We are saddened to report the passing on January 21 of John Richard Lock
-- who, along with his loving wife of 38 years, Sidney, restored, ran, and
resided in the award-winning Adams House Bed and Breakfast at 43d and
Avenue G. An accomplished attorney and devoted church member, John was
wheelchair-bound in his later years, but this appeared to have limited
neither his mobility nor his spirits. Noted a glowing tribute in the
American-Statesman: "He was a mainstay of the Hyde Park neighborhood, ...
where he is remembered both for his warm smile and countless orders of
double espresso". Echoed friend and fellow B & B proprietor Herb
Dickson of the Woodburn House: "They have been a wonderful addition
to our neighborhood. John had ALS and was in an electric wheelchair, but
it did not keep him down. You may have seen him at Quacks Bakery or Dolce
Vita flirting with the girls and making friends. They all loved him. John
will be missed. Please keep Sidney, their two daughters and family in your
prayers". Amen.
Scholarship Scam Dept.: Sandra and Herb Dickson have
asked us to alert neighbors to a bogus "scholarship" scheme that has
claimed more than one victim. Several consumers have recently contacted
the Attorney General's office to say that they paid $1000 to a company
called the College Funding Center that promised to help find scholarship
opportunities. The company has apparently gone out of business, and the
consumers have gotten absolutely nothing for their money. Consumers who
have made payments to the College Funding Center are advised to fill out
the online consumer complaint form at
www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/complain.shtml. They are also advised
to be leery of such scams in the future.
Good Friends Dept.: We heard recently from long-time Hyde Parker
and HPNA Treasurer Emerita Josephine Casey, now residing at the
Retirement and Nursing home at 6909 Burnet Lane (78757), as follows: "I'm
trying for entries in the literature competition in the Nursing Home Games
March 29th, but my eyesight may slow down my pen. Hopefully I can send
something for Nancy Day to use. Her work is good!" So is yours, Ms. Casey
-- Write on!
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