By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Our ABC's never leave us.
The letters are there from kindergarten to the nursing home, guiding us through work and leisure.
'That's why literacy is so important,' said Chris Scherer of Temple's Altrusa. 'Quality of life depends on it.'
That's why Altrusa chose literacy as its focus for the 2009-10 club year.
'We want to do everything we can to get the word out that reading is important and fun,' said Mary Black Pearson, club president.
This summer, the club collected reading materials and educational pamphlets on literacy for low-income students returning to school through Project Appletree. And over the last year, they've opened a library at the Wheatley Alternative Education Center.
So when the Thursday Club asked Altrusa to support its ABC Book project, it was a shoe-in fit.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Marching 100 calls on Tiger pride for reunion performance
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Once in band, always in band.
That's how they feel, the Belton High School alumni of the Belton Marching 100.
'I haven't touched the trombone in 35 years. I wasn't sure if I could still play,' said Donnie Carpenter, class of 1974. 'But the notes and positions came back to me right away, and it sounds like I remember it. My air power's not quite what it used to be, though.'
He's glad to be 'back at it.'
For the last month, he's been practicing with 89 other Marching 100 alums in preparation for the group's anniversary, which is set for Sept. 12 during the BHS football game at Tiger Stadium.
Telegram Staff Writer
Once in band, always in band.
That's how they feel, the Belton High School alumni of the Belton Marching 100.
'I haven't touched the trombone in 35 years. I wasn't sure if I could still play,' said Donnie Carpenter, class of 1974. 'But the notes and positions came back to me right away, and it sounds like I remember it. My air power's not quite what it used to be, though.'
He's glad to be 'back at it.'
For the last month, he's been practicing with 89 other Marching 100 alums in preparation for the group's anniversary, which is set for Sept. 12 during the BHS football game at Tiger Stadium.
California trip full of surprises
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Adventure's the word for the Marching 100's 1974 trip to the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
'Getting to go and be a part of something that large was a once-in-a-lifetime thing,' said Debbie Newman of Moody, a drummer from the class of '76. 'We got to sightsee, and we got to tour Vegas on the way there.'
And they got to march in the parade.
'That was a long parade, the longest I'd ever seen or marched in,' Mrs. Newman said. 'We had practiced and practiced for it, but it was still longer than we imagined.'
Donna Leune, baritone player from the class of '74, remembers it to be at least 7 miles long.
'Maybe 10,' Mrs. Leune said.
'Maybe more than that,' said Bobby Hilliard of Hewitt.
'It was walking and marching and walking and marching,' Mrs. Newman said. 'There were little cars that would come and pick you up if you fell behind or couldn't make it. But the Marching 100, we were the only confirmed band that didn't have anyone drop out. We all made it. But I'll tell you one thing, after that my toes have never been the same.'
Telegram Staff Writer
Adventure's the word for the Marching 100's 1974 trip to the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
'Getting to go and be a part of something that large was a once-in-a-lifetime thing,' said Debbie Newman of Moody, a drummer from the class of '76. 'We got to sightsee, and we got to tour Vegas on the way there.'
And they got to march in the parade.
'That was a long parade, the longest I'd ever seen or marched in,' Mrs. Newman said. 'We had practiced and practiced for it, but it was still longer than we imagined.'
Donna Leune, baritone player from the class of '74, remembers it to be at least 7 miles long.
'Maybe 10,' Mrs. Leune said.
'Maybe more than that,' said Bobby Hilliard of Hewitt.
'It was walking and marching and walking and marching,' Mrs. Newman said. 'There were little cars that would come and pick you up if you fell behind or couldn't make it. But the Marching 100, we were the only confirmed band that didn't have anyone drop out. We all made it. But I'll tell you one thing, after that my toes have never been the same.'
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Men aim for steady worship with outdoor fun
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
They fire their guns and arrows at wild game, but Jesus is the true target of the Legacy Outfitters.
'We are about having a relationship with Jesus Christ,' said Beau Bush of Temple, a member of the Outfitters shooting focus group. 'We want to be good husbands and good fathers, the kind of men God wants us to be.'
But to make that happen, it usually requires prayer and intimate discussion in a small-group setting.
'And that's generally tough to make happen for a bunch of guys who'd rather go hunting than anything else,' Bush said.
So to make it easier, the non-profit Legacy Outfitters organization was formed in 2002.
'It gives the man's man, the man who likes to hunt and fish, a place to be and worship while doing something they like,' said Larry Thompson of Belton, the man who helped organize the Temple-Belton branch in 2005 alongside Bush, Bryan Rugh of Belton and Todd Vincent of Temple.
Telegram Staff Writer
They fire their guns and arrows at wild game, but Jesus is the true target of the Legacy Outfitters.
'We are about having a relationship with Jesus Christ,' said Beau Bush of Temple, a member of the Outfitters shooting focus group. 'We want to be good husbands and good fathers, the kind of men God wants us to be.'
But to make that happen, it usually requires prayer and intimate discussion in a small-group setting.
'And that's generally tough to make happen for a bunch of guys who'd rather go hunting than anything else,' Bush said.
So to make it easier, the non-profit Legacy Outfitters organization was formed in 2002.
'It gives the man's man, the man who likes to hunt and fish, a place to be and worship while doing something they like,' said Larry Thompson of Belton, the man who helped organize the Temple-Belton branch in 2005 alongside Bush, Bryan Rugh of Belton and Todd Vincent of Temple.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
After growing up Amish, couple finds a new life in faith
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
The decision to leave wasn't simple, but it was right.
'It meant leaving my family and everything I knew,' said Barbara Keim of Temple. 'But I had found the Lord and wanted to live the life He wanted me to. That meant leaving my Amish community.'
The year was 1995. She was 23 and didn't have a college education. She had some work experience, but it was limited.
'I was a waitress, and I taught for seven years in the Amish school,' Mrs. Keim said. 'That was after I graduated the eighth grade.'
Her faith helped her make the transition from Amish to modern-day American. The only encouragement she needed was from the Bible.
'Jesus died on the cross to take my sins away,' she said. 'That's not something you can earn. It's yours for the taking, it's a gift, it's something greater than you are.'
It didn't take her long to learn that lesson.
Telegram Staff Writer
The decision to leave wasn't simple, but it was right.
'It meant leaving my family and everything I knew,' said Barbara Keim of Temple. 'But I had found the Lord and wanted to live the life He wanted me to. That meant leaving my Amish community.'
The year was 1995. She was 23 and didn't have a college education. She had some work experience, but it was limited.
'I was a waitress, and I taught for seven years in the Amish school,' Mrs. Keim said. 'That was after I graduated the eighth grade.'
Her faith helped her make the transition from Amish to modern-day American. The only encouragement she needed was from the Bible.
'Jesus died on the cross to take my sins away,' she said. 'That's not something you can earn. It's yours for the taking, it's a gift, it's something greater than you are.'
It didn't take her long to learn that lesson.
Woman ends first year as Baptist pastor
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Sunday will be a special occasion for Meadow Oaks Baptist Church in Temple
The congregation will be celebrating its first anniversary with the Rev. Lillian Hinds as senior pastor.
Her gender is what makes the occasion noteworthy.
'Having a female senior pastor is unique in Baptist life,' said Tom Henderson, mission director at the Bell Baptist Association.
Telegram Staff Writer
Sunday will be a special occasion for Meadow Oaks Baptist Church in Temple
The congregation will be celebrating its first anniversary with the Rev. Lillian Hinds as senior pastor.
Her gender is what makes the occasion noteworthy.
'Having a female senior pastor is unique in Baptist life,' said Tom Henderson, mission director at the Bell Baptist Association.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Temple native enjoys the limelight
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
The verdict's in.
'The movie stuck close to history,' said Bryan Burrough, author of 'Public Enemies,' the non-fiction book that provided the basis for this summer's blockbuster about John Dillinger. 'I loved it.'
So did his parents, Mary and John 'Mac' Burrough of Temple.
'It was exciting every bit of the way,' Mrs. Burrough said.
They got to accompany their son, his wife and children to the June 24 world premiere of the film at Mann's Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif.
'It was a two-day whirlwind,' Burrough said.
Telegram Staff Writer
The verdict's in.
'The movie stuck close to history,' said Bryan Burrough, author of 'Public Enemies,' the non-fiction book that provided the basis for this summer's blockbuster about John Dillinger. 'I loved it.'
So did his parents, Mary and John 'Mac' Burrough of Temple.
'It was exciting every bit of the way,' Mrs. Burrough said.
They got to accompany their son, his wife and children to the June 24 world premiere of the film at Mann's Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif.
'It was a two-day whirlwind,' Burrough said.
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