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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).

Norbert Ruskamp - February 20, 2013

Funeral services for Norbert Ruskamp, age 82, of Dodge, were Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Olean rural Dodge. Interment with military honors by Dodge American Legion and V.F.W. were in the church cemetery.
Minnick Funeral Home in Dodge was in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Cemetery-Olean, Dodge Fire and Rescue, or the Dodge Legion Club.
Norbert passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at the Parkview Home in Dodge.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Ruskamp of Dodge; children and their families Jeanette and husband Kevin Lueshen of Beemer and family, Amanda and husband Eric Davis, Landon and wife Andrea Lueshen and children Adalyn, Callan and Myla; Zachary and wife Kristine Lueshen, and Matthew and wife Mary Lueshen and daughter Natalie; Eileen and husband Duane Karmazin of Omaha; Carol and husband David Oligmueller of Pilger and family, Tyler Oligmueller, Jason Oligmueller, Travis Oligmueller and Jayda Oligmueller; Thomas and wife Bonnie Ruskamp of Dodge and family, Danielle and husband Adam Klein, Courtney Ruskamp, and Garrett Ruskamp; Randal and wife Jill Ruskamp of Schuyler and family; Lauren and husband Kyle O’Donnell and daughter Aurora; Bonnie Martin, Will Martin, Claire Martin, Audrey Ruskamp and Nora Ruskamp; Bernard and wife Lori Ruskamp of Pilger and children Riley Ruskamp and Calby Ruskamp; Christopher and wife Lori Ruskamp of Pender and children Tessa Ruskamp, Keegan Ruskamp, Beau Ruskamp and Chesney Ruskamp; sister, Elaine and husband Anthony Blankenau of Dodge.

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