Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Oct 11

CSi Weather…

 REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTHEAST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.FRIDAY…SUNNY…WINDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS AROUND 60.
.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. 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 Day 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/.

 

　 – 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 yesterday 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.
     
        
     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.
    
     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.
     
     BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – Law enforcement officers in northeastern
Montana have arrested three people suspected of transporting
several pounds of marijuana on an Amtrak train. Roosevelt County
officials received a tip that a passenger had a warrant out for his
arrest in North Dakota. Sheriff Freedom Crawford says David Koepke
of Reno, Nevada was arrested Saturday near

In sports…

 AMERICAN LEAGUE

 NEW YORK (AP) – Raul Ibanez (rah-OOL’ih-BAHN’-yehz) is the
latest hero in New York. The 40-year-old veteran delivered a
pinch-hit home run that tied the game in the bottom of the ninth
and then hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 12th to give the
Yankees a 3-2 win over Baltimore and a 2-1 lead in the AL Division
Series.
    
     OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Coco Crisp delivered a walkoff RBI single
to finish a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth as the
Oakland Athletics stunned Detroit 4-3 to tie that AL Division
Series at two games apiece. Game 5 will be played Thursday night in
Oakland.
 
 
    NATIONAL LEAGUE

WASHINGTON (AP) – Chris Carpenter and three relievers combined
on a seven-hit shutout and the St. Louis Cardinals blanked
Washington to take a 2-1 series lead over the Nationals. Game 4 is
Thursday afternoon in Washington with 16-game winner Kyle Lohse
(lohsh) starting for St. Louis against Ross Detwiler for
Washington.
    
     CINCINNATI (AP) – Facing elimination again, the San Francisco
Giants came out swinging and evened their series at 2-2 with
Cincinnati. Angel Pagan (pah-GAHN’) led off the game with a home
run, Gregor Blanco and Pablo Sandoval connected later and the
Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 with Game 5 on Thursday — Matt
Cain for the Giants against Mat Latos (LAY’-tohs) of the Reds.
 
 
    NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON
 
    Final  Minnesota     84  Indiana         70
 

NHL LABOR…

 NEW YORK (AP)- The NHL and the players’ association reported
little progress after five hours of negotiations aimed at ending
the 25-day-old hockey lockout. The sides will meet again Thursday –
which should have been NHL opening day before the league canceled
at least the first two weeks of the season.

 

ARMSTRONG-DOPING…
 
 
     UNDATED (AP) – The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says 11 of Lance Armstrong’s former teammates served as witnesses against him in its investigation of the cyclist, revealing “the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen.”
 
     In more than 150 pages, USADA (YOU’-sah-duh) details cheating by Armstrong’s teams. Among the former teammates named are Tyler Hamilton and Floyd Landis.
 
     The report accuses Armstrong of depending on performance-enhancing drugs to fuel his victories and “more ruthlessly, to expect and to require that his teammates” do the same.
 
     Armstrong did not fight the USADA charges, but insists he never cheated.
 

NFL …

 
     – Robert Griffin III has been cleared to play and is practicing with his Washington Redskins teammates after suffering a mild concussion. Griffin went through the NFL’s concussion protocol after being knocked out of Sunday’s game against Atlanta and was cleared to return to practice. The second overall pick in April’s draft is set to start Sunday against Minnesota.

OBIT-KARRAS
 
 
     LOS ANGELES (AP) – Alex Karras is being remembered as a man of many roles.
 
     The former Detroit Lions defensive tackle, who also had a successful movie and TV career after retiring from the NFL, passed away Wednesday at the age of 77.
 
     Karras played all 12 of his NFL seasons with the Lions and was an All-Pro four times.
 
     Following his football career, Karras had a successful acting career.
 
     Lions president Tom Lewand said of Karras, “Perhaps no player in Lions history attained as much success and notoriety for what he did after his playing days as did Alex.”

 

In world and national news…

 DANVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Voters will get to see a face-to-face
comparison of Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan in a vice
presidential debate Thursday. The showdown will be staged at Centre
College in Danville, Ky. President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt
Romney meet up again Tuesday.
    
     LOS ANGELES (AP) – According to a major foreclosure listing
firm, U.S. foreclosure filings dropped to a five-year low in
September. RealtyTrac says fewer homes are on track to be seized by
lenders. Overall foreclosure filings last month fell 7 percent from
August and 16 percent from September 2011. The decline from August
was 12 percent.
    
     RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – The parents of two Virginia Tech students
who successfully sued the state for the deaths of their daughters
in a 2007 campus massacre now want to take the university’s
president to court. They’ve asked the state Supreme Court to
overturn a lower court’s ruling that dismissed President Charles W.
Steger from their wrongful death lawsuit. Thirty-two faculty and
students killed in 2007.
    
     MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – Law enforcement officials in Alabama plan to
release surveillance video Thursday of the campus police shooting
death of a naked University of Southern Alabama student. The Mobile
County Sheriff says the video should answer questions about why the
officer shot 18-year-old Gil Collar early Saturday. Collar was
unarmed but having an aggressive drug-induced meltdown. The
shooting has drawn protests.
    
     WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Indicted Megaupload founder Kim
Dotcom says he’s planning to launch a replacement of his shuttered
website and a new online music service by year’s end. That’s bound
to draw the scrutiny of entertainment executives and U.S.
prosecutors. U.S. authorities are trying to extradite Dotcom from
New Zealand. He says he can’t be held responsible for users who
acted illegally and that Megaupload removed links to pirated
material when asked.