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Travel and Adventure Series visits West Virginia and New River......the second oldest river on earth
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White Water Rafting on
the New River
"The 2nd Oldest River on Earth" |
The Valley of Cleveland continues the 2003 Travel and Adventure series with a Sunday afternoon matinee, March 9th, program featuring narrator Ken Creed’s reflections, on film, of the 2nd oldest river in the world....the New
River.
The Travel program begins at 2:30 p.m. It will be preceded by a concert by The Al Koran Shrine Band beginning at approximately 1:30 p.m., and the recognition program of Valley of Cleveland 50 year members, and Louis Diamond, 2002 Mummer of the Year, at 2:15 p.m. The program will be held in the DeMolay Room in the Cleveland Masonic
Center.
The Travel and Adventure film series is just one of the many Family Life programs of the valley for 2003. Admission is FREE and open to members and their guests. We especially invite children who wish to broaden their travel horizons without leaving their
seats.
A donation to the Valley of Cleveland Food Bank is suggested and would be greatly appreciated by the hungry throughout northeastern
Ohio.
Now a little about our film
program.
The New River flows through three states, namely Western North Carolina, Southwestern Virginia, and West Virginia. One of the highlights of the film will include the New River Gorge National River
Preserve.
Many renowned geologists consider the New River to be the second oldest on earth, second only to the Nile in Egypt. The last accepted estimates date it at 65 million years in its present course. Along the New River Gorge, rocks exposed are as old as 330 million
years.
The 62,000 acres of land and fifty-three miles along the New River is located between the towns of Hinton and Fayetteville, West Virginia. Along Canyon Rim we’ll see spectacular views of the gorge and of the world’s longest single arch steel span
bridge.
Jump on for white water rafting, a boat trip through the Great Gorge, and a boardwalk view of the largest falls on the New River which spans 1500 feet. A pleasant train ride will take us through the New River Park Preserve. Take time to fish along the New River, and join Ken as we take in the highlights of the “Old Time Fiddlers Convention” held at Galax,
Virginia.
We will stroll along the New River Adventure Trail, go horseback riding, rock climbing, and attend the Irish Spring Festival where we can join in on the Greenery Stroll and snake
chase.
There will be highlights of
West Virginia’s largest one day festival, “New River Gorge Bridge Day Festival”. This festival is held annually on the third Saturday in October commemorating the 1977 completion of the New River Gorge Bridge. The activities include sky diving and bungee jumping off the bridge, crafts, scenic river cruises, white water rafting, and mountain climbing. There will be singing groups, a look at the camping facilities, and a weekend of many other activities. Join your brethren on this film excursion...and maybe a trip to the New River next
summer.
Refreshments honoring our 50 year members and
Mummer of the Year Lou Diamond will follow the film presentation. Come and greet our senior members and congratulate them on this occasion and let Lou Diamond know that his work in the Valley is
appreciated
Meet and greet old friends. We’ll see you there. Mark your calendar.
About our speaker...KEN CREED
 Ken has been in the film lecture business since 1982. He has covered 46 states and six Provinces of Canada with his travel
films.
An avid outdoorsman, Ken sailed the Atlantic and Caribbean in his 32 foot sailboat. During his eight years in Alaska, he made films and worked as a part time big game hunting and fishing guide and as a bush
pilot.
All of Ken’s films have been selected by the National Geographic Society in Washington D. C for his film series.
Mummer of the Year
Award
Lou Diamond to be recognized at
Valley of Cleveland Travel program March 9th
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Lou Diamond
Mummer of the Year 2002 |
Lou Diamond, a member of the Valley of Cleveland for 26 years, will be recognized by the brethren of the valley for being selected Mummer of the year. The presentation of the 2002 year award will be made prior to the Travel and Adventure series program on Sunday, March
9th.
Lou is a member of Franklin Circle Lodge no. 498 and a member of the Valley of Cleveland since 1976. He is best known in the Valley as Florio in the 32nd degree, a part that he has portrayed for 18 years. When you check the reunion program, he is also on stage portraying other parts in our
reunions.
Lou is also a member of Berea Chapter, R.A.M. no. 134, Forest City Council no. 111, R & S. M., and Forest City Commandery no. 4, Knights
Templar.
He is a WWII veteran discharged in 1946 with the rank of Technician 4th Grade (Sergeant). He retired from the Yoder Company in 1981.Diamond is a widower. He has three daughters, Jacqueline, Donna, and Lynn. He makes his home in Cleveland with
Lynn.
Congratulations Brother Diamond on this significant Scottish Rite achievement. The brethren of the valley really appreciate your efforts and roll playing when The Valley of Cleveland presents their reunions.
Scottish Rite Golf Classic is July 12th
at Fox Creek Golf Course in Lorain
The 14th annual Valley of Cleveland Scottish Rite Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, July 12 at Fox Creek Golf Course in
Lorain.
It’s time to start gathering your team for the event so that when the registration form is published in the May issue of the Scottish Rite News, you can enter your team and get the best tee times beginning at 8:00
a.m.
The Classic this year is an 4-man scramble. For the cost of only $60, you get coffee and donuts upon arrival, buffet luncheon with beverages, and a steak dinner
following.
There will be plenty of performance prizes for the longest drives, closest to the pin shots, etc., and a commemorative gift for all
players.
If you have any questions regarding the outing or wish to reserve a tee time now, please call John Youngblood at the Valley of Cleveland office at (216) 432-2370.
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