Updated: 11/21/06
Fire destroys encampment auditorium
By John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
SPICEWOOD—Fire destroyed the auditorium at the Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center Nov. 18.
The fire devastated the building, twisting steel beams, imploding chairs and burning the stage. Its cause still is under investigation.
| All that's left of the auditorium at Highland Lakes conference center. |
Surrounding area firefighters from Pedernales, Oak Hill, Hudson Bend, Spicewood and Travis County quickly responded. Even so, the building and all its contents were totally destroyed, said Executive Director Danny Dawdy.
The Olen Miles Auditorium was the primary worship center for the camp and served up to 750 people at a time.
Miles Auditorium was constructed in 35 years ago and dedicated in honor of the first camp manager, Olen Miles, founder of the Texas Baptist Men Retiree Builders.
Dawdy hopes to rebuild the auditorium as quickly as possible. Until it is rebuilt, worship will be held in a tabernacle that is being remodeled.
The camp needs electricians and air conditioning mechanics to help finish the remodeling effort. An additional $70,000 also is needed to finish the project.
For more information on how to help the camp, call (888) 222-3482.
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