Around the West…
KETTLES FILLED WITH KINDNESS, CASH In Fort Collins, Colo., three gold coins were dropped in different kettles around town: a South African Krugerrand and two U.S. Liberty 1-ounce coins. The Krugerrand and one of the Liberty coins were auctioned off
Celebrities assist in kettle kick-off
KETTLES FILLED WITH KINDNESS, CASH San Francisco's Celebrity Bell Ringing Day in Union Square attracted scores of celebrity bell ringers and enthusiastic passers-by. In addition, Snow White and a singing Christmas tree from Beach Blanket Babylon, Raiderettes, assorted Bay Area team
Scriven still standing kettle after 54 years
KETTLES FILLED WITH KINDNESS, CASH Ed Scriven, Jr., has had lots of practice ringing bells
‘Abe Lincoln’ rings Army’s bell
KETTLES FILLED WITH KINDNESS, CASH BY BRIAN PICKERING - Realizing the importance of The Salvation Army's silver bell and what it means to so many underprivileged individuals, "President Abraham Lincoln" manned the Army's Christmas kettle for a portion of a
$1 million check in Olympia, Wash.
KETTLES FILLED WITH KINDNESS, CASH More than $1 million was placed in a Salvation Army red kettle attended by Secretary of State Ralph Munro during the Christmas holiday. The check came from a couple who lived in Olympia, Wash., for years
BOOK REVIEW – Salvationist Treasury
A SALVATIONIST TREASURY BY COL. HENRY GARIEPY (R) REVIEWED BY FRANCES DINGMAN - Though this volume's 365 pages obviously are meant to provide a year's musings, it begs to be read all at a sitting. The variety
Captain Kelly Pontsler keeps accounts in 4 countries
Captain Kelly Pontsler Captain Kelly Pontsler reported recently to New Frontier on her responsibilities and challenges as European Command financial officer. Here, she explains the nature of her work in four different commands in Europe: Italy, Belgium, Portugal, and Spain.
Still marching!
THE LONGEST RUNNING BAND in the Tournament of Roses history--The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band--participated for the 82nd year. For the second year, the band was composed of members from across the country, including 65 from out-of-state; an additional
So Cal Division hosts “Starry starry night”
BY ELIZABETH BUCHOLTZ - The Southern California Division hosted a Christmas show for more than 1,200 men, women and children from The Salvation Army's homeless shelters, transitional living programs and rehabilitation centers recently at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in
THQ department heads formulate vision action plan
THQ DEPARTMENT HEADS discuss ways of facilitating the territorial vision statement at a recent retreat held at Crestmont College. BY JAMIE EHRL - In response to the territorial vision statement, "Vision 2000 and Beyond," monthly department heads meetings began to
Pasadena ARC graduates first group of women
LT. COLONEL HELEN Starrett, ARCC director of Special Services, prepares to lead a prayer for Pasadena ARC graduates, including the center's first group of female graduates. BY DAWN MARKS - During a recent Sunday chapel service, staff and officers from
Hood defies city order halting food distribution
Days before Christmas, The Salvation Army Long Beach Corps, under the leadership of Corps Officers Majors Jim and (Dr.) Sallyann Hood, refused to comply with a city order to stop distributing food to needy families from its location on Long