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Non-Masons may receive three Masonic Degrees Special 1-day degree conferral classes to be held throughout state of Ohio Do you have a friend who you think would be a candidate for masonry? Tell him about a special arrangement with the Grand Lodge and Supreme Council Scottish Rite, that he can be a Mason and Scottish Rite Mason in one day. Blue Lodge petitions are now available from your Lodge Secretary. Scottish Rite petitions are available from the Secretary of the Valley of Cleveland for the one-day, April 27th program. The degree conferrals will be conducted at Scottish Rite facilities throughout the State of Ohio. At these degree convocations, a qualified person may become a Blue Lodge Mason, receiving all three degrees, and a Scottish Rite Mason all in one day. Valley of Cleveland Dinner/Dance
Jan. 26th Brethren, you are cordially invited to attend the 13th annual Valley of Cleveland Dinner/Dance at Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe January 26, 2002. Host for the evening will be Bahurim Council, Princes of Jerusalem. The social hour begins at 6:30 pm. with a sit-down family style dinner being served at 7:00 p.m. Non-member guests are welcome to share in the festivities according to Thomas C. Anderson, Senior Warden of Bahurim Council, He said “this could be an excellent opportunity to meet and greet the newest Sublime Princes in the Valley, enjoy a great dinner, entertainment, and dancing at one of the outstanding social events of the year.” Dancing to the music of Continued on page 9Continued from page 1Disc Jockey LCA from Uptown Entertainment will provide music for your listening and dancing pleasure. The cost for this fantastic evening is only $27.50 per person and since seating is available to only 150 guests, an early sell-out is expected. Make your reservations today. Tickets may be ordered by using the reservation form on page 22 of the Scottish Rite News, or by picking up your tickets at the Valley of Cleveland office during regular business hours. When ordering your tickets by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope to assure proper ticket distribution. ROCK & ROLL IS HERE TO STAY! Van-Dells musical & comedy concert live
The Van-Dells are Stacy Todd, better known as Duke, Mark Barnett, and Glenn Bowles. The group has a four piece band backing them up. The show is broken into two segments like a two-act play. In the first act, they take on the persona of the final graduating class of Van-Dell High School. Dressed in letter sweaters, they combine comedy with songs from the Rock and Roll era of the 50s. In the second act, they take the audience on a nostalgic trip through the “Glitter and Gold” period that made the 60s famous. When the Van-Dells hit the stage, it is nonstop action from start to finish. Their shows are designed to please audiences of all ages. “Duke” Todd has been with the Van-Dells for 27 years. He resides in Delta, Ohio. He is the brunt of most of Mark’s jokes. His no nonsense character keeps the show running smooth. His specialty is “The Duke of Earl!” Mark Barnett has been a Van-Dell for 21 years. He lives in Paducah, Kentucky. His nerd character and talent for ad-lib keeps the show fresh with new comedy. His goal is to make Duke smile. Mark’s specialty is his “Roy Orbison Tribute.” Glenn Bowles hometown is Middletown, Ohio. He has been with the Van-Dells for 11 years. He rounds out the trio with bass vocals and dancing. He always is willing to antagonize Duke. He is known for his award winning “Tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley”. Tickets are must for this performance. The cost per ticket is $10.00. You may also pick up tickets at the Valley of Cleveland business office. 50 year members to be recognized March 10 at Travel and Adventure series program The Valley of Cleveland will recognize several brethren who have achieved 50 years of membership in the Scottish Rite, Valley of Cleveland . The recognition program will precede the Travel and Adventure Series Program, “England ” on March 10. All members who have attained their 50th year in Scottish Rite Masonry have been invited to participate in their recognition by the Valley of Cleveland and to enjoy the Travel and Adventure Series Program. A buffet dinner will be served in the Cleveland Masonic Center before the program. The all-you-can-eat buffet will be served beginning at 1:00 p.m. The buffet will feature two meats, potato, vegetable, and other elements. The cost is $9.00 per person. Reservations are a must. There are two ways to make a reservation. (1) Stop in at the Scottish Rite office during regular business hours of the office.-or--(2) Clip out the appropriate reservation form on page 22 of this issue of the Scottish Rite News and mail it in to the Scottish Rite office. No tickets or confirmation of a reservation will be mailed out. Your check is your receipt and your name will be logged at the door to show your have paid. It is important to make your reservation early so the committee can get a final count for the caterer. Help to honor our Senior Brethren at this special program sponsored by The Valley of Cleveland and the Family Life Program Committee. Valley of Cleveland / Family Life Program Feature Chile...nature’s majestic landscape
January 20th Travel & Adventure series programs kick off with trip to Chile January 20th; travel to England in March On Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2002, the Scottish Rite, in conjunction with the Valley Family Life program committee, will present the first in a series of Travel and Adventure programs in the Cleveland Masonic Center Auditorium at 3615 Euclid Avenue. The film travel program begins at 2:30 p.m. A musical concert provided by the Al Koran Shrine Orchestra, directed by Paul Lawrence, will begin at 2:00 p.m. Come early and enjoy the music of the Al Koran Shrine Orchestra.
Travel to Arica, Chile’s most northern City, and view the fertile Azapa Valley, then up the Lluta Valley where we see domestic llama herds. We will view the giant of the Atacama, the largest representation of a human figure anywhere. Drive the rugged northern coast to the port city of Antofagasta. Visit the oldest church at Chiu Chiu and also Tocono’s unusual church and bell tower. We cannot miss the bustling capital city of Santiago, a contrast of colonial and modern. We will visit LaMondea, the presidential palace, and the changing of the guard. Many interesting places and things await us on this journey to Chile; Valle Nevado, Chile’s newest and largest ski resort, Chilean cowboys, huasos, assemble for a festive parade, roadside artisans, and Hacienda Los Lingues, an estancia and horst farm dating back 400 years. We’ll see the inspiring Laja Falls, Chile’s answer to Niagara, the Lake District where we will experience glaciers and snow capped mountains, active volcanos, deep blue lakes, and great forests. Fly over glaciers to Punta Arenas on the Strait of M agellan and cruise Last Hope Sound to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Valley of Cleveland Travel and Adventure series programs are intended to promote family relationships. Bring your family and friends and enjoy this educational and informative program about our neighbors to the south. Refreshments will be served following the Travel and Adventure program. About our speaker Stan Walsh Stan Walsh has a taste for the unknown and shares his passion for faraway places with travel-film audiences all over America. His chance to fly and travel came with the Air Force. Later he attended the University of Southern California and moon-lighted as a projectionist for globetrotting lecturers including: Burton Holmes, Lowell Thomas, Jr., and Sir Hubert Wilkins. This on-the-job training planted the seed for future film-making. Stan Walsh ventures beyond the “Grand Tour”. His camera is always ready to document the story of an ancient tribe, or to add a touch of human interest to traditional travel destinations. Painstaking research and imaginative camera work add excitement to his programs.
FAMILY LIFE WEEK PROGRAM “ Royal and Proud England” “ROYAL ENGLAND” is a a look at Royalty of fascinating England. It has influenced our world perhaps more than any other nation. Begin our tour in London and observe the colorful changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Shop at Harrods. Travel through the Thames Valley and attend a medieval banquet. Travel by boat to Pangbourne for “The Wind In The Willow”. Experience Shakespeare at Statford-Upon-Avon. Take a ride to “Catswold” country and villages. Enjoy a tea at Totnes and original cheddar cheese at cheddar gorge. These and other attraction await you at this special program in the Valley of Cleveland. Be sure not to miss this special presentation. Bring your family and friends. SUNDAY, Valley of Cleveland 12th annual Scottish Rite Worship
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The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Cleveland held the annual Family Life Program Worship service at Old Stone Church on Sunday, November 18th. The annual event is the twelfth time that the brethren of the Valley have celebrated the Family Life Program at Old Stone Church. Leading the Worship Service was Rev. & Doctor Gary L. Kornell, Pastor of Old Stone. He was assisted by Thomas C. Anderson, Joseph J. Orosz, and Robert J. Homoly, officers of the A.A.S.R. Valley of Cleveland. The service was based on a Thanksgiving theme. Music sung by the congregation included We Gather Together to ask the Lord’s Blessing and My Country ‘Tis of Thee. The world-famous Old Stone Church choir, directed by Eric Wicks, along with the Old Stone Church Pipe organ, played by Music Director William C. Shaffer, provided a moving religious musical experience for those who attended the service. Dr. Kornell’s sermon topic “Show me the Money” was based on a passage from Luke, Chapter 21, verse 4, which reads “ For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God; but she of her penury hath cast in all the living she had.” In the sermon, Dr. Kornell spoke of Family Values. He presented statistics focusing on the family. “In 1966 to 1999 there were more bankruptcies in the U.S. than college graduates; there are twice as many malls in the U. S. as schools; in general, parents spend six hours weekly shopping but spend only 40 minutes a week with their children. We have become a generation that has chosen to work more...to make more money...to acquire more things.” Following the 10 a.m. service, a reception for the brethren and guests of the Valley of Cleveland was held in the church social hall. The Family Life Program worship service is an annual event on the schedule of the Valley of Cleveland. Plan now to attend this sacred and moving program at Old Stone Church. The date for 2002 is November 24th. Mark your calendars and plan to attend the service. Watch the Scottish Rite News for details. Family Life Observance programs are scheduled regularly by the valley. Plan to attend them with your family. Chairman for the Valley of Cleveland Family Life Observance program is Robert J. Homoly. Thank you Bob for arranging this vital and important program for the Valley at Old Stone Church. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the brethren of the valley who attended the service.
Roy Nilsen to be recognized for service by Valley as Mummer of the year at March Travel & Adventure program
Roy, a member of the Valley since 1978, has been chairman of the wardrobe and costume committee for over six years. It has been through his efforts that the players in the several Scottish Rite Reunions are costumed appropriately. He is a member of Cleveland Lodge no. 781, formerly Lake Erie-Roosevelt, Guard of Thatcher Chapter, R.A.M., and Sentinel of Forest City Commandery. He is also a past patron of Ellbrook Chapter, O. E. S. His wife Venita is a Past District Deputy Grand Matron for the State of Ohio and his son, Robert is a Past Master of Fairview Lodge. Roy and Venita reside in Fairview Park. Congratulations and thank you Roy.
The Scottish Rite Masons in the Valley of Cleveland have officially kicked off the 2002 Family Life Program--a year-long series of activities celebrating the importance of the family. The first program in the series was a church service at Old Stone church in Downtown Cleveland. The second program was the annual Holiday Party for children on December 16th in the Scottish Rite Auditorium where children and grandchildren of members of the valley were entertained by several stage acts and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and Bernie the Lovable Dinosaur. The Family Life Program is an annual, event and a long-time tradition for Scottish Rite Masons. This years theme, “Family Life: Little Things Matter,” reminds us to take time to appreciate the simplest moments in family life.“ We always remember the big events in our family lives--the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, the reunions”, said Robert Homoly, Chairman of the Family Life program in Cleveland.“ But we also need to remember and appreciate the simplest, sometime routine moments we share with our families. Those too are important.” “We hope that this year’s Family Life Program will remind us to take time to enjoy family life every day of the year”, said Homoly. Among the scheduled activities for 2002 are: The Travel and Adventure Series programs in January and March; The Feast of the Paschal Lamb Observance in March; a children’s picnic in August; the annual Worship Service at Old Stone Church in November; and the Children’s Holiday Party in December. Family Life Week in the Valley of Cleveland is always the week of Thanksgiving. It marks the beginning of a year-long series of activities all commemorating the importance of the Family. The Valley of Cleveland invites you and your family to one or all of these events. You’re life will be richly rewarded.
Children’s Holiday Party Kids have great time December 16th at Valley stage show The John Britting family, Dante, Sommer, and Reanna, and the Kasunic Family, Katie, Gracie and George tell Santa their Christmas wishes.
Jacob Link, grandson of Robert Homoly, hugs Chuckles the Clown.
Jacob and Noah Stanley visit with Bernie at the Children’s Holiday Party. Jacob and Noah are grandsons of Ed Eiborg
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Rock and Roll returns to the Cleveland Masonic Center Auditorium on Saturday evening, February 16th beginning at 7:30 p.m. On stage, in concert, will be The Van-Dells, an oldies show group specializing in 50s and 60s Rock and Roll music. They sing a cross section of oldies with a unique blend of comedy, choreography, tight harmonies and
costumes.
From Patagonia to Peru, Chile stretches 2600 miles along the Pacific coastline of South America. Squeezed between the ocean and the Andes, it’s only 190 miles wide. If superimposed on North America, it would touch the Arctic Ocean and the Texas Rio Grande. Chile offers nature’s most majestic landscape at Torres del Paine and the mysterious Atacama Desert where rain rarely falls. We’ll travel from the Strait of Magellan with its fjords to the Atacama Desert with its remains of paleothic civilization. We’ll observe pastoral valleys and pampas, and reflect on the heritage of Chile’s liberation from Spain in 1818 by Bernardo O’Higgins.
A native of New Jersey, his youthful explorations included wild berry hunting in the famous Pine Barrens. This led to an early appreciation of the spirit and culture of people living off-the-beaten path. Another influence on this young adventurer was seeing giant Zeppelins soar over the Atlantic shore.
Rainbow Girls from Euclid Assembly were also celebrating Family Life Week at Old Stone Church November 18th. Back row are: Julie Arndt, Kelly Collins, Kaitlyn
Cochell, Kasey Collins, Rachael Federer, and Gretchen Streiff. Front row are Dawn Miller, Madeline Heath, Judy Crombie (Advisor), Kory Collins, and Megan
Tylicki.
Roy Nilsen will be recognized by his brethren as the Valley of Cleveland Mummer of the Year 2001 at the member recognition program March
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