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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).

Darold Farewell - January 09, 2013

Funeral services for Darold “Cowboy” Farewell, age 78, of Beemer, were Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point. Interment will be at a later date.
Darold passed away on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Farewell of Beemer; sons, Sidney and wife Lisa Farewell of West Point, Darin and wife Shawna Farewell of Rosalie; daughter-in-law, Barb Farewell of Beemer; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Charolette and husband Duane Sanders of O’Neill; aunt, Pearl Farewell of Atkinson; several nieces and nephews.

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