AROUND THE TERRITORY
UK Musicians Shine at Oshawa Concert
The Homestead Receives $3.5 Million Renovation
Under the leadership of bandmaster Andrew Burditt, Oshawa Temple Band celebrated 125 years of music ministry in the Ontario city with a capacity crowd in attendance. Guests for the occasion were Andrew Blyth, territorial music director for the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland, and Derick Kane, principal euphonium and deputy bandmaster of the International Staff Band. The concert began with Blyth’s fanfare and prelude, The Great Celebration, the first of six selections that were featured from the guest composer. Derick Kane played three solos: The Better World, Travelling Along and Anthem. “Listening to his impeccable interpretations was thrilling,” says Alan Coley, a member of Oshawa Temple. The band’s repertoire also included Spirit of Praise, Heart Beat, God Has Healed, Praising and Shine Down. It also performed Kenneth Downie’s major work, Majesty, music written for the centenary celebrations of the Melbourne Staff Band in Australia. It is a set of variations on J. W. Smith’s tune, Hardy Norseman, associated with Charles Wesley’s hymn, Jesus, the Name High Over All. Michael Stayner and Charles Gerard provided superb piano accompaniments. Andrew Blyth also led the Oshawa Temple Songsters in his compositions This Mighty King, Close To Me, Unlimited Love and Rock Eternal. Bandsman Robert Young shared from his 52 years of serving the Lord through his participation in the Oshawa Temple Band. A memorable evening of music making concluded with William Himes’ Procession to Covenant.
On May 13, The Salvation Army re-opened The Homestead―Alice M. Walter House residential recovery program for women struggling with substance abuse. The $3.5 million renovation was done through the generosity of the W. Garfield Weston Foundation and the Walter family of Toronto. The heating, plumbing and electrical systems were upgraded and an elevator was installed. “The Homestead is about change, recovery and hope for the body, mind and spirit,” says Lt-Colonel Myra Pritchett, then divisional director of women’s ministries, Ontario Central-East Division. Councillor Adam Vaughan brought greetings on behalf of the City of Toronto. Bruce Walter, whose family has been involved with the Army over five generations, expressed appreciation for the Army, particularly Staff Captain Alice M. Walter’s inspiring leadership. Brothers Garfield and Mark Mitchell paid tribute to their caring aunt Miriam Weston Burnett, who always provided a place of refuge for those in need. The Weston family’s donation provided a new kitchen and dining room which has been named Mrs. B’s Kitchen in honour of Miriam Weston Burnett. “The W. Garfield Weston Foundation is pleased to have helped The Salvation Army renovate The Homestead and expand their recovery programs,” says Charles Burnett III. The Homestead offers several treatment options: a 10-week residential program that houses 18 women at a time; a 10-week day treatment program; and a 10-week day treatment program located in Scarborough. Commissioners William W. and Marilyn D. Francis, then territorial leaders, dedicated The Homestead to God’s service as a place of healing, hope and transformation.
Oshawa Temple Band celebrates its 125th anniversary. From left, Derick Kane, Andrew Burditt, Andrew Blyth
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The Salvation Army Springdale Citadel Band Celebrates 50 years of spreading God’s love through song and music All former band members are invited to attend and bring your instruments to a Celebration Weekend November 12-13, 2011 If you are interested in attending, contact Brian Hancock at brian005@nf.sympatico.ca or 709-673-4410, or the corps office at 709-673-3576 6 I July 2011 I Salvationist
Cutting the ribbon for the re-opening of The Homestead in Toronto are Adam Vaughan, Garfield Mitchell, Mark Mitchell, Bruce Walter, Elizabeth Walter, Commissioner Marilyn D. Francis, Commissioner William W. Francis
Encounter the Lands of the Bible— Greece, Turkey & Israel (including a 5-day cruise to the Greek Islands) With Majors Woody and Sharon Hale
October 15-30, 2011
Visit www.creativeventures.ca, e-mail: wshale@sympatico.ca, write 138 Huntington Cres, Courtice ON L1E 3C5 or phone 905-440-4378 “It was more than a vacation—a spiritual experience that was very special. The Gospels take on new meaning having stood on the shores of Galilee and prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. It had a profound effect on our daily walk with the Lord.” —G. and F. Woodland, St John’s, N.L.