PARK GETS COOL DRINK OF WATER FROM ROTARIANS.

Byline: Daily News

PALMDALE - City officials and Palmdale Rotary Club members gathered at Marie Kerr Park to recognize the club's donation of two drinking fountains.

Created by artist Ben Joyce, a former club member, the fountains at Marie Kerr Park and Palmdale Oasis Park are marked with the Rotary emblem and the club's ``Four-Way Test'' to guide what Rotarians think, say or do.

``I wanted a design that would represent the great work Palmdale Rotary has done for the community,'' said Joyce, a Gonzaga University graduate who specializes in commissioned paintings, architectural drawings and bronze sculptures.

The fountains were displayed at the international Rotary convention in Chicago before their installation at the two parks.

Club members said the donation stemmed from a visit by former Palmdale Parks and Recreation Director John Lasagna to a club meeting at which he showed them proposals for the Oasis Park and the Marie Kerr expansion.

That inspired us to think about something that is practical, beautiful and would last a long time,'' said Rotarian John Joyce, Ben's father.

The Rotary Four-Way Test is: ``Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendship? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?''

The fountains also contain plates naming donors Chuck and Donna Medicus, Bob and Audrey Hansen, Dave and Gracie Maddock and Mike and Fran Evinger.