St Stephen's Altar Society Salad Luncheon

 Above and below: the many raffle items given away at the St. Stephen's Altar Society Salad Luncheon

Exeter’s St. Stephen’s Altar Society held their fortieth annual Salad Luncheon and Card Party on Thursday, Oct. 24^th.  The attendees were invited to share in a celebratory toast at the start of the luncheon.  The near capacity crowd could choose from a bountiful array of tasty salads and light sandwiches.  After everyone had enjoyed the buffet a quilt made by Carol Harris was won by Suzanne Johnson and a nativity set was won by Amy Emshoff.  Over forty raffle prizes were given away along with door prizes.  After the tables were cleared and rearranged the afternoon entertainment was bridge and pitch for those who chose to participate.

 The parish hall was nearly filled to capacity at St. Stephens for the Altar Society’s Salad Luncheon and Card Party.

 Pat Koca (right) and Sharon Dyer (left) talk about the bountiful amounts of salads available.

 Paula Asmus (left) helps serve Allison Peterson a dessert salad at the St. Stephen’s Altar Society Salad Luncheon and Card Party.

From the left: Agnes Anderson reads a ticket number for a winner to receive the door prize Kathy Erdkamp is holding.  Diane Zeleny and Suzanne Johnson hold the next door prizes that will be raffled off.

TImberwolves dominat at sub-districts, headed to sub-state

 Exeter-Milligan swept last night against Nebraska Lutheran in Utica Tuesday night, 3-0

Trunk or Treat in Exeter

Exeter Volunteer Fire Department

Exeter Volunteer Department Members: Starlene Benorden, Dennis Johnson, Joe Miller, Mitch Schegelmilch, Alan Michl, Terry Salyer, Kenny Strate, Hope Strate, Jackie Miller, Jim Anderson, Kory Kahlandt, Beth Crawford, Shari Michl, and Doug Papik.  Middle row from the left (top standing on truck) Dan Votipka, (below) Tim Wilbeck, Dylan Axline, John Mueller, Jalen Maxson, Dan Everhardt, Marv Swanson, Nate Staskal, John Graham, Dave Polak and Lane Strate.

Bobcats fall is final game of the season

 EMF faced Cross County in the final regular season game.  Final score 70-12 with EMF ending their season 3-5. 

EM Falls in Third Place Game at CRC

 Exeter-Milligan played for a spot in the final match at the CRC tournament on Monday and lost three straight sets to BDS.  On Tuesday, the Timberwolves met Meridian and also fell to them.  On Monday, Oct 28 the Timberwolves will play in Sub-Districts at Centennial in Utica at 7:30.  They play the winner of the Friend/Osceola match-up.

Exeter-Milligan Update: FCCLA Chapter Attends Conference

Exeter-Milligan FCCLA Chapter Attends District #4 FCCLA Leadership Conference

By Mary Lou Vossler, E-M FACS Instructor and FCCLA Advisor

On October 2, 2019 21 members of the Exeter-Milligan FCCLA Chapter joined approximately 360 Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members gathered at Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska for the FCCLA District 4 Leadership Conference. These 7 schools came together: Bruning-Davenport Middle School, Bruning-Davenport High School, Cross County, Doniphan-Trumbull, Exeter-Milligan, Fillmore Central, and Sutton. All members in attendance grew their leadership skills with the conference theme “Take the Plunge with FCCLA.”

Chapters were welcomed to the conference by the District 4 Officers, followed by the presentation of the Colors by Bruning-Davenport Middle School Chapter and the National Anthem by Sammie Osentowski from the Cross County Chapter. A Mixer provided members an opportunity to meet students from other chapters which was led by Nick Andrews from the Fillmore Central Chapter. The Chapter Showcase Presentation, created by Tanner Bolte from the Bruning-Davenport Middle School Chapter, featured the FCCLA Chapters within District 4 and their chapter highlights.

Chapters also displayed past STAR projects and Chapter “Shout Out” boards.

Our State Officer, Caitlin Murphy from the Exeter-Milligan Chapter, and PEER Education Officers from Aurora and Twin River Chapters, also welcomed the FCCLA members.

As a group, the keynote session was from the Sunny D’s from Hastings High School. This program uses theater to discuss the facts regarding HIV/AIDS. The stories shared were of actual people from Nebraska living with HIV/AIDS. Each member attended 4 breakout sessions, these sessions were designed to help build leadership skills. Sessions included: Volunteering – Lead4Change, Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education Tour, Dental Assisting/Health Occupations Tour, Business Careers Tour, Peer Education, Chapter Activities & Ice Breakers, Chapter Service Project, Yoga, Accessorize with Confidence, Mental Health & Stress, Dollars & Sense, State Officer, STAR Events, and Sunny D’s.

The last session of the day was the afternoon keynote with Taylor Siebert from STRIV. He shared his career journey and keys to success focusing on three key areas: SERVE – WORK – CONNECT.

District 4 Officers for the 2019–2020 conducted the opening and closing ceremonies, and those officers were: President Maddy Stock (Doniphan-Trumbull), Vice-President Makayla Messenger (Sutton), Secretary/Treasurer Addi Crocket (Bruning-Davenport HS), VP of Public Relations Hannah Linn (Cross County), VP of Recreation Nick Andrews (Fillmore Central), VP of Media/Tech/Historian Tanner Bolte (Bruning-Davenport MS), and VP of STAR Jaiden Papik (Exeter-Milligan). The District 4 Adviser is Susan Biba from the Fillmore Central Chapter.

Pictured are front L-R: Rebecca Krupicka, Madison Luzum, Savana Krupicka, Malorie Staskal, Lily Jeffries, Taylor Pribyl, Joleen Vossler, Kierra Papik, and Emma Meyer

Back L-R: Caitlin Murphy, Daisy Kanode, Cammie Harrison, Joana Melchert, Emma Olsen, Cameran Jansky, Anna Sluka, Alexis Turrubiates, Kiah Songster, Jaiden Papik, Georgia Meyer and Kayla Geiger

Exeter-Milligan Wins Both Matches at CRC Tournament

 Exeter-Milligan swept East Butler in their first match on Saturday afternoon 25-15 and 25-19.
Just a few weeks ago EM met Cross County at a tri in Milligan and while they played tough only managed to win the second set against a tall Cross County team.  Well the tables turned as EM lost the first set 18-25 but won the second 25-20 and the third set 25-19.  They will meet BDS at the York City Auditorium on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m.