GLENDORN: Another reference to Glendorn (and our beautiful neck
of the woods) in a current publication:

The fall Orvis catalog features Damon Newpher, director of
activities at Glendorn.

Damon, who is pictured in the catalog, is endorsing the Orvis
“Superfine” for “precision casting and delicate presentations.”

In it, he mentions our surroundings including its “intimate,
remote freestone streams.”

“Native brook trout hide in waters that range from six-foot wide
Meade Run, which features numerous tumbling plunge pools and a
close overhang canopy, to Kinzua Creek, a typical run-riffle-pool,
medium-size stream.” And, of course, the rod in question is the
most appropriate selection for those conditions.

Daniel Abrashoff, general manager of Glendorn, sent us the
catalog along with a note:

“Damon single-handedly took our fly-fishing operation that was
non-existent four years ago to one that is now on the national
‘radar screen’ for fly-fishing enthusiasts.

“Last year, Glendorn was the second in the ‘Orvis Fly-fishing
Lodge of the Year’ ranking based on comment cards received by
guests. Damon is now a product tester for new product introduced by
Orvis. I encourage the staff to be a part of the community and
volunteer as much as possible.

“Damon is now President of the local Black Cherry chapter of
Trout Unlimited and is on the board of the Tuna Watershed, a
committee comprised with the goal of cleaning up the watershed
areas.”

Damon’s staff includes Brian Minich and Michael Steiner.

Daniel also had this to say (which we thought was pretty nice):
“Part of the enjoyment of my job is promoting Glendorn and the
region whenever possible. Granted, we are blessed with beautiful
surroundings but it is the staff that creates the ‘lyricism and
grace.'”

No doubt, fly-fishermen would envy Damon’s job overall – but
especially as the tester of new Orvis equipment.

Incidentally, we knew Orvis equipment was expensive but the rod
in question goes for $375. Wow, and that’s just for the rod! At
least, though, we were happy to say it is actually made in America
– Manchester, Vt., to be exact.

MORE STILL: We have not yet exhausted all our Glendorn material
but will try to do so soon.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “The great thing about working for a small
newspaper is that you get to do everything. And the bad part is
that you have to do everything,” said Coke Ellington, journalism
educator, Alabama State University, 2001.