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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).

Leo Rueschhoff - December 21, 2011

Leo F. Rueschhoff, Jr., 75, of Dodge died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 in Fremont. A funeral Mass was Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Dodge. Rev. Patrick McLaughlin officiated. Burial was at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Cemetery with military honors graveside.
Memorials may be made to St. Wenceslaus Church Maintenance Fund.
Survivors include his wife, Janice of Dodge; sons, Gregg (Janet) Rueschhoff of Omaha, Jeff (Tracy) of McKinney, Texas, Jerry (Jodi) of Morrison, Colo., and Steve (Darcie) of Chicago, Ill.; daughter, Julie Schmidt of Lincoln; grandchildren, Jason and Lisa Rueschhoff, Morgan and Ian Rueschhoff, Jack and Charlie Rueschhoff, Allison Rueschhoff and Jesse and Jonah Schmidt; brother Roland (Pat) Rueschhoff of Columbus; sisters, Phyllis (Dan) Rupprecht of Des Moines, Iowa and Lois (Roger) Roubal of Omaha.
Stokely Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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