Published November 05. 2020 05:51AM
By LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
The Salvation Army of Allentown, 144 N. 8th St., celebrated the renovation of the gymnasium with a ribbon cutting Oct. 22.
The renovations were made possible by a $75,000 state grant provided through the efforts of state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th.
The aging floor in the gym was replaced with new maple wood and two new backboards were installed.
During his presentation, Browne said he wanted to be the first to try a free throw.
Browne was happily accommodated, and after a number of attempts, did indeed make a basket.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND An opening prayer at the ribbon cutting Oct. 22 was provided by Lt. Col. Larry Ashcraft, divisional commander of the Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware division.
Rita Rosario, board chairwoman of the Development Task Force for the Salvation Army, addresses attendees Oct. 22 at the ribbon cutting ceremony in the Allentown Salvation Army's renovated gymnasium.
Altagracia Mercado, chair of the Allentown Citadel Corps' Advisory Board, introduces state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, at the Oct. 22 ribbon cutting at the Salvation Army, Allentown.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Maj. Ismael Correa, corps officer, presents a thank-you plaque to state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, citing his help in acquiring a $75,000 grant to renovate the gymnasium.
Students in the Salvation Army's day school line up to thank state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, and the Allentown Citadel Advisory Board for renovations to the gymnasium.
State Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, does the honor of cutting the ribbon, opening the renovated gymnasium at the Allentown Salvation Army. Additional photos appear on page A17.
Maj. Santa Correa, corps officer, provided the closing prayer at the ribbon cutting at the Salvation Army, Allentown gymnasium.
Ever the competitor, state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, attempts several free throw shots and, yes, he did sink one. PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND
