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July 12, 2000
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VOLUME 88 NUMBER 27
Lodge 88, Houston fraternalist launches Salvation Army shelter and family learning center
Lodge 66 Waco teams win three of four top slots in SPJST state horseshoe tourney
Thanks to the generosity and compassion of SPJST member Paul Beck of Lodge 88, Houston, the Salvation Army recently dedicated the expansion of one facility and broke ground for another. Dedication of the $1.6 million, two-story Paul Beck Wing o the Harbor Light Center, located at 2407 North Main Street in Houston, and groundbreaking for the $1.3 million, three-story Marie Barbara Beck Family t:Zt Learning Center both took place April 30. Family Residence offers shelter and a compassionate environment to homeless single women and families, while Harbor Light provides comprehensive services for homeless and addicted men. Financing for both additions came mainly from Brother Beck, a US. Merchant Marine retiree who has called Houston home for more than 50 years. He contributed all of the $1.3 million for the Family Residence addition and $1.3 million of the funding for the Harbor Light wing. "I have never had the occasion to ask for help, and I hope it won't be necessary in the future," Beck says. "However, I always admired the work of the Salvation Army all over the world and
On Saturday, May 13, 2000, SPJST members gathered at Temple Lions Park in Temple, Texas for the annual SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament. The tournament began shortly after 9 a.m. Ten teams vied for first through fourth places and two teams did their best to win the "At Least I Was There" sew-on patch. The sew-on patch is the good sports award for the team that does its best to be last. Congrats to LeRoy and Wayne Hanusch (Lodge 47). We're proud you were there and so is Ruth! We certainly missed George Pauling's (Lodge 66) sidekick, Gladys Yates (Lodge 66) who was inhibited by a cast on her leg. She sent her son Jamie (Lodge 66) in her place and a fine fine job he did, too, Gladys! Jamie and George took fourth place. Another regular who we missed this year was Michael Galler (Lodge 66) who was out of town on business. He was replaced by brother, Thomas Galler (Lodge 66). Thomas and his dad, Weldon (Lodge 66) won First Place. The Galler team continues to be the challenge for all the other teams. Albert Kubala (Lodge 92) brought his friend, Vern Borde (Lodge 92) who is new to the State Horseshoe Tournament. We were glad to have him and his longtime friend and dancing partner, Jean Sparkman (Lodge 92) at the tournament. Albert and Vern took third place awards. Dana McAdams (Lodge 66) and Brandy Johnson (Lodge 66) buzzed up to the tournament just under the wire. Without a practice game to warm up, they "got whupped" their first game, but came back quick to conquer with a second place win. Brady Pasemann (Lodge 181) and Jerry Tallas (Lodge 29) played Praha Brothers music for our enjoyment on_ Jerry's CD player. Thanks, Jerry—and what a great CD! Joe Morris and E.J. Pechal (Lodge 47), Seaton, teamed up to play. I believe Joe, who just got off work, was functioning on very little sleep, or maybe it was E.J. who was functioning on very little sleep. Anyway, Joe managed to entertain Helen Kubala, (Lodge 92) and friend Jean Sparkman (Lodge 92) while keeping one eye open and the other on the horseshoe pits. Ronnie and Kristy Self (Lodge 48)
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Teamwork Makes It Happen! SPJST Home Office personnel present check for $8,322 from the recent citywide barbecue to Jim Bowmer, center, founding father of Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children, a 125-acre retreat for children with chronic illnesses and their families. Special thanks to the following lodges and members for their assistance on this worthy project: SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone SPJST Lodge 35, Elk SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi SPJST Lodge 80, Holland SPJST Lodge 88, Houston SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena SPJST Lodge 178, Longview SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock Barry's Coffee Co.
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Joining in the groundbreaking ceremony for e Marie Barbara Beck Family Learning Center are, from left, Major Henry Gonzalez Major Doris Gonzalez, Steve Hicks, Charmaine Smith, Paul Beck, Albert Beck and Major (Related photo on page 6) John Roy Jones.
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