Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Apr 2

CSi Weather…

Fire Danger Rating

Forecast…

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to

10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to

10 mph increasing to south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds

10 to 15 mph shifting to the north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to

15 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.

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

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain after

midnight. Lows in the upper 30s.

.TUESDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs

around 60.

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

Lows in the upper 30s.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs

in the upper 50s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of

rain. Lows in the mid 30s.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain possibly

mixed with snow in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s.

Fire Danger Rating

NDDOH

COVID-19 Stats

Fri. April 2, 2021

Barnes

New Positives 2

Total Positives: 1341

Active: 18

Recovered 1291

Stutsman:

New Positives: 4

Total Positives: 3339

Active: 16

Recovered: 3243

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

Please note that from now on the daily news release will be sent Monday – Friday. The NDDoH dashboard will continue to be updated daily.

* Note that this includes PCR and antigen; it does not include individuals from out of state. 

**Individuals (PCR or antigen) 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 with a PCR or antigen test and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. Please remember that deaths are reported as they’re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay). 

**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test. 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 has set more vaccination clinics for early April.

A Second Dose Moderna Vaccination will be on Wednesday April 7, from 1-p.m., to 3-p.m. at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequor Room.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

On Thursday April 8, a First Dose Moderna Vaccination Clinic will be held from 1-p.m., to  3-p.m., at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequor Room.

A Second Dose Pfizer Vaccination Clinic will be held from 3-p.m., to 5-p.m.,

at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequor Room.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Review the due date on the back of your CDC COVID vaccination record card prior to registering.

* 2nd dose clinics ONLY.  If you register as a first dose, your appointment will be canceled.

Appointments are required and are first come, first serve. Once the clinics are full, they will be closed for registration.

To register for an appointment, visit our website www.centralvalleyhealth.org and click the “COVID-19” tab.

Valley City  (CCHD)  City County Health in Valley City  will hold vaccination Clinics April 8 and 9 at CCHD.

On Thursday April 8, 2:30-p.m. to 4:30-p.m. there will be a Second Dose of Moderna Vaccine Clinic,

On Friday April 9,  8-a.m. to 12-noon, at Valley City Jr./Sr. High School there will be a Pfizer Vaccine Second Dose Clinic.

Currently vaccinating, Barnes County Essential Workers and all indiviudals 18 years old and older.

Pre-Registration is required by contacting City/County Health, https://www.citycountyhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine, or call 845-8518.

Valley City  (CSi)  The public is invited to the remaining  District 24 Legislative Forums.

Two more legislative forums will be held.  These are the last planned forums for District 24.

April 3:

• 9am to 11am in the Litchville Community Center
• 2pm to 4pm at the Wimbledon Cafe.

Valley City  (CSi)  Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City has announced, visitation policy changes.

The news release from Sheyenne Care Center CEO Craig Christianson states:

• “It is with excitement we are announcing changes to our visitation and resident outing policies. Over the past several months, the Sheyenne Care Center has educated its residents and staff on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents have voluntarily agreed to receive the vaccine. As of today, 93% have been vaccinated so we are now able to offer in room visitation, for fully vaccinated residents, in addition to all other types of visitation we have had in place over the last year. As of today, April 1st, 2021, you may begin scheduling in room visitation appointments with the social workers. Please schedule 24 hours in advance whenever possible.
• The ND Health Department VP3 members constantly remind us that if families do not follow visitation guidelines, visitations will be restricted. According to CMS guidelines, an outbreak occurs when one resident or one staff member is infected with the COVID-19. Please understand and follow the updates to CMS and CDC visitation requirements. If a resident or staff tests COVID-19 positive, visitation will be restricted for 14 days in only the area where the positive COVID-19 test occurred.
• Resident in-room visitation: will be opened for those residents who have been fully COVID-19 vaccinated for more than two weeks. If visitors have been vaccinated, we would appreciate seeing the vaccine card upon entrance to Sheyenne Care Center. We must continue to track visitors, so each area has been assigned a maximum number of families allowed in at a time. Each visitor will need to be screened and sign in at the front entrance prior to going to a resident room and sign out following the visit. In-room visitations will only occur when Sheyenne Care Center is free from COVID-19 in both residents and staff.
  Union Square 3 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
  • Hi Line Square 3 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
  • Sycamore (SCU) 3 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
  • Cottage 2 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
  • Prairie Rose (2nd Floor) 4 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
  • Valley View (3rd Floor) 4 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
• Scheduled in-room visitations hours: 9:30am to 11:30 am from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm and from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm, 7 days a week. Please contact Social Services 24 hours in advance, for in-room visitation appointments. Due to the limited number of visitors per area, we ask that in-room visitations are kept to 1 hour.
• Library visitations: will be available to families for residents who have not been fully vaccinated.
  Two (2) people may visit at a time in the Library with the resident. Visitation hours are: 10:00am to 9:00 pm, 7 days a week.
• There is not an age limit for visitors, however, all visitors will need to wear clean, cloth face covering or clean surgical face mask during visitation. Library and outside visitors will need maintain social distancing. All visitors are reminded to perform appropriate hand hygiene frequently. Your efforts in helping Sheyenne Care Center remain free of COVID-19 is greatly appreciated.
• Safe Outing Guidelines:
  Resident outings will be allowed and must be scheduled with social services in advance when possible. This ensures any cares or medications needed prior to the visit can be completed before the outing. The individual picking up the resident will be screened at the front door, complete the outing agreement and sign out the resident. Upon return, the agreement will be reviewed and the individual will sign the resident back in.
• Vaccinated Residents
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals to safely visit. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated, for COVID-19, 2 weeks after receiving their final dose. These recommendations apply to offsite resident outings.
  Take precautions while in public by wearing a mask and maintaining a distance of 6ft or greater from others.
  • Avoid gatherings of approximately 10 people or more people.
  • Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer frequently throughout resident outing.
  Fully vaccinated residents will not be required to quarantine for 14 days upon return from an outing, unless the resident had prolonged close contact (within 6 feet for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with an individual with COVID-19.
• None vaccinated Residents:
• None vaccinated residents continue to be at risk of becoming infected with and/or transmitting COVID-19. Individuals participating in an offsite resident outing must follow these recommendations.
  The resident must wear a mask at all times when within 6 feet of others.
  • Any individual within 6 feet of the resident must wear a mask.
  • If unable to mask (such as when eating a meal), all individuals must maintain at least a distance of 6ft.
  Any resident, or individual responsible for the outing, unable to maintain these guidelines must notify the charge nurse or designee upon return to the building. The resident may be placed in quarantine for 14 days to protect the health of others.
  If you have any questions, please contact us at any time for information.”
• Craig Christianson, CEO of the Sheyenne Care Center.

Valley City  (VCPS)  Valley City Public Schools announces that the school district’s annual school election will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

The seat  open, is one at large position for a three year term currently being held by Natalie Wintch.

Those interested in filing for the open positions need to file papers with the school district business manager in the Central office before 4:00 p.m., April 5, 2021.

The filing papers may be picked up by contacting  Valley City Public Schools Business Manager, Thomas Vanorny, at  Central Ave N, Valley City ND 58072-2949.  Call  701-845-0483 or email tom.vanorny@k12.nd.us.

Jamestown  (CSi)  The James River Humane Society has more fundraiser Kuchens available for purchase.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Board Member, Jay Nitschke said to call the shelter at 701-252-0747, or a board member to purchase.

Jay said there are about six cats available for adoption.

Those include,  Stewart, a male who does well with other animals.  Butch a male Long Hair Orange Tabby who is very social, and Sandy a male Buff color also social.

Around 10 dogs are available, including,  Daisy who is recovering nicely from recent surgery, to correct a birth defect,  Tank who is scheduled to have surgery on a rear leg, on April 14.  Donations for his surgery being accepted by mailing to post office box 636 in Jamestown 58402.  Maverick is available, a Husky-Sheppard Mix, who does not do well with smaller animals.  Scout is a  Husky mix, who needs one on one companionship.

View photos and more information on their website, jamesriverhumanesociety.org

Call 701-252-0747 to arrange an appointment to visit the shelter. And information on how to volunteer, and donate items, located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Residents of a small western North Dakota tourist town forced to evacuate as a large wildfire approached have been able to return to their homes. The city of Medora, with its population of about 100, was evacuated Thursday as firefighters worked to stop the blaze from spreading.

On Friday fire crews continued to fight a large wildfire  in western North Dakota’s Billings County.

Beth Hill with the State Forest Service says there is some good news:

Authorities on Friday reduced the estimated size of the fire from about 15 square miles to about 4 1/2 square miles. There were no reports of injuries or damaged structures in the community, which is on the doorstep of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. North Dakota has seen a growing number of wildfires with extreme drought conditions across the state.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Police say two men wanted for a fatal shooting in Bismarck, North Dakota have been arrested in a small Arizona town near the border of Mexico. Officials say the men, 26 and 29, are both from Detroit, Michigan and were traveling in Douglas, Arizona late Thursday night when they were pulled over for a traffic violation and arrested on warrants from North Dakota. Both have warrants from Burleigh County for murder. Police say the two are accused of fatally shooting 26-year-old Reonardo Alexis and injuring another man at a Bismarck apartment March 28. The man who was wounded is expected to recover.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Legislature is working to bank several days this session to give lawmakers a cushion later in the year to approve new legislative districts and to decide how to spend expected federal coronavirus aid. The North Dakota Constitution limits the Legislature to 80 days of meetings every two years. May 4 is the adjournment deadline this session. But legislative leaders hope to finish with eight days to spare. Friday would have been the Legislature’s 58th business day, but the House and Senate skipped the gaveled opening to save a legislative day for later.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The head of the Minneapolis Police Department’s homicide division has testified that kneeling on the neck of someone who is handcuffed and in the prone position is “top-tier, deadly” force and “totally unnecessary.” Lt. Richard Zimmerman testified Friday at the trial of Officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with killing George Floyd last year. His testimony came a day after a Minneapolis police supervisory sergeant who was on duty the night Floyd died testified that he believes the officers who restrained Floyd could have ended it after he stopped resisting. Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death.

In sports…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Major League Baseball has moved the All-Star Game from Atlanta’s Truist Park, a response to Georgia enacting a new law last month restricting voting rights. MLB had awarded the game to Atlanta on May 29, 2019, and the game was scheduled for July 13 as part of baseball’s midsummer break that includes the Futures Game on July 11 and Home Run Derby the following night. But Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision to move the All-Star events and the amateur draft, which had been scheduled to be held in Atlanta for the first time.

In world and national news…

Washington FOX News The United States Capitol was locked down on Friday due to an “exterior security threat,” as the United States Capitol Police (USCP) said one officer died and another was injured after a car rammed into them. Sources said the suspect exited his car wielding a knife and was shot by the USCP, dying of his injuries.

Police identified the slain officer as William “Billy” Evans, an 18-year veteran who was a member of the department’s first responders unit. Authorities said the attack did not appear to be related to terrorism.

The suspect, Noah Green, 25, was from Indiana and also had ties to Virginia.

The crash and shooting happened at a security checkpoint near the Capitol as Congress is on recess. It comes as the Washington region remains on edge nearly three months after a mob of armed insurrectionists stormed the Capitol.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A former city councilman in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has pleaded not guilty in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel reports Eric Barber was arraigned on Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C. His attorney entered the plea on his behalf to charges including theft and disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds. Barber previously told the newspaper he didn’t enter the Capitol building. But the criminal complaint describes photos and security video showing him inside the Capitol, including selfie pictures in the Rotunda. It also says Barber stole C-SPAN equipment from Statuary Hall. He remains free on bond.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A newspaper is reporting that a man arrested while leaving a University of Kentucky hospital last week was armed with handguns, semiautomatic weapons and at least four explosives. The Lexington Herald-Leader also quotes UK Police Detective John Harder as testifying on Thursday that he was told Bryan Carroll threatened to harm any officer who tried to detain him. The testimony was given during a preliminary hearing. The charges against Carroll include using a weapon of mass destruction and possessing a handgun as a convicted felon. The Fayette District judge declined to lower Carroll’s $150,000 bond and sent the case to a grand jury. Carroll also faces federal charges.

ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder in the attack at a Southern California office building that left four dead including a 9-year-old boy. The Orange County district attorney’s office on Friday said 44-year-old Aminadab Gaxiola Gonzalez was charged with the attempted murder of two police officers after shooting at them when they reached the scene. Police say Gaxiola opened fire Wednesday at the office building in Orange and knew the adult victims, either personally or through business. A specific motive for the attack is unclear. Gaxiola is expected to be arraigned Friday from the hospital, where he is in critical but stable condition.

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say a husband and wife intent on fighting for the Islamic State group have been arrested at a New Jersey port as they attempted to board a cargo ship that an undercover law enforcement officer said would take them to Yemen. James Bradley and Arwa Muthana were taken into custody Thursday on the gangplank at Port Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal. They’re charged in federal court in Manhattan with attempting and conspiring to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. After an initial court appearance, they were ordered jailed without bail. Messages seeking comment were left with their lawyers. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said in a statement that the couple’s plans to attack the U.S. were thwarted.