Exeter-Milligan students learn about electricity

 Exeter-Milligan fifth graders learn all about electricity from Steve Gerken.  Above, they learn about the equipment that utility line workers use to keep them safe and below, they learn about how direct current works.

 Exeter-Milligan fourth graders think they know where a gfi outlet should be placed in their home.  Steve Gerken holds a gfi outlet and explains why and where one should be used.

Courtney VanSkiver presents Exeter-Milligan Principal Laura Kroll (right) with some materials to place in the Exeter-Milligan library to help educate students on the history and organization of public power companies and several videos on electrical safety including one on bus safety.

Exeter-Milligan third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders heard a presentation on electrical safety on Tuesday, Oct 3.  Representatives from Perennial Public Power Company in York brought out a bucket truck and safety equipment to demonstrate to the students.  The interactive presentation let the students see how electricity works but focused primarily on the safety aspects of their work.  The Perennial employees showed on their bucket trucks are made to insulate their employees against electrocution along with showing the students some of the safety gear they wear when working on the lines.  The students also got to see some of the tools the crews use to repair and maintain electric lines.  

In addition, the students learned about electrical safety in their homes.  Steve Gerken, a Perennial Public Power employee, explained to the students about the importance of ground fault interrupter outlets and the safe use of power strips.  The students also received information about what to do if they are in a car accident with a power pole or come across a situation where they come into contact with live current.

Perennial gave each student a goodie bag to emphasize electrical safety.

Also present was Perennial employee Courntey VanSkiver, who presented Exeter-Milligan Principal Laura Kroll with two books for the school library to help educate students on the history and organization of public power companies.  VanSkiver also presented two videos on electrical safety, one of which covered bus safety.

 

Obituary Shirley B. Trauger

Shirley Beth Gillan Trauger of Exeter, age 85, died on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in her sleep next to her husband of 64 years. She was a lifelong resident of the Exeter area. Shirley was born on the family farm in York County, Nebraska on December 21, 1931 to Earl and Ethel (Ziegler) Gillan. Shirley attended a one room school house and later graduated from Friend High School with the class of 1950. Shirley attended York College for two years and received her teaching certificate. She later taught in a one room school in Cordova.

On August 18, 1953, she married Robert Trauger of Exeter. Together they had three children; Charles, Lynnelle and Melissa.

Shirley was a lifelong member of the Exeter United Methodist Church. She served on many boards throughout her life. She was both President and Vice President of the United Methodist Women. She served several terms on the Staff Parrish Committee and Chaired the Finance Committee.

Shirley was active throughout her life in many organizations. She was one of the founding members of the Fillmore County Historical Society. She was an active member until her death. She served on the Exeter School Board for two terms in the late 1960’s. She served a term as Vice President of the Exeter Women’s Club in the late 1950’s.

Shirley was a member of the Nebraska Public Television Board for many years. In 1978, she was appointed by former Governor Exon to the Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women. She was head of the commission for two years.

In 1976, Shirley received Nebraska’s highest honor when she was chosen to be a Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska. It is an honorary title bestowed upon individuals by the Governor. She was a recipient of this award due to the many committees she served on for the state.

She was very involved with the United Methodist Church. In 1972, she was elected to the Nebraska Conference Council of Ministries. In 1981, she was elected to the ten-member National Board and was chosen to be the Lay Representative from the Nebraska Conference to the Council of the Centennial World Methodist Conference in Hawaii. She was elected to the St. Paul School of Theology Board of Trustees in 1976. She was also a member of the South-Central District Council of Ministries.

Shirley was elected to the Nebraska Wesleyan Board of Trustees in 1978 and served as Vice President in 1981.

She was a member of the Epworth Village Board of Directors and served as President from 1981-1983. She was an active member of Epworth for over 30 years.
Shirley was Coordinator of Global Concerns of the Lincoln District of the United Methodist Women. Shirley was a member of the Governor’s Antique Farm Machinery Commission and served as Treasurer of the Lester F. Larson Tractor Test and Power Museum at the University of Nebraska.

In 1969, Robert and Shirley started Old Timer’s Day. This was a show that they put on every August to perpetuate pioneer memories. They continued this tradition until 1986. They were featured on a documentary for Nebraska Public Television in 1976.

She was a kind and loving person who lived life to the fullest and was never afraid of a challenge. In 1987, when her daughter was interviewing for a nanny position in New York, she called the reference listed. It was none other than Walter Cronkite and they ended up having an amazing conversation. While visiting NY, she was given a song that she treasured and it was written especially for her by the Musical Director of Sesame Street. She had many amazing experiences in her life. She spoke from the same podium where President Roosevelt accepted his presidency. During that visit she had also the opportunity to meet with Mayor Ed Koch at the Governor’s mansion. She had a wonderful visit with him. These occurrences were not unusual for her as she never knew a stranger. Shirley truly lived an amazing and full life. She taught her family love, values and to always stand up for what it right. She was an avid gardener and loved to travel. Shirley and Robert traveled the United States prior to having children. She loved spending time with family and loved the holidays. She always made each holiday magical with her special touch. Fall was her favorite season, so it is with peace that she transitioned from this life to the next during this time of year.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ethel Gillan and her brother Duane Gillan.

Left to honor and remember her legacy is her husband of 64 years, Robert; her three children, Charles Trauger of Exeter, Lynnelle Trauger of Exeter and Melissa Dufort of Shawnee, KS; son in law, Peter Dufort and daughter in law, Lynette Trauger; 7 grandchildren; Jameson Trauger of York, Huntington Trauger of Harrisonville, MO, Alexis Trauger of Exeter, Samuel and Luke Dufort of Shawnee, KS, Tyler Trauger of Omaha and Nikole and husband Chad Sideris of Omaha; nephews Byron and Aleta Trauger of Nashville, TN and Tom Trauger and Jana Belsky of Washington, DC.

Death Notice Shirley B. Trauger

A Funeral Service for Shirley will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Exeter, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will officiate the service.

A private Family Graveside Service will take place in the Exeter Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the York Adopt-A-Pet or the Capitol Humane Society.

Exeter-Milligan Runs Over Weeping Water

Above- Colton Bossaller was back on the field tonight and slipped through several Indians to make some yards.


Exeter-Milligan traveled to Weeping Water Friday night to meet the Indians on their home turf.  The Indians got on the board first with 9:41 left in the first quarter but that was the only time they got anywhere close to their end zone.
With two more Timberwolves back on the healthy side of the roster, the sidelines weren't as empty for the team this week. 
Spencer Pribyl found Jackson Beethe wide open and sent him a perfect pass that Beethe carried halfway down the field untouched into the end zone. Next to put up points was Colton Bossaller with six before Pribyl kept the ball for six more.  The board was sitting at 20-6 when Pribyl headed into the end zone again.
Joey Bartu had a turn for six at the end zone along with Seth Maxson and Max Zeleny before Trever Zelenka capped off the scoreboard with six more and Maxson add the two points on a pass from Pribyl.  The final score - 58-6.  The Timberwolves will play Parkview Christian Friday night for Homecoming in Milligan. 

Above and Below- Jackson Beethe caught a Spencer Pribyl pass, slipped a defender and went all the way down the field untouched for 6 for the Timberwolves

Above - Max Zeleny takes down #9 Seth Williams. Below- Ryan Sharp tackles the ball carrier.

 Trever Zelenka attempts to catch a Pribyl pass but pass interference was called on #9 and the Timberwolves capitalized on the penalty for six points.

 Above and below - Joey Bartu blocks for Quarterback Spencer Pribyl.

 Above - Colton Bossaller carriers the ball.  Below Max Zeleny carries for some yardage.

 Above - Pribyl crosses into the end zone for a Timberwolf touchdown.  Below - Pribyl and Beethe take down the Indian ball carrier.

 Above - Zeleny with the ball and Below - Bossaller headed in for six points.

 Above - Bartu carriers the ball with Zeleny and Seth Maxson blocking.  Below- Trever Zelenka carries the ball.

 Above and Below - Ryan Sharp takes down the quarterback.  Sharp had several sacks on the night.

Exeter-Milligan Update: FCCLA Training

Exeter-Milligan FCCLA students gain valuable training at Fall Leadership Workshop

Kearney, Nebraska-   7 FCCLA Officers and student leaders from the Exeter-Milligan FCCLA Chapter recently attended the Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Fall Leadership Workshop.  This annual event was held this year at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, Nebraska and featured over 470 students from all corners of Nebraska.  Attending the workshop were: Jaiden Papik, Kaitlyn Vavra, Katie Mounce, Daisy Kanode, Caitlin Murphy, Tara Mueller and Hannah Horne.

All students at this event heard from members of the State Officer Team, the State Peer Officer Team, and other chapter leaders about state and national programs, leadership development, and chapter management.  This year’s conference took on a new task of providing more specialized training options for a variety of FCCLA members focusing on National Programs ranging from Financial Fitness to Career Connections.  Three Tracks, Chapter Leader, Next Level Leader, and New Member were offered to welcome, lead, and challenge members.

A highlight for students was hearing from keynote speaker Hunter Radenslaben.  A 2017 graduate of Waverly High School, Hunter has already been recognized as a professional speaker and Twitter guru. As a 12-year-old, Hunter created the successful Twitter account turned media company, Athlete Nation, that now has over 70,000 followers. His passion for sharing how young people can leverage their power on social media to change the world for the better and developing positive family relationships were evident in his presentation. He emphasized that student’s involvement in Career and Technical Student Organizations, like FCCLA or other student activities encourage them to grow their future potential. This message was at the heart of the leadership training provided as well. 

As members of the chapter bring this information and training home, they are looking forward to implementing it in a variety of ways. Members are excited to try some of the fundraising and community service projects suggested.

FCCLA is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education.  Nebraska FCCLA has more than 3,000 members in 100 chapters across the state.  For more information about FCCLA, please visit www.nebraskafccla.org.

Exeter-Milligan Update: First Grade

Front L-R: Hannah Petersen, Aiden Nichols, Maddux Milton, Beau Becker, Chezney Kanode, and Riley Reynolds

Back L-R: Abigale Burke, Boden Graham, Mackenzie Jaeger, Brynnlye Johnson, Micah Korf, Gavin Mueller and Trooper Jordan Pella

First Grade Happenings at Exeter-Milligan

Sara Lincoln’s first graders have been busy learning about laws and leaders and holidays.  Earlier this month they were able to invite their grandparents in to visit their classroom and spend the afternoon working on activities together.  Grandparents Day was created to celebrate the special people we have in our lives.  There was a great turn out and we were so thankful everyone could make it.  Our next topic in Social Studies has been laws and leaders.  A State Trooper was able to come into the classroom and speak to the First Graders about the laws we have and why they are important.  The students loved being able to ask question and learn more about the people who keep us safe.

Rain Halts Harvest

Many area farmers have started harvesting beans and corn with the seed corn harvest nearly complete.  The overnight rain we had has put a halt to that progress.  Once things dry out toward the end of the week please be extra careful and aware of large equipment and trucks traveling on our highways and byways.