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Molina, Kelly team up to lead Cardinals over Cubs

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August 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

CHICAGO (AP) – Yadier Molina hit a two-run homer, Joe Kelly threw six scoreless innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Saturday. Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was pulled shortly after making a mental mistake that let the Cardinals score in the fifth.

The Cardinals led 1-0 and had the bases loaded with one out when Castro caught a popup by Matt Carpenter in short left field. Castro put his head down and hesitated to throw home, looking as if he thought the inning was over. Jon Jay scored from third base and the other runners advanced.

Cubs manager Dale Sveum said something to Castro when he reached the dugout. Donnie Murphy switched from third base to shortstop to replace Castro in the sixth, and Cody Ransom came off the bench to play third.

BILL MORGAN, 84, of Atlantic (Svcs. 8/20/13)

Obituaries

August 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

BILL MORGAN, 84, of Atlantic, died Sat., Aug. 17th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Memorial services for BILL MORGAN will be held 2-p.m. Tue., Aug. 20th, at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic.

There is no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

BILL MORGAN is survived by:

His children – Lee Ann (Bruce) Hansen, and Doug Morgan, all of Atlantic.

2 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild.

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ELLA WEITL, 91, of Manning (Svcs. 8/20/13)

Obituaries

August 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

ELLA WEITL, 91, of Manning, died Sat., Aug. 17th, at the Manning Plaza Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial Service for ELLA WEITL will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., Aug. 20th, at the Sacred Heart Church in Templeton. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning has the arrangements.

Friends may call after 3:30-p.m. Mon. (8/19) at the funeral home, where a Rosary begins at 4-p.m. with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and a Prayer Service is at 7-p.m., Monday.

Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Templeton.

ELLA WEITL is survived by:

Her sons – Howard (Sharon) Weitl, of Audubon; Gary (Mary) Weitl, of Templeton; Gene (Polly) Weitl; of Audubon, & Dave Kris) Weitl, of Pine, CO.

Her daughters – Noreen Havermann, of Ft. Dodge; Doris (Bernie) Hirman, of Elk River, MN; Sharon (Paul) Klaus, of Forest Lake, MN, & Sharon (Ken) Wicker, of Independence, MO.

Her sisters – Hilda Heider, of Humboldt, & Claire “Bonnie” Langel, of Carroll.

24 grandchildren & 34 great-grandchildren.

Cubs SS Castro pulled after mental mistake

Sports

August 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was pulled from a game against St. Louis shortly after making a mental mistake that let the Cardinals score a run. The play came in the top of the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Saturday. Castro was taken out to start the sixth.

The Cardinals led 1-0 and had the bases loaded with one out when Castro caught a popup by Matt Carpenter in short left field. Castro put his head down and hesitated to throw home, looking as if he thought the inning was over. Jon Jay scored from third base and the other runners advanced.

Donnie Murphy switched from third base to shortstop to replace Castro in the sixth, and Cody Ransom came off the bench to play third.

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Loess Hill Wine Festival slated for Sept. 21st

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August 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Western Iowa Grape Growers Association (WeIGGA) is sponsoring the 2013 Loess Hills Wine Festival.  The festival will be held on Saturday September 21st , 2013 from 2-pm to 10-pm at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park (Iowa side of the Bob Kerrey walking bridge), Council Bluffs.

The grapes have been harvested, the wine is fermenting. This year will feature 5 Western Iowa Wineries including, Prairie Crossing, Sugar Clay, Vine Street Cellars, Prairie Hawk and Wabash Wine Company and 1 local brewery, Keg Creek Brewery. Three bands will be providing live music during the festival including, JB Acoustic (2-pm to 4-pm), MoJo Bag (4-pm to 6-pm) and Pink Kadillac (6-pm to 10-pm).

The Loess Hills Wine Festival is a fun event for the entire family.  Activities will include craft and local food vendors, hayrides, a grape stomp, food, live music and wine and beer tasting for the adults.  Adult admissions receive a souvenir wine glass and 10 tasting tickets.

Advance tickets for ages 21 and over (normally $30) are $15 per person if purchased before September 1st at WeIGGA’s web site http://www.weigga.org/html/admission.html . VIP Tickets are $50 and Children ages 10 to 20 years old are $10. Children under 10 are free.

Music at the Hitchcock House this weekend

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August 17th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Friends of Hitchcock House near Lewis, will sponsor The Blue Tones in a free concert on the lawn at Hitchcock House, this Sunday, August 18th. Their concert last year was the high point of the season, and The Blue Tones are returning by popular demand.
The Hitchcock House is located one-mile west of Lewis. The House was a Station on the Underground Railroad, and is a designated National Historic Landmark. You’re invited to come early and take a guided tour of the House. Tours are $5 for adults, children free.
In case of rain, the event will be held in the Red Barn. Bring comfortable lawn chairs if you have them. Join the crowd for a free concert at Hitchcock House. The music begins at 2.

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