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Pool prep continues, splashing to resume May 25...
GACC seniors earn diplomas at Sunday's ceremony
WP-B bids farewell to seniors
27 area kids off to Burke
Pool prep continues, splashing to resume May 25... West Point City employees Jim Peatrowsky and Dennis Wordekemper (not pictured) were finishing up some crack caulking around the swimming pool this morning (Wednesday). The pool was filled Monday and Tuesday. From now through Friday, May 24, lifeguards will be vacuuming dirt that settles at the bottom of the pool and making sure the water’s pH balance is correct.
GACC seniors earn diplomas at Sunday's ceremony Guardian Angels Central Catholic senior Nick Goeden gives his approval about earning his diploma following the GACC graduation ceremony held Sunday afternoon. Goeden was one of 23 GACC graduates.
WP-B bids farewell to seniors West Point-Beemer’s Mackenzie Berg turns a little red while principal DJ Weddle shares a story about Mackenzie during Sunday’s graduation ceremony. It was a special day for Berg. Not only did she receive her high school diploma, it was also Berg’s birthday. WP-B had 62 graduates.
27 area kids off to Burke A total of 27 area track athletes qualified for the 2013 State Track & Field meet this Friday and Saturday at Omaha Burke.
Qualifiers from each area school include: West Point-Beemer (3), Central Catholic (19), Scribner-Snyder (4) and Bancroft-Rosalie (1).

Henry Popken - February 09, 2011

Henry B. Popken, 85, of West Point, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2011, at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Frank Lordemann as celebrant. Burial with military honors will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery. Wake with Knights of Columbus Rosary will be 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday at Stokely Funeral Home and continue at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Central Catholic, Guardian Angels, or St. Joseph’s Retirement Community.

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