> BUENA PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003--
> -- Theme Park Makes Room for 2004 Capital Project --
>
> Knott's multi-denominational church rescued from demolition in 1955 by
> Walter Knott will be moving to a more convenient location with easier
> access for church goers. The Church of Reflections has been a staple
> at Knott's ever since Mr. Knott moved the 1876 church from its
> original location in Downey. The Knott's Berry Farm founder had the
> clapboard church taken down and rebuilt it in its current location
> among the stagecoach, steam train and roller coasters.
>
> "Moving the church to a location outside the gates of the park
> provides more convenient access, including close-in free parking and
> handicapped parking immediately in front. We are rebuilding the
> structure as close to its original state as possible, including
> maintaining the original stained glass windows, but ensuring the
> building meets earthquake safety standards and mandated codes. A new
> landscaping plan is in place and the structure will be surrounded with
> a secure fenced enclosure," Jack Falfas stated in a letter to the
> congregation on Sunday.
>
> For the first time in the church's history within the boundaries of
> the theme park, the small house of prayer will add a Children's
> Ministry program beginning this Sunday. "With the relocation, we have
> the opportunity to expand the congregation and provide more programs
> such as the Children's Ministry. We're very excited about the
> possibilities," explained Pastor John A. Johnson. The pastor has been
> leading the congregation at the Church of Reflections for the past
> year, since the retirement of longtime pastor Sheldon Perrine. In
> addition to the youth program, the church Pastoral Council is
> considering adding more worship services in the hopes of growing the
> core congregation.
>
> Moving the church to its new location adjacent to the Park Pavilion
> Picnic Center on the East side of Beach Boulevard will enable Knott's
> to expand other capital projects on the existing site. To remain
> competitive within the amusement industry, future growth includes a
> major capital addition in late 2004 with a complete unveiling of the
> plans after the park's October Halloween Haunt event. The last service
> in the current structure will take place on October 5. The inaugural
> service in the new location will be November 16, 2003.
>
> Capital improvement plans for 2004 total $5 million, including the
> installation of Rip Tide, a $3 million thrill ride that will twist and
> turn 38 brave riders in awesome 360-degree arcs, eventually soaring 59
> feet into mid-air. The new attraction will be located within the
> Boardwalk area replacing The Hammerhead attraction. Rip Tide is
> scheduled to debut in the Spring.
>
> Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair,
> L.P., a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The
> New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FUN." In addition to
> Knott's, Cedar Fair owns and operates five other amusement parks and
> five water parks, and operates a seventh amusement park under a
> management contract.
>

Gruss
Jakob

Gruss
Jakob

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@ Sarion: Wieso sagst du mir nicht dass du in Knott´s Berry Farm warst?

Unter der Woche scheint wohl nicht allzuviel los zu sein, gut angenommen wird der neue Ride in der Hauptsaison aber bestimmt.

MfG TomSC
"Der wo sich sowas im Rock´n´Roll Design im Nigloland wünscht"

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