ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Wednesday, December 18, 1996           TAG: 9612180050
SECTION: VIRGINIA                 PAGE: C-1  EDITION: METRO 

SALVATION ARMY HELPS MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

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ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  CINDY PINKSTON/Staff. 1. Tonya Peters waits (right 
          photo) for transportation from a friend after shopping for her three
          children at the Salvation Army's distribution headquarters on Dale 
          Avenue Southeast on Tuesday. 2. Melanie Parker shops (above) for a 
          teddy bear for her daughter while volunteer Lular Lucky, in the 
          background, helps carry the load of gifts. About 3,500 needy 
          families will receive gifts of toys, bikes, food and Christmas trees
          during the organization's six days of distribution. 3. Capt. Connie 
          Long (left in left photo) helps Tanya Reynolds, who is shopping for 
          Christmas gifts for her five children. color.