xL Fall/Winter 2012

Fall/Winter 2012

Alumni & Friends Newsletter www.lakelandcollege.ca/alumni

In this issue …

• Kicking off the Centennial!

• William J. “Pop” Elliott receives prestigious Western Legacy Award • Alumni spotlight features Bruce McDonald ’53 • Class notes, college news & more

Alumni Coordinator: Darla Yonkman 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8628 Editor: Cathy MacKenzie Creative Design: Denise Allen Cover photo: The college’s first student residence building was built in 1927. VSA Principal W. J. “Pop” Elliott was the force behind its fruition.

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Upcoming Events Alumni Snowbird Social February 2, 2013 Yuma, Arizona

Homecoming June 7 to 9, 2013 Vermilion campus

Young Alumni & Lacer the Racer Golf Tournament July 27, 2013 Vermilion, Alberta

Centennial events President’s

Centennial Gala

March 15, 2013 • Lloydminster campus

www.lakelandcollege.ca/alumni P Watch for updates & announcements

Some alumni will do just about anything to get to Homecoming including Joe Sullivan, a former environmental sciences instructor and sports coach during the 1970s. You’ll be amazed at his story about his travels to Homecoming 2012.

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A word from the Alumni Association Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all alumni of Lakeland College. I hope 2013 brings you all good fortune and good health. Remember this is the college’s centennial year and what a wonderful opportunity for you to join your classmates to celebrate.

We wonder how many of you will attend our Homecoming. It is difficult to plan without having a target number. Please pre-register by either calling me (780 662 3382) or sending an email or letter (laurie@weatherill.ca or Box 27, Tofield, AB, T0B 4J0). We will then contact you at registration time. We expect to start taking actual registrations in April. Those of you who pre-register will be given first opportunity.

In memoriam Condolences to the families & friends of alumni we’ve lost: Andrew Babiy ’47 Traci Brettle ’04 Lillian Darling (Past Staff) Nigel Elmer ’68 Daniel Giebelhaus ’51 Harold Goodman ’56 Ivan Hardy ’36 Gwen Hughes (Past Staff) Danielle Oberle ’87 Wendell Lund ’60 Norman McClellan ’48

Ken McCrae ’48 Virginia McDonald ’38 Jim Neil ’38 Murray Rayner (Spouse) Steven Rommel ’10 Denis Scott ’48 Don Siegle ’51 Ron Simmons ’56 Suzanne Tanasichuk ’50 Jean Taylor ’41 Randy Wnuk ’72 Emil Zayac ’57

Are you a member of the Lakeland College Alumni Association? Annual memberships are now due ($10) for 2013. Lifetime memberships remain at $100.

Help the association promote fellowship with former students and friends of Lakeland College!

Besides planning and sponsoring Homecoming 2013, the association is working at preserving artifacts of the college that were stored at Alumni House and topping up the two scholarships provided by the Association annually. You may also contact us about ordering the old style college jackets and centennial rings.

Laurie Weatherill President Lakeland College Alumni Association

Centennial Homecoming 2013 June 7 to 9 Be a part of history. Attend our 100th year Homecoming in 2013, part of our Centennial celebrations!

At Homecoming 2013, traditional anniversary classes will start from the Class of 1938 and every class five years after until the Class of 2008. Because this is our centennial year, all alumni from every class year will be honoured.

Come stay with your classmates in the newly renovated dorms. This will be the Homecoming of a lifetime and you’ll want you to be part of it. A registration form will be in the next issue of the LakelandxL. See you there!

Darla Yonkman, Alumni Coordinator

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A Homecoming to remember - submitted by Joe Sullivan, past staff Last June I left my home in Hazelton, B.C., for the two day trip to Vermilion. I camped near Mt. Robson Provincial Park, and early the next morning, headed east towards Vermilion.

Just west of the Jasper Park gates, a moose charged onto the road in front of me. I swerved quickly to avoid a collision but in the rain, my Chevrolet Avalanche hydroplaned and I sailed across the highway and over a 70 foot cliff.

I’m not sure how long I was at the bottom of the cliff. I realized that I could hear traffic nearby but no one was stopping to offer help. I was lying in my destroyed truck with the roof inches from my face. The seat had broken, I was lying flat on my back, and I was pinned in the vehicle. As I thought about my predicament, I realized that no one was coming because no one could see me below. I wasn’t sure of the damage or injuries but I knew I needed to get help.

I worked for some time freeing my legs from the foot pedals. I found if I moved my hips and legs to the left I could slip out of the driver’s window which was shattered. After successfully getting out of the vehicle I realized I faced another huge challenge. I had to climb the cliff to get back to the road.

The climb was difficult because I was in great pain and the slope was slippery and muddy. It took about 45 minutes to claw my way to the roadway. When I got there I tried to stand to flag down a passing car but my legs wouldn’t hold me. I fell down by the road. As vehicles approached, I tried to get back to my feet and wave them down but I just fell again. I did this five times before someone stopped to offer assistance.

An elderly couple took me to Te Juan Cache so I could call the ambulance and RCMP. They arrived quickly and the ambulance crew took me to Valemont to an emergency clinic where I was poked, prodded and x-rayed. I missed most of this because I was somewhat unconscious from a terrible whack that I had taken to the head. I was in and out of consciousness but I did hear a doctor and nurses trying to decide if the x-ray showed that I had fractured vertebrae in my neck. That got me awake, for sure!

As I returned to consciousness, the staff told me that they had no facility to keep me overnight and that I should find a motel room. I took what possessions I had with me and headed out to find a place for the night. The first building I passed after leaving the clinic was a repair shop and gas station. As I got to the shop, the wrecker came in with what remained of my vehicle on a trailer.

I approached my vehicle, removed what I could carry and headed down the road. I then noticed that the repair shop was also the Greyhound Bus depot. I went in and asked when the next bus was heading towards Vermilion. It was to leave in one hour. I bought myself a ticket and at about 3 a.m. I was in Vermilion. I didn’t miss one minute of the Homecoming festivities and, as usual, had a wonderful time with my Lakeland friends.

When I get something in my mind, especially something as important as Lakeland’s Homecoming, I am hard to stop. My truck was a complete write-off. At Homecoming, when I received the prize for the person who had travelled the furthest, it seemed to me that I probably had the most trying and most costly trip as well--I had purchased my new Avalanche only five days before heading to Vermilion.

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Sen”tea”mental Royal Ascot cup Lakeland staffer Mac MacLean shared photos of a VSA tea cup and saucer set that he found among his mother’s things. She wasn’t a student but he thinks she may have purchased the sentimental keepsake at a former downtown store.

Do you have a similar historical find and would like to share your story?

Go to the Lakeland College Alumni Facebook page.

And by the way, Mac isn’t going to part with his VSA gem.

Cruise into Lakeland’s Centennial Celebrate our 100th anniversary with alumni & friends on an Alaskan Cruise with hosts Joyce Stewart ’73 & her husband Craig.

Set sail July 17, 2013 10-day land & sea cruise Vancouver, B.C., to Fairbanks, Alaska On the Coral Princess Priced from $2,346 + taxes per person Brought to you in partnership with AMA Sound like fun? For more details contact Joyce Stewart 780 974 2807 joyce.stewart@lakelandcollege.ca Book early to reserve the cabin of your choice.

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Gearing up for the Centennial with events to remember

Event Schedule Pioneer Celebration November 17, 2012

Vermilion campus

Great Toboggan Ride January 31, 2013

Vermilion campus

Smashing National Event – Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Volleyball Championship March 7 to 9, 2013

Lloydminster campus

President’s Centennial Gala March 15, 2013

Lloydminster campus

Alumni Homecoming & Rose Ball June 7 to 9, 2013

Vermilion campus

Centennial Golf Tournament June 27, 2013

Lloydminster Golf and Curling Club

Mattress Dominoes September 2013

Lloydminster & Vermilion campuses

Ever to Excel with John Furlong October 17, 2013

Lloydminster campus

The Next 100 Years November 14 to 17, 2013 Vermilion campus • Black Tie Bred Heifer Auction • New Holland Day • Staff Wine & Cheese Reception • Centennial Banquet • Family Fun Anniversary Event & Time Capsule Opening

For updates and more information, go to www.lakelandcollege.ca/centennial

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Sponsor a tree, grow the centennial spirit Many a great thing grows from a tiny seed of an idea. Such is the case for Lakeland College’s 100 Trees for 100 years campaign.

As of October 2012, 31 centennial trees have been sponsored by Lakeland staff, friends and alumni for a total amount of $63,540. These trees will do much to beautify the Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses and support students with more scholarships and awards, but there are still more trees available for sponsorship.

For a donation of $2,013 – you can sponsor a centennial tree. Donations can be made in monthly installments or in one lump contribution.

Challenge a fellow classmate to do the same or buy several trees in honour of your graduating class. It’s a great way to cultivate college spirit.

If you’d like more information about the 100 Trees for 100 Years campaign, please contact Darla Yonkman, alumni coordinator, at 780 853 8628 or darla.yonkman@lakelandcollege.ca

100 Trees for 100 Years

Your support goes farther than you think!

When you donate to Lakeland College, the Community Spirit Program boosts the power of your generosity.

The more money the college receives in donations, the better our chances of receiving a grant to support our operations and programs.

How does it work?

• Charitable Tax Credit: If you make a donation to a Canada Revenue Agency registered charity (such as Lakeland College), you may be eligible to receive a non-refundable charitable tax credit when you file your taxes. When the provincial and federal tax credits are combined, Albertans receive a 50 per cent non-refundable tax credit for every dollar donated over $200. Check out the breakdown at communityspiritprogram.ca.

• Donation Grant Program: This program provides an opportunity for nonprofit and charitable organizations to receive a grant based on the total eligible cash donations received from individual Albertans over a completed 12-month fiscal period. A minimum total of $1,000 is required from individual Albertans to apply to the program.

What’s the bottom line?

Your donation, combined with support from the Community Spirit Program, helps Lakeland College be strong and vibrant. For more information contact our Alumni Office at 1 780 853 8628 or 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8628 or darla.yonkman@lakelandcollege.ca

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Campus scene There were lots of familiar faces at the Career Fair held Oct. 26 at the Vermilion campus. In fact, 26 alumni represented 20 of the 49 employers participating in the event. Here are a few. To see who else was there, go to Lakeland College Alumni on Facebook.

Aaron Toullelan ’97 of Tarpon Energy Services

Delia Morgan-Tetz ’07 (left) stands with her Agland colleagues

Jodi (Moylan) Jones ’98 of CIBC

Heather (Bowman) Jones ’02 and Thomas Tarrant ’11 represented Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resources

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Doug, Sally & John Stewart

donates $10,000 to Centennial Campaign Eighty-five years after donating a student award for the first time, Craig’s continues to support Lakeland College and its students.

“We’ve always been deeply interested in the college,” says John Stewart, owner of Craig’s. The business typically donates $3,000 a year to the college which includes rodeo club sponsorship and support of numerous college events including the annual PBR. It also includes two $500 awards for interior design technology students.

This year that figure will increase substantially as Craig’s recently donated $10,000 to the college’s Centennial Campaign.

“When we learned about the Centennial Campaign, we knew we’d take part. For a milestone of this magnitude, we wanted to contribute in a meaningful way,” says Stewart.

While Craig’s has benefitted from the influx of students who attend Lakeland each year, what Stewart particularly appreciates about Lakeland is the community involvement of its employees and their families.

“Staff members and their families have always been an integral part of our community. I can’t name a community organization that doesn’t involve someone from the college. The efforts of these people add substantially to the strength of all these organizations in town,” he says.

Stewart wasn’t born until the college’s third decade of operations, but he remembers many of the college’s historic moments including name changes, new buildings and the fire that destroyed Alumni Hall in 1985. He also recalls when the college was used as a training centre for the Canadian Women’s Army Corps during World War II. “I was a kid at the time but I remember that there were a lot of women in brown uniforms walking around town,” he says.

Phil Allen, vice president of student services and advancement at Lakeland College, says Craig’s has the distinction of being the longest consecutive donor to Lakeland’s student awards program. The Craig Brothers Award was first presented in 1927. “We’re very proud to have this close connection with Craig’s and the Stewart family. They’ve done a lot for our students and for our college. This donation will help us make our centennial celebration that much more meaningful,” says Allen.

To learn more about Lakeland College centennial celebrations, visit www.lakelandcollege.ca/centennial.

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$250,000 donation from The Gwyn Morgan & Patricia Trottier Foundation More students will have the opportunity to take energy related programming at Lakeland College thanks to a $250,000 donation from The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation.

In its 99-year-history, this is the largest donation Lakeland College has received from a private foundation.

“We’re supporting Lakeland College because of the college’s focus on hands-on training. Lakeland provides its students with many real-world experiences through labs, practicum placement and field trips. Another important factor is that Lakeland offers programming to help people who currently work in the industry get the training they need to advance their career,” says Gwyn Morgan, retired founding president and CEO of EnCana Corporation.

This contribution to the college’s Centennial Campaign will be used to establish an endowment fund that will generate a minimum of three annual awards to assist people taking oil and gas related training at Lakeland.

Named The Gwyn Morgan Centennial Award, the first awards will be presented in 2013 during the college’s 100th anniversary.

“This new endowment fund will make it possible for more people to pursue their educational goals at Lakeland and get the training they need to start or advance their career in the energy sector,” says Glenn Charlesworth, president of Lakeland College. “With the help of The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation, award recipients’ financial burden will be reduced.”

In September, Lakeland College held a sod-turning ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of a Petroleum Centre at the Lloydminster campus. When the expansion is complete Lakeland College will be able to train almost 200 full-time students plus hundreds of more part-time students.

“Statistics show that there’s an unprecedented demand for more qualified workers in the petroleum industry throughout Western Canada. With new awards available, more people will be able to take the training they need to find suitable employment in this important sector,” says Charlesworth.

Photo: Glenn Charlesworth and Kara Johnston show off a $250,000 cheque courtesy of The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation. It’s the largest donation Lakeland has received from a private foundation.

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Petroleum Centre project hits the ground with sod-turning With shovels in hand, construction of Lakeland College’s new Petroleum Centre officially began during a sod-turning ceremony at the Lloydminster campus on September 11, 2012.

“The sod-turning ceremony marked an important milestone in the history of our college and our economic region. Together with the support of partners, we are pleased to be able to proceed with the construction of this sophisticated facility that specifically addresses the training and educational needs of the petroleum and energy sector,” says Lakeland President Glenn Charlesworth.

The facility, estimated to cost $17 million, will enable Lakeland College to meet student and industry demand by offering more full-time and part-time oil and gas programming.

The focal point of the new Petroleum Centre is a large power engineering and heavy oil lab with three steam boilers, water treatment equipment, a turbine generator and breakout training spaces. Students will be able to simulate complete heavy oil upgrading and steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) processes from beginning to end in the lab.

No ceiling tiles will be used so students can see the lab’s mechanical system. Outside the lab, an observation deck will make it possible for people to watch as students live the learning.

The lab will also serve as a fully-functioning power plant that will heat the Lloydminster campus as it will have the capacity to produce 200 kilowatts of power that will go into the campus grid.

Partners who have made it possible to construct the Petroleum Centre, develop curriculum and fund student scholarships include Allan Markin, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Husky Energy, Cenovus Energy Incorporated, the Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation, and Keyera Corporation.

The Government of Alberta contributed $9.975 million in capital funding.

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W. J. “Pop” Elliott receives Western Legacy award Another honour has been bestowed to a member of Lakeland College’s alumni family. William Elliott, Vermilion School of Agriculture (VSA) principal from 1924 to 1937, was named a recipient of a 2012 Western Legacy Award from the Calgary Stampede.

Each year, the Western Legacy Awards recognize 100 outstanding Albertans who have made an impact on the province by promoting the values of western hospitality, commitment to community, pride of place and integrity.

Elliott passed away in 1953 at the age of 78. His granddaughter Midge Lambert accepted the award in his memory at a ceremony Oct. 18 in Calgary.

“I’ve always been proud of the role my grandfather had in agricultural education in Alberta and for his role as the founder of Alberta 4-H,” says Lambert. “To see him recognized with the other amazing Albertans makes me even more proud.”

As VSA principal, Elliott was fondly referred to by students and staff as “Pop” Elliott because of his special ability to make everyone feel special and welcome. He was often described as a leader, a visionary and a believer of those in his charge which included students, staff and families.

Elliott played an important role in the development and evolution of agricultural education at Lakeland College during the early decades of its 100-year history. He was vitally interested in providing high quality agricultural education and was instrumental in providing leadership to youth training programs at Alberta’s agricultural schools, and with provincial agricultural education programs including 4-H. Elliott was equally committed to seeing that young people learn about life in general. He was instrumental in helping to build school spirit at VSA and frequently organized student dances and gatherings.

He also lobbied hard for dormitories to house students on campus. Finally in 1928 after much effort led by Elliott, the first group of VSA students moved into VSA’s new dormitory that would eventually become the college’s original Alumni Hall.

Evidence of Elliott’s passion for agriculture and horticulture left a legacy at Lakeland College. He was an ardent horticulturalist and during his tenure, worked hard to improve the surroundings and gardens of VSA. When he wasn’t lecturing a class, hosting an event for students or welcoming a visitor on campus, he could be found on the grounds crouched down planting seeds and cuttings, pulling weeds and pruning shrubs. Many of the rare and unusual plants that he planted are still growing today in the W. J. Elliott Arboretum at Lakeland College’s Vermilion campus.

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Elliott’s presence, influence and leadership were felt and appreciated by students and staff alike. In an alumni publication written in February 1954, Bob Langdale’s words pay fitting tribute.

“Fortunate indeed were those students who were enrolled at VSA during the ‘Pop’ Elliott years for we still hear through them Pop’s name and philosophy oft repeated. To those of us who later came to know him through alumni channels, it was an enriching friendship which inspired us to kindlier living, purposeful thinking and a deeper appreciation for our fellow men.”

“Mr. Elliott is a fitting and deserving recipient of the Western Legacy Award,” says Glenn Charlesworth, Lakeland College president. “His commitment, passion and life’s work laid the groundwork for many agricultural programs that, since his time here, have continued to expand and grow. As an institution, we have all benefited from his vision and leadership.”

To learn more about the Western Legacy Award and for names of all recipients, go to http://corporate.calgarystampede.com/getting-involved/western-legacy-awards/

Tracking alumni

That was the case for Robert Wray ’10. While working in Ontario’s manufacturing sector, he noticed an increased emphasis on solar technology in the province.

“I could sense that there was a shift taking place and that the demand for renewable energy technology was increasing. I chose Lakeland College’s Renewable Energy and Conservation program because it offered a wide introduction to the technologies that appealed to me, it was offered online, and it gave me a solid introduction to the renewable energy field in a short period of time so I could quickly enter the industry,” he says.

Wray is now a support engineer for DEGERenergy, the world market leader for single and dual axis solar tracking systems. He has no regrets about leaving his manufacturing job to pursue a career in renewable energy.

“The opportunities are incredible. It’s a great field to work in,” says Wray.

He sold Lakeland College the dual axis solar tracking system in use at the college’s Renewable Energy Learning Centre. The tracking system features DEGERenergy’s patented Maximum Light Detection technology to ensure the solar panels are in the ideal position for maximum energy return.

“We’re proud to have our technology in use at the Renewable Energy Learning Centre, as alumni and for what it means to the industry in Canada. As this is the first unit to be installed in Western Canada, we hope it generates a lot of interest in what we can achieve with our tracking system. Personally, I am very impressed with the Centre.”

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Alumni spotlight

Bruce McDonald ’53 – A pioneering spirit for the future Canola plays a huge role in Canada’s agriculture sector. When researchers from Agriculture Canada and the University of Manitoba first developed canola it launched what is today a multi-billion dollar industry. Bruce McDonald ’53, a Lakeland College alumnus and graduate of the Vermilion School of Agriculture (VSA), is part of the reason for its success.

McDonald, who also holds a doctorate degree, is recognized internationally for his research on the nutritional properties of canola oil and, in particular, its effect on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. He and his colleagues at the University of Manitoba were the first group in the world to study the nutritional properties of canola oil in humans. Their research on canola oil’s nutritional properties and cardiovascular disease health attributes was the first of several studies that were followed by other organizations to achieve canola’s qualified health claim made by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

That accomplishment opened the door for marketing canola oil as a healthy culinary oil and laid the foundation for the canola oil marketing efforts in the 1980s and 1990s. McDonald was a tireless advocate of canola oil and its nutritional value and he represented the canola industry in countries around the world.

“Thanks to the ground-breaking work of people including Bruce McDonald, canola has become the number one crop in Canada in terms of farm cash receipts, surpassing even wheat,” says Gail Granger, communications director of the Canola Council of Canada.

McDonald’s affinity to the agriculture industry grew from humble beginnings as a young boy growing up on the family farm located near Mannville, Alta. His parents sacrificed a great deal to ensure that he and his siblings had access to an education and he was a determined and dedicated student.

“For the first three years Bruce walked four kilometres from the farm to school. In Grade 4, he had the responsibility of getting himself and his siblings to school by horse and buggy or sleigh,” recounts his sisters, Ilene Fingland, Shirley Reed, Jo Willes and brother Barry McDonald.

After graduating from high school, McDonald received a $75 scholarship to attend VSA where he received a diploma in agriculture in 1953. In the fall of that year at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, he was awarded the four-year T. Eaton Agricultural Scholarship which afforded him the opportunity to attend any university agricultural faculty in Canada. He enrolled at the University of Alberta and earned a BSc (agriculture) degree in 1958 and a Master’s (nutrition) degree in 1960. This was followed by a PhD (poultry nutrition and biochemistry) from the University of Wisconsin in 1963.

After a year as a post-doctoral fellow at the University Illinois, he became an assistant professor at McGill University. In 1968, he moved to the University of Manitoba where he served 30 years as an associate professor and professor in the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, and eventually faculty dean. In 1997 he accepted the position of executive director of the Manitoba Health Research Council where he served until 2004.

The list of national and international committees, boards, panels and organizations that McDonald served on is extensive. He authored many technical publications, acted as a technical resource, and represented the canola

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industry in market development activities around the world. He received numerous awards and was a life member of the Canola Council of Canada.

After his retirement, he served on a Health Canada/Heart and Stroke Canada trans-fatty acids task force and worked with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute as a senior health advisor for a report on food for a healthy population and healthy agri-food sector.

Throughout his years, McDonald was a dedicated member of VSA’s Class of 1953. In 1988, he and his siblings established an award in memory of their parents, Matt and Mary McDonald, who were loyal supporters of the college and of young people in their quest for postsecondary education. The scholarship is awarded to students entering Lakeland College for the first time and display commitment to academic achievement throughout high school, school and/or community involvement with preference given to 4-H involvement.

McDonald was looking forward to the college’s centennial celebrations but sadly, on April 27, 2012, he passed away leaving to mourn his loving wife Judy, his family, and countless members of the Lakeland alumni family and the agricultural community around the world.

Bruce McDonald has been nominated as one of Lakeland’s 100 Top People in Lakeland College’s 100-year history.

Livestock Brand Recognition In the cattle business, nothing signifies pride, family roots and heritage more than a brand. It’s a signature mark that proudly identifies history and contributions to the agriculture industry and community.

Lakeland College’s brand, LCV, dates back generations and solidifies our ties to Alberta’s agriculture history. Now, as we approach our centenary, we invite you to join our family of alumni by leaving a lasting mark of your family’s contributions to Lakeland’s history and the agricultural industry.

As a lasting tribute, a legacy wall in the Agriculture Sciences Building is being established that will feature cattle brands of alumni and their families. Many brands have a long history, passed on from generation to generation, and date back to the days of the Vermilion School of Agriculture, the Vermilion Agriculture & Vocational College, Vermilion College and Lakeland College.

For a donation of $1,913 your brand will be displayed and marked by a plaque on the legacy wall. The proceeds of your donation will go towards the establishment of an endowment fund to provide financial awards for future Agriculture Sciences students for generations to come. Your donation will show your ongoing pride and belief in agriculture education--just as a brand does in the agricultural industry.

If you’d like your brand to have a place on the wall, please contact Darla Yonkman, at 780 853 8628 or darla.yonkman@lakelandcollege.ca. Not only will your brand pay tribute to an agricultural tradition, you’ll also be leaving a legacy of support for future generations of cattlemen and ranchers.

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Life is more than a box of chocolates ...

Take home your centennial chocolates, wine & other souvenirs

Go to www.lakelandcollege.ca/centennial-souvenirs for a complete list of available items and prices

A portion of every bottle of Lakeland’s special vintage Ever2 Excel wine goes towards Lakeland College’s Centennial Endowment Fund for scholarships and awards.

Chocolates made locally by Serotonin Chocolates, Vermilion, Alberta

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Class Notes

Class Notes Jenine (Arntzen) Ruzicka ’01 and Mike Ruzicka ’03 welcomed their third child Sara-Jane Liana on April 17. A little sister for four-year-old David and twoyear old Dayna.

Marcy (Kormos) Yewsuk ’05 and Shayne Yewsuk ’05 also welcomed the birth of their second child. Brynleigh Ann was born July 3. She is a new baby sister for Kolton.

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Ashley Michell ’07 is a new mom. She and her husband Blair welcomed their son Hunter on June 14. They live in Reston, Man.

Congratulations to Christine Rusnak ’07 who married Jeff Drisner. As a student Christine was a member of the rodeo team and was the CIRA president. She is alumnus from both Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses.

Celia (Ruest) Kunz ’03 and husband Joe welcomed the birth of their second daughter Kaitlyn Alexis on July 9. She is a new little sister for Victoria.

Sarah Vinge-Mazer ’05 and her husband Steve welcomed their daughter Emmelyn who was born August 24.

The wedding of Carly (Howarth) ’05 & Evan Aldred ’05 on June 16, in Candle Lake, Sask., was like a mini enviro reunion. Pictured at the wedding are (back row) Kent Smith, Jan Watson, Evan Aldred, Brent Moore, Luke Holdstock, (front row) Danielle Siemens, Carly Aldred, Ashley Turner, Tara Andrusiak, Sarah Vinge-Mazer, Ashley Aldred and Justin Kaban.

Something old, something new Here’s something to add to your alumni wardrobe to bring in the centennial in style.

The Alumni Association is offering a new version of the original college jacket and a newly designed alumni ring. A minimum quantity of jackets and rings must be met before they can be ordered so if you’re interested, Laurie Weatherill, Alumni Association president, wants to hear from you. Call him at 780 662 3382 or email laurie@weatherill.ca

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Class Notes

It was a busy summer for Caitlin January ’11, who did volunteer work with a sturgeon project on the North Saskatchewan River in addition to working as a fisheries technician with the department of Environmental Sustainable Resource Development in Cold Lake. This fall, she transferred her Lakeland diploma into the University of Northern British Columbia’s natural resource management fish and wildlife program.

Carmen Cadrain ’96 is a busy woman with three children under the age of 7. She is pictured here with her husband Shaun, 5-year-old Gavin, 3-yearold Ava, and Karsen who was born July 3.

Congratulations to Jo Berglund ’39 who was a recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The honour celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding Canadian citizens for their contributions to their local community and their country.

Cole Ambrock ’09 is living the Canadian experience as a Molson Coors Canada representative in northeastern Alberta. He enjoys being part of the many community events that Molson sponsors and loves running into many of his friends that he’s made via Lakeland networks. Cheers to Lakeland!

Bridget (Godlien) Loe ’08 married Nelson Loe on June 23 under sunny skies at Peace Island Park, B.C. They live and work in Fort St. John, B.C. Bridget is a project manager with Worley Parsons and Nelson is a power engineer for Tervita.

Rodeo at Lakeland played a big part in getting Kyle Evans ’10 and Jocelyne Wagner ’10 tying the knot. They met at Lakeland at a high school rodeo.

Years later, Kyle popped the question at Joceylne’s horse pen in the Vermilion Campus when they were both students. Two of her four bridesmaids are alumni Kendall McCormick ’10 and Kylee Wiens ’10.

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Class Notes

Aaron Roy ’08, professional bull riding champ and second place finisher at the 2012 Calgary Stampede, competed at the PBR National Finals in Las Vegas and finished the 2012 year in 26th position. He is also on track to compete at the PBR Canada National Finals in Saskatoon, Sask. He leads the Canadian points standings going into the finals and is second in money earned in Canada. He also hosted the Aaron Roy PBR Invitational in Asquith, Sask., on May 31.

He is a former Lakeland College Male Athlete of the Year. He is married to Hallie Marshall ’09 who works for Matrix Environmental Solutions.

Michelle Meyers ’09 has a new job in the event management field and is working for the Lloydminster Exhibition Association.

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Commercial Insurance Andre Charrois, Managing Partner #200, 17704 -103 Avenue • Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1J9 Cell: 780 908 9852 • Phone: 780 489 4961 Email: andre.charrois@fpb.ca

Lakeland College Alumni business directory Here’s another great opportunity for Lakeland alumni. If you have a business or offer a service, spread the word on Lakeland College’s alumni website.

We’re in the process of setting up a new online Alumni Business Directory. It’s open to Lakeland alumni only and at very cost-effective rates. Simply email the name of your business, type of service and contact information to Darla Yonkman at darla.yonkman@lakelandcollege.ca.

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You’re invited to the President’s

Centennial Gala

President Glenn Charlesworth and his wife Joanne invite you to join them at the President’s Centennial Gala in support of the Lakeland College Student Awards Fund.

5:30 pm, Friday, March 15, 2013 Lakeland College Lloydminster Campus 2602 59 Avenue, Lloydminster, Alberta

Guest speaker Lieutenant-General The Honourable Roméo A. Dallaire, (Ret’d). Senator Dallaire, has had a distinguished career in the Canadian military, achieving the rank of Lieutenant-General and becoming Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources) in the Department of National Defence in 1998. In 1994, General Dallaire commanded the United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR).

Entertainment by Canadian singer/songwriter and alumnus Jodie Leslie. Leslie takes the audience to a place they’ve never been that somehow feels familiar. Her voice sparks wide dynamic range from smokey soft tones to a bold soaring resonance. She writes thoughtful lyrics, makes strong melodic choices, and clearly has the chops to convey the message vocally.

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Tickets: $2,000 for a table of eight or $250 per person

Phone Khursten at 780 871 5401 to reserve your table.

Tax receipts will be issued.

Black Tie • Valet Parking • Diamond Champagne Raffle • Five-course meal

Get your next issue faster! Send your email address to alumni@lakelandcollege.ca Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Lakeland College Alumni Office 5707 College drive Vermilion Alberta T9X 1K5 Canada Post Publication Mail PM40009099

An evening of excellence to benefit Lakeland College students.

Alumni & Friends Newsletter Fall/Winter 2012