Oakcrest opens to help addicted women
BY DAWN MARKS - "Oakcrest is a fulfillment of a dream," said Lt. Colonel Helen Starrett as she opened a stirring dedication service at the site of the first Adult Rehabilitation Center women's residence in the Los Angeles area.
Stars present Earth Day challenge to bus riders
BY JAN STONE - The Salvation Army Las Vegas Stars (Socialization/Pre-vocational program for Young Adults with Disabilities) recently took part in the international environmental effort, Earth Day 2000. This was an all-day event with booths set up to house displays. Earth
Korean Ministry joins Tri-Cities
What began as a "business arrangement" grew to a merging of ministry, when a Korean Methodist Church became part of The Salvation Army Tri-Cities, Calif. corps. During the inauguration ceremony, Lt. Colonel Charles Strickland, Del Oro divisional commander, welcomed
Camseys enter honored retirement
GENERAL PAUL RADER (R) conducts Majors Terry and Beryl Camsey's retirement ceremony. After an all-too-brief officer career, Majors Terry and Beryl Camsey now enter honored retirement. General Paul A. Rader (R) conducted their retirement ceremony, held in Long Beach on
Kunz, Albizurez, Posillicos, and Gomeses named ‘Frontiersman of the Year’
KEVIN KUNZ M.D. Dr. Kevin Kunz served as a member of the Kona, Hawaii, Corps Advisory Board from 1991 to 1999. He worked with the officers of the Kona Corps to spearhead development of a free medical clinic for those
Crestmont College opens in fall 2000
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA--General John Gowans has recently approved the West's recommendation to establish Crestmont College, which will incorporate all training and education functions of the territory. CFOT Principal Major Douglas O'Brien will serve as president. Under the principal
Anticipating change
BY LT. DEREK STRICKLAND - (The following is a portion of Strickland's speech as valedictorian) Forward 2000. What's in a name? When we stepped foot on campus almost two years ago, we wondered the same thing.
Forward 2000 Commissioned as Crestmont changes
FORWARD 2000 prepares to bid Crestmont farewell as they embark on officership and lives of service.It's a daunting task to go forward into a new millennium. It's a challenging experience to step forth into a new career. It's a stressful
Forward 2000 Appointments
Lts. David and Regina and Shull receive their first appointment from Commissioner David Edwards. See below for a complete list of Forward 2000 appointments. Lts. Frank & Elisabeth Desplancke Corps Officers Tucson Temple Corps, AZ Lts.Francisco & Irma Flores Corps Officers Belvedere Gardens,
Ministering Peace
ON THE COVER: Captain Mike Olsen interviews the deputy mayor of Grozny, Chechnya as Captain Sandra Ryan translates.