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ALUMNI NEWS
Bryler Publications recently published Mennonite
Girl, a work of creative nonfiction, by Mary
Ediger (CMBC 1978-1979). It placed at the Atlantic
Writing Competition. Mary’s sister, Stephanie
Ediger (CMBC ’76), did much of the editing of
the book. When not writing, Mary is kept busy
substitute teaching and making sea glass angels,
Saltwater Angels.
Over the summer, Leanne Peters (CMBC ’93)
worked with teachers in Ghana to provide professional
development. This fall, she will begin as
Assistant Superintendent of Lakeshore School
Division.
Andrew Plett (CMU ’04) and Theresa Guderian
(CMU ’05) announced the birth of twin girls - Ella
Roslyn and Evelyn Ruth - born on August 21, 2011.
They are sisters to big brother Will (18 months).
Theresa is currently on maternity leave from her
work as a Worship Coordinator at McIvor Avenue
MB Church, and Andrew just began working as
the Work Skills and Inner City Racing Director at
Inner City Youth Alive.
Colin Redekop (CC ’93) received a Master of
Music degree in organ performance from the
University of Calgary in June 2011. He is the Music
Director of Grace Presbyterian Church in Calgary,
a Regional Director for the Royal Canadian College
of Organists, and a free-lance accompanist.
Dennis works as a Palliative Care Nurse, while
Trish practices family medicine in Steinbach, MB.
Seth Bergen and little brother Eli
Jeremy Bergen (CMBC ’96) and Rebecca
Steinmann announced the birth of Eli Daniel
Steinmann Bergen, born on September 23, 2011.
Seth (3) is very excited to be a big brother.
Kevin Stoesz (CMBC ’96) and Lydia Parrott
were married in Portage Alliance Church in
Portage La Prairie, MB on July 30, 2011. Kevin is
starting his fifth year as the high school science
teacher for Westpark School; Lydia serves as the
Director of Education.
(CMBC ’67) and Esther Gerbrandt.
Heidi Schulz (OT ’00, CMU 2000-2002) and
Landon Clarkson were married at the Vineland
MB Church on July 3, 2010. Heidi has completed
a BA in Child and Youth Studies at Brock
University in 2005, and a BEd at the University
of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia in
2006. Heidi works as a nanny in Toronto.
Stephanie Epp
Karin Kiewer and baby Adalyn
Stephanie Epp (CMBC
’01) began an assignment
with Mennonite
Central Committee
Saskatchewan last fall
as an Administrative
and Communications
Assistant. She attends
Nutana Park Mennonite
Church.
Karin Kliewer (OT ’99, MSC ’04) and Daniel
Leonard announced the birth of their daughter
Adalyn Margrit Kliewer Leonard, born September
9 in Nairobi, Kenya. Karin and Daniel are currently
Country Representatives for MCC in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia. Their term finishes September 2012.
Margaret Reimer and Bastian
Christina Reimer (CMBC 1995-1997) and Mike
Schmidt of Toronto announced the birth of their
son, Bastian Michael Reimer Schmidt, born June
25, 2011, a brother for Christof (4). Proud ‘Oma,’
Margaret Loewen Reimer (CMBC ’68) in photo.
Trishia Penner (CMBC ’96) and Dennis Krahn
(CMBC ’94) announced the birth of Lilith Sarah
Penner Krahn. Lily was born August 7, 2010.
Grandpa Gerbrandt and Ruby
Brad (CMBC ’99) and Natalie Gerbrandt
announced the birth of their daughter, Ruby Clair
Gerbrandt, born May 1, 2011. Proud grandparents
include Gordon and Julianna Enns and Gerald
Leah Wight with brothers Benjamin and Luke
Katherine (Funk, CMU ’02) and Trevor Wight
announced the birth of their daughter, Leah
Katherine Maya Wight, born January 4, 2011. Big
22 Fall 2011