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Obituaries this week

Cornelius F. “Bill” Saben, 82, Burlington, died Sunday, June 1st, 2014

Daniel Paul Smothers, 56, of Burlington died Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Beverly Jean (Kemling) Boguslawski, 78, West Burlington, formerly Indiana, died June 10, 2014

Roger Newbold, 78, Burlington, died Thursday, June 12, 2014

Frances “Fran” Borrego Butcher, 52, West Lafayette, died Saturday, March 1, 2014

Daniel “Danny” Keith O’Brien, 67, West Burlington, died Friday, June 13, 2014

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Falcons fall to Tigers, 5-7

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Tyson Abbott (foreground) is disappointed after being tagged out at home by New London Pitcher Jayden Flowers Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 7-5.
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West Burlington’s Tyson Abbott (foreground) is disappointed after being tagged out at home by New London Pitcher Jayden Flowers Monday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 7-5.
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PLEASE HELP: W.B. Baseball Field’s First Base Bag Missing

The first base bag at West Burlington High School Baseball Field was taken (stolen?) recently. If you have information on the whereabouts of the first base bag, please contact Mr. Siefken at 319-759-3232.

The swift return of the missing bag would be greatly appreciated. The Baseball Team currently must borrow the Softball Field’s first base bag until it is returned.

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West Burlington Baseball 2014

Varsity

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Daniel Crooks, Derek Brissey, Jacob Fritz, Masin Shullaw. Middle (l-r): Taylor Pugliese, Tate Snodgrass, Clay Siefken, Chase Williams, Cameron Guihan, Tyson Abbott. Back (l-r): Head Coach Pat McKasson, Drew Pence, Jerod Lewis, Conner Tillo, Jarod Fogle, Nathan Crooks, Asst. Coach Ryan Shelman. Not pictured: Hayden Wilson.
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Front (l-r): Daniel Crooks, Derek Brissey, Jacob Fritz, Masin Shullaw.
Middle (l-r): Taylor Pugliese, Tate Snodgrass, Clay Siefken, Chase Williams, Cameron Guihan, Tyson Abbott.
Back (l-r): Head Coach Pat McKasson, Drew Pence, Jerod Lewis, Conner Tillo, Jarod Fogle, Nathan Crooks, Asst. Coach Ryan Shelman.
Not pictured: Hayden Wilson.

JV

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Drew Pence, Daniel Crooks, Derek Brissey, Jacob Fritz, Masin Shullaw. Middle (l-r): Mark Bell, Tate Snodgrass, Chase Williams, Taylor Pugliese, Kaleb Nevers. Back (l-r): Augusto Queiroz, Connor Hand, Dillon Boothe, Dalton Machholz, Drake Christofferson, Coach Ryan Shelman.
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Front (l-r): Drew Pence, Daniel Crooks, Derek Brissey, Jacob Fritz, Masin Shullaw.
Middle (l-r): Mark Bell, Tate Snodgrass, Chase Williams, Taylor Pugliese, Kaleb Nevers.
Back (l-r): Augusto Queiroz, Connor Hand, Dillon Boothe, Dalton Machholz, Drake Christofferson, Coach Ryan Shelman.
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Things You Won’t Believe Have Happened Since The Cubs Won The World Series

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Dear Kitten video goes viral

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‘I was a product of rape’: Miss Pennsylvania

Click here: ‘I was a product of rape’: Miss USA 2014 hopeful reveals she was conceived when her mother was attacked at knifepoint
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GOP team in Burlington

The GOP team in Burlington Wednesday afternoon:
Photo submitted (left-right): Former/future SoS Paul Pate, State Auditor Mary Mosiman, Governor Branstad, Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, AG candidate Adam Gregg, US Senate candidate Joni Ernst
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(left-right): Former/future SoS Paul Pate, State Auditor Mary Mosiman, Governor Branstad, Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, AG candidate Adam Gregg, US Senate candidate Joni Ernst
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Cardinals Clip Falcons, 5-4

Photo by Dan Hockett Cardinal’s Quinn Honomich (right) slides safe to second while West Burlington’s Nathan Crooks (left) tries to field the throw Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 5-4.
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Cardinal’s Quinn Honomich (right) slides safe to second while West Burlington’s Nathan Crooks (left) tries to field the throw Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 5-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Clay Siefken sends one to the plate against Cardinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 5-4.
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West Burlington Pitcher Clay Siefken sends one to the plate against Cardinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 5-4.
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Falcons, Grayhounds Split Doubleheader

Photo by Dan Hockett Burlington Batter Mia Ruther makes contact in front of West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Kelci Hill in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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Burlington Batter Mia Ruther makes contact in front of West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Kelci Hill in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson makes the throw to first base putting a Burlington base runner out in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson makes the throw to first base putting a Burlington base runner out in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett Burlington teammates cheer their team on from the dugout in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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Burlington teammates cheer their team on from the dugout in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Richelle Weeks makes the throw to first base after fielding the ball in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Richelle Weeks makes the throw to first base after fielding the ball in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher sends the ball to the plate in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher sends the ball to the plate in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Courtney Coffin catches a fly ball hit by Burlington’s Gretchen Durbala in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Courtney Coffin catches a fly ball hit by Burlington’s Gretchen Durbala in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.