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Online Hither & Yon
Keeping your friends up to date on your life
Welcome to the UNB Associated Alumni online Hither & Yon page. It's just like the Hither & Yon section of UNB Alumni News; a vehicle for you to keep others informed of events in your life. The big difference is this method is immediate -- or almost immediate.
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Gretchen Kelbaugh (BEd'79, BA'92) of Quispamsis, N.B., a full-time filmmaker and writer, has finished her feature educational documentary, Menocracy, about how to quickly get more women elected to governments in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., and the urgent need for this. She interviewed political science profs in all three countries, plus the Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell, a fabulous speaker. Check out the trailer and first 10 minutes at menocracy.ca.
Gretchen Kelbaugh, BEd79, BA92, Quispamsis, N.B., January 31, 2010
http://www.menocracy.ca
Anne Mannette-Wright (Newcombe, BScCS'82, MScCS'84) of Rochester, N.Y., finally received her doctorate in computer science in August 2009 from Pace University in New York. Anne is now employed by IBM. Her daughter Julie graduated with her doctorate in chemical and biological engineering from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo., in December 2009. Julie is employed as a research scientist at Edwards LifeSciences in Los Angeles, Calif.
Anne Mannette-Wright (Newcombe), BScCS82, MScCS84, Rochester, N.Y., January 28, 2010
Alfred H. Brien (BBA'67, LLB'69) was honoured with the 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada. Judge Brien advocated for, developed and implemented the Saint John Mental Health Court, which he has presided over for nine years. This court provides a team approach to therapeutic justice for people in conflict with the law due to mental illness or intellectual disabiliy.
Hon. Alfred H. Brien, BBA67 , LLB69, Saint John, N.B., January 28, 2010
Erin Brien (BPE'97) and Neal Leard (LLB'97) are thrilled to announce the birth of Mia Kathleen on Oct. 16, 2009, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Proud grandparents are Neal and Donna Leard of Rothesay, N.B., and Al (BBA'67, LLB'69) and Kathie Brien (BBA'67) of Saint John, N.B.
Erin Brien, BPE97 and Neal Leard, LLB97, Saint John, N.B., January 23, 2010
Brian Seaman (LLB'92) made a presentation about Canada's Youth Criminal Justice Act and Charter of Rights issues at a conference in Buenos Aires this past December. The conference was at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) faculty of law, and was sponsored by UNICEF to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. He is working with an Argentinian colleague on a paper about child sex prostitution in Argentina for the UBA Law Review. Anyone with an interest in this area or who has questions about the legal and political systems of Argentina can contact him at bseaman@ucalgary.ca.
Brian Seaman, LLB92, Calgary, January 18, 2010
Deborah (Arnold, BSc'89, MScME'95) and Robert Clements and big sister Katelyn (June 15, 2005) of Dartmouth, N.S., are thrilled to announce the arrival of Nicholas Clements on July 31, 2009, in Halifax.
Deborah Clements (Arnold), BSc89 MScME95, Dartmouth, N.S., January 8, 2010
Charles Humphrey (BA'70) of Barrie, Ont., retired from his law firm at the end of 2008 after practising labour and employment law in Toronto for 30 years. He began 2009 with an intensive French-language program at the Institute de Francais in Villefranche just outside of Nice followed by four months at his second home near Toulouse, France. In September 2009, he began a new career with his appointment to the Ontario Labour Relations Board as a vice-Chair. He is also practising as a labour arbitrator.
Charles Humphrey, BA70, Barrie, Ont., January 3, 2010
Jon Bradford (BScChE'93) of Millington, Tenn., returned in April 2009 from another deployment, this time onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), flying the E-2C Hawkeye's of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124 (VAW-124) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom over the skies of Afghanistan. Lt.-Cmdr. Bradford served as the squadron's operations officer, maintenance officer, and senior airborne battlespace command and control mission commander. In November 2009, he transferred to Navy Personnel Command in Millington, Tenn., to be his community's placement officer. This is his first non-flying "desk job" in 12 years. However, it is a great opportunity to help his peers manage their careers to ensure their promotion and success. If any UNB alumni are in the Memphis, Tenn., area, shoot him an e-mail.
Jon Bradford, BScChE93, Millington, Tenn., January 1, 2010
Tyler Langdon (BBA'00, LLB'02) and Andrea Langdon (Gilliss, LLB'04) of Florenceville, N.B., were married on a beautiful sunny day on Aug. 22, 2009. The wedding was held outdoors at their home. Following the wedding, they spent two weeks in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, before returning back to the "real world." Subsequent to returning, Andrea opened her own general practice law firm. Tyler continues to be employed as counsel to McCain Foods Limited.
Tyler Langdon, BBA00, LLB02, Florenceville, N.B., January 1, 2010
Kevin d'Entremont (MBA'98), Teresa d'Entremont (Laskey, BA'00) and daughter Eve Olivia of Pleasant Lake, N.S., wish to announce the birth of future UNB alumna Isabella Lorelei. She was born at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital on Aug. 12, 2009, and weighed 10 lb., 1 oz., and was 21.25 inches long. She is the granddaughter of Gerry (BA'80) and Siobhan (Murray) Laskey (current UNB student BA/BED) of St. Martin's, N.B., and Howard and Diane d'Entremont of Canaan, N.S.
Kevin d'Entremont, MBA98 and Teresa (Laskey) d'Entremont, BA00, Pleasant Lake, N.S., December 31, 2009
Donna (Amy) Ciotti (Woodside, BN'65) of Brantford, Ont., passed away at the Brantford General Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at the age of 66 after a 10-year battle with cancer. Loving wife of Donald (BA'64) for 44 years. Adored mother of Allison Sinclair, Heather Morrison and Cameron Ciotti. Cherished grandmother of Cecilia, Cassidy, Daniel and Olivia. Donna and Don met at UNB and married in the summer of 1965 on Prince Edward Island. Donna retired in October 2009 from the Community Care Access Center in Brantford. She is dearily missed by her co-workers, friends and family and especially her husband Donald.
The Family of Donna (Amy) Ciotti (Woodside), BN65, Brantford, Ont., December 27, 2009
http://ciotti@rogers.com
Greg Forestell (BPE'91), after serving as deputy chief coroner since 2007, was appointed chief coroner for the Province of New Brunswick by the lieutenant-governor in council on Nov. 19, 2009. Greg lives in Quispamsis, N.B., with his wife Willa (Jones, BPE'91), and children Sam, Rachel, Joseph and Abigail. Greg previously worked for the Canadian Red Cross serving as their New Brunswick manager of community development and disaster management. Reach Greg and Willa at gforestell@rogers.com.
Greg Forestell, BPE91, Quispamsis, N.B., December 15, 2009
Brian Owens (BA'02) is currently deployed as a lieutenant (N) with the Canadian Forces as the task force public affairs officer onboard HMCS Fredericton. The ship is on patrol in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea, off the Horn of Africa, conducting counter-piracy and counter-terror operations in support of NATO. The ship will complete her mission in May 2010.
Brian Owens, BA02, Burton, N.B., December 6, 2009
Sara Jenkins (BA'06) was conferred her MA in political science (international relations) at the University of Ottawa in the spring of 2009. For the duration of her studies, Sara was awarded the University of Ottawa Graduate Admission Scholarship. Her MA thesis was entitled Gendered Hierarchies and World Order: A critical analysis of the instrumentalization of gender within the UN discourse on gender vulnerability to AIDS. Upon completion of her degree, Sara was awarded the University of Ottawa Dean´s Scholarship. She is now living in Costa Rica with her partner, Simon Theobald (BA'06).
Sara Anne Jenkins, BA06, Piedades, Costa Rica, December 4, 2009
Simon Theobald (BA'06) was conferred his MA in Canadian history at the University of Ottawa in the fall of 2008. For the duration of his studies, Simon was awarded the University of Ottawa Graduate Admission Scholarship. His MA thesis was entitled A False Sense of Equality: The black Canadian experience during the Second World War. Upon completion of his degree, Simon was awarded the University of Ottawa Dean´s Scholarship. He is now living in Costa Rica with his partner, Sara Jenkins (BA'06).
Simon James Theobald, BA06, Piedades, Costa Rica, December 4, 2009
Paul Lenarczyk (BA'94, LLB'98) of has returned to the classroom in Saint John, N.B., this year after taking a one-year hiatus from his teaching career. He is currently at St. Malachy's Memorial High School teaching English, law and soon theatre arts. He remains involved in arts advocacy through Performing Arts NB, and is still an active musician, writer and performer.
Paul Lenarczyk, BA94, LLB98, Saint John, N.B., November 17, 2009
Thomas (Thom) McKenzie of San Diego, Calif., was inducted into the Hall of Fame, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University on Nov. 6, 2009. This honour is in recognition of the most outstanding achievements of alumni and former faulty.
Thomas (Thom) McKenzie, BPE66, BEd69, San Diego, Calif., November 16, 2009
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/ens/ens_web/faculty/mckenzie.htm
Brent Dickson (BA'92), after spending years as a top marketing consultant for some of the industry's leading companies (Research in Motion, Manulife, General Electric, AMEC, Keane, Ford, Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, CitiBank) has made a major career change and is now a realtor working in the Waterloo Region of Ontario. He is enjoying running his own business and helping people in his community make the biggest purchase and/or sale of their homes. If you'd like to refer a friend or family member who needs a great realtor in Ontario, please get in touch. Also check out the great offers online, www.brentdickson.com, for referring friends and family.
Brent Dickson, BA92, Kitchener, Ont., November 7, 2009
http://www.brentdickson.com
Mandi (Aiton, BSc'97) and Gerald McGaghey (BSc'96) of Tama, Fla., are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Liam Myles, on Oct. 7, 2009.
Mandi Aiton, BSc1997, Tampa FL, November 6, 2009
Carolyn (Krawchuk, BScF'94) and Hans Beurskens of Mackenzie, B.C., announce the birth of their son, Graham, on April 11, 2009. Basil, Morley and Chase are very exited about the newest addition to the household.
Carolyn (Krawchuk), BScF94 and Hans Beurskens, Mackenzie, B.C., November 6, 2009
Erika Turnbull (BBA'03) and Stacey Traynor of Springbrook, Alta., are delighted to announce the arrival of their son, Lucas Frederick Lawrence, on July 25, 2009, weighing 8 lb., 11 oz., a baby brother for Liam!
Erika Turnbull, BBA03, Springbrook, Alta., October 20, 2009
James Chappelle (BBA'92) says hello everyone, and just wants to share that he is still in Cincinnati, Ohio, with Michael, his partner of 13 years, and that he just graduated from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati with a masters of nursing degree. He starts work in November in Middletown, Ohio, in the ICU department. James would enjoy hearing from long-lost folks at jamestchap@gmail.com. If you are ever through Cincinnati, let him know and he would be happy to show you around.
James Trevor Chappelle, BBA92, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 17, 2009
Chuck (Charles) Nicolle (BBA'90, MEd'07) of Calgary has been appointed manager, capability development, for Imperial Oil Limited in Calgary, after spending about five years with the company's IT department and five years with human resources (obtaining CHRP in 2008). He also was a part-time instructor at UNBSJ for three terms with the business faculty teaching Introduction to HR before moving from Saint John to Calgary. He is enjoying his new role and mountainous surroundings with his wife Daphne (Aird, BBA'82).
Chuck (Charles) Nicolle, BBA90, MEd07, Calgary, October 15, 2009
Derrick M. Fulton (LLB'88) of Toronto completed his master of laws (LLM) from York University, Osgoode Hall Law School, in 2006 and completed his major paper on the "Judicial Recognition of the Duty of Good Faith in Commercial Contracts." Mr. Fulton has just been granted the certified specialist designation in civil litigation by the law Society of Upper Canada. The Law Society of Upper Canada certifies only a small percentage of lawyers in Ontario as specialists. The certified specialist program incorporates superior standards and professional development requirements for lawyers in Ontario wishing to be certified.
Derrick M. Fulton, LLB88, Toronto, October 14, 2009
Crystal (Firlotte, BBA'97) and Jody Rankin (BScF'97) of Mabou, N.S., are very pleased to announce the birth of their fourth child, Grant Elliot, on June 28, 2009, weighing 8 lb., 7 oz., a brother for big sisters Olivia, Hannah, and Ava, who spoil him rotten already and are very excited to have a little boy in the house.
Crystal (Firlotte) Rankin, BBA97 and Jody Rankin, BScF97, Mabou, N.S., October 14, 2009
Ashley O'Brien (BSc'00) was successful in his anesthesiology specialty examinations this spring in Ottawa. As such, Dr. O'Brien is now entitled to use the designation of FRCPC (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada). Dr. O'Brien is currently pursuing subspecialty training via a 12-month fellowship in cardiac anesthesiology and transesophageal echocardiography at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Ashley O'Brien, BSc00, Toronto, October 7, 2009
Don Shephard (BA'76) has retired from active ministry with the Presbyterian Church in Pictou County, N.S., and has moved back home to Saint John, N.B.
Don Shephard, BA76, Saint John, N.B., October 2, 2009
Marc Hache (BScCS'87) has been living in Winnipeg for 15 years. He has been married for 17 years, and has three kids. He works for the hospitality division of an IT company, selling software to hotels, casinos and resorts. Covering Canada, the Pacific northwest and north central states means opportunity to connect with fellow grads. Drop Marc a line.
Marc Hache, BScCS87, Winnipeg, September 30, 2009
http://www.facebook.com/marchache
Jennifer McCormack (BA'99) and Raphael Ly (BBA'98) of Toronto are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, son Julien William Ly, on May 27, 2009, at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.
Jennifer McCormack, BA99 and Raphael Ly, BBA98, Toronto, September 29, 2009
Shannon Léger (Yerxa, BBA'96) of Oromocto, N.B., married Colin Marcel Léger on Aug. 19, 2006, at the Delta Fredericton. Shannon was employed as an accountant with Greenarm Manangement Ltd. for eight years. Since being laid off from that job in the spring of 2009, Shannon has decided to pursue her dream of owning her own business. Bella Baked Goods is a micro bakery that combines her two passions, food and art. Bella Baked Goods specializes in unique custom cakes, as well as various baked goods with a European flair. Check out the website at www.bellabakedgoods.com. E-mail Shannon@bellabakedgoods.com.
Shannon (Yerxa) Léger, BBA96, Oromocto, N.B., September 29, 2009
http://www.bellabakedgoods.com
Dave Malleson (BS'06) of London, England, has spent nearly a year in the Home Civil Service, working in the honours and ceremonial section at the Department for Children Schools & Families. He is looking forward to a return to Fredericton in 2010 with his Scout troop, and later in the year for a wedding. Would like to hear news of classmates from history '06.
Dave Malleson, BA06, London, England, September 9, 2009
Matt McCully (BKin'05) of Quispamsis, N.B., was hired in May as a firefighter with the Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department, serving the communities of Quispamsis and Rothesay, N.B. He is also a proud member of the International Association of Fire Fighters union Local 3591.
Matt McCully, BKin05, Quispamsis, N.B., September 7, 2009
Amy Dobson (Rouse, BBA'02) of Saint John, N.B., is excited to be graduating in October 2009 with her MBA. Working on her MBA part-time over the past few years has paid off . . . and if anyone is looking to go back to school for another degree and would like to talk . . . send me an e-mail at z775v@unb.ca.
Amy (Rouse) Dobson, BBA02, Saint John, N.B., September 2, 2009
Scott MacMillan (BPE'83) of Halifax recently completed his PhD in management.
Scott MacMillan, BPE83, Halifax, August 30, 2009
http://www.scottmacmillan.com
Suzanne Johnston (Mackin, BN'92, MN'00) graduated with her PhD in nursing from the University of Arizona in Tucson in December 2008. She lives with her husband John Johnston (BScEE'77) in Prince George, B.C.
Suzanne (Mackin) Johnston, BN 92, MN 00, Prince Geroge, B.C., August 24, 2009
Julie Peterson (BBA'99, MBA'03) and husband Dennis van den Heuvel of Fredericton are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, Max Elliot, on May 5, 2009.
Julie Peterson, BBA99, Fredericton, August 17, 2009
