CSi Weather…

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…Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s.

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

and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.

 

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

 

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  Wednesday June 30, 2021 Jerry Bergquist retires after serving 32 and a half years as the Stutsman County Emergency Manger, and 9-1-1 Coordinator.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jerry highlighted his tenure in those positions over the years.

With 9-1-1,  starting in December of 1989, Jerry developed and organized, and put into effect the Stutsman County system, one of the first in North Dakota, and continued to work with technology updates over the years, including access from cell phones, and locates of callers.

Jerry pointed out that the  position for Emergency Manager/9-1-1 Coordinator was new back in 1989.

Some of the stand-out events that have occurred during tenure included the most challenging event, the flood in Jamestown of 2009, with the flood fight from February through July that year.  Stutsman County declared a Flood Emergency and received $29-million in flood relief to assist in the flood fight, and for infrastructure needs, including roads and other flood related issues.  During that span, Jerry Bergquist organized and led discussions, held seven days a week, with various agencies and entities on the flood fighting efforts, with the informational updates provided by city, county and state officials, including visits by then-governor John Hoeven, an then-U.S. Senators, Byron Dorgan and  Kent Conrad, and  then Congressman Earl Pomeroy, along with representatives from the North Dakota Army National Guard that provided assistance including the use of a Black Hawk helicopter in emergency levy repairs.

Jerry was involved in 20 Stutsman County Presidential Disaster Declarations ranging from flooding to snow clearing efforts and other issues involved with heavy snowfall events, and the COVID-19 pandemic freeing up state and federal dollars. Also in 2020, City, County, and Central Valley Health District along with JRMC and Nursing Home officials  formed a committee where pandemic issues were updated daily including regular meetings with state government officials.

He said the event that changed how Emergency Management and Public Safety in general perform their functions was the September 11, 2001 attack on America with the World Trade Center towers destroyed along with an attack on the U.S. Pentagon, and the terrorist highjacking of the commercial airliner, that went down in Pennsylvania. He said that day led to the formation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and other changes by federal state and local officials in safeguarding the U.S.

Jerry talked about some of his most important accomplishments over his tenure, including creating the  9-1-1 emergency telephone system for Stutsman County,  including a partnership with Barnes and Richland Counties, and expanding further.  Another important accomplishment he noted, that covered those year, is the working together with local officials in times of emergencies, along with partnering and working together with other agencies, and entities..

He said he will miss working with many individuals on all levels over the years.

He said he won’t miss being on call 24-7.

Succeeding Jerry Bergquist as Stutsman Emergency Manager is Andrew Kirking, who comes to Jamestown with experience over the last several years as the Pembina County Emergency Manager, with Assistance Emergency Manager, and Communications Administrator, Riley Schafer a former Sherifff’s Deputy.

 

The public is invited to wish Jerry Bergquist well on his retirement and thank him for his years of dedicated service at an Open House for him on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 11-a.m. to 3-p.m. at the lower level of the Law Enforcement Center, in Jamestown.

 

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats 11:00a.m.

Tues. Jun 29, 2021

Barnes

New Positives  0

Total Positives 1423

Active: 0

Recovered: 1393

 

Stutsman

New Positives 0

Total Positives 3545

Active 0

Recovered 3464

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Bismarck  (NDDoH)   – The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has collaborated with North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) to make COVID-19 test result reports available to view, download and print in a single location. Individuals who have registered through TestReg.nd.gov can now access their COVID-19 test result reports for tests that were resulted after June 10th, 2021.

“The Citizen Portal provides North Dakotans access to their COVID-19 test result reports when and where they need them,” said Nicole Brunelle, chief nursing officer at NDDoH. “Being able to access these results for travel, employers, medical procedures, etc., as needed is a service we are excited to make available. This is one of many resources available for North Dakotans. We encourage everyone to take advantage of testing as they prepare to travel and make plans for the summer,” said Brunelle.

To use the Citizen Portal, individuals will need to create or use an existing NDLogin to associate it with their TestReg registration account.

This can be done one of two ways – by clicking on the link for “Long-Form Results” in a recently received test result e-notification or by going to TestReg.nd.gov and choosing the “continue registration with account setup” option. By registering, an individual’s existing NDLogin will then be associated with their COVID-19 test result reports.

Instructions and FAQs regarding how to access test results on the Citizen Portal can be found on the DoH website.

An NDLogin is an account that can be used to access multiple online services provided by the North Dakota state government without the need to create a new account for each service. By having a common NDLogin, individuals will only need to remember one username and password to access numerous state agency online services. Some individuals may already have an NDLogin account associated with another agency such as Parks and Recreations, Game & Fish, Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI), or Job Service North Dakota (JSND).

 

“The Citizen Portal is simple to register for and simple to use,” said Kris Vollmer, NDIT senior program manager. “It’s allowing us to leverage a technology platform to provide North Dakota residents with an easy to use, convenient means to access their COVID-19 testing information, all within a secure location.”

 

For assistance with the NDLogin, contact the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) Service Desk at (877) 328-4470.

For assistance with COVID-19 test results, the NDDoH hotline is open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. by calling 701-204-6664 or completing the online “Request your Results” survey or through the online “Travel Test Results” survey.

Additional NDDoH traveler resources can be found online at health.nd.gov/covidtravel.

 

 

Jamestown  (City)  Starting Wednesday, June 30, 2021; there will be street closures in the Southwest (SW) part of town on the North Frontage Road of 17th St SW, between 14th Ave SW to 17th Ave SW (82nd Ave SE). 17th St SW will remain open. Access to homes and businesses in this segment will remain open.
This construction work will continue for approximately two weeks.
Construction signing will be put in place.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes, if possible.

 

Jamestown  (City)  – The City of Jamestown will conduct mosquito fogging operations beginning Wednesday evening.

City crews will begin mosquito fogging at approximately 9:00 P.M. This will continue throughout the city until finished. Parents are advised to keep children out of the streets and away from the fogging machines.

Motorists should use extreme caution in these areas. The schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.

For more information, visit www.JamestownND.gov, Departments, Vector Control or call 701-320-5503.

 

Jamestown  (City)  Please note that due to the Independence Day Holiday, there will be NO garbage or recycling collection on Monday, July 5, 2021.
Monday’s route will be collected on Tuesday.
Tuesday’s route will be collected on Wednesday.
Wednesday’s route will be collected on Thursday.
Thursday’s route will be collected on Friday, July 9, 2021.
The Baling Facility and Recycling Center will be OPEN on Saturday, July 3 & CLOSED Monday, July 5, 2021. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
For questions regarding garbage collection, call the Baling Facility at 701-252-5223 and questions regarding recycling, call 701-320-9218.

 

Jamestown  (City)  Jamestown city crews  are flushing fire hydrants in the NE & NW areas of the city. This will continue through the remainder of the week and continue into next until finished. This will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The possibility of lowered water pressure may occur in these areas during these times.
Motorists should use extreme caution in these areas.

Valley City  (CSi)   Music at the City Park Bandshell 2021 Schedule:
June 30 – Kathie Brekke & the 42nd Street Jazz Band
July 7 – Micaiah Studio of Ballet
July 14 – Monroe Doctrine
July 21 – Myron Sommerfeld & Music of the Stars
July 28 –
August 4 – Maasjo Sisters
August 11 – Jesse Veeder, singer/songwriter ???
August 18 – DeMasi Brothers

Music in the Park is on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 pm starting June 2nd. This summer they will be celebrating 25 years in existence. Musicians are featured each week showcasing their talents for the community and surrounding area.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   The 2021 Stutsman County Fair  will be Weds June 30 -Sat July 3rd, 2021. Crabtree Amusement will be this year’s carnival.

Planned Entertainment includes:

Wednesday June 30th – Johnny Holm Band

Thursday July 1st – Avenger Joe

Friday July 2nd – Out of Line

Saturday July 3rd – Old Friends Band

Stutsman County 4-H Program Coordinator Robin Barnes says

More than 160 4-Hers will enter something into the fair this year.

The 4-Hers will be judged on static exhibits, along with poultry, rabbits, horses, cows, pigs, sheep, and even llamas and alpacas.

The week concludes with the 6th annual Weiner dog races July 3rd at 1:30-p.m. in the Livestock arena, followed by The Parade of Champions, open to the public.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Independence Day public fireworks display in Jamestown is planned for Sunday July 4, following the Sunday races at Jamestown Speedway, at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds.

RES Pyro, of Belle Plaine, Minnesota, will  begin the display  lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes beginning at 10:30 p.m. from the north end of the track, taking a break in racing, if it’s still going on, and then return to racing after the fireworks.

Jamestown Speedway racing is Sunday July 4 starting at 7-p.m.

 

Jamestown  (JRMC) — Jamestown Regional Medical Center announced Greg Nordstrom as its most recent Legend Award recipient.

 

The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes employees who exceed expectations and are THE difference in the lives of those they serve.

 

Radiology Manager Jason Schaffer nominated Nordstrom, a JRMC Echocardiographer. Nordstrom provides legendary care for patients with enthusiasm.

 

Schaffer says,  “Greg is compassionate, courteous and helps patients feel comfortable during their exam. He also answers all patient questions and helps them understand the next steps,. At JRMC, people are able to receive high quality care, a very good experience, and stay close to home because of Greg. As an example, he is the only technologist to provide nuclear medicine imaging in Jamestown. That means every patient needing nuclear medicine imaging is able to have their care close to home rather than traveling – and that’s all because of Greg. Greg is THE difference for people who are in need of care in our community. He provides legendary care every day for every person he cares for. Every day he adds another story to his legendary book.”

JRMC’s 350 employees cast anonymous votes to select each Legend Award winner.

The purpose of the Legend Award is to inspire, motivate and capture the moments that define JRMC. The goal is to help employees and volunteers connect to the sense of purpose that brought them to the organization. This award is for employees who’ve made extreme efforts to benefit their patients and colleagues.

JRMC President & CEO, Mike Delfs.“The nominations inspire staff members to continually be THE difference in the lives of those we serve,” said

Once nominated, both JRMC administration and employees vote on their favorite nominees and their stories.

 

Schaffer  adds, “On a personal note, Greg had a profound impact on me and my professional career as well.  The experience he provided me as a patient motivated me to pursue a career in healthcare. Greg is definitely a legend in my book of stories.”

 

The Legend Award first began in 2012. Since then, more than 35 individuals have been named Legends and more than 110 employees were nominated.

To read Nordstrom’s full story, visit www.jrmcnd.com.

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20th St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2020, it was named a “Top 20 Critical Access Hospital” as well as a “Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.”  For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call (701) 952-1050.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Police say a Bismarck man drove into a gun shop and stole four rifles. The 22-year-old man allegedly rammed a service-type vehicle with cabinets into the front door of Double H Guns early Monday and stole what police called “a number of firearms.” Police Lt. Luke Gardiner says police later responded to a report of a gas drive-off at a Holiday station and the vehicle fit the one that was used in the gun shop robbery. Officers followed the vehicle and eventually arrested the man. The guns were still in the vehicle and were recovered.

 

(AP)  The Republican-led committee that will draw the boundaries of North Dakota’s new legislative districts has scheduled its first meeting later this summer at the state Capitol. The Aug. 26 meeting will be followed by at least six others statewide to gather input on a new legislative map that will influence the political balance of power for the next decade. Finley GOP Rep. Bill Devlin is chairman of the 16-member committee. He says that public input will be part of the committee’s work sessions. The meetings also will be livestreamed, which had not happened previously. Legislative redistricting happens every 10 years after a federal census.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California has added five more states including Florida to the list of places where state-funded travel is banned because of laws that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community. Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday added Florida, Arkansas, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia to a list that now has 17 states where state employee travel is forbidden except in limited circumstances. Lawmakers in 2016 passed the law banning non-essential travel to states with laws that discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. The state law has exemptions for some trips including travel that is needed to enforce California law.

 

In sports…

Jamestown  (NDFU)   – Farmers Union Insurance has teamed up with the state’s Expedition League baseball teams to offer fans limited-edition baseball jerseys in exchange for food items or cash donations to the Great Plains Food Bank.

“The Expedition League is proud to partner with two great organizations, Farmers Union Insurance and the Great Plains Food Bank,” said Steve Wagner, president of the Expedition League. “One of the key tenets of the Expedition League’s mission statement is to positively contribute to each of our communities and we’re excited to be a part of these jersey giveaways and food drives in North Dakota.”

Five hundred jerseys will be given away on gameday, starting at 5 p.m., at these ballfields:

 

  • Dickinson Badlands Big Sticks – Tuesday, July 6
  • Minot Souris Valley Sabre Dogs – Thursday, July 8
  • Grand Forks Wheat City Whiskey Jacks – Thursday, July 22

 

Donation tables will be set up outside each ballfield, so game attendance is not required. Each person must bring three food items (either canned or boxed) or make a $10 cash donation to receive a jersey. Limit one jersey per person.

 

The Great Plains Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in North Dakota and the state’s only food bank. It works with a wide array of individuals and organizations to guide donated surplus food and grocery products to a network of 213 food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and charitable feeding programs.

 

Farmers Union Insurance is committed to citizens and their communities. With over 325 captive and independent agents in North Dakota, Utah and Arkansas, the company provides insurance products and services to individuals, families and businesses. Go to fumic.com for more information.

 

In world and national news…

(AP)  Weeks before a Florida condo building collapsed, the president of its board wrote that structural problems identified in a 2018 inspection had “gotten significantly worse” and owners needed to pay a hefty price to get them fixed. The April 9 letter from Champlain Towers South Condominium President Jean Wodnicki hinted at an ongoing debate over the repairs and a reluctance by some condo owners to pay for major work that would cost at least $15.5 million. She noted that costs had only increased since a 2018 report by engineering firm Morabito Consultants first identified the key issues with weakening concrete.

 

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Search and rescue teams from Miami-Dade have been described as among the best and most experienced in the world. Crews from the department have deployed far beyond their South Florida base — to New York City, where they dug through the rubble of the World Trade Center, and to earthquake-ravaged places like Haiti, Mexico and the Philippines. Perhaps nothing has hit as hard as Thursday’s tragedy at home, when a 12-story condominium collapsed Thursday into a dense pile of concrete and twisted metal — and began a frantic search for the scores of souls buried beneath a fallen wing of the Champlain Towers.

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Officials say prosecutors in Florida will pursue a grand jury investigation into the deadly collapse of an oceanfront condominium building. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a news conference Tuesday that she supports such a probe into the Champlain Towers South collapse last week. The grand jury investigation would be handled by the office of State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle. Rundle says it’s up to grand jurors to decide whether to launch an investigation as well as its scope. It wasn’t immediately clear Tuesday when such an investigation would begin. Criminal charges can apply in such cases.

 

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden is in Wisconsin, looking to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package. He declared on Tuesday that there is an urgent need for a “generational investment, hoping to boost support for 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.

 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities in Pennsylvania have filed an arrest warrant in a 2013 campus attack at Gettysburg College after a years-long campaign by the woman who said she was raped. Police say they are looking for 28-year-old Ian Cleary of Saratoga, California, but have not yet located him. The affidavit filed Tuesday accuses Cleary of stalking 18-year-old Shannon Keeler at a party in December 2013, following her home to her dorm and then sexually assaulting her. Keeler says she contacted police again last year after seeing online messages from Cleary’s Facebook account that said: “So I raped you.” Police say they have linked the account to him.

 

 

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After a school year marred by the pandemic, states are starting to release new standardized test scores that offer an early glimpse at how far students have fallen behind. On Monday, Texas became one of the first states to release full results from its spring exams. The results show that reading and math scores fell to their lowest points in years. Other states are expected to release data in coming weeks. But experts warn that low participation rates in some places could leave entire states with unreliable data, and that within states there are pockets where many families opted out.

 

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S.’s top general in Afghanistan has given a sobering assessment of the country’s deteriorating security situation as America winds down its so-called “forever war.” Gen. Austin S. Miller on Tuesday pointed to the rapid loss of districts around the country — several with significant strategic value — and said he fears the militias deployed to help the security forces could lead the country into civil war. Miller told a small group of reporters in the Afghan capital that for now he has the weapons and the capability to aid Afghanistan’s National Defense and Security Forces. But he says only a political solution will bring peace to the war-tortured nation.