Class notes
Edited by Lecina Hicke
Susan (Goohs) Barr (HS’69) has been living the life of an “expat” for the last 15 years or so. Over the course of her adult life, she has called Beijing, London, Hong Kong, Bucharest, Damascus, and, soon, Mexico City home. Her husband Donald is in the foreign service. Susan and Donald have two sons, aged 29 and 28, who live in Vancouver (one of whom is soon to be married), as well as one daughter aged 16, who is in her final year of high school. Susan fondly remembers the teaching staff of Luther College. She insists that she “never would have succeeded in life” if it had not been for her educational and life experiences at Luther. David Code (HS’83) recently appeared on CTV’s Canada AM to discuss his book entitled To Raise Happy Kids, Put Your Marriage First. David’s book has sold out in Britain and has also been featured on ITV, CBS News, NPR, and in The Wall Street Journal, with future stories planned by ABC’s 20/20 and USA Today. Visit http:// tinyurl.com/9DCbio for more information. Dawn (Cook) Criddle (HS’69) retired in December 2008 after 28 years of operating a restaurant in Broadview. Dawn and her husband Sid are now enjoying travelling, spending summer months at Kenosee Lake, and wintering in Palm Springs, CA. James Davis (HS’99) has been working as a pharmacist since 2004. James just completed writing a book and currently lives in downtown Vancouver. Jonathan Denis (HS’93) was recently appointed the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and is serving as the Deputy House Leader in the Alberta Government
for the Progressive Conservative Party. He is the youngest person in the last 20 years to hold either position. Jonathan credits Mr Freitag for both sparking and encouraging a continued interest in debate, as well as Dr Cherland for nurturing his interest in music. Jonathan also remembers Mr Anderson and Mr Stark as teachers that both challenged and inspired him. Jonathan credits Luther College with providing him the tools necessary to succeed. Jim Elliot (U‘73-’75) was named Best Eco Warrior by the readers of Prairie Dog Magazine in 2009. Elliot has dedicated himself to educating the public about environmental issues for over thirty years, involving himself with projects such as Wings Over Wascana Nature Festival and Earth Day Celebrations. Elliot prides himself on more than just “talking”: when it comes to environmentalism, he sees himself as a mentor to his peers, and he takes every measure possible to lead a “green life.” Joyce (Balser) Fitz (HS’54) and Dennis Fitz (HS’52-’53) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in the summer of 2009. Joining them in their celebrations were their three daughters, their sons-in-law, and their grandchildren. Also accompanying the couple were Mary Anne (Hindle) (HS’61) and Gary Fitz (HS’59), Beryl (Blaser) (HS’55) and Blaine Ledingham, as well as all of their children and grandchildren. Joyce and Dennis live in Victoria. Alice (Boxall) Gabriel (HS’95) attended the Western College of Remedial Massage therapy and became a Registered Massage Therapist in 2000. Since 2001, Alice has been teaching several different forms of dance, including ballet,
contemporary, musical theater and traditional Middle Eastern and tribal-style belly dance. In the summer of 2007, Alice married Cst Chris Gabriel of the RCMP and became a stepmother to his two beautiful boys. After their marriage, Alice started school again and became a Primary Care Paramedic, also known as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). In the spring of 2008, Alice was hired by Regina Emergency Medical Services, and she enjoys every moment of her career as an EMT. The family welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Kinsey Anne Gabriel, on 10 June 2009. The family reports that they “are all so very happy [Kinsey] is loved by everyone, especially her two big brothers.”
Stacey Gattinger (HS’99, U’06) recently moved back to Regina after spending the last five years living in Alberta and Ontario. She is currently working for Ranch Ehrlo and is the program coordinator for the Lakeview Community Association. Stacey recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in sociology through Luther’s university campus and a diploma in recreation and leisure services at the University of Regina. Wayne Kallio, a former teacher at the high school, has recently launched a website focused on non-fiction stories about various mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Wayne reviews and evaluates each book he reads in an effort to assist individuals looking
for information pertaining to their personal situations and needs. His own book Mind Gone Astray is also available on the website. Visit www.mindbogglingbooks.com for more information. Jeff Lindskog (HS’98) and wife Leah welcomed baby girl Sarah into their family in December of 2008. Jeff is currently the Manager of Capital Markets at Viterra Inc in Regina. Tracey McFadyen (HS’97) married Mark Urban in September of 2009 at Château Lake Louise. Anne Marie Mulvenna (HS’97) was Matron of Honour; Pam Muckosy (HS’97) read and Michael Fry (HS’01) played the violin at the ceremony.
Raylene (Ellchuk) Moshondz (HS’89) runs a 3rd-generation cattle and grain farm with her husband Brian. Besides being a workaholic on the farm (and loving every minute of it), she horseback rides and kayaks for fun. The two call rural Manitoba home. Raylene reflects that the farm is beautiful and her life there is quiet, busy and sometimes stressful, but for the most part, very rewarding. Vicki Nelson, who will graduate from Luther College at the University of Regina this Spring with a Bachelor of Human Justice (social justice and human rights
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