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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Frost on October 1??? Say it isn’t so??? Well, we believed the weather guys and picked all the green tomatoes yesterday. Didn’t want Jack Frost nipping at our vines. Turned them into 9 pints of Golden Salsa and 10 pints of Dill Pickled Green Grape Tomatoes. Never tried that before? Well, if you know about the Dilly Beans, why would you even question?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">A special welcome to all those Good Scots who are receiving their very first issue of the Scottish News in </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> or as it has come to be known – the SNIM. These are the folks who stopped by our table during the Highland Fling weekend at the Renaissance Festival and added their names to the subscription lists. About 50 of you, bringing our total subscription list to well over 600. We hope you enjoy receiving the SNIM and know that we welcome you comments, additions, or queries anytime.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR><FONT color=#000000>COMING EVENTS - For details scroll down the page<BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="6" Month="9"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">September 6, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> - <STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Hart School of Highland Dance Fall season has begun</SPAN></STRONG><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="3" Month="10"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">October 3, 2003</SPAN></STRONG></st1:date><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, Friday, Barra plays Irish Music at Swede Hollow, </SPAN></STRONG><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="19"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">7:00 p.m.</SPAN></STRONG></st1:time><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="5" Month="10"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">October 5, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN><st1:time Minute="30" Hour="9"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">9:30 a.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> - St. Andrew’s Society Annual St. Croix River Brunch Cruise on the Andiamo. Afterward, plan to browse the Stillwater Art Fair. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="11" Month="10"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">October 11, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> - </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Coalition of Scottish Clans, Annual General Meeting<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="17" Month="10"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">October 17, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> - Friday – PUB NIGHT – ONE LAST TIME AT MOLLY QUINN’S.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="26" Month="10"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">October 26, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> – </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Pipes & Drums, 12<SUP>th</SUP> Annual Emerald Society Awards Banquet.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>On Going - Clann Tartan hosts Scottish Country dancing once a week.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>On Going - Clann Tartan Night at the Pub, Molly Quinn's, 3rd Tuesday of each month<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>FUTURE DATES - Additional information in future issues. Mark your calendars NOW.<BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="9" Month="11"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">November 9, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, Sunday, </SPAN><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="13"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1 to 5 pm</SPAN></st1:time></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>, </FONT><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><FONT color=#000000>A SPECIAL DAY OF SUPPORT for the<BR>MINNESOTA FOLK FESTIVAL - <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Look for details in the November 1 SNIM or go to their website at: </FONT></SPAN><A href="http://www.minnesotafolkfestival.org/">www.minnesotafolkfestival.org</A><FONT color=#000000> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="9" Month="11"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">November 9, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, Sunday, St. Andrew’s Society sponsors Kirkin’ of the Tartan at Calvary Episcopal Church, </SPAN><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="16"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">4:00 p.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Church is at the corner of 2nd Ave and 2nd Street SW in Rochester (right across the street from the Mayo Clinic). Details next month<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="16" Month="11"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">November 16, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> St. Andrew’s Society Soiree, </SPAN><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="14"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2:00 – 5:00 p.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> McClellan’s<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="29" Month="11"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">November 29, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Clan Donald sponsors “An Evening on Ice,” a Curling Outing<STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="6" Month="12"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">December 6, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> - RSCDS – Failte Ball<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2004" Day="24" Month="1"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">January 24, 2004</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> – </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Pipes & Drums Burns Night, </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Summit</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Brewery <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2004" Day="6" Month="2"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">February 6, 2004</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, Friday -The Return to Eilean Dubh concert will take place with the usual suspects (Sherry Ladig, Dunquin, and friends) doing the musical honors. Additional information in future issues.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2004" Day="9" Month="2"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">February 9, 2004</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, Monday - RSCDS – Valentine Social, Monday<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT face="Times New Roman">1.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Molly Quinn’s to close following annual Halloween costume party.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Clann Tartan plans busy Fall<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="6" Month="9"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">September 6, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> - <STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Hart School of Highland Dance Fall season has begun.</SPAN></STRONG><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></FONT></LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>for info call Florence Hart @ 612 789 9006 or Kitty Hart Stoker @763 521 4676.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="3" Month="10"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">October 3, 2003</SPAN></STRONG></st1:date><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">, Friday, Barra plays Irish Music at Swede Hollow, </SPAN></STRONG><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="19"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">7:00 p.m.</SPAN></STRONG></st1:time><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><FONT color=#000000><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Irish Music Concert with Barra, Friday, October 3, Swede Hollow Café, </SPAN><st1:Street><st1:address><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">725 E. 7th St</SPAN></st1:address></st1:Street></FONT><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, St. <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Paul, For Info call: 651-776-8810<BR><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Doors open at 7:00, Concert: </SPAN><st1:time Minute="30" Hour="19"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">7:30 to 9:30 pm</SPAN></st1:time></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>, $5 Cover Charge,<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Fabulous desserts & <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>beverages, teas and coffees, etc....<BR>Swede Hollow Cafe has numerous awards for their amazing desserts. Come for some music and have something fabulous to eat and drink. Swede Hollow Cafe is a well-known community supporter and wonderful venue run by a great crew! If you haven't been down, here's your chance to check out a great cafe. Please tell all your friends and thank you for supporting live music!<STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="5" Month="10"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">October 5, 2003</SPAN></STRONG></st1:date><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> - Sunday, St. Andrew’s Society Annual Fall Colors Boat Cruise on the </SPAN></STRONG><st1:place><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">St. Croix</SPAN></STRONG></st1:place><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">. Cost is $18.05 and includes brunch and cruise. Purchase your tickets at the Andiamo ticket office on the dock. You MUST be on board no later that </SPAN></STRONG><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="10"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">10:00 a.m.</SPAN></STRONG></st1:time><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> Piper Sean McRoberts and members of RSCDS will be aboard to lead everyone in Scottish Country Dancing. This is a great event, not to be missed. The fall colors will be beautiful and the boat is enclosed in case the weather is inclement. After the cruise, enjoy the Stillwater Art Festival and visit the charming town of </SPAN></STRONG><st1:City><st1:place><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Stillwater</SPAN></STRONG></st1:place></st1:City><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> with its many antique and art stores. Approach </SPAN></STRONG><st1:City><st1:place><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Stillwater</SPAN></STRONG></st1:place></st1:City><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> via Hwy 36 & Hwy 95, turn right into the first parking lot just as you enter town. The Andiamo docks are at the River’s edge. Follow the crowd. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="11" Month="10"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">October 11, 2003</SPAN></STRONG></st1:date><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> - </SPAN></STRONG><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Coalition of Scottish Clans, Annual General Meeting,<STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></FONT></LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>This from John McKeen, Secretary, MCSC<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">All Member Clans are invited to our up-coming MCSC General Membership Meeting.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">It is to be held on October 11th. The doors will open at </SPAN><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="11"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">11:00 a.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, the Pot Luck Luncheon begins at </SPAN><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="12"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">12:00</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="12"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">noon</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, with the Business Meeting beginning at </SPAN><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="13"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1:00 p.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The meeting is scheduled to last until </SPAN><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="15"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">3:00</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> but we must be out of the building by that time. Location is: </SPAN><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cooper</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">High School</SPAN></st1:PlaceName></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN><st1:address><st1:Street><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">8320 47th Ave. N.</SPAN></st1:Street><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN><st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">New Hope</SPAN></st1:City></st1:address></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>, 55428. Check </FONT><A href="http://www.mapquest.com/">www.mapquest.com</A><FONT color=#000000> .</FONT></SPAN><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Prominent item on the agenda is the election of four open Executive Board positions; Vice President, Treasurer, and two Delegate-at-large positions.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>If you are interested in running for one of these positions, and interested in serving on the MCSC Executive Board, please contact John McKeen at (651) 260-0012.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Please call 763-521-2632 or on the day of the event you can try 763-464-3333 (cell) for clarifications. (Lindsay Wessling)<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Note to Non-member clans: If you are interested in joining the Minnesota Coalition of Scottish Clans, or attending this next event, please contact Tom Lucas at (651) 340-1588.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><st1:date Year="2003" Day="17" Month="10"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">October 17, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> – Friday - PUB NIGHT – ONE LAST TIME AT MOLLY QUINN’S.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Elsewhere in this issue of the SNIM you will have read about the closing of Molly Quinn’s at the end of October. Well, we can’t let that happen without one last Pub Night. So, come on everybody, grab your favorite Celt, your bagpipes, your bodhran, your fiddle, guitar, what have you and come on over to Molly’s, </SPAN><st1:Street><st1:address><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">East Lake Street</SPAN></st1:address></st1:Street><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> at 43<SUP>rd</SUP>. Let’s help Bill take Molly’s out in style. We’ll start gathering about </SPAN><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="19"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">7:00 p.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> Don’t be shy. If you don’t see anyone you recognize, you’ll soon know everyone in the place. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in"><st1:date Year="2003" Day="26" Month="10"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>October 26, 2003</FONT></SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000> – Minnesota Pipes & Drums, 12<SUP>th</SUP> Annual Emerald Society Awards Banquet, Fort Snelling Officers Club For additional information contact </FONT><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Sally Gordon, 612 823 5082<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>or <A href="mailto:nodrogyllas@hotmail.com">nodrogyllas@hotmail.com</A></SPAN><FONT color=#000000> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">On Going - Clann Tartan hosts Scottish Country dancing once a week.<BR>Dancing is now held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Hamline University Student Center Ballroom located off </SPAN><st1:Street><st1:address><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Snelling Ave</SPAN></st1:address></st1:Street><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">St. Paul</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, and the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays at St Christopher's Episcopal Church in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Roseville</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. For information about the Dance Guild, call Julie Yoder at 651-698-8375 or Mary McKinley at 651-699-6853 for information and directions. (It's a great place to meet people.)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">On Going - Clann Tartan Night at the Pub is the third Tuesday of every month at Molly Quinn's in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minneapolis</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>. Our information says that Molly Quinn’s will be closing at the end of October, so this may be the last Clann Tartan Pub Night at Molly’s. Check this space for a new location, if such is the case. Come and join us. More information can be found at their website - </FONT><A href="http://www.clanntartan.org/">www.clanntartan.org</A><FONT color=#000000>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>On Going – NEW SCHEDULE Twin Cities Scottish Club Ceilidh dancing with George!<BR>Twin Cities Scottish Club is again offering Ceilidh dancing led by none other than himself, George McCracken every THIRD Friday night at 7:00 p.m. at Providence Place (The Nile) 3720 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407-3010. Due to recent health issues, George's daughter Kirsty, along with Doug and Eileen Stewart, has been helping out leading the dancing. People of all levels of dance experience are welcomed at these enjoyable evenings. For additional information email </FONT><A href="mailto:TheTCSC@hotmail.com">TheTCSC@hotmail.com</A><FONT color=#000000> Be sure to check with Eileen or Doug about the dancing 612-377-8680.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI></OL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 57pt"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Yes, sadly, it’s true. From himself, the glorious pub keeper, Bill Watkins, comes the sad news that his wonderful establishment, Molly Quinn’s, on </SPAN><st1:Street><st1:address><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">East Lake Street</SPAN></st1:address></st1:Street><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> and 43<SUP>rd </SUP>in </SPAN><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">South Minneapolis</SPAN></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> will close on October 31. If you’ve never been and wondered what all the shouting was about, you’d better get over there NOW or you’ll never know. Why, you’re asking and so are we? Well, it seems the world needs yet another Super America. Makes sense, doesn’t it?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 75pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 75.0pt"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">2.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota Scottish Fair announces web site for latest information.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Lyaman McPherson has announced the creation of a web site for the Minnesota Scottish <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Fair planning group. For the latest information on the wheres and whens of the Scottish <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Fair 2004 go to </FONT><A title=http://www.mnscottishfair.org/ href="http://www.mnscottishfair.org/">http://www.mnscottishfair.org/</A><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As information becomes known, “Mac” will <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>post it on the web site. There are also links there to contact MSF coordinator, Don <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Cogswell.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 75pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 75.0pt"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">3.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jackie Johnston will dress your doll in tartan.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Jackie Johnston reports that she is dressing porcelain dolls that will be for sale in limited <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>quantity. She has three available at this time and will take orders for more. She will also <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>dress a doll in your family tartan if you provide the material. Please contact Jackie for <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>more information regarding price and availability. jackiejohnston@mchsi.com or call <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>(763) 479-2610. The dolls are only available through Jackie by special order."<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>You can find Jackie’s other Minnesota Tartan products at www.minnesotatartan.com or <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>contact the Shetland Piper (763)569-4373. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Clann Tartan plans Busy Fall.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mary McKinley offers news from Clann Tartan:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Lots of events for Clann this October! To start: October 2-5, the Big Island Rendezvous, </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Albert Lea</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000> - one of the biggest shows of the year! Thursday and Friday are school days, and Saturday and Sunday are open for the public. If you've never been to a rendezvous, this is a good place to start. Check out their web site </FONT><A title=http://www.bigislandfestival.org/ href="http://www.bigislandfestival.org/">http://www.bigislandfestival.org</A><FONT color=#000000>. October 9-11, the Mankato Youth Fair - School Days are Thursday and Friday, and it's open to the public on Saturday. This is a novice little event that covers the span of history (almost!) It starts with the Vikings, and goes up thru the Civil War. Or maybe later - Jack always has something exciting! October 14-19, the Big Muddy River Rendezvous, Winona MN - School Days are Tuesday thru Friday, and public days are Saturday and Sunday. Another big event for us with lots of action and excitement. Dance and Drill continue as scheduled! Dance, Drill, Music, and the occasional sewing bee are ongoing and can be found on out website at </FONT><A title=http://www.clanntartan.org/ href="http://www.clanntartan.org/">www.clanntartan.org</A><FONT color=#000000>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"The future is made of the same stuff as the present."<BR> <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Simone Well<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Clan Donald was represented at the Annual General Meeting in </SPAN><st1:place><st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Annapolis</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN><st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Maryland</SPAN></st1:State></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> by the following members of the </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> contingent: Scott and Bobbi McKechnie, John McKeen, Bob Millard, Mike and Rita Johnson. The guest of honor was Sir Ian Godfrey Bosville MacDonald of Sleat; better know as Sir Ian. Sir Ian lives in </SPAN><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">East Yorkshire</SPAN></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, North of London. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 3pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The tours around the harbor and through the historic city were very pleasurable. Although there was some rain on Friday and Saturday, most of the time there was beautiful.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Part of the tour included a walk through the campus of the U.S. Naval Academy.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 3pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Annual General Meeting was held at </SPAN><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="13"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1:00 p.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> on </SPAN><st1:date Year="2003" Day="13" Month="9"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Saturday, September 13, 2003</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The following is a listing some of highpoints from the meeting:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><FONT color=#000000><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">John E. McKeen</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, Minnesota State Commissioner, wins Outstanding Commissioner of the Year Award!! This award is given to the most active and successful Clan Donald State Commissioner in the country.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The award was bestowed by the High Commissioner Jim McBride at the Annual General Meeting. The award is acknowledgement for the success of many programs and events that happened in </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> over the past year. It also reflects the tremendous amount of support that was provided by the members of the Minnesota Clan. The previous award holder for our MWGP Region was <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Dr. John McConnell</B> of </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minneapolis</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, in 1999. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .75in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Congratulations, John! In addition to being the Minnesota State Commissioner of Clan Donald, John is the Secretary of the Minnesota Coalition of Scottish Clans and serves on the Advisory Board of the Minnesota Tartan Day Cooperative. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Dr. Scott McKechnie, our MWGP Regional Commissioner announced the promotion of Bob Millard, from the position of State Border Convener to Regional Convener. The Clan Donald Scholarship for Mary McShannock has been accepted and will be awarded.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The amount of the award has not yet been determined.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>St. Andrew’s Society elects new Executive Committee Members, Board of Governors<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>At their Annual General meeting held on Sunday, August 10, St. Andrew’s Society of Minnesota elected the following new members to the Executive Committee: Mary McShannock, president; Audrey and Michael McClellan Co-First Vice Presidents; Judith Palmateer, Second Vice President and newsletter editor; Bobbi McKechnie, secretary; and Bob (Oly) Olsson, treasurer. Outgoing president Jack Campbell becomes Chair of the Board of Governors with Lynne Alexander and Debra Crane elected to three year terms, Class of 2006. Congratulations one and all.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><FONT color=#000000>Amongst the dozens and dozens of junk mail in our email box, from time to time there is something of importance that bears passing on. With the coming of the rainy season, (October) and that which follows, I thought this alert from our good friend Arthur Nicol of Clan MacLeod worth passing on. Take heed:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">A 36 year old female had an accident several weeks ago and totaled her car. A resident<BR>of </SPAN><st1:place><st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Kilgore</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, </SPAN><st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Texas</SPAN></st1:State></st1:place></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>, she was traveling between Gladewater & Kilgore. It was raining, though not excessively, when her car suddenly began to hydroplane and literally flew through the air.<BR></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>She was not seriously injured but very stunned at the sudden occurrence!<BR></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>When she explained to the highway patrolman what had happened he told her something that every driver should know -NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE CONTROL ON. She had thought she was being cautious by setting the cruise control and maintaining a safe consistent speed in the rain. But the highway patrolman told her that if the cruise control is<BR>on and your car begins to hydroplaned - when your tires loose contact with the pavement your car will accelerate to a higher rate of speed and you take off like an airplane. She told the patrolman that was exactly what had occurred.<BR></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>We all know you have little or no control over a car when it begins to hydroplane. You are at the mercy of the Good Lord. The highway patrol estimated her car was actually traveling through the air at 10 to 15 miles per hour faster than the speed set on the cruise control.<BR></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>The patrolman said this warning should be listed, on the driver’s seat sun-visor - NEVER USE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS WET OR ICY along with the airbag warning.<BR></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>We tell our teenagers to set the cruise control and drive a safe speed but we don't tell them to use the cruise control only when the pavement is dry.<BR></FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>The only person the accident victim found, who knew about this cruise control phenomena (besides the patrolman), was a man who had had a similar accident, totaled his car and<BR>sustained severe injuries.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000>Thanks, Arthur, for the good advice.<SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">If you have coming events, news, or announcements you would like included in future issues, please send the information to us and we will publish in the next issue. Our deadline for the first of the month issue is the 27th of the previous month. Please let us know if you would like to be included in the reminder email that is sent out on the 20th of the month.<BR><BR>Please feel free to forward this on to whomever you think might enjoy receiving it. <BR>As always, if you do not wish to continue receiving Scottish News in </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000> and our mid-month reminders, go to </FONT><A href="http://www.tartandaymn.org/">www.tartandaymn.org</A><FONT color=#000000>, click on Scottish News in </FONT></SPAN><FONT color=#000000><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, click on subscriptions page, and follow the directions for removing your email address from the mailing list.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><BR><FONT color=#000000>Barbara Humphrey<BR>"Babs"<BR><BR><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Notice:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></B>Beginning with this issue, the start of our third year, Volume 3, No. 25, 2003, we will publish just <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">once</B> a month. It will add to the importance of getting your organization’s information to me in a timely manner and well in advance of the dates of your events. Only a dire occurrence will justify a Special Edition. The pressures of the many activities your editor gets involved in make this change in publication frequency necessary. <BR><BR>Scottish News in </FONT></SPAN><FONT color=#000000><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> is a publication of the Minnesota Tartan Day Cooperative and is published 12 times a year. It is intended solely for the information, interest and enjoyment of members of the Scottish community of </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> and the border Scots of Wisconsin as well as others of our Celtic friends. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><FONT color=#000000><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The current issue of Scottish News in </SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Minnesota</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#000000> can be found on our new web site hosted by Clann Tartan: </FONT><A href="http://www.tartandaymn.org/">www.tartandaymn.org</A><FONT color=#000000> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Click on "current issue."<BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><BR>"Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thaining thu" Remember those from whom you are descended<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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