Stryker unit to be deployed to Iraq
Fort Lewis, Washington AP reports Col. Michael Rounds commands a new Stryker brigade combat team scheduled to deploy to Iraq within two months. The unit represents a future Army model and a milestone linked to Gen. Shinseki's 2010 force-reform plan aimed at rapid deployment and high mobility. The Stryker concept emerged from Gulf War lessons on rapid, distant operations.
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Rift grows between Shirk family over adult business ownership
In Pinckneyville a father and son dispute ownership of the Shirk’s facility. Brian Shirk says he wants his 49 percent stake removed and to prevent adult entertainment operations. Ron Shirk claims Brian has not funded the business and that the dispute stems from family tension after a split.
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Southern Illinoisan Carrier Rates and Local Ownership Dispute
The Southern Illinoisan advertises subscription rates as 52 weeks for 178 and lists contact numbers. A dispute surrounds Ron Shirk and partial ownership transfers to Brian with lawyers involved. City attorney Gayl Pyatt plans an Aug 18 council discussion on a regulated adult entertainment ordinance.
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