E-M Volleyball, Football and Basketball Teams Serve as Grand Marshall's at June Jubilee

 Sunday's parade at June Jubilee was delayed with wet weather but the wait was worth it for many.  Above Exeter-Milligan boys football and basketball state champion team members ride as Grand Marshalls in the parade along with the volleyball team who placed third at the state tournament (below).

Heidi Newfield, lead vocalist for Trick Pony starts their set at June Jubilee with one of their hits, “Pour Me.”

Diamond Rio lead singer Marty Roe entertains the crowd at June Jubilee in Milligan on Friday night.

Above– The Czechland Trio entertains the June Jubilee crowd with a special “Beer Barrel Polka.”

Below– The June Jubilee car show attracted some beautiful collector and classic cars in Milligan on Saturday.

Jodi Pribyl, far right, presents one of the pork loin entries to the judges at the Loin and Rib Cookoff at June Jubilee.

FCDC Holds Strategic Planning Session

Back L-R Don Bristol, Bart Brinkman, Patt Lentfer, Shari Michl, Mary Johnson

Front L-R Joe Shanle, Karla Jacobson, Ann Janksy

 

FCDC Holds Strategic Planning Session

The Fillmore County Development Corporation (FCDC) held a strategic planning session on June 15^th in Exeter.  FCDC Board members as well as school administrators, chairmen of the village boards, chairman of the county supervisors, and the Geneva mayor and city administrator were invited to attend.

Cheryl Brandenburgh, an economic development manager from Black Hills Energy, was the facilitator for the session.  After hearing about many of the successes in the county Brandenburgh stated this group has moved beyond traditional economic development to growing to what is truly need in Fillmore County.

The group realizes Fillmore County is not immune to challenges faced by many rural counties: population decline, workforce shortages, business transition succession, and limited quality housing stock and daycare facilities.  Their goals and work plan will continue to address these challenges. 

Exeter Public Hosts Patriotic Story Hour

The Exeter Public Library is having a special story hour to celebrate the 4^th of July. Kids grades K-3 are invited to the library to hear a story, do some crafting and check out the library’s selection of patriotic books. This story hour is to be held at the library on Thursday, July 2 at 2 p.m. Patriotic attire is encouraged!

Timberwolves 14 and Under team SLS League Champs

Congratulations to the Timberwolf 14 and under team on their win in the High School Silver Bracket.
Back row (left to right):  Coach Mark Beethe, Alexis Uldrich, Haidley Weimer, Katherine White, Tori Stoldorf, Janey Erdkamp, Hannah Horne, and Coach Allen Vavra.
Front row (left to right): Josie Kresak, Anna Sluka, Hannah Beethe, Jaiden Kleinschmidt, Kaitlyn Vavra and Kalisha Gergen.

Exeter-Milligan Student Chosen as Big Red Star

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln honored seven local eighth graders for their academic excellence, leadership and perseverance on April 28 at the Leid Center for Performing Artrs in Lincoln.  James Becker of Exeter-Milligan was among those honored for their strong leadership skills and excellent grades.
The Big Red Stars program is designed to recognize outstanding eighth-grade students in Nebraska.  The students were nominated by school prinicpals for showcasing strong leadership skills and academic promise and was awarded at a ceremony sponsored by UNL and EducationQuest.
Highlights of the event included individual recognition and awards and special remarks from Dr. Helen Abdali Soosan Fagan, a leadership scholar from UNL.

Exeter-Milligan Coach Honored by Lincoln Journal Star

Exeter-Milligan's Football and Basketball Coach Dean Filipi was honored by the Lincoln Journal Star as the Boy's Coach of the Year in the Sunday, June 21 Stars of the Show insert in the LJS.  Congratulations to Coach Filipi.