Thursday, May 23, 2013
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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).
Qualifiers from each area school include: West Point-Beemer (3), Central Catholic (19), Scribner-Snyder (4) and Bancroft-Rosalie (1).
Loren Pagels - July 27, 2011
Funeral services for Loren Pagels, age 85 of West Point, were Sat., July 23, 2011, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Point. Interment with military honors was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Relatives and friends can leave online condolences on Loren’s Book of Memories at www.kuzelka-minnickfuneralhomes.com.The family suggests memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church and St. Paul Lutheran School both in West Point, NE.
Loren passed away on Wed., July 20, 2011, at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, NE.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Norma of West Point; daughter, Nancy and husband Dick Reppert of West Point; son, Lynn Pagels of Colleyville, Texas; daughter, Diane and husband Bob Greckel of Coppell, Texas; daughter, Susan and husband Greg Molina of Richardson, Texas; and daughter, Barbara and husband Clint Poppe of Lincoln. There are 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, Chad Reppert; Kari and husband Ryan Penrose and children, Riley and Peyton; Kelly and husband Bob Leeper and daughter Zoey; Brian Reppert; Becky and husband Mick McGee and sons, Josh, Cody, Austin and Brent; Molly Pagels; Rachel Pagels; Melissa Greckel; Angie and husband John Arthur; Amy and husband Sean Coffey and twin sons, Carter and Luke; Adam Poppe and sons, Derek and Jacob; John Poppe and wife Shawna and son, Jaxson; Clint Poppe, Jr.; Connor Molina; and Loren was looking forward to meeting his two future great-grandchildren to be born in December. He is also survived by a sister, Elveria and husband Butch Thietje of West Point.
Minnick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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