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If you have an announcement for this area, please contact me at: mfrost@nls.net
Dennis and Pam Gressock are the proud grandparents of Ainsley Grace. Dennis has already purchased the wee
one her own very professional highland dance shoes (with extra laces in case she wears them out). We are all expecting
her to follow in mom Becca's dancing shoes.
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Congratulations to Marlene and Jim Luyster's granddaughters, Sydney Luyster, Kelsey and Paige.
Sydney Luyster is the champion of the 'S.E. Region' 14 and under 16 class.
Kelsey Luyster is 2nd runner up of the 'S.E. Region' 12 and under 14 class.
Paige Luyster is an intermediate dancer in the S.E. Region and she continues to take the trophy
in her events in the 12 and under 14 class.
Paige also took the trophy for her class at Ohio Scottish Games.
Both Sydney and Kelsey placed in their events, losing to the Canadian dancers. Sydney
says it's an honor just to have your number called when you dance in the Ohio competitions.
We are all proud of the Luyster girls and their accomplishments.
BRAVO !
Congratulations to Liz Belvin on her recent promotion at PPG Industries and her recent election to the office
of Treasurer of the Scottish American Society. Julie McElhiney will serve as her Assistant Treasurer.
The Barrington Family is now living at 11273 Trenton Rd., Uniontown, Ohio 44685. Amy is
doing specialized in home day care. Jayson is still working for BASF. Telephone: 330-280-6091. **************************
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Congratulations to the Boys 4 x 200 Meter Relay
Team of Kenny Stevenson, Jon Belvin*, Johnny McIntyre and Dillon Matthews. They set a new school record with a time of 1:35.1
shattering the old record by .4 seconds. Congratulations! Come watch the boys take on Ellet tomorrow at 4:30 @ Ellet.
*Jon Belvin is the son of Dave & Liz Belvin,
brother of Kim Belvin and grandson of the Frosts.
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YOU ASKED FOR THEM - SHE SENT 'EM
Ann Heflin's bread recipes.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Molasses-Oatmeal Bread
1 Cup each all purpose flour, rye flour, oatmeal
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup Dark molasses
1 1/4 cups buttermilk. (maybe a bit more)
1/2 cup (or more) walnuts
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Pansize: about (sorry) 9"X 5"X 2" well greased, buttered or lined with baker's paper.
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In a very large bowl combine the flours, oatmeal, salt, baking soda, baking powder, walnuts & sugar.
In a small bowl mix the molasses and buttermilk, make a well in the dry ingredients, pour in the liquid ingredients. Blend,
but Do Not beat.
Pour the batter into the pan. Sprinkle with a little bit of flour and gently level the batter.
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Bake for about an hour. This bread is better if it can sit for a day.
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
CELTIC SODA BREAD
Dry Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups flour (white)
2/3 cup sugar (white)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
Liquid Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, room temp. lightly beaten.
4 Tbsp. melted butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Prepare in a smaller bowl; melt butter, beat in eggs, add buttermilk, vanilla and mix together.
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Put dry ingredients (above) in big bowl. Mix together with whisk. Make a
well in the center. Pour in the liquid ingredients. Gently mix the ingredients until well blended. (Rubber spatula
works.)
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Pan size; 1 loaf pan or a 10 1/2" X 7"X 2" pan. Grease and flours the pan generously. Bake for 50 - 60 minutes.
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Ann added 1 Tbsp. caraway seeds. She suggests that you could add raisins, dates or change the type of flour. Try to wait
until the bread is cooled to cut. Enjoy.
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Congratulations to Tim Wiley (Pipe Master of the Celtic Eagle Pipe Band) and
his wife, Kate, on the birth of a handsome, healthy, 8 pound 6 ounce, 21 inch boy named
Samuel James Patrick Wiley Just after midnight on October 29th, 2009.
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A great big hearty THANK YOU to Louisa Clark Braten* of Buffalo,Wyoming, who donated the Minutes of the Akron Burns
Society to our group. We have been looking them over and they are absolutely fascinating. A real peek into life
back into the 1920's. They will be toted along to the February meeting where I will present a program on Robert Burns,
but if you would like to see them in the meantime, they will be at the Frost household where you are welcome to stop
by and browse to your heart's content. We'll even provide a nice cup of tea.
*Louisa's mother, Jean Risk Morton Clark was once secretary of the above group and left them to Louisa for safe keeping.
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Congratulations to the North Coast Pipe Band!
They took two firsts in competition at Detroit (Livonia games) this past week. Good going folks..
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To all our friends and family...
Meghan Kelly McElhinney was born this Monday afternoon (20th of July 2009) at 2:09pm at Akron General
Hospital's New Life Center, Akron Ohio.
She is 5 pounds 13 ounces, 18.5 inches long and clearly has her father's eyes. Mother and baby are both
doing fine!
We would like to thank each and every one of you that have helped us and supported us over the past nine months
... and above all, we are thankful to God for our beautiful, healthy little daughter.
With much love and joy,
Brian & Julie McElhinney ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
News & Views about Sas'y members, friends, and activities.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Arifa Farooq of BBC Scotland is currently working on a program looking at the prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis amongst
Scots and those of Scottish descent. From research it shows that Scots seem to have a predisposition to this unfortunate disease.
If you or a family member have or has had this disease and have Scottish ancestry, please contact Arifa at: arifa.farooq@bbc.co.uk .......................................................................................................
Gene Marcus, is doing very well since his heart attack and did a great job with our recent McGonagall
Poetry Contest. I'm still laughing and you will too if you care to look at the winning poems under the "Poetry" tab
on our web site.
If you'd like to see a few snapshots of the Kennedy wedding, click here.
To see photos of this grand "Taste of Scotland" event, click here.
Bob Morehead, Convener of Clan Muirhead here in Ohio, recently was awarded the Order of the Saltire
by the Muirhead Clan Society. It is his clan's highest honor and this is the second time he has been chosen for this
honor. He received oak leaf clusters to wear on his medal.
Scottish Country Dance Classes in Kent. Frances Acar is teaching a Scottish Country Dance Class
every Friday over in Kent at the Christ Episcopal Church, 118 S. Mantua St., Kent, Ohio 44240. Beginners are most welcome.
For more information, contact Frances by e-mail at: frances.acar@gmail.com, or by phone at (330) 673-6514.
Gaelic Classes. Frances is also teaching Gaelic classes and is especially interested in beginners
who might like to learn enough to participate in the Mod in June. It is very important to keep the language and the
traditions alive, folks. If you are interested, it's the same contact information given above.
DUES. We request a donation of $15 single and $20 per family to join. A yearly voluntary contribution
of $10 per membership (family or single) is requested, but any donation would be very welcome. Contributions can
be forwarded to Don Mellen, 4820 Carlton, NW, Canton, Ohio 44709.
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