Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Mar 4

CSi Weather…

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM CST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central ND and the James River Valley.  Southeast ND.

* WHEN…From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Forecast…

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight

chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of snow

showers after midnight. Windy. Lows around 30. West winds 15 to

25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph

after midnight. Chance of precipitation 40 percent in the Jamestown area, 20 percent in the Valley City area.

..THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy with snow showers likely in the

morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the mid

30s. Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 30 mph in

the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 30 percent in the Valley City area.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows 15 to 20. West winds

around 5 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the

southeast after midnight.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to

20 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 30.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

.SUNDAY…Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the afternoon.

Highs in the lower 30s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Lows

around 10.

.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning. Highs in the lower 20s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

Windy conditions on Thursday with gusts 45 mph or

higher possible bringing the potential for patchy drifting snow.

Scattered light snow showers are expected through Thursday morning. A

wintry mix and light snow accumulations will be possible Sunday

and Monday. Minor travel impacts will be possible.

Valley City  (Valley News Live)  A Valley City man is facing several charges after investigators say they found child pornography on his computer.

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Valley News Live reports, 40-year-old Justin Hatcher is charged with 11 counts of felony possession of certain materials prohibited.

Court documents say during a search, officers found numerous images of young nude children. When asked about the images, Hatcher told officers he would use meth and search for child porn, and said it became an obsession.

Hatcher admitted to saving around 100 images of child porn.

Court documents filed Wednesday say officers found 27 images on Hatcher’s devices. They say most of the pictures were of young children between the ages of 5 and 16.

Valley City  (CSi)  As reported during the Valley City Commission meeting, the community is invited to a fundraiser to support the Erlandson family who recently lost their home and all their belongings when their house exploded and caught fire, on February 26.

A  freewill donation “Fun”draiser is on Thursday, March 5 at the Hi Liner Activity Center, from 4-p.m., to 9-p.m.  Concessions will be open from 5-p.m. to 8-p.m.

Activities for the kids includes inflatables and games.

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Veterans Administration is requesting $243 Billion in federal funds, for Fiscal Year 2021.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show, Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton said, in the request is funding for veterans issues such as mental health and suicide prevent support, along with women’s health, and the Navy’s Blue Water Health, claims.

He also said, that the U.S. Department of Labor recognizes an apprenticeship program for disabled vets.

More information on line at abilityone.com

He added that the Jamestown office of Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living will hold an informational session on the topic “Disaster Planning For Those With Disabilities, March 19^th from 1:30-p.m., to 3:30-p.m. at the LEC lower level meeting room.

The Freedom in Action class will discuss risks in your community.

Learn how you prepare for a disaster.

Who is your network of support in time of disaster.

Learn what your disaster resources are.

To register, call Beth at 701-252-4693

David pointed out that the Veterans Administration is responding to the Coronavirus pandemic with information through the Centers For Disease Control (CDC).

Local VA Centers/Clinics have more information.

The Stutsman County Veterans Service Office has more information on topics such as obtaining a 1095-B tax form, indicating health insurance coverage when filing federal income tax forms.

His office is located at the lower level of the LEC in Jamestown, open Monday Through Friday

From 8-a.m., to noon, and 1-p.m., to 5-p.m.  Call 701-252-9043.

Jamestown  (JRMC)  — Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) recently announced Holly Wald as its most recent Legend Award recipient.

The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes employees who exceed expectations and make THE difference in the lives of those they serve.

JRMC Patient Access Manager Alison Kennison and Respiratory Therapist Erin Stewart nominated Wald because of her caring and compassionate nature.

“Holly is known for never saying “It’s not my job” and for picking up shifts when the department is short of help,” Kennison wrote. “She always thinks of others, especially her patients and coworkers. This is especially shown during winter storms – Holly always keeps an overnight bag in her vehicle just in case.”

Originally from the Edgeley, N.D. area, Wald joined the JRMC team in 2014.

JRMC’s 350 employees cast anonymous votes to select each Legend Award winner.

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’ve made extreme efforts to benefit their patients and colleagues.

“The nominations inspire staff members to continually be the best, exceed expectations and make THE difference in the lives of those we serve,” said JRMC President & CEO, Mike Delfs.

Once nominated, both JRMC administration and employees vote on their favorite nominees and their stories.

“Holly is one of the many patient access faces of JRMC. Her passion and dedication to our patients and their families is unwavering. She is the definition of Legendary Healthcare,” said JRMC Chief Operating Officer Ricki Ramlo. “During Holly’s tenure with JRMC, she has greeted and taken care of the needs of many, including supporting her coworkers. During a recent weather-related event, Holly was an amazing resource to many staff due to the need of working with a skeleton storm team. She is a perfect example of years of consistent commitment to performing with selfless purpose and providing legendary care each day. Her steady demeanor and calm approach is celebrated and are part of the JRMC work culture.”

The Legend Award first began in 2012. Since then, more than 40 individuals have been named Legends and more than 115 employees were nominated.

To read her full story, visit www.jrmcnd.com.

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20^th St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2019, it was named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” as well as a “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.” For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.

Jamestown  (UJ)   Tena Lawrence, MA, Executive Vice President at University of Jamestown, was named in Prairie Business magazine’s annual “Top 25 Women in Business,” a list that honors some of the region’s most successful and noteworthy business women.

Awardees were selected based on their impressive accomplishments, community involvement, and work histories.

Lawrence, a Jamestown native, started her career in banking, serving 25 years at Unison Bank (formerly Stutsman County State Bank). Lawrence then transitioned to University of Jamestown, accepting a role as the Director of Development. From there, she became the Dean of Enrollment, then the VP of Public Relations and Marketing, and now, Executive Vice President. In her current role, Lawrence is responsible for the oversight of University finances and strategic plan implementation.

UJ President,  Dr. Polly Peterson says, “Tena is one of the most talented people I have ever had the joy of working with. She has had several positions of leadership at the University of Jamestown due to her diverse set of skills and her continuous desire to learn and serve others. Tena is a very special talent, and I am so excited for her to have received this honor and recognition.”

When not working at the University, Lawrence has donated much of her experience and expertise to local non-profits. She has served on Jamestown Dollars for Scholars as an officer, ND Dollars for Scholars Board as President, Safe Shelter Board as President, the Safe Shelter Capital Campaign Committee Chair, on the Trinity Lutheran Church Capital Campaign committee and the South Central Dakota Regional Council Board.  Currently, she serves on the Jamestown Tourism Board as Vice President.

Lawrence earned her Master of Arts in Leadership from University of Jamestown in 2017 and her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, History/Political-Science, and Secondary Education from University of Jamestown in 1981. She will be profiled among the “Top 25 Women in Business” in the March issue of Prairie Business magazine.

Established in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Science in Nursing degrees, as well as Master’s Degrees in Education, Leadership, Clinical Counseling, and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. With the Jamestown Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing them through a student-centered experience. For more information, visit uj.edu.

Washington  (USDA)  U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has designated 16 North Dakota counties as primary natural disaster areas.

Emergency support to producers in surrounding counties, including counties in border states, is also available. Producers suffering losses from five separate WHIP+ eligible disaster events may now be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.

In The Region:

Counties Affected by Excessive Snow, Excessive Moisture, and Flooding
Producers in Barnes, Dickey, and Logan counties who suffered losses due to excessive snow, excessive moisture, and flooding that occurred Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 6, 2019, are eligible to apply for emergency loans.

Producers in the contiguous North Dakota counties of Cass, Emmons, Griggs, Kidder, LaMoure, McIntosh, Ransom, Sargent, Steele, and Stutsman, along with Brown and McPherson counties in South Dakota, are also eligible to apply for emergency loans.

Forty-seven of North Dakota’s 53 counties were previously approved for a secretarial disaster designation. The remaining six counties are now covered with this designation, making all of North Dakota eligible.

The deadline to apply for these emergency loans is Oct. 28, 2020. FSA considers each loan based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.

For further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures, please go to www.farmers.gov/recover.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Three attorneys who conducted their own investigation into clergy sex abuse want the North Dakota Legislature to open up the statute of limitations that has protected offenders in civil cases. They are also demanding that that the state’s two Roman Catholic dioceses release more files on accused priests. The Fargo and Bismarck dioceses in January released a list of 53 clergy members with substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, but it did not include their assignment histories. Attorneys Michael Bryant, Tatum O’Brien and Tim O’Keeffe released those histories Wednesday. The dioceses say a review by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation on their files of deacons, priests and bishops is almost complete.

(AP)  Longtime Native American journalist Chuck Trimble has died. Trimble was a former executive director of the National Congress of American Indians and founder of the American Indian Press Association. His daughter, Kaiti Fenz-Trimble, said on Facebook that the Oglala Lakota man died of natural causes in Omaha, Nebraska, at age 84. Trimble in the early 1970s founded the American Indian Press Association, which operated a news service for tribal newspapers. He served as executive director of the National Congress of American Indians from 1972 to 1978. Trimble also wrote columns on topics ranging from tribal politics to aging. Fellow Oglala Lakota journalist and publisher Tim Giago says Trimble’s passing leaves a “big hole in the field of Native American journalism.”

In sports…

Jamestown  (uj.edu) The University of Jamestown hockey team will be making its third straight trip to the ACHA National Tournament as the conference office released the list of qualifiers, final rankings, and the tournament bracket.

The 12th-seeded Jimmies will face a familiar foe in their first game, No. 5 seed Minot State University, Saturday March 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas. The UJ-MSU winner will then play the winner of No. 4 Ohio and the winner of 13th-ranked Central Oklahoma and No. 20 Niagra.

Jamestown dropped one spot in the rankings, going from #11 to #12.

ACHA National Rankings
ACHA Tournament Bracket
Tournament Schedule
Tournament Qualifiers

UJ hosts its final home game of the 2019-20 season Thursday night against Minot State at 7:10 p.m. in John L. Wilson Arena.

Sioux City Iowa (uj.edu) — Four University of Jamestown men’s basketball players earned GPAC All-Conference honors as the first, second, and honorable mentions were announced by the league office Wednesday.

Jack Talley (JR/Sioux Falls, SD) was named to the first team. Talley led the Jimmies in scoring during the 2019-20 season, averaging 16.7 points per game. His 7.2 rebounds per contest was second on the Jimmies.

Terrell Alfred (SR/Orlando, FL) was a second team selection. Alfred made a team-high 101 three-pointers and averaged 15.7 points per game. His 472 points led Jamestown.

Mason Walters (FR/Jamestown, ND) and Brady Birch (JR/Melrose, MN) were named honorable mention. Walters led the Jimmies in rebounding with 8.7 per game while averaging 14.2 points per game. Birch averaged 11 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, pulling down a team-best 218 boards, and shot 61.4 percent from the field.

In addition, Walters was selected as the GPAC’s Freshman of the Year. Despite missing eight games due to injury, Walters ranked fourth on the Jimmies in scoring average, third in field goal percentage, and second in total rebounds.

2019-20 GPAC All-Conference Teams and Postseason Honors

Jamestown  (uj.edu) —The American Midwest/Great Plains/Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference announces the following men’s volleyball players of the week. The student-athletes were selected for their performances for games played February 24-March 1, 2020 by a vote of conference sports information directors.

AMGPKCAC Men’s Volleyball Players of the Week

Attacker of the Week: Clark Steele (JR/Lake Forest, Calif.), Jamestown (N.D.) (Opposite)   
Steele, a junior from Lake Forest, Calif., had an impressive weekend in helping Jamestown (N.D.) split a pair of matches. In a 3-1 loss at No. 3 Park (Mo.), Steele smashed home a career-high 27 kills and hit .478 while being credited with seven block assists. Against Ottawa (Kan.), Steele sent 14 balls to the floor, hitting .480 with just two errors.

Defender of the Week: Noah Marasco-Ayau, Briar Cliff (Iowa) (Libero)
Marasco-Ayau, a senior from Honolulu, Hawaii, led Briar Cliff defensively in all three matches last week, including tallying 22 digs in BC’s five-set win over Graceland (Iowa). He also contributed six assists and two ace serves on the week.

Setter of the Week: Luciano Bucci, Park (Mo.)
Bucci, a junior from San Salvo, Italy, helped lead the No.3 Pirates to a 2-0 record last week as he dished out 106 assists in just eight sets for an average of 13.25 assists per set. Bucci also had nine digs and seven total blocks.

Previous Winners:
Week One (January 28, 2020): Tyler Gardenhire, Ottawa (Attacker) | Noah Marasco-Ayau, Briar Cliff (Defender) | Jason Harman, Missouri Baptist (Setter)
Week Two (February 4, 2020): Luka Cajic, Missouri Baptist (Attacker) | Caylor Cox (FR/Helena, Mont.), Jamestown (Defender) | Jason Harman, Missouri Baptist (Setter)
Week Three (February 11, 2020): Hiago Crins, Park (Attacker) | Hiago Crins, Park (Defender) | Derek Correa (FR/Vega Baja, Puerto Rico), Jamestown (Setter)
Week Four (February 18, 2020): Felipe Guirau, Park (Attacker) | Hunter Miller, Briar Cliff (Defender) | Jason Harman, Missouri Baptist (Setter)
Week Five (February 25, 2020): Luka Cajic, Missouri Baptist (Attacker) | Leandro Lima, Park (Defender) | Luciano Bucci, Park (Setter)

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has notched his 10th Super Tuesday victory by winning Maine’s Democratic presidential primary.The state was called Wednesday afternoon for Biden and has 24 delegates at stake. Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said turnout was higher than he had anticipated. It was the state’s first presidential primary in 20 years. Maine last used primaries in 1996 and 2000 and then switched to the caucus system for the next four presidential election cycles. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders handily won Maine’s Democratic caucuses in 2016. Biden also won Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, while Sanders captured California, Colorado, Utah and Vermont.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An elections administrator in the Tennessee county that includes Nashville is praising voters for turning out on Super Tuesday despite tornado damage to voting locations and roads. More than a dozen voting locations in one county were closed after a tornado swept through Nashville and surrounding areas early Tuesday. Voters navigated road debris and street closures to reach precincts that were not damaged to cast ballots in the presidential primary election. Polls in another county opened at 8 a.m., an hour later than originally planned. Campaigns for four Democratic presidential candidates successfully sued to keep polls open late.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Capitol Hill negotiators have reached agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. The House will vote on the deal later Wednesday and Senate leaders are pressing for a vote in that chamber by the end of the week. The legislation came together unusually quickly, a rarity in a deeply polarized Washington. It triples the $2.5 billion plan unveiled by President Donald Trump just last week. Trump is expected to sign the measure, which has the blessing of top Republicans like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and top House Republican Kevin McCarthy of California.

SEATTLE (AP) — As the coronavirus spread through Asia officials closed the schools in China, Japan and Hong Kong. At the epicenter of the outbreak in the United States officials in Washington have so far not ordered that schools be shuttered or that activities be canceled. Washington state reported a total of nine deaths, and and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle. There have been at least 27 reported cases in the Seattle area. Washington state and Seattle have declared emergencies, which gives leaders broad powers to suspend activities. But so far no direct orders have been issued.

DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is adding 1.2 million vehicles to a major recall in the U.S. to fix possible fuel pump failures that can cause engines to stall. The company said Wednesday that the added vehicles bring the total to 1.8 million. In January Toyota recalled nearly 700,000 vehicles in the U.S. for the same problems. The company said Wednesday that about 118,000 vehicles in the January recall shouldn’t have been included. Engine stalling can increase the risk of a crash, although the company wouldn’t say if there have been any. The vehicles include trucks, SUVs, minivans and cars across the model lineups of Toyota and its Lexus luxury vehicle brand. Dealers will replace the fuel pump with an improved one.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A resurgent Joe Biden scored sweeping victories on Super Tuesday and has now picked up the endorsement of former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg. Bloomberg announced Wednesday he is ending his Democratic presidential bid and endorsing Biden. Two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press that Democrat Elizabeth Warren is also reassessing her campaign. Biden scored victories from Texas to Massachusetts in primary voting and was declared the winner of his 10th Super Tuesday state, Maine, on Wednesday afternoon. Rival Bernie Sanders seized the biggest prize with a win in California that ensured he would drive the Democrats’ nomination fight for the foreseeable future.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Democratic voters in Super Tuesday’s presidential primaries made up their minds just before casting a ballot — a sign of fluidity in a race recently upended by Joe Biden’s blowout in South Carolina. The share of late deciders ranged from about a quarter of voters in Texas to roughly half in Minnesota, according to AP VoteCast surveys of voters in several Super Tuesday contests. Moderate and conservative voters in each state were slightly more likely than their liberal counterparts to delay a decision to the last minute. The indecision shows voters grappling with their choices in a race that is changing quickly.

BANGKOK (AP) — Officials in Los Angeles have signed proclamations of local emergencies after six new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in the county, where there was one previously. Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the director of the county Department of Public Health, said Wednesday that all of the cases were due to a known exposure and not the result of so-called community transmission. She said one person was hospitalized and five others were in self-quarantine at home. The emergency declarations in the county and city are aimed at aiding efforts to respond to the virus and free up resources.