This is a picture of Zion Evangelical Church, more commonly referred to as Callahan Church. It was located on the NorthWest corner of 286th st and Bluff Road. The cemetery still exists. This picture was taken in the early 1900’s, as there are many horse drawn buggies and no automobiles. The circular stained glass window of Jesus praying from this church is now located in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Murdock.
Easter Egg Hunt in the Elmwood Park Draws Tons of Kids
The youngest group is ready to run!
Ben reaches to give his pal, Ellie, a hug.
Ellie is proud of her eggs!
Emma, my granddaughter, met the Easter bunny!
Hanna and Haylie meet the Easter bunny with Grandma.
Special Performance at the Lofte
The Lofte Community Theatre's cutting of the full-length play, "Leaving Iowa," recently won top awards at the Nebraska Association of Community Theaters competition and will be advancing to the Regional Competition being held in Salina, KS April 27-May 1. To help offset travel costs, the cast and crew invite you to special public performance on Tuesday, April 26th at 7:30pm. The Lofte will be collecting a Free Will Donation and all proceeds will be designated for Region V expenses. No advance reservations are necessary and the performance is open to the general public.
The performance will last approximately one hour and there is no intermission. "Leaving Iowa" will be the Lofte's season opener and the full-length play will run May 28-June 12. The portion being performed on Tuesday, April 26th is a competitive cutting. If you cannot attend the free will performance, but still wish to contribute to the Lofte team, please contact the Lofte's box office at (402) 234-2553.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet April 18, 2011. Erika Stubbendeck recieves Award for FCA Athlete of the Year.
Erika with her parents, Pat and Mike Stubbendeck
Erika with her whole family.
Post Prom Party 2011
The most important feature of post prom...the food...and it was awesome! Lots of sandwiches and munchies and candy and fruit.
The minute to win it games were the hit of the night! Jake Kuhlmann and his friend, Naomi, play the Stack a Cup game.
Kalee Brewer and Cole Dettmann take a break.
Lauren Bowman challenges herself with stacking nuts.
Luke Ervin plays the same game.
The Post Prom Party Committee worked hard to raise over $13,000 to fund the party, transportation, enteratainment, food, prizes, and other incidentals. Each junior and senior went home with a nice prize. Millie Anderson (whom we all know and love) won the grand prize, a 22 inch flat screen TV.
Zach Zobel volunteered to play this game...he smeared vaseline on the end of his nose, dipped his face into a bowl of cotton balls until one stuck and then transferred it to a bowl 12 feet away.
He had to shake his head until it fell off. And he had to see how many he could do in a minute.
Post prom parent, Deb Zobel, tries out the Stack a Cup game.
Cole Dettmann and Josh Bogatz play a game of pool.
David Hromanik and Eli Philson race to the top of the wall.
A big thanks to all the parents who worked so hard to make the Post Prom Party a lot of fun. From the shopping, the planning, the food prep, the fundraisers, and the supervising of the event everyone made it a great party. And thanks to everyone who contributed to the party and to the fundraisers. The kids had a great time!
Annie Auditions
The Lofte Community Theatre will be holding auditions for its summer musical, "Annie" at 2pm and 7pm on Sunday, May 8, and 7pm on Monday, May 9. There are six roles available for girls ages 7-13. It is suggested that children come to the Sunday afternoon audition session. There are roles for eight men and eight women of various ages. A complete cast list can be found on the Lofte website, www.Lofte.com.
The production will be directed by Kevin Colbert. Those who audition should bring a prepared song of no more than one minute in length. An accompanist is provided. Dress comfortably and wear appropriate shoes for dancing. If necessary, callbacks will be held between May 10 and May 12. Rehearsals will begin as early as June 6. Production dates for the play are July 22-August 7.
If further information is needed, please email Artistic Director Kevin Colbert at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Every day, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. Our team is walking in March for Babies because we want to do something about this. I know you care, too. That's why I'm asking you to join us. It's easy..use this link and sign up....
http://www.marchforbabies.org/s_team_page.asp?seid=1508329
If you can't walk with us, please help by donating to our team. You can do so right on this page. Thank you for helping us give all babies a healthy start!
The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
Mahoney State Park
Sunday, May 1st.
Walk Distance: 3 miles
Registration Time: 9:00 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Click on the link below to sign up!
http://www.marchforbabies.org/s_team_page.asp?seid=1508329
Looking for walkers!!! Or sponsors!
There will be free admission to the park, free parking, free breakfast (Krispy Kreme & Starbucks) and lunch and for the kiddos there is a big top tent full of carnival games to play, the entertainment after the walk will be the String Beans Band (kids band). The lunch being provided I have been told is Arby's, also Blue Bunny will be there with ice cream for a cool treat and that is just a start.
Dannielle was born at 28 weeks...she weighed 1lb 13oz and 14" long. Today Dannielle weighs 13lbs and 23" long. She has come along way thanks to the March of Dimes and their research.
Thanks!
Jason, Teri & Dannielle McClun
Elmwood Murdock School Schedule
4/27/11 Boys Golf @ Palmyra Invite -- Woodland Hills
4/28/11 FBLA Meeting 4/28/11 FCCLA Meeting
4/28/11 MS Track @ JCC
4/28/11 Spanish Club Meeting
4/29/11 Athletic Banquet @ Murdock
4/30/11 HS Track @ Malcolm -- ECNC
5/2/11 Boys Golf Dual vs. Ashland-Greenwood @ Grandpa Woods
5/2/11 MS Track @ Ashland-Greenwood
5/3/11 Boys Golf E-M Invite @ Grandpa Woods
5/3/11 HS Spring Play
5/3/11 MS Track @ Yutan 5/5/11 MS/HS Spring Concert @ Murdock
5/9/11 Boys Golf Dual vs. Ashland-Greenwood @ Ashland CC
5/9/11 ECNC Music Clinic @ Conestoga
5/10/11 HS Honors Night @ Murdock
5/11/11 School Board Meeting @ Murdock
5/12/11 Elementary Spring Concert
5/12/11 HS Track @ District
5/13/11 FBLA Meeting
5/13/11 MS Track @ Conestoga -- ECNC
5/13/11 Spanish Club Meeting
5/14/11 Graduation
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