History of the Callahan Church
In the year 1882 under the pastorate of Rev. F. Schuljky the first Callahan church was built and was dedicated in the late summer. This church was also known as the Dettman church. In late 1883 the edifice was struck by lightning ans completely destroyed by fire. Immediate steps were taken to construct a new building and was dedicated in the summer of 1883 by Presiding Elder J. R. Youst.. A Sunday School was organized with Mr. Gustav Dettman as first Superintendent,.
Pastors that served this field were as follows:
W.H. Althouse 1892-1895
F. Martyn 1895-1898
F.F. Weighert 1898- 1902
A. Hanke 1902-1904
A. Wichman 1904-1908
H. G. Goetz 1908- 1911
C. Jannen 1911- 1916
H. Pieper 1916- 1920
H. Sohl 1920- 1927
In 1927 the field was separated from Elmwood and became a self supporting field. In 1927 to 1934 Rev. H. Norenberg served. In 1934 to 1938 F. C. Weber served. It begen with a membership of 101 and had a steady growth until it has reached the 200 mark.. Mr. F. Stock was superintendent for the Callahan Sunday School for more than 25 years.
GO KNIGHTS!
Little Cheer Camp!
Sheridan Sphor is loving the little girls!
Jennifer Hromanik is bundled up for the cool evening.
Mickalya Butts pays particular attention to the littlest cheerleader.
The girls are excited to get out on the field and cheer!
Faith shows her spirt!
And there they go! GO KNIGHTS!
The EM Cheerleaders lead the little cheerleaders in a cheer!
Too cute!
Shay smiles for the camera.
The girls all got a treat after their performance.
The Spirit Squad travels in style.
Hanna was having fun with Grandma.
The Booster Store has plenty of Knights gear for sale.
Warm blankies for those cool fall nights at the KNIGHTS football games!
Remember this chick? It's little Abby (Bobbett) Schow, former EM Student who now lives in Fremont. Her heart is still with the Knights.
ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SPIRIT SQUAD FAN OF THE WEEK!!!
The Elmwood Murdock Spirit Squad Fan of the Week is a new program designed to honor those fans who go above and beyond in showing their spirit and/or giving their time and talents to support EM programs. Co-sponsors of the Fan of the Week are Corn Growers State Bank, Heartland Flooring Center, Moss Trucking and Excavating/Moss Scrap Iron and Spohr's Landscaping and Consulting. This week's Fans of the Week are Jim and Nicki Rust. Whatever sport it may be, whether boys or girls, home or away, Jim and Nicki are constantly there, capturing the glory days on film for all of our athletes. The film they put together is the highlight of the athletic banquet and they only accept our thanks for all their time and efforts. At the football game on Friday night, the Spirit Squad honored them as the E-M Fans of the Week. They each received a limited edition Fan of the Week t-shirt and they will have a special designated parking spot at the next home game. Congratulations and thank-you Jim and Nicki!!!
Jim Rust films even in the rain. Now that is dedication.
Bloom Where You're Planted Farm
Sept. 17 - Oct. 30, 2011
Fri. 1-6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Visit our seventh-annual pumpkin patch festival! Activities include hay rides to the U-pick patch, corn box, nature trails, hay climb, farm animals, multiple play areas, pumpkin painting, rubber duck races, agricultural exhibits and our new Kids' Corral! On the weekends enjoy lunch in the one-room Schoolhouse Café. There's lots of shopping, too, in our gift shop and the Pumpkin Barn filled with loads of pumpkins, gourds, and squash grown on the farm! We offer field trips weekdays and parties (birthday, campfire, & company parties) by appointment! Admission $4.75 (includes tax), FREE for ages 2 & under and FREE to come just to shop or dine at the café!Bloom Where You're Planted Farm
911 - 108th St., rural Avoca
(402) 267-4104
www.BloomPumpkinPatch.com
NEWS RELEASE
Celebration of Youth XVIII: Risk & Reward
A Celebration of Textile Art by Nebraska 4-H Youth will be held September 15 – October 15, 2011 at the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery, Department of Textiles, Clothing & Design, College of Education and Human Sciences on UNL East Campus in the Home Economics Building. Gallery Hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thirty five Nebraska youth, including one Cass County 4-Her, will have their work showcased in the 18th annual Celebration of Youth. Items were selected from the thousands of exhibits in the Clothing, Fashion Show, Home Environment and Quilt Quest departments at the 2011 Nebraska State Fair. Natalia Nolting, age 13, daughter of Jason and Tasha Nolting of Murray, entered an intergenerational quilt in the Quilt Quest project area during the Cass County Fair. Her entry was chosen for Nebraska State Fair competition and selected for the Celebration of Youth event.
On October 15, the department of Textiles, Clothing & Design will host a day of workshops for the youth and their parents.
The public is invited to the exhibition’s closing event on October 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM in the auditorium of the Home Economics building. Each exhibitor in the Gallery will give a short artist’s talk about their piece. The program will be followed by a final opportunity to see the exhibition in the Hillestad Gallery, and a reception hosted by the Friends of the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery.
Additional Information
Bloom Where You‘re Planted Farm is located at 911-108th St., rural Avoca, NE, 27 miles east of Lincoln or 30 miles south of Omaha. Take US Hwy. 34 to 108th Street, then travel ½ mile north. Visit www.BloomPumpkinPatch.com for a map, directions, and calendar of special events, or call 402-267-4104.
The farm is owned and operated by Terry and Teresa Lorensen, and has been in Teresa’s family since 1944. The farm and pumpkin patch opened to the public in 2005.
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