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TONIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds around 15 mph shifting to the southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the

afternoon. Colder. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.

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

in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to

10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly

cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Lows

around 30.

.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the morning,

then slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper

40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain and

snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s.

.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain possibly mixed with snow

in the morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in

the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the

evening, then slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows

in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain possibly mixed

with snow in the morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon.

Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the

evening, then slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows

in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District has issued an update on vaccinations in Stutsman County.  The news release states that the county continues to increase vaccination rates with 14,066 COVID- 19 vaccinations given as of April 20, 2021. Central Valley Health District (CVHD) has administered 6,155 Moderna vaccinations, 2,667 Pfizer vaccinations, and 165 Johnson and Johnson vaccinations in the community; totally 8,987 vaccinations given as of this week. To date, 47.1% of Stutsman County residents have been vaccinated with at least once dose of the COVID vaccine, according to the ND Department of Health’s (NDDOH) dashboard.

Administrator, Robin Iszler says, CVHD has currently paused the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccination based on CDC and FDA recommendations. “While Janssen use is paused, individuals seeking COVID-19 vaccination should receive Pfizer or Moderna,” states Robin Iszler, CVHD Unit Administrator.

The news release points out information in detail Robin spoke about on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, earlier this week.

She said CVHD is aware that some people might have hesitancy in receiving the COVID vaccination. A concern regarding the vaccine that CVHD hears from the community often is “should I be vaccinated if I already had COVID?” The answer is YES. COVID vaccination can offer protection from re-infection. Vaccination can prevent you from transmitting the disease to others.

Previously infected residents can wait for 90 days following a positive COVID test if you would like.

CVHD will now be offering worksite COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Stutsman and Logan Counties. Any local businesses interested in hosting an onsite vaccination clinic for employees should contact CVHD to schedule their vaccination clinic.

CVHD encourages anyone wishing to receive a vaccination to sign up for the first available appointment offered to them. CVHD currently has open vaccination appointments available and they are posted on their website at www.centralvalleyhealth.org. Participants who cannot register themselves are encouraged to call CVHD at 252-8130 for assistance.

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Thurs. Apr 22, 2021

11:00 am

Barnes

New Positives 7

Total Positives: 1384

Active: 26

Recovered 1327

 

Stutsman:

New Positives: 8

Total Positives: 3442

Active:  35

Recovered: 3326

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.

 

BY THE NUMBERS
272,009 Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine
519,575 Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
7,828 Total Tests from yesterday*
1,893,761 Total tests completed since the pandemic began
168 Positive Individuals from yesterday*****
92 PCR Tests
76 Antigen Tests
106,385 Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
3.13% Daily Positivity Rate**
1,151 Total Active Cases
+27 Change in active cases from yesterday
121 Individuals with a recovery date of yesterday****
103,750 Total recovered since the pandemic began
41 Currently hospitalized
-8 Change in hospitalizations from yesterday
0 New death(s)
1,484 Total deaths since the pandemic began

 
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
No deaths to report
 

NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED THURS DAY BY COUNTY
Adams 0 Grant 1 Ransom  1 
Barnes 7 Griggs  1  Renville 0
Benson 1 Hettinger 1 Richland 7
Billings 0 Kidder 0 Rolette 0
Bottineau 1 LaMoure 0 Sargent 0
Bowman 0 Logan 0 Sheridan 0
Burke 0 McHenry 0 Sioux 0
Burleigh  26  McIntosh 0 Slope 0
Cass  40  McKenzie 4 Stark 14
Cavalier 0 McLean 5 Steele 1
Dickey 0 Mercer 0 Stutsman 8
Divide 0 Morton  10  Towner 0
Dunn 1 Mountrail 0 Traill 0
Eddy 1 Nelson 0 Walsh 4
Emmons 0 Oliver 0 Ward  9 
Foster 0 Pembina 1 Wells 0
Golden Valley 0 Pierce 0 Williams  7 
Grand Forks  14  Ramsey 3

 

* 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 District this week will have COVID-19 Testing at the Jamestown Civic Center in April from 11-a.m. to 12 noon,  at the Jamestown Civic Center,  April 23, 26,28, 30, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow.

By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample from the lower part of the nostril.

If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.

Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov for faster registration.

For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota’s screening strategies, visit https://www.health.nd.gov/rapid-antigen-screening

(CCHD)  City/County Health reports, that testing continues to be important. Every Monday and Friday the CCHD will be at The W.E. Osmon (VCSU) Fieldhouse from 1pm to 2pm testing. If you have any symptoms, it is important to be tested. If you have symptoms and need to be tested at other times contact your clinic.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire, and Public Works Committees met Thursday evening at City Hall. All members were present.

POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE

INFORMATIONAL: Police department and municipal court general update, training, COVID-19 protocols and precautions observed, and implemented. Chief Edinger said next week is Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week, and the siren test will be on Wednesday April 28 about 11:15-a.m.  He also gave the police information on calls for service, 69, during the Saturday April 17 Runnin O’ The Green.  (See previous story at CSiNewsNow.com)  Mayor Heinrich thanked law enforcement for their service during the run.

INFORMATIONAL: Fire Department update, inspections, training, COVID-19 protocols and precautions observed, and implemented.   Mayor Heinrich said the Bill in the state legislature  concerning fund the Ladder Truck is still awaiting to be voted on, but it looks favorable for passage.  Electric locks and bid from House of Glass Company were recommended for approval to be paid for from the Public Building Fund.

City Attorney  Abby Geroux commented regarding an Opinion of the North Dakota Supreme Court, 2021regarding  City of Jamestown v. Casarez  

Santos Casarez, III appealed when his motion to suppress evidence was denied, and his conditional guilty plea to refusing to take a chemical breath test was accepted.

Jamestown Police Officer Renfro requested Casarez submit to a preliminary breath test and placed Casarez under arrest; leading to the charges under appeal. Casarez argued Jamestown Municipal Code section 21-04-06 was in direct conflict with N.D.C.C. section 39-08-01 after the Legislature’s 2019 amendment to the statute, and the Ordinance was void because it conflicted with a state statute. The North Dakota Supreme Court found no reversible error and affirmed the district court’s judgment.

Ms Geroux on Thursday said, she handled the case in Muncipal Court.  She said handling appeals is time consuming in the office.  She explained the basics of the case, saying the ND Supreme Court Ruled in favor of the City of Jamestown, in the appeal by Casarez on the DUI incident.

She said the case was successful on behalf of the city, because officers continue to be up to date on ND DUI laws and changes.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Discussed a citywide cleanup versus extending hours at the City Baler Facility.

City Sanitation Foreman Sean O’Neil said he and street crews visited on the number of employees available and equipment available for curbside pick up. He also received estimates to rent additional equipment, over $2,000 to rent two loaders.  Six more employee pickers will be needed to work that week.  O’Neil wants to see elimination of bags, and cardboard items set out, to make the pick up more orderly.  Many items can be recycled or put into regular trash.

Council Member Steele said educational material on rules need to be made public to Jamestown residents. He pointed out that the cost is paid from the Solid Waste budget.  Mayor Heinrich said there has in the past been confusion on items being placed out and where, and others dropping off items in front of other people’s property.

It was suggested the citizen workers be temporarily employed that week.

The committee a motion to move the items to the  City Council meeting  without recommendation, which failed.  The committee then voted to recommend holding City Citywide Cleanup May 10-14, 2021, with Council Members Buchanan and Kamlitz voting in opposition.

The committee recommends approving specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for the Solid Waste Department dozer to share with the Water Department and as budgeted in the Equipment Replacement Fund.

The committee recommends approving $1,427,500 to be assessed to the North Dakota State Hospital for the 20-62 Water Line District, as appropriated and directed to be paid before June 30, 2021 by the sixty-fifth legislative assembly.

The committee recommends approval of plans and specifications for Sanitary Landfill Cell 3B Final Cover Construction, CWSRF 380808-08, and to authorize the advertisement for bids.

General discussion was held on 12th Ave SE improvements from the City’s STIP List and funded through NDDOT, to be constructed in 2022. Travis Dillman says funding has been approved, and requests for proposal on project work will be going out for improvements.  Dillman said the Mill and Overlay on Highway 20 has been approved.

Considered recommending bid award for One (1) New Compact Track Loader, Street Department.

Assistant City Attorney Abby Geroux said three bids were received, and she recommends one not be opened not have the proper required documentation on the outside of the bid envelope.   The committee called for a motion to open the bid, which died for the lack of a second.  With the choices left.  The RDO Equipment bid of $49,599 was recommended for approval.

INFORMATIONAL: City Engineer project updates.  Travis Dillman said with the Road Diet construction, storm sewer inlets and be move, with the installation of the bump outs, and the traffic signals on First Avenue have been removed

 INFORMATIONAL: Garbage collection update.  Drivers have indicated garbage bins are being placed to close to the recycling bins, and structuers which need to separated by at least four feet, so divers don’t have to get out of the trucks to move them for pick up.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

 

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Choralaires will be back performing in Jamestown, with the free Concert set for Sunday May 2, at 2-p.m., at Temple Baptist Church in Jamestown.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Choralaires member Roger Caine said, 30 Choralaires members of the 40 members, will be performing, assisted by Cheryl McKintyre, and under the Direction of Pam Burkhardt.

He said the group has been rehearsing at Temple Baptist to prepare for the concert, featuring a wide range of musical selections.

Roger said due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Choralaires did not perform in 2020 in the typical concerts offered for many years.  He said the group got together and decided on offering the May 2 concert.  He said, the group hopes that maybe later this year, more concert can be scheduled depending on pandemic issues.

He added that Temple Baptist is asking those attending to wear face masks, and the sanctuary is large enough to accommodate social distancing protocols.

He also pointed out that last year’s and this year’s regional Big Sing have been cancelled, due to pandemic related safety precautions.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Christian Motorcyclist Association, Dakota Sonshine Riders, Jamestown Chapter will hold the Run For The Son, event, on Saturday April 24 at 6-p.m., at Temple Baptist Church in Jamestown.

Featured will be Randy and Cathy Schlecht, Rocky Seefried, and Bernie Satrom.

All Proceeds go to Run For The Son.

Funds for the event are distributed:

20-percent: Story of Jesus To The World

20-percent: Transportation For Pastors

20-percent: Bibles For The Persecuted

40-percent: Biker Evangelism

The basic purpose of a CMA Chapter is to support the National CMA effort of “sharing and showing the love of Jesus Christ to motorcyclists,” and supporting this ministry through regular financial support to National. In this, there is a three-fold purpose:

  1. Provide and encourage members to be active in testimony and Christian witnessing to all motorcyclists.
  2. Provide a Christian fellowship ride group.
  3. Provide an evangelistic association for motorcycling.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s House has overridden Gov. Doug Burgum’s veto of a bill that would prohibit state officials from mandating face coverings. Representatives voted 66-27 Thursday to override the second-term Republican governor. The Senate, which will hold its own override vote later in the afternoon. The bill received broad support in both chambers in the Republican-led Legislature, In his veto message, Burgum said North Dakota law assigns the governor the responsibility to “minimize or avert the adverse effects of a disaster or emergency.” Bill sponsors have argued there was no proof that masks work to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Police reform and racial equity are on the minds of many following the murder conviction of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski met with local leaders of Black Lives Matter and another activist organization, OneFargo, on Wednesday to address that reform, which he says is simply part of the progression of law enforcement. Zibolski says in order for police to be successful and work in partnership with the community, they have to have adaptability, flexibility to progress, be forward-thinkers in terms of what may be a better way to do something than past practices.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Daunte Wright’s funeral has opened with trumpeter Keyon Harrold played a rendition of “Amazing Grace” and “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” often referred to as the Black national anthem. Artist Ange Hillz also painted Wright’s portrait with white paint on black canvas at the service Thursday. Wright died last week after being shot during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center. Ben Crump, attorney for the Wright family, led the assembled mourners in chanting, “Daunte Wright’s life mattered!” He also praised Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who led the team that prosecuted former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death.

In world and national news…

 

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California deputy has been charged in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Filipino man during a slow-moving car pursuit in 2018. Contra Costa County sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Hall was charged with manslaughter and assault Wednesday after shooting the man nine times. It came a day after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of killing George Floyd. The charges in California came a month after the same deputy shot and killed a Black man in an intersection as drivers watched and took video. Hall’s attorney said the prosecutors previously cleared him and the charges seemed political.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers from both parties say once-stalled legislation on Capitol Hill that would change the nation’s policing laws is now closer than ever to consensus. Negotiations are narrowing on a compromise for a sweeping overhaul, though passage remains uncertain. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says, “We know that this bill must be done.” Pelosi says Democrats are open to changes to “get it done” but that the final bill must be “a meaningful” version. The revived effort is led by Black lawmakers, including Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. He says negotiations could wrap up within two weeks.

 

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who says she was shackled by police for hours while in active labor has settled a lawsuit against New York City for $750,000. The woman says in the lawsuit filed in Brooklyn federal court that she was arrested for a minor charge in 2018 when she was more than 40 weeks pregnant. She says she was handcuffed and shackled during labor and after she gave birth to her son. A spokesperson for the city law department confirmed that a $750,000 settlement was reached Wednesday. Mayor Bill de Blasio says the woman’s treatment was “inhumane.”

 

 

(AP) A multi-country study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risks for death, intensive-care stays, preterm birth and other complications. Pregnant women can gain some protection by getting vaccinated; recent evidence suggests the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are safe to use in pregnancy. The results were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, which echo smaller studies. The research involved 2,100 women in 18 countries, including the United States, Central and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. On Wednesday, the preliminary results of a report of 35,000 U.S. women who received either the Moderna or Pfizer shots while pregnant showed their complications were comparable to those in pregnant women before the pandemic.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 hospitalizations are plunging among older Americans. The falling numbers show the country’s vaccination strategy is working, pushing deaths lower and easing pressure on the frayed hospital system. But experts note the country will need to make similar progress among younger people, who are making up a bigger portion of new cases and hospitalizations. Daily infections have held steady above 60,000 for the last two months. And as demand for vaccines slows in seniors, health experts warn the U.S. will face an uphill climb in vaccinating younger people, who face fewer risks from COVID-19 but can still spread it.