Picture This PFC Arthur Romero Drives Humvee in Afghanistan
PFC Arthur Romero operates a Humvee in Afghanistan as part of ongoing ground operations. The vehicle sustains routine movement through rugged terrain while security measures and convoy procedures remain in place.
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Arthur Romero
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Intermodal center planned near Gardner riles locals
A proposed 1 000 acre rail warehousing hub near Gardner could bring economic gains for Ottawa and the region but residents push to halt the almost one billion dollar project. The Gardner City Council weighs an ordinance to let voters decide on the citizen petition to block the intermodal site along I 35 with shipments moving from West Coast ports to trucks up to 250 miles. Local senator Pat Apple says the project could boost the state economy but zoning concerns appear minimal in his district.
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Souphasavath Sentenced 20 Years For Murder In 2005
Khampane Chanthavong spoke of memories of her husband Lucky Kingstone who was fatally shot on December 6, 2005. Souphasavath received twenty years and six months in prison for killing Kingstone and attempting to kill Sisana Detvongsa, with a court interpreter present during the sentencing before District Judge Robert Frederick.
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Wind Delays Garden City Balloon Launch
Balloon launch in Garden City was canceled Friday night due to winds from 10 to 25 mph. Balloonist Bud Hebrlee, born in Garden City and now in New Mexico, voiced disappointment that his balloon Aerloon could not fly. The event aimed for 6:30 p.m. with a 7 a.m. Sunday launch and a balloon glow planned for tonight. WenDee LaPlant, Garden City Convention See Event, Page AS.
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Checks and balances guard Work-Study at GCCC
Garden City Community College officials describe a system of checks and balances in the federal work-study program designed to prevent abuses in contrast to Barton County Community College where an athletic director and seven coaches faced charges over allegedly fraudulently funded jobs.
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Wichita County museum offers history and free exhibits
Wichita County invites travelers to explore the Museum of the Great Plains in Seot, a free venue with donated items and loans. The top floor hosts themed exhibits of mustache cups stamps Skookum dolls saddles violins guns and war memorabilia while the remodeled lower floor showcases Wichita County High School trophies uniforms and yearbooks saved from disposal.
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