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Advisory Board Member Honoured
Honoured For Exceptional Service
EDMONTON—Bruce Bowie of Edmonton was presented with the advisory board member of the year award by Commissioner W. William Francis, territorial commander, during the official opening and dedication of new camper accommodations at Pine Lake Camp, Alta. and Northern Ttys Div. Bowie has been a member of the Army’s Edmonton advisory board for over 10 years. As host of CISN FM’s radio breakfast show for 20 years, he has brought considerable media experience to discussions about communication strategies with The Salvation Army. Bowie has a passion for raising awareness about homelessness and on two occasions spent three days living on the streets to bring attention to the plight of the homeless. Bowie serves on the Army’s community council for Edmonton community and family services. With his wife, Mary, he has taken a personal interest in various outreach programs operated by The Salvation Army. From left, Commissioners Marilyn D. and William Francis, territorial leaders; Bruce Bowie; and Mjrs Wendy and Fred Waters, divisional leaders
In November, the retirement write-up for Major Brenda Holnbeck incorrectly identified her former appointment as South Windsor instead of Eastwood-Windsor. Salvationist regets the error.
Salvationist Respected for Corps and Community Leadership CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L.—Zita Butler is recognized for her leadership at the corps in Conception Bay South and in the community. Though Butler’s home is only a few steps from the present corps building, it was many years before she took that short walk. Breast cancer and the ministry of her corps officers led her to commit her life to Jesus Christ in 1987. Two years later, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and testifies to having been miraculously healed. Over the past 20 years, she has served in various corps ministries, such as community care ministries secretary, Red Shield co-ordinator and Christmas kettle co-ordinator. Butler has also done door-todoor canvassing for the Red Cross, the Cancer Society, the Arthritis Society and the Canadian Bible Society. She has also given more than 40 years to the Girl Guides, serving as camp adviser and divisional commissioner. In 2006, Butler was named citizen of the year for Conception Bay South. In the photo with her are Mjrs Rosemary and Wayne Green, COs
GAZETTE
Territorial Appointments Cpt Elizabeth Nelson, special assignment, pro-tem, Saskatoon Bethany Home, Prairie Div (additional responsibility) Promoted to Glory Cpt Douglas Butt, from Whitby, Ont., Sep 11; Mjr William Stoodley, from Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L., Oct 1 28 I December 2009 I Salvationist
GANDER, N.L.—Retiring Envoys Graham and Beth King are presented with a certificate of exceptional service by Commissioner William W. Francis, territorial commander, at a Salvationist rally. The Kings became envoys after retiring from 47 years of employment in Nova Scotia. They served in various appointments in Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. “The corps in Buchans, N.L., would probably have closed had it not been for the Kings,” acknowledges Lt-Col Alf Richardson, divisional commander for Newfoundland and Labrador. With the Kings are Commissioners William and Marilyn D. Francis, territorial leaders; Lt-Cols Alf and Ethel Richardson, divisional leaders; and Pearce Mullet
An Invitation to Kingston Citadel’s Opening & Dedication Weekend of our new church home
816 Centennial Drive (at Taylor-Kidd Blvd.) with Commissioners William & Marilyn Francis SAturdAy JAnuAry 16, 2010
11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting followed by an ‘Open House’ until 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Celebration Banquet (call 613.548.1600 for tickets) 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Concert with North York Temple Band (freewill offering) please contact citadel@kingstonsa.ca SundAy JAnuAry 17, 2010 for more information 10:30 a.m. Praise Service
CALENDAR
Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis Nov 21-Dec 3 ICO, London, England; Dec 5 Christmas With The Salvation Army, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto; Dec 8 Christmas reception, Parliament Hill, Ottawa; Dec 9 Maxwell Meighen Centre, Toronto Colonels Donald and Ann Copple Dec 6 Mississauga Temple Community Church, Ont., Dec 12-15 Maritime Div
General Bramwell H. Tillsley (Rtd) Dec 20 St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Brockville, Ont. Canadian Staff Band Dec 5 Christmas With The Salvation Army, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto; Dec 12 Toronto Star Christmas Carol concerts, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Toronto