Exeter Veteran's Day Program

 Amanda Dinneen thanks the crowd for attending.

 Exeter-Milligan Jr. High Band performed at the Veteran's Day Program.

 During the Marine anthem Anthony Due a Marine who served in Iraq stood.

 Army Veterans Sterling Dyer, Larry Cudaback and Alan Songster stood during their anthem.

 Although his branch of service was not part of the song, Bob Dumpert was recognized for his service.

 

The Exeter-Milligan band performed several numbers during the program.

The Exeter-Milligan school held the Veteran's Day Program on Wednesday, November 10th this year.  All veterans and their spouses were welcomed to a coffee at 9 a.m. hosted by the National Honor Society.

 

 

Veteran's, community members and faculty, students and staff were welcomed by Exeter-Milligan senior Cody Soukup who led the attendees in the pledge of allegiance.  Soukup asked all veteran's in the crowd to stand and they were recognized with a round of applause.

 

The Exeter-Milligan High School Choir led the crowd in the Star Spangled Banner and the performed the haunting Civil War ballad, Brother, My Brother by Jack Murphy and Frank Wildhorn.

 

This year's speech by Vietnam veteran Tim Wilbeck was pre-recorded.  Wilbeck recalled the prominence of reality television stars but reminded the crowd "it is important to remember who the real stars are."

 

Wilbeck also spoke of the importance of Veteran's Day and how it is "to honor not just heroes but those who have served."

 

Remembering was a great deal of Wilbeck's theme as he quoted President Calvin Coolidge who said, "A nation who forgets it's defenders will itself be forgotten."

 

In remembering Wilbeck encouraged the crowd to be there for the families of soldiers who are currently serving or who have lost their lives, "Don't underestimate the power of saying thank you to a Veteran. Showing our appreciation is the least we can do," said Wilbeck.

 

The Exeter-Milligan Junior High Band performed Armed Forces on Parade asking Veteran's to stand when the anthem from their branch was played. After the song, Band Director Shane Whitford asked those servicemembers whose anthem wasn't played to stand and be recognized.

 

The Exeter-Milligan High School Band performed  Americana  and Valley Forge March  before Amanda Dinneen closed the program.

 

Leo Ekeler Obituary

 Leo Henry Ekeler was born to Frank Ekeler and Anna Barkmeier Ekeler on April 11, 1918 at Exeter and passed away Nov. 11, 2010 at Bryan LGH West Hospital in Lincoln at the ago of 92 years and seven months. He was one of ten boys in the family.

    Growing up on the family farm outside Exeter, Leo attended school and graduated from Exeter High in 1936. He continued on the family farm until 1947 when he fell in love with and married Dorothy Ann Harre, also of Exeter.

    After marriage, Leo and Dorothy moved to their own farmstead and combined the raising of crops and livestock with the raising of four children. Leo was a proud father to his four kids: Marie (Tim) Nicholas of Central City; Sylvia (Rocky) Ruhl of Wayne; Paul (Jill) Ekeler of Hastings and Glen (Jan) Ekeler of Creston, Iowa. Eight grandchildren came along to join the family: Matt and Angie Nicholas; Regan and Reggie Ruhl; Jason and Danielle Ekeler and Courtney and Chelsea Ekeler. One great-grandchild, Alizay Grazvitt, was the most recent addition.

    Leo retired from farming in 1984 and he and Dorothy moved into Exeter where they lived in the same house across the street from the post office until his death. During his time on the farm, Leo sold Funk's seed corn and also worked for ten years for the ASCS office in Geneva.

    Leo was a lifelong member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church of Exeter, and never lost his love of farming. Up until the weekend before his death, Leo was still seen on the gravel roads around town, checking on the progress of the harvest and making sure everything was where it needed to be.

    Leo enjoyed sports of all sorts, but held special loyalty to the Exeter high school sports teams, the University of Nebraska football team and his beloved New York Yankees. He also was a frequent visitor for morning coffee at the local round table at Sweetewater and had been known to play a game of cards or two, provided there wasn't a Nebraska football game or a Yankee game on television.

    Leo was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers: Frank, John, Henry, Joe, August, twin brothers Lewis (Doc) and William (Bunk), Fred and Alfred.

    He is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Dorothy, who currently resides at the Exeter Care Center and his children and grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held Saturday morning at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Exeter, with the Rev. Tom Kuffel officiating.

    Pallbearers were Tom Ekeler, Dan Ekeler, Jerome Ekeler, Jason Ekeler, Matthew Nicholas and Reggie Ruhl. Acolyte for the service was Rusty Ruhl and music was provided by Agnes Anderson, organist and Jessica Ruhl, vocalist.

    Interment in the Exeter Cemetery followed the service, with Farmer's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorials are directed to the family.

SWEEEEEEEP!!!! Timberwolves Take D-1 State Championship

The Exeter-Milligan Lady Timberwolves won the State Championship in a repeat performance against the same team, Howells, they met last year in the final match.  The Timberwolves swept the Bobcats in three sets 25-18, 25-18, 25-19.  CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!

Exeter-Milligan Lady Timberwolves headed to the State Finals

Exeter-Milligan Lady Timberwolves defeated West Point Central Catholic this afternoon in four sets.

After losing the first set 25-23, Exeter-Milligan came back out in full force defeating West Point Central Catholic in three fast sets winning 25-13, 25-11 and 25-18. 

The Timberwolves will meet the winner of the 4:00 p.m. Cedar Valley vs. Howells game Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at the Heartland Event Center.  The match will be broadcast on KTMX 104.9 as well as PBS Channel 12.

Let's make it a REPEAT Ladies!!

Exeter Cub Scouts Deliver Cards on Veteran's Day

 Tiger Cub Scout Ben Bartu, left, thanks Merritt Otoupaul for his service to our bountry with a handmade card on Veteran's Day.The Exeter Pack 218 Cub Scout Tiger Den made several thank you cards and handed them out to all of the veterans at the Exeter Care Center on Veteran's Day.

Tiger Cub Scout Alec Schlueter, right, thanks Bob Vlcek, for his service to our country with a handmade card on Veteran's Day. The Exeter Pack 218 Cub Scout Tiger Den made several thank you cards and handed them out to all of the veterans at the Exeter Care Center on Veteran's Day.

Death Notice: Leo Ekeler

Leo Henry Ekeler
Age 92 of  Exeter Nebraska
died in Lincoln on Thursday November 11, 2010
Born to Frank & Anna ( Barkmeier ) Ekeler on April 11,1918 in Exeter, Nebraska
He is survived by his wife Dorothy  of Exeter, NE
Sons & daughters-in-law:
Paul Ekeler & Jill --- Hastings, NE
Glen Ekeler & Jan --- Creston, IA
Daughters & sons-in-law
Sylvia Ruhl & Rocky --- Wayne, NE
Marie Nicholas & Tim --- Central City, NE
8 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
Rosary Service 7:00 p.m. Friday Farmer Funeral Home- Exeter NE
Funeral Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Exeter, Nebraska
Visitation Beginning Friday 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Farmer Funeral Home - Exeter,
Memorials to Family
Burial at Exeter Cemetery Exeter, Nebraska
Officiating is Father Tom Kuffel

Lady Timberwolves Win First Round at State Tournament

Exeter-Milligan handily won the first round at the State Volleyball Tournament versus Sutherland. The first match was 25-10, second match 25-19 and 25-14 to complete the set. Congratulations Ladies - Friday the Timberwolves will play at 2:00 p.m. at Grand Island Senior High against the winner of the Axtell, West Point Central Catholic game.

The game is being broadcast on KTMX 104.9 radio station out of York.

Exeter-Milligan Reading Group

Mr. Mahoney's reading group is currently in the Reading
Mastery
Signature 5 book. Pitcured is the group doing their
independent work. Part of their grades include a writing
assignment.
They all give extraordinary effort which is greatly
appreciated!

The students are Lucy Murphy, Katie Mounce,
Kelsey   Bigelow, Quinton Behrens, Mr. Mahoney( teacher),
Alexis Uldrich,   Clarissa Mounce, and
Kaitlyn Clift.

Exeter-Milligan Timberwolves on their way to State Tournament

On Thursday, the Exeter-Milligan Timberwolf volleyball team will play their first game in their quest for a repeat of their State Championship. The #1 seeded Lady Timberwolves will play in Grand Island at Grand Island Northwest at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday meeting #8 Sutherland.

On Friday, the winner of the #1 -#8 matchup will play at GISH at 2:30 p.m.

GO LADY TIMBERWOLVES -REPEAT!!!!

Exeter Public Library New Titles

What's New At Exeter Public Library

For Adults:
In the Company of Others by Jan Karon
Chasing the Night by Iris Johansen
Death on the D-List by Nancy Grace
Naked Heat by Richard Castle
Playing the Game by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Room by Emma Donoghue
The Confession by John Grisham
Prostitute's Ball by Stephen J. Cannell
Worth Dying For by Lee Child

For Kids:
Run, Turkey, Run!
Happy Thanksgiving Biscuit!
All for Pie Pie for All
Elizabeth's Jamestown Diary-Starving Time
Elizabeth's Jamestown Diary-Our Strange New Land