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Bulletin - Volume 2, Issue 35March 19, 2008

Meeting every Wednesday @ 12:00 noonStephan’s, 1403 Canyon St,, BC

Upcoming GreetersPlease remember it remains your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable be a greeter on your day Upcoming Program

Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2April 9, 2008 Geri Lee Donald Low Marilin Grahn

April 16, 2008 Donald Low Barbara McIntyre Peter Martin-InteractApril 23, 2008 Barbara McIntyre Dave Mutch Business MeetingApril 30, 2008 Dave Mutch Serena Naeve Patra, exchange studentMay 7, 2008 Serena Naeve Jack Parkin Bob Griffith

May 14, 2008 Jack Parkin John Poznikoff Harry Haberstock

This week Lawrence Lavender passed the “You Make ADifference” badge to Joanna Wilson. Joanna is alwaysworking to make life in Creston better, both as a Rotarianand a Council member.

Our Interact club is back to selling coffee! Available forthe reasonable sum of $13.00 per pound. Your choiceof Dark, Medium and Medium-Dark roasts in eitherbeans or ground. Fair trade coffee benefitting all thoseinvolved in the coffee “food chain.”

In this week’s episode of “Name the Rotarian” KlausKuhnlein correctly identified Geri Lee. Each gets to placetheir name on the board. Make your guesses so as tosupport the community and you too can secure yourplace on the board.

Our program this week was presented by Dina Bambrickand one associate. Bringing to our attention theunpleasant yet very real problem of violence againstwomen. I will rely heavily upon the handouts providedfor this report.

Characteristic Clues That May HelpIdentify A Potential Batterer

1. Does the man report having been physically orpsychologically abused as a child?

2. Was the man’s mother emotionally or physicallyabused by his father?

3. Has the man been known to display violence againstother people?

4. Does he play with guns and use them to protecthimself against other people?

5. Does he lose his temper frequently and more easilythan seems necessary?

6. Does he commit acts of violence against objects andthings rather than people?

7. Does he display an unusual amount of jealousy whenhis partner is not with him? Is he jealous of significantother people in her life?

8. Does he expect her to spend all her free time with himor to keep him informed about whereabouts?

9. Does he become enraged when she does not listen tohis advice?

10. Does he appear to have a dual personality?

11. Is he exceptionally kind and good natured to otherpeople while often he treats those closest to him withcontempt and disrespect?

12. Does he drink alcohol or use drugs excessively?13. Is there a sense of overkill in his cruelty or in his

kindness?14. Does she feel a sense of fear when he becomes angry

with her? Has not making him angry become animportant part of her behaviour?

15. Does he have rigid ideas of what people should do andare they determined by male or female sex-rolestereotypes?

Maybe BOLD PINK will work, nobody reacting to paleorange. I’m trying yet another colour. Our club isstill looking for volunteers to coordinate the tentrentals. This issue is going to keep coming up untilwe find a person willing to make sure the tents allfind suitable short term homes. We told you thisisn’t going away, somebody volunteer please!

There is now more than $234.00 in the pot. Dave Buttheld the winning ticket this week drawing the 10 ofSpades. Buy your tickets each week, you could be thewinner of the substantial pot. Even if you don’t draw theAce of Spades you still win by helping to make Crestonand the world a better place.

Could the first greeter on the list each week please comeearly and set up the Lectern?

This week’s tidbit for thought:

"There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what hedoes not want merely because you think it would be good forhim." -- Robert Heinlein

This weekly bulletin is a work in progress. If you have information you feel should be included pleasecontact Mark Douglas ([email protected]) or Chuck Truscott ([email protected].)Your assistance is appreciated. Feedback received demonstrates the bulletin is a welcome anduseful addition to the Creston Rotary Club. Please also advise of any error or omissions.

As required under privacy statutes we are obliged to advise of the email opt-out provisions availableto you. Why anyone would ever choose to not receive this wonderful literary masterpiece is beyondme. Send an email to [email protected] with “Remove From Rotary Bulletin” in thesubject. Your name and email address will be removed when we receive this email.


Bulletin - Volume 2, Issue 26January 16, 2008



Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2January 23, 2008 Patrick Hanning Peter Hepher Business MeetingJanuary 30, 2008 Peter Hepher Lee Johnson Club AssemblyFebruary 6, 2008 Lee Johnson Sarah Johnston Dave Catherall

February 13, 2008 Sarah Johnston Melanie Joy Mark DouglasFebruary 20, 2008 Melanie Joy Richard Kasperski Lorne EckersleyFebruary 27, 2008 Richard Kasperski Dennis Kemle Business Meeting

A combination of factors, my working trip to the coast then myflu vacation, have affected the style (and possibly theaccuracy) of this bulletin. My thanks to Marilin Grahn forproviding minutes to the January 9th Rotary meeting.

One, actually two, of the treats of the January 2nd meeting,the poetic masterpieces those in attendance were pleased toreceive. First up was Marilin Grahn with her stirring ditty. Next up, Lorne Eckersley, who unprepared, wait, what is thisin his pocket? A piece of poetry unknown to the Rotary ear.You will find on subsequent pages copies of each of the twopieces.

At this point I have no idea as to the holder of the “You MakeA Difference” badge. Something tells me I will learn soonenough.

It would appear that the visit by Corky Evans MLA was asuccess and I missed it! Multiple expletives deleted. Movingon.... Last week I hear Dave Butt was our speaker. What didhe talk about?

The Rotary District 5080 Conference is coming May 29 throughJune 1, 2008. This year the conference is being held in Trail,BC. Register before January 31 for discount rate of $225.00. Registration February 1, 2008 and after means your cost willbe $250.00. The District Conference “should be a great event,certainly a great opportunity to attend with it in Trail this year.” Peter Duongo (apologies, I am uncertain of the spelling) will beattending with his Ukelele band from Langley and they will beperforming their amazing routines.

This years International Dinner is scheduled to take placeon March 15, 2008. Committee members are working withthe morning club to ensure this joint project is bothsuccessful and enjoyable.

Our club is still looking for volunteers to coordinate the tentrentals. This issue is going to keep coming up until we finda person willing to make sure the tents all find suitable shortterm homes. We told you this isn’t going away, somebodyvolunteer please!

$124 in pot … $11 added for January 9, 3008… RobKnapton held the winning ticket this week drawing the Tenof Clubs. The pot is up to $124.00 of which Rob received$5.00. Buy your tickets each week, you could be the winnerof the substantial pot. Even if you don’t draw the Ace ofSpades you still win by helping to make Creston and theworld a better place.


This weeks tidbit for thought:

"It is not the function of the government to keep thecitizen from falling into error; it is the function of thecitizen to keep the government from falling into error."

– Justice Robert H. Jackson, U. S. Supreme Court

This weekly bulletin is a work in progress. If you have information you feel should be includedplease contact Mark Douglas ([email protected]) or Chuck Truscott([email protected].) Your assistance is appreciated. Feedback received demonstrates thebulletin is a welcome and useful addition to the Creston Rotary Club. Please also advise of anyerror or omissions.

As required under privacy statutes we are obliged to advise of the email opt-out provisionsavailable to you. Why anyone would ever choose to not receive this wonderful literarymasterpiece is beyond me. Send an email to [email protected] with “Remove FromRotary Bulletin” in the subject. Your name and email address will be removed when we receivethis email.







Lorne poet laureateby Marilin Grahn

A poem of rhyme was requested by Rotarian LorneSo from that request, this wee tale was born ~

The tale is of a newbie to Rotary, who one day did penA “ditty” to tell of a Mystery Dinner of Murder and mayhem

The question arose as to whether or not I could rhymeSo the challenge was set, whilst the clock ticked the time

The Murder Mystery dinner now a thing of the past I felt it was time to answer the challenge, and get to it fast !

So here I sit typing, rather than be out shoveling snowEnjoying the heat and the warmth of the hearths gentle glow

Indeed this ditty’s been penned ~ as the gauntlet was tossedNeither Lorne nor I it seems ~ are e’er for words lost

Lorne requested perhaps a topic that we’d take on to rhymeAlas I think that he’s clearly shown that his words do certainly shine

Thus with this very short ditty Lorne, I now do wholeheartedly concedeThat you, Lorne, shall remain our Poet Laureate, Hear-Hear - yes indeed !

A Makeup for Ten Rotariansby Lorne Eckersley

After missing a meeting their demeanors were grim,Their perfect attendance was looking quite slim.

They could go Tuesday morning if they could only wake up.And by 8 a.m. they’d have completed their make-up.

But one after one they made that plan fail,One of them complaining, “But that club’s all male.”

“That doesn’t bother me,” said one sleep-in lover,“But I’ll get up that early when Hell freezes over.”

From that throwaway line a notion would jellAnd soon they were digging—“We’ll makeup in Hell!”

In no time at all these Rotary club matesWere standing before Satan’s own flaming gates.

“Welcome to Rotary,” was his warm, even hot, greeting,“But you should know I choose who gets into this meeting.”

He surveyed the group and sneered at them all,I know all of your names and now I’ll make the call.

“Don Low,” he said, “No.” Satan’s dark side was warmin’.“You’re Creston’s own Schwarzkopf, your club’s stormin’ Mormon.”

“Your business ethics are strong and that raises my dander,“No one gets in who’s named Darwin Zander.”

“No truckers or berry men, I’ve gotta say,“You’re out, Chuck, Truscott away!”

“But you might look good with a with a three-tined fork, man,”He said, casting a glance toward Bart Bjorkman.

“But I’d never trust a man who bikes, swims and scubes,“I’m certain you’d send my club straight up the tubes!”“Of jokes, Newfie Dave, you’re our club’s great Butt,

“But to our meetings the door is slammed shut.”“I once thought I’d embrace you,” he said to Mark Douglas,

“But now that I’ve seen you, you shall remain hugless.”“No to Marilin Grahn—before we’d all know it,“She’d make everyone in Hell speak like a poet.”

He scoffed and he sneered and he said, “Boy, oh boy-“Not with that name and smile, Melanie Joy.”

“You’ve sent us no business, to us you’re a menace,”He told the dejected Kemle named Dennis.One by one, Satan dismissed each and all,

Until his attention happened to fallOn one lonely member, an outcast in the crowd,

“But you—you can come in,” he pointed, looking proud.He offered his arm. “We’ll do the grand march,” he called,

“We’re always pleased to see Mr. Rand Archibald!”







A combination of factors, my working trip to the coast then myflu vacation, have affected the style (and possibly theaccuracy) of this bulletin. My thanks to Marilin Grahn forproviding minutes to the January 9th Rotary meeting.

One, actually two, of the treats of the January 2nd meeting,the poetic masterpieces those in attendance were pleased toreceive. First up was Marilin Grahn with her stirring ditty. Next up, Lorne Eckersley, who unprepared, wait, what is thisin his pocket? A piece of poetry unknown to the Rotary ear.You will find on subsequent pages copies of each of the twopieces.

At this point I have no idea as to the holder of the “You MakeA Difference” badge. Something tells me I will learn soonenough.

It would appear that the visit by Corky Evans MLA was asuccess and I missed it! Multiple expletives deleted. Movingon.... Last week I hear Dave Butt was our speaker. What didhe talk about?


This years International Dinner is scheduled to take placeon March 15, 2008. Committee members are working withthe morning club to ensure this joint project is bothsuccessful and enjoyable.


$124 in pot … $11 added for January 9, 3008… RobKnapton held the winning ticket this week drawing the Tenof Clubs. The pot is up to $124.00 of which Rob received$5.00. Buy your tickets each week, you could be the winnerof the substantial pot. Even if you don’t draw the Ace ofSpades you still win by helping to make Creston and theworld a better place.



"It is not the function of the government to keep thecitizen from falling into error; it is the function of thecitizen to keep the government from falling into error."

– Justice Robert H. Jackson, U. S. Supreme Court









Lorne poet laureateby Marilin Grahn

A poem of rhyme was requested by Rotarian LorneSo from that request, this wee tale was born ~

The tale is of a newbie to Rotary, who one day did penA “ditty” to tell of a Mystery Dinner of Murder and mayhem

The question arose as to whether or not I could rhymeSo the challenge was set, whilst the clock ticked the time

The Murder Mystery dinner now a thing of the past I felt it was time to answer the challenge, and get to it fast !

So here I sit typing, rather than be out shoveling snowEnjoying the heat and the warmth of the hearths gentle glow

Indeed this ditty’s been penned ~ as the gauntlet was tossedNeither Lorne nor I it seems ~ are e’er for words lost

Lorne requested perhaps a topic that we’d take on to rhymeAlas I think that he’s clearly shown that his words do certainly shine

Thus with this very short ditty Lorne, I now do wholeheartedly concedeThat you, Lorne, shall remain our Poet Laureate, Hear-Hear - yes indeed !




A Makeup for Ten Rotariansby Lorne Eckersley

After missing a meeting their demeanors were grim,Their perfect attendance was looking quite slim.

They could go Tuesday morning if they could only wake up.And by 8 a.m. they’d have completed their make-up.

But one after one they made that plan fail,One of them complaining, “But that club’s all male.”

“That doesn’t bother me,” said one sleep-in lover,“But I’ll get up that early when Hell freezes over.”

From that throwaway line a notion would jellAnd soon they were digging—“We’ll makeup in Hell!”

In no time at all these Rotary club matesWere standing before Satan’s own flaming gates.

“Welcome to Rotary,” was his warm, even hot, greeting,“But you should know I choose who gets into this meeting.”

He surveyed the group and sneered at them all,I know all of your names and now I’ll make the call.

“Don Low,” he said, “No.” Satan’s dark side was warmin’.“You’re Creston’s own Schwarzkopf, your club’s stormin’ Mormon.”

“Your business ethics are strong and that raises my dander,“No one gets in who’s named Darwin Zander.”

“No truckers or berry men, I’ve gotta say,“You’re out, Chuck, Truscott away!”

“But you might look good with a with a three-tined fork, man,”He said, casting a glance toward Bart Bjorkman.

“But I’d never trust a man who bikes, swims and scubes,“I’m certain you’d send my club straight up the tubes!”“Of jokes, Newfie Dave, you’re our club’s great Butt,

“But to our meetings the door is slammed shut.”“I once thought I’d embrace you,” he said to Mark Douglas,

“But now that I’ve seen you, you shall remain hugless.”“No to Marilin Grahn—before we’d all know it,“She’d make everyone in Hell speak like a poet.”

He scoffed and he sneered and he said, “Boy, oh boy-“Not with that name and smile, Melanie Joy.”

“You’ve sent us no business, to us you’re a menace,”He told the dejected Kemle named Dennis.One by one, Satan dismissed each and all,

Until his attention happened to fallOn one lonely member, an outcast in the crowd,

“But you—you can come in,” he pointed, looking proud.He offered his arm. “We’ll do the grand march,” he called,

“We’re always pleased to see Mr. Rand Archibald!”





Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2January 30, 2008 Peter Hepher Lee Johnson Club AssemblyFebruary 6, 2008 Lee Johnson Sarah Johnston Dave Catherall


March 5, 2008 Dennis Kemle Rob Knapton John Edge-Partington

Dennis Kemle was the mystery holder (from my perspective,having missed the January 16, 2008 meeting) of the “YouMake A Difference” badge of honour. This week he passedit on to Marilin Grahn. Both worthy recipients.

In this weeks episode of “Name the Rotarian” LawrenceLavender was traumatized with an incorrect guest, $1.00 intothe pot thank you. Gwen Telling correctly identified ourmystery Rotarian as Barb McEntire. More names filling up theboard.

This week was a Business Meeting. First up, Dennis gave usan update on the Splash Park. The CIBC bank has donated$5000.00 towards the addition of a much needed change room. Their reward is a recognition of contribution through a sign. Others commented on the possibility of an ongoing revenuesource if an ATM were to be installed in the change room. Mythoughts, we would need two ATMs, one in the womenschange area and one for the men.

A cheque from Tourism BC (?) Was presented by Tom Mann,Regional Director for Area C in the RDCK. Lots of hard workpaying off for our area.

Gwen Telling, our dynamo Chair of International Projects,reminds us of the International Dinner scheduled to take placeon March 15, 2008. Committee members are working withthe morning club to ensure this joint project is bothsuccessful and enjoyable.

Marilin Grahn and the Social Committee are looking forward toFebruary 8th when the coffee/liquers with entertainment at theSnoring Sasquatch. Sign up to support this worthy event.

Klaus chairing the Radio Auction committee is looking forcanvassing captains to smooth out the donations canvassingprocess. The auction is Wednesday, April 16th, 2008.

As any spending or donation over $500.00 requires the clubmembership vote to approve... The Executive has proposed a$1000.00 donation be provided to the Creston Valley Searchand Rescue in order to purchase updated maps andequipment. This was moved by Ken Gadicke and seconded byMark Douglas. The motion passed unanimously with alldissenting members stuffed into a closet until after the meeting. Fortunately the closet full so said members decided to supportthe motion. Something about being able to find them....



$147.00 in the pot … $10 added for January 23, 3008…Darwin Zander held the winning ticket this week drawing theTwo of Diamonds. The pot is up to $124.00 of which The$5.00 received was immediately gifted back to the HappyDollar fund. Buy your tickets each week, you could be thewinner of the substantial pot. Even if you don’t draw theAce of Spades you still win by helping to make Creston andthe world a better place.



A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of hisopportunities and an optimist is one who makesopportunities of his difficulties. – Harrry Truman







Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2February 6, 2008 Lee Johnson Sarah Johnston Dave Catherall


March 5, 2008 Dennis Kemle Rob Knapton Speaker from MozambiqueMarch 12, 2008 Rob Knapton Klaus Kuhnlein John Edge-Partington

Having gotten back in the groove I was honoured to witnessMarilin Grahn passing the “You Make A Difference” badge toKen Gadicke. Ken handles the club finances in such a“smooth and efficient way.”

In this weeks episode of “Name the Rotarian” Richard wastraumatized with an incorrect guest, $1.00 into the pot thankyou. The true mystery Rotarian was Rand Archibald. Randcommented he wishes he could “lose the Rodney Dangerfieldimage and gain some respect.” More names filling up theboard!

Gwen Telling is at it again! This time handing out tickets forPrawn sales. Each two pound bag is reasonably priced at$30.00. Sell, sell, sell, or even better buy, buy, buy! Get yourtickets and funds back to Gwen quickly. Pickup is between12:00 and 2:00 PM on February 16, 2008 at Stephan’srestaurant.

Today we have the rare opportunity to recognize fellow RotarianDon Low by presenting him with a Paul Harris Fellowship. Doncommented he feels particularly honoured to receive this awardas it was granted by the club as opposed to “buying it” throughdonations. In any case, no matter how it is earned it representsa significant commitment and dedication to the values of Rotary.

The results of the mini assembly are provided on the secondpage of this bulletin.

Don Tarrant and others are working to choose the young peoplethat will participate in the Adventures In Citiczenship program.Don mentioned they will be farming the Interact club for likelycandidates. Visions of young students being watered and fed topromote healthy growth.

Marilin Grahn and the Social Committee are looking forward toFebruary 8th when the coffee/liquers with entertainment at theSnoring Sasquatch on 11th Avenue. We look forward to seeingyou there starting at 7:00 PM.

The Rotary District 5080 Conference is coming May 29 throughJune 1, 2008. This year the conference is being held in Trail, BC.Register before January 31 for discount rate of $225.00. Registration February 1, 2008 and after means your cost will be$250.00. The District Conference “should be a great event,certainly a great opportunity to attend with it in Trail this year.”Peter Duongo (apologies, I am uncertain of the spelling) will beattending with his Ukelele band from Langley and they will beperforming their amazing routines.

Our club is still looking for volunteers to coordinate the tentrentals. This issue is going to keep coming up until we find aperson willing to make sure the tents all find suitable shortterm homes. We told you this isn’t going away, somebodyvolunteer please!

At last count there was $147.00 in the pot. No mention of howmuch was added January 30, 3008. Henry Schoof held thewinning ticket this week drawing the Five of Diamonds. Henryannounced that he was going with his wife to take their firstvacation in 15 plus years. Buy your tickets each week, youcould be the winner of the substantial pot. Even if you don’tdraw the Ace of Spades you still win by helping to makeCreston and the world a better place.



The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whateveryour goal, you can get there if you're willing to work. –Oprah Winfrey










REPORT OF NEW PROJECT PROPOSALS FROM JANUARY 30, 2008 MEETING

TABLE 1

• EXTENSION OF TRAILS –MORE SIGNAGE-MAPS• UPGRADE TO LIBRARY (SEPARATE ROOM) ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN• OFFICIAL OUTDOOR TRACK FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL• OUTDOOR TRACK WITH EXERCISE STATIONS• IDENTITY THEFT—BRING IN A SHREDDER TRUCK TO SHRED PERSONAL DOCUMENTS. WE COULD PICK UP

DOCUMENTS FROM PEOPLE NOT ABLE TO TRANSPORT THEIR OWN.-- NO CORPORATE

TABLE 2

• A WATER SLIDE FOR THE NEW POOL• ENHANCING THE ACCESS TO THE GOAT RIVER SWIMMING HOLE (THE POINT)• CLEAN UP THE POINT• PROVIDE PARKING FACILITIES AT THE POINT –POSSIBLE ACCESS FROM THE SOUTH SIDE?• ENHANCE THE REC PLEX PROJECT WITH SOMETHING THAT IS NOT THERE ALREADY• PROVIDE A PIANO FOR THE CRESTON ROOM AND OTHER ROOMS UPSTAIRS (ON Wheels)• PROVIDE BLEACHERS UNDER A ROOF FOR ALEX NILSSON FIELD

TABLE 3

• PROVIDE HANDICAPPED ACCESS TO THE NEW POOL LIFT OR WHEEL CHAIR.• PLAY STRUCTURES IN PLAY SPACES—AGE APPROPRIATE • IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GOAT RIVER POINT

TABLE 4

• GOAT RIVER—SWIMMING/PARKING/PUBLIC ACCESS• SATURDAY MARKET—TREES / WATER IN PARKING AREA• LITERACY VAN ( TO TAKE TRAINING TO THOSE THAT NEED IT) AN ITEMIZED A COSTED PROPOSAL WAS

PROVIDED $35-$40K• PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT AT ARES SCHOOL ( AN ITEMIZED AND COSTED PROPOSAL WAS PROVIDED.

PARENTS COMMITTEE HAS $10K NEED ADDITIONAL 75K








Having gotten back in the groove I was honoured to witnessMarilin Grahn passing the “You Make A Difference” badge toKen Gadicke. Ken handles the club finances in such a“smooth and efficient way.”

In this weeks episode of “Name the Rotarian” Richard wastraumatized with an incorrect guest, $1.00 into the pot thankyou. The true mystery Rotarian was Rand Archibald. Randcommented he wishes he could “lose the Rodney Dangerfieldimage and gain some respect.” More names filling up theboard!

Gwen Telling is at it again! This time handing out tickets forPrawn sales. Each two pound bag is reasonably priced at$30.00. Sell, sell, sell, or even better buy, buy, buy! Get yourtickets and funds back to Gwen quickly. Pickup is between12:00 and 2:00 PM on February 16, 2008 at Stephan’srestaurant.

Today we have the rare opportunity to recognize fellow RotarianDon Low by presenting him with a Paul Harris Fellowship. Doncommented he feels particularly honoured to receive this awardas it was granted by the club as opposed to “buying it” throughdonations. In any case, no matter how it is earned it representsa significant commitment and dedication to the values of Rotary.

The results of the mini assembly are provided on the secondpage of this bulletin.

Don Tarrant and others are working to choose the young peoplethat will participate in the Adventures In Citiczenship program.Don mentioned they will be farming the Interact club for likelycandidates. Visions of young students being watered and fed topromote healthy growth.

Marilin Grahn and the Social Committee are looking forward toFebruary 8th when the coffee/liquers with entertainment at theSnoring Sasquatch on 11th Avenue. We look forward to seeingyou there starting at 7:00 PM.

The Rotary District 5080 Conference is coming May 29 throughJune 1, 2008. This year the conference is being held in Trail, BC.Register before January 31 for discount rate of $225.00. Registration February 1, 2008 and after means your cost will be$250.00. The District Conference “should be a great event,certainly a great opportunity to attend with it in Trail this year.”Peter Duongo (apologies, I am uncertain of the spelling) will beattending with his Ukelele band from Langley and they will beperforming their amazing routines.


At last count there was $147.00 in the pot. No mention of howmuch was added January 30, 3008. Henry Schoof held thewinning ticket this week drawing the Five of Diamonds. Henryannounced that he was going with his wife to take their firstvacation in 15 plus years. Buy your tickets each week, youcould be the winner of the substantial pot. Even if you don’tdraw the Ace of Spades you still win by helping to makeCreston and the world a better place.



The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whateveryour goal, you can get there if you're willing to work. –Oprah Winfrey










REPORT OF NEW PROJECT PROPOSALS FROM JANUARY 30, 2008 MEETING

TABLE 1

• EXTENSION OF TRAILS –MORE SIGNAGE-MAPS• UPGRADE TO LIBRARY (SEPARATE ROOM) ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN• OFFICIAL OUTDOOR TRACK FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL• OUTDOOR TRACK WITH EXERCISE STATIONS• IDENTITY THEFT—BRING IN A SHREDDER TRUCK TO SHRED PERSONAL DOCUMENTS. WE COULD PICK UP

DOCUMENTS FROM PEOPLE NOT ABLE TO TRANSPORT THEIR OWN.-- NO CORPORATE

TABLE 2

• A WATER SLIDE FOR THE NEW POOL• ENHANCING THE ACCESS TO THE GOAT RIVER SWIMMING HOLE (THE POINT)• CLEAN UP THE POINT• PROVIDE PARKING FACILITIES AT THE POINT –POSSIBLE ACCESS FROM THE SOUTH SIDE?• ENHANCE THE REC PLEX PROJECT WITH SOMETHING THAT IS NOT THERE ALREADY• PROVIDE A PIANO FOR THE CRESTON ROOM AND OTHER ROOMS UPSTAIRS (ON Wheels)• PROVIDE BLEACHERS UNDER A ROOF FOR ALEX NILSSON FIELD

TABLE 3

• PROVIDE HANDICAPPED ACCESS TO THE NEW POOL LIFT OR WHEEL CHAIR.• PLAY STRUCTURES IN PLAY SPACES—AGE APPROPRIATE • IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GOAT RIVER POINT

TABLE 4

• GOAT RIVER—SWIMMING/PARKING/PUBLIC ACCESS• SATURDAY MARKET—TREES / WATER IN PARKING AREA• LITERACY VAN ( TO TAKE TRAINING TO THOSE THAT NEED IT) AN ITEMIZED A COSTED PROPOSAL WAS

PROVIDED $35-$40K• PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT AT ARES SCHOOL ( AN ITEMIZED AND COSTED PROPOSAL WAS PROVIDED.

PARENTS COMMITTEE HAS $10K NEED ADDITIONAL 75K


Bulletin - Volume 2, Issue 29February 6, 2008



Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2February 13, 2008 Sarah Johnston Melanie Joy Mark DouglasFebruary 20, 2008 Melanie Joy Richard Kasperski Lorne EckersleyFebruary 27, 2008 Richard Kasperski Dennis Kemle Business Meeting

March 5, 2008 Dennis Kemle Rob Knapton Speaker from MozambiqueMarch 12, 2008 Rob Knapton Klaus Kuhnlein John Edge-PartingtonMarch 19, 2008 Klaus Kuhnlein Lawrence Lavender Ken Gadicke

This week Ken Gadicke passed the “You Make A Difference”badge to Rand Archibald. Rand we all love you! Even thoughyou may occasionally wonder, what with all the ribbing andstuff.

In this weeks episode of “Name the Rotarian” Marilin, Monteand even Gwen all had incorrect guesses, $1.00 into the potthank you. The actual mystery Rotarian this week was DarwinZander as correctly identified by Lee Johnson. Many morenames filling up the board!

Harry Haberstock proudly announced the birth of a brand newbouncing baby Addiction Recovery Drop-In Centre. Trysaying that 10 times really fast! In 2004 they registered underthe BC Societies Act. In 2006 their charitable tax status wasenabled. The purpose of the drop-in centre is to provide aplace where those working towards an addiction free lifestylecan find needed moral support. The program is based on theAlcoholics Anonymous Twelve Step Program. There are nosleep-over facilities, strictly during regular program hours.

Please remember to bring donations for the food bank. Wesort of neglected to mention this for the Snoring Sasquatchevent on Friday. BUT it’s never too late! Bring non-perishablegoods for the local Food Bank.

Mike Corcoran was on hand to receive the our Rotary club$1000.00 donation towards the local Search and Rescuegroup being able to purchase needed regional maps andequipment.

The Rotary District 5080 Conference is coming May 29 throughJune 1, 2008. This year the conference is being held in Trail, BC.Register before January 31 for discount rate of $225.00. Registration February 1, 2008 and after means your cost will be$250.00.

Our program this week was presented by Ray Heberer. Ray isvisiting from Taiwan. In Taiwan Ray is gainfully employed as amusic teacher/coordinator. The private school where Ray workshas a unique (for us) way of handling funding requests. Whateverhe wants under $800.00 he gets with an annual budget of$50,000.00. For capital expenses the policy is more along thelines of “ask and you shall receive.” This is for the musicdepartment! Now everybody put yourself into a self inducedhypnotic state and wipe all traces of what you just heard fromyour memory. Especially you Monte! I guess the Taiwanese feeleducation is more important than recognized or acknowledged byCanadians. There is a price to be paid however, the pressure

from family and society in general upon the students to excel isintense to a degree we cannot comprehend.

Ray also provided some insights into life in the overbearingshadow of China. It is generally believed the “miracle” of theChina economic boom is not sustainable in the long term.Business in Taiwan and China is all about face. Face first,money second.


There is now $167.00 in the pot. Ken Gadicke held thewinning ticket this week drawing the Ten of Diamonds. Buyyour tickets each week, you could be the winner of thesubstantial pot. Even if you don’t draw the Ace of Spades youstill win by helping to make Creston and the world a betterplace.



"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothingbecause he could only do a little." – Edmund Burke







Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2February 20, 2008 Melanie Joy Richard Kasperski Lorne EckersleyFebruary 27, 2008 Richard Kasperski Dennis Kemle Business Meeting

March 5, 2008 Dennis Kemle Rob Knapton Speaker from MozambiqueMarch 12, 2008 Rob Knapton Klaus Kuhnlein Ken GadickeMarch 19, 2008 Klaus Kuhnlein Lawrence Lavender Marilin GrahnMarch 26, 2008 Lawrence Lavender Lorraine Leduc Business Meeting

This week Rand Archibald passed the “You Make ADifference” badge to...., the entire Executive of our RotaryClub! Chuck Truscott graciously accepted this prestigioushonour on behalf of all board members (of which he is one).

In this weeks episode of “Name the Rotarian” there were threeincorrect guesses. I’m in trouble (still, again, whatever), mynotes are somewhat lacking in relevant and significant detail.Good thing I never chose a career as a court stenographer.Obviously Gwen Telling had a part in identifying the mysteryRotarian but I’m not entirely certain it was Klaus. I had an “X”scribbled after his name and without a video headcam to playback exactly what happened full details escape me. At thisrate it appears Gwen will have almost half of the spots filledon the results chart. We have much to do. Many morenames filling up the board!

It was my turn to present this weeks program. As some ofyou can identify I have the makings of a real motor mouth.Lots to say, so little time to say it. Even some relevant stuff!

The title of my presentation was “Values and Leadership.”Why do we want leaders with values? Leaders without valuesaren’t very effective. What is needed, and wasn’t touchedupon, is leaders having compatible values to the people beingled. “Good” values help to achieve desired results exceptwithout effective two way communication between leadersand people what the desired results actually are seem to getlost in the shuffle.

Great leaders over time have all had common traits. Theseinclude providing a clear direction. Identifying their vision,goals and plans through a “mission” statement. Proving theirvalues is demonstrated through the actions of leaders, nottheir words.

Collaboration through team building, delegation anddemonstrating a service leadership attitude. It’s all about thepeople, not ourselves.

Motivate achievement, this is accomplished by providingfeedback (positive as well as constructive criticism). Givingsupport to your team and people, even when things aren’tgoing as hoped for. Recognizing the contributions of teammembers and the people, again, it’s not about the leader butthe people. Finally resolving conflicts, our leaders provide somuch by working with people to resolve conflicts effectively soas everyone benefits.

We all have a responsibility to demand accountability from ourleaders, be they in business, government or the community.We also must give them our support and allow them to makedecisions which are in the long term best interests ofeveryone overall. Expectations of perfection only means weall will be disappointed. Allowing our leaders to learn frommistakes and correct them will benefit everyone.

The Rotary District 5080 Conference is coming May 29 throughJune 1, 2008. This year the conference is being held in Trail, BC.Register before January 31 for discount rate of $225.00. Registration February 1, 2008 and after means your cost will be$250.00.


There is now $173.00 in the pot. Chuck held the winningticket this week drawing the Six of Clubs. Buy your ticketseach week, you could be the winner of the substantial pot.Even if you don’t draw the Ace of Spades you still win byhelping to make Creston and the world a better place.



A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can alwaysdepend on the support of Paul.– George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)







Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2February 27, 2008 Richard Kasperski Dennis Kemle Business Meeting

March 5, 2008 Dennis Kemle Rob Knapton Speaker from MozambiqueMarch 12, 2008 Rob Knapton Klaus Kuhnlein Ken GadickeMarch 19, 2008 Klaus Kuhnlein Lawrence Lavender Marilin GrahnMarch 26, 2008 Lawrence Lavender Lorraine Leduc Business Meeting

April 2, 2008 Lorraine Leduc Geri Lee Bob Griffith

This week Darwin Zander, on behalf of the clubexecutive, passed the “You Make A Difference” badgeto Harry Haberstock. Harry is a tireless (at least that’sthe impression we get) individual giving of self andhelping both the community and those individualsneeding a helping hand.

In this weeks episode of “Name the Rotarian” therewere a lot of stumped people. Eventually Dan Tarrantidentified the mystery Rotarian as Mel Joy. Come onup Mel and choose your prize behind door numberone, two or three. Wait a minute, wrong program.Back tracking....here. Mel has been involved in anumber of varied activities throughout her life. Allbenefitting her family, those around her and thecommunity at large. Make your guesses so as tosupport the community and you too can secure yourplace on the board.

Gwen Telling reports that the prawn sales this yearnetted our club $3,790.00. Gwen thanked everyonefor their efforts in making this event a huge success.

Unfortunately this week the program presenter wasunable to make it. This put Chuck in a bit of anuncomfortable position however he managed to makethings work without getting at all flustered. Chuck hadthe various tables discuss various strategies formembership growth. We will be discussing this moreat our Business Meeting on February 27, 2008.

The Rotary District 5080 Conference is coming May29 through June 1, 2008. This year the conference isbeing held in Trail, BC. Registration cost is $250.00.

I’m trying another colour, that might work! Our club isstill looking for volunteers to coordinate the tentrentals. This issue is going to keep coming up untilwe find a person willing to make sure the tents all findsuitable short term homes. We told you this isn’tgoing away, somebody volunteer please!

There is now $184.00 in the pot. Lee Johnson heldthe winning ticket this week drawing the Four of Clubs.Buy your tickets each week, you could be the winnerof the substantial pot. Even if you don’t draw the Aceof Spades you still win by helping to make Crestonand the world a better place.

Could the first greeter on the list each week pleasecome early and set up the Lectern?


A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of hisopportunities and an optimist is one who makesopportunities of his difficulties. – Harry Truman







Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2March 12, 2008 Rob Knapton Klaus Kuhnlein John Edge-PartingtonMarch 19, 2008 Klaus Kuhnlein Lawrence Lavender Dina BambrickeMarch 26, 2008 Lawrence Lavender Lorraine Leduc Business Meeting

April 2, 2008 Lorraine Leduc Geri Lee Marilin GrahnApril 9, 2008 Geri Lee Donald Low Ken Gadicke

April 16, 2008 Donald Low Barbara McIntyre Marilin Grahn

This week Harry Haberstock passed the “You Make ADifference” badge to Dennis Kemle. Dennis has andcontinues to work towards getting the Water Park up andrunning. Dennis also gives to the community in both hispersonal and professional lives.

Our Interact club is back to selling coffee! Available for thereasonable sum of $13.00 per pound. Our choice of Dark,Medium and Medium-Dark roasts in either beans orground. Fair trade coffee benefitting all those involved inthe coffee “food chain.”

In this weeks episode of “Name the Rotarian” there were alot of stumped people. Eventually Dan Tarrant identifiedthe mystery Rotarian as Mel Joy. Come on up Mel andchoose your prize behind door number one, two or three.Wait a minute, wrong program. Back tracking....here. Melhas been involved in a number of varied activitiesthroughout her life. All benefitting her family, those aroundher and the community at large. Make your guesses so asto support the community and you too can secure yourplace on the board.

Klaus is looking for more donations towards this yearsradio auction.

Our program this week is a recap of the variousideas/projects suggested by our roundtable discussionslast week. First up, Marilin Grahn withdrew the idea of abookmobile. After discussions with related groups,although an excellent idea, they have not begun to addressthe numerous infrastructure and other considerations thatwould be necessary to support such a unit. On the backburner for now.

Mel and Carolyn, in conjunction with the PAC for Ariesschool is seeking assistance in funding replacement of theold playground equipment removed after being declarednot “CSA approved.” The estimated cost is $85,000.00.Aries school playground is used as a communityplayground as well as by children during school hours.

Don Tarrant suggested a reading garden behind the library.This would include a basic shelter, benches, picnic tableand a rock garden. Estmated cost $25,000.00. It isanticipated with donations of labour the costs can be

reduced. The design is such so as to keep maintenancecosts to a minimum.

Chuck Truscott has been talking with the Creston NewHorizons Seniors Society regarding maintenance andupgrades required at the Rotacrest hall. A roofreplacement estimated $9,000.00 to $17,000.00. Kitchenupgrades to permit larger functions and promote safetyestimated $10,000.00 to $15,000.00.

Nobody reacted to green, so I’m trying yet another colour.Our club is still looking for volunteers to coordinate the tentrentals. This issue is going to keep coming up until we finda person willing to make sure the tents all find suitableshort term homes. We told you this isn’t going away,somebody volunteer please!

There is now $196.00 in the pot. Harry Haberstock heldthe winning ticket this week drawing the Eight of Clubs.Buy your tickets each week, you could be the winner of thesubstantial pot. Even if you don’t draw the Ace of Spadesyou still win by helping to make Creston and the world abetter place.



"When you make a mistake, there are only three things youshould ever do about it: admit it, learn from it, and don'trepeat it." – Paul "Bear" Bryant







Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2March 19, 2008 Klaus Kuhnlein Lawrence Lavender Dina BambrickeMarch 26, 2008 Lawrence Lavender Lorraine Leduc Jim Abbott, MP

April 2, 2008 Lorraine Leduc Geri Lee Marilin GrahnApril 9, 2008 Geri Lee Donald Low Ken Gadicke

April 16, 2008 Donald Low Barbara McIntyre Marilin GrahnApril 23, 2008 Barbara McIntyre Dave Mutch Bob Griffith

This week Dennis Kemle passed the “You Make ADifference” badge to Don Tarrant. Don is always there tooffer a helping hand.

Our Interact club is back to selling coffee! Available for thereasonable sum of $13.00 per pound. Our choice of Dark,Medium and Medium-Dark roasts in either beans orground. Fair trade coffee benefitting all those involved inthe coffee “food chain.”

In this weeks episode of “Name the Rotarian” thereremains just one stumped person. Me. Clearly I gotsidetracked and neglected to write down the name of thisweeks mystery Rotarian. Not part of the plan but just howit seems to have worked out. I get to put a dollar into thepot. Make your guesses so as to support the communityand you too can secure your place on the board.

Klaus is looking for more donations towards this yearsradio auction.

Our program this week provided by a Creston born andraised native, Jesse Whitehead. Jesse graduated fromPCCS in 2000, attended the University of Alberta. He hasvisited 25 countries on 4 continents and has been workingon Mozambique for five months. What has Jesse beenfoing you ask? His mom will be relieved to learn he hasnot been disarming land mines. Instead he is providingsupport for those that do disarm land mines.

Originally land mines were used in a defensive manner toprotect supply lines and military bases. Beginning in the1950's and into the ‘60's the intended use of land mineshas changed dramatically to one of tactical terror.

The Ottawa Treaty or the Mine Ban Treaty, formally theConvention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling,Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and ontheir Destruction, bans completely all anti-personnel landmines (AP-mines). As of April 2007, 153 countries havesigned and ratified the Treaty. Poland and the MarshallIslands have signed but not ratified. Forty states, includingthe People's Republic of China, India, Russia and theUnited States, have not signed.

The average annual income in Mozambique is $900 peryear. 70% of the population is rural and the samepercentage lives below the poverty line. 34% of theMozambique GDP is concentrated in the capital cityMaputo. Maputo has only 6% of the national populationhowever. A fiscal imbalance by any other name.

Visit www.canadianlandmine.org to learn more about thework being done by Jesse and others to make the world asafer place. Jesse keep up the good work, we are proudof you and support the goals you are working to achieve.

Maybe BOLD PINK will work, nobody reacting to paleorange. I’m trying yet another colour. Our club is stilllooking for volunteers to coordinate the tent rentals.This issue is going to keep coming up until we find aperson willing to make sure the tents all find suitableshort term homes. We told you this isn’t going away,somebody volunteer please!

There is now $208.00 in the pot. Jay Armitage held thewinning ticket this week drawing the Five of Hearts. Buyyour tickets each week, you could be the winner of thesubstantial pot. Even if you don’t draw the Ace of Spadesyou still win by helping to make Creston and the world abetter place.



It is of interest to note that while some dolphins arereported to have learned English -- up to fifty words usedin correct context -- no human being has been reported tohave learned dolphinese. - Carl Sagan (1934 - 1996)







Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2March 26, 2008 Lawrence Lavender Lorraine Leduc Jim Abbott, MP

April 2, 2008 Lorraine Leduc Geri Lee Ken GadickeApril 9, 2008 Geri Lee Donald Low Marilin Grahn

April 16, 2008 Donald Low Barbara McIntyre Patra, exchange studentApril 23, 2008 Barbara McIntyre Dave Mutch Bob GriffithApril 30, 2008 Dave Mutch Serena Naeve Business Meeting

This week Dennis Kemle passed the “You Make ADifference” badge to Don Tarrant. Don is always thereto offer a helping hand.

Neglected to mention for the previous bulletin that DonTarrant was presented a Pul Harris Fellowshiprecognition award by Chuck Truscott. My apologies forthe oops.


This week we were honoured to have Elizabeth Cytra,our 5080 District Governor, as guest and visitingRotarian.

In this weeks episode of “Name the Rotarian” Bob Griffithcorrectly identified Harry Haberstock. Each gets to placetheir name on the board. Make your guesses so as tosupport the community and you too can secure yourplace on the board. Wondering if you “guess” yourselfwhen its your turn do you get to put your name on theboard twice? Or do you get to visit the famed hall ofshame where you will be punished by having to watchthe entire Droopy Dog cartoon series without any chips,salsa or beverage. Gasp!

Our program this week was presented by Bill Reid, theSuperintendent for School District 8, Kootenay Lake. Amost impressive amount of information presented duringthe PowerPoint presentation. Kootenay Lake SchoolDistrict 8 is comfortably rated higher than most otherschool districts in the province on most of the measuredmetrics. One area of concern is the native populationdrop-out rate.

Mr. Reid pointed out that the our elected representativesare working to make things even better and there is anoticeable effort to ensure local representation ismaintained. I wanted to include various tid-bits from his

presentation, alas, the file copied was corrupted and assuch no goodies will be forthcoming.

Good luck to Mr. Reid on his forthcoming retirement. Wewish him well in all his endeavours.


There is now more than $220.00 in the pot. SerenaNaeve held the winning ticket this week drawing the Fiveof Spades. Buy your tickets each week, you could bethe winner of the substantial pot. Even if you don’t drawthe Ace of Spades you still win by helping to makeCreston and the world a better place.



In the long run the pessimist may be proved right, but theoptimist has a better time on the trip. – Daniel L.Reardon







Meeting Date Greeter 1 Greeter 2April 16, 2008 Donald Low Barbara McIntyre Peter Martin-InteractApril 23, 2008 Barbara McIntyre Dave Mutch Business MeetingApril 30, 2008 Dave Mutch Serena Naeve Patra, exchange studentMay 7, 2008 Serena Naeve Jack Parkin Bob Griffith

May 14, 2008 Jack Parkin John Poznikoff Harry HaberstockMay 21, 2008 John Poznikoff Steve Poznikoff Patrick Hanning

This week Joanna Wilson passed the “You Make ADifference” badge to Ken Gadicke. Ken, in the words ofJoanna, is an “exemplary fund raiser”, club accountantand treasurer “for ever.”


The Installation of Officers for the Rotary Club of Crestonis scheduled for June 7, 2008. More details will beforthcoming I am certain.

Alvin told us about the Creston Valley Community WalkSafe Program. With the involvement of the ColumbiaBasin Trust and the Community Issues Program thisworthy endeavour is well on its way to becoming reality.Currently John Kettle of Area B has committed $4000.00.Areas A & C and the Town of Creston are each workingtowards assisting in providing funding. Partners includethe RCMP, RDCK, Areas A, B & C, Citizens on Patrol,Community Health, ICBC, Community Stride, SeniorsHall and the Town of Creston.

In this week’s episode of “Name the Rotarian” HarryHaberstock correctly identified Don Low. Each gets toplace their name on the board. Make your guesses soas to support the community and you too can secureyour place on the board.

Today we had the honour of inducting Jay Armitage, thenewest Rotarian in the Creston Rotary Club. LawrenceLavender gave a brief description of what Rotaryrepresents. The four areas of service are Club Service,Vocational Service, Community Service and InternationalService.

Our program this week was presented by Jim Abbott, ourMP in Ottawa. I like Mr. Abbott. Over the years I havehad the privilege (mostly) of meeting and conversing withnumerous politicians. Mr. Abbott is a member of that

rare breed who cares about people and demonstrates awillingness to listen and learn.

Mr. Abbott mentioned the recently created TIOW(Targeted Initiative for Older Workers) program. Thedifficulties facing the forestry industry do mean this isrelevant to Creston and area. The Creston areacurrently has a 5.8% unemployment rate compared to4.2% for B.C. $401,401.00 is going to KES forimplementing the TIOW plan. A big help to be certain.Other Conservative initiatives include a lowering of taxesfor the average wage earner. The GAIN limits regardingearned income before clawbacks kick in are being raisedto $3,500.00.


There is now $244.00 in the pot. Lee Johnson held thewinning ticket this week drawing the Jack of Spades.Buy your tickets each week, you could be the winner ofthe substantial pot. Even if you don’t draw the Ace ofSpades you still win by helping to make Creston and theworld a better place.


This week’s tidbit for thought:

An age is called Dark, not because the light fails to shine,but because people refuse to see it. – James A. MichenerThis weekly bulletin is a work in progress. If you have information you feel should be included pleasecontact Mark Douglas ([email protected]) or Chuck Truscott ([email protected].)Your assistance is appreciated. Feedback received demonstrates the bulletin is a welcome anduseful addition to the Creston Rotary Club. Please also advise of any error or omissions.


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