Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Apr 5

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Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Rural Fire Department responded to a grassland wildfire reported just before 5-p.m., Saturday that burned in excess of 500 acres Northeast of Jamestown. Also responding to the call for backup were the Jamestown City Fire Department, Wimbledon, and Courtney, totaling 16 units. They in turn were assisted by area farmers using their equipment.  The wind was from the south gusting to 25 mph.

A JRFD firefighter sustained a minor injury, and some firefighting equipment was also reported damaged.

No structures were burned.

Firefighters remained on the scene several hours to bring the fire under control.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

 

(CSi) The Barnes County Commission has extended the burn ban for Barnes County now through April 7

The ban includes the burning of leaves, grass clippings, garbage pits, construction debris, fallen trees as well as crop residue, sloughs, campfires and bonfires.

Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd said residents can use grills and fire pits so long as there is an adult present and monitoring them and the adult ensures the fire pit and grill are completely extinguished.

(CSi) Stutsman County Emergency Manger Jerry Bergquist reminds residents that they need to be reminded of the open burning ordinance that limits when burning can be safely carried out. The ordinance is in effect 365 days a year. However, it restricts burning only when the Fire Danger Rating for Stutsman County is in the “VERY HIGH” or “EXTREME” categories or if a “RED FLAG WARNING” has been issued by the National Weather Service.

Violations of the open burning ordinance will be enforced. A violation is a Class B misdemeanor, for which a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail, a fine of $1,500.00 or both may be imposed.

Fire Danger Rating

North Dakota health officials have confirmed nearly 40 more COVID-19 cases in the state. The state health department announced Sunday they’ve confirmed 37 more cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state since the pandemic began to 96,991. The death toll remains at 1,466. The 14-day average test positivity rate stood at 5.37%, The rate stood at 2.24% on March 2.

NDDOH

COVID-19 Stats

Sun Apr 4, 2021

Barnes

New Positives 0

Total Positives: 1341

Active: 16

Recovered 1294

Stutsman:

New Positives: 1

Total Positives: 3341

Active: 18

Recovered: 3244

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health has set more vaccination clinics for early April.

A Second Dose Moderna Vaccination will be on Wednesday April 7, from 1-p.m., to 3-p.m. at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequor Room.

 

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On Thursday April 8, a First Dose Moderna Vaccination Clinic will be held from 1-p.m., to  3-p.m., at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequor Room.

A Second Dose Pfizer Vaccination Clinic will be held from 3-p.m., to 5-p.m.,

at the Jamestown Civic Center Exchequor Room.

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Review the due date on the back of your CDC COVID vaccination record card prior to registering.

* 2nd dose clinics ONLY.  If you register as a first dose, your appointment will be canceled.

Appointments are required and are first come, first serve. Once the clinics are full, they will be closed for registration.

To register for an appointment, visit our website www.centralvalleyhealth.org and click the “COVID-19” tab.

 

Valley City  (CCHD)  City County Health in Valley City  will hold vaccination Clinics April 8 and 9 at CCHD, on Thursday April 8, 2:30-p.m. to 4:30-p.m. there will be a Second Dose of Moderna Vaccine Clinic.

On Friday April 9,  8-a.m. to 12-noon, at Valley City Jr./Sr. High School there will be a Pfizer Vaccine Second Dose Clinic.

Currently vaccinating, Barnes County Essential Workers and all indiviudals 18 years old and older.

Pre-Registration is required by contacting City/County Health, https://www.citycountyhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine, or call 845-8518.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City has announced, visitation policy changes.

The news release from Sheyenne Care Center CEO Craig Christianson states:

• “It is with excitement we are announcing changes to our visitation and resident outing policies. Over the past several months, the Sheyenne Care Center has educated its residents and staff on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents have voluntarily agreed to receive the vaccine. As of today, 93% have been vaccinated so we are now able to offer in room visitation, for fully vaccinated residents, in addition to all other types of visitation we have had in place over the last year. As of today, April 1st, 2021, you may begin scheduling in room visitation appointments with the social workers. Please schedule 24 hours in advance whenever possible.
• The ND Health Department VP3 members constantly remind us that if families do not follow visitation guidelines, visitations will be restricted. According to CMS guidelines, an outbreak occurs when one resident or one staff member is infected with the COVID-19. Please understand and follow the updates to CMS and CDC visitation requirements. If a resident or staff tests COVID-19 positive, visitation will be restricted for 14 days in only the area where the positive COVID-19 test occurred.
• Resident in-room visitation: will be opened for those residents who have been fully COVID-19 vaccinated for more than two weeks. If visitors have been vaccinated, we would appreciate seeing the vaccine card upon entrance to Sheyenne Care Center. We must continue to track visitors, so each area has been assigned a maximum number of families allowed in at a time. Each visitor will need to be screened and sign in at the front entrance prior to going to a resident room and sign out following the visit. In-room visitations will only occur when Sheyenne Care Center is free from COVID-19 in both residents and staff.
  Union Square 3 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
  • Hi Line Square 3 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
  • Sycamore (SCU) 3 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
  • Cottage 2 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
  • Prairie Rose (2nd Floor) 4 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
  • Valley View (3rd Floor) 4 families – Maximum 2 visitors at the same time.
• Scheduled in-room visitations hours: 9:30am to 11:30 am from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm and from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm, 7 days a week. Please contact Social Services 24 hours in advance, for in-room visitation appointments. Due to the limited number of visitors per area, we ask that in-room visitations are kept to 1 hour.
• Library visitations: will be available to families for residents who have not been fully vaccinated.
  Two (2) people may visit at a time in the Library with the resident. Visitation hours are: 10:00am to 9:00 pm, 7 days a week.
• There is not an age limit for visitors, however, all visitors will need to wear clean, cloth face covering or clean surgical face mask during visitation. Library and outside visitors will need maintain social distancing. All visitors are reminded to perform appropriate hand hygiene frequently. Your efforts in helping Sheyenne Care Center remain free of COVID-19 is greatly appreciated.
• Safe Outing Guidelines:
  Resident outings will be allowed and must be scheduled with social services in advance when possible. This ensures any cares or medications needed prior to the visit can be completed before the outing. The individual picking up the resident will be screened at the front door, complete the outing agreement and sign out the resident. Upon return, the agreement will be reviewed and the individual will sign the resident back in.
• Vaccinated Residents
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals to safely visit. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated, for COVID-19, 2 weeks after receiving their final dose. These recommendations apply to offsite resident outings.
  Take precautions while in public by wearing a mask and maintaining a distance of 6ft or greater from others.
  • Avoid gatherings of approximately 10 people or more people.
  • Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer frequently throughout resident outing.
  Fully vaccinated residents will not be required to quarantine for 14 days upon return from an outing, unless the resident had prolonged close contact (within 6 feet for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with an individual with COVID-19.
• None vaccinated Residents:
• None vaccinated residents continue to be at risk of becoming infected with and/or transmitting COVID-19. Individuals participating in an offsite resident outing must follow these recommendations.
  The resident must wear a mask at all times when within 6 feet of others.
  • Any individual within 6 feet of the resident must wear a mask.
  • If unable to mask (such as when eating a meal), all individuals must maintain at least a distance of 6ft.
  Any resident, or individual responsible for the outing, unable to maintain these guidelines must notify the charge nurse or designee upon return to the building. The resident may be placed in quarantine for 14 days to protect the health of others.
  If you have any questions, please contact us at any time for information.”
• Craig Christianson, CEO of the Sheyenne Care Center.

Valley City  (VCPS)  Valley City Public Schools announces that the school district’s annual school election will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

The seat  open, is one at large position for a three year term currently being held by Natalie Wintch.

Those interested in filing for the open positions need to file papers with the school district business manager in the Central office before 4:00 p.m., April 5, 2021.

The filing papers may be picked up by contacting  Valley City Public Schools Business Manager, Thomas Vanorny, at  Central Ave N, Valley City ND 58072-2949.  Call  701-845-0483 or email tom.vanorny@k12.nd.us.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The James River Humane Society has more fundraiser Kuchens available for purchase.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Board Member, Jay Nitschke said to call the shelter at 701-252-0747, or a board member to purchase.

Jay said there are about six cats available for adoption.

Those include,  Stewart, a male who does well with other animals.  Butch a male Long Hair Orange Tabby who is very social, and Sandy a male Buff color also social.

Around 10 dogs are available, including,  Daisy who is recovering nicely from recent surgery, to correct a birth defect,  Tank who is scheduled to have surgery on a rear leg, on April 14.  Donations for his surgery being accepted by mailing to post office box 636 in Jamestown 58402.  Maverick is available, a Husky-Sheppard Mix, who does not do well with smaller animals.  Scout is a  Husky mix, who needs one on one companionship.

View photos and more information on their website, jamesriverhumanesociety.org

Call 701-252-0747 to arrange an appointment to visit the shelter. And information on how to volunteer, and donate items, located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.

 

Bismarck  (CSi) – Gov. Doug Burgum Friday visited Billings County to survey areas damaged by a wildfire that broke out Thursday, thanking the firefighters and emergency services personnel from more than 20 agencies who fought the blaze and successfully kept it from reaching the city of Medora, which had been evacuated as a precaution.

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“We are deeply grateful to the Billings County and Medora fire departments, the North Dakota National Guard, the U.S. Forest Service, North Dakota Forest Service, North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, National Park Service, and all the other local, state and federal team members and volunteers who collaborated to keep the wildfire contained and residents safe,” Burgum said.

“Because of their quick action, teamwork and communication, the wildfires were contained, saving lives and property, including historic Medora,” the governor added. “As drought conditions persist, we will continue to keep resources at the ready and encourage North Dakotans to observe burn bans and follow safety protocols to prevent wildfires.”

Burgum declared a statewide wildfire emergency on Thursday, enabling the North Dakota National Guard to deploy two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters with water buckets to help fight the fire.

In sports…

More weekend local and regional sport scores, recaps at CSiNewsNow.com

Highlights…

Saturday

Women’s Soccer

HASTINGS, Neb.  (UJ)  — The University of Jamestown women’s soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the GPAC postseason tournament, winning 2-1 over Hastings College Saturday afternoon.

Jamestown, the fifth seed in the tournament, will play at the top-seeded Chargers on Tuesday. Game time is to be determined.

Saturday

UJ Women’ Volleyball