limiting group therapy size, modifying treatment settings, practicing social distancing, monitoring hand-washing, screening all team members on a daily basis and other measures. A visitor restriction policy also remains in effect.

Etherington says, “We also have a team member with a passion for quilting who is leading an effort with a handful of patients to make non-medical cloth masks for people who are discharged from the hospital to community living. Yards of fabric and other necessary materials have been donated for this project, and it is wonderful to be able to give back to the community and the people we serve.”

For more information on the North Dakota Department of Human Services response to COVID-19, visit www.nd.gov/dhs/info/covid19/index.html. For details about the state’s COVID-19 response, visit www.ndresponse.gov.

Bismarck (CSi) Governor Doug Burgum resumed his COVID-19 News Briefing Tuesday afternoon at the state Capital in Bismarck.

He started with gratitude to North Dakotans for helping each other and offering support, during the uncertain times during the pandemic.

He said he and North Dakota First Lady Katherine Burgum visited by conference call with First Lady Melania Trump in Washington, DC, on Monday, along with other officials.

He said it’s an honor representing North Dakotans on the national stage.

Burgum pointed out the importance of COVIC-19 testing, and the positive cases followed up including contact tracing, and isolation when necessary, to slow the spread of the virus.

North Dakota health officials are reporting one death and 63 new cases of COVID-19. Cass County, which remains the epicenter of the state’s coronavirus outbreak, had 56 cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s total to 1,229. Statewide, there were 1,994 confirmed cases as of Tuesday.

NDDoH

Posted Tues. May 19, 2020

Positive COVID-19 Test Results
Results listed are from the previous day.

INDIVIDUAL WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

Man in his 90s from Cass County with underlying health conditions.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY

Bottineau County – 1
Burleigh County – 1
Cass County – 56
Ramsey County – 1
Ransom County – 2
Richland County – 2

BY THE NUMBERS

69,902 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+1,990 total tests from yesterday)

57,731 – Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+1,170 unique individuals from yesterday)

55,737 – Total Negative (+1,107 unique individuals from yesterday)

1,994 – Total Positive (+63 unique individuals from yesterday)

5.4% – Daily Positivity Rate

135 – Total Hospitalized (+2 individuals from yesterday)

32 – Currently Hospitalized (+0 individuals from yesterday)

1,269 – Total Recovered (+50 individuals from yesterday)

45 – Total Deaths (+1 individual from yesterday)

* Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.

For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Burgum added the Red river Valley COVID-19 Task Force is enhancing testing of existing clients, and others with enhanced risks is continuing along with focus tests, of long term care facilities, and other congregate care facilities.

Basic Care Relief has been implemented, Burgum announced an emergency rule change that will allow residents of basic care facilities in North Dakota to keep the Economic Impact Payments provided as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

A basic care facility is similar to a nursing home, but for seniors whose medical needs are not as intense. North Dakota is the only state with basic care, with 1,143 seniors currently residing in 65 basic care facilities that are supported by the state paying part of their room and board.

Because of how the state’s rules are written for basic care, Economic Impact Payments made to basic care residents were directed to be counted as income and kept by the state – which is not what was intended under the CARES Act.

To meet the federal mandate, the Governor’s Office and Department of Human Services (DHS), led by Executive Director Chris Jones, worked closely with legislative and executive branch partners to find a solution. The administration sought an emergency rule change that allows North Dakotans in basic care facilities to be able to use the stimulus money however they choose. Jones signed the emergency rule request on Monday and Burgum signed off on it Tuesday. The rule became effective today and will remain in effect as it moves through the formal administrative rules process.

The state Department of Public Instruction has amended and enhanced local schools control on implementing the use of school buildings during the North Dakota smart restart.

With unemployment, the rate now stands at 9.2 percent, and 8.5 percent, seasonally adjusted.

He said the number of jobless certifications have dropped coinciding with people going back to work, and new claims have dropped as well.

Unprecedented claim volumes are driving a dramatic increase in fraudulent unemployment claims across the country – North Dakota included.

Job Service North Dakota uses multiple types of fraud identification and prevention tools, but the most effective fraud prevention tool available is North Dakota’s employers.

What to look for

When an unemployment insurance claim is filed, a Notice of Claim is sent to each of the employers the claimant worked for in the last 18 months. It is critical that employers review these notices and let Job Service know if the individual is still working or if the claim is unexpected or suspicious. Preventing payment on fraudulent claims benefits all employers by limiting the severe impact this pandemic period will have on the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund balance.

Job Service has identified multiple instances of fraudulent claims being filed in North Dakota using the personal information of individuals who remain employed and who have not actually filed a claim for benefits. In several of these situations, the employer of the individuals whose data was used to file the claim notified Job Service after receiving a Notice of Claim for the individual. By notifying Job Service of the fraud, these employers were able to prevent thousands of dollars in payments to criminals who falsely filed claims.

The criminals committing the fraud gather personal information from multiple sources, from buying social security numbers on the dark web to gathering demographic and employment data from various public web sites and social media. These sophisticated schemes are often hard to detect and ultimately can result in very large losses. Although fraudulent attempts to receive unemployment insurance benefits happen regularly, periods of disaster which result in a large volume of unemployment insurance claims provide an opportunity for criminals and organized crime to ramp up their efforts.

Job Service North Dakota is asking every employer to pay close attention to any Notice of Claim and other materials sent to them by Job Service and to report potential fraud.

To report fraud call 701-328-2866, document your concern on the Notice of Claim you receive and return it to Job Service, or at jobsnd.com, under Unemployment for Business choose “Report Unemployment Fraud.”

https://www.jobsnd.com/unemployment-business-tax/report-unemployment-fraud.

The Behavioral Health Division is responsible for reviewing and identifying service needs and activities in the state’s behavioral health system to ensure health and safety, access to services and quality services. It also establishes quality assurance standards for the licensure of substance use disorder program services and facilities and provides policy leadership in partnership with public and private entities.

A 31-page toolkit provides employers with information on supporting employees while teleworking, utilizing an employee assistance program and finding behavioral health services and supports in North Dakota. The toolkit also has tips for supervisors on how they can provide one-on-one support to their staff members and ready-to-use information for employee newsletters or other employer communications on behavioral health resources, including tools for parents, available online at www.behavioralhealth.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/EmployeeToolkit.pdf.

In other state news, on Tuesday, North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler is asking for public suggestions about the best uses for federal education aid that was recently approved by Congress.

The Department of Public Instruction has $3.1 million in discretionary federal aid, and considerable flexibility on how it is used for state and local education needs, Baesler said. The NDDPI funds are on top of $30.06 million in federal grants that are being distributed to school districts. The money was included in a $2 trillion emergency relief package that was approved by Congress in late March.

Baesler has distributed a survey to educators, family members, education groups, advocacy organizations and state lawmakers that asks for their views on improving distance learning, how federal aid spending should be prioritized, and how best to support student learning needs during this pandemic.

The multiple-choice survey is on line at : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDDPICOVIDsurvey. It has four questions and invites participants to add comments as they wish. One question asks: “What supports would be most helpful to provide effective distance learning for students in the event that we need to address this option again in the future?”

North Dakota’s K-12 students have been attending class via distance education since mid-March, when Gov. Doug Burgum closed schools to student in-person instruction. Many districts plan to continue distance education instruction for summer school.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Legislature’s research agency have cautioned lawmakers that it may be impossible to safely convene the legislative session in January at the state Capitol in Bismarck because of the coronavirus pandemic. But Republican majority leaders were optimistic that lawmakers would still be able to meet as they have pre-pandemic. The memo to lawmakers from the nonpartisan Legislative Council says “having legislators, staff, lobbyists, and the general public convene at the Capitol for a legislative session likely would put these people and the individuals with whom they come in contact at a higher risk of illness or death.”

Valley City, (CSi) The City of Valley City hosts a COVID-19 Response Briefing on May 20, at 5:30-p.m. at City Hall. The briefing is closed the public to honor social distancing.

Presenters will be announced.

The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 68. To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

Jamestown (JPS) Jamestown Public School Lunch Program continues to provide free grab-go meals due to the current school closure. Meals will be provided using a pick-up process with a single location at the Middle School starting on the 26th of May thru June 30th 2020. A delivery option and online ordering is also be available. The Middle School Site will be closed for Memorial Day on May 25th!

1-Cold Breakfast, 1-Cold Lunch or both will be available for pick-up at the Middle School. Meals will be available for any child up to the age of 18 years old. Due to current restrictions, meals are not allowed to be consumed on site. Adults over the age of 18 can also pick up a grab-go lunch for $4.00.

Please call food service by 9:00 AM each day at the Middle School site. Only a limited number of meals will be available at the Middle School site without pre-ordering. If you prefer to order online, you can do so for up to one week at a time.

The Middle School Site will be open from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday – Friday until June 30th. Please note that the Middle School Site will be closed for Memorial Day on May 25th!

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

Commissioner Erickson was present, by phone.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Approved a Raffle Permit for Fraternal Order of Police James Valley Lodge #4, ND Red Knights

PUBLIC COMMENTS: No One spoke

During the COVID-19 emergency, members of the public may request to make a public comment regarding city business by contacting City Hall (701) 845-1700 by 12 NOON on the day of the meeting to make arrangements.

ORDINANCE

Commissioners approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1055, an Ordinance Rezoning West ½ of Lot 10, East 74.25’ of Lots 11 & 12, Lots 13 and 14 less the North 105’, and Lot 15 of Block 3, Andrus & Sifton’s Addition for VCSU Center for the Arts. City Attorney Martineck said there were no changes from the first reading for the rezoning.

Approved the first reading of an Ordinance repealing Section 2-04-03 relating to residency requirements of appointive officers and employees of the City of Valley City.

RESOLUTION

Approved a Resolution Approving Plat of Love’s Addition (63-2601150). City Attorney Martineck said the application was approved by the city planning commission, also approved by Martineck.

The City Commission approved Approving Replat of Lot 5, South Valley Addition. City Attorney Martineck sais a variance was approved in the vote to approve.

NEW BUSINESS

Approved a proposed Ordinance Creating Title 20-04.01 to Extend City Sales, Use & Gross Receipts Tax dedicated to Permanent Flood Protection. City Attorney Martineck said the city previously approved by resolution. The first reading will not come until the June 9 city election when the question is on the ballot.

Approve July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Annual Gaming Site Authorization for the following. City Auditor Richter

Valley City Baseball Association at The Clubhouse Lounge
Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at Valley City Town & Country Club
Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at Youth Sports Complex

Considered was a Police Officer COVID-19 hazard pay. Police Chief Hatcher summarized a statement noting compiled stats. He provided additional pay to field officers, $4,500 in total pay, for March, April and May of 2020. He said compared to last year in the same time period, the call to domestic violence calls was up by seven percent. He said DUI call were also up for the same period up by 10 percent, also included in the domestic violence category. He said those types of calls pose a serious hazard to officers responding.

Commissioners approved the request of hazard pay from the current police department budget.

Commissioner Erickson voted against the motion.

Considered were options for street light fixtures on 5th Avenue NW

Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of aluminum, lantern type street lights over the acorn style.

Approved was an Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Paving Improvement District No. 121 – 2020 Seal Coat. Commissioner Erickson voted against the motion.

Approved was a Construction Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Water Main Improvement District No. 101 – 5th Ave NW.

Approved projects for 2021 North Dakota Water Development Plan. The approval goes to the State Water Commission for approval, pending dollars available.

Approved was the purchase agreement concerning Auditor’s Lot 1 in the SW quarter section 17, Township 140, Range 58, between George Gaukler and Bridgetown Development LLP. City Attorney Martineck, said the agreement is between the developer and the owner of a strip of land.

Commissioner Powell recused himself due to a conflict of interest.

Discussed was an Ordinance creating a Mobile Vendor License. City Attorney Martineck, suggested the items going to the zoning and planning commission for review with recommendations to the City Commission.

Commissioner Magnuson suggested a fee be charged, for each ten day span under a permit.

A copy of the state sales tax to be included in paperwork, along with a city sales tax.

The Ordinance will come back to the Commission in the form of a first reading.

CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS

Fire Chief Scott Magnuson reminded residents to be vigilant on being careful with fires, base on the very dry conditions.

He said the fire department assisted with 120 celebrations around town, for such things as parades.

Mayor Carlsrud said public works has been working with the fire department on repairing broken street surfaces.

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

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 75-year-old Minnesota man was killed when his car collided with a semi-truck on Interstate 94 in Fargo on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the man from Twin Valley, Minnesota, was westbound when he lost control of his Toyota and swerved, glancing off a bridge guardrail before striking the trailer of the westbound semi. The driver of the Toyota was pronounced dead at a hospital. A 75-year-old woman from Mahnomen, Minnesota, who was his passenger was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The semi driver from Humble, Texas, was not hurt. The patrol says roads were dry and the weather clear. The crash remains under investigation.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Fargo man is being held on a possible attempted murder charge for an assault in a mall parking lot. The 44-year-old suspect is accused of deliberately running over a man in the West Acres parking lot Tuesday and then getting out of his vehicle and assaulting him. KFGO reports police say the two men know each other and the victim is accused of stealing the suspect’s vehicle in Moorhead, Minnesota. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Police arrested the suspect after he drove away from the parking lot.

MEDORA, N.D. (AP) — The National Park Service says a bison injured a woman visiting the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Officials say the 55-year-old woman from Watford City was hiking around a bend on the Buckhorn Trail on Monday afternoon when she encountered a bull bison on the trail. The bull charged, striking the woman in the face and knocking her down. The woman called 911 while on the ground, and a U.S. park ranger responded and found the bull still standing near the woman. The bison did not respond to hazing measures, so the ranger shot the animal. The woman was flown to Minot and treated for broken vertebrae and facial fractures.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck man charged last month with luring and having sex with minors is facing an additional 27 charges after police said more victims had come forward. The Bismarck Tribune says that in the latest charges, 21-year-old Dawson Rouse is accused of having sex with girls in their early teens, sending lewd photos to minors and enticing them to send lewd photos to him. Rouse was charged in April with seven crimes for allegedly luring and having sex with minors. Court documents do not list a defense attorney who could speak on his behalf.

In sports…

Jamestown (Parks & Recreation) Jamestown Parks and Recreation Director Doug Hogan reports, local slow-pitch softball associations will be able to begin league competition by June 1, 2020 cautioning that play will be closely monitored.

Teams will also be responsible for social distancing guidelines produced by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s office as well as Jamestown Parks and Rec.

Guidelines include a ban on sunflower seeds and chewing tobacco, as well as the elimination of post-game handshakes and no loitering after. Fans need to bring their own chairs as bleachers will not be made available for seating.

Hogan says local associations utilizing Parks and Rec facilities were responsible for submitting both national affiliation guidelines and procedures on how those practices will be safely implemented locally in order for play to begin during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Jamestown Men’s Softball Association provided its plan, along with guidelines recommended by USA Softball, to Jamestown Parks and Rec.

Hogan adds that the Jamestown Men’s Softball Association and the Jamestown Women’s Slowpitch Softball Association have been approved to begin play. Men’s slow-pitch is planning a June 1 start.

Men’s softball will compete Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Hillcrest Softball Complex, with start times being staggered at 6:50 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. Sanitizer will be located at all fields in use and restrooms will be cleaned before, after and between games.

Valley City The Valley City Baseball Association has announced that registration for Babe Ruth and Senior Babe Ruth is today from 5pm to 6:30pm. Registration begins with 13 year olds at 5pm.

Then….

14 – 5:15p

15 – 5:30p

16 – 5:45p

17 – 6:00p

18 – 6:15p

All players under 18 will need a parent/guardian to complete the forms. If you previously filled out the “Legion” registration and paid the player fee, a new Babe Ruth form will be needed for the VCBA records as well as the COVID release form. If you already registered and filled out the Babe Ruth form and paid the player fee, only the COVID release will need to be filled out. Also, remember to bring your own pen, the VCBA will not be providing any.

Jamestown (uj.edu) The University of Jamestown has announced the hiring of Alex Raasch as its first ever women’s swimming and diving head coach.

The program will begin competition in 2021-22 while Raasch will spend the 2020-21 season recruiting.

“We feel women’s swimming and diving is a perfect fit for our institution and our department,” said University of Jamestown Director of Athletics Sean Johnson. “There is a tremendous amount of talented swimming student-athletes in our region and we feel those individuals fit the profile of students that thrive at the University of Jamestown. There are abundant opportunities for our team to compete in the region and we feel we are positioned to be successful. We are also very grateful for our partnership with Jamestown Public Schools and Jamestown High School in allowing us to use their pool as our practice and competition facility.”

Most recently, Raasch, a native of Massachusetts, was the interim head swimming and diving coach at the University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa, Texas.

Raasch began her coaching career with the YMCA of Greater Boston where she served as the Head Swimming Coach at the Hyde Park branch in Boston, Massachusetts. While in this position she began an adaptive swimming program and worked with swimmers of all ages, levels and abilities.

VIRUS EFFECTS IN SPORTS…

UNDATED (AP) — A limited number of NFL teams are reopening their training facilities, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.

Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the 32 clubs the go-ahead for limited re-openings on Tuesday, as long as state and local municipalities allow them.

Coaching staffs and all players, except those undergoing injury rehab, are barred from the facilities in the first phase of the league’s plan.

With such states as California, New York, New Jersey, Washington and Virginia still under heavy restrictions, that immediately leaves nine franchises unable to use their facilities. The Las Vegas Raiders still have their training complex in Alameda, California.

In other NFL news:

—Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter isn’t willing to guess what the NFL might look like when its back on the field. The new NFL Players Association president said he’s focused on player safety as the league cautiously heads toward normalcy in the COVID-19 pandemic. Tretter doesn’t know when players will be allowed to return to training facilities that began opening around the league.

— The San Francisco 49ers are encouraged by how productive their virtual offseason has been amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But they are even more hopeful of getting back on the field for training camp in July after California Gov. Gavin Newsom said sports could resume under some restrictions if the state continues to make progress.

—Changes designed to enhance opportunities for minorities to get executive, head coaching and coordinator positions were passed by NFL owners. They include addendums to the Rooney Rule, which has fallen short in its goal of increasing diversity in the league. All clubs will now be required to interview at least two minority candidates from outside the organization for head coach vacancies.

NFL-BRADY WORKOUT

Brady gathers new Bucs teammates for workout on prep field

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady isn’t letting the coronavirus pandemic —or NFL rules against players working out at team facilities — keep him from preparing for a new season with his new Tampa Bay team.

Brady gathered some of his new Buccaneers teammates on a high school field for a throwing session early Tuesday. Brady wore a Buccaneers helmet and an orange jersey over his shoulder pads.

The informal, players-only workout lasted two hours, according to The Tampa Bay Times.

Because of the pandemic, any gathering of players is notable — especially one involving Brady. The six-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots signed a two-year, $50 million contract with the Bucs in March.

MLB-VIRUS OUTBREAK-NATIONALS RINGS

An unusual ring to it: Nats opt for virtual Series ceremony

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals will unveil their World Series championship rings during a “virtual” ceremony shown on television and online Sunday — an unprecedented approach brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.

With the start of the Major League Baseball season on hold because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Nationals owner Mark Lerner said he hopes the plan to show off the team’s hardware would provide “a moment of joy in these uncertain times.”

Teams typically unveil their title rings at a home stadium packed with fans.

In other MLB developments:

—The Los Angeles Angels will implement furloughs across their organization starting June 1. Furloughs will impact employees across the front office, scouting department and minor league system. The Angels had already pledged to pay their employees through May. Furloughed employees will keep their medical benefits for the rest of the year or until Oct. 31, depending on their contracts.

—The Texas Rangers would prefer to stay home in their new ballpark whenever it is time to get back to spring training. They still haven’t played a game, or even had an organized workout, in their $1.2 billion stadium with a retractable roof. Spring training has been on hold more than two months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic. That has also delayed the start of the regular season.

UNDATED (AP) — The NHL is still more than a week away from determining a return-to-play format. That word comes from a person familiar with discussions.

And what that plan resembles could be complicated further should the U.S. and Canada extend border restrictions to non-essential travel into July. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced border restrictions will stay in effect through June 21.

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly tells The Associated Press he’s hopeful the decision to close the border to non-essential travel for another month won’t “have a material impact” on the league’s discussions to restart its season.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The English Premier League’s first wave of mass coronavirus testing of players and staff found six people infected at three of the 20 soccer teams.

Socially distant training sessions can begin, without the involvement of the six people with COVID-19 who have to self-isolate for seven days.

The league is not identifying whether players or coaches tested positive from the tests on 748 people on Sunday and Monday.

In other sports-related coronavirus developments:

—Major League Soccer’s All-Star Game has been canceled for the first time in its quarter-century history because of the coronavirus pandemic. MLS All-Stars had been scheduled to play counterparts from Mexico’s Liga MX on July 29 at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. MLS says the 2021 game will take place at Banc of California Stadium, most likely against All-Stars from Liga MX.

— Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says the city is talking with the organizers of the Boston Marathon about what to do if the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t let up by the race’s proposed new date of Sept. 14. The mayor said on Tuesday that the decision to reschedule the marathon from April to September was made with the hope that the disease “would no longer be a significant public health risk.”

— South Carolina’s highest paid head coaches are taking 10% salary cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Football coach Will Muschamp, men’s basketball coach Frank Martin and women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley are taking the cuts. The university also said Tuesday that school president Robert Caslen and athletic director Ray Tanner are among the top-level administrators taking the 10% cut.

NBA-JAZZ-BOGDANOVIC SURGERY

Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanović undergoes right wrist surgery

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz have announced that forward Bojan Bogdanović underwent surgery to repair a ruptured ligament in his right wrist.

The procedure was performed Tuesday in New York City. There’s no timetable for Bogdanović’s return. The team said in a release that he’ll begin rehabilitation “at the appropriate time.” The NBA season remains on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bogdanović was averaging 20.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists in his first season with the Jazz. He also was playing a career-best 33.1 minutes per game. The 31-year-old Bogdanović signed a four-year, $73 million contract with Utah last summer.

WNBA-ROSTER SIZE

AP source: WNBA teams to cut rosters down to 12 by May 26

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA teams will have to get their rosters down to 12 by May 26 so players can get paid starting June 1.

The league and the players’ union are still working out many details of how often players will get paid and how much. Those negotiations largely depend on the length and start date of the season.

Players who are waived over the next week won’t get paid, but they will receive benefits through June 30. The WNBA offered rookies health benefits starting May 1. Veteran players receive year-round benefits.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former World Wrestling Entertainment pro Shad Gaspard was still missing Tuesday after he was swept out to sea in Southern California last weekend while swimming with his young son.

Gaspard’s 10-year-old son, Aryeh, was rescued and several other swimmers made it out of the water safely after they were caught in a rip current Sunday afternoon at Venice Beach in Los Angeles. A police statement says a lifeguard saw a wave crash over Gaspard and he was swept out to sea.

Gaspard gained prominence in the WWE as one half of the tag-team group Cryme Time, along with his partner, JTG.

After retiring from the WWE in 2010, Gaspard has had small roles on TV and in movies, including the 2015 Kevin Hart comedy “Get Hard.”

BELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20 on Long Island in front of no fans as the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown.

This is the first year the Belmont will take place before the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. The Derby was moved to Sept. 5 and the Preakness to Oct. 3.

The rescheduled Belmont will be contested at distance of a mile and an eighth instead of the race’s trademark mile and a half that has been in place since 1926.

CHICAGO (AP) — Ken Burmeister, a college basketball coach for 21 seasons who took Texas-San Antonio to the NCAA Tournament and later guided Loyola of Chicago, died Tuesday. He was 72.

Loyola said Burmeister died following a bout with cancer.

Burmeister posted 72 wins at Texas-San Antonio from 1986-90. He led the Roadrunners to their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Illinois in 1988.

Burmeister took over at Loyola in 1994 after working as an assistant at nearby DePaul and went 40-71 over four seasons. Following his time at Loyola, he went on to coach for a season at Trinity University in San Antonio and at Incarnate Word for 12 years.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump attacked the validity of a study of veterans that raised alarms about the malaria drug he actively promotes as a treatment for the coronavirus. Trump’s remarks came Tuesday as he defended his decision to take hydroxychloroquine himself to protect against COVID-19. The president asserted without evidence that the study of veterans was “false” and an “enemy statement.” Yet the drug has not been shown to combat the virus in a multitude of other studies as well. Trump’s own government warns that the drug should be administered for COVID-19 only in a hospital or research setting.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican political operatives are recruiting what are described as “extremely pro-Trump” doctors to go on television to prescribe reviving the U.S. economy as quickly as possible, without waiting to meet safety benchmarks proposed by public health experts to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. The plan was discussed in a May 11 conference call that included GOP-aligned groups and a Trump campaign staffer. A leaked recording of the hourlong call was provided to The Associated Press. A Trump campaign spokesman confirmed an effort to recruit doctors to publicly support the president is underway, but declined to say when the initiative would be rolled out.

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are mixed as market players waffle between hopes for recovery as economies gradually reopen and worries over the havoc wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic. Shares were mostly lower Wednesday in Europe, while U.S. futures were higher. Doubts over a potential vaccine being developed by Massachusetts-based Moderna overwhelmed the optimism that had driven Wall Street’s biggest rally in more than five weeks a day earlier. Scientists noted that data from early clinical trials of the vaccine were too limited to yield any conclusive results. Shares rose in Japan as officials considered lifting limited pandemic restrictions still in place in Tokyo and a few other regions.

MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Rapidly rising water has overtaken dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in central Michigan, where flooding struck several communities along rain-swollen waterways. Michigan Gov. Gretchen says among the threatened areas is downtown Midland, which by Wednesday could be “under approximately 9 feet of water.” On Wednesday morning, water that was several feet high covered some downtown streets near the Tittabawassee River, reaching a hotel and parking lots. The city of 42,000 is home to Dow Chemical Co.’s main plant, which sits on the riverbank. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for locations along the Tittabawassee River after the breach at the Edenville Dam in northern Midland County and the Sanford Dam located about 8 miles downriver.

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican voters in Oregon’s vast 2nd Congressional District chose a former state senator to be their candidate to replace Rep. Greg Walden, who didn’t run for a 12th term in the conservative region covering the rural eastern and central part of the state. Cliff Bentz on Tuesday bested former state legislators Jason Atkinson and Knute Buehler. Buehler also ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2018 as the GOP nominee. Bentz will have the advantage in the November election in the predominantly Republican part of the state. Former Vice President Joe Biden won Oregon’s Democratic presidential primary, outpacing Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who both suspended their campaigns earlier in the year.