Did you know that Barry Goldwater's mother, Josephine Williams, lived in Exeter for a few years. Goldwater lost the bid for President in 1964. Williams' parents ran a store in Exeter and was on the school board for several years. Williams moved to Arizona for her health where she met her husband, Baron Goldwater.
- from Fillmore County Stories
Friday, August 12, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Obituary: Thomas B. Manning
Thomas Burton Manning was born in Sawyer, NE to Earl and Clara
(Biba) Manning on April 7,1930. He passed away on August 3, 2016 in
Lincoln, NE. As a very young boy, Tom lived in Sawyer until 1934, when
his father moved his elevator business, house, and barn to Burress, NE.
He was then raised in Burress, where he also attended country school. He
attended high school at Exeter Public School in Exeter, NE, where he
graduated with his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Murphy in 1947. He
briefly attended business school in Lincoln before returning to Burress,
joining the family grain business. In the summer of 1949, he and
Marilyn were married. They resided in Exeter for one year, then moved to
Burress, where they lived for the remainder of their 65 years of
marriage. It is there that they raised their eight children and taught
them by example to be hardworking and honest. Tom felt that one of the
most important gifts he could give his children was a good education.
Tom and Marilyn were united in marriage at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Exeter on June 11th, 1949. They held their wedding dance at the Burress Dance Hall. Shortly after, the historic hall was filled with grain. They spent their Honeymoon in Grand Lake, Colorado. Tom and Marilyn loved and respected each other in all walks of life. Together they shared an everlasting love.
Instilling the importance of family was very important to them. Most years they would take the family to Grand Lake in the summer to enjoy the beauty of the mountains. One of Tom’s greatest joys was taking his children on mountain hikes to the ranger station on top of Shadow Mountain. His last mountain hike was in 2014 at the age of 84. It was a one-mile hike, which included one of his favorite points of nature, Adams Falls. His final trip to Grand Lake was last September 2015.
Tom loved to spend time outdoors, whether it was for work or for pleasure. He enjoyed river fishing, gardening, hiking, a lifetime of scooping grain, and endless mowing! His dedication to neighbors, customers, friends, and family was ever present. He will be remembered as an honest, hardworking, kind, gentle, and caring man. He will be eternally loved, and forever missed.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, daughter Clara, and brother, Richard (Dick). He is survived by sons Thomas David Manning, and wife Bette, Fairmont, NE, Chris Manning and wife Brenda, Exeter, NE, Mark Manning and wife Leanne, Crete, NE, Kent Manning and wife Cindy Fairmont, NE, Matthew Manning and wife Heather, Lincoln NE; daughters, Melinda Hofferber, Westminster, CO, Jennifer Manning, Lincoln, NE; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Tom and Marilyn were united in marriage at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Exeter on June 11th, 1949. They held their wedding dance at the Burress Dance Hall. Shortly after, the historic hall was filled with grain. They spent their Honeymoon in Grand Lake, Colorado. Tom and Marilyn loved and respected each other in all walks of life. Together they shared an everlasting love.
Instilling the importance of family was very important to them. Most years they would take the family to Grand Lake in the summer to enjoy the beauty of the mountains. One of Tom’s greatest joys was taking his children on mountain hikes to the ranger station on top of Shadow Mountain. His last mountain hike was in 2014 at the age of 84. It was a one-mile hike, which included one of his favorite points of nature, Adams Falls. His final trip to Grand Lake was last September 2015.
Tom loved to spend time outdoors, whether it was for work or for pleasure. He enjoyed river fishing, gardening, hiking, a lifetime of scooping grain, and endless mowing! His dedication to neighbors, customers, friends, and family was ever present. He will be remembered as an honest, hardworking, kind, gentle, and caring man. He will be eternally loved, and forever missed.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, daughter Clara, and brother, Richard (Dick). He is survived by sons Thomas David Manning, and wife Bette, Fairmont, NE, Chris Manning and wife Brenda, Exeter, NE, Mark Manning and wife Leanne, Crete, NE, Kent Manning and wife Cindy Fairmont, NE, Matthew Manning and wife Heather, Lincoln NE; daughters, Melinda Hofferber, Westminster, CO, Jennifer Manning, Lincoln, NE; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Fillmore County Foundation Grant Applications Available
Applications now available
for
Fillmore County Foundation Grants
FILLMORE COUNTY – Groups,
organizations, or communities seeking funding for projects may find a source of
assistance through the Fillmore County Foundation.
Grant applications will be accepted through Wednesday,
September 7, 2016 by 4:00 p.m.
Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered at the
Fillmore County Foundation semi-annual meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday,
September 13th, 2016.
Grant awards are
made each March and September. After the
last application period over $4,000 was awarded. Application forms are available at the
Fillmore County Development Corporation office, 1032 G Street, Geneva, during
regular office hours. You may also request an application by emailing lentfer.fcdc@genevamail.com,
by telephone at 402-759-4910 or go the FCDC website at www.fillmorecountydevelopment.org
and download a copy.
Current application forms
with the September 7, 2016 deadline date must be used. Persons with questions about the grant
program may contact the Fillmore County Development Office at 759-4910 or Scott
Olivia at 629-4446.
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