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Club News & Photo's
"Service Above Self"
Vinita Rotary Photo Album 2010

"Vinita Calf Fry 2010"

Craig Neff & Casey Davis
New Rotarians
August 18, 2010
Rotary Club President Rod Couch recognized Craig Neff of Route 66 Machine Works and Casey Davis, GRDA Asst General Counsel as new members of Vinita Rotary Club.
New Rotarian
Dr Stephanie Meissen
Welcomed August 4, 2010
Rotary Club Past President Bob Green
along with Jimmie Ownbey welcomed
Stephanie Meissen, DO as a new member of Vinita Rotary Club. Dr Meissen is on staff at Craig General Hospital as an Emergency Room Physician.
Lt Troy Messick
Vinita Police Department
Small Arms Instructor
Rotary Program
August 18, 2010
Rotary President Rod Couch welcomed speaker of the day Lieutenant Troy Messick, Vinita Police Department Small Arms Instructor. Lt Messick discussed Concelled Hand Gun Permits in Oklahoma.
Uwe von Schamann

Former OU & Miami Dolphins Kicker

"It's Just a Game"

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Uwe von Schamann former OU & Miami
Dolphin Football Star Kicker is
welcomed by Amy DeVore, Club Secretary.
Uwe brought to Vinita Rotary the work of The J. D. McCarty Center for children with developmental disabilities - Oklahoma's "center of excellence" in the care and treatment of children with special needs.
Craig Neff
Route 66 Machine Works
Rotary Program August 4, 2010
Rotarian of the Day Merle Dixon introudced a new business to Vinita and its founder Craig Neff, Route 66 Machine Works located at 211 South Wilson. Craig provides machining and fabrication utilizing a state of the art CNC Mill and Precision Lathe.
Vinita Rotary Club
Rotarian of the Year
Amy DeVore!
Vinita Rotarian Amy DeVore was presented the first Vinita Rotarian of the Year award by Past President Bob Green for outstanding commitment and service to the club. DeVore currently serves as Secretary. She has also served as Club President and Past President and is an active member of the board.
Wallace Williams, District 6110
Governor visits
Vinita Rotary Club!
Club President Rod Couch welcomed
Wallace Williams, District 6110 Governor
who visited Vinita Rotary on July 21, 2010.
Governor Williams discussed the focus of
District 6110 in the coming year and stressed
the Rotary Motto, "Service Above Self"!
Vinita Rotary Club
President 2010- 2011
Rod Couch
Vinita Rotary Club - July 1, 2010
Vinita Rotary Club's new President for
2010-2011, Rod Couch (left), was inducted into office on July 1, 2010. Outgoing President Dr Bob Green received a plaque of appreciation for his dedicated leadership and service during 2009-2010.
Vinita Rotary Club
Officers 2010- 2011
The Vinita Rotary Club inducted new officers for the 2010-2011 year on Wednesday. They include, front row, from left, Bob Young, sergeant-at-arms, Terry Shambles, president-elect, Angela Martin, board member/public relations director, Linda Scott, treasurer, Joe Gardner, board member/club service director, back row, Rod Couch, president, Bob Green, past-president, Jim Sellers, board member/club administration director, and Jimmie Ownbey, board member/membership director. Not pictured were Amy DeVore, secretary, Bud Ronsse, board member/Rotary Foundation director, and David Elliott, board member/webmaster.

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Rotarian Grant Burget
recognized as Paul Harris Fellow!
Grant Burget, Vinita Rotary is
congratulated by President Bob Green
for his contribution to the
Rotary Paul Harris Society.
Grant was receognized as a
Paul Harris Fellow Award Recipient!
Vinta Rotarian's
Clean Up Hornet's Nest!
Rotarian's cleaning up the Hornet's Nest.
AmyDeVore with daughter Emily,
Rod Couch with son Conner,
Chris Barlass, EddyAllensworth,
David Cusick, Kelli Boland
and Bob Green.
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Samuel Ziara, Scientist with Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) visited Vinita Rotary on May 26, 2010!
During the weekly luncheon meeting of the Vinita Rotary Club, Samuel Ziara Scientist with Ecosystems Management discussed the ecology of Grand Lake and associated waterways.
Rotarian Bud Ronsse
recognized as Paul Harris Benefactor!
Bud Ronsse, Vinita Rotary is
congratulated by President Bob Green
for his contribution to the Rotary Paul
Harris Society. Ed was receognized as a
Paul Harris Benefactor for contributing
to the Rotary Foundation Permanent Fund
Juvenile Detention Center
Special Education Specialists
Hugh DeLozier & Alicia Lancaster
Special Education Specialists Hugh DeLozier and Alicia Lancaster of the Craig County Juvenile Detention Center located in Vinita briefed Rotarians on educational programs offered for incarcerated youth.
Vinita Rotary Donates to
American Red Cross "Heroes" Program!
Michele Fraley, Director of Regional American Red Cross and Vinita Rotary Club member accepts a $300.00 check for the ARC "Heroes" Program from
Bob Green, Rotary President.

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Three New Rotarians
CJ Elliott - Michele Fraley
& David Luginbuel !
Rotary members David Elliott,
Amy DeVore and Rod Couch welcomed
new Rotarians CJ Elliott,
Michele Fraley and David Luginbuel
to the Vinita Rotary Club, May 12, 2010.
Vinita Rotary Awards
College Scholarships to
Vinita Seniors Holly Bates & Abi Day!
Rotary President Bob Green congratulates Holly Bates who was awarded a $1,000 four-year renewable scholarship and Abi Day who received a
one-time $1,000 scholarship.
Vinita Rotary Club &
Craig General Hospital
donates Copy Paper to
Vinita Elementary Schools!
Assisting with Vinita School's budget shortage, the Vinita Rotary Club joined with
Craig General Hospital donating 100 reams of copy paper to Will Rogers Elementary School and Hall-Halsell Elementary School.
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Grand Gateway
Economic Development
Association
Guest of Vinita Rotary!
Rotary President Bob Green welcomes
Edward Crone, Executive Director of Grand Gateway Economic Development Association which oversees senior services, nursing homes, community development and the Pelivan Transportation Service for the following Oklahoma counties - Rogers, Ottawa, Washington, Delaware, Mayes and Craig.
Rotary Radio Night
Monday
April 26, 2010
Rotary Radio Night is alive and well. A huge thank you to Dee Robison and all who helped sell ads. Another big thank you to Bill Hodge for hosting the event again this year. Thanks to members OB, Jess, Gordon, Don, Eddy, Tim, Danny, The Mayor, Kelli and Dee for their DJ duties. Kelli brought some special snacks to make sure we did not suffer from hypoglycemia. All in all, Rotary Radio Night was a huge success.
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
"Community Clean-Up Day"
Saturday
May 1, 2010
Rotarians volunteer their time to help pick up trash and use their trucks & trailers to haul off items for residents who are unable to do so themselves. A perfect opportunity to practice the Rotary motto of
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
as Rotarians help others in the community!

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New Rotarian David Kusick
Welcomed
April 21, 2010
Rotary Club President Elect Rod Couch
welcomed David Kusick
as new members of Vinita Rotary Club.
Rotary Guest
Humane Society of Grove
April 28, 2010
Rotarian of the Day Janet Bedford introduced
Lori Follis, President of the Humane Society of Grove Board of Directors holding Bone age 18 months and Manager Lorri McPherson, holding Firestar born February 7. Lorri explained the mission of the society and touch the hearts of Vinita Rotarians.
To learn more visit:
http://humanesocietyofgrove.com
During Rotary Literacy Month,
Vinita Rotary Club donated books to Cherokee Nation for distribution to Day Care Centers in observance of
Read Across America Month!
Participating in the donation of books to Cherokee Nation were Rotarian Jim Sellers, Bud Ronssee, Jimmie Ownbey and Don Daniels, Cherokee Nation representative Lisa Evans, Oklahoma State Grange members Jerry Taylor and Dee Proctor, Rotarians Linda Scott and Bob Green, Cherokee Nation representative Margaret Machell and Rotarians Joe Gardner and Rod Couch.
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Vinita Fire Department
Captain Kevin Wofford
Rotary Program April 21, 2010
Rotary President Bob Green welcomed Kevin Wofford, Vinita Fire Department. Captain Wofford presented an update on Fire Protection Programs in Vinita and the surrounding area.
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http://vinitafire.com
Regenerative
Stem Cell Therapy
Rotary Program April 7, 2010
National Sales Manger
Dynah Korhummel
Rotary President Bob Green welcomed Dynah Korhummel, National Sales Manager with Vet-Stem, Regenerative Veterinary Medicine. Dynah presented a special program on Stem Cell Therapy
for Animals.
Vinita Rotary Club
donates Copy Paper to
Vinita High School
Assisting with Vinita High School's
budget shortage, the Vinita Rotary Club
donated 100 reams of copy paper. Participating were
Senior Rotarian Morgan Maxey,
Assistant Principle Allen Forrest, Rotarians Angela Martin and Rod Couch and Senior Rotarian Dakota Whitworth.

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Club Secretary Amy DeVore
Emily DeVore & Nick DeVore
A Paul Harris Fellowship Family!
Amy DeVore, Vinita Rotary Secretary
Daughter Emily & Son Nick, recently recognized as Paul Harris Fellows. Amy was recognized as a Plus Five Multiple Award Recipient! Emily & Nick recently joined "Mom" through a family contribution to the charitable work of Rotary International!
Vinita High School
Championship
Girl's Basketball Team
"The Lady Hornets"
Coaches Scott Reed & Tony Rosebrough
introduced Vinita High School Senior
Girls Basketball Team to the Vinita Rotary Club during the luncheon meeting on March 24, 2010. The Lady Hornets are all time school record holders
Renie Doherty, District 6110
Assistant Governor visits
Vinita Rotary Club
Renie Doherty, District 6110 Assistant
Governor visited Vinita Rotary on
March 10, 2010 and discussed the Rotary
Endowment Fund encouraging members
to participate and remember Rotary in
their estate planning.
New Rotarians
Grant Burget & Kelli Boland
Rotary Club President Bob Green,
welcomes Grant Burget & Kelli Boland
as new members of Vinita Rotary Club.
Vinita City Manager
Charlie Enyard briefs
Vinita Rotary!
Vinita City Manager Charlie Enyard presented chalenges faced by the
City of Vinita during the ongoing
economic recession
and solutions being considered!
Rotarian Ed DeLozier
recognized as Paul Harris Fellow!
Ed DeLozier, Vinita Rotary is
congratulated by President Bob Green
for his contribution to the
Rotary Paul Harris Society.
Ed was receognized as a
Paul Harris Award Recipient!
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Rotary Club President
Bob Green welcomes
Chuck Hoskins, Jr
Cherokee Nation Tribal Council!
Chuck Hoskins, Jr of the
Cherokee Nation Tribal Council
presented educational programs and
healthcare plans and objectives
for member of the Cherokee Nation
during 2010-2012.
Tim Williams
Paul Harris Plus Two Fellow!
Tim Williams, Vinita Rotary is
congratulated by President Bob Green
for his contribution to the
Rotary Paul Harris Society. Tim was
receognized as a Paul Harris
Plus Two Multiple Award Recipient!
Vinita Rotary Club, Craig County
Health Department and Craig General
Hospital join to provide immunization
packets to parents of all infants
born at our local hospital!
Rotary Club Membership Chair
Jimmie Ownbey
Paul Harris Plus Fellow!
Jimmie Ownbey, Vinita Rotary
MembershipChair is congratulated by
President Bob Green for his
continuing contribution to the
Rotary Paul Harris Society.
Bud was receognized as a Paul Harris
Plus Multiple Award Recipient!
President Bob Green with Guest Vinita High School Principal Rusty Rankin!
Vinita High School Principal
Rusty Rankin guest of Vinita Rotary
Feb 17 - Topic of the day
"Vinita High School State of the Union &
the concept of a new State of the
Art High School!"
Rotary Club Foundation Chair
Bud Ronsse
Paul Harris Plus Eight Fellow!
Bud Ronsse, Vinita Rotary Foundation
Chair is congratulated by
President Bob Green for his
continuing contribution to the
Rotary Paul Harris Society.
Bud was receognized as a
Paul Harris Plus Eight
Multiple Award Recipient!
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Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest
participants and winners.
From left, Holly Bates, first place, Annalee Beisly, second place, Ashton Morris, third place, and Trever Carreon, participant, with Rotary Club members/judges Joe Gardner and Jim Sellers.
President Bob Green with Guest Vinita School Superintendent Jim Palmer!
Vinita School Superintendent Jim Palmer
guest of Vinita Rotary Feb 10.
Topic of the day
"The State Budget and it's
effect on the Vinita School District!"
Club President Bob Green
Paul Harris Plus Three Fellow!
Bob Green, Vinita Rotary President is
congratulated by Rotarian Bob Young for his continuing contributions to the
Rotary Paul Harris Society.
Bob was receognized as a
Paul Harris Plus Three
Multiple Award Recipient!
Rotary Float
2010 Winner Tournament Volunteers' Trophy!
Th theme was "A Cut Above the Rest,"
the Rotary Float's theme was
"Service Above the Rest."
The Rose Parade is viewed by about
300 million people from over
200 countries on New Year's Day.
GREAT publicity for Rotary!
New Rotarian
Rex Walk, FACHE
CEO, Craig General Hospital
Sponsored by James Brasel & welcomed on January 6, 2010 as a new Rotarian and member of the Vinita Rotary Club by Bob Green, Club President!
Vinita Rotary
Contributes to
Vinita Red Feather Campaign!
Bret Boyd, Chairman of Vinita
Red Feather accepts a donation from
Rotary Treasurer Linda Scott in
support of Community Charitable Programs!
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Vinita Rotary Photo Album 2009

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Vinita Rotary
Contributes to
Vinita Public Schools!
Jim Palmer, Superintendent of Vinita
Schools accepts a donation from Rotary
President Bob Green in support of School
Educational Activities & Programs!
Christmas 2009
Annual Rotary Fellowship
Members of the Vinita Rotary Club joined by their companion for the evening celebrate the coming
holiday season at the Crystal Ballroom
on December 17th, 2009.
Vinita Rotary
Contributes to
Vinita High School Band!
Matt Young, Bandmaster Vinita High School Band accepts a donation from Rotary President Bob Green in support of the Blue Pride Bands upcoming trip to the Liberty Bowl!
New Rotarian
Dr Danny Lankford, DVM
Sponsored & Welcomed on December 9, 2009 as a new Rotarian and members of the Vinita Rotary Club by Dr. Jimmie Ownbey Club Membership Chair!
Vinita Rotary
Contributes to
Craig Co Akbar Shrine !
John Spurgeon and Mike Tudor of the
Craig County Akbar Shine accept
a donation from Rotary President
Bob Green in support of the
Shriner Hospitals for Children!
New Rotarians
Bill Hodge & Janet Bedford
Welcomed on
November 25, 2009
as new Rotarians and members of
the Vinita Rotary Club
by Bob Green, Club President!
Club Secretary Amy DeVore
Paul Harris Plus Four Fellow!
Amy DeVore, Vinita Rotary Secretary is
congratulated by President Bob Green for her continuing contribution to the
Rotary Paul Harris Society.
Amy was receognized as a
Paul Harris Plus Four
Multiple Award Recipient!
Vinita Rotary Donates
$2,000 to Salvation Army
Backpack Program!
Craig County Salvation Army's
Connee Camp delights in accepting
a second donation for the Army's
Backpack Program from Rotarian
Joe Gardner. Vinita Rotary presented
the award from proceeds of the recent
Rotary Shotgun Raffle!
Vinita Fire Chief
Delbert Bowers & Dr Russell Kohl
On November 4, 2009, Vinita Fire Chief
Delbert Bowers was introduced by
Dr Russell Kohl. Chief Bowers presentation
on Fire Protection Services in Vinita
was interesting & informative!
Ed Hardesty, District 6110 Foundation Chairman visits Vinita Rotary Club
Ed Hardesty, District 6110 Foundation
Chairman visited Vinita Rotary on
November 11, 2009.
Mr Hardesty congratuated Past President
Rod Couch shown here with his son Cody
upon receipt of Rod's
Second Paul Harris Fellowship Award!
First Vinita Rotary
Junior Service Above Self Award
Nick and Emily DeVore were recipients of
the first ever Junior Service Above Self
Award presented by President Bob Green
for their contribution to the club's
annual dictionary project.
Vinita Rotary President-Elect
Marsha Emerson
President Bob Green recognizes
Marsha Emerson recently elected as Club
President for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
Marsha represents Craig General
Hospital and served previously as
Club President in 2005-2006.
Library Books . . . . . . . Ketchum
Ms Lee's 3rd Grade Class
New Rotarians . . . . . . . Stephen Chase and James Brasel, nominated by club member Terry Shambles were welcomed in November 2009 as new members of the Vinita Rotary Club by Bob Green, President!
Pictured from left to right President Bob Green, Terry Shambles, Stephen Chase and James Brasel!
Library Book . . . . . . . Ketchum
Ms Frost's 3rd Grade Class
Library Books . . . . . . . Ketchum
Ms Byrd's 3rd Grade Class
Rotary Dictionaries . . . . . . . . were presented to Cowboy Junction, Third Graders on October 12, 2009!
Back row (left to right): Mrs. Layton, Matthew Christian, Charity Wright, Dalton Lee, Will Seaton, Dylan Davis, Grady Baker
Front row (left to right): Justin Pape, Aubrey Layton, Emma McGlasson
Rotary Dictionaries . . . . . . . . were presented to White Oak Third & Fourth Graders on Oct 13, 2009!
Back row (left to right): Flint Carter, Seth McCoy, George Davenport, Desiree Black, Qwentin VonSchriltz, Clara Downing,Mrs. Langley.
Front row (left to right): Dalton Yott, Sunamita Amador, Audra Alexander, Taylor Welch, Christopher Arnold, Trevor Brown,
Destany Herman
Library Books . . . . . . . . . were presented at Will Rogers Elementary School providing interesting details about each of our 43 U.S. Presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama !
Pictured from left to right are Mrs Peggy Williams, 4'th Grade Social Studies Teacher and 4'th graders Emily DeVore, Noah Edwards, Tayah Holmes, Aaron Fry, Alexis Morris, Harley Campbell, Sara Samples, Kevin Wakefield, Jacob Niggeman, Dylan Hennen,Takoda Workman and Mrs. Kathleen Gatlin, Librarian.
Library Books . . . . . . . . were presented to the Hal Halsell School Library on Sep 11, 2009!
Pictures from left to right are Brooklyn Rowan, 1'st grade, Nick DeVore, 2'nd grader, James Davis, Kindergarten, Deann Bruce, Librarian
Vinita Rotary
GBOF Calf Fry Team
Awarded 1st Place during
Annual Vinita, Oklahoma
Calf Fry Cook-Off & Festival
August 29, 2009
Rotary President Bob Green and the Great Balls of Fire Calf Fry Team proudly accept the First Place Trophy
at the 2009 Annual Calf Fry Cook Off & Festival in Vinita, Oklahoma.
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Vinita Rotary Board
and President Bob Green
Welcome
District Governor
A.C. Moncrief
Vinita Rotary Club - July 15, 2009
Newly Appointed District Governor,
A.C. Moncrief accompanied by his wife Doris visited the Vinita Rotary Club on July 15 and brought a message of encouragement following his recent return from the Rotary International Meeting held this year in England.
Vinita Rotary Club
President 2009 - 2010
Dr Bob Green
Vinita Rotary Club - July 1, 2009
Vinita Rotary Club's new President for
2009-2010, Dr Bob Green (left), was inducted into office on July 1, 2009. Outgoing President Rod Couch received a plaque of appreciation for his dedicated leadership and service during 2008-2009.
Vinita Annual City Wide Cleanup Day
Vinita Rotary Club - June 6, 2009
Vinita Rotarians Brenda and Dee Robison
Dr Russell Kohl and his son Rylan
Other Rotarians that participated putting service above self included Jack Nichols, Hi Camp, Chris Barlass, David Svedman, Linda Scott, Bob Young, Don Daniels,
Bob Green and Merle Dixon.
Senior Scholarship Awards
Vinita Rotary Meeting - May 20, 2009
Rotary President Rod Couch congratulates this year's receipents of Vinita Rotary Club's
Annual Senior Student Scholarship Award,
Laura Heltzen and Bailey Moorhead.
Laura received a scholarship of $500;
Bailey was awarded scholarships of $4,000.
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK)
Vinita Rotary Meeting - April 15, 2009
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK), a guest of Vinita Rotary and one of the steadfast conservatives in Congress, shown here with Vinita Rotary President Rodney Couch, spoke following a noon luncheon at the First United Methodist Church. A large group of citizens gathered for a Town Hall Meeting and heard Senator Coburn speak of his efforts to cut government spending by reforming earmarks, eliminating waste and duplication and promoting limited government under the Constitution. As a medical doctor, Senator Coburn is an articulate opponent of government controlled healthcare.
Governor Ron Visits Vinita
District Governor Ron Peterson Congratulates
President Rod Couch

District Governor, Ron Peterson congratulates Vinita Rotary President Rodney Couch, for meeting stellar club performances. President Couch and his board demonstrated "Service Above Self" with their many community, international, and Rotary projects.

Rotary Donation to Healing Waters Project
The Vinita Rotary Club made a donation Wednesday to the Healing Waters Project, presented by Vinita Rotary Club President Rod Couch (left) to Rotarian Wayne Blackmon, who accepted on behalf of the project. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled military personnel and veterans.

Photo by Angela Martin

Rotary Presents Dictionaries to Will Rogers 3rd Graders
Vinita Rotarians Jeanne Bussey and Rod Couch present dictionaries Wednesday to Will Rogers third-graders Newley Michael and Kayla Rivera. Rotarians visited third-graders at Will Rogers to give each one a personalized dictionary to use at school and take home at the end of the year.

Photo by Angela Martin

Rotary Book Donation
The Vinita Rotary Club donated a nice selection of new books from classroom and school library wish lists to the Hall-Halsell Elementary library and the Will Rogers Elementary Library recently. At the presentation were (from left): Rotarians Len Dalquest, Dr. Ed Allensworth, Dr. Jimmie Ownbey, Will Rogers librarian Kathleen Gatlin, Rotary President-Elect Bob Green, Will Rogers student Emily DeVore, Hall-Halsell librarian Deann Bruce, student Nick DeVore, Rotary Past-President Amy DeVore, and Rotary President Rod Couch.

Photo by Angela Martin

Rotary Book Donation
The Vinita Rotary Club Donation via the fun drawing at the weekly Rotary Luncheon provides reading books to Vinita Elementary Libraries.

Photo by Angela Martin

Rotary Shoes for Orphans
Past President Amy DeVore and President Rod Couch display the donated items which were sent to the Soles for Orphans project supplying needed shoes to children in third world countries.

Photo by Angela Martin

VHS Scholarship Awards

These are last year's Vinita Rotary Club senior scholarship recipients. Past President Amy DeVore presented them at the annual VHS senior awards assembly held in May.

Photo by Angela Martin

Calf Fry 2008
The Vinita Rotary Club received recognition at the 2008 Annual Vinita Calf Fry by winning Judges Award - First Runner Up.

Photo by Angela Martin

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Hornet's Nest Cleanup Day 2008
Rotary Annual Citywide Cleanup 2008
GBOF Calf Fry 2009

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