ODEGO

FILLMORE COUNTY - The Odegeo…Leadership for Fillmore County class visited many historical and tourist sites throughout the county during their October 19^th session^.

The class met at Dempster Woods Bed and Breakfast. Sandra Lefever, their host, told about the history of Dempster Woods and their bed & breakfast business. She also furnished muffins and coffee for the group.

Next they visited the Strang Museum where Janet Lentfer told some of the history of Strang. They toured the Fairmont Air Base as Doug Rung told stories of the soldiers that were based there and the history of the WW II Army airbase. The class toured to the Fillmore County Museum while in Fairmont and listened as Doug Rung and Wanda Margot told of several new items that had been added at the museum.

The group had lunch at St. Stephen’s Parish Hall sponsored by York State Bank of Geneva. The group then toured the historical St Stephen’s Catholic Church. Agnes Anderson gave details of the 2002-2003 renovation of the church.

The group traveled to the Cesky Bratri Cemetery near Milligan. Officers of the Cemetery Association explained the significance of the chapel and cemetery to the early pioneers and the people of the area. Many in the class tried their hand a grave witching.

The group stopped at the historical markers on Hwy 41 outside of Milligan and then visited the Milligan Auditorium, where Shirley Brunkow gave details of the WW II markers and Scott Oliva told of the history of the historical Milligan Auditorium. Later refreshments were enjoyed at Ron’s Tavern in Milligan.

From Milligan the group traveled to Lonestar NRD Recreation Area. General Manager Mike Onnen from the Little Blue Natural Resource District told the history of Lonestar. Traveling back to Geneva, the group took in Bob & Joan Ackland’s Meriwether Park. Bob told how the Meriwether Park name came about and the development of the park.

The November session of the ODEGEO class will focus on Government.

Persons interested in learning more about Odegeo…Leadership for Fillmore County may contact the Development Corporation at 759-4910, email lentfer.fcdc@genevamail.com or go to www.fillmorecountydevelopment.org.

Exeter Avenue Holiday Sampler Saturday

The Exeter American Legion will once again host their Exeter Avenue Holiday Sampler on Saturday from 10 - 2.  This year the event will be held in the Legion Home along with the Senior Center which is right across the street from the Legion.

Vendors include at the Legion:
Sharon Auld***Awesome Pretzels***
Dorothy Balaban**Jams, Jellies, Noodles & More*  
Leesa Bartu***Scrapbooking/Jams/Exeter Posters*
Wilma Cox***Oven Door Towels, Monkey dolls**
Exeter Woman's Club*Pie by the Slice***
Exeter-Milligan Junior Class*Bake Sale
Pat Gartner***Patti's Pickles and Salsa***
Courtney Gewecke**Tastefully Simple****
Annette Gloystein**Fabric Crafts***
Paula Hansen***Mom's Home and Garden** 
Amy Hayek***Watkins - Quality Spices/Flavoring *
Joy Houchin***Tupperware****      
Marsha Jorgensen**Bakeware, cutlery & baked Goodies*
Kathy Kahler***Kathy K. Photography**
Kristine Larson**Quilts and other comforts**
Leslie Lemke***Crafts made from the heart*  
Cheryl Luebbe**Embroidered items, Plates, Jackets
*Heather Mumm**Pampered Chef**
Dana Myers***Scentsy - Independent Consultant*
Sondra Myers**Rada Cutlery/Utensils***
Jon Murphy***Murphy Production(Video Production)**
Teri Neville***Usborne Books- Educational Books*
Juli Reinke***Creative Memories***
Becky Roesler**Apples N stuff - Gourmet Apples*
Mary Schlegelmilch*Photography, Photo restoration*
Kathy Shafer**Kathy's Korner - Painted Gourds*
Becky Stamp**Wind Spinners***
Nancy Velder**ana patricia jewelry**   
Karen Wahlmeier**KW Fiber Farm - handspun yarn *
Nick &  Jonathan WilesGourmet Goodies***
Karen Wiles**Stampin' Up*-Handmade Cards **
Norm Yound***Woodshop - Toy Trucks**

Vendors at the Senior Center:

Mary Casement**Hand Crafts***
Linda Dey***USANA Nutrition***
Connie Garrels**Crocheted jewelry, purses, quilted*
Gaynelle Groth**Inspirational Cards, Items, Scarves*
Haussler -Pixybug Designs -Handmade Jewelry & Glass Beads
Susie Tonniges**Smart Scents -Mia Bella Candles*
Elaine Westring**Little Blue River - Soaps/Lotions*
Kristine Winters**Salon C Manicures, Pedicures**

Exeter-Milligan Graduate Crowned Doane Homecoming Queen

Doane College Names Homecoming Duke and Duchess

(Crete, Neb.) -- Doane College seniors Tim Reed of Syracuse and Danni Erdkamp of Exeter were crowned Duke and Duchess during Homecoming events Thursday, Oct. 7, at Fuhrer Field House.

Duke and Duchess are chosen by a vote of the student body.

Reed is an exercise science major who plans to attend graduate school to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. His campus involvement includes Doane Ambassadors, captain of the football team, Health and Medical Occupations Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and athletic training. He is the son of Blaine and Patty Reed of Syracuse.

Erdkamp is studying psychology with a minor in music at Doane. Her involvement on campus includes Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Doane Choir, Relay For Life Executive Committee, LAR Teacher's Assistant, Psychology Tutor, Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society, Alpha Lamda Delta Honors Society and Direction's Mentor. She is the daughter of Dale and Julie Erdkamp of Exeter. She plans to attend graduate school studying counseling.

Doane College is the first private liberal arts and sciences college in Nebraska. Doane has campuses in Crete, Lincoln and Grand Island. Forbes.com ranked Doane among the top Midwest colleges.  Doane also is consistently ranked among the top colleges and universities in the Midwest by U.S.News & World Report and The Princeton Review.
                                                          

Exeter-Milligan Senior Works on Eagle Scout Project

 

Exeter-Milligan Senior Cody Soukup recently worked on his Eagle Scout project at the Zastrow Cemetery near Cordova.  He made an 8' x 9' concrete slab underneath a map directory of the cemetery.  He also placed a cement bench in the corner of the concrete slab.  The final part of his project he took three grave markings that the Zastrow Cemetery Board wanted displayed and secured them in a concrete base. Soukup and other members of his Troop 359 out of Cordova spent Tuesday, September 7th working on the project

Exeter-Milligan Reading News

by Kara Myers

I am proud to introduce the Exeter-Milligan, Reading Mastery
"Knights and Princess of the Reading Table".  "Queen
Myers" assists each knight and princess in their
"quest" through the pages of their daily stories.  After
every fifth lesson, the knights and princess are ready to
challenge the "check-out dragons".  In order to
"slay" these dragons, each knight and princess need to
read a section of what was read prior in group in a certain
amount of time with  few errors.  "Queen Myers" is proud
of how hard each knight and princess are working and has
promised parents she will help them in their "journey"
and will bring them home safely each day.

Pictured are Front L-R: Rebecca Krupicka, Christopher Kelch,
Nick Wiederspahn
Back L-R: Peyton Pribyl, Blake Meyer, Casey Underwood, and
Alec Schuleter

Everyday Science at Exeter-Milligan

by Grant Gabel, E-M Science Teacher

Velocity and distance, and how we see it in our everyday
lives, is a very important scientific concept to understand.
The freshman physical science class did an experiment
dealing with these two variables. These students will soon
enough be behind the wheel of a vehicle, so it's
imperative they know how to calculate distance and velocity.
Instead of dealing with vehicles, the class built paper
airplanes. The experiment was very simple; build three paper
airplanes that will max out in velocity, distance and time.
In order to calculate the velocity of anything in motion two
things must be known, the distance and time. Students spent
time, with a partner, brainstorming ideas on how they could
build paper airplanes that can go the fastest, farthest and
but also spend a good deal of time in flight. They were able
to make one test flight with each airplane. The experiment
was carried out in the gym to test the variables. Hunter
Stride and Kaitlyn Hertzel built an airplane with the
fastest velocity - maxing out at 13.9 meter/sec. Nolan White
and Nate Oliva won the distance variable with a throw of
14.79 m.  Devin Sheffield and Toni Bossallar's airplane
spent the longest time in flight with a time of 4.92 s.
These are excellent examples of experiments that allow
students to experience first hand some of the concepts
learned in Science.

Pictured is Brooke Manning demonstrating her paper airplane
tossing technique.

Exeter Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting at John E's

Exeter Chamber of Commerce Members gathered at a ribbon cutting for John E's.  From the left they are Greg Yound, of Greg's Market,  Alan Emshoff, of First National Bank in Exeter, Bob Mueller, of A & M, Inc., John Graham and Rhonda Walford, of John E's, Christina Hartmann, of Salon C and Ed Mark, of First National Insurance.  John E's was also presented with a first dollar certificate by the Exeter Chamber.  For more information of the Exeter Chamber of Commerce visit www.exeter-chamber.com

New Titles at the Exeter Public Library

For Adults:
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Bad Blood by John Sandford
Safe Haven By Nicholas Sparks
The Widower's Tale by Julia Glass
Santa Fe Edge by Stuart Woods
Painted Ladies by Robert B. Parker
Don't Blink by James Patterson
Reversal by Michael Connelly
Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
Legacy By Danielle Steel
Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans
Remembering-Compiled by the Milligan Memorial Committee

For Kids:
Fancy Nancy and the Sensational Babysitter
Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late, Late Night
Goodnight, Little Monster
Spookley
Lost Hero- Heroes of Olympus Series

Exeter-Milligan Senior Chosen for All- Conference

Mariah Bigelow, an Exeter-Milligan Senior was chosen as a second team outfielder in the Souther Nebraska Conference this week.  Congratulations Mariah!

Volkmer's Annual Pumpkin Painting

Over 100 parents, grandparents and kids filled the shed at Volkmer's Pumpkin Painting in Exeter on Saturday morning.

 

Olivia Poppert wasn't quite awake on Saturday morning to paint her pumpkin.

First graders Alec Schlueter (far left), Kole Svec (middle) and Braden Capek (far right) are comparing notes on how to paint their pumpkins at the Volkmer's Pumpkin Painting.

For the seventh year in a row they came, they saw, and they painted lots and lots of pumpkins.

 

In fact, over 100 kids plus their accompanying adults came to Bill and Terri Volkmer's Saturday morning for their annual event.  The Volkmer's recruit their friends and family to help run the event from collecting the entry fee at the door, passing out the plates of chosen paint colors, spraying clear coat on the finished pumpkins and gluing on decorations.

 

The Volkmer's host the event in their shed where they set up low tables for the kids and provide them lots of paint colors, stencils to trace and paintbrushes.  Terri Volkmer has custom decorated pumpkins all over her yard for the kids and parents to gain inspiration from. She started the event back in 2003 for the daughter's of some friends and it has grown from there.

 

"I am so happy that I have so many people who love to paint pumpkins. My volunteers are what make it happen. The kids, I love their faces, they are so into painting the pumpkins. But I do it because I love the kids and because I have the space to do it in," said Volkmer

 

The beautiful day didn't hurt the large turnout and made the paint and clear coat drying move a little easier.

The themes the kids chose ranged from realistic looking jack o' lantern's to the two and three year old special with paint swirled everywhere, to the ever popular Big Red 'N'. With parent's packed in and cameras abounding, many little ones attempted their first painting, some on pumpkins and in some cases, a lot more on themselves.

While they waited for the pumpkins to dry and get clear coated, the kids enjoyed popcorn courtesy of the Volkmers and played games of tag in the yard. Porches all over the state are now decorated with pumpkins specially painted at the Volkmer's annual pumpkin painting.