Exeter Aquatic Center to remain open after school starts

The Exeter Village Board discussed the pool hours and through communication from pool manager Jackie Miller found that there was enough staff for her to have the pool staffed until Labor Day.
The week that school starts since school lets out early every day the pool will open at their regular time

The new hours after school starting the 24th will be:

M - F 4:00 - 8:00
Saturday 1:30 - 5:30
Sunday 1:30 - 5:30 and 6:30 - 8:30

Obituary Tom Schiefelbein

Tom was born in Friend, Ne. October 21, 1961 to Myron and Maxine Schiefelbein. He
passed away in Lincoln, Ne. following an accident in York, Ne. July 30, 2009. Tom was
the youngest of three children, Dan the oldest and Nancy.
Tom grew up in Friend but did attend High School in Exeter, Ne. after the family
moved there in 1976. He graduated in 1980 then attended Central Community College in
Hastings where he lived and worked.

In 1987 Tom married Patty Little. Patty and her daughter Michelle joined Tom to
live in Exeter. They had a daughter Natasha born in 1987. Natasha passed away after a
15 month battle with leukemia at the age of 17 months. Tom worked at Champion
Homes in York for 10 years before joining Hamilton-Sunstrand of York 12 years ago.
He worked at Sunstrand as a machinist. Tom has resided in York since his divorce in
2007.

Tom shared his life with Karna Latham and her daughters Ivory, Olinda, and
Meredith. Karna’s son Sheppard lives in Tennessee.

Tom loved the great outdoors as he enjoyed both bow and rifle hunting. He loved
music and attended concerts avidly. Tom enjoyed being the photographer behind the
camera but most of the photos he is in include pets which he loved dearly. Tom was a
master craftsman who recycled and fixed just about anything. He never missed a Husker
photo day.

He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter Natasha Kaye and his faithful
dog Jake.

His survivors include parents Maxine and Myron Schiefelbein, Exeter, brother
Dan and his wife Darla, (Columbus) their children, Adam,(Alma) Erin and her husband
Jeff Eickhoff. (Albion), sister, Nancy, her husband Roger their and children Jack and
Joseph of Lincoln.

Funeral services were conducted from the United Church of Christ in Exeter, Nebraska
on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 with Pastor Michael Becker officiating. Diane Hanson
accompanied the congregation who sang “Amazing Grace” and “On Eagles Wings.”
Recorded selections were “You Are Not Alone” and “Beautiful Day.” Casket bearers
were Jack Schiefelbein, Todd Schiefelbein, Jim Gibbs, Gary Bladder, Jesse Eberhardt
and Tony Kreifels. Interment was in the Exeter Cemetery with Farmer Funeral Home in
charge of the arrangements. Memorials are directed to the family.

Get Ready! Get Set! Get Forever Fit!

The Exeter Forever Fit program will be starting up again the middle of September. A specific date has not been set yet, but look for more information soon. Jeanine Krejci will be the instructor for this exercise group. In order for you to participate in the class you need to have a Physicians release sheet signed and bring it with you to the first class. Each year you need to have the Physicians slip signed that he/she approves of you taking the Forever Fit class. Forms are available at the Exeter Senior Center or if you would like one mailed to you, please contact Brenda Motis at Fillmore County Senior Services. Contact your friends and neighbors and bring them along to stay FOREVER FIT!!

Death Notice Tommy D. Schiefelbein

Tommy D. Schiefelbein, age 47 of York, Nebraska formerly of Exeter died in Lincoln on Thursday July 30, 2009. He was a member of the Exeter High School class of 1980.

He is survived by his parents, Myron & Maxine of Exeter, his girlfriend,Karna Latham & her children Sheppard, Ivory, Olinda & Meredith all of York, brother & sister-in-law, Dan & Darla, Columbus, NE, sister & brother-in-law, Nancy & Roger Bruner, Lincoln, NE, niece, Erin & husband Jeff Eickhoff, nephews Adam Stottler, Jack Bruner & Joseph Bruner and former wife Patty her daughter Michelle and her sons Wesley & Trevin

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the United Church of Christ in Exeter with Pastor Michael Becker officiating.

Visitation will begin Monday 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 :00 to 8:00 at the Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter.

Recycle Your Batteries In Exeter

Did you know that battery recycling is available in Exeter?

Courtesy of Public Health Solutions, Exeter has a box available for you to use to recycle your regular household batteries. This will hold all types of AAA, AA, C, D, 9V and other household batteries. Batteries from portable phones and cell phones may also be recycled as well as hearing aid batteries.

The box (and several more boxes) are on hand at the Exeter Public Library for you to place your batteries in. Please make sure you read and follow the directions that are available with the box.

Just another opportunity to make a difference for our future!

Skyline of Exeter continues to change

Now visible from outside of town, the new bin at the Farmer's Cooperative continues to grow and impact the skyline of Exeter. The bin will be 80 feet in diameter and 140 feet high when completed.

Cement trucks make daily trips to Exeter to fill up the rings, trucks on either side of the bin unload their payload into special lifts that draw them up and then they spin around placing the concrete around the three rings that make up the daily progress.

The bin will have over 200 pilings up to 70 feet deep. During construction over 575,000 pounds of rebar and steel will be placed in the 2600 yards of concrete that will be used.

The Cooperative expects to store 620,000 bushels in the new concrete tube.

Water Babies Swimming Lessons

Tonight, the water babies classes start at the Exeter Aquatic Center. Offered for just this week at a cost of $10.00 bring your baby or toddler to the Red Cross Instructor classes each evening at 6:00 p.m. Introduce your child to safe swimming techniques and pool safety in a controlled environment. Contact the pool at 266-3001 for more information or to sign up.

Obituary: Camille Kuska

Camille M. Kuska, 92, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, July
15, 2009 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa.
Her funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Asbury United
Methodist Church in Bettendorf. An additional funeral service was held in Exeter at the
Farmer Funeral Home on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Following services in
Exeter, Camille was laid to rest in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan.

Camille was born June 19, 1917 in Cody, Wyoming. Upon the death of her
mother in 1918, Camille was raised by her maternal grandmother, Lucy McDougal and
her aunt, Mary McDougal in Neligh, Nebraska. Camille attended the University of
Nebraska and taught school in Orchard, Nebraska in earlier years. On June 1, 1940, she
was united in marriage to Donald E. Kuska in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Camille was an active member of the Asbury United Methodist Church where she
was a member and past president of the United Methodist Women. She volunteered for
many activities at Asbury over the years and was always there to help when needed.

She & Don loved to travel and have visited all 50 states including two trips to
Alaska. They had also visited many provinces in Canada and visited Europe as well.
Camille was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker who enjoyed taking good
care of her home. She loved to play bridge and was a member of several bridge clubs.
She was also a member of the “Red-Hatter’s” who met monthly. Camille loved her many
friends and greatly enjoyed attending the Quad-City Symphony Orchestra performances
in Augustana College.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Don; her daughter, Cindy
Buchman of Bettendorf, Iowa, her grandchildren Dominick Marcott, Danielle Potenzo-
Temple & her husband, Brian, Aaron Buchman & his wife, Heather and Jennifer
Buchman; her great-grandchildren, Avery Temple and Kira Marcott; and many other
relatives and wonderful friends.

Her daughter, Sherry Potenzo preceded her in death in 1989.
Memorials are directed to the family.

Exeter Fun Days - A Whole Lot of FUN!!

Midnight Magic featuring Donnie Mason (of Exeter) was the headliner band at the Exeter Volunteer Fire Department Street Dance.

Exeter Chamber of Commerce President Vickie Ozenbaugh passes out ribbons to the Kiddie Parade participants.

Nina Bartu (left) and Becky Erdkamp (hidden) sold raffle tickets for the baskets pictured to raise funds for the Exeter Aquatic Center slide fund.

Magician Adam White entertained the kids and parents alike with his comedic magic show Saturday at the street dance.

Softball, snow cones, swimming and a street dance all added up to a great day in Exeter on Saturday.

The softball tournament started Saturday morning and continued through Sunday with teams from all over the area competing.

The Exeter Aquatic Center had snow cones at the pool on Saturday afternoon and the Exeter Chamber of Commerce passed out $2.00 gift certificates to be used at the pool to each child entering the first hour. Despite the cooler temperatures the snow cones were a hit.

Raffle tickets for donated baskets to benefit the slide fund were available at the pool in the afternoon and were also displayed at the street dance. The Exeter Chamber of Commerce sponsored the raffle. The baskets were raffled off at 8:15 p.m. Winners and donaters were:

The Village of Exeter donated a 2010 family pool pass to the new Aquatic Center and Paul and Becky Erdkamp donated a basket with pool items - Won by Hope Androyna.

Vickie Ozenbaugh donated a basket on behalf of the post office stuffed with stamps, envelopes and other goodies and LaVonne Guthrie's name was drawn.

Greg's Market donated a BBQ basket with frozen burgers, buns, chips and condiments and it was won by Annette Gloystein.

Leesa Bartu Graphic Design donated two custom Exeter-Milligan photo frames with a band and a girls basketball picture in them. Caleb Horne won these items.

Bill and Terri Volkmer donated four family passes to their annual pumpkin painting event in the fall. Also included are a custom painted pumpkin for the family. Winners were Hope Androyna, Troy Kalhoff, Dean Bartu and Ben Horne.

First National Bank in Exeter also donated a 2010 family pool pass which included beach towels, sunscreen and a nice pool bag. This prize was won by Melanie Papik.

Alan and Noreen Songster donated two $25 chamber bucks certificates to be raffled off and Hope Androyna won as well as Kay Due.

Leesa Bartu donated a variety of home canned goods included several jellies, salsa and tomato juice. LaVonne Guthrie won this basket.

Just before the baskets were raffled off the Exeter Chamber of Commerce sponsored a kiddie parade. There were twelve participants. From pedal tractors, to bikes and buggies the parade was adorable and everyone loved the Shetland pony who brought up the rear!

The fireman served a very nice supper of hot dogs, grilled chicken breasts, or beef sandwiches for the crowd. Then the band started playing. Midnight Magic had a great mix of oldies, country and rock to please everyone.

Death Notice, Colby Chapman

Colby Chapman of Colorado Springs, CO passed away July 4th at the age of 38. He is the son of Gerald and Peg Chapman of Cayon City, CO. Burial was at Fort Morgan National Cemetary.