Habitat dedicates Dahmm Corner

[July 28, 2009]  The corner of Lincoln Avenue and Hamilton Street sports a new sign that reads "Habitat's Dahmm Corner." A dedication at noon on Saturday honored George Dahmm and Wallace Dahmm, for whom the corner is named. Three Habitat for Humanity homes located on that corner are at 1305 Lincoln Ave., 1301 Lincoln Ave. and 524 N. Hamilton St.

Tonita Reifsteck, current president of the local Habitat affiliate, introduced Bill Sahs, founder and first president of Habitat of Logan County. Sahs then recognized George and Wallace Dahmm for their contributions to Habitat. Representing the Lincoln City Council was Les Plotner, who spoke of the role of Habitat in the community and the county. Also present at the ceremony were two of the Habitat families who live on the corner.

Brothers Wallace and George Dahmm donated the lot for the first Habitat home built in Lincoln in 1993. George Dahmm has been active in Habitat for Humanity since its inception and was the construction foreman for all three of the Habitat for Humanity homes on Dahmm Corner. Of note is George's connection to the original house that stood at 524 N. Hamilton prior to the Habitat home. His wife, Eva, grew up there.

Information about home partnership with Habitat is available at [e-mail] or 732-6412.

[Text from file received]