Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Dec 18

CSi Weather…

REST OF REST OF TODAY…OCCASIONAL SNOW SHOWERS EARLY
IN THE AFTERNOON. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION AROUND 1 INCH. STORM TOTAL 1 TO 2 INCHES IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS 10 TO 15. WEST WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS IN THE
AFTERNOON. HIGHS 15 TO 20. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF
SNOW 20 PERCENT.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED FLURRIES IN THE
EVENING. LOWS NEAR ZERO. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS 5 TO 10 ABOVE. WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS ZERO
TO 5 ABOVE. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS 10 TO 15. LOWS
ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.

 A BAND OF LIGHT SNOW IS MOVING INTO EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA  THIS MORNING…THEN SPREADING  INTO NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

SNOW AMOUNTS OF UP TO ONE INCH ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH TONIGHT…AND THIS WILL CAUSE SNOW COVERED AND SLICK ROADS FOR THE REGION.

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session on Tuesday evening (Dec 17, 2012) at City Hall. Commissioner Luke attended by telephone confernec call.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda items included:

A Beer and Liquor License renewals for Chinese Palace, Eagles Club, Boomers Corner Keg, Marketplace Liquors, VC Hospitality LLC, VFW Post, American Legion Club.

 

A Tree Trimming License renewal for Mike’s Construction & Repair and Ross’ Tree Service.

A Taxi License renewal for South Central Adult Services.

An LP Gas License renewal for Dakota Plains Co-op.

A Mobile Home Park License renewal for Plecity Mobile Home Park & Sunrise Trailer Court.

A Game of Chance Raffle Permit for VC Fire Department.

A Cabaret License renewal for VFW Post.

　

and all other license renewals received by December 31, 2012.

Mayor Wekrhoven noted the Newtown Elementary school shooting tragedy, and asked for a moment of silence.

Public Forum: No on spoke

Ordinances

The second and final reading of Ordinance No. 948, an ordinance amending and re-enacting the Commissioners Salaries was approved. Commissioner Mary Lee Nielson voted in opposition.

New Business

City Administrator Schelkoph updated the City Commission on changes to the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual.

Following the updates the Commissioners approved the changes, unanimously.

Approved was the adoption of a Fund Balance Policy in compliance with Government Accounting Stands Board’s Statement.

City Auditor Avis Richter explained the policy and the reasons for putting it in place.

She said under the Policy the City will keep at least a 30% reserve in the General Fund.

If the reserve falls below 20%, measures would be initiated to restrict expenditures.

Other items were included. The City Auditor, and City Administrator will present an annual report to the City Commission.

The City Commission voted 4-0 to approve, with City Commissioner, Luke abstaining.

Approved the Declaration of Intent for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for I-94 Regional Development Corridor.

　

The City Commission then continued the discussion on the No Smoking Law.

City Administrator Schelkoph said parts of the law are easily enforced, including posting the new law regulations on site, regarding the distance of 20 feet from where smoking is allowed outside a public building’s entrance.

The individual business owner is responsible for enforcement.

He added a City Ordinance can be adopted in line with the state law, to level a city fine against violators .

　

City Attorney Russell Myhre said his office will draft a city Ordinance regarding the new law.

Mayor Werkhoven suggested while the law is new, to try to give smokers a break at the outset.

　

Also discussed was consideration of a Credit Card option for Public Works.

City Administrator Schelkoph put together a cost savings report, by implementing credit card payments.

He pointed out the cost of NSF checks, and the crew time for disconnects.

He said confrontations with customers would be reduced, and the city will be able to provide credit card services, which many customers have been asking for.

Commissioner Luke suggested implement the plan for a year.

Commission Nileson moved to allow Public Works to implement the credit card option, which passed unanimously.

　

The City Commission then considered bids for the city properties:

Parcel 1:

16–4A 3.66 Acres SE 1/4 5th Ave NE & 12th Street $100.00

SE 1/4 3.66 Acres Metes & Bounds

to the City of Valley City,

Barnes County, North Dakota. Parcel #63-3020054

The high bid was from 6-D Construction at $125.

Parcel 2:

Lot 12 Block 6 Weiser’s Addn 423 7th Ave NE $7,000.00

to the City of Valley City,

Barnes County, North Dakota Parcel #63-5860495

No Bids were received.

Parcel 3:

Lot 1 Block 1 Countryside 2nd Parcel #63-0830002 $100.00

Addition

The bid received was $516

Following the discussion the City Commission approved.

　

With the 9-1-1 contract with the city and county, City Commissioner Nielson suggested not moving the 9-1-1 dispatch center, equipment from it’s current location, until new 9-1-1 equipment is purchased, which was put in the form of a motion.

Mayor Werkhoven said the motion was appropriate, regarding not moving the aging equipment.

Police Chief Fred Thompson also agreed to postponing the move.

The City Commissioners voted unanimously to postponed any action, indefinitely.

　

Resolutions

　

Approved was a Resolution to set a date for the public hearing on the I-94 Regional Development Corridor for January 7, 2012.

　

Approved was a Resolution approving Final Plans and Specifications for Paving Improvement Dist. 97.

The City Commission approved a Resolution approving Final Plans and Specifications for Safe Routes to School, Project. KLJ reported improved signage, along with curb cuts.

The cost is estimated at $242,000.

Approved paving district 101, at a cost of $737,000.

Letters will be sent to property owners with a public hearing set for Tuesday January 8, 2013.

　

City Administrator Schelkoph’s Report :

With the flood buyout program, he said worked has stopped with freezeup, and will continue next spring. Open ground will be fenced for safety.

With recycling, no conclusion has been reached at this time.

With the Animal Ordinance, the draft has been reviewed, with any new language pending any updates in the upcoming legislative session.

The Master Lift Station is awaiting replacement of pumps and motors.

The city is awaiting a final draft of an agreement with Barnes Rural Water District concerning service to a property.

With the Audi sale, in Janurary a firm will be in town to do an assessment in January.

　

City Updates & Commission Comments

Commisioners wished resident a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and was echoed by City Attorney Myhre, and City Auditor Richter.

The City Assessor Sandy Hansen gave a presentation on her assuming the position from Nick Lee.

The City Assessor Sandy Hansen gave a presentation on her assuming the position from Nick Lee.

　

Fire Chief Retterath wished a Merry Christmas, and pointed out that candle usage is increasing, and so may fires stemming from them, and urged caution.

He said the city sirens are not working, not be compatible with the new digital system.

He added until the system is fixed, under grant money, Valley City is relying on the CodeRed System. Motorists should be warying of vehicles with sires and emergency lights in operation.

Police Chief Thompson, said the Police Department has signs available for posting regarding the new smoking laws, and information including locations that need to be posted at public buildings.

He said that his department is working with school officials, parents, and the public regarding local issues of protection.

　

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.

　

Dean Koppelman, Superintendent of Valley City Public Schools, statement regarding tragic elementary school shooting on Friday Dec. 14, 2012, in Conn.

Dec 17, 2012

Valley City, ND – As Superintendent of Schools, I felt a need to write all of you in regards to the tragic event that took place Friday in an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. I am certain all of us are feeling a deep sense of sadness with the tragic loss of 20 elementary age children and a number of staff members in the school. I know my heart just sank when I became aware of this news.

I would like to remind you and reassure you that the safety of all of our children is a top priority for our school officials. I do believe that our schools and schools across our country are still one of the safest places for children to be. We have a safety plan in place at each of our buildings that would help us to deal with such a situation if it were to occur. These safety plans are reviewed and revised if needed on a regular basis.

Our Building Principals and I had recently met with our new Chief of Police and one of the items we discussed was our safety plans and working together with our law enforcement to review the plans we have for each building and look at training for our law enforcement in each of our buildings.

We have great teachers, administrators, school counselors, and support staff, that are more than willing to help your student if they may be having questions or difficulties in regards to this matter. I believe if students are expressing concern, one of the most important things we can do as parents and staff is to reassure our students that their school is a safe place to be and the school has plans in place to do everything it can to keep everyone safe.

To our parents, please feel free to contact your child’s classroom teacher, the building principal, or the school counselor if your child is having struggles over this incident and you would like your child to receive some assistance at school. If there are health-related issues or other issues in a child’s life that can be affecting them personally and affecting their learning, I believe it is important to make school staff aware so we can do everything we can to help a child. I offer this as advice as I know all of us that work in the schools want to help each and every child be as successful as possible and we want to work with our parents to make this possible.

I would ask that we please keep the community of Newtown, Connecticut along with all of the families there who have suffered a loss of a child or loved one in our thoughts and prayers as there will be many tough days ahead. I am certain the thoughts and prayers that are being sent from around the world will be a tremendous help.

Dean Koppelman, Superintendent of Valley City Public Schools.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Dec 18, 2012) — At Monday evening’s Jamestown Public School Board meeting

Superintendent Robert Toso talked about ensuring the safety of Jamestown Public Schools.

Toso says there are already safety measures in place in te school district.

That includes drills theld during the school year for students and staff.

He says the school resource officer is an asset to the school district, a go-to person for safety concerns.

Toso will meet with Jamestown Public Schools administrators and the School Resource Officer this week, to discuss continued safety measures.

Toso made those and other comments, following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, last Friday.

The full Jamestown Public School board meeting was recorded by CSi- 10 THE REPLAY CHANNEL, with showings starting later Tuesday.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple is asking all state government agencies and North Dakotans to fly the U.S. and state flags at half-staff today (Tuesday Dec 18, 2012)  to honor the victims of last week’s Connecticut shooting.
 
     Dalrymple is directing all flags to remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday to show respect for the victims.
 
     Authorities say 20-year-old Adam Lanza shot to death 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, including 20 children, then killed himself.

 

From Wes Anderson

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Maya Calendar (the Long Count version which began in mid-August in 3114 BC) ends on the Winter Solstice, Friday, December 21, 2012. There have been some predictions that the world will end on this day. In order to say goodbye to the world and your friends there will be an observance of sunset (4:46 pm) at Medicine Wheel Park.

Come at least 15 minutes early to get the full-scale effect of this solar calendar. You will be given an opportunity to express your concerns about the future. In case the world doesn’t end on Friday, another meeting will be at sunrise (8:15 am) on Saturday, December 22, 2012, after the night of longest darkness to celebrate the Earth’s continuing existence.

Because of this Maya calendar business, this will be the most observed winter solstice awareness for the entire globe. Come be part of this global celebration of the triumph of light to say nothing about the fact that the winter solstice does mark the day that the sun starts its journey back to the northern hemisphere. You can come dressed as your favorite Ancient Mayan too! For more information contact Wes Anderson 701-845-0966.

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Dec 17, 2012) — It’s Wine & Cheese tasting at The Jamestown Arts Center.

All proceeds benefit The Arts Center in Jamestown

www.jamestownarts.com

The Wine & Cheese Tasting takes place on

Saturday, January 12, 2012, from 7 – 9 p.m.

Tickets are $30 per person, and are available at The Arts Center and Cork & Barrel. Must be at least 21 years of age to attend this event.

The mission of the Arts Center is to enrich the Jamestown area community through the arts. Our motto is “Culture Builds Community.”

This is the Arts Center’s third year hosting a wine and cheese tasting. It’s coordinated by Karla Sandness, John Fugleberg, and Arts Center Board members and staff with assistance from Scott Anderson of Cork & Barrel.

This year it’s an international theme with wines from South Africa, Germany, Italy, Chile, Spain, Argentina, France, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, and Sicily.

There will also be premium wines available which will be sold by the glass. In addition, we’ll have several varieties of cheeses, too!

 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A 26-year-old North Dakota man has been sentenced to a year in prison for a rollover crash that killed a passenger. 
 
Keagan Haas, of Page, pleaded guilty in Cass County District Court to an amended charge of negligent homicide. Haas was originally charged with manslaughter.
 
     The crash last year in Cass County killed 30-year-old Joshua Melvin, of Page. Authorities allege Haas had been drinking alcohol and taking prescription pills before getting behind the wheel.
 
     Haas’ public defender, Pat O’Day, says both families there were questions about evidence in the case, and both families were deeply affected.

 

 WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A West Fargo lawmaker plans to introduce legislation on drunken driving when the session convenes next month.
 
     The proposal by Republican Rep. Kim Koppelman follows calls for stiffer DUI penalties after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 94 in July that killed three members of a West Fargo family.
 
     Allison Deutscher, her husband, Aaron Deutscher, and the couple’s 18-month-old daughter, Brielle, were killed when a pickup truck driven by Wyatt Klein, of Jamestown, collided with the family’s SUV west of Jamestown. Klein, who also died in the wreck, was driving the wrong way on Interstate 94.
 
     Klein’s blood-alcohol content was 0.25 percent, three times the legal limit for driving.
 
     A press conference to discuss the legislation is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the West Fargo city hall.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A weather expert in Grand Forks says many farm fields in North Dakota will need above-average precipitation next year to meet moisture needs after this year’s drought.
 
     Leon Osborne with Meridian Environmental Technology says crops generally fared well this year during the drought because of reserve subsoil moisture. But he says most fields will begin next year much drier than usual, making 2013 “a risky year.”
 
     Agweek reports that Osborne’s forecast calls for near-normal precipitation from late spring to early summer. But he says near-normal conditions might not be enough for the 2013 crop.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The state Department of Mineral Resources says North Dakota oil drillers produced a record 23.1 million barrels of oil in October.
 
     The agency says oil producers pumped an average of about 747,000 barrels of oil each day in October. That’s up from about 729,000 barrels daily in September.
 
     There were 8,025 producing wells in October, up from 7,899 in September.

 

HELENA, Mont. (AP) – Montana is approving easements to let the Keystone XL pipeline cross state-owned land, including the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers.
 
     The Land Board chaired by Democratic Governor Brian Schweitzer on Monday sold a package of 50-year easements to TransCanada for $741,000.
 
     Critics argued the board isn’t doing enough to make sure the pipeline will be safe for the environment, pointing to last year’s oil spill on the Yellowstone when a pipeline ruptured.
 
     TransCanada told the board that it has agreed to bury the pipeline 40 feet under the major rivers.

 

MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Minot Air Force Base is getting a new commander.
 
     Fifth Bomb Wing commander Col. James Dawkins Jr. is taking a position with the National Nuclear Security Administration at the federal Energy Department in Washington, D.C. He’s being replaced at the Minot base by Col. Alexis Mezynski, who is vice commander of the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
 
     A  change-of-command ceremony is scheduled Jan. 14.
 
     The 5th Bomb Wing commander also serves as the base commander at Minot.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The Governor’s Inaugural Celebration has been scheduled for January 11th at the Bismarck Civic Center.
 
     Republican Governor Jack Dalrymple (DAHL’-rimp-ul) won his first election to the job in November, beating Democrat Ryan Taylor. Dalrymple had succeeded former Governor John Hoeven when Hoeven was elected to the U.S. Senate two years ago.
 
     The inauguration event is free and open to the public, and formal attire is optional. It runs from 6 p.m. to midnight that Friday. The theme for the event is “Creating our Future, Together.”
 
     The inaugural celebration is hosted by a volunteer organization and paid for with individual and corporate donations.

 

In sports…

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota State University football coach Craig Bohl has been honored as the national coach of the year in the NCAA’s Football Championship Subdivision.
 
     Bohl was awarded the Eddie Robinson Award on Monday night in Philadelphia.
 
     Bohl has led the Bison to a repeat appearance in the FCS title game. The Bison on Jan. 5 take on Sam Houston State – the team they beat for the title last year.
 
     Bohl says the individual honor is in recognition of the entire NDSU football program.

 

BOYS BASKETBALL
     Bottineau 51, Langdon 48
     Central Cass 78, Thompson 43
     Des Lacs-Burlington 71, Stanley 41
     Four Winds/Minnewaukan 67, Starkweather-Munich 59
     Grant County 82, Glen Ullin-Hebron 46
     Griggs County Central 62, Dakota Prairie 47
     Lakota/Adams-Edmore 49, Benson County 40
     Larimore 70, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 60
     Lewis and Clark-Berthold 68, Drake/Anamoose 43
     New Town 63, Divide County 43
     Richland 65, North Sargent 48
     Rolette-Wolford 65, Rolla 50
     Watford City 75, North Shore 56
 NDSCS Shootout
     Lidgerwood-Wyndmere 51, Underwood, Minn. 38
     Wheaton/Herman-Norcross, Minn. 64, Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah 55
 GIRLS BASKETBALL
     Beach 79, Harding County, S.D. 29
     Cavalier 57, Dakota Prairie 27
     Central Cass 56, Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran 39
     Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 54, Hatton-Northwood 18
     Herreid/Selby Area, S.D. 49, Strasburg-Zeeland 29
     Kenmare 61, Dunseith 56
     May Port CG 52, Griggs County Central 31
     North Sargent 56, Richland 34
     North Star 64, New Rockford-Sheyenne 38
     Northern Cass 62, Enderlin 48
     Parshall 58, Turtle Lake-Mercer 47
     Underwood 67, Solen 30
     Valley City 63, Maple Valley 53
 New Salem Almont Invitational Tournament
 First Round
     Mandan Soph 58, Glen Ullin-Hebron 11
     New Salem 65, Flasher 40
 Sawyer Tournament
 First Round
     Des Lacs-Burlington 52, Sawyer 40
     Minot Our Redeemer’s 62, North Shore 39
 Tioga Tournament
 First Round
     Ray 73, Powers Lake 29
     Trenton 57, Stanley 45

 

 NATIONAL  FOOTBALL  LEAGUE
 
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The New York Jets’ faint playoff hopes have been picked off by the Tennessee Titans.
 
     Mark Sanchez threw four interceptions among his five turnovers as the Jets lost 14-10 at Tennessee, eliminating New York from the postseason chase. Sanchez gave up the ball twice after the two minute warning to kill the Jets’ chance at a must win.
 
 
       NATIONAL  BASKETBALL  ASSOCIATION

 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Glen Davis scored 28 points last night as the Orlando Magic topped the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-93. J.J. Redick added 18 points for the Magic, who snapped the Timberwolves’ four-game winning streak. Kevin Love and Nikola Pekovic each recorded double-doubles for Minnesota. 
 
  NEW YORK (AP) – Jeremy Lin scored 22 points in his return to New York last night, leading the Houston Rockets to a 109-96 win over the Knicks. James Harden added 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets. Rookie Chris Copeland had a career-high 29 points for the Knicks, who played without leading scorer Carmelo Anthony.
   Final    L-A  Clippers        88    Detroit              76
   Final    Memphis                  80    Chicago              71
   Final    Oklahoma  City    107    San  Antonio      93
   Final    Phoenix                101    Sacramento        90
 
 
       TOP-25  COLLEGE  BASKETBALL

 UNDATED (AP) – First came Bob Knight, then Mike Krzyzewski, (shuh-SHEHF’-skee) and finally, Jim Boeheim (BAY’-heim).
 
     Third-ranked Syracuse escaped with a 72-68 home win over Detroit to make Boeheim the third Division I men’s basketball coach with 900 career wins. Boeheim was presented a jersey encased in glass with 900 emblazoned on it, 36 years after coaching his first game at the school.
 
     James Southerland had 22 points as the 10-0 Orange extended the nation’s longest home winning streak to 30 games. Michael Carter-Williams added 12 points and 10 assists for his sixth straight double-double.
 

   Final    (12)  Missouri        102    SC  State      51
   Final    (21)  UNLV                  62    UTEP              60
   Final    (22)  Notre  Dame      74    IPFW              62
 
  T25 MEN’S BASKETBALL-AP POLL
 
 
     UNDATED (AP) – Duke is back on top of The Associated Press men’s basketball poll. The Blue Devils, who are back on top of the poll for the 123rd time in school history, replace Indiana. The Hooisers suffered their first loss of the season Saturday as they were beaten by Butler in overtime.
 
     The rest of the top-five this week features Michigan, followed by Syracuse, Arizona and Louisville.
 
     The second five this week features Indiana, Ohio State, Florida, Kansas and Illinois.

 

MLB…

 MLB-NEWS
  
     NEW YORK (AP) – R.A. Dickey has announced that he and the Blue Jays have agreed on a new contract, clearing the way for the New York Mets to trade the Cy Young winner to Toronto. The Blue Jays will also get catchers Josh Thole (TOH’-lee) and Mike Nickeas (NIK’-ee-uhs), who have experience catching Dickey’s knuckleball. The Mets will get catcher John Buck, catching prospect Travis d’Arnaud (DAHR’-noh) and two other minor leaguers for the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner.
 
     The 38-year-old knuckleballer must pass a physical before he joins the Blue Jays, who will pay him $29 over the next three years. Dickey was 20-6 with a 2.73 ERA last season, three years after the Mets signed him to a minor league contract.
 
     Elsewhere in baseball:
 
     – The Tigers have finalized their five-year contract with right-handed pitcher Anibal Sanchez, who helped Detroit reach the World Series this year.

 

In world and national news…

 

NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) – Students who return to class today in Newtown, Conn., will see tighter security. The town that has just started the process of burying the 20 children who were killed last week is still on edge, and some parents are likely to keep their children at home today.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Senators who’ve been solid supporters of gun rights are now calling for discussions of gun control. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada says there will be “a thoughtful debate” about changing gun laws. Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a member of the NRA, agrees that it’s time for an honest discussion of that issue. Republican Charles Grassley of Iowa is calling for a study of both gun violence and mental health issues.
 
     BEIRUT (AP) – NBC’s chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel says he believes the gunmen who kidnapped him and his crew in Syria were from a Shiite militia group loyal to the Syrian government. NBC says Engel and members of his production crew were freed unharmed yesterday following a firefight at a checkpoint in Syria. The team was taken prisoner last Thursday. Engel says his captors executed at least one of his rebel escorts on the spot at the time they were captured.
 
     DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – Nearly two dozen fraternity members at Northern Illinois University are facing hazing-related counts. The charges came after a freshman was found dead at their fraternity house following a night of drinking. Five members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity are facing felony counts.
 
     SEATTLE (AP) – The strongest Northwest storm of the season is headed east along the U.S.-Canada border. It brought winds that gusted to more than 80 miles an hour on the coast, knocking out power in places and creating blizzard-like conditions in the mountains.