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Norm Pobanz has led mid-week WMC hikes and snowshoes for many years. During that time
he’s organized easily upwards of 40 events a year, with time out only for vacations and an
occasional medical leave. Dozens of us fellow hikers have shared the trail with Norm. He
always picks interesting routes, some standard, and many a surprise. Over the years, so
many of us have benefited from his many, many outings. But all good things come to an end,
and Norm has finally decided to end his club hikes, although he still plans to get out as much
as possible, but not be responsible for organizing official club events. It’s been two weeks
and we already miss him. It’s difficult to imagine heading as many trips as Norm has done
over the past several years. We wish him well in his, um, retirement? (By Karen Perkins)