The city of Penticton is located in British Columbia's beautiful Okanagan Valley. The Salvation Army church recently celebrated 85 years of ministry here. Participants in the 85th anniversary banquet are from left: Mjrs Dave and Beverly Ivany; Valorie and Stockwell Day, MP; Acting Mayor Randy Manuel; Mjrs Tom and Brenda Browne, COs; and Mjr William Blackman, DC.

Four soldiers were enrolled and one transferred from England (Lynn Davidson, seated in front row). From left are Rose McKone, Donna Gladish, Joyce Niemer and Fraser Gladish. Looking on are Mjrs Tom and Brenda Browne, COs, Mjr William Blackman, DC and Mjr Bob Moffatt (flag holder)

Rose McKone holds her Articles of War while participating in a community barbeque on the Saturday of the late September weekend events. Major Tom Browne is with her. (Taken at the Army's Food Bank in Penticton). Rose entertained the children with face painting at the community barbeque, while the Army band led in open- air meetings at both thrift store locations.