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CSi Weather…
FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY…Cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain
showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows
in the lower 30s.
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Fire Danger Rating is in the High Rating Friday, in Stutsman and Barnes Counties.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Severe drought conditions persist in North Dakota, despite widespread rainfall and cooler weather recently. About 85% of North Dakota is experiencing extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday. That’s up from 83% last week. Extreme drought blankets the western and central portions of the state, with most of the Red River Valley in moderate or severe drought. The state has received widespread precipitation over the past two weeks. The National Weather Service says the cool temperatures has been enough to slow down the drought degradation, but soil moisture remains well below average across the majority of the state.
NDDoH
Covid-19 Dashboard Update, Following the end of the statewide COVID-19 emergency declaration on April 30, all COVID-19 daily updates will be published through the NDDoH COVID-19 Dashboard.
NDDoH
COVID-19 Stats
11:00 a.m.
Fri. May 7, 2021
Barnes
New Positives 0
Total Positives: 1412
Active: 9
Recovered 1370
Stutsman:
New Positives: 5
Total Positives: 3304
Active: 23
Recovered: 3396
Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District will have COVID-19 Testing at the Jamestown Civic Center in May Monday, Wednesday, and Friday’s from 11-a.m. to 12 noon, at the Jamestown Civic Center, with the exception of Memorial Day, May 31, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow.
By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample from the lower part of the nostril.
If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.
Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov for faster registration.
For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota’s screening strategies, visit https://www.health.nd.gov/rapid-antigen-screening
Valley City (CCHD) City/County Health reports, that testing continues to be important. If you have any symptoms, it is important to be tested. If you have symptoms and need to be tested at other times contact your clinic.
Administrator Theresa Will says Testing is now on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at the CCHD location. 415 2nd Ave NE
Enter through the west door. The times will be 12:30- 1:30p.m. Quick testing will be available.
Also, walk in Pfizer vaccination clinics will be held May 10 at CCHD. Pre-register for all clinics.
Valley City A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place:
Monday May 10
10-a.m. to 11-a.m.
Barnes County North School
Pfizer 1st and 2nd Doses
16 and older
Appointments are REQUIRED and can be made at https://www.ndvax.org//reg/0146051292 (link will not open in Internet Explorer).
City-County Health District now has COVID-19 vaccines available for all Barnes County residents over the age of 16.
Administrator Theresa Will said if you are 16 or older you may receive the Pfizer vaccine. She said for those 18 and older, the Moderna is a viable option.
Walk in Clinics at CCHD for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines for those 16 and older.
Jamestown (City of Jamestown) The 2021 Residential Citywide Curbside Cleanup Week in Jamestown is scheduled for Monday, May 10 through Friday, May 14, 2021. For more information on what is accepted and not accepted for curbside pickup visit our website, www.JamestownND.gov, Departments, Sanitation & Solid Waste or visit our Facebook page.
PLACE ITEMS ON THE ROADWAY AS CLOSE TO THE CURB OR SHOULDER, as possible. Materials must be out by 7:00 a.m. the morning of your designated cleanup day listed below. These areas are based on residents’ street addresses. This is not necessarily the same day as your garbage collection day.
Monday, May 10th- Southeast (SE) section of the City
Tuesday, May 11th- Southwest (SW) section of the City
Wednesday, May 12th- Northwest (NW) section of the City
Thursday, May 13th- Northeast (NE) section of the City
May 10 through May 15 only; the City Baler/Landfill will be open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All items left at a property after the City truck collected accepted items, are the responsibility of the property owner to dispose of. Trucks will not return to collect any remaining items.
Reminder: The new bulk item pickup program begins June 1, 2021.
Jamestown (Unison Bank) Security State Bank (SSB) announced that it will merge with Jamestown-based Unison Bank.
Unison Bank President & CEO, Kelly Rachel says, We are excited that SSB will be merging with us, especially due to the history between our banks. Our staff has been working for months to ensure a seamless transition for all of SSB’s customers.”
Since its beginning, SSB has been in the business of serving its communities and their customers. These values and that SSB President & CEO, Lorren Henke, has been involved with Unison Bank as an owner and Chairman of its Board of Directors for the past 18 years, made the transition natural when Henke announced his retirement.
Henke says, “It’s been our life’s work and our privilege to help our customers achieve their financial goals and succeed. For the past few years, announcing my retirement has been on the horizon. It was a priority to align with another bank that held our same values – values that put customers and community first. We found that perfect-pairing in Unison Bank.”
SSB customers will continue to receive exceptional service in addition to the expanded platform of quality products and technology options that Unison Bank will be able to offer.
Unison Bank originally began in 1965 in Jamestown, N.D. Since inception, its mission has been to provide their customers with quality products and services while recognizing each customer as an individual and respecting their unique needs. In addition to their Jamestown, N.D. location, they also have a branch located in Gilbert, Ariz.
Unison Bank employs 63 team members between their two locations and will welcome Security State Bank’s nine employees to its team later this spring.
SSB Branch Manager, Greg Bosch, says, “We are excited to have this outcome for our employees, customers and our communities.”
The merger is expected to be finalized by May 24, 2021. Once merged, Unison Bank will have branch locations in Linton, N.D., and Wishek, N.D.
For more information about Unison Bank, visit www.unisonbank.com or call (701) 253-5600. To learn more about Security State Bank, visit www.ssbanking.com.
About Unison Bank
Originally began in 1965 in Jamestown, N.D., Unison Bank has two locations. Unison Bank is located at 401 1st Ave S, Jamestown, N.D. and at 1835 East Pecos Road, Gilbert, Ariz. For more information, visit www.unisonbank.com or call (701) 253-5600. Member FDIC.
Valley City (CSi) Starting May 10 7th Avenue West in Valley City will be closed from 2nd Street Southwest to the intersection of 2nd Street Nothwest. The closure will remain in effect until the corridor is reconstructed.
Main Street will be closed from 8th Avenue Southwest to 6th Avenue Southwest during installation of underground utilities. Access to businesses along Main Street will be provided. A detour route will be in effect for the duration of the Main Street closure. Any questions regarding the project, contact the KLJ office in Valley City at (701)-845-4980.
Updated maps for all road closures will be posted on the City of Valley City’s webpage http://www.valleycity.us/engineers/ when they are taking affect
Jamestown (CSi) The staff at the James River Humane Society in Jamestown and others assisted recently, when a Lab/Husky mix dog had complications when delivery her seven puppies at the shelter.
On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Board Member, Jay Nitschke said “Penelope,” was having issues during delivery and the pups had to be taken by C-Section at a Veterinary Clinic. When she returned to the shelter, Penelope and the puppies needed constant care. A number of the shelter staff, headed by the dog manager, Kris, put in extra hours and others assisted in bottle feeding the puppies, on a frequent basis, and help their mom in her recovery process.
Jay said after a week, of intensive care, Penelope and all seven puppies survived and are now thriving. She said the puppies have since been placed in foster care, and eventually with Penelope, will be put up for adoption.
On another topic, Jay said the shelter has 14 dogs available for adoption.
In the cat kennel there are also 14 cats up for adoption. Jay highlighted Malcom a 1-2 year old black cat, Dudley a 2-3 year old orange tabby, and Ducky a 1-2 year old black cat. Jay said, don’t be hesitant about adopting a black cat based on superstition. She says Ducky is a lovable cat will make an excellent pet.
The James River Humane Society can be visited by calling 252-0747, as the shelter is still limited the number of visitors with social distancing.
On line visit www.jamesriverhumanesociety.com
The shelter is located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce reminds the community to mark your calendar for July 24, and 25 this year for Buffalo Days events and activities in Jamestown.
On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 the Chamber’s Executive, Emily Bivens said, on Saturday July 24 from 11-a.m. to 4-p.m. McElroy Park will host activities with the event schedule being developed.
The Parade is Saturday July 24, starting at 9:30-a.m., from McElroy Park, following the usual route plus extended as it was last year to observe social distancing.
She also pointed out that the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse will have activities, the James Valley Off-Roaders Mud event will be held at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds.
Vendors are welcome to submit application forms, available on the Chamber’s website, JamestownChamber.com
Booth fees:
$50.00 per booth for Chamber Members
$65.00 per booth for Non Chamber Members
More information on Buffalo Days, including the event listings, will be coming soon from the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce.
Valley City (Chamber) The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce Executive, Kay Vinje reports that the latest information shows over $800,000 of the $1,000,000 Chamber Bucks sold during the Love of Local program have been spent in Valley City businesses.
She adds, “Thank you all who participated and for the great job of shopping at home! As the Valley City Area Chamber spokesperson and on behalf of our entire community, thank you!!! Your continued investment and patronage of our local businesses is at the heart of the success of our community. Together we will see businesses thrive and attract more in the future.”
She goes to say, “We would like to express our appreciation to the City of Valley City for investing $200,000 of CARES money into this program. Thank you also to the Development Corporation for their investment in helping with expenses of the program. And a big thank you to the many hands that made this big project so successful!”
On April 17th at their 51st Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet, the Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 awarded the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce their prestigious “Hometown Builder Award.” As he presented the award, Dan Vannurden commented, “This is given out for their outstanding work that they do for our Community during this pandemic. They helped with Chamber Bucks, grants and so much more to keep Valley City stronger, to serve our Community, and so much more in this time of turmoil.”
Kay says, “We are greatly honored to receive this award on behalf of all who carry out the work of the Chamber currently and over the years past. We sincerely thank the Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 for this incredible recognition.”
Keep watching for fun details of Valley City events this summer. Rally will be extra fun this year and stay tuned for some exciting details very soon!
She also thanks all the Chamber Members who renewed their Chamber Membership last month!
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A South Central District judge has rejected a defense request to suppress some evidence in a Bismarck murder conspiracy case. Attorneys for Earl Howard and Nikkisue Entzel argued the evidence, including cellphone and video surveillance, was improperly gathered without search warrants or with warrants that weren’t properly supported by law enforcement affidavits. The 42-year-old Howard and the victim’s 40-year-old wife, are charged with murder conspiracy, among other counts, in the death of 42-year-old Chad Entzel. A sheriff’s deputy earlier testified Howard and Nikkisue Entzel began plotting the victim’s death a month before it happened, in an apparent love triangle with plans to cash in on a life insurance policy.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating the Black man’s constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down on the pavement and gasping for air. An indictment unsealed Friday names Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao. Chauvin, Thao and Kueng are charged with violating Floyd’s right to be free from unreasonable seizure and unreasonable force by a police officer. All four are charged for their failure to provide Floyd with medical care. The Floyd family’s attorneys say they’re “encouraged by these charges.”
In world and national news…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Jurors have convicted an Alabama police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a suicidal man who was holding a gun to his own head. The panel returned the verdict Friday against Huntsville police officer William “Ben” Darby. He was indicted in the killing of Jeffrey Parker in 2018. While prosecutors contend that 27-year-old Darby killed Parker without cause, the defense argued the shooting was justified because Parker posed a threat to Darby and other officers.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s promised economic comeback hit a speed bump Friday with the April jobs report. There were just modest job gains of 266,000 that complicated his $4 trillion push on infrastructure, education and children. The employment report failed to show that the U.S. economy was accelerating forward, so much as it appeared to be stutter-stepping along as the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.1%. Economists had projected roughly one million added jobs last month. And the modest hiring indicated that the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package has provided an uneven boost so far.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is allocating $21.6 billion to provide emergency rental assistance to help prevent evictions of people who lost jobs during the pandemic. The administration on Friday also announced changes in the rental assistance program aimed at addressing criticism that the emergency support has not reached many renters who need the help. The additional aid is included in the $1.9 trillion relief package President Joe Biden pushed through Congress in March. Administration officials said the additional support was urgently needed because nearly 7 million Americans reported being behind in their rent payments in late April. More than 40% of those renters worry that they could be evicted over the next two months.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s population declined in 2020 for the first time since state officials have been measuring it. State officials announced Friday that the nation’s most populous state lost 182,083 people in 2020. California’s population is now just under 39.5 million. It had shown only very small annual increases for the last several years. Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau announced the state would lose a congressional seat for the first time because it grew more slowly than other states during the past decade. State officials blamed the loss on a declining birth rate, reductions in immigration and an increase in deaths because of the coronavirus.
GENEVA (AP) — European leaders are voicing increasing skepticism that a U.S. proposal to lift patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines would solve the problem of getting shots into the arms of people in poorer countries, with some instead calling for more exports of the doses already being produced. While activists and humanitarian institutions have cheered the Biden administration’s decision and urged others to follow suit, European Union leaders hammered home the message that any benefit from a temporary waiver of intellectual property protections would be slow in coming. Instead, they’ve taken the U.S. to task for not sharing more vaccines. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday that the U.S. is going to work to increase supply to the global community.
LONDON (AP) — Britain has announced a “first tentative step” toward resuming international travel for U.K. citizens. It said they will be able to travel to countries including Portugal, Iceland and Israel later this month without having to quarantine upon their return. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the country’s current blanket ban on overseas vacations is being replaced by a traffic-light system classifying countries as low, medium or high risk. The “green list” of 12 low-risk territories also includes Gibraltar, the Faroe Islands and the Falkland Islands — but not major vacation destinations such as France, Spain, Italy or Greece. Britons traveling to those countries will have to self-isolate for 10 days upon their return.
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