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Kidz Day is an annual Salvation Army event for the benefit of local at-risk youth at The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center in South Modesto.

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Patty Tharp: A Life of Volunteerism

BY MELISSA HUTSELL

As The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center celebrates the 20th annual Kidz Day on May 10, the community is honoring the woman who helped to make it happen — Patty Tharp.

Each year, The Red Shield hosts the Kidz Day event to increase support and funds for the center’s many invaluable youth and spiritual services. The event, which raised a recording-breaking $106,000 in 2015 alone, helps keep the south Modesto facility running all year, says Salvation Army Board and Red Shield Advisory Council member Pete Michelini.

The youth-centered event began with the idea to partner with local publications to collect donations through newspaper sales.

“Each [May] we get different businesses to lend their employees for a day and help sell papers on street corners [for a minimum $1 donation],” Michelini said.

The success of the project is in large part thanks to Tharp. She spent more than 20 years working on the Kidz Day project.

“This event would not have been possible without Patty,” Michelini adds, “she was there right from the beginning.”

As an active Red Shield Advisory Council member and proponent of The Red Shield Community Center, Tharp spearheaded Kidz Day and helped to found the Kidz Day Committee.

Before her death in December 2015, after a battle with brain cancer, she held positions on the Red Shield Advisory Board, and was treasurer for the Stanislaus Police Activity League. Tharp had many passions – including her family and her work with several regional nonprofits – but Kidz Day is certainly her legacy

Patty Tharp and Sandy Sandvill at Kidz Day, May 15, 2012.

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When Webber first arrived at the Modesto Bee in 2004, Tharp introduced her to the Kidz Day fundraising efforts, and together with fellow Modesto Bee employees, they raised hundreds of dollars each year for the event by selling newspapers on the streets of Modesto. Her devotion was contagious, and after each year’s event, Tharp couldn’t wait to plan the next.

“She would think of ideas of how she could do it better and raise more funds,” said Webber. “She just loved it, it was just part of her being.”

Webber said these funds have helped to purchase all of the computers for the center’s computer lab, remodel the chapel, and resurface the pool.”

“There are lots of things [the donations help to fund] throughout the whole year and beyond for The Red Shield Center,” said Webber. “It’s just a wonderful organization that keeps children off the street, and gives them a purpose in life. […] "This is a place for children to go to feel safe and loved,” and that was Patty’s motivation. “I made a promise that I would continue to help spread her legacy.”

This year, Webber and her friends and family will be volunteering on the corner of Orangeburg and Coffee in Modesto on May 10, and are planning to hit a fundraising goal in Tharp’s name.

For more information about Kidz Day, or the Red Shield, or to make a donation: Salvation Army Red Shield Center 1649 Las Vegas St., Modesto (209) 538-7111 RedShieldModesto.org

TOP: Patty selling papers in 2013 on the corner of McHenry and Briggsmore in Modesto; BELOWL Patty Tharp and Jennifer Webber in October 2015.

Patty Tharp at the Kidz Day Kick Off in 2011.

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Ambitious pool renovation an act of faith

BY JEFF BENZIGER

The ambitious renovation of the 3,578-square-foot pool at The Salvation Army Red Shield Center in south Modesto is more than a community effort to raise money – it is an overt act of faith in the generosity of mankind and in providential timing.

“We’re trying to raise enough funds to get it covered,” said Lt. Quinton Markham, Corps Officer at The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield Center.

“We’ve kind of stepped out in faith.”

Demolition of the pool began Saturday, April 16 but Markham has been promised by pool contractor Rob Burkett that it will be open by mid-June.

“Rob Burkett is a very good friend of The Salvation Army and of The Red Shield and he sees the value in what he are trying to do,” said Markham. “He’s pushing as hard as he can to get us open

by June. So we’re hoping by mid-June we’ll be ready to go.”

Since 1970 the pool has been a key ingredient in the success of the Red Shield Center by providing cool liquid refreshment for South Modesto children to escape fierce summer heat. It’s been a safer alternative to dipping in local irrigation canals or the nearby Tuolumne River while allowing staff to provide swim lessons.

Maria Arellano, a Red Shield office staff member for the past 18 years, said the pool has great importance.

“When I first started here I was involved in a lot of the teen programs and some of my teenagers who were coming to The Red Shield – they lived across the canal – and one of their siblings drowned in the canal,” said Arellano. “Just watching the kids grow up here I can see how important the pool is and to educate them and learn how to swim. The Latino population has a big fear of water and luckily with swim lessons a lot of the kids benefit from it.”

The pool is also a draw for kids and families who eventually take advantage of other programs.

“Once they come through the doors they actually say wow, you have basketball, you have a computer lab, you have baseball, you have boxing. It opens their eyes. A lot of people will say, ‘we didn’t know you had any of this.’”

But at the close of the summer season last year the county informed The Salvation Army leadership that the aging pool – which is the only public pool in that area – needed to undergo excessive renovations with re-plastering and repairs of

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“The county put some requirements on us at the end of last summer that said until you complete certain upgrades to your pool we wouldn’t be able to re-open this summer 2016,” said Lt. Markham.

The Red Shield Center board also decided to make its facility compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “The older part of our facility was constructed in 1969 and opened in 1970 and you can tell there are certain parts of the building that are a little rundown and in need of some attention.”

All of the projects, which total about $650,000 in expense, include remodeling of locker rooms and restrooms, which were in dire need of renovation, as well as a new entry way in the parking lot.

The board wanted to go beyond the county requirements to address other things in the pool courtyard that needed attention to “make it a little more inviting, to make it a little bit more fun for the kids in the area.”

The contract with Burkett’s Pool Plastering of Ripon is $238,000 includes completely redoing the decking around the pool, replumbing the pump system, replacement of the pump, re-routing of the deck drains and adding a vortex slide and an aqua climbing wall. Lt. Markham said racing lanes and water goals are also being added.

“We’re trying to make it more of an attractive for the kids in the area.”

Congressman Jeff Denham caught wind of the needs at the center and staged a charity basketball game on April 7. He assembled a team that included Assemblyman Adam Gray, County Supervisor Terry Withrow, Merced County Supervisor Daron McDaniel, Modesto City Councilman Mani Grewal, Phil Waterford of Manteca Ford, Jeremiah Williams, Modesto Junior College Women’s Basketball Team Coach Mike Giraldi (coaching the youth team), and Modesto Mayor Ted Brandvold (officiating the coin toss). They played local kids ranging from 12 to early 20’s who use the gym frequently. The goal was to raise $25,000 but the amount raised came to $35,700. Donations that began pouring into the center from news coverage of the game pushed the total to $40,850.

“We were hoping to raise $200,000 here locally for the remodel.

This $40,000 gets us a good portion of the way we need to go.”

The center is trying to raise more funds from the community but The Salvation Army headquarters has promised to support to finish the project.

“The pool is really one of the focal points of our community center and it’s definitely something that’s a worthwhile project for the community to get behind and the community has responded very favorably.”

The renovations have been somewhat a baptism by fire for Lt. Markham who came to The Red Shield in July.

“This is our first assignment as Salvation Army officers. My wife and I have been employees of Salvation Army for a long time – for 29 years in my case – and that was all in just youth programming.

We arrived here in Modesto last July and were thrown right into this situation and it’s been a real learning experience for us. It’s really shown us how supportive this community is of The Salvation Army and what we’re trying to do at The Red Shield Center.”

“For a lot of the kids and families in that area of Modesto and Ceres area, it really is the only aquatic option in that part of town.

In the summer time obviously it gets very hot and very uncomfortable and kids flock to our pool during the summer. The families see The Red Shield as a safe, friendly alternative to what their kids might find in other places during those summer months when they’re out of school.”

The center is open weekdays until 6:30 p.m. but hours could be changing with the renovations.

“We are opening to be open later on in the evenings, at least some evenings, and possibly on Saturdays by this summer.”

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How the pool impacted one life Letecia heard approximately 11 years ago that The Salvation Army Red Shield Center had a pool for the use of the community. She thought it would be perfect way for her four-year-old son Oscar to cool off during the heat of the summer.

She enrolled him for beginning swim lessons. In no time Oscar was getting very good at navigating his body in the water.

“Some days they would teach you how to swim and then other days we would use the skills we learned to play games in the pool, like diving to the bottom to pick up objects,” said Oscar.

He gradually became a better swimmer with more lessons and made Oscar “feel more safe and I could control what I was doing in the water.”

With each summer, Oscar, now 15, developed his aquatic skills while making friends.

In time he started taking advantage of other opportunities for kids at The

Red Shield Center. He was drawn to the boxing and teen fellowship programs.

Last summer he attended The Salvation Army’s Redwood Glen camp for the first time. Oscar also helped out the program staff at last summer’s Vacation Bible School. As Oscar got more involved, so did his mother. She now belongs to the adult fitness program and attends regular worship services at the center.

Now a sophomore in high school where he is involved with the cross country team, Oscar has his sights set on applying for three colleges with a career as an aerospace engineer in mind. He looks back on his Red Shield experiences with appreciation for all the people who cared to invest in him. Oscar said he is thankful for all the programs that are offered to kids from the community, and particularly grateful to The Red Shield staff – like lifeguards who taught him to swim – for making a difference in many lives like his.

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Red Shield provides second home to school-aged kids

BY DALE BUTLER

The Modesto Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center has been a safe haven for thousands of boys and girls over the years.

“We’ve been here since the 1970s,” Salvation Army Lt. Quinton Markham said.

“The majority of people we serve are school-aged kids. It’s a second home to many of them. They’re here after school until we close our doors in the evening.

We provide a safe and loving environment for the kids in this area.”

Andrew Mariscal (8), Andre Flores (8), Damian Louis Flores (9) and Jesse Conde (11) were among the 20-plus participants training inside The Red Shield Center’s boxing facility on April 26.

“Our boxing program is fantastic,” Markham said. “It’s a big draw for many of the kids.”

Juan Barrera, boxing coordinator, has spent a large part of his life at The Red Shield Center.

“I’ve been coming here since I was five years old,” said Barrera, 43. “I always wanted to be the first one here and the last one to leave. There are not a lot of places like this in Modesto. It’s a safe haven.”

Added Markham: “Juan is a tremendous influence on all of the kids.”

Mariscal had trouble containing his temper prior to taking up boxing at the age of six.

“He was quick to get mad,” said Anthony Mariscal, Andrew’s father. “Now, he’s more relaxed because of the exercising.

He gets to release tension in this sport.”

The Flores brothers have both competed as amateurs.

Andre has a perfect 4-0 record.

“I’ve been bringing my sons here on and off since they were four or five,” father Damian Flores said. “I didn’t have a dad growing up. It’s so easy to get sucked into it (trouble) because of where you live and your circumstances. They’re doing something positive.”

“I started yesterday,” Conde said. “I like punching the bags. It’s fun.”

Family members cheered from the stands as The Red Shield 9-10-year-old softball team competed against visiting Waterford on April 16.

“All the programs we offer impact the lives of children,” Salvation Army head coach/business manager Maria Arellano.

“I’ve coached for years with my husband (Ruben). We started when our son was in t-ball. Now, he’s in college.”

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of nine teams that compete in the Stanislaus County recreational league, including five baseball (14-and-under, 12&under, 10&under, 8&under and 6&under) and four softball (12&under, 10&under, 8&under and 6&under).

“We have our own field for younger age groups,” Markham said. “Older teams play next door at Hanshaw Middle School.”

The season got underway in March and will end in June.

Teams play games twice a week.

“This has been a record year for us,” Maria said while talking about the increase in participation.

“It’s fun,” said Irene Lopez, who splits playing time at third base and catcher on Arellano’s team.

The Red Shield Center recently remodeled its gymnasium.

Activities include full-court basketball, indoor soccer, dodgeball, kickball, and indoor exercise and Zumba classes.

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Summer day and overnight camps are also offered.

“We provide opportunities and alternatives for kids,” Markham said. “We offer something for everybody.”

Quinton and his wife Deanna, who is also a lieutenant, were assigned to the Red Shield Center in Modesto in June 2015.

Quinton and Deanna previously worked as employees for Salvation Army in the state of Washington for 29 and 23 years, respectively.

“My wife and I decided to become officers three years ago,” Quinton said “This is our first assignment. We’re very impressed with the level of activity that happens here. We have very dedicated employees and volunteers. We’re here to try to meet the needs of the community.

We know we’re making a big difference in the lives of many children. The work that we do is very fulfilling and satisfying.”

“This takes a lot of people off the streets,” Anthony Mariscal said. “There should be more centers like this.”

“I’d probably be in prison or dead if it wasn’t for this place,” Barrera said. “I love The Red Shield. I’m blessed to be here.

We’re like a family. Everybody pitches in.”

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The Corps of South Modesto

BY MELISSA HUTSELL

The Salvation Army has long been a pillar of faith, hope, community and charity to our community for more than 100 years and counting.

What started in a small tent in Victorian England quickly grew into the international symbol that we can all recognize: the red shield of The Salvation Army.

In 1865, London minister William Booth began laying the foundation that would later become the global force it is today. According to Salvation Army International, Booth took his mission to spread Christianity to the streets where he reached those who felt unwelcome within churches and chapels: the homeless, the poor and the hungry.

The mission’s namesake was inspired in 1878 when Booth stumbled upon the Christian Mission’s annual report, titled “The Christian Mission is a Volunteer Army.” The term ‘volunteer’ was replaced with ‘salvation,’ and hence, The Salvation Army was born.

Now, The Salvation Army has grown far beyond its humble beginnings to serve in nearly every corner of the globe. It’s nearly 14,000 corps serve countless populations in 127 countries. Today, nearly 8,000 locations across the US serve 29 million Americans each year.

According to The Salvation Army International‘s “2016 Year Book,” there are more than 10,000 programs offered worldwide. In addition to hospitals, refugee programs, community daycares and a range of rehabilitation and spiritual programs, the organization also provides youth, women, and senior services to communities including our own.

The Salvation Army officially established a corps in Modesto on March 1, 1890. The city is now home to the Modesto Citadel — the original corps, renamed in 1992 — and The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center, according to the corps’ historical records.

The community center opened in 1970, and has since grown to include a pool, game room, church, gym, and computer lab.

Construction on the south Modesto center began in 1969 with the intention of providing the community with a recreational facility, including a pool, says the Red Shield’s Minster and Lieutenant Quinton Markham. Due to the Val-

ley’s heat, kids were drawn to the canals.

The number of drownings in the region prompted the organization to provide a safe place to swim, adds Lt. Markham.

Now, The Red Shield center offers approximately 20 different youth-focused programs such as softball, baseball, boxing, tutoring programs, and a lab with 24 computers.

“Most of the kids that attend here don’t have internet access in their home, if a computer at all.” Children are trained in internet safety, and are taught how to operate a computer and its software.

According to the Lieutenant, the primary goal of The Red Shield center is to “provide activities and opportunities for children whose family’s economic status continues to limit their options.” By providing educational, spiritual, recreational, and fellowship opportunities, the

center gives the community youth a safe, friendly place to get involved.

The organization has always been an influential part of Markham’s life. He was “raised in The Salvation Army,” his parents both served for more than 30 years.

At a young age, they instilled in him the importance of “working with children with limited means to try to create a better life and opportunities for them.”

“The Salvation Army is there to meet whatever need there is in the community – every community is unique,” says Markham. “Growing up, I saw that – each place I went [while traveling with my parents], there were different needs.”

The needs of the south Modesto community and his lifetime of dedication to youth programs specifically brought Lt. Markham and his wife to the Central Valley in July of 2015. The Markhams, who

met at a Salvation Army summer camp, have both separately dedicated more than 25 years to the organization in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington regions.

“In this part of Modesto, the options are limited for many of these kids. The Red Shield is like a home away from home to them. They know that they’ll find a friendly staff here and activities to interest and excite them,” adds Markham, who says that is one of the most rewarding things. “There are too many negative influences in the world today for kids.

We’re trying to be a positive one. “ For More Information: Salvation Army Red Shield Center 1649 Las Vegas St., Modesto (209) 538-7111 RedShieldModesto.org

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• In 1890 the Modesto Citadel was originally known as Modesto and on July 10, 1992 the name changed to Modesto Citadel. There is a gap in the records from 1894-1910. In 1916 the Corps closed and reopened on Feb. 16, 1922.

• In the March 1940 records the Modesto Corp is in the Northern California and Nevada Division and is located at 610 6th Street.

• In November 1952, the Corps remains at 610 6th Street and Janopaul Hall is first added at 1802 Kenneth Street.

• In January 1970, the Corps and the Janopaul Outpost remain at the same address as the 1952, but the South Modesto Youth Center has been added • In November 1970, the South Modesto Youth Center becomes the South Modesto Community Youth Center at 1649 Las Vegas Street • In November 1971, the South Modesto Community Youth Center becomes The Red Shield Community Center at 1649 Las Vegas Street • In 1975, the address at 610 6th Street becomes the Modesto Corps Community Center • In 1976, the Corps has the Social Service Department in addition to the Corps Community Center at 610 6th Street, The Red Shield Community Center at 1649 Las Vegas Street and Outpost at 1802 Kenneth Street.

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P R O G R A M S O F F E R E D AT T H E M O D E S T O R E D S H I E L D ■ GAME ROOM

Very popular room for all ages offering billiards, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, arts & crafts and kids bingo.

■ GYMNASIUM

Recently remodeled floors and wall pads for multifunctional sports. Sport floor includes full court basketball, indoor soccer, dodgeball, kickball, indoor exercise including walking and Zumba classes. Open for fitness 9am10am M-F, open to public for open gym M-F 2:30pm6:30pm

Volunteers are always needed.

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New Brass Instrument classes being offered for beginners on Thursday’s at 4:45pm. Must be at least 4th grade up to adults. May bring your own instrument or borrow one of ours. Class is held in the chapel.

Beginner Guitar classes being offered on Thursday’s at 5:30pm. Must be at least 4th grade up to adults. You may bring your own instrument or borrow one of ours.

Classes held in the chapel.

SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS

■ BOXING PROGRAM

Located in the gymnasium a classroom for 7yrs to adults M-F from 4pm – 6:30pm. Two classes offered beginners and intermediate. Boxing classes include conditioning, sparring and optional amateur boxing events. Classes are $5 month for children and $15 month for adults. Must have membership to participate in boxing program. Boxing club is part of USA Amateur Boxing Club.

■ FITNESS ROOM

■ HOME LEAGUE

Weekly Women’s program that has a fourfold purpose for women. Reaching women with education, worship, fellowship and service. Ladies meet every Wednesday at 10am in the multipurpose room. Quarterly calendars are available. Great opportunity for women to get out and meet other ladies.

Located in the gymnasium is a small on your own weight room. Open M-F 2:30pm-6:30pm for adults (18 yrs. & up) Fitness room includes treadmill, elliptical, free weights, arm and leg presses. Entrance fee or membership includes fitness room

■ GIRLFRIENDS

■ TEEN PROGRAM

■ TROOPS

A designated room is open M-F from 3pm – 6:30pm for teens (7th grade – 19yrs) targeted to offer teens their own space to do homework, fellowship, play games, have daily topic discussion groups to be encouraged by Youth Leader.

Teen Room also has an outreach program on Friday evenings from 6pm – 8pm offering teens a positive alternative option on Friday nights where teen crime rate is high. Teen night offers food, fun and fellowship. Weekly activities and outings are scheduled for teens.

■ COMPUTER LAB

Located in second wing is our 24 desktop computers with online access. Lab offers educational games, typing skills, filtered web sites. Lab is open M-F 3pm-4:15pm for tutoring program, 4:15pm-6:30pm for public usage.

■ TUTORING LIBRARY

The library is located in the second wing and offers a multitude of books for all grades. The tutoring program is held in the library for afterschool tutoring. M-F from 3pm-4:15pm children grades k-6th participate in tutoring rotation. Children receive a light snack before tutoring. During tutoring children start in one of three class’s homework room (library), reading room or the computer lab. Every 20 minutes children rotate through the three classes expanding their reading and computer skills that are essential in today’s California testing as well as getting help with homework as needed. Children participating in the tutoring program earn reward dollars to be saved and used at a SAY (salvation army youth) store stocked with school supplies, toys, clothing. SAY Store opens quarterly for children to spend on prizes. Children earn these reward dollars by attendance, behavior and participation. Volunteers staff the three rotation areas.

A women’s program for women who are looking for fun, fellowship and food that can meet in the evening. Ladies meet the 3rd Friday of the month for different activities at 6pm. Yearly program calendar is available.

The Salvation Army Scouting programs are offered on Tuesday’s at 4:45pm. Scouting programs include troops for children 4yrs through 12th grade. Troops are broken up according to grade and gender. Quarterly Calendar is available.

Moonbeam is preschool age for both boys and girls Sunbeams is for girls 1st grade through 6th grade Girl Guards is for girls 7th grade through 12th grade Adventure Corps Explorers is for boys 1st grade through 3rd grade Adventure Corps Rangers is for boys 4th grade through 8th grade Troops meet with troop leaders weekly to work on projects to earn badges. Yearly troops attend rallies in uniforms with sashes with badges ready to recite pledges.

Children in troops also are eligible to attend a summer camp for a week in Scotts Valley at a Salvation Army camp.

■ BIBLE BOWL

Bible Bowl program is for teens interested in learning the bible and challenging themselves to compete in a Salvation Army competition. Bible Bowl team meets twice a week on Monday and Friday’s at 4:45pm. Bible Bowl program requires a commitment and teaches teens leadership skills.

■ BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday evenings Red Shield offers a weekly bible study class at 6pm. Classes are open to all ages, from children to adults all in English. Nursery available for children 5 and under in the kitchenette.

■ JR. SOLDIERS

The Salvation Army bible study for children 1st grade –

6th grade, Wednesday at 6pm in multipurpose room.

Corps Cadet The Salvation Army bible study, discipleship program for teens 7th grade – 12th grade, Wednesday at 6pm in the Library.

■ SENIOR SOLDIER SHIP CLASSES

The Salvation Army offers yearly classes teaching on Salvation Army doctrine and history, offering membership opportunities to those attending Sunday Services.

Inquire for days and times

■ SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Every Sunday at 9:15am a time of Sunday school songs, memory verses and prizes to kick off the morning Sunday school.

■ SUNDAY SCHOOL

Classes offered every Sunday morning to all ages from kids to adults Childcare available for 5 years and under.

Worship Service Every Sunday a Contemporary family worship is offered to anyone looking for a place of worship. Service begins at 10:30am.

■ VBS (VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL)

Vacation Bible School is a weeklong themed biblical outreach for children. VBS is held once a year in the summer.

The program is free and includes lunch, bible program and swimming. The theme event runs from 9am – 3pm.

Call for date.

■ SPANISH PRAYER SERVICE/NOCHE DE ORACION Thursdays at 6:30pm a Spanish Prayer service is available.

Prayer service includes Spanish worship through music, devotion and time of prayer. Fellowship follows with light refreshments. Childcare available.

Los jueve a las 6:30pm un servicio de noche de oracion esta disponible para los que hablan espanol. Servicio incluye un tiempo de adoracion con musica, devocional y tiempo de oracion. Un tiempo de convibo sigue despuse de servicio con café y pan. Cuidar de ninos disponible.

SEASONAL PROGRAMS ■ SWIMMING POOL

Newly remodeled Olympic size swimming pool is open seasonally from May through August. Remodeled locker rooms available for storing items (must bring own lock).

Appropriate swim attire required (swim shorts, one piece bathing suits, no jeans or cotton, no shirts allowed in pool). Certified lifeguards are on duty for public sessions.

Swimming pool schedule as follow and schedule to change during season: Public Pool sessions: M-F 1pm-3pm 3:30pm-5:30pm $1.00 per session Water Exercise session: M, W, F Swim Lessons: M-Thurs Private closed sessions: M-F Pool is available for rentals for parties, call for more information. CONTINUED 

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PROGRAMS ■ BASEBALL & SOFTBALL PROGRAM

The season baseball/softball program begins its sign ups in January and February with a season running through late May/early June depending on weather.

Baseball/softball program is part of the Stanislaus County Baseball program competing in a competitive recreational ball. Signups require birthcertificate and fundraising. Volunteers are always needed for coaches, assistant coaches, score keepers, team parents and snackbar help. Included in baseball registration fees are shirt, hat and trophy for each ball player. Some baseball gloves available for loan. Each player is responsible for pants and cleats. Teams travel around county to play.

■ SUMMER DAY CAMP

During the summer we offer a Summer Day Camp program from 8am – 5:30pm.

This program is a closed structured program limited to 25 children on a weekly basis. Program includes breakfast, lunch and two snacks. Children are in schedule programs and activities with assigned leaders Monday-Friday. Activities include educational games, team sports, movies, crafts, computers, swimming and field trips. Pre-registration is required. Day Camp fees are $55 a week, deposit of $25 may be placed to reserve a week and $35 due on Monday of Day Camp participation. Children stay within the facility daily, with exception of weekly field trip.

■ SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP

Throughout the year The Salvation Army offers a variety of overnight camps.

These camps offer the child to spend a week in Scotts Valley, CA at The Salvation Army Redwood Glen camp with highly trained camp staff. Camps available (some camps are reserved for specific programs) Available Camps for youth: Youth Summit (Teen weekend camp), SAY Troop Camp, Discovery Camp, Western Youth Institute, Western Music Institute, Music and Worship Arts camp and Wilderness Camp (teens only). Prices vary please call to inquire about overnight camp.

HOW YOU CAN HELP SPONSORSHIPS

The Red Shield Center in south Modesto serves under privileged children in the community. Even with low membership rates, some families cannot afford to join. The Red Shield has established a sponsorship program to help off-set the cost of these memberships while allowing families to participate in activities and use the facility. Consider sponsoring a child or family today: Children under 18: $18 Adults: $30 Seniors: $14 Families (2 adults, up to 4 children): $50

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers come from all walks of life and support the Army in almost all of its activities. They serve as members of auxiliary groups and advisory organizations, tutors for our young people and in special functions when disasters strike. Their contribution of time and commitment are essential to the success of our organization.

SPECIAL CAMPAIGNS: KIDZ DAY

Kidz Day is a major fundraiser supporting the work of The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield. Every May a special edition newspaper is dedicated to the work of The Red Shield. Papers are hawked on street corners throughout the Central Valley for $1. Proceeds go to The Red Shield. Volunteers are always needed.

Christmas Kettles During the holidays The Salvation Army looks for volunteers in the community to help raise funds for the programs and Christmas efforts provided by The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield. Volunteers can help adopt a Christmas kettle by ringing the bell during the holidays. Volunteers may be individuals, groups, businesses or clubs. We require you to adopt the kettle for a minimum of 4 hours (you may create shifts and alternate with friends/family).

Christmas Angel Trees During the holidays The Salvation Army looks for volunteers to adopt our angel tree tags for needy children.

For more information on sponsorships, volunteer opportunities and special campaigns, call 209.538.7111 or visit modestoredshield.org.

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