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Rotarians missed the good news town $40,000 a year. by Murray Moore Platt that $1,000 be central role in taking furnishings. eligible for welfare until afford. The man who told given to the Salvation care of transients Lt. Braddock also The number of age 18, he said. The drop-in centre the Midland Rotarians Army. delivered toit by police, describedanew venture homeless teenagers The Army has one Army is arranging has Wednesday that the Salvation Army in his speech to Of the Army's here, the petween age 16 and 18 house 1 in See taker oot Lie town's "'mayor and Lieutenant Ray Rotarians. renting of a seven who are female is Penetanguishene that Braddock said Wed- deputy-reeve don't Braddock cited letters bedroom house starting amazing and alarming, the town rents to the nesday. A survey of seem to think there's a from the chiefs of police _0n Monday evening Aug. 1, to be used asa 1. Braddock said. Army for $1a year. The Jocal Grade 7, 8 and 9 problem (with tran- of -Midland and Midland council] shelter for the _ Roman Catholic Church students drew 261 sients) and they don't Penetanguishene, and rejected a request from homeless, particularly Parents who tell their has rented a house in responses. Eighty-seven know what to do" by from the Midland OPP L!. Braddock for teenagers. The Army teenage offspring who Midland to the Army on per cent said they would evening had a recom- detachment, recogni- financial assistance. If hopes to raise enough are-46 years or older to the same basis. They use a drop-in centre, mendation from the ing the problem of the town did the same money tobeabletobuy leave home are not are used as temporary and 90 per cent said a town's finance com- {ransients here without job the Army was doing the building after a responsible for them, places to stay for drop-in centre' is mittee, chaired by 4 place to sleep, and now, he said Wed- year. The immediate nor is the Children's Aid families who are unable needed, Lt. Braddock Alderman Richard explaining the Army's Nesday, it wouldcost the needis for money tobuy Society. They aren't to find housing they can _ said. j } lal 7,000 heading to Winni Centennial congress ; eading to Winnipeg The centennial Salvation Army officers Midland Salvation you in? If your husband where would you turn? dignity. The Army happen, they work long, congress of the from"across Canada Army continues tomark beat you, where would For countless works to promote hope and hard. The Salvation Salvation Army in who will be attending its 97th birthday in you run to? thousands of Canadians and faith through a Army cares for people Canada and Bermuda _ this historical event. North Simcoe it is worth If youwerearunaway Over the last century, program of spiritual where nobody else will: will be held in Winnipeg, As the Salvation asking, if you had child in a strange city? the\ answer has been -- guidance coupled with : : June 24-28, reports Lt. Army, in Canada trouble, real trouble, If you were shut-in, The Salvation Army. help of a practical, The Salvation Army is Ray Braddock who prepares to begin a where would you turn? alcoholic, sick, old, The Army is a Church physical nature where still caring _ for along with his wife will second century of If your house burned despairing, if you'd lost with its feet on the it's needed. F Canadians, after 100 be among the 7,000 service and while the down, who would take any reason to live, ground of human And to make it all years. Special visitors Times they are a-cchanging and direction towards a new job and a new start in life. formed. They approach every problem in the same a others) are being offered by government agencies. But first and foremost Times have changed, for Christian Church with 1,500 Canada and for The Salvation Army. In this old photograph, early Army officers collect furniture and clothing for repair in their rehabilitation workshop and sale to assist in furthering The Army's work. Today, many of those early social programs which were pioneered by the Christian Soldiers of The Salvation Army have been taken over by governments. Al the time this photograph was taken, Canada had very little in the way of official assistance. You stayed healthy and working, or you went hungry and homeless. Into this rough and ready world came The Salvation Army, first brought to Canada in 1882. The Army is trained officers, all of whom are accredited ministers of the gospel, offering an ef- fective, vibrant church program. It has always opposed '"'pauperizing" people by subsidizing their living in poverty, always providing both practical and Spiritual help. Therefore people who come to The Army in their time of need find sound spiritual guidance and assistance toward building a new life. A meal may be needed, warm clothing and other practical assistance. Today, many of The Army's social services that the Salvation Army pioneered (hospitals for unwed mothers, prison-door rehabilitation services and there are still many services which The Army is the only organization to provide. A classic case is The Army's Harbour Light centres for alcoholics. In major centres across the country and in the north, where native people suffer from this century's most epidemic disease, The Army provides a place to come for help. During an average year, the Harbour Light centres across Canada assist thousands of men. They offer food, shelter, a place to 'dry out' and rid your system of the lingering after-effects of alcohol abuse. They provide clothing where necessary Fruits of their labours Most of us see The Salvation Army only at Christmas. To see more of the familiar blue uniform, all you have to do is to be in need. Prisoners in the local jail, battered wives, alcoholics, people who feel they have nothing to live for, unwed mothers, runaway children, all these and many more kinds of troubled people have come to know that The Salvation Army is One place they can always turn to for help. The Salvation Army brought its Christian Soldier philosophy to Canada exactly 100 years ago this year. At that time there were almost no _ social assistance programs of any kind, no unemployment insurance, no workmen's compensation, no hospital plans. You stayed employed and healthy or you starved. The officers of The Salvation Army set out to improve the dignity and quality of human life, through a program of spiritual and practical help. They have helped countless thousands of Canadians to upgrade the quality and sense of value they had in their existence. The Army has always been a Church, first and foremost but it's a Church with its sleeves rolled up and a ready welcome to everyone, no matter what their problems. Staffing the services supplied by The. Army is done by Army officers, many of them husband and wife teams. They work long hours for pay which is lower than the official minimum wage. Their reward, a feeling of accomplishment, both physical and spiritual. The result, easy: North Simcoe is a better place to live. Happy 100th Anniversary from Tinney Septic Service & Construction R.R. 1, Penetang 526-7269 RK KK KKK KK KKK KK KKK KKK B4, June 23, 1982 And above all, they provide guidance towards' ihe spiritual faith and strength needed to Overcome alcoholism. ' Not every man succeeds in climbing out of the pit he has dug himself into, but many do, with The Army's help. The Salvation Army also provides Day Care services for working mothers, unwed mothers, homes for the aged, hospitals, counselling for families, suicide and drug counselling, prison visits, help for Canadian Armed Forces personnel overseas, and of course, the spiritual support for which it was first frame of mind, not merely to cover up the results but to give the person with the problem the help needed to change his or her life for the better. They promote pride, self-confidence and faith, as well as physical betterment. In its early days, The Army Often had to fight physical battles with op- ponents, that's no longer the case, but the strength and Spiritual integrity which sustained them is -- turned towards battling the problems of the present day. After 100 years of service in Canada, The Salvation Army is still caring. Major and Mrs. Wilf Hammond new divisional leaders of the Salvation Army were guests of the Midland Salvation Army last Sunday. The visit came prior to the Hammonds and Li. and Mrs. Ray Braddock leaving for Winnipeg and_ the Salvation Army's Centennial -- Congress. Theme of the Congress is "A Joyful Noise."' Group leader will be Dr. John Shewfelt. Hope the second 100 is as good as the first Mailloux's Footwear Simcoe St. at Main St. 549-2904 D fe) U G L A Ss "Onward, Christian Soldiers" ARKER UBLISHING LTD. 309 King St., Midland Town Centre P.O. Box 609 Publishers of The Midland Times, The Penetanguishene Citizens, Elmvale Lance, Friday Times and Friday Citizen