Exeter Public Library Making a SPLASH!!!!

Exeter Public Library Reading program got off to a Splash the first few weeks of June. Preschool through third graders are enjoying special times for reading stories about sea life, doing special "oceany" crafts and playing games.

It's time for the sea turtle races! Christopher Kelch, left, moves his turtle fast down the racing lane, leaving Emma Olsen to catch up. The other participants watch the race progress before taking a turn to race.

Kindergarteners and first graders gather to make an ocean scene of sea animals and seaweed. The are pictured from the left facing forward, Ben Bartu and Christopher Kelch. The girls intently working are from the left Emma Olsen, Cami Harrison and Summer Auld.

Kindergarteners and First graders are memorized by the book Exeter Librarian Nina Bartu is reading to them.

Exeter Pack 218 Webelos Scouts Enjoy Rockets and Leathercraft

Exeter Pack 218 Webelos Cub Scouts enjoyed making rockets Saturday afternoon with their pack. They shot the rockets off in the park later in the afternoon with the help of their dads and leaders. They also made leather belt holders for pocketknives in preparation for their upcoming trip to Camp Cornhusker, near Humboldt. The five boys are from the left, Joey Bartu, Peytan Brandt, Johnny Babula, Eric Olsen and Travis Gilliam. Johnny Babula's rocket (thanks to an extra powerful engine) flew the farthest. It went over a half a mile to the southeast.

New Books at the Exeter Library

What's New At Exeter Public Library

For Adults:
Blue-eyed Devil by Robert B. Parker
Innocent by Scott Turow
Hannah's List by Debbie Macomber
This Body of Death by Elizabeth George
The Scent of Rain and Lightining by Nancy Pickard
This Time Together by Carol Burnett
Every Last One by Anna Quindlin
Storm Prey by John Sandford
61 Hours by Lee Child
Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin
The Lion by Nelson DeMille
The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin

For Kids:
The Science Project That Almost Ate the School
Dogku
Deep & Dark & Dangerous

Plus lots of new books for Summer Reading Program.

Memorial Day Program

The Exeter American Legion Post 218 presented their annual Memorial Day program on Monday at 10:00 a.m.

After the presentation of the flags by the Legion members assisted by Army National Guard Members Jason and Lacey Hood (granddaughter and her husband of Terry and Elaine Salyer of Exeter) Bob Dumpert, master of ceremonies presided.

The Exeter-Milligan Band played the Star Spangled Banner as all stood and then the invocation was given by Rev. Tim Adams. Adams prayed that our leaders would have both "sound judgement and right motives. . .bring peace so that we may no longer add names to this memorial list."

Exeter-Milligan senior class President Charlotte Andreasen read the Gettysburg Address followed by Travis Yound reading In Flanders Field.

The band played the Salute to America's Finest before Tim Wilbeck gave his address. Wilbeck told stories of heroes from several different wars. He spoke of the nearly one million who have died in war since 1775 "they cannot be replaced. When asked how a nation left in their debt should remember them? They would answer, take care of my family."

Wilbeck reminded the crowd of Dr. Martin Luther King's words while imprisoned, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

In closing, Wilbeck encouraged the crowd ,"Let us always remember."

After the salute to the dead, Blake Papik played taps and there was also a taps echo played. Later in the morning the National Guard was scheduled to flyover the cemetary.

The American Legion Auxiliary welcomed the large crowd to the Legion home for rolls and coffee.

Alumni Banquet Well Attended

The Exeter Class of 2000 greets alumni as the come to the banquet.

The Exeter Alumni Banquet hosted by the class of 2000 was well attended Saturday evening. The Class of 2000 President Mitchell Schlegelmilch welcomed the group and then invited classmate Monika Ekeler to give a blessing for the meal. Buffet supper was Roast Beef, Chicken Marsala with baked potato, vegetables, salad and roll.

The class of 2010 was well-represented and introduced by class president Charlotte Andreasen. Each honor class was invited to introduce their classmates present. During the evening, Exeter-Milligan counselor Tim Wilbeck reminisced of times at Exeter High.

Justin Harre gave out the golf tournament awards. This year 25 teams of 2 participated in the Alumni Golf Tournament.

Alan Songster presented some information on the Exeter-Milligan School Foundation and Jen Murphy gave the crowd some great information about the recently formed Exeter Area Community Foundation. She spoke of the recent challenge grant given by Dick and Louisa Manning and also an additional $20,000 just given to help meet this challenge.

The annual business meeting was held and the meeting and banquet was closed.

Alumni Classes

The Exeter Class of 1940 are pictured from the left Boyd Bivens, LaRayne (Steyer) Wahlstrom, Gladys (Ferguson) Hopken, Evelyn (Harre) Coffey and Reta (Harre) Coffey. While many of the members of their class are deceased, there was a special bouquet of flowers on their table in memory of Tom Votipka who died recently.

The Exeter class of 1955 celebrating their 55th class
reunion at the American Legion before the Alumni Banquet. The 1955
Crown Victoria car belongs to class member Mary Pribyl and her husband Roger
Pribyl. From the left class members are: Wayne Olsen, Doris (Harre) Nicholas, Donna (Petersen) Jasinski, Ray Franzen, Jane (Miller)Thomsen, Richad Michl, Wilma (Erdkamp) Sporel, Jack Noragon, Charlotte (Rouch)Hayek, Mary (Becker) Pribyl, J.J. Dinneen, and Galen

Crowder.

The Exeter Class of 1965 are pictured from the left, back row, Barb (Ethington) Jansen, Leon Harre, Jane (McCabe) Drake, Sylvia (Coffey) Christensen, Sharon (Hall) Hassler, Alan Songster, Roland Jensen. Front row from the left Tim Murphy, Linda (Becker) Wilhelm, Sharon (McLeese) Dyer, and Carolyn (Papik) Geiger.

The Exeter Class of 1970 are pictured from the left, back row, Jim Votipka, Dick Erdkamp, Ken Rouch, Kathy Rouch, Larry Hunt and David Krupicka. Front row from the left are Marcia (Krasser) Erdkamp, Merry Beth Adamson-Strauss, Sherrill (Papik) Murphy and John Tauriella.

The Exeter Class of 1980 back row from the left Wade Harre, Mark Due, Dean Bartu, Rusty Ruhl, Darren Eberspacher, Kenny Harre, Tom Bell, Roger Johnson, Jr. Front row from the left Kay (Ruhl) Due, Sylvia (Ekeler) Ruhl and Lisa (Dinneen) Rhodes.

The Exeter Class of 1990 are pictured in the back row from the left , Amy (Heller) Kissinger, Aarik Jensen, Joanna (Geiger) Webster, Ben Salyer, Mike Zeleny, Hope (Nicholas) Androyna. Front row from the left are Delayne Eberspacher, Sara (Krejci) Ochsner, Jackie (Ring) Miller, Stacey (Erdkamp) Toms and Barb (Bristol) Koca.

The Exeter Class of 2000 back row from the left Mitchell Schlegelmilch, Justin Harre, Mary Ekeler, Jim Mueller, Chad Oldehoeft, Jason Krupicka, Monika Ekeler. Front row from the left Rebecca (Votipka) Streff, Amanda (Parker) Johnson, Amber (Rassette) Simmons, Brett Carrigan and Christina (Callahan) Wetton.

And the Winner Is. . .

Vickie Androyna wins the first slide down the slide at the Exeter Aquatic Center. Her name was drawn by Assistant Librarian Jessica Votipka to have the first crack at the new slide. Congratulations Vickie! We will see at the pool on Monday at 1:30!

Memorial Day Program

Monday, May 31st at 10:00 the Exeter American Legion Post 218 will hold their annual program at the Exeter Cemetery. The schedule is as follows:

Opening - Mr. Bob Dumpert

Star Spangled Banner - Exeter-Milligan School Band

Invocation - Rev. Tim Adams

Gettysburg Address - Charlotte Andreasen

In Flanders Field - Travis Yound

Salute to America's Finest - Exeter-Milligan School Band

Address - Mr. Tim Wilbeck

Salute to the Dead - Exeter American Legion Post #218

Taps - Blake Papik

In case of inclement weather the service will be held at the Exeter-Milligan High School Gym

The American Legion Auxiliary will be serving coffee and rolls at the Legion Hall following the service at the cemetery. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sign up to be FIRST!!!

The Exeter Village Board in conjunction with the Exeter Chamber of Commerce are giving you a FREE chance to slide down the new slide FIRST!!! Enter your name in the drawing buckets at First National Bank in Exeter, the Exeter Public Library, the Exeter Post Office, Salon C or Greg's Family Market and one name will be drawn on Saturday to be eligible to take the first turn down the slide on Opening DAY!!!!

Exeter-Milligan Brings Home the Hardware

Exeter-Milligan Track students found some success in Omaha over the weekend at the State Track meet. They medalled in seven categories with the boys taking individual event medals, and the girls picking up several medals in the relays and an individual medal.

Congratulations to Shane Manning who took the gold medal in Class D State Pole Vault with a 13'2" vault.

Ryan Harre took home a pair of bronze medals in the 100 Meter at 11.253 and the 200 Meter at 23.311 .

The 1600 Meter relay team of Taylor Erdkamp, Mariah Bigelow, Heather Pribyl and Jennifer Pribyl took 7th place with a time of 4:21.148

The 3200 Meter Relay team of Heather Pribyl, Taylor Erdkamp, Alicia Bigelow and Jennifer Pribyl took 4th with a time of 10:15.804 .

Jennifer Pribyl also picked up 5th place in the 800 Meter run with a time of 2:27.244.