Exeter Fun Days a Success

Junk in the Trunk

Kiddie and Pet Parade

Despite some much needed rain on Friday and Saturday, Exeter Fun Days went off without a hitch.

Friday night the softball tournament began and just as the sky opened up, so did the garage sales.  Also on Friday night, perennial favorite karaoke was held downtown at John E’s.

Saturday morning started bright and early with the Exeter Chamber of Commerce waffle feed at the Legion.  Also inside and outside the Legion were craft show vendors.  

At 8 a.m. the shotgun start at the Junk in the Trunk was held downtown.  Everyone enjoyed shopping in the flea market atmosphere at this first annual event.  The softball tournament began again and the Bullhead tournament started at the fire hall.

Over the lunch hour, Boy Scout Troop 270 from Friend held a lunch stand at the ball field.  Downtown, there were kids fun stations, including glitter tattoos and sand art.  Bingo was also held at the Legion during the afternoon. There was free swimming and treats at the pool on Saturday and Sunday.

The Kid and Pet Parade was held at 5 p.m. downtown and the participants walked a block and then were announced as they entered the street dance area.  The Exeter Volunteer Fire Department held their annual BBQ serving pork sandwiches, hot dogs and chicken.  Also available in the street dance area were a dunk tank and a bounce house (sponsored by Perennial Public Power District).  Check in for the Bullhead tournament was held during the street dance.

Before the entertainment began, Exeter Chamber of Commerce President John Graham presented the Exeter Fun Days Citizen of the Year award.  This was the first year the award has been given.  Members of the Chamber nominated citizens who have made a difference in the community of Exeter and then voted on the winner.  The first winner of the Exeter Fun Days Citizen of the Year award was Erma Adamson.

Adamson spends hours each week picking up trash throughout the community.  She has also donated a number of very attractive trash receptacles in the downtown area.  She is always working hard to make sure the community looks great.

After the presentation, Rusty Nichol performed at the street dance followed by Who’s Bill Anyway.

Soccer Sign Ups

Geneva Activity & Education Director Valerie Turner has reminded us that soccer sign ups for youth are due by July 26th.  Teams are forming now. It is $30 per child to join a team. Volunteer coaches are needed.  If you need a release form please contact gaed@cityofgeneva.org
Games start August 17th.

Exeter 14 & Under Team Takes 4th at State at Softball

Front row from the left Hannah Horne, Hailey Luzum, Katie Mounce, Hannah Beethe, Janey Due, Coach Taylor Erdkamp.  Back row from left Coach Megan Kuska, Tara Mueller, Samantha Horne, Haylee Sheffield, Janey Erdkamp, Kaitlyn Vavra and Coach Kayti Sudrla.

The Exeter Eagles ended their softball season on June 30^th at Class D State Softball in Grand Island.  The girls fought hard throughout the tournament and went 4-2 at state.  They played Louisville, Syracuse (twice), Verdigre, Grand Island Illusion’s Gold, and Auburn.  The season record for the Exeter Eagles was 18-6.  Exeter played in the FunFrAll league that consisted of Exeter, York, Dorchester, Meridian, Wilber 1, and Wilber 2.  The league tournament was June 24-27 in Dorchester.  They had to play Meridian twice on the 27^th in order to win the tournament.  The girls pulled through and brought home the victories! The Exeter Eagles 14 and Under softball team had a very successful season!

Exeter 14 & Under Softball Wins District Championship

Exeter 14 & Under Softball Team won the District Championship this year.  Front row from the left are Kaitlyn Vavra, Samantha Horne, Janey Due, Haylee Sheffield, Janey Erdkamp.  Middle row from the left Hailie Luzum, Tara Mueller, Hannah Beethe, Hannah Horne, Katie Mounce.  Back row from the left are coaches Megan Kuska and Taylor Erdkamp (Katie Sudrla is not pictured).

Street Repairs in Exeter

Exeter streets are seeing some much needed repair.  The Exeter Village Board identified close to 20 spots in town that were in desperate need of repair and Klein Construction out of Dorchester won the bid to do the work.  The work should be completed in the next few weeks.

Exeter Fun Days Activities

Don't forget to check out all of the events going on downtown.

Also, Saturday morning the United Methodist Church is having a garage sale and bake sale at the church. 


At 9 a.m. there is a bullhead fishing tournament at the Fire Department.

Junk in the Trunk lines two streets downtown Saturday morning, along with the Waffle breakfast and the craft show at the Legion.

The Library is having a book sale.

The Softball tournament is going on Saturday and the Boy Scouts will have a food stand at the ball shack.

There will be kiddie games downtown, free swimming and snacks and fun bingo at the Legion at 4 p.m.

The Kids and Pets Parade starts at 5 p.m. downtown.

The feature for the evening will be the Exeter Volunteer Fire And Rescue BBQ, Beer Garden and Street Dance from 5:00 p.m. - 1 a.m. Starring Rusty Nichol and Who's Bill Anyway.

Exeter Aquatic Center Offers Red Cross Swimming Lessons

It’s a little chilly at 8 a.m. for these swimming lessons, but the eight participants in level 5 and 6 don’t seem to mind.  Briana Capek just gets ready to take off underwater during her early morning swimming lessons. Close to fifty students are enrolled in the two week lesson session.

Exeter Fun Days Schedule

Coop Building Project Complete

Farmers Cooperative has added another building to the Fertilizer Plant north of Exeter.  The 80' x 100' building is slated to be a seed shed and has three bulk seed tanks.  A seed treater and conveyor system is also included.
"Basically we can how have bulk seed treatment for corn and beans here at our location.  This is another investment the Coop is making in the Exeter area farming community," according to Exeter Coop Manager Alan Vavra.