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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).

William Stieren - April 25, 2012

William M. “Bill” Stieren, age 58, of Nebraska City, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at his home. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nebraska City. Fr. Mark Cyza officiated. Burial was at St. Benedict’s Cemetery in Nebraska City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lourdes Building and Renovation Project in Nebr. City.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Deb Stieren of Nebraska City; children, Erin Mass and husband Jess of Treynor, Iowa; Scott Stieren and wife Sarah of Omaha; Molly Lancaster and husband Chris of St. Charles, Mo., and Kristen Hobson of Elkhorn; seven grandchildren, Mikayla Rehder, Chloe Mass, Brennen Mass; Aidan Hobson, Liam Stieren, Olivia Lancaster and Isabella Stieren; siblings, Betty Reimers and husband Larry of Columbus, John Stieren and wife Carol of Waterloo, Bob Stieren and wife Sandy of West Point, Dick Stieren and wife Mary of Omaha, Barb Harless and husband Gary of Omaha, Jim Stieren and wife Pam of Sterling, Peg Beck and husband Bob of West Point, and Ann Lass and husband Mike of West Point; numerous nieces and nephews, other family and many, many friends.
Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City, was in charge of arrangements.

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