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6 In Memoriam Sherm Spears Grand Worthy President 1992-93 Light the Way!” was the theme of Sherm Spears when he became Grand Worthy President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1992. Nobody knew more about that than Sherm, who was an electrician by trade and had been lighting the way as an Eagle since he joined Ottawa, Kansas Aerie 2700 in 1963. Sherm passed away on April 30, at age 67. At the time of his death, he was also a dual member of Aerie 2306 in Miamisburg, Ohio, where he lived. He started through the chairs of his local Aerie within a year of joining, and eventually occupied them all except Treasurer. In 1971, Sherm was elected Worthy President. He served as Aerie Secretary for 15 years, and in 1981 Sherm became President of the Kansas State Aerie. When Russ Clark joined Aerie 154 in South Omaha, Nebraska in 1957, he didn’t have visions of someday becoming Grand Worthy President. He was after a good time, and he’d found out that if he joined the Eagles he’d be able to attend the dances at the Aerie every weekend for free. Glad you like it, said his Brothers He was also chairman of the state Eagles bowling tournament for 17 years. Sherm started up the rungs of the Grand Aerie in 1983 as Grand Worthy Outside Guard. At his induction as Grand Worthy President, Sherm’s son, Kevin, talked about his Dad’s unstinting love for the Eagles. “... He has committed all his free time to working for all the Eagles’ beliefs and for the Eagle charities and activities. He has always supported our wonderful motto, ‘Eagles are People Helping People.’ “Because of Dad’s years of dedication to the Eagles, all of his kids, seeing all the good that Eagles do, proudly and quickly joined Russ Clark Grand Worthy President 1984-85 at Russ’s first free dance – and by the way, you’re our new entertainment chairman. It was the start of an illustrious Eagle career for Russ, who passed away on June 5 at age 91. In 1959, Russ was appointed Aerie Conductor, and in 1962 he became Worthy President. Ten years later he was State President, followed by a term as West Central Regional President before he joined the Grand Aerie as Worthy Chaplain in 1977. Then followed four terms as a Grand Trustee, and stints as Grand Vice President and President-Elect. In 1984, Russ became the first Cornhusker State Eagle elected as Grand Worthy President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. There wasn’t a job Russ didn’t do well for the Eagles. He edited the ourselves as soon as we became eligible.” In the 1990s, Sherm served as international Chairman of the Golden Eagle Fund. In 1997, his indelible contributions to Eagledom were further recognized when Sherm was inducted into the Grand Aerie Hall of Fame. award-winning Aerie 154 Hi-Flyer Bulletin for 14 years, captained the four-time international champion local Ritual Team for 25 years, and was a 10-year Aerie Secretary. His theme as Grand Worthy President was “Be a Winner!” By his definition, a winner was “any Eagle who does something to promote the ideals of Truth, Justice and Equality that are the cornerstones of our fraternity; who signs up a new member for his Aerie; who organizes a new Aerie; who raises an extra dollar to help lessen the ills of mankind.” Russ was a big winner. Russ’s Eagle travels often took him far from home, but he always undertook them with great eagerness, envisioning the great friends he’d see and all those free Eagle dances. EAGLE
Bayshore Eagles lead community in aiding victims of violence On the night of February 4, 2010, Jamie Piero Cole dropped off his sons, ages 11 and two, at the Laporte, Texas apartment where his estranged wife, Melissa Reynolds- Cole, had lived for just a few weeks since their separation. There was an argument. Fifteen-year-old Alecia Desirae Castillo, Melissa’s daughter, tried to break the argument up. According to police, Jamie Cole took out a gun and started shooting. Alecia and her 31-year-old mother sustained multiple wounds and died at the scene. Jamie Cole was captured by authorities several hours later, and has been charged with capital murder. The senseless crime shocked the entire community. Just two weeks later, Eagles Bayshore Aerie/Auxiliary 2753 members, led by Glenna Soltes, Korrissia Kirkley, Kristy Williams and Erin Provost, sprang into action to help the surviving childen of Melissa Reynolds-Cole and the campaign against domestic violence. They put together a benefit event that raised Kristy Williams sold raffle tickets at the event, and State President Ken Zavadil (inset) was auctioneer. more than $20,000 for Melissa Reynolds-Cole’s surviving sons and the campaign against domestic violence. Glenna Soltes was a friend and former classmate Of Melissa Reynolds-Cole. “She loved her family and was a wonderful mother,” Co-organizer Korrissia Kirkley sold T-shirts at the Bayshore Aerie/Auxiliary event. Melissa Reynolds-Cole and daughter Alecia Castillo. said Glenna. “If this had happened to any one of us, she would be doing the same. This would make her very happy.” The event started with a benefit motorycycle ride from Stubbs Harley Davidson to the Aerie home. At the Aerie there was music, barbecue and an auction, with local Eagle and 2009-10 State President Ken Zavadil serving as auctioneer. “Our Aerie and Auxiliary members jumped in to cook and assist wherever needed to make this benefit such a wonderful success,” said Madam Secretary Marie Meek. Aerie members Ray Burton, Danny Shook and Rickie Shook handled the barbecuing chores. The money raised at the event was presented to Melissa Reynolds-Cole’s two surviving children. “It was amazing,” said family friend Betty Fiala. “The family was speechless when I delivered the money.” 7
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