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Service notes for 11/15/09
Simpson and Burton
Army Reserve Pvts. Zach E. Simpson and John A. Burton have graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.
The course of instruction included basic combat military training and advanced individual training (AIT).
During basic training, Simpson and Burton received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army history and traditions.
During AIT, he was trained to be a bridge crewmember and learned to operate bridge trucks, light vehicles and bridge erection boats; prepare bridge sites and handle shore lines; assist in rafting operations and assembly of military bridges and installation of overhead anchorage system components; launch and retrieve ribbon bridge bays; prepare and install demolition firing systems; and arm and disarm land mines.
Simpson is the son of Ed and Sandra Simpson, of Enid. Burton is the son of Emily Burton, of Enid. Both are 2009 graduates of Enid High School.
Bushey
Air Force Airman Lonnie L. Bushey graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
He completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Becky Bushey, of Galveston, Texas, and the grandson of Margarite Henneman, of Enid. He is a 2009 graduate of Ball High School, Galveston.
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UPDATED photo- Silver Alert issued for missing Garfield County man
Garfield County authorities have issued a Silver Alert for an 88-year-old man who hasn’t been seen since leaving for church. The county sheriff’s office says Edward Sutter was last seen about 9:30 a.m. Sunday when he left home for 1st United Methodist Church in Enid. Sutter never arrived at the church. He was last seen driving a gray, 2003 Toyota Avalon. Authorities had initially said he was driving a Toyota Altima.
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NEW: Roads getting slicker as temps drop below freezing
Motorists should be cautious as snow continues to fall.
- Another winter storm hits state; 2 more slated to follow this week
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Rotary reaches goal to have members become part of the Paul Harris Fellowship
Enid Rotary Club always has been one of the most active clubs in the state but recently succeeded in a project few clubs achieve.
- Rotary International is ‘service above self’
- Black History Month lecture slated Feb. 16
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Hime: EPS would use revenue bond for building
A $99.45 million dollar price tag is hardly pocket change, but the Enid Public Schools district is looking at an even higher price tag if its facility problems aren’t addressed immediately.
- Absentee voting available Monday at election board
- 4 county school districts will elect board members Tuesday
- Enid school bond ballots
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