{"id":228857,"date":"2021-06-29T14:37:34","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T19:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=228857"},"modified":"2021-06-30T09:27:50","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T14:27:50","slug":"wayne-byers-show-evening-jun-29-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=228857","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jun 29"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

TONIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT\u2026Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds<\/p>\n

around 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 5 to<\/p>\n

10 mph.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.<\/p>\n

.INDEPENDENCE DAY…Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n

and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.<\/p>\n

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.MONDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jerry highlighted his tenure in those positions over the years.<\/p>\n

With 9-1-1, \u00a0starting 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.<\/p>\n

Jerry pointed out that the \u00a0position for Emergency Manager\/9-1-1 Coordinator was new back in 1989.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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 \u00a0Kent Conrad, and\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

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 \u00a0formed a committee where pandemic issues were updated daily including regular meetings with state government officials.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Jerry talked about some of his most important accomplishments over his tenure, including creating the\u00a0 9-1-1 emergency telephone system for Stutsman County,\u00a0 including a partnership with Barnes and Richland Counties, and expanding further.\u00a0 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..<\/p>\n

He said he will miss working with many individuals on all levels over the years.<\/p>\n

He said he won\u2019t miss being on call 24-7.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Deputy.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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NDDoH<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Stats 11:00a.m.<\/p>\n

Tues. Jun 29, 2021<\/p>\n

Barnes<\/p>\n

New Positives\u00a0 0<\/p>\n

Total Positives 1423<\/p>\n

Active: 0<\/p>\n

Recovered: 1393<\/p>\n

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Stutsman<\/p>\n

New Positives 0<\/p>\n

Total Positives 3545<\/p>\n

Active 0<\/p>\n

Recovered 3464<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District\u2019s COVID-19 testing clinics are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11-a.m. to noon.<\/p>\n

The clinics will be held at the Jamestown Civic Center.<\/p>\n

Pre registration is required.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Bismarck\u00a0 (NDDoH)\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013 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<\/sup>, 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Citizen Portal provides North Dakotans access to their COVID-19 test result reports when and where they need them,\u201d said Nicole Brunelle, chief nursing officer at NDDoH. \u201cBeing 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,\u201d said Brunelle.<\/p>\n

To use the Citizen Portal, individuals will need to create or use an existing NDLogin to associate it with their TestReg registration account.<\/p>\n

This can be done one of two ways – by clicking on the link for \u201cLong-Form Results\u201d<\/em> in a recently received test result e-notification or by going to TestReg.nd.gov<\/a> and choosing the \u201ccontinue registration with account setup\u201d<\/em> option. By registering, an individual\u2019s existing NDLogin will then be associated with their COVID-19 test result reports.<\/p>\n

Instructions and FAQs regarding how to access test results on the Citizen Portal can be found on the DoH website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Citizen Portal is simple to register for and simple to use,\u201d said Kris Vollmer, NDIT senior program manager. \u201cIt\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For assistance with the NDLogin, contact the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) Service Desk at (877) 328-4470.<\/p>\n

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 \u201cRequest your Results\u201d survey<\/a> or through the online \u201cTravel Test Results\u201d survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional NDDoH traveler resources can be found online at health.nd.gov\/covidtravel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (City)\u00a0 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.
\nThis construction work will continue for approximately two weeks.
\nConstruction signing will be put in place.
\nMotorists should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes, if possible.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (City)\u00a0 \u2013 The City of Jamestown will conduct mosquito fogging operations beginning Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Motorists should use extreme caution in these areas. The schedule is contingent upon changing weather conditions.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit www.JamestownND.gov, Departments, Vector Control or call 701-320-5503.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (City)\u00a0 Please note that due to the Independence Day Holiday, there will be NO garbage or recycling collection on Monday, July 5, 2021.
\nMonday\u2019s route will be collected on Tuesday.
\nTuesday\u2019s route will be collected on Wednesday.
\nWednesday\u2019s route will be collected on Thursday.
\nThursday\u2019s route will be collected on Friday, July 9, 2021.
\nThe 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.
\nFor questions regarding garbage collection, call the Baling Facility at 701-252-5223 and questions regarding recycling, call 701-320-9218.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (City)\u00a0 Jamestown city crews\u00a0 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.
\nThe possibility of lowered water pressure may occur in these areas during these times.
\nMotorists should use extreme caution in these areas.<\/p>\n

Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0Music at the City Park Bandshell 2021 Schedule:
\nJune 30 \u2013 Kathie Brekke & the 42nd Street Jazz Band<\/em>
\nJuly 7 \u2013 Micaiah Studio of Ballet<\/em>
\nJuly 14 \u2013 Monroe Doctrine<\/em>
\nJuly 21 \u2013 Myron Sommerfeld & Music of the Stars<\/em>
\nJuly 28 \u2013<\/em>
\nAugust 4 \u2013 Maasjo Sisters<\/em>
\nAugust 11 \u2013 Jesse Veeder, singer\/songwriter ???<\/em>
\nAugust 18 \u2013 DeMasi Brothers<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) \u00a0 The 2021 Stutsman County Fair<\/strong> <\/a>\u00a0will be Weds June 30 -Sat July 3rd, 2021. Crabtree Amusement will be this year\u2019s carnival.<\/p>\n

Planned Entertainment includes:<\/p>\n

Wednesday June 30th \u2013 Johnny Holm Band<\/p>\n

Thursday July 1st \u2013 Avenger Joe<\/p>\n

Friday July 2nd \u2013 Out of Line<\/p>\n

Saturday July 3rd \u2013 Old Friends Band<\/p>\n

Stutsman County 4-H Program Coordinator Robin Barnes says<\/p>\n

More than 160 4-Hers will enter something into the fair this year.<\/p>\n

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

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.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

RES Pyro, of Belle Plaine, Minnesota, will \u00a0begin the display \u00a0lasting 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\u2019s still going on, and then return to racing after the fireworks.<\/p>\n

Jamestown Speedway racing is Sunday July 4 starting at 7-p.m.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (JRMC) \u2014 Jamestown Regional Medical Center announced Greg Nordstrom as its most recent Legend Award recipient.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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Radiology Manager Jason Schaffer nominated Nordstrom, a JRMC Echocardiographer. Nordstrom provides legendary care for patients with enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

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Schaffer says,\u00a0 “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 \u2013 and that\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

JRMC\u2019s 350 employees cast anonymous votes to select each Legend Award winner.<\/p>\n

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\u2019ve made extreme efforts to benefit their patients and colleagues.<\/p>\n

JRMC President & CEO, Mike Delfs.\u201cThe nominations inspire staff members to continually be THE difference in the lives of those we serve,\u201d said<\/p>\n

Once nominated, both JRMC administration and employees vote on their favorite nominees and their stories.<\/p>\n

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Schaffer\u00a0 adds, \u201cOn a personal note, Greg had a profound impact on me and my professional career as well.\u00a0 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

To read Nordstrom\u2019s full story, visit www.jrmcnd.com.<\/p>\n

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20th<\/sup> St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2020, it was named a \u201cTop 20 Critical Access Hospital\u201d as well as a \u201cTop 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.\u201d \u00a0For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com<\/a> or call (701) 952-1050.<\/p>\n

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 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 \u201ca number of firearms.\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

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(AP)\u00a0 The Republican-led committee that will draw the boundaries of North Dakota\u2019s 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\u2019s work sessions. The meetings also will be livestreamed, which had not happened previously. Legislative redistricting happens every 10 years after a federal census.<\/p>\n

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) \u2014 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<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

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In sports…<\/p>\n

Jamestown\u00a0 (NDFU)\u00a0 \u00a0\u2013\u00a0Farmers Union Insurance has teamed up with the state\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Expedition League is proud to partner with two great organizations, Farmers Union Insurance and the Great Plains Food Bank,\u201d said Steve Wagner, president of the Expedition League. \u201cOne of the key tenets of the Expedition League\u2019s mission statement is to positively contribute to each of our communities and we\u2019re excited to be a part of these jersey giveaways and food drives in North Dakota.\u201d<\/p>\n

Five hundred jerseys will be given away on gameday, starting at 5 p.m., at these ballfields:<\/p>\n

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