Olds College Graduation 2007With a large graduating class of 665 students,the entire Olds College community had plenty to celebrate on June 16 (Grad coverage on page 2)

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Jennifer Smart, who is graduating from the EquineScience program, received a standing ovation followingher Valedictorian Address. Smart, who graduated withDistinction from the English Horsemanship major, toldher fellow graduates to follow their hearts and disregardany naysayer’s comments to reach their goals. TheColdstream, BC student also received the Olds CollegeFaculty Association Outstanding Student Award.

An emotion-packed keynote address was delivered byMatt Bendoritis, who just completed his first year ofAgricultural Business. Bendoritis was diagnosed with arare bone cancer when he was nine years old and hasovercome three subsequent bouts with cancer. Hiscourage and strong spirit resulted in his being honouredin Macleans Magazine during the 25th anniversary trib-ute to the Terry Fox Run. Bendoritis, who has beendeclared cancer-free for the past five years, inspired theaudience with his peaceful approach to overcoming life’sobstacles and holding firm to personal goals.

While addressing this year’s graduates, President andCEO H.J. (Tom) Thompson said, “You have been pursu-ing your dreams and working diligently toward yourgoals, and Olds College faculty, staff, industry mentorsand volunteers have been working alongside you tomake those opportunities possible. Your stories are thestories of our success. You have each been driven by yourown goals and you have allowed us to assist you inreaching those goals. Today we all pause to savour theenthusiasm that grows from being involved with you –being involved with something great.”

2 June 2007

Olds CollegeGraduation 2007Family and friends filled the OldsSportsplex on Saturday, June 16,as Olds College celebratedGraduation 2007.

Congratulating the first graduates from the Olds CollegeCalgary Campus.

Graduation keynote speaker Matt Bendoritis, with his parentsMargita and Mark.

Celebrating 30 years of Board Governance

Gabrielle (Gagnon) Goodfellow, Olds College Classof 1945, traveled from the Peace Country to attendgranddaughter Simone Goodfellow’s graduationfrom Land Administration at the Olds CollegeCalgary Campus. Gabrielle’s late brother, Paul,was a 1943 grad, and several nieces and nephewshave also attended Olds College.

Current Board Chair, Stirling McLeod, with Olds College’sfirst-ever Board Chair, Donald Robertson from Carstairs.

Ty Lund, MLA for Rocky Mountain House andsupportive friend of Olds College, visits withPresident H.J.(Tom) Thompson at the BoardReunion following grad. Olds College 2007 Honourary Degree recipients.

Valedictorian and Equine Science grad,Jennifer Smart, is presented with the Olds

College Faculty Association OutstandingStudent Award by Gloria Ulry.

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As this year marks the 30th anniversary of the changeover from a public college to a board-governed college, nine honourary degrees werepresented to past Chairs of the Olds College Board of Governors. When presenting the honourary degrees, Board Chair Stirling McLeod said,“Since becoming administered by a Board of Governors, Olds College has witnessed untold growth and success under the guidance of skilledand engaged individuals who have comprised the Olds College Board of Governors. Their vision and leadership has been a force that hasdrawn fellow board members, College instructors and staff, industry partners and students into a world of opportunity at Olds College.”

The nine honourary degrees were presented to: Donald Robertson (Board Chair from November 1978 - May 1984), Eric Jensen (May 1984 - May 1987), Alex K.H. Rose (May 1987 - September 1990), Robert Pestell Smith (September 1990 - September 1993), James A. Lore (September 1993 - December 1996), Kathleen P. Skocdopole (December 1996 - July 1998), Jim Smith (July 1998 - January 2001),Alfred H. Savage (January 2001 - June 2003) and Stanley Mills (June 2003 - February 2005).

3June 2007

Olds College officially opens BioFuel TechnologyCentreThe production and use of renewable fuel in Olds and surrounding areas is formallyunderway, following the official opening ofthe BioFuel Technology Centre.

Community members joined partners from government and agri-culture at the May 2nd event on the Olds College campus. The innova-tive research and demonstration facility is expanding the developmentof new products from Alberta crops and is expected to produce up toone million litres of biodiesel each year. As part of a trial to monitorthe performance of the fuel, three buses from Chinook’s Edge SchoolDivision, and a number of service vehicles from the Town of Olds,Mountain View County and Olds College will be running on a blendof 80 percent regular diesel and 20 percent biodiesel produced onsite.

“There has been a great deal of interest shown in this project and we were pleased with the number of people who participated in the official opening,” said Tanya McDonald,BioEnergy Research Associate at Olds College School of Innovation. “We showed our guests the Centre’s integrated storage, blending and dispensing system, which is designed toaddress some of the cold-flow challenges associated with biodiesel. This system makes it possible to store and blend biodiesel with petro-diesel year round for use in fleet vehiclesand buses in our local community, reducing engine wear and harmful exhaust emissions.”

Dr. Abimbola Abiola, Director of Research at Olds College School of Innovation, indicated the BioFuel Technology Centre will join other facilities on campus to focus on theentire value chain for biodiesel.

“Feedstock production, process optimization, quality control and product quality analysis, biodiesel storage and blending systems, product use and impacts, by-product utiliza-tion, and feasibility studies and economic analysis. We are researching impact and possibilities all along the way,” said Dr. Abiola. “Our partnerships will continue to blaze thetrail in the realization of Canada’s national research and technology goals in the areas of sustainable agriculture and environment.”

As one of six schools in the Academic Division, the Olds College School of Innovation links faculty, students and research projects together.

“Olds College is a leader in providing opportunities for our students to become involved in an innovative research environment, because we believe this is an indispensable partof an exceptional and integrated learning centre of excellence,” said Olds College President and CEO, H.J. (Tom) Thompson.

Tanya McDonald (BioEnergy Research Associate) tours Tim Keating (Senior Development Officer, BioIndustrialDevelopment with Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development) and Jeremy Heigh (Investment Manager,AVAC Ltd.) through the newly-opened centre.

Sharing the knowledgeSixteen students from Banff Community High School traveled to Olds College for the

official opening of the BioFuel Technology Centre. The students have been involved ina three-year project called the Banff Biodiesel Initiative and were excited to see the largecapacity of the Olds College project.

“I have been involved in the Banff project for the past two years,” said Alexandra Moser, grade12 student from Banff Community High School. “This project is completely voluntary, but it isvery popular with students. I wanted to be involved because Banff is such a beautiful place tolive and I want to maintain it. I had never heard of biofuel before I became involved and nowthat I know there’s a fuel that’s friendly to the environment I want to get the word out.

“I will be graduating this spring, but if there’s a way I can stay involved in the project I will.It has become very important to me.”

Myron Thompson, MP for Wild Rose, was on campus May 25 toannounce a federal government investment of over $1 million to

five southern Alberta projects to help the emerging biofuels industry.The Olds College School of Innovation received $65,000 to determinethe overall feasibility of on-farm biodiesel production through theBiofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative (BOPI). MP Thompsonwas joined by Marilyn Sharp, Chair of the Agriculture and Food Council,which administers the BOPI program in Alberta (at right in photo). Thefunding recipients each described their projects at the announcement.

“We are proud to announce an investment of funding in a biofuels project that could lead to new opportunities for the agricultural com-munity in southern Alberta,” said MP Myron Thompson. “Canada’s new government is working to expand biofuels opportunities across the country, which is beneficial for producers, rural communities and the environment.”

Grade 12 student Alexandra Moser and Chemistry/Physics teacher Maya Capel were part of a largegroup from Banff who attended the BioFuel Technology Centre opening.

Funding for emerging industry

4 June 2007

Applied Degree student presents to Standing Committee on AgLeona Dargis, 2006 winner of the national Association of Canadian Community Colleges Student LeadershipExcellence Award, is graduating from the Olds College Bachelor of Applied Science-Agribusiness degree. She was invited by Ottawa to present at the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food “Meeting No. 49”on April 17 in the Olds College Student Alumni Centre. Leona was representing the Canadian Young Farmers’Association and spoke to the Standing Committee on issues facing young farmers, an experience she describes in the following article:

Dominican Republicofficials look to OldsCollege for expertiseVIPs from the Universidad Agroforestal Fernando

Arturo de Merino (UAFAM), a major university situatedin a central region of the Dominican Republic, were special guests on the Olds College campus on April 26th.

Olds College staff members have been collaboratingwith UAFAM on agricultural and water management projects for the past year. The university and governmentofficials looked to Olds College for expertise and experienceto provide guidance on strategic projects that will build abetter quality of life for the people of the DominicanRepublic and its neighbouring nation of Haiti. They havestudied large watershed projects and agricultural methodsthat will preserve natural water resources, among othertopics, and will update their university curriculum to sharethe information more broadly.

With 62 percent of residents in the Dominican Republicliving below the poverty line, and 94 percent of neighbour-ing Haitians living in poverty, leaders are looking withurgency on solutions that will impact the population’shealth and well-being. While on campus, they bestowedDr. Abimbola Abiola as an Honourary Associate Professorand granted Olds College a Certificate of Appreciation foroutstanding performance and lasting contribution.

Olds College grad Leona Dargis with fellow Olds College alumni, MP James Bezan (left) and Douglas McBain, Past-President of the WesternBarley Growers Association.

Darrell Tompkins (Instructor, School of Land Sciences), Dr. Abimbola Abiola (Director of College Research and ScientificLeader), Dan Fullerton (Director Innovation), with special visitors Ing. Telesforo Gonzalez (President of the visiting university), Dr. Onofree Rojas (Minister of State in charge of international funds) and Genevieve Douyon (Associate Dean).

On April 17th, I had the privilege of representingthe next generation of farmers as the newlyelected Canadian Young Farmers Forum(www.cyff.ca) Member-At-Large. A few weeksprior I received a call from Ottawa asking if Iwould be interested in meeting with the Houseof Commons Standing Committee of Agricultureand Agri-Food. This opportunity is exceptionaland I was honoured to accept their invitation todiscuss agricultural issues for a second timesince my visit to Parliament Hill last February.

During this meeting I was acquainted withthree other industry representatives, from Agri-Trend, the Alberta Beef Producers, andthe Canadian Barley Commission. Althoughevery commodity sector has its own priority listof issues, the committee turned to my thoughtson common questions such as funding programsand education opportunities. The representa-tives of Parliament wanted to discuss our opinions on what we thought the government’srole should be in supporting our agriculturalindustry. To further this conversation weexplored effective and appropriate involvementsand potential partnerships.

Farm transferability and diversification wereother topics discussed and I stressed the number one issue for farmers, both young and old, is profitability and having access to aconstructive cash flow. Although the meetingwas brief, I am confident that the newAgricultural Policy Framework (APF II) will be a step in the right direction. I encourage allproducers to get involved with local organiza-tions and groups. Together we can build astronger and more competitive industry.

5June 2007

A$250,000 investment by RBC Financial Group, through its charitable foundation,will enhance community access to the new Health & Wellness Facility, a major

structure of the Community Learning Campus (CLC). RBC’s support will be directedtoward program development, with a portion of the funds used to directly supportactivities to encourage participation of community members of all ages.

“We’re delighted to be lending our support to the Community Learning Campus,and in particular, the Health & Wellness Facility,” said Doug McLean, RBC’s regionalvice-president for Alberta Central Market. “We recognize that a community’s prosperityisn’t just limited to its economic outlook. RBC’s vision of ‘building prosperity together’also means we pay attention to the well being of our communities by supportinglocal education, health and wellness initiatives.”

The Health & Wellness Facility will deliver innovative programs, such as coachingexcellence, active living and wellness programs, and will house three large gymnasiums,a running track, fitness centre and links to extensive outdoor amenities.

“RBC’s involvement in the Health & Wellness Facility will lead enhancements thatwill impact many people,” said H.J. (Tom) Thompson, CLC Chair and Olds CollegePresident. “This is a tremendous statement of the importance of a holistic approachto wellness, which is a priority for the committee designing programs for CLC’sHealth & Wellness Facility. RBC’s support of athletics is a real inspiration toCanadian youth and their donation to the CLC will open opportunities for all members of the community.”

The Health & Wellness Facility is one of five structures being built on the OldsCollege campus as part of the CLC. Construction of the facilities is a staged process,with an anticipated total completion in spring 2009.

RBC supports community participation at Health & Wellness Facility

Matt Bendoritis has overcome unimaginable obsta-cles to achieve his goal of becoming a farmer. The 19year-old, who has just completed his first year of theAgricultural Business program, was diagnosed with arare bone cancer 10 years ago.

“I was limping while us kids were playing hockeyand my coach pointed it out to my dad,” said Matt,who grew up on a mixed farm at Thorsby, nearEdmonton. “My parents took me for an x-ray and thatwas followed by a biopsy and chemotherapy and sur-gery. I was nine years old. I just hung up my skates anddid what needed to be done.”

Matt underwent an intensive surgery in Edmonton,becoming only the second successful such surgery per-formed on a cancer patient. A medical team amputat-ed Matt’s leg at the hip and removed the upper por-tion to just above his knee, which got rid of the tumor.They then rotated his “short leg” 180 degrees, so thathis knee became his hip and his ankle became hisknee. The procedure allowed Matt to be mobilethrough the use of his own leg which had been fittedwith a prosthetic.

“The other option was to have my entire leg and hipremoved, which would make it much more difficult towear a prosthetic leg,” said Matt, displaying his artifi-cial limb that boasts a permanent Terry Fox decal. “Itell people it’s nothing to be ashamed of. There’s noth-ing I can do about it, so there’s no point in hiding. Itwas pretty intensive surgery, but I got out of the hospitalin nine days and set a record for healing.”

The surgery was followed by several months ofchemotherapy and Matt was not able to start walkingunaided for months after that. He was struck again thefollowing year, when doctors found a spot on his rightlung. Once they had removed that tumor a second onewas discovered, this time on his left lung. And whenthey finally addressed all of that, multiple tumorsdeveloped on his short leg, his collarbone and ribs.

“The doctors told my Mom and Dad I might make ituntil Christmas, but that I wouldn’t see my 13th birth-day. I told them to buzz off,” said Matt. “They puttogether a new mix of chemo and I was a bit of aguinea pig for nearly a year. But since then everythinghas been good. I have been cancer-free for five years!

“It has been an odd thrill ride, because even in thefear there are moments of joy. Looking back, I’m notangry about the cancer. I didn’t know how much timeI had left in this life and I didn’t want to spend itangry.”

Matt’s gentle resolve in facing enormous challengescaught the attention of many. The Edmonton Journalpresented a multi-page feature of his story andMacleans Magazine honoured him during the 25thanniversary tribute to the Terry Fox Run. He was a fea-tured speaker at a recent CanSurvive Gala in Calgaryand has shared his inspirational message with manygroups, particularly children. On June 16th Matt pro-vided the keynote address to his community of fellowstudents and friends at Olds College graduation.

“My story sometimes is a good reminder to peoplewho are frustrated by small stuff - it helps put thingsinto perspective. I’m a really independent person, soit’s hard for me to ask for help. But there are somethings I just can’t do, like lifting heavy things, so I’vehad to set aside some of my pride. It also used to both-er me when I thought about impressing girls, but I’mlearning now that strength takes many forms.

“I just want to tell people that when you put yourmind to it, you can accomplish anything – it mightjust take longer than you thought. I’m in no hurry. Ihave my whole life to live.”

Matt says his positive attitude comes from thestrength of his dad, the faith of his mom and the sup-port of his younger brother and sister. His career goalis no different than his life goal – to find meaning ineveryday.

“I want to be on the farm no matter what. I plan tobuy land close to my folks and start a family of myown one day,” said Matt.

“Cancer changed who I am, how I act, who I’ve met,the opportunities I’ve had. It has given me the chanceto share my story and to savour my life. I’m gratefulfor this.”

Matt Bendoritis, photographed in the Olds College library the dayhe finished his first year of the Agricultural Business program.

Olds College cancer warrior on crusade of hope

RBC Olympian, Blythe Hartley, shares a chocolate gold medal with Joe Crawford (high school stu-dent rep on CLC Governance Team) at the CLC Community Update on April 26. Hartley, whois a diver, was a bronze medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, gold medalist at the 2006Commonwealth Games in Australia and silver medalist at the recent World AquaticChampionships in Australia.

6 June 2007

Olds College is adding a new major in its popular Fashion ApparelTechnology diploma program.

The Costume Cutting and Construction major will link graduates with the growing arts and cul-ture industries in theatre, dance, opera, film and television. The two-year diploma program will com-mence at Olds College in the fall of 2008.

“This major is a perfect complement to our popular fashion programs,” said Dr. Terry Males, Chairof Applied Arts and Career Studies. “Olds College has a rich tradition in fashion production, whichgrew out of the original Home Economics courses. The Fashion Apparel Technology program todayprepares graduates to contribute to the growth and development of the custom apparel industry byproviding educational excellence in couture, fitting, pattern making, alterations and small businessdevelopment.

“The new Costume Cutting and Construction major will provide the same educational excellencefor the arts and culture industries. While these two programs share the strength of a common set ofcore competencies, each major also boasts distinctive courses that will create uniquely specializedgraduates for these growing industries. Olds College’s fashion programs have a strong, long termgrounding in Central Alberta, with well-founded industry support and interest.”

A unique feature of the Costume Cutting and Construction major is a minimum seven weekpracticum at Red Deer College, where Olds College students will work on a large theatre productionwith RDC Acting and Technical Theatre students. Dr. Torben Andersen, Dean of Arts at Red DeerCollege, was pleased with the collaboration with Olds College.

“This provides great opportunities for Central Alberta in the exciting field of costume cutting andconstruction,” said Dr. Andersen. “For these students from Olds College to be able to contribute toour theatre production is valuable to us, to the community, and to the arts and culture industries weserve. It makes sense for Olds College to offer this major, because there is substantial overlap with itsexisting fashion programs. I am confident the Costume Cutting and Construction graduates fromOlds College will be welcomed by professionals in the theatre industry across Canada.”

Costume Cutting and Construction major added to Fashion program

Trevor Williams is bringing four decades of respected industry experience to hisrole as Energy Chair at Olds College’s School of Land Sciences. An extensive list

of goals has been developed for this senior position, with a primary responsibility toprovide visionary leadership to Olds College’s Land Agent training initiatives.

“This is certainly a new venture – and a fascinating one,” said Williams, who alsooperates a consulting business in Calgary. “When I first heard about this initiativeunderway at Olds College, I congratulated the people involved because I thought itwas long overdue. It creates a great opportunity to bring students, industry and allstakeholders together to continue a positive move forward.”

Along with College instructors and mentors, the Energy Chair role was developedthrough consultation with leading industry organizations such as the CanadianAssociation of Petroleum Landmen (CAPL). The position was established throughan inaugural investment of over $1 million from EnCana Corporation. Graduatesfrom Olds College’s full time program will become better qualified under the guidance of the Energy Chair, as will Land Agents who arealready working in the industry.

Trevor Williams supplemented his Economics Degree with executive managementtraining over the years. He has served in many high level positions within severalprofessional committees, and has also taken on extensive volunteer roles in commu-nity organizations.

“He has always been a great contributor, to industry and to community,” saidBrad Goodfellow, President of Ranger Land Services Ltd. “I have known of Trevorfor quite awhile and he is an outstanding and resourceful person. He has managedland departments within significant companies and we are so happy he has chosento take on this new role. I feel a great deal of optimism that we are moving forwardwith such a skilled leader.”

Canada’s first-ever Chair of Energy Industry Studies hired

An inspiration – When Melea Paull opened the annual Open House Fashion Show wearing her stunning creation, Olds CollegeMarketing staff knew they wanted to use the look in a new campaign.Melea, who is graduating from Fashion Apparel Technology thisspring, agreed to a follow-up photo shoot. She has been sewing since she was nine years old and hopes to operate a couture bridalboutique one day. The stunning pink creation is one of many gowns she has designed, as she is afflicted by a self-described “Little Princess Syndrome”!

James Richardson and Sons Limited, and its subsidiary Pioneer Grain, presented a$25,000 cheque to the Community Learning Campus on May 31st. The firm is celebrating its 150th year in business through a ‘150 gifts in 150 communities’ program. Gifts of varying amounts are being presented through subsidiary companiesin the firm’s four core business operations: agriculture, financial services, propertymanagement, and oil and gas exploration. James Richardson and Sons Limited supports initiatives involving visual and performing arts, education, youth initiativesand environmental issues.

7June 2007

For only the third time in its long history, Olds College has awarded an InstructorEmeritus designation through the Olds College Board of Governors. Lynne Henry

is well known throughout Central Alberta for nurturing the skills and abilities ofmany students under her guidance in the Office Administration program. Lynnearrived to Olds College as a Secretarial Arts instructor in August 1977, and served asCoordinator for the Office Administration Program for 20 of her 30 years of employ-ment at Olds College. She was also the recipient of the NISOD Excellence Award in2004.

At Lynne’s retirement celebration on May 17th, Olds College President H.J. (Tom)Thompson said,“An award such as this carries such import and prestige. It only occurswhen someone’s peers move it forward through various stages. This speaks volumesabout how highly our Instructor Emeritus is regarded by her colleagues.”

The two previous Instructor Emeritus awards were presented in 1990 to BuckGodwin (Horticulture instructor) and in 2000 to Clarence Esau (Instructional DesignSpecialist and Facilitator).

The area arts community is getting a boost, thanks to funds being redirected froma theatre group that disbanded nearly 20 years ago.

Two of the remaining executive members of the Olds & District Musical TheatreSociety feel the Community Learning Campus (CLC) Fine Arts and Multi Media Centreis a good fit with the priorities of their group, which has been disbanded since about1989. As they work to officially close their financial books, the Fine Arts and MultiMedia Centre will become the beneficiary of $7,000 remaining from the original group.

“People’s interests changed and the group disbanded, but the bank account has beensitting since that time gathering interest,” said Derek Lewis, Treasurer of the Olds &District Musical Theatre Society. “I was beginning to feel we needed to do something withthe money, because it didn’t look like there was interest in getting this particular groupgoing again. I was excited to see the theatre layout planned at the Fine Arts Centre,because it includes retractable seating and lends itself to dinner theatre opportunities. Iwould like very much to perform at the new theatre and I think this is very exciting forthis whole area. The new facility being created will be absolutely wonderful and this is themost suitable place for our investment. It’s important to us to keep it in the arts.”

Along with Marjory Lally, who was President when the Olds & District MusicalTheatre Society disbanded, Lewis is directing the majority of funds be used for the the-atre seat campaign. There has been significant interest in supporting the “Reserve YourSeat” campaign since a community fund development initiative was launched in March.Dot Negropontes, Executive Director of the CLC, purchased the inaugural theatre chairand local radio station 97.7 CKfm in Olds recently provided $2,000 toward the cam-paign. As well, the Olds & District Kiwanis Club has developed a strategy targeted toraise $170,000 to purchase theatre seats within the Fine Arts and Multi Media Centre.

Disbanded theatre group invests$7,000 into Fine Arts and MultiMedia Centre

Marjory Lally and Derek Lewis with CLC Executive Director Dot Negropontes (centre).

The 28th annual Agricultural Lenders Workshop got underway on the Olds College campuson June 4th. The Honourable George Groeneveld, Minister of Agriculture and Food, wel-comed the 50 delegates as they began the week-long workshop. Minister Groeneveld is seenhere with H.J. (Tom) Thompson (President and CEO, Olds College) and Stirling McLeod(Chair, Olds College Board of Governors).

Instructor Emeritusannounced at Olds College

Tom Choi and Kip Rodgers from the Science Alberta Foundation joined Dr. Ken Fry(Instructor, Olds College School of Horticulture) in professional development for newGrade 7 Science Curriculum. They are pictured here with Deb Reimert (River ValleySchool, Sundre) and Greig Connolly (Deer Meadow School, Olds).

Teachers from Olds, Sundre, Cremona and Penhold spent a day at Olds College honing theirskills for implementing new Grade 7 science curriculum. They were mentored by severalinstructors during the technical professional development activity, receiving hands-ontraining in such specialties as GPS, mapping and plant sampling. The pilot project, calledSchool Yard Mapping is spearheaded by Chinook’s Edge School Division and ScienceAlberta Foundation, with assistance from Olds College and the University of Alberta.

President and CEO, H.J. (Tom) Thompson with Lynne Henry at her May 17th retirement gathering.

8 June 2007

Olds College Rodeo Clubnamed overall team leadersin season final

Working to develop a template for provincially inspectedmeat industry

Kellie Jackson, Food Safety and Quality instructor

Little farrier fans lined up to see one of the Olds College displays during Aggie Days at Stampede Park in April.

Judge Jim Quick evaluates the work of Beth Van Dijk, Olds College Farrier graduate 2005, at the Canadian Team qualifying competition held during Aggie Days.

Slug-O, the slug who has taken up residence at the School ofHorticulture, was a hit with visitors to the Olds College booth.

The Olds College Rodeo Club finished the season by handily earning the high-point standing and being named overall team leaders at the Canadian IntercollegiateRodeo Finals.

The rodeo finals, traditionally held in Edmonton, were hosted in Wainwright from April 27-29. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed first for highest overall points, and several individual contestants were in the winner’s circle in many of the events.

Unofficial results show Jake Vold (Land & Water Resources student from Ponoka)taking first in bareback. The Olds College team took the top three spots in steerwrestling: 1) Leighton Schroeder (Land & Water Resources student from Souris,MB); 2) Lucas Michalsky (Land Agent student from Lundreck, AB); 3) SpencerHazelwood (Advanced Farrier Science student from Georgetown, ON). Hazelwoodwas also voted Cowboy of the Year by the rodeo final participants.

Wyatt Daines (Land Agent student from Innisfail) took first in saddle bronc and also had a strong showing in steer wrestling. Lucas Weatherbee (Land Agent student from Sundre) placed second in the bull riding event, while Curtis Lausen(Agricultural Production student from Strathmore) took third in tie down/calf roping. Hallie McGee (Office Administration student, Chetwynd, BC) and JessicaScott (Land Agent student, High River) placed second and third in breakaway roping. McGee came close to clinching a top spot in goat tying, as well.

Kresten Jorgenson, Agricultural Production student, received theAlberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) All Conference Award foroutstanding achievement in the field of college sport in Alberta. Krestenplayed on the silver-medal placing men’s team, coached by BarbMaynes who is also a coordinator of the Directed Field Study componentof the Olds College Bachelor of Applied Science – Agribusiness degree.The Olds College Mixed Curling team took the bronze.

Olds College is embarking on the second phaseof a pilot project for the development of a docu-mented food safety program to the voluntaryAlberta HACCP Advantage (AHA) standard thatwill serve as a template for the provinciallyinspected meat industry in Alberta.

The first phase was completed between January– October 2006 through Agriculture Policy FoodSafety Initiative funding received from the FoodSafety Division of Alberta Agriculture and Food,in cooperation with Agriculture and Agri-FoodCanada. The $15,000 enabled Olds College tobegin developing programs to meet the increas-ingly rigorous food safety requirements beingimplemented at provincially regulated meat processing facilities.

“This is a pilot project and we will share ourfindings with other provincial meat facilities, sothey can modify the template we create to meettheir operational needs,” said Kellie Jackson,Food Safety and Quality instructor who is devel-oping the program at Olds College.

“During implementation and when this projectis complete in March 2008, it will provide our cur-rent Meat Processing students with greater expo-sure to the challenges involved in operating andmaintaining food safety programs and provideadditional training opportunities in food safetysystems for individuals already working in themeat industry or considering a career in the foodindustry. Olds College will be the AHA slaughterand meat processing demonstration site forAlberta Agriculture and provincial meat plantsproviding the opportunity for interested parties toobserve the operation of food safety programs.”

Olds College has applied for $39,000 to under-take the second phase, which includes the comple-tion of the prerequisite programs and developmentof product protection or HACCP plans, audits ofthe food safety system and the purchase of equip-ment to monitor critical points in the processes.The system, called the Hazard Analysis CriticalControl Point (HACCP), details all the food safetyhazards that occur from incoming materialsthrough the slaughter and processing stages.

Aggie Days at Stampede Park

9June 2007

Innovative research projects from students in one of Olds College’s applied degree programs were

presented recently at the fifth annual Bachelor ofApplied Science Symposium.

Students majoring in Golf Course Management,Landscape Management and Production Horticultureare required to conduct a major research project intheir third year of the applied degree program. Finalpapers by this year’s students were presented to a panelof judges which included lead scientists from the OldsCollege School of Innovation, instructors and repre-sentatives from the Alberta Association of Colleges &Technical Institutes.

The first-place team of Angela Hartmaier, AmandaRadawetz and Janelle Hoogendoorn had studied theeffect of a variety of organic fertilizers. Each of the student teams were required to conduct literaturereviews of their research, set goals for the experiment,conduct the research over five weeks, write a finalpaper and prepare the formal presentation. Several ofthe projects involved the facilities and expertise of thePrairie Turfgrass Research Centre and Olds CollegeSchool of Innovation.

“We might not be conducting experiments as part of our regular jobs in the future, but we will likely bereviewing data from experimental research,” saidHartmaier, who moved from Okotoks to study at OldsCollege. “It is important for us to understand theprocess and to be able to provide statistical analysis.After conducting this research myself, I realize howmuch is involved in determining all the factors neces-sary to make an experiment valid.”

Student research projects address sustainable horticulture

Angela Hartmaier, Amanda Radawetz and Janelle Hoogendoorn studied the effect of a variety of organic fertilizers.

A $75,000 grant over three years from Advanced Education is assisting three colleges to work collaboratively onmarketing opportunities to international students. Olds College is the lead on the project, along with Red DeerCollege and the Canadian University College in Lacombe.

“We already have strong exchange agreements in place with several countries that bring groups of students here tolearn. Now, through this project, we are working to showcase Central Alberta as a top choice for individual foreignstudents to consider,” said Pat Bidart, Associate Vice President Academic, Olds College. “Bringing students herefrom around the world enhances the educational environment for all of our students. Bringing a greater culturaldiversity to our campuses will really enrich our programs.”

The funds are being used to develop marketing materials and to cover trade fair expenses specific to developingCentral Alberta as a destination to travel and learn. From there organizers will attend several events where foreignstudents gather to consider their options, including the world’s largest education event in Berlin next November.This major international education fair attracts an average of 1150 participants representing 800 organizations from 78 countries.

Olds College is also involved in a second “Collaborative Marketing for International Students” project. Throughanother three year $75,000 grant from Advanced Education, Olds College is joining Medicine Hat College and project lead Bow Valley College on similar opportunities in South America.

Award of Excellence

Safe Communities Central Alberta receivednational recognition for the creation of newpartnerships in injury prevention and safety,following a training workshop which was heldat Olds College last year. The award wasacknowledged by Town of Olds Mayor JudyDahl and Mountain View County Reeve AlKimmere, at the second annual young farmersafety training workshop. A tree was plantedon campus to acknowledge the contribution of Olds College to the workshop.

Central AlbertaColleges & SchoolDivisions worktogether to reachinternational students

10 June 2007

Olds College Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors 2006-2007PresidentSandra MacKinnon-Jahn(Graduating Class of 1986)

Vice PresidentHarvey Buckley ‘52

Past PresidentDoreen Morton ‘50

Honourary PresidentCharles Watson ‘61

TreasurerMelody Cavin, College staff

SecretaryVacant

DirectorsBryan Dowell ‘61Christy Hambly ‘98Norm MacIntyre, College facultyIrene Miller ‘55Laurinda Parkinson ‘69Ed Shaw ‘71

Olds College President and CEOH.J. (Tom) Thompson

Good Day alumni and friends:

Along with our administrative duties, yourBoard and President have represented theOlds College Alumni Association (OCAA)by taking part in several college activitiesrecently, including the selection and pres-entation of awards given out by the OCAAat the annual Student Awards Ceremony.We have also been in attendance at theGrowing the Legacy Gala, Class Agentmeeting, Student Association meetingsand club activities, the Calgary Land AgentReunion, Alumni Hall of Fame selection,and the Olds College GraduationCeremony. Still to come is this year’sSummer Reunion on July 20 – 22, whichincludes our Annual General meeting onJuly 21. We are continuously working tomake the connection between OldsCollege and its Alumni a stronger one.

Hats off to all the volunteers who madeour main fund raiser, the Casino in RedDeer on May 14 & 15, a success. I alsowish to salute the outgoing OCAA Boardmembers for their dedication and cooper-ative spirit in the initiatives and accom-plishments of the Board these past years.We are looking for new board members toreplace those leaving.

If you have the time and are willing tomake a commitment to fill a Board posi-tion, we invite you to join and work withthis very valuable team of alumni. If youwould like to volunteer at the reunion or inthe museum, please contact Cathy Scottat 556-4748 for information on how to getinvolved with your Alumni Association.Thanks!

Sandra MacKinnon-JahnOCAA President

DON “DUKE” ALBERG Agriculture 1967

I have been employed by QualicumBeach for 30 years; now I am theSuperintendent of Public Works. I alsoraise Angus cattle on an acreage northof QB.

DENISE (OBERHAMMER) BROWNAnimal Health Technology 2005

I have since married Doug Brown, whoattended Olds College in General Studies2003-2005. On June 30, 2006 I had a babygirl Hannah Rose Brown. Doug and Ifarm with his parents and I have openedmy own salon called Image Salon.

LEONARD HANEYAgriculture 2-1 1937

After graduation I came back to the fami-ly farm at Picture Butte and have livedhere ever since. My attendance at OSAwas a very happy time and was the onlyfurther education I received after highschool. It has added a lot to my life andthe life of my family over the last 70years. In 1946, I married school teacherVelva Noble, who has since passedaway. She was a wonderful wife and wehad four children, who are now parentsof our 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Farming has always beenmy walk of life, among many other things.

I have probably had more recognitionsthan I deserve, including the Olds CollegeAlumni Hall of Fame, the Alberta Order ofExcellence, the Alberta Agriculture Hallof Fame, the Order of Canada and anHonorary Doctor of Laws from theUniversity of Lethbridge. I still have a driver’s license at 90 years old, and Iexpect to attend the Olds College AlumniReunion in July.

RAY MUNDELLAgriculture 1957

I married Mary (Millie) Downey in 1958,and we have two sons and two daugh-ters. Both sons are involved in farmingand I am still actively farming at EagleHill with my youngest son, Robin, who ismarried with three children. Oldest sonJohnathon is married with four childrenand ranching near Spiritwood, SK.

Daughter Rosemary and family live in PEI and youngest daughter, Jessica,and husband are in Australia dairyfarming. We have 16 grandchildren,both my wife and I are quite active andenjoying good health.

EVELYN STOLTZ (SCHWENK)Home Economics 1952

I married Clifford Stoltz on December10, 1955 and we lived on a farm north-east of Coronation. We raised two sons,David and Charlie, and two daughtersHeidi and Dorothy Anne. Dorothy Annegraduated in 1987 from the HorticultureProgram at Olds College. Clifford had abad stroke and passed away on Feb. 14,2006. We were married for 50 years. I still live on the farm with my sonCharlie and his family.

Gordon CarlsonAgriculture 1954

Donald John Leigh EdgeAgriculture 1949

Clarence Milton Esau Olds College Staff

George Robert (Bob) Ferguson Agriculture 1945

John Bryan FooteAgriculture 1968

Shane Laycraft AgriculturalProduction 1977

Constance "Connie"Eva (Shepherd)LecerfHome Economics 2-11952

John Prentice Agriculture 1961

Stanley Lloyd RosinAgriculture 1969

Alice Louise (Parker)SimmonsHome Economics 2-11952

Memorials The Alumni Board respectfully notes the passing of the following Olds College Alumni, and extends its condolences to their families and friends.

To review the complete obituaries which have been forwarded to our office, please visit the Olds College Alumni section of our website at www.oldscollege.ca/alumni

The Olds College Board of Governors’ hosted a special farewell lunch for SandiMacKinnon-Jahn as she stepped down from her role at the Alumni Museum. Sandi, an Olds College 1986 grad, is the Founder of the Olds College Alumni Museum and hasbeen Curator since 2001. Sandi is pictured at the luncheon with fellow members of theAlumni Association Board.

As part of the luncheon tribute, President H.J. (Tom) Thompson indicated, “Sandi is the finest example of volunteerism and stewardship. She most definitely is leaving this place better than she found it, and the entire college is indebted to her.”

ALUMNI REVIEW

Alumni UpdatesWe love hearing from you…here’s what your classmates have been up to!

President’sMessage

Farewell to museum founderBy Sandra MacKinnon-Jahn

It is with mixed feelings that I leave my post as museum volunteer on July 24, 2007. I’vedecided it is time for me to step back and take time for myself, family and friends. I wantto say THANK YOU to ALL Olds College alumni who took the time to donate items to themuseum. Without these generous donations there would be nothing to display, soplease keep them coming! Over 1100 people have signed our guestbook, which isn’t badfor a small museum that is only open on Tuesdays.

I was asked why I volunteered to start the museum at the College and what I considerthe highlights. Volunteering gives me a sense of purpose. I volunteer my time only toaccomplish things that I am interested in, that I feel are worthwhile, and that I can “see”a result. This lets me benefit from the satisfaction of achievement, while assisting theproject at the same time. Knowing I was here and made a difference is my highlight ofvolunteering these past six years at the College.

For anyone interested in volunteering their time at the museum, please contact Cathy Scott at (403) 556-4748.

11June 2007

Hello,

While I was very happy to receive my April issue ofHorizons from Olds College, I was not pleased at all tosee that it was wrapped in plastic. This is unnecessaryand a complete waste. Isn’t it kind of ironic that you haveasked us to be kind to the environment on the back pageand recycle the paper?

Horticulture grad, Class 2000(name withheld at writer’s request)

Editor’s note: Thanks for your email message and yourastute observation. This gives us a chance to explain theneed to have one of the five annual issues of Horizonsplastic-wrapped. This is a requirement of Canada Postwhen there are loose sheets of paper inserted into thefold, and once annually we need to accommodate alum-ni-specific information for the Summer Reunion registra-tion and the annual survey. We began the process ofsending forms separately when we heard complaintsfrom many Alumni members who did not want thereunion registration included as part of the printed publication, as that required the page to be cut out and sent back to us. Many alumni wanted their publicationto remain intact. The April Horizons was plastic wrappedonly for alumni recipients and all other Horizons issueswill be sent without packaging. Thanks for being in touch!

Dear Editor:

A number of years ago I was the Secretary/Treasurer fora school district near Edmonton. It was my opinion thatwe were only there for the students, as they were theonly ones who had to be there – the rest of us chose tobe there. In an attempt to help students, I was able to dothings like institute school-based budgeting before it wasin vogue. When the province regionalized the school dis-tricts, I thought it was a great time to be able to do morefor the students and to really examine how we did things.To my dismay all we got was a bigger school district. Ourthree little schools lost their autonomy and their school-based budgets and had to do what the other schools did.

During the presentation at the Community LearningCampus Update (held at Olds College’s Student AlumniCentre on April 26th), it was reinforced that finally some-one is not only looking at ways that things can be donedifferently, but also looking at how we can do more forstudents and make school better for students. In myopinion, what you and your group are doing is exception-al and you are all to be congratulated. Maybe sometimein the future my grandchildren or perhaps their childrencan reap the benefits of your actions. Thanks for thegreat work.

Bill JohnstonOlds

Dear Editor:

I wanted to comment on the BLOG (“New course opensthe world to Olds College applied degree students” –cover story, April 2007 Horizons) and how it has con-tributed enormously to my learning and career. Prior toleaving for Costa Rica, I had never communicated overthe internet using such a tool as a BLOG. It was great tobe able to relay daily activities back to people who wereinterested in our learning experience. When I returned, Iwas confronted in Tim Horton’s by an older gentlemanwho asked if I was the student on the Costa Rica BLOG. Iassured him that I was and he mentioned the fact he hadbeen following our entries from Costa Rica and wasthrilled to have been able to see the photos and learnabout our activities.

After I returned, I was also called by two large, multi-national agriculture related companies that had seen theBLOG and wanted to interview me for an employmentposition within their company. I believe that the AGRI 610class and BLOG contributed to my success landing agreat employment position. My new position will providean excellent salary and opportunity to conduct agricul-ture research around the world.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to WebmasterStephen Ross and Olds College for the doors that youhave helped open for my future.

Dave Emery,B.App.Sc-Agribusiness Major

Editor’s note: A student webcast from the trip to CostaRica is now linked from the Olds College website atwww.oldscollege.ca.

Dear Editor:

The years 1941-43 remain very happy memories for me ofthe years I attended OSA. In those years we could onlytake Home Economics or Agriculture, not the manycourses they now offer. I enrolled in Home Economics,and I was a student waitress so I didn’t have the time tobe as involved in sports as I would have liked. But Ienjoyed playing volleyball and basketball when I could.

Olds College is fortunate to have Greg Lendvay asDirector of Health & Wellness Services. He dedicated an enormous amount of time, energy and expertise tocoaching volleyball and basketball to the students at“33” Central School in Fillmore, SK. I had the opportunityto follow my grandsons as they competed and wonprovincial gold in volleyball (2004) under Greg’s coachingand he assisted the coaches as the Senior BoysBasketball team won provincial bronze (2005). I knowGreg will do Olds College proud and with the addition ofthe new facility, I’m sure many national/college bannerswill come your way.

Through sports, students learn commitment, sportsman-ship, self-motivation and, more importantly, the love ofthe game. I’m still following sports – with my grandchil-dren now. Hopefully these qualities will be instilled inthem, too.

Olds College is the place to be – then (1941) and now (2007).

Millie (Mela) Jean Sawnson (Mitchell)

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When Ian Hall arrived at OldsCollege, Lester Pearson was PrimeMinister, Here's Lucy premiered ontelevision, and going to the moviescost $1.50.

It was 1968 and Ian has sincewatched the world, including theworld of Olds College, change dramatically. One constant throughthe years is the heartfelt messagefrom his students that Ian hastouched their lives in ways they hadn't expected.

"I have been privileged to teach stu-dents who enjoy learning as muchas I enjoy teaching," said Ian, anOlds College alumnus himself whoprovided instruction mainly in agri-cultural economics. "I wouldn't havesurvived this long without being sur-rounded by genuinely good peoplewho set standards of excellence forthemselves. I’m not just retiring from

a job, but from an entire communityof friends."

Ian has been a gentle leader amonghis colleagues, and many have said his kind council and creative visionhave made them better instructorsthemselves. Students who weren'teven in his class spoke highly of hisquiet, supportive, good-natured spir-it. Students often called him UncleIan for his warm and skilledapproach, and an Olds CollegeStudents' Association award isnamed for him. The award is pre-sented annually to a staff personwho has a positive effect on stu-dents, is willing to go above the callof duty for students, and is involvedin extra student activities. After IanHall won the award four times, adecision was made to permanentlychange the name to reflect his out-standing contribution.

Millie Jean Swanson still proudly shows her Olds College colours.

Ian Hall, the longest serving instructoron the Olds College team, and his wifeLinda now have a bit more time toshare.

Revered instructor and alumnus retires after 39 years at Olds College Brenda Zell just completed her OldsCollege Horticulturediploma, landscapemanagement major,ten minutes beforearriving to the Officeof Advancement togather marketingmaterial to take hometo Manitoba. Her familyoperates a green-house in Swan River, five hours north of Winnipeg.

“My goal was to obtain my education from OldsCollege and I’m thrilled to have done that – just donethat!” said Zell. “I always heard good things aboutOlds College when I was attending Hort Congress andother industry events. I also talked to a girl back homewho had graduated from the fashion program and shealso spoke very highly of Olds College. There is a lot ofpositive feedback about the college from past studentsand now I guess I’m one of them! I just want to shareinformation back in Manitoba because I want peopleto know the great opportunities available here.”

12 June 2007

Fibre WeekJune 29 – July 6From serious courses to further pro-fessional skills to short classes toadvance a hobby, Fibre Week coversa broad range of disciplines thatmake up this thriving industry.

Fibre Arts Camp for YouthJune 29 – July 6Instructor and Olds College alumnus,Tracey Kuffner, leads a uniquewriter’s workshop at the third annual summer camp.

Second Annual Integrated Crop Management SchoolJuly 4-5This one day field-based workshop is for agronomists and producerswishing to hone their skills in cropmanagement and diagnostics –choose to attend either day. Groupfacilitators and presenters will includeindustry and government representa-tives, as well as Olds College staff.

Olds College Booth at the Calgary StampedeJuly 6-15While on the grounds, be sure tocheck out the large Olds College inter-active booth. Hundreds of thousandsof people visit the Stampede CountryTent and the steady stream of visitorsto the Olds College booth alwaysincludes people from around theworld, as well as Olds College alumni,recent graduates and potential stu-dents, and lots of industry friends.We’re always happy to see you!

Hort Week July 15-20A summer camp for grown-ups! For over 40 years, gardeners, horti-culturalists and florists have gatheredat Olds College for a week of cours-es, workshops and events.

Alumni Summer ReunionJuly 20-22The Olds College campus comes aliveeach July, as Alumni from near andfar join together for fellowship, frivolityand a fun-filled weekend.

Summer Day Camp for ChildrenAugust 13-17From GPS and mapping techniques to Lego robotics and woodworking,children will discover that learning is fun at Olds College.

Volleyball Pre-Season CampAugust 25-26Landon Thompson, Head Coach ofthe Grand Prairie Wolves VolleyballAssociation (bronze and silver medal-ists at Provincials), leads this week-end camp just in time for junior orhigh school try-outs.

Olds College Fall Golf ClassicSeptember 12Golfing with Olds College is not onlyfun, it is serious business. Programssuch as the applied degree’s GolfCourse Management major and theTurfgrass Management diploma aresupported through proceeds, as isthe Olds College Broncos intercolle-giate golf team.

Keith Hansen Coaching ClinicSeptember 12, 20075:00-9:00 p.m.Head Coach Keith Hansen, recog-nized as one of the top coaches inMen’s Volleyball in Canada, is comingto Olds College to share some of thetop new volleyball training methods.

The Future of Rural Alberta: Why it MattersSeptember 26Reps from the Sheldon ChemirFoundation for Ethics in Leadership,Alberta Global Forum, University ofCalgary, Olds College andAlbertaviews magazine will provide aforum for public guests to discuss theirviews and learn from one another.

Discovery DayOctober 12Discover a world of opportunities and get a feel for what life is like for Olds College students at this day-long event.

Be kind to the environment!When you have finished reading this issue of Olds College Horizons, please pass it along to a friend or recycle it. Thank you.

What makes the Olds College Fall Golf Classic a great experience? The friendlyservice provided by our students and staff while you have the opportunity tosocialize and network with your colleagues and friends!

The Fall Golf Classic is a great way to support the career goals of students whoare often faced with financial pressures. The scholarships and bursaries createdthrough your support provide students with opportunities to pursue their careerand life goals. Beginning this year, funds raised at the Fall Golf Classic will bedirected to Olds College Broncos Athletics scholarships and bursaries. TheBroncos carry the Olds College banner in tough intercollegiate golf competition,and your involvement gives us an added edge.

Join us and support Olds College Broncos Athletics by participating as a playeror bringing a team, becoming a sponsor or contributing to the Silent Auction. The Olds College Fall Golf Classic, dinner and silent auction takes place onSeptember 12, 2007 at the Olds Central Highlands Golf Course. Call (403) 507-7717 for information and tickets!

Fall Golf Classic – supporting learning and athletics

COMING EVENTS

Olds College Junior BroncosClub Basketball a SuccessBy Greg Lendvay, Director of Health and Wellness

The development of Olds College Junior Broncos Basketball will createexciting opportunities for young athletes throughout the area and is a signifi-cant step in program planning for the new Health and Wellness Centre, beingbuilt as part of the Community Learning Campus.

A partnership with Olds High School and Olds College was created to seebasketball further developed within Olds and surrounding area. The twoMen’s teams and one Women’s team, with players from grades 7-12, were rep-resented by the communities of Olds, Didsbury, Acme, and Three Hills. Theteams played in a tournament in Edmonton, and in two Calgary tournamentsthat featured more than 100 teams. The club looks to host their own tourna-ments in Olds and Three Hills next season, and everyone is excited about theopportunity to showcase Olds College and its excellent academic and athleticofferings to more students. This is an important step toward players strivingtoward becoming a part of Broncos Athletics for many years to come.

The Olds College Broncos have not set foot on the hardwood for manyyears, but will lace up the sneakers for the 2007-08 Alberta Colleges AthleticLeague (ACAL) season. Other initiatives will see the first Basketball AlbertaRural Regional Training Center open in September, an Olds College/ NSD/Didsbury Youth Basketball Camp in July, Pre-season Volleyball Camp in lateAugust, Keith Hansen Volleyball Coaching clinic, and the Steve Nash YouthBasketball Program to run with Club Basketball in 2007-08. Please visitwww.oldcollege.ca for more information.

Equine students in internationalwinner’s circle

Olds College is buzzing with excitement, as students from the Equine Science programcelebrate multiple wins from their first international competition. A team from theEnglish Horsemanship major competed at the second annual Intercollegiate WorldEquestrian Cup in Pennsylvania from May 30-June 1st. The Olds College team of studentsin the two-year diploma program competed against students in four year degree programsfrom the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, Italy and England.

The results were as unexpected as they were spectacular: first year student Bree Johnstonwon first in the jumping competition and third in written theory, first year Tess Novacekwon first in dressage and fourth in written, and second year student Jennifer Smart wonfirst in the written exam and received the overall aggregate award for top scoring individ-ual in the competition. Alternate for the team was second year student Kelly McAdam.

Watch for the September issue of Olds College Horizons for full coverage on this exciting story!International winners: Cathy Chalack (Instructor and Coach), Kelly McAdam (team alternate), Jennifer Smart, Bree Johnston and Tess Novacek.

For updates or more information please visit www.oldscollege.ca

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