Exeter-Milligan Update: Speech Language Pathologist

Kara Myers, Exeter-Milligan speech-language pathologist,  works with students to improve their speech sounds.  She is implementing a new 5 minute program where she works with individual students for 5 minutes or more every day.  Working with a student at least every day should decrease the amount of time spent in special education due to speech errors.  To save time, she takes the therapy to the student with her portable speech cart.

Obituary Richard "Dick" Manning

Richard Earl Manning was born on Monday, April 11, 1927, to Earl L. and Clara Biba Manning at Lutheran Hospital in York, Nebr. Dick passed away on October 13, 2011, at BryanLGH Medical Center East in Lincoln, Nebr., at the age of 84 years and 6 months. 

Earl, Clara, Dick, and his younger brother Tom lived in Sawyer before Earl moved his elevator business, house, and barn to Burress in 1934. Dick ran the hobos off with all of his questions when they stopped by the Sawyer depot. He was always very inquisitive.


Dick attended rural school District 21 in Burress through the eighth grade. He and Tom scooped grain from the time they could handle a shovel. Dick was ten years old when the Burress dance hall was being built in 1937. Ignoring warnings, he fell from the scaffolding and broke his ankle in three places. He later spent many hours helping maintain the beech dance floor and doing other jobs for the dances played by regional bands in Burress. The last dance was on July 4, 1949.

Dick was baptized in the Exeter Methodist Church on April 1, 1934, and confirmed there on April 9, 1939, by Rev. Samuel Beechner. His future wife, Louisa Schwab, was in that same class.

While attending Exeter High School, Dick placed third in the mile at the 1941 or 1942 state track meet. He and Louisa graduated with the class of 1944. Their first date was on Febr. 11, 1942, when Dick walked Louisa to her Grandma Louisa Myers’ house after the first Exeter Feeders’ Day banquet that her sophomore home economics class had served.

Dick attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln for one year, taking engineering courses, before enlisting in the Navy just before turning 18. It was then that Dick’s birth certificate was found to incorrectly show his birth date as April 12. It was never corrected before his mother passed away in 1954, and so his legal documents and tombstone show that date.

Dick gave Louisa his Delta Omega Phi fraternity pin when he left for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station for boot camp on May 25, 1945. He bought her engagement ring for $55 at the base commissary in San Diego and proposed at Capitol Beach in Lincoln while on leave on March 24, 1946. Following an honorable discharge from the Navy in August 1946, Dick enjoyed taking business classes at the Lincoln School of Commerce before returning to Burress to work with his father and brother at Manning Grain Company on January 1, 1947.

Dick and Louisa were married on Fri., Nov. 14, 1947, at the Exeter Methodist Church in an 8:00 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. L. A. Fishel. This was Dick’s parents’ 22nd anniversary. The charivari dance poster showed that The Bobby Mills Orchestra played, and their first dance was to (“I’ll Be Loving You) Always.” Louisa never removed the wedding ring from her finger. They must have decided that the marriage was going to last because they finally bought Dick a wedding ring when they were in Las Vegas in 2007.
The couple lived on the Abbott place east of the Fairmont Airbase without electricity, plumbing, or telephone. They moved into Dick’s parents’ former home in Burress on Nov. 13, 1953, and then into the house they built in the east “suburbs” of Burress on May 16, 1960. Dick planted an extensive windbreak of trees there and was presented with a tree-planting award by the Nebraska Centennial Commission in 1967.

Dick had started farming part time in 1948 with a little Ford “outfit” (tractor) and became self-employed in farming on Jan. 1, 1964. He loved the land and was a good steward of the soil. He could often be seen cutting weeds in the fields. He enjoyed hunting for wild flowers and asparagus along rural Fillmore County roads. By the time Dick retired in 2005, he said he had spent over 50 years driving a half mile and then back, and learning how to drive in a straight line for the corn rows!

Dick got his private pilot’s license in 1957. He was a member of the Nebraska and International Flying Farmers and enjoyed taking his family to fly-ins on Sundays around the state. He also flew family members to Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada; Las Vegas; and other places. Some of these trips made for interesting stories. He last renewed his license for this 70th birthday.

Dick was a good provider for, and very generous with, his family. He was organized, systematic, neat, and a hard worker. He was a list maker and a record keeper—a real detail person. Dick carried index cards to be able to write down anything of interest in his distinctive handwriting style. He was smart and instilled business sense into each of his children. He was thrifty and very innovative in finding unique ways to use or fix things or to make them work better. Many of these included used containers of all types or rubber bands.

Dick enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren how to play poker and casino games. He especially enjoyed trips to Las Vegas starting in 1966 and also to the casinos in Council Bluffs in later years.

Dick was recognized for his 65-year membership in the Exeter William Sullivan Post #218 of the American Legion in 2011. He was commander in 1967. He was a member of the Rural Fire Board for 37 years, serving as chairman for many years. Dick was Madison Township treasurer for several years and was a charter member of the Friend Country Club. He was president of the administrative board of the Exeter church for many years and received his 50-year membership pin there in 1989.

Since moving into their new home at 1022 J St. in Geneva in March 1992, Dick had been a member of the Lions International and enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels with Louisa. They established the Richard and Louisa Manning Scholarship Fund in 2008 to benefit Exeter-Milligan and Fillmore Central graduates attending a University of Nebraska school. They also made gifts in 2009 to the Nebraska and Exeter Area Community Foundations. Dick and Louisa deeply cared about the community in which they had lived their entire lives.
In later years, Louisa and Dick continued to enjoy their new home, traveling widely, attending their grandchildren’s activities and events, their computer, flowers, and garden. Dick could be seen walking or riding his bike in the neighborhood and to have coffee with his pals. He also enjoyed his poker buddies and trading stocks online until shortly before his death.

Dick and Louisa celebrated their 50th anniversary on Nov. 9, 1997, with a buffet dinner at Chances R restaurant in York, their 55th with a renewal of vows at the Exeter Methodist Church and their 60th anniversary and 80th birthdays with an open house buffet at Stone Creek in McCool Junction on Nov. 17, 2007.

Dick never regained his strength following open-heart surgery on October 26, 2010. On September 2, 2011, they moved from their home in Geneva to the Legacy Terrace Retirement Community in Lincoln where Dick enjoyed playing his final poker games and getting to know his new neighbors as best as his health allowed.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish memories and gratitude for his life his wife, Louisa; children Jim, of Lincoln; Mary Jane and Ken Havick, of Omaha; Margie and Chris Hayes, of Osceola; Scott and Roxanne, of McKinney, Tex.; and Don and Joan, of Burress. Their eleven grandchildren, all pallbearers, are Leslie (Pat) Huggins, Kirk (Lisa) Havick, Jena (Jeff) Depue, Amy (Justin) Mollak, Austin Hayes, Kara Havick, Rachel Manning, Landon Hayes, Shane Manning, and Megan and Madeline Manning. Also his brother Tom (Marilyn) Manning and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at the Exeter United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 17, with Pastors Ron Harris and Ray Underwood officiating. Delores Bailey played “Always” as the processional and “Anchors Aweigh” as the recessional. Pat Sudrla accompanied herself on guitar in the singing of “On Eagles’ Wings,” and “Hymn Of Promise.”

Pallbearers were Leslie & Pat Huggins, Kirk & Lisa Havick, Jena & Jeff Depue, Amy & Justin Mollak, Austin Hayes, Kara Havick, Rachel Manning, Landon Hayes, Shane Manning, Megan Manning, and Madeline Manning.

Burial was in the Exeter Cemetery with Farmer & Son Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. The family requested that memorials be directed to the Exeter United Methodist Church, the Geneva United Methodist Church, the Exeter Legion Auxiliary, and the Exeter Area Community Foundation Fund.
Anchors Away!

Exeter Milligan Update: Psychology Class

Mr. Jordan Marr’s Exeter-Milligan senior psychology class is currently studying the parts and functions of the human brain. They recently attended the Hastings’s College Psychology Fair on the 13th of October. There the students learned about how the brain operates, how the mind can play tricks on us (illusions), and the effects peer pressure has on our decisions. Currently, they are working towards understanding the human brain and how the parts work together. In the photograph, students are participating in an activity which pertains to their ability to keep focus and balance to complete a lay-up. Students pictured are Michael Schoop (spinning), Quinten Loontjer, Lana Kennedy, and Blake Mark.

Death Notice: Richard "Dick" Manning

Services for Dick will be held on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Exeter United Methodist Church with Pastor Ray Underwood and Pastor Ron Harris Officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva with family present from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorials are directed to the Exeter United Methodist Church, Geneva United Methodist Church, Exeter Area Community Foundation, or the Exeter Legion Auxiliary.

Exeter-Milligan Update: High School Math

Exeter-Milligan Math Musings by Judy Votipka

My Advanced Math students have started studying the Trigonometric Functions. We begin solving right triangles and then continue solving other triangles using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines.



The Geometry classes have started studying inductive and deductive reasoning. In this chapter we will be starting proofs. A proof is a logical argument in which each statement you make is supported by a statement that is accepted as true.

Pumpkin Paiting Saturday

Don't Forget the Pumpkin Painting on Saturday, October 15th.

Bring your pumpkin or buy one there.  Cost $2.50 per painter

Free popcorn for the kids (Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

Follow the signs to Bill and Terri Volkmer's House on the south side of Exeter!

Exeter Cub Scouts Visit Fire Hall

 Marcus Krupicka tries on fire gear with the help of Fireman Mark Beethe while Ben Bartu looks on.

Exeter Scouts enjoyed climbing all over the fire trucks at the Exeter Fire Hall.  Back row is Tiger Cub Marcus Krupicka.  In the front are from the left Wolf Cubs Braden Capek, Alec Schlueter and Ben Bartu.

 

Exeter Tiger and Wolf Cubs enjoyed a tour of the Exeter Fire Hall with Fireman Mark Beethe.

 

The scouts first spent some time with Beethe learning about what to do if there is a fire in their home.  Later during the evening the scouts drew a picture of the layout of their homes and planned a fire escape route.

 

After learning about how to react to a fire in their homes Beethe showed the boys what a fireman looks like in full gear so they would know not to be afraid of a fireman in the event of a fire in their home.

 

The scouts were also able to look in all the fire trucks and see the gear. Beethe and Fireman Lin Schlueter explained to the boys how some of the equipment works and what it is used for.

 

The scouts also got to see inside the ambulance and ended the evening trying on fire gear.

Exeter-Milligan Graduate Screens Documentary

Concordia alumnus Carson Stokebrand showed his documentary, “The Truth about Rosa,” and discussed his professional experiences at a presentation hosted by Concordia’s broadcast journalism class. The documentary will air on NET in November.

EWARD, Neb. – Concordia University, Nebraska alumnus Carson Stokebrand returned to campus Thursday, Sept. 15, to share “The Truth about Rosa,” his twenty-two-minute documentary on immigration in Nebraska. Stokebrand also discussed the work that went into the film and his own experiences in broadcast journalism.

A shortened version of the documentary will air on NET television’s “Nebraska Stories” in November.

“I just wanted to do a project on some sort of issue that was important to Nebraska, and this year it [immigration] has been an especially timely topic,” Stokebrand said.

After graduating from Concordia in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and history, Stokebrand enrolled in the Master of Arts in journalism program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He produced “The Truth about Rosa” as part of his master’s degree studies in broadcast journalism.

Stokebrand spent the summer of 2011 putting together his documentary, which follows the daily life of an undocumented immigrant and a young English tutor who befriends her. The documentary portrays the hardships of immigration and presents opposing viewpoints of Nebraskans in several communities affected by migrant workers.

“It started out as a human interest piece about the two of them and from there it grew. I decided I needed to get people who could talk on the issue more broadly, some who are strongly against it and some who are strongly in favor of undocumented immigration,” he said.

Stokebrand hopes his documentary will give perspective to those who see it. “It’s a messy issue, and there’s no right or wrong. Until you go and actually meet them, you never put a face to it and realize they’re actual people.”

Stokebrand has plans to continue on a path in broadcast journalism. After earning his master’s in 2011, he received job offers from NBC, ABC and NPR. For the next four months he is working as a production assistant for ABC in New York and then will be moving to a position at NBC.

Information and photo courtesy of Concordia University

Exeter-Milligan Fifth Graders Attend Junior Fire Patrol

 Exeter-Milligan Fifth Graders have the opportunity to learn all about fire safety and become Junior Fire Marshalls by attending all four of the Junior Fire Patrol Training Sessions.
 The first session the students were able to learn about some of the fire equipment from the Exeter Volunteer Fire Department members.

Marlene Gallup Obituary

Marlene Phyllis was born on April 3, 1935 to Marvin E. Anderson and Pearl Lucille (Alsager) Anderson at Sandwich, Illinois. She died on October 6, 2011 at her home in Exeter, Nebraska following a 14- month battle with cancer. Marlene was 76 years, 6 months, and 3 days old at the time of her death. 

Marlene was baptized at home and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at the Newark Lutheran Church in Newark, Illinois. She attended a small one-room school at Newark, Illinois. She said that she loved playing "Andie I over" at recess. After high school graduation, Marlene started her life-long career as a nurse. She graduated from Copley Memorial School of Nursing in Aurora, Illinois. She worked at many places in Illinois, Kansas, and Nebraska during her career. Locally, she was Director of Nursing at the Exeter Care Center, was an Registered Nurse for the Blue Valley Community Action Women, Infants and Children program in the counties of Seward, Saline, York, and Fillmore. She truly enjoyed being a Tabitha Home Health Nurse for people in counties of Cass, Otoe, Saline, Seward and Fillmore. She said that home health care was a way for her to touch and care for others at a special time for those who could not leave their homes. Many times, she was called to be "grandma Nurse" for her family. A very special patient was her grandson, Trenton, who passed away a few months after his birth. She treasured the moments she spent being his "nurse".

Marlene was united in marriage to Phil Gallup on June 15, 1985. When asked what her favorite things in life were, she stated that it was being with her husband and family. Phil and Marlene enjoyed many activities in their over 25 years of marriage. They enjoyed collecting teapots, their annual trip to Estes Park, camping, watching birds, and finding just the "right" items for their antique booth in different antique malls through the years. Marlene and Phil enjoyed attending all their grandchildren's sporting events and activities; often traveling a far distance to be present.

Marlene was active in her community and Church. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cordova, and the Church Women's group-WELCA. In Exeter, she was a past member of the town library. She was a very active member of Exeter's GFWC - General Federation of Woman's Club. Over the years, Marlene held district and local offices with the group. Marlene's special project was called Heavenly Hats. In this project, people losing hair from cancer could obtain hair coverings at no cost. Little did she know at the time, that cancer would also strike her and she also would need hair coverings.


Marlene is survived by husband Phil of Exeter, children - Linda and husband Doug Allen of Louisville, NE, Mark and Wife Kim Nelson of Ceresco, Kristi and husband Jim Horne of Exeter, and Kelly and husband Ben Bristol of Jacksonville, Florida. Grandchildren - Josh and wife Kate Allen, Jackie and husband Jason Heard, Jennie Allen, Spencer and wife Lynne Nelson, Samantha and husband Brett Cermak, James Horne, Mitchel Horne, Madison Horne, Mikayla Bristol, Alexandra Bristol, Lanie Bristol Great-grandchildren - Maddox and Laine Allen, Jacob Heard, Cade Nelson, Baby Cermak, and Baby Heard. brother Roger and wife Jean Anderson of Bristol, Illinois, brother-in-law Wayne and wife Lee Gallup of Minneapolis, MN, and cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Preceding Marlene in death include parents and grandson - Trenton Horne.

Funeral Services are Monday, 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cordova, NE. Visitation: Sunday from 2-8 pm with family greeting friends from 5-7 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cordova. Burial will be at Exeter Cemetery. Memorials designated to Exeter Town Library, American Cancer Society, or Family's Choice

Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home in Louisville is in charge of arrangements.