Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Sept. 27

CSi Weather…

TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO
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.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
.SATURDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 50. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.

 

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — A memory card from a camera attached to Bob Odegaard’s plane was recovered by searchers with metal detectors, during a search on Wednesday (Sept 26, 2012).

The memory card will be used to possibly give clues to what led to the crash on September 7, 2012, that took the life of Odegaard while he was practicing for the Valley City air show that was to be held the next day.

The search team of 10 individuals found the memory card about 50 feet from the crash site at the Barnes County Municipal Airport.

Barnes County Airport Authority Chairman, Dennis Helland says the memory card was given to the Odegaard family.

The card will be given to Federal Aviation Administration officials as the investigation into the crash continues.

Former North Dakota National Guard commander Mike Haugen was a longtime friend of Odegaard’s, and he helped to look for the card.

Haugen says the crash probe will take a long time to finish.

He says it will include an autopsy and an analysis of the plane’s wreckage.

 

BISMARCK – The State Historical Society of North Dakota received four bids for the mold/asbestos/lead base paint abatement for the basement at the Historic Stutsman County Courthouse in Jamestown.

MAVO Systems of Mandan is the successful low bidder and will begin work at the courthouse on Oct. 1, 2012. The total contract for the work is $141,368.

The project is possible through a combination of state and private funding. This continues the partnership between the 1883 Courthouse Committee and the State Historical Society of North Dakota to ensure the preservation and adaptive reuse of this outstanding architectural style.

The Historic Stutsman County Courthouse was constructed in 1883 and is one of only two remaining brick courthouses of the Gothic Revival Style (Griggs County Courthouse is the second). Plans for the building were funded by Anton Klaus, the “Father of Jamestown,” and it was intended to be a monument to the enterprise of the citizens.

Barbara Lang of the Historic Stutsman County Courthouse Preservation Committee stated, “We are delighted to see this project move forward and to have this marvelous structure continue to be a monument to the people.” The Historic Stutsman County Courthouse Committee has committed $58,900 toward the project with the remainder of the funds coming from the state.

Merlan Paaverud, director of the State Historical Society of North Dakota, stated, “These partnerships make projects feasible and show the local commitment to the preservation of all too rare historic properties that are irreplaceable.”

Other projects completed in the courthouse this summer by the State Historical Society include the removal of temporary electrical wiring, installation of new power sources in the basement, a concrete wall for better fire separation, and landscaping and re-grading the grounds of the courthouse to prevent moisture seepage into the building.

For more information, contact the State Historical Society of North Dakota at 701.328.3575.

 

　

　

Jamestown, ND (KCSi- T.V. News) – The Jamestown Arts Center is holding its second annual Oktoberfest at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds, on Saturday September 29, 2012, from 5-p.m., to 8-p.m.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show, on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director Taylor Barnes said, all day, the activities include, family participation events, the homemade beer contest, Oktoberfest style beers, and food.

Tickets are available at the Jamestown Arts Center.

Proceeds from Oktoberfest go to support programs at The Jamestown Arts Center.

The activity schedule includes…

Family fun events from noon to 5 p.m.

　

The homemade beer contest and tasting runs from 3 to 5 p.m. with an award for People’s Choice.

Participants will get free admission to the beer gardens, a $30 value.

Those participating in the contest should bring at least a gallon, or 12 pack of the home brew for sampling.

The awards will be handed out at 5-p.m.

Tickets includes food, samples of 10 varieties of German or Oktoberfest beer, and a glass beer stein.

Oktoberfest is organized by the Jamestown Fine Arts Association as a fundraiser for the Jamestown Arts Center.

　

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown Arts Center is hosting Caravanserai, as the community is invited to discover the musical Soul of Morocco’s Heartland.

On Wednesday’s (Sept 26, 2012) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director, Taylor Barnes said the caravan arrives in Jamestown in October, and is planning future Jamestown vistis, through April of 2013.

She said, Caravanserai is a place where cultures meet, with an artistic exchange program, meant to show the diversity of contemporary Islamic societies through their art, and enhance mutual understanding of out cultures.

The traveling group will be at various Jamestown locations including schools from October 7-14, 2012.

The artists will be engaged throughout the week, working with students at Jamestown Middle School, High School, and Jamestown College, and meeting with several community groups

A public performance is set for Thursday October 11, 2012, at 7:30-p.m., at the Jamestown High School, theater. Tickets at the door, only, are $10 for adults, $7 for Arts Center members, and kids will be admitted, free.

Caravanseai is produced by Arts Midwest, on behalf of the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations, with leadership support from the Building Bridges Program of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.

Major support is provided by Robert Sterling Clark Foundation.

The project is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Association of Performing Arts Presenters and MetLife Foundation All-in: Re-imaging Community Participation Program.

Additional assistance has been provided by the lead Moroccan partner, the Essaouira Mogador Association, and program partner, the Festival Gnaoua et Musiques du Monde.

For more information on line, visit: http://www.caravanserai-arts.org/

　

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Roughrider Association champions will be determined at a three day rodeo event in Jamestown.

Top rodeo riders in the region will compete in the full rodeo, with a dozen events including those 18 and younger.

The rodeo is set for the Jamestown Civic Center September 21, 22 and 23, 2012, at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Civic center, manager, Pam Fosse says the rodeo replaces the Bull-A-Rama.

The RRA finals was previously held in Devils Lake, and this year is the first in Jamestown.

 

 CANDO, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released
the names of a man and woman from Belcourt who were killed Tuesday
after their car collided with a semi-truck about 13 miles west of
Cando.

The crash happened around 9 a.m. when 24-year-old Dillion
Azure was driving the car east on North Dakota Highway 17 when he
and one passenger, 19-year-old Calleen Belgarde, were killed.

The truck driver was not hurt.

 

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Bismarck police say copper thefts are on
the rise in the city.
Police are urging anyone with a supply of copper to secure it properly to
avoid theft.
     Police say thefts of copper, including wire and other items,
have become more common. And businesses that keep a large amount of
copper on hand should consider where its stored.
     Police say construction companies should lock up all tools at
the end of the day, including extension cords.
    

  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education
has approved policy changes to give more authority to the
university system chancellor.
     The changes put new chancellor Ham Shirvani (shur-VAH’-nee) in
charge of any search for a new college president.
     It specifies that North Dakota’s college presidents report to
the chancellor. Before, the lines of authority were blurrier.
     The board approved the changes Wednesday.

Future North Dakota college students will have to meet tougher entrance requirements.
     The state Board of Higher Education on Wednesday approved the
more stringent standards.

Chancellor Ham Shirvani says they will take full effect for students who enroll in 2015.

They won’t apply to students who are in college now.
     The plan will use a formula to decide whether a student is
eligible to go to a North Dakota college.

It will use high school grades, course work and ACT test scores. North Dakota resident students will get a small bonus.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota absentee ballots are
available at local county election offices starting today.

Secretary of State Al Jaeger says state law requires the ballots be
ready 40 days before the general election.

Jaeger says absentee ballot applications are available online and at county auditor’s offices statewide.

 

 DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) – Residents of Dickinson are griping about
funny-tasting water coming from their taps, but officials say it’s
OK to drink it.
     The city gets its water through a pipeline that’s connected to
Lake Sakakawea. Mary Massad is the pipeline authority’s manager,
and she says seasonal changes at the lake are causing the problem.
Massad expects it will go away soon.

 

 

In sports…

From North Dakota University System

BISMARCK ND (KCSi-T.V. News Sept 26, 2012) – North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem on behalf of the State of North Dakota Wednesday signed a final agreement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association that will officially return the University of North Dakota to full compliance with NCAA policies.

The agreement specifies details of items that may remain in the Ralph Engelstad Arena and the adjacent Betty Englestad Sioux Center at UND and those that must be removed.

“We truly appreciate Attorney General Stenehjem’s efforts and would like to thank him for his diligence in bringing this issue to a collaborative conclusion that allows us to move forward in a positive way,” said Duaine Espegard, president of the State Board of Higher Education.

The agreement states that the items currently located at the Engelstad Arena and Center may remain indefinitely, except for the carpet, which must be replaced and the end of its useful life, and the outside “Home of the Fighting Sioux” signage, which must be replaced as soon as practicable.

In addition, a commemorative wall depicting the history of the Sioux Nation and its contribution to UND and the State of North Dakota will be established in the facility with no concerns about violating NCAA policies. The Sioux Nation will be consulted in developing the commemorative wall.

“We would also like to give credit and thanks to our past Board President Grant Shaft and the entire State Board of Higher Education for leading us through the many challenges we faced regarding this issue,” said Ham Shirvani, chancellor of the North Dakota University System. “We are pleased to bring this matter to closure.”

 The University of North Dakota’s President Robert Kelley says he’s happy with a new settlement that allows the Ralph Engelstad Arena to keep most of its Fighting Sioux logos.

 

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A mystery benefactor is giving money to help
keep the Scheels Arena in Fargo afloat.
Metro Sports Foundation, which operates the arena, made the announcement Wednesday morning.
     The foundation owes approximately $23 million in debt. The arena
was built in 2008 for a price of $25 million. The foundation has
struggled to generate revenue to pay down the debt while meeting
operating expenses.
     The amount the benefactor is donating and the donor’s name have
not been released.
     As part of the deal, the donor wants the foundation to have the
option of buying the arena back from the Fargo Park District, the
current owner.

 

 UNDATED (AP) – The NFL’s regular officials are expected to work
tonight’s game between the Ravens and Browns after the league and
the referees’ union reached a tentative contract agreement this
morning.

The deal still had to be ratified by the 121 union
members, but it should end a labor impasse that began when the
officials were locked out in June.

Negotiations heated up after a missed call cost the Green Bay Packers a win at Seattle on Monday night

 The NFL fined Patriots coach Bill Belichick
$50,000 and Redskins assistant Kyle Shanahan $25,000 for their
conduct toward replacement officials.
      Belichick grabbed an official’s arm at the end of Sunday night’s
game after the Ravens kicked a winning field goal.

Shanahan was cited by the league for “abuse of officials” in Washington’s loss
to Cincinnati.

Steelers safety Ryan Mundy was fined $21,000 by the league
for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Oakland WR Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Mundy knocked Heyward-Bey unconscious after slamming into him
during a pass into the end zone during the fourth quarter last
weekend. No penalty was called.

 

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE…

 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – C.C. Sabathia struck out 10 batters yesterday
to lead the New York Yankees past the Minnesota Twins 8-2.

The victory keeps the Yankees one-and-a-half games up on the Baltimore
Orioles in the AL East.

The Orioles’  pounded Toronto 12-2.

Twins left-hander Brian Duensing took the loss after giving up six runs in one inning of work.

Detroit has grabbed a one-game lead over Chicago in the AL Central with the Tigers’ 5-4 win over Kansas City and the White Sox’s 6-4 loss to Cleveland.

And Oakland trounced Texas 9-3, putting the Athletics within three
games of the AL West-leading Rangers.

 The Angels stayed within two games of Oakland for the AL’s final
wild-card berth. Torii Hunter furnished the tying and game-winning
singles as Los Angeles downed Seattle 4-3.
    Final  Tampa Bay       4  Boston          2
  Final  Oakland         9  Texas           3
   
 
    NATIONAL LEAGUE
 Washington’s magic number to clinch the NL East is four after
homers by Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond and Kurt Suzuki powered the
Nationals past the Phillies 8-4.
  Final  L.A. Dodgers    8  San Diego       2
    Final  Atlanta         3  Miami           0
  Final  Milwaukee       8  Cincinnati      1
  Final  N-Y Mets        6  Pittsburgh      0
  Final  Houston         2  St. Louis       0
  Final  Colorado        6  Chi Cubs        0
  Final  San Francisco   6  Arizona         0

 

In world and national news…

     
     WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama and Republican rival
Mitt Romney have simultaneous appearances in different parts of
Virginia today.

The two had an all-day duel yesterday in Ohio over
who can do better on the economy.

Obama has a new ad on the subject, to air in seven key states. Romney speaks to a veterans’ group.
     
     ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greece’s finance minister says the heads
of the three parties in the governing coalition have agreed to
essential austerity measures for next year that are key to
continuing emergency loans.

Once they finalize the deal, the measures will be presented to Greece’s debt inspectors for the necessary approvals.
     
     DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Someone in Iowa may soon find out
they’re suddenly quite wealthy.

Operators of the Powerball lottery
game says a ticket sold in Iowa is worth an estimated $200 million.
The Multi-State Lottery Association also says another ticket bought
in Iowa is worth $1 million. It matched the first five numbers.
     
     NEW YORK (AP) – Some snack brands like Hershey’s Chocolate and
Lay’s potato chips are trying to put the flavor back without some
of the calories for diet-conscious munchers.

They’re beginning to roll out so-called mid-calorie goodies that have more fat and calories than the flavorless snacks of earlier diet crazes but less
than the original versions.