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West Burlington Homecoming Court 2013

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Keeley Switzer, daughter of Marlena Switzer; Dayton Elliott, daughter of Jami Elliott; Brandall Diaz, daughter of Norma & Mickey Diaz; Heidi Brown, daughter of Tim & Rhonda Brown. Back (l-r): Logan Reich, son of Brian & Keala Reich; Conner Tillo, son of Leigh Ann & Ted Tillo; Springer DeRosear, son of Doug & Dale DeRosear; Kenneth Reach III, son of Ken & Donna Reach.  West Burlington’s Homecoming parade is Thursday at 5:30pm. King & Queen will be crowned at Pep Rally Thursday at 7:30pm.
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Front (l-r): Keeley Switzer, daughter of Marlena Switzer; Dayton Elliott, daughter of Jami Elliott; Brandall Diaz, daughter of Norma & Mickey Diaz; Heidi Brown, daughter of Tim & Rhonda Brown.
Back (l-r): Logan Reich, son of Brian & Keala Reich; Conner Tillo, son of Leigh Ann & Ted Tillo; Springer DeRosear, son of Doug & Dale DeRosear; Kenneth Reach III, son of Ken & Donna Reach.
West Burlington’s Homecoming parade is Thursday at 5:30pm. King & Queen will be crowned at Pep Rally Thursday at 7:30pm.
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Obamacurse

Falcon:
 How in God’s name can the president exempt all these special interest groups along with others from the Affordable Care Act?  The president has no power to pick and choose who obeys a law and who doesn’t have to obey it.
 This Obamacurse law is so full of special interest holes it looks similar to a piece of Swiss cheese.  In recent years presidents have attempted, for all practical purposes, to invalidate portions of enacted legislation by issuing “signing statements” to Congress concurrently with his approval of a bill. These statements essentially announce that the president will not “execute” those portions of enacted legislation that he opposes. This practice is not supported by the Constitution, and is arguably in violation of it, since the president is obligated to “execute” all laws without reservation. However, the practice has not been challenged in the courts.  Well, it’s time someone challenged Mr. Obama in a court of law because Obama is breaking the law constantly in favor of his special interest groups.
 The Constitution also states, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
 By forcing taxpayers to pay for abortions Mr. Obama is again breaking the law by prohibiting the free exercise thereof.  In other words he feels he has the authority to overrule religious beliefs about murdering unborn children and can force people to participate regardless of their religious beliefs.  Again, Obama should be reigned in on this matter in a court of law.
 This president is a loose cannon running around with his leftist agenda and bypassing the legislative branch and any other government entity he deems necessary to force his will on the people and further destroy our country which is the number one bullet point of his agenda.
 His Obamacurse law has already started wholesale losses of taxpayer money as the corrupt IRS Department has already misplaced $67 million of its billion dollar slush fund for the purpose of enforcing the Obamacurse on the people and further destroying our rights of freedom as we know it.
 IRS loses $67 million out of billion-dollar ObamaCare slush fund | Human Events
 Today our attorney general is attacking the State of North Carolina because they passed a law that says a voter must have a picture ID in order to vote.  This again is an attempt by the left to continue allowing anyone that can walk in and belly up to a voting machine to vote, regardless of their citizenship.  The attorney generals only concern is the left may lose some of its voter base by enforcing citizenship requirements; that’s all it amounts to.
 A.S.
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Snapshots from WBND / Mepo Game

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Receiver Jacob Smith (16) makes the catch over Mediapolis defender Weston Bietz (36) during the second quarter of Friday night’s game in Mediapolis.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Receiver Jacob Smith (16) makes the catch over Mediapolis defender Weston Bietz (36) during the second quarter of Friday night’s game in Mediapolis.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Receiver Xavior Williams tries to catch a pass from Quarterback Brant Wrede in front of Mediapolis defender Arthur Brown during the second quarter of Friday night’s game in Mediapolis. No interference was called.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Receiver Xavior Williams tries to catch a pass from Quarterback Brant Wrede in front of Mediapolis defender Arthur Brown during the second quarter of Friday night’s game in Mediapolis. No interference was called.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams (23) batts the ball away from Mediapolis Receiver Seth Bietz  during the first quarter of Friday night’s game in Mediapolis.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams (23) batts the ball away from Mediapolis Receiver Seth Bietz during the first quarter of Friday night’s game in Mediapolis.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Brant Wrede (5) carries the ball against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Brant Wrede (5) carries the ball against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams (23) carries the ball against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams (23) carries the ball against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis.
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Obituaries

Mary B. Renshaw Nelson, 85, Burlington, died Saturday, September 28, 2013

Maribeth Essex, 77, Stronghurst, IL died Sunday, September 29, 2013

Dorothy E. Miller, 100, Danville died Saturday, September 28, 2013

Paul A. Eisenmann, 78, Burlington, formerly Oakville and Kingston died Sunday, September 29, 2013

Pauline Mae Sells, 89, Mt. Pleasant, formerly Burlington died Sunday, September 29, 2013

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West Burlington downs Notre Dame at Conference Tourney

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Libero Stephanie Wills keeps the ball in play against Notre Dame during the SEI Super Conference Tournament at SCC Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 21-16, 21-17.
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West Burlington Libero Stephanie Wills keeps the ball in play against Notre Dame during the SEI Super Conference Tournament at SCC Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 21-16, 21-17.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Libero Gabrielle Lillie bumps the ball back into play against West Burlington during the SEI Super Conference Tournament at SCC Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 21-16, 21-17.
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Notre Dame Libero Gabrielle Lillie bumps the ball back into play against West Burlington during the SEI Super Conference Tournament at SCC Saturday in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 21-16, 21-17.
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Falcons fall to Mepo, 41-19

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jacob Smith (16) nearly intercepts a pass intended for Mediapolis Wide Receiver Kelton Gourley (28) in the second quarter of Friday night’s game in Mediapolis. Seventh ranked Mediapolis defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 41-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jacob Smith (16) nearly intercepts a pass intended for Mediapolis Wide Receiver Kelton Gourley (28) in the second quarter of Friday night’s game in Mediapolis. Seventh ranked Mediapolis defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 41-19.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Cheerleader Dayton Elliott cheers during Friday night’s game against the Bulldogs in Mediapolis.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Cheerleader Dayton Elliott cheers during Friday night’s game against the Bulldogs in Mediapolis.
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Hunting in America. Big Bucks, Big Impact on the Economy

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Obituaries

William “Bill” Putz, 56, Burlington, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013

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The Fed’s ‘hidden agenda’ behind money-printing

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GoPro captures Fireman Saving Kitten