PROBUS PATTER. Message from the President. Management Committee. President Selwyn Shields. Vice President Erik Norenius. Secretary Keith Pickett

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1 PROBUS PATTER The Newsletter of the Probus Club of Port Hope and District Probus Club of Port Hope and District P.O. Box 322 Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3W4 Management Committee President Selwyn Shields Vice President Erik Norenius Secretary Keith Pickett Treasurer Doug Wright Membership Chair Jeannette Etter Newsletter Chair Gary Webb Program Chair Jim Kerr Special Events Chair Edith Carr Past President Betty Collins December 2005 Volume 7 Issue 12 Dear Fellow Probians: Message from the President It was wonderful to have such a large group of members and guests at our November 1 st. meeting as we paid tribute to our veterans and enjoyed Bruce Cox's fascinating tale of Four Days in Arnhem. Quite remarkably, seventeen of our twenty veterans of the Second World War managed to attend the meeting. A photograph of the group is on the next page. Thanks to the efforts of Keith Pickett, a coloured print of the photograph is being given to each of our veterans. Any member wishing to own a coloured print should speak to Keith and he will have one made available at cost. Margaret and Allan McCready have been putting the finishing touches to our Christmas Dinner Party. This event, always one of the highlights of our year, takes place on Tuesday 13 December at the Best Western Inn, Cobourg. The fun begins with a social hour at 6pm. The always entertaining Big Easy Seven swing band will provide music for our listening and dancing pleasure. TO-DAY ( 6 DECEMBER ) IS THE LAST DAY TO GET A TICKET for what promises to be a most enjoyable evening, so purchase them, for you and your friends, at the Special Events desk. Tickets are $35 for members and $50 for guests. Until recently, Probus Patter regularly included a column Getting to Know You ", which featured a photograph and brief biography of one of our members. Gary and I feel that we should resurrect this feature but one or two volunteers are needed to assemble the information. This would be a very pleasant way to meet other club members and therefore may appeal to our newer members. To volunteer or get more information, speak to Gary or me. A reminder that there will NOT be a meeting on Tuesday 20 December 2005.There is a meeting scheduled for Tuesday 3 January 2006 when local antique dealer Lee Caswell will be our guest speaker. On behalf of the Management Committee I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy Sel

2 Meetings November 1, 2005 A Veteran s Presentation --- Bruce Cox A special meeting honouring veterans in the Year of the Veteran. Bruce joined the British Army when he was 17 years old and became a paratrooper. He gave a firsthand account of his role in Operation Market Garden jumping into Arnhem from a Dakato in 1944, fighting near the bridge and getting captured. Bruce continues to speak of the real war at schools and venues such as ours. Veterans at the November 1, 2005 Probus Meeting Back Row: Arthur Gray, Bill McCarthy, Merv Richards, Bob Sculthorpe, Norm Gould, Charles Weaver, Don Campbell, David Butler, Ian Tait, Bruce Cox (Speaker) Front Row: Ken MacPherson, Ken Scott, Ross Darke, Joan Lawson, Jim Adamson, Glen Cotter, Howie Snow, Tony German Absent: Melodie Massie, Phil Clark, Tom Crooks November15, 2005 Duties of a Cobourg Parole Officer --- Christina Gray Christina gave a very informative presentation on her role as a parole officer in Cobourg. She discussed the difference between parole (the early release of an offender from prison under the supervision of a parole officer) and probation (a sentence to community supervision imposed by a judge.) She pointed out that parole does not shorten the offender s sentence: 1/3 of the sentence is served in prison and the remaining 2/3 is served in the community on parole. Interestingly, if parole is denied, the offender must be released by law after serving 2/3 of the sentence; in effect the sentence is shortened when parole is not granted. Several questions followed her presentation. December 2005 PROBUS PATTER Page 2

3 Your Management Committee (from left to right) Doug Wright-Treasurer Charter member. Born and lived in Toronto / Scarborough. Married Isabel McCulloch in Victoria BC and returned to Toronto where we raised our children. Employed by Toronto Hydro as a Lineman / Troubleman for 34 years. At retirement moved to our farm in Hamilton Township and produced Maple Syrup for 15 years. Currently involved with Port Hope Fair, Rotary Club, Hamilton Township Park Board of Management and Cobourg Community Care. Jeannette Etter -Membership Jeannette moved to Canada with her husband Raymond in 1970 from Jersey the Channel Islands. Spent the first 3 years in Toronto, moved to Whitby where they spent the next 30 years. As retirement approached they searched from Goderich to Nova Scotia for a place to live as you can see Port Hope won out. Jeannette has been a Probus member since 2003 and is in her 2 nd year as Membership Chair, which she enjoys very much. Gary Webb Newsletter Born in Simcoe, Ontario, moved to Toronto to attend University and then worked his way around the world. After returning to Toronto was employed by Manulife Financial retiring in Married Carolyn in Toronto 1965 they have two sons and two grandsons. Current interests include traveling, theatre and golf. Betty Collins-Past President Born and raised in Millbrook area. Graduated as a registered nurse (Hospital for Sick Children) and in Public Health from University of Western Ontario. Pursued a nursing career in Toronto and Port Hope and then as Staff Nurse Director at the Health Unit. Elected to Town Council, served as Councillor, Reeve and Mayor. Married Jim in 1955 have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. December 2005 PROBUS PATTER Page 3

4 Selwyn Shields-President Born in Wales, grew up in Scotland and left at 20 to work his way around the world. A young Canadian lady persuaded him to return to Toronto instead of returning to Sydney, Australia.They moved to Port Hope for a planned one or two year stay in 1968 and stayed. Most of Sel's time is spent Scottish country dancing, soccer refereeing, traveling, Capitol ushering and staying out of Anne's way when she needs help in her garden. Jim Kerr-Program Born Hamilton, Ontario. Attended T.C.S Captain Football & Cricket and Head Prefect. Joined Bell Telephone working in Toronto, then Hamilton and back to Toronto. Married Betty also a Bell employee and had a great partnership over 60 years. Subsequently went into the printing business. Answered call to Trinity College School and was Executive Director T.C.S. Association for 25 years. Have 2 daughters great kids. Love Port Hope for retirement and Probus. Erik Norenius - Vice-President Career air force officer; served on squadrons, as station commander and on HQ staffs. Retired Bursar, Trinity College School. Founder, Sage Information Services. Past director Friends of Music, a Past President of Port Hope Chamber of Commerce, Art Gallery of Northumberland and Capitol Theatre Heritage Foundation. Married in 1956, three children. With wife Una, Charter Members. Edith Carr-Special Events Charter member of Probus and has served in various areas of the Club since its inception. Born and raised in the Millbrook area she and her husband Fraser married in 1958 and moved to Port Hope where they raised three children. Last year Edith was named "Citizen of the Year" for her involvement in the Community Keith Pickett-Secretary Born in England 1931, Married Eileen Two children, Diane and Ruth. Emigrated to Canada 1969 and fulfilled a number of engineering responsibilities in Mathews Conveyor and General Foods (now Kraft). Retired in Current interests, outside the home, music and community theatre Report from the Management Committee At the Management meeting on November 8 th a number of housekeeping issues were discussed including the program for the next several meetings, name badges for visitors, attendance limitations for guests and various sub-clubs such as the poker and golf groups. We agreed to re-invest the $5,000 GIC and to provide each of the veterans attending the November 1 st meeting a copy of the group photograph. There appears to be no concerns about the Lions Club room being available to us for at least two years following the Municipal Council s strategic review. The next Management meeting will be January 10 th. Did you know Santa has 10 reindeer? In 1949, Rudolph was added to the original 8 with much fanfare and a song. But also mentioned in Rudolph s song was Olive, the other reindeer December 2005 PROBUS PATTER Page 4

5 Membership Report. Attendance: Nov 1, 108 members and 5 guests Nov.15, 89 members and 5 guests Membership Trivia: Port Hope Probus Club was Chartered July 21, 1998 with 88 Members. We have 60 Charter members still very active in the club. Thank you all for being visionaries and seeing the advantage of having a Probus Club in Port Hope. New Members: Noel and Peggy Martin 10, Huffman Ave., Port Hope L1A 4J9 Phone noelooo@sympatico.ca Betty Lucas 15 Armour St., Port Hope L1A 2S3 Phone Ian Leckie 7 Ramsey Rd., Port Hope L1A 4K2 Phone ileckie@sympatico.ca Catering News Rena Watson Dec. Captain- Lois Cherry Dec.6 Vern & Judy Johnson Mysie Vanhinsberg Charmion Dennys Jan. Captain-Eileen Pickett Jan. 3 Keith Pickett, Carol Rolph Julie Cotter, Margot Agnew Jan.17 Pat & John Buchan Joan Lawson, Nicole Corbeil Feb. Captain- Liz Davidson Feb.7 David & Mary Butler Lorraine Darke, Shirley Kane Feb.21 Ed & Ruby Hunter Dorothy Lent, Jane McCluskey Greeters Jan. 3 Pauline Carrick Don Campbell Jan.17 Liz Davidson Hazel Everdell Feb. 7 Ruth Evans Lucy Frew Feb 21 Dorothy Gilmer Margot Agnew List of Volunteers Margot Agnew, May Anderson Ede Burger, David & Mary Butler, Pat & John Buchan Don Campbell, Pauline Carrick, Lois Cherry, Nicole Corbeil, Julie Cotter Lorraine Darke, Michael Dennis Charmion Dennys Dorothy Gilmer, Pauline & Jim Graham Kitty Hatch, Ed & Ruby Hunter Vern & Judy Johnson Shirley Kane Joan Lawson, Dorothy Lent Jean McCall, Jane McCluskey, Joan McIntosh Barb & Bob Moorcroft Una Norenius Eileen & Keith Pickett Betty Richards, Carol Rolph, Doreen & Peter Rossi, Ruth Roy Elaine Simpson Mysie Vanhinsberg Janice & David Watson, Sheila White Please be at the hall at 8:30 am. If unable to attend, please give the name of your substitute to your captain. Substitutes should be chosen from the list of volunteers, making certain that the alternative is not already scheduled for the months shown in the schedule. You do know what would have happened if it had been three wise WOMEN instead of men, don't you? They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought disposable diapers as gifts! December 2005 PROBUS PATTER Page 5

6 December 2005 PORT HOPE PROBUS CLUB Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :30 Probus Travel Experiences Terry & Rita Bell pm. Probus Christmas Party Best Western Cobourg Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year s Eve January 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :30 Probus Antiques Lee Caswell New Year s Day :30 Probus A Tribute to Robert Burns Sel Shields Sel s Quiz: According to the signs at the entrances to the town, in what year was Port Hope founded? December 2005 PROBUS PATTER Page 6