Major Judy Ostermiller enters retirement
After 45 years of service as a Salvation Army officer, Major Judy Ostermiller recently retired. Judy was born in Billings, Mont., one of the six children of Florence and Jake Ostermiller. She first encountered The Salvation Army at age 16, when
Lt. Colonels Charles and April Strickland enter retirement
After 80 years combined service as Salvation Army officers, Lt. Colonels Charles and April Strickland have entered active retirement. Born in New Bern, North Carolina, Charles is a first generation Salvationist. April was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia and is a
Lt. Colonel Sharon Robertson enters retirement
Lt. Colonel Sharon Robertson recently retired after 39 years of service. Sharon was born in Spokane, Wash. While a student at Simpson Bible College in San Francisco and a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Sharon received a clear
Lt. Colonels Don and Isa McDougald enter retirement
After 27 years distinguished service together as officers in The Salvation Army, Lt. Colonels Don and Isa McDougald recently entered active retirement. Both Don and Isa come from Salvation Army backgrounds. As a baby, Don was dedicated in what is now
El Centro celebrates safe return of Private Fernando Carrillo
HOME FROM IRAQ PRIVATE FERNANDO CARRILLO (c) with his mother and sister at his side enjoys the support of friends at the El Centro Corps; Corps Officer Major Julio Vasquez is on the left and Major Karen Vasquez is second from
‘Concordia’ echoes through the years
by Gwen Luttrell, COMMISSIONER - Two Swedish delegates –– Kersten and Ruth –– with Gwen Shinn (Luttrell) of Long Beach, Calif. “Concordia is grand, we’ll sing throughout the land…” This was the theme song for the 1954 International Girl Guard/Guide encampment held
Gresham christens baby grand piano
by Lisa Van Cleef, Captain - <> Major Brenda Hathorn (r) with her piano students; Major William Hathorn is on the left and composer Michael Allen Harrison stands behind the students. About 80 people attended the Gresham, Ore. corps’ recent christening of
Lytton celebrates 100 years of ministry
by Bob Bearchell - <> ARC GRADUATES RETURNED to Lytton to attend the 100 year celebration of ministry. The Salvation Army’s historic Lytton complex, located in the picturesque hills of Sonoma County, Calif., recently celebrated a century of service and honored the
BELL REPORTS ON KROC PROJECTS CRITERIA
The territorial chief secretary, Lt. Colonel Donald Bell, has reported on specific criteria to be used in the preparation of proposals for the development of Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers in the Western Territory. His report appears on
Tustin Ranch goes country
by Darlene Palermo - <> OVER 400 PEOPLE gathered for fun and fellowship at the eighth annual Tustin Ranch country fair. Transformed into an authentic country fair, The Salvation Army Tustin Ranch campus was the place to be on Sunday afternoon, July
Hogan leaves Portland legacy
MAJOR NEAL HOGAN says goodbye to a vendor at the street fair, who gave him “The Salvation Army” written in Chinese characters. Nearly every Sunday for 13 years—that’s how long the vendors at Portland, Oregon’s Saturday Market have been exposed
Trade dept. blasts into cyberspace
by Kurt Burger, Lt. Colonel - The Salvation Army Western Territory’s Supplies and Purchasing Department, fondly known as “Trade,” is moving into the 21st century with a new name, a new location, and increased access for officers and soldiers across the