Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Feb 20

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Becoming sunny with chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds

15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

.TONIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest

winds 5 to 15 mph.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds

around 10 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.

Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain possibly mixed with

snow and sleet in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the

afternoon. Highs around 40. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of

precipitation 40 percent.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid

20s. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Highs

in the mid 20s to lower 30s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to

15. Highs in the mid 20s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire department was called out around 12:30pm Friday for a natural gas leak at 619 5th Street Northeast. Large sheets of ice slid off the rear of the house and clipped the gas meter. Lt. Sheldon Mohr says MDU was called to the scene and disconnected the service line, and was to make repairs to the meter.

It’s not know if any other damages occurred.

No injuries were reported.

He says 27 City fire fighters responded to the all-call at the fire station, and 10 were dispatched to the scene, while the remainder were on standby.

The fire department was on the scene about one hour.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  A county-wide test of the CodeRED mass notification system was completed on Friday, February 17, 2017, by Stutsman County Communications. The test began at 1:03 pm and included landlines, cell phones, TDD, text messaging, email, and mobile app notifications.

Results of the testing related to text messages and emails indicated that

100% of the text and email messages were delivered without issue.

Results related to the phone testing indicated that only 70% of the phone

numbers registered into the system received the test CodeRED message.  The

number of people notified could be dramatically increased if individuals

would take the time to register their cell phone numbers with CodeRED.  Land line telephone numbers are already included in the notification database.

We will be working with telephone service providers to review their

information for accuracy.

To receive notifications via cell phone, email or text, individuals must

sign up for the service by going to the Stutsman County website

(http://www.co.stutsman.nd.us/), scroll to the bottom of the page and click

on the CodeRED icon.  Those without Internet access can call Stutsman County

Emergency Management at 701-252-9093, Monday through Friday, (8AM-5PM) to sign up over the phone.

CodeRED is used to alert Stutsman County residents of emergency events and

notifications of immediate concern to the public.  CodeRED service is free

of charge to residents and businesses.  Questions regarding CodeRED services

should be directed to Stutsman County Emergency Management.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   – Alzheimer’s and dementia can be intimidating diseases to struggle with, and for many people, it’s often caught too late.

JRMC speech therapist Rebecca Gussiaas, is hoping to change that with a new service she is offering: Free memory screenings for people concerned about Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Early detection for Alzheimer’s and dementia is key.

Although dementia and Alzheimer’s share similar symptoms, dementia is not a specific disease, but a broad term describing a wide range of mental process disorders, such as memory loss, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. Alzheimer’s is a specific type of progressive dementia with no known cure. According to Alz.org, Alzheimer’s is the number one cause of dementia in adults, with 1 in 9 adults over 65 suffering from it.

Screenings are available by appointment from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Early detection means patients and families can create strategies and routine before significant memory loss occurs. Developing strategies for memory loss helps individuals maintain independence as long as possible, Gussiaas said. Such strategies include setting alarms, creating calendars and posting reminders.

“It’s a misconception that nothing can be done for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, we can provide a lot of memory strategies to help them maintain independence longer,” Gussiaas said.

For the memory screening, Gussiaas identifies weaknesses in short-term memory and long-term memory in the patient, once the screening process is complete, Gussiaas then has an accurate picture of what recommendations should be made.

“These early memory strategies can offer hope to patients and their families, and that’s what I want to do: provide hope,” Gussiaas said.

Children and nursing home staff play an important role in early detection says Gussiaas. Changes to watch for are: increased forgetfulness, memory loss, or speech changes.

In addition to free memory screenings, Gussiaas also offers pediatric screenings for parents concerned about speech impediments, (Stuttering or lisps) language delay, or overall language skills.

JRMC Rehabilitation Manager Tracy Anderson says that offering free pediatric screenings can offer peace of mind to parents who are concerned about their child.

“For those parents who are scared that their kid’s language skills are not developing, we can do a free screening and help guide those parents. We can give them recommendations,” said Anderson.

Regardless of what Gussiaas is treating, she stays focused on one thing- patient success.

“I am here to help the patient succeed. Their success is my success,” said Gussiaas.

Patients or parents interested in a free screening can contact JRMC Rehab at (701) 952-4800.

 

 

Bismarck  (CSi) The North Dakota State Lottery officials say the player who bought a ticket in the 2 by 2 game, won $44,000 in the drawing on February 14, 2017. The regular $22,000 amount was doubled, because the ticket winning numbers matched on “Doubler Tuesday.”

The winning numbers were Red: 7-24, White: 11-26.

North Dakota State Lottery sales and marketing manager, Ryan Koppy says,  the ticket was purchased at the Medina General Store.

The winner wishes to remain anonymous.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  Valley City residents interested in running for the unexpired City Commission seat,  of former commission Richard Ross, may take out a petition to collect the necessary signatures needed to have their name placed the May 23rd ballot.

March 14,2017 is the deadline to submit petitions to the City Auditor’s Office.

The Special election will be held May 23,2017, in the  Valley City Commission Chamber.

 

 

Page  (CSi)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, one person was injured in a two-vehicle accident near Page Sunday.

The accident occurred at 5:35 p.m. on North Dakota  Highway 38 at the junction of Cass County Road 26.

A 2015 Toyota Prius driven by 72 year old Erwin Warner, of Riverton, Wyo., was traveling eastbound on Cass County Road 26 when it failed to yield at the intersection with Highway 38.

The Highway Patrol also reports…

A 21-year-old male was killed in an accident at Wahpeton Sunday

The accident occurred at 11:51 p.m. in the 600 block of 2nd Street South. The victim has not been identified.

 

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, on Friday February 18^th, 2017 at approximately 12:05 pm, Officers from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) located a stolen vehicle in the Fort Yates area.  Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but it fled northbound on Highway 24 (Highway 1806).  The vehicle fled from Officers north and then west on Highway 24 before continuing north on Highway 6 towards Mandan.  The vehicle’s speeds were up to 90 mph during the pursuit.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol set up a road block with tire disabling spike strips south of St Anthony along Highway 6 (mile marker 52).  The vehicle was able to avoid the spike strips and continued north on Highway 6.  The Morton County Sheriff’s Department had set up another road block with tire disabling spike strips several miles further north along Highway 6 (mile marker 58).  The driver of the fleeing vehicle swerved to avoid the spike strips at this location and lost control of the vehicle.  The vehicle entered the east ditch of Highway 6 and rolled; coming to rest on its wheels.  The driver, and only occupant, was taken into custody without incident.  The driver was transported by Ambulance to a local hospital where she was treated and released back into officer custody.  The driver, identified as Cherelynn Bendickson (27) of Bismarck, ND was arrested on multiple charges regarding this incident.  She was transported to the Morton County Correctional Center.

Agencies involved include the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Morton County Sheriff’s Department and the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A health care provider in Bismarck is laying off more employees, the third round of layoffs in the past year.

CHI St. Alexius Health says the 131-year-old company is responding to the pressures of health care reform. St. Alexius is affiliated with the larger Catholic Health Initiative, which is operating at a loss and struggling with a credit rating downgrade.

CHI St. Alexius has laid off another 19 employees in addition to 52 people who were let go in January. Less than a year ago, about five dozen employees were laid off or reassigned.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Legislature is in its last week before its midseason break, and lawmakers are finishing up committee work and considering remaining bills in their respective chambers.

Medical marijuana rules, guns and the fate of the state’s tobacco agency are among the issues to be debated this week as the session heads toward crossover.

Lawmakers have acted on more than 80 percent of the 812 bills and resolutions that have been introduced.

House Majority Leader Al Carlson and his Republican Senate counterpart, Rich Wardner, are planning at least two floor sessions daily Tuesday through Thursday to clear remaining measures.

Lawmakers intend to take Friday off to get an extra day before the session resumes on March 1. That’s when House members will begin working on Senate bills, and vice versa.

 

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Minot officials have drafted a new governance structure for the city in hopes of giving momentum to its disaster resilience program.

The Minot Daily News reports City Manager Tom Barry outlined the plan to the Minot City Council this month. It calls for hiring a program manager and employing a former finance director to assist with the transition.

The city was awarded a $74 million National Disaster Resilience Grant a year ago. Barry’s plan would hire a manager to oversee the six-year program using part of the $3.7 million included for administration.

Barry says the proposal would create clear areas of communication and responsibility. The plan includes team leaders in various project areas.

 

 

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Two suspects are under arrest in western North Dakota after authorities found more than four pounds of methamphetamine in the trunk of a car stopped for speeding on Interstate 94.

A Morton County sheriff’s deputy stopped the eastbound car on the freeway early Saturday. A police dog alerted the deputy to the presence of drugs in the rental car.

The deputy found drug paraphernalia in the passenger compartment. After the driver and the passenger were arrested, a search of the trunk uncovered four plastic bags of meth with an estimated street value of $500,000.

Both suspects are in custody.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Agriculture Department is accepting applications for grants to help promote specialty crops.

The state last year got $2.5 million from the federal government for the grants. This year’s allocation won’t be known until next month, but Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the application window has still been opened.

The federal government defines specialty crops as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops.

Specialty crops grown commercially in North Dakota include dry beans and peas, lentils, potatoes, confection sunflowers, grapes, honey and various vegetables.

The deadline to apply for a grant is April 20. The grants will be awarded later this year.

 

BOSTON (AP) — Native Americans are hoping President Donald Trump doesn’t forget them as he promises to put “America first.”

Tribes across the country have been reaching out to the Republican administration since it took office last month, saying they’re ready to help it achieve its campaign promises.

Among them are five large tribes in Oklahoma as well as a tribe in Massachusetts seeking reservation lands for a $1 billion resort casino.

The National Congress of American Indians says the administration needs to include tribes in its broader plans for tax reform and energy development.

But tribes elsewhere have already steeled for battle. A rally is planned for March 10 in Washington D.C. following Trump’s order expediting the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota.

The Trump administration didn’t respond to requests for comment.

 

 

In sports…

Valley City  (CSi)  Dakota Valley Fowlers Chapter of Delta Waterfowl, holds it Annual Banquet, Saturday February 25, 2017, from 5-p.m., to 7-p.m., at the Valley City Eagles Club.

Doors open at 5-p.m., dinner at 6:30-p.m.

Proceeds will benefit  the Valley City High School Trap Shooting Team.

Single Meal Only:  $25

Youth Meal Only:  $15

Family of four Meal Only:  $60

Youth Membership & Meal:  $35

Single Membership & Meal: $45

Couples Meal & one membership: $60

The event is student and family friendly, with unique raffles, auction items, guns, gear and more.

 

Friday…

MENS BASKETBALL…

Valley City State University 82, Presentation College 75

 

 

 

Girls Basketball…

Jamestown 53  Dickinson 44

With the win the Blue Jays will be  the sixth seed for the West  Region Tournament avoiding a play-in game.

 

 

Dickinson  (CSi-UJ)  The University Of Jamestown Jimmies Women basketball, Friday claimed the North Star Regular Season title with a 68-63 win, road win at Dickinson.

Number 11 ranked Jamestown, are the number one  seed with home court advantage throughout the NSAA conference tournament.

The tournament starts Wednesday with the Jimmies hosting the number 8 seed,  Viterbo at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center. The Jimmies finished the 2016-17 regular-season schedule with an overall record of 22-5 and won the NSAA conference title outright with a 15-1 record. The NSAA Postseason Tournament Champion earns an automatic bid to the NAIA Division II National Tournament on March 8-14 at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

On Saturday afternoon, Valley City State, the last conference opponent to defeat Jamestown, handed the Jimmies a 75-70 overtime defeat.

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Final N-Y Rangers 2 Washington 1

Final Detroit 5 Pittsburgh 2

Final Winnipeg 3 Ottawa 2

Final Nashville 4 Columbus 3

Final Chicago 5 Buffalo 1

Final N-Y Islanders 6 New Jersey 4

Final Toronto 4 Carolina 0

Final OT Tampa Bay 3 Colorado 2

Final OT Boston 2 San Jose 1

Final Anaheim 1 L.A. Kings 0

Final Philadelphia 3 Vancouver 2

 

MENS COLLEGE BASKETBALL…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Murphy had 16 points and 15 rebounds and Eric Curry scored all 12 of his points in the second half to lift Minnesota to its fifth straight victory, 83-78 in overtime over Michigan Sunday night.

Reggie Lynch added 11 points and eight rebounds while battling foul trouble for most of the night for the Golden Gophers (20-7, 8-6 Big Ten), who overcame a furious rally from Michigan to inch closer to an NCAA tournament bid. The Gophers were just 28 of 41 from the line, but made 15 of their last 16 to hold off Michigan.

Derrick Walton Junior scored 10 of his 16 points in the final five minutes of regulation and D.J. Wilson added 16 points, including the tying 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds to play in regulation, for the Wolverines (17-10, 7-7). But Michigan missed nine free throws and Walton missed a decent look from 3 in the closing seconds of overtime to allow the Gophers to escape.

 

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

UNDATED (AP) — Eleventh-ranked Wisconsin still owns a share of the Big Ten lead after staging a second-half rally Sunday afternoon.

Nigel Hayes scored 14 of his 21 points while the Badgers were turning a six-point halftime deficit into a 71-60 win against No. 23 Maryland. Ethan Happ had 20 points for Wisconsin, which trailed 33-27 at the break before improving to 11-3 in the conference. Bronson Koenig scored all nine of his points in the second half to help the Badgers overcome Melo (MEH’-loh) Trimble’s game-high 27 points for the Terrapins.

The Terps are one game behind Wisconsin and Purdue with four games remaining in the conference schedule.

 

Marcus Foster scored a career-high 35 points and No. 20 Creighton used a 19-6 run to whip Georgetown, 87-70. The Bluejays shot 53 percent while avenging a 20-point road loss to the Hoyas on Jan 25. Isaiah Zierden added 13 points in helping Creighton get to 22-5.

 

— No. 24 Butler thumped DePaul, 82-66 as Nate Fowler scored 15 points and Kelan Martin added 14 and eight rebounds. The Blue Demons actually led 27-22 until the Bulldogs scored 21 straight points to take control. Butler improved to 10-5 in the Big East and dealt DePaul its 10th straight loss.

 

 

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