Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Nov. 15

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy.  Patchy fog. Lows around 30. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

TUESDAY…Cloudy in the morning, with patchy fog, then mostly sunny.  Highs 40 to 45. South winds around 15 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds

15 to 25 mph, with gusts to around 40 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Windy, colder. Highs around 30. West

winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows 15 to 20.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows 15 to 20.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 30.

 

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:

 

COVID-19 Stats

Mon. Nov. 15, 2021

10:30 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives:  0

Total Positives: 1964

Active: 35

Recovered:  1888

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 271

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 3

Total Positives: 4629

Active: 76

Recovered: 4457

Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 271

North Dakota

New COVID-19 Cases

REPORTED MONDAY, NOV. 15: 190

ACTIVE CASES: 3,006

DAILY POSITIVITY RATE: 15.3%

TOTAL KNOWN CASES THROUGHOUT PANDEMIC: 155,340

TOTAL RECOVERED THROUGHOUT PANDEMIC: 150,519

The state’s 14-day rolling average positivity rate was 7.2% as of Monday, Nov. 12.

ND Hospitalizations

ACTIVE HOSPITALIZATIONS: 163

DEATHS

SINCE FRIDAY, NOV. 12: 11

TOTAL DEATHS: 1,815

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing is  on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m. to 1-pm

Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 to register.

 

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Public School Board Monday, Received updates on facility projects from Superintendent Dr. Robert Lech, from the  Facility Committee.

Consolidated Construction’s Mike Barsness reported to the committee regarding the design time line.

The Capital Projects Plan, includes  health and wellness addition and possible  re-roofing at the High School.

Othrt items may include Middle School,HVAC and window replacement  and full HVAC replacement at Gussner Elementary School.

Dr. Lech said the process has started for a two year calendar planning, to be brought  to the December School Board meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

Jamestown   (JRMC)  — Sometimes, we are our own barrier to our best health.

“We know it’s hard for women to make time for themselves,” said JRMC Gynecologist Dr. Gregg McAdoo. “That’s why No Excuses is so special. It makes it easy.”

No Excuses reduces barriers to care, including insurance coverage, transportation or appointment times during the regular business day. The goal of No Excuses is to increase the number of area women who receive regular Pap smear test screenings and 3D mammograms.

“These screenings are an important step in living a healthy life,” Dr. McAdoo said.

Central Valley Health and Jamestown Regional Medical Center created No Excuses in 2015. Since then, more than 100 women have received 3D mammograms and preventative services they otherwise wouldn’t have. At any given time, more than 1,300 Stutsman County women are not up to date on their screenings.

No Excuses is only possible because of the community’s generosity, said JRMC Foundation Director Lisa Jackson. In 14 years, the hundreds of Running of the Pink participants have raised more than $165,000 for this cause. R.M. Stoudt Inc. organizes the walk/run each year.

“No Excuses is important to us,” said Tara Kapp, Business Development Center and Internet Manager for R.M. Stoudt. “We hope this encourages women to make themselves a priority and put their health and well-being at the top of their to-do lists.”

Who should receive Pap smear tests and 3D mammograms is unique to every individual, however, doctors offer some general guidelines.

The 3D mammogram image gives a clearer and more accurate picture of the breast – meaning doctors can detect cancer faster. Most women ages 40 and older should receive one every year.

Most women ages 21 and older should receive a Pap smear test. Most women ages 21 to 65 repeat them every three to five years, Dr. McAdoo said.

“Women deserve the best,” said Trisha Jungels, JRMC Chief Nursing Officer. “That’s why we offer state-of-the-art equipment and the most highly trained specialists like Dr. McAdoo.”

No Excuses is for all women – students, moms, grandmothers and professionals.

“If you’ve never had these screenings, or it’s been a long time, you are definitely the woman we are looking for,” said Robin Iszler, registered nurse and unit administrator at Central Valley Health.

This year, The Next No Excuses is set for:

• Tuesday, Nov. 16 from noon to 6 p.m.

For more information on No Excuses, visit https://jrmcnd.com/no-excuses/. Appointments can be made online or over the phone. To schedule a mammogram for any other day, call JRMC Mammography at (701) 952-4852.

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.

 

 

Valley City  (11-15-21)  Here’s the latest message to VC Residents from Mayor Dave Carlsrud.

Hi Everybody,

Last weekend provided a quick change in our driving conditions. It took me a bit to re-educate myself to the feel of slippery roads. Please slow down and be safe.

Last week it was my pleasure to attend the Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) Fall Member Meeting with three of our city employees. There was a plethora of informative topics presented; from strategic planning, membership services to legislative updates, financial reports and the very critical cyber-security protection for the infrastructure. In addition, there was time for networking with MRES Employees, other community representatives and some visiting among our group.

Garbage Cans: With the summer we had there was rarely an accumulation of rain in our garbage cans. Now with the fall rains it happens more frequently. If it is happening to you, try drilling four or five quarter-inch holes in the bottom.

There are some break-through COVID cases throughout the country and North Dakota. That said the unvaccinated comprise a very high percentage of hospitalized COVID patients and deaths. * Think about protecting your family, friends and co-workers; please get vaccinated.

Addiction: If you or someone you know is struggling, get help. It is helping me.

The local Salvation Army Kettle Campaign begins Tuesday November 23^rd. To be assured your donation is credited locally, give at the kettles.  “Ring the Bell”, sign up with Lenora at 701-840-1357 or Naomi at 701-541-1418.

Thank you to contributors again this week.

“A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his/her parents will not have respect for anyone.”                                                       (Billy Graham)                         

Blessings, Respect Others, Be Kind and Pray,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   — As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are expressing gratitude by giving back to children in need around the world. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts as part of their holiday, more than 4,000 drop-off sites are now open.

Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and filled with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies may be dropped off now during National Collection Week, Nov. 15 – 22.

How to Pack a Shoebox webpage.

Jamestown, ND – Temple Baptist Church

1200 12th Avenue NE Jamestown, ND 58401-3541

Mon, Nov. 15: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 16: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 17: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 18: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 19: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 20: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 21: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 22: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The North Dakota State Hospital is hosting its first ever memorial service on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at noon to honor and remember individuals who are buried in the hospital’s cemetery.

Community members are invited to attend.

The outdoor service will be led by Father Joe Barret in the cemetery, which is located about a half mile south of the hospital grounds off of 37th Street. Southeast, in rural Stutsman County. The service is expected to last about 30 to 40 minutes.

Hospital officials expect this memorial service to be a yearly event.

The state hospital’s original one-acre cemetery was established in 1886, one year after the hospital opened. The cemetery closed in 1899 when a nearby 50-acre cemetery opened that now has about 2,000 gravestones.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck man accused of physically abusing his infant son has pleaded not guilty to felony charges. Twenty-two-year-old Jaydenle Bushard waived his right to a preliminary hearing in court Monday and entered the pleas to three counts of felony child abuse. Last month Bismarck police responded to a call that the 1-month-old baby was unresponsive. A police affidavit says the child had suffered scratches, bruising on both legs, a bruise on his chin, and bruising on the right and back left portion of his head. Police say Bushard told them he bounced the baby on his leg without supporting the infant’s head, and said the baby hit his head on the wall while being bounced.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Employee housing is a priority as officials make plans for improving and upgrading Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s aging facilities. The park’s planning team is consulting with American Indian tribes and the State Historic Preservation Office about the long range goals for North Dakota’s top tourist attraction. Park Superintendent Wendy Ross has a proposed list of improvements that also include upgrades to administrative facilities, visitor centers, park entrances and parking. Public comments on the plans are due by Nov. 30. Ross says housing needs to be addressed and is “the No. 1 driver of improvements and deferred maintenance in the park.”

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Closing arguments began Monday at Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial in the shootings of three men during street unrest in Kenosha. Each side gets 2 1/2 hours Monday to make their case to jurors before deliberations begin. Prosecutors have sought to portray Rittenhouse as the aggressor and have underscored his youth and inexperience. Rittenhouse has argued self-defense, saying he feared for his safety when he shot and killed two men and wounded a third with an AR-style semi-automatic rifle. The 18-year-old from Antioch, Illinois, faces charges ranging from intentional homicide — punishable by life in prison — to an underage weapons charge that could mean a few months in jail if convicted

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Federal safety regulators reach an agreement with Smithfield Foods to settle a contested citation of the company’s coronavirus safety measures during a massive outbreak last year at the South Dakota pork processing plant. The company will develop a plan to prevent infectious diseases at meatpacking plants nationwide and pay a $13,500 fine. The pork processing plant was one the nation’s worst COVID-19 hotspots during the early days of the pandemic. By June 16, 2020, four workers were dead and nearly 1,300 had tested positive for the virus. The Virginia-based company has defended its actions and admitted no wrongdoing.

 

In sports…

(UJ)

The 23rd ranked University of Jamestown women’s soccer team returns to the NAIA National Championship for the first time since 2005, drawing the #3 seed in the Columbia (Mo.) bracket of the 2021 NAIA national tournament.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon has appeared before a judge to face federal contempt charges for defying a subpoena from a House committee investigating January’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Bannon appeared briefly before a federal magistrate judge in Washington on Monday, hours after he surrendered to FBI agents. The 67-year-old was indicted on Friday on two counts of criminal contempt. One of the counts charges him with refusing to appear for a congressional deposition and the other is for refusing to provide documents in response to the committee’s subpoena. The indictment came as a second expected witness, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, defied a separate subpoena from the committee on Friday.

 

(AP)   The rollout of COVID-19 shots for elementary-age children has exposed another blind spot in the nation’s efforts to address pandemic inequalities. Health systems have released little data on the racial breakdown of youth vaccinations, and community leaders fear that Black and Latino kids are falling behind. Only a handful of states have made public data on COVID-19 vaccinations by race and age. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not compile racial breakdowns either. Despite the lack of hard data, public health officials and medical professionals have been reaching out to communities of color to overcome vaccine hesitancy.

 

BANGKOK (AP) — American journalist Danny Fenster is on his way home from military-ruled Myanmar. Fenster spent nearly six months in jail and was sentenced last week to 11 years of hard labor. On Monday, he was handed over to former U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson, who helped negotiate the release, and the two flew out of the Southeast Asian country together. Fenster is the managing editor of online magazine Frontier Myanmar. He was convicted Friday of spreading false or inflammatory information, contacting illegal organizations and violating visa regulations. More than 100 journalists, media officials or publishers have been detained since the military ousted the elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in February.

 

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Heavy rainfall in Washington state caused flooding that forced school closures and evacuation warnings as storms continued in the Pacific Northwest. About 25,0000 customers were without power in western Washington. A state of emergency for the town of Hamilton was declared Sunday afternoon by the Skagit County Unified Command. The Skagit Valley Herald reported that people living in the Hamilton area, about 80 miles northeast of Seattle, were urged to evacuate as soon as possible. All schools in the Bellingham, Washington, district were closed because flooding in the area made travel dangerous.