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What's New at the Exeter Public Library? | Non-Fiction and Biography

 Check out these new books at the Exeter Public Library.

Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps 31st Edition by USPS

The only fully illustrated, four-color guide to U.S. stamps, this official publication provides the most comprehensive information available about the U.S. stamp program and its vivid history. Beginning with the first stamps released in 1847,The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps covers nearly 4,000 stamps issued up to the present, as well as: Every category of U.S. stamp -- definitive, commemorative, airmail, duck stamps, stamped envelopes, and more—all organized into easy-to-use, color-coded sections for quick access; Detailed listings for each stamp, with color illustrations, Scott catalog numbers, dates of issue, used and unused prices, quantities issued (when known), and separate listings for design variations; A complete guide to the new 2004 commemorative stamp program; Advice on how to start your own stamp collection; A resource section, a glossary of important terms, and much more!

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, 3rd Edition

A fresh, inclusive update to Mayo Clinic's comprehensive pregnancy guide, pairing world-class medical expertise and real-world guidance for every step of the journey from bump to baby.
Pregnancy can be an adventure — full of thrilling moments, unknowns, decisions, and joy.

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy is the ultimate guidebook for navigating the road to parenthood, with everything you need to know along the way to help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. This inclusive, updated manual is packed with research-backed advice for every part of the journey, from conception to postpartum and the newborn weeks.

Inside you'll find the latest expertise from Myra Wick, M.D., Ph.D., a mom of four — along with contributions from many other pregnancy specialists at Mayo Clinic. Month-by-month chapters walk you through the physical changes you can expect as your baby grows and develops, milestones to watch for (feel those kicks!), and key steps in prenatal care. You'll also learn about diet and lifestyle choices to give you and your baby a healthy start, exercises to stay active and strong, and treatments that can actually help with morning sickness.

Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life by Rachel Hartigan

Unravel one of history's greatest mysteries in this spellbinding narrative, filled with compelling images, that explores the three leading theories of Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance.

When Amelia Earhart’s plane disappeared in 1937, the clues poured in, attracting wild conspiracies about her tragic fate.

In Lost, former National Geographic reporter Rachel Hartigan delves into Earhart’s disappearance, introducing a host of eccentric characters who have become obsessed with finding the truth. Did the great aviator crash land near the Marshall Islands, only to be captured by Japanese soldiers? Did she manage to land on Nikumaroro Island but die of injury or starvation? Or did she run out of fuel and crash into the ocean?

Interspersed with the search for Earhart is the story of her extraordinary life: her unstable childhood, her itinerant early career, and how a PR-savvy publisher transformed her into an aviation icon and became her husband in an unconventional marriage.

In the spirit of nonfiction blockbusters like The Lost City of Z, Hartigan draws us into the world of Earhart's devotees and unspools a beguiling tale. The theories lead Hartigan from the pilot's birthplace of Atchison, Kansas to an expedition on a remote Pacific Island, where forensic dogs attempt to recover a potential sample of Earhart’s DNA.

As tantilizing new evidence mounts, Hartigan and her fellow investigators descend deeper into a world of conspiracy and obsession. Through its irresistible characters, prodigious research, and haunting images, Lost reveals not just why we remember Amelia Earhart as a trailblazer and adventurer, but why unsolved mysteries keep us forever searching for answers.

We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America by Norah O'Donnell & Kate Anderson Brower

Over a decades-long, distinguished career, award-winning journalist Norah O’Donnell has made it her mission to shed light on untold wom­en’s stories. Now, in honor of America’s 250th birthday, O’Donnell focuses that passion on the American heroines who helped change the course of history.

We the Women presents a fresh look at American his­tory through the eyes of women, introducing us to inspiring patriots who demanded that the country live up to the prom­ises made 250 years ago in the Declaration of Independence: “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Since the signing of that document, the pressing question from women has been: Why don’t those unalienable rights apply to us?

Through extensive research and interviews, as well as historical documents and old photos, O’Donnell curates a compelling portrait of these fierce fighters for freedom. From Mary Katherine Goddard, who printed the first signed Declaration of Independence, to the Forten family women, who were active in the abolition and suffrage movements and were considered the “Black Founders” of Philadelphia, to the first women who served in the armed forces even before they had the right to vote, O’Donnell brings these extraordinary women together for the first time, and in doing so writes the American story anew.

EMF Boy's Golf Seniors

 Photo courtesy of Leesa Bartu.

Pictured L-R: Tucker Svec, Brett Kallhoff, Logan Krupicka, and Neal Scott.

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Front Row L-R: Gracie Vyhnalek, Sophie Weber, Selah Petersen, Aniston Meints, Babe Weber, Cohen Harre, Jacob Spohn, and Caleb Black. Second Row L-R: Addison Foutch, Becca Scott, Sydney Engert, Kiley Oldehoeft, Alexis Paulsen, Kendall Filipi, Cheyenne Krupicka, Abby Klooz, Miley Ricenbaw, and Avery Tuttle. Third Row L-R: Titus Petersen, Maddux Milton, Bob Milton, Deacon Erdkamp, Meredith Paulsen, Makenna Burchett, and Tori Bresson. Fourth Row: John Cruz, Brenson Brandt, Jewel Lawver, Sadie Brandt, Hannah Petersen, Kate Pribyl, Brynnlye Johnson, Bristol Sladek, and Reese Tuttle. Fifth Row L-R: Levi Jurgensen, Clayton Pribyl, Elijah Oceguera, Hunter Svehla, Ty Svehla, Brett Kallhoff, Rylan Bartels, Keltyn Kirchhoff, and Truman Milton. Sixth Row L-R: Beau Becker, Dane Anderson, Keisyn Kirchhoff, Gehrig Weber, Grady Arp, Trigg Svehla, Landon Bartley, Jaxsin Brandt, Liam Capek, Archer Kanode, Ethan Bartels, and Bennett Buresh. Seventh Row L-R: Maliyah Burchett, Ava Svehla, Carlee Bresson, Gracelyn Becker, Kora Havel, Paxin Meints, Adilyn Meints, Blake Bruntz, Zach Zirkel, Devin Anderson, Crosby Oldehoeft, and Axel Erdkamp. Eighth Row L-R: Rylee Rohen, Valerie Spohn, Charlee Stutzman, Landri Johnson, McKinley Bartels, Kambryn Kirchhoff, Harley Hardesty, and Mackenzie Jaeger. Ninth Row L-R: Jack Harrison, Kolt Songster, Corbin Stutzman, Kellen Vossler, Braxton Harre, and Brock Bruntz.

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EMF Students Make History at Class C All-State Band

For the first time since consolidating, Exeter-Milligan-Friend represented their school at the Class C All-State Band, bringing five student musicians to this well-known statewide event. On Saturday, March 28, Logan Krupicka, Kiley Oldehoeft, Tucker Svec, Deacon Erdkamp, and Beau Becker joined some of the top young musicians from across Nebraska in Kearney, marking it a significant milestone for the EMF music program.

Mark Perez, who has previously brought students to Class D All-State, noted that while structural differences exist between the two classifications, the level of competition remains equally high, “The main difference was that Class D All-State has a jazz band and Class C All-State does a junior high band, Perez said. “I believe that both are highly competitive.”

Preparation for All-State begins months in advance, with students committing to practice schedules outside of regular class time. Auditions take place in January, requiring dedication and discipline from those hoping to earn a spot. “Students usually find out if they are placed in an honor band a couple of weeks after auditions are due,” Perez explained.

This year’s event held special significance, as it marked the 40th anniversary of the Class C All-State Band. To commemorate the milestone, organizers commissioned composer Larry MacTaggart to create an original work for the Wind Ensemble.

The piece, titled, “Never Forget,” carried deep historical and personal meaning. Inspired by World War II and the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, as well as the composer’s connection to his wife’s uncle - a prisoner of war in Germany - the composition offered students a powerful musical experience.

Adding to the uniqueness of the event, MacTaggart attended rehearsals and worked directly with the ensemble. “The composer came to work with the conductor and the musicians on how to perform the piece with his vision in mind,” Perez said. “To be able to do a world premiere of a piece is an experience that many musicians do not get to have, so it was really unique for my students to be a part of it.”


Performing a piece written specifically for the honor band gave students a rare glimpse into the creative process behind music composition. According to Perez, the experience allowed students to better understand the dedication and thought that goes into crafting a musical work.


Beyond the performance itself, the impact of the All-State experience extends into students’ personal and musical growth. “I think that students get to experience performing music at a high level with other great musicians throughout the state,” Perez said. “It pushes them to be better musicians and leaders for themselves, but also our own band at EMF.”


With competing at Class C All-State, EMF’s band program has taken an important step forward, setting the stage for continued growth and excellence for years to come.

Quiz Bowl Sweeps Competition at American Bowl

On Wednesday, April 1, two of EMF's high school quiz bowl teams swept their division earning both 1st and 2nd place trophies.  Additionally, they outscored the other 16 teams by well over 200 pool play points each, and were placed in the “middle” division composed of mainly class C to lower B schools.  If you happen to see them, please congratulate them on their amazing performance.

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