Western
Western Division
Division
The Salvation Army Salute
Volume 21, No. 1
"One Flood, One Fight, One Team"
By Captain Von R. Vandiver ~ Sioux City, Iowa, Corps Officer
Fall 2011
In this issue:
Flood of 2011
The Siouxland area of the Western Division – where Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota join at the confluence of the Missouri
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and Big Sioux rivers - is familiar with weather extremes. But the devastating effects from weather in the area in the space
Joplin Tornado
of a few months in 2011 have been unprecedented.
Omaha North Corps
On a warm Saturday night in April, an EF 3 tornado ripped through Mapleton, Iowa. A number of businesses, several large
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grain bins and at least 140 homes were destroyed by the severe storm. But no lives were lost.
Program Director
The Salvation Army in Sioux City, Iowa responded immediately to both Mapleton and nearby Early, Iowa, where damage
was much less. We dispatched two teams of volunteers with food, beverages and other supplies to be distributed in each
Officers on the Move
community.
My wife, Capt. Linda Vandiver, remained at the corps to coordinate needs assessment with emergency management officials and to contact vendors providing
supplies. The Salvation Army remained on-site supplying meals, drinks and support to the communities over the next several weeks as cleanup progressed.
Hundreds of volunteers poured into Mapleton from across the Midwest to help with demolition, hauling debris and restoring damaged homes.
Days before the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advised
communities downstream of the Oahe Dam north of Pierre, South Dakota, to prepare for
unprecedented releases of water due to unexpected rainfall and the melting of an unusually
heavy snow pack in the upper Missouri River Basin. Residents in all three states began the
construction of levees, filled sandbags and made other flood preparations. The Siouxland
Salvation Army made preparations to serve those affected by the flood and those
responding to help.
Two mobile feeding units (called canteens) were deployed in the tri-state area. A unit in
the Dakota Dunes community assisted residents and emergency responders who were
building a six-mile long earthen and stone levee around the community. Salvation Army
volunteers provided food and water to the people working to stop the flood waters -- from
the governor of South Dakota, Dennis Daugaard, to work-release inmates from the
Yankton Unit of the South Dakota State Prison.
The other canteen served volunteers and residents in Sioux City, Iowa, and across the
Missouri River in Dakota County, Nebraska. The canteens traveled a circular route from
downtown Sioux City, where hundreds worked each day to fill sandbags, across the
Under the direction of Captain Vandiver, the Siouxland Salvation Army
Veteran’s Bridge into South Sioux City, where residents and volunteers worked to protect
responded to multiple disasters of tornados and floods
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He Hit the Ground Running
North Omaha Corps Welcomes New Program Director
Jim Sells knew he had to work fast and hard when Omaha’s North Corps Community Center hired
him in mid-May as its program director responsible for summer day camp.
By the end of his first week, he met with the North Corps advisory committee and presented a
complete schedule of activities for the summer, including games, theme weeks, field trips and visits
to the Omaha Kroc Center.
It was apparent that Jim was the right person at the right time for this position, and he hasn’t looked
back since that first day in May. Primarily, because he hasn’t had time.
With a degree in sports management from St. John’s University in New York, Jim moved to San
Diego, California, where he worked for The Salvation Army, honing his skills and learning to
connect with inner-city youth. When he arrived in Omaha in a car packed with all of his belongings,
he already had a plan in mind to implement a day-camp program that would transform the lives of
North Omaha youth.
Under the direction of Corps Officers Lt. Joel and Lt. Etta Johnson, he began with a few more than
Program Director, Jim Sells, has many new fans at the
20 kids the first week of day camp. Every week since, he’s seen an increase. By camp’s last day,
Omaha North Corps Community Center
July 29, it was not unusual to see 45 campers enjoying activities at the Corps. In addition to Kroc
Center visits, outings have included the Henry Doorly Zoo, Strategic Air & Space Museum, College World Series, Summer Arts Festival and the Durham Museum.
The North Corps Day Camp has also entered into a partnership with King Science Elementary School, “adopting” Kountze Park as a summer service project in an
effort to encourage kids to volunteer and give back to their community. Jim and the campers can be seen picking up trash in the park and helping with simple
projects.
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He Hit the Ground Running continued
From The Commander
Dear Friend of The
Salvation Army:
This issue of the Fall Salute
is focused on our response
to Missouri River flooding
and other disasters seen in
many of our Western
Division communities.
Salvation Army personnel
and scores of volunteers
have served tirelessly. To
those affected by these
disasters, we’ve provided
thousands of meals, snacks,
beverages and cleaning
supplies.
Jim Sells has big plans for the Corps. “My goal from day one has been to bring
a little piece of all that I’ve learned from my experiences living and working
across America. These priceless experiences of working with an extremely
diverse range of people have prepared me to build my vision for the future here
at the North Corps.”
“By exposing these youth to exciting opportunities they’ve never had, we can
begin to build a new road into the future, one with a bright light at the end of the
tunnel. It’s my hope that road begins with new and enhanced programs at the
North Omaha Corps” Jim said.
He has already finalized plans to introduce a full slate of new and enhanced
youth programs for the fall, including after-school programs. This is an exciting
time for the Omaha North Corps to expand its programs and meet the growing
need in this community.
Paul D. Smith
We’ve also had the privilege
of counseling and praying with many people whose lives have been
thrust into turmoil and despair. God promises in Isaiah 43:2 to be
with us when we pass through the waters. One way God chooses to
make His presence known is through the efforts of those providing
physical, emotional and spiritual support.
As the Army Corps of Engineers started reducing the output of water
from the dams, we began to see the waters recede. Now we are
preparing to move into the recovery phase of the flood relief effort.
Our ability to serve is enhanced by the resources entrusted to us by
our many donors.
I am humbled by the generosity and trust displayed by the level of
support we have seen. I pray we will always be faithful stewards of
your trust as we work together “Doing The Most Good.”
Major Paul D. Smith
Divisional Commander
Omaha North Corps kids at the College World Series
Welcome
Majors Kjell and Vicki Steinsland were
commissioned in June 1981 as “God’s
Soldiers” from the College for Officer
Training. Currently, Kjell is the
Divisional secretary for business and
Vicki is the Divisional secretary for
Program in Omaha at The Salvation
Army
Western
Divisional
Headquarters.
Kjell is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene
University (Bourbonnais, Illinois) and
holds a B.S. in religion and an MSCM
The Western Division welcomes
(Master of Science degree in Church
Majors Vicki and Kjell Steinsland.
Management). Kjell served from
1996-2005 as the chairman and professor of record for the Community Relations class
offered through the collaborative efforts of Olivet Nazarene University and the
Continuing Education Program. Kjell was made a Paul Harris Member by the Rotary
Club of Des Plaines, Illinois in June 2006.
The Steinslands served as corps officers for 26 years prior to being appointed as
Divisional youth secretaries for the Midland Division. After three years, Vicki was
appointed as the program secretary and Kjell as finance officer in the Eastern Michigan
Division. One year later, marching orders were received for their present
appointments.
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Kjell and Vicki have served on Emergency Disaster Service teams including New York
at “Ground Zero” following the 9/11 terrorist attacks and in Biloxi, Mississippi,
following Hurricane Katrina.
Married since June 1982 they have two adult children: Erik, a graduate of Trinity
International University in Deerfield, Illinois. He lives in Palatine, Illinois, with his
wife, Mandi and son Logan. Michael, a graduate of North Park University in Chicago,
Illinois, currently lives in Seoul, South Korea, teaching kindergartners at a private
school.
Officers on the Move
As of last June, there are many new faces and some new appointments for Salvation
Army officers throughout the Western Division which includes Nebraska, South Dakota
and the western two-thirds of Iowa.
Major Kjell Steinsland, Divisional Secretary for Business Administration, Omaha, NE
Major Vicki Steinsland, Divisional Secretary for Program, Omaha, NE
Captains Jason & Mary Poff, Corps Officers, North Platte, NE
Majors Daniel & Ruth Hursh, Corps Officers, Beatrice, NE
Envoys Timothy & Peggy North, Corps Officers, Fremont, NE
Captains R.C. & Miranda Duskin, Corps Officers, Norfolk, NE
Captains Oliver & Tabitha Knuth, Corps Officers, Ottumwa, IA
Lieutenant William & Captain Robin Rutledge, Corps Officers, Boone, IA
Captain Deborah Thompson, Associate Corps Officer, Des Moines Citadel, IA
Lieutenant Janelle Cleaveland, Corps Officer, Des Moines Temple, IA
Additional Appointments:
Major Christine Merritt, Divisional Moral & Ethical Issues Secretary, Omaha, NE
Captain Jolinda Shelbourn, Divisional Assistant Candidates’ Secretary, Omaha, NE
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Salvation Army / KETV Back to School Backpack Program Breaks Records
With the economy still struggling, many parents face having their children start the school year without the supplies they need. Since 1998, over 111,000 local
children have been assisted through The Salvation Army/KETV 7 Can Help Kids Back to School Backpack Program.
The 11,542 backpacks were assembled by volunteers at The Salvation Army Lied Renaissance Center. With an overwhelming willingness to lend a hand, 350
volunteers helped make this year exceed the expectations as children start the school year on the right foot --- or with the right bag.
Through much needed support, the program has been able to expand this year and
serve Council Bluffs, Beatrice, and Lincoln as well as Omaha. The Salvation Army
Council Bluffs Corps/Lakin Campus volunteers handed out stuffed backpacks on
August 6 at the Omaha Public Library Millard Branch and on August 11 and 12 at The
Salvation Army North Omaha Community Center and The Salvation Army Kroc
Center.
The giving did not stop there. Boys Town Pediatrics was also onsite with physicians
performing free school physicals on August 6 at the Omaha Public Library Millard
Branch and at The Salvation Army North Omaha Community Center on August 11.
Divisional director of The Salvation Army Western Division, Joanne Bemis, said “The
future of generations to come is actually dependent upon educating our youth. The
Salvation Army’s Back to School Backpack Program is an investment that ensures that
each and every student starts the school year fully equipped with the necessary supplies
to succeed. Our donors and partners are collaborating for the common good of helping
children of all ages throughout our city succeed in school.”
The 2011 KETV 7 Can Help Kids Back to School Backpack Program is thankful for
Volunteers from Hewlett Packard helped assemble thousands
the support from our sponsors: First National Bank, NRG Radio, Boys Town Pediatrics,
of backpacks ahead of a record-breaking distribution.
More than 11,000 backpacks were given to children less fortunate
Staples and Payless Office Products.
Back to School in Lincoln, Nebraska
This year, The Salvation Army in Lincoln, Nebraska formed a new partnership with First National
Bank, KETV and B107.3 for its annual Back to School Drive. Every year, the Lincoln Salvation
Army provides free backpacks and school supplies to local students in need. This new partnership
in Lincoln was a result of First National Bank’s efforts to expand their support, building on a
partnership with the bank and KETV 7 Can Help Kids that has helped The Salvation Army provide
for students in Omaha, Nebraska for 13 years. First National Bank put collection bins in area
branches and hosted a supply drive thru at the South Pointe location. KETV and B107.3 were
integral partners who helped promote the Back to School Drive. The city of Lincoln responded
generously.
Kent Henning, director of operations, has organized the Back to School Drive since its inception.
“Knowing that the need would be greater than past years, we were able to help 775 kids with
backpacks and school supplies. This is an increase of 82 over last year making this year’s event the
most successful ever. Thanks to all our partners and support from the community”, said Henning.
The Lincoln Salvation Army set a new record this year with help
from partners KETV, First National Bank and NRG Media.
Our Wish List
Senior Center
Label maker ~ Kitchen-Aid mixer ~ Large mixing bowls
Computerized kiln ~ Hoover upholstery cleaner ~ Home blood pressure machine
Paper shredder
Coffee
~
~
Service Coordination
DVDs --comedy, action ~ Small folding shopping carts
Durham Booth Manor
Styrofoam cups ~ Coffee condiments (sugar, coffee creamer, sugar substitute packets, stirrers)
Pedestal table for the great room ~ 2 Gallon large igloo
Telephone Reassurance
Postage stamps
Loan Closet
(2) Large folding walker with wheels and seat ~ Bio-hazard containers for used needles, syringes and lancets
Donation of pre-cut meat from one cow. This will be used for residents at the Durham Booth Manor.
Omaha North Corps
Stainless steel forks and spoons ~ Air pump
Additionally, for use in all the youth programs
Crayons, colored markers ~ Socks: all sizes for youth ~ Youth sneakers: all sizes
If you are able to contribute to Our Wish List, please contact Madeline Madden, 402-898-5907.
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Volunteer
Opportunities
Adopt-a-Family Radiothon
Christmas Sign up
TurkeyFest
Deliver meals this Thanksgiving
Material Assistance
Food pantry helper
Durham Booth Manor
2nd Monday of every month
Government commodities distribution
Emergency Disaster Services
volunteer
Stepping Stones Child Care
Development Center
Substitute Grandparent
Interested in volunteering?
Go to our website
www.GiveSalvationArmy.org/
Volunteering.asp
or call 402-898-6000.
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First to Arrive. Last to Leave.
For more than a century, Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services teams have
been among the first on the scene and the last to leave a major disaster. In the best
tradition of America, they serve those in need, at the time of need and at the place of
need.
Tornados, floods and excruciating heat threatened people in The Salvation Army’s
three-state Western Division and kept the Army’s disaster responders busy since April.
Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the Western Division is made up of 28 centers in
South Dakota, Nebraska and Western Iowa.
The need has seemed endless. The Salvation Army response has been tremendous:
• The first in the series of disasters, a tornado hit the Iowa towns of Mapleton and
Early on April 9. Salvation Army teams from Omaha and Sioux City, Iowa,
responded immediately with food, hydration, shelter and prayer. Nearly 5,000
meals were provided to emergency responders and residents during the relief and
recovery operation.
The Council Bluffs Salvation Army fed snacks and meals to thousands of
• On May 22, a massive tornado devastated the town of Joplin, Missouri. The
volunteer sandbaggers this summer
Salvation Army in the Kansas/Missouri Division responded immediately to serve
residents and emergency workers. In mid-June, Salvation Army officers from Lincoln, Nebraska,
A big thank you to our community partners for their
replaced the tired crew and continued to help provide thousands of meals, snacks and beverages.
support of The Salvation Army Flood Relief Drive. We
The cleanup continues today.
are grateful for the donations of cleaning supplies and
• On May 30, flooding along the Missouri River became extremely serious, especially in the
monetary contributions needed to sustain the relief work.
Siouxland area (the tri-state region surrounding Sioux City, Iowa). The Salvation Army
We also thank the many contributors and volunteers in the
responded immediately, calling the relief operation "One Flood, One Fight." Emergency teams
Siouxland and Mills County, Iowa, areas where the Army
arrived from Omaha and the South Dakota cities of Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Watertown to
has been active since Memorial Day.
assist. More than 46,000 meals and snacks were distributed to residents and emergency workers.
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The recovery phase of the operation is ongoing.
Action 3 News
• In the Omaha area, flooding issues continued to worsen. By mid-June, Omaha Salvation Army
Tom Becka, KFAB
Kroc Center staff and volunteers were providing an average of 50 lunches each day to levee
NRG Media
workers along the Missouri River. The Omaha Salvation Army fed flood victims temporarily
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residing at the former Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, three times per week through August. The
Army was also asked to feed workers protecting local water treatment plants.
Koca Chiropractic
• In Mills County, Iowa, The Salvation Army helped feed residents and emergency workers
Hy-Vee
working to protect vulnerable levees. Emergency Services teams from Omaha and Council
Omaha Fire Department
Bluffs, Iowa were on site for local sandbagging operations; they fed more than 8,800 volunteers.
Omaha Police Department
• With help from communities affected by flooding, The Salvation Army has collected supplies to
Mayflower
put together thousands of flood cleanup kits for local and divisional distribution.
Two Men & a Truck
• On June 6, the Omaha/Council Bluffs Salvation Army opened its first Cooling Stations at four
Loft 610
metro Omaha locations. The stations were opened when temperatures reached 90 degrees or
Midtown
Crossing
at Turner Park
more for two consecutive days. An estimated 1,040 people without air-conditioning made use of
Ralston
Chamber
of Commerce
the stations.
Info
Group
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services has been stretched to its limits in recent months.
The community was asked to help, and the response has been heartwarming. Through public
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awareness and numerous fundraisers, the Army continues its response to the Flood of 2011 and
And thanks to the retail locations that hosted our Salvation
disasters yet to come. The Midwest ethic of neighbor helping neighbor has never been more
Army “Red Kettles for Flood Relief” donations.
evident. Of every dollar donated, 100 percent goes directly to help those impacted by the disaster.
Mervin Goehring Finds Happiness Helping Others
Retired farmer Mervin Goehring knows a thing or two about sowing and reaping a field of grain. Today, Mervin sows with his charitable
gifts to various Christian organizations, including The Salvation Army, so that others might reap the benefits of his generosity.
Mervin took out his first Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) in 1993 for $10,000. Now, he says, he likes to fund a charitable gift annuity
almost every year. “It makes me happy to help organizations that help others,” he said. A man of great faith, he adds that the nonprofits
he supports all have a strong Christian emphasis. He says that giving in this way “makes me feel good every time I do it.”
Mervin funded his first CGA with The Salvation Army (TSA) a decade ago. “I appreciate the reputation and integrity of The Salvation
Army,” he said, explaining his reasoning for supporting TSA. “Dealing with them (TSA) impressed me.”
The relationship took root when Mervin contacted then-planned giving associate Jim Gustafson. The seed of their friendship grew into
what Mervin today enthusiastically describes as “something good and great!”
Mervin Goehring, a retired Two years ago, Mervin funded a second CGA with The Salvation Army and he plans to arrange another one within the near future – after
farmer, reaps benefits and
his 85th birthday. Mervin likes the mutually beneficial aspect of a charitable planned gift, especially the gift annuities. He receives a good
helps others thru The
return on his investment which, at age 85, will be just over 8 percent. Take into account the charitable deduction tax savings, and Mervin’s
Salvation Army’s Planned
CGA could yield an effective payout rate of almost 12.5 percent.
Giving Department
“This helps people in need and helps to make better people,” Mervin says of his charitable gifts. In addition to his gift annuities, he also
has included a bequest to The Salvation Army in his estate plans. Mervin said that although he has no guarantee that he will live to be 100, he is sure that “100 years
from now I’m still going to feel I did the right thing.”
“Give away your life; you will find life given back, but not merely given back – given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets
generosity,” Luke 6:38 from The Message by Eugene Peterson.
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"The Lord Was Not In
the
Wind"
Journey to Joplin ~ By Captain James Pennington
In 1 Kings 19:11, the Lord said to Elijah, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the
presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by. Then a great and powerful
wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord
was not in the wind.”
On May 22, 2011 a devastating EF-5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri killing
over 150 people and injuring thousands. The Lord was not in the tornado, but the
Lord was in the response effort and among the people of Joplin in the aftermath of
the tornado.
Dan Spicer and Capt. James Pennington from Lincoln, Nebraska were two of those
who saw firsthand God’s work after the tornado; they spent two weeks, June 1-16,
assisting the recovery; only 10 days following the tornado.
“The devastation was horrific and of vast proportions, beyond what I have ever
seen” said James Pennington. “However, it was remarkable to see the hand of God
through the rubble and debris while ministering to the survivors.”
Captain James Pennington was called into service to relieve a tired
The crew spent their time in a mobile kitchen concentrating on the feeding and
crew in Joplin, Missouri
hydration of survivors, volunteers, emergency personnel and cleanup crews even as
daily temperatures hovered near 100 degrees heat index. But that was not their only purpose; they also were performing emotional and spiritual care to those they
came in contact with, offering a word of prayer where appropriate and wanted.
“The overwhelming majority of residents, while frustrated and exhausted, were thankful and expressed a sense of gratitude and hope for the future” said James.
During their time in Joplin, the crew from the Western Division fed over 1,000 meals and served more than 3,000 cold drinks daily as well as ice cream treats and
even gave a few teddy bears to the children.
“But,” he added, “The most important element The Salvation Army added was a message of hope.”
While God was not in the winds on May 22, 2011, He was with the survivors, the rescue personnel and the volunteers that followed. Thank you for your prayers
and support.
Volunteers Answer the Call to Feed Hungry Kids
More than 8,340 served
The Salvation Army “Kids Cruisin’ Kitchen” was a
new program this summer. Canteen trucks visited
five sites a day, five days a week, taking nutritious
meals to low-income kids who may not otherwise
have transportation to a free summer lunch program
site.
Joining forces with The Salvation Army to make this
new way of delivering food to underserved children
possible are Food Bank for the Heartland, Hunger
Free Heartland, ConAgra Foods Foundation and
Mutual of Omaha Foundation.
On weekdays, from June 6 through Aug. 12, fifty
volunteers logged 2,000 hours in an effort to put an
end to childhood hunger in the Omaha Metro area.
Many volunteers worked along with a friend or
family member on multiple days. One volunteer,
when asked why she was helping, replied: “We don’t
have a lot, but we wanted to give something back.”
The Kids Cruisin’ Kitchen makes a stop in
Southwest Omaha to the delight of children and families
Much like Winter Night Watch -- but held in the summer’s heat -- two Salvation Army Disaster Relief vehicles,
dubbed the Kids Cruisin’ Kitchen, served free nutritious breakfasts and lunches to 8,340 children at risk for
hunger at the five meal sites across the metro area. Each Disaster Relief vehicle was manned by four volunteers,
a driver, site supervisor and two meal servers.
In addition, two volunteers arrived each morning at the crack of dawn to help Chef Matthew Ruttle prepare
meals fresh from the kitchen at The Salvation Army Citadel Corps. The meals were taken to locations where
children congregated, such as pools, parks and recreational areas.
The hungry children didn’t have to look for food. The canteen trucks found them.
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Chef Matt Ruttle with volunteers Charlotte Ricke
(l) and Glenda Cantey. Together they prepared
daily meals for Kids Cruisin’ Kitchen.
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Student "Heroes" Receive Scholarships at D.J.'s Hero Awards Luncheon
Salvation Army programs for young people benefited thanks to the 1,300 people who attended the D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon on May 9 at CenturyLink Center
Omaha. More than $337,000 was raised through the luncheon, now in its 12th year.
Those attending included dignitaries such as Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, who was honorary chair of the event. They were drawn by the opportunity to salute
the eight Nebraska students who received scholarships through the D.J.’s Heroes
program. Each student overcame significant obstacles to succeed in school and in life.
The students received a standing ovation as did the David Sokol family, long-time
supporters of the D.J.’s Heroes Luncheon. The event is named for their son and brother,
D.J., who died of cancer at the age of 18.
Supporters also came to meet and hear the speaker, eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo
Ohno, who has skated his way to success since the age of 14. Apolo talked about his
father, a Japanese immigrant, and how his “tough love” helped him be the success he is
today.
Apolo was tireless and rebellious and still had the energy to get into trouble at age 12 by
running with the wrong group. Then he found the sport of skating. The Olympian took
the audience along on his journey from a trouble-making teenager to the most decorated
U.S Winter Olympian in history.
Olympic champion Apolo Ohno was
the featured speaker at the
2011 D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon.
In 2012, the D.J’.s Hero Awards Luncheon will be held at CenturyLink Center Omaha
on May 14 beginning at 11:45 a.m. The featured speaker will be ABC News reporter
Bob Woodruff and his wife, Lee. They will share the incredible story of his recovery in
2006 after being hit by a roadside bomb while covering news on the war in Iraq. Please
call Patti at (402) 898-5906 for more information.
Bob & Lee Woodruff,
the 2012 D.J’.s Hero
Awards Luncheon speakers
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their homes, and downstream to Dakota City,
Nebraska, as residents quickly sandbagged both
their homes and the historic Dakota County
Courthouse.
Every day since flood warnings were first issued,
The Salvation Army has been serving the people of
Siouxland. More than 25,000 meals have been
provided since Memorial Day. The Siouxland
Salvation Army has distributed more than 300,000
bottles of bottled water, brewed over 200 pounds of
ground coffee and gone through hundreds of
donuts, candy bars and fruit.
The need continues. Hundreds of families have not
been able to return to their homes. Many of the
homes will no longer be livable due to the long
inundation of water in the structures. Many homes
will require extensive clean-up and repair to become
livable again.
People ask us, ‘when are you leaving?’ I am proud
to say, ‘We’re not!’ We were here the first day to
help and we will continue to be here – to recover,
to rebuild and to restore what the Great Missouri
River Flood of 2011 has taken away.
When you donate your clothing,
furniture or other goods to
The Salvation Army, those goods
change lives.
Donate today.
Call (402) 342-4135
for free pick-up.
You’ll be
“Doing The Most Good!”
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Territorial Volunteer of the Year: Judy Grace
Judy Grace has been a one-person dynamo in volunteering and managing other volunteers in many Salvation Army projects and programs.
Judy was instrumental in the design and building of the vegetable garden on the grounds of The Salvation Army office. You could say she was the driving
force behind the “germination” of the project. She spent over 100 hours planning and preparing for this project, bringing together volunteers from the
University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Peter Kiewit Construction Co, several local churches, Creighton University Medical Center and Boy Scouts.
She oversaw the delivery of dirt and mulch to the garden plots, and then directed the distribution of mulch and dirt to prepare the garden beds for planting.
She created a watering schedule and oversaw the care of the garden plot. The results of her
efforts culminated in the first-ever garden plot harvest at that location. The harvested
vegetables were given to The Salvation Army Senior Center and food pantry.
Wherever she was needed, Judy cheerfully lent a helping hand. She brought volunteers in
to help clean the kettle room after the end of bell ringing season. She worked with students
volunteering for UNO’s Seven Days of Service project, directing students in several cleanup
projects for The Salvation Army. She organized local high school students to help build
picnic tables that were donated to the senior center. Through her efforts, residents can now
have a relaxing picnic on the grounds with a beautiful view of the gardens.
Judy has been a fantastic volunteer organizer who will tackle any project. She marshaled
Boy Scout volunteers and, in one day, tore out the overgrown bushes in front of the senior
center—a project our maintenance staff didn’t think could be done in one day. When the
gardening season came to a close, Judy was front and center, helping bring in the last of the
harvest, closing out the gardens, and preparing the plots for winter. Amazingly, she always
had a group of volunteers with her.
Judy’s grace shines in the garden she cultivated at
As the Christmas season came upon us, Judy brought a number of volunteers to help with
The Salvation Army’s Lied Renaissance Center
the first-ever walk/run charity event for the food pantry --- the Red Kettle 5k Run --- helping
at the registration table and providing additional volunteers to direct runners so they could stay on course. Judy brought volunteers to help deliver handwarmers, cocoa and carpet mats to the volunteer bell ringers. She was an instrumental volunteer at the Thanksgiving meal event, bringing volunteers to help
deliver over 1,300 meals on Thanksgiving morning.
Her amazing leadership resulted in successful projects and volunteers who are ready to help again for the remainder of 2011 and also in 2012. Judy’s yearround commitment to community service has played an instrumental part in the successful completion of numerous Salvation Army projects. She is a shining
example of how one person becoming involved can have a big impact on transforming lives.
New Program for People in Emotional Crisis:
Post Crisis Emergency Community Support
The Salvation Army is again taking an innovative approach in collaborating with a community partner to help those in need. This time, those who will benefit from
the collaborative effort with Lutheran Family Services are individuals experiencing an emotional crisis.
The Douglas County Crisis Response Team, with funding provided by Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare, assists people in finding emotional well-being and crisis
resolution. The Region 6 area provides crisis response services for five Nebraska counties, and The Salvation Army provides post-crisis emergency community
support for all counties in the region.
The response, like most emergency services, is fast. A therapist, contracted by Lutheran Family Services,
responds within 30 minutes to a call about a behavioral health crisis. As soon as the therapist comes on site,
the individuals or family receive crisis management and resolution. They are offered post-crisis services such
as The Salvation Army’s Post Crisis Emergency Community Support and Lutheran Family Services Therapy.
Most calls for assistance come from law enforcement, but they also come from local shelters and the Nebraska
Family Helpline.
While utilizing Post Crisis Emergency Community Support services, individuals and families are assigned a
support specialist who works with them for approximately 90 days. The specialists help people with coping
skills, crisis management plans and family schedules and chore charts. The staff also works to connect them to
resources within the community to ensure that their needs are met.
Since January 2010, the Douglas County Crisis Response Team has served 240 adults and children in the
program. The Post Crisis Emergency Community Support (The Salvation Army service) has served 100 adults
Post Crisis Emergency Community Support staff Elise
and 25 youth since its 2010 start.
Hoffman, Julianne O’Keefe and Samantha Stimpel
Sally Learns Coping Skills
Ten-year-old Sally was referred to Salvation Army’s Post Crisis Emergency Community Support after her mother called the police. When Sally entered the program,
the relationship between mother and daughter was difficult.
Sally’s mother experienced challenges in getting her to listen. The child’s response was to either yell, or hit, or not speak at all and bark like a dog. She had not
developed the skills necessary to appropriately communicate her feelings, needs and wants.
The Post Crisis Emergency Community Support specialist began to work with Sally and her mother, developing one goal each day and giving appropriate rewards.
As time went on, Sally learned to appropriately communicate her feelings by not screaming and instead using “I” statements to discuss her feelings.
While in the Salvation Army program, Sally worked with a peer support specialist and completed a Children’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan where she identified
triggers for appropriate ways to manage her anger and aggression. She has developed coping skills, such as deep breathing and visual imagery. When she is
challenged, she is able to go to her “happy place” and visualize a place where she is able to de-escalate rather than yell and hit.
The family has learned to manage difficult situations in a positive, constructive way. The Salvation Army is providing a needed service with community partners.
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When You Donate to the
Kroc Center K Club,
You Change Lives by Helping Families
Learn, Play and Grow Together.
For details, please call
Suzanne O’Donnell at
402-898-6052
Jonathan Kuebler:
A New Face at the Kroc Center
Jonathan Kuebler has joined The Salvation Army Kroc Center as director of operations. The new member of the Kroc
Center staff has 24 years of operations and team leadership experience.
For the past 16 years, he was part of the senior management team at AAA Washington, serving the last nine years as the
director of travel services operations at the Bellevue, Washington headquarters.
Jonathan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the American Graduate School of International
Management in Glendale, Arizona, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma State
University.
Jonathan Kuebler takes over as
director of operations at the Omaha
Salvation Army Kroc Center
“Jonathan’s management and leadership experience will bring great value to our organization as the Kroc Center grows
and we discover new ways to meet our mission and serve our community,” said Major Todd Thielke, senior Kroc Center
officer.
Super Summer Memories for Kids and Families
Special and fun activities at The Omaha Salvation Army Kroc Center are now great memories for
young people and adults alike. Here’s a sample of a memorable Kroc Center summer:
• Camp Kroc kids learned how to swim, swing a hammer, draw a bow, make pottery, use
computers and play as a team.
• Kroc Center member and nonmember families enjoyed Summer Nights for Families on
Wednesday evenings with art on the plaza, a talent show, swimming, campfire & s’mores, games
and more.
• A crowd of North Corps kids swam
and played.
• Hundreds of lunches were prepared
and delivered to area flood workers.
• The facility was a feeding site for
kids who needed breakfast or lunch
Camp Kroc kids create bird houses among the many arts
and a Cooling Station for those in
and crafts activities offered during the summer
need of relief from the heat.
• Singer and song writer Josh Kelley performed for kids as part of ConAgra’s Feeding America
Program.
• Friday Night Live, a rental by area churches, drew hundreds of youth each week for several
weeks.
Summer Day Camp at the Kroc Center included archery and
several opportunities in the arts, recreation, education and fitness To see photos, follow the Kroc Center on Facebook.
Josh Kelley Performs
Camp Kroc Kids
for
Country music artist Josh Kelley performed for children at the Omaha
Salvation Army Kroc Center on Aug. 1. The event marked the singer’s
last tour stop. The concert was in conjunction with Food Bank for the
Heartland and Feeding America, with a $50,000 grant for an expanded
summer meals program from the ConAgra Foods Foundation.
Josh performed a few acoustic numbers before participating in arts and
crafts and team-building activities with Camp Kroc Kids. Before
departing, he had lunch with the children who presented him with a bright
green (Kelley green?) Camp Kroc T-shirt autographed by the day
campers.
“The Kroc Center is an amazing facility. The kids are so well-behaved and the
teachers really keep order. The kids are full of energy and well-nourished which is
really important,” said Josh Kelley, singer/song writer
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New Turf Field at the Kroc Center
Kids are enjoying playing on the new turf that was installed this summer
at the Omaha Salvation Army Kroc Center.
The durable, long-lasting turf, which replaced the grass field, will not
only serve the needs of the UFL Omaha Nighthawks who train at the
Kroc Center, but will also provide expanded field usage for Kroc Center
programs. Many more football and soccer leagues for kids and adults
will be possible because teams can start earlier in the season and play
longer since the turf can endure constant use.
For information on Kroc Center sports leagues or field rentals, please
contact Tony Collins at (402) 905-3570 or tony_collins@usc.
salvationarmy.org or visit www.OmahaKroc.org
Kids enjoy the new football field’s turf at the Omaha Salvation Army Kroc
Center
Omaha Salvation Army Announces
2011 Tree of Lights Campaign Leadership
Omaha is blessed to have leaders committed to helping those in
need and making a strong community. The Salvation Army is
grateful that these leaders are willing to support The Salvation
Army’s mission of “Doing The Most Good.”
Omaha community leaders Hal and Mary Daub are long-time
supporters of The Salvation Army’s mission. We are pleased to
announce that Hal and Mary will serve as the 2011 Tree of Lights
Campaign honorary chairs.
Serving with the Daubs is Connie Ryan, president of Streck, as the
honorary vice-chair. Together, Hal, Mary and Connie will bring
the leadership, fundraising experience and commitment that will
make this year’s campaign a success. Events and highlights of the upcoming 2011 Tree of Lights
Campaign include the Kettle Klub Reception on Nov. 3 at the
Georgetowne Club, and the Volunteer Veteran’s Bell Ringer
Breakfast on Nov. 11, 7:30 a.m., at the Kroc Center.
2011 Tree of Lights Honorary
Vice-Chairman – Connie Ryan
2011 Tree of Lights Honorary Chairs – Hal & Mary Daub
Save the Date
Zumbathon / Kroc Center
October 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Red Kettle 5k Run/Walk Returns
October 29, 2011, 9:00 AM
Zorinsky Lake, 156 & F Street, Pavilion South Entrance
No preregistration required
Entry fee: 10 nonperishable food items or $10 for The Salvation Army
Food Pantry.
For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call
(402) 898-6000.
Sponsored by Harrison Financial Services/Northwestern Mutual
Financial Network, First National Bank, Peak Performance, Channel
94.1 and the Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation.
Red Kettle 5k Run
October 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Pumpkin Patch Party / Kroc Center
October 31 . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Tree of Lights Red Kettle Campaign Kick-Off
November 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
Adopt-a-Family Radiothon
December 1 & 2 . . . . . . 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
D.J.'s Hero Awards Luncheon / Century
Link Center Omaha
May 14, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . 11:45 a.m.
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Remembering Teda
the annual payment amount received from The Salvation Army is
a tax-free return of principal.
Supporters of The Salvation Army find many different ways to
further our mission of helping those in need. Whether support is
through volunteering their time, putting money in a red kettle
during the Christmas season, responding to a mail appeal or
making a financial gift through numerous other available options,
every donor has a special place in our hearts.
Donors funding a charitable gift annuity with appreciated securities
may receive additional tax benefits. Funding a charitable gift
annuity with securities that have gone up in value provides a way
to minimize and defer capital gains tax that would otherwise be
owed if the securities sold and the cash donated to The Salvation
Army. The transfer of the securities to The Salvation Army would
be considered part gift and part purchase of the annuity, allowing
the gift portion of the capital gains to avoid taxation. The remaining
capital gain could be reported in prorated amounts over a donor’s
life expectancy, if the donor is the annuitant, thus allowing a donor
to spread the capital gains tax over the number of years that the
donor would be receiving annuity payments.
One donor that will always be a special friend of The Salvation
Army is Teda M. Hagerman of Beatrice, Nebraska. Teda, who
passed away in February of 2011 at age 98, was one of eleven
siblings born in Germany. She moved with her family to Filley,
Nebraska, in 1927 and married her late husband, Thomas C.
Hagerman, in 1936.
Teda Hagerman’s desire to
help people served by
The Salvation Army is
possible through a
charitable gift annuity
The couple owned various businesses in Colorado, Oregon and
Arizona. Teda was a tireless worker who “usually worked 15 hour
days.” Following their successful career of owning and operating
stores such as Gambles, Marshall-Wells and Western Auto, Teda and Thomas
retired to Tucson, Arizona. Following the deaths of both Thomas and their son
Jerry, Teda moved to Beatrice, where she began supporting The Salvation Army
through cash gifts and purchases of numerous charitable gift annuities.
Another wonderful gift opportunity exists for donors considering
converting certificates of deposits (CDs) that are close to maturating.
Using the funds from the CD to fund a charitable gift annuity may
provide an annual income that is larger than the interest that might be obtained
should a donor use the funds from a maturing CD to purchase a new CD. In
addition, the donor would receive a welcome income tax charitable deduction.
Teda often said that she liked financially supporting The Salvation Army’s
Christian mission, while at the same time receiving a gift annuity’s guaranteed
income and sizeable tax advantages. She felt that “gift annuities are important
as they will ultimately help people that are in trouble in life” and that the Army’s
“Christian beliefs were most important” to her.
In addition to her cash gifts, Teda chose charitable gift annuities as her way of
furthering the work of The Salvation Army. Her kind generosity provided her a
guaranteed secure income source for her life, while at the same time furthering
her desire to provide assistance to those served by The Salvation Army. Teda
will always have a place in the hearts of all who knew her at The Salvation
Army.
For example, a large portion of the amount (either cash or securities) transferred
to The Salvation Army is a deductible charitable gift. In addition, a large part of
For more information on The Salvation Army’s planned giving program, contact
(402) 898-5913.
TRIBUTE
GIFTS: (Tribute Gifts received January 2011 thru June 2011) 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:
Violet & George Baer
Miss Joan Anderson
Keaton Bell
Jody Eaton
Ms. Joy A. Greenwood
Dan & Elizabeth Burns
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Hill
Robert R. Campbell
Mr. Seth V. Campbell
Roy England
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Perry, Jr.
Robert F. Faunce
Mr. Todd Wolff
Jessica Herek
Mr. & Mrs. John Miller
Ben Huber, Sr.
Ms. Pam Leat
Katryna
Ms. Marcia Booth-Malnack
Jeff King
Ms. Vonda King
Ken Kluck
Ms. Carole L. Sieck
Billie Maltron
Past Grands Association
Richard Mester
Ms. Janet L. McGregor
Sam Moore
Ms. Martha Lenihan
Ann & Lon Palmer
Gunter Hofmann
Bruce Raddatz
Past Grands Association
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Jeff Rodgers & Family
Ms. Rebecca Nielsen
Mr & Mrs. Ron Roemmich
Mr. & Mrs. Allan D. Nelson
Mary J. Rogers
Ms. Megan J. Tooker
Adam & Sarah Salisbury
Mr. Devin Salisbury
Dustin Salisbury
Mr. Devin Salisbury
Doris Schnabel
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Perry, Jr.
Jim & Bev Shirbroun
Dr. & Mrs. Richard E. Shirbroun
Phyllis & Del Toebben
Dr. Chris R. Link
Nancy & Larry Tooker
Ms. Megan J. Tooker
Eldon & Marie Wietzke
Mrs. Thomasina Parker
IN MEMORY OF:
R. Jack Andersen
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard L. Larsen
Mrs. Ruth J. Smith
Arturo & Frances Apicella
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Zvolanek
David Charles Arenz
Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Arenz
Mr. & Mrs. K.E. Bachman
Mr. Gerald Gade
Lawrence Baker
Ms. Heather Baker
Lillian Bauer
Shirley L. Behm
Peggy Benson
Mr. & Mrs. Washington G.
Thompson
Ruth Boicourt
Mr. & Mrs. Del Toebben
Mary Rose Book
Mr. & Mrs. Willard P. Christensen
Jesse Boyle
Donna Boyle
Catherine A. Carder
Mr. Thomas T. Carder
Jean Churchilll
Mr. William D. Churchill
Edith Clark
Ms. Paula Warbelton
William D. Coffey
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Ellis
Mary L. Conner
Ms. Susan G. Schildt
Norman Covault
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. McIntyre
Debie Craig
Ms. Helen Kahlandt
Charline Crum
Mrs. K. Jean Lockwood
Mrs. Cutler
Mr. & Mrs. Darcy E. Peterson
Charles DeGanahl
Darr Feed Lot Inc.
William & Emma DeMoss
Mr. & Mrs. Eldon C. Goff
Ruby Dietz
Mr. Darrel Westerman
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Candace Dill
Ms. Tara M. Jenson
Jason Dorrell
Mr. Dean Costantinou
Mrs. Peggy Derby
Ms. Stephanie Weissinger
Mr. Paul Dworak
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred A. Riedmann
Della Earhart
Mr. Cyrus G. Earhart
Leornard & Jeanette Fangman
Ms. Diane White
Brownie Fladby
Mr. Robert D. Fladby
Loy Fluckey
Mr. Calvin Fluckey
Louise Freeburg
Ms. Phyllis O’Brien
Mr. & Mrs. H.H. Gade
Mr. Gerald Gade
Charles Gaughen
Mr. & Mrs. Earle Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Nick
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cruickshank
Mr. Edwin Slavik
Mr. Michael Gaughen
Ms. Constance Brainard
Duane Gibson
Mr. Phillip G. Yurgae
Mr. Tom Coates
Terry Gramenz
Mrs. K. Jean Lockwood
Betty Grant
Mr. & Mrs. Dorrel Nutter
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Neumann
Memorials (continued)
John Grasso
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Chambers
Jeff Grove
Mr. Mark Ausenhus
Elsie Gumaelius
Mrs. Janet Hoffman
Dick Hagge
Mrs. Christina Zoellner
Manford Hiatt
Ms. Constance Spurgeon
Phyllis Hancock
Ms. Susan K. Hancock
Lucille Hare
Mr. Jerry Hare
Myron A. Harris
Ms. Sheryl L. Thomas
Heidi
Ms. Norma J. Harrow
Iola Hickman
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Don A. Mears
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Mockelstrom
Mrs. Lorna Robinson
Theresa Hollebrands
Mr. & Mrs. Earl S. Odland
Rita Hummel
Mr. Terrance Hummel
Helen Ilg
Loren D. Ilg
Delton Jesser
Ms. Susan Dusky
Carl & Augusta Johnson
Ms. Virginia F. Jensen
Robert R. Johnson
Mr. Ronald L. Johnson
Margaret & Roberta Kiewit
First Presbyterian Church
Edith Knutson
Luvern M. Knutson
Thaddeus “Ted” Koson
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Stuczynski
Jack Krahulec
Mrs. Mary A. Krahulec
Mrs. Mary A. Krahulec
Glenda Land
Mrs. Judith L. Willour
Tom Land
Ms. Sheila Coleman
Mrs. Lucille Langdon
Mrs. Dorothy Steele
Audrey Maxwell
Mrs. Barbara Stratton
Charles B. McCarrell
Ms. Karen Goucher
Mary McCarthey
Mrs. Joan Mitchell
Ruth Ellen McCarthy
Mrs. Rose M. Chittick
Linda McDonald
Ms. Debra Schnathorst
David Paul McFarlin
Jeff Laass
Joanne McIntosh
Dr. & Mrs. Alan R. Fisher
W. J. Moore
Ms. Marilyn Lecher
Darrel Moreland, Jr.
Mrs. Marilyn Moreland
Bill Moritz
Mrs. Susan Robeson
Gary Moritz
Mrs. Robert L. Day
Ms. Susan Judkins Josten
Dwaine Munyon
Mr. & Mrs. Victor A. Ajlouny
Andrew Muster
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred A. Riedmann
Ray Nelle
Harold & Wilma Larson
Mr. & Mrs. Mark De Long
Mr. & Mrs. Robert K Hoisington
Ms. Helen L. Houston
Ray Pence
Mrs. Janice Pence
Joseph & Helen Phalen
Mr. & Mrs. Gary R. Anderson
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Peter Polinko
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Cielocha
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Luchsinger
Mr. & Mrs. Laurence C. Gaughran
Mr. & Mrs. Marland Gammon
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Dashner
Mr. & Mrs. Vel Grove
Mr. Rex E. Ekwall
Mr. Ted Larson
Ms. Maureen Davis
George & Lucille Pollock
Mrs. Dolores J. Mull
Lee Ray
Children’s Hospital
Ms. Christine Winter
Joan Renouard
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Scheidies
Donald W. Ringsdorf
Mr. Gene Ringsdorf
R.C. Riter
Mr. Robert Riter, Jr.
Mrs. Berden Ruechel
Mrs. Doris Pearson
Marilou Schaeffer
Mr. Donley D. Schaeffer
Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Schmidt
Mrs. Karen Buhl
Lyle Schoulte
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Perry, Jr.
Marcella (Sally) Sellner
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Warden
Mr. & Mrs. Dan J. Pugh
Mr. & Mrs. John Yerkes
Ms. Jean Wilmouth
Ms. Patricia Sellner
Robert & Frances Howard
Gene Serres
Mrs. Pat Serres
Archie Shepard
Mr. & Mrs. Harold R. Marshall
Richard Shurts
Tim Shurts
Robert C. Siegfried
Ames Auto Sales
$10
$25
$50
$75
Tim Slattery
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Sawtell
Richard Snyder
Glenn Smith
D. J. Sokol
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Haley
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Martin
Max M. Spears
Mrs. Maurine W. Berdan
Walter Stahlke
Ms. Kathleen A. Dougherty
Earl Swandeus
Mr. Forrest W. Vicstrum
Mary Swedberg
Ms. Andrea Swedberg
Ernest & Doris Sweeney
Mark or Darlene Sweeney
Mary Alice Thomas
Mrs. Jane H. Ott
Richard L. Thomas
Ms. Sheryl L. Thomas
Frank Todero
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh M Stirts
Charles Triplett
Mr. Lewis C. Klauderud
Ernest & Esther Turnwall
Mrs. Roberta Paquin
Bernice E. Tuton
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Tuton
Arvid Veron
Mr. Forrest W. Vicstrum
Jean Wedberg
Loren D. Ilg
Stanley Wilkinson
Mrs. Patsy Wilkinson
Walter J. Willett
Elaine & Nat Vandiver
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bragg
Mr. & Mrs. John Doran
Mr. Cedric J. Flagout
Niels Schmidt
Stephen & Charlene Kenkel
Tama County Bar Association
Pauline Zagar
Ms. Paula Warbelton
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Happy Faces
Going Places
Salvation Army
Campers at the Zoo
Through the generosity of the
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and its
dedicated and professional staff, the
children from the Citadel Corps and
Omaha North Corps were offered
the opportunity to experience a
hands-on day at the zoo.
Day’s activities included drawing pictures
of giraffes and zebra stripes. Did you know
that every zebra has a different stripe
pattern? Well, that’s one of the things the
children learned this summer at the zoo.
This camper enjoyed going to the
“desert” while still in Omaha. How?
By visiting the Desert Dome at the
zoo and learning about the desert
plants and wildlife.
The campers ended the day by thanking the zoo staff for a wonderful experience!
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Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our
communities and to encourage more people to serve, created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program. The program is a way to thank and honor
Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard – measured by the number of hours
of service over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime.
Congratulations to the following volunteers who have donated their time in 2010 by helping in numerous Salvation Army programs. They definitely earned
the prestigious award.
Without the help of these volunteers, many programs would be unavailable to those in need. Thank you, volunteers!
GOLD AWARD: 500 hours or more
BRONZE AWARD: 100 hours or more
Dorothy Hodges • Maria Ortiz de Zarate • William Piner
Timothy Steward • Ossie Thompson • Monica Villafuerte • Jane Wade
Miranda Allen • Allie Baxter • John (Jack) Bayse • Willie Bowie
Connie Brace • Cinnia Culliver • Edna Ellis • Rodney Grace
Janice Harlan • Jose Hernandez • Lisa Kinchen • Jeff Marty
Catherine Maxwell • Dick Maxwell • Yvonne Mitchell • Harry Reyburn
Jerry Scott • Mike Serif • Pamela Siddiq • Nadia Villacorta
Lois Wells • Geraldine Wesley • Timothy Winchell
SILVER AWARD: 250 hours or more
Magdalene Bynum • Angela Ertzner • Rilma Hummel • Ralph Hunter
Jill Nottingham • Doris Obilor • James Sanders • Emilee Seier-Brandl
Doris Smith • Owen Taylor • Susan Williams-Bahsoun
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