Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jun 28

CSi weather…

TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to

10 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds

around 5 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around

5 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.

 

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats 11:00a.m.

Mon. Jun, 28, 2021

Barnes

New Positives 0

Total Positives 1423

Active: 0

Recovered: 1393

Stutsman

New Positives 0

Total Positives 3545

Active 1

Recovered 3463

 

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats 11:00a.m.

Mon. Jun, 28, 2021

Barnes

New Positives  0

Total Positives 1423

Active: 0

Recovered: 1393

 

Stutsman

New Positives 0

Total Positives 3545

Active 1

Recovered 3463

 

 

Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District’s COVID-19 testing clinics are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11-a.m. to noon.

The clinics will be held at the Jamestown Civic Center.

Pre registration is required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Valley City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson is reminding residents to be careful with fireworks.

In his news release, the Chief says, “Millions of Americans will enjoy 4th of July celebrations. There are many public displays while many will be using consumer fireworks. Use this holiday celebration for your enjoyment and be safe!

The sale of fireworks in North Dakota is from June 27 to July 5th. Retail hours in Valley City are limited to 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The City of Valley City also has a fireworks ordinance which states the days of detonation or using your fireworks and is not the same as the state. The times of use for Valley city are as follows:

July 1-3: 8 am until 11 pm
July 4th: 8 am until midnight and then past midnight on July 5 until 1:00 am
July 5th: 8 am until 11 pm

You must be 12 years of age to purchase fireworks in Valley City and all of North Dakota.

Bottle rockets are illegal to buy and sell in North Dakota. The use, detonation, or explosion of bottle rockets and roman candles is prohibited in Valley City. Thousands of injuries occur
from fireworks each year, mostly from carelessness. Do not become complacent during
your time of entertainment. Things can go bad in a hurry. This can be the best of
times and this can be the worst of times.

Supervision is critical. Adults must take this responsibility seriously. Be strict on the proper use of fireworks. Alcohol and fireworks are a very dangerous combination. Choose an open space to set off the fireworks. Use a flat, heavy board on level ground with bricks to hold your aerial devices steady.

Keep spectators at a safe distance: 40 ft for aerial fireworks.
Have a bucket of water and a garden hose close by.
Have eye protection for those setting off the displays.
Wear clothing that will protect your skin.
Use a barbecue lighter or a punk to light your fireworks.
Do not try to light dud fireworks that did not go off.
Do not alter fireworks, and do not detonate using cans or glass bottles.
Put all used fireworks in a garbage can and wet down with the water hose.
Do not put the garbage can in the garage for the night.

Your enjoyment for the 4th can be a good one if you use good safety practices. There are many who wished they did because they are living with some very ugly scars. PLEASE USE YOUR FIREWORKS SAFELY.”

By Scott Magnuson, the Fire Chief of the Valley City Fire Department.

 

 

 

Valley City  (Chamber 6-28-21) – In his latest message to Valley City Residents, Valley city Mayor dave Carlsrud says, “The Continental Congress passed the Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776. Since then, the 4th of July has been the day we celebrate the success of the American Revolution. Thank you to those leaders for freedom.

The 4th of July is at hand and fireworks can be very dangerous should one have a lack of concentration. If your fireworks show is near people or around our very dry ground that could ignite, please be extra careful during these times.

So far our water treatment plant is keeping up with water demands during this time of drought. Wade & Sherry at the water plant urge us to be prudent with our water use to avoid restrictions down the road.

Similarly, our municipal power is doing fine to date in spite of the hotter weather too. Please keep in mind you can help if you can minimize your electrical consumption from 7-8 AM, noon – 1:00 PM and 5-6:00 PM. By minimizing use during those times, we have a better chance of avoiding demand charges costing all of us more money.

I have been noticing the beautiful tree foliage around town even though we are dry. Take good care of your trees, water pruning, etc., as they need maintenance to be healthy.

If you are seeing normally green leaves yellowing on your trees, it could be chlorosis. Please contact our Barnes County Extension Office for help, 845-8528.

August 5th, be watching for “The Longest Table”. For details see: http://www.vclongesttable.org/

Dave Carlsrud

Mayor of Valley City

 

 

Jamestown  (JRMC)   — A special No Excuses event served a dozen individuals who otherwise may have experienced barriers to care.

No Excuses makes it easy to access preventative services like cervical screenings and 3D mammograms. Often, barriers to care include finances, transportation and even time during the work day for appointments. Central Valley Health District and Jamestown Regional Medical Center hosted a special No Excuses on June 15 to give individuals access to the program during the summer.

Central Valley Health District, Unit Administrator, and Registered Nurse, Robin Iszler says, “We know it’s hard for women to make time for themselves. We also know transportation can be a barrier. If you’ve never had a mammogram or cervical screening, or it’s been a long time, you are definitely the woman we are looking for. We scheduled this No Excuses for the summer to accommodate women who have more flexibility this time of year. Expect another No Excuses this fall.”

Twelve individuals signed up for June 15 or anytime that worked best with their schedules.

Trisha Jungels, JRMC’s Chief Nursing Officer adds, “Individuals can access this care and this program anytime. No Excuses is a special day, however, if a person needed accommodations, No Excuses support is available year-round.”

Lisa Jackson, JRMC Foundation Director, points out, “That support is only possible because of the community.  The generosity of R.M. Stoudt and the Running of the Pink event ensures women have access to the very best care and the very best technology available. “Because of Running of the Pink, JRMC has state-of-the-art equipment not available in other parts of the state.”

JRMC even offers specialty care, close to home. Gynecologist Dr. Gregg McAdoo joined Jamestown Regional Medical Center in 2021. His expertise allows access to specialized care otherwise not available without a 100-mile drive.   He says, specialized care and the newest technology mean we can increase the number of women who routinely screen.   Women deserve the best.”

JRMC Foundation will be purchasing new equipment for loop electrosurgical excision procedures (LEEP) with money raised from this year’s Running of the Pink.

LEEP is used when you have pre-cancerous cells on the surface of the cervix. This new equipment allows Dr. McAdoo to remove pre-cancerous lesions from the cervix tissue in minutes. The electrosurgical system reduces tissue damage and can be performed in the JRMC Clinic versus in the operating room. Over 90% of patients are cured in a single treatment.

WHO SHOULD HAVE A 3D MAMMOGRAM?

No Excuses offers 3D mammograms, which are unique to some communities. The 3D image gives a clearer and more accurate picture of the breast – meaning doctors can detect cancer faster. Most women ages 40 and older should have a mammogram each year.

WHO SHOULD HAVE A PAP TEST?

Cervical screenings, also called pap smears, check the health of a woman’s cervix to prevent cancer. Women ages 21 and older should have a cervical screening every three to five years, depending on their age and the recommendation of their provider.

Learn more at jrmcnd.com/gynecology.

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20^th St. SW, Jamestown, ND and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. For more information on services at JRMC, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)    The Great Plains  Mobile Food Pantry will be in Jamestown, New Rockford and Sheyenne on Thursday, July 1, as follows:

• Jamestown: 1:30-3 p.m., Jamestown Civic Center, 212 3rd Ave. NE
• Sheyenne: 11:30 a.m.-noon, high school, 320 Sunnyside Ave.
• New Rockford: 10:45-11:45 a.m., St. John’s Catholic Church, line up on Third Avenue facing east toward Second Street.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Rachel Monge, regional services manager, at monge@greaetplainsfoodbank.org, 701-390-2513. For Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program assistance, call 855-405-0000.

 

 

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Xcel Energy has scrubbed plans for an $800 million natural gas plant in Becker in the face of criticism from environmental and clean energy groups. Instead, the Minneapolis-based company said Friday it now plans to build two smaller natural gas plants — one each in southwestern Minnesota and North Dakota — at less than half the cost of the Becker plant. The new gas plants would operate only sporadically to even out renewable power production, not almost continuously like the planned Becker plant.

 

 

In sports…

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Wildlife officials say North Dakota’s spring pheasant population estimate is up 3% from last year but worry that an extended drought could cut into hunting prospects in the fall. The number of roosters detected this spring was up in the northwest, southeast and northeast regions. The southwest area, which is generally considered the state’s main pheasant hunting region, was recorded at 18.4 crows per stop, down from 19.6 in 2020. Wildlife officials say drought is causing delayed growth in nesting cover, brood-rearing cover and croplands across the state. The Bismarck Tribune reports that extended drought could prevent insect hatches, reducing food available to chicks.

 

 

In sports

Monday…

American Legion Baseball

At Steele

Carrington Post Post 25   6 Kidder County 4

 

 

In world and national news…

(AP)  Despite an engineer’s warning of major structural problems, a town building official told board members their Florida high-rise condominium was in “very good shape” almost three years before it collapsed. Just-released minutes of a November 2018 meeting of the Champlain Towers South board show a Surfside building official made those comments, later saying the meeting was extremely positive. That was after engineering firm Morabito Consultants reported key flaws in the structure and Champlain Towers was beginning to explore what work was needed for a 40-year recertification of the building that was due in 2021.

 

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — The Miami-Dade mayor says another body was recovered overnight from the site of a collapsed condo building, bringing the confirmed death toll to 10. Daniella Levine Cava said Monday that 151 people who may have been in the building remained unaccounted for. Andy Alvarez is a deputy incident commander with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. He tells ABC’s “Good Morning America” that more than 80 rescuers at a time are breaching the collapsed walls and tunneling underneath. He says they’ve found voids in the rubble where someone might have survived the collapse that happened Thursday.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hoping to get the bipartisan infrastructure deal on track by highlighting its expected economic benefits. He’s stressing that the $973 billion would include the largest investment in transportation in nearly a century and that millions of jobs would be created. White House officials issued an internal memo ahead of Biden leaving Tuesday for Wisconsin to make his case to voters. The memo, obtained by The Associated Press, notes that the total is four times the size of the investment responding to the Great Recession and the biggest infrastructure package since Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal.

 

DETROIT (AP) — A weekend flood in the Detroit area is keeping parts of Interstate 94 closed for a third day. Meanwhile, homeowners have been trudging to the curb with possessions ruined by a gross stew of water and sewage that backed up into basements. The National Weather Service says more than 6 inches of rain fell Friday night and Saturday morning in some pockets. Grosse Pointe Park says it measured 8.1 inches over 24 hours. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says “old infrastructure combined with climate change” and power outages created the misery. Thousands of people are affected in Detroit, Dearborn and the Grosse Pointe communities.

 

WINTHROP, Mass. (AP) — Family and friends are mourning the two bystanders killed Saturday afternoon by a white gunman in a Boston suburb in an attack officials are treating as a hate crime. David Green, a 68-year-old retired Massachusetts State Police trooper, and Ramona Cooper, a 60-year-old Air Force veteran, were each shot multiple times by 28-year-old Nathan Allen after he crashed a stolen truck into a building in Winthrop. Allen was fatally shot by police moments later. A longtime friend of Green says he believes the retired trooper died trying to save others. Cooper’s son remembered his mother as always ready to help anyone in need.

 

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19. The Disney Dream had been scheduled to set sail Tuesday from Port Canaveral, Florida, with 300 employees who had volunteered for the “simulation” cruise. But the trip was postponed until next month because a small number of employees had inconsistent results for COVID-19. The federal government is starting to allow cruises to sail again, but only if nearly all passengers and crew are vaccinated.

 

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new health secretary says he is confident that England is on track to remove the country’s remaining coronavirus restrictions on July 19. Sajid Javid stressed that the rapid vaccination rollout is “breaking the link” between soaring infection numbers and serious illnesses and deaths. Javid told Parliament that all the figures he’s seen suggested that the country is “heading in the right direction,” and said that “the restrictions on our freedoms must come to an end.” His confident tone came despite widespread concerns about a third surge in infections in the U.K. driven by the spread of the more contagious delta variant. Government figures on Monday showed another big spike in infections, with 22,868 confirmed cases. That’s the highest daily figure since late January.