Lakehead University Forestry Association - Yearbook (Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1973 volume:

LAKEHEAD FORESTRY HARVEST 73 276796 This yearbook is dedicated to the first graduating class of the forestry degree program. Best wishes to all of you for a successful future. SUPPORTERS Lakehead University Bookstore Lakehead University Food Services Curladrome Curling Club Dynast Forest Products Limited Abitibi Paper Company Limited - Lakehead Woodlands Stan ' s Pizzeria and Spaghetti House and Tavern Kimberly-Clark Pulp and Paper Company Limited, Woodlands Department Intario-Minnesota Pulp and Paper Company Limi The Great Lakes Paper Company Limited The Ontario Paper Company Limited Domatar Woodlands Limited Paui Garofalo Barber Shops, 92 S. Cumberland and L.U. Mall Bert Styffe and Son Contractors Limited ted Editorial Lakehead University ' s first group of degree foresters enters the world this spring. Most of us have began going to school for the past eighteen years with only a few months devoted to practical forestry work. We are ready to enter upon our careers , but many among us feel our education process is only beginning - with our university experience serving only to acquaint us with the general history of forestry practice, some technique and a whole lot of theory. We have been in a unique situation during the past four years. Our professors have outlined the straight and true p th, and at the same time we have observed how these virtuous theories are twisted into a hardly recognizabl shape ' out there ' . Surelv, graduating forestry students in the past have felt as strongly as ourselves about how forestry should be performed. When then, did they start to bend their values? The answer may lie to a great extent in one unalterable fact - thev got old, and in doing so lost the youthful energv it takes to stand hard by what one feels is true - even if it hurts a bit . All we as graduates can do is go out and do the best job we can, and let the chips fall where they may. But I wonder - has this been said before? Thanks to all who have contributed to the book this year - Media Services, the Argus Office and especially the crew on the yearbook staff. Greg Crook Editor Chairman ' s Message This edition of the Lakehead University Forestry Association ' s year book must be regarded as one of potential historic value marking, as it does, the graduation of our first class of foresters in 1973. In 1948, our forest technology program was initiated under the direction of the late C. John Campbell. Few who were then associated with the develop- ment, directly or indirectly, anticipated that it would become the progenitor, 25 years hence, of a full-fledged forestry degree program. In the latter con- text, it is appropriate that there be recorded, here, the name of John W. Haggerty. Professor Haggerty was intimately associated with the development of the School of Forestry for more than 20 years until his death in August, 1971. His unflagging aspirations and efforts towards the establishment of a forestry degree program at Lakehead University were realized in 1971. In April of that year, the Ontario government authorized the University to provide such a program, and to grant the degree, Bachelor of the Science of Forestry. The reputation of any educational institution depends upon its graduates. In the past quarter of a century, our School has been well-reputed through the competence, zeal and ability of the graduates of our forest technology program. The challenge before the forestry degree graduates of 1973, then, will be to bring to professional practice an untiring determination to improve Canadian forestry. By endeavouring constantly to carry theory into practice, they will reflect creditably upon themselves and upon the School of Forestry. In behalf of the faculty and staff of the School, I am pleased to express our best wishes to the Technology and Degree graduates of 1973 for challenging and satisfying careers. To the members generally of the Lakehead University Forestry Association, I must convey the appreciation of the faculty and staff for the patience, good-will and co-operation which were manifested under the difficult conditions of the 1972-73 academic year. We have been assured that substantial increases in faculty, staff and space will be authorized for the School for 1973-74. These benefits will enable further improvements in our courses and programs to meet the growing challenges of forestry in a post-industrial society. Kenneth W. Hearnden Chairman S. Zingel Associate Professor G . Vanson Lab Technician H. Westbroek Assistant Professor B. Kinnear Lab Technician T . Hazenberg Assistant Professor J. H. Blair Associate Professor H. G. Murchison Lecturer D. Hopkins Lab Technician LUFA Executive left to right Doris Neuart Secretary WHAT IS THE FORESTRY POLICY OF ONTARIO? Amongst a majority of members of the forestry profession, doubtless, there is a general assumption that a sustained yield policy has been adopted in the province and, on the evidence of increasing silviculture activities and rising expenditures in the past five years or more, that the policy is being effectively implemented. Since 1964, for example, outlays of public money on silviculture have gone from $2,000,000 to more than $5,000,000 in 1971, and statistically, at least, the annual reports of the Minister of Lands and Forests reveal in- creases in acres treated, units planted and so on, commensurate with these out- lays . If one should seek to find in the public record an unequivocal declaration of the policy of Ontario in respect of forest lands, one which is known to and supported by all political parties, and which has been defined in all its im- plications, both immediate and long term, for all of our citizens, he may have some difficulty in finding any more substantial basis for the activities mentioned above than the casual interest of the government of the most prosperous of the ten provinces. The Crown Timber Act , which is taken to be the legislative embodiment of provincial philosophy and policy towards public forest lands makes no mention of sustained yield. Although a management plan may be required of a licencee , this, alone, is no assurance that such plan will be little more than an inter- esting academic exercise, or, as has been too often the case, simply a long term timber liquidation projection, in which unaided, beneficent natural processes are offered as the basis for the establishment and growing of the next forest. The Act provides that the Minister may enter into regeneration agreements with licencees to promote and maintain the productivity of cut-over areas. Here, there has been a significant growth in activities and here, perhaps, can be seen a confirmation of the dedication of the government to the principle of sustained continued . yield. Beyond these provisions, however, the Crown Timber Act would seem to be intended principally to ensure the orderly disposal of public timber, and for the collection of dues, fees, charges, and penalties. The support of our provincial government for sustained yield forest management, whether assumed or implicit, appears to be most generous, perhaps even embarrassing to some who are responsible for the expenditure of some part of the public silvicultural largesse , but that support might well be examined in the light of apparent provincial priorities , as revealed in the programs and expenditures in other areas of the public realm, and in the extent to which the full needs of an effective forest management program are being met. Six years ago, the Forestry Study Unit estimated a need for the commitment of $8.1 million to silvicultural programs by 1970, or approximately $3 million more than were provided in 1971. During the discussion on the estimates of his Department in the Legislative Assembly, in 1971, the then Minister of Lands and Forests acknowledged that current regeneration programs were inadequate and confessed that he was unable to obtain a large share of funds from the public purse for them. It seems that other programs in the public domain were deemed to be of greater importance. These, doubtless, included the $25 million ex- travaganza in Lake Ontario, Ontario Place , and the recreation of various provincial heritage sites at costs of some millions of dollars, such as old Fort William, on the eroding banks of the Kaministiqua River. Looking beyond the grosser aspects of public spending, at the silvicultural program in particular, one is led to speculate as to the quality of regeneration work being undertaken when he learns that, although the silvicultural budget has increased by 2.5 times in the past seven years, no increase in the complement of professional foresters in the employ of the Department of Lands and Forests has been permitted since 1962. Although a substantial portion of the increased regeneration program was intended to fall .under the direction of cooperating continued . licencees, it is a fact that the initiative and responsibility for the planning, design, and general supervision of projects remained with the Unit Foresters. That the average Unit size, in the North, is approximately 1 million acres may be sufficient indication of the extent of the responsibility assigned to these people, and it may be inferred, of the intensity of management to be provided. In considering this issue of forest policy in Ontario in the light of actual experience across the past few years, one is inclined to speculate that the policy is in reality one of expedience, perhaps best expressed as, you liquidate, we regenerate, where possible, and to the extent that funds may be provided. Indeed, in the past several years, there has occurred a shrinkage in financial support for silviculture, and this has imposed stresses and dif- ficulties at all levels. Nearly 20 years ago, the Sixth British Commonwealth Forestry Conference a- dopted a resolution on Forest Policy, portions of which follow: 1. That the attention of all Commonwealth Governments be drawn to the great need for a continuous and stable forest policy. 2. That those Governments who have not yet formulated and published a statement of their forest policy be urged to do so without delay, and that all Commonwealth Governments be urged to take action to implement their forest policies. A forest policy, the Conference agreed, should aim at, The protection, conservation, and sustained yield management of sufficient areas of forest land to ensure the maintenance and the improvement of the protection functions of the forest, particularly in relation to soil and water supplies. In discussing the necessary steps towards sustained yield, a Conference committee stated that the attainment of adequate restocking of cut-over areas by natural or artificial means should constitute the first charge on the re- continued. venue obtained from the harvesting of the crop. Is i t not time in Ontario, 106 years after Confederation, and after more than 60 years of the presence and influence of professional forestry in the province, that there should be on the public record a clear, comprehensive, unequivocal statement of forest policy? The existence of such a statement would be a stronger basis for support for the needs of an effective sustained yield forest management program, surely, than the present policy, if it exists, which seems to be heavily shrouded in ambiguity and highly susceptible to the vagaries of political climates. Upon our profession, ultimately, rests the responsibility for the design of a provincial forest policy which our legislators will recognize and adopt as the indispensable foundation for the creation of a living heritage for future generations - a well-managed public and private forest estate . Kenneth W. Hearnden , R.P.F. Field Trips Stags CLASS OF 73 Doug George Hunt Ball Herb Bax Ken Russell George Zebruck Rick Player Terry- Thompson Doug Penna Malcolm Mclntyre Mike Folkema Bill Murphy Bob Pick Gord Lemaistre Roy Potvin Ned Martin Bernhard Jo-Anne Don Altmann Stupendick Wilson Degree III Front Row left - right Ted Aho, Allan Ballack , Bernie Chong , Glen MacGillivray , Trevor Woods, Paul Jewiss, Bill Baker, Bob Stoddart . Middle Row left - right Roland Hack, Rob McLeod , Gary Bloomfield, Ron Sedor , Mike Roy, Don Snider, Helen Nowak , Jim Agombar , John Thomson, Wayne McLeod, Rick Mcllquham, Chris Marsh, Bruce Lagzdin, John Godden , Graeme Olson, Gunthef Herbert. Back Row left - right Gerald Cook, Bruce Nichols, John Riley, Tom Scott, Norm Goba, Bruce Ferguson, Ilmar Kondor, Pat Thompson, Don Roy, Stan Kaczanowski Absent D. Chapeskie, A. Clark, C. Clarke, G. Cowman, E. East, J. Holley, L. Juhala, D. Parsons. Degree II Front Row (left to right) Frank Kennedy, John Bourdreau, Paul Fraser, Ron Kirkbride , Kim Osmars , Nello Cataldo. Second Row (left to right) Bruce Barry, John Stacey, James Harrison, Paul Poschmann, B. Lahteenmaa. Third Row (left to right) Wim Vanborrendam , Bill Thibault , Larry Lemak, Ken Yaraskavitch , Don MacAlpine, George Broom, Mark Butler, Al Raman, Brad Sutherland Jacques Tremblay, Nick Saltarelli , Phil Keenan, John Negusanti, George Webb, Bob Baxter. Second Row (left to right) John Thomas, Don (Lap) Laponen, Derek Dool, Gary (Mush) Parker, Jack Phillips, Andrew Allan, Roy Robin. Absent Steve Ball Martin Fung Dan Gilbert Bernie Meuller Doris Neuert R. Parsons Don Strang Dan Vanlith Degree 1 J 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i If f i ) ' ! 1 1 1 f 1 1 II I ! 1 i ' ! iiiiiiiii 1 1 1 1 1 H 1 1 lllmlii 1 lllllH 1 Front Row (left to right) D. Foster, J. Culp , T. Jordon , T. Knight, B. Cavanagh. Second Row (left to right) P. Van Oosten, D. Reilly, R. Grice , P. Burrough , M. Birch, E. Kaufman, D. Mahon , J. Jeffery, J. Power. Third Row (left to right) P. Spruce, S. Reid, G. Moore Front Row (left to right) T. McDonough, P. McBay, M. Desjardin, B. Mann, D. Lawrence, C. Shelp, J. Elliot. Second Row (left to right) D. Musselman, W. Kenney , R. Paterson, J. Rawlinson, R. Orynik, D. Tribe, R. Prior, R. Knudson. Third Row (left to right) R. Kilpatrick, D. Ruberry , J. Christianson , C. Ball, G. Cheslock, W. Grace. J. Morse, R. McColm, C. Selinger. Top Row (left to right) P. Roberts, 0. Natkinniemi, D Kachkowski, E. Hudson, B. Neil, W. Munro, D. Stratton. Absent P. Brett, P. Bryan, D. Davidson, D. Davis, J. DeLagran , D. Dew, M. Foreman, W. Gilmour, D. Goss , R. Arynik, T. Landry, L. Li Yok Tong , G. Lytle, B. Mobach, J. C. Moore, J. R. Morse, R. Morton, A. R. Mouck , W. Morbachewski , B. Horbachewski , P. Queen, R. Rivard, P. Roberts, G. Simmons, R. Simons, S. Somers , N. Tennant , A. Turcotte, P. Whaley, L. Whiting, H. Wilson, R. Grover , Technology I Front Row (left to right) Brian Saar , Gord MacKenzie, Martin Elphee, Hak Nielsen, Brent Johnson, Dave Merryfiled, R. Bishop, Bob Forbes, Brian Pinkney. Second Row (left to right) Dave Zink, John Hakala, E. Widdis , J. Houston, Rick Tease, Willy Cheslock, Dick Hagmah , Rob Parsons, Mark Leschishin, John Dunford, John Wilson, Scotty McQuire. Third Row (left to right) B. Bigwood, Gary Hunter, Paul Dusk, John McLean, Lorne Davidson, Len Hoare. Absent D. Barker, A. Bennett, R. Bennett, L. Blayney, Boltuc , B. Chapman, H. Checko, R. Collins, B. Davis, M. Desjardins, J. Diebolt , G. Dumais , E. Edwards, T. Eeuw D. Elliott, T. English, R. Fran, D. Ferguson, M. Butler, L. Davidson, M. Birch, W. Ford, S. Harrison, Iskra, R. J. Jeffries, M. Knox, D. Lane, B. McCulligh, J. Metcalfe, W. Moody, J. Munroe , K. Nuttall , C. Oshowy, Perry, R. Patterson, Poperechny , W. Richardson, G. Rivard , R. Robertson, B. Ross, P. Ruttle, P. Ryder, A. Sales, B. Saye , R. Simpkins , D. Skomorah , A. Spencer, R. Stephens, R. Strey, D. Swanick , M. Szeler, C. Thibodeau, G. Tomlinson, B. Vermeersch , E. Widdis, B. Wilson, R. Prior. Technology II Graduates K. Lockett G. C. B. T. Brown Clark Fedorchuk Itz J. N. D. W. Douglas Smith Anderson Kilzer F. Beck D. Hilliard T. Shenton K. Irvine Vandahl R. Sherwin D . Shippam I. Wilson J. Warren D. Lightf oot R. Nash G. Perry A. Ostapiuk P. Backor R. Spooner R. Ringrose E. Wang J. Greer D. Colvin Environmental Studies Graduates Marching-ton Walrond Wery Campout in Connaught Park Campout davs were lazy and hazy in downtown Port Arthur. Instead of thirty below zero as in some previous years, it was warm enough for pretzels and beer. Nights were something else, with many people dropping in to say hi and enlighten our spirits. The night fire often flickered on into the early morning as the coffee drinkers stayed on. This year the campout went co-educational with four girls deciding to try their camping skills overnight. One of the many highlights was the snowman, in typical forester stance, which received much public attention. On the last night the fire department was brought to the ready when they noticed great flames on the horizon. The fire chief came by to check it out, and upon spying our merry group dancing and drinking decided to leave us and the fire in peace. Woodman ' s Competion The woodman ' s Competition was a great success. Everyone kept warm by the fire with liquid sunshine, thick pea soup and twisters. The turnout was sub- stantially better than in the past, and hopefully will continue to gain popularity in the future. Some fifty erect souls showed up to start, but only about half that many were present for the presentation of prizes, some not so erect. This year Forestry Degree II walked away with the trophy and a few spoils of victory. Team members were Jacques Tremblay , Don MacAlpine , Ken Yaraskevitch , Dan Muscelman, Derek Dool and Paul Frazer. They will be back next year to defend their titles as Woodsman ' s Champions. Thanks to all the judges who braved the cold and tried to record times with frozen fingers. Their refreshments managed to carry them through the day intact. Symposium L.U.F.A. ' s successful Fifth Annual Symposium presented contemporary views on the Future Role of Forestry to a large audience of professional foresters and students. Five speakers representing different areas of Forestry in government , industrv and consulting services were originally engaged to speak but bad weather closed airports in Northern and Southern Ontario keeping two of the speakers from attending. Given only twenty minutes notice, Mr. Lou Ringham, Assistant Deputy Minister agreed to represent the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources . Though they were unable to attend, Mr. W. W. Hall, a Consultant Forester near Ottawa and Mr. A. J. Herridge , Assistant Deputy Minister, of Natural Re- sources , will have their papers published in the symposium booklet along with the three other speakers. They were Mr. D. R. Redmond, Director of Public Relations, Canadian Forestry Service; Mr. R. B. Laughlan, Ontario Forest Industries Association; and Professor K. A. Armson, University of Toronto. At the end of the lecture portion of the program, the Chairman of the 1973 Symposium Committee, Don Roy, adjourned the Symposium to the Ontario Legion for an excellent dinner. Lakehead University President, Dr. Andrew Booth, gave an afterdinner speech explaining changes expected in the programs of study at the University. The Dean of Forestry, Mr. Ken Hearnden praised the Symposium Committee for their hard work in preparation for it. The night concluded with dancing to a seven piece orchestra. The members of the 1973 Symposium Committee were: Chairman Don Roy, Gary and Daphne McKellar, Rob Baxter, Paul McBay, Rob Baxter, Glynnis Tomkinsons , Mike Zeller, Derek Dool, Mike Birch and Al Raman. Sports Football For the first time tackle football was part of the intramural program at Lakehead University. Our team consisted of twenty well .rounded players who were chosen from about forty originals . Thanks should go to all those who tried out for the team but didn ' t make the starting lineup. There were two other teams in this year ' s league and of the games we played, we beat Engineering twice and lost to Physical Education twice. Next year we ' ll keep up the practices and maybe win another championship other than hockey. One highlight of the season was an exhibition game plaved against Lakeview High School in which the proceeds of a silver collection went to the Cystic Fybrosis Foundation. The team was boosted in man power with the addition of a few guys and with only a one hour practice under our belts the team should be congratulated for beating the Lions. Standouts on the team were Bruce the animal Ferguson, Geoff scramble Pattyson, Frank sticky-fingers Beck and Bob run-back Stoddart . Thanks should also go to our coach, general manager and traini - who is big enough to be all three, Walter Palubiski. Tackle Football Team Offense: Greg Cowman, Mike Desjardins, Geoff Pattyson, Frank Beck, Patt Brett, Jim Shaw, Gary Parker, Tul Oleksandrin. Defense: Brian Casanaugh, Bruce Ferguson, Jim Myers, Aime Spencer, Ed Hudson, Don Leeponen, Bob Stoddart, Bob Mitchell. Subs: Jack Phillips, Bruce Lagdzin, Gary McKellar, Brian Ballentine, George Zebruck , Paul Jewiss. Coach: Walter Palubiski Team 1 Curling Team 2 Doug Penna - skip Geoff Pattyson - vice Graeme Olson - third Bruce Nichols - lead Lloyd Juhala - skip Diane - vice Gary Bloomfield - third Tom Scott - lead The number one team skipped by Doug Penna entered the university playdowns and even though Doug made some great clutch draws the team went down to defeat. With the experience maybe next year the boys can do a little better. Our intramural team did well in the intramural league placing forth out of 16 rinks. Congratulations to all and thanks for your participation. Broomball Pat Brett Gene Shelp Al Turcotte Al Raman Brian Neil Brian Cawanaugh John Wilson Martin Elphee Gary Moore Bob Forbes Pat Boyce Gil Moody G. McKensi S. McQuire G. Brown M. Desjardins J. Boudreau A. Allen D. Davidson J . Stacey G. Parker D. Laponen G. Webb J . Dew J. Phillips R. Ringrose 3. Graeme Olson Bruce Nichols John Holly Glen MacGuillivray Lloyd Juhala Trevor Woods Bob Stoddart Doug Parsons Ted Aho Norm Goba Ed East Paul Jewiss 4. Gord Lemaistre George Zebruck Geoff Pattyson Rick Player Terry Thompson Barry Angell Walt Palubiski Doug Penna Roy Potvin Ray Rivard Bill MurDhy Malcolm Mclntyre Doug Hunt Bob Mitchell Gary McKellar John Carv From the looks of things we had a real good turnout for the Broomball league this year. None of our teams made it to the finals but every participant had a good time. Mooseport 100 Short A. Allen P . Keenan N. Cataloo S. McQuire I. Rossen Tall - J. Harrison P. Poschman D. Davidson J . Moore D. Doole It seems as if we need some more practice on the bikes. Where was the 1st year team who won the race from Pigeon River. Next year maybe? Anyway those who raced placed forth and fifth. I won ' t embarr ass anyone by mentioning who placed where, but I should mention that there were only 5 teams in the race. Varsity Judo Rick Player and George Zebruck were on the varsity iudo team which won the G.P.A.C. title in Brandon this year. In the middle weight division, Rick placed 2nd and George 3rd. The winner was a black belt from the University of Manitoba and considering our boys were only vellow and orange respectively, they did extremely well. Congratulations! Swimming Dave Lawrence 1st - 50 metre Breast Stroke 36 sec. 3rd - 50 metre Crawl 36 sec. There was a poor turn out for swimming and Dave The Fish was the only forester to show up for the meet. Apparently, Dave could have worked as a life guard at the pool but he had to straighten the jocks out on how to rule a pool legally. When he went back, they wouldn ' t hire him. Thanks Dave, for letting the jocks know we ' re still here. Track and Field 800 Meters: Don McAlpine 4th Time: 3:03 440 Dash : Bruce Ferguson 5th Time: 00:64:5 Bob Mitchell 6th Time: 00:64:8 Javelin : Jack Phillips 3rd 126 ' , 122 ' , 111 ' 7 Gary McKellar 4th 105 ' 4 , 98 ' 8 , 81 ' 9 Ron Bennett 5th 83 ' 9 , 83 ' 2 , 106 ' 9 Shot Put : Gary McKellar 4th 29 ' 11 , 30 ' , 29 ' 7 Aime Spencer 7th 27 ' 5 , 28 ' 2 , 29 ' 2 Discus : P. Spruce 4th 98 ' 8 , 99 ' 5 , 91 ' 1 200 Meters: Scott McQuire 2nd Time: 25.9 Bob Mitchell 4th Time: 26.7 Thanks for those who took time off from football practice to try their hand at Track and Field. Let ' s hope there be a bigger and better turnout for next year. Flag Football As it turned out this year the Flag Football league disintegrated due to the arrival of Tackle Ball at the University. Thanks to those guys who showed even though they didn ' t get to play and, through a mix up, missed out on the final game. Better luck next year f laggers . Tennis Champion - Frank Beck from 2nd year Degree Derek Dool also participated in the single elimination tournament. Thanks guys. Golf Only one Forester of the few who playing golf intramurally this year made it to the last round. Gord Lemaistre was the boy and unfortunately he had a field trip the day of the final so couldn ' t show up. Thanks anyway Gord and thanks to Patty and Pots and anyone else who tried their luck this year. Bowling Four people participated in Intramural Bowling. They were Ilmar Kondor, Bruce Ferguson, Greg Crook and your ' s truly. No-body won but all had a free day at the lanes. See more of you next year. Skiing The only fellow to place in the intramural skiing was Gary McKellar who tied for 3rd. Maybe we should try to get some more of our hotdogs out on the slopes.... ie. John Holly and Steve Paul. Maybe next year. SUMMARY The biggest indication of how the sports program was enjoved this year, was in the fact that Forestry again won the Participation Trophy. Of all trophies presented at the Awards Dinner Dance, this is the most prestigious as it shows the Faculty with the largest participation in all sports throughout the year. Next year, along with this trophy, we should be able to come closer to taking the Competition Trophy which is given to the Faculty with the most wins in all sports. The Dinner Dance put on by the S.C.A. is a galla affair and all should partake of the celebrations, so next year I hope to see more Foresters at the Banquet. Thanks again to all participants, and referees for making 72-73 another big year for Forestry in Sports. Greg Cowman Printed by Inter-Collegiate Press ot Canada (1971)