– Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Sept 10

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows around 40. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the

evening, then chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the

upper 40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of showers

50 percent.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers in the morning, in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

Chances for showers across southern North Dakota starting Friday morning. Greatest probability for precipitation will be in the southern James River Valley Friday afternoon and evening as the low pushes through.

Jamestown (CVHD) Stutsman County continues to see an increase in lab-confirmed positive cases of the novel coronavirus with 137 active cases. Stutsman County currently has a higher 14-day rolling average positivity rate (6.31%) when compared to the State of North Dakota rate (5.60%). While Stutsman County continues to remain in the “green category” of the ND Smart Restart Plan, category changes are imminent in the near future if our county’s data continues to worsen.

CVHD, Unit Administrator, Robin Iszler says, “Central Valley Health and our local Emergency Operation Center committee continue to be very concerned with the rise in positive cases in Jamestown and Stutsman County. The Emergency Operations Center is comprised of local health and safety officials who meets weekly to discuss current local conditions, while planning for the future to keep the community safe.”

Jamestown Mayor, Dwain Heinrich adds, “Prevention is currently the only defense we have against the virus and we must all work together to halt the spread and protect our residents.”

Prevention measures include wearing face coverings, limiting social interactions to 15 minutes or less, practicing hand hygiene and social distancing (6 feet minimum).

Mayor Heinrich urges the community to follow prevention measures or stricter policy orders may be necessary. He says, “As Mayor of Jamestown, I have the authority to strengthen our safety practices through policy changes such as: public mask mandates and early shut down of bars, restaurants and local gatherings (i.e. weddings, etc.)” The Mayor stresses that changes will not be made without extensive assessment of the community’s conditions by local health and safety officials of the Emergency Operations Center.

Heinrich adds, “In order to keep our local business and economy going and schools open, our residents need to be healthy and our community data needs to improve.”

Iszler commends local businesses, Saying, “We would like to recognize local businesses who have mandated the use of face coverings; including Hugos, Walmart and Menards. While mask mandates are not currently in order, these businesses have gone the extra step to ensure their staff and customers are health and safe. “Central Valley Health encourages all local businesses to put their staff and customers first by requiring masks and ensuring strict social distancing measures in the facility.”

Mayor Heinrich points out that, “Enacting policy measures is not what local health and safety officials want for the community, but difficult decisions may be made if the facts warrant. If you are sick, a close contact and/or a positive case, please stay home. Keep yourself, your friends, and your neighbors safe and free from additional regulations.”

For more information on the ND Smart Restart Plan, visit https://www.ndresponse.gov/covid-19-resources.

North Dakota health officials are reporting 337 new positive coronavirus cases and three more deaths. The number of new positive cases reported Thursday included 62 in Burleigh County and 34 in neighboring Morton County. The cases reported Thursday raise the statewide total since the pandemic reached North Dakota in mid-March to 14,443. North Dakota’s death toll from the coronavirus is 160 as of Thursday. The victims were a two men in their 80s from Burleigh County and a woman in her 90s from Dunn County.

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Thurs. Sept.10, 2020

Posted 11-a.m.

Barnes

New Positives 3

Total Positives 160

Active Cases 44

Recovered 116

Stutsman

New Positives 11

Total Positives 367

Active Cases 137

Recovered 227

COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.

BY THE NUMBERS

6,358 – Total Tests from Yesterday*

518,090 – Total tests completed since pandemic began

337 – Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****

14,443 – Total positive individuals since pandemic began

5.45% – Daily Positivity Rate**

2,353 – Total Active Cases

+133 Individuals from yesterday

145 – Individuals Recovered from Yesterday****

11,930 – Total recovered since pandemic began

62 – Currently Hospitalized

+9 individuals from yesterday

3 – New Deaths*** (160 total deaths since the pandemic began)

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

Man in his 80s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.
Man in his 80s from Burleigh County with underlying health conditions.
Woman in her 90s from Dunn County with underlying health conditions.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY

Barnes County – 3
Benson County – 3
Bowman County – 2
Burleigh County – 62
Cass County – 64
Cavalier County – 1
Dickey County – 2
Dunn County – 1
Eddy County – 2
Foster County – 1
Grand Forks County – 1
Hettinger County – 2
LaMoure County – 2
McHenry County – 1
McIntosh County – 1
McKenzie County – 3
McLean County – 2
Mercer County – 10
Morton County – 34
Mountrail County – 5
Pembina County – 1
Ramsey County – 3
Ransom County – 1
Renville County – 2
Richland County – 4
Rolette County – 1
Sargent County – 3
Sioux County – 1
Stark County – 67
Stutsman County – 11
Towner County – 1
Walsh County – 1
Ward County – 29
Williams County – 10

* 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.

**Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters).

*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.
**** The daily numbers are the actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

******Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.

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.

Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District will hold weekly testing event in Jamestown. The testing will occur on Friday’s from 10 to Noon at the Jamestown Civic Center.

This event is open to anyone needing testing especially those with symptoms or who are close contacts. There will be a total of 300 tests available and it is first come first serve.

“We will no longer be offering large-scale testing events and will be moving towards smaller weekly events to ensure availability of testing for those who are close contact or symptomatic,” says Robin Iszler, Unit Administrator at Central Valley Health District.

Appointments are not required but those who wish to receive a test are required to complete the online screening questionnaire in advance, which can be found here: https://testreg.nd.gov/. Completing the online screening questionnaire does not guarantee you a test.

Additional details:

There is no cost for the test and health insurance is not processed.
Proof of residency will not be required.
The testing process itself takes approximately 15 minutes. Wait time in line may be longer.
Those with a positive result will be notified by phone within 24 – 72 hours.
Those with a negative result will be notified by the state notification system within 5 – 7 days.
Testing will be conducted using oral swabs. Antibody testing will not be conducted at this event.
Drive-up testing only. Stay in your vehicle to be tested.
Location of event is subject to change. Follow Central Valley Health on Facebook for event updates.

Jamestown (CSi) The City reminds motorists that beginning Fri Sept 4, that 2nd St NE, the street just south of the Civic Center along the railroad tracks from 2nd Ave to 5th Ave NE, will be closed to thru traffic, as it will be used for Covid-19 testing.

This will continue EVERY FRIDAY from 8AM-1PM now through December 18, 2020.
These streets will be open on Friday, October 9, 2020.

Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.
Questions regarding testing; please contact Central Valley Health at 252-8130.

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to the Walmart Parking lot, to a report of a car fire just after 10:30 a.m., on Thursday.

Lt. Sheldon Mohr says there was smoke reported from the car, caused by a brake fire. The fire department checked the vehicle for any additional fire damage, other than the brakes, which there was none reported.

No injuries reported.

Four City Fire Units and 19 Firefighters were on the scene about 20 minutes.

Update….The missing cat being sought, has been found, near the area he went missing, north of 10th Street, SE.

Jamestown (CSi) A couple stopped in Jamestown on Monday August 31, 2020 on their way home to Alaska. “Sam” their cat had enough of the car ride, and jumped out at Jetstream Car Wash, and ran north. The couple is pretty sure the feline has gone further on his run.

The couple stayed in Jamestown through that Friday, and spent everyday looking for him, joined by concerned Jamestown residents, who will continue to look for him.

“Sam” has a collar and tags on it. He will “answer,” to: ‘Kitty Kitty.’

Sam’s family had to go home, but if you see him please call his “family.”

907-744-3933, or in Jamestown call Doreen, at 701-320-7182.

There is a reward of $200 for Sam’s safe return.

Jamestown (CSi) Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton reminds vets that face masks are required to be worn when visiting all Veterans Affairs facilities.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, David said his office in the basement of the Law Enforcement Center in Jamestown is closed to walk-ins, however to arrange and in person meeting at the LEC lobby to call his office, at 701-252-9043. The office is open Monday-Friday 8-a.m., to 12 noon and 1-p.m., to 5-p.m.

He noted that the veterans Burleigh County van taking veterans to the VA in Fargo is still not available, till further notice, due the COVID-19 pandemic.

He also said VA Urgent Care Cards are available, for vets needing emergency care, and are available with more information at his office.

David added that grants are available for veterans in need of a service dog. For more information on line go to www.servicedogsforamerica.org

The Department of Veterans Affairs has made 425 grants amounting to $279 million to help prevent and end veteran homeless.

The deadline to sign up for the Camp Grafton Deer Hunt, in October 16, with the hunt scheduled for November 16, 17, 2020. Those participating must have a disability of 50 percent or greater. Application information available at his office.

On another topic:

The Fargo VA Health Care System will hold several free drive-through influenza immunization clinics in September and October for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare.

For questions about eligibility, call 1-800-410-9723, extension 3428.

Veterans should bring their Veteran ID card, wear a mask, and wear appropriate clothing such as a short-sleeve shirt to receive a flu vaccine. Veterans experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should present for their flu vaccine when it has been at least 10 days since the onset of symptoms – COVID-19 symptoms need to be improved and at least 24 hours without fever greater than 100.0 F. If you have questions regarding COVID-19 and the flu vaccine, please contact your healthcare provider.

Locations, dates, and times VA-enrolled Veterans can receive their free influenza immunization:

Fargo VA Medical Center (2101 Elm St. N):

Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Oct. 7, 15, & 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bemidji VA Clinic (1217 Anne St.):

Oct. 2, 15, and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Bismarck VA Clinic (Gateway Mall, 2700 State St, Suite F):

Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Oct. 7 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Devils Lake VA Clinic (1031 7th St. NE):

Call to schedule an appointment (701) 662-5801 press 0 to schedule.

Dickinson VA Clinic (766 Elks Dr., Suite 6/H):

Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fergus Falls VA Clinic (1839 Park St. N):

Oct. 5, 9, and 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Grafton VA Clinic (1319 11th St. W):

Oct. 9, 16, and 30 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Grand Forks VA Clinic (3221 32nd Ave. S, Suite 700):

Oct. 2, 7, and 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jamestown VA Clinic (2430 20th St. SW):

Oct. 6, 9, and 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Minot VA Clinic (3400 South Broadway St.):

Oct. 1 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Williston VA Clinic (1542 16th St. W, Suite 300):

Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, and 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jamestown (CSi) RSVP Program/ East Region Coordinator, Deb Lee in Jamestown reports, that RSVP North Dakota is honoring the 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service this year with a virtual food drive in partnership with the Great Plains Food Bank. (If you wish to participate, please click on the link below.) Any help you can provide by forwarding this message to others you may know is greatly appreciated by all those who receive food assistance and by both the Great Plains Food Bank and RSVP North Dakota. Thank you for your service and for making a difference in the lives of others.

https://greatplainsfoodbank.fenly.org/drive/rsvpnd-911-day-of-service-virtual-food-drive/

RSVP also has collection boxes to accept food donations at the Vets Club and Papa Murphy’s.

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Patriot Council is sponsoring the Annual Freedom Walk, on Friday 9-11, 2020, in remembrance of those who perished on Sept 11, 2001, and in the global war on terrorism.

Community patriots, military, and first responders are especially invited to attend this Patriots Day event, and families are very welcome.

The walk begins at 5:30-p.m., at Zonta Park, with a short presentation and will end at the All Vets Club with a light meal for participants with a free will offering.

Please observe social distancing guidelines, and masks are suggested but not required.

For more information, please contact The All Vets Club at 701-252-8994.

Bismarck (CSi) – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Friday, and encourages North Dakota residents to do the same, in remembrance of those who perished in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The governor’s directive is in accordance with a joint resolution of Congress authorizing and requesting the President to designate Sept. 11 of each year as Patriot Day and direct flags to be lowered to half-staff for the entire day. Americans also are encouraged to observe a moment of silence at 7:46 a.m. Central Daylight Time to honor the nearly 3,000 victims of the attacks.

“Nineteen years after the unspeakable acts that shook our nation, we pay tribute to those who lost their lives and the heroic acts of bravery by the first responders and rescue workers who put themselves in harm’s way to bring others to safety,” Burgum said. “We also pay tribute and express our eternal gratitude to the courageous men and women who have fought the Global War on Terrorism, including the 28 service members from North Dakota who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.”

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Rural Fire District announces that the Jamestown Rural Fire Department invites the public to an Open House to celebrate being located at the new fire hall on Saturday September 12, 2020 from 10-a.m. to 2-p.m.

The location is 1209 9^th Street Southeast, in Jamestown.

Medina (CSi) The Medina Fall Festival is set for Saturday September 12, with the parade line up starting at 9:30-a.m. at the school. (No entry fee).

The parade starts at 10:30-a.m.

For more information on parade entries call Pat: 486-3323, Nancy 799-0952, Wendy 520-3167.

Everyone is welcome, kids, bring a bag for parade candy.

Jamestown (CSi) The Annual Gospel Music Jamboree is planned for Sunday September 13, 2020, at Temple Baptist Church, at 1200 12th Avenue, Northeast in Jamestown, starting at 2:30-p.m.

Featured will be: Prairie Harmony Singers…Gerry Guthmiller, Joyce Heyne, Wes Schaible.

Also to entertain, Troy Gundeson, Bernie Satrom, Randy and Cathy Schlecht, Curt Erickson & Kim Softing, from Hawley, Minnesota.

A free will offering will be accepted, with proceeds going to Youth for Christ.

Meal served by Women of the Church.

Valley City (CSi) Clean up week in Valley City is September 14th thru 18th. Set out all garbage including those extra items on the regular garbage pickup day.

City Public Works Sanitation Director Gloria Swart says to separate sheet rock, bricks, cement blocks, shingles and wood items. Metal screen doors with a wood core can be set out with wood or wood pallets.

Take unwanted appliances to Valley Recycling.There is no limit on the number of bags, cans and boxes, but are not exceed 50 pounds per bag, can or box.

Tires will not be pickup, and must be taken to the Transfer Station in Valley City for a fee. Batteries go to the Transfer Station at no charge. Scrap metal must be dropped off a Valley Recycling. Crews will not pick up grass or leaves.

Jamestown (CSi) Ground breaking and the start of construction of Eagle Flats in Downtown Jamestown has been delayed. Originally, the plan called for the event and starting construction this summer but was delayed stemming from COVID-19 pandemic related issues.

Eagle Flats will have 33 apartment units at the site of the vacant Eagles building on First Avenue South, in Downtown Jamestown.

Commonwealth Companies anticipates taking title to the Eagles property in October this year, and closing financing in April 2021, followed by construction, with completion now anticipated for the spring of 2022.

Eagle Flats will provide ground level parking, and have 33 accessible apartment units over the three floors, with a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom units in the secured building.

Residents will be within walking distance of downtown stores, along with Jamestown Middle School and employment in that area.

In sports…

Jamestown (UJ) The Jimmies 2020 football season is now scheduled to start on September 26, hosting Northwestern of Iowa as the University of Jamestown announced on Thursday on their web site, jimmiepride.com that the game against Dordt on September 19 has been postponed.

The announcement reads:

“While our overall COVID related cases in athletics, and specifically football, are relatively small, the cases and the related direct contacts impact a specific position group whose specialties preclude the ability to compete while ensuring the safety of other team members” said Athletics Director Sean Johnson. “We will continue to adhere to our health and safety protocols and work towards returning to play as early as it becomes safe to do so.”

Earlier UJ announced, The Jimmie football game at Briar Cliff originally scheduled for Saturday Sept. 12 will be played on November 21 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Also reported earlier, UJ stated that out of an abundance of caution, the University of Jamestown has postponed its home volleyball matches for Saturday, September 5th, Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12.

Jimmie women’s volleyball will host Morningside at 6 pm (JV) and 7:30 pm (Varsity) on October 13.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A football-starved nation is getting its games back with the start of the NFL season, but many worry that attending games or get-togethers will lead to a new surge in coronavirus infections. NFL football will kick off Thursday in Kansas City at a stadium that’s allowing 17,000 fans inside. Those spectators may be able to physically distance in the stands, but whether they’re able to do so at concessions or in bathrooms is a different story. Experts fear more outbreaks as the virus has started to slow its spread. The game will be seen on CSi 11, CSi 78.11 HD on NBC

In world and national news…

(AP) A wildfire burning since last month in Northern California is now the state’s largest on record. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the August Complex has scorched more than 736 square miles, centered in vast wilderness about 130 miles north of San Francisco. The blaze originated as 37 separate fires in the Mendocino National Forest on Aug. 17, when California was hit by thousands of lightning strikes. Many of the fires merged and others have since been added, and the complex now covers parts of Glenn, Mendocino, Lake, Tehama and Trinity counties. It has destroyed 26 structures as it consumes chaparral, timber and tall grass.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Less than eight weeks before the Nov. 3 elections, President Donald Trump’s campaign is urging a federal judge in Las Vegas to block a new state law and prevent mail-in ballots from going to all active Nevada voters amid the coronavirus pandemic. Documents filed in U.S. District Court say Republicans might be confused and discouraged from voting, and confidence in the election could be undermined. Nevada has asked the court to throw out the lawsuit. The state argues that vote-by-mail does not lead to election fraud and the virus could make voting in person dangerous.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Twitter says it will label or remove misleading claims that try to undermine public confidence in elections. This includes attempts at undermining people’s faith in the process itself, such as false claims about election rigging or ballot tampering, or about the outcome of the election. The policy goes into effect Sept. 17. It applies globally, not just to the U.S., which is holding presidential elections Nov. 3. Many people are expected to vote by mail, which is likely to delay election results. Twitter says its policy of labeling, rather than removing violating tweets from world leaders, will still apply.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on a Russian-linked Ukrainian lawmaker for interfering in the upcoming U.S. presidential election by releasing edited audio recordings intended to denigrate Democrat Joe Biden. Those recordings have been promoted by President Donald Trump. The Treasury Department is citing Andrii Derkach and three others for election interference. It’s the second time in as many months that the administration has called out Derkach by name for his efforts to interfere in American politics. Intelligence officials said last month that Derkach’s disclosure of the recordings was part of a broader Russian effort to disparage Biden before the Nov. 3 election.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats have scuttled a scaled-back GOP coronavirus rescue package, saying the measure shortchanges too many pressing needs as the pandemic continues its assault on the country. Thursday’s mostly party-line vote capped weeks of wrangling over a fifth relief bill that all sides say they want but are unable to deliver. The bipartisan spirit that powered earlier relief bills has given way to election-season political combat and name-calling. The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is changing the way it screens travelers from China and certain other countries. Beginning next week, the government plans to end the current system of temperature checks and travelers vouching for the health. And it plans to end the requirement that the travelers enter through one of 15 designated airports. Instead, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say they will focus on other measures including stronger reporting of illness at airports. The enhanced screening currently applies to people who have recently been in China, Iran, most European countries, the U.K., Ireland and Brazil.