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WB Pep Rally 2015

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WB Homecoming Royalty 2015

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington crowns Homecoming King and Queen, Gradin Schroeder and Haley Snyder, Thursday night at Pep Rally in West Burlington.
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West Burlington crowns Homecoming King and Queen, Gradin Schroeder and Haley Snyder, Thursday night at Pep Rally in West Burlington.
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Armed guards protect Senate Democrats as they demand new gun-control laws

Click here: Senate Democrats gathered on the steps of the Capitol Thursday surrounded by a dozen armed guards to announce a new push for tougher gun-control laws.
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Toyota trucks are popular with terrorists — here’s why

Click here: These Toyota trucks are popular with terrorists — here’s why

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Whole Milk is Better for You After All

Click here: Scientists who studied diet and health records for several thousand patients over ten years found people who consumed more milk fat had lower incidence of heart disease.

“What we have learned over the last decade is that certain foods that are high in fat seem to be beneficial.”

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Falcons Sweep Bears, 3-0

Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Alexis Hite (left) sends the ball over net as West Burlington’s Shaelyn Thomann (25) tries to block Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-19, 52-22, 25-21.
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Danville’s Alexis Hite (left) sends the ball over net as West Burlington’s Shaelyn Thomann (25) tries to block Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-19, 52-22, 25-21.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Shayleigh Abbott (6) taps the ball over the net as Danville’s Emma Jarrett (34) tries to block Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-19, 52-22, 25-21.
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West Burlington’s Shayleigh Abbott (6) taps the ball over the net as Danville’s Emma Jarrett (34) tries to block Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington defeated Danville, 25-19, 52-22, 25-21.
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The Tragedy of Gun Free Zones

Click here: “Schools became popular targets for young mass murderers in the mid 1990s, around the time that the Gun Free School Zones act of 1994 was enacted. This law and similar local laws were targeted at gang related violence, but had the unfortunate consequence of making schools a more attractive target for disturbed teens who wanted to end their own lives with a dramatic killing spree. “

In 1999, John Lott and William Landes published an extensive statistical study of multiple shooting incidents. They showed that mass shootings occur less often in areas where responsible citizens are allowed permits to carry weapons discretely.

Have you ever heard of a mass shooting in a police station, at a pistol range, or at a gun show? Suicidal mass murderers may be insane, but they are not necessarily stupid. They always select a soft target for their final acts of violence. This principle also
applies to many other types of crime.

Expecting a deranged, suicidal individual to honor a law prohibiting guns is sheer utopian fantasy. Creating and publicizing a gun free zone will, in fact, increase the chances of the kind of tragedy we seek to prevent.”

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West Burlington Homecoming Court 2015

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Aubrey Schmitt, Regan Jones, Haley Snyder, Cailey McClellon. Back (l-r): Gradin Schroeder, Cameron Guihan, Chase Williams, Devon Rouse.
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Front (l-r): Aubrey Schmitt, Regan Jones, Haley Snyder, Cailey McClellon.
Back (l-r): Gradin Schroeder, Cameron Guihan, Chase Williams, Devon Rouse.
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WB Falls to New London, 3-1

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt (right) and Shaelyn Thomann (left) celebrate winning the second game of their match against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
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West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt (right) and Shaelyn Thomann (left) celebrate winning the second game of their match against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Regan Jones goes up to block a New London shot Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
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West Burlington’s Regan Jones goes up to block a New London shot Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kamaryn Atwater (right) bumps the ball back in play against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
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West Burlington’s Kamaryn Atwater (right) bumps the ball back in play against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt bumps the ball back in play against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
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West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt bumps the ball back in play against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater keeps the ball in play against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater keeps the ball in play against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Shaelyn Thomann taps the ball over the net against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
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West Burlington’s Shaelyn Thomann taps the ball over the net against New London Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Shayleigh Abbott (6) spikes the ball past New London’s Kenadi Schulte (9) Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
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West Burlington’s Shayleigh Abbott (6) spikes the ball past New London’s Kenadi Schulte (9) Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-16.
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Is it time to rethink Gun Free Zones?

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