Wayne Byers Show – Evening- Aug. 9

CSi Weather…

REST OF MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest

winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 10 to

20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

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

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

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

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

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

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon
and evening. The main threats will be damaging winds with gusts
up to 75 mph and large hail up to tennis ball size.  Locally heavy rainfall also possible.

 

The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from previous news releases or social media postings.

Check out our other dashboards: The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, NDUS Dashboard.COVID- 19 stats:

 

Mon. Aug 9 ,2021

10:30 – a.m.

Barnes

New Positives  0

Total Positives 1438

Active 6

Recovered: 1400

 

Stutsman

New Positives 1

Total Positives 3588

Active 12

Recovered  3493

 

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Otter Tail Power Company reports about 350 Northeast Jamestown customers were without electricity Sunday morning, August 8, due to equipment failure in the downtown feeder substation, next to the Otter Tail offices.

Jamestown representative Evan Thostenson said the outage was staggered from midnight and 7-a.m. to 1-a.m., and 8-a.m., until the problem was isolated, and effected customers in Northeast Jamestown including downtown, the Jamestown Civic Center, Legacy Center, Lincoln School, and the Gladstone Hotel.  Power was fully restored in the Lincoln School area about 9:30-a.m.

 

 

Jamestown  (City)  Monday August 9, 2021; roadwork is being done on 3rd St SE (near Solien-Denault Park and Hillcrest Golf Course). Work in this area is expected to last Monday and continue Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
The road is not closed but motorists should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes during this time, if possible.
Construction signing put in place by the Street Department.

 

Jamestown  (City)  Starting Tuesday, August 10, 2021; there will be street closures in the Southwest (SW) part of town on the North Frontage Road of 17th St SW, between 8th Ave SW to 11th Ave SW. 17th St SW will remain open. Access to homes and businesses in this segment will remain open.
This construction work will continue for approximately three weeks.
The intersection of 11th Ave SW and the North Frontage road of 17th St SW is expected to be completely closed Tuesday, August 10th and Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
Construction signing will be put in place.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes, if possible.

 

Jamestown  (JRMC)  — Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice along with the Jamestown Area Grief Support Team (JAGST) are hosting a Memorial Service on Tuesday, August 10 at Klaus Park in Jamestown. The memorial will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the large shelter. This service is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. JRMC Hospice will also be planting a tree in loving memory.

Grief can be an isolating and lonely experience. JRMC Hospice and JAGST are committed to providing support and an opportunity for individuals to share their grief and loss in a supportive environment.

JRMC, Hospice Coordinator Maren Radi says, “The annual Memorial service and tree planting ceremony is a celebration of life and to affirm the bonds of community, memory and hope that sustain us in sorrow. It is an opportunity for bereaved families and the hospice staff to honor the loved ones who have died and an opportunity to support each other.”

The memorial service is free and open to anyone. They encourage those attending to bring a lawn chair to sit on if desired. For more information on this event, please call JRMC Hospice at (701) 952-4847.

 

 

Jamestown  (JRMC)  — The Huron Consulting Group named Jamestown Regional Medical Center a top-performer in healthcare this month.

Huron helps organizations develop the strategies, align resources and utilize technologies and data to improve operations, optimize investments and drive growth. In a hospital setting, this translates into the best care for patients. The group named JRMC its 2021 Excellence in Healthcare award recipient for patient experience (HCAHPS).

Rudy Martinez, leadership coach and account manager, says, “Our selections were based off clients who showcased excellent outcomes and innovations throughout this very challenging year. JRMC’s core belief in being patient-centered shows consistently with HCAHPS top decile performance.”

This Excellence in Healthcare award is a testament to JRMC’s hard work and dedication to excellence, especially in the year of our pandemic, Martinez said.

JRMC President & CEO Mike Delfs, says, “We’re proud of our legendary team,” said “This award is one more example of what makes JRMC a destination for care in the state.”

In 2021 alone, the National Rural Health Association named JRMC a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital. Prairie Business Magazine named JRMC a Best Place to Work in the Upper Midwest.

Delfs adds, “Our team continues to work toward our vision of being the best rural hospital in the country for patients to receive care, employees to work and providers to practice.”

JRMC will receive the award at Huron’s annual What’s Right in Healthcare conference this month.

 

Valley City  (Chamber 8-9-21) Here is the latest message to the Valley City Community from Mayor Dave Carlsrud.

Hi Folks,

Last Thursday “The Longest Table” took place on Central Avenue. There was a nice crowd with friendly faces and wonderful food along with the sharing of many creative ideas; it was very well organized and “flowed nicely”. Facilitators used their expertise to ease conversation among the diverse groups. It was fun seeing some volunteers administering the event who hadn’t been involved before, thank you. Sue and I enjoyed meeting some people for the first time and seeing some friends we hadn’t seen in awhile. Thank you to all who “made it happen”.

 

The Bridges Art Council presented “Not Your Typical Shakespeare in the Park” in Pioneers Park Sunday. I think the actors had a great time presenting the “tongue-in-cheek” Shakespeare while the crowd was laughing and applauding. In the shade of the trees and a little breeze, it was comfortable too. Great job folks. SEPTEMBER 12th will feature Spencer Thomas’ “Stand Up Comedy Show”. Come out and enjoy. For further information call: 701-840-6182.

 

RIVERFEST was held over the weekend with nearly 80 boats in the water along and over 60 pontoon rides. Great job everyone! Thank you to all.

 

VOLUNTEERISM. The events above are just some of the activities that happen throughout the year in Valley City. Likely there is one that could interest you and might be fun for which to volunteer. There are opportunities for you to invest time with friends, make new friends, enjoy fellowship and enjoy the gratification achieved through your contributions. Please consider volunteering, YOU can “make a difference”.

 

Thank you to contributors again this week.

 

“People will go where they are invited, but they will stay where they feel welcome.”

(A Friend)

Blessings, Be Respectful, Be Kind and Pray,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

 

BISMARCK, N,D, (AP) — Members of a Bismarck-based North Dakota Army National Guard unit who were called to active duty in Washington, D.C. late last year have begun returning home. Seventy soldiers with Company C, 2nd Battalion of the 285th Aviation Regiment were deployed last November to the nation’s capital. The unit flies the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, and the mission was to transport personnel and light cargo within what’s known as the National Capital Region. The Bismarck Tribune reports that family members, friends and Guard leaders were at the Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks and Minot airports over the weekend to welcome home the first of the returning soldiers.A ceremony to officially welcome home the soldiers and thank them for their service is planned in late October.

 

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  – Gov. Doug Burgum Monday requested a presidential major disaster declaration for a series of storms in early June that caused overland flooding and produced damaging winds and hail, resulting in more than $2.3 million in damage to roads and other infrastructure.

 

In the  letter , directed to President Joe Biden through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Burgum requested that a major disaster be declared for eight counties: Burke, Divide, Emmons, Grant, Kidder, LaMoure, Sioux and Williams.

 

The June 7-11 storms tore across the state for five days, producing tornadoes, up to baseball-size hail, damaging winds of up to 93 miles per hour and torrential rainfall that led to overland flooding, which was exacerbated by dried-out, nearly impermeable topsoil.

 

Burgum noted the impacts occurred at a time when North Dakota is experiencing one of the worst droughts on record, and when the state already has six open presidential disasters totaling over $150 million in costs for which local and tribal jurisdictions are struggling to meet their cost shares.

 

“These unrelenting storms caused extensive damage to homes and businesses, damaged roads and bridges, and snapped power poles and downed power lines, cutting off service to several communities,” Burgum said. “We appreciate the administration considering our request for assistance to help communities recover from these storms and build resiliency against future severe weather events.”

 

In response to the June 7-11 storms, Burgum today issued an executive order formally mobilizing state resources and ensuring a coordinated approach to the needs of citizens and their communities.

 

 

If granted, a presidential declaration would unlock FEMA public assistance to help cities, counties and townships pay for the costs of repairing roads and other infrastructure. Preliminary assessments indicate damage is expected to exceed $2.33 million.

 

In addition, Burgum also is asking that the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program be implemented on a statewide basis to help communities pay for projects that increase resiliency and reduce costs in the long term.

 

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  – Gov. Doug Burgum Monday signed an executive order waiving hours of service restrictions for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting hay, water and livestock to help livestock producers battling extreme drought conditions across North Dakota.

 

Drought conditions continue to worsen across North Dakota, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor rating 14% of North Dakota in exceptional drought, 46% in extreme drought, 38% in severe drought and 2% in moderate drought. The National Weather Service predicts drought will persist through August and into the fall.

 

Livestock producers running short on water and feed have been forced to sell off parts of their herds or bring in supplemental supplies, including from out of state, requiring commercial truck drivers to move hay and water in significantly greater volumes across North Dakota.

 

Burgum says, “Ensuring that supplemental water and feed can be delivered in a timely fashion is critical for North Dakota ranchers struggling with shortages of both due to devastating drought.  With no relief from extremely dry conditions in sight, waiving the hours of service will allow commercial haulers to move the additional food and water that livestock producers need to maintain their herds and make it easier for ranchers to move their herds.”

 

The order, issued in consultation with state Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, will remain in effect for 30 days. All road safety and vehicle compliance regulations still apply. The executive order serves as a permit and must be carried in vehicles operating under the hours of service waiver. A copy of the order can be found on the Governor’s Office website here.

 

 

(AP) Canada is lifting its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians. The reopening Monday is part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans. The border has been closed to nonessential travel since March 2020 to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The U.S. has said it will extend its closure to Canadians making nonessential trips until at least Aug. 21, which also applies to the Mexican border. The lopsided rules on one of the world’s longest and busiest land borders is unsurprisingly being met with cheers and jeers.

 

 

In sports…

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Wildlife managers say predictions of a poor duck breeding season in North Dakota due to the drought have proven true, and hunters should expect challenging conditions this fall. The number of duck broods, or families, observed during the state Game and Fish Department’s annual mid-July survey was the lowest in nearly three decades. This year’s fall duck flight is expected to be down 36% from last year. Mike Szymanski, the agency’s migratory game bird management supervisor, tells the Bismarck Tribune that hunters should take advantage of early migrants like blue-winged teal during the first two weeks of the season, rather than the local duck population.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15, under a plan announced by the Pentagon on Monday and endorsed by President Joe Biden. That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he will seek the president’s approval to make the vaccines mandatory no later than mid-September, or immediately upon FDA licensure, whichever comes first. Austin’s decision comes a bit more than a week after Biden told defense officials to develop a plan requiring troops to get shots as part of a broader campaign to increase vaccinations in the federal workforce.

(AP) West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says the rate of COVID-19 cases in his state is “probably going to continue to get tougher in the weeks ahead.” Justice has said he will not consider reinstating an indoor mask mandate and has continued to urge residents to be vaccinated. According to state health figures, the number of active cases statewide has reached at least 4,010, after bottoming out at 882 cases on July 9. School began Monday in West Virginia’s largest county. Schools in many other counties are set to open their fall terms this month. About 57% of state residents ages 12 and up are fully vaccinated.

 

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico will ask the United States to send at least 3.5 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccine as the country faces a third wave of infections. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Monday that he plans to discuss a transfer of vaccine with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during a call scheduled for later Monday. López Obrador says the U.S. government had initially offered the Moderna vaccine, but Mexican health authorities could not get the necessary approvals in time so now they are considering Pfizer or another approved vaccine.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge who declared the earlier nationwide moratorium on evictions illegal is deeply skeptical of the Biden administration’s new order, but says she may lack the power to do anything about it. U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich on Monday promised a decision soon in an effort by Alabama landlords to block the moratorium imposed last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which it said was based on the spread of COVID-19′s delta variant. Friedrich suggested the administration was engaged in legal “gamesmanship” to buy time for the distribution of $45 billion in rental assistance money. But she suggested her hands may be tied by a ruling by the appellate court above her.

 

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An executive assistant who accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her breast at the governor’s mansion has detailed why she felt empowered to go public with her allegations. Brittany Commisso says in a TV interview that aired Monday that she waited to publicly having her name attached to the allegations because she was fearful of retaliation and wanted to protect her daughter. She is one of nearly a dozen women who has accused the Democratic governor of sexual harassment. Commisso became the first woman to file a criminal complaint against Cuomo. Cuomo has denied touching any women inappropriately. The interview aired as a key legislative committee is discussing possible impeachment hearings.

 

 

NEW YORK (AP) — A fund set up to provide money to victims of financier Jeffrey Epstein is finishing its work after announcing it has paid nearly $125 million to over 135 individuals. The announcement came Monday from Jordana Feldman, administrator of the Epstein Victims Compensation Program. In a release, the fund said 92 percent of 150 eligible applicants for compensation accepted offers. The fund said payouts were generally processed and paid within two to three months. Feldman says each claimant was heard in a safe space where they could share intimate, personal and often harrowing accounts of what they endured.