Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Oct 10

CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs around 60. South winds 10 to 20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. South

winds 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to

15 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Chance of rain possibly mixed with snow

in the morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in

the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

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

in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the

mid 30s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

Highs in the mid 50s.

 

Wednesday through Monday

Temperatures will remain mild to start, though will start

cooling off staring Thursday over the west as a cooler airmass

starts to shift over the area, spreading east on Friday.

This will also bring occasional precipitation chances Friday into the

weekend as a variety of waves push through the area.

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called out about 4:47-p.m., to Northland Estates, where a possible gas leak was reported.

Upon arrival at the scene it was determined that the odor was sewer gas, and  four firefighters and one unit were released.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  18 year old Jacob Wangrud-Eberhardt of Jamestown was charged Friday October 6, 2017, with 3 Class B felonies; delivery of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and marijuana. Wangrud-Eberhardt was also charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance (buprenorphine & LSD), and three counts of drug paraphernalia.

Logan Hord of the Stutsman County Narcotics Task Force also reports that on October 4, 2017, at 11:51 a.m., a search warrant was executed at 1001 10^th St NE, Jamestown. The James Valley Special Operations Team and the Jamestown Police Department assisted the Stutsman County Narcotic Task Force due to the seriousness of the situation. Three males were located inside the residence and detained.

Officers found drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm at the residence. Approximately ½ ounce of methamphetamine and ½ pound of marijuana was seized from the residence.

Information on his court appearance was not immediately available.

 

Jamestown  (CSi-JRMC)   — Modern Healthcare  has named Jamestown Regional Medical Center one of the Best Places to Work in 2017.

Modern Healthcare honors workplaces throughout the healthcare industry that empower employees to provide the best possible care. Each year, Modern Healthcare singles out and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry on a national level. Modern Healthcare announced the recipients at the Workplace of the Future conference in Las Vegas last month. Modern Healthcare announced that of the Top 150 organizations, 75 are providers/insurers and 75 are suppliers/vendors. Of the 75 in its category, JRMC placed No. 63.

Receiving the award on behalf of JRMC was: Abby Morken, human resourses generalist; Stacey Pesek, patient access lead; and Ricki Ramlo, vice president of operations.

JRMC President & CEO K.C. DeBoer, says, “Being named No. 63 is a significant honor. That’s No. 63 in the entire country. Receiving this honor means JRMC can continue to hire and retain the best people to care for Jamestown and the surrounding communities.”

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Best Places to Work award. This is the first year JRMC has received it.

Ramlo adds, “We are honored to be named one of the top 75 healthcare employers in the nation.” JRMC is fortunate in that employee engagement is a priority of its board. We’re also fortunate in that our employees are dedicated to providing the best care for this community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

JRMC’s employee satisfaction scores are in the 88^th percentile when compared with other hospitals. Turnover at JRMC in fiscal year 2016-2017 was 18 percent, below the industry average of 19 percent.

Ramlo says, “JRMC’s vision is to ‘Be the best rural hospital in the country for patients to receive care, employees to work and for providers to practice.  This award is evidence that we are on the right track.”

To learn more about JRMC, visit  www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The community is invited to a Prayer Service in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, on Tuesday October  17, 2017 at Voorhees Chapel at the University of Jamestown at 7-p.m.

The Community Service of Prayers, Readings, and Hymns will be held mourning those who have died, remembering those still suffering, and celebrate those who have survived.

People of all denominations are invited.

Sponsored by SAFE Shelter, and the University of Jamestown.

Mary’s Place Update…

Construction has started on SAFE Shelters Mary’s Place, with footings poured in September with completion estimated to be in late 2018.

Adjustments were made to the building plans to keep costs down, as bids came in higher than expected.

A good portion of the funds needed have been received, however, additional financial support from the community is needed to complete the project.

Donations are welcome on line at: www.safeShelterJamestown.org and click on the donate button.

The on line donation form is at http://app.mobilecause.com/form/UOEmkQ

Text: MARY2 to 71777.

Send checks to P.O Box 1934 in Jamestown, ND 58402 and write Mary’s Place in the memo.

Mary’s Place will offer victims of domestic violence  and survivors of domestic Violence a safe place to heal and rebuild their lives.

 

Valley City (CSi)     On Tuesday, October 17, area educators, adminstrators, parents and other interested citizens will take part in Most Likely to Succeed’s worldwide campaign to re-imagine education. The acclaimed film Most Likely to Succeed offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of—if we have the vision and courage to transform our schools. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Greg Whiteley, the film has been an official selection of two dozen of the world’s top film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca, and AFI DOCS. It’s been featured at leading conferences on education, including ASU/GSV, SxSWedu, Harvard/GoldmanSachs, and NewSchools Venture Fund. Audience members call it the most compelling film ever done on the topic of school. In the past year, more than 2,300 communities have booked a screening of Most Likely to Succeed.  This event will be held in Vangstad Auditorium on the Valley City State University campus at 7 PM.

The purpose is to foster meaningful discussion among educators, administrators, parents, and students about how current obstacles can be overcome and steps towards change can be taken on a local level. Born out of these conversations is a community-wide commitment to moving forward; transformational initiatives are undertaken and real change is ignited.  District 24 legislators have been invited to take part in the discussion afterwards, as well as VC Public School Superintendent Josh Johnson.  Nick Archuleta, VCHS and VCSU graduate and current president of North Dakota United will moderate the discussion.  This event is free and open to the public.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The James River Valley Library Adult Programs will present Local History Stories on Tueaday October 17, 2017 at 6-p.m., at the Alfred Dickey Public Library in Downtown Jamestown.

The presentation will be taught by local authors Bruce Berg and Keith Norman.

Pre-register by callint 701-252-2217, on line: www.friendsofjrvl.org/registration.

Catered by Jonny B’s Brickhouse, from Downtown Jamestown.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota won’t be getting the presidential major disaster declaration it had sought for this summer’s drought.

Gov. Doug Burgum lobbied hard for the declaration, which could have unlocked direct disaster payments to farmers and ranchers. He first made it in August, and also asked President Donald Trump directly last month when the president made an appearance at an oil refinery in Mandan.

But Burgum’s office announced Monday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had denied the request. FEMA Administrator Brock Long wrote that direct assistance is “not appropriate” for the drought.

Long also wrote that relief was available through other federal programs and sources.

Burgum says he knew the request was a long shot, especially as hurricanes and wildfires have meant new demands for federal aid.

 

 

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Xcel Energy has proposed splitting its utility operations in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Xcel says widening policy differences between the two states over clean energy have caused stresses that might best be solved by a breakup.

But a consultant for the North Dakota Public Service Commission is arguing against the separation. The consultant says North Dakota wouldn’t get long-term benefit and customers probably would wind up paying more.

Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy has operated a single subsidiary for its electrical and gas businesses in the two states for nearly a century.

North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Brian Kroshus says his panel plans a formal hearing in late January.

Minnesota regulators decided last month not to take further action for now but to monitor North Dakota’s proceedings.

 

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minot father has been sentenced to time already served and probation for leaving his young daughter alone in a car behind his apartment building last April while he was intoxicated.

Thirty-six-year-old Craig Cadotte pleaded guilty to felony child neglect. The Minot Daily News says Judge Todd Cresap gave Cadotte a suspended one year sentence, except for the seven days he’s already served in jail. Cadotte will also be on probation for two years. If he successfully completes probation the charge will appear as a misdemeanor on his record.

Officers investigating a fight between a heavily intoxicated Cadotte and two other men discovered the girl, born in 2013, alone and crying in the back seat of Cadotte’s vehicle.

 

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Medical marijuana is on the minds of county leaders as they gather in Bismarck for their annual conference.

Association of Counties attorney Aaron Birst says counties and local municipalities are going to have to figure out how they’ll structure zoning and other issues as it relates to medical marijuana.

The placement of a dispensary can’t be near a school, nor can anyone consume or possess medical marijuana around or near school events.

Medical marijuana will be in the hands of patients sometime next year as county officials and commissioners learn what it will mean locally.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A mother is pushing the Bismarck School District to change its policies regarding bullying.

Kristin Wentz-Krumwiede says her daughter was so badly harassed that she began stuttering after being bullied by another student at her middle school.

The Bismarck Tribune reports the school changed the girl’s schedule to avoid interaction with the other student, made teachers aware of the situation and said it would watch for any further incidents. The school had both students sign a contract to stay away from each other, which Wentz-Krumwiede says further traumatized her daughter.

Bismarck Public Schools Superintendent Tamara Uselman says privacy laws bar her from discussing the girl’s case. But she says the district’s policies prohibit bullying and harassment in the schools.

Wentz-Krumwiede plans to take her suggestions to the local school board.

 

 

In sports…

BISMARCK (AP) The West Fargo and Fargo Shanley High football teams remain in the top spots in this week’s Class AAA and AA polls, as voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

The Packers and Deacons both were unanimous selections.

First place votes are in parenthesis, followed by the team’s record, and the number of total points received.

Class AAA

1. West Fargo (18) 7-0 90
2. Bismarck Century 6-1 70
3. Bismarck 6-1 55
4. West Fargo Sheyenne 5-2 25
5. Fargo South 5-2 18
Others receiving votes: Minot (4-3)

Class AA

1. Fargo Shanley (18) 7-0 90 1
2. Jamestown 5-2 66 3
3. Bismarck St. Mary’s 5-2 55 2
4. Devils Lake 5-2 34 5
5. Watford City 4-3 24
Others receiving votes: Wahpeton (4-3)

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Park Board has approved  getting a loan  to fund a new batting cage, to support the Frontier League Fastpitch, the youth fastpitch softball league in Jamestown.

The loan from Bank Forward is up to $17,000.

 

Bismarck   (CSi)  Now is the time to locate your deer license and check it for accuracy.

Every year the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s licensing section receives last-minute inquiries from hunters who can’t find their license. When that happens, it’s difficult to try to get a replacement license in time for the season opener.

Another reason to check the license now is to make sure the unit and species is what was intended.

Deer hunters in need of a replacement license can print out a duplicate (replacement) license application from the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, or can request an application by calling 701-328-6300.

The form must be completely filled out and notarized, and sent back in to the department with a fee.

 

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are bringing back Paul Molitor as manager after he led a historic turnaround.

The Twins announced Monday that Molitor is getting a new three-year deal that keeps him under contract through 2020. They went 85-77 this season, becoming the first team to make the playoffs after losing at least 100 games the previous year. They lost to the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card game last week.

New executives Derek Falvey and Thad Levine never addressed Molitor’s future during the season. That led to some uncertainty about whether they would retain a manager they inherited when they took over.

But the two sides reached agreement on a new deal less than a week after the season ended.

 

High School Volleyball…

 

ALDS..

—The Houston Astros turned to veteran Justin Verlander for rare relief appearance in their series-clinching 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. It was Houston’s first visit to an American League Championship Series. The Astros, then in the National League, won that circuit’s championship series in 2005 but went on to lose to the Chicago White Sox of the American League in the World Series

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are headed back to Cleveland for a decisive Game 5, thanks to plenty of help from the Indians.

Severino rebounded from his playoff debacle, Judge delivered a big hit and the Yankees took advantage of shoddy defense by Cleveland to beat the Indians 7-3 and even their AL Division Series at two games apiece.

 

NLDS

—Anthony Rizzo looped a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs overcame Max Scherzer’s brilliant performance to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 for a 2-1 lead in their NL Division Series. They can clinch it with a win Tuesday.

 

PHOENIX (AP) — Led by a big Japanese right-hander and a rookie from just down the road, the Los Angeles Dodgers are headed back to the NL Championship Series.

Cody Bellinger homered, drove in two runs and flipped over a dugout railing to steal an out for a dominant Yu Darvish, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 Monday night to finish a three-game sweep in their NL Division Series. Bellinger is from nearby Chandler, Arizona.

 

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Final SO St. Louis 3 N-Y Islanders 2

Final Colorado 4 Boston 0

Final New Jersey 6 Buffalo 2

Final OT Toronto 4 Chicago 3

Final OT Tampa Bay 4 Washington 3

Final Winnipeg 5 Edmonton 2

Final Calgary 2 Anaheim 0

 

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

CHICAGO (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings know they have an insurance policy if Sam Bradford’s knee remains a problem. Case Keenum has proven this before and did it again against the Chicago Bears in a 20-17 victory. With a game against the Green Bay Packers coming Sunday, the Vikings won’t know Bradford’s status until later in the week.

 

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The winless New York Giants are going to be without offensive catalyst Odell Beckham Jr. for the rest of the season.

The Giants announced Monday that Beckham will have surgery for his broken left ankle later this week, and his season officially ended when he was put on injured reserve later in the day along with fellow receiver Dwayne Harris.

Head coach Ben McAdoo called it “a sad situation.”

The 24-year-old Beckham was hurt late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 27-22 loss to Los Angeles when Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward fell on his ankle and pinned it to the turf.

 

WILD….

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise has returned to practice with the team. He was held out of the first two games because of an unspecified injury. Parise says his problem “came out of nowhere” a couple of weeks before training camp. There’s no specific timetable for his return to game action, but he has time to catch up. The Wild don’t play again until Thursday at Chicago.

 

VIKINGS…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have released running back Stevan Ridley after only five days with the team. The move was made to make room on the active roster for wide receiver Michael Floyd. Floyd has finished a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. This gives the Vikings seven wide receivers and only three running backs, including fullback C.J. Ham. Latavius Murray and Jerick McKinnon are left to carry the ball in the absence of rookie Dalvin Cook.

 

The Associated Press

Y.A. Tittle, the Hall of Fame quarterback and 1963 NFL Most Valuable Player, has died. He was 90.

His family confirmed to LSU, where Tittle starred in college, that he passed away. No details were immediately provided.

Known as “The Bald Eagle” as much for his sturdy leadership as his prematurely receding hairline, Tittle played 17 seasons of pro football. He began with the All-America Football Conference’s Baltimore Colts in 1948 and finished with the NFL’s New York Giants. He played 10 years in between with the San Francisco 49ers, but had his greatest success in New York, leading the Giants to three division titles in four years in a remarkable late-career surge.

 

 

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