Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
by Captain Robert L. Rudd More than 100 soldiers and guests of the Sacramento Citadel Corps gathered at 3:00 p.m. on Decem-ber 31 to bring in the New Year. As attendees entered the chapel, darkened to simulate 11:00 p.m., a
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Promoted to Glory
TIMOTHY L. DALY of the Albany, Ore., Corps was recently promoted to Glory. He was assistant corps sergeant major of the Harbor Light Corps and for many years was an enthusiastic League of Mercy worker. He is survived by
Lookers enter retirement After 73 combined years
Majors Ralph and Ruth Looker recently entered honored retirement after a total of 73 years service to God and the Army. Ruth was born in Trinidad, Colo., and Ralph in Pueblo. At an early age they fell in
Christmas ’99 reveals caring
For the past 25 years, in San Francisco, Salvation Army volunteers have delivered holiday meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas when many agencies are closed and seniors are alone without friends or family. Though the program runs year-round, holiday meals
West Valley Korean outpost dedicated
SOUTHWEST The Southwest Division continues to emphasize its multi-cultural ministry, as seen in the dedication of the West Valley Korean Outpost, one of three in the division. Two sets of retired officers led the way in this dedication. Lt.
Home accident claims life of Lt. Jeanette Hamel
Lieutenant Jeanette Hamel was recently promoted to Glory after a fall at her home. Jeanette was born in Manila, The Philippines, in 1970. She spent her childhood there, starting school at age 6 and graduating from elementary school
Long Beach key player in homeless village
"As a people of God, our priority will be fulfillment of the Great Commission, beginning right in the community where he has placed us." New programs dedicated by Shayne Schroeder - The Villages at Cabrillo, a $20 million housing and rehabilitation
Craig Madsen suddenly Promoted to Glory
Major Craig Madsen, corps officer at Amador Valley Christian Fellowship in Pleasanton, Calif., has been called Home by his Lord. Though the cause of death is not officially known, he had been treated in the past for epilepsy.
World Service giving touches countless lives around the globe
The sacrificial giving of Western Salvationists continues to make a difference in countless lives around the world. While the donations are identified in dollars and cents, their impact in programs and people cannot be measured. The following are a
Canoga Park Recovery Corps adds fight to Rose Parade
by Captain Jim Sloan - Eight of the 24 flag carriers in the 111th Tournament of Roses Parade were members of the Canoga Park, Calif., ARC Corps. For all eight, this was a once in a life experience. Five participants
New York Staff Band joins marchers
The Army's New York Staff Band, one of the premiere brass bands of the world, participated with charisma, competence and commitment during highly active pre-New Year and New Year's weekend activities. The strenuous itinerary contained two parades, including marching