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Weekly news from the Scottish American Community
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Sunday, August 17th 2008
Wow!
I am told that the Akron and District Pipe Band played the opening for the recent Rod
Stewart concert at Blossom Music Center. Can you beat that? Sure wish we had been there to hear
it. They even got special seating right down in front to hear him. That's one of the largest
crowds they have entertained in the more than
30 years they have been in existence. Congratulations guys and gals! Great job!
(And applause to the family members who sat on the lawn - in the rain - to hear them.)
Mark your calendar for September 14th. That's our first Sas'y meeting in a long time. We'll
be at the Library again. Time is 3:00 to 5:00. Gene Marcus will do a presentation on golf.
We'll bet that it will be interesting - it's a subject close to his heart. We will be celebrating
Agnes Bagley's 99th birthday (actually September 27th). Agnes doesn't do e-mail so hopefully it
will be a surprise.
Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet is October 2nd -5th. Himself is once again doing the book tent for the event.
He needs help before and during - first for sorting the books and then for selling, sorting, and helping
check out purchases. (The latter is a "sit down" job.) He also needs books. If you have
any to donate please bring them to the September meeting (we'll transfer them from vehicle to vehicle
in the library garage.) I am resigned to giving up house space until we can transfer them to the
tent. Sigh.
Also be sure and save the date for Saturday, October 11th - 12:00 to 4:00 PM.
That's the "Taste of Scotland" event presented by the Tigh Na Creige Highland Dancers. Last year
it was lots of fun despite the rather blustery climate outside. Gave participants a real taste
of Scottish weather in addition to the good food and entertainment going on inside.
Our October Sas'y meeting will feature a movie - with refreshments accordingly. The movie will either
be "Local Hero" or "Gregory's Girl." Now that I think of it, maybe "Trainspotting" or even one I
watched and thoroughly enjoyed called "Ring of Bright Water." We will definitely have a movie one
way or another.
We are planning to have a public-invited St. Andrews Dinner instead of the Sas'y Solstice Celebration. Christy Walsh has us scheduled for Nov. 29th at the rec. center where she has her "Taste of Scotland" event, but this is tentative. If you have any ideas/suggestions we'd love to hear them.
Don't forget to tune your radio in today and every Sunday to: Sounds of Britain and
Ireland, with Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty. It is on from 4 to 5PM on WCPN 90.3
FM. Joe is very good about helping us with publicity for our events, and often has news of the Scottish community we might otherwise miss. Bill Kennedy would like to remind you that he sponsors
a wonderful site for those Scots who wish to keep in touch with each other, post information, or learn
about activities and events in the Scottish Community. Check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScotClansofOhio/
Bill would also like you to get in touch with him if you are interested in The Scottish American Military Society and live in Northeast Ohio. Their website is: http://www.s-a-m-s.org/
We have a good time at Scottish Country Dancing on Friday evenings. We have an excellent
instructor in Frances Acar who is very patient. She welcomes the participation of
all ages and skill levels. You can't be too old or too young to participate. Our dancers range in age from 7 to 98. Classes are held at Christ Episcopal Church. [It is air conditioned.] Address: 118 S. Mantua St, Kent, 44240. If you need further information or directions, you
can call Frances at: 330-673-6514 or e-mail her at: Frances.acar@gmail.com
Frances also holds classes in Scottish Gaelic and singing.
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Sunday, August 10th 2008
Mark your calendar for September 14th. That's our first Sas'y meeting in a long time. We'll
be at the Library again. Time is 3:00 to 5:00. Gene Marcus will do a presentation on golf.
We'll bet that it will be interesting - it's a subject close to his heart. We will be celebrating
Agnes Bagley's 99th birthday (actually September 27th). Agnes doesn't do e-mail
so hopefully it will be a surprise.
Also be sure and save the date for Saturday, October 11th -
12:00 to 4:00 PM. That's the "Taste of Scotland" event presented by the Tigh Na Creige Highland
Dancers. Last year it was lots of fun despite the rather blustery weather outside. Gave participants
a real taste of Scottish weather in addition to the good food and entertainment going on inside.
We'll do our thing again with Scottish culture and genealogy. Speaking of that, we'll be participating
in the Genealogy Fair in Massillon next Saturday the 16th of August at the Wesley Methodist Church
as well. Stop by and see us!
Our October Sas'y meeting will feature a movie - with refreshments accordingly. The movie will either
be "Local Hero" or "Gregory's Girl." Have the former, but hoping to get the latter. These
films are among four designated as the best films about Scotland - another being "Whisky Galore" which
we viewed last year thanks to Frances Acar and "Trainspotting," which we will schedule another time.
Bill Kennedy reports from the Detroit Scottish Games that the Akron based Celtic
Eagle pipe band won the grade V competition and Lord Ailsa,
Chief of Clan Kennedy, presented the award to Tim Wiley. Many
of the members of the Celtic Eagle band play with the Akron and District. CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM. Quite an achievement for a new band.
Rev. Stan Wallace dropped us a line from Seattle to tell us that he had "baptized a new generation of Braveheart descendents, Jackson & Sarah Wallace, 9 1/2 months." They should be home by
now. Let's hope he brings photos.
Florence Campbell had eye surgery on August 7th. I'm sure she would appreciate a card or two. Send them to her house: 2544 Ironstone St., NE, Canton 44705-2918, or via e-mail: flobeth227@sbcglobal.net.
We are planning to have a St. Andrews Dinner to be held instead of the Sas'y Solstice
Celebration. Christy Walsh has us scheduled for Nov. 29th at the rec. center where she has her
"Taste of Scotland" event, but this is tentative. Stay tuned for more on this.
Don't forget to tune your radio in today and every Sunday to: Sounds of Britain and
Ireland, with Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty. It is on from 4 to 5PM on WCPN 90.3
FM. Joe is very good about helping us with publicity for our events, and often has news of the Scottish community we might otherwise miss.
Bill Kennedy would like to remind you that he sponsors a wonderful site for those Scots who
wish to keep in touch with each other, post information, or learn about activities and events in the Scottish Community. Check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScotClansofOhio/
Bill would also like you to get in touch with him if you are interested in The Scottish American Military Society and live in Northeast Ohio. Their website is: http://www.s-a-m-s.org/
We have a good time at Scottish Country Dancing on Friday evenings. We have an excellent
instructor in Frances Acar who is very patient. She welcomes the participation of
all ages and skill levels. You can't be too old or too young to participate.
Our dancers range in age from 7 to 98. Classes are held at Christ Episcopal
Church. [It is air conditioned.] Address: 118 S. Mantua St, Kent, 44240.
If you need further information or directions, you can call Frances at: 330-673-6514 or e-mail her at: Frances.acar@gmail.com Frances also holds classes in Scottish Gaelic and singing
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Sunday, August 3rd 2008
The good news is, the wrens have flown off to seek their fame and fortune. Okay, maybe not. But one way or another, we have our deck back. We can enjoy our breakfast without being "dive bombed" by the birds. Everything is blooming and beautiful out there. Stop by for a chat or a meal any time.
Florence Campbell has been caring for a lovely, neutered tom cat that someone dumped off in her allotment. She has other animals and needs to find this one a home. If you can help, please let me know and I will have
her contact you directly.
Don Mellen's mom is celebrating her 100th birthday this week. What
a wonderful milestone! If you would care to send her a special birthday
wish, her address is: Mrs. Edith Mellen, c/o Canton Regency, 4507
22nd St. NW, Canton, OH 44708.
We are beginning to plan a St. Andrews Dinner to be held instead
of the Sas'y Solstice Celebration. Christy Walsh has us scheduled
for Nov. 29th at the rec. center where she has her "Taste of Scotland"
event, but this is tentative. Stay tuned for more on this.
Don't forget to tune your radio in today and every Sunday to:
Sounds of Britain and Ireland, with Joe Nicholls and Kevin
McGinty. It is on from 4 to 5PM on WCPN 90.3 FM. Joe
is very good about helping us with publicity for our events, and often has news of the Scottish community we might otherwise miss. It is also on wcpn.org - as a podcast.
Bill Kennedy would like to remind you that he sponsors a wonderful
site for those Scots who wish to keep in touch with each other, post information,
or learn about activities and events in the Scottish Community.
Check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScotClansofOhio/
Bill would also like you to get in touch with him if you are interested
in The Scottish American Military Society and live in Northeast Ohio.
Their website is: http://www.s-a-m-s.org/
We have a good time at Scottish Country Dancing on Friday evenings. We have
an excellent instructor in Frances Acar who is very patient.
She welcomes the participation of all ages and skill levels. You can't
be too old or too young to participate. Our dancers range in
age from 7 to 98. Frances will return from Scotland on Friday, August 8th. She has been attending a family wedding there.
Classes are held at Christ Episcopal Church. [It is air conditioned.]
Address: 118 S. Mantua St, Kent, 44240.
If you need further information or directions, you can call Frances
at: 330-673-6514 or e-mail her at: Frances.acar@gmail.com Frances also holds classes in Scottish Gaelic and singing.
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Sunday, July 27th 2008
The picnic was great fun. And (as always) the Sas'y cooks came through with some
scrumptious stuff. Larry & Judy Hunter brought Swedish and barbecued meat balls. Scottish?
Yep - from highland cattle. Agnes brought her shortbread and everyone kept picking at it - making
sure they got some before it was gone. Needless to say by the time we actually got around to dessert, there was none left. The wrens behaved for the party, but have been intolerant
ever since. We're staying off our deck until those babies leave the nest.
We are beginning to plan a St. Andrews Dinner to be held instead of the Sas'y
Solstice Celebration. Christy Walsh has us scheduled for Nov. 29th at
the rec. center where she has her "Taste of Scotland" event, but this is tentative. Stay tuned for more on this.
Don't forget to tune your radio in today and every Sunday to: Sounds of Britain and
Ireland, with Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty. It is on from 4 to 5PM on WCPN 90.3
FM. Joe is very good about helping us with publicity for our events, and often has news of the Scottish community we might otherwise miss. It is also on wcpn.org - as a podcast.
Bill Kennedy would like to remind you that he sponsors a wonderful site for those Scots who
wish to keep in touch with each other, post information, or learn about activities and events in the Scottish Community. Check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScotClansofOhio/
Bill would also like you to get in touch with him if you are interested in The Scottish American Military Society and live in Northeast Ohio. Their website is: http://www.s-a-m-s.org/
We have a good time at Scottish Country Dancing on Friday evenings. We have an excellent
instructor in Frances Acar who is very patient. She welcomes the participation of
all ages and skill levels. You can't be too old or too young to participate.
Our dancers range in age from 7 to 98. But wait until Friday the 8th of August, Frances is in Scotland
attending a family wedding.
Classes are held at Christ Episcopal Church. [It is air conditioned.]
Address: 118 S. Mantua St, Kent, 44240. If you need further information or directions,
you can call Frances at: 330-673-6514 or e-mail her at: Frances.acar@gmail.com Frances also holds classes in Scottish Gaelic and singing.
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Sunday, July 20th 2008
Today is the Sas'y picnic! Come on by about 3:00
(ish). Just a casual get together. The wrens have a nest on our back deck, so
you may have to fight off a couple of tiny birds, but other than that we should have a very pleasant time. If you need directions, they are on the web site under
"Recent and Upcoming Events" - scroll down to the link "Directions to Frost House" & click.
We'll provide the hot dogs, hamburgers, and buns. You bring a salad, snack, dessert, whatever. Agnes Bagley is bringing her super fantabulous prize-winning shortbread for the occasion. Hope she made plenty.
We are beginning to plan a St. Andrews Dinner to be held instead of the Sas'y
Solstice Celebration. Christy Walsh has us scheduled for Nov. 29th at the
rec. center where she has her "Taste of Scotland" event, but this is tentative. Stay tuned for more on this.
Don't forget to tune your radio in today and every Sunday to: Sounds of Britain and
Ireland, with Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty. It is on from 4 to 5PM
on WCPN 90.3 FM. Joe is very good about helping us with publicity for our events, and often
has news of the Scottish community we might otherwise miss. It is also on wcpn.org - as a podcast.
Bill Kennedy would like to remind you that he sponsors a wonderful site for those Scots who
wish to keep in touch with each other, post information, or learn about activities
and events in the Scottish Community. Check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScotClansofOhio/
Bill would also like you to get in touch with him if you are interested in The Scottish American
Military Society and live in Northeast Ohio. Their website is: http://www.s-a-m-s.org/
We have a good time at Scottish Country Dancing on Friday evenings. We have an excellent
instructor in Frances Acar who is very patient. She welcomes the participation of all ages and skill levels. You can't be too old or too
young to participate. Our dancers range in age from 7 to 98.Classes are held
at Christ Episcopal Church. [It is air conditioned.]
Address: 118 S. Mantua St, Kent, 44240.
If you need further information or directions, you can call Frances at: 330-673-6514 or e-mail her at: Frances.acar@gmail.com Frances also holds classes in Scottish Gaelic and singing.
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Sunday, July 13th 2008
It's raining outside right now. Hopefully we'll have a nice day next week for
our picnic - but not to worry. If the weather is bad, we'll still be dry. Our next Sas'y get-together
is the picnic at our house on the 20th of July. If you need directions, they are on the web site under
"Recent and Upcoming Events" - scroll down to the link & click.
We'll provide the hot dogs, hamburgers, and buns. (We would very much appreciate
it if you could let us know how many you wish to have.) You bring a
salad, snack, dessert, whatever. Maybe Bob & Ida Morehead can be persuaded
to sing. And perhaps new member Jane Pattie will bring along "Giles" to entertain.
Bring an instrument if you are willing to play for us.
Don't forget to tune your radio in today and every Sunday to: Sounds of Britain and
Ireland, with Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty. It is on from 4 to 5PM on WCPN 90.3
FM. Joe is very good about helping us with publicity for our events, and often has news of the Scottish community we might otherwise miss. It is also on wcpn.org - as a podcast.
Bill Kennedy would like to remind you that he sponsors a wonderful site for those Scots who
wish to keep in touch with each other, post information, or learn about activities and events in the Scottish Community. Check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScotClansofOhio/
Bill would also like you to get in touch with him if you are interested in The Scottish American Military Society and live in Northeast Ohio. Their website is: http://www.s-a-m-s.org/
We have a good time at Scottish Country Dancing on Friday evenings. We have an excellent
instructor in Frances Acar who is very patient. She welcomes the participation of
all ages and skill levels. You can't be too old or too young to participate.
Our dancers range in age from 7 to 98.
Classes are held at Christ Episcopal Church. [It is air conditioned.]
Address: 118 S. Mantua St, Kent, 44240. If you need further information or directions,
you can call Frances at: 330-673-6514 or e-mail her at: Frances.acar@gmail.com Frances also holds classes in Scottish Gaelic and singing.
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Sunday, July 6th 2008
Hope you have had an absolutely grand weekend. The Fourth of July is always a
time for celebrations in our family. Lots of food and fellowship - and enjoying the fireworks, though our wee Sammie (the dog) is not quite as enthusiastic as the rest of the family.
Our next Sas'y get-together is the picnic at our house on the 20th of July. We'll
provide the hot dogs, hamburgers, and buns. You bring a salad, snack, dessert, whatever. Maybe Bob
& Ida Morehead can be persuaded to sing for us. And perhaps new member Jane Pattie will bring
along "Giles" to entertain.
Don't forget to tune your radio in today and every Sunday to: Sounds of Britain and
Ireland, with Joe Nicholls and Kevin McGinty. It is on from 4 to 5PM on WCPN 90.3
FM. Joe is very good about helping us with publicity for our events, and often has news of the Scottish community we might otherwise miss. It is also on wcpn.org - as a podcast.
Bill Kennedy would like to remind you that he sponsors a wonderful site for those Scots who
wish to keep in touch with each other, post information, or learn about activities and events in the Scottish Community. Check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScotClansofOhio/
Bill would also like you to get in touch with him if you are interested in The Scottish American Military Society and live in Northeast Ohio. Their website is: http://www.s-a-m-s.org/
We have a good time at Scottish Country Dancing on Friday evenings. We have an excellent
instructor in Frances Acar who is very patient. She welcomes the participation of
all ages and skill levels. You can't be too old or too young to participate.
Classes are held at Christ Episcopal Church. [It is air conditioned.]
Address: 118 S. Mantua St, Kent, 44240. If you need further information or directions,
you can call Frances at: 330-673-6514 or e-mail her at: Frances.acar@gmail.com Frances also holds classes in Scottish Gaelic and singing.
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