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This is a release I received from the Ontario Salvation Army

Every day new families walk into Salvation Army centers asking for help, people we have never seen before. They tell us of job layoffs, work hours reduced, a mortgage or rent they cannot pay and worries about putting food on the table for their children. Seniors are telling us they have lost their retirement savings. Single moms are wondering how they will provide Christmas for their little ones.
As need increases, The Salvation Army is seeing a decrease in monetary donations. As of December 5, giving in this region is down 21%. In dollars, the Army is $279,000 behind where it was this time last year.
"We are worried because we see a community is in crisis," says Salvation Army Envoy Abel Tamez, "We are launching OPERATION CODE RED to alert all of Ontario to the increased need and ask their help."
Since 1887, The Salvation Army has been at work in this region through wars, depressions, epidemics, and countless disasters.
The Ontario community is known as a place where people don't just talk about giving - they give to care for others. For information about how to help, go to the divisional website: www.inlandempire.salvationarmy.org. Call 1 866 I'll Help (866 455-4357). Mail monetary donations to: The Salvation Army, 2320 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

You may also reach the Envoys Tamez via e-mail:
Abel.Tamez@usw.salvationarmy.org
Naomi.Tamez@usw.salvationarmy.org
or by calling The Salvation Army Ontario Corps Community Center 909 986-6748

Chances are if you stop by the Salvation Army's Ontario Corps Community Center you will find Ron Barksdale, 57, behind the piano.  Barksdale, a Rancho Cucamonga resident was recently named the gospel arts music director.

Prior to working for the Salvation Army he performed alongside entertainers like Tina Turner, Barry White and Rick James.

As the new director Barksdale said he would to teach children how to play instruments and encourage kids to become skilled in the arts.

"It will encourage their creativity and their world view. Learning music requires discipline, they have to be accountable. It's the same thing as being in sports they have to prepare and practice," he said.

Barksdale said in order to start a community band he needs the community's help on instrument donation.

These are the instruments we're looking for to really get our music program off the ground:

Ontario Salvation Army Gospel Arts Music Program Instrument Request

RHYTHM

• Electronic Keyboard - 88 key, weighted keys w music stand, self amplification, acoustic pianos okay.

• Electronic drum set - foot pedal, and drum seat, acoustic drum set okay.

• Guitar - prefer electric hollow body, solid body okay.

• Guitar Bass - prefer solid body, hollow body okay.

• Guitar Amps - prefer small, light weight, regular amps will do.

BRASS

• Trumpets

• Coronets

• Trombones

• Euphonium

• Tuba

WINDS

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Saxophone

1. Tenor

2. Alto

3. Soprano

4. Baritone

STRINGS

• Violins

• Violas

• Cellos

• Bass Violin

RECORDING

• Computer Recording Programs

a. Reasons

b. Cubase

c. Microphones

d. Mixing board

Contact Music Director: Ron Barksdale - Music Director: 909 -986-6748 ext. 1204