Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Oct 10

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE EVENING…
THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SNOW LATE IN THE
EVENING. LOWS AROUND 30. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.FRIDAY…SUNNY…BREEZY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
25 MPH INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. SOUTH WINDS
5 TO 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
LOWS IN THE MID 40S.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T. V. News) — The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) Board of Directors, this month heard updates, and plans for two projects.

On Wednesday’s (Oct 10, 2012) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, JSDC, Business Development Coordinator, DeAnn Brunner said, Dale Enerson, the cooperative member services specialist for North Dakota Farmers Union, spoke to the board.

He said, with the CHS, Inc., Spiritwood Nitrogen Project, that the supply of natural gas, a by-product of oil extraction in western North Dakota, is increasing and prices are decreasing, while at the same time fertilizer prices are rising.

The CHS plant’s primary input will be natural gas, piped in from the Oil Patch by two pipelines, currently 40 –miles away from the Spiritwood site, and will be extended to the CHS plant.

The 75 billion BTUs of natural gas the Spiritwood Nitrogen Project is scheduled to use each day is still less than the amount of natural gas flared in western North Dakota.

Ms. Brunner said originally, officials were looking at locating the plant in the western North Dakota, oil patch,that would have placed the plant close to the supply.

The Spiritwood plant is expected to produce 2,200 tons of anhydrous ammonia per day.

Anhydrous ammonia, used as a nitrogen fertilizer for farm crops, can be converted into urea and liquefied nitrogen, also used as fertilizer.

Ms. Brunner pointed out that Enerson said, the feasibility studies are complete and look good, adding that already under way is a $10 million engineering study that could take about six months.

Groundbreaking for the CHS plant is expected in the spring.

“Site preparation will take about a year, followed by heavy construction.

Total construction is scheduled to last about three years with a total of 2,000 workers involved in construction at various stages.

Ms. Brunner pointed out that at any one time, expected that about 400-800 construction workers will be on site.

She added that the City of Jamestown is planning for housing and other issues associated with the influx of construction workers, the possible temporary housing, and eventually the added population from the permanent workers at the plant, estimated at about 150- or more.

Plant production is scheduled to begin at Spiritwood, in 2016.

On another topic, Ms. Brunner said, Thursday (Oct 11, 2012) is the date by which closing comments are being received by the Environmental Protection Agency, period for the GRE ethanol plant at Spiritwood Energy Park.

She said the ethanol plant, following the approval of the EPA, could break ground this winter.

 

 Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News ) — Arbor Day 2012 was celebrated in Jamestown on Wednesday, (Oct. 10, 2012) with a ceremony at Klaus Park.

Mayor Katie Andersen gave the Arbor Da Proclamation, on behalf of the city.

Roy Sheppard, CEO of the Cable Services Inc. and a retiring member of the Mayor’s Shade Tree Advisory Committee gave a brief Arbor Day address.

He was then presented a Tree City USA Flag, also to CSi Cable.

Jamestown has been a Tree City USA city for 32 consecutive years and was presented with its Arbor Day flag, commemorating the achievement.

The City also received recognition for a special achievement of the Tree Growth Award for the 13^{th year.}

To be a Tree City USA, a community must have a Tree Board or Committee, have a Tree Care Ordinance, have an annual budget of at least $2 per capita and hold an Arbor Day observance and proclamation each year.

Former Mayor James Trautman was recognized with the Johnny Appleseed Award for his extensive planting of trees in Jamestown & Stutsman County.

His award was accepted by his wife, Delores.

Three young men were recognized for their recent tree planting efforts and achievements. Jaden Horsted, planted 400 trees and shrubs on a hillside near the Frontier Village as an Eagle Scout Project, Alex Igl, planted trees to renovate the Buffalo tree planting in Centennial Forest as an Eagle Scout Project, and Ethan Bowman who received state wide recognition for a Marketplace for Kids project in Agriculture Inovation.

Three trees were planted in recognition for the three young men in Klaus Park where recently there have been significant loss of trees due to Dutch elm disease and flooding.

Following the program, punch and cake was served to the attending the program, provided by Wells Fargo Bank. a long-time partner with the city in tree plantings and Arbor Day celebrations

 

Bismarck, N.D. (KCSi-T.V. News) — The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has recognized seven North Dakota businesses for their continued work to support and inspire individuals with disabilities in the workplace and for their ongoing working partnership with the division.

The 2012 Employer of the Year award-winners include:  Triumph, Inc., of Jamestown, KNDX Fox 26,Bismarck; Hugo’s Family Marketplace, Grand Forks; Triumph, Inc., Jamestown; Medora Convenience Store, Medora; Walmart, Minot; North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Campus Connection, Wahpeton; and Lindsey Implement, Inc., Williston.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Director, Russ Cusack says, “These organizations are business champions. Their support and progressive attitudes are the reason why North Dakota is the leader in employment of individuals with disabilities.”

Award recipients were selected based on a nomination process that included a review of each organization’s innovative approach to offering employment opportunities to people with disabilities; as well as an organization’s commitment to community service and other charitable contributions.

 

Bismarck, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) The NDDOT reports, I-94 westbound traffic will be detoured onto Exit Ramp 205 east of Steele during a construction project.

Thursday, October 11, 2012, westbound traffic on Interstate 94 will be detoured onto the Robinson Interchange ramp at Exit 205 east of Steele. This detour is to allow for bridge maintenance and repair project at the interchange.

During construction:

• Motorists may experience brief delays
• A 14-foot width restriction will be in place on the detour
• A 12-foot width restriction is in place on the overhead bridge
• Speeds will be reduced to 25 mph on the detour

The projected is expected to be completed in early October.

The traveling public should use caution when driving through the construction zone.

Motorists should allow extra distance between their vehicles and the vehicles in front of them, use extra caution and obey posted signs.

For more information about construction projects and road conditions throughout North Dakota, visit the Travel Information Map on the NDDOT website at http://www.dot.nd.gov/travel-info-v2/.

　

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A man convicted 20 years ago of
murdering a Grand Forks woman could be released from prison 14
years early.
     Alvin Englehart was sentenced to 38 years in prison for the killing of 60-year-old Shirley Stigal.

State Parole Board Chairman Duane Houdek says Englehart is eligible for early release in November 2016 for good behavior.
     The board has decided to send Englehart to a halfway house six
months before his release to help him prepare for life outside of
prison.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A developer contends a proposed oil tax
exemption to help construction of an oil refinery would pay for
itself through increased economic growth.
     A legislative committee on Wednesday endorsed the tax break. It
would cut the state tax in half on oil that’s processed in a North
Dakota refinery.
     The North Dakota Legislature will debate the proposal next year.
     Mel Falcon of Trenton has been working to build a new oil
refinery near Williston. He says a three- to five-year oil tax
break would help refinery projects get going.
     The incentive would also benefit North Dakota’s existing Tesoro
oil refinery at Mandan.
     Falcon says North Dakota oil producers and consumers lose out by
shipping most of the state’s production out of state to be
processed.

 

 NEW TOWN, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Three Affiliated Tribes
will be getting control of land for construction of a proposed new
oil refinery.
     The tribe wants to use 469 acres of land near Makoti to build
the refinery and produce feed for the tribe’s buffalo herd. The
land is in western North Dakota, in the northeast part of the Fort
Berthold Indian Reservation.
     Tribal officials asked the U.S. Interior Department to put the
land into trust. That would give the tribe control of the property.

     Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Wednesday the application
has been approved. It now has to undergo more review.
     Salazar made the announcement Wednesday at the tribe’s
headquarters at New Town.
     The proposed refinery would process about 13,000 barrels of oil
a day for diesel fuel, propane and naptha.

 

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Voters in the northeastern North Dakota
town of Drayton have narrowly approved a $3.2 million bond issue to
pay for school improvements.
Tuesday’s vote was 114 in favor and 76 against, for 60 percent
approval. That was the minimum percentage required for the measure
to pass.

     The money will be used for a new roof and other improvements at
the K-12 school, which has 150 students.
     Separately, voters in Adams and Park River decided Tuesday to
combine their school districts next year. The two schools have a
total of about 425 students.

 

  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – School, community and church musical
groups in North Dakota can apply this month to be the official
state band or orchestra and the official state chorus.
     Gov. Jack Dalrymple is seeking applications through Oct. 26. He
and first lady Betsy Dalrymple then will select the official groups
based on musical talent, achievement and community involvement.
     The governor’s state band and chorus might be invited to perform
at state functions during the year.

 

In world and national news…

 

 WASHINGTON (AP) – State Department officials are telling Congress they believed security levels at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya were adequate for the threat level on the anniversary of 9/11.

Senior officials say the number of security guards at the compound was consistent with what had been requested.

They say the compound was overrun in an “unprecedented attack” by dozens of heavily armed extremists on the day the ambassador and three other Americans were killed.
 
     ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – A Turkish television report says fighter jets have forced a Syrian passenger plane to land at the Ankara airport.

State-run TRT says the Airbus A320 coming from Moscow was intercepted as it entered Turkish airspace.

The station reports that the plane was suspected of carrying heavy weapons to Damascus.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – South Carolina’s voter identification law won’t be in place for next month’s election.

While a panel of three federal judges in Washington unanimously upheld the law, it says there’s not enough time before the Nov. 6 vote, so it will have to wait until next year.

The panel says it doesn’t discriminate or wipe out voting rights gains of African-Americans.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court justices have sharply questioned the University of Texas’ use of race in college admissions in a case that could lead to new limits on affirmative action.

The court heard arguments Wednesday in a challenge to the program from a white Texan who contends she was discriminated against when the university did not offer her a spot in 2008.
 
     COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has answered Lance Armstrong’s challenge to name names and say what evidence it had that he used drugs while on the U.S. Postal Service team.

USADA (yoo-SAH’-dah) revealed today that it considered the testimony of 11 former Armstrong teammates before banning the cyclist from competition for life and voided declared his seven Tour de France victories null and void.