Exeter-Milligan Boys and Girls Continue Undefeated Season

 The Exeter-Milligan girls dominated Nebraska Lutheran Tuesday night in Waco.  The girls posted a 40 point lead which gave them a running clock in the last five and a half minutes of the fourth quarter.  Final score 63-21.

 It took overtime but the Exeter-Milligan boys came out on top with a 38-36 win in Waco against Nebraska Lutheran.

Exeter-Milligan Update: Math

UNL Math Day

by Mary Kay Pribyl

Eleven Exeter-Milligan students attended UNL Math Day on Thursday, November 15.  Our team finished 6th in class VI.  Kate Jansky, Spencer Pribyl, and Trever Zelenka tied for first place for our students. 

Pictured are:

Front: Kayla Geiger, Anna Sluka, and Caitlin Murphy

Middle: Kate Jansky, James Becker, Trever Zelenka and Katherine White

Back: Joel Klemm, Nick Hayek, Mitchell Manning, and Spencer Pribyl

The quiz bowl team finished 2-2.  Pictured below are Kate Jansky, Trever Zelenka, James Becker, Mitchell Manning, Spencer Pribyl, and Caitlin Murphy.

Exeter-Milligan Fourth Graders

The fourth grade class at Exeter-Milligan takes a quiz on the smart board.

  Sydney Engert and Logan Johnson (right) work on their Ipads in the fourth grade classroom.

Above - Brooklyn Oldehoeft works on her Ipad in class.

Below – Sydney Engert (left) and RJ Clevenger work on a classroom project in the fourth grade class.

 Fourth grade teacher Shelli Mueller helps Truman Milton (right) and Logan Johnson (left) work on their worksheet.

Above-  RJ Clevenger finds the answer to his question from Cohen Harre (right).  The worksheet, on figurative language, required the students to work with their classmates to find the answers.

According to the fourth grade teacher, Shelli Mueller, “This is a very kind and considerate class.”

Mueller incorporates technology in their classroom often.  They are using Classcraft, a web based program that allows the kids to have boss battles and earn points when they take a quiz. 

Mueller added, “In Science they will be working on a Quest as they work through Ch 6 on the Earth.”

The fourth grade classroom always focuses on a unit of Nebraska History and their annual fieldtrip reinforces the subject.

Above – Cohen Harre works with Truman Milton (right) on their language worksheet.

Below – RJ Clevenger (left) and Logan Johnson (right) high five after completing their worksheet.

 The Exeter-Milligan fourth grade class front row from the left Mrs. Shelli Mueller, Brooklyn Oldehoeft, Cheyenne Krupicka, and Sydney Engert.  Back row from the left: RJ Clevenger, Cohen Harre, Adrien Mueller, Truman Milton and Logan Johnson.  Kaylie Schlueter is not pictured.

FCDC Update: Leadership Class Attends Government Session

Jennifer Slezak, Zoning Administrator,  talking to the students on how zoning works in Fillmore County.

LEADERSHIP CLASS ATTENDS GOVERNMENT SESSION

FILLMORE COUNTY - The Odegeo…Leadership for Fillmore County class attended the “Government-Power of the People” November 20, 2018.

The day began with UNL Extension educator Brand VanDeWalle highlighting leadership skills.

Next local leaders from different levels of government spoke to the group that included:  Jeff Neiman, Fillmore County Supervisor, Rod Norrie, Geneva Mayor and Kyle Svec, Geneva City Administrator. Becky Erdkamp, Exeter Village Clerk, Linda Carroll, Fairmont Village Clerk and Vicky Thompson, Milligan Village Clerk,  talked about their duties to help city and village offices handle the day-to-day business of their communities. 

The class toured the Fillmore County East building and saw the lay-out of the many offices there. Jennifer Slezak, Zoning Administrator, gave the tour of the facility and told how zoning works in Fillmore County.

Following that the group learned about NRD with Mike Onnen, manager of the  Little Blue Natural Resource district.  Craig Vincent, an Account Manager of Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), explained about public power and how that differs from other states.  He also talked about changes in power sources and how more of it is renewable.

In the afternoon the group traveled to the Fillmore County Courthouse where President Fillmore greeted the group. Patt Lentfer, FCDC Executive Director, briefly outlined why have an economic development organization at  the local level and how it works with the regional and state levels of economic groups.

Jim Dunker, Emergency Management Manager, and Fillmore County officials Amy Nelson, Clerk, Lynn Mussman, Assessor, and Barbara Trapp, Treasurer, told about their offices and the duties for which they are responsible.

Amy Nelson then took the group on a tour of the Historical Fillmore County Courthouse. Many of the members of the group climbed up to the third floor to enjoy the view.

A school board panel consisting of Local school board members Randy Kleinschmidt from Fillmore Central and Chris Swartzendruber from Shickley provided information about how schools are run and the role of the board members in working with the administrators and the community. 

The December session of the ODEGEO class will focus on Education.

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

Exeter Village Board Members Change

Alan Michl (left) thanks retiring board member Tim Wilbeck (above) and welcomes newly elected board member Jim Anderson (below).

Exeter Village Board opened their meeting approving the minutes and invoices before re-elected member Justin Harre and newly elected member Jim Anderson took the oath of office.  

The board closed then meeting and thanked exiting board member Tim Wilbeck.  Chairman Alan Michl gave Wilbeck the key to the village along with a gift.

With the meeting reopened it was time to elect board positions.  Michl retained the position of Chair and Harre was elected Vice Chair.

The board reviewed committee appointments with Michl recognizing the changes on the library board due to board member Lynette Trauger becoming librarian.  The board approved the committee appointments.

Rescue Captain Hope Strate was first on the agenda speaking on behalf of the fire department.  “In the last ten years our EMT numbers have dropped to just 10 and we are struggling with (having members respond during) daytime hours. I have seven department members who are willing to take the EMT course which is offered online now.”

Strate discussed the cost of the course which is 1200.00 with the book.  She noted, “The State has reimbursement available and we could get 50-60% back.”

Board member Kathy Erdkamp asked, “What do you think the consequences would be if they don’t pass?”

Strate reassured the board that as a prior EMT course teacher, “I would meet with them once a week to review. We need youth . . .we need others to get five or six years under their belt before I can retire.”

The board discussed some of the other course requirements which include a drug screen, Hepatitis shots and flu shot.

Strate responded, “I think probationary period would be a great idea for any new EMT’s. I want success  and we need people.”

Michl added, “ If they are willing to take the class that is the first battle.  I don’t want to put the pressure on them that they would have to pay for the class if they don’t pass.”

The board confirmed that they would cover the cost for those willing to take the course.

Andrew Wilshusen , the street project engineer from JEO presented several substantial completion certificates and also presented the change orders for the street and downtown projects.

Wilshusen noted that there were “about $12,000 additions for all of the streets.  On a 1.1 million dollar project that’s not too bad.”

It was noted that the crushing of the concrete will happen in a few months. This will not be paid for until it is completed.  Wilshusen explained that it was added to the pay order, “We did this so you could lock in your bond and your interest rates.  This way JEO can go on with the assessment process.. .that is the game plan.”

He also noted that there would be a few homeowners that asked for some extra work done and the village will be in charge of billing for that.  The board discussed what will happen next in the process for assessment on the new concrete.

The board also approved the downtown project substantial completion and the change order.  The additional cost on the project was $15453 due to a larger water valve that was installed and extra reinforcing metal that had to be inserted when connecting some of the water service for downtown businesses.

Shawn Gray, an officer with the Friend Police Department, has been patrolling the village of Exeter.  He gave a brief report at the meeting.  He noted that he has contacted several residents who are parking on the wrong side of the street and also notified a resident for improper disposal of trash. 

Several board members expressed their appreciation for his presence patrolling the community. 

There was a discussion of the number of hours the board wants to pay for an officer each week.

Village Maintenance Supervisor John Mueller reported that the swimming pool needs painted.  The board approved having the entire pool painted.  He added that the wells have been tested and the pumps were good.

The board discussed the issue of snow removal and reviewed some guidelines.

Clerk Becky Erdkamp reported that sales tax was a little down this month at $6754.25 for September and Keno was for October was $601.41.  She added that the auditors will be in the office on Dec. 12. 

Michl added that with the construction projects finished up, after the first of the year he hopes that the board can focus on some of the neglected properties in the community.

The board set the Jan meeting  for Monday, Jan 7.