Civil rights probe into Shelter collapse labeled as unsanctioned
The Kansas Insurance Department referred a civil rights complaint about Shelter to the U S Justice Department, which declined jurisdiction. Bergersen, fired after alleging discriminatory practices, touted sales gains before his whistle blower suit was dismissed. Shelter denied racism, noting Hispanics face higher costs and stressing their lack of discriminatory intent.
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Ulysses weighs bids to drain Frazier Lake for $979,721 plan
Ulysses officials consider bids from Frazier Drainage Inc. and Lee Construction for dirt and pump work, with the lake set to drain after a 20 year dry spell. City administrator Bud Newberry notes the project aims to reuse wastewater and create a 10 foot deep lake with a wetlands area, refilled via a treated supply. The $1 million plan contrasts with a $500k to $600k wastewater pond renovation. Earles Engineering updates council as Stopper Dirt weighs liability for draining and water diversion to Lakin Draw. May delay up to 30 days due to recent rain.
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Grant County
Federal funds to back cellulosic plant in Kansas
Feds will invest in a new cellulosic ethanol facility in Colwich near Wichita, costing over 300 million dollars and aiming to begin operation by end of 2010. Abengoa BioEnergy already runs a 25 million gallon plant there. Colwich city officials approved a larger 100 million gallon plant despite local opposition over pollution and truck traffic. The project will use 700 tons daily of feedstocks and relies on nonfood residues and energy crops, with Rep. Todd Tiahrt supporting the grant.
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Welch joins Holcomb City Council in wake of candidate filings
Jim Welch was chosen by Holcomb Mayor Jarnagin and City Administrator Pena for the open council seat ahead of two other candidates. Welch vows fiscal prudence as a priority while council rejects a street sealing bid and eyes alley work funded by special highway funds next year.
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Historian Schlesinger Jr dies at 89 after long career
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., Pulitzer prize winning historian and Kennedy aide, died at 89 in New York after a heart attack. The Columbus native and Harvard man authored The Age of Jackson and A Thousand Days, shaping American political history and liberal thought. His son Stephen recalled his stamina and unflagging public involvement.
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McCain Says U.S. Lives Wasted in Iraq Speech
Washington AP reports McCain, a top Iraq war backer, told CBS Letterman Americans’ lives have been wasted in four years of war. Democrats call for apology, while Obama similarly used the term before retracting it.
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