Jos gets a big tackle.
Friday, September 23, 2016
E-M Falls to Friend in Nailbiter 44-40
Cornhusker Girls State Representatives Speak
Pictured from the left are Sydney Hall, Ashley Benorden,
Samantha Horne and Haylee Sheffield while they spoke about their experiences at
Cornhusker Girls State this summer.
On Sunday, September 11, 2016 the William Sullivan American
Legion Auxiliary Unit #218 hosted a gathering of community members and members
of the Legion family to hear from the Exeter and Milligan Girls State Attendees
of the June 5-11, 2016 event.
Ashley Benorden, Sydney Hall, Samantha Horne and Haylee
Sheffield reported on their activities in Lincoln on the campus of UNL and
around the city, as they had a hands on experience learning about the workings
of government, the responsibilities of an informed citizen and the dedication
and respect necessary to keep the country free.
The girls campaigned for various political offices or served
on councils. They did community service, made cards for veterans, tray
favors, volunteered a the Malone Center, played in the coed band or sang in the
coed choir.
While celebrating the 75th anniversary of Girls
State they heard from Miss Nebraska, Governor Pete Ricketts and coaches from
the University of Nebraska to promote self-confidence, inspire them to be their
own leader and the need to vote!
All four girls felt it was a very worthwhile experience and
were very thankful to the Auxiliary for sending them.
Haylee Sheffield concluded the program by reading from a
published book about the “9-11 Attacks” upon the United States. All those
attending spoke of where they were when they heard about the twin towers and
the emotions they felt at that time but some of the attendees were only infants
or had not been born yet. Refreshments were served at the end of the
program.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Stubbendick receives quilt of valor
Roy Stubbendick is pictured with his quilt of valor
surrounded by Auxiliary members including Kay Due (right) and on the left, Pat
Rocole.
The William Sullivan American Legion Post #218 in Exeter
held a quilt of valor ceremony Monday evening, September 12 for World War II
veteran, Roy Stubbendick.
At age 95, Mr. Stubbendick has received his 70 year
membership pin from the Amercian Legion coming from his active duty from the
fall of 1942 to mid-March 1946.
Wearing a red rose boutonniere from his daughters, Roy wanted
to tell about growing up near Unadilla, Nebraska and going to country school.
His father passed away when Roy was nine years old but his strong willed mother
kept the family together and continued to farm. In 1941 he became engaged
but was working away from home and got drafted. Roy stated, “I didn’t
want to walk for the Army so I decided to fly.”
After receiving training at different sites in different
states he became a multi-engine pilot for them c-47 airplane.
From Fort Wayne, Ind. Roy flew to southeast Florida then to
South America crossing the Amazon River which he described in great deal.
He was amazed at how large it was and called it “amazing.”
They landed in Brazil. He appreciated having a good
navigator assisting the pilots on every flight as he was sent to Africa by way
of the northern route which was through India.
Stubbendick’s job was hauling supplies to the American
troops. The couldn’t land the planes so they removed the back door and
put cargo in huge bags to push it out the back door. When they could land, they
did and found fresh pineapples off of the trees on the hillsides.
After six months they got orders to go to China. They
flew day trips to Shanghai but didn’t always have a navigator so they followed
the river to get to their camp.
Unfortunately, sometimes the cargo Stubbendick had to
transport were the bodies of dead soldiers so that they could be returned home
to the United States.
Near the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, a huge blizzard hit the
antenna on the plane and they had to land make camp. Tigers came down
from the hills to their camp. Another time while sleeping, Stubbendick
was aroused from sleeping with the feeling of the presence of something in the
tent. He kept a .45 pistol under his pillow which he slowly removed only to
discover a cow had been watching him sleep. He reminded the audience
that, “Cows are sacred in India.”
Stubbendick recalled that the C-47 was one of the most
reliable planes. Most other planes contributed to the “Trail of Tin” as
they tried to cross the Himalayan Mountains.
When the war was over, Stubbendick had to wait four months
before receiving his orders to go home. He parked his plane in Calcutta,
India and headed home by ship. It took three days to get down the river
to the ocean and then 31 days to get to the United States.
Stubbendick received a letter of appreciation from the Air
Force of China and a “Pair of Wings.” He was thankful that he had never
contracted jungle fever like so many did while serving overseas.
After Stubbendick spoke, Phyllis Schoenholz, the Nebraska
South Central Coordinator for the quilt of valor program, welcomed
everyone. She gave a brief history of the quilt of valor and the mission
of the group.
American Legion Auxiliary members Kay Due and Pat Rocole
displayed the quilt behind Stubbendick and wrapped him in it at the end of the
presentation. A reception followed the presentation.
Prior to hearing Stubbendick speak, Evan True, the Exeter
American Legion representative to Cornhusker Boys State this year spoke to the
audience and thanked them for the opportunity to attend the educational event.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Football Game to be Broadcast on 104.9
The Exeter-Milligan vs. Friend football game will be broadcast live by MaxCountry FM 104.9 Friday night. The game starts at 7 p.m.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Exeter-Milligan Homecoming Court
Exeter-Milligan Homecoming court from the left: Sophomore
attendants Spencer Pribyl and Kate Jansky, Prince Cameron White and Samantha
Horne, King Trevor Luzum and Queen Sydney Hall, Duchess Hailey Luzum and Duke
Evan True, Junior attendants Joey Bartu and Hannah Horne and Freshman
attendants Nick Hayek and Caitlin Murphy.
