T-wolves take win #28 at Sterling 34-16

 Quarterback keeper and he's off. . .

 Jack Dinneen takes the ball.

 Sean Maxson carries the ball

 Trevor Luzum heading down the field

 Kirby Soukup goes after the Jet ball carrier.

 Trevor Luzum with the ball.

 Jack Dinneen (above and below) fights off a Sterling player to make some yardage.

 Cameron White, Kirby Soukup and Spencer Papik take care of the Jets offense.

 Kirby Soukup and Sam Zeleny going after Jets offense.

 Sean Maxson carriers the ball down the line.

 Maxson with the ball again.

 Ready for some action. Below Maxson carriers the ball.

Johnathon Mounce and Cameron White lined up to defend.

 Maxson holds onto the ball

Nebraska Dept of Economic Development visits Fillmore County

Nebraska Department of Economic Development Staff Visits

Fillmore County was host to visitors from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NEDED) staff on September 1^st. Patt Lentfer, FCDC Executive Director, Jodi Kleinschmidt, FCDC Public Relations Co. and Gene Fischer, Fairmont Village Board Chairman welcomed the guests near Fairmont.

The visit included NEDED’s newly appointed Director, Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, who was chosen by Governor Pete Ricketts after a national search that began in December. Hicks-Sorensen previously held a position as a Wisconsin business recruiter. Lynn Kohout and Deb Eggleston, NEDED Field Representatives, accompanied the NEDED Director.

The visit included a tour with facts about CPI-Lansing, The Andersons, and Flint Hills Resources and a short drive through of their facilities. Gene Fischer shared information how Fairmont used TIF (Tax Increment Financing) to help those companies locate near Fairmont which created 70 new jobs. The group stopped and toured Metal Tech Partners before meeting at the Heartland Bank conference room where Jason Rippe, plant manager, told the story of Bioiberica Nebraska and Bio-Tee USA. The afternoon concluded with Kyle Svec, Geneva City Administrator, giving an overview of Geneva and FCDC Board members meeting the NEDED Director and asking her questions.

Picture: L-R Patt Lentfer, FCDC Executive Director, Jason Rippe, Bioiberica Plant Manager, Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, NEDED Director

Exeter-Milligan JV Football Team Scrimmage with Friend

The Friend Bulldog Junior Varsity football team hosted the Exeter-Milligan Timberwolf Junior Varsity football team in a scrimmage on Monday evening in Friend.  Each team had three rounds of 10 plays with no score officially kept. 

Above - Friend Bulldog #12 Kyle Dickinson runs the ball with Exeter-Milligan Timberwolves #5 Trever Zelenka, #4 Johnny Babula,  #21 Spencer Pribyl and #22 Mitchell Manning after him.

 Timberwolf #8 Eric Olsen carries the ball with Bulldog #22 Jared Lawver looking to stop the forward motion.

Friend's #7 Kolby Houlden running into Timberwolf #8 Eric Olsen who is blocking for the #22 Mitchell Manning the ball carrier in the play. Friend’s #98 Ray Sharkey is also visible in the play.

#12 Dickinson trying to throw the ball with Timberwolf #21 Spencer Pribyl heading towards him.

Exeter-Milligan Graduate Joins Hasting Sympony Orchestra

Jordyn Brandt, a recent Exeter-Milligan graduate and Freshman music major at Hastings College, has been selected to perform flute with the Hastings Symphony Orchestra.  This year marks the 90^th season for the symphony.  It is comprised of professional musicians from across the state, members of the music faculty at Hastings College, and a select group of talented Hastings College students.  The symphony is conducted by Dr. Byron Jensen, professor of music at Hastings College.

HSO performs six shows each season.  The first show of the season is free to attend and is being held at 3:00, on Sept. 13, at Chautauqua Park in Hastings. The concert will feature music performed from the symphony’s first season in honor of its 90^th Anniversary. Season performances will be held on Oct. 25, Dec. 6, Feb. 28, and April 24 at the Masonic Center in Hastings. Tickets for individual performances are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors over age 60. Season tickets are $55 for adults and $50 for seniors. Students are admitted free. Tickets are available at hastingssymphony.com. For the last event of the season, two free daytime performances will be held for local school groups and two free evening performances will be held for the community, on April 29, at the Masonic Center

Swim Don't Give In

The Fillmore County Coalition hosted the 2nd Annual Swim! Don't Give In! on Sunday, August 30th in Exeter at the Exeter Aquatic Center. This event was open to 7-12th graders in Fillmore County to encourage them to not “give in” to the temptations of drugs and alcohol. Food was served and a giant inflatable was in the park for students to enjoy along with tons of freebies.  The pool and the park were busy during the evening.

Exeter Public Library Story Hour

Giddy-up! Cowboys and cowgirls are invited to come to the Exeter Public Library for a special cowboy story hour Saturday, Sept. 19. Preschool-Kindergarten kids’ session is at 1 p.m. The 1^st-2^nd grade group is scheduled for 3 p.m. Buckaroos will be treated to a story, snack and special craft. Cowboy hats and spurs optional! If your cowpoke is interested in coming or you have any questions, give us a holler. Stop by the library, or call 402-266-3031. Information is also available on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ExeterLibraryNebraska"