1965
Donna Keates '65 graduated with a second degree (Hons. B.A.) in religious
studies from Laurentian University in Sudbury. She is now off to the University
of Wales, Lampeter, to take an MA in Celtic Christianity. If anyone she knows
is going to be in Great Britain over the next 12 months please look her up.
1966
After too many years with the federal public service, David Barron '66 has
retired. He is now working at home as a freelance writer/editor/communications
consultant. David also enjoys working as a rental agent for his beach-front
condo in Mexico. He and his wife, Tandy (who also is planning on retirement),
spend a couple of weeks there during the year, but let others share their
paradise when they are not there. He is happy to give special rates to
Trent Alumni. As well as their vacations to Mexico, David and Tandy have
travelled to the Caribbean, the UK where they see old Trent friends Graham
and Heather Wiffen and South Africa (including a wonderful visit with Trent
Alumnus Alex Petersen).
1970
William R. Smalluk '70 is in his 24th year of piloting helicopters and
remains a clear- cut bonafide heterosexual. He continues to be politically
incorrect with the granola crunching, cappuccino sucking, bicycle clip riding
left wing types. When not flying he frequents England and spends winters in
Australia visiting his now 15 year old son on his summer holidays. William
still very actively plays the stock market, dines out with beautiful women,
studies criminology and plays golf.
1976
Steve Nicholls '76 recently won the Cork Literary Review short story competition
in Ireland, the first Canadian ever to do so. "The Literary Review may be on the
small side of global publishing, but the competition is pretty stiff," says Liz
Willows, one of the contest organizers. "We had a huge amount of entries." Irish
novelist/editor David Marcus, who judged the contest, called the story an "outstanding
example of the anecdotal short story" and "an object lesson in the perfect control
and production of graphic narrative." The story, Return of the Yeti, deals with a
boy and his grandfather who join a hunt for a mysterious pike nicknamed Darth Vader.
This past spring, the manuscript for his recently completed novel was named to
the semifinalist of the inaugural Chapters/Robertson Davies Award, beating 500 other novels
for the honour. He also took third place in the essay division of the Canadian Authors
Association writing contest and placed among the semifinalists of The
Writers' Union of Canada competition. As well, he earned a gallery showing
for a photograph he entered in the Toronto Star photo contest -- one of only
75 selected from 15,000 entries. Steve lives in Whitby with my wife Mary-Anne (Mihorean) '76 and his two daughters.
1979
Happy campers at the "We used to be Heartbreaks but We're All Adults Now"
camping weekend at Wellesley Island, NY. Shown are, from left to right, Don
and Liz Hutcheson (both '79), Hank '74 and Shelagh van Luit, Sharon and
Jay Kilburn '79, and Chris '79 and Amber Greer. In the front row are Ryan,
Justin, Christopher and Kyle Hutcheson, Laurel van Luit, Alec and Kailee Kilburn,
and Aaron and Jordan Greer.
Rob Sinclair '79 and his wife Karen have had their first child, a boy, Reed Sinclair,
born July 20th 1999. Rob is a sportscaster on radio and television and Karen is a
news anchor for CBC Newsworld International. Rob can be reached at
rjsinclair@hotmail.com.
Mariel Grant '79 is currently on leave from her position as an Associate
Professor of History at the University of Victoria in British Columbia.
She and her husband, Professor Stuart Robson of Trent's History Department,
welcomed their first child, Molly Anne, on July 31st 1999, in Peterborough.
They, along with big sisters Jen and Katie, hope Molly will maintain the
family's close connection with Trent by joining the class of 2017.
Stuart Robson, Mariel Grant and Molly Anne.
1980
Karen Fiegenbaum '80 and Peter McLean '80 are enjoying their twelfth
year of married life in Northampton, Massachusetts, with their two daughters,
Hannah age eight and Charlotte age five. The family was proud to see Karen
complete her masters
degree this fall in Occupational Therapy. Peter continues to work in
behavioural health, directing a residential program for adults with mental
illnesses. Peter's duties have recently expanded to include Quality
Improvement and Training for the agency. He does all this work only to
support his real job, working part time as a white water rafting guide on
the Deerfield River in western Mass. They would love to hear from fellow
Trent classmates. Send word to pmclean@servicenetinc.org.
Kathy Ross '80 and Steve Johnston were married on July 10,1999 in
Oshawa, Ontario. They were happy to share this special day with other
Trentites: Linda Ross-Bouman '83, Carol Gee '82, Steve Day '83, Rhonda
(Bulkowski) McKinlay '83, Amy and Mike Riva and their mom, former LEC
Don, Jan Ash. Having survived the trip down the aisle, they trekked
off to Scotland for
10 days and then it was back to work (for Steve, at least!). Kathy is working
for the Durham Board of Education, in Ajax, and Steve is with the military,
currently commuting to Trenton.
1981
Mandy Toohey '82 who married Dan Hynes '81 is living with their two boys
Joshua 13, and Adam 10. Mandy has just finished her Graduate Diploma of Education
(Primary) from Edith Cowan University and is looking forward to teaching year
ones at Port Kennedy Primary in the new year.
1982
In April of this year Garth Barriere '82 graduated from law school at the
University of British Columbia. He was also the recipient of the Alexander
J. Cohen award, given annually to the graduating student who best exemplifies
U.B.C.'s commitment to advancing knowledge through critical inquiry. Garth
was granted the award largely because of his research into the experiences
of gays, lesbians, and transsexuals in Canada's prison system. He is presently
articling at the Legal Services Society (legal aid) in their appeals department.
His main areas of interest are criminal, administrative and prison law.
1983
Family and friends stared in raptured wonder on Sunday, October 3, 1999, as
Randy Martindale and Laurie Drukier '83 joined hands to vow they'd stay in love
forever and ever. In addition to visitors from all over BC, Alberta and Ontario,
there were some from Argentina and Thailand. Trent fellows included Andrea
Findlay-Shields '83 (with beautiful daughter Brigh) and Francy Poapst '81.
Blair Campbell '83 also sent a very touching fax to the happy couple. For
those of us who traveled to view the spectacle, it was indeed a sight to
behold! Congratulations you nutty kids, and thanks for the whirlwind tour
of the Left Coast!
Lydia Jones '83 and her husband Dan Joyners have recently moved to Madoc, after
living in Cambridge for ten years. They are both thrilled to be back in eastern Ontario,
which is home for both of them. Lydia has been spending her time taking up aromatherapy,
personal wellness and holistic medicine, and modelling (look for her on your info-mercial channel!)
after receiving an early retirement slip from the Ministry of Environment a couple of years ago.
1984
Frank '83 and Betsy (Coulman) '84 and Benjamin Burrows welcomed a new member
to their family in March of 1999. Luke arrived safely and is a joyful boy! To cap
the year, Frank transferred to Bruce Peninsula National Park, and after a late summer
move they are now based out of Lion's Head, Ontario. email at
burrows@kanservu.ca. Hello to Faye! thanks
for your call.. hi to Francy Poapst!....
After graduating in 1988 from history and Canadian Studies, Bill Taylor '84 completed
a graduate degree in Education, specifically Instructional Technology from Concordia
University in Montreal. Since then, hešs been living all too well in Ottawa, working
in new media. He's very keen to hear from anyone who might remember him and can be
reached at: ar787@ncf.ca.
Jeff Hubbell '84 and his wife Poonam Thadani and daughter Simaran welcomed their son Devin
Erik into the world on December 29, 1998. Jeff is currently working as a Procedure/Technical
writer for Ontario Power Generation in Toronto.
Catherine Jenkins '84 graduated from Trent with a degree in Philosophy and Cultural Studies.
She later returned to complete graduate work and completed an MA in the Methodologies program
in 1996. Upon her completion of her MA Catherine's first book was published in Spring 1999.
This book of poetry is titled "Blood, Love and Boomerangs." The book was released in Canada
in the spring and in the US, UK and Australia in the fall. The tour in support of the book
included seven radio interviews, over thirty reading performances from Toronto to Montreal,
Halifax, Chicago and a variety of small towns throughout southern Ontario. The book has
been selling very well and received attention in Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail. After
all the time and effort spent promoting "Blood, Love and Boomerangs," Catherine is looking
forward to a quiet winter of hibernation and working on completing the next book, a novel.
1985
Emily Patricia Hush arrived (quickly!) on December 7 1997 at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital to
proud parents Lisa '84 and Graham Hush '85. (7lbs 14oz.) At 18 months she is thriving and
becoming quite the character! We hope to bring her to Head of the Trent this year. Graham now
works for the Metro Toronto Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) and I have recently switched
positions in Manulife and work as a service consultant.
Dan Rowland '85 is married to Nancy, and has two children, Connor and Natalie. He is an
eleven year veteran of the Brampton Fire Department and is a member of the
Brampton firefighter combat challenge team. The team has won four Canadian
championships, and three World championships in six years. The combat
challenge is a competition for firefighters to perform job related tasks in
a competitive sports environment, as seen on ESPN in the United States and
TSN in Canada. He is also in the Brampton Firefighters calendar which can be viewed
at www.bfes.on.ca
Naomi Williams was born on February 2, 2000 weighing 8lbs 1oz. Naomi is the second child for
the proud parent's Angela and Andrew Williams '85. Big brother Jordan now has someone to watch over.
1986
Helen (Kakaletris) Pearce '86 wed Dan Pearce. Their wedding took place in Toronto
and they honeymooned in glorious Greece! Trent friends in attendance included :
(standing from l to r ) Kent Dunham '86; Karen Bremner '87; Jennifer Dunham; Dinesh
Wijesinha '86; Sandra Clarke; Cheryl (Binns) Clarke '87; Tab Clarke '86; Helen and
Dan; Sandra Wilson '86; Wayne Wai '87; Kostas Brindakis '86; Scott Smith, Debbie
(Warmington) Smith '87; Greg Cooper. (kneeling from l to r) Karen Pettinghill '87;
Andrew Eamer '87; Heather Jordan.
absent from the picture: Mark Cole 87, Elaine Cole; '87; Brenda (McClelland) McNaughton;
Ken McNaughton; Dave Knight '87; Jacquie Parker '87; Allie Broerstra '87; Dan Stokes '87.
Dawn Misener '86 and Barry Misener '86 are pleased to announce the arrival of
their first bundle of joy. Dillon James Misener 7lb 6oz was born March 25,
1999. Dillon is the first grandchild for each of their parents and has
already flown to Vancouver to visit Trent Alumni Erik Matheson '83
his wife Sam and their four year old son, Beau.
Dillon James Misener
Shirley Hunt '86, Dave Cranmer and brother Miles are excited to announce the birth
of Rose Amelia Elsa Cranmer, born April 5, 1999. Carrying on the Cranmer-Hunt tradition,
Rose likes to keep her parents hopping day and night.
Dave Cranmer, Miles Cranmer, Rose and mom Shirley Hunt '86.
It is with great joy that Kathryn and Rev. Neil C. Thomsen '86 announce the safe
arrival of their daughter Charlotte Grace Thomsen on 2 January 2000 at 6:11
am. Charlotte was born at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario and
weighed in at 8.5 lbs. (3875g) and measured 21.5 inches. Mother and
daughter are doing splendidly! Proud first time grandparents are Isobel
Thomsen of Belleville, Ontario and Larry & Marlene Crabtree of Kitchener,
Ontario. Special thanks go to Dr. Gill Oliver, Dr. William Nurse, Dr.
Pierre Kugler, the staff and nurses (especially Siobhan and Nancy) on 4th
floor at Grand River Hospital and Dr. Wendy Owers, DC.
Charlotte's own web page should be up and running at
http://www.netcom.ca/~thomsen/itsagirl.html
1987
Kathy Hardman '87 and long time(!) fiancé Jeff Hingston are living in Owen
Sound. Kathy teaches with the Bluewater DSB and is kept very busy with
work, playing volleyball, house renovations, and looking after Jeff and the
cats. No children yet, but that's not too far away. We would really like
to hear from Susan McFarlane '86 who is in Calgary, Alberta and others from the
gang. You can reach Kathy and Jeff at: jeffankath@bmts.com
Scott Jones '87 is finishing up his Master of Theological Studies degree at
McMaster University this spring. He and his wife Michelle live in Hamilton,
where Scott's been the youth pastor at Paramount Alliance Church for the past five years.
1988
Michael Atzemis '88 (B.Sc. Hons Trent, B.Ed Queen's) recently completed his
probationary period and has attained regular teaching status with the Toronto
District School Board. He is currently in his third year of teaching at his
alma mater -- East York Collegiate Institute, and would love to hear from old
friends. Email: matzemis@yahoo.com.
Jennifer Holmes '88 has been working in Ottawa as a mediator for the federal
government, resolving disputes between unions and employers, since being called
to the Ontario Bar in 1998. Outside of work, she is spending her time training
for triathlons and is planning to do Ironman Canada in 2001. She can be reached
at jennifer.holmes@hrdc.gc.ca.
1989
On October 24, 1998, Melisa Johnstone '89 wed Lawrence Barnard at Divinity
Chapel, McMaster University. Trent friends in attendance were Michelle Davis
'89, Liane Westlake '89 and Megan Smith '89. Melisa is currently working for
the Hamilton- Wentworth Board of Education, and the newly weds are living in
Grimsby, ON.
On August 7th 1999, Patrick Lacey '89 was married to Jane MacDonald on the
beautiful Island of Cape Breton. Todd Smith '88 was one of the groomsmen.
Patrick and Jane are now living in Bowmanville, Ontario and are both teaching
in the Oshawa area. Alumni can contact Patrick and Jane via email
(eyes@durham.net.)
Jeff '89 and Sandra Lynch (nee Dona) '89 have been blessed with a happy,
healthy baby girl - Jordyn Kristine Lynch. Jordyn was born on August 2, 1999
at 6:41pm weighing in at 7lbs 8ozs. Sandra has loved being at home with Jordyn
and Mocha, a 9 month old Labrador Retriever, but must return to her teaching
career this February. Jeff has changed companies once again; after being
with Maple Leaf and Cadbury Beverages, he is now happy working at Quaker in
Markham. They may make it to Peterborough yet! If you are ever in the
Whitby area, Jeff, Sandra, Jordyn, Mocha and Charlie (the cat) would love
to hear from you.
Jordyn Lynch, born August 2, 1999
1990
Kevin Brown '90 has made some major life changes this year.
He has been teaching for the Ottawa Board of Education since finishing
at Queen's, but is taking this semester off to complete a Master's in
Education at Ottawa University. He is living in Ottawa, and would
love to hear from any old Trent friends; his email address is
Kevin_Brown@ocdsb.edu.on.ca.
Good luck Kevin!
Sarah Nott '90 and Neil Carr are pleased to announce arrival of
Benjamin Peter (6lbs 15 ozs) on August 14th. The family
is now living in Hertford, England where visitors are always welcome.
Benjamin Peter
Richard Vissers '89 and Rhonda Mills-Vissers '90 are thrilled to announce
the birth of their twin daughters, Katherine Elizabeth and Sophia Nicole on
July 17, 1999. The girls have been growing like crazy and quickly, and
joyfully, become the centre of their world! They have bought a new house
and are now living in Aurora. Both Richard and Rhonda are teaching at
independent schools in the area, although Rhonda has taken the year off
the be with 'her girls'. They would love to hear from Trent friends who
can email them at rvissers@hts.on.ca.
Sophia and Kate Vissers
1992
Julie (Ramshaw) Hobbs '92 and Micheal Hobbs '92 are proud to announce the
birth of their son Alexander Sidney Hobbs, June 23 1999, in Vancouver B.C.
If you would like to contact Julie or Micheal, you can email them at
mjhobbs@direct.ca.
Julie (Ramshaw) and Michael Hobbs with Alexander sidney Hobbs.
1993
Patrick Steeves '93 and Marcia (Quinn) Steeves '93 are pleased to announce
their marriage in Peterborough on July 10, 1999. A number of friends and
Trent Alumni were present for the ceremony and reception that followed.
Patrick is busy teaching with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School
Board, while Marcia continues working for the Peterborough Regional Health
Centre Foundation.
1994
Allyson Kelly '94 has joined the Voluntary Services Overseas Canada
program and is now working in Guyana, South America as a Museum Development
Advisor to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. Allyson graduated
with Honours from the Canadian Studies department, and went on to finish
the Concurrent Education Program at Queen's University. After working
on various contracts with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources,
she spent the next few years as a Curator at the Prince Edward County
Museum. Allyson left for Guyana in March 1999 and hopes to return in 2001 to begin her Master's degree.
1995
Charmaine McKinnon '95, presently climbing the corporate ladder at Howard
Johnson's, Leslie Mackintosh '94 now an Educational Assistant for the Toronto
Board of Education, stop to take a picture with their former supervisor at
Cliffcrest Library Donna Clifton '64 who is surviving amalgamation in the megacity
at Cliffcrest Library in Toronto. They stopped by this past fall to say hello
after returning from a trip to Europe.
Charmain McKinnon '95, Dona Clifton '64, Leslie MacKintosh '94
1996
Three Trent graduates met at a CUSO orientation in preparation for working
in Thailand. They are Paula Anderson '94 , Lisa Pearce , and Melody Allaire '96.
All three have been accepted on a two year contract beginning in September
promoting organic agriculture in different areas of Thailand. Congratulations
and Good Luck!
1999
Karen (Bokvist) Lawford '99 and Ian Lawford '99 were married November 16, 1999.
Karen and Ian met at Trent in an Air Pollution Chemistry class, of all places!
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