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Hello!
I have to admit, one of the things I always looked forward to was the TrenT magazine poking out of my mailbox. It was always a joy to find it, curl up with a mug of hot chocolate and read about one of my first loves - Trent.

I don't think I can put in words just how special Trent was, and in ways, still is. But receiving my magazine kept me in touch with old friends seeing who got married, had a baby, moved away - for, of course, I always read the Sunshine Sketches first.

So now, I can't curl up in a chair and read the online magazine. But you know what? It doesn't matter! I can still read about my friends, check out what's happening, and see colour photos! And sometimes, when life in the big, bad world of working gets to me - it's a refreshing break to log on to www.trentmagazine.ca - and reminisce.

So, do I miss the old format? Yeah, I'm a bit of a dinosaur that way. But the most important thing, is that the magazine, like the University, survives. It may not have the same physical structure, but the heart, the soul and the embodiment of the spirit survives.

Thanks for continuing the magazine. You've done a great job!
Erica Donaldson '87
(wow - has it really been that long??) Traill


Yesterday my brother's family returned from a two week stay on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. I drove them to the Victoria airport on New Year's Day. Along with my 74 year old mother, they camped and hiked and did all the touristy things. It was such fun watching them undo their packs this morning, marveling at all the treasures they found and hearing the stories that went along with them. I glanced up when all had gone quiet and noticed that they had formed a circle around me, with these suspicious, beaming faces.

My brother Peter began by telling me that they had gone into an establishment in Kapa'a called the Activity Wearhouse where they rented snorkeling gear. Hanging on the wall was a green Trent ball cap!. The employee said that it had been left behind and he wasn't sure when the chap would return with his rental gear, and was safeguarding the hat for him. Peter, knowing what a treasure that hat would be to me, boldly asked if he could have the hat, should the owner not claim it. To make a long story short, reluctantly the employee relented after nearly two weeks. It just goes to show, that the adventures of those who proudly attended Trent University, have a way of continuing.

I would like to thank that person, who ever he is. I want him to know that the green ball cap is now on Vancouver Island, in Sooke B. C., and is being worn by an OC '75 grad. I want him to know that I will keep the hat's adventures going and that I hope it brings me luck when I wear it fly fishing.

Jane Jowett '75
Jowett Learning Centre
2196 French Road
Sooke, British Columbia
CANADA V0S 1N0


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