Soldiers: Local troops return home
Five Garden City area soldiers returned from a year in Iraq arriving at Forbes Field. Gonzales survived an IED strike, Ortiz recalled near misses, Witzke described night missions and fatigue, and Bachman was killed by an IED. The group resumes civilian duties while remaining vigilant about future conflict.
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Holcomb district offers new health plan proposal for teachers
The district proposes a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan for the 2006-07 contract. A full plan costs 480 to 495 dollars monthly depending on options, with 60 teachers enrolled. Nine non-enrolled teachers may take an annuity or AFLAC product, with district contributions rising from 75 to 100 dollars per month.
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Fort Riley Soldier Killed in Iraq Attack
Fort Riley Army staff sergeant Jason M. Butkus 34 of West Milford New Jersey died Thursday in an insurgent attack on his vehicle in Baghdad. He served with the 1st Battalion 28th Infantry Regiment 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team 1st Infantry Division and joined the Army in 1995. This was his first Iraq deployment. He is the 126th Fort Riley soldier to die in Iraq or Afghanistan.
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