NORM MOSS, President

THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Probus Club of KamlooPsNewsletter No: 34, May 2016

In the past six years two Probus clubs have been formed in Kamloops.The Thompson Rivers Probus club, which our club sponsored, is consideringstarting a third club and discussion is under way. Change always brings forth discussion both positive and negative. Thedownside of starting a new club might be that members of our club wouldconsider transferring over if the new club is closer to home or if a friend is inthe new club and they wish to join them. A larger concern is that three clubsin Kamloops might have increased difficulty in acquiring speakers.. On the positive side a new club might mean that Kamloops would become ahub for Probus clubs in the interior with a greater ability to host, say, a Rendezous.

Another obvious benefit is the question of membership. “Wait” lists would bereduced and those on the wait list now could form the nucleus of the new club.Communication between the clubs would be enhanced as each club would requirea rep to keep in touch. Looking down the road I also foresee a financial benefit in the three clubshaving shared resources to sponsor an out-side speaker. Some three hundred Probusmembers could participate at a reasonable cost at a local venue like TRU. To my mind Kamloops has the population to warrant three clubs and our club shouldwelcome the opportunity to help with the formation of the new one. Norm Moss, President

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President: Norm Moss 250-579-8738 normanmoss@telus.netVice President: Peter Allik-Petersenn 250-374-7117 pdap@shaw.caPast President: Barbara Steinke 250-578-7503 bjnoble@telus.netSecretary: Pat Petley 250-828-0075 plpetley@telus.net Jan Petrar 250-319-8590 jan.petrar@gmail.com Treasurer: Peter Baron 250-371-7774 p.baron@live.ca Membership: Beatrice McAteer 250-376-4087 beatricemmc@gmail.com Hospitality: Tom Walton 250-578-7367 ltwalton@telus.netSpeakers: Ron Haywood 250-573-5029 ronhaywood@shaw.caNewsletter/Web: Ed Baron 250-828-1092 ebaron@telus.netSocial Convenor: Joan Lyons 250-374-4871 joanyvonne@telus.netHistorian: Shane Haywood 250-573-5029 shaywood@shaw.ca Special Interest Groups: Annette Noel 250-377-0866 ranoel43@gmail.com Donna Cassidy 778-471-3937 djcassidy@shaw.caMember At Large: Jim Browne 250-371-4900 jamesbrowne@telus.net

Back row, left to right: Howard Glossop, Ron Haywood, Shane Haywood, Pat Petley, Donna Cassidy, Annette Noel, Norm MossFront row, left to right: Jan Petrar, Tom Walton, Joan Lyons, Peter Allik-Petersenn, Barbara Steinke, Beatrice McAteer

Missing from photograph: Ed Baron, Peter Baron, Jim Browne,

Probus Club of KamloopsManagement Committee, 2015 –16

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Hiking Group have two hikes a month. Hikes are followed by lunch . . .

On a perfect spring day, the Hiking group ventured up GibraltarBluff and were reward-ed with a panoramic view of Paul Lake. Jim Sherb lead the group of 8 hikers: Mel John-son, Art Lacourciere, Larry Dixon, Bill Flynn, Janet Northcott, Peter Northcott and others.Above photo by Bill Flynn Photo below by Larry Dixon

The Probus Hiking Group hiked Kenna Cartwright Park under ideal conditions on Thursday May 19, leaving from the Hidden Trails parking lot on Pacific Way. 8.6 km and 2 hr and 25 min later we returned, having completed the lower and upper Doug Daws trails with a stop at the Lava Flow Outlook to admire the surging waters of the Thomson River & Kamloops Lake. Lunch was enjoyed at Duffy’s Pub.

Midge King, Eleena O’Conner, Anna Evenrude, Larry Dixon, Lynne Totten, & Darrell Jones.Photo by Bill Flynn

Walking Group .

The Walking Group had these encounters on their Wednesday walk.Anyone interested in joining this group, just contact Nonie Miles and have her put you on the email list or sign up on the signup sheet during the regular Probus meeting.

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TEA CONNOISSEURS

On May 5th, the Tea Connoisseurs met at Lois Cutlers to sample various Indian teas. Lois’s daughter, Leslie, who has recently returned from a trip to India travelled from Vancouver to explain the teas and treated us to her home made chai which was delicious!The dark haired woman stirring the chai is Lois’s daughter, Leslie.

The Tasters Choice group gathered on Bob & Lila Jennejohn’s welcoming deck to sample and rate various ales.The ‘two fisted drinkers’ are: Art Lacourciere; Ron Haywood; Jody Sloper; Judy Brown; Lila and Bob Jennejohn.

Photo by Caroline Laitinen.

TASTERS CHOICE GROUP

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS: COORDINATORS CONTACT LIST

Chapter 1 Book Club: A useful list of recommended books . . .

Special Interest Group Coordinator Telephone Email

Ladies Fun Golf Caroline Laitinen 250-374-9091 budcar@shaw.caWalk in the Park Nonie Miles 250-579-2474 gnmiles@telus.netTaster’s Choice Ron Haywood 250-573-5029 ronhaywood@shaw.caChapter 1 Book Club Sheila Collier 250-374-7483 scollier@live.caLadies Wednesday Morning Coffee Beatrice McAteer 250-376-4087 beatricemmc@gmail.comSnow Shoeing Group Cherryl Rice 250-573-5719 cher-rice@telus.netTopical Issues Discussion Group Peter Tilt 250-573-1940 pjkam@shaw.caMen’s Golf Bob Hunter 250-374-7228 rbh3@live.caMen’s Cooking Group John Crowe 250-573-4264 jcrowe@telus.netPage Turner’s Book Club Heather Johnson 250-320-7623 hmjohnson@telus.netProbus Hiking Group Jim Sherb and 250-579-2148 jdsherb@shaw.ca Colin James 250-573-5373 tenbycol@hotmail.comProbus Tea Connoisseurs’s Group Sheila Collier 250-374-7483 scollier@live.caLazy Lunch Group Shirley Smith 250-377-8317 saexpat8@shaw.caMen’s Coffee Dale Merrett 250-828-0469 dmerrett@live.caSingle Ladies Dinner Out Donna Cassidy 778-471-3937 djcassidy@shaw.ca

These are some of the books Chapter One Book Club has read. If you are looking for summer reading, this diverse group of books may help you.Enjoy a great summer reading —Sheila Collier

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The story behind the rising cost of Pine Nuts, told by Dr. Ward Strong

Dr. Ward Strong entertained the our mem-bers at our April 28, 2016 meet. Jan Petra did a very great report on his talk in the minutes of the April 28 meeting. The little brown bug in the top left photo is known by most people as a “stink bug” because when you kill them they give off a stink. Of course, the proper name of the insect as Leptoglossus. It migrated from west of the rockys to eastern Canada and then hoped over the Atlantic Ocean to Italy. Which was not good for the Stone Pine tree in Italy. This stone Pine Nut produces the pine nut used in cooking. The Leptoglossus has defestated the Pine Nut industry as it has no natural enemies. Dr. Strong is trying to convince the Italian government to allow the importation of Ovipositing wasp. This wasp is what keeps the population of the stink bug down in Canada.`

A very unique pointer used by Ward Strong. The slide above and below are results by his group of researchers, showing the the wasp would not be a problem in Italy.

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Welcome to the“Summer Indoor Picnic”

About our Guest Speaker, Sylvia Gropp

OUR NEXT GENERAL MEETINGwill be on Thursday, 26 May, 2016

Coffee at 9:30. Meeting at 10:00

Lunch at McCracken Station Pub

1626 Valleyview Drive, Kamloops. Phone: (250) 828-7100

Our Guest Speaker isSYLVIA GROPP

Our Club Speaker isHEATHER JOHNSON

Sylvia GroppMuseum InterpreterKamloops Museum & ArchivesSylvia Gropp is a Kamloops resident with a bach-elor of arts degree in archaeology and geology who has participated in digs on First Nations reserves and at the B.C. Wildlife Park. Currently, she is pursuing a masters degree with the Uni-

versity of British Columbia focusing on museum education. For more than a decade, Sylvia has worked with the Kamloops Museum and Ar-chives and enjoys teaching history to people of all ages. She has also co-wrote a book with the museum and the Thompson Rivers History and Heritage Society called Kamloops: Trading Post to Tournament Capital

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE JUNE 23rdat our May 26 meeting!This year there will be

MORE FOOD and MORE CHOICES!

MENUA variety of different salads, including

Green, Oriental, Potato, Bean

MacaroniCole Slaw

Mixed Greens with CranberriesHome Made Buns, White and Multigrain

Sliced Deli Meats and CheeseCondiments

DESSERTAngel Food Cake, Mixed Field Berries,

Whipped Cream. Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, Iced Tea and Water

Cost: $25.00 including tip and entertainment.

Please make cheques payable to PROBUS CLUB OF KAMLOOPS. If paying by cash, please bring the

correct amount, if possible.Tickets will be for sale at our first and second coffee

breaks. If you are not coming to the May meeting and wish to attend the luncheon please contact me before

June 14th and we will arrange pick up of tickets.

The Women of the Presbyterian Church cater this event for us. If you have any special dietary needs,

please contact me and I will forward your name and needs to them.

If you are unable to stay for the luncheon we hope you will still come at 9:30 and enjoy coffee, regular

meeting and a unique "Mixer" organized by Ron Haywood. This will be followed by entertainment

provided by well known Kamloops musician Jesse Jones. There will be a short break after the entertainment and lunch will be served at 12:00.

Hope to see you there! Have a great summer!

Joan LyonsPh. 250-374-4871

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