CELEBRATE COMMUNITY
Creative Endeavours VICTORIA—Since 2004, the Victoria Citadel Stitchers group has contributed thousands of handmade items, including tuques, scarves, sweaters, socks, baby outfits, blankets, quilts and afghans, to the Army’s community and family services and other local charities. They have also given hundreds of blankets and knitted hats for preemie babies to the Victoria General Hospital neonatal unit. And in addition to their efforts to give away handmade items, the women have raised more than $4,000 for local and international Salvation Army projects. “Our women have accomplished much for the Kingdom of God through their creative endeavours and their faithfulness in helping the poor and needy,” says participant Nellie Thompson. From left, Monica Kwas; Leta Sanders; Ursula Hannah; Edna Cracknell; Vi Denluck; Irene Charron; Muriel Pearson; Bernice Crowther; Freda Burke; Mjr Donna Pittock, leader; Nellie Thompson.
25 Years and Counting HALIFAX—Nancy Jewer was recognized with a luncheon hosted by her colleagues at Maritime Divisional Headquarters for 25 years of faithful employment with The Salvation Army. Jewer currently serves as the financial/property assistant at DHQ. From left, Mjr Jean Hefford, DDWM; Mjr Doug Hefford, DC; Nancy Jewer; Mjr Clarence Ingram, DSBA; Maryann Doyle, divisional director of human resources; Mjr Karen Ingram, divisional secretary for adult ministries.
TRIBUTES GEORGETOWN, ONT.—Colonel Calvin Ivany was born in Saint John, N.B. After service in the Royal Canadian Navy where he was an accomplished trombonist, he entered the training college in the Warriors Session and became an Army officer in 1947. In 1950, Calvin married Lieutenant Marion Green who was his bride of 61 years. A true team, they served congregations in Toronto; Regina; Belleville, Ont.; Ottawa and Winnipeg. Administrative appointments followed as divisional secretary in the then British Columbia South Division, divisional commander of the then Saskatchewan and Ontario South divisions, and as territorial personnel secretary. In 1984, Calvin became territorial commander for Mexico and Central America, serving until retirement in 1989. In retirement, pastoral and preaching gifts found fruitful expression at Mississauga Temple Community Church and the Home-HuttonvilleNorval United Church pastoral charge. A passionate, relational person who enjoyed listening to people’s stories, Calvin left a legacy of faith and service. He is survived by wife, Marion; sons Major David (Beverly), Bruce (Anne), Paul (Elizabeth); daughter, Cathie (Peter); 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and two nieces.
BELLEVILLE, ONT.—Born in St. Albans, England, in 1941, Major Beryl Price committed her life to the Lord at an early age. In 1970, she entered the Lightbringers Session at the College for Officer Training in Toronto. After a short stay as corps officer in Port Hope, Ont., she was transferred to territorial headquarters, serving as secretary to Mrs. Commissioner Janet Wiseman and later Mrs. Commissioner Jean Brown before beginning a variety of financial appointments across Canada. In 1983, Beryl was appointed to Nairobi in the then East Africa Territory as assistant finance secretary, and in 1988, as finance secretary in Ghana in the then West Africa Territory. Her final appointment was at the Regional Accounting Centre (RAC) in Toronto before retiring in 2001 in Belleville, Ont., where she was a dedicated soldier. A faithful follower of Christ, Beryl is loved and missed by her sister, Major Cathie Price. NEPEAN, ONT.—In spite of a 25-year battle with rheumatoid arthritis, Pearl Andrews lived life to the fullest. Spending most of her life in Point Leamington, N.L., she moved to Ottawa four years ago. Pearl inspired everyone she met, but made the most lasting impression on the hundreds of students she taught throughout her 33-year teaching career. She adored young people and they loved her. Pearl devoted much of her life to The Salvation Army, serving in leadership roles such as young people’s sergeant-major and Girl Guide leader. Her favourite expression was, “If it is to be, it is up to me.” Pearl was a member of Gideons for many years and loved crafting, quilting, painting and travelling. She was loved by her friends at the Court of Barrhaven where she lived for the last four years, and by her many friends in Newfoundland. Missing her are husband, Lorenzo; daughters Carolyn (Ed), Peggy (Wayne) and Valerie (Andrew); seven grandchildren; extended family and friends. YARMOUTH, N.S.—Paul Wilson Fenton was born in 1936 in Yarmouth and later moved to Digby, N.S., where he worked as a nurse for 21 years. He was enrolled as a soldier in 1986 at Digby Corps and became the recruiting sergeant. Paul returned to Yarmouth in 1991, where he married and volunteered for the Army’s community and family services from 1992 to 1999. Left with loving memories are wife, Norma; stepchildren Laurie (Gehue), Scot (Fowler); three grandchildren; three sisters; two brothers; many nieces and nephews.
GAZETTE
TERRITORIAL Appointments Lt Deanna Scott, corps officer* and community and family services officer**, Charlottetown CC, P.E.I., Maritime Div; Lt Ian Scott, community and family services officer**, Charlottetown CC, Maritime Div; Mjrs Warrick/Lucy Pilgrim, Grande Prairie CC, Alta. and Northern Ttys Div *Designation change; **additional responsibility Promoted to Glory Aux-Cpt Douglas Knee, from Lower Sackville, N.S., Jan 29; Mjr Lynne Sullivan, from Woodstock, Ont., Feb 1; Lt-Col George Oystryk, from Abbotsford, B.C., Feb 8; Mjr Joanne Guenther, from Forest Lawn, Alta., Feb 10; Col Earl Robinson, from Maple Ridge, B.C., Feb 11; Mjr Solomon Jewer, from Halifax, Feb 12
CALENDAR
Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle Apr 5-8 regional municipality Easter campaign, Halifax, Maritime Div; Apr 14-15 125th corps anniversary, Grand Bank, N.L. Div; Apr 21 Ontario ministry to women spring rally, London, Ont. GL Div;* Apr 27-29 Booth University College, Winnipeg; Apr 30-May 1 national leadership dinner, prayer breakfast and seminar, Ottawa *Commissioner Rosalie Peddle only Colonels Floyd and Tracey Tidd Apr 28-30 Booth University College, Winnipeg Canadian Staff Band Apr 14 Hannaford Street Silver Band Festival of Brass, Jane Mallett Theatre, Toronto Salvationist I April 2012 I 27