The Salvation Army Salute Volume 15, No. 1 Fall 2008

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Storms, Floods Cause Death and Destruction in MidlandsBy Arvid Huisman, Development Director, Des Moines

Tornadoes take toll…As Memorial Day weekend was in full swing, a tornado hit Parkersburg in northeast Iowa’s Butler County on May 25, starting what many are calling one of the worst seasons for natural disasters. The Salvation Army Corps throughout the state jumped into action and responded to meet the needs of victims and disaster relief workers.

The EF5 tornado that hit Parkersburg wiped out the southern third of the town of nearly 2,000. Homes and businesses were also damaged in New Hartford, Dunkerton and Hazelton. A total of eight lives were lost, and 50 were injured in this storm.

Western Division disaster services director John Kuzma was in Parkersburg just hours later to spearhead The Salvation Army’s response where canteens

The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters, based in Des Plaines, Illinois, honors outstanding volunteers annually. Nominations come from an 11-state region of Salvation Army centers in the Midwest.

This year, Omaha residents, the Tom and Jane Rogers family, received the Territorial Award for Volunteer Family of the Year. For seven years the Rogers have been outstanding Salvation Army volunteers, increasing attendance and fund-raising for the D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon. They have led the way for renovations of The Salvation Army’s North Omaha Corps and personally volunteered to help hands-on with other projects. The Rogers have three children all of whom have been active volunteers.

The Territorial volunteer award for Volunteer of the Year in the Corporate and Group category was awarded to students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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Jane and Tom Rogers with Lt. Colonel June McLaren and Omaha advisory board chairman, Mike Cassling, at a special reception in the home of Gene and Anne Spence.

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Letter from the Commander

Dear Friends,

Thank you very much for your generous support during the recent floods, wind storms and tornadoes. With your support, our staff and volunteers were able to provide assistance to thousands of individuals whose lives were traumatically impacted by these disasters.

However, there are many others suffering greatly throughout our region due to the ever-increasing cost of oil. Those with limited financial resources face tremendous challenges as prices continue to rise. They are forced to choose between buying gasoline to get to work, paying the electric bill to keep the lights on in their home, or putting food on their table. While the rising prices are upsetting to all of us, most of us do not have to choose between essentials as we respond to this crisis.

During times like these, over and over again I have seen donors such as you who have responded to the needs of those in their community who are less fortunate and have provided the additional resources necessary to help us insure that no one goes without the basic necessities of life. The people of this region have proven time and time again that they are concerned for the welfare of those who face difficult circumstances; therefore, I am confident that I can trust in you once again to assist us through these times.

Thank you for whatever you can do to help support our efforts to continue providing quality services to those in need.

May God bless you.

Sincerely,

Merle HeatwoleMajorDIVISIONAL COMMANDER

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Volunteer Awards (continued from cover)

UNO fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha has organized a successful food drive known as Just Can It.

The honorees presented the unique idea of Just Can It to The Salvation Army four years ago and have since brought national media attention to the city, raised awareness of homelessness, and collected more than 26,000 food items for the Army’s food pantry and feeding programs. Student leader of the 2008 event, Michael Crabb, received the award on behalf of the fraternity.

Last month, United Way of the Midlands honored UNO’s Just Can It with its 2008 Making it Happen Award for a service that impacted the entire community through its organization and mobilization of volunteer resources (see article on page 9).

Territorial director of volunteer services, Lt. Colonel June McLaren, traveled from Des Plaines, Illinois to present the awards. “The Salvation Army is grateful to the many volunteers that make it possible to help so many people in communities throughout the Central Territory,” said McLaren.

University of Nebraska Just Can It leaders join Colonel McLaren and Salvation Army volunteer and special events coordinator, Michele Shearer, at the Spence reception.

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from the Western Division’s Fort Dodge and Mason City Corps rushed to assist. Canteens from the Heartland Division’s Waterloo and Cedar Rapids Corps were dispatched to nearby Hartford and Hazelton.

The Salvation Army maintained a presence in Parkersburg for nearly two weeks serving more than 15,000 people a total of 10,226 meals, 13,793 snacks and 20,598 beverages. In addition, 336 individuals received spiritual counseling.

May 29 early evening tornadoes struck Kearney, Nebraska. The Salvation Army immediately opened its Corps Community Center where more than 200 residents arrived to receive both food and shelter. The Kearney Salvation Army also provided clean-up kits for residents of Lexington and Cozad to help them recover from flooding in the area.

Barely two weeks later a tornado tore through and leveled a Boy Scout camp in western Iowa, killing four young scouts and injuring nearly 50. John Kuzma and the Omaha and Sioux City Salvation Army EDS teams were on scene with food, hydration and spiritual guidance throughout the night.

While rural areas seemed to take most of the brunt of Mother Nature, early Sunday morning on June 8 southwest Omaha was hit by an EF-2 tornado. The Salvation Army provided more than 600 meals and provided clean-up kits to those who were affected.

Though it seemed Mother Nature was taking a rest, June 27 brought straight-line winds to the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro area with wind speeds up to 110 mph. Mass destruction from broken tree limbs and completely uprooted trees could be seen in every part of the city, destruction that caused power outages city wide. While residents cleaned up and OPPD crews worked around the clock to restore power, many were left without electricity for days, no electricity meant food in refrigerators and freezers spoiling. For many the added expense to restock just the essentials once electricity was restored was hard to handle.

The Salvation Army, Nebraska Furniture Mart, KFAB, WOWT, Hy-Vee and No Frills Supermarkets decided to come together to help ease the burden and raise money to buy grocery gift cards for those in need. During the 4th of July weekend the NFM put out the red kettles to collect monetary donations, an effort that raised almost $7,000. Eight hundred grocery gift cards were handed out on a first-come first-serve basis to those affected by the extended power outages.

Heavy Rains and Flooding Test Many…Heavy rains in northern Iowa pushed the Winnebago River out of its banks in Mason City inundating sections of the city. On June 9 the Des Moines mobile canteen was sent to Mason City to serve disaster workers and flood victims.

Among the casualties in Mason City was the municipal water plant which was put out of service for days. A half hour east the Cedar River swamped portions of Charles City shutting down all bridges in the city.

Two weeks after the northeast Iowa tornadoes, the Cedar River overflowed its banks in Waverly, then Cedar Falls and Waterloo closing businesses and forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes. The Salvation Army Waterloo and Cedar Rapids Corps helped meet their needs.

The flood waters continued downstream to Cedar Rapids, the hardest hit from the floods. The historic flood filled commercial and residential streets in Cedar Rapids and forced the evacuation of more than 24,000 residents – nearly a fifth of the city’s population. The Cedar Rapids Corps Community

Center was forced to move to other quarters by the raging flood waters which destroyed a railroad bridge over the Cedar River.

Downstream the Cedar River overflowed I-80 in eastern Iowa closing that major east-west route for several days. The raging Iowa River flooded areas of central Iowa, and when it reached the twin cities of Coralville and Iowa City, hundreds had to be evacuated from their homes and several buildings on the University of Iowa campus were flooded.

The Salvation Army’s Heartland Division responded to the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City floods with disaster services units from Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, the Quad Cities and from the Illinois Corps in Peoria, Pekin, Springfield and Galesburg.

Even before The Salvation Army ended service to Parkersburg and Mason City, forecasters were predicting flooding in Des Moines. Heavy rains in northern Iowa created flooding on the Des Moines River and its tributaries with the water heading downstream for the Saylorville Reservoir north of Des Moines. Army Corps of Engineers officials warned that the lake was nearing capacity and flood gates would have to be lowered, resulting in above flood stage river levels in Iowa’s capital city.

With the Des Moines mobile canteen still in Mason City, the Council Bluffs Corps arrived and put its canteen into service immediately. Once the Des Moines canteen was able to return home on June 13, staff and volunteers were serving sandbaggers from it along with the Council Bluffs canteen.

When sandbagging operations ended on June 15, The Salvation Army had served 3,858 emergency workers and volunteers at sandbagging sites around Polk County. A total of 7,234 sandwiches, 10,602 beverages and 3,724 snacks were served. Feeding continued at a central recovery site in Des Moines for several days.

While a broken levee forced evacuation of nearly 200 homes in Des Moines, the city escaped the extensive damage caused by the 1993 flood.

Flooding continues downstream…Nearly 80 miles downstream in Ottumwa, levees within the city held up against the raging river, but in nearby rural areas, several hundred families were displaced. With the assistance of the mobile canteen and crew from the Fort Dodge Corps, the Ottumwa Corps fed hundreds of disaster workers and victims each day working 24/7 for four consecutive days. The Corps provided meals at eight feeding sites along a 45-mile stretch of the flooded Des Moines River.

The Iowa National Guard presented the Commander’s Award for Excellence to the Ottumwa Corps for its work in feeding National Guard troops working in the area.

Member-chefs from the American Culinary Foundation prepared meals for The Salvation Army in a commercial kitchen in the city.

Salvation Army meets the challenge…Salvation Army equipment and crews have stretched to meet the challenges, but Corps personnel have met the human and spiritual needs of their neighbors. Throughout the Hawkeye State and in Nebraska this summer The Salvation Army – serving with heart to God and hand to man – has been doing the most good.

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Twice hit; still blessedcontinued from page 3

After a heartbreaking summer, Sue Hennings still feels blessed. “God is still on His throne,” Hennings says boldly with her faith intact.

Hennings is a 30-year employee of The Salvation Army and currently the development director for the Waterloo (Iowa) Corps. She and her husband, Roger, resided in Parkersburg, about 25 miles west of Waterloo.

On May 25 an EF5 tornado churned through Parkersburg, destroying more than a third of the town of nearly 2,000, including the Hennings’ home and virtually everything in it.

The couple’s son, Jon, is a pastor in Waverly, about 20 miles north of Waterloo. Sue and Roger moved in with Jon and his family. A week later the Cedar River went out of its banks in Waverly and flooded their son’s home and his church.

Homeless for the second time in a week, the Hennings moved into an apartment above a Waterloo Corps facility. Their son and his family temporarily lived with friends and have since moved into a house rented by their congregation.

“This experience has given me a better understanding of what the people we serve have gone through,” Hennings reflected. She said that she now knows what it’s like to have absolutely nothing materially and understands how grateful one can be when handed a cup of water.

“This experience will help me be a better development director,” she added.

“Thank you.” One breath and less than one second is all it takes to let someone know that their efforts and contributions are appreciated. This phrase can single-handedly change a person’s day and attitude. Everyone enjoys knowing they have helped another person. By thanking someone for helping, you can actually convince that person to help you again in the future. Such is the case with this year’s Thank-A-Thon.

On the evening of May 7, Cox Communication volunteers called more than 1,800 Omaha donors to thank them for helping The Salvation Army during the past year. The 16 Cox volunteers not only thanked the donors but updated them with Omaha Army news. This volunteer effort to thank donors on behalf of the Omaha Salvation Army and provide information on programs raised new in-kind and monetary donations.

While the Cox volunteers were thanking donors, a Girl Scout troop was volunteering. On May 10, Girl Scout Troop 669 from Kansas City volunteered to help with the Omaha Salvation Army’s preparations for Salvation Army Week.

The Girl Scouts, with their leaders, packaged and labeled cookies to distribute to local businesses and organizations in Omaha in appreciation of their support throughout the year. The Scouts also received insight into how the Salvation Army helps those in need and learned not only the value of volunteering but the value of The Salvation Army.

Thank you is a powerful phrase. For the Omaha Salvation Army, the phrase has brought in new donations and new volunteers.

One breath, less than one second – a future full of benefit. Thank you.

Omaha Salvation Army Says “Thank You”

Girl Scouts from Troop 669 in Kansas City and Troop 918 from Omaha are fast at work preparing goodies for The Salvation Army Thank-a-Thon.

his summer throughout Nebraska and Iowa, we have experienced all types of adverse weather resulting in multiple disaster response efforts by our trained personnel and volunteers.

The Salvation Army's disaster teams worked many long hours doing the Lord's work in communities stretching from Waterloo, Iowa to Omaha, NE and west to Kearney, NE. Their presence and practical ministry at the time of need has been exceptional.

Channel 94.1 personality, "Big Party", and promotions assistant Tenia Padilla helped The Salvation Army collect much needed cleaning supplies following historic floods and tornadoes across the Army's Western Division. Salem radio station KGBI also provided promotional support in a collection of cleaning supplies near Oakview Mall in Omaha. Donations from these efforts filled a large semi-trailer truck provided by Werner Enterprises.

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A sold-out crowd of 1,520 filled the Qwest Center in Omaha on May 5 for the D.J.’s Hero annual lunch, while several dozen more paid for standing-room-only tickets to hear Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy’s inspirational message and meet the “Heroes” being honored. The crowd was a record and so was the amount raised for area Salvation Army children’s programs --- $405,000.

“We’re at a critical point in the country with young people and need to do a better job of mentoring them,” Dungy said, “and the Salvation Army does so much of that.” He noted that he would not be where he is today --- a Super Bowl winning coach --- without the many adults who reached out to him. His parents, who were teachers, got him off to a good start. “They taught us it was OK to dream, think big and not get discouraged. They taught us to treat people the right way --- the Lord’s way.” He also remembers his high school coach telling him, “Talent is God-given. Be thankful. Praise is man-given. Be humble. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” Dungy praised the Army, saying, “The Salvation Army is a leader in Omaha in creating programs for youth.” The young Nebraskans selected as D.J.’s Hero scholarship award winners -- chosen for their courage, concern for the community, compassion for others and enthusiasm for life -- included:

• Matt J. Brandl of Seward who overcame the heartbreak caused by the death of both of his parents to become a good student and community volunteer.

• Mary Cecilia Daly of Omaha balances school and outstanding community volunteer work with her role as a caregiver for her father and brother both with disabilities.

• Brittany Haga of Kearney has overcome a life of abuse to become a community leader who has received many honors and awards. Her bravery was shown when she fought off a home intruder who attacked her and her mother with a knife.

• Stacey Mitchell also was devastated by the death of his parents but turned to God. He wants to become a pastor to guide others through life’s problems.

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•Nikita Robinson of Grand Island removed herself from an unhealthy home environment to become a volunteer who performs Christian acts of kindness.

• Amanda Steele of Omaha left a dysfunctional family situation and became homeless while in high school and worked to support herself. Now she’s a top award-winning collegiate enrolled at the UNO Aviation Institute as a flight student.

The adult Heroes selected for making a difference in the lives of young people were Tom and Nancy Osborne of Lincoln. The couple founded the TeamMates Mentoring Program that has grown to 73 chapters serving more than 3,000 students. Mrs. Osborne is a community volunteer and former teacher. Currently, Mr. Osborne fills the position of Athletic Director at UNL. He has also served three terms as a U.S. Congressman and was head coach to UNL’s three-time national championship football team. Dungy thanked Osborne for being “an exceptional role model for me all these years as a young Christian.”

Divisional leaders, Majors Dawn and Merle Heatwole, are pictured with D.J.’s Hero Adult Award recipient, Tom Osborne and featured speaker, Tony Dungy, at the 2008 D.J.’s Hero Awards luncheon in May.

Enjoying a casual conversation before the luncheon, Tony Dungy meets with David and Peggy Sokol. The scholarship awards are named after their son, D.J. Sokol.

Introducing linda hughes, Director of grants and Family Foundations

Linda Hughes grew up in Pierre, South Dakota. She has earned degrees in Theater from Michigan State University and Illinois State University, and an MBA from the University of South Dakota. Linda has lived in Michigan, Colorado, South Dakota, Alaska, California, Illinois and now Nebraska. She moved to Omaha in 1985 to take the position of Community Arts Coordinator for the Nebraska Arts Council. She left as Grants Manager of the NAC in 2004, taking early retirement. In 2005 Linda went to work at the Jun Kaneko Studio in Omaha where she worked until March 2008. She is also an independent grant writer, working with nonprofit organizations such as Nebraska Story Arts and the South Omaha Art Institute. Linda enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews and is very close to her sister’s family which includes two grand-nieces.

Welcome to the Omaha Salvation Army, Linda.

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There’s No Place Like Your Home In “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy Gale reminded us, “There’s no place like home.” Author L. Frank Baum gave life to these words because no matter what we call home we can all identify with a place of belonging and comfort.

The ultimate lesson for Dorothy was that her home was more than foundation and walls, it was the cherished people who lived there. Even when Dorothy took her physical house with her to Oz, she still was not home.

Perhaps, like Dorothy, we need to look at home in a new way. A

home is a wonderful asset that can benefit you and further our mission at The Salvation Army.

A gift of your home not only helps our mission, but it can also give you significant tax savings and financial benefits.

Keep Your House by Giving it Away

Did you know one of the best ways of keeping your

house is to give it away? You can when you split it in two.

Not the kind of split where a white line is drawn down the center

of the living room, but more like a split in time. One part represents your lifetime

use. The other part represents the remainder charity receives after you pass away. Both parts can work for you.

The easiest way to move tomorrow’s benefits to today is with a life estate. That’s a fancy way of saying that you are giving part of your home (the part after your lifetime) to a non-profit organization like The Salvation Army. With a life estate you transfer your property to us, but retain the right to live

in the house until you die. Then, many years from now, The Salvation Army can use or sell your house to support our mission.

We can also discuss a combination life estate and gift annuity plan. A gift annuity is a contract between you and The Salvation Army where we agree to pay you a fixed payment based on your age. Usually gift annuities are funded with cash or stock but your house may also be a good choice. When you transfer your house to us, you may continue living there until you pass away, and we will pay you income for the rest of your life.

We can help you with more details and answer any questions you may have. Before you sell your house, or even think about it, please call our Planned Giving Department at 1-800-274-0628 so we can discuss your options. You may find that giving your house away is a keeper of an idea.

Teach an Old House New FLIPSYou have worked a lifetime to purchase and maintain your house. Now put it to work for you. The way to do this is to teach your house to “flip” with a FLIP unitrust.

While a FLIP unitrust sounds complicated, the concept is simple: When you decide you no longer want to own your house (or vacation home or other property), you transfer it to a unitrust that you create with your attorney.

The trust then owns the house and is responsible for its upkeep, utilities and marketing the house to potential buyers. Once the house is sold, the trust proceeds are placed in the trust, and it pays a fixed percentage for life to you or anyone you choose.

Since there is usually no income until the house sells, the trust makes no payment at first. The trust is valued each year and pays you a percentage (7% for example) of its total assets. Depending on the investments the trust makes, as it grows your payments grow because 7% will be taken from a larger base.

The FLIP unitrust is an outstanding way to provide an income tax deduction, bypass capital gains and give you a lifelong income stream. It also has the incredible benefit of supporting our mission once that lifetime of payments is complete. Please call us for more details.

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Foundation matches gifts for teen night

in lincolnFriday nights bring energy, action and fun to the Lincoln, Nebraska Corps Community Center as it stays open late in order to provide a safe and positive environment for area teens. The community center allows teens to use the facility to play basketball and pool, work on computers, watch television, and socialize with other area youths. There is also an educational component to the evening, where guest speakers come in to talk to the teens about topics like tobacco and alcohol prevention and making good choices.

Going into its fourth year, averaging 47 teens a Friday evening, this program was started with the realization that teens needed and wanted a safe and fun place to hang-out with their friends.

Nikiya Giger, 13, attends almost every week. “It’s a place to hang out. I like messing around with my friends, playing basketball, watching TV, eating pizza or Subway and playing dodge ball,” she said.

Jade Nicklen said he likes to come with friends and that he sees lots of familiar faces on Teen Night from his school.

C.J. Culver likes to come because he loves playing basketball and soccer and seeing friends. C.J. says he was allowed to attend Teen Night when he was a little younger because he was involved in basketball. “At Teen Night they’ll kick you out if you mess around, so people behave,” he said.

Kent Henning, community center director, said, “The Teen Night is an instrumental part of our overall program. It gives us a chance to connect with teens on Friday nights when we know it is a crucial time for them to have positive activities.”

There is a matching gift program in place to support Teen Night. The Dolezal Foundation matches gifts designated to the Teen Night at the Shield Endowment up to $50,000 each year. This provides a special opportunity for Salvation Army supporters to make their contributions worth twice as much while helping the young people in our community.

For more information on how to designate a gift for Teen Night, please contact Karen Cullinan at 800-274-0628.

ottumwa corps renovations

completeIt’s all about taking advantage of opportunities when they present themselves, or, striking while the iron is hot! The results are nothing short of astounding as The Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Ottumwa, Iowa prepares for a Fall 2008 move into their newly renovated facility. The new location was once a grocery store, but will now be home to the Corps’ feeding programs, administrative offices, a chapel that seats 125 people, and many more special activities and programs.

Accordingly, the Ottumwa advisory board has undertaken the process of long range vision planning offered by Western Division headquarters and is looking forward to what the next ten years will offer in program innovation and the well-being of the Corps.

“We could not have done this without the support from the people of Ottumwa. Our advisory board, comprised of members from within our community, really embraced this opportunity and got on-board with the process. With God’s abundant grace, the outcome will have an impact on the less fortunate that will be felt for years to come,” said Captain James Pennington, Ottumwa Corps Officer.

The new location will greatly enhance the capabilities of the Corps at a time when social services and emergency response resources are being stretched thin.

Friday night is Teen Night at the Shield at the Lincoln, NE Corps Community Center.

Ottumwa Corps Officer, Captain James Pennington, is grateful for God’s abundant grace as the newly renovated center opens this fall.

omaha calenDar oF events:November 7 ........................................ Bell ringing begins

November 14 ................................Tree of Lights Kick-Off

November 27 ....................................................TurkeyFest

December 3–5 ......................Adopt-A-Family Radio-thon

December 12-13 ....................................Ringing in the O!

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After a year of construction, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is well on its way to fulfilling an underserved community within the Omaha metro area. Scheduled to open late in 2009, the community is excited to welcome the family life center that will help children, youth, families, and individuals discover and develop their potential talent.

The Kroc Center is based on The Salvation Army mission and will be a positive change agent for South Omaha. The programs and services will center on four main pillars: Education, Sports & Recreation, The Arts (Performing Arts & Fine Arts), and Spiritual Development.

Building Blocks for the Future… The new facility is being built at the former Wilson Meat Packing Plant location. The groundbreaking ceremony for the 120,000 square foot facility was held on July 11, 2007. Leaders from The Salvation Army, Kiewit Construction, HDR Inc. architects, Heritage Services, government officials, staff, and the local community attended the historic ceremony. The groundbreaking symbolized a rebirth of hope and revitalization in the community.

OversightKroc Center development is being guided by the Permanent Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC is chaired by Gary Gates, Heritage Services Board member. Susan Morris, President of Heritage Services; Salvation Army Advisory Board members James Landen and Charles Sederstrom; and Major Merle Heatwole, Divisional Commander are the other members of the committee. The committee provides comprehensive oversight. Heritage Services has contracted with The Salvation Army for its construction management, financial, fundraising, public relations, legal, and accounting expertise.

stay up to date with the Omaha Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center by logging onto www.OmahaKroc.org.

the kroc center, one year to go!

This year the Gene Eppley camp was overflowing with fun, laughter, praise and a lot of water. Due to the substantial rains in the weeks before camp, the pond was twice its normal size, the mosquitoes were thick, and the pump created new ponds and streams. Despite the swamp-like conditions and giant mosquitoes, the camp session was an ultimate success. We were blessed with beautiful weather, exciting programs, and great camaraderie.

The children attended daily Bible lessons, played Bible bingo, and created Native American arm bands, head bands and necklaces. They were intrigued by the Bellevue Fire Department’s demonstration -- their eyes lit up when the giant fire hose was turned on and the children were drenched from head to toe. Other activities included time on the new ropes course, a trip to the Amazing Pizza Machine, a performance by a Native American dance troupe, and a Native American speaker who spoke about the trial of Standing Bear.

Many campers became “One with the Spirit” as they welcomed Christ into their lives at Wednesday’s Call to the Cross.

This year marked the 10th anniversary of The Salvation Army KETV Seven Can Help Kids Back to School Program. Since 1998, more than 75,000 children were given the help they needed to go back to school. Sending children back to school is a financial burden for low-income families. Thank you to all of you who generously supported this program.

Back to School

Service Extension Camp

The Omaha Kroc Center is located at 27th & Y Streets.

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More than 8,700 canned food items and $6,400 were donated to The Salvation Army during the 5th annual Just Can It food drive. Students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity led the way in this year’s drive, challenging students to donate canned food to the Army’s food pantry.

The drive kicked off with an on-campus ceremony attended by UNO Chancellor John Christensen and The Salvation Army divisional commander, Major Merle Heatwole. “Big Party,” of Channel 94.1’s Big Party Show, encouraged the crowd to give generously.

To create awareness about hunger and homelessness, members of the fraternity and Alpha Xi Delta sorority built several homes out of cardboard boxes. Despite a chilling rain, the students slept in their makeshift city each night of the five-day drive. The Salvation Army’s Michele Shearer, volunteer and special events coordinator, camped out in her own box house with the students.

Students Bring Attention to Hunger and Homelessness

“My favorite part of the event was engaging with the fraternities and sororities,” said Shearer. “They are really involved in their community, and it was great to be there and give them a better understanding of The Salvation Army.”

Just Can It organizer, Michael Crabb, arranged a series of lively events throughout the week including an intramural baseball game and tailgate party. They also invited the Pancake Man to set up an all-you-can-eat pancake buffet with all proceeds going to The Salvation Army's food pantry.

No Frills Supermarkets sponsored a Round It Up fundraising campaign in support of Just Can It. Participating stores encouraged customers to round up their grocery bill to the next dollar in order to raise money for the Army.

Just Can It sponsors like Tenaska, Two Men and A Truck, and 23 neighboring businesses understand the need for homelessness awareness. Each year, approximately 2,200 people in Omaha suffer without shelter or food and close to 35% of local children live in poverty.

The Just Can It food drive was a blessing to the community, and The Salvation Army would like to thank its sponsors and volunteers for their compassionate mission of raising food for those less fortunate. Proceeds from Just Can It will be matched by the Alan Feinstein Foundation.

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Divisional leaders, Majors Merle and Dawn Heatwole, admire the village of temporary homes on the UNO campus.

The first-ever Salvation Army cardboard home was built by volunteer and special events coordinator, Michele Shearer (center), who camped out with the students one night. Pictured from left are her co-workers, Marsha Moyer and Valerie Fischer.

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trIBute gIFts: (Tribute Gifts received December 2007 thru May 2008) The Salvation Army is privileged to continually receive gifts in honor or in memory of loved ones. These gifts not only provide a fitting tribute but also serve, in a practical way, to relieve human suffering. The Army notifies the honoree or the family of all tributes.

IN HONOR OF:Fred & Fran Aman Phil Pagel & Lorainne JensenMr. & Mrs. William Anderson Phil Pagel & Lorainne JensenMr. & Mrs. Charles L. Arenz Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. SmithLoraine Baker Dr. & Mrs. Gordon E. FredricksonMr. & Mrs. John C. Barnhart James A. RitterJoanne K. Bemis Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. FitzgeraldMr. & Mrs. Samuel Billingsley Ruth P. ThomasPeggy Blake Covenant Presbyterian ChurchMr. & Mrs. George Bott Mr. & Mrs. Herman AndreasMatt Brandl Cynthia Brandl Jean LavickyJanet T. Caston Ruth P. ThomasDee Chase Bonnie L. WoodfillFrank & Linda Conaboy Jim & Judy HendrixChristopher Cotton Mr. & Mrs. Christopher T. SummersRuby Davis Rowena DavisLiz Dostal Ed & Linda JamesCaleb Duncan Susan BraunMr. & Mrs. Charles Elsass Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. SmithDonald A. Fees Joan M. BureshLaura Feldman Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. JanickiMary S. Focht Mariann PapeStanley Glandt Mr. & Mrs. Todd BrunerMr. & Mrs. Jamie Grosdidier David W. OlsonBrittany Haga Samantha Hernandez Barb KingMike & Ester Hartogh Mr. & Mrs. Gerald ManningDavid & Patty Hebner Maybelle HebnerJune Hendrix Jim & Judy HendrixCarol Hesla Mr. & Mrs. Robert RanneyErin Hesla Mr. & Mrs. Robert RanneyDavid & Lynn Hunter Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. HunterMick & Gail Jensen Phil Pagel & Lorainne JensenLila Johnson Covenant Presbyterian ChurchAndi Kafka Renaissance Health ClinicPaul Klein Matt A. KleinLee & Tara Korshoj Mr. & Mrs. Jerome M. EssingtonMr. & Mrs. Clarence L. Landen, Sr. James & Shirley HuerterGene & Celeste Larkin Lisa M. Tosoni-ManningLinda Lilly Mark & Karen StaceyGale L. Longenecker Jeanne LewisMarilyn Louis L. W. PostonRay & Hazle Manning Mr. & Mrs. Gerald ManningBruce McCoy Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. SmithMr. & Mrs. Robert McCoy Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. SmithMr. & Mrs. David Meyers Mr. & Mrs. Allan S. JohnsonLanden Miller Lowell MillerStacey Mitchell Steven JohnsonSigne Morrow Karie KeownMr. & Mrs. Chuck Newman Deborah M. ConleyBill Northwall & Ethel Merrigan Mr. & Mrs. Rex D. Earl

Dr. & Mrs. D. R. Owen Phil Pagel & Lorainne JensenPhil Pagel & Lorainne Jensen Mr. & Mrs. William AndersonRussell Petersen Emory PetersenDarryl Piatt Kansas City Valve & Fitting Co.Dr. & Mrs. Brooks Ranney Mr. & Mrs. Robert RanneyDavid Ranney Mr. & Mrs. Robert RanneySammy L. Reagan Marie ReaganMargaret Reiner Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. SmithHaley Renken Mr. & Mrs. Doug RenkenJared Renken Mr. & Mrs. Doug RenkenSuzy Renken Mr. & Mrs. Doug RenkenTroy Renken Mr. & Mrs. Doug RenkenRuth A. Robson Michael A. RobsonGene & Jeanne Roelfsema Kathryn J. RoelfsemaMarjean Sack Norman H. SackJohn C. Sage Renaissance Health ClinicMr. & Mrs. E. R. Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. Ted S. HerbstJoel Schmidt AMVC Management ServicesTan’an David Shapland Doralee StreeterSteven Sholin Mr. & Mrs. Michael GodingDave Slimm Judith SlimmDr. & Mrs. Edgar H. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. ArenzDr. & Mrs. Jerry Smith Dr. & Mrs. Edgar H. SmithLt. Nick Smith & Monica Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Allan S. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. David L. Sokol QA3, LLCGene Spence Mr. & Mrs. L. B. ThomasKenneth Starks & Scotti Thralls Ruth P. ThomasAmanda Steele Nancy BertaciniBrad & Judi Stone Jim & Judy HendrixRobert Synhorst Wendy BeckerMr. & Mrs. James E. Thomas Ruth P. ThomasScott Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Gary N. ThompsonSusan Toberer First DataSusan Toberer Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd C. VanderlooMike & Diane Torry Jim & Judy HendrixMr. & Mrs. L. O. Townley Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. HessMr. & Mrs. Dick Vaughn Brian M. FoxRobert & Cindy Vincent Wilma StrangDennis Vonderfecht Dr. & Mrs. Harold E. VonderfechtAnne Thorne Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Del ToebbenMr. & Mrs. Fred W. Woolstrum Kathy Barrett Mr. & Mrs. Jerry D. WoolstrumDorothy E. Wright Barbara J. WrightJackie Zyderveld DMSI

IN MEMORY OF:Grace Abercrombie Peggy GradyJoanne Alberding Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. PerkinsJulius Andersen Jim & Mary AndersenLars Andersen Jim & Mary AndersenVirginia Andersen Laverne J. AndersenSven Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Dean E. Keller

Michelle Anglim Donald H. CarterSusie Anglim Donald H. CarterLevi Arehart Mr. & Mrs. Jerry W. SteeleEddie Bailey Norvel J. LucasHoward & Ann Bailey Margaret L. TrueDr. Miles Bairey Gerald RandallRobert Balou Perry MurryBrad Barber Rodney BarberDarrell E. Barnes Carol M. Anderson Earl Baldwin Peter & Michele Belcastro Greg, Barbara, Chris & Steph Johnson Gary L. Chadwell Bob, Kim & Fergie Ferguson Ramon & Donna Fox Richard & Violet Hayes Wallace Hopkins Rose Marie Johnson The Kamp Family Mr. & Mrs. John J. Krajicek Mike Rogert Tom & Sharon Moseley Paul & Doloris Mauer Anna M. Protaskey Michael & Pamela Stratman Joseph & Gwen Toledo Mr. & Mrs. Edward Wootton, Sr.Connie Battaglia Beverly DargeFloyd H. Beasley Margaret BeasleyWalter Berger Rosemary ThomasStella V. Black Leo C. BlackJim & Margie Blithe Patricia S. AtchleyKevin Bohaty Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey B. EwingStephen C. Bosiljevac Genevieve BosiljevacMary Bozak Mr. & Mrs. John BozakCharles S. Bratka Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. StoneArthur Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Ray SalinasMr. & Mrs. George Brugger Virgil & Avis BruggerJerry Brust Irma RosbergRowena Burleigh Virginia C. BurleighHenrietta Buscher Jean S. HansonLeonard J. Butler Ona ButlerEarl M. Buzzell Sharon K. BuzzellHarris Carnaby Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. MarkelPatty Chapman Norma J. HarrowAnna Chase Mary E. ChaseNeal Chase Mary E. ChaseCharles Cizek Ellsworth CizekRoger Clark Wendy V. ConnellyElizabeth A. Coble Mr. & Mrs. Bob McKee Gerald & Carmen Mancuso Mr. & Mrs. Jeff R. Schober Mr. & Mrs. James J. Schrieber Mr. & Mrs. Kurt StrawheckerJohn D. Coe Geraldine CoeSam Conti Eunice ContiArthur Cooper Leola V. CooperMildred Corda Leonard F. CordaJames H. Cottrell Janet CottrellDolores Curry Mary D. HannaGrete F. DeBolt Mr. & Mrs. Edward I. Hover Mr. & Mrs. Rodney McKee John & Marcia Winchester

Galen E. Derr Alice DerrMarie Di Cicco Anthony Di CiccoGlenda Dickason Sally BissonMae Dillard Norvel J. LucasBill Dirks Sandra J. BossmanJanet Dixon Ardath BurrerTom & Charlotte Dixon Mr. & Ms. Edward J. SmithCharles Durham John SchwertleyMarie Ebbesen John EbbesenBill R. Edmonds Bertha Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Rich PedersenMae Egly Robert EglyOrlow Eidam Mrs. Jule Eidam Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Haag Walt FoerRandy Elwood Gloria J. Elwood-WybornyAgnes Felton Albert FeltonChester Felton Albert FeltonEarl Felton Albert FeltonRaymond Felton Albert FeltonVivian Fitzharris Donald E. FitzharrisRose M. Fry Wendell H. FryTyler B. Gaines Mr. & Mrs. Darlow Burdic Chapter ED, P.E.O. Mrs. Aurel R. Couch Sandra M. Kadavy Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. StittHenry P. Galloway Margaret E. Bull Patti S. Bull Mr. & Mrs. Howard E. Christiansen Mr. & Mrs. John Horvatich Mr. & Mrs. Gene Kruger Rey & Sue Corrales Mr. & Mrs. Randall R. ShraderJohn A. Gange Jay W. GangeDorothy Gates Howard DavieBerniece Gillilan Dalton GillilanMarvin & LaVonne Goff Eldon & Linda GoffDale Gooder Alice C. GooderDr. George Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Doug VerleyEarl Grady Peggy GradyDora W. Graves Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. JonesClinton & Lillie Gross Mr. & Mrs. Merlin LawrenceLucille Grovijahn Dorothy O’ConnellMr. & Mrs. W. L. Hanley Edward HanleyDick Hannah The family of Dick HannahJoseph W. Healey Cheryl L. Davis Edward T. Harvey Mr. & Mrs. James T. Healey Keitha King Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Lang Mr. & Mrs. Jerry E. Mikkelsen Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur F. RicksCarroll Heuertz Mr. & Mrs. Darrel L. RettigLee A. Hightower Lavonne HightowerArthur G. Hillstrand Margaret M. HillstrandFred A. Hillstrand Margaret M. HillstrandJay Hinchman Sandra HinchmanDarlene Hintch Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. HintchGregory Hoch William R. Hoch

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LaVonne Hollander Jacqueline EasterVera Horn Cindy ForeheadJanelle Hornickel Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery D. SpilinekRonald L. Howell Carole L. Mix Phil & Peggy CovaltBernice M. Huddleston Delbert C. HuddlestonJim Inglis Wanda ReevesEar Jabay Ross W. JabaayMyrle Jefson Marjorie JefsonNeva M. Jenkins Linda M. JenkinsGordon R. Johnson Cindy ForeheadJohn Johnson Ray JohnsonVernice M. Johnson John A. JohnsonBradley J. Jones Amelia C. PuslMary Kadavy Steven SainsburyLaura Kiger Mr. & Mrs. Willard P. ChristensenAnthony Kingery Lloyd C. KingeryNatalie Klemann Mr. & Mrs. Gerald MathewsCarl Kleve Mr. & Mrs. Richard BremerEdward E. & Emma F. Klima Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. KlimaKeith Knudson Mr. & Mrs. Joel KnudsonDonald L. Koenen Virginia KoenenMilton Kopecky John KopeckyAbe Krasne Cindy ForeheadArthur L. Kroeger Phyllis E. KroegerNancy B. Lang Russell C. LangH. W. & Freda Legge James J. LeggeWaneta Lillibridge Helen ThompsonMr. & Mrs. Ernest Lind Virgil & Avis BruggerHoward Lind Virgil & Avis BruggerHenry & Margaret Linenbrink Katherine LinenbrinkAnne Loquist Kristi OmarHerman Lund Ruth M. LundRobert Lutz Dawn LutzLidia Mack Marylynn HolcombChuck Mahaffey Ruth MahaffeyCharles Maier Jeanine & Kathy Grear George & Lubi Paulson Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Ramold Duane & Margaret Tunnyhill

Jimmie Martin Clemm & Patricia KesslerRichard & Marilynn May Darla MayCarrol McAree Doris MeriweatherJohn M. McCullough Mr. & Mrs. Allan D. NelsonMilford & Betty Michaelson Merrill MichaelsonKirby Dian Miller Dean MillerMary Eileen Miller Bob & Carlyn WehrheimRobert Miller Alice M. MillerGordon Mirts Jeanette MirtsGene R. Mitchell Mary E. MitchellJim Morris Mrs. Pat SerresJames P. Mulligan Anne Marie AitaAvais G. Munson Robert B. AlbersRobert L. Nelsen Ramona NelsenJose Novoa Mr. & Mrs. Steve I. RosenBertha Ohsann Marvin G. KroppRon Olsen Cindy ForeheadMervin R. Otte Esther OttePamela Sue Ouderkirk Mr. & Mrs. Elmer OuderkirkMarguerite Paulson Mr. & Mrs. James A. AndersonEdward J. Pesek Eleanor A. Bucknam Mr. & Mrs. Jerome T. Caffey Alpha Delta Kappa – Delta Chapter Mr. & Mrs. Dennis G. Cernik John Housley Rosemary Boland Mildred J. Mullen Valera R. Pesek Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Stone Mr. & Mrs. Frank Vencil Ms. Shirley WhilesFrank Petrashek IOOF Lodge #33Pat Post Sandra BothwellFred & Vima Potts Mr. & Mrs. Allan S. JohnsonAlma Prokop Bev BonnerJanice H. Purdy Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. KlimaElla Rachwitz Jim & Terrie SaundersBerton & Helen Raish Mr. & Mrs. Keith W. AndersonToby Raznick Mr. & Mrs. Steve I. RosenA. J. Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Crane, Sr.Lillian Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Crane, Sr.Willard A. Richardson Lt. Col. John W. MacDonaldBunny Richert Louis Richert

Leila Rodamaker David RodamakerEthel Rumbolz Geraldine CoeDick Rummel Pierre Bossant Lois V. Carroll Richard Dienstbier Kathleen A. Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Guinane Kathryn Wees Darlene M. WrightGlenna Rummel Pierre Bossant Kathleen A. Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Guinane Darlene M. WrightJoan Rundle Skip & Judy GistMarilyn Schlueter Al SchlueterLewis Schmitgen Dorothy E. SchmitgenCorey Schnabel Donald D. JohnsonBetty Sharp Lloyd R. SharpB. K. Sides Elizabeth SidesAndrew & Clara Sobczyk Grace SobczykD. J. Sokol Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Martin David SandersHans Sonnichsen Mr. & Mrs. Leonard SonnichsenSophia Spada Margie SobotkaLoren W. Spease The family of Loren W. SpeaseDon Spetman Mr. & Mrs. Walt CassonMary L. Stamm Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. JonesTheresa Sturek Casey SturekRon Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Jim M. CarrierDoris Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Carlson Sandy Creek Courtesy Fund Mr. & Mrs. Galen Ehrke Dr. James Foster, DDS Dorothy Harris Lee & Doris Holt Donna Jauken Mr. & Mrs. Steve Larson Phyllis McClymont Michael & Pamela O’Neill Warner & Joanne Carlson Ruby Spradlin Eldon Steinbrink Mr. & Mrs. Bill Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Thorell Mr. & Mrs. Gary WallArthur Thornton Norma J. HarrowVelma Tiedeman Donald TiedemanAlia Elizabeth Toombs Ms. Gloria Bond-ToombsThelma Townswick Cindy Heidt Rosie Moore Verna Lippolt Douglas Lippolt

Dennis Lippolt Mr. & Mrs. Mac Mills Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hanson & sons Joyce BaggsAllison Underberg Mr. & Mrs. Earl S. OdlandClarence P. Van Zee Gertrude V. Van ZeeEarlonda Vickers Wilma BandyAnita J. Walker John D. WalkerDevona Wichman Joyce K. FerneyPhilip H. Wickett Keith W. WickettG. Wieser Mr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Ancona Elizabeth AnconaNaomi H. Willing Debra Baber Francoise M. Babin Mr. & Mrs. Frederick N. Backer Jeff & Marcy Bakewell Thomas & Donna Brown Mrs. Harris Carnaby John & Susan Eastlund Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Fee Dennis & Sharon Finnegan Kari L. Finocchiaro Thomas & Karen Guck Morgan & Judith Holmes Dr. & Mrs. Neil P. Kenney, M.D. Mary L. Kern W. P. & Norma E. Kirkland Katherine Klein Margaret M. Kubat Kathleen P. Lane Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Lykke Charles & Ruth Madison A. L. & Patricia Malcolm Barbara Marchese Stanley & Marleen Moffitt Milton & Beverly Konicek Robert & Maggie Mundy Timothy & Amy O’Connor David & Christine Olson Michael & Mary Parizek Byron & Julie Petry Robert & Mary Sadler Steven & Kathleen Schiller Betty Scholz Betty K. Start Charles & Louri Sullivan Kevin & Diane Warneke Richard & Julie Wollen Lloyd & Elizabeth WoodworthEd Young Peggy EvertsonJudy Young Peggy EvertsonStephen Young Peggy EvertsonPhyllis Youngberg Community Housing Initiatives, Inc.Donald H. Younker Maxine YounkerHelen Zentz Thelma G. HowardJames A. C. Ziesemer Paul Becker

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Omaha Salvation Army Volunteer Opportunities

Holiday Bell RingersBell Ringing: Nov 7 – Dec 24This year, bring your family & friends to help ring bells! Bell ringers from schools, business groups & service clubs are also encouraged. Without your leadership in volunteering your time our efforts would be severely curtailed!

Ringing in the O!, a 36-hour Bell Ringing Marathon: 11:00 am Dec 12 – 11:00 pm Dec 13, 2008

Sign-up online at www.ringomaha.org or call 898-6000

Holiday NeedsChristmas Sign-up: Nov 5-8, Nov 10-14Turkey-fest: Nov 26–27 Help prepare & deliver turkey dinnersPhone-A-Thon: Dec 3-4 Help thank donors for their supportToyland Set-up: Dec 17-18Toyland: Dec 19-20, Dec 22-23 Escort eligible parents through Toyland to select toys for their children.

Ongoing NeedsTelephone Reassurance: friendly contact with lonely seniors through phone calls and visitsDora Bingle Senior Center: Van driver, two days (5 hours) per weekFoster Grandparent: Care for young children in our Stepping Stones Child Development Center

To volunteer visit www.GiveSalvationArmy.org and click on “How you can help” or call Michele Shearer, 402-898-6000

Beginning July 2008 the following Salvation Army officers have received new appointments in the Western Division, based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Major Beth Trimmell, Additional appointment, Community Cares Ministries Secretary, DHQ

Major Richard Trimmell, Additional appointment, Secretary for Personnel, DHQ

Major Gregory Voeller, Financial Secretary, DHQ

Major Carla Voeller, Music Secretary, DHQ

Major Barbara Shiels, Older Adult Ministries Director, DHQ

Lieutenants David and Shannon Martinez – Pastoral Corps Officer – Omaha, NE South Side/Kroc

Majors Herb and Yaneth Fuqua, Administrative Corps Officers – Omaha, NE South Side/Kroc

Majors Kevin and Christie Van Zee, Corps Officers, North Platte, NE

Majors Michael and Tina Cripe, Corps Officers, Aberdeen, SD

Lieutenants Xavier and Heather Montenegro – Corps Officers – Norfolk, NE

Lieutenant Ruth V. Sellen – Brengle Holiness Institute, Associate Corps Officer – Lincoln, NE

oFFIcers on the moveMajor Deborah Agnew, Assistant Corps Officer, Fort Dodge, IA

Major Linda Ibbs, Assistant Corps Officer, Sioux Falls, SD

Major Audrey McClintock, Black Hills Area Special Services, Rapid City, SD

Major Robert McClintock, Black Hills Area Coordinator, Rapid City, SD

Captains Timothy and Jennifer Gardner, Corps Officers, Fremont, NE

Captains Robert and Bethany Gauthier, Corps Officers, Rapid City, SD

Majors Carla and Greg Voeller

Captains David and Marcella Mowers, Corps Officers, Grand Island, NE

Captains Von and Linda Vandiver, Corps Officers, Sioux City, NE

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