Electronics Collection and Recycling Event

Fillmore County along with Trailblazer RC& D, Little Blue NRD, and the DEQ sponsored an Electronics Collection and Recycling event on October 14^th.  All kinds of electronics were accepted such as cable/wires, cameras, cell phones, circuit boards, computers, gaming systems printers etc. 

Larry Cerny, Fillmore County Supervisor, Mary Johnson, FCDC Administrative Assistant, and County employees helped with the event.  Fifty-nine individuals and businesses brought electronics to be recycled

E-stroyed, Technology Waste Solutions from Grand Island was the hauler.

Exeter-Milligan Students attend Musical Arts Day

Two students from Exeter-Milligan High School attended Musical Arts Day at Concordia University, in Seward, on October 30.  Trystan Brandt performed trumpet and Samantha Horne   performed French Horn in the Honor Band.  Students attended from across the country and were selected by recorded audition.  The Honor Band was directed by Andrew Schultz, professor of music at Concordia University.  The concert also featured performances by the Honor Choir and by the University Band and Choir. 

Exeter-Milligan Update: Science News

Science News by Matt Nicholas, Exeter-Milligan Science Instructor

What's new in the science classroom? Earth science has been progressing through the rock cycle with stops at Sedimentary, Igneous, and Metamorphic. We have be learning characteristics and classifications of the many rocks that make up our "3rd Rock from the Sun." Recently in class, the students were tasked with writing a story. The assignment was to write in first person the story of a mineral fragment as it travels through the rock cycle. I am pleased to say that our eighth graders were up to the task. They proved to be very creative, while also, demonstrating a knowledge of the subject. I wish that I could include all of the stories that we shared as a class, but this news letter would have to be a lot longer. I have, however, received permission from one student to use his work. 

The class was required to read their stories in front of the class, and I feel like this story may not be done justice in print. The performance that was given had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. After the story was finished, the author received much applause, complete with requests of encore. He obliged and read the story to the class again. So just as a set up for the following story, I want you to picture a dark stage with one young man sitting on a stool. As you read, I want you to read as though the speaker is talking to someone, but you're not quite sure if he is talking to you. Be sure to take your time, read every word, and take the appropriate punctuational pauses. 

The Rock Cycle

By Nick Hayek

Hello, good to see you, take a seat and warm up, I insist… I’m Magma, and yes, I am the real deal. Don’t listen to those fakes who say they are Magma, they are obviously trying to cheat you...So, how was your day? I hope it was nice….Hmm…..So is it me...or is it getting a bit….cold in here…(a long while later). Why, this is quite annoying. I’m a solid now, I don’t like being solid, it’s just not my thing. I’m currently an Igneous, and...don’t much care for it. OUCH!!! Something’s hitting me. It seems to me that a thing called erosion is happening. Hopefully, it will end soon. Now I feel....small….a sediment of what I once was...why...why does this happen, to me? I feel so, crowded, so, pressured. Although, I do feel whole again, as whole as a Sedimentary rock. The heat...I feel it again…..So, welcoming….So, warming…..So... natural. Even though being a metamorphic rock could never beat being me, Magma, it is...tolerable. I still don’t much care for the pressure...but it means one step closer to my old self... Oh? This is it! I...FEEL IT!!! AT LAST, MY JOURNEY THROUGH THE ROCK CYCLE IS OVER! HUZZAH! Now, so terribly sorry for me abandoning the conversation, please, forgive me. It was, forsooth, very rude of me. Anyways, back to our, conversation...Are you enjoying the scenery, I arranged everything myself...What am I saying, of course you love it… It just echoes...me. Wait...is it….getting a bit….cold?

I hope that was as enjoyable to read as it was to see performed live! A special thanks to the author and the eighth grade class for their hard work. If you have any questions about the rock cycle or would like to read any of the other stories, you can talk to one of your local eighth grade students!

Exeter GFWC Woman's Club Meets

Above - The GFWC Woman’s Club in Exeter celebrated “Make a Difference Day” by making cookies and delivering them.  Pictured are club members from the left Reba Toothman, Agnes Loukota, Suzanne Johnson, Judy Dinneen, Kathy Due, Sharon Mueller, and Sue DeJonge.

Below - Samantha Horne reported to the Exeter GFWC Woman’s Club about her experiences at the Sophomore Pilgrimage.

The Exeter GFWC Woman's Club met on October 20, 2015 at the home of Agnes Loukota. 

Co-president, Karen Chapman, welcomed Exeter-Milligan student, Samantha Horne who attended

the 31^st annual Sophomore Pilgrimage at the State Capitol on April 8, 2015.  One of the

distinguished speakers was Governor Pete Ricketts.  She especially enjoyed speaking with several

of the Legislative pages.  The pages are usually students from UNL or UNK.  She also observed

the Unicameral in session, and stated the discussion of bills and the voting process was somewhat

different as all senators did not have to vote and there was much talking during the entire process.

Samantha thanked our club for sponsoring her.

The business meeting was called to order by Karen.  The Pledge of Allegiance and Club Collect

were recited.  Secretary, Sue DeJonge, read the minutes of the previous meeting.  They were

approved as read.  Treasurer, Sharon Mueller, gave the treasurer's report, which was filed for audit.

A silent roll call was taken.

Agnes read a thank you letter from Operation Smile for the arm bands made by our club, and Sue

received a thank you from Orphan Grain Train for the pillowcase dresses sent to them.

Co-president Kathy Due, Reba Toothman, and Karen reported on the Dist IV Convention held in

Fairmont on October 1.  A very interesting program was presented on human trafficking.  The

speakers were Donald Kleine from the Attorney General's office, along with FBI Agent Sara

Stanley, and Victim Witness Specialist Kimberly Roewert.

A report was given on our pie sales at the Exeter Holiday Avenue Sampler.  Kathy reported that we

will no longer collect plastic lids, but will continue with Our Family bar codes and Box Tops for

Education.  Greeting card orders were turned in to Sharon.

Under new business a motion was passed to give a memorial to Faith Lutheran Church in Lincoln

in remembrance of Jerry and Karen Chapman's son, Terry, who passed away earlier this year.

The Young Woman's Quiz Bowl will be Wednesday, October 21 at the Seward Civic Center.  Girls

attending will be Ashley Benorden, Samantha Horne, Hannah Horne, Karoline Knudsen, Josie

Kresak and Kate Jansky.  The writing workshop for women and young women will be held at the

Seward Civic Center on November 4, 2015.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the UCC fellowship hall.  Sue DeJonge

will present a program on the BOW weekend she attended at Halsey National Forest.  Hostesses

are Marsha Jorgensen and Barb Votipka.

Karen thanked Agnes for volunteering her home for the meeting.  There being no further business,

the meeting was adjourned.  Refreshments were served by Karen and Reba, followed by members

assembling plates of cookies to deliver to veterans and seniors in Exeter, Fairmont, and Cordova

for “Make A Difference Day.”

Recording Secretary

Sue DeJonge

Exeter-Milligan Tames The Kennesaw Blue Devils

Exeter-Milligan didn't take long to put up points Wednesday night in a windy playoff match at home in Milligan.  The Kennesaw Blue Devils traveled to Milligan confident after their first round defeat of Giltner 81-6.  The Blue Devils must have been shellshocked when the Timberwolves took a 28-8 lead by half.  By the end of the third quarter the T-wolves were up 34-8.  The Blue Devils finally made some progress passing the ball when #6 Tyson Burr caught a Schnitzler pass with 8:41 left in the fourth quarter. Kennesaw completed the 2 point conversion (34-16) but the Timberwolves turned right around and on the first down Maxson runs into the endzone 59 yards for another 6.  Zeleny pulled a QB keeper and tacked on two more points. Kennesaw had the ball again and on the second down the ball was scooped from Schnitzler's on the 3 yard line by Kirby Soukup and Jack Dinneen.  Joey Bartu carried the ball in for a touchdown but couldn't get the conversion in.  Kennesaw tacked on another touchdown with the reserves for both teams in the game making it 48-24 with 3:45 on the clock.  The Timberwolves went three and out and in their final possession the Blue Devils scored again making the final 48-32.  The Timberwolves will meet Wynot in Milligan on Tuesday.

 Kennesaw got tired of seeing the picture above and below.  Above - Sean Maxson carrying the ball for another t-down and below - their star quarterback Preston Schnitzler on the bottom of a pile of Timberwolves.

 Kennesaw quarterback #8 Preston Schnitzler knows he isn't going anywhere with Cameron White in front of him.

 Sean Maxson breaks loose and heads down the line for a touchdown.

 Zeleny decides to keep the ball and makes some yards.

 Spencer goes up over the top of the Blue Devils.

#1 Colton Bossaller tries to make some headway.

Exeter-Milligan Construction Continues

Top - A new drinking fountain in the hallway at Exeter-Milligan has a water bottle filling station.  Below - this picture of the breezeway outside the Exeter-Milligan gym shows the construction in progress.  The trophy cases have been moved out of the way to allow demolition of the wall for a new entrance into the small gym and eventually access to the new concession area.