CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

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

5 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds

around 10 mph.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 5 to

10 mph.

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

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

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

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

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

.INDEPENDENCE DAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.

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

and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.

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

 

Barnes NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats 11:00a.m.

Mon. Jun, 28, 2021

 

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.

Jamestown City Fire Chief Reuther says there has been no temporary ban on fireworks in Jamestown.

Chief Reuther says residents can take precautions by checking burn bans, restrictions, and the fire danger map before lighting off fireworks, and to   911 if things get out of hand.

Legal sales and detonation of fireworks in the City of Jamestown is allowed the first day of July through the fifth day of July.

Hours

  • July 1: noon to 11pm
  • July 2: noon to 11pm
  • July 3: noon to 11pm
  • July 4: noon to 1am July 5
  • July 5: noon to 11pm

 

Chief Magnuson adds, 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.”

 

 

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 20th 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.

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

 

 

Jamestown  (Chamber)       Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for North Dakota Farmers Union. They recently opened their new camp facility, and will start hosting camps this summer. The camp is located on the East side of the Jamestown Reservoir near the public swim beach. You can reach them at 701-252-2341.

Businesses qualify for a ribbon-cutting ceremony if they open, move, remodel, are under new ownership or change their name.  For more information, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.

 

 

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee  and is pleased to announce Russ & Cheryl Sunderland of 402 2nd Ave. NE as the 4th Yard of Week winners for 2021. Congratulations to them on this beautiful yard and thank you for your efforts to help beautify Jamestown.  Job well done! The Sunderland’s will receive a gift certificate from our award aponsor Menards in Jamestown.

 

The Yard of the Week program has been established to recognize those within the community that take pride in the appearance of their yard and do their part to beautify the community. The program began June 7th and ends September 3rd. Yards will be selected each week from nominations received. Nominated yards must be visible from the street.

 

Thank you to Menards in Jamestown for sponsoring this program.

 

To nominate a yard for the Yard of the Week program, please contact the Chamber at 701-252-4830.  The completed forms require a valid phone number so we can contact the perspective winner. Forms are also available on our website at www.jamestownchamber.com. Forms can be emailed to director@jamestownchamber.com. All single family residences within Jamestown are eligible for the program.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley city Works Office will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, July 3rd and Monday July 5th.

Monday, July 5 garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, July 6. Tuesday route will be picked up on Wednesday, July 7. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday routes will follow the regular pick up schedule in Valley City.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Let’s Walk Valley City event is planned for Monday, July 19 from 5pm to 8 pm.

The event will offer fun activities, live music and delicious food for all ages, on a one-mile route that includes City Park and the VCSU campus. There will be games, activities, live music and delicious food along the way. There will be drawings for prizes including bikes, yard games and tennis shoes!

Check out over 30 booths! Try Tai Chi or learn a dance, play mini golf, hula hoop, listen to live music, play carnival games, participate in an art activity at the Chihuly booth and check out the foster pets available from Sheyenne Valley Friends of the Animals, and lots more.

ON THE MOVE is teaming up with Valley City Parks and Recreation Dept. (an ON THE MOVE partner) to promote parks in July for National Park and Rec Month.

Andrea Winter, licensed registered dietitian and ON THE MOVE Coordinator at City County Health District, says “Walking is powerful medicine and the Let’s Walk Valley City event gives us the opportunity to have some fun and enjoy beautiful City Park as well as walk the one-mile path over to the VCSU campus.  Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risks of developing many types of chronic disease such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and many forms of cancer; and walking can help us keep a healthy weight and reduce stress,” continues Winter.

For more information about the event, please contact Andrea Winter at 845-8518. The event is funded by a grant City County Health District received from the Health Resources Service Administration (HRSA).

 

 

Dave Carlsrud

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

 

 

Valley City  (VCPS)  Valley City Public Schools reminds parents and students about back to school 2021 information.

August 5:  New Student Registration

Jefferson  9-a.m. to 12 noon, and 1-p.m. to 4-p.m.

Washington 9-a.m. to 12 noon and 1-p.m. to 4-p.m.

August 5:  Fall Sports Meeting

August 9-13th, On Line Registration

August 10, Back to School Bash…Games Galore and Outdoor Movie

August 19, New Student Registration…Jr./Sr, High 8:30-a.m. to 3:30-p.m

August 23, Back To School Night…Jefferson 5-p.m. to 6-p.m….Washington 6-p.m. to 7-p.m.

August 21, First Day Of School.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The Grand Forks Air Force Base has a new commander. Col. Timothy Curry took over the top spot from Col. Cameron Pringle during a change of command ceremony Monday for the 319th Reconnaissance Wing. Pringle was named commander of the Grand Forks base in June 2019, the same month Curry took over as vice commander. Curry has been in charge of organizing, training, and equipping the base’s RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft fleet. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal. Curry graduated from the United State Air Force Academy in 1999, He has earned three master’s degrees, in strategic intelligence, military strategy and pastoral counseling,

 

 

In sports

Monday…

American Legion Baseball

At Steele

Carrington Post Post 25   6 Kidder County 4

 

At Oakes

Oakes 5 Lidgerwood-Hankinson 0

 

NBA

PHOENIX (AP) — Paul George pumped in 41 points and the Los Angeles Clippers forced a Game 6 in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals by defeating the Suns, 116-102 in Phoenix. George shot 15-for-20 and had 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who also received 23 points from Reggie Jackson and 22 from Marcus Morris. Devin Booker paced the Suns with 31 points.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are listing guard Trae Young as questionable for Game 4 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals tonight against Milwaukee. An MRI revealed that Young suffered a bone bruise when he twisted his right ankle in a freak encounter with an official’s foot late in the third quarter of Game 3 on Sunday. The injury appeared to hamper Young’s explosiveness the rest of the game as the Hawks wasted a seven-point lead in the final period of a 113-102 loss to the Bucks.

 

NHL…

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning are three wins away from their second consecutive Stanley Cup following a 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1. Nikita Kucherov (KOO’-cheh-rahv) helped the Lightning break it open by scoring twice in the third period before setting up a goal by Steven Stamkos in the final minute. Kucherov leads all playoff scorers with 23 assists and 30 points after sitting out the entire regular season with an injury.

Game 2 is Wednesday in Tampa.

 

MLB…

 

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has been transferred to the 60-day injured list, ruling out his return until after the All-Star break. Trout swung a bat yesterday in a batting cage for the first time since he strained his right calf on May 17. Manager Joe Maddon says Trout’s injury is more than 50% healed.

OLYMPICS-USA BASKEBALL

US Olympic basketball roster is long on experience

UNDATED (AP) — USA Basketball has announced its men’s roster for the Tokyo Olympics, with five of the 12 players already in their 30s.

Thirty-somethings Kevin Love, Kevin Durant, Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard and Draymond Green make it the oldest roster in team history.

The U.S. also has gotten commitments from Bam Adebayo, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Jerami Grant, Zach LaVine (lah-VEEN’), Khris Middleton and Jayson Tatum to play on the team.

 

NHL-NEWS

Bettman says NHL on clock for Olympic decision

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said time is running out to reach a deal to send players to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

The league, players’ union, International Olympic Committee and International Ice Hockey Federation continue to negotiate with the Olympics seven months away. The league didn’t send players to the 2018 Olympics.

Also, the NHL announced the 2022 All-Star game will be held in Las Vegas, the January 1 Winter Classic will be in Minnesota and the NHL Stadium Series will be in Nashville. The Wild will host St. Louis and the Predators will play Tampa Bay.

NHL-BLACKHAWKS

Blackhawks hire former federal prosecutor in Aldrich investigation

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired former federal prosecutor Reid Schar to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010.

The investigation into one of the NHL’s most high-profile franchises comes after the filing of two lawsuits against the team. The first alleges sexual assault by former assistant coach Bradley Aldrich during the team’s run to the 2010 Stanley Cup title. The second was filed by a former student whom Aldrich was convicted of assaulting in Michigan.

TENNIS-WIMBLEDON

Djokovic wins as Wimbledon ends hiatus

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — There was a return to normalcy at Wimbledon on Monday, 102 weeks since a meaningful match was last played there.

Fans were back in the stands at Old England Club following the cancellation of last year’s tournament due to the pandemic.

The first winner on Centre Court was top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic (JOH’-koh-vihch), who fired 25 aces in a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory over 19-year-old wild-card entry Jack Draper.

Fans also were accompanied by plenty of rain that led to a more than 4 1/2-hour delay to the start of play on the outdoor courts. Eleven matches were suspended in progress because of darkness and more than 20 others were postponed until Tuesday. However, local favorite Andy Murray was able to complete his first Wimbledon match in four years, winning in four sets.

The session included a pair of upsets, both authored by Americans.

Frances Tiafoe (TEE’-ah-foh) eliminated French Open runner-up and No. 3 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas (SEET-see-pahs) 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. Tiafoe had been 0-11 against opponents ranked in the Top 5.

Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens beat two-time Wimbledon winner and No. 10 seed Petra Kvitova (kuh-VIH’-toh-vah) 6-3, 6-4.

Others advancing included qualifier Denis Kudla, 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, 2017 U.S. Open runner-up Madison Keys, Danielle Collins and Lauren Davis. Kudla knocked off No. 30 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in five sets after dropping the first two.

 

 

UNDATED (AP) — Hunter Renfroe continues to be a great pickup since signing with the Red Sox last winter.

Renfroe homered twice, the second a 434-foot solo shot over the Green Monster to break a sixth-inning tie in the Red Sox’s 6-5 victory over the Royals. Bobby Dalbec also homered and Renfroe had a two-run shot in the fourth as Boston came back after falling behind 5-1.

Renfroe is hitting .272 with 10 home runs and 40 RBIs in 68 games.

Kiké Hernández led off the bottom of the first with a home run for the second straight game, helping the Red Sox earn their fourth straight win.

The Red Sox are a season-high 17 games above .500, and lead the AL East by one game over Tampa Bay.

Also on the major league schedule:

— Shohei Ohtani (SHOH’-hay oh-TAH’-nee) pounded his hardest-hit home run of the season in the Angels’ 5-3 win against the Yankees. Ohtani’s blast was a 117.2 mph drive to right off Michael King in a two-run first that also included Jared Walsh’s RBI double. José Suarez pitched 5 1/3 innings of one-run relief after Dylan Bundy threw up on the mound because of heat exhaustion.

— Austin Hays blasted a tiebreaking, two-run homer in a five-run ninth that sent the Orioles past the Astros, 9-7. Rookie Ryan Mountcastle hit a two-run homer and a two-run single while Baltimore was taking a 4-2 lead before Houston rallied. The Birds won despite 10 walks, three coming with the bases loaded.

— Jose Ramirez slammed a three-run homer and had five RBIs as the Indians turned a 19-hit attack into a 13-3 pounding of the Tigers. Austin Hedges had a two-run shot for Cleveland, which set season highs for runs and hits. Hedges added three RBIs and Amed Rosario had three hits for the Indians.

— Mookie Betts and Max Muncy (MUHN’-see) hit back-to-back home runs to begin the first inning of the Dodgers’ 3-2 victory against the Giants. Will Smith also went deep for Los Angeles, which collected just two hits that didn’t leave the yard. Trevor Bauer gave up eight hits over six innings of the Dodgers’ fourth straight win, yielding home runs by LaMonte (lah-MAHNT’) Wade Jr. and Brandon Crawford.

— Willy Adames (ah-DAH’-mehs) and Keston Hiura (HEER’-uh) each hit a three-run homer while the Brewers erupted for 10 runs in the eighth inning to hammer the Cubs, 14-4. Avisaíl (av-ih-sah-EEL’) García homered and drove in three runs for the NL Central leaders, who have won six straight to move four games ahead of Chicago. Jace (jays) Peterson went 3 for 4 and scored three runs to help Milwaukee withstand two-run homers by Patrick Wisdom and Ian Happ.

— Paul DeJong (deh-YUHNG’) homered to cap a six-run burst in the seventh in the Cardinals’ 7-1 downing of the Diamondbacks. Dylan Carlson supplied the tiebreaking single and Yadier Molina added a two-run double before DeJong’s blast. Carlson also hit an RBI triple in the third as St. Louis won for just the second time in eight games.

— The Nationals doubled up the Mets, 8-4 as Kyle Schwarber homered twice off Jared Eickhoff. Schwarber is the first player in major league history to hit 15 home runs in a 17-day span. Ryan Zimmerman had a pinch-hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning for the Nationals after New York had cut the lead to 5-4.

— Nick Castellano (kas-tee-AH’-nohs) launched a grand slam in the seventh inning and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Reds clobbered the Phillies, 12-4. Cincinnati trailed 4-2 before Castellanos connected for his sixth career grand slam, driving a 1-1 fastball from Neftali Feliz deep to center for his 15th homer. Cincinnati’s seventh-inning rally was sparked by Alejo Lopez, who hit a pinch-single after being recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A Louisville.

— Kyle Freeland scattered three hits while striking out seven over five innings before leaving with a leg injury in the Rockies’ 2-0 shutout of Pittsburgh. Four relievers finished up the combined six-hitter to help Colorado win the opener of a seven-game homestand that followed another disastrous road trip. Yonathan Daza opened the scoring with a third-inning triple, two innings before Elias Diaz homered.

— The White Sox and Twins were supposed to open a four-game series tonight in Chicago, but the game has been rained out. The game has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on July 19.

 

MLB-NEWS

Trout put on 60-day IL

UNDATED (AP) — Angels outfielder Mike Trout has been transferred to the 60-day injured list, ruling out his return until after the All-Star break.

Trout was in a batting cage Monday for the first time since he strained his right calf on May 17. Manager Joe Maddon says Trout’s injury is more than 50% healed.

Trout will go on a minor league rehabilitation assignment, probably after the All-Star break. He is eligible to return July 17, when the Angels host Seattle in their second game after the break.

Also around baseball:

— Indians outfielder Josh Naylor will need surgery after breaking his right ankle in Sunday’s loss at Minnesota. Naylor was sprinting toward the infield to try and catch a ball when he slammed into second baseman Ernie Clement in the fourth inning. The Indians said Naylor has a “closed” fracture and dislocation. He’ll be out indefinitely.

— Rockies shortstop Trevor Story says he will compete in this year’s Home Run Derby at Coors Field. Story became the fourth player to confirm his participation in the event, joining Shohei Ohtani (SHOH’-hay oh-TAH’-nee) of the Angels, Trey Mancini of the Orioles and Pete Alonso of the Mets.

— The Pirates have optioned right-hander Max Kranick (KRAN’-ihk) to Triple-A Indianapolis, a day after he pitched five perfect innings against the Cardinals to win his major league debut. He was lifted following a lengthy rain delay before the Pirates completed a 7-2 win. The Elias Sports Bureau says Kranick became the first pitcher since 1893 to leave after at least five innings with a perfect game intact in his MLB debut.

COLLEGE BASEBALL-CWS

Vandy rips Miss. St.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Vanderbilt has taken the opener of the College World Series title round as the Commodores try to repeat as NCAA champions.

Vandy exploded for seven runs in the first inning, giving Jack Leiter more than enough breathing room in an 8-2 rout of Mississippi State. Jayson Gonzalez capped the fireworks with a three-run homer that put the Commodores ahead, 7-1.

Leiter struck out eight and allowed two runs and three hits, including a first-inning blast by Kamren James. The son of All-Star pitcher Al Leiter is the national strikeouts leader and a projected top-five pick in the Major League Baseball draft next month.

Game 2 is Tuesday in Omaha.

NFL-BRONCOS-THOMAS

Demaryius Thomas retires

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Five-time Pro Bowl receiver Demaryius (deh-MAR’-ee-uhs) Thomas has announced his retirement following a decade-long career.

Thomas was part of the winningest four-year period in team history from 2012-15 with Peyton Manning at quarterback. The Denver Broncos went 55-17 during that span, winning two AFC titles and Super Bowl 50 as Thomas caught 445 passes for 6,249 yards and 46 touchdowns.

Thomas spent nine seasons with the Broncos before playing for the Texans and Jets in 2019.

 

In world and national news…

SURFSIDE, Florida (AP) — The painstaking effort to find any survivors in the remnants of a collapsed Florida condo building has stretched into a sixth day. The 12-story building collapsed like a pancake, with layer upon layer of intertwined debris that has frustrated efforts to find pockets of space where someone might have survived. The work has been deliberate and treacherous, and Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the wait for news has been “excruciating” for relatives. Just two additional bodies were found on Monday, raising the count of confirmed dead to 11. That leaves 150 people still unaccounted for Tuesday after the disaster in Surfside.

 

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — About a block from the Miami-area beachfront condominium tower that collapsed sits its sister building. It was erected a year later by the same company, using the same materials and a similar design. It has faced the same tides and salty air. This has made some residents of Champlain Towers North worried enough to leave, though most have remained, saying they are confident their almost 40-year-old, 12-story building is better maintained. They say their building doesn’t have the same problems with cracking in support beams and in the pool area that 2018 engineering reports show the south tower had.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package when he travels to Wisconsin on Tuesday. He hopes the trip will boost the bipartisan agreement that is held together in large part by the promise of millions of new jobs. White House officials issued an internal memo that highlights how the largest investment in transportation, water systems and services in nearly a century would boost growth. The memo also emphasizes an analysis suggesting that 90% of the jobs generated by the spending could go to workers without college degrees, a key shift.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new House committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses. That’s according to legislation released by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The House is expected to vote on the bill this week. The new committee comes as Senate Republicans blocked the formation of an independent, bipartisan commission to probe the attack, in which hundreds of former President Donald Trump’s supporters violently broke into the Capitol. The partisan House committee would have eight members appointed by Pelosi and five appointed “after consultation with” Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy.